Healing The Source Podcast

Povilas Sabaliauskas is the founder of Pulsetto , a wellness tech company pioneering non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation as a daily tool for stress relief and nervous system regulation. What started as a medical device concept has become a sleek, science-backed wearable designed to help people calm anxiety, improve sleep, and support recovery. In this episode, Povilas shares the personal health s...

Why do we keep choosing emotionally unavailable partners, striving for perfection, or pushing ourselves to the brink of burnout? In this episode, I'm joined by Sarah Baldwin , Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and trauma-informed coach, to explore the nervous system patterns behind perfectionism, anxious overachieving, childhood imprinting, and why we're often drawn to partners who reflect our ear...

What does it mean to raise a child who trusts themselves while also healing the parts of you that were never given that chance? In this conversation, I sit down with Sterna Suissa, parenting coach and trauma-informed educator, to explore how our own childhood experiences shape the way we show up as parents. We unpack the subtle ways control sneaks in, why respecting a child's "no" is the foundatio...

Mike Feldstein is back on on the podcast, but this time, we're not just talking air purifiers. Mike, founder of the Jaspr Air Scrubber (stronger than an air purifier!), is building a first-of-its-kind school that puts children's health, development, and connection to nature at the center of education. We explore how traditional school systems may be working against kids' well-being and what can be...

Most dog parents are doing their best—but what if the "normal" routines we've been told to follow are actually making our dogs sicker? This week, I'm joined by Bre Drake , holistic pet health educator and founder of Tailswell Health , for a no-fluff conversation that challenges the modern pet care model. Bre breaks down how overvaccination, early spay/neuter, kibble, flea meds, and toxic environme...

In this episode, I sit down with Christina O'Connor, RD , Senior Healthcare Account Manager at Pendulum Therapeutics , to explore one of the most fascinating—and overlooked—players in gut health: Akkermansia muciniphila . Christina shares how Pendulum became the first company in the U.S. to commercialize live Akkermansia, a keystone probiotic strain with far-reaching effects on blood sugar, weight...

What if your home is the reason you're not healing? In this episode of the Healing The Source Podcast , I'm joined by Brian Karr , co-founder of We Inspect and one of the nation's leading experts on mold inspection and environmental toxins. Brian breaks down the often-overlooked role that mold plays in chronic illness—from anxiety and fatigue to brain fog, asthma, and even behavioral issues in kid...

What if your clothes could nourish the soil instead of polluting it? What if fashion wasn't just sustainable, but regenerative? In this episode of Healing The Source Podcast , I'm joined by Kelly Vittengl, co-founder of COED Collective , a revolutionary clothing brand redefining fashion from the ground up—literally. COED crafts timeless, genderless pieces from Regenerative Organic Certified Pima c...

After seeking ways to manage her anxiety and stress, Erika Polsinelli discovered Kundalini meditation—and everything changed. Just three minutes of breathwork brought peace she hadn't felt in years. That moment became the catalyst for everything she does now. In this heart-opening episode, Erika shares her journey from being a New York schoolteacher to becoming a spiritual entrepreneur, creating a...

You don't need more stimulants. You need better blood flow. In this episode, I'm joined by Ilan Sobel , CEO of BioHarvest Sciences , to talk about the future of plant-based medicine—and how VINIA®, their flagship red grape cell product, is helping people unlock what they call blood flow energy . VINIA works by increasing nitric oxide (NO) and reducing Endothelin-1 (ET-1) —a protein that causes blo...

I'm joined by Krista Williams , co-host of the wildly successful Almost 30 podcast and co-author of the brand-new book Almost 30: A Definitive Guide to a Life You Love for the Next Decade and Beyond . Krista and her co-host Lindsey Simcik created the guide they wished they had during the confusing, transformative transition from their late 20s into their 30s—a time full of cosmic shake-ups, friend...

Sharone Hakman's journey is a powerful reminder that trusting your gut—even when the path is uncertain—can lead to something greater than you imagined. In this inspiring conversation, Sharone shares how he went from financial advisor to MasterChef contestant to founder of the clean-ingredient food brand Chef Hak's. We explore what it takes to rebuild—not just businesses, but belief in yourself—esp...

What's really in your child's school lunch — and what's it doing to their health? In this eye-opening episode, I sit down with Nora LaTorre , CEO and co-founder of Eat Real , to unpack the state of school food in America. Nora shares the shocking truth behind the ultra-processed meals fed to millions of kids each day — and how it's contributing to the rise in type 2 diabetes, attention issues, and...

In this deeply personal and thought-provoking conversation, Claudia sits down with Kristan Hawkins , President of Students for Life of America, to explore abortion through a lens that isn't often discussed— the physical, emotional, and spiritual aftermath many women experience. This episode isn't about pushing an agenda. It's about asking questions that often go unanswered in mainstream conversati...

What if your favorite indulgent treat could also be a powerful act of integrity, transparency, and self-respect? In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with Lex Evan — An eco-conscious luxury bakeshop serving award winning organic & fair-trade treats with No Naughty Ingredients® and a guiding principle of Radical Ingredient Transparency®. LEXINGTON BAKES is the culmination of Lex's 20-year career i...

If you've ever felt like your body is falling apart and no doctor can tell you why—this episode is for you. I'm joined by Dr. Jaban Moore, a functional medicine chiropractor who's made it his mission to help people heal from the real root causes of chronic illness—especially the ones most doctors overlook. We get into two things that are finally getting the attention they deserve: nervous system d...

What if your illness isn't just physical—but also deeply tied to your thoughts, language, and identity? In this powerful episode, I sit down with Clinical Hypnotherapist Emily Cahill to explore the deeper layers of healing that most people overlook. Emily's journey began with a Lyme disease diagnosis at 19, followed by years of chronic fatigue, anxiety, and emotional burnout. Like me, she once sea...

I sit down with Carson Meyer—doula, holistic birth advocate, and author of Growing Together . Carson shares her personal journey into birth work and what inspired her to create this deeply nourishing week-by-week guide for expecting parents. We dive into: ✨ The power of ritual and nourishment during pregnancy and postpartum ✨ Why the fourth trimester is just as important as birth itself ✨ Setti...

Is following strict anti-aging protocols truly living —or just an obsession with not dying ? In this episode of Healing The Source , I sit down with Awais Spall, FDN-P , a Functional Medicine practitioner and founder of Integrative Oasis , to explore the future of health, longevity, and microbiome optimization . We discuss: ⚡ Bryan Johnson's extreme longevity protocols —are they actually sustaina...

I sit down with Tiarè Sarahi , a passionate prenatal and birth doula based in Los Angeles. As a mom of two, Tiare has experienced both medicated and unmedicated births—giving her a deeply personal perspective on the transformative nature of birth. We dive into everything from choosing the right doula and navigating hospital interventions to reclaiming authority in the birth space and embracing bir...

What if the secret to longevity was hidden in your own cells? In this episode, I sit down with Leslie Kenny, founder of Oxford Healthspan, to explore spermidine—a fascinating compound that triggers autophagy, the body's cellular renewal process. Leslie's life took a dramatic turn in her 30s when she was diagnosed with Lupus, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and Hashimoto's Thyroiditis—told she had just five...

In this enlightening episode, I sit down with Gary Binkow, an award-winning film and TV producer turned wellness entrepreneur. As the co-founder of Studio71 and a driving force behind health brands like The Swell Score, AHHA!, ProLon, and FastBar, Gary shares his unique journey from the entertainment industry to health advocacy. We delve into the hidden dangers of counterfeit supplements, the dece...

In this episode, I welcome Dr. Felice Chan, a board-certified practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), to explore the powerful integration of Eastern and Western medicine. Dr. Chan shares her fascinating journey from growing up in Hong Kong to studying neuroscience and experiencing a transformative shift toward TCM. We dive into the foundational principles of TCM, including Jing, Qi, an...

I sit down with Emma Goodman, also known as "The Skin Witch," a holistic esthetician trusted by Hollywood's top celebrities and models. Emma shares her expertise on the connection between candida and acne, debunking common myths about skin health while offering practical, transformative advice for healing from the inside out. We explore the fascinating concept of face mapping and how different zon...

I sit down with Katie Hess, founder of Lotus Wei and a leading voice in the world of flower essences, to explore the profound healing power of flowers. Katie shares the science, history, and magic behind flower essences, explaining: 🌸 What flower essences are and how they're made 🌸 The difference between flower essences and essential oils 🌸 How to determine which flower essence is right for you...