Episodes
Dr. Stephen Lewis and his wife Janet have a long history of helping people achieve their optimal health by utilizing extensive, but low cost lab work. Dr. Stephen Lewis, D.C. stays current on the latest research pertaining to nutritional supplements and optimal health. Janet Lewis is a Certified Natural Health Consultant with a unique perspective on alternative and complementary nutrition from studying with numerous national leading alternative health experts. They both traveled to China to...
Published 03/06/18
Published 03/06/18
Jackie Beyer grew up on Long Island about 20 miles from NYC. During her junior year in college she met her husband on a mountainside and they have been happily married for almost 25 years now! They live in a small cabin but her husband Mike is the resident baker and gardener. He grows a huge garden every year. Jackie is an artist and journalist who helps around the garden. She launched the Organic Gardener Podcast in January 2015. Jackie talks to amazing guests who are dedicated to eating and...
Published 02/27/18
Dr. Christina Bjorndal completed her Doctorate in naturopathic medicine from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. She is an authority in the treatment of mental illnesses such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorders and eating disorders.  Having overcome many mental health challenges, Dr. Chris is a gifted speaker and writer. She has shared her personal story and philosophy of wellness with audiences across North America. Dr. Chris has helped many patients achieve physical,...
Published 02/13/18
Dr. Erika Gray is first a wife and mother. She is also a pharmacist and a woman who struggled with endometriosis since she was 16 years old and ended it with alternative treatments that included dietary changes, progesterone, and supplements. After healing herself, she was inspired to help others who suffer from the same incapacitating condition, which led her to become a functional medicine pharmacist. In her journey, she also became aware of the importance of genomics and their impact on...
Published 01/30/18
Sandi Star is a holistic health practitioner with certifications in Clinical Nutrition, Herbology, and Aromatherapy. She is a member of the American Holistic Healthcare Association and speaks on various topics throughout the year across San Diego county. Sandi lost 6 dress sizes and has kept it off for over 30 years and has been gluten & cow dairy free for more than 10 years after struggling with IBS, Sjögren’s Syndrome (auto immune disease), Asthma, Fatigue and Migraines. She has hands...
Published 01/23/18
Dr. Glenn Livingston is a veteran psychologist whose own personal jouney out of obesity inspired him to write the book Never Binge Again: Stop Overeating and Binge Eating and Reprogram Yourself to Think Like a Permanently Thin Person On the Food Plan of Your Choice. Glenn has spent decades researching the nature of bingeing and overeating. He has worked with his own patients as well as over 40,000 participants in a self-funded research program. His work as a consultant for Fortune 500...
Published 01/15/18
Kristin Thomas is a Holistic Health Coach (HHC) and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P) specializing in digestive and autoimmune health. Inspired by her own digestive health journey, she became certified at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (FDN) to fulfill her life's purpose as a healer. Today, she helps patients find their own path to digestive wellness using natural, practical and individualized diet, lifestyle, and supplementation...
Published 01/08/18
Get a head start on your New Year's Resolutions with these great tips from Dr. Sam Shay.
Published 01/02/18
Learn how to improve your fertility using a holistic approach with Dr. Aumatma, a holistic fertility specialist.
Published 12/25/17
Learn what nutrients people with anxiety conditions are typically lacking despite eating clean, foods that trigger anxiety symptoms, and what amino acids to take if you are anxious or worried.
Published 12/18/17
In this episode Chris Wark shares his story on how he beat Stage 3 colorectal cancer.
Published 12/12/17
In today's episode, I chat with Carol Lourie. She is a functional medicine practitioner, naturopath, acupuncturist, and homeopath with over 30 years of experience in providing Integrative Healthcare. She uses her very own unique “Lourie Process” that combines functional medicine, clinical nutrition, naturopathy, homeopathy, acupuncture, and Chinese medicine in order to help people find the root cause of their illness. I met Carol at an event in Berkeley, CA where her practice is located, and...
Published 03/21/17
  Welcome! My guest today is a repeat guest, Dr. Ritamarie, who is licensed in chiropractic, with certifications in acupuncture, nutrition, and herbal medicine. She specializes in thyroid, digestion, adrenal, and insulin imbalances. She has spent the last 20 years developing systematic ways of looking at the body and cracking even the most difficult health cases. She has found that insulin resistance is the cause of more than 50% of health problems! Let’s catch up with Dr. Ritamarie! What...
Published 05/05/16
Welcome! My guest today is Fran Sussman, a holistic practitioner since 1993 who has helped thousands of clients reclaim their health and vitality. She teaches people to heal their gut, balance hormones, reduce inflammation, heal their brains, combat Lyme disease, and much more. Her personal journey includes a full recovery from breast cancer and Lyme disease. Now, at age 62, Fran is grateful to live a life rich with purpose, joy, health, and vitality. Fran has a thriving private practice...
Published 05/01/16
Welcome! Today’s guest is Jessica Drummond, who has helped patients and practitioners in her area of expertise in functional medicine. Our topic today is Pelvic Pain. Join us! Jessica discusses the following about Pelvic Pain: Jessica started out as a physical therapist, specializing in orthopedics and sports medicine. She worked with a patient recovering from breast cancer surgery, and began to specialize in women’s issues for the next ten years. Her focus has been on pelvic pain, sexual...
Published 04/18/16
Welcome to today’s show! Today we have our first repeat guest, Rachel Pontillo, who is an expert in holistic medicine and skin care. We had a great conversation the first time, but there is SO much more to discuss! Today we dig deeper with Rachel about creating your own skin care products. Join us! Rachel shares the following about skin care: As she battled acne as a kid, she became interested in specific ingredients in skin care products. She later attended aesthetic school and learned...
Published 04/11/16
Welcome! My guest today is Marcie Peters, a holistic nutritionist and featured speaker. She is the best-selling author of You Are Not Broken: From Incurable to Invincible, to be released later this week. Marcie is a graduate of the University of Washington and the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. She founded The Health and Happiness Guide and the Transform Your Health World Summit. Join me as we hear Marcie’s story! Marcie shares the following about her life and work: In her early...
Published 04/04/16
Welcome! Today’s guest is Bridgit Danner, a fellow podcaster who is passionate about women’s health. I met Bridgit at a conference in CA, and we connected immediately. Bridgit specializes in hormones and gut health, so those are our topics today. Join us! Bridgit shares the following: The Hormone Summit is Bridgit’s latest project. The summit includes 35 interviews around themes of hormone issues, PCOS, PMS, endometriosis, thyroid disorders, skin problems, sex drive, life stages,...
Published 03/28/16
Welcome! My guest today is Dr. Jay Davidson, who is a doctor of natural functional medicine---AND a fellow Milwaukeean! He specializes in heavy metal detoxification and Lyme disease, treating these disorders from a natural perspective. Jay is a #1 national best-selling author, a husband, father, speaker, church elder, and former radio talk show host. He is hosting the Chronic Lyme Disease Summit coming up in April. Let’s talk to Dr. Jay! Our conversation covers the following: Dr. Jay got...
Published 03/21/16
Welcome! My guest today is Melissa Kathryn, who is a certified holistic nutritionist, weight-loss and lifestyle expert. She is a transformational coach and international best-selling author and speaker. She is the owner and founder of Melissa Kathryn, LLC, which is a holistic weight loss and lifestyle practice. From her home in California, Melissa helps hundreds of women around the world to transform their bodies and lives through the power of healthy living, nutrition, and fitness. Melissa...
Published 03/14/16
Welcome! My guest today is Dr. Tom O’Bryan, who is an internationally-recognized speaker and workshop leader about the health dangers of gluten. He is the founder of www.thedr.com and a visionary behind the paradigm shift at The Gluten Summit: A Grain of Truth. In this summit, 29 leading experts on gluten diseases and disorders met to discuss the issues. Check our resources below to find out more about the summit. Dr. Tom is here to discuss the complications of non-celiac gluten sensitivity,...
Published 03/07/16
Welcome! My guest today is Dr. Mariza Snyder, who is a five-time nutrition author. One of her books has been featured on the Dr. Oz show! She is also a public speaker and essential oils expert who has been featured on several national TV shows. She will share with us how women can balance their hormones with essential oils and other methods. Dr. Mariza shares the following: Mariza feels like she comes from a “lineage of hormone chaos.” Her grandmother, mother, and then she suffered from...
Published 02/29/16
Welcome! My guest today is Ricki Heller, who is an RHN, Ph. D., a holistic nutritionist, and special diet coach. She is also a whole foods chef and writer who shares sugar-free, gluten-free, and allergy-friendly recipes on her blog. Ricki is the author of two cookbooks and Living Candida Free. She is the associate editor of Simply Gluten Free magazine, and has written for various publications. Ricki uses her speaking engagements at live events, along with her other platforms, to teach people...
Published 02/22/16
Welcome! Today’s guest is “America’s Boomer Babe” and a fellow Iowan. Debra Atkinson is passionate about helping boomers live healthy lives in their second 50 years. She speaks frequently about active aging and has completed several Ironman Triathlon events. She has created a Forever Fit and Fab After 50 Checklist. Let’s hear more from Debra! Debra shares the following about active aging: Debra grew up with NO ambition to be an advocate for health and fitness, but found a passion for...
Published 02/15/16