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The Wellness Mama Podcast

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Nov 13, 2023 • 58min

Root Causes of Infertility, Declining Sperm Count, and How to Fix It with Dr. Nashat Latib

Episode Highlights With Dr. NashatHer journey from ER doc to functional medicine fertility docHow cortisol interferes with hormone production and can be related to infertilityHer own journey with IUI and IVF and why she’d do it differently if she knew what she knew nowWhy male and female fertility matter in the fertility equationWhat happens in the 90 days pre conception directly influences egg and sperm healthWhy egg health is not static and can improve over timeWhat AMH is and what it actually indicatesWhy sperm counts are expected to go to 0 in the next 40-50 yearsHow detox comes into play with fertility protocols The liver is your laundromat and how to support itHow basal body temperature relates to fertility and how to use this data to your advantage Resources We MentionNashat Latib - website10 Steps to Optimal Health and HormonesOura ringBook: Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself by Dr. Joe Dispenza 
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Nov 8, 2023 • 56min

Letting Kids Lead the Way, Critical Thinking, and How Education is Changing with Lisa Jendza

Episode Highlights With LisaHow she shifted from IT into her current workAction speaks louder than words but experience trumps actionHow she teaches life lessons through kitchen skillsThe importance of experimentsHow to shift mindset through food experiences with kidsKids are so capable of understanding and making good choices about food and about lifeHer take on stem classes and their possible downsidesRight brain focused approaches to education with kidsHow cooking is a great integrated whole brain experience with both right and left brain activitiesOur kids futures will look different than we can predict and how to help them prepareHow to create more opportunities for right brain learning with your kidsResources We MentionFreedom KitchenBook: The World is Flat by Thomas L. Friedman Book: Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
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Nov 6, 2023 • 1h 4min

The Iron Curse: Myths and Misconceptions About Iron and Iron Overload With Dr. Christy Sutton

Dr. Christy Sutton, expert on iron overload, discusses the dangers of both high and low iron levels, the impact on different life phases, and the importance of iron testing. She provides insights on genetic testing for iron and offers advice on finding a practitioner. The podcast also covers the best and worst supplements and foods for iron status.
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Nov 1, 2023 • 1h 10min

The Science of Algae for Mitochondria, Aging, and Brain Health With Catharine Arnston

Catharine Arnston, an expert in the science of algae, discusses how algae is a nutrient-rich food that can positively affect mitochondria and brain health. She explains the difference between macro and micro algae and why farm-grown algae is preferable. Additionally, she highlights the benefits of consuming algae during a fast, its role in oral health, and its potential as a source of antioxidants and anti-cancer agents. The podcast also explores the importance of foundational aspects of health, different methods of consuming algae, and the connection between mental health and mitochondrial health.
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Oct 30, 2023 • 42min

Too Much Sugar & Glutathione for Brain Health With Dr. Gina Nick

Episode Highlights With GinaThe real deal with our sugar consumption, especially this time of yearHarmful effects of sugar and the long term problems with too much sugar consumptionThe average consumption of sugar for kids on halloween is 3 cups!Sugar can be highly addictive and have a similar impact as drugsThere are over 260 ways to say sugar on a label so it might be in something and you not even knowThe benefits of glutathione and why it is so important for healthHer unique ways to get glutathione Glutathione is a tri-peptide that is naturally occurring in the body but can become depleted with exposure to toxins, sugar, etc and glutathione can help counteract the negative effects of some of those sugarsWhy our bodies demand for glutathione is higher than ever beforeGlutathione can cross the blood brain barrierHer own personal 80/20 for daily healthResources We MentionGlutathione Products - Best {Daily} EverHer website and blogBook: The Mind of the Cells by Satprem
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Oct 25, 2023 • 1h 8min

Finding Healing and Health from a Mind Body Approach With Dr. Afrouz Demeri

Episode Highlights With Dr. AfrouzHow she went from wanting to do neurosurgery to the work she does now in naturopathic medicineWhy the things people come in for her to help with often aren’t the things they need to work onThe mind and body connection and how she uses biopsychology in her practiceModalities she uses to help address the subconscious and inner emotional aspectsBetter questions to ask yourself in getting to better health answersCommon pitfalls she sees that women encounter when it comes to hormone healthWays to support proper hormone function as a womanThe importance of sunlight for hormone supportHow to approach your health from a perspective of curiosity instead of judgmentThe way she reversed her own Hashimoto's with crying, iodine, and other modalitiesWays to support liver health Resources We MentionDr. Afrouz DemeriMolecules Of Emotion: The Science Behind Mind-Body Medicine by Candace B. PertYou Are the Placebo: Making Your Mind Matter by Dr Joe DispenzaThe Biology of Belief: Unleashing the Power of Consciousness, Matter, & Miracles by Bruce H. LiptonMind Over Medicine: Scientific Proof That You Can Heal Yourself by Lissa Rankin M.D.Cured by Jeffrey Rediger M.D.Ted Lasso
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Oct 23, 2023 • 1h 6min

Kava: A Paradigm Shift in Mental Health With Cameron George

Episode Highlights With CameronHow he used to own monkeys and piranhas and how this was actually part of his own health journeyThe total health collapse he had that led him into health and wellness and how he discovered KavaDesperation and inspiration are the two main pathways to growth What Kava is and where it grows natively How Kava impacts the body The unique effects of Kava and how it can lead to better focus and connection without the downsides of something like alcoholUnderstanding the safety concerns with Kava and why sourcing and form matters Breaking down the myths about Kava and liver safetyKava is one of the most well studied plant compounds in the worldThe psychological effects of Kava and how to use it for the most benefitHow Kava naturally elevates dopamine without having to put glucose in or have outside stimulationWays Kava benefits women specifically How Kava can support parasympathetic stateKava can help regulate hormones for womenResources We MentionTruKavaArticle - Is Kava Safe to Consume?Weston A. Price books12 Rules for Life by Jordan B. Peterson
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Oct 18, 2023 • 1h 1min

Critical Importance of Family Meals With Shawn Stevenson

Health expert Shawn Stevenson discusses the importance of family meals and how they impact our health. He shares fascinating data about the connection between social ties and overall well-being, and provides tips for implementing family meals. The podcast also explores the health risks associated with plastics in the kitchen and emphasizes the need for creating a healthier family culture.
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Oct 16, 2023 • 54min

How to Breathe and Permission to Rest With Ashley Neese

Episode Highlights With AshleyHer experience as an amateur beekeeper and how she got into itHow being around bees can help with parasympatheticUnderstanding the importance of rest and the actual definitionHow rest can help us do hard things and improve other areas of lifeRecovering from her trauma as part of her healing journey Simple practices to learn rest and connect to the bodyHow nature helps with rest and the stress response cycleWays to break the stress response cycle and downshift into restWhat a body budget is and how that can help us restResources We MentionPermission to Rest: Revolutionary Practices for Healing, Empowerment, and Collective Care by Ashley NeeseEidon MineralsUpgraded FormulasThe Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself by Michael A. Singer
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Oct 11, 2023 • 35min

700: Life Lessons, New Directions, and Letting Go

Episode Highlights With KatieSharing some life lessons, new directions, new shifts, and letting goWhere we’ve come from -  the journey to more integrated healthHow nothing shifted substantially for my health until I also addressed the inner mental/emotional side and worked on letting goHow I've changed over the past 100 episodesWhat some of my biggest adjustments in life have beenHow I've navigated divorce and the vow I made as I moved through thatWays that we helped our kids with big life changes and how we held safe space for them to process their emotionsWhat I call a "caterpillar death" of Wellness Mama and the obituary I wrote to put the old vs new into perspectiveAn authentic introduction to myself and what I'd like to share with all of youResources We MentionBook: Conscious Uncoupling: 5 Steps to Living Happily Even After by Katherine Woodward ThomasEidonLMNTUpgraded Formula

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