Less Stressed Life: Helping You Heal Yourself

Send us a textThis week I have Jason Campbell, who I met at the Jeff Bland/Personalized Lifestyle Medicine Institute/Microbiome Labs tag team event in September. I found him simply interesting on all levels–from his brilliant piano skills (you can find him on Spotify as “Zen Piano”) to how he makes meditation or breathwork accessible to anyone. KEY TAKEAWAYS:What does the emotional mastery meanHow emotions hanging out in the bodyMeditation is an exercise to stop thinking so the real creativity can happenGUEST SHARED HELPFUL TIPS ON:Movement and short meditation for people who can't meditateABOUT GUEST:Jason’s journey into meditation, music and wellness began 44 years ago, at age 8 when his teacher told him to never listen to notes, but instead to listen to the space in between the notes. He has released over 100 albums, has been #1 on multiple Billboard and Amazon charts, and had five Billboard top 5 albums in a 5 month period in 2019. Today Jason releases his 40th album in 40 months.Jason is a 7th degree black belt and co-founder of Zen Wellness.  His unique perspective on health, wellness and spiritual growth comes from his lifelong study of both music and the ancient arts of Eastern health, medicine, meditation and enlightenment.  He is the director of music for GeniusX Virtual Reality (think Masterclass for VR), and writes music and meditation for other organizations such as Hapbee, ChilliSleep, Cincinnati Reds, Heromaker Studios, Focus at Will, GravyStack  to name a few. He runs an entrepreneurial mastermind teaching business owners the Zen Wellness process of breath and mediation and will release the first breathing course in Virtual Reality in 2022.His whole adult life has been an effort to combine eastern arts, meditation and music.His music and teachings have opened meditation to thousands of people who have never meditated before or who have tried meditation and have failed in their effort to simply sit still and clear the mind.His most recent endeavor includes purchasing the town of Cleator, Arizona (he is the Sheriff) and the historic JL Bar 400 acre Ranch with a small group of visionary investors. As the newly appointed Sheriff of Cleator he is combining western culture with eastern wisdom to create a community committed to the uplifting of the human spirit.  WHERE TO FIND       :Website: zenpiano.com.  Breathing Audio :  at zenpiano.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/shop

Send us a textThis week on the Less Stressed Life Podcast, I am joined by Jessica Peatross.  Dr. Jess Peatross on the podcast. Jess is an outspoken medical doctor online that talks all about stealth infections with grace.  People seem very interested in parasites. There was a time one of my parasite-themed podcasts had the most downloads for the year. I find them to be more annoying than interesting these days but Dr. Jess has a way with words and held my attention thoroughly.KEY TAKEAWAYS: Types of foreign invaders from worms to flukes to chagas in the bloodstream from insect bitesWorm life cycles and how they upregulate things like itching Why worms are more active during the full moonHow tricky parasite are to kill and how they can recur for monthsWhy we get sick in the first placeABOUT GUEST:Dr Jess is a previously board-certified internal medicine hospitalist who left her position as a hospital medical doctor to chase root cause answers for her patients. Today she is a force in functional medicine and has launched nutrigenomic targeted supplements as well as her membership platform, Wellness Plus, which helps everyone learn to be their own best doctor. WHERE TO FIND       :Instagram :  dr.jess.md Tiktok : drjessmd Website : drjessmd.com mysoulcbd.com/drjessWebsite :On IG: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 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/shop

Send us a textThis week on The Less Stress Life Podcast, I am joined by Megan Barnett. I know we think we already know every we need to know about fiber but I PROMISE Megan Barnett makes it even more interesting. Honestly, every health professional should listen to this if they’ve never had a nuanced lesson on different fibers and their use. And every human that poops should listen if they want to advocate best for themselves. KEY TAKEAWAYS:Fiber’s use in improving estrogen detox AKA bad period symptomsThe magic of short-chained fatty acidsDifferent types of fibers and their usesGUEST SHARED HELPFUL TIPS ON:What fiber works best for loose bowels Which fiber is best if you are constipatedABOUT GUEST: Megan Barnett is the developer and cofounder of Florasophy organic soluble fiber blends and co-owner of Biolounge, a functional medicine and longevity clinic in Portland, Oregon. She holds a BS in Dietetics and an MS in Functional Medicine and Human Nutrition and is Board Certified as a Clinical Nutrition Specialist. Megan works as a Functional Medicine Nutritionist with patients aiming to identify and correct underlying imbalances and infections and as an educator to providers interested in integrative and precision medicine. Megan has a special interest in the relationship between soluble fiber and health optimization which propelled her to develop Florasophy.WHERE TO FIND       :Website : https://thinkflorasophy.com/On IG:  https://www.instagram.com/thinkflorasophy/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 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/fss

Send us a text This week on the Less Stressed Life Podcast I had my super sassy, sarcastic friend Michelle Shapiro on to chat about anxiety, bridging the divisive gap between different spectrums of nutrition and long standing gut issues. We cover doing things in excess (which seems mildly fitting for this season :), hypervigilance, and changing brain chemistry. If you’ve ever had body or food relationship issues (btw that’s everyone!) I think you’ll find his episode entertaining. KEY TAKEAWAYS:How your  stress is physical.The impact of excess weight loss on your adrenals & detox functionsNeurotransmitter balanceGUEST SHARED HELPFUL TIPS ON:Battle plan for dealing with anxietyHow to take small steps to improve your anxious symptomsABOUT GUEST:Michelle Shapiro is an Integrative/ Functional Registered Dietitian from NYC with 8+ years of experience serving over 1000 clients to reverse their anxiety, heal longstanding gut issues and approach weight loss lovingly and in a body neutral way. Michelle is also the founder of Wellness Map, a functional medicine advocacy membership to help clients get connected with holistic healthcare providers. WHERE TO FIND       :Instagram: @michelleshapirord Website: www.michelleshapirord.com  www.wellnessmap.cohow to leave your doctors appointment without feeling like crap- https://mailchi.mp/michelleshapirord/how-to-leave-your-doctors-appointment-without-feeling-like-crapWHERE 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/shop

Send us a textThis week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I am joined by Jillian Greaves. In this episode, we discuss circadian rhythm & chronobiology.KEY TAKEAWAYS:How circadian rhthym impacts our overall hormone productionMelatonin creation, release, and disruption from light variablesMelatonin's implication on pre-DM ranges and RMR GUEST SHARED HELPFUL TIPS ON:Supporting your circadian rhythmWhat to do if you do shift workRELATED EPISODES:PCOS and Estrogen the Superhero with Dr. Felice GershGet Better Sleep, Metabolism, Energy and Eye Health with Jena S. Griffith, RDN, IHCABOUT GUEST:Jillian is a Functional Dietitian and Women’s Health Specialist. She provides comprehensive nutrition and lifestyle counseling to women, with a special emphasis on PCOS, hormone balance, and digestive health. Jillian helps clients identify and address the root causes of their hormone and digestive symptoms naturally using advanced lab testing, personalized nutrition and supportive lifestyle therapies as the first line of intervention. Jillian runs a virtual private practice based in Boston, MA and is the creator of the Empowered PCOS Program. It's her mission to empower women to take back control of their health, reclaim their confidence, and experience life at its fullest potential.WHERE TO FIND       :Website: jilliangreaves.com On IG: https://www.instagram.com/jilliangreavesrd/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 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/shop

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/schedule

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 you want to be answered on the Podcast? Submit it here:  https://www.christabiegler.com/questionsWork Together: christabiegler.com/fssShop our Favorites:christabiegler.com/shop

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/shop

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/shop

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/lessstressedlife