Less Stressed Life: Helping You Heal Yourself

Send us Fan Mail "𝑆𝑡𝑜𝑝𝑝𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑟𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑏𝑖𝑟𝑡ℎ 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑟𝑜𝑙 𝑖𝑠 𝑎 ℎ𝑜𝑟𝑚𝑜𝑛𝑎𝑙 𝑠ℎ𝑖𝑓𝑡 𝑖𝑛 𝑖𝑡𝑠𝑒𝑙𝑓 𝑎𝑠 𝑤𝑒𝑙𝑙. 𝐼 𝑚𝑒𝑎𝑛, 𝑦𝑜𝑢'𝑟𝑒 𝑡𝑎𝑘𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑎 𝑚𝑒𝑑𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 ℎ𝑎𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑎𝑏𝑖𝑙𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝑡𝑜 𝑠ℎ𝑢𝑡 𝑑𝑜𝑤𝑛 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑏𝑟𝑎𝑖𝑛 𝑓𝑟𝑜𝑚 𝑡𝑎𝑙𝑘𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡𝑜 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑜𝑣𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑠..." "𝐼𝑡 𝑑𝑒𝑝𝑒𝑛𝑑𝑠 𝑜𝑛 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑔𝑒𝑛𝑒𝑡𝑖𝑐𝑠...𝑖𝑡 𝑑𝑒𝑝𝑒𝑛𝑑𝑠 𝑜𝑛: “𝐴𝑟𝑒 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑎 𝑠𝑚𝑜𝑘𝑒𝑟? 𝑊ℎ𝑎𝑡'𝑠 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑎𝑔𝑒? 𝑇ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑜𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟 𝑓𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑣𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑎𝑏𝑙𝑒𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑒 𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑜 𝑝𝑙𝑎𝑦. 𝑊𝑒 𝑐𝑎𝑛'𝑡 𝑏𝑒 𝑠𝑜 𝑓𝑙𝑖𝑝𝑝𝑎𝑛𝑡...

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Send us Fan Mail "Your body is an engine; you actually put off anywhere between 60-160 watts a night, depending on size, BMI, gender, and metabolism."  I got the chance to talk to the inventor of ChiliPad™, Tara Youngblood in this week's episode of the Less Stressed Life podcast about temperature regulation as a means of improving sleep and the impact of deep sleep on overall health...

Send us Fan Mail "𝑊𝑒 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑙𝑖𝑣𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑖𝑛𝑑𝑜𝑜𝑟𝑠 90-95% 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑡𝑖𝑚𝑒 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑤𝑒'𝑟𝑒 𝑛𝑜𝑡 𝑔𝑒𝑡𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑚𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑎𝑔𝑒𝑠 𝑓𝑟𝑜𝑚 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑠𝑢𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑤𝑒 ℎ𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑏𝑒𝑒𝑛 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑚𝑚𝑒𝑑 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑑𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑙𝑜𝑝𝑒𝑑 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑏𝑖𝑜𝑙𝑜𝑔𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑦 𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑒𝑑 𝑡𝑜 𝑔𝑒𝑡- 𝑤𝑒'𝑟𝑒 𝑁𝑂𝑇 𝑔𝑒𝑡𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡!" In this week's episode of the Less Stressed Life podcast, I talk to one of my favorite people, Jena S. Griffith, about the science behind morning light and its effec...

Send us Fan Mail It’s amazing how the timing of light exposure can improve energy, sleep, maintain eye health and so much more. In this week's episode of The Less Stressed Life podcast, Andy Mant of Blubox shares his experience and knowledge about the physiology behind the impact of light on the body and overall health and wellness. Here are some of the key takeaways: [03:20] Difference betwe...

Send us Fan Mail 🎉🎉🎉🎉 My book, The Eczema Relief Diet & Cookbook is now available at all major retailers! ☝️☝️☝️ You can get personalized help with eczema BEYOND food and to reduce food sensitivities by booking an intro call at https://www.eczemanutritionist.com/ In this week's episode of The Less Stressed Life Podcast, Kiran Krishnan, chief microbiologist at Microbiome Labs shares ab...

Send us Fan Mail Hey, what is your skin type? In this week's episode of the Less Stressed Life Podcast, Dr. Raja Sivamani of Pacific Skin Institute and I chat about dealing with different skin issues and its integration to ayurvedic medicine approach.  Here are some of the key takeaways: [10:30] Factors that trigger eczema [16:17] What is hidradenitis suppurativa? [32:20] What are occlusive a...

Send us Fan Mail What nutrients help make gorgeous skin?  In this week's episode of the Less Stressed Life Podcast, I got the chance to talk to "the guy" for vitamins and minerals, Chris Masterjohn, Ph. D., about the different nutrient deficiencies related to skin issues and what nutrients support skin integrity. Here are some of the key takeaways: [14:50] Skin manifestations and re...

Send us Fan Mail Skin rashes in kiddos can be SO FRUSTRATING. There’s nothing worse than nothing being able to take your child’s pain away, especially when they can’t communicate their itches.  In this week's episode of the Less Stressed Life Podcast, Dr. Jennifer Caryn Brand, clinical nutritionist, and I chat about underlying causes of eczema in children specifically so we can beat child ski...

Send us Fan Mail Know anyone with eczema?  Dr. Peter Lio, the founding director of the Chicago Integrative Eczema Center and a Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology and Pediatrics at Northwestern University joins us in this week's episode of the Less Stressed Life Podcast to broaden our knowledge on eczema and skin rashes.  Key Takeaways: [05:08] What is eczema? [15:33] Effects of staph...

Send us Fan Mail What do you think of when someone says Vitamin C?  Depending on our body’s immune function and overall “load” of environmental or infectious stressors, our need for Vitamin C when we’re challenged with infections can rise dramatically. But this commonly deficient nutrient also has a claim to fame for issues with depression, muscle spasms/cramps, and dental health….and also, cancer...

Send us Fan Mail Being a new mom is a tough job! Can I get an AMEN?! Dr. Christine Maren is on a mission to make it a little easier. In this episode, we talk about a topic affecting many postpartum women that is often missed on postpartum care—thyroid issues.  Regardless if you’ve had a baby in recent years, Dr. Maren drops a lot of easy-to-digest knowledge on all types of thyroid issues, from Has...

Send us Fan Mail Occasional fatigue is one thing but if you’re lacking energy day after day, its time to dig in and figure out if there is something under the surface causing trouble.   In this episode, I explain the mental checklist--including sleep problems, nutrient deficiencies, and adrenal dysfunction--I use to stop the fatigue-fest in practice so you can consider if any of these scenarios ap...

Send us Fan Mail Still, seem to have that preggo look years after giving birth?  Annoyed by lower back or pelvic pains or just have trouble peeing your pants every time you try using the trampoline or doing jumping jacks? Maybe it’s time to learn a little more about diastasis recti...... Dr. Kelsey Dobesh, a chiropractic physician, and certified athletic trainer joins us in this week's episod...

Send us Fan Mail Hey, mom-to-be! Want to know what level of DHA is sufficient for your little one’s needs? Curious to know what the breast milk test says about your milk? It’s understandable that you worry about what you take in when you’re getting your body ready for a baby.  In this week's part two episode of the Less Stressed life podcast, Dr. Kristina Harris Jackson, a registered dietitia...

Send us Fan Mail Dry skin, joint pains every now and then, irritating dry eyes on top of feeling fatigued everyday? Sounds about right? Welp, you might just need to boost your Omega 3 intake.   In part one of this two-part episode of the Less Stressed life podcast, Dr. Kristina Harris, a registered dietician and research associate at Omega Quant, talks about Omega 3s and touches on some interestin...

Send us Fan Mail During pregnancy, getting the adequate amount of vitamins and minerals can be hard to achieve especially in the first trimester! In this week's episode, Ayla Barmmer schools us on the importance of building the right nutrition during preconception and postpartum recovery. In this episode you'll learn: * How valuable Folate and Vitamin B12 during pregnancy * Difference be...

Send us Fan Mail Ever feel that your achievements feel empty? You may feel like you’re living a life that’s not your own and may feel a bit lost. In this week’s episode developmental psychologist and life coach, Dr. Sasha Heinz, shares her expertise on:     Why you do the things you do     Snowball effect of small habits     Significance of internal and external motivations Sasha Heinz is a Develo...

Send us Fan Mail Fast fact : 80% of women who are in their menopause stage experience night sweats, brain fog, and frustration with weight loss. Are you one of them? In this week’s podcast episode, we got to talk to Dr. Mary Claire Haver, founder, and creator of the Galveston Diet.  She talks about her experience and expertise on:  Perfect storm during Menopause  The Galveston Diet Why you just ca...

Send us Fan Mail They say you have to measure what matters.  If you’re tired of getting up with morning brain fog or have been suffering from insomnia ever since you can remember, it may be time to get a comprehensive hormone test. In this week’s podcast episode, we interviewed Dr. Carrie Jones, one of the creators of the DUTCH hormone test, and she talks about : Cortisol awakening response Why yo...

Send us Fan Mail Success can be very elusive whether it's to lose weight, stop bingeing on Netflix or saving enough money.  What if you found a way how to get unstuck and actually reach your goals? This week’s guest is surgeon and author, Dr. John Chuback.   Join us as we talk about :  Why it’s ok to be happy all the time but never satisfied Daily habits to be more positive Dissatisfaction as...

Send us Fan Mail This season, let's help Santa with his mission by adding flaxseed to his milk and cookies!   In this week's special episode of the Less Stressed Life podcast, we had listeners share their favorite Christmas traditions with us.   Also, we learn more about interesting uses of flaxseed and its benefits from Mary Ekman of Manitoba Milling Company.   Some things I learned fro...

Send us Fan Mail Feeling fatigued?    Is it because of that glass of wine you drank last night or is it something more serious?   In this podcast episode of the Less Stressed Life, the founder of Thriving Force, Dr. Sara DeFrancesco shares her experiences and realizations on How gluten sensitivity affects our brain health Our overall well-being and how it gets affected by cortisol and adrenals The...

Send us Fan Mail ’Tis the Season to be Stress-Free!   The Holidays are here and can be quite overwhelming with all the preparations, parties, and errands.     In this week’s The Less Stressed Life podcast episode, I chat with Dr. Leigh Wagner, a certified Positive Psychology coach, and an integrative/functional medicine dietitian.  We talk about what positive psychology is and how it can help you,...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we talk to Dr. Valerie Jacobs about the 4 most common ailments in babies and kids, the importance of gut flora, what is the best age to test for food allergies, and why you should consider doing blood tests and not just skin pricks for allergy management and treatment. Join us as we discover how we can help our kids manage and improve their allergies. Dr. Valerie...