The Wellness Mama Podcast

Episode Highlights With KatieWhy baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) helps regulate your body’s pH and CO2 levelsHow it boosts endurance and athletic performance (and why it was once banned in sports!)The surprising ways baking soda supports kidney health, inflammation, digestion, and moreSafe dosing guidelines and how to use it for energy, recovery, and even oral healthWhen and how to take it for maximum benefits—and who should be cautiousResources MentionedBaking soda BiOptimizers Magnesium BreakthroughPotassium citrate

Episode Highlights With MegThe eight pillars of women’s health and the connections between themOrder matters when it comes to these pillars, especially with things like detoxificationWhy starting with detox can be counterproductive and a helpful order to work throughMost women are living in fight or flight and the importance of balancing the nervous systemA two minute practice that can really help your nervous system and make health changes more effectiveUnderstanding hormones, nutrient deficiencies, and detox to get the most benefit Hormone shifts that occur far in advance of menopause, even a decade before menopauseHow a decrease in progesterone can be a first sign of hormonal shiftsDownsides to some of the common hormone treatments and why DIM isn’t always the answerIt isn’t just the hormones, but how you metabolize themWhat to know about parasite cleanses, when they can be helpful, and when to avoidCleansing vs detox and why gentle can be the best approachResources MentionedThe Essential Guide to Histamine Intolerance - Free resourceDr. Meg's website and her InstagramA Little Bit Healthier podcast

Episode Highlights With MegWhat histamine is and how it can be causing symptoms you may not even realizeThe different parts of the immune system and how they're important to understandLink to stomach acid and digestionWhat’s happening when histamine is out of balanceSometimes anxiety and insomnia might be the only responses and symptoms of histamine issuesWhy histamine purposefully causes inflammation We have four different types of histamine receptors in our bodiesHow hormone shifts can affect histamine levels and vice versaEstrogen dominance and the link to histamine, plus times of the month a woman is most likely to see hormone related histamine issuesWhat mast cell activation syndrome is and how to address itTesting and diagnostic criteria for histamine issuesHigh histamine foods and how to try a low histamine diet First steps to take if you suspect histamine issuesResources MentionedThe Essential Guide to Histamine Intolerance - Free resourceDr. Meg's website and her Instagram

Episode Highlights With JonathanHow he almost opened a pie shop- a wild story and his journey into the world of chocolate What the real story of chocolate is, and all of the components that can be in chocolate The dark side of chocolate and how it can be a healthy food when it’s done rightHow heavy metals can be in chocolate if it isn’t sourced wellWhy you crave chocolate and why this might not be a bad thingWhat true chocolate is and why raw, fresh cacao beans actually taste horrible When mold contamination can happen in the chocolate-making process and why a lot of chocolate has mold and heavy metals.What theobromine is in chocolate, and how can this be beneficial The bliss molecules in chocolate that can support neurotransmitters and energy productionWhy he isn’t a fan of alternative sweeteners in chocolate and what to watch out forHis take on monk fruit and how it can be used in a healthy way, as well as how it's grown makes a huge difference since it's technically a juice extract What fair trade actually means and why chocolate prices have tripled in the past few yearsWhy he uses ashwagandha, cordyceps, and reishi How certain adaptogens can help with cortisol and hormonesWhy many products only contain trace amounts of adaptogens, even if they’re listed on the labelResources MentionedCacao Calm

Episode Highlights With EricaThe role of the fascia in the pelvic floor and deep core musclesWhy this is important, especially if we’ve been pregnant and had vaginal or c-section birthsAn at-home test and analysis of the pelvic floorAn alternative viewpoint on kegels and what might be more effectiveWhat to do for optimal pelvic floor function and how this involves our deep coreHow using your feet more can actually help your pelvic floorGetting started with incorporating breath + movement and how just 10-15 minutes a day can make a massive differenceResources MentionedHer website and core rehab programErica's free pelvic floor guide

Episode Highlights With EricaWhat fascia is and why it's so importantWhy fascia is our body’s superpower and how we create more and stronger fasciaMuscular strength vs fascial strength and how these are differentFascia will form the way our body movesBody-mind vs mind-body connection Ways to support fascia to elongate it and help get us out of painHow to wake up the deep core and support inner fascia Fascia and low back pain…. What to knowHow breathing supports fascia when we know how to deep breathe correctly A reason to do more things barefoot, including workoutHow to think about stretching differently to get more benefit The emotional connection with fascia and how it can helpResources MentionedHer websiteCore Athletica pilates studioErica's free pelvic floor guide

Discover how biological age differs from chronological age and what factors can contribute to youthful aging. Learn about nine key biomarkers for optimal health and ways to boost them through lifestyle changes. Daily practices like red light therapy, mineral supplements, and hydration are highlighted as essential for well-being. Additionally, effective strategies like strength training and fasting can promote longevity. Explore the importance of nutrition for kids and innovative ways to help them get their greens!

Episode Highlights With BetsyThe microbiome you might not have even known you have! How the gut and brain microbiome connection comes into playUnderstanding the vaginal microbiomeThe feedback loop to the vagus nerve. If vaginal microbiome is off this can affect fertility and libido as wellHow the vaginal microbiome is connected to birth and the baby’s healthThe direct fertility connection and how understanding this can help women improve fertility A connection between microbiome and obesity and how this can help women reach a healthy weightThe microbiome/inflammation/obesity connectionBacteria have DNA for human genes and can impact human behaviors What to know about vaginal microbiome testing and the different tests available A healthy vagina has a pH of 3.5-4.5 and should be acidic How boric acid can be helpful Her take on vaginal laser therapies and red light therapiesWays vaginal bacteria is connected to STDs, inflammation, and even virusesThe majority of things we think are yeast infections actually aren’t and why boric acid worksResources MentionedGet 10% off at the Pelvic Floor Store Boric acid suppositoriesHer Facebook, Instagram, X, Pinterest, YouTube, and TikTok

Episode Highlights With ShayThe common problems with most conventional diet models What’s going on when we feel like we're doing everything right but nothing is changing We start losing muscle in our 30s if we aren’t working to increase it. How this affects metabolism and what to do about itThe problems with calories in and calories out and why there's more to the storyMindset shifts away from restriction to fueling the bodyWhat a reverse diet is and how it can be so helpful!Why protein is so important and what the data actually saysHow to build muscle as we age and the importance of strength training When those pieces don’t work: addressing deeper variables like gut health, hormones, liver health, parasites, etc.Her take on semaglutide and alternative optionsResources MentionedThe Body Bulletin on InstagramThe Clean Eating Challenge

Dr. Darin Ingels, a naturopathic doctor and chronic illness expert, shares insights on the brain's incredible power in healing. He emphasizes the gut-brain connection and how our mindset can influence recovery. Visualizing health and practicing gratitude can profoundly transform well-being. By reframing symptoms as messages, we can shift our perspective on health challenges. Darin also discusses the importance of nature and conscious breathing, offering practical tools to enhance our mind-body connection and foster a more positive healing journey.