The Whole Health Podcast

In this episode of The Whole Health Podcast, hosts Dr. Kelly Blodgett, DMD, NMD, IBDM, and Megan Barnett, MS, CNS, trace the history of food trends from the 1950s to today, reflecting on how shifting cultural norms, government guidance, and marketing have influenced the way we eat. They highlight how the rise of artificial flavoring and convenience foods altered our relationship with nutrition, often leading to confusion and extreme dietary swings. From the fat-free craze of the 1980s to the carb-restrictive Atkins and keto movements, they discuss how each trend shaped public perception of health. Megan emphasizes how dietary advice often oversimplifies complex needs, leading people toward imbalance. Ultimately, they advocate for personalized nutrition and a return to whole, fiber-rich foods as the foundation of lasting wellness. The conversation underscores that balance, not extremes, is the key to healthy eating across a lifetime.Topics Discussed:The evolution of food trends over the past 50 years — from home gardens and minimally processed foods to the rise of convenience packaging, artificial flavoring, and global cuisines.The pendulum swings of nutrition advice — cultural shifts from fat-free diets in the 1980s, to low-carb/high-fat trends like Atkins and keto, and now to today’s high-protein movement.Personalized nutrition and whole foods — how extremes often fail, why context and lifestyle matter, and the importance of returning to real, unprocessed foods with adequate fiber for long-term health.To learn more about Megan Barnett’s clinic and practice, click below:https://bioloungepdx.comTo learn more about Megan's organic soluble fiber blends, click below:https://thinkflorasophy.comLearn more about Dr. Kelly Blodgett's dental practice below:https://www.blodgettdentalcare.com/About The Whole Health Podcast:Hosted by Dr. Kelly J. Blodgett, DMD, NMD, IBDM, and Megan Barnett, MS, CNS, this podcast is dedicated to advancing biological dentistry and integrative health. Join Kelly and Megan as they dive deep with experts and leaders across various disciplines to explore the connections between oral health, nutrition, and holistic human wellness.

In this episode of The Whole Health Podcast, co-hosts Dr. Kelly Blodgett, DMD, NMD, IBDM, and Megan Barnett, MS, CNS, sit down with breast cancer survivor Gina Newman. Gina shares her remarkable journey from an unexpected diagnosis at age 40 to facing stage 4 metastatic breast cancer over a decade later. Through a powerful combination of conventional treatment, integrative health strategies, mindset work, and lifestyle changes, Gina offers an inspiring story of resilience, hope, and healing.3 Topics DiscussedNavigating a Life-Changing Diagnosis – Gina’s first breast cancer diagnosis at age 40, how she discovered it, the treatment decisions she faced, and the importance of seeking second opinions.Facing Stage 4 Metastatic Cancer – The sudden return of cancer more than a decade later, the rapid progression of symptoms, and the coordinated use of both conventional and integrative medical strategies.The Role of Mindset, Faith, and Lifestyle – How positive visualization, meditation, faith, nutrition, and environmental changes became central to Gina’s healing process and long-term wellness.To learn more about Megan Barnett’s clinic and practice, click below:https://bioloungepdx.comTo learn more about Megan's organic soluble fiber blends, click below:https://thinkflorasophy.comLearn more about Dr. Kelly Blodgett's dental practice below:https://www.blodgettdentalcare.com/About The Whole Health Podcast:Hosted by Dr. Kelly J. Blodgett, DMD, NMD, IBDM, and Megan Barnett, MS, CNS, this podcast is dedicated to advancing biological dentistry and integrative health. Join Kelly and Megan as they dive deep with experts and leaders across various disciplines to explore the connections between oral health, nutrition, and holistic human wellness.

Dr. Jenn Simmons: Rethinking Breast Cancer Through Functional Medicine - Ep 20In this episode of The Whole Health Podcast, co-hosts Dr. Kelly Blodgett DMD, NMD, IBDM and Megan Barnett MS, CNS, sit down with breast surgeon and functional medicine expert, Jennifer Simmons. MD. Dr. Jenn is a breast surgeon, integrative oncologist, 3x author, podcast host, 3x Summit Host, and founder of PerfeQTion Imaging. Dr. Jenn is also the founder of Real Health MD and PerfeQTion Imaging.Topics Discussed Include:From Surgeon to Integrative Oncologist: Dr. Jen Simmons shares her powerful personal story of transitioning from a top breast cancer surgeon to an integrative oncologist after her own diagnosis, highlighting how functional medicine helped her truly heal and sparked her mission to help women reclaim their health after treatment.Reevaluating Breast Cancer Screening and Diagnostics: The conversation dives into the shortcomings of conventional breast cancer screening methods like mammograms, advocating for safer, more effective alternatives such as the aria teres test and sound wave imaging, while exposing the risks of overdiagnosis and overtreatment.Restoring Whole-Body Wellness After Cancer: Dr. Simmons emphasizes the importance of addressing the root causes of disease, restoring hormone health, and recognizing the interconnectedness of body systems—stating that true healing and prevention happen at home, through daily choices, not in a hospital.Dr. Jenn’s Website:https://www.realhealthmd.com/Dr. Jenn’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjennsimmons/ Keeping Abreast with Dr. Jenn:https://open.spotify.com/show/24pNDmbGKdvuI05b9rFndZ To learn more about Megan Barnett’s clinic and practice, click below:https://bioloungepdx.comTo learn more about Megan's organic soluble fiber blends, click below:https://thinkflorasophy.comLearn more about Dr. Kelly Blodgett's dental practice below:https://www.blodgettdentalcare.com/About The Whole Health Podcast:Hosted by Dr. Kelly J. Blodgett, DMD, NMD, IBDM, and Megan Barnett, MS, CNS, this podcast is dedicated to advancing biological dentistry and integrative health. Join Kelly and Megan as they dive deep with experts and leaders across various disciplines to explore the connections between oral health, nutrition, and holistic human wellness.

In this episode of The Whole Health Podcast, co-hosts Dr. Kelly Blodgett DMD, NMD, IBDM and Megan Barnett MS, CNS, dive into the fundamentals of biological dentistry, exploring how it differs from conventional dental practices and why it matters for whole-body health.Topics Discussed Include:Biological Dentistry Prioritizes Health-Conscious, Minimally Invasive Care Dr. Kelly Blodgett explains how biological dentistry focuses on treatments that align with whole-body health—avoiding toxic materials (like mercury) and unnecessary procedures (like aggressive crown prep or root canals), and instead honoring the uniqueness of each tooth and patient.Patients Must Advocate for Themselves and Ask Questions The episode emphasizes the importance of informed consent and patient empowerment. Megan and Kelly encourage listeners to seek second opinions, ask providers about all available options, and be cautious of practices that use terms like "holistic" or "biological" without demonstrating those values.Less Is Often More When It Comes to Dental Interventions The conversation highlights the value of taking a conservative, step-by-step approach to dental care. Instead of jumping to invasive procedures, providers should assess each case individually and allow the patient’s condition to guide treatment—prioritizing preservation over intervention whenever possible.To learn more about Megan Barnett’s clinic and practice, click below:https://bioloungepdx.comTo learn more about Megan's organic soluble fiber blends, click below:https://thinkflorasophy.comLearn more about Dr. Kelly Blodgett's dental practice below:https://www.blodgettdentalcare.com/About The Whole Health Podcast:Hosted by Dr. Kelly J. Blodgett, DMD, NMD, IBDM, and Megan Barnett, MS, CNS, this podcast is dedicated to advancing biological dentistry and integrative health. Join Kelly and Megan as they dive deep with experts and leaders across various disciplines to explore the connections between oral health, nutrition, and holistic human wellness.🎧 Listen now: https://thewholehealthpodcast.buzzsprout.com/

The Whole Health Podcast: Episode 18 with Georgia Gibbs, Traditional Chinese HerbalistIn this episode, Dr. Kelly Blodgett DMD, NMD, IBDM and Megan Barnett MS, CNS sit down with Traditional Chinese Herbalist, Georgia Gibbs.Topics Discussed:Healing through Traditional Chinese Medicine: Georgia Gibbs shares her personal health journey from modeling and chronic illness to healing with traditional Chinese herbalism, emphasizing the emotional and physical transformation that inspired her to study and practice the medicine.Holistic, Element-Based Approach: The episode explores Chinese medicine’s diagnostic method of identifying energetic imbalances (like spleen/stomach meridian deficiencies) rather than disease labels, highlighting its strength in addressing hormonal, autoimmune, and digestive disorders through herbs, mineral balance, and cycle awareness.Nature, Community & Empowerment: Georgia emphasizes reconnection with nature, emotional self-compassion, and community as critical for healing—particularly for women facing chronic stress and disconnection from their natural rhythms.Georgia Gibbs’ Website: https://www.georgiamaegibbs.com/Georgia Gibbs’ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/georgiagibbs_/?hl=enLearn more about Dr. Kelly Blodgett's dental practice below:https://www.blodgettdentalcare.com/To learn more about Megan Barnett's clinic and practice, click below:https://bioloungepdx.comTo learn more about Megan's organic soluble fiber blends, click below:https://thinkflorasophy.comAbout The Whole Health Podcast:Hosted by Dr. Kelly J. Blodgett, DMD, NMD, IBDM, and Megan Barnett, MS, CNS, this podcast is dedicated to advancing biological dentistry and integrative health. Join Kelly and Megan as they dive deep with experts and leaders across various disciplines to explore the connections between oral health, nutrition, and holistic human wellness.Watch Here: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWholeHealthPod

The Whole Health Podcast: Soluble Fiber & Detoxification with Your Hosts, Dr. Kelly Blodgett & Megan Barnett- Ep 17In this episode of The Whole Health Podcast, co-hosts Dr. Kelly Blodgett DMD, NMD, IBDM and Megan Barnett MS, CNS, dive into the overlooked yet essential role of soluble fiber in digestion, detoxification, and disease prevention. Megan shares how fiber supports liver function, balances the microbiome, and helps eliminate toxins, dispelling detox myths and offering practical dietary guidance for improving whole-body health.Topics Discussed Include:Soluble Fiber as a Health Foundation: Megan emphasizes the critical role of soluble fiber in digestion, detoxification, and overall metabolic health. She explains how fiber supports natural detox pathways (poop, pee, sweat), binds toxins in the gut, and reduces disease risks like colon cancer and cardiovascular disease.Detox Misconceptions and Practical Guidance: The hosts unpack common myths around detoxing, clarifying that real detoxification is a continuous, natural body process—not a fad cleanse. Megan breaks down how fiber aids the liver in safely eliminating toxins, especially when paired with proper hydration and daily bowel movements.Accessible and Individualized Nutrition: The episode highlights affordable fiber-rich foods (beans, lentils, whole grains, flax, avocado) and discusses how personalized diets—including low-carb or paleo—can still incorporate fiber through supplementation. Megan shares her personal journey of discovering the overlooked importance of soluble fiber and how it reshaped her clinical approach.To learn more about Megan Barnett's clinic and practice, click below:https://bioloungepdx.comTo learn more about Megan's organic soluble fiber blends, click below:https://thinkflorasophy.comLearn more about Dr. Kelly Blodgett's dental practice below:https://www.blodgettdentalcare.com/About The Whole Health Podcast:Hosted by Dr. Kelly J. Blodgett, DMD, NMD, IBDM, and Megan Barnett, MS, CNS, this podcast is dedicated to advancing biological dentistry and integrative health. Join Kelly and Megan as they dive deep with experts and leaders across various disciplines to explore the connections between oral health, nutrition, and holistic human wellness.🎧 Listen now: https://thewholehealthpodcast.buzzsprout.com/

In this episode, Dr. Kelly Blodgett DMD, NMD, IBDM and Megan Barnett MS, CNS sit down with Dr. Renee Hubka, Board Certified Naturopathic Doctor, Licensed Acupuncturist, and holistic healing expert. Topics Discussed:Personal Healing Journey Through Homeopathy: Dr. Renee Hubka shares how her own chronic health struggles—including severe fatigue, IBS, eating disorders, and more—led her to discover homeopathy. A single homeopathic remedy marked a turning point in her healing and sparked her passion for helping others through this modality.Understanding and Applying Energetic Medicine: The episode explains the foundational principles of homeopathy—specifically “like cures like” and the use of ultra-diluted substances to trigger the body’s innate healing response. Dr. Hubka emphasizes its individualized approach and how it works on physical, emotional, and energetic levels.Homeopathy’s Transformative Potential: Dr. Hubka discusses how homeopathy, combined with lifestyle changes and emotional healing, can address even complex chronic conditions. She describes it as a low-risk, high-reward system of medicine that empowers patients to restore balance and vitality holistically.Dr. Renee Hubka’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-renee-hubka-01b0ab73/ Dr. Renee Hubka’s Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/goldenheartmedicine/Learn more about Dr. Kelly Blodgett's dental practice below:https://www.blodgettdentalcare.com/To learn more about Megan Barnett's clinic and practice, click below:https://bioloungepdx.comTo learn more about Megan's organic soluble fiber blends, click below:https://thinkflorasophy.comAbout The Whole Health Podcast:Hosted by Dr. Kelly J. Blodgett, DMD, NMD, IBDM, and Megan Barnett, MS, CNS, this podcast is dedicated to advancing biological dentistry and integrative health. Join Kelly and Megan as they dive deep with experts and leaders across various disciplines to explore the connections between oral health, nutrition, and holistic human wellness.🎧 Listen now: https://thewholehealthpodcast.buzzsprout.com/

In episode 15 of The Whole Health Podcast, Dr. Kelly Blodgett, biological dentist, and Megan Barnett, MS, CNS, functional nutritionist, are joined by guest Martha Wright, sobriety coach at Clear Power Coaching.Clear Power Coaching Website: https://www.clearpowercoaching.com/linkedin.com/in/marthawrightpdxTopics Discussed:-Redefining the Sobriety Conversation: Martha introduces a stigma-free, neuroscience-based approach to rethinking alcohol use, especially for gray-area drinkers—those who don’t identify with traditional definitions of addiction but feel stuck in a pattern that no longer serves them.-The Role of Joy and Curiosity in Habit Change: The conversation explores how joy, playfulness, and curiosity can rewire the brain and support lasting behavioral change, shifting the focus from deprivation to enrichment and satisfaction.-The Connection Between Alcohol, Sleep, and Overall Wellness: Martha shares her personal journey with the physical impacts of alcohol—like disrupted sleep and fatigue—and how addressing subconscious beliefs about alcohol can restore energy and vitality.Learn more about Dr. Kelly Blodgett's dental practice below:https://www.blodgettdentalcare.com/To learn more about Megan Barnett's clinic and practice, click below:https://bioloungepdx.comTo learn more about Megan's organic soluble fiber blends, click below:https://thinkflorasophy.comAbout The Whole Health Podcast:Hosted by Dr. Kelly J. Blodgett, DMD, NMD, IBDM, and Megan Barnett, MS, CNS, this podcast is dedicated to advancing biological dentistry and integrative health. Join Kelly and Megan as they dive deep with experts and leaders across various disciplines to explore the connections between oral health, nutrition, and holistic human wellness.Watch this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWholeHealthPod

In episode 13 of The Whole Health Podcast, Dr. Kelly Blodgett, biological dentist, and Megan Barnett, MS, CNS, functional nutritionist, are joined by guest Megan Moseley, Founder of Bodywise Consulting, Certified Yoga and Pilates Instructor, and Certified TRE® (Trauma Release Exercise) Practitioner!Megan Moseley’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-moseley-pt-587b4b84/Bodywise Consulting Website: https://www.becomebodywise.net/ Topics Discussed:-Whole-Self Healing and Trauma Integration: Megan shares her philosophy that true healing must address not just physical pain, but also mental, emotional, and spiritual health. She explains how trauma, whether physical or emotional, disrupts our ability to live as integrated, connected beings.-The Role of the Nervous System in Healing: The conversation explores how the nervous system is central to well-being and why techniques like Trauma Release Exercise (TRE®) and Nervous System Resiliency Training are foundational in Moseley’s approach to healing.-Combining Physical Therapy with Somatic and Mind-Body Practices: Megan describes how she blends traditional methods like Pilates and manual therapy with somatic psychology and mindfulness-based practices to create personalized, transformative healing experiences for her clients.To learn more about Megan Barnett's clinic and practice, click below:https://bioloungepdx.comTo learn more about Megan's organic soluble fiber blends, click below:https://thinkflorasophy.comAbout The Whole Health Podcast:Hosted by Dr. Kelly J. Blodgett, DMD, NMD, IBDM, and Megan Barnett, MS, CNS, this podcast is dedicated to advancing biological dentistry and integrative health. Join Kelly and Megan as they dive deep with experts and leaders across various disciplines to explore the connections between oral health, nutrition, and holistic human wellness.🎧 Listen now: https://thewholehealthpodcast.buzzsprout.com/

In episode 13 of The Whole Health Podcast, Dr. Kelly Blodgett, biological dentist, and Megan Barnett, MS, CNS, functional nutritionist, are joined by special guest Dr. Tyna Moore, expert in holistic regenerative medicine and resilient metabolic health, licensed Naturopathic Physician and Chiropractor, host of The Dr. Tyna Show. Dr. Tyna Moore Promotional Links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtynashow/Ozempic Uncovered Course: https://www.drtyna.com/ozempicuncovered Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dr-tyna-show/id1577258582Website: https://www.drtyna.comYoutube: https://youtube.com/@drtynaLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyna-moore-nd-dc-3abb0a6/ Topics Discussed:-Metabolic Health as the Core of Well-Being: Dr. Moore emphasizes that nearly all chronic health issues trace back to metabolic dysfunction. Drawing from personal and professional experience, she advocates for early, proactive strategies—like resistance training, protein-rich diets, and hormone support—to build metabolic resilience long before issues like Type 2 diabetes arise.-A Nuanced Approach to GLP-1 Agonists: Dr. Moore challenges the mainstream narrative around GLP-1 medications, promoting micro-personalized dosing not as a weight-loss fix but as a tool to support inflammation reduction, neurological and musculoskeletal health, and metabolic repair—alongside lifestyle changes like exercise and nutrition. She cautions against high-dose prescriptions that can lead to muscle loss, malnourishment, and metabolic brittleness.-Whole Health as Mind-Body-Spirit Integration: Beyond physical health, Dr. Moore highlights the essential roles of sleep, community, connection to nature, mindset, and spirituality. Her definition of whole health includes embracing our humanity—being outside, playing, finding purpose, and living in alignment with the person you want to become.To learn more about Megan Barnett's clinic and practice, click below:https://bioloungepdx.comTo learn more about Megan's organic soluble fiber blends, click below:https://thinkflorasophy.comAbout The Whole Health Podcast:Hosted by Dr. Kelly J. Blodgett, DMD, NMD, IBDM, and Megan Barnett, MS, CNS, this podcast is dedicated to advancing biological dentistry and integrative health. Join Kelly and Megan as they dive deep with experts and leaders across various disciplines to explore the connections between oral health, nutrition, and holistic human wellness.Watch The Whole Health Podcast on YouTube: