Your Wise Self with Sara

Send us Fan Mail Three Actionable Items You Can Do Today!  We're halfway through 2026 - and in this episode, Sara covers three things that could transform the second half of your year. Part 1 – Supplements: Sara busts three common myths around supplement use and invites you to her FREE Supplements 101 webinar on July 15th at 12 PM Central , where she'll help you figure out what's ac...

Send us Fan Mail What does it mean to truly heal — not just manage symptoms?  In this episode, Sara sits down with Dr. Yi Song, a physician with 17 generations of Chinese medicine in her family who went on to study pathology at Brown University before returning to her roots. Dr. Song shares the six principles from her book Regeneration Effect: Sacred Wisdom for Staying Young - from recognizing you...

Send us Fan Mail Could the medications meant to help you actually be working against you? In this episode, Sara Klute Behn sits down with Aaron McDonough, PharmD, functional pharmacist and owner of Towncrest Pharmacy in Iowa City, Iowa, to explore the little-known world of drug-induced nutrient depletion. Aaron breaks down how everyday medications - from cholesterol-lowering statins to common acid...

Send us Fan Mail The Return to HER | featuring Retreat Co-Host, Kara Dobelis, NP What happens when an Integrative Health Coach and a Medicine Woman share the same stage? Something shifts. In this episode, host Sara - health coach, yoga therapist, Human Design reader, and guide for women navigating life's deepest transitions - sits down with Kara Dobelis, nurse practitioner and master spiritua...

Send us Fan Mail In this solo episode, certified Health Coach and Human Design coach Sara Klute Behn shares the system that changed her life over a decade ago - and is transforming her clients' health journeys today. After 12 years of living and applying Human Design to her own life and informally sharing it, Sara is officially certified , and in this episode she's pulling back the curta...

Send us Fan Mail Sara welcomes Scott McRae, a spiritual director, pastor, chaplain, and co-founder of Sojourners Institute in Minneapolis, for a conversation that will gently shift the way you see yourself and your inner life. With over 30 years of experience guiding people through life's most profound moments, Scott brings warmth, wisdom, and a refreshingly grounded perspective to the spirit...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Your Wise Self with Sara , I sit down with Dr. Mark Sherwood and Dr. Michelle Sherwood, the Real Longevity Doctors and co-founders of the Functional Medical Institute in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Together they've helped over 25,000 patients reverse chronic disease and reclaim their health through a whole-person, root-cause approach. We go somewhere brand new on the...

Send us Fan Mail What if the Enneagram wasn't just a personality tool, but a map back to your truest self? In this episode of Your Wise Self , Sara welcomes Rev. Nhien Vuong, founder of Evolving Enneagram and author of Enneagram of the Soul: A 40-Day Spiritual Companion for the Nine Types, for a rich, contemplative conversation about awakening, self-compassion, and what it really means to com...

Send us Fan Mail Join Sara as she welcomes back Sarah Fleming, LMSW, for a profound conversation about how our homes and nervous systems are deeply connected. With 20 years of experience integrating EFT tapping, feng shui, expressive arts, and traditional therapy, Sarah shares practical tools for creating spaces that truly support your wellbeing. In this episode, you'll discover: How clutter...

Send us Fan Mail Insomnia, teeth grinding, excess weight, brain fog, cravings...Simply not feeling yourself? Sure, hormones are playing a role in the very similar perimenopause symptoms, but what if it was also something else? Something no one ever taught you about? In this eye-opening conversation, Sara welcomes Kim Rogers, owner of Rogers Hood Apothecary, for an honest discussion about parasites...

Send us Fan Mail If you're in midlife and feeling frustrated with unexplained weight gain, energy crashes, brain fog, or confusing lab results, you're not alone. In this episode, we're diving deep into insulin resistance in perimenopause: what it is, why it happens, and most importantly, what actually helps. I'm joined by Aaron McDonough, PharmD, a functional health pharmacist...

Send us Fan Mail What if everything you've been searching for externally is already available to you internally? In this episode, Sara sits down with coach, mediator, and guide Scarlett Lunning to explore what it means to live from the inside out. With over two decades of experience helping people navigate conflict, transition, and personal growth, Scarlett shares powerful insights about: ✨...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Bree Baker, assistant professor of kinesiology and director of the Musculoskeletal Adaptations to Aging and eXercise (MAAX) Lab, to explore what the research really says about muscle, movement, and longevity — and how everyday people can apply it without feeling overwhelmed or intimidated. This conversation is especially for anyone who: Wants t...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Your Wise Self with Sara , I sit down with health coach Melissa Raffone for a grounded and insightful conversation about gut health, intuition, and what it really means to listen to your body. We reflect on our favorite moments from the " Your Wise Year Retreat ," covering topics such as energy flow, the Enneagram, EFT tapping, and more.  The retreat r...

Send us Fan Mail If you’re in midlife and feel like you’re doing everything “right” — eating well, moving your body, trying to manage stress — yet still feel stuck, exhausted, or disconnected, this episode is for you. In this heartfelt and extra-special episode of Your Wise Self with Sara , I sit down with Amy Wheeler, PhD , Professor and Chair of Yoga Therapy at Notre Dame of Maryland University...

Send us Fan Mail In this special roundtable episode, host Sara is joined by an inspiring panel of presenters—Nichole Studd, Scarlett Lunning, Sarah Fleming, and Melissa Raffone of Your Wise Year (details below)—who each share their unique wisdom and personal growth journeys. Together, we explore the power of energy flow, sacred rest, the freedom found in the Three Principles, the art of creating a...

Send us Fan Mail Two episodes ago, we began the story of Melissa’s healing journey—and the forged friendship that blossomed so quickly as I followed her guidance and stepped into my own deeper layers of healing.  In this episode, she takes us even deeper, walking us through her full detox experience… from the very first steps to the absolutely incredible results that will leave you possibly as sho...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, I sit down with Sarah Fleming, therapist, life coach, and founder of Ettie Ro House, to explore the powerful connection between our spaces and our well-being. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by clutter, stuck in old patterns, or disconnected from your home, this conversation will feel like a deep exhale. Sarah shares her personal journey in social work and ment...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode of Your Wise Self with Sara, I’m joined by the radiant Melissa Raffone—a licensed esthetician, certified acne specialist, and integrative health coach. Together, we explore the fascinating link between gut health, hormones, and that lit-from-within glow we all deserve. Get ready for an insightful conversation that bridges beauty and wellbeing in a way that’s bot...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to a brief solo episode of "Your Wise Self with Sara," where Sara shares her personal journey with focus, flow, and what’s next on the horizon. Discover the root-cause solutions that have helped her improve energy, focus, and emotional resilience, including a custom supplement blend discussed with Aaron McDonough, PharmD, at Town Crest Pharmacy. Sara details her...

Send us Fan Mail Join Sara for a soulful and thought-provoking conversation with Brian James, intuitive guide, psychic medium, and spiritual strategist, as we explore how to listen to the whispers of your inner wisdom. Brian shares his journey from the corporate world to a calling rooted in service, helping others find clarity, purpose, and alignment through intuitive and spiritual guidance. In th...

Send us Fan Mail Supplements 101: Science and Self-Care with Aaron McDonough, PharmD I cannot keep this to myself any longer - I have been holding onto this episode, sharing only with my clients, while also trial-running a personalized supplement regimen from Aaron. It is working! I will do a follow-up episode soon to share my findings.   In this episode of Your Wise Self with Sara , I sit down wi...

Send us Fan Mail In this soul-soothing episode of Your Wise Self with Sara, I’m joined by Lindsey Goldammer, a licensed acupuncturist and founder of Acupuncture + Aesthetics, to explore how acupuncture supports whole-person healing, from nourishing the nervous system to achieving radiant skin. Lindsey brings gentleness and empathy to her work, helping women heal from the root cause rather than jus...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode, I sit down with Kara Dobelis and Mikaal Bates to explore the sacred union of feminine and masculine energies, the healing that happens when we drop old identities, and the magic of co-creating spaces where transformation can unfold. From Kara’s journey of releasing unhealthy behaviors and reclaiming divine femininity, to Mikaal’s invitation to lead alongs...

Send us Fan Mail What if the biggest block to your financial freedom isn’t your paycheck, but your subconscious beliefs about money? In this inspiring episode, I sit down with Julie Murphy—financial expert, author, and coach—to explore the emotional and energetic roots of wealth. Julie shares her personal journey from financial struggle to true abundance, and introduces her powerful framework root...