The Body Wisdom Podcast

What if sugar could be good for you?  Today's guest created a sugar substitute that is loaded with health benefits.  Could your deserts really be good for you? (According to her they can!) In this episode of The Body Wisdom Podcast, Jamie sits down with Natalie Nicole, CEO of Dulsa Sweetener, to unpack one of the biggest conversations in modern wellness. What is sugar actually doing inside the bod...

What does it actually mean to be free? Every year, we celebrate Independence Day with flags, fireworks, and gratitude for the freedoms we enjoy in the United States. But Jamie asks a different question in this episode: if we're living with chronic disease, anxiety, addiction, exhaustion, obesity, or simply surviving instead of truly living... are we really free? In this solo episode, Jamie explore...

What if your brain isn't broken... it's undernourished, overstimulated, and chronically out of rhythm? In this episode of the Body Wisdom Podcast, Jamie Belz, FNTP, MHC sits down with internationally recognized psychotherapist, nutritionist, researcher, and award-winning author Dr. Leslie Korn to unpack one of the biggest health conversations of our generation: the connection between food, trauma,...

Summer is here... and with it comes weddings, backyard BBQs, weekends on the water, concerts, festivals, Fourth of July celebrations, and all the opportunities to let our health habits slide just a little. But what if you could enjoy life's celebrations without paying for it the next morning? In this fun, practical episode of the Body Wisdom Podcast, Jamie Belz, FNTP, MHC, dives into the science b...

Vaccines are one of the most emotionally charged topics in modern health conversations, but what if we approached them with curiosity instead of fear, critical thinking instead of censorship, and informed consent instead of blind compliance? In this powerful and thought-provoking episode of the Body Wisdom Podcast, Jamie Belz, FNTP, MHC, sits down with Zoe O'Toole — writer, editor, health freedom...

From ultra-processed foods and pesticides to environmental toxins, pharmaceuticals, and chronic disease, it can feel overwhelming to try to make sense of it all - - - especially when our health "authorities" seem to continuously change their minds about what's good for us and what's killing us - - - and everything seems to be poison now. In this eye-opening conversation, Jamie Belz, FNTP, MHC, sit...

What happens when you remove caffeine, energy drinks, nicotine, nootropics, and every form of artificial stimulation for 40 days? In this deeply personal and science-backed episode of the Body Wisdom Podcast, host Jamie Belz, FNTP, MHC shares her raw experience going completely stimulant-free to reset her system after falling into the caffeine and "uppers" trap during the darkest stretch of the br...

In this episode of the Body Wisdom Podcast, host Jamie Belz, FNTP, MHC sits down with Darrell Rogers of The Holistic Council to unpack a landmark Supreme Court decision that could fundamentally change the future of holistic health, nutritional therapy, wellness coaching, and foundational health education in America. At the center of this conversation is the Supreme Court case Childs v. Salazar, an...

Can deep squats "cure" constipation, incontinence, and erectile dysfunction? These and other symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction are common, but they're not "normal" and certainly aren't optimal. While these quality-of-life-impacting symptoms are frequently attributed to other causes and are often approached with surgeries and prescriptions, many could be easily remedied with daily deep squats! I...

Are you getting enough protein? More importantly, are you getting the *right* protein? In this episode of The Body Wisdom Podcast, host Jamie Belz, FNTP, MHC, breaks down the critical role protein plays in energy, recovery, hormone production, immune function, and athletic performance. From common myths about daily intake to the real difference between conventional and properly sourced animal prot...

You'll often hear host Jamie Belz say that the Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (NTP) program changed her life. In this follow-up roundtable episode of the Body Wisdom Podcast, Jamie welcomes back three current NTP students, Michlind Wierman, Alyson Voltz, and Katie Lyche, for an honest, encouraging, and insightful conversation about what has changed since they last joined her on the show. When th...

As health practitioners, consumers, and advocates, our collective fight can radically change the future of health freedom. While most people don't realize how exposed we are to global regulations that threaten our access to safe, effective supplements and foods, the National Health Federation relentlessly defends YOUR right to choose health solutions. Guest Katherine Carroll, a passionate advocate...

Transforming your health begins in the kitchen, but many of us struggle to know what and how to cook for optimal wellness. Even when we are educated to know which foods we should be eating and the best preparation methods to ensure the highest level of nutrition and health benefits, the pace of the world makes it hard to find the time to meal plan and prep. This is an area where AI can change ever...

Unlock the secret to lasting health without fad diets or confusing and conflicting food rules. What if the key to feeling better - really better - has been inside you all along? In this first episode of Season 2, Jamie Belz, a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, reveals timeless truths about wellness taught by the Nutritional Therapy Association (NTA) since 1997. Join her as she uncovers...

Let's have an honest conversation about sugar. Not the dramatic "never touch it again" version. Not the fluffy "everything in moderation" script that keeps you stuck year after year. Just truth. In this episode of the Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast, Jamie Belz, FNTP, MHC, breaks down what's really happening when you say, "I just need something sweet at night." A sweet tooth is not a pers...

In this special episode of the Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast, CEO of the Nutritional Therapy Association, Mike Belz, steps into the lead host seat for a powerful, practical conversation with executive coach and high-performance strategist Michael Vasquez, while show host Jamie takes a supportive back seat. Michael shares his real-world journey from alcohol, smoking, and prescription-dru...

The newest dietary guidelines have officially been released, and for the first time in a long time, the language is shifting toward what is real and truly health-promoting — what the Nutritional Therapy Association has been teaching since 1997. In this episode of The Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast, Jamie Belz breaks down what it means to "eat real food" and shares the NTA's longstanding,...

In this episode of The Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast, host Jamie Belz sits down with Patricia ("Patty") Lemer for a wide-ranging, hope-filled conversation on Total Load Theory, introducing and unpacking many of the topics covered in Patty's recently released book, Total Load Theory: Transforming Lives in Autism, ADHD, LD, SPD, and Mental Health. Patty Lemer is a pioneer and internationa...

This episode marks the conclusion of our recent Rapid Replay Series of condensed episodes, carefully curated as a launchpad for anyone wanting to level up in wellness.    In this replay episode of The Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast (originally Episode 46), host Jamie Belz, FNTP, MHC, and CEO of the Nutritional Therapy Association, Mike Belz, break down the Foundations of Wellness into co...

When new people find the Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast, they ask, "Where do I start?" While we'd love for you to go back to the beginning and take them all in, this is for those who need a quick catch-up. We're doing a Rapid Replay Series of condensed episodes, including the most popular episodes according to streams and downloads, and a few of our team's personal favorites.   In this r...

When new people find the Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast, they ask, "Where do I start?" While we'd love for you to go back to the beginning and take them all in, this is for those who need a quick catch-up. We're doing a Rapid Replay Series of condensed episodes, including the most popular episodes according to streams and downloads, and a few of our team's personal favorites.   In this r...

When new people find the Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast, they ask, "Where do I start?" While we'd love for you to go back to the beginning and take them all in, this is for those who need a quick catch-up. We're doing a Rapid Replay Series of condensed episodes, including the most popular episodes according to streams and downloads, and a few of our team's personal favorites.  Episodes 7...

When new people find the Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast, they ask, "Where do I start?" While we'd love for you to go back to the beginning and take them all in, this is for those who need a quick catch-up. We're doing a Rapid Replay Series of condensed episodes, including the most popular episodes according to streams and downloads, and a few of our team's personal favorites.  This episo...

When new people find the Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast, they ask, "Where do I start?" While we'd love for you to go back to the beginning and take them all in, this is for those who need a quick catch-up. We're doing a Rapid Replay Series of condensed episodes, including the most popular episodes according to streams and downloads, as well as a few of our team's personal favorites.  Thi...

RAPID REPLAY EPISODE! When new people find the Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast for the first time, they ask, "Where do I start?"  While we'd love for you to go back to the beginning and take them all in, this is for those who need the quick catch-up. We're doing a Rapid Replay Series of condensed episodes, including the most popular episodes according to streams and downloads, and a few o...