Discovering the Wellness Formula Podcast

Giving birth is more than bringing a baby into the world, it's the transformation of a woman into a mother. In this episode of Discovering The Wellness Formula , hosts Ashley Glantz, MS, RDN, and Dustin Mesick, RDN sit down with Mary Skinner , founder of Lotus Doula Tribe, birth and postpartum doula, yoga instructor, and holistic birth worker, to discuss postpartum recovery, maternal wellness...

In this episode of Discovering the Wellness Formula , we’re joined by Jessica Herron, a mental health leader, trauma survivor, and self-described caretaker; who brings both professional insight and lived experience to the conversation around burnout. Jessica shares her personal journey into the mental health field and how identifying with the “caretaker archetype” shaped her life, work, and eventu...

In this episode of Discovering the Wellness Formula , we sit down with Gary Sardina, RD , a clinical dietitian and Co-Founder of the Wellness Roots Foundation , to explore what real-world nutrition looks like inside the hospital and how we can use those insights to stay healthier outside of it. Gary shares his journey into dietetics, from his early days in food service to his current role focusing...

In Part 2, we dive deeper into Dr. David Lee’s personal story and the groundbreaking system he developed through his own healing journey. After facing significant health challenges early in his career, Dr. Lee discovered a unique integration of acupuncture, diet, and herbs that not only restored his health but reshaped his entire approach to medicine. We explore his innovative frameworks — includi...

In this episode of Discovering The Wellness Formula , we explore the deep roots of acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) with Dr. David Lee, a renowned acupuncturist, researcher, and educator with over 26 years of clinical experience. Dr. Lee takes us on a journey through acupuncture’s 5,000-year-old history, from the discovery of ancient meridian points to its legalization in Califor...

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Wendy Kreider , a chiropractor whose journey began with her own search for relief from chronic headaches. What started as a personal healing experience at age 25 blossomed into a lifelong passion for helping others tap into the body’s natural ability to heal. Dr. Wendy shares how her early career in social work shaped her understanding of health and quality of...

Kate Kaczor, MBA, RD, CEDS-C is a dynamic registered dietitian specializing in eating disorders, mental health, and substance use disorder. As a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, Kate brings a unique blend of clinical expertise and compassionate care to her work. She’s helped open new treatment facilities, developed programs to increase access to care,...

In this powerful episode of The Wellness Formula , we’re joined by Michaela “Mickey” Williams an eating disorder recovery coach, speaker, and founder of Body Love & Beyond . Mickey’s story is one of lived experience and professional insight: from her own recovery journey to managing programs at a leading treatment center, she now helps others navigate the path toward freedom, self-trust, and b...

In this episode of Discovering the Wellness Formula , we sit down with Ashley Kwanten, a former music industry insider turned wellness coach for touring artists. Ashley shares her inspiring journey from managing Grammy-winning talent to launching Wildrock Wellness, where she helps musicians thrive through personalized nutrition and holistic health strategies. We dive into the unique challenges art...

Today's guest is Associate Marriage and Family Therapist Natasha Aftandilians. Natasha earned her bachelor's degree from UC Irvine and her master's degree from Phillips Graduate University. Since beginning her career as a therapist in 2018, she has worked with diverse populations, including children, teens, young adults, families, and the elderly. Her professional journey spans from...

This is our very first episode, and we’re so excited to have you here. Today, we’re diving into what this podcast is all about, sharing our personal stories, and exploring the “why” behind this journey. We’ll talk about what inspired us to create  Discovering the Wellness Formula and how we aim to make health and wellness accessible, meaningful, and practical for everyone. Whether you’re just star...