Less Stressed Life: Helping You Heal Yourself

Send us Fan Mail This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast , I’m thrilled to welcome Erin Falco, a functional medicine dietitian specializing in pediatric nutrition, mental health, and autoimmune conditions. I met Erin at a national registered dietitian conference and LOVED her presentation because it was loaded with case studies.  Inspired by her son’s journey with PANS/PANDAS, Erin shares how...

Send us Fan Mail This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, we’re wrapping up our special encore series by revisiting this last impactful episode featuring Dr. Perry Nickelston, also known as "The Lymph Doc." In this powerful conversation, Dr. Perry shares his expertise on the lymphatic system and its critical role in detoxification, immunity, and overall health. Drawing from his perso...

Send us Fan Mail Over the next few weeks on The Less Stressed Life Podcast , we’re revisiting some of our most impactful episodes. This week’s featured conversation highlights the incredible insights of Dr. Sara Szal Gottfried. In this episode, Dr. Sara takes us on a deep dive into the world of autoimmunity, hormones, and nervous system regulation. She shares the journey behind her latest book, Th...

Send us Fan Mail Over the next few weeks on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, we’re republishing some of our most popular episodes. This week’s encore episode features the brilliant Danielle Hamilton. In this episode, Danielle delved into the fascinating world of circadian and quantum biology, exploring how light and darkness profoundly impact metabolic health, inflammation, gut health, and hormones...

Send us Fan Mail For the next few weeks on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I will be republishing some of our most popular episodes. First up is with holistic physician and lecturer, Dr. Bradley Nelson. In this episode, Dr. Nelson tells us his story of how he went from a computer programmer to a chiropractor who specialized in releasing trapped emotions stored within the body. He gives examples of...

Send us Fan Mail This week on The Less Stressed Life , I’m excited to welcome Jean LaMantia, a registered dietitian, cancer survivor, and expert in lymphedema, lipedema, and oncology nutrition. Jean sheds light on these often-overlooked but common conditions, sharing the key differences between lymphedema and lipedema, the emotional challenges they bring, and how an anti-inflammatory diet can help...

Send us Fan Mail This week on The Less Stressed Life, I’m so excited to welcome Dr. Elizabeth Dy, DMD, a former restorative dentist turned airway wellness expert, who is now a leader in addressing oral ties, airway health, and sleep-disordered breathing for patients of all ages. In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of oral ties and their impact on everything from infant feeding to s...

Send us Fan Mail This week on The Less Stressed Life, I’m thrilled to welcome Jim LaValle, RPh, CCN, an internationally recognized clinical pharmacist, board-certified nutritionist, and bestselling author with over 40 years of experience in precision health and integrative care. In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of peptides—what they are, how they work, and their incredible poten...

Send us Fan Mail This week on The Less Stressed Life, I’m so excited to welcome Shawna Holman, founder of A Little Less Toxic and bestselling author of A Healthier Home and her latest must-read, A Healthier Home Cook. In this episode, we talk about Shawna’s journey to health, from chronic sinus infections and sepsis to a thriving, balanced life. Shawna shares her A-L-T (Assess, Let Go, Level Up, T...

Send us Fan Mail This week on The Less Stressed Life,  I’m thrilled to welcome back Lisa Hendrickson-Jack, host of the Fertility Friday podcast and author of The Fifth Vital Sign   and co-author of Real Food for Fertility . Lisa brings her expertise as a fertility awareness educator to discuss a topic on many women’s minds: advanced maternal age. In this episode, we unpack what it really means to...

Send us Fan Mail This week on The Less Stressed Life, I’m so excited to have Liz Haselmayer, creator of Homegrown Education, join me for this week’s episode! Liz is a passionate advocate for real food, holistic health, and intentional parenting, and she’s sharing her inspiring journey—from overcoming an eating disorder to raising her family with a focus on nourishment and wellness. In this episode...

Send us Fan Mail This week on The Less Stressed Life, I’m so excited to welcome back Dr. Bill Rawls! In this episode, Bill dives deep into cellular wellness and shares powerful insights from his own health journey with chronic Lyme disease. We explore how the health of each cell affects our overall wellness, why chronic illness can often feel like a “perfect storm” of symptoms, and the best ways t...

Send us Fan Mail This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I’m thrilled to welcome Erin Doppelt, a spiritual psychology and meditation teacher with a fascinating global journey. Erin has spent years traveling the world, from Israel to India, diving deep into spiritual practices and studying under diverse gurus. Now the founder and CEO of Spiritual Intelligence , Erin is on a mission to help oth...

Send us Fan Mail This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, we’re diving into the world of gut health, metabolism, and the hottest new trend in health: GLP-1 medications! 🎉 I had the pleasure of chatting with the amazing Shefaly Ravula, a PA-C and founder of Precision Gut Health, who’s on a mission to transform gut and metabolic health using a fusion of culinary medicine, advanced labs, and a w...

Send us Fan Mail This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, we're diving into the secrets of a good night's sleep! 💤 I sit down with sleep expert Dr. Angela Holliday-Bell, who shares her journey from struggling with insomnia to becoming a leading advocate for restful sleep. Dr. Bell is on a mission to help others harness the power of quality sleep for a happier, healthier life. 🌙✨ W...

Send us Fan Mail This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I’m thrilled to have Lily Nichols, RDN, CDE, back with us! In this episode, Lily gives us the scoop on her latest book, Real Food for Fertility , co-authored with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack, which focuses on preconception nutrition for both women and men. We cover everything from improving sperm quality to the crucial role of nutrient-dense...

Send us Fan Mail This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I chat with Matt Zemon, educator and author, about the transformative power of psychedelics in mental health. Matt shares his journey from avoiding drugs to becoming an advocate for psychedelics in treating trauma, PTSD, and more. We discuss how a magic mushroom experience changed his perspective and explore stories of veterans finding...

Send us Fan Mail This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I’m hanging out with Dr. Peter Martone, a chiropractor and injury prevention expert with over 23 years of experience! 🙌 Dr. Martone is sharing his revolutionary approach to sleep and spinal alignment, and trust me, it's a game-changer. He explains how the way we sleep affects not only our spine but also our nervous system and over...

Send us Fan Mail This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I’m hanging out with the amazing Brandee Hommerding, a certified nutrition therapy practitioner and founder of Bee Collective Wellness. Brandee is basically a stomach acid detective (yes, really), and she’s on a mission to help women feel better by mastering their digestion and hormones. In this episode, we’re diving headfirst into all...

Send us Fan Mail This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast,  I had the absolute pleasure of diving deep into the world of breathing, sleep apnea, and all things airway with the fabulous Dr. Kristen Geist. She's not just a dentist; she's a sleep and breathing guru who turned her own health battles into a mission to help others breathe and sleep better. Whether you snore, grind your teet...

Send us Fan Mail This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, we're taking a literal "breath of fresh air"! I sit down with breathing expert Patrick McKeown, who explains how something as simple as changing the way you breathe can completely transform your health. Patrick dives into the Buteyko Method , a powerful technique that targets conditions like asthma, sleep apnea, and anxie...

Send us Fan Mail This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I had the pleasure of chatting with the brilliant Dr. Scott Sherr, who’s here to give us the lowdown on a little-known powerhouse called methylene blue. This isn’t your average health talk—Dr. Sherr dives into how this vibrant blue compound can supercharge your cells, boost your energy, and even support fertility! We’re covering everyth...

Send us Fan Mail This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, get ready for an eye-opening chat with the incredible Dr. Bill Rawls. Dr. Rawls is the ultimate expert in turning health crises into opportunities for a vibrant life, and today, he’s spilling all the tea on how herbs can be your secret weapon against chronic illness. 🌱 We dive deep into Bill's journey from being knocked down by ch...

Send us Fan Mail This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I had the pleasure of chatting with the incredible Dr. Jen Johannsen. Jen is a dentist by trade, but she’s also a self-development nerd with a passion for financial, time, and emotional freedom. Join us as we dive into her journey from dealing with seasonal depression to becoming a self-care advocate and nervous system health enthusiast...

Send us Fan Mail This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I am joined by the amazing Dr. Tom Ingegno, clinician, speaker, and bestselling author of "The Cupping Book." In this episode, we dive into the world of cupping and acupuncture, exploring how these ancient practices boost blood flow, enhance lymphatic drainage, and support overall health. Dr. Tom shares fascinating history, em...