Empowerful Health

Dr. Carla is a chiropractor who focuses on the Neuro Emotional Technique (NET) and loves to help moms better regulate their nervous systems. She joins the podcast to talk about food, addiction, and emotional eating. In this episode, we discuss better ways of looking at food-related emotions, as well as techniques and suggestions on how to better regulate the nervous system.

Hannah Brooks has been working in the birth world since she was 18, now she's expecting her first child. She joins the podcast to share her experience on both sides and how that experience might help you have a better, more empowered birth.

"I'm sorry. Let me know if you need anything." is often all we know to say when someone we care about is struggling. Stephen Merrell, a family medicine doctor in Utah, joins this special episode to discuss what questions we can ask and how we can help when others are experiencing challenges. Particularly challenges like depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts.

Two fellow chiropractors join the podcast to examine the importance of addressing root causes of sickness and disease rather than simply treating symptoms as they arise. They focus on how to help parents understand what factors can stress their children's immune and nervous systems, and give their children the tools to set a foundation for lifelong wellness and resilience.

We all have moments of panic, when life's unexpected turns shake us off track. Francis Peca, who coaches people through transition times, joins the podcast to discuss the importance of perseverance and a positive attitude as we navigate our lives.

Tanner Hawk's background in sports and physical therapy pushes him to find the most holistic ways to manage chronic pain and care for his patients' minds as well as their bodies. He joins Dr. J on the Empowerful Health podcast to discuss the need for physical therapy, behavioral health services, and medical providers who will validate their patients' experiences and empower them to mak...

Often parents will put their kids above themselves and forget who they are. Bonnie Wiscombe (coach, podcaster, blogger, and mother of 10) joins Dr. J to share insights on how parents can and should take care of themselves to better serve and help their kids.

In today's episode, Travis Webb (LCSW) joins Dr. J to answer questions and give insights into how we can take control of our mental health. He also discusses what he does and different modalities that help people heal and work through trauma and mental health challenges.

Successful realtor Kelly Henderson comes on the podcast to share how she went from living in a partially burnt-out house to being a top realtor.

Former pro soccer player Adam Jahn joins us to discuss the work that goes into achieving excellence and what led to his success. While few of us will become pro athletes, the principles of success are the same and can help us achieve the most in life.

Karla Kay's life changed in a moment when she lost multiple family members and severely injured herself. Since then she has made it her life's work to help others going through grief. As an author, instructor, and grief coach, Karla offers insights into health grief and thriving after loss.

Sherry Jackson went from a corporate desk job to hypnotherapy. Join us to hear how she made such a drastic change and how hypnotherapy may help you.

Friction and resistance can easily slow us down or stop us from progressing in life and in our health. Caleb Marsh with Redd Legend joins us to share how he's built up resilience to overcome resistance and take charge of his life and health.

One of the biggest things holding back our health progression is our societal obsession with instant gratification. In this episode, Dr. Kerrigan discusses why we seek instant results and what we can do to patiently pursue long-term health goals.

Medicine has gone from local doctors who made house calls to massive clinics with hundreds of doctors.  Dr. Stephen Merrell joins us to discuss the downfalls of large-scale medical clinics and why many doctors are seeking small cash-based models.

Owning your choice in health care is about educating yourself, getting multiple opinions, and looking at different options to improve your health.  Dr. Chad Frandsen joins the podcast and shares with us his story as a young man where his health fell apart and a chiropractor helped him get it back and changed his way of thinking.

The birth of a baby can be a beautiful or terrifying experience.  Doula Kaytlin Brown joins us to discuss how moms can feel empowered, get the support they need, and have a positive birth experience.

Dr. Ben Benulis, DC was an engineer struggling with an autoimmune issue and falling behind in life. His journey to find solutions ultimately lead him to a career change.  Now he teaches people how to get help with autoimmune conditions through food.

Essential oil educator Nora Johnson joins the podcast to discuss how essential oils (one of the oldest known health remedies) have impacted her family and why she shares and educates others.

Did you know that many med students struggle with their mental health?  Dr. Stephen Merrell joins the podcast to discuss what he experienced and how it has changed how he cares for patients as a doctor.

Being raised in a health-minded family, Caleb learned to take control of his health and his life.  We discuss how taking charge is a conscious decision and how committing to your own success offers newfound freedom.

The loss of a family member to suicide is incredibly tragic.  Jake and Joe Sharp share how deeply they were affected by the loss of their brother and how they are using their experience to help and reach others through fitness.

Introduction episode to the podcast where Dr. J discusses why we need to be and feel in charge of our own health.