Grounded Wellness by Primally Pure

On this episode of Grounded Wellness, Bethany and Courtney sit down with our in-house formulator, Tommi Hutchins. Tommi is a formulation chemist who’s been working and consulting on natural and non-toxic personal care products for over 20 years. With additional expertise as a fertility care provider, Tommi deeply understands the formulator’s responsibility to create clean and effective formulations and how this impacts health. In this conversation, we discuss the impact your products have on fertility, rumors around essential oils, and some of the sneakiest greenwashing tactics only a chemist would catch.Let’s dig in.Explore more from Primally Pure:Shop: https://bit.ly/4e1HzVvBlog: https://bit.ly/4gAeIsY

In this episode of Grounded Wellness, Bethany sat down to share her thoughts on quite a few of the top trending skin care treatments you might be wondering about(Hint: microneedling, radio frequency, lasers, and many more!). Being extremely well-versed in skin health from a holistic perspective, Bethany always enjoys sharing her findings with those who are curious. And as always, she shares her candid and completely transparent take. After many discussions with professionals and extensive research, Bethany approaches this episode with curiosity and skepticism. She holds nothing back, sharing what she’s learned – without judgment but also full of insight about where she’d personally draw the line. Let’s dig in.Explore more from Primally Pure:Shop: https://bit.ly/4e1HzVvBlog: https://bit.ly/4gAeIsY

In this episode of Grounded Wellness, Taylor Dukes, Functional Nurse Practitioner discusses her shocking diagnosis, getting to the root cause of cancer, and the integrative healing approach she chose. Her redemptive story is a deeply encouraging antidote to the narratives surrounding cancer. Taylor firmly believes cancer is not a death sentence, and this conversation will show you why. Let’s dig in.Episode Resources: Taylor Dukes: Shop: https://shop.taylordukeswellness.com/ (use code PrimallyPure for 15% off)Follow: https://www.instagram.com/taylordukeswellness/Explore more from Primally Pure:Shop: https://bit.ly/4e1HzVvBlog: https://bit.ly/4gAeIsY

In today’s solo episode of Grounded Wellness, our Holistic Esthetician, Courtney O’Connor, is  taking a deeper look into how you can support your nervous system and the ripple effect it has on skin health. Unmanaged stress and a dysregulated nervous system are huge precursors to inflammation – which lies at the root of almost every condition, in body and skin.Tune in for simple, practical tips to help promote parasympathetic regulation and heal from chronic stress – and the skin conditions that can accompany it. When you learn to activate your vagus nerve and parasympathetic response, this is where healing happens.Let’s dig in.Episode Resources: Dig Deeper: Vagus Nerve Massage https://www.instagram.com/reel/C0Hf0NKpQPY/Explore more from Primally Pure:Shop: https://bit.ly/4e1HzVvBlog: https://bit.ly/4gAeIsYChapters00:00 Introduction00:30 The Nervous System and Skin Health02:19 Understanding the Nervous System Structure03:42 Sympathetic vs. Parasympathetic Nervous System05:01 Chronic Stress and Skin Conditions07:22 Healing Through the Parasympathetic Nervous System08:17 The Role of the Vagus Nerve10:12 Strengthening the Vagus Nerve11:40 Practical Vagus Nerve Exercises18:33 Co-Regulation and Its Impact20:16 Key Takeaways

In this episode, Bethany sits down with her assistant, Grace, (known and loved by many of you following her insane acne-healing story), and her functional medicine provider, Taylor Dukes. After nearly a decade of taking prescription acne medication, Grace decided to heal her skin from the inside out and discovered conventional treatment was fueling imbalances in her body. Tune in to hear about Grace’s 30-day holistic acne-healing experiment, how functional testing helped her discover the root cause and what kept her motivated, even when she wanted to give up. This episode is packed with honesty, empowerment, and relatable advice about addressing the root cause of any health issue. Episode Resources: Grace’s Acne Journey:Follow: https://www.instagram.com/thisisgraceharvey/Healing Acne Holistically Part 1: https://primallypure.com/blogs/blog/healing-chronic-acne?_pos=4&_sid=5fb93f9f7&_ss=rHealing Acne Holistically Part 2: https://primallypure.com/blogs/blog/holistic-acne-treatment-protocol?_pos=6&_sid=5fb93f9f7&_ss=rTaylor Dukes:Follow: https://www.instagram.com/taylordukeswellness/Learn: https://taylordukeswellness.com/tdw-communityShop: https://shop.taylordukeswellness.com/collections/all-productsExplore more from Primally Pure:Shop: https://bit.ly/4e1HzVvBlog: https://bit.ly/4gAeIsY

In today’s episode of Grounded Wellness, Bethany gets personal with one of America’s most insightful and passionate leaders in health. Dr. Casey Means, a Stanford-trained physician, has seen firsthand how the medical system is not just broken – it's rigged. The United States spends a staggering $4.5 trillion on healthcare each year, yet the reality is clear: we're only getting sicker. Our medical system is designed to keep us dependent, rewarding doctors for managing illness instead of preventing it.Tune in to hear the shocking truth about the deep-rooted corruption in medical institutions, the future of healthcare under the Trump administration and why reconnecting with nature is the only path to true healing. Episode Resources: Dr. Casey MeansFollow: https://www.instagram.com/drcaseyskitchen/Buy her book, Good Energy: https://www.caseymeans.com/goodenergyJoin her newsletter: https://www.caseymeans.com/newsletterExplore more from Primally Pure:Shop: https://bit.ly/4e1HzVvBlog: https://bit.ly/4gAeIsY

In today’s solo episode of Grounded Wellness, our Holistic Esthetician, Courtney O’Connor, is answering your top skin questions: everything from how to heal hormonal acne holistically, the best foods to eat for skin, do you really need retinol to get results, the most effective way to minimize wrinkles and more.Let’s dig in.Episode Resources: Dig Deeper: Shop bakuchiol-based plumping skincareFacial Gua Sha YouTube TutorialsLines of Life: A Deeper Reflection on Skin From our Holistic EstheticianCourtney’s Clear Skin StoryExplore more from Primally Pure:Shop: https://bit.ly/4e1HzVvBlog: https://bit.ly/4gAeIsY

In this episode of Grounded Wellness, Bethany sat down with Dr. Yvonne Burkart, a board-certified Ph.D. toxicologist with over 22 years of experience. After spending more than half of her life studying toxicology, she’s a library of information. She knows better than anyone how to minimize toxic exposures + shop smarter as a consumer. As a mom of two and someone with firsthand experience overcoming health issues by reducing her toxic load, Dr. Burkart is more than just a highly qualified expert. Today’s conversation is going to leave you feeling equipped and confident that you too can start reducing your toxic load and support your body’s natural detox processes. We’re even going to touch on some hot topics like Botox and whether or not it’s possible to detox from the “forever chemicals” flooding consumer products. Dr. Burkart believes every change you make, no matter how small, can have a beautiful “butterfly effect” on your life. Let’s dig in.Episode Resources Dr. Burkart: Website: https://dryvonneburkart.com/Follow: https://www.instagram.com/dryvonneburkart/Non-Toxic Swaps:Toilet Paper: https://plantpaper.us/Period Underwear:https://getcares.com/Organic Tampons + Pads: https://www.natracare.com/Cookware: https://xtrema.com/Air Purifier: https://airdoctorpro.com/Explore more from Primally Pure:Shop: https://bit.ly/4e1HzVvBlog: https://bit.ly/4gAeIsY

On this episode of Grounded Wellness, we sat down with Kelly Love, the co-founder of Branch Basics, to talk about the impact of simple, non-toxic swaps. If you care about your family’s health and well-being and want actionable steps to eliminate toxins from your life, you’re in the right place.Tune in to learn how to toss the toxins in a manageable way + build a cleaner, non-toxic home.Let’s dig in.Episode Resources: Shop Branch Basics: https://branchbasics.com/Follow Branch Basics: https://www.instagram.com/branchbasicsExplore more from Primally Pure:Shop: https://bit.ly/4e1HzVvBlog: https://bit.ly/4gAeIsY

A simple definition of regenerative is “to restore to a better state.” That’s what we’re doing on our Regenerative Farm with the soil — and that’s what facial massage does for the skin. In this episode of Grounded Wellness, our Holistic Esthetician, Courtney O’Connor digs deeper into this regenerative beauty ritual that works with the skin to optimize its functions, restoring the skin to a better, more balanced and beautiful state. We can truly regenerate the skin and body through the power of touch. Tune in to this tutorial-style episode for:holistic benefits of consistent facial massageancient roots of these rituals specific steps + how-tos for her favorite facial toolssurprise appearance from the pigs who need some serious depuffingPlus a guided mini meditation from Courtney to pair with your PM skincare routine – practice nightly and notice how it changes your skin and how you feel within.Let’s dig in.Episode Resources: Dig Deeper: Facial Massage Tutorials2 Minute Routines: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmwjcEbomCDBYGMvnbtHB2sHnDeenW9yoFacial Dry Brushing:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmwjcEbomCDBKEVckcO1D2-JMolrcEaz0Ridged Facial Roller:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmwjcEbomCDBq8Qdy_NvsiXxmT1O3bNovFacial Cupping:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmwjcEbomCDCtnoi8JVA_Zm18dP5-ndiCFacial Gua Sha:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmwjcEbomCDCzTZyPUFtN4xcig5JqiD8wFacial Massage:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYT-PDuXX3sExplore more from Primally Pure:Shop: https://bit.ly/4e1HzVvBlog: https://bit.ly/4gAeIsY