The Wellnest Mamas Podcast

In this episode, we sit down with Marsha Wyatt of  Service Dogs of Distinction  to talk about the life-changing impact service dogs can have for individuals and families. Marsha brings decades of experience in animal welfare, humane education, dog training, and nonprofit leadership to her work as client coordinator and trainer for the Arkansas-based 501(c)(3) organization. From working as a cruelt...

In this episode, Ayurvedic Practitioner Paula Trott helps us rethink cravings — not as willpower issues, but as signals from the body. She explains why cravings show up, how the nervous system shapes what we reach for, and why some meals leave us unsatisfied even when they’re “healthy.” We explore: -Difference between wants and needs -Three types of cravings -How the Six Tastes bring clarity -Why...

Christin joins us for a deeply grounding conversation around Neurosomatic Intelligence and what it really means to feel safe in your body again after chronic stress, trauma, burnout, and pain. We explore the connection between the nervous system, the body, and healing — and how so many of us have become disconnected from ourselves in survival mode. As a bodyworker and Neurosomatic Intelligence Coa...

In this episode, we sit down with Tori, a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner specializing in women’s metabolic health, to talk about what it really means to support your body on a foundational level. Instead of quick fixes or trending protocols, Tori walks us through her holistic, science-backed approach to healing—one that focuses on identifying and addressing the root cause of symptoms rather than...

In this episode, we’re joined by maternal mental health therapist Jennifer Burleson, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in supporting women through pregnancy, postpartum, and the many emotional transitions of motherhood. We talk about the realities of maternal mental health and share practical tools that can help women navigate anxiety, overwhelm, identity shifts, and the pressures...

What if your breakfast could support your hormones, your cholesterol, and your gut health — without feeling like “health food”? In this episode, we sit down with Gita Chakrabarti, founder of gutBFF Granola, a Bentonville-based brand making plant-diverse, crispy, and seriously delicious granola designed to support real gut health. After a career spanning retail, consulting, and manufacturing, Gita...

What does it really mean to age well and how much power do we actually have over the process? In this episode, we're joined by Lisa Bell Henson, RN, MBA, a holistic nurse coach, educator, and community leader whose career has spanned from the ICU bedside to the corporate boardroom and everywhere in between. With over 25 years of experience in healthcare, fitness, and wellness education, Lisa s...

In this episode, we sit down with Nicole Austin, founder of Soul Glow Guru, Rogers, AR business owner, holistic health practitioner, and author of The Alpha Gal. Nicole shares her powerful journey of becoming “The Alpha Gal”—not by choice, but by survival. Raised in Northeast Arkansas by a single mother and deeply influenced by her grandmother’s legacy of natural healing through herbs, vitamins, w...

In this deeply restorative conversation, we return to Coleen Huebert to dive into her work on identity and trauma healing. From her roots as a high school science teacher to becoming a master-level Splankna practitioner and crafting her own Internal Family Systems–infused approach, Coleen emphasizes that lasting physical healing often starts with addressing unresolved emotional wounds. Join us as...

In this episode, we sit down with Coleen Huebert, Naturopathic Doctor and “Teacher of Truth,” to explore her journey from science educator to holistic wellness guide. After guiding her family through mold illness, Coleen expanded her practice to help others detox from mold exposure—identifying both physical and emotional roots of illness. She blends naturopathic protocols with trauma-informed holi...

In this episode of The Wellnest Mamas Podcast, we’re sitting down with Lindsay Reeves, owner of Hope the Mold Dog and co-founder of Home Safe Mold Inspectors of NWA, for an eye-opening conversation about the often overlooked (but very real) impact of mold on our health and homes. After experiencing a devastating toxic mold exposure that forced her family to walk away from their home and start over...

Creating a Sanctuary for Holistic Healing with Cove Collective NWA In this episode, we sit down with Chelsey and Jess, the co-founders of Cove Collective NWA—a wellness sanctuary rooted in the heart of Downtown Rogers. Inspired by the calm, nurturing energy of a natural cove, Cove Collective is a space where individuals can access a wide range of holistic care—from Pilates and massage therapy to c...

Reigniting Intimacy After Baby with Brianna Carey In this episode, we’re joined by Brianna Carey, a Relationship & Intimacy Coach and sexual health educator with over 16 years of experience. After becoming a mom in 2015, Brianna quickly saw the gap in support for couples navigating connection and intimacy in the postpartum season. Now, through her coaching and her work with her husband, Mark—a...

HD Alleman is a gifted channel, medium, and intuitive guide dedicated to helping others discover their soul’s purpose. With master’s degrees in both business and clinical mental health, she blends practical wisdom with deep spiritual insight. Her expertise includes specialized grief training, life coaching, and Reiki Level One and Two certifications. Through individual sessions and small groups, H...

Kimlyn Powers is a Nutrional Therapy Practitioner in Northwest Arkansas. RN turned FNTP (functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner) Kimlyn specializes in helping women feel great in all stages of womanhood! Kimlyn shares, "Whether you’re trying to conceive, recover from pregnancy, or just want to optimize your health so you can keep up with your children, I want to help you achieve it.  I utiliz...

Heather ,  The Lactologist , is your local lactation expert with a strong emphasis on holistic, individualized care. An IBCLC since 2018, she can tackle a wide array of issues including low supply, oversupply, complex medical history, tongue/lip tie, pumping and bottles, body tension, and so much more. Her approach to lactation care is empowering moms and babies to work together harmoniously, avoi...

Amanda Young owner of A Rooted Body and is NWA's mobile Naturopath! She was born in Colorado but moved to Arkansas at a young age. So, she has considered Arkansas her home for the last 15 years! Amanda shares, "My journey began years ago when I, like many others, struggled with my weight, my hormones, not feeling well, depression, and a few other health issues. Tired of feeling less than...

Originally based out of Northwest Arkansas, Women's Wellth 360 began as a small group of women entrepreneurs that offers support to other women, through empowerment workshops and events. Women are able to create specific goals together, and WW360 helps them by providing a platform to share their story, grow, lead a group workshop to teach & mentor others. Azu Denton is the founder and CEO of O...

Dr. Amy Robertson is a Board-Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist and Assistant Professor of Pharmacy. She helps patients manage chronic diseases like diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity, heart failure, anticoagulation, asthma, and COPD through the proper use of medications, lifestyle changes, and nutrition. Her goal is to get to the root cause of many chronic diseases that ar...

Michelle Meiklejohn, owner of Connection Pilates and Fitness in Johnson, AR, began her Pilates journey in 2007 after the birth of her 1st child. While recovering from an emergency c-section and attempting to return to competitive Dressage riding, Pilates seemed the best choice and has continued to improve both her riding and her overall health. While doing graduate work in Health and Exercise Scie...

Amy Koogler is the Co-Founder of Wells for My Heart with her long time friend Lindsay Larsen, a ministry dedicated to helping Christians achieve spiritual growth and healing through the courses and monthly workshops. Amy offers personalized healing sessions using a variety of modalities, including Splankna Therapy, Discernment Prayer, Craniosacral Fascial Therapy, and Touch for Health. Her approac...

Dr. Claire Stone, a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Certified Breastfeeding Specialist, is the founder/owner of Latch and Bloom Infant Therapy, based in NWA. Latch and Bloom focuses on nurturing babies' development and supporting families through every step of the journey with specialized infant therapy, wellness, and lactation support services. Whether you prefer in-home, in-clinic, or virtual...

Dr. Marissa Acevedo is a certified chiropractic sports physician at Millennium Chiropractic Sports Medicine and Rehab. She joined the practice in October of 2022. She became interested in chiropractic care and sports medicine after playing softball and cheer in high school. She grew up in Jasper Missouri and completed her Bachelor degree in Kinesiology at Missouri Southern State University. She th...

Kayli Humphreys, LCSW, is a seasoned therapist with a passion for holistic wellness and five years of experience in guiding clients towards mental wellness and healing. She earned her bachelor’s degree in social work from Brigham Young University-Idaho, followed by a master’s degree in social work from Idaho State University. With a holistic approach Kayli integrates various therapeutic modalities...

Jennifer Taylor Schmidt is a writer and educator who found her life turned upside down nine years ago by a long list of mystery symptoms. After three years of chasing a root cause, she and her husband found toxic mold in the home where they were living. When traditional, western doctors told her there was nothing wrong with her or nothing they could do, Jennifer set out to find her own answers. Sh...