The Beautifully Broken Podcast

Holly Ahern is an award-winning professor of microbiology at the State University of New York (SUNY) Adirondack, where she teaches and mentors undergraduate students in research on small lake ecosystems in the Adirondack region of New York. As a result of her family's personal experience with Lyme disease, Ahern co-founded and is currently vice-president of Lyme Action Network, a NY-based 501-c-3...

Freddie welcomes Caitlyn Becher to the podcast! Caitlyn is a health and wellness advocate, Functional Medicine Educator, and curious student in all areas of life optimization. After years of suffering from chronic health issues, including Lyme disease, Caitlyn has found ultimate healing through a variety of tools obtained on her journey. Although she knows that not all problems can be solved by me...

We’re at episode 70, and I couldn’t be more excited about it. Why? Because we are on this journey together. And that matters more than ever. In this solo episode, I explain (on a physics level) why we’re truly in this together, why we should be an advocate for our own grief, and why I’m calling you to go out in nature. Please join me on this journey of transformation. HIGHLIGHTS 0:51 - Why my feel...

Freddie welcomes Mark England to the podcast, a man who has spent his life studying language. Mark England has been studying methods and techniques for personal empowerment for the last decade. He has a Master’s degree in international education, is an NLP Master Practitioner, and is the Co-Founder of Procabulary and Enlifted. In his spare time, Mark likes to travel, dance, practice martial arts,...

In this raw and honest conversation, Freddie confronts his fear of mortality, his racism, and his need to show up better in this world.  HIGHLIGHTS 0:58 - What's most important about our beliefs on COVID 3:10 - Facing your own mortality 4:31 - My blindspot 9:19 - The importance of leadership 11:58 - I have to do better 14:42 - My commitment moving forward UPGRADE YOUR WELLNESS Marion Institute Bio...

Kiran Krishnan joins the two-time guest club on The Beautifully Broken Podcast! In this fascinating conversation, Kiran and I discuss how our gut connects to the current COVID pandemic, three simple actions you can take to improve your gut, and why fit doesn’t mean healthy. You will get actionable takeaways from this episode to improve your health! Kiran is a Research Microbiologist and has been i...

Eric Zielinski, DC is the author of the bestselling book, The Healing Power of Essential Oils , and has pioneered natural living and health education since 2003. Trained as an aromatherapist, health researcher, and chiropractor, Dr. Z and his wife started NaturalLivingFamily.com in 2014 to help people learn how to safely and effectively use natural remedies such as essential oils. The site has rap...

Once in a while, I have the opportunity to interview a guest with incredible insight on a specific topic. These guests are invested in moving humanity forward and at the same time not boosting their social platform and maintaining a certain degree of privacy. Michael Davis is one such human. In inner circles, he is known as the godfather of modern-day PEMF and brings a background in physics and en...

A former high school dropout and minimum-wage forklift driver, David suffered a near-death incident where he was pulled into a dam, broke his back, and nearly drowned. No one expected David to survive the accident and the rescue workers even told his family that he was dead. But David survived. He made the decision that day to begin the journey responsible for changing his entire life. Through the...

Neil Nathan, MD, has been practicing medicine for forty-seven years. He has been Board Certified in Family Practice and Pain Management and is a Founding Diplomate of the American Board of Integrative Holistic Medicine and a board member of the International Society for Environmentally Acquired Illness (ISEAI). For many years, he has worked primarily with patients who had not received a diagnosis...

Brendt Reil is a New York-based Actor and Singer. He has performed in various tours and regional productions across the US, as well as numerous concert halls and cabaret settings. He studies with the Deena Levy theater studio and has a degree in Vocal Performance from Indiana University.  While traveling abroad on a dream vacation tour of South America, visiting his best friend who was performing...

If you are feeling anxious, nervous, out of sorts since COVID-19 has entered the collective consciousness, this episode will provide the respite you seek. Cory Muscara is an international speaker and teacher on the topics of presence and wellbeing. He has taught mindfulness-based leadership as faculty at Columbia University and currently serves as an instructor of positive psychology at the Univer...

In this time of uncertainty, fear, and anxiety, it’s important to remember those that might be left out of the conversation. It’s easy for me to jump on a quick video call, connect on social media, share my thoughts on this podcast. But for many, including those in hospice or senior centers, social distancing is having a major impact.  That’s why I wanted to re-air my episode with Jackie Vanderbec...

We’re sisters and we’re joining forces to empower you to become your own Biohacker, and upgrade your life. Lauren and Renee grew up in a health-driven family that prioritized the fundamentals of wellness and self-care (don’t worry, there was lots of mac n’ cheese and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches!). Their father, Gene Sambataro, The Original Biohacker and pioneer of Holistic Dentistry, taught...

Gabe joins us as a special repeat offender on the show! Gabe Golden is a documentary filmmaker, writer, and producer. He has authored six screenplays and has found creating documentary films to be an essential form of in-depth journalism necessary to communicate all aspects of a subject. Inspired by his 30-year challenge with rheumatoid arthritis, Gabe completed "Lighting the Path," a documentary...

Recently I was asked to contribute to a book about habits for cancer thrivers. I put off this assignment because I couldn’t think of one habit. After consistent support and reminders to share my one habit, I discovered my answer. In this episode, I share my one habit for cancer patients, my habit to stop, and my most valuable learning experience for my own time with cancer. And if you do not have...

Anahita Yazdi is a Wellness Guide that specializes in Body and Energy work and PEMF technology. Her intention is to help guide your nervous system out of fight or flight and into rest and repair so you feel at home in your body again. In the rest state, your body begins to remember its innate wisdom of how to find balance and heal. The more often you access this state, the more harmonized and resi...

I’ve been waiting to have Carmen on since this podcast started! She helped 10x my coaching business, and I can’t wait to share what she has to say with my audience. Carmen Hunter is a certified health coach, trusted health coach mentor, and founder of the health coaching institute that’s transforming the industry, the Institute for Functional Health Coaching™. She teaches health coaches how to bre...

Angelina Lombardo is a bestselling author, relationship and trauma expert, and the “entrepreneur whisperer.” A former exotic dancer, Angelina now devotes her time and career to coaching the underserved and stigmatized sex industry community on everything from self-love and empowerment to finances and self-care practices. Having spent the last 28 years of her life in entrepreneur-ship, she empowers...

The School of Applied Functional Medicine™ (SAFM) began humbly in 2009 because Tracy Harrison felt restless to make a substantial difference. She taught those first classes right in her kitchen! In 2011, SAFM was transformed into an online school. Since then, the school has evolved into a distinguished online academy. Tracy Harrison is a powerhouse of applied functional medicine insight (among man...

Danielle Paige is an International Soul Astrologer, Intuitive, Spiritual Teacher, host of the Cosmic Body Podcast and Founder of Purposely Divine: School For Your Soul and Astrology Mystery School. A self-taught astrologer, who’s been reading the stars for lifetimes, she continued her studies with some of the world's top astrologers. She then devoted herself to learning different types of healing...

Before entering into the autism community, Tyler was an autism mom looking for answers and healing for her son. She became a certified Holistic Health Practitioner and a Board Certified Drugless Practitioner and opened her own autism treatment practice. She owns Rogue Family Wellness in Denver, Colorado where she and her team specialize in comprehensive detoxification, genetics, and virology. Her...

Reflecting on my progress and exponential vibrancy I've experienced in the last 4 months. My current energy is palpable, unstoppable, and at a place where I know, I can do anything. This episode, I share a few healing modalities (and one major emotional piece) that have really moved the needle for me in the last few months that have helped me feel as good as I ever had, even now at 42! HIGHLIGHTS...

In 2017 Cort Davies was diagnosed with one of the rarest forms of cancer on Earth called a malignant paraganglioma. He was given just three years to live. Instead of folding under the intense stress of having late-stage cancer, Cort set out on a mission to save his own life. After 7 surgeries, half of his bladder removed, and almost being paralyzed, Cort realized cancer and his journey were a gift...

In this episode, I answer questions in real-time looking back on the past year. While providing insight into my own life, I also provide actionable tips and ideas for you to help make 2020 your best year yet. I know these questions and this exercise will help you as we start a new year together.  HIGHLIGHTS 1:39 - Am I using my time wisely? 3:30 - Am I taking anything for granted? 4:49 - Am I empl...