Less Stressed Life: Helping You Heal Yourself

Send us a textFeeling fatigued?  Is it because of that glass of wine you drank last night or is it something more serious? In this podcast episode of the Less Stressed Life, the founder of Thriving Force, Dr. Sara DeFrancesco shares her experiences and realizations onHow gluten sensitivity affects our brain healthOur overall well-being and how it gets affected by cortisol and adrenalsThe effects of our thoughts on the neurotransmitters and hormones in our bodyTips on how to put yourself in a parasympathetic "rest and heal" mode  Dr. Sara DeFrancesco is a holistic, root cause Naturopathic Doctor, Licensed Acupuncturist, and the founder of Thriving Force, an investigative medicine clinic that specializes in digestive, immune, and brain health problems. Dr. DeFrancesco helps people turn their brain and health back on by healing root cause metabolic problems (like overlooked inflammatory triggers, stealth infections, and nutritional deficiencies) combined with holistic neuroscience so you can heal the cause of what is preventing you from being well.  Using the synergy of holistic medicine, functional medicine testing, neuroscience, and mind-body medicine Dr. DeFrancesco partners with patients to heal digestive problems, fatigue, insomnia, anxiety, depression, brain fog, memory problems, and autoimmune-neurological conditions. This approach focuses on investigating and identifying the root cause of your health problems to remove obstacles to healing and correct imbalances, allowing dysfunctional systems to heal. Datis Kharrazian https://kharrazianinstitute.com/Dr. Joe Dispenza https://drjoedispenza.com/ The 3 Step Strategy To Heal Digestive, Mood, & Memory Problems: https://thrivingforce.com/gut-brain-guide Website - https://thrivingforce.com/  ---Assess your Adrenals, Detox or Get my Guidechristabiegler.com/linksJoin us on Instagraminstagram.com/anti.inflammatory.nutritionist/Shop our Favoriteschristabiegler.com/shopLoving the podcast? Leave us a review!reviewthispodcast.com/lessstressedJigsaw Health bumped our regular 10% off coupon code lessstressed10 to 15% with lessstressed15 through November (and hopefully longer). Restock your favorite potassium cocktail, magnesium, cod liver oil and more!  I released a free training that shares the 4 steps I use to help clients reduce eczema, inflammation, and food-reaction symptoms by 50%+ in a few months — without restriction or overwhelm. The feedback has been incredible, and I answer every question inside the training. Watch here: christabiegler.com/blueprint

Send us a text’Tis the Season to be Stress-Free! The Holidays are here and can be quite overwhelming with all the preparations, parties, and errands.   In this week’s The Less Stressed Life podcast episode, I chat with Dr. Leigh Wagner, a certified Positive Psychology coach, and an integrative/functional medicine dietitian.  We talk about what positive psychology is and how it can help you, what is intuitive eating, and how to power through the hustle-and-bustle of the holidays.  Dr. Leigh Wagner is a certified Positive Psychology coach. She has a Ph.D. in Medical Nutrition Science. An integrative/functional medicine dietitian who has been in practice for nearly 10 years.  She teaches integrative/functional dietetics courses for KU Med Center. She also works with health-conscious people who still can't get to the bottom of their health issues, typically gut health, mood problems, hormone imbalances, and autoimmune conditions. This podcast is powered by Zyn, a refreshing turmeric drink. Get 25% off a case of Zyn and just 5 dollars shipping at https://drinkzyn.com/  ---Assess your Adrenals, Detox or Get my Guidechristabiegler.com/linksJoin us on Instagraminstagram.com/anti.inflammatory.nutritionist/Shop our Favoriteschristabiegler.com/shopLoving the podcast? Leave us a review!reviewthispodcast.com/lessstressedJigsaw Health bumped our regular 10% off coupon code lessstressed10 to 15% with lessstressed15 through November (and hopefully longer). Restock your favorite potassium cocktail, magnesium, cod liver oil and more!  I released a free training that shares the 4 steps I use to help clients reduce eczema, inflammation, and food-reaction symptoms by 50%+ in a few months — without restriction or overwhelm. The feedback has been incredible, and I answer every question inside the training. Watch here: christabiegler.com/blueprint

Send us a textIn this episode, we talk to Dr. Valerie Jacobs about the 4 most common ailments in babies and kids, the importance of gut flora, what is the best age to test for food allergies, and why you should consider doing blood tests and not just skin pricks for allergy management and treatment.Join us as we discover how we can help our kids manage and improve their allergies.Dr. Valerie Jacobs holds a doctorate in medicine and a Ph.D. in pharmacology with an emphasis on neurology and immunology from Dartmouth College. She completed her residency with Harvard Medical School at Boston Children’s Hospital while working in the emergency department.Dr. Jacobs is a board-certified physician and member of the Integrative Medicine section of the American Board of Pediatrics with advanced training in Reiki and Medical Acupuncture.She currently works in pediatrics with a focus on using a holistic, integrative approach. Dr. Valerie Jacobs believes in partnering with families and investigating all aspects of a patient's life, creating a whole health approach to understanding medicine and safe, effective, complementary treatments for patients.---Assess your Adrenals, Detox or Get my Guidechristabiegler.com/linksJoin us on Instagraminstagram.com/anti.inflammatory.nutritionist/Shop our Favoriteschristabiegler.com/shopLoving the podcast? Leave us a review!reviewthispodcast.com/lessstressed Jigsaw Health bumped our regular 10% off coupon code lessstressed10 to 15% with lessstressed15 through November (and hopefully longer). Restock your favorite potassium cocktail, magnesium, cod liver oil and more!  I released a free training that shares the 4 steps I use to help clients reduce eczema, inflammation, and food-reaction symptoms by 50%+ in a few months — without restriction or overwhelm. The feedback has been incredible, and I answer every question inside the training. Watch here: christabiegler.com/blueprint

Send us a textDon’t let the title of this podcast episode fool you. This interview is great for anyone at any stage of any relationship (or future relationships!)Matt Morgan is one of the leading coaching experts in the country. From nearlyweds to newlyweds to married couples, Matt has helped more than ten thousand couples bulletproof their relationships. His expertise and advice extends to every area of life – friendship, dating, sex, marriage, gender gaps, parenting, business, self-awareness, etc. His audience loves his funny (and relatable) stories, sticky phrases and practical tips.He’s been seen on stage with world thought leaders such as Tony Robbins and is highly-rated by couples across America as both Wedding Wire’s and The Knot’s 2019 best marriage coach. Matt received his Masters in Theology and Counseling from Bethel University in Minnesota.In this episode with Matt, we talk about how our mindsets matter and how they play a key role in healthy relationships, how to divorce-proof your marriage and what that means and what it looks like, along with the science of communication and managing expectations.He gives some really great encouragement and advice to couples who are struggling or contemplating divorce and shares the importance of learning to struggle well.This episode is a must-listen for you and your partner! Enjoy!www.mattmorgan.comConnect with Matt on Instagram or Facebook.---Assess your Adrenals, Detox or Get my Guidechristabiegler.com/linksJoin us on Instagraminstagram.com/anti.inflammatory.nutritionist/Shop our Favoriteschristabiegler.com/shopLoving the podcast? Leave us a review!reviewthispodcast.com/lessstressedJigsaw Health bumped our regular 10% off coupon code lessstressed10 to 15% with lessstressed15 through November (and hopefully longer). Restock your favorite potassium cocktail, magnesium, cod liver oil and more!  I released a free training that shares the 4 steps I use to help clients reduce eczema, inflammation, and food-reaction symptoms by 50%+ in a few months — without restriction or overwhelm. The feedback has been incredible, and I answer every question inside the training. Watch here: christabiegler.com/blueprint

Send us a textIt’s November and the holiday season is officially upon us! Join Amy Shapiro, MS, RD, CDN for some amazing tips and tricks to set yourself up for a healthier holiday season leaving you feeling less stressed (and bloated) come the new year. Some of the main points Amy covered are:Navigating the holiday party (or the endless stream of them) Healthier holiday meal edits Cleaner Cocktails Tools on how to not feel deprived during the holidays (and year-round!) using her 3 C’s methodTips for recovery from the holiday season and post-party daysAmy Shapiro MS, RD, CDN, is the founder and director of Real Nutrition, an NYC-based private practice dedicated to healthfully and successfully guiding clients to their optimal nutrition, weight, and overall wellness. She is internationally recognized for her individualized, lifestyle-focused approach, which integrates realistic food plans, smart eating habits, and active living. Through encouragement, education, and the right “tricks of the trade”, Amy believes that anyone can achieve their nutritional goals while still enjoying the foods and flavors they crave.realnutritionnyc.comConnect with Amy on Instagram or Facebook.---Assess your Adrenals, Detox or Get my Guidechristabiegler.com/linksJoin us on Instagraminstagram.com/anti.inflammatory.nutritionist/Shop our Favoriteschristabiegler.com/shopLoving the podcast? Leave us a review!reviewthispodcast.com/lessstressedJigsaw Health bumped our regular 10% off coupon code lessstressed10 to 15% with lessstressed15 through November (and hopefully longer). Restock your favorite potassium cocktail, magnesium, cod liver oil and more!  I released a free training that shares the 4 steps I use to help clients reduce eczema, inflammation, and food-reaction symptoms by 50%+ in a few months — without restriction or overwhelm. The feedback has been incredible, and I answer every question inside the training. Watch here: christabiegler.com/blueprint

Send us a textKelsey Kinney is a registered dietitian specializing in digestive health. She runs a virtual private practice, is the creator of the Build Your Biome program, and the founder of Gut Power Drinks.During our discussion, we talk about the role of prebiotics in our microbiome and focus on why prebiotics are such a game changer for many - what they are, how they help, why you need them, and what it looks like to add prebiotics into your life.We also talk about the different types of prebiotics and how to choose a specific prebiotics for a specific job. SPECIAL OFFER! Get 15% off matcha using the code ‘HELLO’ at checkout at gutpowerdrinks.com!https://kelseykinney.com/Connect with Kelsey on Facebook and Instagram.---Assess your Adrenals, Detox or Get my Guidechristabiegler.com/linksJoin us on Instagraminstagram.com/anti.inflammatory.nutritionist/Shop our Favoriteschristabiegler.com/shopLoving the podcast? Leave us a review!reviewthispodcast.com/lessstressedJigsaw Health bumped our regular 10% off coupon code lessstressed10 to 15% with lessstressed15 through November (and hopefully longer). Restock your favorite potassium cocktail, magnesium, cod liver oil and more!  I released a free training that shares the 4 steps I use to help clients reduce eczema, inflammation, and food-reaction symptoms by 50%+ in a few months — without restriction or overwhelm. The feedback has been incredible, and I answer every question inside the training. Watch here: christabiegler.com/blueprint

Send us a textJim Stavis was the first person to ever survive a triple organ transplant. When he was 17, he was told he'd be lucky to live past his 50th birthday. At that time, he was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. Doctors expected him to be plagued by kidney and heart disease, blindness and amputation before succumbing to diabetes at a young age.He recently celebrated his 65th birthday.So what's the secret to his ability to grow a successful steel company (which at its peak was generating over $25 million) while raising a family and stay resilient in the face of incredible adversity?In his new book 'When Hope is Your Only Option' and award-winning documentary 'Source of Hope,’ Jim reveals the incredible secret to his survival.During this interview, Jim provides a three-step plan to overcome adversity, which he calls Endure, Hope, and Prevail. Each has its own blueprint and he shares how to deal with a negative set of health circumstances and how he built a successful business and life.He also shares about how he’s dealt with stress in his life and in business. http://www.jimstavis.comConnect with Jim on Facebook.Check out Jim’s book website: www.whenhopeisyouronlyoption.com GIVEAWAY! The first 12 followers will get a free book from Jim Stavis. - Contact Jim directly at Jim@jimstavis.com.---Assess your Adrenals, Detox or Get my Guidechristabiegler.com/linksJoin us on Instagraminstagram.com/anti.inflammatory.nutritionist/Shop our Favoriteschristabiegler.com/shopLoving the podcast? Leave us a review!reviewthispodcast.com/lessstressedJigsaw Health bumped our regular 10% off coupon code lessstressed10 to 15% with lessstressed15 through November (and hopefully longer). Restock your favorite potassium cocktail, magnesium, cod liver oil and more!  I released a free training that shares the 4 steps I use to help clients reduce eczema, inflammation, and food-reaction symptoms by 50%+ in a few months — without restriction or overwhelm. The feedback has been incredible, and I answer every question inside the training. Watch here: christabiegler.com/blueprint

Send us a text Find out tips and tools for nutritional therapies and lifestyle practices relevant in cancer care with cancer coach, Cathy Biase. Cathy Biase  is a breast cancer survivor. She specializes in the functional application of nutrition for root cause health improvement in the area of chronic disease with a focus on cancer care. Cathy  has a degree in Psychology and is a graduate of the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition and is a Certified Professional Cancer Coach. She has appeared on television and at speaking engagements educating people on topics such as nutritional support for cancer patients, managing side effects of allopathic cancer care, the Microbiome and its links to health, immune support, improving gut health and cancer coaching. She is also the host of The Health Hub, a radio talk show and podcast covering various aspects of Integrative health. Check out Cathy's website and download her FREE eBook on "How to prepare for cancer treatments and effectively manage side effects." This is an invaluable resource for cancer patients and their caregivers! http://www.cathybiase.com/Connect with Cathy on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! ---Assess your Adrenals, Detox or Get my Guidechristabiegler.com/linksJoin us on Instagraminstagram.com/anti.inflammatory.nutritionist/Shop our Favoriteschristabiegler.com/shopLoving the podcast? Leave us a review!reviewthispodcast.com/lessstressedJigsaw Health bumped our regular 10% off coupon code lessstressed10 to 15% with lessstressed15 through November (and hopefully longer). Restock your favorite potassium cocktail, magnesium, cod liver oil and more!  I released a free training that shares the 4 steps I use to help clients reduce eczema, inflammation, and food-reaction symptoms by 50%+ in a few months — without restriction or overwhelm. The feedback has been incredible, and I answer every question inside the training. Watch here: christabiegler.com/blueprint

Send us a textJoin us for part two of our interview with Chief Medical Oncologist at USA Mitchell Cancer Institute, Dr. Arthur Frankel, where we'll be discussing some very interesting statistics about what might be the next big frontier in oncology therapy.Be sure to check out part one of the interview for a deep dive into oncology and microbiome!Dr. Arthur Frankel is the Chief Medical Oncologist at USA Mitchell Cancer Institute in Mobile, Alabama where he specializes in Hematology and Medical Oncology. He received his medical degree from Harvard Medical School with his residency and medical oncology fellowship at Stanford University.Frankel is passionate about helping oncologists and the community navigate the rapid advances in cancer care. He says there is an “explosion of knowledge” that comes with new treatments and his “goal is to advance the quality of cancer care in his area. Having received over a dozen grants, and participated in just as many clinical trials, he currently has a pending grant for 5-year study on the "Role of Gut Microbiota in Modulating Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Therapy for Cancer." Frankel has stated that immunotherapy is the most important advance in the past decade against cancer. He understands and is passionate about the connection between the immune system and the constantly evolving nature of cancer and tumors. Assess your Adrenals, Detox or Get my Guidechristabiegler.com/linksJoin us on Instagraminstagram.com/anti.inflammatory.nutritionist/Shop our Favoriteschristabiegler.com/shopLoving the podcast? Leave us a review!reviewthispodcast.com/lessstressedJigsaw Health bumped our regular 10% off coupon code lessstressed10 to 15% with lessstressed15 through November (and hopefully longer). Restock your favorite potassium cocktail, magnesium, cod liver oil and more!  I released a free training that shares the 4 steps I use to help clients reduce eczema, inflammation, and food-reaction symptoms by 50%+ in a few months — without restriction or overwhelm. The feedback has been incredible, and I answer every question inside the training. Watch here: christabiegler.com/blueprint

Send us a textIn the first episode of a two-part series, join Chief Medical Oncologist at USA Mitchell Cancer Institute, Dr. Arthur Frankel, for a fascinating deep dive conversation into oncology and cancer therapies and find out what Immune Checkpoint Therapy is and what types of cancer it’s used in.Dr. Arthur Frankel is the Chief Medical Oncologist at USA Mitchell Cancer Institute in Mobile, Alabama where he specializes in Hematology and Medical Oncology. He received his medical degree from Harvard Medical School with his residency and medical oncology fellowship at Stanford University.Frankel is passionate about helping oncologists and the community navigate the rapid advances in cancer care. He says there is an “explosion of knowledge” that comes with new treatments and his “goal is to advance the quality of cancer care in his area. Having received over a dozen grants, and participated in just as many clinical trials, he currently has a pending grant for 5-year study on the "Role of Gut Microbiota in Modulating Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Therapy for Cancer." Frankel has stated that immunotherapy is the most important advance in the past decade against cancer. He understands and is passionate about the connection between the immune system and the constantly evolving nature of cancer and tumors. Assess your Adrenals, Detox or Get my Guidechristabiegler.com/linksJoin us on Instagraminstagram.com/anti.inflammatory.nutritionist/Shop our Favoriteschristabiegler.com/shopLoving the podcast? Leave us a review!reviewthispodcast.com/lessstressedJigsaw Health bumped our regular 10% off coupon code lessstressed10 to 15% with lessstressed15 through November (and hopefully longer). Restock your favorite potassium cocktail, magnesium, cod liver oil and more!  I released a free training that shares the 4 steps I use to help clients reduce eczema, inflammation, and food-reaction symptoms by 50%+ in a few months — without restriction or overwhelm. The feedback has been incredible, and I answer every question inside the training. Watch here: christabiegler.com/blueprint