Harness Your Health

This is the first episode of our Foundations Series, four weeks of episodes covering the fundamentals of how your body actually works. This week we're laying the groundwork with the daily habits that govern your energy, hormones, and sleep. Over the next three weeks, we'll build on that with episodes on gut health, nervous system regulation, and hormones. I wanted this to feel like a real conversa...

Most people trying to fix their health are starting in the middle of the story. What Clarke's Health Foundations Assessment revealed is that his digestion wasn't actually the problem, it was a consequence. His circadian rhythm and nervous system regulation were quietly running the show, shaping everything from his morning energy to when he finally felt hungry enough to eat dinner at 9 PM. In this...

Most people assume feeling sick after eating is just their normal. Anna Kluver-Fensler thought the same thing for years, until a Friday night pizza and beer left her convinced something was about to come ripping out of her stomach, and she finally couldn't ignore it anymore. In this episode, I sit down with Anna to walk through what her path actually looked like, from that first alarming episode t...

What if the reason your bloodwork keeps coming back "normal" but you still feel exhausted, emotionally flat, and completely depleted isn't in your head... it's in your cells? Hair tissue mineral analysis looks at what's been happening on a cellular level for the last three to four months, and for a lot of high-achieving women, the picture it reveals is eye-opening. I sat down with Desiree Reed to...

What if the reason you can't stop eating, can't lose weight, and feel exhausted all the time isn't a willpower problem, it's that your body has stopped producing one of its most powerful metabolic hormones? Your body already makes GLP-1 naturally, and there's a good chance you can get it working again without a prescription. I sat down with Stephanie Flores to talk about  what GLP-1 actu...

What if the reason you still feel puffy, foggy, and exhausted has little to do with your diet or your supplements, and everything to do with a system in your body you've barely heard of? If you've tried a lot and still feel stuck, this episode is for you. I sat down with Leah Levitan to talk about what the lymphatic system actually does, how to recognize the signs of sluggish lymphatic flow,...

Have you ever done something just to be proactive, not because anything felt wrong, just because it seemed like a smart thing to do, and had it completely upend your life? That's what happened to my husband, Jim. A routine calcium scan in May 2023 turned into the discovery of a rare thymic mass, two surgeries, radiation, and an ongoing surveillance process that we're still navigating together. If...

I've been there. That moment when you know something is off, you can feel it in your body, but every test comes back "normal" and you start to wonder if you're imagining it. Or maybe you've been doing all the right things, following the protocol, taking the supplements, and still not getting better. What if the problem isn't what you're doing, but the order in which you're doing it? In this episod...

Are you doing all the "right" things for your health but still feeling like you're starting over every few weeks? If the cycle of information overload, perfectionism, and burnout sounds familiar, this episode is your permission slip to try a different way. In this conversation, I sit down with Mari Wuellner, founder of the Crew Life Coaching Collective, to talk about what actually drives last...

Many people turn to medicinal mushrooms as a "quick fix" for immunity or energy, but the true power of mycology lies in long-term, foundational support .   Understanding the difference between a high-quality fruiting body and a starch-filled supplement is the key to moving out of a state of chronic stress and into a state of mental clarity .   Today I’m joined by Andy Cappetta , a holist...

What if working on your health didn't have to be a rigid protocol of 20+ supplements and a complicated, hourly routine? True healing often lies in simple, consistent rituals that signal safety to your nervous system, allowing your body to finally move out of a chronic "hustle" state and into a place of repair. Today I’m joined by Lauren Cranmer, a registered nurse and certified holistic nutritioni...

Today I’m joined by Molly Aldrich, a seasoned oncology nurse with over 20 years of experience and a certified Reiki Master and breathwork practitioner who focuses on using the mind-body connection to build resilience and regulate the nervous system.  Many healthcare workers and high-stress professionals operate from a place of deep disconnection, often pouring into others while their own nerv...

Confused about what diet to follow? Keto, paleo, vegan, low-carb… this episode breaks through the noise. Instead of focusing on restrictive diets, we dive into what actually matters for your health: nutrient density, digestion, hydration, and consistency. Because it’s not just what you eat, it’s what your body can actually absorb and use. If you’re dealing with low energy, cravings, poor digestion...

In this episode, I’m sharing the personal story behind Prime to Nourish and the philosophy that drives my work today. I walk you through my path from studying exercise science at Oregon State to becoming an oncology nurse, all while quietly struggling with my own digestive issues, stress, fatigue, and fertility challenges. Even with a medical background and access to great doctors, I still didn’t...

If you’re doing everything “right” with your health but still feel exhausted, inflamed, or off… this episode explains why. We break down two of the most overlooked foundations of healing: your nervous system and your circadian rhythm. Learn how chronic stress and disrupted daily rhythms can block digestion, hormones, energy, and recovery, no matter how clean your diet or supplement routine is. Thi...

Why are so many people doing everything for their health — diets, supplements, testing — and still not feeling better? In this trailer for Harness Your Health, holistic nutrition practitioner and former oncology nurse Charis Sederberg introduces the philosophy behind the show: true healing starts with the foundations of physiology. Instead of chasing diagnoses and protocols, this podcast...