The New Dominion Podcast

I'll Sleep When I Die Think getting by on five or six hours of sleep is just part of being an adult? Think again. Join Dr. Abbe Keen (Chiropractic Physician and Functional Nutrition Practitioner), Taylor Keen (Licensed Professional Counselor), and Kiersten Hansen (Functional Nutrition Practitioner) as they explore why sleep is one of the most overlooked foundations of physical, mental, and spi...

Breathing is something you do every moment of every day... so why are so many people talking about how to breathe? Join Dr. Abbe Keen (Chiropractic Physician and Functional Nutrition Practitioner), Taylor Keen (Licensed Professional Counselor), and Kiersten Hansen (Functional Nutrition Practitioner) as they explore the surprising connection between breathing and whole-body health. In this episode,...

Needles probably aren't your first choice when it comes to improving your health... so why are more and more people turning to acupuncture? Join Dr. Abbe Keen (Chiropractic Physician and Functional Nutrition Practitioner), Taylor Keen (Licensed Professional Counselor), and Kiersten Hansen (Functional Nutrition Practitioner) as they explore one of the oldest healing practices in the world and s...

Can You Just Pop My Back? It's one of the most common questions chiropractors hear... but the answer is more complicated than you might think. Join Dr. Abbe Keen (Chiropractic Physician and Functional Nutrition Practitioner), Taylor Keen (Licensed Professional Counselor), and Kiersten Hansen (Functional Nutrition Practitioner) as they unpack what chiropractic care actually is and why it's...

Think movement is just about burning calories or hitting the gym? Think again. Join hosts Dr. Abbe Keen (Chiropractic Physician and Functional Nutrition Practitioner), Taylor Keen (Licensed Professional Counselor), and Kiersten Hansen (Functional Nutrition Practitioner) as they explore why movement is one of the most overlooked keys to better physical, mental, and even spiritual health. From reduc...

Hosts Dr. Abbe Keen (Chiropractic Physician and Functional Nutrition Practitioner), Taylor Keen (Licensed Professional Counselor), and Kiersten Hansen (Functional Nutrition Practitioner) tackle a question many people have asked themselves: Do I really need counseling? Maybe you've thought, I'm not in crisis, I should be able to handle this on my own, or I wouldn't even know where to st...

Water You Waiting For? How often do you think about water? If you're like most people, probably not very often. But what if one of the simplest ways to improve your energy, mood, focus, and overall health is something you've been overlooking every day? In this episode, Dr. Abbe Keen, Taylor Keen, and Kiersten Hansen take a deep dive into the role hydration plays in physical, mental, and em...

Man, That's Expensive Urine! Do you really need supplements, or are they just creating expensive urine? In this episode, Dr. Abbe Keen, Taylor Keen, and Kiersten Hansen continue their conversation on nutrition by tackling one of the most common questions in the health world: if we’re eating healthy, why would we still need supplements? Together, they explore the realities of modern food qualit...

Here's a more listener-focused version in the same style as the others: You Want Me to Eat That? (Part 1) What if the food you're eating is affecting more than just your physical health? In this episode, Dr. Abbe Keen, Taylor Keen, and Kiersten Hansen take a closer look at the connection between nutrition, mental health, energy, and overall well-being. Together, they explore why so many pe...

Hosts Dr. Abbe Keen, Taylor Keen, and Kiersten Hansen complete their "Triangle of Health" series by focusing on Emotional & Spiritual Wellbeing. Licensed Professional Counselor Taylor Keen steps to the forefront, integrating concepts like nervous system regulation, the Polyvagal Theory, and the mind-body connection into spiritual life. They discuss the critical role of emotional heal...

Hosts Dr. Abbe Keen, Taylor Keen, and Kiersten Hansen continue their series by examining the Chemical Component of the Triangle of Health. They define chemical health broadly, covering everything we ingest (food, air, water) and absorb (skin products), highlighting how our body's biochemistry is constantly interacting with the environment. Dr. Keen discusses the post-WWII industrialization of chem...

Dr. Abbe Keen, Taylor Keen, and Kiersten Hansen introduce their core framework, the "Triangle of Health," which links Physical, Chemical, and Emotional/Spiritual well-being. They focus on the Physical apex, with Dr. Keen challenging the cultural tendency towards gnosticism—separating the body from the spirit—by asserting that our physical health is foundational to expressing our faith an...

Hosts Dr. Abbe Keen, Taylor Keen, and Kiersten Hansen pause for an intimate "Reflections & Recap" of the first five episodes of the New Dominion Podcast. They revisit core themes like defining dominion and the W-H-O-L-I-S-T-I-C approach (Ep. 0) and moving from fear-driven control to wise dominion (Ep. 1). The conversation delves into the vital role of community—from the "Hello L...

In this episode, we confront the skepticism behind the title, "You Are Not a Real Doctor," by defining the two paradigms of health: mechanistic and vitalistic. Cohost Kiersten Hansen shares her personal journey through years of chronic, undiagnosed pain despite seeing countless physicians in the traditional system of medicine. Dr. Abbe Keen defines mechanistic care as viewing the body li...

In this episode of the New Dominion Podcast, the hosts bravely enter a conversation about Genetics, Epigenetics, and Your Family Tree. They explore how returning to your family of origin can trigger old, unhealthy patterns—from diet choices to emotional reactions—even after establishing new habits.  Kiersten (Functional Nutrition), Dr. Abbe, and Mental Health Counselor Taylor discuss the differenc...

The title of this week's episode, 'Hey, You've Got Spinach in Your Teeth,' is an analogy for the blind spots we all have and the uncomfortable but crucial role of community in pointing them out. The hosts introduce the concept of Hormesis, the physiological process of applying small increments of beneficial stress to your system to promote significant growth and reach a new level o...

What if a simple "hello" could transform our communities? In this episode, Abbe introduces her concept of the "Hello Law"—the idea that acknowledging others in shared spaces creates connection and belonging. The hosts dive into why we're wired for community, exploring co-regulation, nervous system safety, and how healing happens in relationship with others. Taylor breaks do...

In this episode, hosts Kiersten Hansen (Functional Nutrition), Dr. Abbe Keen (Chiropractic Care & Functional Nutrition), and Taylor Keen (Mental Health Counselor) ask: Who Told You You Were Naked? Drawing from the biblical question about shame and fear, they explore the core mission of New Dominion: helping you move from fear-driven control to wise dominion over your health.  They discuss how...

In this foundational Episode 0 of the New Dominion Podcast, hosts Kiersten Hansen (Functional Nutrition), Dr Abbe Keen (Chiropractic), and Taylor Keen (Mental Health) introduce themselves and the core mission: engaging in curious and faith-filled conversations about stewarding our health in community with others.  They dive deep into the intentional meanings of their key terms, defining what it me...