Less Stressed Life: Helping You Heal Yourself

Send us a textThis week on the Less Stressed Life Podcast is a recording of a LIVE community call I recently hosted all about gut & stool testing.  I want to do these calls monthly to be helpful, get to know your needs, and answer questions for you.My next community call will be on Dec 20, 2022, at 11 AM MT/1 PM ET for 30 min, and we’ll be talking about testing for stress hormones. You can register for that one at www.christabiegler.com/community.I’ve got a couple of tests I’m going to compare for looking at adrenal hormones in practice.We covered:Differences between conventional and functional stool tests, including sensitivity and conventional tests, are useful in acute situations, where functional testing can be more helpful in chronic situations.DIY vs. working with a practitioner.Viome stool testing.What to do if budget is an issue.SIBO testing vs. stool testing.I walked through a GI Map and compared it to another common functional stool test on the market.Andrea asked great questions about what to do with constantly changing markers on a stool test.Susan asked about parasites.Adriana asked about HS and body acne.Britt asked about trying to find a practitioner.When to go functional? Chronic, low-grade, annoying symptoms (When you’re told everything is fine)BOTTOM LINE: Your symptoms are AS important as a test.To paraphrase Andrea from our call, “the test will show you a problem but not solve the problem.”You do need to find a practitioner that knows what they are doing with stool testing. It’s pretty useful in gut, skin issues, and fatigue, which are all topics in my wheelhouse.If you’d like to work with me 1:1, I’m accepting a small handful of clients in December to complete testing and get started in January.www.christabiegler.com/scheduleI’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 Less Stressed Life Podcast, I am joined by Dr. Emily Gutierrez. I am so excited to have Dr. Emily Gutierrez back this week to share her brilliance and fill a huge gap with neuropediatric nutrition. Last week she wowed me with her knowledge of PANDAS, and this week we are talking about autism. I ask lots of hard questions, and she fires back without batting an eye. I am thankful for her work! KEY TAKEAWAYS:The history of Autism, diagnosis, and hallmark symptomsThe spectrum & prevalence of AutismStandard Treatment, ABA Therapy, & occupational therapy optionsRule outs and rules in's when the first diagnosisThe treatment pie of Autism The correlation between vaccines & autismTesting for mitochondrial dysfunctionGUEST SHARED HELPFUL TIPS ON:How to lower inflammation in the bodySupplement recommendations to supportHow to get supplements into kidsWhat parents can do at home right nowABOUT GUEST:Dr. Emily Gutierrez is the chief scientific formulator and co-founder for Neuro Nutrients and has over a decade of clinical experience managing patients in her busy practice with Neuronutrition Associates, one of the first pediatric-focused functional medicine practices opened in the United States. Dr. Gutierrez received her doctorate from Johns Hopkins University with a focus in XX translational medicine as a doctor of nursing practice. She received her master's degree from the University of Texas at Austin and is board certified as a pediatric nurse practitioner. Dr. Gutierrez is also board certified through the Institute of Functional Medicine, board certified as a clinical nutritionist, and board certified as a primary care mental health specialist. In addition to actively managing patients in her private practice in Austin, Texas, she also is adjunct faculty at Johns Hopkins University where she lectures on integrative and functional medicine. Dr. Gutierrez has published in the peer reviewed literature multiple times, however one of her favorite accomplishments was publishing the first chapter on integrative and functional medicine in a textbook for primary care providers. Dr. Gutierrez continues to be an active researcher, writer, and speaker, and her passion for formulating science based nutrient compounds that met the strictest standards of quality and efficacy continue to be her favorite tool in managing patients.WHERE TO FIND DR EMILY:Website : Neuronutrients.comWHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:https://www.christabiegler.com/On IG: instagram.com/anti.inflammatory.nutritionist/Shop our Favoriteschristabiegler.com/shopLoving the podcast? Leave us a review and ENTER OUR GIVEAWAY NOW!Sharing & reviewing this podcast is the BEST way to help us succeed with our mission to help integrate the best of East & West and empower you to raise the bar on your health story. Just go to https://reviewthispodcast.com/lessstressedlifeHave a question that 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 Less Stressed Life, Podcast, I am joined by Dr. Emily Gutierrez. In this episode, we discuss PANS/PANDAS in kids.KEY TAKEAWAYS:What are PANS/PANDAS, what are the hallmark symptoms, & how to treat itWhat's part of the treatment pie in PANDASGUEST SHARED HELPFUL TIPS ON:Testing recommendations for PANS/PANDASHow can your PCP rule out strep?What supplements can help with the prevention & treatment of symptoms of PANDAS?ABOUT GUEST:Dr. Emily Gutierrez is the chief scientific formulator and co-founder for Neuro Nutrients and has over a decade of clinical experience managing patients in her busy practice with Neuronutrition Associates, one of the first pediatric focused functional medicine practices opened in the United States. Dr. Gutierrez received her doctorate from Johns Hopkins University with a focus in translational medicine as a doctor of nursing practice. She received her masters degree from the University of Texas at Austin and is board certified as a pediatric nurse practitioner. Dr. Gutierrez is also board certified through the Institute of Functional Medicine, board certified as a clinical nutritionist, and board certified as a primary care mental health specialist. In addition to actively managing patients in her private practice in Austin, Texas, she also is adjunct faculty at Johns Hopkins University where she lectures on integrative and functional medicine. Dr. Gutierrez has published in the peer reviewed literature multiple times, however one of her favorite accomplishments was publishing the first chapter on integrative and functional medicine in a textbook for primary care providers. Dr. Gutierrez continues to be an active researcher, writer, and speaker, and her passion for formulating science based nutrient compounds that met the strictest standards of quality and efficacy continue to be her favorite tool in managing patients.WHERE TO FIND       :Neuro Nutrients - you can find them online at www.neuronutrients.comInstragram:  @neuronutrition WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:Website : https://www.christabiegler.com/On IG: instagram.com/anti.inflammatory.nutritionist/Shop our Favorites:christabiegler.com/shopLoving the podcast? Leave us a review and ENTER OUR GIVEAWAY NOW!Sharing & reviewing this podcast is the BEST way to help us succeed with our mission to help integrate the best of East & West empower you to raise the bar on your health story. Just go to https://reviewthispodcast.com/lessstressedlifeGot a question that you would like answered on the Podcast? Submit your question here:christabiegler.com/questionsWork Together: christabiegler.com/fssShop our Favorites:christabiegler.com/shopI’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 Less Stressed Life Podcast, I am joined by Baraba Huson. We discuss money mindset and wealth well-being. KEY TAKEAWAYS:Financial success is not just a practical process; it's a healing journeyWhat an underearner is & why more women are underearners The three levels of financial developmentGUEST SHARED HELPFUL TIPS ON:How to rewire your brain for financial successHow to raise children in good relation in moneyABOUT GUEST:Barbara Huson (previously known as Barbara Stanny), is the leading authority on women, wealth and power. As a bestselling author, financial therapist, teacher & wealth coach, Barbara has helped millions take charge of their finances and their lives.   Barbara's background in business, her years as a journalist, her Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology, her extensive research, and her personal experience with money give her a unique perspective and makes her the foremost expert on empowering women to live up to their financial and personal potential.Barbara is the author of 7 books, her newest, Rewire for Wealth, was published in 2021.You can learn more about Barbara and her work at  www.Barbara-Huson.comWHERE TO FIND       :Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/barbarahusonofficial/Website:  www.Barbara-Huson.comWHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:https://www.christabiegler.com/On IG: instagram.com/anti.inflammatory.nutritionist/Shop our Favoriteschristabiegler.com/shopLoving the podcast? Leave us a review and ENTER OUR GIVEAWAY NOW!Sharing & reviewing this podcast is the BEST way to help us succeed with our mission to help integrate the best of East & West and empower you to raise the bar on your health story. Just go to https://reviewthispodcast.com/lessstressedlifeHave a question that you want to be answered on the Podcast? Submit it here:  https://www.christabiegler.com/questionsWork Together: christabiegler.com/fssShop our Favorites:christabiegler.com/shopI’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. Debi Sibler. In this episode, we discuss betrayal and learning to trust again.KEY TAKEAWAYS:What is post-betrayal syndrome & how to know if you have itHow betrayal is a different type of trauma & what counts as betrayalThe stages of  post-betrayal syndrome & how to heal from itGUEST SHARED HELPFUL TIPS ON:How to move past resistance to healHow to learn to trust again post betrayalWhat happens when one partner wants to change/grow & the other doesn'tABOUT GUEST:Dr. Debi Silber is the founder of the PBT (Post Betrayal Transformation) Institute and is a holistic psychologist, a health, mindset and personal development expert, the author of Trust Again, and is a 2-time #1 International bestselling author of: The Unshakable Woman AND From Hardened to Healed. Her podcast: From Betrayal to Breakthrough is also globally ranked within the top 1.5% of podcasts. Her recent PhD study on how we experience betrayal made 3 groundbreaking discoveries that changes how long it takes to heal. In addition to being on FOX, CBS, The Dr. Oz Show, TEDx (twice) and more, she’s an award-winning speaker and coach dedicated to helping people move past their betrayals as well as any other blocks preventing them from the health, work, relationships, confidence, and happiness they want most.WHERE TO FIND       : Website : https://thepbtinstitute.com The latest TEDx: “Do You Have Post Betrayal Syndrome?“: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iyqOR69dHiU TEDx: Stop Sabotaging Yourself: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XX30i6nC7ro    The From Betrayal to Breakthrough podcast: https://thepbtinstitute.com/podcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@debisilber  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InspireEmpowerTransform Twitter: https://twitter.com/DebiSilber Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debisilber/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debisilber/WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:https://www.christabiegler.com/On IG: instagram.com/anti.inflammatory.nutritionist/Shop our Favoriteschristabiegler.com/shopLoving the podcast? Leave us a review and ENTER OUR GIVEAWAY NOW!Sharing & reviewing this podcast is the BEST way to help us succeed with our mission to help integrate the best of East & West empower you to raise the bar on your health story. Just go to https://reviewthispodcast.com/lessstressedlifeI’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 Maria Terry. In this episode, we discuss her transition from teaching to private practice RDN & also how she uses the five love languages to support her clients. KEY TAKEAWAYS:What are the five love languagesThe benefits of applying love languages to your life & self-careGUEST SHARED HELPFUL TIPS ON:How to use your own love language to love yourselfHow to use your own love language to help you decompressWhere to start when  integrating the five love language concept into your lifeABOUT GUEST:Maria Terry is  a registered dietitian in New Orleans, LA.  She is a former English teacher + school admin/instructional coach. She loved teaching, but the education field was a pressure cooker. After 5 years, she took a summer off, changed careers + never looked back.She grew up bullied by my pediatrician + gym teachers for my weight. She learned my weight doesn't define me. She became an unexpectedly okay CrossFitter, runner, + hiker. If given the chance, yes, she would benchpress my bullies now 💪🏼She used to buy into A LOT of diet BS. You name it,  she has tried it. Her goal is to help you break through the all-or-nothing approach to nutrition + figure out what works for YOU.WHERE TO FIND       :Instagram: @vitamin_ri Email: hello@mariaterry.comWebsite : https://links.mariaterrynutrition.com/WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:https://www.christabiegler.com/On Instagram: instagram.com/anti.inflammatory.nutritionist/Shop our Favorites: christabiegler.com/shopLoving the podcast? Leave us a review and ENTER OUR GIVEAWAY NOW!Sharing & reviewing this podcast is the BEST way to help us succeed with our mission to help integrate the best of East & West empower you to raise the bar on your health story. Just go to https://reviewthispodcast.com/lessstressedlifeI’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 Stress Life Podcast, I am joined by Lucia Hawley. In this episode, we discuss diet culture, empowered weight loss, and how to end compulsive eating and yoyo dieting with loving, libratory principles.KEY TAKEAWAYS:The root cause of weight loss resistanceWhy dieting is a stress response and how women can end the cycle permanentlyWhat “self-talk,” is and how can we reframe the way we think about what we wantWhy do restrictive diets appeal to so many peopleGUEST SHARED HELPFUL TIPS ON:How self-trust is the solution to permanent weight loss for women How to listen to your body for permanent weight lossHow can you reframe your mindset around setting and reaching your goals for maximum successABOUT GUEST: Lucia Hawley is a weight loss coach living in Portland, Oregon. She helps women ages 30-75 lose 10 or more pounds and end compulsive overeating and yo-yo dieting with loving, liberatory principles in her Lean + Liberated program. She hosts the Mindfulness-Based Weight Loss Podcast, with over 220 episodes of free coaching and client success stories.And just so you can get an even better feel for what Lucia is all about, here are the top three most listened-to episodes of the Mindfulness-Based Weight Loss Podcast:1. Loving Yourself Down The Scale2. Your Thoughts Are Your Roots3. Body Weight Set PointWHERE TO FIND LUCIA HAWLEY:Website:  www.luciahawley.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/luciahawley_ Facebook: www.facebook.com/lucia.hawleyWHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/On IG: instagram.com/anti.inflammatory.nutritionist/Shop our Favorites : christabiegler.com/shopLoving the podcast? Leave us a review and ENTER OUR GIVEAWAY NOW!Sharing & reviewing this podcast is the BEST way to help us succeed with our mission to help integrate the best of East & West empower you to raise the bar on your health story. Just go to https://reviewthispodcast.com/lessstressedlifeI’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 our team's dietetic intern Annie Romanowski.  We are switching things up, and she is interviewing me about my journey as an integrative dietitian nutritionist in private practice.KEY TAKEAWAYS:How I got started as a dietitian & how I got interested in nutritionHow I got into integrative nutrition & started my private practiceHow I stay up to date on the latest nutrition science & researchHow I maintain work-life balanceHow your practice evolves and my future goalsHow to maintain a less stressed life as a dietetic internWHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:https://www.christabiegler.com/On IG:instagram.com/anti.inflammatory.nutritionist/Shop our Favorites:christabiegler.com/shopLoving the podcast? Leave us a review and ENTER OUR GIVEAWAY NOW!Sharing & reviewing this podcast is the BEST way to help us succeed with our mission to help integrate the best of East & West empower you to raise the bar on your health story. Just go to https://reviewthispodcast.com/lessstressedlifeSPONSORS:A special thanks to our VIP sponsor RUPA Health, our lab concierge service that helps our clients get standard bloodwork 2/3 off retail direct to consumer lab test pricing. Let them know I sent you when you sign up for your free practitioner account.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 Leah Levitan. We dive into all things related to the lymphatic system, including signs and symptoms of lymph stagnation, how to facilitate lymph drainage, and the importantance of minerals for lymph drainage.KEY TAKEAWAYS:Lymph nodes versus Lymph symptomsDefinition of Lymph drainageWhat makes lymph stagnantSymptoms and signs of lymph stagnationThe importance of minerals for lymph drainageGUEST SHARED HELPFUL TIPS ON:Where to start with lymph drainageHow to continue to move the lymph if you are injured or bedriddenABOUT GUEST:Leah is a licensed massage therapist, Vodder Method certified lymphatic drainage specialist, massage therapist instructor, and online educator. In her Austin clinic, she assists and supports women as they navigate their unique healing journeys. She approaches the body with brain-based myofascial bodywork and Manual Lymphatic Drainage to harness the healing power of the lymphatic system. that has proven to be a valuable missing miss to their migraine, autoimmune, chronic fatigue, EDS, hormone imbalance, and endometriosis symptoms. She is the founder of Lymph Love Club, which started out in 2020, with some silly videos that contained tips and tricks for her clients to help them keep up the lymph work at home. The response was overwhelming and it turns out that chronic folks who've slipped through the cracks of traditional medicine also needed this information and were ready to learn about, rebuild trust, and take ownership of their body's innate healing capabilities. With all the healing journeys she's witnessed firsthand, she started to build out her first online course (Intro To Lymph Flow) and has become a women's health + self-love advocate in the process. Through her own self-healing journey of transitioning off of birth control and reversing her dense breast tissue with MLD, she's helped raise awareness about breast and reproductive health to help others gain autonomy in their healing.WHERE TO FIND       :WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:https://www.christabiegler.com/On IG:instagram.com/anti.inflammatory.nutritionist/Shop our Favoriteschristabiegler.com/shopLoving the podcast? Leave us a review and ENTER OUR GIVEAWAY NOW!Sharing & reviewing this podcast is the BEST way to help us succeed with our mission to help integrate the best of East & West empower you to raise the bar on your health story. Just go to https://reviewthispodcast.com/lessstressedlifeSPONSORS:A special thanks to our VIP sponsor RUPA Health, our lab concierge service that helps our clients get standard bloodwork 2/3 off retail direct to consumer lab test pricing. Let them know I sent you when you sign up for your free practitioner account.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. Emily Kiberd. In this conversation, we discuss how women can work out without burnout.KEY TAKEAWAYS:Why to focus on feeding the muscle living with Hashimotos Clinical observation of hypermobility in women with autoimmune conditions, what this looks like, and how does this present?What is progressive overload & the importance of proper form for working outGUEST SHARED HELPFUL TIPS ON:How to work out smarter, not harder Mistakes you’re making in your workout  and what to do insteadHow to focus on feeding the muscle tissue living with HashimotosWhy your body composition is not changing, but you are working outABOUT GUEST:Dr. Emily Kiberd is a chiropractor with a practice in NYC and Boulder, Colorado, and a mama to Elvis and Brooklyn. She was diagnosed with Hashimoto's in 2016 and put herself into remission with changes in diet, lifestyle changes identifying root causes, and changing how she was exercising. She now helps women do the same with her online program Thyroid Strong, helping women learn how to work out without burnout. She's been featured in Vogue, Elle, Women's Health, Fortune Magazine, and Vice for her expertise in posture, ergonomics, and Hashimoto's background.WHERE TO FIND       :5 strategies to lose weight with Hashimoto'swww.dremilykiberd.com/weight www.dremilykiberd.comIG: @dremilykiberd Free FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thyroidstrong Twitter @dremilykiberdWHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:https://www.christabiegler.com/On IG:instagram.com/anti.inflammatory.nutritionist/Shop our Favoriteschristabiegler.com/shopLoving the podcast? Leave us a review and ENTER OUR GIVEAWAY NOW!Sharing & reviewing this podcast is the BEST way to help us succeed with our mission to help integrate the best of East & West empower you to raise the bar on your health story. Just go to https://reviewthispodcast.com/lessstressedlifeSPONSORS:A special thanks to our VIP sponsor RUPA Health, our lab concierge service that helps our clients get standard bloodwork 2/3 off retail direct to consumer lab test pricing. Let them know I sent you when you sign up for your free practitioner account.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!