Healthy Discourse with Dr. Wiggy and Emily Saunders

Are you a boy mom? Raising boys in today’s cultural climate is a challenge. Boys are often misunderstood and misdiagnosed—when they are simply doing what their Creator wired them to do. As moms of boys, we can struggle to understand them and respond in a way that will encourage them toward the kind of manhood God has in mind. Durenda Wilson is truly an expert on boys! In today's episode and her bo...

You've likely heard of illness potentially caused by breast implants, but might not understand the causes, symptoms or long term implications. Dr. Robert Whitfield joins the show to share his expertise on breast implant illness and how he became a holistically minded surgeon through meeting his patients' needs as a physician. Dr. Robert Whitfield has been a plastic surgeon for over 25 year...

If you are a parent of a baby this is a must listen episode! There is so much information out there about sleep schedules and priorities Jessica joins the show to help us understand what parents really need to understand and focus on to help their priorities thrive during the challenging seasons of babyhood. Download Jessica's free baby sleep milestones guide here: https://www.sleephappyconsulting...

Do your kids struggle with allergies? Caroline Jones, Integrative PA, joins the show to share all things allergies. Why do we get allergies? Why are they so common in kids today? Caroline also shares how to treat both seasonal and food allergies from a holistic perspective and shares how sublingual immunotherapy can help! This episode is important for parents of kids of all ages! Caroline Jones is...

"Underground" homebirth is a huge thing as state laws and statutes vary widely as do the preferences for how homebirth should be regulated. Evie Solheim, independent journalist, interviewed Emily for a fascinating article featured HERE in The American Conservative and they continue their discussion today about all things homebirth and shifting cultural priorities in motherhood. A must li...

Author Susan Salenger joins the show today with a fascinating perspective on the approach women take the healthcare, what her research revealed about the challenges women face in our broken healthcare system, tips for being prepared for every medical appointment and much more! We also discuss how Susan has continued power lifting at the age of 81!! Susan Salenger is the author and researcher behin...

There is no question that our society is isolated, anxious, depressed and overwhelmed. We lack community in ways that we never have before. Having “community” is so important in today’s landscape because we are so isolated.  Finding support is critical to our mental health, but sometimes that support has to come from within- is that how we are designed? The team from Dooable- Dr. Joe and Jeanine j...

Dr. Steve Hodges joins the show today to share his unique work as a urologist studying childhood bedwetting and its link to constipation. We talk about the causes of childhood constipation and its link to bedwetting in kids, why so many kids are constipated without knowing it, how to tell if your child is constipated, when is "too old" for normal bedwetting and so much more. My favorite...

Ever wondered what it would REALLY be like to grow up Amish? Today's guest, Elizabeth Yoder, shares about her upbringing in the Amish community and why she ultimately left as an adult. She gracefully shares her real life story of the good, bad and ugly of her own experience and the values she has taken with her into adulthood as well as those she left behind.

Dr. Wiggy and Emily are back in our "studio" with baby Naomi to share our intentional parenting focuses for 2024. We talk about our family wind down time, Charges for 2024 for each of our boys and how we are living slower in this season. Mentioned: Flicker Light: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08YJQ8V1X?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share Take Back Your Family by Jefferson Bethke Habits of the Household by Justi...

Adam Carroll, financial expert, joins the show today to dip a toe into today's financial snapshot including the value of college, debt, savings, investing, teaching kids about money, digital currency and more! This is a must listen for all parents and those looking to slash debt in 2024! Adam Carroll has decades of experience working with families and business owners who are interested in creating...

Emily's doula, Kristian Jordan, is back on the show to talk all things postpartum. From recovery to support to practical tips and also the juicy stuff like placenta incapsulation and intimacy, we hit it all! A must listen for all expecting moms and support systems (a great listen for spouses, grandparents and friends). Learn more about Kristian and her doula partners here: https://holisticheritage...

Podcaster Cheryl joins the show today to discuss her personal story about leaving government work to homeschool her children and starting her own podcast. We dig into all kinds of interesting reasons that parents might take the plunge. Join us while we talk to Cheryl about how "homeschooling-hesitant" parents take the plunge into a world of freedom, community, and familial bond that creates a love...

Our baby girl has arrived and she was born right in our bedroom where we recorded this episode! Dr Wiggy and Emily discuss why they decided to plan a home birth, consiferations in making that decision, common misconceptions, choosing a birth team, what we LOVED about the experience , and some of the sweet details of her birth. A must listen episode for those who are considering home birth or might...

Flu season is inevitable and most of traditional medicine will just tell you to get your shot and move on. Dr. Wiggy joins the show to share his tips for preparation and prevention, early symptoms, and helping support the body through sickness.

Achy baches and hips are common during pregnancy, but unfortunately, they often don't magically go away postpartum. Holly Devore, PT, joins the show today to talk about the common causes of postpartum back pain, simple tips for helping to begin the healing process as well as picking up babies, and feeding positions for new moms and dads! Holly has been practicing physical therapy for over 20 years...

As parents, we can feel so helpless when our kids suddenly become sick and how to best assess and address symptoms. Dr. Nicole Craven, Integrative Pediatrician, joins the show today to share practical tips for parents for navigating the cold and flu season and supporting kids through runny noses, coughs, mucous, fevers and more. She answers questions like: Is green mucous bad? Do I need to treat a...

You may remember hearing about Yulia Hicks, an adopted Ukrainian girl who was denied a kidney transplant by Duke Hospital after her parents declined the COVID shot. Her adoptive parents, Lee and Chrissy Hicks, join the show to share their story, Yulia's current health situation, and the status of Yulia's law that would prevent other families from having to walk through the same hardship an...

Dr. Wiggy has struggled with sleep for a long time, but it got much worse this spring. Today, he shares the details about the lifestyle and practical changes he has made that have helped tremendously. A must listen for those struggling with sleep.

On our annual anniversary trip, we talk about how Wiggy decided to become an Integrative physician, things people don't know about us, life priorities, what we are looking forward to about having a baby girl and much more!

Join Emily and Dr. Wiggy for an in depth discussion about traditional health insurance and how it incentivizes medical providers. We hope this episode will offer new insight and perspective for families seeking options. And yes. We will talk about vaccines.

Dr. Anshul Gupta joins the show today to share about his compassion for patients struggling with Hashimoto's and his book "Reversing Hashimoto's". Dr. Guptpa practiced family medicine before his own diagnosis of Hashimoto's and now leads patients through the healing journey through proper testing, uncovering the underlying root causes, lifestyle changes, and treatment. This is a must listen for an...

Today Dr. Wiggy joins the show as we unveil a brand new product we've been working on for Moms. About a year ago, we began working on a solution for moms who feel stressed and worn out with "Mom Brain". Today we share all about Mom Multi+ and 4 special ingredients that help moms destress and find mental clarity, building energy naturally. Our busy lives and depleted soil make it so h...

What is a doula? How are they certified? What do they do and what do they not do? How do doulas support fathers during birth? Kristian Jordan, Certified Doula, joins the show today to share all about doulas and some fun statistics too! A must listen for all expectant moms, dads, grandparents and anyone who might be a parent in the future!

Autism rates in children have skyrocketed in recent decades and Novlet Davis MD has the unique experience of addressing autism as both a parent and a physician. On today's episode, Dr. Davis shares the story of her son's autism diagnosis and the steps she ultimately took to help him. Her personal experience led her to largely shift her medical practice from internal hospital medicine to holistic m...