Everyday Epigenetics: Raw. Real. Relatable.

What if some of what you’re calling “anxiety,” brain fog, low mood, or restless sleep isn’t a personality flaw… but a gut + immune signal your body has been trying to send for years? In this raw, real, and deeply empowering conversation, Susan sits down with functional medicine physician Dr. Jill Carnahan (and yes, she’s right here in Colorado!) to unpack the gut-brain axis and how the microbiome...

This episode is a heartfelt end-of-year reflection, and a moment to pause after passing a major milestone. With 105 episodes now behind her, Susan takes time to reflect on what it has meant to create Everyday Epigenetics: Raw. Real. Relatable, a space built on honesty, curiosity, and the belief that lifestyle truly drives genetic expression. In this episode, Susan shares gratitude for the listener...

This mini episode is exactly what Everyday Epigenetics promises: raw, real, and relatable, literally recorded out in nature, wind, trail noise, construction sounds and all. After my conversation with Katie Asmus from the Somatic Nature Therapy Institute, I decided to stop talking about somatic nature therapy… and actually experience it. So I headed to Boulder, Colorado, met two incredible therapis...

What if feeling better isn’t about “trying harder”… but about coming back online in your own body, and letting nature do what it’s always done: regulate, restore, and reconnect? In this episode of Everyday Epigenetics: Raw. Real. Relatable., Susan Robbins sits down with licensed psychotherapist, wilderness guide, and educator Katie Asus to explore the powerful intersection of somatic therapy (body...

Oxidative stress is happening in your body every single day, but when it builds faster than your body can manage it, it quietly drives fatigue, inflammation, brain fog, premature aging, immune dysfunction, and more. In this mini episode of Everyday Epigenetics: Raw, Real, Relatable , Susan Robbins breaks down oxidative stress in a way that actually makes sense, and more importantly, shows you how...

If you’ve ever felt “reactive to everything” food, smells, seasons, stress, and been told it’s all in your head, this episode will feel like a deep exhale. In this conversation, Susan sits down with health engineer and gut specialist Steven Wright, co-founder of HealthyGut.com, to unpack the real story behind histamine, mast cell issues, gut dysbiosis, and why so many highly sensitive, driven peop...

In Part 2 of my conversation with the brilliant Dr. Daniella Remy, we go behind the scenes of the pH360 / Shae system, the AI-driven, epigenetics-based platform I use with my clients to create truly individualized nutrition and lifestyle plans. If you’ve ever wondered why generic diets don’t work for you…Why one person thrives on intermittent fasting while another crashes… Or how food can be mappe...

Perimenopause isn’t the beginning of the end, it’s the beginning of understanding your body in a whole new way. And this episode is the one every woman in her 40s and 50s needs to hear. Today, Susan sits down with her pH360 colleague and one of the brightest minds in precision wellness, Dr. Danielle Remy, naturopathic doctor, VP of Science at Shae, the AI architect behind personalized health tech,...

Everyone’s talking about GLP-1s, but no one’s REALLY talking about them. In this raw, real, and refreshingly honest mini, Susan Robbins sits down with fellow pH360 coach Lisa St. Ledger to unpack what’s really going on with the weight-loss drug craze, the good, the bad, and the misunderstood. From the explosion of prescriptions to the deeper emotional and physiological patterns behind weight gain,...

Today, Susan and Kate welcome back one of the podcast’s most-loved guests Dr. Eric Balcavage, internationally recognized thyroid expert and co-author of The Thyroid Debacle. This conversation is raw, energizing, and packed with clarity as we break down what most people never get told about functional medicine, thyroid health, and the difference between truly recovering your health vs. just managin...

Just because it’s labeled gluten-free doesn’t mean it’s healthy. In this week’s Everyday Epigenetics mini, Susan Robbins and Kate King talk about the truth about gluten-free products, hidden sugars, and high-glycemic “health foods” that might be messing with your gut, your blood sugar, and your energy, without you even realizing it. Susan, a self-proclaimed label detective , shares her favorite tr...

In one of the most powerful conversations on Everyday Epigenetics: Raw. Real. Relatable., Susan and Kate sit down with Susan’s longtime client, Cal Hoff, to share a transformation that’s nothing short of extraordinary. From battling alcoholism and metabolic syndrome to reversing kidney damage, dropping 50+ pounds, and getting off medications, Cal’s journey shows the power of science, self-awarenes...

You might think that evening drink helps you unwind, but science says otherwise. In this Everyday Epigenetics: Raw. Real. Relatable mini episode, certified epigenetic human performance coach Susan Robbins exposes the surprising truth about how alcohol disrupts your sleep, your hormones, and your body’s natural circadian rhythm. Alcohol may knock you out quickly, but it blocks REM and deep sleep, h...

If you’ve ever thought, “I’m so tired… but I slept,” this episode will hit home. After two powerful conversations with Dr. Kirk Parsley and Dr. Chris Winter in our Sleep Series, we’re rounding it out with a perspective everyone needs: rest is not the same as sleep. Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, physician, bestselling author of Sacred Rest , and creator of the Seven Types of Rest Framework, joins Susan...

Think that “a glass of wine a day” is good for you? Think again. In this raw and real mini episode, certified epigenetic human performance coach Susan Robbins breaks down what alcohol actually does to your brain, body, and genes.and why the effects go far deeper than most people realize. From neurotransmitter disruption and dopamine crashes to inflammation, hormone imbalance, and genetic expressio...

If you’ve ever laid awake at 3AM, counting sheep, overanalyzing your life, and stressing that you’ll be a zombie tomorrow, this episode, part 2 of our series on sleep, is one  you don’t want to miss. Today, Susan and Kate sit down with the Dr. Christopher Winter, neurologist, sleep medicine specialist, and author of The Sleep Solution and The Rested Child. He’s the go-to expert for pro athletes, f...

The holidays don’t have to leave you exhausted, bloated, or burned out. In this lively mini episode, Susan Robbins and Lisa St. Ledger share practical, real-world strategies to help you enjoy the season without sacrificing your health, sleep, or sanity. From nutrition and hydration to stress management and mindset, this episode is packed with realistic tips you can start using now to glide through...

What if the single most powerful health intervention isn’t a supplement, workout, or therapy, but sleep? In this conversation, former Navy SEAL and leading sleep expert Dr. Kirk Parsley joins Susan to share how years of working with the world’s most elite warriors revealed the devastating impact of sleep deprivation, and the extraordinary healing that happens when we finally rest. From Ambien addi...

Some friendships lift you up. Others leave you drained, itchy, or a little emotionally swollen. (Think of it as a friendship allergy.) In this fun-yet-insightful mini, Susan and Kate unpack what “friendship allergies” are, those subtle relationship dynamics that your system just can’t tolerate anymore. From lack of reciprocity to emotional one-way streets, they explore how tuning in to what irrita...

Did you know your friendships are shaping your biology every single day? From the way your genes express themselves to how your body handles stress, your connections literally change your chemistry. In this episode of Everyday Epigenetics: Raw, Real, Relatable, Susan Robbins and Kate King explore the fascinating science of how friendship affects your mental, emotional, and physical health. They un...

Your nervous system is the command center for how you feel, safety, stress, connection, even joy all start here.  In this powerful mini episode, Kate takes you deeper into Polyvagal Theory, the science of how your body responds to stress and safety, and how learning this language can change the way you relate to yourself and the world around you. Building on insights from Dr. Navaz Habib and Dr. A...

In this fascinating and much-anticipated conversation, Susan sits down once again with the one and only Dr. Cam McDonald, CEO and Chief Educator of pH360, mentor, and longtime friend, to explore one of the hottest topics in the health world today: AI in medicine. We’re diving deep into the difference between using general AI tools like ChatGPT to make health decisions versus precision medical AI s...

We stare at screens all day long, but what’s that doing to your eyes, your sleep, and even your genes? In this mini, Susan and Kate dive into the world of blue-light blockers and why these simple glasses can be one of the easiest hacks for better focus, calmer evenings, and deeper sleep. Susan walks you through her three favorite pairs (clear, amber & red), how each one works, and the science...

Motherhood is beautiful, and brutally honest. We hear so much about what to expect when you’re expecting, but what about what comes after? In this heartfelt and eye-opening episode of Everyday Epigenetics: Raw, Real, Relatable, Susan and Kate sit down with Ellen LeBleu, registered nurse, board-certified coach, and mom of two, to talk about the part of motherhood no one prepares you for the after ....

Sometimes the smallest practice makes the biggest impact. In this feel-good mini, Susan and Kate dive into one of their favorite daily rituals, gratitude lists, and how something as simple as writing three things you’re thankful for can shift your entire mood, calm your nervous system, and even influence your genetic expression. They share personal stories (including one involving a deer, a car, a...