Wellness By Design

Struggling with chronic pain or a tense, overwhelmed body? Discover how a simple humming practice can calm your nervous system and support natural pain relief. Have you ever noticed yourself humming without even thinking about it… and felt a little better afterward? Join me in this episode to learn more about how humming activates the parasympathetic nervous system, increases nitric oxide, and sen...

What if your symptoms weren't something to fight… but something to understand? Join me and my guest, Dr. Kelly McCann, MD, MPH, functional medicine expert and creator of The Unforgetting Project, to explore a deeply transformative approach to chronic pain, autoimmune conditions and holistic health. We go beyond traditional pain reduction strategies and uncover why addressing only the physical body...

Is your pain really physical… or is your body holding onto unprocessed emotions? Discover how somatic yoga can help you release tension and feel safe in your body again. 👉 Download my free guide to understand why pain persists: https://www.thewellnessengineer.com/whypainpersists Have you ever noticed tension in your body that just won't let go… no matter what you try? Join me and my guest, Liz Al...

Struggling with chronic pain, trauma symptoms, or a dysregulated nervous system that won't seem to settle no matter what you try? There's a deeper root cause many people miss: your nervous system. 👉 Download my free guide to understand why pain persists: https://www.thewellnessengineer.com/whypainpersists Have you ever wondered if your body's symptoms are actually messages from your nervous syste...

Have you ever felt hopeful… only to have your pain suddenly spike again? 👉 Download my free guide to understand why pain persists: https://www.thewellnessengineer.com/whypainpersists Chronic pain flare-ups can feel like you're back at square one but what if they're not setbacks at all? Learn what to do during a pain flare so you can calm your nervous system and return to healing faster. In this e...

Have you ever wondered if your symptoms might be your body's way of communicating with you?  Chronic illness and nervous system dysregulation can keep the body stuck in stress and survival mode. In this episode, you'll discover how learning to work with your nervous system and hold your emotions can unlock deeper healing and resilience. Join me and my guest, Christine Ruch, Transformational Guide,...

Chronic stress, self-doubt, and disconnection from the body can keep the nervous system stuck in survival mode until you learn to listen to your body's wisdom and access its powerful guidance for healing. Did you know that your hand gestures reflect your emotions — even your subconscious emotions? Join me and my guest, Jen Aks, embodied leadership coach, TEDx speaker, and founder of The Power of G...

You've tried everything for your pain… but what if you're missing the most important data point? Join me and my guest, Dr. Steve Rondeau, a pioneer in EEG brain mapping and data-driven mental health care, to explore a fascinating question: What if your chronic pain, anxiety, insomnia, or even hopelessness isn't just "in your head" but in your brain patterns? Is your brain keeping you in pain? Down...

Still in chronic pain even though your blood work is normal and scans show nothing is wrong? Discover why nervous system dysregulation and neuroplastic pain may be keeping your chronic pain alive, and how retraining your brain can calm the stress response and begin healing. You'll also be guided through a simple practice to help you shift your nervous system and lessen pain in real time. Is your b...

Ever wonder why your body feels exhausted, yet all your tests come back "normal"? Join me and my guest, Miguel Bautista, CFS Recovery Expert, to uncover how chronic fatigue syndrome and long COVID might actually be rooted in your nervous system and what you can do to start reclaiming your energy and life. Is your brain keeping you in pain? Download my free 10-question quiz here: https://www.thewel...

Worried that aging means decline and chronic pain? Discover how to influence your biological age and reclaim energy and mobility. Join me and my guest, Bettina Gordon-Wayne, to explore how your beliefs and daily habits affect your biological age and how to begin shifting it today. Concerned about the negative impacts of EMFs on your health? Save up to 50% on Harmoni Pendant here: https://thewellne...

Chronic pain feels like something is wrong with your body but what if pain is actually a protective signal from an intelligent nervous system? If you're living with chronic pain, inflammation or autoimmune symptoms, this episode will help you understand why your body may be trying to protect you and how to begin shifting toward relief. Have you ever wondered if your pain is communicating something...

Have you ever wondered how a family navigates a stage-four cancer diagnosis in their infant with strength and hope? Ryan's son was diagnosed with stage-four cancer shortly after his first birthday. A month before he turned one, a lump in his lower back led to a series of scans. An ultrasound and MRI revealed multiple tumors, confirming the devastating diagnosis. In this episode, Ryan shares the fa...

Have you ever wondered why inflammation sticks around no matter how "clean" you eat or how many therapies you try? Ayurvedic practitioner and turmeric researcher, Dr. Shivani Gupta, shares her six-pillar Elemental Design, the everyday super spices you can use like medicine, and the small daily rituals that cool inflammation and restore energy—without restrictive dieting. Pre-order "The Inflammatio...

Ever wonder if type 2 diabetes can truly be reversed through lifestyle alone? Naturopathic doctor and former engineer, Dr. Beverly Yates, shares the practical, customizable steps she uses to help people improve blood sugar, lower A1C, and spot early warning signs long before diagnosis. You'll learn how meal timing, stress, sleep, strength training, and individualized nutrition can create real chan...

Have you ever assumed your eyesight is fixed and there's nothing you can do about it? Dr. Bryce Appelbaum, a pioneer in neuro-optometry, shares the explosion of screen-time stress in our lives, and how simple habits and specific vision training can reduce headaches, improve learning, help recover from concussion, and even slow or reverse age-related changes. Join me and Dr. Bryce Appelbaum for a l...

Join the free Pain to Peace Challenge starting January 20th, 2026 👉 https://www.thewellnessengineer.com/challenge Did you know… chronic pain isn't the real problem, but a protective signal from a nervous system that doesn't feel safe? In this episode, I gently unpack why all pain is real yet often brain-generated, how stress and old programming keep the body stuck in protection mode, and why crea...

Ever wondered if your pet's chronic health issues might have deeper root causes? Holistic veterinarian Dr. Marlene Siegel reveals how nutrition, toxins, stress, and even our own energy influence our pets' health and how simple shifts can help them thrive. You'll learn practical, heart-centered steps like species-appropriate diets, detox support, and creating a healthier home environment to nurture...

Download my free guided meditation audio bundle here: https://www.thewellnessengineer.com/audio-bundle   In this episode of Wellness by Design, we have Part 2 with a compilation of eleven new 2025 guest responses to the question: "What's the ONE thing a person could do today that's going to begin to initiate healing in the body?" The range of responses is interesting and enlightening! In last week...

In this episode of Wellness by Design, we've compiled eleven 2025 guest responses to the question: "What's the ONE thing a person could do today that's going to begin to initiate healing in the body?" The range of responses is interesting and enlightening! This is Part 1. Stay tuned for Part 2 in the next episode of Wellness by Design.  ⏰ 02:02 - Episode #189 Jen Powter ⏰ 03:17 - Episode #190 Gr...

Are you wondering how to actually talk to the teens in your life about health? Teen brothers Abdullah, Zain, and Emaad Ansari, hosts of The Holistic Kids Show and authors of The Teen Health Revolution, share how their own healing journeys led them to empower other kids. You'll learn simple, expert-backed lifestyle tips for mind, body, and soul, how they've distilled insights from over 200 expert i...

Are you a woman over 50 dealing with pelvic pain, dryness, or frequent infections? Dr. Doni Wilson, a naturopathic doctor and an expert in women's health, discusses how to prevent and address pelvic issues, particularly in menopausal and postmenopausal women. Dr. Doni also shares her journey to becoming a naturopathic doctor and midwife, driven by her personal health issues and a desire to integra...

Are you tired of 10-minute doctor visits that leave you with more prescriptions but no real answers? After 35 years in medicine, Dr. Myra Reed reveals why she left traditional practice behind and how functional medicine is transforming her patients' lives. If you're dealing with brain fog, fatigue, unexplained pain, or digestive issues - this conversation will change how you think about healthcare...

What if your emotions could actually turn down your physical pain? In this episode, I'm revealing the connection between your brain, emotions, and the pain you feel in your body. You'll discover how your brain is the control center, the "pain-fear cycle" that's secretly making your pain worse, simple practices to retrain your brain and dial down pain naturally and how emotions like fear and frustr...

Have you ever wondered if your chronic pain could actually be unlearned? In this episode, Dr. Howard Schubiner, author of Unlearn Your Pain, explains how the brain can both create and release pain through the science of neuroplasticity. You'll learn how to tell if your pain is structural or neuroplastic, discover the hope behind neuroplastic recovery therapies, and hear real stories of people who...