Less Stressed Life: Helping You Heal Yourself

Send us a textOur first episode this week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I am joined by Dr. Eric Balcavage.  It’s a GOOD week on the podcast if you are interested in thyroid.  In this episode, we discuss all the things about thyroid physiology. Plus some rapid fire questions at the end from our audience. KEY TAKEAWAYS:Allopathic vs functional medicine approachesVitamin D relationship to thyroidDifferent stressors & their effect thyroid hormonesMulti-system adaptive disorderABOUT GUEST:Dr. Eric Balcavage is the owner and founder of Rejuvagen, a functional medicine clinic in Chadds Ford, PA. He is a Functional Medicine Practitioner, Board Certified in Integrative Medicine, along with being a licensed Chiropractor in Pennsylvania.Dr. Balcavage is the co-host of the Thyroid Answers Podcast. The podcast focuses on answering the pressing questions those suffering from chronic hypothyroid symptoms can’t get answered elsewhere. You can find his educational Thyroid Thursday videos on Vimeo and YouTube.Dr. Balcavage has made it his mission to change the way medicine looks at hypothyroidism. He is the co-author of the book, The Thyroid Debacle, which addresses the problems with current allopathic and functional medicine approaches to hypothyroidism as well as the solutions to restoring thyroid physiology.Listeners can schedule a free discovery call with Dr. Balcavage at: https://p.bttr.to/3Jjp1l2 Listeners can receive a free ebook at: https://rejuvagencenter.com/free-ebook-download/WHERE TO FIND:Website: https://rejuvagencenter.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rejuvagencenterInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drericbalcavage/WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/Instagram: instagram.com/anti.inflammatory.nutritionist/Leave a review, submit a questions for the podcast or take one of my quizzes here: https://www.christabiegler.com/linksI’ve spent the last 10 years helping others clear their skin and food sensitivities, and I’ve just spent the last few months streamlining my proven method in my Eczema and Food Sensitivity Freedom Program to help you get results easier than ever.  If you’re ready to get to the REAL root of your eczema & food sensitivities and finally feel like yourself again, head to christabiegler.com to join before the doors close!

Send us a textThis week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I am joined by Dr. Dawn Huebner. In this episode, we discuss helping children face their fears, phobias and anxiety. Bonus, this can work for adults too. KEY TAKEAWAYS:Cognitive behavior therapy triangleExposure based approachesAmygdala vs. prefrontal cortexHow to retrain the brainDr. Dawn tells us about her new book series, Dr. Dawn’s Mini Books About Mighty Fears, which speaks with warmth and humor to children struggling with specific phobias while teaching the tools needed to break free.ABOUT GUEST:Dr. Dawn Huebner is a psychologist, parent coach, and the author of numerous self-help books for children including bestsellers What to Do When You Worry Too Much and Outsmarting Worry. Specializing in childhood anxiety, Dr. Huebner’s work is known around the world, with books translated into 23 languages. She has been featured on the TODAY Show, WebMD, Parents Magazine, and a host of other news and information outlets. Her newest series, Dr. Dawn’s Mini Books About Mighty Fears, speaks with warmth and humor to children struggling with specific phobias while teaching the tools needed to break free.The parent of a once-anxious child, Dr. Huebner faced anxiety in her own life, making the same mistakes most parents make before finding the keys to breaking herself and her child free. She now teaches those keys to others, sharing with parents, therapists, school counselors, and educators the skills they need to help anxious children live happier lives. Her TEDx talk, Rethinking Anxiety, has been viewed over a million times.WHERE TO FIND:Website: https://www.dawnhuebnerphd.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Dawn-Huebner-PhD-Self-Help-for-Parents-and-Kids/100063562297964/?ref=br_rsWHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/Instagram: instagram.com/anti.inflammatory.nutritionist/Leave a review, submit a questions for the podcast or take one of my quizzes here: https://www.christabiegler.com/linksI’ve spent the last 10 years helping others clear their skin and food sensitivities, and I’ve just spent the last few months streamlining my proven method in my Eczema and Food Sensitivity Freedom Program to help you get results easier than ever.  If you’re ready to get to the REAL root of your eczema & food sensitivities and finally feel like yourself again, head to christabiegler.com to join before the doors close!

Send us a textAfter practicing nutrition for 13 years, it's time to share some of the things I've learned to help you shortcut your own success in either private practice or with your health goals. In this behind the scenes episode, I get into the frameworks, approaches and timelines I use when guiding clients to overcome root causes of inflammation, rebalance hormones, and optimize gut, liver, adrenal and thyroid function. Let me know if you have questions for follow up episodes.There's only one week left of Mini Case Review Calls to get booked to start working together starting April 15th. If interested, click this link: https://www.christabiegler.com/fssWHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/Instagram: instagram.com/anti.inflammatory.nutritionist/Leave a review, submit a questions for the podcast or take one of my quizzes here: https://www.christabiegler.com/linksI’ve spent the last 10 years helping others clear their skin and food sensitivities, and I’ve just spent the last few months streamlining my proven method in my Eczema and Food Sensitivity Freedom Program to help you get results easier than ever.  If you’re ready to get to the REAL root of your eczema & food sensitivities and finally feel like yourself again, head to christabiegler.com to join before the doors close!

Send us a textThis week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I am joined by Dr. Barrie Tan. In this episode, we get SUPER NERDY about types of Vitamin E. Dr. Tan sources Vitamin E from annatto, the stuff that colors your cheese yellow and is from a tree in South America. Since I had just returned from South America right before recording this episode, we hit it off talking about Incan cultural uses of annatto. Just a day in my dream life of being a podcaster. KEY TAKEAWAYS:Cell membranes (which actually applies to you if you have ANY condition, deficiency or dry skin)Fatty liver disease, lipids, inflammation, weight loss, cancer and the impact of specific types of Vitamin ETocotrienols and sources from palm, rice and annatto and protecting the antioxidant from oxidation (making it anti-healthy). ABOUT GUEST:Dr. Barrie Tan is hailed as a trailblazer and the world’s foremost expert on vitamin E. A scientist first and foremost, Dr. Tan earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry/Biochemistry from the University of Otago, New Zealand and spent several years as a professor at UMass. His research expertise includes lipid-soluble nutrients (carotenoids, E vitamers, CoQ10, and omega-3s) that impact chronic conditions. He was the first to introduce tocotrienols benefits to the nutrition industry and developed the first-ever tocopherol-free tocotrienol product derived from annatto. Dr. Tan continues to collaborate with numerous universities worldwide to further tocotrienol research. Beyond tocotrienol, Dr. Tan’s research now spans into geranylgeraniol, a critical endogenous nutrient for healthy aging.Dr. Tan has held roles of Chief Scientific Officer and Scientific Board Member for multinational organizations. His career includes periods working in association with the US Armed Forces and a Prince of Thailand as well as being an internationally celebrated and sought-after speaker, having presented at multiple respected conferences in the field including; IFT, ADA, ASN, IHS, A4M, NPA, AACR, ICIM, AOCS, IAOMT, and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Renowned for his engaging warmth and gracious humor, Dr. Tan has also been featured in array of popular media including the Ben Greenfield and JJ Virgin podcasts.Dr. Tan is currently the President of American River Nutrition, a natural health R&D company he started with his wife, Elizabeth, in 1998. Described as a scientific pioneer, his mission is simple, improve the everyday health of people’s lives.WHERE TO FIND:Website: https://barrietan.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctorbarrietan/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doctorbarrietanLinked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-barrie-tan/WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/Instagram: instagram.com/anti.inflammatory.nutritionist/Leave a review, submit a questions for the podcast or take one of my quizzes here: I’ve spent the last 10 years helping others clear their skin and food sensitivities, and I’ve just spent the last few months streamlining my proven method in my Eczema and Food Sensitivity Freedom Program to help you get results easier than ever.  If you’re ready to get to the REAL root of your eczema & food sensitivities and finally feel like yourself again, head to christabiegler.com to join before the doors close!

Send us a textThis week on the Less Stressed Life, I invited Jeffrey Smith to talk about his passions for controlling biotechnology. He caught my attention at a small dinner I attended for a lifestyle medicine conference I attended in September when talking about how gene editing is getting as accessible as EasyBake ovens once were, which could unleash superbugs into the environment with catastrophic outcomes. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Genetic engineeringShikimate pathway and microbiota interruption CRISPR and gene editing ABOUT GUEST: Jeffrey Smith is an international bestselling author, award-winning filmmaker, and the leading spokesperson on the health dangers of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs). His book, Seeds of Deception, ignited a movement by exposing industry and government lies about GMO safety. Jeffrey has spoken in 45 countries and is the creator of the Healing from GMOs and Roundup summit and the 90 Day Lifestyle Upgrade. He is the founding executive director of the Institute for Responsible Technology, which is pioneering a new global effort to protect the microbiome from genetically engineered microbes.WHERE TO FIND:Website: https://responsibletechnology.org/WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/On IG:  instagram.com/anti.inflammatory.nutritionist/Leave a review, submit a questions for the podcast or take one of my quizzes here: https://www.christabiegler.com/linksI’ve spent the last 10 years helping others clear their skin and food sensitivities, and I’ve just spent the last few months streamlining my proven method in my Eczema and Food Sensitivity Freedom Program to help you get results easier than ever.  If you’re ready to get to the REAL root of your eczema & food sensitivities and finally feel like yourself again, head to christabiegler.com to join before the doors close!

Send us a textThis week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I am joined by  Dr. Nathan Bryan . In this episode, we discuss episode topics : Nitric oxide for long haul CV, altitude sickness, hypertension and cardiovascular improve . KEY TAKEAWAYS:What is nitric oxide? Why should people want to know about nitric oxide?What are some common lifestyle habits that disrupt nitric oxide production?What can someone do today to improve NO function?ABOUT GUEST:Dr. Bryan is an international leader in molecular medicine and nitric oxide biochemistry.Dr. Bryan earned his undergraduate Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry from the University of Texas at Austin and his doctoral degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport, where he was the recipient of the Dean’s Award for Excellence in Research. Dr. Bryan has been involved in nitric oxide research for the past 20 years and has made many seminal discoveries in the field. Their lead drug candidate NOviricid is currently in phase 3 clinical trials for the treatment of COVID-19 in African Americans and Hispanics.He pursued his post-doctoral training as a Kirschstein Fellow at Boston University School of Medicine in the Whitaker Cardiovascular Institute. After a two year post-doctoral fellowship, in 2006 Dr. Bryan was recruited to join faculty at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston by Ferid Murad, M.D., Ph.D., 1998 Nobel Laureate in Medicine or Physiology. Dr. Bryan has been involved in nitric oxide research for the past 20 years and has made many seminal discoveries in the field. His many seminal discoveries have resulted dozens of issued US and International patents and the product technology resulting from his discoveries and inventions has improved patient care worldwide. Dr. Bryan is a successful entrepreneur and Founder of HumanN, Inc, Pneuma Nitric Oxide, LLC, Nitric Oxide Innovations, LLC and Bryan Nitriceuticals, LLC. His product technology is responsible for hundreds of millions of product sales worldwide. Most recently, Dr. Bryan serves as Founder and CEO of Nitric Oxide Innovations, LLC, a privately-held, clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company that is actively engaged in the discovery and development of nitric oxide based therapies. Their lead drug candidate NOviricid is currently in phase 3 clinical trials for the treatment of COVID19 in African Americans and Hispanics. Dr. Bryan is an international leader in molecular medicine and nitric oxide biochemistry.WHERE TO FIND:Instagram:  @drnathansbryan Website: www.drnathansbryan.com Twitter:  @drnitricWHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:https://www.christabiegler.com/On IG: instagram.com/anti.inflammatory.nutritionist/Leave a review, submit a questions for the podcast or take one of my quizzes here: https://www.christabiegler.com/linksI’ve spent the last 10 years helping others clear their skin and food sensitivities, and I’ve just spent the last few months streamlining my proven method in my Eczema and Food Sensitivity Freedom Program to help you get results easier than ever.  If you’re ready to get to the REAL root of your eczema & food sensitivities and finally feel like yourself again, head to christabiegler.com to join before the doors close!

Send us a textThis week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I am joined by Dr. Ritamarie. In this episode, we discuss functional approaches to blood sugar and three causes of subclinical thyroid dysfunction. I don’t know about you, but I LOVE to learn. My favorite thing is when I can learn something new in a podcast interview, and Dr. Ritamarie really delivered in this one. KEY TAKEAWAYS:6 things that affect blood sugar besides diet Thyroid conversion mechanisms Symptoms, labs, what you can do, and functional blood sugar ranges Such a great episode, especially if you are a health professional or health hacker. ABOUT GUEST:Dr. Ritamarie Locascalzo, the founder of the Institute of Nutritional Endocrinology, is passionately committed to transforming our current broken disease-focused system into a true healthcare system where every practitioner is skilled at finding the root cause of health challenges and uses the wisdom of nature combined with modern scientific research to restore balance. Dr. Ritamarie, a licensed Doctor of Chiropractic with Certifications in Acupuncture, Nutrition, Herbal Medicine, and HeartMath®, specializes in digestion, thyroid, adrenal, and insulin imbalances. She’s also a master at using palate-pleasing, whole fresh food as medicine and is a best-selling author, speaker, and internationally recognized nutrition and functional health authority with over 30 years of clinical experience. Her podcast, Reinvent Healthcare, provides health and wellness practitioners around the globe to be part of the movement to provide root-cause care to people in need. WHERE TO FIND:Website: www.DrRitamarie.com Podcast: www.ReinventHealthcare.com Facebook Main Page: https://www.facebook.com/DrRitamarieLoscalzo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drritamarie/?hl=enWHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:https://www.christabiegler.com/On IG: instagram.com/anti.inflammatory.nutritionist/Please leave a review, submit a questions for the podcast or take one of my quizzes here: https://www.christabiegler.com/linksI’ve spent the last 10 years helping others clear their skin and food sensitivities, and I’ve just spent the last few months streamlining my proven method in my Eczema and Food Sensitivity Freedom Program to help you get results easier than ever.  If you’re ready to get to the REAL root of your eczema & food sensitivities and finally feel like yourself again, head to christabiegler.com to join before the doors close!

Send us a textThis week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I am joined by  Thomas Hemingway, MD. In this episode, we discuss getting older and feeling younger, a topic I’m always interested in. KEY TAKEAWAYS:How you jump from conventional to integrative in healthcare 5 principles for preventable conditionsHow to EAT for energy, clarity, weight loss, and the BEST health of your life without dietingHow to Optimize sleep - The glymphatic system and detoxing during sleepHow to optimize STRESS and turn negative stress into a positive growth-promoting energizing experience that will propel you to success and longer life.Importance of the gut & how to optimize gut healthHow he’s dealing with his daughter’s new Type 1 diabetesABOUT GUEST:Dr. Thomas Hemingway, MD is a holistic and integrative Medical Doctor that lives and shares his philosophy of PREVENTION over PRESCRIPTION. He is passionate about Natural Health and Healing through Simple, yet Powerful Daily Practices which can be LIFE CHANGING and LIFESAVING. He’s the host of the Unshakeable Health Podcast. His upcoming book, “PREVENTABLE! 5 Powerful Practices to Avoid Disease and Build Unshakeable Health” describes the foundational principles of creating solid lifelong health.Dr. Hemingway is also husband, and proud father to 6 wonderful humans with whom he enjoys spending time in the outdoors surfing, snowboarding, skiing, hiking, biking, skateboarding, mountaineering and playing tennis.He also loves sharing this message of POWERFUL NATURAL HEALTH PRINCIPLES in his top rated health podcast “Modern Medicine Movement” where he is known for distilling down the latest medical knowledge and science into easily digestible and actionable steps which can change lives in the present AND the future.He is He has the goal of saving 100 million lives by optimizing health and wellness through natural means.WHERE TO FIND:Dr. Hemingway’s website: https://thomashemingway.com Dr. Hemingway’s LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/drthomashemingway Dr. Hemingway’s FREE NEWSLETTER: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6284099161383cf03d109319 Dr. Hemingway’s SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drthomashemingway/ FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/thomashemingwaymd/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKau31K7oRHfWYMC1_quG7g LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomashemingway/?original_referer= Dr. Hemingway’s PODCAST: https://www.thomashemingway.com/podcastWHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:https://www.christabiegler.com/On IG: instagram.com/anti.inflammatory.I’ve spent the last 10 years helping others clear their skin and food sensitivities, and I’ve just spent the last few months streamlining my proven method in my Eczema and Food Sensitivity Freedom Program to help you get results easier than ever.  If you’re ready to get to the REAL root of your eczema & food sensitivities and finally feel like yourself again, head to christabiegler.com to join before the doors close!

Send us a textThis week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I am joined by Dr. Louise Swartswalter. In this episode, we talked all about emotions stored in the body.While my guest had the calming aura and appearance of my son’s kindergarten teacher, she used some of our interview time to read my ancestral energy and how it might be affecting blocks for me currently. 😳So if you’d like to hear my family secrets or are just curious about what “energy work” can look like, Dr. Swartswalter has you covered.  I look at different modalities practitioners use with curiosity to find connections and common denominators. While it will all look different, I think you’ll continue to see integrative and holistic practitioners focus more and more on the nervous system. KEY TAKEAWAYS:What is neuro biofeedback?How energetics and emotions affect the physical body How you become a medical intuitiveABOUT GUEST:For over twenty years, Dr. Louise Swartswalter has been helping transform lives individually and in groups using a unique multi-dimensional approach, including Naturopathy, biofeedback, trauma release work, NLP, life coaching, and energy work.  Louise is the owner and founder of the Brain-Soul Success Academy and the creator of the BRAIN system TM, a five-step transformational program serving clients worldwide. She is passionate about connecting, clearing blocks to success and helping others achieve their optimal health and highest potential. Using a combination of tools, Louise has helped people move from anxiety to calm in one session. Dr. Swartswalter’s unique multi–dimensional approach has helped 45,000 clients in the last twenty years reach success in their lives. “Louise finds the things in me no one else finds.”  One client told her that “one session felt like sixteen years of therapy,” while another said, “she saved my life.”  Dr. Louise enjoys speaking and teaching globally and has shared with audiences on KOB-TV, Good Day New Mexico, KOB radio, as well as events and professional organizations. Attend one of her powerful events and learn the BRAIN System tools.  Schedule her for your next big event!  WHERE TO FIND:WEBSITE:  www.louiseswartswalter.com    Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/louise.swartswalter      Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louiseswartswalter/  Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/user/abqnaturalhealth    Brain Soul Success Assessment   https://www.louiseswartswalter.com/brain-soul-success-assessment/WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:https://www.christabiegler.com/On IG: instagram.com/anti.inflammatory.nutritionist/Leave a review, submit a questions for the podcast or take one of my quizzes here: https://www.christabiegler.com/linksI’ve spent the last 10 years helping others clear their skin and food sensitivities, and I’ve just spent the last few months streamlining my proven method in my Eczema and Food Sensitivity Freedom Program to help you get results easier than ever.  If you’re ready to get to the REAL root of your eczema & food sensitivities and finally feel like yourself again, head to christabiegler.com to join before the doors close!

Send us a textThis week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I am joined by holistic dentist Dr. Kelly Blodgett. In this episode, we discuss how to naturally support your gums and oral health. KEY TAKEAWAYS:Ways to protect our gums beyond gentle brushing and flossing. Can you heal cavities naturally without any fillings?Can we detox through our teeth?How to find a holistic dentist?ABOUT GUEST:Dr. Kelly J. Blodgett is redefining the modern dental experience.  Over the past 20 years, he has created a practice that is recognized as an international hotspot for Dental Tourism.  He attracts those who seek a holistic and integrative biological approach to their oral and whole-body health.  This is the dentistry that every human wants, but few know exists!  Through his weekly Toxic Tuesday and Wellness Wednesday social media posts, Dr. Blodgett shares truths not commonly discussed in traditional dental settings.  His post series illustrates his patients’ incredible journeys back to health along with providing best practices for predictable oral and systemic health.   WHERE TO FIND       :Instagram: @blodgettdentalcare Website: www.blodgettedentalcare.com WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:https://www.christabiegler.com/On IG: instagram.com/anti.inflammatory.nutritionist/Leave a review, submit a questions for the podcast or take one of my quizzes here: https://www.christabiegler.com/linksI’ve spent the last 10 years helping others clear their skin and food sensitivities, and I’ve just spent the last few months streamlining my proven method in my Eczema and Food Sensitivity Freedom Program to help you get results easier than ever.  If you’re ready to get to the REAL root of your eczema & food sensitivities and finally feel like yourself again, head to christabiegler.com to join before the doors close!