Intentionally Well

Send Vanessa a text or a voicemail! What if you’re not actually living…just holding it all together? In this powerful episode, I sit down the founder of She’s In Power , Tania Khazaal, for a raw conversation about what happens when women stay in survival mode for too long. We talk about the nervous system toll of hustle culture, the emotional cost of staying silent to “keep the peace" within...

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Send Vanessa a text or a voicemail! Connect with Dr. Pete Sulack below  In this milestone 80th episode, I’m joined by Dr. Pete Sulack, a husband, father, practitioner, and bold Christ-follower who shares his remarkable journey of healing from a stage 4 terminal brain cancer diagnosis.  After being told there was no cure, Dr. Pete turned towards a faith-filled path where God led him into deeper wis...

Send Vanessa a text or a voicemail! If you’ve ever tried to “detox” and felt worse, OR you're not sure why it's necessary to consider detoxing in today's world...this episode IS FOR YOU. Unfortunately, we are now exposed to more environmental stressors and hidden toxins than ever before, and most people are a) unsure as to how to approach the topic of detox or b) detoxing but their...

Send Vanessa a text or a voicemail! Jessica Rose's NEW Book: Healthier Beauty: The Ultimate Guide to Radiant Skin, Hair, and Wellness In this episode, I sit down with certified nutritionist and licensed cosmetologist Jessica Rose, author of Healthier Beauty: The Ultimate Guide to Radiant Skin, Hair and Wellness , to unpack the truth behind radiant skin—and it’s not what most beauty brands are...

Send Vanessa a text or a voicemail! In this episode, Adam Woolard joins us to unpack why traditional testing often misses the bigger picture—and how smarter, functional health testing can help you optimize your health, energy, and performance, especially for men (but women as well!). Adam is the VP of Business Development and a Health Coach for Joi+Blokes, a functional telemedicine company that ca...

Send Vanessa a text or a voicemail! Prolon Listener Discount: Save with Vanessa’s Link What if you could experience the powerful benefits of fasting — without fully fasting? In this episode, I’m joined by Renee Fitton, distinguished dietitian and entrepreneur at the forefront of the intersection between nutrition, healthcare, and education to explore the science and strategy behind fasting mimicki...

Send Vanessa a text or a voicemail! We are back with Part 2 of my conversation with holistic veterinarian Dr. Katie Woodley, and this time—it’s all about YOU! In this special listener Q&A episode, Dr. Katie answers the pet health questions listeners submitted, diving deeper into root cause pet health and how to best support your precious four-legged family members. If you’ve ever felt overwhel...

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Send Vanessa a text or a voicemail! In this episode I sit down with Stefanie Adler, Certified Nutrition Consultant (CNC), Functional Diagnostic Nutritionist (FDN), and women's hormone and fertility expert. Through diving-deep with her clients from all over the world, she's been able to help them overcome chronic symptoms such as hormonal imbalances, gut issues, unexplained infertility, a...

Send Vanessa a text or a voicemail! In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Katie Woodley, founder of The Natural Pet Doctor, to explore the power of integrative veterinary medicine. With over 15 years of experience blending Eastern and Western approaches, Dr. Woodley shares how her personal journey led her to focus on holistic pet care, particularly the critical role of gut health. During our conver...

Send Vanessa a text or a voicemail! In this insightful episode, I sit down with Vince Pitstick, founder of Vidal Coaching and creator of the 4F Process™, a leader in functional medicine and health coaching. With over 19 years of experience, Vince has dedicated his career to helping people understand their bodies better and find lasting solutions to health challenges. During this discussion, we dis...

Send Vanessa a text or a voicemail! In this episode, I sit down with world-renowned science writer and best-selling author, Dr. Dawson Church to discuss the incredible power of the mind and overcoming trauma, PSTD, and other emotional imbalances. His expertise in brain science, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), veteran mental health, and epigenetics has had an impact on millions worldwide. We cov...

Send Vanessa a text or a voicemail! Original Air Date: 3/01/23 This week, we are revisiting one of the most popular episodes of Intentionally Well, as it's been on my heart personally to re-share this important discussion. With a major lack of informed consent and continuous denial from practitioners, countless people have and are suffering from Botox injections worldwide. Despite growing awa...

Send Vanessa a text or a voicemail! In this interview, I sit down with Emma Tekstra, actuary, global health consultant, and author of How to Be a Healthy Human: What Your Doctor Doesn't Know about Health and Longevity . Emma is passionate about helping companies and individuals understand what truly creates health and wellbeing. As a fellow of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries, Emma is d...

Send Vanessa a text or a voicemail! Dr. Julie Siemer's book: https://a.co/d/73Y16gE (Additional resources and links below) In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Julie Siemers, DNP, MSN, RN, to discuss the realities of today's hospital and critical care system. She is a patient safety consultant, industry nurse leader, worldwide educator, the founder of Lifebeat Solutions, and the author o...

Send Vanessa a text or a voicemail! In this episode I sit down with Dr. Emily Splichal, Functional Podiatrist and Human Movement Specialist. She is also the founder of EBFA Global, author of the book Barefoot Strong, and CEO/founder of Naboso Technology. With over 23 years in the fitness industry, Dr. Splichal has totally dedicated her medical career towards the study of postural alignment and hum...

Send Vanessa a text or a voicemail! In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Tracy McCarthy, board-certified functional psychiatrist to discuss the intricacies of mental health in today's world. She eventually sidestepped conventional psychiatry after experiencing frustration with the limitations of the practice, and is now dedicated towards root-cause medicine. She is the creator of the Natural...

Send Vanessa a text or a voicemail! In this special episode, I sit down with Chrissy Hicks to candidly discuss the MIRACLE journey of her daughter Yulia. After being adopted from Ukraine, Yulia was in need of a life-saving kidney transplant, but was denied the procedure by Duke University Hospital due to her Covid vaccination status. The story unfolds in the most incredible of ways, miracle after...

Send Vanessa a text or a voicemail! Fusionary Formulas discount code: VANESSA15 (15% off) Website: https://fusionaryformulas.com/ (VANESSA15) In this episode I welcome Dr. Shivani Gupta to the show to discuss the world of Ayurveda. Dr. Shivani is an Ayurvedic practitioner, a highly acclaimed speaker, author, podcast host, and the CEO of Fusionary Formulas.  During this discussion, she gives us a d...

Send Vanessa a text or a voicemail! In this anticipated episode, I have the honor of sitting down with board-certified cardiologist, Dr. Jack Wolfson to discuss the TRUTH about heart disease and overall heart health. In a world where we're unfortunately and largely dependent on a system that's failed millions, Dr. Jack's focus is to deeply educate the public and his patients on why...

Send Vanessa a text or a voicemail! In this episode, I welcome Western Medical Herbalist, Lee Carroll to the show to largely discuss the powerful benefits of ergothioneine, a naturally-occurring amino acid found in mushrooms. After an extensive career thus far, Lee is now Chief Medical Herbalist of Real Mushrooms, and his passion lies in educating both the public and practitioners of the amazing a...

Send Vanessa a text or a voicemail! In this episode, I chat with functional health strategist (FDNP) Kim Heintz, to discuss Irritable Bowel Syndrome, gut health, and chronic/mystery symptoms from an integrative, holistic, and hopeful perspective.  Kim's journey into functional health started with a debilitating long history that included chronic migraines, chronic fatigue, sleep issues, etc....