Hey, You're Gonna Be OK

Lauren and her family were already doing so many of the “right” things — eating clean, supporting gut health, limiting gluten, using raw milk, exploring holistic therapies, and trying to stay ahead of recurring illness naturally. But despite all of that, the strep just kept coming back. What started as a simple sick day call for her children quickly uncovered a much deeper immune story involving c...

Jamie had already done so many of the “right” things. She was gluten free, dairy free, had worked with a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, prioritized gut health, and lived a deeply holistic lifestyle. But despite all of that, her body still kept crashing every time she got sick. In this episode, Elizabeth and Jamie unpack a powerful example of functional immunology in real life — what happens whe...

What starts as one child struggling with anxiety, ADHD symptoms, Lyme, or chronic illness often turns into a much bigger family story. In this episode, Elizabeth talks with Kelly Riley, MS, NTP, founder of Foundations Nutritional Wellness and Osteostrong Westfield Indiana , about the healing journey that unfolded across her entire family. What began as support for her daughter Sloane’s anxiety, gu...

Why does one person recover quickly from an illness while another spends years battling fatigue, food sensitivities, anxiety, recurrent infections, autoimmune symptoms, or mysterious health challenges that never seem to fully resolve? In this season-opening episode of HEY YOU'RE GONNA BE OK , Elizabeth Mae introduces the foundational concept that drives nearly every client success story you&a...

What if the pain or illness you’re facing isn’t just physical — but emotional too? In this episode, Elizabeth sits down with Sara Semenick, LMFT of Deeper Roots Counseling to explore Neuro Emotional Technique (NET) — a mind-body therapy that helps release emotional stress stored in the body. They discuss how emotions can become “stuck” in specific organs, how trauma patterns create physical tensio...

Guest: Dr. English Goldsborough, ND, BCHN, Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy Practitioner, Certified Lactation Counselor Can emotions actually block fertility? In this episode, Elizabeth sits down with her dear friend Dr. English Goldsborough - a Naturopathic Doctor, Board Certified Holistic Nutritionist, and Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy Practitioner - to explore how unprocessed emotions an...

Why does healing feel so much harder than it should? Why do symptoms flare on your best-behaved days? And why do people-pleasing, decision fatigue, and worrying about the future make you physically sicker? In this powerful conversation, Functional Nutritionist and Master Restorative Health Practitioner Krista helps us explore the emotional and nervous system blocks that quietly shape our healing....

Holiday food isn’t just about what’s on the plate — it’s about emotions, memories, and meaning. In this episode, Elizabeth sits down with Erin Stimac, Functional Nutrition and Metabolism Specialist and owner of Erin Stimac Nutrition , to talk about food, emotions, and how to stay balanced during the busiest (and most tempting) time of year. Together they explore why it’s so hard to make healthy ch...

Toxic relationships don’t just break hearts and stretch our souls - they break down the body.  They deplete nutrients, activate autoimmunity and ignite chronic infections like Epstein Barr and Shingles.   In this episode, Elizabeth talks with Kristina, coach, speaker, and author of Rise Up and Thrive: How to Break Cycles of Toxic and Traumatic Relationships to Create Healthy Love . Together they e...

Homeopathy isn’t just for coughs and colds — it’s a powerful, whole-person approach to healing that supports both body and emotions. In this episode, Elizabeth sits down with Abby, Lead Practitioner at Hey Hey Mae , to unpack how homeopathy works, when to use it, and how emotional remedies can help restore balance at every age. They explore the difference between acute care (for grief, shock or ni...

The holidays can bring warmth and joy - but also pressure, guilt, and emotional overload. In this episode, Elizabeth sits down with Brooke Ervin, owner of Apricus Counseling Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional, to talk about what happens to our bodies when we overextend emotionally - and how healthy boundaries can protect both our peace and...

Can emotions really influence your immune system? In this first episode of our Emotions & Healing series, Elizabeth Mae explores how stress, fear, anger, and even unprocessed grief can directly impact the body’s ability to heal. You’ll learn how emotional states communicate with your immune system, a quick introduction to the Chinese medicine body clock and how emotions relate to specific orga...

When Taylor—a registered nurse—first came to Hey Hey Mae, she was dealing with years of gut struggles and unexpected mold exposure. But her journey quickly became a family one. After resolving her own GI health, she turned to help her young daughters through eczema, digestive issues, sensory sensitivities, and eventually PANDAS and chronic infections—all before age five. In this episode, Taylor sh...

When seizures began at age four, Mayci’s family spent a decade searching for answers—endless appointments, elimination diets, and a medication trial that only brought more questions. Nothing stopped the daily seizures. In this episode, her mom shares how functional testing and our immunetherapy process uncovered underlying infections and gradually calmed Mayci’s nervous system. After completing a...

Sometimes the simplest step can change everything. In this episode, Megan shares how completing a single intake for three family members opened the door to healing for each of them. Her daughter’s hair grew back, her own hormonal struggles resolved, and her son’s PANDAS symptoms and recurring strep infections cleared completely. This conversation is a beautiful reminder that when we look at root c...

Mold Inspections: How to Test, Who to Hire, and What to Avoid If you suspect mold in your home, the overwhelm can be real: Which tests matter? Who can you trust? How do you know if remediation was done right? In this episode, I sit down with Indoor Environmental Professional (IEP) and ISEAI member Joseph Reiss to break it all down. We cover the practical first steps—like ERMI testing and when to b...

Think you might have mold in your home? You’re not alone — but where you start makes all the difference. In this episode of Hey, You’re Gonna Be OK , Elizabeth sits down with a trusted indoor air professional from The IEP Group to unpack what really goes into a quality mold inspection and why it’s the foundation for successful remediation. We cover:  ✅ Why “drive-by” inspections fail families and...

When doctors told Winona Miller she had eosinophilic esophagitis (EOE) after a round with a prescription allergy support, the story could have ended there: a chronic, inflammatory disease of the esophagus managed with medications and restrictions. But Winona kept asking the deeper question — why was her immune system reacting in the first place? Her search led to hidden mold in her home, lingering...

Cleaning the Environment: When You Suspect Mold in the Home Mold is sneaky—it doesn’t just grow in obvious damp spots. It hides behind walls, inside HVAC systems, under kitchen sinks, and even in your attic insulation. In this episode, we walk through the most common (and most overlooked) places mold can thrive, the varieties that are most toxic, and the questions you must ask when hiring an inspe...

What do to about Mold, an Immune Triggering Event When it comes to your immune system, mold isn’t just a nuisance—it’s a triggering event that can set off a chain reaction of inflammation, gut dysfunction, and chronic illness. In this episode, we explore how environmental mold—often invisible and underestimated—can keep the immune system stuck in overdrive. You’ll learn why mold exposure, especial...

Mold: The Hidden Health Saboteur You Might Be Overlooking Think mold is harmless because “it’s everywhere”? Think again. In this episode, I break down the surprising—and often devastating—ways mold toxicity can show up in your health, even when others in your home “don’t seem to have a problem.” From homes and schools to favorite hobbies and everyday foods, mold exposure is far more common than mo...

In this episode, we are joined by one of our lead practitioners Krista to explore how mold exposure impacts health, especially in children. We discuss symptoms like recurrent illness, eczema, sensory sensitivities, and even anxiety, all tied to immune system disruption caused by mold. We emphasize the importance of looking at environmental factors and restoring gut and immune health for true recov...

In this episode, we take listeners on an emotional journey through the challenges of addressing chronic health issues in our client Kate's daughters. We dive deep into the complex interplay of strep, mold, PANDAS, and Lyme disease, which had been wreaking havoc on the girls' immune systems. Kate shares how her daughters struggled with recurrent strep infections, severe eczema, and food i...

In this episode we are exploring the journeys of a mother and daughter, Mariah and Sophia. Sophia, a teenager with eczema and a history of C. difficile infection, saw improvements through a root-cause approach that focused on her gut health and immune system. Meanwhile, Mariah, who had chronic health issues, benefited from immune therapy for Lyme disease and other infections, leading to better ene...

In this episode, Brooke shares the inspiring journey of her daughter Paisley, diagnosed with alopecia in 2022. After discovering mold in their home was worsening her condition, the family took action with renovations, air purifiers, and a complete diet overhaul. Immune therapy soon followed, leading to remarkable hair regrowth and better overall health. Brooke also reflects on the incredible suppo...