The Wellness Mama Podcast

Christine Hassler, a master coach and spiritual psychologist, explores why capable women over-function and how childhood patterns tie control to safety and love. They discuss breaking family roles, nervous-system regulation, accepting help, parenting without over-solving, and the ways hypervigilance shapes intimacy. The conversation also examines relationship patterns, vulnerability, consistency, and transforming protective defenses into deeper connection.

Natural light and darkness may be the most overlooked forces shaping sleep, hormones, metabolism, mood, and cellular energy. Explore how sunrise, midday sun, evening screens, firelight, and a truly dark bedroom influence the body. Plus, discover ten flexible rules and a practical daily routine for creating a more light-friendly home and lifestyle.

Colleen Renee, a hair-health practitioner and educator, explores women’s hair loss from every angle. They discuss perimenopause, postpartum shedding, PCOS, thyroid dysfunction, medications, GLPs, stress, and nutritional deficiencies. Colleen also covers hair-loss patterns, essential nutrients, and practical strategies for supporting stronger growth while reducing damage.

Torrie Thompson is a functional health practitioner and herbalism enthusiast specializing in chronic infections, mold, toxins, and gut health. She shares how Thailand and Eastern medicine shaped her approach. They explore hidden drivers of chronic illness, modern toxic load, parasites, safe detoxification, liver and lymphatic support, gut foundations, and stress regulation.

Episode Highlights With KatieWhy your identity (especially your “I am…” statements) shapes biology more than any protocolHow the nervous system responds chemically and electrically to the language you use about your bodyThe difference between identifying with your symptoms vs. identifying as someone who is healingHow subconscious narratives can keep you stuck in illness patterns, even when your actions are “healthy”The surprising way language influences your mitochondria, redox balance, and stress responsesWhy your thoughts become safety signals or threat signalsHow to rewrite your internal scripts from limitation ? expansionReal examples from my own healing journey (AIP, chronic symptoms, identity shifts)Just Thrive:Just Thrive Health has been one of my longtime favorite brands for gut health and they have an amazing Daily Gut Detox. Your immune system, gut barrier, and digestion get the support they need to stay strong and healthy. You can find this and their probiotics at justthrivehealth.com/wellnessmama or use code wellnessmama for 20% off your order. BioptimizersI love and use so many products from them, but I especially love the magnesium (Magnesium Breakthrough) and digestive enzymes (Masszymes). Visit bioptimizers.com/wellnessmama to get the best deal!

Ian Clark, health entrepreneur and wellness educator, explores gentle detoxification, hidden toxins in indoor air, microplastics in clothing, and the effects of high-heat cooking. He discusses cellular health, iodine and selenium, nervous system regulation, and why personalized routines beat extreme biohacks. The conversation closes with practical ideas for consistency, longevity, and supporting the body’s natural intelligence.

Lauren Geersten, author of Jesus Rewritten and host of the Truth Activist podcast, explores how Jesus’ teachings may have changed through translation, doctrine, and history. They discuss blood atonement, sacrifice, hell, Paul’s influence, the origins of the Trinity, possible Essene connections, and Revelation as coded resistance to Rome. A thought-provoking journey from fear and certainty toward curiosity and love.

Hannah Maruyama, founder of Degree Free, helps families rethink the automatic college path. She explores student debt, shifting degree requirements, overlooked careers, apprenticeships, entrepreneurship, and why college graduates may struggle without practical experience. She also shares better ways to discuss careers with teens, discover unconventional opportunities, and plan work around family life.

Episode Highlights With ScottHow we track so many things, but often don’t know what’s going on with bowel and urinary healthHis path into this- both of his parents are doctorsIs there something we can learn from our poop that we are missing?How stress comes into play with gut healthThe big factors related to gut health that people don’t always get rightWe know gut health affects the whole body, but we miss some big warning signs with gut health70% of our calories come from ultra-processed foods, and we are the first generation to experience thisThe staggering numbers he sees on gut health-related things52% of Americans think it is normal to have abdominal pain on a daily basis (it isn’t)62% of people surveyed said they had some digestive issue that weekThe stats on colorectal cancer show that it is now the most deadly cancer in Americans under 50Colon cancer is the only cancer that is on the rise right now! 1 in 20 people will get colon cancer at some point in their livesInteresting reason that the DOD funds colon cancer research Why veterans were at higher risk for colon cancer decades later How throne is improving hydration levelsResources MentionedThrone Science use code Katie for a discountFollow Throne on Instagram, on X, and on FacebookFollow Scott on Instagram, and XHiyaHiya created a super powered chewable vitamin for kids that packs twelve organic fruits and vegetables plus fifteen essential vitamins and minerals into every dose. Try it at hiyahealth.com/wellnessmama.Just Thrive:Just Thrive Health has been one of my longtime favorite brands for gut health and they have an amazing Daily Gut Detox. Your immune system, gut barrier, and digestion get the support they need to stay strong and healthy. You can find this and their probiotics at justthrivehealth.com/wellnessmama or use code wellnessmama for 20% off your order. 

Dr. Mindy Pelz, two-time NYT bestselling author and women's health expert specializing in fasting and hormones. She explains why women must fast differently, the three female fasting types, and when fasting helps or harms. She covers ketone vs glucose metabolism, flex fasting, refeed priorities, and practical first steps for women across life stages.