The Wellness Mama Podcast

Episode Highlights With Dr. Anthony GustinWhat he learned from his stay with a hunter-gatherer tribe and how it changed his lifeHuge takeaways he had from witnessing a hunter-gatherer lifestyle and how this actually shifted his viewpoint away from just the physical aspects of health toward human wholenessHis experience with mold exposure, detox, and getting to healingA drastic mindset shifts he had away from being as research-focusedWhy he stopped focusing as much on physical health markers like Oura ring data and labsWhat actually is a natural environment for humansHis emotional and mental health journeyHow to cultivate true community in your life and authentically connect helping and receiving in modern lifeUnderstanding the importance of sunlight and natural light exposureWhy it is absurd that we try to avoid the sun and the many reasons we need more sunlightResources We MentionEquip Protein PowderDr. Anthony Gustin - PodcastCourtney Hunt - website

Episode Highlights with Dr. Anthony GustinThe problems with the current food supply chainHow complex the meat supply chain is What regenerative agriculture is and why it is so important for the planet, especially nowThe point we are fast approaching that will be a big problem for our food supply and the planetRegenerative agriculture is a way to produce food that helps and not harms the planetHow meat is important for the human body and for plant growth in the environmentWhy to look for regenerative meats at the grocery store even over grass-fedWhen shipping meat can actually be a healthier optionReasons to find a local farmer and rancher if possible The importance of nose-to-tail eating and consuming enough sources of things like collagenWhat the different types of collagen are and why they matterColostrum: what it is and how it's beneficialUnderstanding sourcing on colostrum and why it isn’t taking colostrum from baby cowsHow colostrum helps the gut liningHis first principles of nutrition: Real food first Why local and seasonal foods can be so impactfulFood as a biochemical barcode that your body scans, beyond the basic nutrientsResources We MentionEquip Protein PowderThe Natural State podcast

Episode Highlights With Dr. Ryan LazarusPillars of health: Move, Rest, Nourish, Learn, Connect, Challenge, SparkThe details on nutrition: the EAT planSalt should not be demonized and what we need to know about salt consumptionHow 3-5 grams of salt a day can be really helpfulPractical tips for getting enough high-quality sleep: routine, environment, timing, exerciseMovement tips you can do at home and the value of movement/play over exerciseTop-level pillars: learning, connecting, challenge, and spark and how to dial them inHow learning new things (even outside of health things) is vital for healthThe power of nature and connection for healthIf you don’t learn how to train your mind, your mind will train youResources We MentionThe Essential Health Playbook: A Holistic Method to Beat Fatigue, Boost Strength, & Heal Your Gut by Dr. Ryan LazarusDr. Ryan Lazarus - InstagramLazarus Method - Website

Dr. Ryan Lazarus shares his health journey and introduces the Lazarus Method focusing on movement, rest, nourishment, learning, connection, challenge, and sparking. He emphasizes reasons over rules in health, gamifying wellness, creating lasting habits, and personalizing health strategies for individuals.

Episode Highlights With Cameron ChesnutThe things he does differently in parenting that make him a “weird” parent tooTinfoil hat topics for him with his kids and familyThings he avoids with his kids: vegetable oils, sugar, EMFsWhy he almost completely avoids sugar with his kidsHow insulin response as children can affect insulin sensitivity as adultsEven more reasons to avoid vegetable oils completely How certain foods contribute to chronic inflammatory states Why he completely avoids seed oilsOptimizing the omega balance in your bodyHis take on EMFs and what he does with his familyWhy his family sleeps in an EMF tent and how his sleep dramatically improved when he started thisHow he incorporates play-based exercise with themResources We MentionClinic 5CCameron Chesnut, MD - Instagram

Episode Highlights With Dr. Cameron ChesnutWhat sets him apart as a surgeon How he trains like an athlete to show up best in surgeryRecovery protocols that set him apart from other surgeons How he makes sure he can show up for peak performance every time he enters the operating roomInflammatory states optimized - what to doHis routine for getting into flow state for every single surgeryA functional medicine approach to surgery and what you can learn from itWhy he even does genetic testing on his patients pre-surgeryThe problem with Botox and fillers and why we should rethink themImportant update: fillers do not go away in the tissue over time like we once thoughtCan fillers lead to inflammation or an immune response in the body?Fat is one of the richest sources of stem cells in our bodies and how this can be an alternative to Botox and fillerHis take on sun exposure and how it comes into play for skin health and aging (that won’t be what you think)Resources We MentionCameron Chesnut, MD - InstagramClinic 5C

The speaker reflects on a transformative decade, highlighting changes in motherhood and personal health. They discuss balancing work and life, emphasizing crucial aspects like light, sleep, and stress management. Insights from past guests enrich the narrative on holistic health, covering topics like sleep improvement and physical wellness. The importance of community and self-care emerges as a central theme, along with gratitude for listener support and a call for future engagement.

Episode Highlights With RoriHer own transformative journey with trauma and healingHow intimacy extends far beyond romantic relationships and some ways to help address itWhy she disconnected after childhood trauma and how she learned to reconnectWhat the 13 pathways of intimacy are and how she learned themWounds around intimacy related to competition among womenThe most common thing that comes up for women in her programResources We MentionDesire for IntimacyRelax Sauna - Use code Rori100

Episode Highlights With RoriWhat craniosacral therapy is and how she got into itWhat somatic emotional release isThe power of tuning into the subconscious mind and how to begin to tune into itConnection of breath and the subconscious mindThe four areas of the subconscious that she helps people work onOne simple way to tap into your intuition dailyResources We MentionDesire for Intimacy

Episode Highlights With Michelle GrosserThree lifestyle factors that help support nervous system healthHow to incorporate moments of stillness every day and how just 10 minutes a day can helpMovement as a healthy lifestyle factor for nervous system healthThe importance of ten minutes of play a day (and different forms of play/redefining that term)What language our nervous system speaks and how to communicate effectively with itSimple somatic techniques you can do at home for free to regulate your nervous systemWhat a physiological breath is and how you can do it in secondsPractical things that can help when you do hit burnout or overwhelm or anxiety (or all of those!)Shifting from judgment to curiosity to help with burnoutResources We MentionMichelle Grosser - website