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Conventional skincare culture tells us to fight aging, fear the sun, and turn to quick fixes like Botox to stay youthful. But are injections the only way? In this episode, holistic esthetician Elizabeth Carter, founder of Honest Rituals, joins Grounded Wellness co-host and holistic esthetician Courtney Goetz to explore the truth about Botox, its risks, and natural alternatives that actually work.They discuss how intuitive skincare can be a sacred ritual, why facial massage and buccal massage support both emotional release and youthful skin, and how cosmetic acupuncture and natural rituals can offer powerful results without injections. They also share the lessons they had to unlearn after esthetics school.Together, Elizabeth and Courtney go beyond facials—unpacking motherhood, miscarriage, emotional wellness, Botox alternatives, tallow skincare, and the underestimated emotional power of holistic beauty practices—all while challenging the myths that keep women from experiencing true beauty and wholeness.Let’s dig in.Explore Primally Pure:Shop Tallow Skincare: https://bit.ly/4e1HzVvBlog: https://bit.ly/4gAeIsYExplore Honest Rituals:Follow: https://www.instagram.com/honest.rituals/Book: https://www.honestrituals.com/Follow Primally Pure:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/primallypureTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@primallypureYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHLEirBmkKP7jGx4vF05oRA

For decades, women have been told the same story: mammograms save lives. They’re painted as the gold standard for breast cancer prevention — a rite of passage once you hit your forties. But what if that story isn’t the full picture? What if the very test meant to protect us is also leading to unnecessary fear, invasive treatments, and even harm?In this powerful episode of Grounded Wellness, host Bethany McDaniel sits down with Dr. Jenn Simmons, a former top breast cancer surgeon turned functional medicine practitioner, who is leading a revolution in women’s health. Dr. Simmons knows the system from the inside. After years in the operating room, she saw firsthand the toll of over-diagnosis and over-treatment. Women were enduring surgeries, chemotherapy, and lifelong medication regimens for cancers that never would have impacted their lives. The stakes are enormous: more than 20–30% of breast cancer diagnoses each year fall into this category of unnecessary treatment.Bethany and Dr. Simmons pull back the curtain on the mammogram myth vs reality, unpacking the real truth about mammograms — and pointing to safer, smarter alternatives. This episode doesn’t shy away from the hard truths, but it also delivers hope, clarity, and a path forward for women who want to take ownership of their health.Episode Resources:Dr. Jenn Simmons:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjennsimmons/Website: https://www.realhealthmd.com/Book: https://www.realhealthmd.com/the-smart-womans-guide-to-breast-cancer-2/Podcast: https://keepingabreastwithdrjennMentioned in the episode: PerfeQTion Imaging Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perfeqtionimaging/PerfeQTion Imaging Website: www.perfeqtionimaging.comAuria Test (Code drjenn20): https://auria.care/20-30% of people that get mammogram would have never developed clinical disease Explore more from Primally Pure:Shop: https://bit.ly/4e1HzVvBlog: https://bit.ly/4gAeIsYInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/primallypureTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@primallypure?lang=en

For too long, parents have been told that when a child is diagnosed with cancer, the only thing that matters is surviving chemotherapy. Nutrition? Not important. Side effects? Just part of the process.But what if that isn’t the full story?In honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Bethany sat down with her good friend, Season Johnson, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and founder of KICKcancER, to explore the intersection of conventional cancer treatment and holistic healing. This conversation covers everything from the emotional toll of a pediatric diagnosis to practical tools that empower families to create an environment where cancer cannot thrive. When we address holistic care through nutrition, detox, emotional healing, and faith—everything shifts. Episode Resources:Season Johnson: KICKcancER Nonprofit: https://www.kickcancermovement.orgSeason Johnson Website: https://www.seasonjohnson.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/seasonjohnsonMentioned in the episode: Pluck Seasoning: https://eatpluck.comJust Thrive Probiotic: https://justthrivehealth.comEmotion Code by Dr. Bradley Nelson: https://discoverhealing.com/the-emotion-code/Explore more from Primally Pure:Shop: https://bit.ly/4e1HzVvBlog: https://bit.ly/4gAeIsYInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/primallypureTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@primallypure?lang=en

In today’s episode of Grounded Wellness, our Holistic Esthetician, Courtney, is guiding you through a mindful meditation designed to help you ease into your luteal phase with intention.This phase of your monthly cycle, which occurs between ovulation and menstruation, is your inner autumn and often gets misunderstood. For many, it’s a time of heightened emotions and a pull inward – it’s common to feel more sensitive, introspective or even irritable during this time.But what if we could learn to reframe our experience of the luteal phase and start to see it in a more empowering light?Today’s episode is designed to offer extra support in this extra sensitive phase – with gentle affirmations to support emotional well-being and inner reflection, holistic skincare tips to restore balance and practical guidance to sync your lifestyle with your cycle’s natural rhythms.Whether you’re navigating emotional shifts, hormonal breakouts, or simply craving a slower pace – this meditation is here for you. Return to this meditation any time you need a gentle nudge to love the luteal phase and give yourself permission to pause. Let’s dig in.Explore Primally Pure:Shop: https://bit.ly/4e1HzVvBlog: https://bit.ly/4gAeIsYFollow Primally Pure:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/primallypureTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@primallypureYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHLEirBmkKP7jGx4vF05oRA

In this episode of Grounded Wellness, Bethany sits down with Emily Detrick, an integrative nutrition health coach who has helped tens of thousands of women balance their hormones naturally. After years of struggling with the side effects of hormonal birth control, painful periods, and hormone imbalances, Emily has made it her mission to help women reclaim their cycles and feel at home in their bodies again.Together, they unpack the biggest myths about women’s health — from the lie that PMS is “normal” to the overlooked truth that food, stress, and daily habits play a bigger role in hormone balance than most women have ever been taught. But this isn’t just a takedown of the pill and the medical system. It’s a hopeful conversation filled with practical tips and empowering science that every woman deserves to know.If you’ve ever felt trapped by your period, out of sync with your body, or dismissed by a doctor, this conversation will leave you with practical tips to feel better and live in rhythm with your cycle. Episode Resources:Emily Detrick: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/littleraeofhealth/?hl=enFree Hormone Balancing Masterclass: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6439613b862117c7c074011eThe Little Rae of Health Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-little-rae-of-health-podcast/id1675991986Explore more from Primally Pure:Shop: https://bit.ly/4e1HzVvBlog: https://bit.ly/4gAeIsYInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/primallypureTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@primallypure?lang=enResources + Studies Mentioned in This EpisodeSkovlund CW, Mørch LS, Kessing LV, Lidegaard Ø. Association of Hormonal Contraception With Depression. JAMA Psychiatry (2016). Large Danish cohort ( More Than 1M women) showing increased risk of depression, especially in adolescents.International Collaboration of Epidemiological Studies of Cervical Cancer. Cervical cancer and hormonal contraceptives: collaborative reanalysis… The Lancet (2007). Found higher cervical cancer risk with long-term use.National Cancer Institute (NCI). Oral Contraceptives and Cancer Risk (Fact Sheet).Wilcox AJ, Dunson DB, Weinberg CR. Timing of Sexual Intercourse in Relation to Ovulation—Effects on the Probability of Conception. NEJM (1995). Shows the fertile window is limited to ~6 days ending on ovulation.CDC. Contraceptive Effectiveness (Appendix D, MMWR). Typical use of oral contraceptives = ~91% effective (9 pregnancies per 100 women/year).Frank-Herrmann P, Freundl G, et al. The effectiveness of a fertility awareness–based method to avoid pregnancy… Human Reproduction (2007). Prospective study confirming high effectiveness with correct use.American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM). Diagnosis and treatment of luteal phase deficiency: a committee opinion (2021). ACOG Practice Bulletin No. 186. Long-Acting Reversible Contraception: Implants and IUDs (2017). Details on copper IUD mechanism (local inflammatory response) and safety.

Uncover the misunderstood science behind ozone — and how it’s quietly transforming lives.In this episode of Grounded Wellness, Bethany dives deep into the world of ozone therapy with Micah Lowe, founder of Simply O3 and a passionate voice for natural, science-backed healing. With a deeply personal backstory rooted in his brother’s battle with brain cancer, Micah has dedicated his career to reviving one of the most misunderstood therapies in modern health.Together, Bethany and Micah unpack the rich history, science, and real-world applications of ozone therapy — a modality with over 2,000 medical studies and a legacy that predates antibiotics. From rectal ozone to ozone-infused skincare, this episode explores how O₃ can support immunity, detoxification, and healing on a cellular level.Episode Resources:Simply O3:Shop + Learn: https://www.simplyo3.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplyo3/?hl=enMicah Lowe’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/micahforhealth/?hl=enBiological Dentistry Database: https://iaomt.org/Explore more from Primally Pure:Shop: https://bit.ly/4e1HzVvBlog: https://bit.ly/4gAeIsYInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/primallypureTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@primallypure?lang=en

Not all meat is created equal and most of what we’re sold at the grocery store is a lie.In this episode of Grounded Wellness, Bethany sits down with her brother-in-law, Farmer Rob — founder of Primal Pastures and a practicing physician assistant. Rob brings a rare dual perspective: both from inside the medical system and from the frontlines of regenerative farming.Together, they unravel the deep corruption of America’s meat industry: misleading labels, diseased animals, toxic feed, bleach baths, and the devastating impact these practices have on our health. But this episode isn’t just a takedown — it’s also a hopeful blueprint for what ethical, nourishing, and truly clean meat can (and should) look like.From their humble beginnings raising 50 backyard chickens, Rob and his family have built a thriving regenerative farm rooted in transparency, integrity, and ancestral wisdom. This conversation is as shocking as it is empowering and it may just change the way you shop for meat forever.Episode Resources:Primal Pastures:Shop the Cleanest Meat in America: https://primalpastures.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/primalpastures/?hl=enTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@theprimalpasturesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/PrimalPastures/Explore more from Primally Pure:Shop: https://bit.ly/4e1HzVvBlog: https://bit.ly/4gAeIsYInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/primallypureTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@primallypure?lang=en

This week on Grounded Wellness, we journeyed to the lush North Shore of Kauai to sit down with a truly inspiring guest — Doug Wolkon, co-founder of Kauai Farmacy. Doug’s path is one of radical transformation, from a fast-paced career in New York finance to cultivating a regenerative herbal medicine forest in Hawaii. His story is a living testimony to what it means to return to the land, reconnect with ancestral wisdom, and let nature lead the way toward healing.This episode will give you a renewed respect for the plants growing in your backyard (or at your farmer’s market), and a powerful reminder that wellness doesn’t have to be complicated — it just needs to be intentional.If you’ve been burnt out, foggy, or stuck in cycles of trying everything and still not feeling well, this conversation will feel like a full-body exhale.Episode Resources:Kauai Farmacy:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kauaifarmacytea/?hl=enWebsite: https://shop.kauaifarmacy.com/Doug Wolkon:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dougwolkon/Explore more from Primally Pure:Shop: https://bit.ly/4e1HzVvBlog: https://bit.ly/4gAeIsYInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/primallypureTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@primallypure?lang=en

Dr. Paul Saladino, a board-certified MD and nutrition expert, dives deep into the myths surrounding our health choices. He debunks common beliefs, revealing that sunlight isn't the enemy and that seed oils may be harming us. Paul discusses the surprising reasons to reconsider fruits after a carnivore diet, argues against the supposed benefits of vegetables, and highlights how artificial lighting could be damaging our nervous systems. With a focus on real food, he critiques the misleading marketing of 'healthy' snacks that wreck our hormones.

Bethany Hamilton is best known for surviving a shark attack at 13, returning to professional surfing just weeks later, and sharing her story with the world through her book Soul Surfer and her documentary Unstoppable. But this episode goes somewhere deeper — into the tender, unfiltered space of motherhood, burnout, and what it looks like to truly nourish yourself as a woman, professional athlete, and a mom.This episode is a warm hug and a reality check all at once. If you’ve been stuck in survival mode, trying to do it all while feeling like you're falling apart — this conversation is for you.Let’s dig in. Episode Resources:Bethany Hamilton:Follow: https://www.instagram.com/bethanyhamilton/?hl=enListen to her podcast: https://bethanyhamilton.com/podcastWatch her documentary:https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/bethany-hamilton-unstoppable/umc.cmc.1idviqdt6vvrco03nu1ul0346Bethany’s Recommendations: Wellness Tools:Hoolest Vagus Nerve Stimulator: https://hoolest.com/pages/primeHostage Mouth Tape (cut in half): https://hostagetape.com/products/hostage-tape-variant  The Dream Tape (for her children): https://dreamrecovery.io/products/dream-tape-mouth-tapeRhinomed Turbine Nasal Dilator: https://us.rhinomedshop.com/product/turbine-trial-pack/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20779854191&gclid=CjwKCAjwmenCBhA4EiwAtVjzmijCS-NjOiNmc3YWScfmYEC_xg0n4XGPAgebJnBOKj130qt3NhjRTxoCqHoQAvD_BwEParasite cleanse from Sanctuary Wellness: https://www.thesanctuaryholisticwellness.com/products/parasite-m-g-tincture?srsltid=AfmBOoosq_llylez5BA1PCeC-e0wvRJcJbjTzlTEPNSkwQmUZKdCiLRbFavorite Primally Pure Deodorant: https://primallypure.com/products/geranium-deodorantBooks:Unhurried Homeschooler by Durenda WilsonCharlotte Mason CompanionThe Read-Aloud Family by Sarah MackenzieGreen Ember Series by S.D. Smith – “Lord of the Rings meets Narnia but with bunnies!”Documentary:Fed a Lie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcbDmKfY5qEExplore more from Primally Pure:Shop: https://bit.ly/4e1HzVvBlog: https://bit.ly/4gAeIsYBlog on red light:https://primallypure.com/blogs/blog/red-light-benefits?srsltid=AfmBOorZ0NviPBA0r_1azAJmK0Qgftu1IpG9rA1uwdJ_qOfN9BdUi7Ag