A Healthy Curiosity

CBD Demystified with Dr. Rachna Patel There's a lot of buzz about cannabis these days, specifically CBD: the component that doesn't get you high. It's being lauded for helping all sorts of ailments from chronic pain to rheumatoid arthritis to psoriasis and anxiety. Is it as great as it seems? With the use and legalization of marijuana in some states & the ever changing laws of those states, it is...

Beyond the Pill with Dr. Jolene Brighten Hormonal birth control pills can mean freedom from unwanted pregnancy, but this freedom often comes at the cost. These days, hormonal based birth control pills are commonly prescribed for symptoms from painful periods to acne, often before a woman gets a chance to understand her own cycles, without much discussion of possible side effects, alternative treat...

Poop: Why You Should Give a Crap With Dr. Marisol Teijeiro Do you poop consistently? Are you a "hyper wiper"? Do you struggle with bloating or constipation?   Dr. Marisol Teijeiro, a world leader renowned for her passion for cleansing and gut health joins Brodie to discuss this usually undiscussed topic. Dr. Marisol is an expert on the subject not only because she has the degree on the wall but mo...

Healing Anxiety  with Stephanie Dalfonzo Have stress, anxiety, and struggling with sleep become your new normal? If yes, you're so not alone. It's easy to feel powerless around these issues. Happily, there are simple, concrete practices that can help. Stephanie Dalfonzo has developed 35 daily skills & techniques that can help women find & put their happiness first, and she shares several in today'...

Mastering Menopause the Keto-Green Way with Dr. Anna Cabeca Menopause can be a wild ride: brain fog, weight gain, mood swings, hot flashes, night sweats — the list goes on. Dr. Anna Cabeca has personally "recovered" from transitioning through menopause twice and shares her keto-green approach to hormonal balance.   On today's episode we talk about… how hormones are re-organizing menopause how our...

Have you ever been "burned out?" Would you know it if you were? In a world that moves at hyper speed, it is easy to overlook the simplest answer to what might have become our greatest health concerns. Michelle Pfennighaus describes how chronic stress might be the cause of a cluster of symptoms, and how small changes in lifestyle and diet can drastically change your health and happiness.  On today'...

As we hit our late 30s, it's not unusual to are faced with new hormonal symptoms like hot flashes and mood changes. Cathy Margolin, L.Ac., explains how changes in diet and lifestyle can help you "Rock Your Menopause." On today's episode we talk about… what's going on with your hormones & what you are doing to cause it how herbal medicine can help what the best hormone friendly foods are for dealin...

Happiness Skills with Nataly Kogan with Nataly Kogan  Genuine emotional wellbeing doesn't come from making everything in our lives perfect and never feeling any difficult emotions. It comes from allowing ourselves to feel all that we feel, to accept ourselves and the world as it is. Happiness isn't a state of being or a simple feeling -- and it doesn't come from the outside. It's a skill we can al...

Healing When It Seems Impossible  with Dr. Shiroko Sokitch  When we feel bad, sick, or unwell, we often ask "why me?" Dr. Shiroko breaks down that question with her personal experiences and seven keys to healing. On today's episode, we talk about the difference between healing and curing the first key of beginning to heal the "triangle of wellness" and how it affects our overall health.    Shiroko...

What if it's not what we eat, but when? This episode explores the part of your brain that regulates hunger, hormones, and sleep; how our organs tell what time it is; yet another reason to eat breakfast. The wisdom behind living in sync with nature comes from ancient traditions—Ayurveda and Chinese medicine are just two of these—and modern science is just now catching up. We also dig into the Dr. S...

The feeling of overwhelm can be crippling. Even when we want to take better care of ourselves, self-care can become that item on the to-do list that we never get to. On today's episode, we talk about the stories we tell ourselves about who we are identity evolution and agency  self-care as a gradual process    Dr. Samantha Brody is a licensed naturopathic physician and acupuncturist in Portland Or...

What would happen if you loved and trusted your body? On today's episode, you'll learn about:  a practice that helps you listen to your body the source of shame and how to cut off its power how to deepen your intuition   Lauren Geertsen is a nutritionist and author. Her wellness website, Empowered Sustenance, has supported over 40 million people on their healing journey. Lauren helps women connect...

Episode 129: Cultivating Energy with QiGong  with Lee Holden   Effortless power... sounds too good to be true, right? Well, a QiGong practice, one of the five branches of Chinese medicine, harnesses the natural energy of the body to increase power and decrease pain and stress. On today's episode, you'll learn about:    the three keys to experience flow-state  an easy movement to feel your own qi ...

Episode 128: Achieving Your Health Goals 4 Key Factors   Today, Brodie Welch digs into what we actually need to do if we want to meet our goals. In this episode, Brodie explains four of the main obstacles to greater health: hyper-focusing on one thing we want to fix instead of the bigger picture setting a big goal without creating a plan for how to get there trying to go-it-alone and reach goals w...

  Reversing Autoimmune Disease with Dr. Terry Wahls Autoimmune diseases are on the rise, but Dr. Terry Wahls recovered from near paralysis by changing her diet. On today's episode, learn about: what minerals protect our cells from autoimmune diseases how to preserve brain health with diet and lifestyle the importance of social connection and a sense of purpose to our health Through her research an...

Episode 126: Hot Sex in Long-Term Relationships with Susan Bratton One of the biggest challenges of a long-term relationship, is keeping the sexual flame alive. On today's episode you'll learn about: How to set up an erotic playdate with your partner What leads to a clitoral erection Ways to have orgasms post-menopause Susan Bratton, also known as "Trusted Hot Sex Advisor To Millions" and the "Dea...

Wondering how to prioritize your own pleasure and re-discover your libido? On today's episode, you'll learn about: simple tantric practices deepening connection and intimacy in 15 minutes using sexual energy to heal from trauma Amanda Testa is a Sex, Love and Relationship Expert and founder of Find Your Feminine Fire. Her methods bridge ancient tantric tools combined with the latest in neuroscienc...

Looking to lose weight without changing your diet? On today's episode, you'll learn about: Why the WHEN of eating is as important as what you're eating Intermittent and long-term fasting The benefits (and potential risks) of fasting for women Dr. Stephanie Estima is a big-hearted, energetic, and compassionate healer dedicated to changing lives through evidence-based health strategies like nutritio...

Hormonal & Sexual Health for Women with Dr. Anna Cabeca   On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity, you'll learn about: How hormones affect your mind and body Environmental and dietary influencers of hormones Lifestyle changes for hormone balance Dispelling dietary misconceptions   Dr. Cabeca frequently lectures nationally and internationally regarding restorative health and women's health issues...

Real Food Revolution with Congressman Tim Ryan   On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity, you'll learn about: Reforming the food and farm industries Incentivizing healthy food production using subsidies Negative impacts of our current system   Tim Ryan is a tireless advocate for working families in Ohio's 13th District. First elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2002, he is currently...

Put Your Oxygen Mask on First with Carly Banks   On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity, you'll learn about: Becoming a successful role model The trickle-down benefits of prioritizing your own wellbeing Self-care for kids Establishing the new norm Developing your emotional intelligence   In learning the foundational teachings of Ayurvedic wellness, along with the science behind the power of rou...

How to Change Habits with James   Clear   On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity, you'll learn about: The connection between identity, beliefs, and habits Identity-based vs outcome based habits 4 laws of behavior change The cumulative progress of small actions Reframing your worldview   Whatever you're wanting to get better at, today's episode is going to help you do it better and more efficien...

Healing the Psyche with Chinese Herbs with Justin Ehrlich   On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity, you'll learn about: Chinese medicine on a physical and spiritual level How herbs channel energy and open our perspective Herbs for personal cultivation Cleansing wounds and resolving trauma Which herbal strategy is right for you?    Drawn to many of the mystical practices that originated in ancie...

Food Sanity with Dr. David Friedman On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity, you'll learn about: Separating food fact from fiction Diet is a way of living, not a short-term solution How the change in culture has affected national health Where is best to source your food Don't count calories, make your calories count!   Has all the contradicting information about what we should and shouldn't eat...

Yoga of Money with Grace Edison On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity, you'll learn about: What is the link between health and wealth? Pitfalls of sacrificing wellbeing for money Grace's top financial skills and habits Practicing self-compassion and investing in health Holistic financial wellness   Grace strives for balance in her work life and family so that there is room for being a kick-ass...