The Wellness Mama Podcast

Episode Highlights With RoudyThe fun way that drinking cacao at night leads to him being super energetic and extroverted while usually an introvert How he incorporates dance into his lifeWhat he learned by living with no artificial light and how it drastically changed his lifeYou can’t get healthy in the same light environment that got you sickThe quality of our life is entirely dependent on the quality of light that enters our eyesHow light impacts us at a cellular levelWhy most blue light blockers don’t work and what to know about itOne massive misconception about light in the modern worldLight is the language that is spoken by every living thing on earth, and light has shaped evolution and the growth of plant and animal speciesHow our light environment directly impacts our mitochondria and cellular function About 1/3 of our energy comes from food, and 2/3 comes from the sunMelanin is actually incredibly powerful and supportive, and when sunlight hits the water beneath our skin, it produces naturally powerful hydrogen water How our light exposure can support our circadian health and how getting it wrong can wreck itWhy the sunlight can make us feel so joyful How Einstein’s work relates to light and matter and how natural light impacts usSunlight is literally impacting your thinking and your behavior- it turns into dopamineHis take on sunglasses and sunscreen and why to reevaluate these optionsHumans do photosynthesize at a deeper level than plants do! How this impacts hemoglobin Melanin is one of the darkest substances in the universe and can absorb all frequencies of light, so the more melanin you have, the more effective absorber of light you areSunscreen is full of chemicals and why most of them are very toxic What you need to know about melanoma and skin cancer, and how it might not be from sunlightThe very real downsides of too much artificial light exposure especially to your mitochondriaHow this all connects to cortisol, weight gain, and inflammation When we sleep 50-70 billion cells are meant to die and be replaced each night and healthier ones are meant to be reborn but how we interrupt this processOur body views artificial light as a predator as far as cortisol and nervous system responseArtificial light can spike glucose levels without us eating any food at all!How even the thyroid is impacted by this whole cascade as well7 steps to solve the light problem and harness the power of light (they’re basically free)Resources MentionedViva Rays - Use code wellnessmama for a discountThe 7 Steps to Harnessing the Power of LightCircadian AppUBlockoutThe Body Electric: Electromagnetism And The Foundation Of LifeDminder app

Episode Highlights With SharonA massive reframe in understanding fevers and the approach to handling themWhat homotoxicology is and how understanding this response is helpful Supporting vs repressing the body’s natural immune and detoxification responses What a fever actually is and why it is so helpfulReasons to consider not bringing down a feverWhat happens when we don’t let our bodies have a natural fever responseChronic inflammation vs acute inflammation, which can be helpfulThe number one thing she hears her cancer patients say: “Because I never get sick.”What to know about when fevers are too high or when to reduce them, but what to try firstThe most potent medicines don’t come in a pill bottle and ways to support theseResources MentionedDr. Sharon's websiteFind her on Facebook and Instagram

Episode Highlights With SharonWhy we can forget the pause part of menopause and why this can mean much more than just the pause or end of the menstrual cycleThis is a physiological process and also an important emotional and spiritual inflection pointWhy she suggests women write their eulogies at this age as a way to recenter How to reverse engineer the life we want to have as we go through menopauseThe different ways that other cultures approach menopause and how this even impacts the physical experience of aging and menopause Menopause is not a disease but a natural (and beautiful) transitionThe story of the adrenal glands picking up the slack to produce hormones and why this isn’t the full storyHow to support the body, mind, and spirit through perimenopause and menopauseSome tactical and practical things we can do to support our bodies as we age and what to know about hormones and when they're helpfulBig misunderstandings about hormone replacement for womenEstrogen should never be taken orally but transmucosally How to check metabolites and how this is important to know for hormone replacementWays to support the adrenals, especially as we age, and why cortisol isn’t actually usually the problemResources MentionedDr. Sharon's websiteFind her on Facebook and Instagram

Discover how baking soda can regulate your body's pH and boost energy levels. Learn about its surprising benefits for endurance and athletic performance, including why it was once banned in sports. From supporting kidney health to aiding digestion, it has a multifaceted role in wellness. The podcast also covers safe dosing guidelines and effective usage for recovery and oral health, while advising caution for certain individuals. Transform your routine with this simple ingredient!

Episode Highlights With MegThe eight pillars of women’s health and the connections between themOrder matters when it comes to these pillars, especially with things like detoxificationWhy starting with detox can be counterproductive and a helpful order to work throughMost women are living in fight or flight and the importance of balancing the nervous systemA two minute practice that can really help your nervous system and make health changes more effectiveUnderstanding hormones, nutrient deficiencies, and detox to get the most benefit Hormone shifts that occur far in advance of menopause, even a decade before menopauseHow a decrease in progesterone can be a first sign of hormonal shiftsDownsides to some of the common hormone treatments and why DIM isn’t always the answerIt isn’t just the hormones, but how you metabolize themWhat to know about parasite cleanses, when they can be helpful, and when to avoidCleansing vs detox and why gentle can be the best approachResources MentionedThe Essential Guide to Histamine Intolerance - Free resourceDr. Meg's website and her InstagramA Little Bit Healthier podcast

Episode Highlights With MegWhat histamine is and how it can be causing symptoms you may not even realizeThe different parts of the immune system and how they're important to understandLink to stomach acid and digestionWhat’s happening when histamine is out of balanceSometimes anxiety and insomnia might be the only responses and symptoms of histamine issuesWhy histamine purposefully causes inflammation We have four different types of histamine receptors in our bodiesHow hormone shifts can affect histamine levels and vice versaEstrogen dominance and the link to histamine, plus times of the month a woman is most likely to see hormone related histamine issuesWhat mast cell activation syndrome is and how to address itTesting and diagnostic criteria for histamine issuesHigh histamine foods and how to try a low histamine diet First steps to take if you suspect histamine issuesResources MentionedThe Essential Guide to Histamine Intolerance - Free resourceDr. Meg's website and her Instagram

Episode Highlights With JonathanHow he almost opened a pie shop- a wild story and his journey into the world of chocolate What the real story of chocolate is, and all of the components that can be in chocolate The dark side of chocolate and how it can be a healthy food when it’s done rightHow heavy metals can be in chocolate if it isn’t sourced wellWhy you crave chocolate and why this might not be a bad thingWhat true chocolate is and why raw, fresh cacao beans actually taste horrible When mold contamination can happen in the chocolate-making process and why a lot of chocolate has mold and heavy metals.What theobromine is in chocolate, and how can this be beneficial The bliss molecules in chocolate that can support neurotransmitters and energy productionWhy he isn’t a fan of alternative sweeteners in chocolate and what to watch out forHis take on monk fruit and how it can be used in a healthy way, as well as how it's grown makes a huge difference since it's technically a juice extract What fair trade actually means and why chocolate prices have tripled in the past few yearsWhy he uses ashwagandha, cordyceps, and reishi How certain adaptogens can help with cortisol and hormonesWhy many products only contain trace amounts of adaptogens, even if they’re listed on the labelResources MentionedCacao Calm

Episode Highlights With EricaThe role of the fascia in the pelvic floor and deep core musclesWhy this is important, especially if we’ve been pregnant and had vaginal or c-section birthsAn at-home test and analysis of the pelvic floorAn alternative viewpoint on kegels and what might be more effectiveWhat to do for optimal pelvic floor function and how this involves our deep coreHow using your feet more can actually help your pelvic floorGetting started with incorporating breath + movement and how just 10-15 minutes a day can make a massive differenceResources MentionedHer website and core rehab programErica's free pelvic floor guide

Episode Highlights With EricaWhat fascia is and why it's so importantWhy fascia is our body’s superpower and how we create more and stronger fasciaMuscular strength vs fascial strength and how these are differentFascia will form the way our body movesBody-mind vs mind-body connection Ways to support fascia to elongate it and help get us out of painHow to wake up the deep core and support inner fascia Fascia and low back pain…. What to knowHow breathing supports fascia when we know how to deep breathe correctly A reason to do more things barefoot, including workoutHow to think about stretching differently to get more benefit The emotional connection with fascia and how it can helpResources MentionedHer websiteCore Athletica pilates studioErica's free pelvic floor guide

Discover how biological age differs from chronological age and what factors can contribute to youthful aging. Learn about nine key biomarkers for optimal health and ways to boost them through lifestyle changes. Daily practices like red light therapy, mineral supplements, and hydration are highlighted as essential for well-being. Additionally, effective strategies like strength training and fasting can promote longevity. Explore the importance of nutrition for kids and innovative ways to help them get their greens!