The Wellness Mama Podcast

Episode Highlights With Margie BissingerHappiness is an inner state of health and peace that is not dependent on your circumstancesIt is also living your life in colorWhat our “then I would be happy” stories can teach usOur base level of happiness, and how we can change itWhy only a small amount of what contributes to happiness is external Is happiness selfish?How happiness is contagious, and how this helps those around youHappiness habits you can develop and strengthenThe importance of being a victor and not a victim in life, and how this is an inner shiftHow to be solution-focused instead of problem-focused What blaming, shaming, and complaining are indicators ofAbout 80% of an average person’s thoughts are negative and how to shift thisBetter questions to ask internally to curate the good in your lifeGood happiness habits we can help our kids have from a young ageHow to recalibrate if you are around negativity from other peopleHer 5-step approach to developing the happiness habitResources We MentionHappy Me Happy Life - Use code wellnessmama for 50% offFree 7-Day Happiness Habits Journal and 7-minute morning meditationMan’s Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl

Episode Highlights With Nathalie NiddamWhat bioregulator peptides are, and how they are different than regular peptidesBioregulator peptides are only 2-4 amino acids longThese peptides only act as an epigenetic switch and can cross the cellular and nuclear membranes Bioregulator proteins are native to the body and are found in every life formHow we can optimize these for better healthThese specific peptides can help the body regenerateThe confusing naming system for these peptides Natural ways to upregulate things like growth hormonesWhere to get bioregulator peptides and how to use themOral vs. injectable bioregulators Different types of bioregulators and how they are often used in specific casesThere are 21 different bioregulators for different areas of the bodyThe safety profile on bioregulators and what to know about safetyResources We MentionNathalie - WebsiteBook: The Peptide Revolution by Zenithia Renewart

Episode Highlights With Nathalie NiddamWhat peptides are and why these chains of amino acids can be so beneficial Peptides are amino acids that are 50 or less amino acids in length, polypeptides are 50-100Proteins are chains of 100 amino acids or moreHow peptides act as signaling molecules They are naturally occurring in the body but specific ones can be used in special waysInsulin is actually a peptide that we make and that we can take if needed Most peptides we take are naturally occurring fragments of peptides within the bodyWhat BPC 157 is and how it is effective in a wide range of uses — the Swiss Army knife of peptidesOther peptides that can be beneficialWhy peptides are hard to get right now and what to know about themRisks and safety information to know about peptidesResources We MentionNathalie - website and podcast and Instagram

Episode Highlights With Katrina FoeWhy blood sugar regulation is so important and the parts many of us get wrongBlood sugar dysregulation is a root driver in many types of chronic diseaseWhat markers to pay attention to when it comes to glucose regulation and metabolic healthAt-home testing you can do to check on these thingsThe big issues that might be blocking your body from healing Optimal ranges for at-home and lab testing How to support the body in detox and reducing inflammationOther things we can do to support detoxificationSome general supplementation tipsThe deal on coffee enemas and sauna usageHow coffee enemas can help you get into parasympathetic Resources We MentionCancer Freedom websiteLevelsKeto mojo - AmazonHCL Guard - Use code wellnessmama15Masszymes

Explore the root drivers of cancer, preventative tests, hormone connections, and the importance of environmental toxins. Learn about the emotional component of cancer, the benefits of a clean ketogenic diet, and the role of fasting in combating the disease.

Episode Highlights With Kelly KennedyWhat fascia is and why it is the fabric of the bodyFascia is connective tissue made of collagenHow fascia connects every single part of the bodyFascia is a fiber optic network within the bodyHow to address scars and tattoos so they aren’t harming the fascia or lymph systemWhy midline scars are more impactful to the body and what to do to address themHow they address and treat scarsMove differently and frequently — the best thing we can do for our fascia Why ballroom dancing is one of the best things to improve HRVResources We MentionTrue Wellness CenterThe Flow vibe tool

Episode Highlights With Kelly KennedyWhat the lymphatic system is and why it's so importantA new framework for understanding the bodyWe have three times more lymphatic fluid than blood in the body!!There are between 600-1,000 lymph nodes in the bodyThe lymph system doesn’t move on its ownFifty percent of lymph nodes are in the gutDetoxification isn’t just about supporting the liver but mobilizing the lymphatic system because symptoms indicate the filters are dirtyWhat causes lymph to get stuck and the emotional tie-insThe body never makes a mistake… symptoms are messengersHow scars on the body can hurt the lymphThings that slow down the lymph systemHow sitting and dehydration contribute to lymph stagnation Why everyone needs minerals and lymph supportHow deep breathing can help move the lymphHer advice on using a mini trampoline in the morning and just bouncing, not jumping Conscious breath vs deep breathingBenefits of self lymph massage and how to do it the right wayThe real deal on dry brushingSelf-care over healthcare Why she highly recommends never wearing a bra with an underwireResources We MentionTrue Wellness CenterFLOWE podcastFLOW vibe - lymph drainage toolFree Manual Lymphatic Stimulation Guide

Episode Highlights With Dr. Molly MaloofHow it took her a decade to destroy her health and a decade to rebuild itWays to begin creating compounded habits that actually stickFundamental foundational habits to start withHow to not break your mitochondria, and how to support themThe reason to only do one thing at a timeImportant reasons to focus on sleep as the first habitWhat somatic experiencing is and how it can help separate the story we tell ourselves about our life from the felt experienceHow to increase motivation and use habit stacking to make them stickResources We MentionThe Spark Factor: The Secret to Supercharging Energy, Becoming Resilient, and Feeling Better Than Ever by Molly Maloof, MDInstagram - Dr. Molly MaloofInner Engineering: A Yogi's Guide to Joy by Jaggi Vasudev - SadhguruWellnesse Tongue ScraperWellnesse

Episode Highlights With Dr. Molly MaloofWhat Adamo is and why she started itAdamo means to fall in love in LatinWhy does love matter to longevity Loneliness is worse for you than smoking, drinking, or sedentary behaviorThe problem of declining sexual connection especially in long-term relationshipsThe signal of loneliness is similar in the brain to a pain signalWomen are oxytocin dominant, men are vasopressin dominantThe magic of being feminine and the incredible capacity of women for sexual creative energy and capacityYour brain can shut down your libido and override your body but this can be rewiredHow to connect to the feminine and step out of the masculine Resources We MentionAdamo MethodInstagram - Dr. Molly Maloof

Episode Highlights With Dr. Ruth RobertsWhy veterinary care has gotten so expensive and hard to find latelyHow Covid changed access to veterinary medicine for many peopleHow to find good pet care in today’s worldWays to support your pets hormonally, especially after they are spayed and neutered How to find a good vet and how to ask good questions to keep your pets healthyWhere to find and how to become a holistic pet health coachResources We MentionDr. Ruth Roberts - WebsiteHolistic Pet Health Coach Program