Less Stressed Life: Helping You Heal Yourself

Send us a textI'm hosting a LIVE Ask Christa call for RDs & licensed health professionals (MDs, PA, NP, DC, PT, etc) in July.  Space is limited to 20 seats & anything is on the table except legal questions. Learn more and register here (fast!) www.askchrista.comHeather sent this sweet message to my guest Bea after episode #229 aired with her live mashup breathwork and thetahealing : I had the MOST profound experience through your work on the podcast The Less Stressed Life. >> Listen to the episode and do the 15 min breathwork session at the end to feel all the feels!  https://open.spotify.com/episode/4uHAR0s3vjG9cgM1Fj9Obp?si=scLX7n6ARd6hU4kR6kT9YA Episode #229Frankie asked: What can I do for more energy and weight loss with hypothyroidism? I considered intermittent fasting but not sure what that would look like. *I will mention that I work with a lot of subclinical (undiagnosed) thyroid issues but if you have a known diagnosis and have been on the medication train a while, another amazing resource is also ChewsFoodWisely (my friend Nicole Fennell, MS, RD runs this practice and she is a doll). Melissa asked: If one were to want a consult with you ? How would I go about that and does insurance ever cover ? …. I grew up going to - what I would call a healer … had major gut issues in college and he told me some certain foods to avoid and changed everything - I still avoid them - but within the last year I’ve developed a rash on both shins … some on my scalp … and no medicine is curing it … I have a strong inclining it could be gut related .. food allergy- something ….. and just kind of wondering some next possible steps I could take.*I answered all these and more and made sure to address the role of conventional GI vs functional GI and then what to do in failed functional GI work! 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 textINTRO: This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I am joined by retreat leader Jessica Van Antwerp. In this episode we discuss following “yes” signs, leading retreats, immune healing from nature, Qigong, energy exchange, being a giver, and the 8 tenets of wellnessKEY TAKEAWAYS:Benefits of retreats & immune healing from nature8 tenets of wellnessWhat is QigongGUEST SHARED HELPFUL TIPS ON:Following "yes signs"How to protect your energyHow to reset if you are not able go on a retreatABOUT GUEST:Jessica Van Antwerp is the owner and CEO of Integral Travel. Jessica provides wellness retreats and education to teach people how to unlock their bodies' natural healing capacity while connecting with others and the planet. Jessica uses these retreats to express the power of transformational travel and its regenerative potential. With the influence that our online world has on connecting others around the globe to better ourselves, Jessica is a leader in this as she is changing the lives of others who join her journey through physical, psychological and spiritual activities. Jessica draws on over a decade of experience in the health and wellness industry. She aspires to help people find inner peace. Having dealt with anxiety, low self-esteem, weight and body-image issues, she knows just how difficult it can be to overcome these things and find self-love. She’s spent over a decade in the healing arts, doing massage and Shiatsu, teaching yoga and qigong and through the lens of Chinese Medicine, learning the ways that we can reconnect with Nature to rebalance our bodies, minds and spirits.WHERE TO FIND       :Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/integraltravel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/integral_travel/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx_CBXknkvCGfwRQQ_UtkvA Website: www.integraltravel.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 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 textWarning: This is a raw/unedited recording of my discussing the below outline on an IG live due to many many comments on an IG post on my account about high vs low cortisol. You can view that original post here: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cd9ZOx5huGj/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link >> Ask Christa live session for health professionals in July: www.askchrista.com (LIMITED to 20 seats) _____________________________________________________________________________________________Couple years ago ran an "adrenal resilience reset" and here are some of the principles I discussed in that program: Normal cortisol curveProgrammed by circadian rhythm: eating, sunlight, etc Where cortisol comes from and other hormones produced by the adrenals and their roles. 76% of health professionals show signs of burnout Gas pedal/gas tank: resilience CV-resilience issues and mitochondrial degradationWhat to do: stop killing cells 3 pronged approach from PHYSIOLOGY standpoint : Minerals Mitochondrial supportCustom adrenal support (might look like adaptogenic mushrooms, ashwaganda, valerian root, magnolia, lemon balm, magnesium, glandulars, licorice, etc. I mention L-theanine and GABA as favorites for anxiety as well and calming support). This will depend if high OR low and what you tolerate. I also talk about why people DON'T tolerate things and answer off the cuff questions about headaches, etc, NON-negotiables for lifestyle: Sleep 7-10 hours Limbic system work/neural pathway retrainingGut/mold/etc issues  Eat enough regularly at reg intervals every 4ish hours PFC LIFESTYLE: what is stresing you out? talking fast? appt to appt? Exercise changes Night shift Get on the waitlist to work with me: https://www.christabiegler.com/fss 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 textINTRO: This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I am joined by Dionne Detraz. In this episode, we talk about holistic nutrition for cancer during and after treatments and future prevention with functional medicine.KEY TAKEAWAYS: Conventional vs functional complements to cancer care7 systems to assess for cancer care Success storiesGUEST SHARED HELPFUL TIPS ON:Top 2 Organic whole-food-based formulas Treatment pie for cancer nutritionHow to optimize recovery & reduce the chance of reoccurrence of cancerABOUT GUEST:Dionne Detraz,  is an Integrative and Functional Dietitian and Cancer Nutrition Expert. She is  also the founder of Ground & Root Cancer Nutrition, an online dietetics practice specializing in functional nutrition for cancer survivors. ("Ground & Root Cancer Nutrition")They empower people moving through a cancer journey with the tools and strategies to optimize their treatment, enhance recovery, and reduce risk for recurrence.Over the last 13 years, She's worked in conventional oncology departments, infusion clinics, integrative medicine clinics, and, for the last 6 years in private practice. She's seen firsthand what hundreds of cancer patients and their families are experiencing throughout this journey—including her own dad's experience as he faced cancer twice. Her primary goal is to help as many cancer patients as possible optimize their initial recovery while also helping them uncover potential root causes so they can take steps to significantly reduce their chance of recurrence.WHERE TO FIND       :https://groundandroot.comInstagram & Facebook @groundandrootnutritionWHERE 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's episode is another Listener Q/A. We talk about increased appetite, keratosis pilaris, and endocrine disruptors related to autoimmune. If you have questions you'd like answered on one of our future Listener Q/A episodes send me a. DM through Instagram @anti_inflammatory_nutritionist or visit https://www.christabiegler.com/podcast and submit a question via the speak pipe widget.  KEY TAKEAWAYSRoot causes of  Keratosis pilaris Endocrine disruptors related to autoimmuneAdrenal issues as the root cause of  increased appetite SHARED HELPFUL TIPS ON:Practice-based interventions on how to deal with Keratosis pilarisCommon endocrine disruptors and how to avoidHow to determine the root cause of increased appetiteWHERE 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 textINTRO: This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I am joined by Dr. Jessica Warnecke we discuss nagging knee pain or pain from working out & how to access and address the root cause.KEY TAKEAWAYS:Causes of knee pain when running and exercisingHow stress and hydration affect joints and knee painHow breathing & breathwork addresses chronic painGUEST SHARED HELPFUL TIPS ON:How to improve hip, ankle, and big toe mobilityHow to reduce stress in the body & in your lifeABOUT GUEST:Dr. Jessica Warnecke is an orthopedic and pelvic floor physical therapist, founder of PACE Physical Therapy in Austin, TX, and business coach. In her practice, she focuses on holistically treating each person she works with and helping them find the root cause of their concerns in order to empower them with the tools and support they need to heal. She particularly enjoys educating women in understanding their pelvic floor, stopping leakage with exercise, and eliminating pain with intercourse. Her patients range from pre-teen athletes to Olympic Gold medalists, moms and non-mothers, and anyone looking to proactively prioritize their health. With her business coaching clients, she takes the same holistic approach helping women find fulfillment in their careers while scaling past 6-figures and creating harmony between work and life.WHERE TO FIND       :IG: @drjessicapt Website: https://www.pacept.com/Movement Freedom waitlist: https://pacephysicaltherapypllc.activehosted.com/f/20WHERE 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 textINTRO: This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I am joined by Viki Zarkin. In this episode, Viki gives us an INSIDE view of living with cancer for over 10 years. We don’t always get a happy story with cancer. My conversation with her inspires us to know that you don’t have to settle with how you’re doing. KEY TAKEAWAYS:{2.17} Viki’s Diagnosis Story{16.25} Being an advocate for her own health during her cancer treatment journey{21.11} Advocating for her treatment coverage with the medical insurance company{26.32} Importance of having strong support systems when dealing with a cancer diagnosis{29.04} Impact of stress & how to combat the stress barrier GUEST SHARED HELPFUL TIPS ON:Symptom journaling as an effective way to work with doctors to help them gain insights for faster diagnosis and treatments so you can be your own advocate for your health.How to advocate for your treatment with providers and the insurance companiesHow to mitigate stress when dealing with your diagnosisThe importance of following your gut Viki inspires women to change the way they have been programmed to think and emphasizes the importance of starting with young women on how to believe in themselves, challenge the status quo, find their voices and listen to their hearts. She has written a book titled, “I Am the One.” Her story is not limited to just cancer. She speaks about doctor-patient relationships, nutrition, the appreciation of the “little things in life”, the juggling of motherhood, cancer, and effective ways to work with doctors advocating for listening before diagnosing in the treatment rooms which will help women follow their instincts regarding their own health care and much more. Viki’s can-do attitude inspires people to think differently in their everyday lives; by applying her unique thought process, deals can be made in a boardroom just as easily as they can help people through their cancer battle.ABOUT GUEST:Viki Zarkin was diagnosed with cancer in 2011, has been living with Stage 4 metastatic cancer for over 10 years, and is the only person in the world alive with this aggressive illness. She was diagnosed in her 40s when her doctor first told her to go home and get her affairs in order and at the time, she had 2 small children at home.Viki spent the next several years fighting for her life, advocating for herself, navigating through the healthcare world, and following her gut. Today, Viki is a beacon of hope for others, she’s a motivational speaker and coach on a national level and a successful author.WHERE TO FIND       :Website: https://iamtheone.com/ Socials: https://www.facebook.com/iamtheoneviki, https://www.instagram.com/iamtheone_viki/?hl=enBook: I Am the OneI’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!

Dr. Kelsey Dobesh, a chiropractor and certified athletic trainer, discusses biomechanics and foot health's impact on pain and injuries. She shares tips on promoting foot health daily and recommends foot-shaped shoes. The conversation explores the connection between foot health and back, hip, knee pain, shin splints, plantar fasciitis, and bunions, emphasizing the importance of proper movement and footwear choices.

Send us a textINTRO: This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast,  I'm trying out something new. In this short ten-minute episode, I'm answering questions that I've gotten from our listeners. If you've got a question you'd like to answer you can submit them via Instagram DM or over at our website: www.christabiegler.com via the Speakpipe widget.LISTENER Q/A:Which redlight do you use? (1:18)Itchy Scalp with Dandruff - Any thoughts of what's going on? (2:48)What are some pregnancy-safe constipation recommendations? (4:30)CHRISTA SHARED HELPFUL TIPS ON:Basic Principle of red light therapyRed Light Therapy Product RecommendationBest Use Case for Red Light TherapyRoot Cause of DandruffHow to address the root cause of Dandruff & product recommendations.Cause of Constipation in PregnancyConstipation Tips & Tricks to move your bowelsWHERE 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 textINTRO:  This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I am joined by Megan Kober, RD who shares her story of what she wanted to do in practice and how it has evolved over the years. She talks about her personal experience with disordered eating and the feelings that came with that starting in Nutrition school. She opens up about the cycle of cutting calories and working out like crazy, following all the "rules" she'd learned but heading towards a downward spiral.KEY TAKEAWAYS:Change takes time, especially as we ageImportance of addressing inflammation, adrenals, gut healthWhat breaks our metabolism? Skipping meals, coffee for breakfast, intermittent fasting, suppressed hunger, over exercising, under nourishing/restricting food groups, under sleeping, stimulantsSigns of a broken metabolism: weight gain, bloating/digestive issues, loss of period, disordered eating, loss of hunger, hunger cues off, cravings, low morning temperature GUEST SHARED HELPFUL TIPS ON:Under eating and over exercising is a recipe to burnoutMindset changes for a healthy relationship with food to nourish our metabolismManaging life stressorsHow to fix the system - disordered eating among the very professionals teaching itABOUT GUEST:I’m Megan, and I’m a registered dietitian and founder of Metabolism Makeover, a blog, a brand, and a nutrition coaching business that focuses solely on helping women fire up their metabolism as a means to drop fat instead of the traditional “reduced-calorie diet.” I’m a hater of calorie-tracking apps, a big fan of a strong and dirty vodka martini, and I know EXACTLY what it’s like to feel frustrated and broken over the lies we’ve been told by the diet industry.WHERE TO FIND MEGAN:Instagram: @megan.the.dietitian and @themetabolismmakeover Website: https://metabolismmakeover.co/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!