Wellness By Design

Our body, including physical pain, is actually a reflection of our thoughts, both conscious and subconscious. Learn why and some simple things you can do to get your thoughts on board to help you heal instead of hurt.  In this episode you'll learn: ⏰ 3:50 Why your genes aren't your destiny ⏰ 7:06 How thoughts show up as pain in the body ⏰ 8:18 Pain is there to awaken you to change thoughts  ⏰...

Did you know adrenal health and the function of our adrenal glands affect the rest of our overall health? Join me and my guest, Reed Davis, to learn more about why our adrenal glands' health is important and what is wrong with the expression of adrenal fatigue. In this episode you'll learn: ⏰ 6:48 The adrenal glands and how they help us with stress ⏰ 14:18 How the body reacts when we're in fight...

A New York Times bestselling journalist set out to explore our addiction to the quantification of everything and ends up confronting his own addiction to certainty. In the quiet of quarantine, he decided to choose ease rather than control - pursuing habits and hobbies that bring joy and "tickles" to each and every moment - and found peace of mind, renewed creativity, and deepened relationships are...

Did you know chronic pain can be healed through neuroplasticity? Join me and my guest, Dr. Eleanor Stein MD FRCP(C), to learn more about the effective, science-based tools you can use to improve your health and get back to the activities you love, the tools they need to design your new life. In this episode you'll learn: ⏰ 5:31 Mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) explained ⏰ 10:23 Eleanor's pro...

Does the thought of cold therapy make you shiver? What if just 30 seconds could drastically change your health? Listen to this episode to learn what the latest research tells us about the benefits of cold exposure, even for short periods of time.  In this episode you'll learn: ⏰ 2:23 My experiences with cold therapy ⏰ 5:38 My experiment with cold water therapy in 2022 ⏰ 12:38 The latest researc...

Is pooping a problem for you? If so, join me and my guest, constipation expert Elissa Arnheim, to learn natural ways to improve elimination.  In this episode you'll learn: ⏰ 6:53 Constipation is connected to ADHD and Parkinson's disease, metabolic dysfunction, diabetes ⏰ 10:02 Three simple starting strategies to relieve constipation naturally  ⏰ 14:16 The power of magnesium bisglycinate and mag...

Did you know that our sexual health is related to our overall health? This show is for you if you are a woman who wants to have more sex, but needs some help to make it more loving, passionate and enjoyable. Join me and my guest, Susan Bratton, to learn more about regenerative treatments for women and sexual enhancements.  In this episode you'll learn: ⏰ 6:09 The difference between libido, desire...

Are you or is someone you know struggling with symptoms of Lyme Disease? Join me and my guest, Heather Gray, The Lyme Boss, to learn more about how to resolve symptoms of Lyme Disease and other autoimmune conditions.  In this episode, you'll learn: ⏰ 3:13 Experiences early in life can set a person up to be a 'perfect host' for Lyme Disease ⏰ 10:41 Trauma, the nervous system and ways to deal with...

As 2022 comes to a close, I like to reflect on this year, what I learned, what were my wins, and decide what my wins will be for the coming year.  In this episode you'll learn: ⏰ 01:42  Goal #1 52 cold water dips in 52 weeks ⏰ 04:18  Goal # 2 reading 52 books in 52 weeks  ⏰ 07:03  Goal #3 no alcohol for 365 days  ⏰ 10:07  My end of year visioning and goal-setting process ⏰ 15:19  Writing a Ne...

Join me and my guest, Penney Simms, to learn how Penney went from being tired, lethargic and riddled with digestive issues to energized, calm, vibrant and creating abundance in her life.  In this episode you'll learn: ⏰ 2:41 Where Penney was with her health before  ⏰ 7:03 The first thing Penney did to turn her health around  ⏰ 14:05 Tools Penney has used to transform her health and life ⏰ 20:2...

Did you know, hormones — such as estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, thyroid and cortisol — affect many aspects of our overall health? Join me and my guest, Dr. Deb Matthew , to learn more about how to balance hormones and find relief from symptoms. In this episode you'll learn: ⏰ 6:158 Symptoms of hormone imbalances ⏰ 13:59 Hormonal changes in men ⏰ 17:53 Getting hormones back into balance n...

Wondering what books have been most helpful in my self-healing journey? Join me,Jane Hogan The Wellness Engineer, to discover my Top 12 (plus 3) books and why I recommend them. In this episode you'll learn: ⏰ 2:05 Why read books for self-healing ⏰ 7:15 My Top 10 books and why I chose them ⏰ 35:18 Connection between science and mind-body medicine ⏰ 37:08 Three more books to help with lifestyle...

If you're a mid-life woman, you're very aware of the physical impact of hormonal changes, but did you know that hormones affect your gut health and impact emotional health? Join me and my guest, Dr. Felice Gersh, MD to learn more.  This interview is chocked full of great information on women's health.  In this episode you'll learn: ⏰ 4:05 The role of hormones in the female body: every organ has r...

What if you could have everything you want just by changing the way you think? Join me and my guest, Carol Register, to learn more about how to use your thoughts to create the reality that you want to live. In this episode you'll learn: ⏰   2:57 The neuroscience connection between wealth and health ⏰   8:08 How and why our brain try to keep us safe and how it holds us back from success ⏰   12:4...

Are you losing more hair than you'd like? Even though there is no absolute cure for some types of baldness (or alopecia), natural or conventional, there are many things you can do naturally to hold off hair loss and enhance the health of the hair you do have. Join me and my guest, functional nutritionist Julie Olson and genetics expert Selena Rothenberger, to learn more you can take to support and...

Did you know a regular fun movement practice increases mental clarity while reducing stress, tension and inflammation? Join me and my guest, Angie Berrett, to learn more about how you can find more joy and peace in your life and relieve stress, anxiety, depression and trauma through play, movement and imagination. In this episode you'll learn: ⏰ 3:03 What is trauma and how does it affect the body...

Did you know Ayurveda considers the mind the link between the spirit and the body and has its own approach to pain and inflammation? Join me and my guest, Karta Purkh Singh Khalsa, A.D., D.N.-C., R.H, to learn more about how you can use Ayurveda, this ancient holistic and natural Indian medical system for pain and inflammation relief. In this episode you'll learn: ⏰ 2:50 What is Ayurveda?  ⏰ 6:2...

Did you know that anything that compromises your lung function also compromises your overall health? Join me and my guest, Dr. Rodger Murphree, to learn more about how to have super healthy lungs. In this episode you'll learn: ⏰ 2:53 Why we need a root causes approach to compromised lung function ⏰ 7:21 Stress and inflammation as drivers of illness  ⏰ 8:27 Lungs as the 'windows to the outside w...

Did you know it's possible to resolve your chronic pain without having to rely on doctors, drugs, or surgery? Pain actually has a lot to do with the brain and nervous system. Join me and my guest, Dr. Yoni Whitten, to learn more about how you can permanently eliminate chronic pain. In this episode you'll learn: ⏰ 2:54 Why does pain become chronic:   ⏰ 7:18 Pain gets programmed into the brain  ⏰...

Want to feel more beautiful inside and out? Join me and my guest, Rachel Varga, to learn more about how to become your most vibrant, healthy, and radiant self.  In this episode you'll learn: ⏰ 4:39 Why your skin is a reflection of what's going on inside  ⏰ 12:14 How cold therapy can help lower pain and inflammation ⏰ 18:03 The importance of detoxification and how to do it the right way  ⏰ 25:1...

Did you know the Brain-Immune-Gut (BIG) connection has been newly identified as the key to hormone health, autoimmunity, neurodegeneration, gastrointestinal disorders, cardiovascular health, and healthy aging? Join me and my guest, Dr. Peter Kan, to learn more about how the BIG connection works and how it helps you reverse your symptoms and finally feel great again. ⏰ 3:03 How the brain, gut and...

Did you know if you improve your skin and hormones through a more natural approach, and if you supplement your body with the right nourishment, then you can enjoy more graceful aging, a clear complexion, and natural beauty? Join me and my guest, Dr. Trevor Cates, to learn more about how to reveal your natural beauty, glowing skin, and vibrant health. In this episode you'll learn: ⏰ 2:57 Why Dr. C...

Did you know anxiety is commonly linked to chronic diseases? Understanding this interaction is perhaps one of the most important concepts that will have a major impact on your healing. Join me and my guest, Dr. David Hanscom, to learn more about how to develop a "working relationship" with your brain, so you will not only heal but thrive. In this episode you'll learn: ⏰ 2:33 What is anxiety and w...

Did you know there are four pillars of health that when functioning badly can trigger immune system issues and autoimmunity, and then when they are repaired, can heal your immune system? Join me and my guest, Dr. Susan Blum, to learn more about each of these 4 pillars of optimal immune health, and how to fix them. In this episode you'll learn: ⏰ 2:38 The four pillars of a healthy immune system: t...

Did you know there are simple, natural lifestyle solutions to avoid pain and disease? Join me and my guest, Dr. Ryan Wohlfert, to learn more about how you can make lifelong healthy, drug-free, pain-free living possible. In this episode you'll learn: ⏰ 2:28 What actually is "health" (and what is it NOT) ⏰ 7:25 The real meaning of symptoms like pain, headaches, fatigue, numbness/tingling, breathin...