Well-Informed by Source & Self

Join us for an engaging conversation with Dr. Susan Bank, a veteran psychiatrist with over three decades of experience, as we navigate the complex landscape of teen mental health. Dr. Bank shares her wealth of knowledge on the concerning rise in mental health conditions such as autism spectrum disorders, anxiety, and depression among children. With a refreshing outlook on psychiatry, she integrate...

Join us on an inspiring journey as we celebrate the privilege of aging with Sally Mueller, the visionary co-founder of Womaness. Sally's remarkable career, from her early days at the University of Wisconsin-Madison to her pivotal role at Target Corporation, set the stage for her entrepreneurial leap into creating a brand dedicated to middle-life women's health. Her insights on consumer trends and...

Rebecca Glick, the trailblazing founder of Nefesh Living and a certified functional medicine health coach, joins us for an enlightening conversation on midlife wellness. Rebecca, who transitioned from executive coaching to health coaching, shares her profound insights on helping busy midlife women achieve optimal health. She passionately discusses the importance of understanding the root causes of...

Join me, Abby Starr, as I sit down with Terry Ntovas, the creative force behind Yasu Skincare, for an inspiring conversation about her journey from a corporate career in visual communications to founding her own Greek-inspired skincare line. Terry shares how her Greek heritage and the natural beauty of summer holidays in Greece fueled her desire to create products that embody clean beauty principl...

Unlock the secrets to elevating your health by exploring the world of dietary supplements in our latest episode of Well-Informed. Discover why glutathione, the antioxidant produced by your liver, is capturing headlines for its potential to combat inflammation and autoimmune issues. With our experienced guest, we unravel the mysteries of supplement quality, liposomal delivery, and the dynamic role...

Your nervous system might be trying to tell you something. And the real question is, are you listening?   In this episode, Abby Starr continues her conversation with Christie Jordan, an acupuncturist and the founder of Source Healing, about how the way we feel physically often starts with what’s happening beneath the surface. Christie shares how unresolved emotions, environmental factors, and even...

When your shoulders are always tense, your thoughts won’t slow down, and sleep feels just out of reach, your body may be trying to tell you something important.   In this episode, Abby Starr talks with Christie Jordan, an acupuncturist and the founder of Source Healing, about why so many of us are stuck in a constant state of low-grade fight or flight and how to shift out of it. Christie shares wh...

“One of the things I think about when it comes to food is balance. And one of the biggest goals in nutrition is balancing your blood sugar,” says dietitian Barbara B. Lincoln, who joins host Abby Starr on this episode of Well-Informed to discuss how small, practical changes can reshape our health. Barbara shares her approachable philosophy on nutrition that focuses on a balanced diet that doesn’t...

Are we asking the right questions about our health? For Dr. Nathalie Bloom, a practitioner of functional medicine and clinical nutrition, the journey starts with why. “In functional medicine, we focus on the root cause, the why behind a problem or a condition or an ailment,” she explains to host Abby Starr in this episode of the Well-Informed Podcast.   Dr. Bloom peels back the layers of functiona...

“It’s all about that balance and finding it,” says Sylwia Matula, the founder of Aurum Health. “That’s what I strive to find and have in my practice and with my clients,” she adds, reflecting on her mission to deliver personalized wellness solutions that blend Eastern and Western medicine.   Sylwia, a board-certified registered nurse with over 15 years of experience in diverse healthcare settings,...

Health isn't found in the latest trends, but in the everyday choices we make: what we eat, how we sleep, and the toxins we expose ourselves to.    In this second part of their conversation, host Abby Starr and Joline Rivera, founder of Rbel Bee Sweets, dive into the impact of environmental toxins on our health. Joline shares her journey undergoing a Toxin Plasmic Exchange to remove heavy metals an...

Food can be a powerful form of medicine, and Joline Rivera is showing us how real, wholesome ingredients can revolutionize both wellness and the candy industry.   Joline, who’s the founder of Rebel Bee Sweets, shares her inspiring journey from a creative director in the food industry to launching a brand that prioritizes health through natural, nutrient-rich ingredients. She opens up about her own...

Nature has a plan of its own. Are we willing to listen?   In this last part of their conversation, host Abby Starr and Ke’oni Hanalei explore the deep relationship between wellness, nature, and self-awareness. Running is more than movement for Ke’oni. It is meditation, a way to connect with breath and presence. Foraging is not just gathering. It is a conversation with the plants, asking for consen...

The wisdom of Mu is alive, carried in our bodies and passed through generations, waiting to be remembered.   In this second part of their conversation, Ke’oni Hanalei shares the purpose and origin of his work with host Abby Starr, revealing the depth of Mu culture and its connection to human consciousness. He explains how knowledge was preserved without written language, why the spinal cord holds...

True well-being begins when you stop performing for the world and start aligning with your purpose.   Ke’oni Hanalei knows what it means to lose yourself and find your way back. A descendant of a kahuna, he shares how reconnecting with his origins and embracing his kia kahi (purpose) changed everything. His journey from addiction and incarceration to a life rooted in plant medicine and ancestral w...

Welcome to the Well-Informed Podcast by Source & Self! In each episode, we explore the lives of founders, experts, and everyday people, discovering how they weave wellness into their daily routines. Together, we’ll tackle topics like mental health, overall well-being, and the impact of our environment on our health. These insightful conversations offer fresh perspectives and wisdom, keeping yo...