Everyday Epigenetics: Raw. Real. Relatable.

This week on Everyday Epigenetics: Raw, Real, Relatable , Susan and Kate sit down for a very special episode, a mix of exciting announcements, heartfelt reflections, and a sneak peek at what’s ahead. After six months of inspiring conversations and unforgettable guests, Kate shares the big news about her next chapter: the release of her brand-new book Mend or Move On: A Guide to Healing or Leaving...

Your thoughts shape your reality. But how often do you pause to notice what’s actually running through your mind all day long? In this quick but powerful mini, Susan and Kate unpack the idea of a Thought Audit , a practice of tracking, noticing, and shifting the stories you tell yourself. From catching negative self-talk to choosing which “wolf” inside you to feed, this episode is full of tools to...

Your body runs on rhythms, and ignoring them comes at a cost. In this episode of the Everyday Epigenetics: Raw, Real, Relatable podcast, Kate flips the mic to interview Susan on one of her favorite topics: chronobiology, the science of your body’s natural 24-hour clock. From when you sleep, eat, and move to when you’re most creative or focused, your internal timing influences everything. Susan exp...

Your inner world is made up of many “parts” the perfectionist, the playful child, the protector, the one who craves control. In this creative mini episode, Kate introduces parts cards , an art therapy practice that blends Internal Family Systems with collage and journaling. This fun, hands-on tool helps you personify your inner parts, understand them better, and even create dialogue between them....

Energy isn’t just “woo-woo”, it’s science, it’s connection, and it may be the missing link in your health and healing journey. In this episode of Everyday Epigenetics: Raw, Real, Relatable, Susan and Kate sit down with Lee Hutchinson, a seasoned massage therapist, Reiki practitioner, sound healer, and certified energy medicine specialist. Lee shares her powerful story of moving from illness and in...

Body image is complicated. Between cultural beauty standards, personal experiences, and the reality of health, it’s easy to get caught in comparison and self-criticism. In this mini episode, Susan and Kate open up about their own journeys with body image and explore why true beauty has less to do with size and everything to do with health, self-love, and authenticity. In this episode: Why beauty s...

In this raw and deeply personal episode of Everyday Epigenetics: Raw. Real. Relatable. , Susan opens up about her terrifying journey with Gadolinium Deposition Disease (GDD), a condition triggered by contrast injections commonly used in MRIs. What started as a routine scan for hip pain spiraled into months of excruciating suffering, disbelief from doctors, and a desperate search for answers. Susan...

Sugar is sneaky. It’s not just in desserts, it’s hiding in yogurts, juices, energy drinks, and even “healthy” snacks. In this bite-sized episode, Susan unpacks how to read labels like a food detective and spot the hidden sugars that could be spiking your blood sugar without you even knowing it. In this episode: How to read food labels to uncover hidden sugars Why “healthy” items like yogurts and g...

Pre-diabetes is no longer a warning sign, it’s a national crisis. And the most alarming part? It’s not just affecting adults. New data shows that 1 in 3 teens are now considered pre-diabetic. But here’s the good news: pre-diabetes is not your fate. It’s a call to action. In this eye-opening and empowering episode, Susan and Kate dig deep into the root causes of pre-diabetes in both adults and chil...

In this powerful continuation of our Vagus Nerve series, hosts Susan Robbins (certified epigenetic human performance coach) and Kate King (licensed psychotherapist and award-winning author) welcome one of the most respected voices in trauma recovery: Dr. Arielle Schwartz. A clinical psychologist, author of The Complex PTSD Workbook and The Polyvagal Theory Workbook for Trauma, and founder of the C...

In this raw and eye-opening conversation, co-hosts Susan Robbins (certified epigenetic human performance coach) and Kate King (licensed psychotherapist and board-certified art therapist) welcome Dr. Navaz Habib , aka “The Vagus Nerve Doc,” to unpack one of the most overlooked superpowers in your body: the vagus nerve. Dr. Habib shares how stress, inflammation, and poor vagal tone can silently erod...

Ever feel like one part of you wants to say yes... while another part screams no? You're not crazy, you’re human. And today’s episode of Everyday Epigenetics: Raw. Real. Relatable. dives into why that happens, and how to work with it, with Kate King leading the conversation on Parts Work and Internal Family Systems (IFS). IFS is a powerful, non-pathologizing therapeutic model that helps you u...

What happens when a former pro athlete and a public health PhD candidate marry their passions for performance and purpose? You get Mark and Jill Addy , a power couple in every sense of the word. In this episode, we sat down with two of Kate’s closest friends to talk about what it really takes to live a long, vibrant, and meaningful life. Spoiler alert: it’s not just about what you eat or how often...

We all know what we “should” be doing to feel better, eat healthier, sleep more, stress less, move your body, but why is it so hard to actually do it? Today Susan and Kate are talking about the real reasons we stay stuck in habits and environments that don’t support our health… and what it actually takes to create lasting change at the genetic level. They explore how fear, resistance, and old stor...

In this episode, we sit down with Nichole and BJ Fessant to talk about what it really looks like to take your health into your own hands, and how powerful it is to have someone by your side who supports it.  You will feel the energy of love coming from this conversation! After months of fatigue, stress, and feeling stuck, Nichole made a choice to approach her health differently. With hubby BJ chee...

True healing isn’t just physical, it’s energetic, emotional, and spiritual. In this rich, real, and deeply inspiring episode, Susan and Kate welcome Marek Chromik, martial arts teacher and holistic wellness guide, for a conversation that bridges ancient Eastern practices and modern-day epigenetics. With decades of experience in Kung Fu, Tai Chi, and Qigong, Marek shares how slowing down, tuning in...

Sooo… what does Susan actually do?  This week, we’re bringing a fresh perspective to Everyday Epigenetics: Raw. Real. Relatable. In a special twist, co-host Kate King steps into the interviewer’s seat, flipping the script to spotlight our very own Susan Robbins. Together, they dive deep into the transformative world of pH360 HealthTypes—what they are, how they work, and why they’re the ultimate ke...

Buckle up for a mind-blowing episode that challenges everything you thought you knew about thyroid health. We’re joined by internationally renowned functional medicine expert, Dr. Eric Balcavage, co-author of The Thyroid Debacle and host of the Thyroid Answers Podcast. With over 20 years of clinical experience, Dr. Eric delivers a radically different approach to thyroid care, one that focuses less...

Love. It’s the highest frequency, but why is it often the hardest to access? In this heart-opening episode of Everyday Epigenetics, Susan Robbins and Kate King explore the multifaceted, deeply personal, and scientifically powerful force of love, from self-love to connection with others to the way love literally shapes your biology. Together, they peel back the layers of what it really means to fee...

What if everything you thought you knew about “getting older” was wrong?  On this invigorating episode of Everyday Epigenetics: Raw. Real. Relatable, co-hosts Susan Robbins and Kate King dive into the heart of men’s health with nationally certified physician associate and Epigenetic Human Performance Coach, Richard Gamiz. Together, they tackle the silent epidemic of declining testosterone and how...

Fear is part of being human, but what happens when it quietly runs the show? In this raw, eye-opening episode of Everyday Epigenetics , Susan Robbins and Kate King dive headfirst into the many faces of fear: the helpful, the harmful, and the hidden. From sudden panic to the low-grade anxiety we carry every day, they explore how fear impacts your physiology, rewires your brain, and keeps you stuck...

It’s an exciting new era for the Everyday Epigenetics: Raw. Real. Relatable. podcast… and this episode is your official invitation to join us. Susan Robbins is now joined by her new co-host, Kate King, a licensed psychotherapist, board-certified art therapist, and award-winning author, and together, they’re bringing you into deeper, more expansive conversations about what it really takes to create...

You brush your teeth every day (hopefully), but do you really understand how much your oral health is impacting your whole body? In this episode, Susan sits down with her own holistic dentist, Dr. Frank Becvar, founder of Dental By Nature in Longmont, CO, for a chat into the powerful connection between your mouth, your microbiome, and your long-term health. From root canals to mercury fillings, mo...

You don’t have to live in pain. You don’t have to slow down as you age. You just need to move differently, on purpose, with purpose. In this episode, I’m joined by Bobby Aldridge, a sports kinesiologist, two-sport Division 1 athlete, and the founder of BAMmetrics. Bobby brings over 30 years of experience working with elite athletes, from PGA golfers to pro baseball players to traveling with tennis...

What if your backyard could feed your family? And not just with a couple of tomato plants, but with a thriving, abundant ecosystem designed to grow nutrient-dense food year after year, no chemicals, no constant upkeep, and no trips to the grocery store required. In this episode, Susan sits down with Travis Holzelm, a Desert Storm Marine veteran turned Food Forest Designer, to talk about how transf...