

The Wellness Mama Podcast
Katie Wells
The Wellness Mama Podcast is a weekly series covering the topics of holistic health, real food, stress, sleep, fitness, toxins, natural living, DIY, parenting, motherhood, and other health tips to give you actionable solutions to improve your family’s life! Brought to you by Katie Wells of WellnessMama.com
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Jul 29, 2024 • 54min
Aging as a Disease & Your #1 Risk Factor for All-Cause Mortality with Hannah Went
Hannah Went, an expert in biological age and its implications for all-cause mortality, sheds light on how biological aging is a critical risk factor for health. She discusses fascinating links between lifestyle factors like diet, sleep, and stress, and their impact on biological age. Went reveals that loneliness can be more detrimental than smoking, while community ties and time spent in nature boost well-being. She also highlights the effects of pregnancy and menopause on aging, emphasizing that we can influence our biological age.

Jul 25, 2024 • 29min
The 8 Paths to Emotional Resilience & How to Rise with Ryan Pink Langford
Ryan Pink Langford shares his healing journey and tough lessons learned, highlighting the 8 paths to emotional resilience. Discusses the global emotional recession, internal healing, DEAP method, and increasing nervous system capacity. Introduces the RISE program for emotional fitness.

Jul 24, 2024 • 51min
Meet Me In the Middle: Parenting, Entrepreneurship, and Balance With Gary Vee
Entrepreneur Gary Vee discusses his well-parented upbringing and the importance of balance, success, and positive reinforcement in parenting. He emphasizes the need for eliminating indifference, promoting accountability, and avoiding judgment. The conversation delves into the impact of parenting on personal and professional development, highlighting the value of nurturing children's abilities without fostering entitlement.

Jul 23, 2024 • 28min
6 Ancestral Secrets and How to Apply them to our Lives with Holistic Hilda
Holistic Hilda, a holistic health expert, shares 6 ancestral secrets for better energy and vitality. Topics include free health hacks, incorporating secrets into daily life, importance of nutrient-dense foods, and building community for wellness.

Jul 22, 2024 • 40min
Lessons in Health from Indigenous Populations Around the World With Hilda Gore
Holistic Hilda Gore shares insights from studying indigenous populations worldwide, emphasizing the importance of community and gratitude. Stories from Cuba, Peru, and Ethiopia highlight the impact of ancestral practices on health. Loneliness is compared to smoking, and lessons from the Maasai tribe are discussed for building a supportive community.

Jul 18, 2024 • 33min
Bioidentical Hormone Replacement & Navigating Menopause After Breast Cancer With Dr. Jenn Simmons
Dr. Jenn Simmons, an expert in bioidentical hormone replacement and navigating menopause after breast cancer, debunks myths about hormones causing cancer. Hormones can actually improve overall health, protecting bones, hearts, and reducing risks of complications. Her personal experience and research highlight the benefits of hormone replacement therapy for women's well-being and longevity.

Jul 17, 2024 • 37min
A New Method of Breast Cancer Screening & Prevention with Dr. Jenn Simmons
Dr. Jenn Simmons discusses the limitations of mammographic screening, how it may contribute to breast cancer, and a radiation-free imaging alternative. She emphasizes the need for more effective and supportive strategies for women's health.

Jul 16, 2024 • 32min
Why Biohackers Are Wrong, Slowing Aging, & Decoding DNA With Kash Khan
Episode Highlights With Kash KhanThe problem with biohacking and why he doesn’t like that word eitherWhy I personally prefer bio-love or bio-alignment and working with my bodyMost bankruptcies are due to healthcare costThe real story of aging and how inflammation is connectedEveryone needs to focus on reducing inflammationThe foundational things that are helpful for all humans and from which we can build based on understanding our own genetics Why he starts with the mind and executive function for lasting health changesThe body is very simple: you're either in fight or flight or rest and recoveryWhat the epigenetic imprint of trauma is and why this is important to addressThe science of how trauma affects us even at a gene expression levelThey haven’t dealt with a single person who has a chronic condition that didn’t have some level of trauma and gut issuesWhy sunlight is so important and how sunlight affects genesEvery enzyme we need for vitamin D is found in magnesiumGenetic testing is not the answer, programs and understanding are the answersResources We MentionKash Khan - Roadmap to 100 programJaspr air filter

Jul 15, 2024 • 39min
The Gaslighting in Female Healthcare & Finding Your Own Answers With Kash Khan
Episode Highlights With Kash KhanWhy medical gaslighting is a real problem in medicine The real reason women and men aren’t medically the same and why this is empowering Looking at what biology is broken and genetics vs the symptoms to get real answersFunctional genomics vs genetics and how to understand your genes in a way that benefits youWhy genes are not our destiny and how we can work with our genes for better resultsThe genes they look at that make the biggest functional differenceOnly 5% of the US is actually metabolically healthy right now The genetic factors that affect metabolism and hormonesHow functional genetics relates to chronic disease and inflammationWomen put an average of 500 chemicals on their bodies per dayIt takes an average of 26 seconds for something to get through the skin and into the bloodGeneral things we can all avoid for better healthInsights are useful, but data is useless without the personal experience sideLearning how to know what is wrong and how to fix it based on your genes Resources We MentionKash Khan - InstagramKash Khan - Roadmap to 100 program

Jul 11, 2024 • 32min
Deep Dive on Air Quality & How Free to Improve Yours Immediately With Mike Feldstein
Expert Mike Feldstein discusses the impact of poor indoor air quality on health, aging, and sleep. He shares tips to improve air quality, the prevalence of microplastics in our homes, and the importance of clean air for better sleep. Mike also highlights the benefits of the Jaspr Air Filter, which is made with steel and has no WiFi or EMFs.