How To Be WellnStrong

Ever feel angry at God—but afraid to admit it? In today’s episode, I sit down with Jon Noyes of Stand to Reason, a former atheist who once believed faith in God was intellectually unwarranted. After examining the evidence for Christianity, everything changed. Drawing from his background in the legal field, Jon shares how to engage doubt with clarity and compassion—and what it looks like to wrestle...

When we think about our health, it’s easy to forget our eyes. My eye health knowledge was almost nonexistent prior to today’s episode, and I learned a ton, like the fact that routine eye exams can actually reveal underlying medical conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes. Join me in today's episode as I speak with Dr. Joseph Allen, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO.  We discuss some of the root cau...

Lindsay Etemadipour was among the very first wellness content creators I followed when I started WellnStrong’s Instagram, and she’s been in the wellness space curating content as a holistic herbalist for over ten years. Having grappled with an array of autoimmune diseases and chronic conditions spanning two decades, Lindsay spent years in and out of doctors' offices, finding no relief. Her ex...

I’m very excited to welcome Dr. Joey Muñoz to the show today. Dr. Muñoz holds a PhD in Nutritional Sciences from Florida State University, and his research explores the connection between specific foods and the prevention of diseases like osteoporosis and diabetes. In this episode, we discuss some powerful ways to maximize muscle growth and sustain weight loss, the habits stopping you from losing...

I am so excited to kick off the first episode of the new year with someone I recently met but already consider a dear friend: Heidi Lee Anderson . If you’ve ever wrestled with anxiety about the future, this episode is for you. We all know how it feels when fear keeps circling, no matter how much Scripture we memorize, how loudly we play worship, or how earnestly we pray. We know the Bible says &qu...

Every so often, my inner peace can turn to turmoil, especially when faced with competing demands on my time, relationship struggles, and concerns about a loved one. It also doesn’t help that so much is happening in the world around us—it is easy to feel overwhelmed. That is why I’m so grateful to speak with Kristi Gaultiere today. Kristi is a psychotherapist (Psy. D.; LPC4 and MFT29887 in CA) and...

Emilie Toups is a mom of five, homesteader, and founder of Toups & Co Organics — a skincare line rooted in truly clean, ancestral ingredients. Her journey began when she healed her daughter’s eczema using tallow balm, sparking her passion for creating safe, effective products straight from nature. In this episode, we talk about what a non-toxic lifestyle really looks like, ingredients to avoid...

In a world where “my truth” often replaces the truth, how can Christians stay grounded in what’s real and biblical — especially when emotions and culture pull us in every direction? In this episode, I sit down with Tim Barnett, apologist and speaker with Stand to Reason (STR), to talk about living anchored in truth in a feelings-first world. We unpack why truth matters more than emotion, how to sh...

Have you ever heard of Senolytics? It’s the latest breakthrough in aging and longevity science that I honestly had not heard about until learning about Qualia Senolytic. That’s what I’m SO excited to welcome todays guest, naturopathic physician Dr. Gregory Kelly, the VP of product development at Qualia Life, and author of the book Shape Shift. He was the editor of the journal Alternative Medicine...

As many of you know, integrative oncology is a passion of mine. That’s why I’m always looking to bring on some of the brightest in the space, to get their take on different complementary therapies when it comes to healing cancer. Join me in today’s episode as I speak with Dr. Michael Karlfeldt, a naturopathic doctor and PhD who has been in clinical practice since 1987 and runs a busy Integrative m...

What happens when what you feel doesn’t line up with what’s true ? In this episode, I sit down with Erica Gwynn — author of That’s Just Not True: How to Replace the Lies You Didn’t Know You Believed with God’s Unchanging Truth — for an honest conversation on discerning truth in a world full of “half-truths.” We talk about how feelings aren’t facts, finding peace in God’s sovereignty through suffer...

Join me as I sit down with Dr. Limor Goren — cancer researcher, molecular biologist, and founder of Kyoord — to explore olive oil’s powerful health benefits. Dr. Goren, renowned for her work on oleocanthal, a potent polyphenol in high-phenolic olive oil, has shown how it selectively punctures cancer cell lysosomes, triggering cell death while sparing healthy cells. In this episode, we discuss what...

Join me as I sit down with Juraj Kočar, founder of Wyse Earth, to explore the world of adaptogenic mushrooms and raw honey. We talk about his journey from wellness tech to functional mushrooms, the personal story behind Wyse, and how these blends support energy, immune balance, detox + vitality. You’ll learn what makes a mushroom “adaptogenic,” why pairing them with raw honey is so powerful, and s...

I’m so excited to share this week’s NEW episode with Nicole Zasowski, a Marriage & Family Therapist and the author of What If It’s Wonderful? , From Lost to Found , and Daring Joy . In this conversation, we talk about why joy can feel so vulnerable, why our minds often default to worst-case scenarios, and how we can find the courage to embrace the good in our lives instead of always fearing wh...

Join me as I sit down with renowned health and fitness expert, bestselling author, and prominent media personality, JJ Virgin, to discuss her most impactful tips for losing weight, building muscle, and aging powerfully. In this episode, JJ shares the most common mistakes women in their 40s make when looking to lose weight and why they need to start thinking about weight loss differently. JJ delves...

Today's episode is very special to me because I get to sit down and chat with my cousin Gina. I always joke with her that any of our phone conversations would make great podcast episodes, so I figured we might as well record one. In this episode, Gina and I discuss how to trust God when our feelings suggest otherwise, what to do when our thoughts don’t align with scripture, how to make decisi...

You might believe that a happier life comes from more money, a dream job, or picture-perfect vacations—but think again. According to best-selling author, Yale lecturer , and international keynote speaker, Dr. Emma Seppala, PhD says that the science of happiness tells a different story. Through her groundbreaking research, Emma uncovers why so many of us chase the wrong things and what truly leads...

I’m so excited about today’s episode, because I think it’s about a topic that is super sensitive, especially around the holidays. And that is the topic of singleness. Join me as I sit down with my new friend Ryan Wekenman, the teaching pastor of Red Rocks Austin, as we discuss all things "singleness." Ryan recently wrote an incredible book called, Single Today: Conquer Yesterday's R...

Inflammation can manifest itself in the form of heart disease, cancer, diabetes, depression, and more. Typically, inflammation has been wreaking havoc inside one's body well before it leads to noticeable symptoms. In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Ryan Greene, an osteopathic physician with many years of experience in human performance, sports medicine, nutrition, and the most cutting-ed...

When trials befall us, we’re often tempted to question God’s goodness or power, and because we want an end to our pain, we try to figure out why God has allowed particular trials into our lives. We reason that if we can just understand what God is doing, we can work towards a way out of our suffering. I am so excited to share with you guys my conversation today with Pastor Matt Howell, as we discu...

Today, I’m joined by Lindsey Wilson, the founder of Owl Venice, a wellness brand specializing in handcrafted, organic broth elixirs and cleanse programs. You can think of this episode as a foundational course in all things bone broth. Lindsey shares her journey in creating Owl Venice, detailing how it evolved from a simple bone broth company into a comprehensive holistic wellness brand, and discus...

If you’ve ever struggled with fear, doubt, insecurity, or impostor syndrome, this episode is for you. Join me as I sit down with one of my new favorite people, Mary Marantz, whose story will inspire you to rise above and pursue your dreams.  Having grown up in a single-wide trailer in West Virginia and being the first in her family to graduate college before attending Yale Law School, Mary Marantz...

Join me as I sit down with Lily Nichols, a renowned Registered Dietitian and author, to explore the essential nutrients for fertility, preconception, and pregnancy. Drawing from her books, "Real Food for Pregnancy" and "Real Food for Gestational Diabetes," Lily debunks common nutrition myths and highlights the importance of protein, organ meats, and key vitamins for embryo deve...

I'm so excited to share today's episode with you because it's about a topic I've become very passionate about—integrating therapy with theology. Join me as I sit down with Jo Hargreaves, a psychotherapist, writer, and speaker based in the UK. Jo focuses on the gifts, potential, and purpose of every individual through a holistic approach that looks at spirit, soul, and body. In...

Fast food, processed foods, Roundup, for-profit hospitals and insurance, and drug companies shifting from cures to chronic treatments are major issues plaguing our healthcare system. Despite spending more than the next ten countries combined, America has the worst health outcomes. Join me as I chat with Dr. Jim Roach, an expert in integrative medicine known for his work on cancer strategies. A pub...