Vitality Radio Podcast with Jared St. Clair

This special episode of Vitality Radio is all about preparing our kids for heading back to school. You’ll learn how to set them up for success starting with optimal sleep, a nutritious breakfast that stabilizes blood sugar throughout the day, a strong immune system, a sharp mind, and a happy heart. Jared shares his favorite tips and supplements to optimize your kids’ health and well being as they...

Has your prescription for your IBS fixed the problem? Did you know it may have actually worsened the problem? On this episode of Vitality Radio Jared breaks down the prescription drug Xifaxin which is commonly prescribed for IBS symptoms. You’ll learn how it functions in the body and why you may feel better in the short term and worse in the long run. Jared shares the natural supplements that addr...

Ozempic and Wegovy, otherwise known as Semaglutide, are still a hot topic for weight loss. But what if there was a natural way to increase GLP-1 and get its benefits without the side effects? On this episode of Vitality Radio, Jared explains what GLP-1 is and why it’s so beneficial. He then shares the current research on many natural products showing significant benefits in this area and how he’s...

Are you struggling with hormone imbalance, low energy, low libido, or stubborn weight? Mixhers has made holistic herbal supplements accessible, convenient, and delicious! On this episode of Vitality Radio, Jared talks with Cody Sanders, the creator of Mixhers, about these incredibly thoughtful formulas for your first period through your last hot flash. You’ll learn about many of the individual ing...

It can be tempting to want to jump on every product you see trending on social media or endorsed by one of your favorite podcasters. The question is, how do you know if a product is all it’s cracked up to be? How can you tell if you’re overpaying for a product because of its heavy marketing and endorsements? On this episode of Vitality Radio, Jared explains the business of affiliate marketing and...

What’s the deal with statin drugs and “high cholesterol”? Even doctors are starting to raise questions. They say that “high cholesterol” is anything over 200 total, but where does this number come from? Is there evidence that cholesterol over 200 actually leads to heart disease? Why do we need cholesterol, and is it possible for it to get too low? On this episode of Vitality Radio Jared arms you w...

This episode originally aired as #306 on 3/8/23. It’s an oldie but goodie so we are sharing it again! Jared breaks down the benefits of both human strain probiotics and spore forming probiotics including how they compliment each other and when to use one or both types.  All good quality probiotic supplements have value and can be useful. You’ll learn how the probiotics in our environment (spores)...

Are whole food vitamins really superior to synthetics? Are synthetic vitamins bad for you? On this episode of Vitality Radio, Jared welcomes back Max Willis, Chief Innovation and Science Officer for Solaray and they discuss the ins and outs of natural versus synthetic vitamins. You’ll learn about potency, absorbability, nature-identical synthetics, and the things to consider when choosing the type...

Why is everyone talking about castor oil? Because it’s awesome! Sometimes the oldest tricks in the book are the best tricks in the book. On this episode of Vitality Radio, Jared breaks down the many benefits of castor oil, especially as used in a castor oil pack. You’ll learn how it can help with constipation, detoxification, inflammation, your thyroid, your eyelashes, and so much more. You’ll als...

Everyone knows that Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant and great for immune health. But did you know it can also increase collagen, reduce cortisol, reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s, and help protect your cells from EMF exposure? Did you know it can play a role in killing cancer cells? On this episode of Vitality Radio, Jared digs into some of the lesser known benefits of Vitamin C as well as why m...

This episode originally aired as #251 on 8/6/2022. This is part of a series of shows helping you discover, or rediscover, free or cheap things that you can do today to improve your health and the health of your family! Learn some super impactful things that when stacked together become incredibly beneficial. Plus most of them don’t cost you a penny!! Products: Jared’s favorite lip balms Vitality N...

When the products you find at the store have increasingly more toxic ingredients, why not get back to the roots of natural healing? This is what Haley Maness has done with Roots & Leaves. On this episode of Vitality Radio, Jared and Haley discuss the incredible line of products that she has taken such great care to create for her family and yours. You’ll learn about using castor oil for consti...

What do you do when you find yourself on 14 prescription medications and your health is only declining? On this episode of Vitality Radio, Jared interviews Suzanne Bates, one of our own at Vitality Nutrition. She shares her story of taking her health into her own hands when western medicine failed her. Suzanne was an ICU nurse and believed wholeheartedly in the ways of western medicine, until she...

Thermography, Ultrasound, Mammogram…which screening is right for you and why? On this episode of Vitality Radio, Jared interviews Kelly Wobrock from Utah Thermography and they answer your questions about Thermography as an early screening tool for breast cancer, but also for the carotid artery and the thyroid. You’ll learn what Thermography is, how it detects potential issues earlier than mammogra...

How can I naturally maintain blood sugar balance, support my heart health, reduce menopausal symptoms, ease nausea, constipation, or even a sore throat? Max Willis and Nikita Austen are back with Jared on this episode of Vitality Radio to talk about more medicinal uses of nature’s amazing herbs! This time they tackle six herbs  with wide ranging benefits. You’ll learn how to use these herbs and wh...

Maybe you’ve tried supplements, diet changes, exercise, and other healing protocols, but haven’t made much progress toward healing. Or maybe you’ve made progress, but don’t feel optimal. It could be that you haven’t addressed past trauma, stress, or simply your mindset. On this episode of Emotional Vitality on Vitality Radio, Jared talks with Juanique Grover from Gutsy Health about this critical f...

This episode of Vitality Radio is Part 3 of a 5 part series in which Jen St. Clair, Jared’s wife, shares her very personal story of triumph over addiction, bipolar, severe IBS, fibromyalgia, chronic pain, and many other health issues. On this part, Jen describes her experience having been started on Prozac at 13 years old and the decades of diagnoses and prescription drugs that followed. You’ll he...

Does your child have angry outbursts but can’t explain why they are upset? Has your child been given a “diagnosis” and told they just have to live with it? Our kids are especially vulnerable to the toxins we are all exposed to. On this episode of Vitality Radio, Jared talks to Stephanie Ray from BIORAY about their thoughtfully formulated tinctures for kids that gently and effectively support detox...

Which is superior, the fruiting body of a mushroom or the mycelium? Should you pick one type of mushroom or a blend? Get answers to these questions and more on this episode of Vitality Radio as Jared delves into the research on mushrooms with Gina Rivers from Host Defense. You’ll learn a little about the history of medicinal mushrooms, the pioneer in the industry - Paul Stamets, and why there is s...

Did you know that burning conventional candles releases toxic chemicals into the air and can be as dangerous as second hand smoke? On this episode of Vitality Radio, Jared talks with David Callicott from GoodLight Candles to help us understand the difference that burning a clean candle can make for our health. You’ll learn how the chemicals in the wax, the wick, and the fragrances of most candles...

Does gluten intolerance have you avoiding bread and flour all together? Why is gluten intolerance on the rise? On this episode of Vitality Radio, Jared interviews Greg Hall from Khorasan Mills. They discuss the hybridization of wheat and how that may be contributing heavily to the difficulties many people have with modern wheat. You’ll learn about several ancient grains which have not been changed...

Is melatonin good or bad? Does taking melatonin reduce your own production of it? Is there more to melatonin than just sleep? On this episode of Vitality Radio, Jared starts this conversation around melatonin with Maria Maroney from Natural Factors. They bust some of the myths around what has become a controversial supplement. You’ll learn how melatonin works in the body, it’s many benefits beyond...

Parasite cleansing has become a hot topic in the natural health world, but it can feel a little overwhelming. Are you confused about where to start or how to do a cleanse yourself? On this episode of Vitality Radio, Jared demystifies the process by sharing his experience along with his wife’s, and a thorough breakdown of the entire process, the products, and what to expect. You’ll learn a couple o...

Why is everyone talking about parasites? How can this be a real problem in our modern world? Could parasites be causing the health conditions you can’t seem to overcome? On this episode of Vitality Radio, Jared interviews Dr. Jay Davidson, cofounder of CellCore Biosciences. You’ll learn the answers to those questions as well as why an overgrowth of parasites may be the reason you have recurrent or...

Most of us understand that the immune system ramps up in defense of the body in response to a stressor. But what happens when the system doesn’t return to homeostasis? How can we quiet things back down and return balance when the immune system has become overactive, as with auto-immune disorders? On this episode of Vitality Radio, Jared invites Jim LaValle back on to discuss how plant sterols and...