The Health Fix Podcast

Is money one of your main sources of stress?   Do you wish you would have had training as a kid to help you understand cash flow & finances?   Sadly, most issues with money stem from the relationship you've created with money from what you've heard & learned from a family member's influence.   In this episode of The Health Fix Podcast , Peg Donahue & Madeline Gerwick are going talk about their new...

After suffering from multiple health issues, including rectal bleeding, two separate skin issues, chronic acid indigestion and surgery to remove his gallbladder due to serious digestive issues, Tim knew something had to change. But it was only after watching a close ones die of cancer and the untimely death of his younger brother that he finally decided to take action. Tim's journey led him to a s...

Are your thoughts triggering you & stressing you out? Have you been to countless counselors & not finding solutions in your quest to "fix yourself?" What if there's nothing to fix & instead an awareness to be mastered? Most humans have been programmed to think negatively about so many situations, events & factors in life that these thoughts compile & cause repeated stress. And the more these thoug...

Are you confused about what's best for your gut health?   With so many diets out there touting to be the best for your overall gut health - how do you know what's best for you?   Your gut health is the foundation for your overall health.   The stronger your digestive health the better you'll be able to make energy, think clearly, fight off infections, keep your weight in check, & skin glowing.   I...

Do you cut calories and increase workout intensity in hopes of losing weight only to find that you can't get the scale to move or you gain weight? This is a common phenomenon and it's due to your body being stuck in fight or flight mode. So when you push the body harder and starve it you cause your body to switch into an advanced protective state of fight or flight called freeze mode. In freeze mo...

Tricia Nelson lost fifty pounds & has kept it off for over 30 years by identifying and healing the underlying causes of her emotional eating. Tricia has spent over 3 decades researching the hidden causes of the addictive personality. Tricia is an Emotional Eating Expert and author of the #1 bestselling book, Heal Your Hunger, 7 Simple Steps to End Emotional Eating Now. She also certifies health co...

Do you have brain damage from everything you've learned about food & fitness?  Has it caused you to set routines and create food rules that do not serve you?  Stress is often caused by not getting your primal needs met.  From safety, to being heard, to not getting breaks to relax or even having alone time make a difference on how your day goes & your reactions. On this third episode in a series on...

If you're struggling to lose weight and you're frustrated because nothing is working it's time to dive deeper into what's going on in your body. Chronic low-grade infections in the gut & nerves are common plus they hijack your metabolism. Why do these chronic infections linger? Stress. The more stress your body is under the more the immune system keeps your body focused on fighting the infections...

Of the American population 43% over 40 & 36% of those 20-39 are obese. There is a direct connection to weight gain with age as after 30, 1% of muscle mass is lost on average annually. With muscle mass loss there's a decrease in metabolic rate. The good news is this loss can be prevented or reversed with exercises the support the increase of muscle mass and you can start at any age. The bad news is...

Do you know what a healthy period looks like? Having a healthy period is an indicator of your over all health. Tracking a period using an app is common but it's not a reliable way to get to know your body.   Period problems, cycle issues & infertility are common complaints. The healthier your period is going into menopause the less menopausal issues you'll have.   Nora Pope & Dr. Jessica Liu teame...

Are you overworking, not taking breaks during the day, working through lunch & well into the evening?   Are you struggling with fatigue, insomnia, stress & overwhelm?   It's possible your habits, routines & behaviors are stressing you out.   Dr. Jannine Krause found that she was a casualty of her own lack of attention to daily routines and is also finding that many of her patients do not have rout...

Do you find you keep making the same mistakes over and over again in your career or with your health?   Turns out astrology might have something to do with it.   Now before you think this is off the deep end think about a mistake or pattern you keep finding yourself in or something that keeps happening in your life that's frustrating you.   Your personality and character traits have connections to...

What if every illness has a root cause connected to stress?   In 2013, researcher Michael VanElzakker presented his hypothesis on the "vagus nerve infection theory" and from what Dr. Krause has seen this theory proves to be true in her office over and over again.   The vagus nerve is the key nerve in charge of regulating how much time you spend in the fight or flight - sympathetic state and the re...

Struggling to recover after an illness, not getting answers & feeling frustrated?   You're not alone.   You have the power to get better inside of you & it starts with speaking up for yourself & getting the care you deserve.   Marcia Moran had a stroke in 2014 at the age of 53, she's now thriving and sharing her story in her new book "Stroke Forward: How to Become Your Own Healthcare Advocate".  ...

Are you on a never ending quest to get the body of your dreams & lose weight?   Did you grow up as an athlete who's struggled with weight and body image since you stopped training? Have you gone on a quest to heal your body with food and developed disordered eating patterns from all the restrictions? If you're struggling right now or have been for years this episode if for you. Dana Monsees is a B...

Struggling with fatigue, chronic illness or can't seem to calm the nervous system? It's possible you have an inflamed vagus nerve keeping you stuck in fight or flight mode & preventing you from resolving chronic infections from viruses such as mono, HHV6 and more. You can stimulate your parasympathetic – calm, rest & digest – nervous system to help you relax using essential oils. Jodi Cohen is a b...

Do you have eczema, dry or inflamed skin and nothing seems to help it? It's likely you're not addressing your liver, digestion and nervous system issues effectively. Christa Biegler is a dietitian nutritionist, eczema specialist and host of The Less Stressed Life podcast and she's all about helping clients sleuth out their skin issues. In this episode of The Health Fix Podcast, Christa and Dr. Kra...

Struggling with brain fog & lack of concentration to the point where making decisions is tough? Can't seem to leave the sugar sweetened treats alone? Dealing with depression, anxiety, ADHD or just not feeling yourself mentally? It could be all the sugar that's in your diet or what's hidden in your diet. Michael Collins is a former sugar addict from a long line of sugar addicts and these days he's...

Lisa McDonald is the founder and head connector at Integrated Connections . Integrated Connections is an online platform dedicated to healthcare staffing that specializes exclusively in Integrative and Functional Medicine career placements. She's the connector of integrative health docs, like me, with our dream jobs. She came into this career after having experienced the benefits of alternative me...

In this week's episode of The Health Fix, I'm joined by Dr J Dunn, a Chiropractic Physician who's certified in Functional Medicine, an author and an internationally known lecturer on Genetics and Nutrition. After years of not finding answers to her struggle with chronic fatigue and depression, she discovered a way to easily identify the root cause of conditions such as anxiety, depression, and add...

Ever wonder how busy entrepreneurs juggle life, stress & still have time for fun? Tara Viswanathan is a female entrepreneur and founder of Rupa Health - a company that simplifies speciality lab ordering and coordination. She's known for always laughing and she embraces this in her work and life every day. 🎙️ In this episode of The Health Fix, Dr. Jannine Krause & Tara Viswanathan get real on what...

Are you struggling with wacky periods, severe PMS, can't seem to get your weight under control and suspect it's your hormones? Maybe you've heard of the DUTCH test for analyzing hormone metabolism or perhaps you're wondering what testing is out there to help you figure out what is going on in your body. Well, you're in luck! On this episode of The Health Fix, Dr. Jannine Krause is interviewing Dr....

Sick of being easily overwhelmed, too busy to take care of yourself & constantly wishing there were more hours in a day? Do you wish you could wave a wand and make all your stressors go away? While he doesn't have magic, Dr. Amir Rashidian has a method to help you stop being stressed out all the time by stress proofing your life. Dr. Amir A. Rashidian is the founder of the Mid-Atlantic Chiropracti...

In this episode of The Health Fix Podcast , Dr. Jannine Krause interviews Dr. Colin Dombrowski, the Foot guy - footwear and orthotic expert. He's a husband, father, foot specialist of 20 years, author, researcher, and international speaker. Dr. Colin helps people get back on their feet by sleuthing out their foot puzzle. From Olympians to octogenarians with arthritis, he's the guy that gets them b...

Are you battling trauma or PTSD?   Has COVID brought up more trouble for you? Gunjani Patel is a licensed mental health specialist, trauma specialist & neuroscience nerd AND the host of the Traumatic Transformations Podcast where she's all about providing hope, peace & purpose after big life changes or traumatic events.   She's working hard to reduce the stigma associated with mental health issues...