Welcome! My guest today is Elaine De Santos, who struggled with health issues with her family until they took the steps to get healthy together. She is committed to helping families make the changes to get healthy. Elaine created an online meal planning tool with delicious, chef-created recipes that take 30 minutes or less to prepare. The ingredients are easy to find and recipes can be adjusted according to serving sizes. Her website can help you create shopping lists, too. Check out the...

Welcome! My guest today is Alisa Fleming, who is a great resource for people who want to go dairy-free. She’s here to share her knowledge and expertise. Join us! Alisa shares the following about her experience with dairy: Alisa was allergic to milk as an infant, but never knew it until adulthood. She spent her childhood and early adulthood being sick to the point of having an ER visit about once a week—all because of the allergy to milk protein! Alisa HAD to make the change to dairy-free...

Welcome! My guest today is Naomi Judge, who is a naturopath and clinical nutritionist. She is an expert in women’s hormonal health and weight loss from  Sydney, Australia. Naomi specializes in helping women with elevated estrogen levels and thyroid disorders. She has helped thousands regain their vitality and shed unwanted weight with her program, Breakthrough. She works with clients on a one-on-one basis and offers detox and diet plans. Let’s jump right in with Naomi! Naomi discusses the...

Welcome! My guest today is Dr. Heather Paulson, who went from marine biologist to naturopathic oncologist! In fact, she’s one of the few board certified naturopathic oncologists in the US. She obtained her degree from Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine in Scottsdale, AZ. Heather did her residency work in Goshen, IN, and practices there at the Women’s Retreat Center. Let’s hear what Dr. Heather has to say! Our conversation covers the following: Heather was drawn into a love for...

Welcome! My guest today is Dr. Peter Kan, an experienced physician specializing in thyroid issues. He is a board-certified chiropractic neurologist who is certified in functional medicine. He has extensive training in the management of autoimmune disorders and has formulated a unique approach called “neuro-metabolic integration.” Dr. Kan was born in Taiwan and came to the US at the age of 13. He appreciates both Eastern and Western medicine and believes in the body’s God-given ability to heal...

Welcome! My guest today is Jolene Brighten, who earned her doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from the National College of Natural Medicine. She also received her bachelor’s degree in Nutrition Science and completed the coursework in Molecular Nutrition from Cal-Poly San Luis Obispo. Jolene has had extensive training in integrative women’s health and autoimmune disease management and is a practicing Holistic Pelvic Care Practitioner. Because she developed Hashimoto’s disease during her...

Welcome! My guest today is Dr. Steven Masley, who is an accomplished physician, chef, and nutritionist. He is also the author of four cookbooks. I’ve been a big fan and follower of his for a long time and am excited to have him on the show! He has a new book coming out soon on the topic of healthy fats, so join us to hear more! Dr. Steven discusses the following : His new book is an outgrowth of the discussion about the REAL cause of heart disease, which is metabolic syndrome and...

Welcome! My guest today is Dr. Keesha Ewers, who is the founder of the Functional Sexology Institute. Keesha is a psychotherapist and holds a PhD in Sexology. She uses functional medicine and the principles of Ayurvedic medicine to focus on women’s libido.  Keesha covers the following areas of this topic: Keesha suffered from rheumatoid arthritis but completely reversed those symptoms. She noticed that her own sexual libido was lacking, and saw the same thing in many clients. She used her...

Welcome! My guest today is Summer Bock, who is an expert in fermentation and gut rebuilding. I met Summer at a conference in CA last summer and I’ve been excited to have her on the show. Summer is here to share how she turned her life and health around and how she helps her clients every day. Summer covers the following topics in our conversation: Summer describes herself as an “unresourced” teen who turned to drugs, which took a huge toll in her health. Within the desire to change her...

Welcome! My guest today is Magdalena Wszelaki, who is a certified nutrition coach and an expert in hormone health. She creates beautiful recipes for healing yourself naturally using food as medicine, which is what this show is all about! Join us! Magdalena shares the following about hormone health: Magdalena’s personal journey includes struggling with hormones, Graves disease, dominance, and Candida. Healing starts with the gut! The first steps for Magdalena were to combat Candida, heavy...

Welcome! Today’s guests are the husband and wife team of Heather and Damian Dube. Their background is in bodybuilding, and they are experts in hormone health and fat loss. I met them at a health conference in CA and knew I had to have them on the show! Heather and Damian cover the following topics: Heather and Damian met in a gym when Damian offered her training and nutrition advice on healing from ACL reconstruction surgery. Before long, they were married! They both worked in sales and...

Welcome! My guest today is a dietician whom I met at a conference last August. I’ve become a fan of Cassie Bjork and her “Eating to be Skinny” approach to health and nutrition. I’m excited to have her on the show today! Cassie describes her work as being a “dietician detective” in which she looks for evidence and symptoms in her clients, and then puts the puzzle pieces together. “We help you narrow down the suspects included in your personal crime scene that keep you from being skinny and...

Welcome! Today’s guest is Dr. Grace Liu, who is a pharmacist and functional medicine practitioner. She is the “Gut Goddess.” Her expertise is in pharmacy nutrition and optimal health, and her training includes plant biology, food science, nutritional science, pharmacy, and Crossfit Nutrition. She and I met at the PaleoFX 2015 conference in Austin, TX, and I’ve been excited to have her on the show. Join us! Grace obtained a nutritional science degree, then took some time off before going to...

Welcome!  My guest today is former Alaska commercial fisherman and wild seafood advocate, Randy Hartnell, discusses the industrialization of our food supply and its deadly impact on our heath and well-being. His deep knowledge follows years of collaborating with and learning from leading holistic physicians, nutritional health researchers, and oceanographic experts. Learn how wild, sustainably harvested seafood can heal for chronic illness and environmental degradation. In this episode you...

Welcome!  My guest today is Ryan Lee, who is someone I’ve followed and respected for several years.  He is known online as someone who helps people build lifestyle entrepreneurship.  His background is in recreational therapy, fitness, exercise physiology, and personal training.  He started his internet business in 1999 and soon began teaching fitness trainers how to build their brand.  Ryan has since branched out into other areas as well.  He works from home and prioritizes spending time with...

Welcome!  Today’s guest is Dr. Sam Shay, who is an expert in adrenal fatigue.  He is here to share his expertise and practical tips about adrenal health.  Dr. Shay was born into a medical family in MA and is a third-generation doctor.  Western medicine, however, wasn’t working for his personal health struggles, so he pursued a more natural route to healing himself.   Sam’s health issues began at age 6, with the ugly divorce of his parents.  He experienced terrible insomnia, sugar addiction,...

Welcome!  My guest today is Bridgit Danner, who is an expert in women’s health.  She is the host of the Women’s Wellness Radio podcast.  I met Bridgit recently at a conference in California and am excited to have her on the show! Bridgit is the owner of Blue Sky Wellness Studio in Portland, OR, which is a clinic offering naturopathy, massage, chiropractic, and acupuncture to its patients.  Bridgit has been in practice for 11 years, utilizing the principles of Chinese medicine.  She had her...

Welcome!  My guests today are Sarah and Aaron Sanchez, who are a husband and wife team who do The Lyme Voice podcast.  They are passionate about working together to share information to those coping with the disease.   Sarah had battled Lyme disease symptoms for 17 years but was undiagnosed.  She was told it was fibromyalgia and then chronic fatigue syndrome before a correct diagnosis.  She suffered immensely, researched Lyme, and found there was not much information available.  Sarah and...

Welcome to today’s show!  My guests are Emma and Carla Papas, also known as “The Merrymaker Sisters.”  They are health and happiness advocates and passionate health coaches from Australia.  Their website will inspire you with paleo recipes and tips for healthy lifestyles.  Join us for more! Their journey really began in 2012 when Emma discovered her gluten intolerance.  Carla joined her in her endeavor to improve her health by changing to a paleo diet.  They embraced the new diet together. ...

Welcome!  My guest today is Dr. Ritamarie, who is a specialist in endocrine imbalances.  She focuses on thyroid, adrenal, and insulin issues, and is here to discuss adrenal fatigue.  She has a long and rich history of working with patients in the area of nutritional endocrinology. As a young person, Dr. Ritamarie suffered from adrenal fatigue and leaky gut issues but she never connected the symptoms with her unhealthy lifestyle.  She suspected the connection and did research on her own, then...

Welcome!  The show today is from our live podcast last week.  My guest is Dr. Joel Kahn, who has practiced as a cardiologist in Detroit, MI, for 25 years.  He was born and raised in suburban Detroit and attended medical school at the University of Michigan.  He is the author of several books and is opening a gourmet, plant-based restaurant in Ferndale, MI, called Green Space Café.  The unique menu will feature Thai food, bean burgers, Indian entrees, Latino tapas, and much, much more! Dr....

Welcome!  The show today is a replay of our live podcast from last Wednesday.  My guest is Rachael Pontillo, who is a holistic health and image coach and the best-selling author of Love Your Skin, Love Yourself.  She helps women heal from skin conditions by making holistic lifestyle changes.  She has an online program, ”Create Your Skin Care,” that starts on Monday.  See the links below for more info! In this episode, Rachael shares the following about holistic health and skin care: She...

Welcome!  Today’s guest is Evan Brand, who is a certified nutritional therapy practitioner and personal trainer.  He is the author of REM Rehab and Stress Solutions and the creator of the “Not Just Paleo” podcast.  Evan specializes in whole foods nutrition, blood sugar regulation, digestive health, cognitive enhancement, and stress management.  It’s an interesting conversation full of great information, so join us! Evan’s interest in health intensified when he was in college and working 3rd...

Welcome!  Our episode today comes from our recent live webinar with Dr. Chantell Reagan, a wife and mom who has been a pharmacist for over 20 years.  Her career includes working in managed care and consulting, and now is focused on functional medicine and nutraceuticals.  Join us! Chantell began the journey to functional medicine as a result of her oldest son’s diagnosis of ADHD in preschool.  He was prescribed meds to manage behavior, anger, and hyperactivity. He also tried behavioral...

Welcome!  My guest today is Dr. Izabella Wentz, who is a pharmacist dedicated to addressing the root causes of autoimmune thyroid disorders.  She was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis in 2009 and has written Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis: Lifestyle Interventions for Finding and Treating the Root Cause.  Izabella is a champion of incorporating lifestyle change and functional medicine into the treatment of autoimmune disease. Even as a pharmacist, Izabella admits that she never learned much...