A holistic approach to preparing for pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Get insights into one woman’s thoughts as she prepares her body, mind and life to welcome a new member to her family.  Guest: Tracey Grant Highlights  2:08 Preparing mentally for pregnancy 15:13 Deciding between a home birth and hospital birth 39:35 Prepping for postpartum diet and the first 40 days approach  47:59 Recommendations for people considering getting pregnant   Resources We Mention:  Book: ...

This episode explores the delicate balance between our body's needs and societal expectations in a discussion on hypothalamic amenorrhea.  My guest shares her personal story to help others and shed light on the struggles of body image, the pressures we face, and the importance of building a harmonious relationship with ourselves. Guest: Dani Sheriff Highlights  2:27 What is hypothalamic amenorrhea 13:06 The healing protocol for getting a period back  18:02 Why reverse dieting...

What are the effects of EMF exposure on your health and the health of your loved ones? This episode dives into the science behind EMF, explains why it's particularly harmful to children, and gives practical tips for reducing exposure. This conversation was a game-changer for me and I hope for you too! Guest: August Brice Highlights  3:00 What is EMF 13:01 Why kids are more sensitive to EMF 20:17 Should you turn off your wifi to reduce EMF exposure? 25:33 How to protect yourself...

This couple's unique approach to agreements and conflict resolution can transform your relationship and change the world.  Will and Krista Vanderveer are a couple who inspire with their impactful tools and pursuit of a partnership that brings out the best in each other while making a difference in the world. In this episode, we delve into their story, exploring how they navigate conflict and deepen their connection through shared values and a shared purpose.   Guest: Will and Krista...

My personal mission is to share my truths about parenting and what my experience has been.  And it’s largely been a positive experience me, and I wouldn’t change it for the world. But - in a time when parenting and becoming a mom is often sugar-coated by society and we only hear the “adorable” moments it’s important to me to be real.  In this episode, I’m answering your questions about what parenting has been like for me, as honestly as I can.  Guest: Austin Brawner (my husband) ...

“Nothing in life really makes sense, so you might as well follow your dreams”. This episode is full of inspiration and strategy for cultivating your one life.  Guest: Alex Kemp and Bryn Daylor Highlights  7:55 What the Dream Accelerator is  11:31 How to define your purpose  17:14 Finding the calling and connection to your inner path 21:34 The 4 levels of purpose  38:59 Hot takes on triggers    Related Episodes:  Podcast 015: Sex, Shame, and Orgasms with Sex &...

In this episode, I'll be sharing three women's unique experience of breastfeeding, as it is a journey that differs for each mother. This is not meant to be a commentary on whether or not to breastfeed, but rather to provide insight into the experience of breastfeeding.   Highlights  5:17 Steps to prepare to breastfeed before baby comes  15:26 Working with a lactation consultant  25:07 Advice on the experience of breastfeeding for mamas  46:24 SNS: supplementary nursing system -...

This episode is intended to serve at ozone therapy 101. We’re clarifying some of the confusing information about ozone, why it’s not just a pollutant, how it can help heal your body and who should try Ozone Therapy. Guest: Micah Lowe Highlights  6:13 What ozone is and how it works in the body  7:07 Clarifying why ozone is more commonly known as a pollutant  10:51 How to utilize ozone therapy and apply it to the body 17:46 Who is benefiting the most from ozone treatment right...

When you’re trying (or trying not) to conceive - do you know when you have the best chance of getting pregnant? Standard American women’s health education has left some gaps for many of us.  75% of women don’t know when the best time in their cycle to conceive is (I didn’t). So this episode is to educate women and men on what to do if they want to start their baby journey.  Guest: Lindsay Meisel Highlights  8:36 What Ava Bracelet does  21:12 How hormones change during the cycle and...

All your questions about safely micro-dosing LSD, answered.  Guest: Paul Austin   Highlights  6:14 The impacts of micro-dosing LSD twice a week for 7 months 8:30 What is the Third Wave of psychedelics 13:59 Resources for finding people to assist with psychedelic experiences  17:38 What exactly is micro-dosing, and how should it feel  27:25 Psychedelics and stimulating the vagus nerve 31:55 Protocols for finding the right dose    Resources We Mention:  Book ...

What are the dietary needs of babies? What we eat directly impacts our health, and what we feed our children can change the course of their life's health journey. Guest: Megan Garcia    Highlights  6:55 Dietary needs for babies  14:49 Exposing babies to allergens  24:06 Using responsive feeding style and baby-led weaning 34:37 Why are food allergies so common in kids? 38:24 Not every good reaction is a sign of allergy   Resources We Mention:  megangarcia.com B-24...

Andrea is leading a movement to transform the health industry, empowering patients and practitioners alike with the systems and tools of Functional Nutrition. Guest: Andrea Nakayama Highlights  4:39 The state of chronic health conditions in the US 8:33 Gut health tests - when to test and why a diagnosis is just one piece 20:40 What is pre-diabetes and why 1 in 3 Americans has it 33:14 Finding diet health in a way that nurtures & includes instead of removes foods 38:21 One...

I love talking about the hard decisions the hard times in life and how to move through them. This episode is just that with the author of That Sucked, Now What. Dr. Bhushan shares her framework for moving through challenges and how the universe can teach us if we listen.  Guest: Dr. Neeta Bhushan Highlights  5:41 Growing up as an immigrant in a household with high pressure to achieve  11:44 Some of the major tools to help personal development  18:23 How to active good stress  ...

The media has been full of stories of children’s hospitals filling up and kids getting sicker more often and worse since the lockdowns of COVID 3 years ago. What’s really going on with our kid’s immune systems? Today’s guest is a doctor who uses holistic modalities combined with conventional medicine to support your child’s immune system and health. Guest: Dr. Elisa Song   Highlights  2:41 Are kids getting sicker right now? What exactly is going on with RSV and other diseases  9:24...

When my home birth plan didn’t go as planned, I ended up having a cesarean birth in the hospital. I’ve learned a lot about healing after a c-section since then.  My guest in this episode runs c-section rehabilitation.    Guest: Janette Yee     Highlights  8:01 The gap in care & why normal surgery release protocols don’t happen for c-sections  19:03 I just had a c-section - now what 30:50 How to help your scar heal faster  36:09 What to do instead of scar massage if you’re...

What to get excited about for the new year with Doing It Different with a quick check-in from Carly before 2023. Highlights  Life with a newborn  Building a house  Envisioning the future  New topics and themes for the new year Health Resources Healing Hashimoto’s Course Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free)  Recommended Non-Toxic Products Connect With Carly: CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner Sponsors: Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off) Complete Show Notes Here

The science behind keeping the spark alive (and what this really means). Enrich your sex life when you learn the secrets of love and sex research.  Guest: Dr. Amy Muise Highlights  The secret to keeping the spark alive in your relationship How to plan date nights that deeper the connection with your partner What to do when you and your partner have different sex drives Resources for improving your relationship and sex life Resources We Mention:  Dr. Amy’s Website Dr. Amy on Instagram...

Movement impacts brain development in children. As adults, we can reorganize our brains and unlearn past trauma and patterns by recreating early movement in our bodies.  In the Cortex shares the mind-altering (literally) work they do to help people move from a disorganized brain to an organized brain (and what that means).  Guest: Dani & Paloma with In the Cortex Highlights  3:45 Programing to support better brain function  12:21 The symptoms of a disorganized brain  14:02 Why babies...

Many of us experience the most common sources of toxin exposure every day. There are more than 84,000 chemicals approved for use in the United States, and nearly 99% of people, when tested, show contamination with several harmful toxins. Guest: Lara Adler Highlights  The most common sources of toxin exposure The law that protects businesses that produce environmental toxins and why it’s so hard for consumers to fight back Environmental toxins and birth defects: What you need to know and...

Dr. Jennifer Mercier is a naturopathic doctor and midwife with over a decade of experience. She is known for the creation of Mercier Therapy.  This episode is about how important bodywork is and how much it can really improve and help us live healthier lives and reach our goals.  Guest: Dr. Jennifer Mercier Highlights  11:14 Who is a good candidate for Mercier Therapy 16:00 The process for getting Mercier Therapy  21:44 Importance of hands-on & in person treatments & care  28:31...

You can optimize your daily health when you understand your lifestyle choices and their impact on your glucose levels.  Carlee is the lead Dietician at Nutrisense and she shares how you can engage with your blood glucose levels and everything you need to know about the overwhelming impact sugar has on our bodies.  Guest: Carlee Hayes, RDN Highlights  6:42 What is blood sugar and why is it so important  10:10 What’s happening to cells overwhelmed with sugar  20:12 Fasting glucose and meal...

In this Q&A with Carly your questions get honest, raw, authentic answers from Carly and Austin.  Highlights  4:35 How to support the microbiome of your baby after a C section 10:38 Tips for remembering to take supplements  18:33 Body image postpartum - real talk 28:57 Having sex after C section Links and Resources Podcast 089: Do You (Or Your Baby) Have a Tongue Tie? Diagnosis, Treatment, and Impact on Overall Health with Dr. Chelsea Pinto, DDS of The Breathe Institute Review: Why...

What do you know about pelvic floor health and how it impacts your life?   Dr. Rebecca Maidansky is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Pelvic Floor Specialist, and she’s here to tell you how. Dr. Rebecca has spent over 10,000 hours working in her specialty and is the owner of Lady Bird Physical Therapy in Austin, Texas. While her practice specializes in pregnancy and postpartum recovery, she’s here to share that your pelvic floor muscles span far beyond that. In fact, they play a vital role...

Learn about the supplement industry, and how to know the good from the bad. Plus - some of my favorite supplements and the magic of magnesium.  We talk about developing Wade’s supplement line, why it stands out why it's different from the rest, and why 80% of the supplements out there are junk. We also talk about my favorite Bio Optimizer supplements, magnesium breakthrough, gluten guardian, and a few others. This is not a special sponsored episode, I really do use and love these...