Danielle Kepics PA-C

Strong + Unfiltered: Perimenopause, Hormones, Gut Health + Metabolic Optimization

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Strong + Unfiltered is the women's health podcast for anyone tired of being told "everything's normal" when you feel like shit. Hosted by Danielle Kepics, PA-C—board-certified physician assistant and functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner—this show cuts through the BS of conventional medicine and wellness culture to give you real, evidence-based answers about your health. Each week, Danielle interviews credentialed experts (no weekend-certified wellness gurus here) about hormones, perimenopause, HRT, gut health, SIBO, metabolic wellness, PCOS, thyroid issues, insulin resistance, and ever...

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Danielle Kepics PA-C

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Health

Latest episode

Jul 6, 2026

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Episodes

EP 183 back meat, banff and maybe via ferrata 02.09.2024

Jess Cahill, travel + adventure host, is back on the Strong and Unfiltered podcast.   In this episode, Jess and Danielle discuss travel, adventure trips, connecting off screen, bucket list travel places, future all women adventure trips, connection, friendship and so much more!  You in for a summer 2025 girls trip?!  Let us know here!    Learn more about working with Danielle Shop Danielle's maste...

EP182 Roombas, snacks, rabbit holes and RUNNING 26.08.2024

Coach Jessica pretended to escape life's problems as far back as middle school with a walkman and as many miles as she could run. The trend continued through high school and landed her a spot with her college Cross-Country team but it wasn't until later in life she really looked at herself as a runner. Running has always been the thing that no matter where she was at in life or her training, doing...

EP 181 How to know if your kiddo needs an airway:breathing evaluation 05.08.2024

Dr. Julia is a biological dentist, accredited by the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology. She attended dental school in Indiana, where she first began her dental career. She went on to practice dentistry for several years at a holistic dental practice in Chicago. She was able to work closely in collaboration with Dr. Kevin Boyd, even serving as a research assistant for his anthro...

EP 180 Pap smears, the dentist + dirty racoons 29.07.2024

Liz Rodriguez is an ordinary human being passionately pursuing an extraordinary life. She finds small ways to help people live their best lives. Through understanding what propels them and also what's holding them back using the Enneagram as a tool to unlock their potential for change. She genuinely loves meeting new people and making new friends.  She loves traveling to new places, especially for...

EP 179 polyvagal theory, setting boundaries and living in alignment 22.07.2024

Jenna has 15 years of experience in the mental health field.  She earned her Bachelors in Psychology from SUNY Binghamton in 2007 and her Masters in Social Work from SUNY Albany in 2009.  She is an LCSWR (Licensed Clinician Social Worker, 2011) and PMHC (Perinatal Mental Health Certified, 2022).   Whether you are seeking to prepare yourself to become pregnant, are navigating challenges with becomi...

EP 178 Rim job crew: STAY HARD. 15.07.2024

In this episode Danielle, Jess + Janie recap their rim to rim hike of the Grand Canyon.  We cover it all from planning, our real thoughts about the hike, fitness for life's adventures, fueling, and so much more! Tune in for all the adventures + more!   Learn more about working with me Shop my masterclasses (learn more in 60-90 minutes than years of dr appointments for just $19.99) Follow me on IG...

EP 177 Butthole puckers, endometriosis, Betty Jo and random supplements 08.07.2024

Rita is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P) + Certified Holistic Nutritionist who specializes in helping women ditch bandaid approaches to conditions like endometriosis, PCOS, hashi's, chronic gut issues + more so they can finally heal. As a woman who has struggled with endometriosis herself, Rita is able to hold space for other chronic illness warriors, while helping them find...

EP 176 Fitness, philosophy and finding your why 01.07.2024

Dakota holds a Masters in Counseling and utilizes this education in a unique coaching approach. As he likes to say, "My coaching is where psychology meets physiology." He has been educated in the fitness space by the very best in coaching education: Opex. Dakota has 10+ years of coaching practice from his gyms in Texas and TN. ​ These days Dakota's home base is in Johnson City, TN where he gets to...

EP175 Instagram algorithms, muscle mass and bandaid medicine 24.06.2024

Shefaly Ravula, PA-C, is the visionary founder of Precision Metabolic Health, a virtual telehealth practice on a mission to unlock the secrets of gut health and longevity. At the heart of her practice lies a powerful fusion of culinary medicine, advanced labs, and a profound commitment to digestive and metabolic health optimization. She is dedicated to guiding patients towards a future where gut h...

EP174 Living big, destination addition and travel hacks 17.06.2024

Michael Ryan Clark is an award winning filmmaker and photographer who has dedicated his life to creating impact driven conservation media. Documenting conservation and adventure stories has taken Michael across 6 continents and dozens of countries. Michael has contributed photos and video to National Geographic, accepted awards at the United Nations, and worked with companies such as Disney, CBS,...

EP 173 Camping Costa Rica and Bones we have to pick 10.06.2024

Jess Cahill is an adventure host, travel lover,  online business manager, teacher turned entrepreneur and promoter of living a big, authentic + full life.  Jess specializes in helping female entrepreneurs thrive in their businesses (Savage Help) and creating a space for women to connect, adventure + see the world together, safely, securely + without all the planning (Savage Adventures)!  Her missi...

EP 172 Glucose governement and farts 03.06.2024

Kelly Swann is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Certified Personal Trainer with 10 years of experience in various fields including outpatient orthopedics, sub-acute rehabilitation, and early intervention/pediatric physical therapy. She is also the cofounder of @lift.beyondlimits, a strength and conditioning business with her husband Mike Swann, DPT, CSCS.    Kelly intimately understands the challe...

EP 171 Coconuts in airports, celiac disease and the cell danger response 06.05.2024

Aimee Dempsey a registered dietitian helping busy athletes achieve their goals through fueling their bodies to keep up with life, training and competition. As a mom, wife, entrepreneur, coach and athlete myself, she knows first hand the challenges and rewards that come both with athletic endeavors and with building a business. Aimee has had her own struggles with learning how to fuel my busy life...

EP170 boom boom sticks, mouth breathing and JAWS 29.04.2024

Kristen has been practicing dentistry for almost 8 years, but during the last 5 she has been narrowing her focus to airway dentistry and adult laser tongue tie release.    She prides herself on being a root cause doctor and really understanding WHY certain issues such as tooth decay, clenching/grinding, jaw pain, etc. are occurring to really find solutions on an individual basis.    Several years...

EP169 Serotonin, dopamine, nutrient deficiencies and more 22.04.2024

Stephanie is a Licensed Dietitian and Board Certified Nutrition Specialist who resides in Portland, Oregon. Stephanie practices nutrition from a whole-person approach, believing that together food, mindset, self-care, and connection play an essential role in wellness. Her curiosity of the mind-body connection led her to pursue a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Rhode Island,...

EP168 defending bananas, undereating, dehydration + DUTCH tests 15.04.2024

Brandee is a Certified Nutrition Therapy Practitioner and the driving force behind Bee Collective Wellness. Brandee is on a mission to empower women through personalized nutrition coaching, with a strong focus on digestive and hormone health. Having graduated from the Nutrition Therapy Institute in 2019, Brandee brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. Her expertise goes beyond the basics, as sh...

EP 167 "Experts", medical zebras and genetic freaks 08.04.2024

Kylee is the founder and owner of her sports nutrition business Flynutrition, which helps runners, triathletes, cyclists, and skiers to learn not only the 'why' but the 'how' behind fueling for performance.  Flynutrition's mission is to separate facts from fads in the nutrition space and works to provide easy nutrition solutions to help improve health and performance.   In addition to running her...

EP166 emotional intelligence, you're the problem it's you and vitamin D 01.04.2024

Dan Brown is a United States Army Veteran turned Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist(CSCS) with a deep passion for making strength and conditioning attractive and accessible to everyone. He loves working with clients that are looking to improve their quality of life through proper exercise and nutrition. In addition, Dan has experience working with athletes ranging from middle school, a...

EP165 Washington post, dunning kruger, big food, big pharma and postpartum mom culture 25.03.2024

Brooke Czarnecki is a registered dietitian + founder of Intentful Nutrition.  She specializes in helping women recover from disordered eating, eating disorders + fuel properly for endurance sports.  She is also a new mom of a 7 month old boy and wife. Learn more about working with me   Shop my masterclasses (learn more in 60-90 minutes than years of dr appointments for just $19.99) Follow me on IG...

EP164 Trooper, Dad advice, the wilderness and a little tin foil hat 18.03.2024

Daniel Richardson grew up as a modest kid from the Philadelphia area that remains a kid at heart. A proud Father of Emily, an amazing dog trainer ( @abovethestandarddogs ), and Andrew, a writer ( MMAmania.com ), a professional MMA fighter with Team Alpha Male, and an avid rock climber. A vegetarian that doesn't enjoy many vegetables. An advocate for Pit Bulls and the adoption of senior dogs. Save...

EP163 Salt, preconception, postpartum and gallbladder health 04.03.2024

Kaely McDevitt is a Registered Dietitian specializing in nutrition for women's health. She owns a virtual private practice where she and her team help their clients reclaim their energy, optimize fertility and overcome hormone symptoms through personalized nutrition.    Having experienced the pitfalls of a conventional approach to women's health first hand, Kaely is passionate about empowering wom...

EP162 Wet slaps, snow white, lyme, sibo and more 26.02.2024

This week's guest is Meghan Thomas, a client of empowered mind + body. She is a first time Mom to a wild toddler, a wife, a Strength Coach and a business owner. She and her husband, Corey, own their personal training gym, Thomas Fitness and Performance, in Bristol, CT, and have been in the industry for over 6 years now.  Corey and Meghan both come from first responder backgrounds, as a police offi...

EP 161 hair breakage, blindspots + getting unstuck 19.02.2024

Linsey specializes in revealing limiting beliefs and subconscious narratives that dictate and shape behavior, relationships and health. As humans we all live within limiting blind spots that hold us back and create our suffering and dis-ease. Linsey is passionate about helping individuals reveal these constraints so they can finally break free! Once these limiting beliefs are revealed, you will be...

EP160 Bananas, black market berkey filters + bear spray 12.02.2024

Courtney is a certified nutrition and fitness coach who has a huge passion for helping others get to the root cause of autoimmune, hormone and gut issues. She truly believes working with the body, instead of against it, and identifying and addressing root cause issues, is the key to the best results not just physically but physiologically as well. Courtney spent years navigating and educating hers...

EP159 Mind, body, spirt + energy 05.02.2024

I am so very excited for you all to get to know my friend, chiropractor + partner in crime for the wellness retreat, Melany Bates.  Sign ups are NOW LIVE + we only have 6 spots left. Grab your spot here Melany Bates is a Doctor of Chiropractic, Co-Founder and C-Owner of One River Chiropractic in St. George, Utah. Her area of focus is Nervous System centered care with an emphasis on breathing, awar...

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