Daily Wellness Podcast

What does it look like to be a mom and prioritize fitness, movement and exercise in your life?  That’s what MK and I cover in our chat today! MK emphasizes the importance of community in her fitness journey and the positive impact it has on her motivation and consistency in fitness. Mk discusses the challenges of balancing motherhood, business ownership, and personal fitness, and the need for flex...

I don’t know about you guys.  But sometimes mom life feels really lonely.  And then throw in a more natural minded lifestyle, and it can feel even more isolating. With mother’s day approaching, I wanted to invite Sara Jean on the podcast as a fellow holistic mama to have a Daily Wellness mom chat about all things healthy living.  I want you to know that even when you feel alone on your health jour...

At least 35% of children are overweight or obese, the number has more than tripled since the 1970s. Autism prevalence has gone up 317% since 2000. At least 10% of kids in the US have been diagnosed with ADHD, and another 10% have anxiety. Rates of kids with life-threatening allergies, asthma and even childhood cancer are all rising. Health statistics for our kids aren’t moving in the right directi...

I share four ways you can teach your kids about healthy food in this episode.  I love it when parents ask me about that, because it means that they are not just interested in feeding their kids healthy food but in teaching them the WHY behind it!  And if we can teach our kids about what foods are healthy, how to shop for them and the benefits of them, they are much more likely to continue eating h...

On this educational episode, Gretch from @nevertox helps us understand the risks associated with Botox.  With the percentage of women receiving Botox injections on a normal basis increasing rapidly, we all need to think about this very intentionally so we can make informed choices.  She explains the history of Botox, what it is and all the uses for it. We talk about the warnings that are on the bo...

A Christian Sex Educator and Researcher joins me today for a fun chat about our sex lives! No matter where you and your spouse are on the spectrum of healthy to unhealthy sex life, this episode is going to be so good for you.  Lots of great reminders and takeaways for everyone in this conversation.  We talk about five specific tips! They have to do with affection, talking about sex, scheduling and...

This episode covers the 10 factors that Dr. Kelly Turner uncovered and shared in her book “Radical Remission” after interviewing over 1500 cancer survivors who had been sent home on hospice but then recovered.  Radical Remission coach, Liz Curran, takes us through the 10 factors that all these cancer survivors had in common. Only 3 are physical!   If you have a cancer diagnosis, know someone who d...

Social media bombards women with messages of what they “need”. Especially when it comes to our health and wellness. So, I wanted to bring some clarity to some of the confusion around the nutrients that every woman needs. Chelsie Moore, Functional Nutritionist, does just that.  We chat about how the typical American diet and a woman's lifestyle affect their health.  And then Chelsie gives us some i...

All things fertility in this episode - the what, why and what now? Dr. B helps us understand a lot of the complexities  We chat about: Some infertility statistics Why so many people are struggling with infertility What most doctors are missing with fertility patients Unexplained infertility Endometriosis and PCOS Natural treatments for hormone health The individual, unique treatment needed for eac...

If you are trying to improve your health, you’ll want to consider the condition of your home. The environment we live in can either help or hinder our health.  This episode features Christine Cimabue, who is a licensed contractor helping people create healthy homes. Her business is called Holistic Homes because she helps you take everything into consideration in light of your health. From the floo...

Weight gain. It’s something almost every woman can relate to. Whether it’s 5 pounds or 50, putting on unexpected weight can be confusing and disheartening. What do you do about it? What’s a healthy way to approach weight loss?  In this episode, I sit down with Functional Hormone Practitioner Jenn Pike to chat about how women can get to and maintain a healthy weight. Specifically, Jenn and I talk a...

Chemist turned health company founder, Lucy Oliver.  What is the nervous system and NS dysregulation? Parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous system. Sympathetic nervous system is chronically activated in most people.  States of fight, flight, freeze.  How to get back to and default to the parasympathetic state. Symptoms that show up in people whose nervous systems are dysregulated, hormonal imbal...

We go in depth on many topics related to the health of the thyroid gland: She sees a large number of patients with thyroid trouble What the thyroid is and why it’s important All the things the thyroid is connected to like hormones, metabolic and bone health and more! Signs that something is off with the thyroid 6 TEST markers needed to see why the thyroid function is off Explanation of different t...

Apparently lead poisoning is still very much a modern concern. Listen in as Tamara Rubin from @leadsafemama and I discuss: Her horrific story of her children being lead poisoned as an infant and toddler. The negative effects of lead poisoning on her family How common lead poisoning is (1 in 3 kids have unsafe levels of lead in their blood) The negative effects of lead on the health of the general...

Things aligned perfectly in Jodi’s life for her (with her family) to discover a way to unleash the power of plants in their line of potent and portable first aid and body care products. We get to chat about: The darker side of conventional first aid products Plant remedies for first aid concerns, rashes, irritations; even for babies and pets  Awareness of harmful chemicals The mind-body connection...

Values for raising healthy kids. Learning a natural approach to childhood illnesses. These are a couple of my favorite topics covered in this podcast episode! Here are some specific topics: With all her wisdom on both natural and conventional medicine, Dr. Mayer shares her own family values for health and wellness. And you might find some of them surprising like I did!  Various childhood health st...

Are yearly wellness visits necessary? What should you be requesting if you go? Dr. Forrest Sauer, gives us some insight from his experience in functional medicine.  In this episode, we talk about whether or not annual checkups are necessary or helpful, and what he suggests doing for an annual exam (including recommended lab tests) if you are truly seeking health and wellness. If you are going to “...

What we discuss in this episode: Brooke’s medical mystery saga that led her to see 50 doctors in 5 years. At the end of seeking help from modern medicine, she was told to manage her pain.  She rejected that and took her health into her own hands. She shares what practitioners actually helped her, what some of those practitioners specialize in  and how she chose her next step in her healing journey...

I have used the steps that I teach you in this podcast episode many times to reach my own health goals! I’m excited to kick off season two with practical advice on taking your health to the next level and a GIVEAWAY! You can use these steps if you are catching this at the beginning of the new year, or really at ANY other point in time. Because at any point, you can decide to pursue health and set...

Gut healing transformed Heather’s life!  This interview is with Heather Famularo. She is a GAPS practitioner, which stands for Gut and Physiology Syndrome, and she has helped people time and time again find relief from chronic health issues.  What we cover: Heather’s own story of dramatic healing with GAPS. How someone can know they have a gut problem.  The causes of an unhealthy gut.  The functio...

Dropping a very timely episode today with so many great strategies and tips for you to be able to make it through the holidays while prioritizing your health. As we head into a busy season, imagine getting to January 2 and feeling energized, proud of yourself, on track with your goals and ready to take on a new year! Molly Brown, personal trainer, certified nutritionist and dietary supplement prof...

The health of your marriage impacts your life - for better or worse. Ryan and I, though not perfect, have been very intentional about building a healthy marriage. After thinking through the things that have helped us, we came up with 8 different things that we wanted to share with you all.  Those eight things are:  Focusing on Strengths Shared Values Humility Friendship Respect Health Finances Sex...

Dr. Monique has been practicing as a naturopathic doctor out of Connecticut for 12 years. She has an incredible story of healing that led her to do what she is doing today, helping others find healing too.  First we talk about the difference between a naturopathic and allopathic doctor. As well as some of the common conditions she sees in patients.  Then we discuss Dr. Monique’s 5 pillars of healt...

All things babies! This is your chance to hear from a health expert on topics like infertility, healthy pregnancies, postpartum challenges, unexpected pregnancies and high-needs children.  Starting with emotional stories of Dr. McCauley’s legacy and her emotional journey through infertility, this episode really digs deep into all things women’s health through pregnancy and postpartum. We discuss t...

Menopause has a lot of stigma around it, being known for hot flashes, mood swings, and weight gain.  But does it have to be that way? Zora Benhamou joins for this episode. As a gerontologist, biohacker and health coach, she brings a hopeful perspective on all things menopause. Including how to be prepared for it if you’re not there.  We will get a definition of premature menopause, early onset men...