The Underlying Answers

What happens when one part of our body becomes something we manage, avoid, or simply stop feeling connected to? In this raw, empowering, and deeply personal episode of The Underlying Answers Podcast, Cindy sits down with Kelly Dean, MPT, licensed physical therapist and founder of "The Tummy Team", for a conversation about pelvic-floor function, incontinence, core strength, trauma—and the importanc...

What shapes the way we learn to respond when life becomes difficult? In this episode of The Underlying Answers Podcast, Cindy sits down with Jay Setchell for a conversation about resilience, determination, and one man’s experience of learning to keep moving forward through adversity. Jay’s motto is simple: “It’s always too soon to quit.” Behind those words is a lifetime of experiences that shaped...

What if grief isn't something we're meant to "move on" from—but something we learn to carry? In this deeply moving episode of The Underlying Answers Podcast, Cindy sits down with Katie Rizzo, author of "The Trimesters of Grief", to explore the profound ways loss reshapes our lives, our bodies, and our hearts. After losing her son to addiction, Katie shares the wisdom that emerged through her own j...

Can someone be deeply rooted in their faith while also exploring the science of frequency medicine? In this episode of The Underlying Answers Podcast, Cindy sits down with Rob Rene, founder of Exodus Strong, for a thoughtful conversation about one of the most misunderstood topics in natural health: frequencies. Together, they explore why frequency-based therapies are often met with skepticism—part...

What does it take to rebuild your health after life's biggest challenges? In this episode of The Underlying Answers Podcast , Cindy talks with Dennis Henson about his journey from multiple strokes to living an active, healthy life at 78. They explore how small, consistent daily habits, supporting the body's systems, and making intentional choices can lead to lasting wellness. In this episode: Denn...

What if your mouth is communicating far more about your health than you've ever realized? In this episode of The Underlying Answers Podcast , Cindy sits down with functional dentist Dr. Yasmin Chubbi to explore a different way of thinking about oral health—one that looks beyond teeth and gums to understand how the mouth influences the entire body. Together, they discuss what makes functional denti...

When Being Strong Becomes Too Heavy. What if the exhaustion you're feeling isn't coming from everything you're doing—but from who you've believed you needed to be? In this episode of The Underlying Answers Podcast , Cindy sits down with life coach and HR executive Lori Pugh for an honest conversation about the hidden patterns that leave so many people overwhelmed, anxious, and emotionally exhauste...

Healing Through the Eyes of a Neuroscientist: Where Science, Spirituality, and Consciousness Meet What if healing isn't about choosing between science and spirituality—but discovering how they were always meant to work together? In this episode of The Underlying Answers Podcast , Cindy sits down with neuroscientist Dr. Cindy Sholes for an open and thought-provoking conversation that challenges the...

What does self-care actually look like when you're overwhelmed, exhausted, caring for others, and barely making it through the day? In this episode, Cindy sits down with Rebe Goebel, trauma-informed somatic healer, author, advocate, and mother of two neurodivergent teens, for a refreshingly honest conversation about what it means to care for yourself when life doesn't slow down. Together, they exp...

So many women have been taught to approach health, healing, and body change through pressure, restriction, self-criticism, and force — believing that if they could just try harder, control themselves more, or finally “fix” themselves, lasting change would come. But what if that pressure is actually part of what keeps people stuck? In this episode of The Underlying Answers Podcast, Cindy sits down...

In this episode of The Underlying Answers Podcast, Cindy Costley sits down with Coach Colt from Reclaim Wellness for a conversation exploring the growing disconnect between modern wellness culture and the individuality of the human body. Together, they discuss why one-size-fits-all approaches to health often leave people feeling frustrated, exhausted, and disconnected from themselves — and what be...

In this episode of The Underlying Answers Podcast, Cindy Costley introduces a new way of looking at symptoms—one that shifts from trying to fix the body to beginning to understand it. Most people have been taught to suppress, manage, or push through what they feel. But what if your body isn’t malfunctioning… what if it’s responding? Cindy shares a simple, grounded overview of how stress and past e...

In this episode of The Underlying Answers Podcast, Cindy Costley shares her personal journey of developing severe, life-altering reactions at the age of 15—and how those patterns continued to expand over time. What began as visible rashes and reactions to foods, environments, medications, and materials slowly progressed into a body that felt like it was reacting to everything. After years of searc...

In this episode of The Underlying Answers Podcast, Cindy Costley introduces a new way of understanding your body—one that moves beyond symptom management and into deeper awareness. After years of experiencing severe reactions to foods, environments, and everyday life, Cindy began to see something differently: her body wasn’t working against her—it was responding. And more importantly… it was commu...