The Dx2 Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Ever wonder why you feel full but still run on empty? We make the case for building every meal around protein and show how that one shift can improve energy, mood, muscle, skin, bones, and long-term health. From clear daily targets to simple recipes, we lay out a practical plan you can use today. We start with a myth-busting tour of what protein actually does: supplying essential...

Send us Fan Mail Tired of the online narrative that we’re hopelessly divided? We take a clear-eyed look at how connection actually grows in real life—through chosen family, reciprocal friendships, and small daily acts of kindness. Our guest, Kaylynn, is a single mom and foster mom who’s built a thriving support network while navigating work, caregiving, and the beautiful chaos of a home full of ki...

Send us Fan Mail What if the most transformative change you could make this week was the smallest? We explore how ordinary kindness resets your day, repairs relationships, and restores hope—without grand gestures or perfect conditions. Starting with a lighthearted story about a power walk that turned into a singalong, we use real moments to show how patience, laughter, and presence are muscles you...

Send us Fan Mail We share a simple, faith-centered framework for mental, emotional, and spiritual steadiness and show how one shaky ladder inspired a clearer way to check our foundations. Five steps—TRUTH—help us capture thoughts, find the root, replace lies with truth, and choose the next right action. • Wheel of Life as a guide to balance • TRUTH framework overview and purpose • Take every thoug...

Send us Fan Mail We share simple ways to earn extra money without burning out, where to park your savings for better interest, and how to run a no-drama budget that finally sticks. Trevor joins us with a clean envelope-style spreadsheet that turns chaos into clarity. • side hustles that pay in real life, not on paper • Offer Lab basics for zero-cost affiliate selling • mystery shopping for gas, di...

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Send us Fan Mail The quiet power of a well-run home shows up in small choices: a wall calendar filled out a month ahead, a simple weekly date night, and a motto that keeps everyone moving—no sacrifice, no victory. We sit down with Gavyn, a third-year law student balancing long externship commutes, and Maddie, a stay-at-home mom of three, to unpack how structure, faith, and teamwork turn a demandin...

Send us Fan Mail A calmer, wiser life starts with two choices: lead with compassion and keep learning on purpose.  Denise unpacks her experience at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, where “nutrition” includes food, relationships, routines, and mindset. She explains how flexible online modules, guest experts, and a coaching-first method helped her support massage clients and teens without te...

Send us Fan Mail What does balance look like when you’re 10 days postpartum, your husband is nearing the end of medical school, and sleep is a work in progress? We invited Ella—a young mom of two—to share the small, repeatable routines that keep her family steady: a weekly “family council,” simple meal planning with protein-forward dinners, a 9:30 p.m. bedtime, and the kind of grace that makes har...

Send us Fan Mail Ever been told to “cut carbs” and wondered why the scale drops but your energy tanks? We’re pulling back the curtain on carbs and sugar, showing how form and processing—not fear—should guide your choices. From a garden pickle saga to the science of insulin resistance, we explore why whole food carbohydrates hydrate, fuel, and stabilize you, while ultra-processed “franken foods” ca...

Send us Fan Mail We explore recreation and play as core parts of a balanced life, from small daily “snacks” to deeper weekly sessions that reset mood, focus, and energy. We share stories—from fishing to pickleball to quilting—and challenge you to design joy on purpose and “prove your own armor.” • Wheel of Life framing for balance • Simple activities that touch multiple wellness spokes • Defining...

Send us Fan Mail We use a mile-21 marathon moment to explore Stoic tools for a steadier mind, better choices, and a kinder life. Marcus Aurelius and Epictetus move from quote to action as we focus on control, reaction, and practical hope. • family cheering as a catalyst for mental strength • the Wheel of Life mental spoke unpacked • Stoicism explained through Marcus, Seneca, Epictetus • focus on w...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wish your friendships left you lighter, wiser, and more grounded instead of drained? We dig into the social spoke of the Wheel of Life and get real about what makes relationships truly supportive: the kind of trust that invites honesty, the grace that lets flaws be sifted, and the independence that keeps love from turning into neediness. Along the way, we share personal stori...

Send us Fan Mail We trace a simple backyard moment—a peach tree buckling under too much fruit—into a clear plan for immune resilience. Sleep, stress, gut health, movement, sunlight, and smart nutrition become daily and weekly habits you can actually keep. • the wheel of life as a map for immune balance • major immune stressors: poor sleep, chronic stress, processed foods, inactivity, toxins • micr...

Send us Fan Mail We share a personal story about overdoing yardwork, a tree-climbing rescue of a tangled fishing line, and how resilience and recovery set up the real topic: building strength, protecting hormones, and working with your body for lasting change. We lay out 10 principles that shift results from stress and scarcity to safety, sleep, and smart nourishment. • strength training splits th...

Send us Fan Mail What if working less could actually help you accomplish more? In this thought-provoking episode, sisters Denise and Debra challenge conventional productivity wisdom by exploring the paradoxical concept of "slowing down to speed up." Through personal stories and practical examples, we share how intentionally creating space in our schedules transformed our productivity, he...

Send us Fan Mail What anchors you when life throws its inevitable storms? In this heartfelt conversation between sisters, Denise reveals her journey toward finding balance across the various dimensions of life. From her early days as a young wife juggling pregnancy and massage therapy school to her current life as a grandmother who still prioritizes growth and learning, she shares the practical wi...

Send us Fan Mail Click here to download your free Wheel of Life Worksheet Ever feel like your life is rolling like a bent up old wheel? Would you like to have a resource that can help you fix that wheel so life feels smoother? We have a great exercise that has helped many people evaluate how things are going and correct the ride of life. We share how to complete the "Wheel of Life" works...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when your greatest obstacle becomes your most powerful teacher? This conversation with Debra reveals the transformative journey of turning personal health struggles into a mission to help others heal. Debra's story begins with childhood health issues that evolved into decades of weight challenges. Unlike her naturally slim family members, she constantly felt like...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for the first interview of our dad, Dr. Duane H Smith, DC. He has been a huge source of inspiration for us and countless others. His desire to help others heal and live their best lives has driven his life. Bio: Dr. Duane Smith is a healer, lecturer, author, and philosopher in addition to being a husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and a friend to all. A respe...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Dx2 Podcast! In this episode you will be introduced to your hosts Denise and Debra. We will dive into the reasons behind the podcast and share our journey that led us to this adventure!  Support the show Wheel of Life Worksheet Dx2podcast.com