Episodes
Episode Highlights With Marisol from Queen of the ThronesHow to properly use castor oil for hairThe myth that castor oil “grows” hair and what it actually does instead Less is more with castor oil and hair… for skin, more is ok, but for hair, the right amount is important — how much do you put in your hair Golden castor oil for skin, but for hair, black castor oil is better depending on hair typeHow to do a natural hot oil hair treatment with castor oilWhat to know about lash serums...
Published 11/19/24
Episode Highlights With Dr. MarisolHow castor oil was Cleopatra's ancient beauty secret Cleopatra was actually Macedonian, and how she likely used castor oil in her beauty routineShe was the first beauty influencer in the world using castor oil, and what we can still learn from her todayMarisol was a beauty queen, and beauty has always been an area of interest for herWhat we can learn from grandmothers when it comes to beauty secrets The principle of like attracts like and why oil c...
Published 11/18/24
Episode Highlights With Dr. Mariza SnyderWhy there are so many myths around perimenopause and menopauseMenopause was somewhat considered a disease state due to a knowledge gap in the healthcare systemThe five biggest myths about perimenopause and menopause Perimenopause sets off an acceleration of events that creates more risk for chronic problems down the roadThe myth of weight gain and why it isn’t inevitable How to focus on metabolic health during perimenopause and menopauseWays ...
Published 11/14/24
Episode Highlights With Dr. Mariza SnyderHer perimenopause journey and how it started postpartumThings to pay attention to as signs of perimenopause Lab tests to know if you might be in perimenopauseProgesterone can be a signal of perimenopause and how to keep an eye on itWays to support progesterone naturally Melatonin levels drop during perimenopause Essential oils that can help with hormones and sleepWays to support muscle and bone health and maintain good body composition d...
Published 11/13/24
Episode Highlights With Dr. Sharon DickersonWhat TMJ is — tempromandibular joint How TMJ affects the nervous system and can show up as chronic headaches or migraines Clenching and grinding teeth can be a sign of a possible TMJ issue affecting the nervous system How TMJ can affect the nervous system, even at night, and be a long-term stress response Her opinion of mouth guards and whether they help at nightHolistic options to heal, treat, and relieve TMJ pain and pressureRe...
Published 11/12/24
Episode Highlights With Dr. Sharon DickersonHer fascinating personal story and how she got into the world of trauma-informed dentistry Early exposure to mercury through growing up around a dentist's office and how she overcame mercury toxicity How the mouth is connected to mental health and physical health in a very deep way The most common oral health toxins, from mercury, which is a potent neurotoxin, to other metals to fluoride and moreWhat to know about root canals and alte...
Published 11/11/24
Episode Highlights With Danielle WalkerHer amazing story of recovery from ulcerative colitis and how this led to her work How the specific carbohydrate diet helped her have immediate reliefThe AIP protocol that also helped her recoverHow an amazing supportive community developed around her work and how these women still help each otherWhat the six meal prep personas are, and how they can impact how you meal planHer top kitchen appliances and toolsResources We MentionMake It Easy: A Healt...
Published 11/06/24
Episode Highlights With AngeloWhat essential amino acids are and important things to know about themWhy protein is fundamentally different than the other two macronutrients What happens when we don't have the right building blocks when raw materials in the body need to be replacedWe are made up of proteins — the half that isn’t water is made up of proteinsEssential amino acids are the amino acids that it can’t synthesizeThe body can convert essential amino acids into non-essential if nee...
Published 11/04/24
Episode Highlights With Megan ButlerHer own early experience with nervous system dysregulation and how this shaped parts of her lifeHow nervous system health is linked to overall healthWays to become aware of your nervous system state and create more parasympathetic time Breath is the master switch of the nervous system, and how just being aware of your breath can make a differenceHow sunlight and nature impact the nervous system and how more of these inputs can help!Her most impactful 8...
Published 10/29/24
Episode Highlights With Megan ButlerShe is a doula, and how she got into this workWhat the data says about community and longevityMirror neurons and how these come into play in healthy community The roots of the word community Distinction between loneliness and solitude and why solitude can be important The distinct benefits of community for healing and how modalities can be more effective when done in community Ways to cultivate community in your life and with others you ...
Published 10/28/24
Episode Highlights With Sara BantaAlcohol tells your body to store fat, regardless of what you are eatingCalories do count, but they aren’t the only factor All calories are also differentMitochondria and cellular energy — why these are important, and how to support thisTop fat-burning foods and top foods that make you store fatMore reasons to prioritize protein and the specifics to know around this It is very difficult for your body to turn protein into fatThe best proteins to focus...
Published 10/22/24
Episode Highlights With Sara BantaWhy the liver is so important and why it might be sluggish even if you don’t realize itSymptoms related to liver sluggishnessWhy detoxing is mandatory in today’s world Everything has to go through the liver, and how to know if yours is sluggishWhat sulfur foods (broccoli, cabbage, onions, garlic, etc.) do to the body and when you can’t process themAll the things that can harm the liverImportance of digestive enzymes and how they can help the liverWhy mos...
Published 10/21/24
Episode Highlights With CalocurbWhat GLP-1 is and what it does in the bodyGLP-1 activation drugs and what is going on in the body when people take themWhat semaglutide is and how it impacts the bodyThe difference between semaglutide and the natural GLP-1 that our bodies makeHormone effects throughout the body from GLP-1 drugs and what we still don’t knowHow GLP-1 drugs can affect insulin levels and sensitivity and possibly feedback on natural production of these hormonesFactors that might imp...
Published 10/16/24
Episode Highlights With Brian JohnsonWhat we need to know about air quality and the big factors you might not be aware ofWe spend as much as 80% of our time indoors, so indoor air quality is a big dealIt’s much more than just air filtrationWhat to know about building materials and how they can impact air qualityThe biggest impact things we can do to improve air quality in an existing homeWhat to know about air quality and mold in a preventative capacity VOCs and how to choose safe materi...
Published 10/14/24
Episode Highlights With Patrick SullivanMy experience with leg cramps, especially during pregnancyPatrick’s experience with leg crampsThe two different types of leg cramps and the root cause of eachWhat is the difference between leg cramps during exercise and at other times, and why is this differentIs potassium deficiency the root problem? Why it sometimes isn’t How calcium and magnesium work in tandem with each other and why the right balance is importantWhy the modern lifestyle has le...
Published 10/09/24
Episode Highlights With Dr. Olga StevkoShe is an identical twin and was born on February 29th so her birthday only comes every four years!Her twin sister is also a medical doctor The common patterns people experience when they have sleep issuesHow quickly addressing unconscious programs can resolve even chronic and deep issuesSpecific things we can do to improve sleepWhat the Instant Sleep Technique is, and how to do itResources We MentionDr. Olga Stevko - Website
Published 10/08/24
Episode Highlights With Dr. Olga StevkoWhy having a strong and pleasant-sounding voice is so importantMy own story of working on my voice with Dr. OlgaHow genetic and generational events can impact us, even biologically, and how she addresses these The way she uses quality of voice to help determine what her clients are struggling withWhat unconscious drawings are and how she uses this in her therapeutic approachThe unexpected places where unconscious programs can affect our livesResourc...
Published 10/07/24
Episode Highlights With Dr. Marty MakaryWhat we need to know about allergens and our kidsWhy we are seeing an epidemic of allergies in kids that isn’t happening in other parts of the worldWhere the misinformation about peanut allergies came fromThe basic concept of immune tolerance that experts ignored and why early exposure can be helpfulWhat we need to know about responsible antibiotic use in our kidsAdopting a more informed and balanced understanding of health for our kids' sakeResearch-ba...
Published 10/03/24
Episode Highlights With Dr. Marty MakaryWhy humans resist new ideas so strongly What dogma is and the psychology behind it The reason our minds are so happy and comfortable with one belief and why we resist new ideasWhat impeccable objectivity is and how to cultivate itThe founder's effect and how what we hear first can be so impactful Red flags of unquestioned authority and how to recognize themBlind spots related to hormone replacement therapy and our food pyramidMyths relate...
Published 10/02/24
Episode Highlights With Eli HarwoodHow to tell if your relationship with your child is secure or insecureWays to strengthen the attachment with your childAttachment is like a dance and how this is helpful to understand A strong attachment with parent/child only depends on us being responsive and “getting it right” 30-50% of the timeThis is not a perfection game… it's about showing up enough so our kids know we are there for them and leaders in repair when we don’t show up perfectly ...
Published 10/01/24
Episode Highlights With Eli HarwoodHow she had a body part eaten by a bear!What attachment theory is when it comes to parenting How the quality of our caregiving relationships in childhood affect our developmentWhat attachment figures are and why this mattersAttachment is the study of close relationshipsWhat the indicators of healthy attachment are and how to understand these relational patternsHow to help your child be securely attached to youBabies are born with a relatively developed ...
Published 09/30/24
Episode Highlights With Mastin KippA reason to move away from categorizing emotions as good or badEvery emotional response we have makes sense from a safety perspectiveWhy he doesn’t believe in self-sabotage, and why self-protection is differentHow shifting understanding of emotions can change our experience drastically We have to recognize and shift childhood conditioning around the nervous system to achieve the life that we wantPersonal development is going to create inner conflict, an...
Published 09/24/24
Episode Highlights With Mastin KippWhy the nervous system is so important and impacts so many areas of healthHow to set the nervous system up for successUnderstanding how young children are co-regulated to our nervous systemsDifferent nervous system states have different metabolic demands on the bodyHow our metabolic energy can be diverted into stress hormonesWhat vagal tone is, and why this mattersFight or flight is a very metabolic expensive state to be in, and this can affect many areas of...
Published 09/23/24
Episode Highlights With Lauren and MarshaThe very early diagnosis that Lauren received and the amazing journey that unfolded How a mother’s intuition was so important in the early days of diagnosisThe amazing spiritual experiences that unfolded for themHow she trusted her intuition and said no to steroids The journey to healingHow they navigated the teenage years and rebellionResources We MentionLauren Vaknine - WebsiteLauren Vaknine - InstagramLauren Vaknine - TED TalkRISE Program
Published 09/18/24