The WAE Forward Podcast

You're eating healthy. You're trying to do everything right. And you still feel bloated, tired, and stuck. In this episode of The WAE Forward Podcast, The wellness health coach Angela Herren takes you inside one of the most overlooked drivers of gut dysfunction, chronic bloating, and weight loss resistance: micronutrient deficiency. This isn't about taking a multivitamin or eating more...

 Most people have never heard of metabolic flexibility—but it’s the key to stable energy, better weight balance, and lasting health. Learn what it means, why it matters, and how to retrain your metabolism to switch seamlessly between fuel sources instead of being stuck on the blood sugar rollercoaster.

Energy for Life: Proven Ways to Feel Young at Any Age Feeling exhausted, foggy, or not quite like yourself? You’re not alone — and it’s not “just aging.” In this episode, we’re redefining what it really means to reclaim your energy at any age. Because while fatigue, low libido, brain fog, and weight changes are common in your 40s, 50s, and beyond… they are not something you have to accept as your...

If you’ve been told “detox” is a tea, a cleanse, or starving yourself—this episode will change everything. We’re talking about toxins you’re exposed to daily , why they matter, and how your liver is your body’s #1 detox organ . Think of your liver like a car filter : if you never support it, things get clogged… and your whole system starts running poorly. Tune in for simple, functional medicine de...

Fatigue is one of the most common — and most misunderstood — symptoms women experience. If you’re exhausted despite doing “all the right things,” this episode will help you understand why. In this conversation, we explore The Iron–Hormone–Thyroid Triad of Fatigue through a functional medicine lens and explain how these three systems work together to regulate energy, metabolism, mood, and resilienc...

In this episode, we break down why so many people feel exhausted—even when they’re sleeping—and why rest often feels uncomfortable. Rest isn’t just physical. It includes seven unique dimensions: physical, mental, emotional, social, sensory, creative, and spiritual. If one is depleted, sleep alone won’t restore your energy. You’ll learn how to recognize the signs of rest deprivation, why the nervou...

The Cortisol–Melatonin Dance — Learning to Lead My Own Rhythm This episode isn’t just about hormones — it’s about the rhythm underneath your life. We all know about cortisol, the “stress hormone,” and melatonin, the one that helps us sleep. But few realize they’re dance partners, moving together through a 24-hour rhythm that shapes every part of how we live, think, and feel. When cortisol leads in...

Do you ever feel like you’re spinning plates—with a smile on your face—but secretly carrying the weight of the world? Between work, family, health, and everything in between, staying focused can feel like a luxury you don’t have time for. This episode is a reset for every woman carrying too much and wondering why her focus keeps slipping. We explore two kinds of women: Group 1 : You’re relatively...

Your gut is more than digestion — it’s your body’s control center for mood, immunity, energy, and hormones. Learn how to keep it thriving in this episode of Why Gut Health Is the Real Root of Wellness. Your gut is the foundation of your mood, energy, hormones, and immune system. In this episode, we explore why gut health is often called the “root of wellness” and how it impacts nearly every system...

You’re eating “clean,” cutting sugar, skipping meals, avoiding gluten, and still… you feel off. Low energy. Brain fog. Cravings that won’t quit. What’s going on? In this episode, we unpack how blood sugar dysregulation and nervous system stress are sabotaging your energy, sleep, mood, and metabolism—even if you’re eating all the “right” things.  Did you know the #1 root cause of depression is ofte...

What if your hormone symptoms weren’t signs of failure —but messages asking for support? In this eye-opening episode, Coach Angela Herren invites you to reframe hormonal chaos—not as something to fix, but something to understand . If you've ever struggled with fatigue, mood swings, low libido, weight gain, or irregular cycles, this is the episode you didn’t know you needed. We break down the s...

What if your pain wasn’t a problem—but a message? In this transformative episode, Coach Angela Herren invites you to look beyond symptoms and start asking deeper questions: What is my body trying to say? What am I feeling—and why? We explore a powerful reframe: Pain is not a punishment—it’s a conversation between your body and your brain. You’ll learn how to distinguish between pain and discomfort...

Why most weight loss plans fail → The real problem with one-size-fits-all approaches, diet culture, and quick fixes. How your biology and hormones affect weight → Cortisol, insulin resistance, thyroid issues, perimenopause/menopause—why it’s not just about calories in/calories out. The nervous system and stress connection → Chronic stress keeps your body in survival mode. Weight loss is almost imp...

Welcome to this soul-stirring episode of WAE Forward , hosted by wellness coach Angela Herron. In this raw and heartfelt coaching session, Angela shares her journey through chronic illness, trauma, and emotional healing—and what finally shifted everything. Discover how unresolved emotions like bitterness, resentment, anger, guilt, and anxiety can manifest in the body and keep you stuck. Drawing fr...

In this powerful coaching call, Angela Herron dives into the transformative process of rewiring your brain for love . Whether you’re trying to cultivate more love in your personal relationships, respond with more patience and compassion, or break free from habitual emotional reactions, this episode provides practical strategies to shift your mindset and emotional patterns. Angela shares personal s...

We all have goals—whether it’s improving our health, relationships, finances, or mindset—but why do we struggle to follow through? In this episode of  Live Restored , we dive into the common obstacles that hold us back from making meaningful changes and how to overcome them. Join  Angela Herren, The WAE Clinic’s wellness coach , as she unpacks key barriers to change, including: ✅ The  fear of fai...