The Whole Health Podcast

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:

In episode 12 of The Whole Health Podcast, Dr. Kelly Blodgett, biological dentist, and Megan Barnett, MS, CNS, functional nutritionist, are joined by special guest Jeremy Hyatt, Owner of Hyatt Strength + Wellness. Together, they explore the powerful connection between oral health, physical fitness, and whole-body wellness—highlighting how integrative, relationship-based training can support long-term health outcomes.Topics Discussed:-Building Community Through Fitness: Jeremy Hyatt shares how the foundation of Hyatt Strength + Wellness lies in meaningful, long-term relationships between trainers and clients. His approach focuses on trust, consistency, and a supportive environment to enable real lifestyle transformation.-A Holistic, Hands-On Approach: From training clients and maintaining equipment to mentoring staff and matching members with the right trainers, Jeremey wears many hats. His commitment to every detail of studio life reflects a deep dedication to health and wellness at every level.-Evolution of a Fitness Journey: With over 25 years in the industry, Jeremey reflects on his growth from big-box gyms to founding his own studio in 2010, driven by a desire to create a space that prioritizes quality, personal attention, and integrative wellness.Hyatt Strength + Wellness:Hyatt Strength + Wellness Website: https://hyatttraining.com/Jeremy Hyatt’s Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-hyatt-66731a31/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hyattgymTo 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 on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VcXq51kOYPyo11t89mKmb

The Whole Health Podcast: Episode 11 with Dr. Staci Whitman, Co-Founder Fygg & Functional Pediatric Dentist.In this episode, Dr. Kelly Blodgett DMD, NMD, IBDM and Megan Barnett MS, CNS sit down with Dr. Staci Whitman, Functional Pediatric Dentist and Co-Founder Fygg.Doctor Staci Whitman is a Functional Kids’ Dentist in North Portland, Oregon. She is the founder of NoPo Kids Dentistry where she takes a whole-body, holistic, and functional approach with her patients. Her dentistry/practice is grounded by science and powered by love.Topics Discussed Include:-The Link Between Oral Health and Overall Well-being – Dr. Whitman explores how functional dentistry goes beyond treating cavities, focusing on the oral microbiome, airway health, nutrition, and systemic wellness to create a holistic approach to pediatric dentistry.-Fluoride Controversy and Safer Alternatives – A deep dive into the science and concerns surrounding fluoride, its impact on neurological and endocrine health, and alternative approaches like hydroxyapatite and prebiotics to support strong, healthy teeth naturally.-The Future of Functional Dentistry – Discussion about Dr. Whitman’s initiatives, including her oral health care brand FIG (Feed Your Good Guys) and the launch of The Institute for Functional Dentistry, which will provide standardized training for dentists and hygienists in holistic, root-cause-focused dental care.Use Code WHOLEHEALTH20 for 20% off purchase on fygg.comDr. Staci's IG: doctor_staciDr. Staci's website & for her newsletter sign up: https://doctorstaci.com/Dr. Staci Whitman’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staci-whitman-dmd-ifmcp-nmd-iabd-b5845a9/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/

Root Canals, Oral Microbes, and the Path to True Healing - Ep 10In episode 10 of The Whole Health Podcast, Dr. Kelly Blodgett, biological dentist, and Megan Barnett, MS, CNS, functional nutritionist, explore the powerful connection between oral health and whole-body wellness. From the oral microbiome to the hidden risks of root canals, they break down the science behind how your mouth impacts your overall health.Topics Discussed:-The oral microbiome and its relationship to systemic health: Discussing how oral microbes can influence whole-body health, highlighting risks when microbes from the mouth enter the bloodstream due to compromised oral integrity (e.g., root canals and gum disease).-Risks associated with root canals and dead teeth: Discussion around how dead teeth and root canals can act as entry points for harmful microbes into the bloodstream, leading to chronic systemic conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and even neurological issues.-The importance of patient education and empowerment, encouraging healthcare providers and patients alike to understand and consider the holistic impact of oral health on overall wellness, emphasizing informed choices and preventive care.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/