Less Stressed Life: Helping You Heal Yourself

Send us a textThis week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, Nick Pags joins me. Nick is a growth mindset expert, certified behavioral change specialist and inspirational speaker. I had the pleasure of meeting Nick and hearing him speak. He has a beautiful way of captivating a room! Today we talk about how Nick got started coaching, his perspective on what coaching is, and how he creates a safe place for his clients for self-discovery. One resonating thing Nick says in this episode is, "...when they release the stress by becoming the water, rather than resisting it, their whole life shifts."  KEY TAKEAWAYS:Coaching is designed to hold space for somebody else to grow & expandCoaching is being in a exploratory phase with your clientWhat do you want to create for yourself?What is the mindset needed for success?Coaching is waking someone up to things they already knowThe opposite of telling is askingListening vs. active listeningAsk yourself, what do I think that thing that I'm after is going to get me?How people view work as their worthABOUT GUEST:Nick Pags, Growth Mindset Expert, Certified Behavioral Change Specialist and Inspirational Speaker, understands the desire to change, why you don’t, and the mindset shifts needed to find success – in any and all areas of your life.Applying the motivational skills he’s used as one of NYC’s top personal trainers and group fitness leaders, with his behavioral change training, he has inspired thousands of individuals – from peers in the coaching space to executives – to unlock their own potential.His gift? He naturally provides a unique mix of high-energy coaching and empathetic listening to create a safe space for self-discovery that is as profound as it is exciting.Throughout his private and group coaching, live-events and corporate speaking, he’s afforded his clients the opportunity to break through their old ways of being, rewrite the mental patterns, and truly embrace their limitless potential to live out their most abundant lives.WHERE TO FIND:Website: https://nickpagsllc.com/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/iamnickpags/ Telegram Group: LighthouseWHERE 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/linksSPONSORS:A special thank you to Christian Healthcare Ministries for sponsoring this episode. Check them out here: https://chminI’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 on Dr. Perry Nickelston, who is a chiropractic physician with primary focus on treating chronic pain and inflammation via the lymphatic and vascular systems. In this episode, we talk about the MOST underrated detoxification system, the lymph. Dr. Perry tells us why he is so passionate about the lymphatic system, why it's important, The Big 6 and the benefits of it and so much MORE! To see The Big 6 video from this episode CLICK HERE. (11 minutes) For the FULL video CLICK HERE. KEY TAKEAWAYS:Why should you care about the lymphatic system?Common ways lymphatic congestion manifests as symptomsCauses of lymph congestionAll waste is drained through the lymph systemWe have 600-700 lymph nodes and 1/3 are from the neck up What is The Big 6?The proper order of doing The Big 6How the lymph flows/drainsTips for The Big 6 if you have a detox reactionBenefits of doing The Big 6 after trainingABOUT GUEST:Perry Nickelston, DC aka ‘The Lymph Doc’ is a Chiropractic Physician with primary focus on treating chronic pain and inflammation via the lymphatic and vascular systems. Owner of Stop Chasing Pain, LLC. International speaker and educator of the self care MOJO series. Lymphatic Mojo, Blood Flow Mojo, Tongue Mojo, Glymphatic Mojo, Visceral Mojo, Vagus Nerve Mojo, Primal Movement Mojo.Author of the upcoming book Stop Chasing Pain: A vital guide to healing your body, moving well, and gaining control of your life.He is a 1997 graduate from Palmer Chiropractic University and a master fitness trainer with over 25 years experience in the health industry.Dr. Perry's Big 6 info: https://www.stopchasingpain.com/the-big-6-tm/For more info on Dr. Perry's workshops, membership site and product line CLICK HERE. WHERE TO FIND:Website: https://www.stopchasingpain.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stopchasingpain/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialstopchasingpainllc/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/linksSPONSORS:A special thank you to Christian HeaI’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 Anshul Gupta who is a best-selling author, speaker, researcher, and world expert in Hashimoto's disease. In this episode, Anshul tells us about how he was a traditionally trained medical doctor who started having health struggles. After not finding any answers, he became trained in functional medicine and went on to open his own private practice. Today we cover SIRS, trauma/stress, toxins, nutrient deficiencies, infections, peptide therapy, and more! Anshul leaves us with encouraging words at the end if you are also struggling with health issues and haven't found answers. KEY TAKEAWAYS:What is SIRS?What are symptoms & causes of SIRS?Physical signs of traumaModalities to help with traumaTesting for heavy metals, Lyme, parasites, & moldCommon nutrient deficienciesWhat is peptide therapy?ABOUT GUEST:Anshul Gupta, MD, IFMCP, FAIHM is a best-selling author, speaker, researcher, and the world expert in Hashimoto’s disease. He educates people worldwide on reversing Hashimoto’s disease. He is a Board-Certified Family Medicine Physician, with advanced certification in Functional Medicine, Peptide therapy and also fellowship trained in Integrative Medicine.He has worked at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic Department of Functional Medicine alongside Dr. Mark Hyman. He has helped thousands of patients to reverse their health issues by using the concepts of functional medicine.He is now on a mission to help 1 million people reverse their health conditions. To achieve this mission he has written a best seller book called Reversing Hashimoto’s. He has also started a virtual functional medicine practice, a blog, and a YouTube channel so he can reach people from all over the world. His blog and YouTube videos have already reached more than 2 million people worldwide.Work with Anshul:  https://www.anshulguptamd.com/work-with-me/FREE thyroid quiz: https://www.anshulguptamd.com/thyroid-quiz/ WHERE TO FIND:Website: https://www.anshulguptamd.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anshulguptamd/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drguptafunctionalmedicine/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnshulGuptaMD LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anshulguptamd/ WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionistPodcast Instagram: @lessstressedlifeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlifeI’ve spent the last 10 years helping others clear their skin and food sensitivities, and I’ve just spent the last few months streamlining my proven method in my Eczema and Food Sensitivity Freedom Program to help you get results easier than ever.  If you’re ready to get to the REAL root of your eczema & food sensitivities and finally feel like yourself again, head to christabiegler.com to join before the doors close!

Send us a textThis week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I have on Michael Rubino who is an air quality expert, wellness advocate, and founder of HomeCleanse. In this episode, Michael tells us why mold is harming us more now than it has in the past, why we should dust, and how to save money by knowing what steps to take when you suspect or see mold within your home. Michael leaves us with empowering instructions on how to address mold and get the most bang for your buck. I'd LOVE to have Michael back so if you have questions for him, leave them here.  KEY TAKEAWAYS:The best mold testTop places in the home where mold hidesWhat indoor air quality actually meansHow often should you clean you HVAC system?Why should we dust?Air purifier & HVAC filter vs individual room filterHVAC filtrationMERV ratings on filters & the best one for moldPorous vs semi-porous vs non-porousChrista & Michael's fav air purifier ABOUT 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. He has been featured on Gwyneth Paltrow’s The goop Podcast, Vice TV, Vogue, LiveStrong, Dr. Will Cole's The Art of Being Well Podcast, Forbes, MarketWatch, and USA Today. Rubino has appeared on television as a featured expert, including local NBC, Fox, and ABC affiliates, to name a few.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/@lessstressedlifeI’ve spent the last 10 years helping others clear their skin and food sensitivities, and I’ve just spent the last few months streamlining my proven method in my Eczema and Food Sensitivity Freedom Program to help you get results easier than ever.  If you’re ready to get to the REAL root of your eczema & food sensitivities and finally feel like yourself again, head to christabiegler.com to join before the doors close!

Send us a textThis week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I have on author Dr. Bruce Lipton, who is a former medical school professor and research scientist. Bruce explains his research on how cells process information led to the conclusion that our genes are turned on and off by influences outside the cell. Influences like our perceptions or beliefs. Bruce also tells us about how stress negatively influences our body/cells, reiterating why it is important to live a less stressed life! I also ask Bruce some listener questions at the end.  KEY TAKEAWAYS:What are stem cells?Culture medium is the lab version of bloodWhat are embryonic cells? What is genetic determinism?The 2 protection systems: immune & adrenalStress hormones shut off the immune systemLess than 1% of disease is connected to geneticsNutritional ingredients ARE important!Your emotions & consciousness control blood chemistryHow do emotions change chemistry?The skin of the cell is the nervous system for the cellConscious versus subconscious mindWhat is the Theta state?The nature of child programmingABOUT GUEST:Bruce H. Lipton, PhD is an internationally recognized leader in bridging science and spirit. Stem cell biologist, bestselling author of The Biology of Belief as well as The Honeymoon Effect and Spontaneous Evolution.Dr. Lipton’s research on muscular dystrophy included the study of cloned human stem cells, and mechanisms controlling cell behavior.In 1982, Dr. Lipton began examining the principles of quantum physics and how they apply to his understanding of the cell’s information processing systems. He produced breakthrough studies on the cell membrane, which revealed that this outer layer of the cell was an organic homologue of a computer chip—the cell’s equivalent of a brain which gave rise to his purpose now educating about epigenetic, mind-body medicine and healing.To find the belief change modalities Dr. Lipton mentioned CLICK HERE.WHERE TO FIND:Website: https://www.brucelipton.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brucelipton/ WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionistPodcast Instagram: @lessstressedlifeYouTube: https://www.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!

Life & Business Coach Jessica McKinley Uyeno shares tips on mindset and beliefs. Discusses high-quality vs low-quality questions, creating a lifestyle you want, and becoming an effective decision maker. Talks about the power of believing new stories and overcoming family opposition.

Send us a textThis week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I have on Ben Azadi who is the founder of Keto Kamp; a global brand bringing awareness to ancient healing strategies such as the keto diet and fasting. In this episode, we unpack five myths around fasting, ketosis, and how this is an ancient practice. I LOVE Ben's style and mindset around this topic and I think you will too. KEY TAKEAWAYS:It's not a dietYou don't need to eat so much fatWhat is the 2-2-2-2 rule?How to support the liver when eating more fatWhat testing/lab work is needed?Keto friendly foods are not the same as health friendly foodsOils that impair mitochondriaThe process of keto is different for everyoneIt is not "keto forever"Heart rate variability (HRV) as a measure of the adaptability of the nervous systemKeto and fasting for cancerContinuous glucose monitor (CGM) vs Oura ringABOUT GUEST:In 2008, Ben Azadi went through a personal health transformation of shredding 80 pounds of pure fat. Ever since, Ben Azadi, FDN-P, has been on a mission to help 1 billion people live a healthier lifestyle.Ben is the author of four best-selling books, including his latest Keto Flex. Ben has been the go-to source for intermittent fasting and the ketogenic diet since 2013.Ben is the host of a top 15 podcast, The Keto Kamp Podcast and YT channel by the same name.Freebie from Ben: Seed Oil Allergy Card http://www.seedoilcard.com WHERE TO FIND:Website: www.benazadi.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/thebenazadiLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benazadi/Facebook: www.facebook.com/thebenazadi YouTube: www.youtube.com/ketokampTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebenazadiPodcast: The Keto Kamp Podcast WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionistPodcast Instagram: @lessstressedlifeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlife Leave a review, submit a questions for the podcast or take one of my quizzes here: https://www.christabiegler.com/linksI’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 Dr. Dwight Chapin, who is a trusted expert on human performance and injury prevention as an award winning chiropractor, co-owner of a large multidisciplinary wellness clinic. In this episode, we talk about Dwight's book, Take Good Care, which is about seven rituals for self-care success. Dwight shares how to gradually build a ritual so it becomes common practice and that we have incredible power by stacking healthy habits.KEY TAKEAWAYS:Prioritize sleepConsume healthy fuelMetabolic healthQuality movementBuild muscleNurture mental fitnessPlay with purposeHabits versus rituals Stress awarenessFree access to supportive resources are available on the book website www.7wellnessrituals.comABOUT GUEST:Dr. Dwight Chapin, B.Sc(H), D.C., is a trusted expert on human performance and injury prevention as an award-winning chiropractor, co-owner of a large multi-disciplinary wellness clinic, Team Chiropractor for the Canadian Football League’s Toronto Argonauts, and onsite clinician for The Globe and Mail.Dr. Chapin has made it his life’s mission to care for, educate, and inspire others in their journey toward optimal health. In his first book, Take Good Care: 7 Wellness Rituals for Health, Strength & Hope, he brings the science of preventative medicine to life.WHERE TO FIND:Website: https://www.7wellnessrituals.com/Instagram: @7wellnessritualsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-dwight-chapin-b5569a8/Twitter: @DC_TakeGoodCareWHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionistPodcast Instagram: @lessstressedlifeLeave a review, submit a questions for the podcast or take one of my quizzes here: https://www.christabiegler.com/linksWORK WITH CHRISTA:Food Sensitivity & Fatigue Freedom Enrollment Is Now Open! This is the last opportunity to work with me in 2023! To book a mini case review, click here!I’ve spent the last 10 years helping others clear their skin and food sensitivities, and I’ve just spent the last few months streamlining my proven method in my Eczema and Food Sensitivity Freedom Program to help you get results easier than ever.  If you’re ready to get to the REAL root of your eczema & food sensitivities and finally feel like yourself again, head to christabiegler.com to join before the doors close!

Send us a textThis week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I have my dear friend Jen Fugo on for a friendly debate on the integrative process. We talk about what research says versus what we have experienced in our practices. Jen and I also talk about how our practices have evolved. I think the biggest takeaway here is, whether you are a client or a practitioner, there are multiple ways of doing things. Jen adds, "everyone's journey is going to look different and that's ok."More episodes with Jen:#58 Why you shouldn't use coconut oil on your skin#191 Are Skin Rashes Related to Parasites?KEY TAKEAWAYS:What is evidence based medicine?What is the integrative process?Practice: how did we start vs where we are now?Practice versus researchHow are clients changing?ABOUT GUEST:Jennifer Fugo, MS, LDN, CNS is a clinical nutritionist empowering adults who’ve been failed by conventional medicine to beat chronic skin + unending gut challenges. She has experience working with conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, dandruff + hives — with clientele ranging from regular folks to celebrities + professional athletes.Jennifer also founded her own line of skincare + supplements available at www.QuellShop.com specifically for people struggling with these chronic skin issues. She holds a Master’s degree in Human Nutrition from the University of Bridgeport and is a Licensed Dietitian-Nutritionist and Certified Nutrition Specialist. Jennifer is the host of the Healthy Skin Show podcast with over 1 MILLION downloads.WHERE TO FIND:URL: https://www.skinterrupt.com + https://www.jenniferfugo.com Healthy Skin Show Podcast: https://skinterrupt.com/listen Quell Shop: https://www.quellshop.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GlutenFreeSchoolPinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/gfreeschoolInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/jenniferfugoTwitter: https://twitter.com/jenniferfugo Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jenniferfugo Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/jenfugo LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferfugo/ WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionistPodcast Instagram: @lessstressedlifeI’ve spent the last 10 years helping others clear their skin and food sensitivities, and I’ve just spent the last few months streamlining my proven method in my Eczema and Food Sensitivity Freedom Program to help you get results easier than ever.  If you’re ready to get to the REAL root of your eczema & food sensitivities and finally feel like yourself again, head to christabiegler.com to join before the doors close!

Send us a textThis week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I have on Dr. Jaban Moore who is a Doctor of Chiropractic working virtually with clients through functional medicine to assist them in overcoming chronic health conditions. On this episode, we talk about all the different toxic burdens, lab testing, and immune resilience. All this can be overwhelming but I LOVE that Jaban reminds us that "you don't have to live perfect to live well."KEY TAKEAWAYS:Terrain theoryFactors that weaken your immune systemParasites, mold, heavy metals, Lyme diseaseThe different lab testingPros & cons of lab testingOptimizing mitochondriaSex driveABOUT GUEST:Dr. Jaban Moore is a Doctor of Chiropractic located in Kansas City who works virtually with clients through functional medicine to assist them in overcoming chronic health conditions. At age 25, he went from being an award-winning college athlete to not being able to get out of bed. He sought out countless doctors looking for answers, but doctors only gave him “band-aid” solutions. He was later diagnosed with Lyme disease. Once he overcame this complex infection, he dedicated his practice to helping clients discover the causes of their symptoms. Dr. Moore specializes in Lyme disease, PANS/PANDAS, autism, parasitic infections, and environmental toxicities. Dr. Moore and his team at The Redefining Wellness Center see clients virtually. Visit his website, where you can gain access to education, live videos, and programs.WHERE TO FIND:Website: https://drjabanmoore.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjaban/ Instagram: @drjabanmooreWHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionistPodcast Instagram: @lessstressedlifeLeave a review, submit a questions for the podcast or take one of my quizzes here: https://www.christabiegler.com/linksWORK WITH CHRISTA:Food Sensitivity & Fatigue Freedom Enrollment Is Now Open!SPONSORS:Save on HealthcareA special thanks to Christian Healthcare Ministries (CHM) for sponsoring this episode. I’ve been a CHM member over 8 years and I LOVE that it provides a healthcare solution for my entire family that is budget friendly while also sharing the same values that included prevention and healing. CHM allows me to submit medical bills for cost sharing and reimbursement. CHM is a membership based nonprofit ministry, and it has shared 100% of eligible medical bills for members since 1981. I know where my healthcare dollars are going and who they are supporting and have the option for materI’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!