Be a Blaze with Polly Hamp

Okay friends, buckle up—this one’s a wild ride! After years of trying every diet under the sun (hello vegan, paleo, keto, you name it), I decided to go full-on carnivore for 75 days—yep, just meat, salt, and water. No salads, no snacks, no sugar… just beef, lamb, and tallow. And what I learned had way less to do with food and way more to do with trusting my body.   I didn’t start this to lose weig...

Happy New Year, friend — welcome to 2026 🔥 This episode is a rally cry, a reset, and a reminder that your blaze is still inside you, no matter how many times life tried to dim it. In this kickoff episode for the new year, I’m talking about what it really means to live fully, not just survive, and how to reconnect with the fire, purpose, and aliveness you were created for.   We explore why so many...

Episode 24: From Ashes to a Blaze – The Top 23 Be A Blaze Podcast Episodes of 2025 + Resetting for 2026   This episode is a full-circle moment for me. As I close out 2025, I’m counting down the Top 23 Be A Blaze podcast episodes of the year and reflecting on what it really means to think differently about your health. From trauma and nervous system healing to forgiveness, disappointment, hormones,...

Friends… this conversation will blow your mind! Today I sit down with Dr. Ben Edwards from Veritas Medical, and we dig into a radical but powerful idea — there’s no such thing as “disease.” Instead, what we call disease is really the consequence of what’s happening inside our bodies — inflammation, stress, toxins, and a lifestyle that doesn’t match how we were designed to live.   Dr. Ben shares hi...

How to Break Your Excuses, Rewire Your Thoughts & Start 2026 Already Winning:   In this powerful episode of Be A Blaze, Polly Hamp — founder of TDAH! Think Differently About Health — walks you through the exact steps to reset your thinking, reshape your habits, and launch into the New Year already ahead of everyone else. If you’re tired of waiting for Monday, waiting for motivation, or waiting...

Okay friend… today we are going deep into something that sounds a little “woo-woo” at first glance but is actually backed by neuroscience, Harvard-funded research, quantum physics, and—honestly—centuries of ancient wisdom.   We’re talking about the power of talking to your body… and why this simple, intentional practice can literally shift your healing, your nervous system, and the story your cell...

Whew… we’re diving into a big one today. Forgiveness. Yep, I said it. And listen—don’t run, don’t unfollow, don’t hit pause. I promise you, what I’m about to share may be completely different from anything you’ve ever been taught. Because here’s the truth: forgiveness isn’t optional on your healing journey… it’s necessary. But not for the guilt-heavy, “just get over it,” “be the bigger person” rea...

Hey friend — it’s Polly! 💛 If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the endless noise of the health world — “eat carbs,” “don’t eat carbs,” “intermittent fast,” “never fast again,” “lift heavy,” “don’t lift heavy” — then this episode is going to feel like a big exhale. Because today, we’re talking about the real cost of NOT thinking differently about your health, and what happens when your brain, body,...

Hey friends — it’s Polly Let’s get real for a minute: have you ever been so disappointed that it felt like your whole body just shut down? Whether it’s a dream that didn’t work out, a relationship that fell apart, or a diagnosis that knocked you off your feet — disappointment has a way of sneaking into every part of your body, your thoughts, and your hope.   In this episode, we talk about the powe...

Hey friend — it’s Polly! 💛 Let’s be real for a second: why is it so freaking hard to stick to healthy habits? You start strong, all motivated and full of good intentions… and then bam — you find yourself back in the pantry with a bag of chips wondering, “What is wrong with me?” Spoiler alert: nothing is wrong with you. Your brain and body are just doing what they were designed to do — keep you sa...

Imagine your foot slammed on the gas pedal while your car’s still in neutral — the engine’s roaring, the vibrations are constant, but you’re going nowhere. That’s what living with unhealed trauma feels like. Your body’s stuck on go, your nervous system always scanning for danger, trying to keep you alive instead of helping you heal.   In this episode, I unpack how trauma and abuse don’t just shape...

Okay friends, buckle up—this one’s a wild ride! After years of trying every diet under the sun (hello vegan, paleo, keto, you name it), I decided to go full-on carnivore for 75 days—yep, just meat, salt, and water. No salads, no snacks, no sugar… just beef, lamb, and tallow. And what I learned had way less to do with food and way more to do with trusting my body.   I didn’t start this to lose weig...

Hey friends — welcome back to Be a Blaze! I am so excited to have Dr. Terri DeNeui back with us for another powerful conversation! Last time, we dove into hormones and how they impact your overall health… and this week, we’re digging deeper into something that affects every single one of us: gut health — and how it connects to your mood, hormones, energy, and even your family’s well-being.   Dr. T...

Hey friends, it’s Polly! 💛 In this episode, I sit down with my brilliant friend Dr. Terri DeNeui, founder of EVEXIAS Health Solutions and creator of the EvexiPEL® Method, to talk about something we all need to understand better—our hormones. This conversation was a total game-changer, especially if you’ve ever wondered why your mood, sleep, energy, or even your drive seems off as you age.   Dr. T...

Friends… this conversation will blow your mind! Today I sit down with Dr. Ben Edwards from Veritas Medical, and we dig into a radical but powerful idea — there’s no such thing as “disease.” Instead, what we call disease is really the consequence of what’s happening inside our bodies — inflammation, stress, toxins, and a lifestyle that doesn’t match how we were designed to live.   Dr. Ben shares hi...

Ever wonder why you keep ending up in the same kinds of relationships, jobs, or conflicts—no matter how hard you try to do things differently? Yep, me too. In this episode, I’m joined once again by my amazing husband, Bob Hamp (licensed marriage & family therapist, author, speaker, and organizational consultant) to dive deep into why we keep repeating patterns from our family of origin—and how...

Today’s episode is a big one, friend — I’m sharing 10 things I no longer do as a body image consultant, and honestly, these were game-changers for my health and healing journey.   We dig into the mindset shifts that helped me break free from diet culture and self-sabotage, starting with the big one: I don’t diet anymore (yep, not ever!). I unpack why dieting can actually keep you stuck in survival...

Have you ever done something and immediately thought, “Oh my gosh… what was I thinking?!” Yeah, me too. In this episode, I dig into what’s really happening when we—or the people around us—act completely out of character and “lose our minds.”   I start with a couple of viral clips making the rounds—like the woman at the Phillies game who snatched a ball away from a child, and the guy at a tennis ma...

Oh friend, I am so excited for this conversation because today I get to sit down with my amazing husband, Bob Hamp—and yes, I’m totally biased! Bob is an author, speaker, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, and business consultant who has helped countless people and organizations step into freedom by rediscovering their true identity. His work blends family systems theory, neuroscience, and...

Back-to-school season is here, and if you’re anything like me when my girls were little, you know it can feel like a whirlwind of carpool lines, packed lunches, after-school practices, and endless to-do lists. One minute it’s lazy summer mornings, the next it’s alarm clocks, homework, and schedules that leave us moms running on empty.   In this episode, I’m diving deep into the truth about the bac...

Disclaimer: This episode contains discussion about suicide, which may be distressing to some listeners. Please take care while listening, and know that help is available. If you or someone you know is struggling, you can call or text 988 in the U.S., or visit 988lifeline.org for support.   Today’s episode is heavy, but oh-so-important. We’re talking about suicide—what it looks like, how it affects...

Hey friend, if you're feeling worn out on your healing journey, this episode is for you. Today, I’m giving you full permission to pause—not because you’re failing, but because you’re human.   The pause and rest is mandatory in your healing journey. Because if you don’t, you are gonna burn out. Trauma can be compounded on top of trauma because of burnout.   In this episode, I share how rest can act...

Hey friend! I cannot wait for you to hear this deeply meaningful conversation with my dear friend and powerhouse guest, Gina Birkemeier. In this episode, we explore the idea that just because something’s been passed down through generations—like trauma, dysfunction, or limiting beliefs—doesn’t mean you have to keep it. 🙌   Gina and I talk about the patterns and emotional narratives we inherit fro...

Hey friend, welcome back! In this episode, we’re diving deep into a big question that’s honestly life-changing when you sit with it: What story are you telling yourself?   Ever had a moment where your brain takes one little situation and builds a whole dramatic narrative out of it? Yep, me too. Whether it’s a frustrating email from a coworker or a painful breakup replaying in your mind, our though...

Hey hey, it’s Polly! 👋 Welcome back to Be A Blaze! In this episode, we’re getting real about something so many of us wrestle with — our relationship with our own bodies. If you’ve ever asked yourself "What is wrong with me?" — this one’s for you.   We dive into how trauma shapes our nervous systems and explore how your body isn’t broken — it’s doing exactly what it learned to do to survive. We ta...