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 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...

Send us Fan Mail This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I am joined by Dr. Stacy Barczak Baker, a traditional Naturopath who specializes in Functional Medicine. In this episode,  we explore the importance of blood sugar regulation, mindset, and lifestyle to help in achieving optimal health. We discuss cultural differences in dining habits, highlighting how community and movement in European...

Send us Fan Mail This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I am joined by Leisha Drews, RN, FDN-P,  Holistic Hormone Coach and host of the Happily Hormonal Podcast. In this episode, Leisha shares how her transition from conventional to functional medicine occurred. She breaks down the menstrual cycle, explaining how its phases affect women’s energy and productivity. She highlights the importanc...

Send us Fan Mail This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I am joined by Mollie Eastman. In this episode, Mollie shares her journey into chronobiology, which started with her struggles as a bad sleeper. Through her platform, Sleep Is A Skill, Mollie now helps others optimize their sleep. We discuss strategies for sleep optimization, balancing social habits, and meal timing. We also delve into...

Send us Fan Mail This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I am excited and honored to be joined by Dr. Paul Anderson, a recognized educator and clinician in integrative and naturopathic medicine with a focus on complex chronic illness and cancer. In this episode, we get super nerdy chatting about the rise in issues like cancer and autoimmunity. We dive into how our immune system can get thrown...

Send us Fan Mail This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, we are doing something different. My long-time friend and personal development expert, Jess McKinley Uyeno returns. Jess has been a pivotal figure in my personal and professional growth since we first met in 2016. She has appeared on the podcast several times, including episode 315, "Lies that keep us overwhelmed." Jess has be...

Send us Fan Mail This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I am honored to be joined by  Dr. Dagmara Beine, who holds a PhD in Integrative Medicine. Dagmara's focus changed to integrative oncology with the diagnosis of cancer in her 3-year-old daughter, Zuza. In this episode, we talk about Dagmara's story, what to do when your child is diagnosed with a life-threatening disease, effect...

Send us Fan Mail This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast,  I am joined by Mike Feldstein who is a seasoned air quality expert. In this episode, Mike tells about why clean air is so important and how homes and our indoor environments have a huge impact on our health and quality of life. We talk about the top things to be concerned about when it comes to indoor air quality, the dangers of radon,...

Send us Fan Mail In this little bonus update from Christa we discuss how most people die in their zone of excellence, my soft spot for service providers and practitioners avoiding burnout, how most entrepreneurs have higher incidence of adverse childhood events (ACES AKA trauma) which causes them to crave chaos and how the subconscious runs the show.  I also share the things that have reduced ment...

Send us Fan Mail This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast,  I am joined by Danielle Hamilton. In this episode, we get super nerdy🤓 talking about circadian and quantum biology and how it impacts our metabolic health, inflammation, gut and hormones. Dani breaks down the different kinds of light, how they affect us, and why it is important. On the flip side she tells us why darkness is also impor...

Send us Fan Mail This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I am excited to welcome back Dr. Elisa Song who is an integrative pediatrician. In this episode, Elisa tells us about her new book Healthy Kids, Happy Kids which is an evidence based guide to raising healthy kids in our modern world. Elisa bridges the gap between conventional and holistic pediatrics and delivers a clear roadmap to help...

Send us Fan Mail This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I am joined by the lovely Kiara Orbe, who is a trauma-trained integrative health practitioner. In this episode, we hear Kiara's healing journey. She realized through her journey and helping her clients, that trauma and nervous system healing was a huge missing piece for herself and her clients. Kiara talks about what somatic experi...

Send us Fan Mail This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I am joined by Isaac Pohlman for Part 2, talking about all things blood sugar. If you missed Part 1, be sure to check out last week's episode. In this episode, Isaac talks about insulin resistance and it's contributors, what causes reactive hypoglycemia, the importance of minerals, how stress affects blood sugar + more. Be sur...