The Wellness Mama Podcast

Episode Highlights With Kristin and MariaWhat the great menopause myth isWhy these myths are not serving women and what is important to understand Important things to understand about HRTMenopause as a definition - one day after 12 months of not having a cycle, but this isn’t a medical or clinical definition but more an arbitrary definition created to draw a starting lineWhy the menstrual cycle alone isn’t a good benchmark for menopause The symptoms that can correlate to the beginning of hormone shiftsProgesterone, sleep, and how to support bothWhy progesterone declines and what to do about itThe myths about hormone replacement therapy Wanting to do menopause naturally and why it is worth considering HRTThe role of bioidentical hormones and when they can be beneficial Preventative role of HRT vs waiting until metabolic conditions developWhat inflammaging is and how to address itMenopause is essentially a state of inflammation, and you can still be inflamed even if you are doing all the right things physically because you're missing hormonesResources We MentionThe Great Menopause Myth: The Truth on Mastering Midlife Hormonal Mayhem, Beating Uncomfortable Symptoms, and Aging to Thrive by Kristin Johnson and Maria ClapsWebsite - Wise and WellFunction Health

Episode Highlights With Dr. Katie DemingHer unique perspective on cancer and healingPerspective on how to talk to people with cancer and show up with more empathy and compassionThe importance of curiosity Words that can be really triggering for people with cancer, like survivor, fight, and battle languageThe ideal place for healing happens in peaceHow she learned the importance of language and words when working in oncology for yearsWays to talk to someone with cancer in a way that brings peace and shows empathy Our thoughts guide everything that we are creating in our livesResources We MentionWebsite - Dr. Katie DemingBorn to Heal PodcastTED TalkThe Biology of Belief: Unleashing the Power of Consciousness, Matter, & Miracles by Bruce H. LiptonThe Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk M.D.Dying to Be Me: My Journey from Cancer, to Near Death, to True Healing by Anita MoorjaniHeal With Kelly Documentary

Episode Highlights With Dr. Katie DemingHow she was a professional athlete before transitioning to her current workHer background in neuroscience and biology and how she ended up in medicineA fascinating shared death experience that shifted the course of her life and her workWhy she feels that we might be completely off base with some aspects of current modelsThe connection between emotional trauma and physical illnessWhat the radical remission data says- it’s so fascinating!Two things people with spontaneous recovery have in common (hint: it has to do with emotions)The startling statistic that 1 in 3 women and 1 in 2 men will get cancer in their lifetime in most industrialized countriesHow our modern life is contributing to illness across the board, not just cancerHow light, lifestyle, stress, and other factors contribute to illnessHer take on sunscreen and sunglasses and why to consider avoiding themCancer is an imbalance of increased toxicity in the body and decreased immune functionThough it isn’t our fault, it is our responsibility A reframe to think about emotional traumaHow techniques that deal with the subconscious can be helpfulWhat PsychK is and how it can be helpfulResources We MentionWebsite - Dr. Katie DemingBorn to Heal PodcastThe Biology of Belief by Bruce H. Lipton

Drew Canole, an expert on building muscle and mastering mindset, shares his transformative approach to health. He dives into the emotional weight of identifying your 'whydentity' and how feelings shape reality. Drew advocates for protein intake tailored to body weight and reveals the crucial benefits of sunlight for sleep and overall health. He discusses practical tips for enhancing sleep quality and fostering a balanced mindset, all while emphasizing the importance of nourishing both body and spirit.

Episode Highlights With Drew CanoleThere are about 80,000 toxins in the environment each year and why this mattersMiracle foods that help protect the body and that are higher in nutrition than regular foodsRDA was created in WW2 but the food supply has changed and they’ve modified the recommendationsHow Drew got into researching superfoods and the ones that will actually make a differenceThe real deal about Moringa and why it's beneficial What adaptogens are and how they can be so helpful and lower stressHow Rhodiola was used historically and how we can benefit from it todayHis theory on one of the big reasons for the obesity epidemicWhat to understand about greens' fiber and antioxidantsWhy he drinks 32 ounces of water with lemon and salt each morning before getting upTip: Put salt in your mouth first thing in the morning and then drink waterWays to support the liver for optimal health and hormone supportWhy he recommends reverse fasting and moving the eating window earlierThe reason he stops eating at 3 pm each day and how this improves his HRVHe does a parasite cleanse once a month!What binders are and his experience with moldThe truth about shilajit, why it is helpful, and how to get it without gaggingWhat Happy Drops are and why I love themNatural ingredients that are tested to be more powerful than SSRIsA day in the life of his daily routine TIP: Get 50 grams of protein first thing in the morningResources We MentionOrganifi - Mood and Stress ProductsOrganifi - GOLDOrganifi - Happy DropsYou Be You: Detox Your Life, Crush Your Limitations, and Own Your Awesome by Drew CanoleJuicing Recipes From Fitlife by Drew CanoleThe Dust Test

Episode Highlights With Dr. Jill CarnahanWhy this topic is so important to herWhat she means by manifesting miracles and the formula of belief, act, wait The balance of holding a vision and letting go of attachment to the details of the howHow to stay in a state of love and compassion and cultivate it toward yourself Autoimmune disease: attack on self - could it be connected to not accepting all the parts of ourselvesLearning to be uncomfortable with uncertainty and finding the beauty in thisA great tip for helping your subconscious work to your advantage How to program your subconscious for gratitude and loveWays to cultivate our intuition Resources We MentionDr. Jill Carnahan - WebsiteDr. Jill Carnahan - InstagramPower vs. Force by David R. HawkinsEckhart Tolle

Episode Highlights With Dr. Jill CarnahanThe equation of chronic illness, trauma, and healingWhy she feels trauma work and safety in the body are an important part of physical healthToxic load plus physical burden in chronic diseaseThe link between cancer and autoimmunity How infectious burden affects physical health and what happens when it increases too muchWhat happens with latent infectionsThe 80/20 of creating more margin without big expenses A fascinating fact about nitric oxide What mast cell activation syndrome isAre you feeling safe in your own body? And why this piece matters so muchA fascinating documentary she worked on and how to watch it: Doctor Patient MovieResources We MentionDr. Jill Carnahan - WebsiteDr. Jill Carnahan - InstagramDoctor/Patient MovieUnexpected: Finding Resilience through Functional Medicine, Science, and Faith by Dr. Jill CarnahanJaspr AirBeam MineralsRadiant Life Water Filter

Dr. Griffin Cole, a dental professional specializing in the link between oral health and overall disease, shares fascinating insights on the impact of oral bacteria on body health. He explains the distinction between good and bad bacteria, and how maintaining an alkaline mouth can influence overall well-being. The conversation delves into biological versus traditional dentistry, effective ways to support the oral microbiome, and the surprising effects of refined sugar on dental health. His expert take on root canals and oil pulling adds depth to this must-listen discussion.

Dr. Griffin Cole, a specialist in dental health and fluoride, dives into the contentious role of fluoride in our healthcare system. He debunks the belief that fluoride is necessary for oral health, highlighting its environmental dangers and potential impacts on children. Cole explains how fluoride can affect crucial glands like the thyroid, and advocates for natural alternatives such as crystalline hydroxyapatite in toothpaste. He emphasizes the importance of plaque removal and a healthy diet for optimal dental health.

Episode Highlights With Lauren VaknineHer incredible story and how her health struggles began at a very young ageHow her mom navigated her diagnosis at a young ageThe importance of not making decisions from a place of fearHow can we begin to learn to figure out our own pieces for our healthHer own root causes and how she eventually uncovered themWhen she realized she had to stop outsourcing her health and how this shifted so much for herUnderstanding how our thoughts affect our biologyHow to process emotions through and out of the body — "You are not suffering with this, you are healing from it.”The balance of honoring the feelings around what has happened without becoming stuck in them and without making it part of your storyJournaling to help rewrite your inner script If you want to heal one part of you, you have to heal the whole self Resources We MentionLauren Vaknine - InstagramLauren Vaknine - Website