Guide to Wellness

Has your life been touched by Parkinson's? What if you had a practical, holistic toolkit to feel stronger, brighter, and more in control? In this special live recording with a Parkinson's support group, we explore a powerful "Whole Health" approach. We'll break down the science and share actionable strategies using acupuncture, functional nutrition, and herbal medicine to help manage symptoms, sup...

Feeling Out of Sync? There's a Path to Relief If you're noticing more mood swings, fatigue, or night sweats and wondering if it's perimenopause, you're in the right place. This journey doesn't have to be overwhelming. With the right tools and insights, you can bring balance back into your life naturally. In this episode, Susannah Freeman, founder of Guide to Wellness, brings a compassionate and pr...

In this second episode of this series, Dr. Breana McElgunn and Susannah Freeman delve into the complexities of menopause and postmenopause offering insights and practical advice for managing these natural transitions. They explore life after Menopause. Which is for many women almost half of their lifespan. Many women live almost half their life postmenopause. We break down what to expect and how t...

In part one, Dr. Breana McElgunn and Susannah Freeman delve into the complexities of perimenopause and menopause, offering insights and practical advice for managing these natural transitions. They emphasize that menopausal changes can begin as early as 35 and extend into the late 50s, a span of up to 20 years. This broad range can lead to confusing symptoms that overlap with other life stressors...

Join host Susannah Freeman, Clinic Director at Great Turning Healing Center, and Acupuncturist Jack Schwem as they explore the ancient practice of acupuncture. This episode delves into the history, practice, and benefits of acupuncture, tracing its origins from ancient China to its modern integration into global medical practices through Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).   Discover acupuncture's...

Susannah Freeman, Clinic Director at Great Turning Healing Center, teams up with acupuncturist Jack Schwem to unravel the complex world of fasting and time-restricted eating. Whether you're curious about the benefits of skipping meals or how to safely incorporate fasting into your routine, this episode is packed with insights. Jack shares his personal journey with fasting, starting as a high schoo...

In this episode, host Susannah Freeman, L.Ac., and guest Dawn Schwem, Health Coach, delve into the rejuvenating world of spring cleansing. As nature blooms anew, it's the perfect time to align our bodies and minds with the season of renewal.   Susannah brings her expertise in Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine, as well as Functional Nutrition, to explain how seasonal changes affect our b...

In this episode of the Guide to Wellness Podcast, we delve into the fascinating realm of the vagus nerve and how we can harness the power of breath, vibration, and body awareness to regulate it. Susannah Freeman is joined by Marianne Amsdon, a licensed mental health counselor and somatic experiencing practitioner. Marianne shares insights into the role of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervou...

Get ready because change is coming! Winter's fading away, and spring is peeking around the corner. Let's talk about how you can use the seasons to boost your success.  As you listen, please have in mind your health goals and apply these tools as we go! In this lively podcast episode, Susannah Freeman, L.Ac., the host, teams up with Health Coach Dawn Schwem to dive deep into how the seasons impact...

In this episode, Susannah is joined by Bobby Ibarra, a Structural Integration practitioner, to discuss creating change in a simple way and embodying that change for a healthier, more joyful life. They delve into the discomfort of adapting new habits and emphasize the importance of celebrating small wins. The conversation touches on the three stages of reaching health goals and the role of awarenes...

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In this episode of the Guide to Wellness Podcast, host Susannah and Licensed Acupuncturist Jack Schwem explore the art and science of breath, emphasizing its impact on overall well-being. They discuss "Chronic overbreathing" and offer practical tips for improving breath-holding capacity through the BOLT score. The episode introduces a three-phase breathing pattern popularized by Wim Hof, and they...

  In this episode, Susannah leads a discussion on transitioning from Earth to Metal season and its impact on well-being with Health Coach Dawn Davaz and Acupuncturist Jack Schwem.   Explore Earth season, delve into health coaching during seasonal transition, and understand Metal season's patterns. Learn about Traditional Chinese Medicine, self-care, and practical food therapy recommendations. Prio...

Welcome to the Guide To Wellness Podcast. Each episode we discuss topics that simplify Traditional Oriental Medicine and Functional Medicine to support your healthy life. In this episode, Susannah sits down with  Dr. Breana McElgunn, a stellar naturopathic physician with a wealth of knowledge and experience.  Together, they speak to using herbal medicine, supplements and nutrition on a daily basis...

Welcome to the Guide To Wellness Podcast. Each episode we discuss topics that simplify Traditional Oriental Medicine and Functional Medicine to support your healthy life. In this episode, Jack and Dawn discuss the Fire Element in Chinese Medicine. Tune in to topics such as the patterns of the body echoed in the summer season, nourishing the heart with food and fun, and a lovely technique called th...

Welcome to the Guide To Wellness Podcast. Each episode we discuss topics that simplify Traditional Oriental Medicine and Functional Medicine to support your healthy life. In this episode, Susannah sits down with  Dr. Breana McElgunn, a stellar naturopathic physician with a wealth of knowledge about the intricacies of hormones, the gut and health in general. In this episode we chat about how we hel...

Welcome to the Guide To Wellness Podcast. Each episode we discuss topics that simplify Traditional Oriental Medicine and Functional Medicine to support your healthy life. In this episode, Susannah sits down with a talented Structural Integration and energy medicine practitioner Bobby Ibarra to talk about how our awareness as practitioners and your awareness in your daily living impacts and heighte...

Welcome to the Guide To Wellness Podcast. Each episode we discuss topics that simplify Traditional Oriental Medicine and Functional Medicine to support your healthy life. In this episode, Susannah and Dawn share their suggestions on seasonal gardening, and easy ways to preserve the greens you grow so you have nutritious produce all winter long. Listen in for seed starting tips, gardening with the...

Welcome to the Guide To Wellness Podcast. Each episode we discuss topics that simplify Traditional Oriental Medicine and Functional Medicine to support your healthy life. Presenting today is my colleague at Great Turning Healing Center fellow acupuncturist Jack Schwem. Join us to hear about Traditional Chinese philosophy and medicine as it pertains to our daily habits in the spring. We're excited...

Welcome to the Guide To Wellness Podcast. Each episode we discuss topics that simplify Traditional Oriental Medicine and Functional Medicine to support your healthy life. Joining me today is Dawn Davaz our Health Coach at Great Turning Healing Center. Join us to hear about the art and science behind digestion and detoxification pathways and their vital role in health and well-being. We're excited...

Welcome to the Guide to Wellness Podcast. Each episode we discuss topics that simplify T raditional Oriental M edicine and F unctional M edicine to support your healthy life. J oining me today is Dawn Davaz our health coach at the Great Turning Healing Center. https://guidetowellness.com/about/meet-our-team/ Join our mailing list for the latest news, education and special events!

Welcome to the Guide to Wellness Podcast.    Welcome to the Guide to Wellness Podcast. Each episode we discuss topics that simplify T raditional Oriental M edicine and F unctional M edicine to support your healthy life. Susannah started her journey in natural medicine with a focus on nutrition in her teenage years. She then went on to receive a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies and taught...