Less Stressed Life: Helping You Heal Yourself

Send us a textThis week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I am excited to be joined by Ashok Gupta who is the mind behind The Gupta Program and a leading expert in the field of neuroimmune conditioned syndromes (NICS). In this episode, Ashok tells us about how he became interested in brain retraining, what it is, and how he was able to heal himself using it. We also talk about the limbic system, neuroplasticity, how the brain reacts to trauma and stress, epigenetic effects and more! Ashok has several published medical papers that you can check out on his website under the research tab.KEY TAKEAWAYS:What is the limbic system?What is brain retraining?How would you describe some of the things that happen in brain retraining?What is parts work?How to bring awareness to unrealized stressAwareness is key!Can our genetic makeup change?What if I can't meditate?Why should you introduce screens to children as late in life as possible?Why comparison is so toxicABOUT GUEST:Ashok Gupta is an internationally renowned Speaker, Filmmaker & Health Practitioner who has dedicated his life to supporting people through chronic illness, and achieving their potential. Ashok suffered from ME, or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, around 25 years ago when he was studying at Cambridge University. Through neurological research that he conducted, he managed to get himself 100% better. He then set up a clinic to treat others, and then published the well-known neuroplasticity “limbic retraining” recovery program and app known as the Gupta Program in 2007. He has published several medical papers, including randomized controlled trials on Long Covid, ME/CFS, and fibromyalgia, showing that the treatment is effective, and he is continually researching these conditions.WHERE TO FIND:Website: https://guptaprogram.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guptaprogram/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/guptaprogram/WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionistPodcast Instagram: @lessstressedlifeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlifeLeave a review, submit a questions for the podcast or take one of my quizzes here: https://www.christabiegler.com/linksNUTRITION PHILOSOPHY OF LESS STRESSED LIFE: Over restriction is dead; if your practitioner is recommending this, they are stuck in 2010 and not evolvingWhole food is soul food and fed is bestSustainable, synergistic nutrition (the opposite of whack-a-mole supplementation & supplement graveyards)You don’t have to figure it out aloneDo your best and leave the restI’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 the lovely Cecily Braden who is an esthetician, educator, and innovator. In this episode, Cecily tells us her story, tools and techniques she uses for lymphatic drainage, the benefits of lymphatic drainage, and how she came to create her own unique lymphatic brush. If you've ever found lymphatic brushing or Gua Sha intimidating, I think you'll feel differently after listening to Cecily! KEY TAKEAWAYS:Gua Sha vs. lymphatic drainageBenefits of herbal poulticesWhat is the Vodder manual lymphatic drainage?What is intraoral lymph drainage and its benefits?How do you use a Gua Sha stone?What is The Lymphatic Brush?How does The Lymphatic Brush work, and how can it help simplify your skincare routine?Cecily is offering a 15% off discount code to listeners who shop at The Lymphatic Brush or at Cecily Braden. The code is LessStressed15ABOUT GUEST:Cecily Braden has been in the spa and wellness industry developing protocols and spa treatments since 1994 and teaching and preaching the benefits of facial massage since 2003. She was an Educator before an Esthetician and struggled for more years than she succeeded, but she never gave up and work tirelessly to bring the world to you. To read Cecily's entire bio click here, https://cecilybraden.com/cecily-j-braden/WHERE TO FIND:Website: https://cecilybraden.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cecilybraden/?hl=enWebsite: https://thelymphaticbrush.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_lymphatic_brush/?hl=enWebsite: https://www.spawellnessacademy.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cjbthaimassage/?hl=enWHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionistPodcast Instagram: @lessstressedlifeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlifeLeave a review, submit a questions for the podcast or take one of my quizzes here: https://www.christabiegler.com/linksNUTRITION PHILOSOPHY OF LESS STRESSED LIFE: Over restriction is dead; if your practitioner is recommending this, they are stuck in 2010 and not evolvingWhole food is soul food and fed is bestSustainable, synergistic nutrition (the opposite of whack-a-mole supplementation & supplement graveyarI’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. Robert Whitfield who is a sought-after expert for his treatment of Breast Implant Illness (BII) and for his surgical mastery for breast implant removal and reconstruction. In this episode, Dr. Whitfield tells us how he became interested in BII, the common symptoms seen with BII, modalities he uses to help with recovery when removing implants, and more! Dr. Whitfield hopes to inspire women to advocate for their own health by sharing his knowledge and expertise on BII. I think you'll truly enjoy how down to earth he is!You can hear about Dr. Emily Gutierrez's experience in Episode 309:  https://kite.link/emily-gutierrez-breast-implant-illnessKEY TAKEAWAYS:Why is BII such an issue? Results seen in culture swabs What are common BII symptoms? Popularity of implants What is the lifespan of implants? Is there a proper way to remove implants? How do genetics and environmental exposures affect women with breast implants? What does recovery look like when having implants removed? Modalities Dr. Whitfield uses to speed up recovery What do you need to be aware of if you use a sauna and have implants? ABOUT GUEST:Dr. Robert Whitfield is a board-certified plastic surgeon with over 26 years of experience. He specializes in breast implant removal surgery, breast implant illness and advanced cosmetic procedures. He was born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada, and received his medical degree from the University of Las Vegas School of Medicine. He then completed six years of surgical training, including a plastic surgery residency at Indiana University Medical Center.  After his residency, Dr. Rob relocated to Austin, Texas, where he has become renowned for his cosmetic expertise. He is committed to staying at the forefront of his field and regularly attends conferences and courses to keep up to date on the latest techniques and technologies in plastic surgery. He is also a sought-after provider for his Holistic Accelerated Recovery Program (HARP), which helps patients prepare and recover from surgical procedures by lowering systemic inflammation.WHERE TO FIND:Website: https://www.drrobertwhitfield.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drrobwhitfield/?hl=en & https://www.instagram.com/breastimplantillnessexpert/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrRobertWhitfield/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@breastimplantillnessexpertWHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionistPodcast Instagram: @lessstressedlifeYouTube: 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, my co-pilot, Jenna DeKok joins me to tag team the topic of how we approach addressing mold with our clients. We talk about where mold enters the body, dead-ringer symptoms, testing and more! We want to give the disclaimer that we are not environmental experts. We are here to offer empowerment and to address mold within our client's bodies. KEY TAKEAWAYS:The most common places mold enters the bodyHave you had a historical exposure or is it a current exposure?Common mold symptoms we see in practiceMild vs severe mold symptomsBringing awareness to mold symptomsMycotoxin testing - to test or not to testBarriers to overcoming moldBecome aware of mold symptomsDifferent systems within the body mold can affectMore episodes about mold:059 Toxic Mold with Bridgit Danner178 Environmental Mold & Mycotoxins: Types, Testing & Treatment with Environmental Toxins Nerd Lara Adler221 Sneaky mold for chronic inflammation with Brian Karr245 I split tested urine mycotoxins (mold) and here are my results with Christa Biegler, RD246 Doing the work but not getting better, mold, parasites and carrying emotions in your body, gut, liver as a body to health improvement and neuroplasticity with Abigail Hueber, MS, RD248 Could it be a mild-moderate mold problem? Checklist of symptoms with Christa Biegler, RD273 Parasites & Mold with Dr. Jessica Peatross311 Parasites, mold, terrain, sex drive and testing with Dr. Jaban Moore317 Environmental Mold Remediation with Michael Rubino, Founder of HomeCleanse334 Mold remediation made easier with Dr. Emily Kiberd336 DIY Mold Inspection and New Construction Part 2 with Michael RubinoWHERE TO FIND JENNA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nutritiouslyjenna/WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionistPodcast Instagram: @lessstressedlifeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlifeLeave a review, submit a questions for the podcast or take one of my quizzes here: https://www.christabiegler.com/linksEPISODE SPONSOR: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, Michael Rubino has returned for a follow up episode. Michael is an air quality expert, wellness advocate, and founder of HomeCleanse. In this episode, we talk about do-it-yourself mold inspection, important things to watch out for with new construction, common places mold is found in your home, and why your home's air quality matters. As always, Michael leaves us with some educational and eye-opening info! Click here to go for Michaels other episode: 317 Environmental Mold RemediationKEY TAKEAWAYS:3 things to watch out for with the construction industryHow do we find mold in the flooring?What are some mold sample options?New construction materials to watch out forSigns of water damage on the outside of a houseBetter building material alternativesHow to properly waterproof your showerWhy does air exchange matter?Are there building codes around ventilation?DIY mold inspection tipsTools to assess for water leaksHousehold humidity levelsABOUT GUEST:Michael Rubino is championing “the new frontier of holistic health.” He is an air quality expert and wellness advocate who is bridging the gap between our homes and their direct impact on health. He is the founder of HomeCleanse, a company dedicated to addressing the worldwide health epidemic caused by poor indoor air quality. He works closely with the company's advisory team, which includes global well-being trailblazers Deepak Chopra’s The Chopra Foundation and Gwyneth Paltrow, to achieve the company's mission to improve the quality of life for 100 million people each year by 2030. Rubino is also the founder of Change the Air Foundation, a nonprofit committed to empowering the world to achieve better health by establishing safer and healthier indoor environments. In an effort to share his expert knowledge, Rubino is an ongoing contributor to MindBodyGreen. WHERE TO FIND:Michael's Website: https://www.themichaelrubino.com/Michael's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themichaelrubino/Website: https://www.homecleanse.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homecleanse/Non-Profit: https://changetheairfoundation.org/WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionistPodcast Instagram: @lessstressedlifeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlifeLeave a review, submit a questions for the podcaI’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 have Jenna DeKok, my incredible co-pilot and fellow registered dietician in my practice, back. In this episode, Jenna tells us her story of how following popular diet culture beliefs didn't best serve her and how she overcame and rewired her beliefs based on her experience. This is something most of us have gone through with popular diet culture and awareness around it is important.KEY TAKEAWAYS:How popular diet culture narratives can shape your beliefsHow we are motivated to change by desperationThe importance & benefits of nourishment for the female bodyThe benefits of healthy fatsBe open with experimentation around foodFor more on this topic from Jenna click here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CyRrWEZpVLH/ABOUT JENNA:Jenna is a consulting registered dietitian via her business Nutritiously Jenna and associate practitioner at Less Stressed Life Nutrition. She started working with Christa in 2018 doing mentorship hours for her undergraduate degree. Since then, she's touched business operation roles, social media management, program content creation, and is currently working 1:1 with clients. Her passion for women's wellness came from her firsthand struggles with disordered eating that led to a variety of gut, hormone, and energy issues. This is ultimately why she loves to help women truly understand their bodies by diving deeper into the important but often not-so-talked-about areas of women's health!WHERE TO FIND JENNA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nutritiouslyjenna/WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionistPodcast Instagram: @lessstressedlifeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlifeLeave a review, submit a questions for the podcast or take one of my quizzes here: https://www.christabiegler.com/linksWORK WITH CHRISTA IN FEBRUARY: https://www.christabiegler.com/fssI’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 excited to have return guest, Emily Kiberd. Emily is a chiropractor, mama, and founder of Thyroid Strong. In this episode, Emily tells us about her most recent mold remediation experience. She has some FANTASTIC tips since she has been through FIVE different mold remediations. You can hear Emily's other episode here: 261 Workout without burn out for active women with AI, Hashimoto's and hypermobility with Dr. Emily KiberdKEY TAKEAWAYS:The importance of having separate mold remediation teams and mold inspectorsInexpensive tools to help find mold yourselfMold exposure symptomsWhere to find mold remediatorsCheck out Emily's free mold guide here: https://www.dremilykiberd.com/mold/ and her mold exposure master class here: https://www.dremilykiberd.com/moldmasterclass/ABOUT GUEST:Dr. Emily Kiberd is a chiropractor, mama, and founder of Thyroid Strong, a workout program for ladies with Hashimoto’s. She also helps ladies with Hashimoto’s get to the root causes including mold exposure. She has been on her own mold healing journey the last 8 years and shared the good, the bad, and the overpriced heavily sampled mold inspectors and sloppy remediators. WHERE TO FIND:Website: https://www.dremilykiberd.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dremilykiberd/Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thyroid-strong/id1425627401WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionistPodcast Instagram: @lessstressedlifeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlifeLeave a review, submit a questions for the podcast or take one of my quizzes here: https://www.christabiegler.com/linksWORK WITH CHRISTA IN FEBRUARY: https://www.christabiegler.com/fssEPISODE SPONSOR:I’ve been recommending Micro Balance Health Products to my clients to help them clear mold from their homes and bodies. If you’d like to try Micro Balance products, you can get 15% off by using code lessstressed. Download the free checklist of 10 Easy Ways to Reduce Mold in Your Home!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 is our last week for encore episodes. This week's encore features return guest Campbell Will who is a physiotherapist and breathwork specialist.  In this episode, we dive into the science of breath-work and how you can use it for self regulation and stress mitigation.KEY TAKEAWAYS:The bio-mechanics of breath-work & how you breathe effects everythingAppropriate breath work for different context casesUp regulated breathing versus down regulated breathing and how it effect the nervous systemsSuper-ventilation: for performance: how can you get oxygen out of the blood and into the cells of the body and the brain Carbon dioxide and oxygen balance to impact your ability to manage energyResearch around people with anxiety and panic attacks have poor interception and don’t notice when holding their breathGUEST SHARED HELPFUL TIPS ON:Self regulation and stress mitigation through breathDIY Nervous system regulation for anxiety, sleep, athletes,  & better focus/clarityThe easiest way to started today with breath workWhat a beginner breath work session looks likeCatch Campbell's other episode 181: Breathwork for Sleep, Stress, with Campbell Will, PTABOUT GUEST:Campbell Will is the founder of  Breath Body Therapy, a breathwork practitioner and physiotherapist who believes it's time that we take back control of our mind and body. He is a physical therapist and breathwork specialist from Australia, who works around the world, introducing people to the power of the breath. He’s worked in a variety of clinical settings, from the ICU to the sporting field, from young to old and everyone in between. His passion is teaching the principles of breathwork, and how it can be used in all situations to better regulate the body, the mind, and emotions.WHERE TO FIND:Website: https://www.breathbodytherapy.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breathbodytherapy/WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionistPodcast Instagram: @lessstressedlifeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlifeLeave a review, submit a questions for the podcast or take one of my quizzes here: https://www.christabiegler.com/linksWORK WITH CHRISTA IN FEBRUARY: https://www.christabiegler.com/fssSPONSOR:I’ve been recommending Micro Balance Health Products to my clients to help them clear mold from their homes and bodies. If you’d like to try Micro Balance products, you can get 15% off by using code lessstressed. DoI’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 textFor the next few weeks on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I will be republishing our most popular episodes.Hair loss, cold hands and feeling tired are the big three for a sluggish thyroid. But relapsing gut issues, slow motility, sleep disruption, brain fog, slow metabolism, inflammation, low mood or anxiety, and dry skin can all be symptoms of a sluggish thyroid. In this episode, we talk about how we’ve had to change how we’re approaching thyroid health in practice to ensure clients feel their best and maintain their results.We talk about “dead ringers” of thyroid symptoms, blood versus tissue labs, thyroid nutrient cofactors and steps to take if you’re checking the boxes but not getting answers yet.KEY TAKEAWAYS:Thyroid labsHypothyroid symptomsNutrients the thyroid needsSymptoms for elevated thyroid hormonesHow we create a sluggish thyroidHow stress affects the thyroidBooks mentioned: Why Do I Still Have Thyroid Symptoms by Datis Kharrazian Overcoming Thyroid Disorders by David Brownstein, MD Stop the Thyroid Madness II, by Andrew Heyman, James Yang, & compiled and edited by Janie Bowthorpe WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionistPodcast Instagram: @lessstressedlifeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlifeLeave a review, submit a questions for the podcast or take one of my quizzes here: https://www.christabiegler.com/linksANNOUNCEMENTS:WORK WITH CHRISTA IN FEBRUARY: https://www.christabiegler.com/fssRESET IN SEDONARetreat is full. Stay tuned for info on future retreats! 🙌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 textFor the next few weeks on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I will be republishing our most popular episodes. This week I am bringing back this episode I did with the lovely Dr. Jessica Peatross. 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:Website: https://app.drjessmd.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wplusbydrjess/ Website: https://drjessmd.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.jess.md/Supplement Website: https://www.getsoul.com/collections/hero-capsules WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionistPodcast Instagram: @lessstressedlifeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlifeLeave a review, submit a questions for the podcast or take one of my quizzes here: https://www.christabiegler.com/linksANNOUNCEMENTS:WORK WITH CHRISTA IN FEBRUARY: https://www.christabiegler.com/fssRESET IN SEDONARetreat is full. Stay tuned for info on future retreats! 🙌SPONSOR:I’ve been recommending Micro Balance Health Products to my clients to help them clear mold from their homes and bodies. If you’d like to try Micro Balance products, you can get 15% off by using code lessstressed. Download the free checklist of 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!