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The Wellness Mama Podcast

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Katie Wells

The Wellness Mama Podcast is a weekly series covering the topics of holistic health, real food, stress, sleep, fitness, toxins, natural living, DIY, parenting, motherhood, and other health tips to give you actionable solutions to improve your family’s life! Brought to you by Katie Wells of WellnessMama.com

#648

Dr. Dana Cohen on How to Hydrate Correctly for Health and Longevity

Episode Highlights With Dr. Dana ---How much water do we actually need? ---The reason low level dehydration ages us and increases instances of chronic disease according to a new study from the NIH ---How not hydrating can increase the chance of diabetes and Alzheimer's ---You can’t detoxify without water ---The different types of energy in the body and how hydration affects them all ---What the fourth phase of water is and why there might be 14 different types ---Why studies show that hydration helps weight loss ---Mouth breathers tend to lose more water at night and how to learn to nasal breathe at night ---We do most of our detoxifying during sleep and why this is so important ---How we can hydrate from foods and how the fourth phase of water relates to this ---A fascinating study that talks about the benefits of over 30 plants per week ---Fascia and hydration ---What an optimal day of hydration looks like: front loading water, water before meals, getting enough vegetables, green smoothies Resources We Mention ---<a href='https://www.amazon.com/Quench-Fatigue-Through-Science-Hydration/dp/0306923351?crid=2ZS9KBZGKJ9BJ&keywords=dana+cohen&qid=1679255327&sprefix=dana+cohen%2Caps%2C110&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=wellnessmama-20&linkId=e45d5dadc1195957f79f403b1129b902&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl'>Quench</a> by Dana Cohen, MD ---<a href='https://wellnessmama.com/go/freelmnt/'>LMNT</a> ---<a href='https://lddy.no/1erqi'>Eidon</a> - silica and electrolytes ---<a href='https://wellnessmama.com/podcast/590/'>590: Dr. Andy Galpin on Fat loss, Hydration, Human Performance, and Raising Strong Kids</a> ---<a href='https://wellnessmama.com/podcast/638/'>638: Dr. Chris Masterjohn on Understanding Key Nutrients: Biotin, Sodium, Potassium, and Omega-3s</a> ---<a href='https://wellnessmama.com/podcast/380/'>380: How to Use CARs: My Secret for Mobility and Strength (+ HRV, FRC & Kinstretch) With Hunter Cook</a> ---<a href='https://www.kf91trk.com/44NXBB/2CTPL/?uid=2'>Kettle and Fire Bone Broth</a> ---<a href='https://www.amazon.com/Mans-Search-Meaning-Viktor-Frankl/dp/0807014273?crid=34AAY6BTRJTZ0&keywords=mans+search+for+meaning+by+viktor+e.+frankl&qid=1679255828&sprefix=mans+search+for%2Caps%2C128&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=wellnessmama-20&linkId=0b86c931bd49874d89e50ff607701244&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl'>Man's Search for Meaning</a> by Viktor E. Frankl ---<a href='https://www.amazon.com/Stay-Young-Bio-Identical-Hormone-Replacement/dp/1890572225?crid=1EYR6T3EUQGZT&keywords=jonathan+wright&qid=1679257310&sprefix=jonathan+wright%2Caps%2C121&sr=8-3&linkCode=ll1&tag=wellnessmama-20&linkId=0dfa45abe0b5d3b9171215cc36097d98&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl'>Stay Young & Sexy with Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement: The Science Explained</a> by Jonathan V. Wright Thanks to Our Sponsors: <a href='https://joovv.com/wellnessmama'>Joovv</a> - Red light therapy can be an important part of any health routine and I use mine daily to support cellular function and for my skin and thyroid. Use code wellnessmama for a discount. <a href='https://wellnesse.com/'>Wellnesse</a> - My line of clean and non-toxic personal care products such as toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo and much more! ... Read more

22 Mar 2023

50 MINS

50:27

22 Mar 2023

#647

Magdalena Wszelaki on Breast Issues, Hormones, and Finding Balance

Episode Highlights With Magdalena ---What breast issues occur and how common they are ---How breast health can be an insight into overall health and how these correlate to hormonal changes with menses or menopause ---Even benign lumps in the breast can be an indication of estrogen dominance and can be a clue of a deeper problem in the body ---What to do about estrogen dominance ---Ways to support the lymphatic system, specifically in the breasts ---Oils and herbs you can use in breast lymphatic massage ---Addressing the root cause of breast issues and estrogen dominance ---How magnesium helps with this too! ---How hydration comes into play for breast health and lymphatic function ---Diet and supplements that can help with breast health ---How to use castor oil packs for breast health Resources We Mention ---<a href='https://wellnessmama.com/podcast/152/'>152: Magdalena Wszelaki on Best Foods for Hormone Balance</a> ---<a href='https://www.amazon.com/Cooking-Hormone-Balance-Practical-Inflammation/dp/0062643134?crid=HIOWI0CZM0O5&keywords=magdalena+wszelaki&qid=1679252845&sprefix=magdalena+wszelaki%2Caps%2C111&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=wellnessmama-20&linkId=9d9e1de61766bf415c5049938dcc6ed1&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl'>Cooking for Hormone Balance: A Proven, Practical Program with Over 125 Easy, Delicious Recipes to Boost Energy and Mood, Lower Inflammation, Gain Strength, and Restore a Healthy Weight</a> by Magdalena Wszelaki ---<a href='https://www.amazon.com/Overcoming-Dominance-Resolving-Nutrition-supplements/dp/0578822431?crid=HIOWI0CZM0O5&keywords=magdalena+wszelaki&qid=1679252845&sprefix=magdalena+wszelaki%2Caps%2C111&sr=8-2&linkCode=ll1&tag=wellnessmama-20&linkId=d6d0ea331f6dd25792f8415f27baad88&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl'>Overcoming Estrogen Dominance Resolving Symptoms of Estrogen Dominance with Nutrition, 28-day Meal Plans, Herbs and Supplements</a> by Magdalena Wszelaki ---<a href='https://wellena.com/?rfsn=7105150.ac66ec&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=7105150.ac66ec'>Wellena products</a> ---<a href='https://wellnesse.com/products/citrus-body-bar'>Wellnesse Citrus Body Bar</a> ---<a href='https://shop.queenofthethrones.com/wellnessmama'>Castor Oil Packs</a> ---<a href='https://www.amazon.com/What-Teach-Harvard-Business-School/dp/0553345834?crid=1XVMZKJ3NAX1E&keywords=what+they+don%27t+teach+you+at+harvard+business+school&qid=1679253005&sprefix=What+they+don%27t+teach+you%2Caps%2C114&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=wellnessmama-20&linkId=ca57441e75e164d86ed49956e12e55b3&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl'>What They Don't Teach You at Harvard Business School: Notes from a Street-smart Executive</a> by Mark H. McCormack Thanks to Our Sponsors: <a href='http://boncharge.com/wellnessmama'>BON CHARGE</a> - A holistic wellness brand with a huge range of evidence-based products to optimize your life, such as blue light glasses, EMF protection products and circadian friendly lighting. Use code wellnessmama to save. <a href='https://wellnessmama.com/go/zeroacre/'>Zero Acre Farm</a> - Their cultured oil is an innovative and healthy alternative to seed oils. Its neutral taste makes it perfect for roasting, sauteing, stir-frying, baking, dressing, drizzling, and baking. ... Read more

20 Mar 2023

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:43

20 Mar 2023

#646

Morley Robbins on A Deep Look at My Labs and My Life (What I’m Deficient In)

Episode Highlights With Morley ---What my labs say about what’s going on in my body and in my life ---Why he did a hair test and a blood test and what the results say together ---What showed up… surprise! I have some stress going on ---More data about the importance of addressing stress and how it shows up in lab work ---Oxidative stress in the body and what this means ---The minerals that drive liver metabolism and why I am low on these ---Why high magnesium on my hair test doesn’t mean I need less magnesium and actually means I need more ---The reason women especially tend to get estrogen dominance paired with adrenaline dominance and iron dominance ---Why progesterone is important but supplemental might not be necessary if we balance copper and magnesium ---How we lose copper and what to do about it (cortisol depletes copper) ---Ways to use techniques like EFT, EMDR, Emotion Code, etc to help with stress ---Why my hemoglobin is low and what this means for my iron recycling ---Labs that point to my liver being slow because of excess iron and how castor oil packs, quercetin and supplemental copper, retinol and magnesium may help ---Why it was probably a good thing that I gave blood ---The two most important proteins for regulating the health of the body in his opinion and how they relate to iron status ---Good food and supplement sources of retinol, and copper ---One unusual lab result that means I might have parasites ---It takes 56 days for blood to rebuild itself and why this means we can make improvements fast ---Minerals run the body and hormones respond to minerals and not vice versa ---More reasons to avoid processed food… as if we needed more reasons Resources We Mention ---<a href='https://therootcauseprotocol.com/about/morley-robbins/'>The Root Cause Protocol</a> - Morley's site ---<a href='https://wellnessmama.com/podcast/614/'>614: Morley Robbins on Thyroid Health, Retinol, Magnesium, and the Real Story of Aging</a> ---<a href='https://wellnessmama.com/podcast/596/'>596: Morley Robbins on Magnesium, Stress, Mineral Balance and the Root Cause Protocol</a> ---<a href='https://paleovalley.com/offers/essential-c-complex-sample-pack-a?oid=23&affid=37&source_id=instagram&sub1=story'>Essential C </a>from Paleovalley ---<a href='https://lddy.no/nqj3'>Rosita</a> - Cod Liver Oil ---<a href='https://shop.queenofthethrones.com/wellnessmama'>Queen of Thrones</a> - Castor Oil Packs ---<a href='https://www.amazon.com/Adrenaline-Dominance-Revolutionary-Approach-Wellness/dp/0977668312?crid=3NJAZP98A1O14&keywords=adrenaline+dominance&qid=1678821285&sprefix=adrenaline+dominance%2Caps%2C106&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=wellnessmama-20&linkId=4adaa78027546628ccd264b57db376a1&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl'>Adrenaline Dominance: A Revolutionary Approach to Wellness</a> by Michael E. Platt Thanks to Our Sponsors: <a href='https://drinklmnt.com/wellnessmama'>LMNT </a>- My go-to electrolyte mix that I use during workouts, while fasting and in the sauna. It's a clean source of all of your electrolyte needs. <a href='https://wellnesse.com/'>Wellnesse</a> - My line of clean and non-toxic personal care products such as toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo and much more! ... Read more

15 Mar 2023

1 HR 10 MINS

1:10:38

15 Mar 2023

#645

Dr. Chris Masterjohn on Understanding Key Nutrients: Biotin, Sodium, Potassium, and Omega-3s

Episode Highlights With Chris ---What biotin is and why it is important in the body ---Important things to understand about supplemental biotin and what to look for ---High dose biotin supplementation- why people are doing this and what is considered a high dose ---Pros and cons of biotin supplementation ---The biotin candida connection ---Big problems connected to biotin deficiency ---How to actually get enough biotin from food and when supplements are a good idea ---Ways to figure out how much biotin you actually need: serum biotin testing and functional marker testing ---What you need to know about sodium ---A tip for diarrhea: salted rice ---Sodium and glucose keep water in the blood and why this is important ---How potassium comes into play here as well ---Dopamine synthesis is dependent on sodium ---When supplementing with salt is helpful ---Only 6% of your average salt intake comes from what was added at the table, and almost all of it comes from processed foods ---The real deal on if exercise and sauna use increase sodium need ---If you eat a whole food diet you might need more salt ---Food sources of potassium and how to get enough (hint: you aren’t getting enough from bananas) ---The real deal on Omega-3s and Omega-6s ---More reasons to incorporate liver, egg yolks and fatty fish into your diet Resources We Mention ---<a href='http://chrismasterjohnphd.substack.com'>Chris Masterjohn - website</a> ---<a href='https://www.instagram.com/chrismasterjohn/'>Chris Masterjohn</a> - Instagram ---<a href='https://wellnessmama.com/go/freelmnt/'>LMNT</a> Thanks to Our Sponsors: <a href='http://higherdose.com/mama'>HigherDOSE</a> - Check out their sauna blanket, PEMF mat, red light face mask and so much more! I use their PEMF mat several times during the week. Use code mama15 for a discount. <a href='https://drinklmnt.com/wellnessmama'>LMNT </a>- My go-to electrolyte mix that I use during workouts, while fasting and in the sauna. It's a clean source of all of your electrolyte needs. ... Read more

13 Mar 2023

55 MINS

55:52

13 Mar 2023

#644

The One About Cold Exposure and Ice Baths - Short Episode

Episode Highlights ---What is cold therapy and what are the different types ---The known benefits of cold therapy (improved recovery, reduce inflammation, increased energy, better mood, etc) ---What the research and studies show on the health impacts of cold exposure ---The anti-aging benefits of cold therapy and ways to do it ---Cold exposure and dopamine connection ---Important guidelines on how to begin with cold therapy (i.e. how to start, how many minutes, etc) ---How I personally started and worked my way up to longer exposure ---Why sauna plus cold therapy together can be an effective tool for inflammation, recovery and performance ---Cold exposure and how to use with workouts and the one caveat with this Resources Mentioned ---<a href='https://plunge.pxf.io/jWRNaM'>Cold Plunge</a> - Use code wellnessmama for a discount ---<a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/using-deliberate-cold-exposure-for-health-and-performance/id1545953110?i=1000556158345'>Huberman Lab Podcast</a> on cold exposure Thanks to Our Sponsor: <a href='https://wellnesse.com/'>Wellnesse</a> - My line of clean and non-toxic personal care products such as toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo and much more! ... Read more

10 Mar 2023

26 MINS

26:41

10 Mar 2023

#643

Dr. Jeffrey Gladden on How We’ll Make 100 the New 30 and Longevity + Aging Research

Episode Highlights With Dr. Gladden ---His own amazing story that led him into longevity work after working as a cardiologist for years ---An important tip when talking to a healthcare provider and some context to understand ---Ask better questions: How good can I be? How can I make 100 the new 30? ---What biologically determines when youth ends and aging begins (age 26) ---Aging is not a linear progression ---Can we actually slow and halt aging ---How to know how old you actually are and why we're all a mosaic of ages in different parts of our body ---You're really only as young as your oldest biological age ---Why your biology doesn’t like to be forced into a corner and why adaptability is important ---His take on intermittent fasting and fasting in general… and how to do it in a way that increases longevity ---How do we stay young for a long time and why he calls longevity the currency of impact ---His pillars of longevity ---Mindset: Be married to your questions and not your current answers ---Why he recommends donating plasma as a way to improve health ---His takeaway from the French Paradox and the beneficial herbs they ingest that decrease oxidative stress ---What he thinks of cellular reprogramming for aging ---His supplement recommendations Resources We Mention ---<a href='https://www.gladdenlongevity.com/'>Gladden Longevity</a> ---<a href='https://gladdenlongevityshop.com/discount/MAMA20'>Gladden Longevity Products</a> ---<a href='https://www.tkqlhce.com/click-7555990-13975221'>ProLon</a> ---<a href='https://gladdenlongevitypodcast.com/'>Gladden Longevity Podcast</a> ---<a href='https://www.amazon.com/Power-Now-Eckhart-Tolle/dp/B0095GVWMA?crid=3ILM0TZ8YY81E&keywords=the+power+of+now&qid=1678151011&s=books&sprefix=the+power+of+now%2Cstripbooks%2C106&sr=1-2&linkCode=ll1&tag=wellnessmama-20&linkId=466ba31d8ce94c512ab5a3aa4c250275&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl'>The Power of Now</a> by Eckhart Tolle Thanks to Our Sponsors: <a href='https://hiyahealth.com/wellnessmama'>Hiya Children's Vitamins</a> - A clean line of children's vitamins that provides growing kids with all the essential nutrients that might be missing from their diet. <a href='http://boncharge.com/wellnessmama'>BON CHARGE</a> - A holistic wellness brand with a huge range of evidence-based products to optimize your life, such as blue light glasses, EMF protection products and circadian friendly lighting. Use code wellnessmama to save. ... Read more

08 Mar 2023

53 MINS

53:49

08 Mar 2023

#642

Dr. Christopher Palmer on Is Mental Illness a Metabolic Disorder of the Brain?

Episode Highlights With Dr. Palmer ---His amazing story of almost not finishing high school and eventually becoming a Harvard professor ---Why mental health issues are on the rise and what’s wrong with what we currently understand about mental health ---Mental health disorders are now the leading cause of disability on the planet ---Why it isn’t a coincidence that rates of all these things are on the rise at the same time and how this can be a clue about how to handle serious mental illness ---How mental health and metabolic health are connected ---When the brain is malfunctioning, the only way to understand that is to understand the metabolism ---How mitochondria come into play in understanding mental health ---We’ve known for over a century that people with mental disorders have a metabolic issue ---Mitochondria play a direct role in the production and regulation of neurotransmitters and hormones ---How trauma and stress come into play and how they're connected as well ---Why these metabolic and mitochondria dysfunction issues exhibit in different ways in different people ---Smokers have double the rate of type 2 diabetes even though they're thinner on average than non-smokers and why this is important to understanding mental health ---Dietary strategies that may help with mental health: biggest one is to get rid of processed food especially highly palatable food ---How community and social factors come into play for both mental health and metabolic health ---The dietary factors that can support metabolic and brain health ---Prevention strategies in children for avoiding mental illness Resources We Mention ---<a href='https://www.chrispalmermd.com/'>Dr. Christopher Palmer</a> - Website ---<a href='https://www.amazon.com/Brain-Energy-Revolutionary-Understanding-Health/dp/1637741588?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1677446639&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=wellnessmama-20&linkId=034dba2f87d0f2c7e0eceadea118bc38&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl'>Brain Energy: A Revolutionary Breakthrough in Understanding Mental Health--and Improving Treatment for Anxiety, Depression, OCD, PTSD, and More </a>by Christopher M. Palmer MD ---<a href='https://www.amazon.com/Atkins-Life-Complete-Controlled-Permanent/dp/0312315236?crid=32L4NTH11T1DB&keywords=atkins&qid=1677446720&s=books&sprefix=atkins%2Cstripbooks%2C130&sr=1-3&linkCode=ll1&tag=wellnessmama-20&linkId=92658de1fb735b65a79614ac433caf76&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl'>Atkins for Life: The Complete Controlled Carb Program for Permanent Weight Loss and Good Health</a> by Dr. Robert C. Atkins M.D. ---<a href='https://wellnessmama.com/bulk-cooking-meal-guide/'>Wellness Mama Bulk Protein Ebook</a> ---<a href='http://levels.link/wellnessmama'>Levels</a> Thanks to Our Sponsors: <a href='https://wellnesse.com/'>Wellnesse</a> - My line of clean and non-toxic personal care products such as toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo and much more! <a href='https://joovv.com/wellnessmama'>Joovv</a> - Red light therapy can be an important part of any health routine and I use mine daily to support cellular function and for my skin and thyroid. Use code wellnessmama for a discount. ... Read more

06 Mar 2023

59 MINS

59:06

06 Mar 2023

#641

The One About Sauna Use and Benefits - Short Episode

Episode Highlights ---How sauna use has the potential to reduce risk of all cause mortality, heart disease and many other issues. ---The history of sauna use and how many cultures have used heat therapy since 2000 B.C. ---What the different types of saunas are (dry sauna, steam sauna, and infrared sauna) and how they work ---Which sauna is best ---What heat shock proteins are and how sauna impacts this ---The benefits of sweating ---How sauna can impact heart health, detoxification, muscle recovery, mood, weight loss, and more! ---Timing of sauna use and what time of the day is typically recommended ---Examples of how I use sauna during the week, what temperature, how long, and what kind ---How often you should use a sauna and how to begin Resources Mentioned ---<a href='https://get.sunlighten.com/ar0zmgxpyymu'>Sunlighten Sauna</a> - Mention wellnessmama for a discount ---<a href='https://www.creatrixaffiliates.com/208.html'>Creatrix Sauna</a> ---<a href='https://mysaunaworld.com/search?q=barrel+sauna&type=product&aff=2'>Barrel Sauna</a> ---<a href='https://wellnessmama.com/go/clearlight/'>Clearlight Sauna</a> ---<a href='https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1350613&u=774148&m=87497&urllink=&afftrack='>HigherDOSE Sauna Blanket </a>- Use code wellnessmama15 for a discount ---<a href='https://wellnessmama.com/go/freelmnt/'>LMNT</a> Thanks to Our Sponsor: <a href='https://wellnesse.com/'>Wellnesse</a> - My line of clean and non-toxic personal care products such as toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo and much more! ... Read more

03 Mar 2023

32 MINS

32:37

03 Mar 2023

#640

How Kids Can Build Better Brain Habits in Five Minutes a Day Using Martial Arts With HomeDojo

Episode Highlights With Alex ---How martial arts benefit the brain, what this particular type is, and why it’s especially beneficial ---Ways martial arts can teach self regulation and calm for kids ---The rare forms of martial arts we are talking about and why there are only a few instructors in the world ---The body keeps the score, and how martial arts helps untangle some of these things ---How these forms of martial arts lead to more oxytocin and less aggression ---Crossbody movements benefit the nervous system and body ---How these forms of martial arts can increase feelings of safety in the body and help the nervous system shift into parasympathetic ---The core principles of these forms of martial arts and how they are beneficial to children ---How kids can learn this approach at home with no driving required for parents Resources We Mention ---<a href='http://homedojo.io/wellnessmama'>Homdojo.io/wellnessmama</a> ---<a href='https://wellnessmama.com/go/body-keeps-score/'>The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma</a> by Bessel van der Kolk M.D. ---<a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1-YXr8rITs'>TED Talk: Cognitive Kali</a> ---<a href='https://www.amazon.com/dp/1943200009?psc=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=wellnessmama-20&linkId=a09297c1a4df2c3a0343a4597f5156f8&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl'>What Do You Do With a Problem?</a> by Kobi Yamada ---<a href='https://acim.org/acim/workbook/introduction/en/s/401?wid=toc&fwv=true'>A course in Miracles online handbook</a> ---<a href='https://www.amazon.com/Letting-David-Hawkins-M-D-Ph-D/dp/1401945015?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1676926475&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=wellnessmama-20&linkId=a6773f3c3bdee3f956b579e6e42db293&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl'>Letting Go: The Pathway of Surrender</a> by David R. Hawkins M.D. Ph.D ---<a href='https://www.amazon.com/Red-Rising-Pierce-Brown/dp/0345539788?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1676926559&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=wellnessmama-20&linkId=2258f799da43db300456bbe650edb859&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl'>Red Rising Series</a> by Pierce Brown Thanks to Our Sponsors: <a href='https://wellnessmama.com/go/zeroacre/'>Zero Acre Farm</a> - Their cultured oil is an innovative and healthy alternative to seed oils. Its neutral taste makes it perfect for roasting, sauteing, stir-frying, baking, dressing, drizzling, and baking. <a href='https://hiyahealth.com/wellnessmama'>Hiya Children's Vitamins</a> - A clean line of children's vitamins that provides growing kids with all the essential nutrients that might be missing from their diet. ... Read more

01 Mar 2023

1 HR 03 MINS

1:03:11

01 Mar 2023

#639

Dr. Amy Shah on Food Creates Mood, Dopamine Pathways, and Improving Your Gut

Episode Highlights With Dr. Amy Shah ---A life lesson she learned from growing up in rural India and riding a horse carriage to school ---Why the gut works with the principle of: take action first and motivation follows. And how to support gut bacteria to crave good things ---The difference between hunger, cravings, and appetite ---How cravings are connected to the dopamine pathway ---Ways to help kids train positive dopamine pathways and avoid cravings later in life ---What are the three “hunger hijackers”? ---How is most modern food engineered? What is the bliss point? ---What are psychobiotics? ---What is your gut microbiome? How can it control our hunger? ---Why our bodies are solar powdered and why we need natural light ---One good easy rule: sky before screens every day ---There are gut bacteria deep in our guts that need natural sunlight to function optimally ---Light is our biggest circadian input followed by food and temperature ---The biggest things women can do to protect against aging and hormone changes is maintain muscle mass ---What's the first small change we can make today to stop being so "effing hungry"? ---Why exercise is the strongest probiotic you can take! ---What the nova classification of food is and how it impacts our health and mood ---Her personal 80/20 of non-negotiable things she does Resources We Mention ---<a href='https://amymdwellness.com/'>Dr. Amy Shah</a> - Website ---<a href='https://www.instagram.com/fastingmd/'>Dr. Amy Shah</a> - Instagram ---<a href='https://www.amazon.com/Im-So-Effing-Hungry-Crave/dp/0358716918?crid=SG8BB54Y11LA&keywords=amy+shah&qid=1676916551&sprefix=amy+shah%2Caps%2C114&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=wellnessmama-20&linkId=2b9854a6de2f98242a50faf754a334d8&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl'>I'm So Effing Hungry: Why We Crave What We Crave – and What to Do About It</a> by Amy Shah, MD ---<a href='https://www.amazon.com/Im-So-Effing-Tired-Burnout/dp/B08S5SBG2P?crid=SG8BB54Y11LA&keywords=amy+shah&qid=1676916615&sprefix=amy+shah%2Caps%2C114&sr=8-2&linkCode=ll1&tag=wellnessmama-20&linkId=8a55cc9a7be4b0d38d9755cf31581b03&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl'>I'm So Effing Tired: A Proven Plan to Beat Burnout, Boost Your Energy, and Reclaim Your Life</a> by Amy Shah, MD ---<a href='https://www.amazon.com/7-Day-Anti-Inflammatory-Detox-Combining-Sugar-Free-ebook/dp/B00NTXHCAG?crid=SG8BB54Y11LA&keywords=amy+shah&qid=1676916615&sprefix=amy+shah%2Caps%2C114&sr=8-3&linkCode=ll1&tag=wellnessmama-20&linkId=8d5b98c6ad50c886ba0a25823b990d32&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl'>The 7-Day Anti-Inflammatory Detox: Combining the Best Parts of Paleo, Vegan, and Gluten- and Sugar-Free Diets</a> by Amy Shah, MD ---<a href='https://www.amazon.com/Molecule-More-Chemical-Creativity_and-Determine/dp/1948836580?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1676916917&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=wellnessmama-20&linkId=e9d60045126f515fa28f6393d5aac6dd&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl'>The Molecule of More: How a Single Chemical in Your Brain Drives Love, Sex, and Creativity - And Will Determine the Fate of the Human Race</a> by Daniel Z. Lieberman MD and Daniel Z. Lieberman MD ---<a href='https://wellnessmama.com/podcast/422/'>422: Dr. Amy Shah on a Proven Plan to Beat Burnout & Boost Energy</a> ---<a href='https://wellnessmama.com/podcast/345/'>345: How to Use Circadian Fasting to Improve Health & Slow Aging With Dr. Amy Shah</a> ---<a href='https://wellnessmama.com/podcast/233/'>233: Dr. Amy Shah on Decoding Childhood Allergies & Letting Kids Get Dirty</a> ---<a href='https://justthrivehealth.com/pages/just-calm?rfsn=1767948.d6158'>Just Calm</a> (use code wellnessmama15 for discount) Thanks to O ... Read more

27 Feb 2023

51 MINS

51:09

27 Feb 2023

#638

The One About Oils and Fats (and Why I Avoid Vegetable Oils) - Short Episode

Episode Highlights ---What oil and fats are, why we need them, and how much we need of each ---Examples of vegetable oils and why I personally avoid them ---The difference between unsaturated fats, monounsaturated fats, and polyunsaturated fats ---What I eat as my main sources of dietary fat: olive oil, avocados, and fish oil ---The difference between Omega-3's and Omega-6's and what the dietary ratio should be ---Tips to reduce your Omega-6 intake and where you'll most likely find this in your foods ---The truth behind how canola oil is made and processed Resources Mentioned ---<a href='https://lddy.no/nqj3'>Rosita</a> ---<a href='https://glnk.io/nrp9m/4'>Zero Acre Cultured Oil</a> ---<a href='https://wellnessmama.com/go/olive-oil/'>Kasandrinos Olive Oil</a> Thanks to Our Sponsor: <a href='https://drinklmnt.com/wellnessmama'>LMNT </a>- My go-to electrolyte mix that I use during workouts, while fasting and in the sauna. It's a clean source of all of your electrolyte needs. ... Read more

24 Feb 2023

34 MINS

34:19

24 Feb 2023

#637

John A. Lieurance on Understanding Melatonin, Methylene Blue and MitoZen

Episode Highlights With John ---How his own health struggles led to his research on some very specific topics ---His health problems that happened before he was even born ---Why he recommends high-dose melatonin at times ---Melatonin… a master antioxidant? And why he says melatonin is more important than glutathione ---How melatonin affects the mitochondria and is present in every cell in the body ---His take: Disease is where the body has a stressor and doesn’t have the resources to adapt ---What he says the research actually shows on melatonin and why he recommends really big doses ---Is there a concern about a negative feedback loop with melatonin where the body down-regulates natural production? ---Natural melatonin production: regulated by sunlight exposure ---The reason oral melatonin isn’t as effective and what he recommends instead ---Sunlight is 54% near-infrared and how light sources can be beneficial ---What methylene blue is and how to use it to your advantage: it’s antimicrobial and energizes mitochondria by working as a pro-oxidant and antioxidant ---Can methylene blue be helpful for improving mood? ---Methylene blue is photodynamic and what this means ---Why sun exposure is important and how melatonin seems to be protective against burning ---Another reason to avoid sunglasses and how they can lead to more skin damage Resources We Mention ---<a href='https://www.amazon.com/Melatonin-Transform-Melatonin-resilience-longevity/dp/B09VDRSJBV?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1676913156&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=wellnessmama-20&linkId=c7431442f55c159eec979c3c9bec5057&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl'>Melatonin: Miracle Molecule</a> by Dr John Andrew Lieurance ND, DC ---<a href='https://www.advancedrejuvenation.us/'>Advanced Rejuvenation Clinic</a> ---<a href='https://www.amazon.com/Its-All-Your-Head-Cranial/dp/B0BHKZFNZX?crid=20OACVRNG64M1&keywords=John+Lieurance&qid=1676913295&sprefix=john+lieurance%2Caps%2C123&sr=8-2&linkCode=ll1&tag=wellnessmama-20&linkId=7a4b369126b18e437a7528f1bb91af38&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl'>It's All In Your Head: Endonasal Cranial Therapy</a> by Dr John A Lieurance ---<a href='https://www.mitozen.com/ref/uicpqegddr/'>Mitozen</a> - Use code wellnessmama for a discount ---<a href='https://wellnessmama.com/podcast/621/'>621: The One About Morning Sunlight – Short Episode</a> ---<a href='https://www.boncharge.com/discount/wellnessmama?rfsn=3276875.9664be'>Boncharge Red Light Bulbs</a> ---<a href='https://www.amazon.com/Mans-Search-Meaning-Viktor-Frankl/dp/0807014273?crid=2XCV4DPDKISD5&keywords=mans+search+for+meaning&qid=1676913561&sprefix=mans+search+for+meaning%2Caps%2C120&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=wellnessmama-20&linkId=7f2521980e111e0846575c9e071cd19c&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl'>Man’s Search for Meaning</a> by Viktor E. Frankl Thanks to Our Sponsors: <a href='https://joovv.com/wellnessmama'>Joovv</a> - Red light therapy can be an important part of any health routine and I use mine daily to support cellular function and for my skin and thyroid. Use code wellnessmama for a discount. <a href='https://wellnesse.com/'>Wellnesse</a> - My line of clean and non-toxic personal care products such as toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo and much more! ... Read more

22 Feb 2023

56 MINS

56:26

22 Feb 2023

#636

Dr. Sam Berne on Vital Vision: Your Eyesight Might Just Be a Symptom and How to Protect Vision As Yo...

Episode Highlights With Dr. Sam Berne ---How he did dolphin assisted therapy for trauma patients in the past ---Why reading the eye chart is not vision, it's eyesight which is just a skillset ---A vision problem is more than in the eyeball ---Why he doesn’t recommend dilating eyedrops for children in eye exams ---How children can improve their vision without strong glasses or surgery ---The type of exams he recommends for children of all ages ---How vision ties to movement and vestibular function ---What the primitive survival reflex is and how it relates to vision in children and what primitive reflex training is ---An eyesight problem is a symptom of a vision problem. If you improve the vision, the eyesight can get better ---The rise of myopia because we are all on screens and what to do about it ---Nutrition and supplements that are generally beneficial for the eyes: Vitamin A, Zinc, Brightly colored fruits and vegetables, Astaxanthin, Omega-3s ---Why refined sugar is bad for the eyes! ---How red light can benefit the eyes (and mitochondria in the whole body) ---Tip: How backward movement opens up peripheral vision and stimulates the brain ---The eyes and the brain make up 2% of body weight and use up 25% of resources and have a very high nutritional need ---How brain health is so important for vision as we age ---Ways to support eyesight with nutrition as we age (diet, glutathione, vitamin C, etc.) ---How dental health relates to eye health ---Head trauma and inflammation can affect the eyes as we age ---How wearing lenses can reduce vision as we age and eye exercises to help ---What to know about blue light and sunglasses ---The connection between trauma and vision ---How he uses castor oil on the eyes on the eyelid to keep eyes moist through the night ---What is different if you’ve had eye surgery ---The essential oils he uses around the face to support the eyes Resources We Mention ---<a href='https://www.drsamberne.com/'>Dr. Sam Berne - website</a> ---<a href='https://shop.drsamberne.com/?rfsn=4735571.d38941&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=4735571.d38941'>Dr. Sam Berne - Shop Products and Books</a> ---<a href='https://www.amazon.com/Sense-At-Play-Fields-Healing/dp/1304981614?crid=21AJFL8NMCJV6&keywords=dr+sam+berne&qid=1676667309&sprefix=dr+sam+berne%2Caps%2C106&sr=8-2&linkCode=ll1&tag=wellnessmama-20&linkId=2f3dc87e4c204952c05bcb82dfd58bc1&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl'>I Sense: At Play in the Fields of Healing</a> by Dr. Sam Berne ---<a href='https://www.planttherapy.com/vip/wellnessmama'>Plant Therapy</a> essential oils ---<a href='https://www.amazon.com/Mans-Search-Meaning-Viktor-Frankl/dp/0807014273?crid=SU769ZS64UL3&keywords=mans+search+for+meaning+by+viktor+e.+frankl&qid=1676667464&sprefix=mans+search%2Caps%2C117&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=wellnessmama-20&linkId=017c2de85814ce1b6e9f5faca9e71390&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl'>Man’s Search for Meaning</a> by Viktor E. Frankl Thanks to Our Sponsors: <a href='http://boncharge.com/wellnessmama'>BON CHARGE</a> - A holistic wellness brand with a huge range of evidence-based products to optimize your life, such as blue light glasses, EMF protection products and circadian friendly lighting. Use code wellnessmama to save. <a href='https://wellnessmama.com/go/zeroacre/'>Zero Acre Farm</a> - Their cultured oil is an innovative and healthy alternative to seed oils. Its neutral taste makes it perfect for roasting, sauteing, stir-frying, baking, dressing, drizzling, and baking. ... Read more

20 Feb 2023

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:24

20 Feb 2023

#635

Dr. Cassie Huckaby on Your Life is Your Medicine & The Power of Belief

Episode Highlights With Dr. Cassie ---Her personal story with healing and how she got into the work she does ---Why curiosity is one of the most potent medicines there is and why to approach everything with childlike curiosity ---A different way to think about labs ---Why not to let a diagnosis be part of your identity ---What the placebo affect really shows us about the power of the mind ---Right and true are not always the same thing… and truth is what sets you free ---A truth is something that is undeniable, there is no exception to it ---How to learn to ask more beautiful questions to get better answers ---The one commonality with everyone she has seen experience a “medical miracle” fo healing Resources We Mention ---<a href='https://gritnaturalmedicine.com/'>Grit Natural Medicine</a> ---<a href='https://www.instagram.com/dr.cassiehuckaby/'>Dr. Huckaby</a> - Instagram ---<a href='https://www.amazon.com/David-Whyte-Essentials/dp/1932887504?crid=3HCU10F0UL1VV&keywords=david+white+poet&qid=1676324059&sprefix=david+white+poet%2Caps%2C107&sr=8-2&linkCode=ll1&tag=wellnessmama-20&linkId=c73d8efaf12a1a5e9c96d43cd5ec7007&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl'>David Whyte: Essentials</a> Thanks to Our Sponsors: <a href='https://drinklmnt.com/wellnessmama'>LMNT </a>- My go-to electrolyte mix that I use during workouts, while fasting and in the sauna. It's a clean source of all of your electrolyte needs. <a href='http://higherdose.com/mama'>HigherDOSE</a> - Check out their sauna blanket, PEMF mat, red light face mask and so much more! I use their PEMF mat several times during the week. Use code mama15 for a discount. ... Read more

15 Feb 2023

1 HR 14 MINS

1:14:35

15 Feb 2023

#634

Jim Stephenson on Vitamin D Deficiency: Deconstructing the Deception & Stop Fearing the Sun

Episode Highlights With Jim ---Is Vitamin D harmful? ---Most of the work done on Vitamin D has been associative data ---The difference between D3 (intermediate molecule) vs storage form vs active form ---Different forms of Vitamin D we can test for and why these aren’t always accurate ---Is there actually accurate testing for Vitamin D? ---How to actually test the active form of Vitamin D in the body ---Why he doesn't recommend taking an isolated pill of vitamin D ---The reason he says you don’t actually need vitamin K to absorb Vitamin D ---Genetic components of Vitamin D receptors and use ---Many genetic mutations are meant to be an advantage ---Why you aren’t going to get over 60 on a vitamin D test naturally ---One snip that is important for vitamin D ---Misconceptions about Vitamin D during pregnancy ---The difference between getting Vitamin D as a supplement vs making it from sun exposure ---We make a sulfated form of D3 from sun exposure ---7-Dehydrocholesterol from the sun (not present in supplements) ---Why the most important molecule from sun exposure can’t be obtained from a supplement ---How PUFA molecules interact with the sun equation and his take on PUFAS ---How viruses like Epstein-barr can interfere with the vitamin D process in the body ---What to do if you’ve taken a lot of oral Vitamin D and think it might have caused an issue ---How vitamin K can actually be helpful and why magnesium is important too ---Can sun exposure actually help avoid cancer ---The problems with sunscreen ---What to know for healthy sun exposure and what it means when we look pink for a few minutes after sun exposure ---The importance of not wearing sunglasses in the sun because it makes your more likely to burn Resources We Mention ---<a href='https://www.facebook.com/groups/517807781731760/?ref=share'>Jim Stephenson</a> - Facebook Group ---<a href='https://jimstephensonjr.substack.com/'>Jim Stephenson</a> - Substack ---<a href='https://www.amazon.com/AIDS-William-L-C-Scott/dp/1425141579?crid=PCQT2ZBJ1KT3&keywords=aids%3A+The+crime&qid=1676164457&sprefix=aids+the+crime%2Caps%2C111&sr=8-6&linkCode=ll1&tag=wellnessmama-20&linkId=cba45a80b96a7d015061f0f90e351eac&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl'>AIDS: The crime Beyond Belief </a>by William L. C. Scott ---<a href='https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2290997/'>Benefits of Sunlight: A Bright Spot for Human Health</a> ---<a href='https://academic.oup.com/jcem/article-abstract/53/1/139/2677695?redirectedFrom=fulltext'>Absence of Seasonal Variation in Serum Concentrations of 1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D Despite a Rise in 25-Hydroxyvitamin D in Summer</a> ---<a href='https://sunlightinstitute.org/uvb-light-prevents-atherosclerosis-reducing-inflammation/'>UVB Light Prevents Atherosclerosis By Reducing Inflammation</a> ---<a href='http://webhome.auburn.edu/~deruija/endo_vitamind.pdf'>The "D" Vitamins</a> by Jack DeRuiter ---<a href='https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10777061/'>A human skin equivalent model that mimics the photoproduction of vitamin D3 in human skin</a> ---<a href='https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20593215/'>Epstein-Barr virus encoded EBNA-3 binds to vitamin D receptor and blocks activation of its target genes</a> Thanks to Our Sponsors: <a href='https://hiyahealth.com/wellnessmama'>Hiya Children's Vitamins</a> - A clean line of children's vitamins that provides growing kids with all the essential nutrients that might be missing from their diet <a href='http://boncharge.com/wellnessmama'>BON CHARGE</a> - A holistic wellness brand with a huge range of evidence-based products to optimize your life, such as blue light glasses, EMF protection products and circadian friendly lighting. Use code wellnessmama to save. ... Read more

13 Feb 2023

1 HR 05 MINS

1:05:09

13 Feb 2023

#633

The One All About Protein and Amino Acids - Short Episode

Episode Highlights ---To start off, what is protein, and where it's found (and used) in the body ---Why I eat higher protein and what health benefits I feel ---How the nine essential amino acids play a role ---What is the difference between a complete protein and an incomplete protein and examples ---What creatine is and what the research says ---How skeletal muscle is strongly correlated to longevity and the ways to increase this (resistance training and consuming enough of the right kinds of amino acids) ---We might also need more protein in times of recovery from injury or illness, especially broken bones ---How we're more likely to under-consume protein, versus over-consume it, in the U.S. ---What the possible downsides are of eating too much protein, without enough fiber, carbs, and fat ---The question to ask: How much protein and how to get enough in your diet? Resources Mentioned ---<a href='https://chriskresser.com/how-protein-supports-your-muscle-health-with-dr-gabrielle-lyon/'>How Protein Supports Your Muscle Health</a>, with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon and Chris Kresser ---<a href='https://wellnessmama.com/podcast/371/'>371: How Eating More Protein Will Transform Your Metabolism With Dr. Gabrielle Lyon</a> ---<a href='https://wellnessmama.com/podcast/612/'>612: Dr. Gabrielle Lyon on Muscle-Centric Medicine, Eat Your Protein, and How to Train Better</a> ---<a href='https://wellnessmama.com/podcast/564/'>564: Chris Kresser on Nutrient Deficiencies & Why the Way We Think About Health Needs to Change</a> ---<a href='https://wellnessmama.com/bulk-cooking-meal-guide/'>Protein Bulk Meal Planning Ebook</a> ---<a href='https://wellnessmama.com/go/freelmnt/'>LMNT</a> - Electrolytes ---<a href='http://www.getkion.com/wellnessmama'>Kion Aminos and Creatine</a> ---<a href='https://www.drinkiconic.com/?rfsn=3928794.af1c4f&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=3928794.af1c4f'>Iconic Protein Powder</a> (use code wellnessmama15 for a discount) ---<a href='http://paleovalley.com/wellnessmama'>Paleovalley beef sticks</a> ---<a href='https://paleovalley.com/store?oid=11&affid=37'>Paleovalley protein powder</a> ---<a href='https://www.amazon.com/Monohydrate-Micronized-BulkSupplements-Performance-Supplement/dp/B00E9M4XFI?crid=17M54IKWURV0Q&keywords=bulk+supplements+creatine&qid=1675977175&sprefix=bulk+supplements+creatine%2Caps%2C110&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&smid=A8MA32QEVO3GI&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExOFM5VVFQMjMwR1c0JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNDM1MjA5MUJZNEFXVlNaNlhYVyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNTM5OTcwM0lUVzFYQTZKMk1NUCZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU%3D&linkCode=ll1&tag=wellnessmama-20&linkId=ffa9a7a10e112f140773b035ff597c98&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl'>Bulk Supplements Creatine Monohydrate</a> ---<a href='http://patreon.com/wellnessmama'>Join me on Patreon</a> Thanks to our Sponsor: <a href='https://joovv.com/wellnessmama'>Joovv</a> - Red light therapy can be an important part of any health routine and I use mine daily to support cellular function and for my skin and thyroid. Use code wellnessmama for a discount. ... Read more

10 Feb 2023

33 MINS

33:08

10 Feb 2023

#632

Tallene Hacatoryan on PCOS: Addressing the Root Cause & Resolving Symptoms

Episode Highlights With Tallene ---Her own personal experience with PCOS and how she overcame it ---How PCOS is diagnosed: 2 out of 3 common symptoms ---PCOS is linked to blood sugar issues, insulin resistance, higher incidence of thyroid problems, and other issues ---Factors that are contributing to the rise in PCOS ---Why PCOS is actually a somewhat protective mechanism but why it has gotten out of control ---How endocrine disruptors contribute to the problem ---The way insulin resistance comes into play ---What to know about insulin resistance and how to resolve it ---How walking helps with stress hormones and insulin resistance ---Ways to use light and sleep to your advantage if you have PCOS ---The reason gluten/dairy free can be helpful for women with PCOS in reducing inflammation ---What inositol is and why it can be helpful for PCOS (and many other things) Resources We Mention ---<a href='https://wellnesse.com?oid=1&affid=105'>Wellnesse</a> ---<a href='http://levels.link/wellnessmama'>Levels</a> - Continuous Glucose Monitor ---<a href='https://members.thecysterhood.org/~access/a1c16992f/'>The Cysterhood Website</a> ---<a href='https://www.instagram.com/pcos.weightloss/'>Instagram</a> - PCOS ---<a href='https://pcosweightloss.org/'>PCOS Weight Loss</a> ---<a href='https://www.amazon.com/Pcos-SOS-Gynecologists-Naturally-Happiness/dp/1950634000?crid=2W3KM2V9TA0AW&keywords=PCOS+sos&qid=1675790824&sprefix=pcos+sos%2Caps%2C113&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=wellnessmama-20&linkId=862ca7e9ae38fdeb50812d73f8e24c60&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl'>PCOS SOS: A Gynecologist's Lifeline To Naturally Restore Your Rhythms, Hormones, and Happiness</a> by Felice Gersh M D ---<a href='https://www.amazon.com/Essays-That-Will-Change-Think/dp/1945796065?crid=3K03ZBYHXY6EK&keywords=101+essay+that+will+change+the+way+you+think&qid=1675791175&sprefix=101+e%2Caps%2C134&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=wellnessmama-20&linkId=aabb886f6d12f7e5dc1946e18fd1e4b9&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl'>101 Essays That Will Change The Way You Think</a> by Brianna Wiest Thanks to Our Sponsors: <a href='https://wellnesse.com/'>Wellnesse</a> - My line of clean and non-toxic personal care products such as toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo and much more! <a href='https://wellnessmama.com/go/zeroacre/'>Zero Acre Farm</a> - Their cultured oil is an innovative and healthy alternative to seed oils. Its neutral taste makes it perfect for roasting, sauteing, stir-frying, baking, dressing, drizzling, and baking ... Read more

08 Feb 2023

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:13

08 Feb 2023

#631

Andrew Pudewa on Any Family Can Homeschool (& Why You Should Consider It)

Episode Highlights With Andrew ---Why the pandemic led to an increase in homeschooling but why this is still happening even with schools open now ---Homeschooling vs other alternative education options ---Do homeschooled kids actually not get enough opportunities for socialization? ---Why homeschooling can take much less time than regular school and still accomplish just as much ---Why boredom can be a good thing and the downside of how much we’ve eliminated it ---How to teach as a homeschool parent even if there are topics you don’t know yourself ---The way high school kids can take college enrollment courses virtually and get credit ---How to get started homeschooling if you’ve never tried it before, including how to know your state's requirements ---What bedtime story culture is and why he feels it is so important ---Can homeschool students still go to college? Yes, but is that the best option? ---Why he shares my opinion that entrepreneurship is a great way to teach life skills ---Reading out loud to children is the number one predictor of writing skills in adults and the number one predictor of adults who like to read ---Shockingly, over 2/3 of high school age students have not read one book in the previous year ---Parting advice: the least important part about growing up is academics ---Key Point: When you look at great people, many of them didn’t even do great in school but they made huge contributions to the world because of their character Resources We Mention ---<a href='https://iew.com/'>IEW </a>- Institute for Excellence in Writing ---<a href='https://christianhalls.org/'>Christian Halls Association</a> - CHI ---<a href='http://HSLDA.org'>Home School Legal Defense Association</a> ---<a href='https://www.amazon.com/Why-We-Sleep-Matthew-Walker-audiobook/dp/B0752XRB5F?crid=2SLERGWQVV3U4&keywords=why+we+sleep+book+matthew+walker&qid=1675625806&sprefix=why+we+sleep%2Caps%2C130&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=wellnessmama-20&linkId=8cc8f835f961b9509cc6a59eef641dec&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl'>Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams</a> by Matthew Walker ---<a href='https://www.amazon.com/Eat-Beat-Disease-Science-Itself/dp/1538714620?crid=OYQQBLHP53N8&keywords=eat+to+beat+disease&qid=1675625861&sprefix=eat+to+beat+disease%2Caps%2C152&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=wellnessmama-20&linkId=04029c5b5e9cac718f79da717ed164b4&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl'>Eat to Beat Disease: The New Science of How Your Body Can Heal Itself</a> by William W Li MD ---<a href='https://www.amazon.com/Divine-Comedy-Inferno-Purgatorio-Paradiso/dp/0451208633?crid=8EGUH8YVE4YR&keywords=dantes+divine+comedy&qid=1675625959&sprefix=dantes+divine+comedy%2Caps%2C107&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=wellnessmama-20&linkId=de9dcfa01a13c098fa27f9636515ab7d&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl'>The Divine Comedy (The Inferno, The Purgatorio, and The Paradiso)</a> by Dante Alighieri Thanks to Our Sponsors: <a href='https://joovv.com/wellnessmama'>Joovv</a> - Red light therapy can be an important part of any health routine and I use mine daily to support cellular function and for my skin and thyroid. Use code wellnessmama for a discount. <a href='https://drinklmnt.com/wellnessmama'>LMNT </a>- My go-to electrolyte mix that I use during workouts,while fasting and in the sauna. It's a clean source of all of your electrolyte needs ... Read more

06 Feb 2023

1 HR 10 MINS

1:10:14

06 Feb 2023

#630

Thomas Seyfried on Cancer Is a Metabolic Disease

Episode Highlights With Thomas Seyfried ---What cancer actually is and why it isn’t just genetic ---How mitochondria function is a big factor in the cancer equation ---What the Warburg study is and what it shows us about how cancer happens ---Why cyanide kills healthy cells but not tumor cells ---Cancer cells don’t use oxygen for energy, and what they use instead ---Warburg: cancer cells replace oxygen energy with fermentation energy ---How cancer cells use oxygen, not for energy but to create reactive oxygen species ---The only two fuels cancer cells use: glucose and the amino acid glutamine (both fermentable) ---His opinion: target the glucose and the glutamine simultaneously while transitioning the body to ketones ---The biggest cancer breakthrough in the last few decades? Reduction in smoking ---What are the root causes of cancer as a metabolic disease ---Provocative agents that increase the risk of cancer: chronic inflammation, age, carcinogenic chemicals, viruses, age, genes (like BRCA1) ---How to keep your mitochondria healthy to reduce the risk of cancer “Our genes are supremely capable of preventing cancer” ---Why he recommends periodic water fasting for mitochondria health ---How exercise helps support mitochondria ---What ketones are and why they are a super fuel for the body ---How to address the glutamine side of cancer cells ---What glutamine-targeting drugs are ---Why his approach is getting rid of cancer without the toxicity ---The reason that traditional cancer treatment like chemo and radiation can be more effective when used with metabolic therapies ---What he would do if he had cancer “We can reduce the death rate by 50% if you view the tumor as a metabolic problem rather than a genetic problem” – Thomas Seyfried Resources We Mention ---<a href='https://www.amazon.com/Cancer-metabolic-disease-management-prevention-ebook/dp/B0BMLVLVFH?crid=Q3CLZRFBIB23&keywords=Thomas+Seyfried&qid=1675184109&sprefix=thomas+seyfried%2Caps%2C103&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=wellnessmama-20&linkId=c95a6cbce17ad5ac56105e41aa570f5b&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl'>Cancer as a metabolic disease: On the origin, management and prevention of cancer</a> by Thomas Seyfried ---<a href='https://www.amazon.com/Keto-Cancer-Ketogenic-Metabolic-Nutritional/dp/1603587012?crid=Q3CLZRFBIB23&keywords=Thomas+Seyfried&qid=1675184170&sprefix=thomas+seyfried%2Caps%2C103&sr=8-3&linkCode=ll1&tag=wellnessmama-20&linkId=6762036f70eb7159e4fffe61ffadce59&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl'>Keto for Cancer: Ketogenic Metabolic Therapy as a Targeted Nutritional Strategy</a> by Miriam Kalamian EdM MS CNS ---<a href='https://www.amazon.com/Origin-future-Ketogenic-Diet-Christofferson/dp/B08JRT2GR3?crid=Q3CLZRFBIB23&keywords=Thomas+Seyfried&qid=1675184170&sprefix=thomas+seyfried%2Caps%2C103&sr=8-6&linkCode=ll1&tag=wellnessmama-20&linkId=d8f324dba8eb2400dcd3f0b603015007&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl'>The Origin (and future) of the Ketogenic Diet - by Dr. Dominic D'Agostino and Travis Christofferson: Charity Publication: In support of Dr. Thomas Seyfrieds cancer research</a> by Johnny Rockermeier, with Dr. Dominic D'Agostino ---<a href='https://www.amazon.com/Ravenous-Warburg-Search-Cancer-Diet-Connection-ebook/dp/B08L6Y3W2B?crid=1SWDPUSUUXLNV&keywords=ravenous+on+history+of+otto+warburg&qid=1675184364&sprefix=raenous+on+history+of+otto+warburg%2Caps%2C110&sr=8-2&linkCode=ll1&tag=wellnessmama-20&linkId=02b4e12098703a09efa870f699bf3ba4&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl'>Ravenous: Otto Warburg, the Nazis, and the Search for the Cancer-Diet Connection </a>by Sam Apple ---<a href='https://wellnessmama.com/podcast'></a> ... Read more

01 Feb 2023

1 HR 09 MINS

1:09:48

01 Feb 2023

#629

Dr. Molly Maloof on Supercharge Your Batteries for Limitless Energy and a Fitter, Stronger, More Res...

Episode Highlights With Dr. Molly ---Why biohacking is different for women and how to be careful ---How to use current technology to improve your mitochondria ---The way stress changes metabolism and why weight gain or trouble losing weight can actually be a symptom of high stress and low mitochondria function ---Why recovery is so important and how to avoid burnout ---How to nourish your mitochondria ---Things that damage your mitochondria: smoking, vaping, alcohol, pesticides, refined sugar ---How chronic stress directly damages mitochondria ---What mito-hormetic stressor are ---The war over vegetables and what she thinks about vegan vs carnivore ---Microbiome and mitochondria crosstalk and why this is important ---What HRV can tell us about health and ways to improve it ---How to use a glucose monitor at home to improve health and hormones ---What to understand about the glycemic index and how this is the average response of 1000 people ---How to look at the body from a first principles angle and improve hormones ---The way synthetic hormones including birth control can change your hormones and your attraction to your partner ---Her take on peptides and hormones Resources We Mention ---<a href='https://www.amazon.com/Spark-Factor-Supercharging-Becoming-Resilient/dp/0063207206?crid=293TGRYJYAAWB&keywords=molly+maloof&qid=1675021815&sprefix=molly+maloof%2Caps%2C122&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=wellnessmama-20&linkId=2dac273ab3072ab7b79d2815c0faa95e&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl'>The Spark Factor: The Secret to Supercharging Energy, Becoming Resilient, and Feeling Better Than Ever</a> by Dr. Molly Maloof ---<a href='https://drmolly.co/'>Dr. Molly</a> - website ---<a href='https://www.instagram.com/drmolly.co/'>Dr. Molly</a> - Instagram ---<a href='https://wellnessmama.com/go/levels/'>Levels</a> - CGM Thanks to Our Sponsors: <a href='https://wellnessmama.com/go/zeroacre/'>Zero Acre Farm</a> - Their cultured oil is an innovative and healthy alternative to seed oils. Its neutral taste makes it perfect for roasting, sauteing, stir-frying, baking, dressing, drizzling, and baking.<a href='https://drinklmnt.com/wellnessmama'>LMNT </a>- My go-to electrolyte mix that I use during workouts while fasting and in the sauna. It's a clean source of all of your electrolyte needs ... Read more

30 Jan 2023

1 HR 05 MINS

1:05:51

30 Jan 2023

#628

The One About Morning Sunlight - Short Episode

Episode Highlights From Katie ---Why morning sunlight is receiving so much attention lately and how light is a very important signaling mechanism for the body ---Dr. Amy Shah's simple rule of “sky before screens” in the morning ---How light impacts areas of health such as weight, sleep, mood, and hormone function ---The science behind morning sunlight and how much to get ---What to do if you wake up before the sun or do shift work ---Other options if outdoor light is truly not an option in the morning ---Tips: Must be outside, no sunglasses, and aim for at least five minutes Resources Mentioned ---<a href='https://www.amazon.com/Light-Medicine-Future-Heal-Ourselves/dp/1879181010?crid=36H3I4OSASCC0&keywords=Light+Medicine+Of+The+Future&qid=1674611013&sprefix=light+medicine+of+the+future%2Caps%2C97&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=wellnessmama-20&linkId=f9c4f46b1cefdceee6668c50e41c7b4e&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl'>Light: Medicine Of the Future: How We Can Use It to Heal Ourselves NOW</a> by Jacob Liberman O.D. Ph.D. ---<a href='https://www.amazon.com/Verilux%C2%AE-HappyLight%C2%AE-Luxe-Adjustable-Brightness/dp/B099YND7LW?crid=1B75Q5FC0HN9X&keywords=10%2C000%2Blux%2Blight&qid=1674592165&sprefix=10%2C000%2Blux%2Blight%2Caps%2C107&sr=8-7&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.006c50ae-5d4c-4777-9bc0-4513d670b6bc&th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=wellnessmama-20&linkId=4a73c9e0abc5529270bde7ebde5b8364&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl'>10,000 Lux Light</a> ---<a href='http://us.boncharge.com/wellnessmama'>BON CHARGE</a> Light Bulbs ---<a href='https://www.amazon.com/NICREW-Digital-Outlet-Programmable-Energy-Saving/dp/B07WNMYXNQ?crid=338SZNVZ08KJ2&keywords=digital%2Btimer%2Bfor%2Blamp&qid=1674592385&sprefix=digital%2Btimer%2Bfor%2Blamp%2Caps%2C206&sr=8-3-spons&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFBNzNQRkxDN0dGVVcmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA0NTM1ODExS0tSTkxPMDdURzFOJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAxMDk0MzQxSFdXUFlVSTk4RTYxJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ&th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=wellnessmama-20&linkId=ab3f55b697796c02c862a6a6994dbc06&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl'>Digital Light Timer</a> ---<a href='https://www.amazon.com/NICETOWN-Blackout-Blocking-Insulated-Draperies/dp/B077RPXSF3?crid=Z9QHN770KVKS&keywords=blackout%2Bcurtains&qid=1674592449&sprefix=blackout%2Bcurtains%2Caps%2C112&sr=8-7&th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=wellnessmama-20&linkId=df5961d2163d06f38c03d6a39af178b1&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl'>Blackout Curtains</a> ---<a href='https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2290997/#:~:text=The%20melatonin%20rhythm%20phase%20advancement,affected%20by%20exposure%20to%20daylight'>Benefits of Sunlight: A Bright Spot for Human Health</a> ---<a href='https://patreon.com/wellnessmama'>Patreon</a> - Join me for exclusive content and Q&As Thanks to Our Sponsor: <a href='http://higherdose.com/mama'>HigherDOSE</a> - Check out their sauna blanket, PEMF mat, red light face mask and so much more! I use their PEMF mat several times during the week. Use code mama15 for a discount. ... Read more

25 Jan 2023

26 MINS

26:50

25 Jan 2023

#627

Micah Lowe on How to Use Ozone Therapy at Home

Episode Highlights With Micah ---What ozone is and the difference between oxygen and ozone ---Ozone therapy - what it is and how it is available at home now ---How Micah got into ozone therapy ---Different types of ozone therapies and which ones can be done at home ---What rectal and vaginal insufflation of ozone are and how can they be used ---How to try these methods of ozone therapy ---Local application of ozone vs. systemic use ---Why vaginal and rectal insufflation are systemic methods of using ozone ---What ear insufflation is and how it can help ear, sinus, and eye issues ---How to use ozone to support oral health ---Making ozone water at home ---The reason to be careful about ozone in the lungs (no antioxidant buffer system in the lungs) but why it's so beneficial in other places ---Ozone is a hormetic therapy ---Ozone is a natural powerful anti-viral, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal ---How to use ozonated oil for beauty care, wounds, oil pulling, etc. ---His personal non-negotiables of health Resources We Mention ---<a href='https://lddy.no/1dv5f'>Simply O3</a> ---<a href='https://wellnessmama.com/podcast/447/'>447: Kambo Frog Medicine for Detox, Healing, and Trauma Release With Todd Shipman</a> ---<a href='https://wellnessmama.com/health/oil-pulling/'>Oil Pulling Benefits For a Healthier Mouth</a> ---<a href='https://wellnessmama.com/remedies/coconut-oil-pulling/'>Coconut Oil Pulling</a> ---<a href='https://plunge.pxf.io/jWRNaM'>Cold Plunge</a> ---<a href='https://www.amazon.com/Bible-Touch-Leathersoft-Black-Comfort/dp/0310450470?crid=3PC43S4RLF64S&keywords=NIV+bible&qid=1674430358&sprefix=niv+bible%2Caps%2C115&sr=8-3&linkCode=ll1&tag=wellnessmama-20&linkId=51f73db7cf6cbb33618dce0389a6b5b5&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl'>The Bible</a> ---<a href='https://www.amazon.com/How-Win-Friends-Influence-People/dp/0671027034?crid=SVKT8V6M2C5X&keywords=how+to+win+friends+and+influence+people&qid=1674430421&sprefix=how+to+win+friend%2Caps%2C121&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=wellnessmama-20&linkId=078ae55ebdb49f808965396973ff850e&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl'>How to Win Friends and Influence People</a> by Dale Carnegie ---<a href='https://www.amazon.com/Type-Diabetes-Breakthrough-Revolutionary-Approach/dp/1591201268?crid=2PB0GA3TDIHYQ&keywords=type+2+diabetes+breakthrough&qid=1674430468&sprefix=type+2+diabetes+breakthrough%2Caps%2C167&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=wellnessmama-20&linkId=e8b3438117b2cdd94d59075d4959cecd&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl'>The Type 2 Diabetes Breakthrough: A Revolutionary Approach to Treating Type 2 Diabetes </a>by Frank Shallenberger M.D. ... Read more

23 Jan 2023

58 MINS

58:31

23 Jan 2023

#626

The One About Habits and Habit Stacking - Short Series

Episode Highlights From Katie ---The ultimate question is, how do we form habits and get them to stick ---As much as 40% of what we do in a day isn't the result of decisions, but of habits ---What the research says about habit creation, including methods for starting new habits and making them stick ---The average habit actually takes about 66 days (so over two months) to be created ---Will missing one day of the new habit affect the creation of the new habit? ---What the difference is between habits and routines ---The process of creating a habit isn't just about learning to do something repeatedly - It's really about wiring and strengthening the brain ---Don't let perfect be the enemy of the good when it comes to habit formation ---The concept of habit stacking and the idea of stacking two habits together ---Small habits are easier to implement and you can build on them - don't make them too big ---The 3 S's - simple, short, and specific ---It's easier to replace a habit than to remove it entirely (example: smoking) ---Some of my practical examples that I personally use for habit stacking to give you some ideas to get started Resources Mentioned ---<a href='https://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break/dp/0735211299?crid=JC37LODV60I8&keywords=atomic+habits&qid=1673561601&sprefix=atomic+habits%2Caps%2C109&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=wellnessmama-20&linkId=9f6080bb442cd0b5e7e0dee48a5e7db4&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl'>Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones</a> by James Clear ---<a href='https://www.amazon.com/Habit-Stacking-Small-Changes-Minutes/dp/1499341474?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=&linkCode=ll1&tag=wellnessmama-20&linkId=47d32da44e32d55426437925c1feb43a&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl'>Habit Stacking: 97 Small Life Changes That Take Five Minutes or Less</a> by S.J. Scott ---<a href='https://www.amazon.com/Psycho-Cybernetics-Updated-Expanded-Maxwell-Maltz/dp/0399176136?keywords=psycho+cybernetics+by+maxwell+maltz&qid=1673561899&sprefix=psycho+c%2Caps%2C111&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=wellnessmama-20&linkId=10ee109f1e042014ffff44283d1982a4&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl'>Psycho-Cybernetics: Updated and Expanded</a> by Maxwell Maltz ---<a href='https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09P8DFGLL?ie=UTF8&th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=wellnessmama-20&linkId=e0e9aa529048b3540d082beb6d4aed8a&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl'>Gallon Water Jug</a> ---<a href='https://tinyhabits.com/'>Tiny Habits program</a> - BJ Fogg Thanks to Our Sponsor: <a href='https://drinklmnt.com/wellnessmama'>LMNT </a>- My go-to electrolyte mix that I use during workouts, while fasting and in the sauna. It's a clean source of all of your electrolyte needs. ... Read more

20 Jan 2023

26 MINS

26:19

20 Jan 2023

#625

Kelly Rompel on ADHD, Anxiety, and Don’t Tell Me to Relax

Episode Highlights With Kelly ---Why she transitioned from a pharmacist to a functional medicine specialist and why she now works with ADHD and anxiety patients ---The common root causes she sees for these chronic issues ---Dopamine connection and why ADHD is not just a dopamine deficiency ---Common gut issues and how they present in problems in the body and the brain ---Other factors that contribute to these issues that people don’t always realize ---Why ADHD and anxiety often go hand in hand ---The vitamin and mineral deficiencies that often play a role in why we see these issues together ---Importance of asking why, when there is a chemical imbalance or diagnosis instead of just treating the symptom ---Why ice baths help with dopamine production ---The importance of protein consumption for producing neurotransmitters ---What to understand about caffeine consumption, especially with ADHD and anxiety ---Another reason to get protein in the morning before caffeine and why its so important for women ---How underlying infections can be a huge source of stress on the body ---The way certain exercises boost GABA and can help reduce some of these symptoms Resources We Mention ---<a href='https://www.wildrootsgenetics.com/sales-page-ec453bb6-ffe1-479d-887a-7c150ca8e394'>Book a time with Kelly here</a> ---<a href='https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/insight-therapy/202207/depression-is-not-caused-chemical-imbalance-in-the-brain'>Depression Is Not Caused by Chemical Imbalance in the Brain</a> article ---<a href='https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Figureoutable-Marie-Forleo/dp/0525535012?crid=2RLOJXTDDZGZS&keywords=marie+forleo&qid=1673560663&sprefix=marie+forleo%2Caps%2C112&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=wellnessmama-20&linkId=2d68c03dcb868efd3a6ccd1ba508b7f4&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl'>Everything Is Figureoutable</a> by Marie Forleo ---<a href='https://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Supernatural-Common-People-Uncommon/dp/B08KHCVRZZ?crid=39NA15G033YZI&keywords=becoming+supernatural&qid=1673560721&sprefix=becoming+supernatural%2Caps%2C108&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=wellnessmama-20&linkId=e7d6f8c9126d12fde433583d3e7f97a4&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl'>Becoming Supernatural: How Common People Are Doing the Uncommon</a> by Joe Dispenza ---<a href='https://www.amazon.com/Pure-Encapsulations-B-Complex-Balanced-Metafolin/dp/B0016QUU02?crid=3GZ4RZERZXJ9I&keywords=Pure+encapsulations+b+complex&qid=1673993918&sprefix=pure+encapsulations+b+complex%2Caps%2C108&sr=8-5&linkCode=ll1&tag=wellnessmama-20&linkId=29f13c2a0a4e67433574366633a9463b&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl'>B-Complex</a> ---<a href='https://www.jigsawhealth.com/magnesium-products/jigsaw-magnow-tart-raspberry-lemonade-jar/?rfsn=1717317.43f89'>Magnesium Glycinate</a> Thanks to Our Sponsors: <a href='http://higherdose.com/mama'>HigherDOSE</a> - Check out their sauna blanket, PEMF mat, red light face mask and so much more! I use their PEMF mat several times during the week. Use code mama15 for a discount. <a href='https://wellnesse.com/'>Wellnesse</a> - My line of clean and non-toxic personal care products such as toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo and much more! ... Read more

18 Jan 2023

51 MINS

51:41

18 Jan 2023

#624

How to Become the Conscious Parent You Never Had With Bryana of Conscious Mommy

Episode Highlights With Bryana ---What makes conscious parenting different from other approaches ---How focusing on ourselves and our own emotional reactions and behaviors as parents is a more effective long term approach and is relationship first ---Focusing on “how am I managing myself” as a marker of effective parenting ---The magic of taking a pause during heated emotional encounters with our kids ---How to understand what is getting in the way of being able to model these behaviors for our kids ---What to do when “my kids will only listen to me if I am screaming” ---Love withdrawal - what it is and why it is so painful to children, and how to break the pattern ---The importance of saying sorry to our kids when we mess up without needing to defend our behavior ---What a real apology and repair looks like ---Why conscious parenting isn’t just permissive parenting or falsely happy parenting ---No parent has an intention to hurt their child but the impact is outside our control and how to understand this dynamic ---How our relationship with our kids sets the stage for how they will exist in relationship for the rest of their lives ---What boundaries are and how to effectively communicate them ---Why if boundaries don’t come from a place of kindness, they are actually about control ---Phrases like “I can’t let you” and “show me another way” for boundaries with young children ---Why children need to understand the alternative when we put limits on their behavior ---When we withdraw love, children will default to loving and trusting the parent even at the expense of self love and self trust ---Trust is the first psychosocial milestone in a baby or toddler ---Parenting is the opportunity to re-parent and become the parent you never had ---“I am not raising you to be the person I want or expect you to be… I am raising you to be who you are” ---What it means to be a cycle breaker in our parenting ---Specific tips for bedtime struggles and reframing what this experience is like for kids ---Strategies for tantrums that actually work - and how to focus on actually being with the child so they learn this internal skill ---Approaching parenting struggles with curiosity instead of being critical Resources We Mention ---<a href='https://learning.consciousmommy.com/?ref=abe75d'>Conscious Mommy</a> - Website ---<a href='https://learning.consciousmommy.com/courses/meltdowns?ref=abe75d'>Consciously Managing Meltdowns</a> - Course ---<a href='http://instagram.com/consciousmommy'>Conscious Mommy</a> - Instagram ---<a href='https://www.amazon.com/Giver-Quartet-Lois-Lowry/dp/0544336267?crid=K3G0HCPFAIB4&keywords=the+giver+book&qid=1673558938&sprefix=the+giver+book%2Caps%2C111&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=wellnessmama-20&linkId=192a095fe27e1325d21c8e24075f76aa&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl'>The Giver</a> by Lois Lowry ---<a href='https://www.amazon.com/Untamed-Glennon-Doyle-Melton/dp/1984801252?crid=EHD2A38KKEAG&keywords=untamed&qid=1673559004&sprefix=untamed%2Caps%2C120&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=wellnessmama-20&linkId=f55fbbf73f842b7bf4e29bdc283b2557&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl'>Untamed</a> by Glennon Doyle ... Read more

16 Jan 2023

1 HR 09 MINS

1:09:39

16 Jan 2023

#623

The One About Magnesium - Short Series

Episode Highlights From Katie ---What is magnesium and why is it important ---Why are so many people deficient in this important mineral ---What are the many benefits of magnesium ---How magnesium plays a role in workouts, power, and recovery ---Other benefits of optimal levels include: better mood, lower inflammation, better sleep, and stronger bones ---Some easy sources of magnesium: Leafy green vegetables, sea vegetables, kelp, and nettle ---How I am getting enough magnesium and what I am using Resources Mentioned ---<a href='https://bioptimizers.com/shop/products/magnesium-breakthrough?rfsn=6404578.1b6dff&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=6404578.1b6dff'>BiOptimizers MagBreakthrough</a> ---<a href='http://www.jigsawhealth.com?rfsn=1717317.43f89'>Jigsaw Health Mag SRT</a> ---<a href='https://magnesiumlotionshop.com/ref/24/'>Magnesium Lotion</a> ---<a href='https://justthrivehealth.com/collections/k2-7?rfsn=1767948.d6158'>Just Thrive K2-7</a> Thanks to Our Sponsor: <a href='https://joovv.com/wellnessmama'>Joovv</a> - Red light therapy can be an important part of any health routine and I use mine daily to support cellular function and for my skin and thyroid. Use code wellnessmama for a discount. ... Read more

13 Jan 2023

17 MINS

17:24

13 Jan 2023

#622

Dr. Robert Waldinger on the Science of Happiness and What Makes a Good Life

Episode Highlights With Dr. Waldinger ---How he became a zen master who teaches meditation around the world ---The science of meditation and the science of why it is beneficial ---What the Harvard study of adult development is- the longest study on the same group of people since 1938 ---Key takeaways from this extremely long study ---The surprising key to happiness and why human connection and relationships are so important ---Helpful questions for checking in on your own relationships ---How childhood experiences shape mental health later in life and what children really need to feel safe and secure in life ---What the data says about things that extend lifespan and things that shorten it ---How human connection correlates to a longer lifespan ---Strong relationships are natural stress reducers - the science of how this works ---Why happiness is not something we can “achieve” past our basic human needs ---How to build a safety net of well-being to help increase happiness and calm even in tough times ---Ways to use our feelings as signals but exercise choice in how we act and respond ---How to increase “social fitness” and nurture relationships in your life ---A rule of thumb when it comes to relationships ---Why kids need to see us model prioritizing relationships and taking care of ourselves ---What empathetic accuracy is and how to get better at it ---The W.I.S.E.R method for handling emotionally challenging situations ---The best investment you can make in your own well-being (it might surprise you) ---Health and lifestyle trends that stood out from the data in this study Resources We Mention ---<a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KkKuTCFvzI'>Robert Waldinger: What makes a good life? Lessons from the longest study on happiness | TED Talk</a> ---<a href='https://www.amazon.com/Good-Life-Lessons-Scientific-Happiness/dp/198216669X?crid=3AYIDZGVESKBH&keywords=robert+waldinger&qid=1673358768&sprefix=robert+waldinger%2Caps%2C104&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=wellnessmama-20&linkId=21657c6eddfba4c224b43d4030c0c902&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl'>The Good Life: Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness</a> by Robert Waldinger, MD ---<a href='https://amzn.to/3IBBkuy'>Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life</a> by Jon Kabat-Zinn Thanks to Our Sponsors! <a href='https://hiyahealth.com/wellnessmama'>Hiya Children's Vitamins</a> - A clean line of children's vitamins that provides growing kids with all the essential nutrients that might be missing from their diet. <a href='https://wellnesse.com/'>Wellnesse</a> - My line of clean, non-toxic personal care products such as toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo and much more! "If the path before you is clear, you're probably on somebody else's path." - Joseph Campbell ... Read more

11 Jan 2023

56 MINS

56:34

11 Jan 2023

#621

Morley Robbins on Thyroid Health, Retinol, Magnesium, and the Real Story of Aging

Episode Highlights With Morley Robbins ---What might be going on if you are told you have low iron or low ferritin ---Why what’s going on in the blood isn’t always indicative of whats going on in the tissue and what to know when looking at blood tests ---The three things to understand when measuring iron: hemoglobin (70% of body’s iron), ferritin (storage protein inside cells- 10% of body’s iron), serum iron (less than a tenth of a percent which actually means copper isn’t doing its job) ---What hepcidin is (peptide) ---Katherine Philpott MD PhD paper on how ferritin is storing excess iron in the body ---Why the amount of iron you need is lower than you think.. ---The important part of this equation that is almost never tested by doctors and that can be shut down by Vitamin D ---Why low ferritin is not an indication of iron deficiency and actually shows low copper and affects hepcidin ---Dietary iron vs. recycling iron and why copper is important ---What to know about Vitamin D and its relationship to retinol ---The thyroid connection and why it is just a symptom of what’s going on in the body ---Why low thyroid function can just be a symptom of low retinol ---The thyroid doesn't run the body - it responds to the body ---What you don’t know about aging that is aging you much more rapidly ---Why copper, magnesium, and retinol are the big players in the real story of aging ---How hair testing shows us some things that blood tests don’t ---12 minerals and 8 metals that show up in hair tests (electrolytes, oxidation patterns, metals, etc) ---Things we can take that mess up the way copper is used in the body (birth control, antibiotics, artificial vitamin C) Resources We Mention ---<a href='https://wellnessmama.com/podcast/596/'>596: Morley Robbins on Magnesium, Stress, Mineral Balance and the Root Cause Protocol</a> ---<a href='https://therootcauseprotocol.com/'>RCP123.org or therootcauseprotocol.com</a> ---<a href='https://shop.queenofthethrones.com/wellnessmama'>Queen of Thrones - Castor Oil Packs</a> ---<a href='https://www.amazon.com/Pure-Encapsulations-Hypoallergenic-Bioflavonoids-Cardiometabolic/dp/B0016J2K16?crid=OVAJ9T3A4R3V&keywords=quercetin%2Bpure%2Bencapsulations&qid=1673061003&sprefix=quercetin%2Bpure%2Be%2Caps%2C99&sr=8-5&th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=wellnessmama-20&linkId=7240c1bf53e8df07855c4859ba267e04&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl'>Quercetin</a> ---<a href='https://store.reverseskinaging.com/dr-pickart-skin-biology/'>Loren Pickart</a> Thanks to Our Sponsors: <a href='http://boncharge.com/wellnessmama'>BON CHARGE</a> - A holistic wellness brand with a huge range of evidence-based products to optimize your life, such as blue light glasses, EMF protection products and circadian friendly lighting. Use code wellnessmama to save. <a href='https://wellnesse.com/'>Wellnesse</a> - My line of clean and non-toxic personal care products such as toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo and much more! ... Read more

09 Jan 2023

1 HR 06 MINS

1:06:06

09 Jan 2023

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