The Wellness Mama Podcast

Episode Highlights With Dr. GervaisHis story and how he got into the work he doesWhy we are biologically wired to attune to other people's opinions The difference between not caring about what other people think and not worrying about what other people thinkWhat identity foreclosure is and what to do about itPerformance based identity vs purpose based identity Important strategies for working through inner talk and how to avoid performance based identity in our kidsHis definition: Excellence is being at home with yourself wherever you areResources We MentionThe First Rule of Mastery: Stop Worrying about What People Think of You by Michael Gervais PhDMan’s Search for Meaning by Viktor E. FranklBe Quick - But Don't Hurry: Finding Success in the Teachings of a Lifetime by Andrew Hill and John WoodenMind Gym by Gary Mack

Expert in bridging the gap between health and homes, Michael Rubino, discusses the importance of indoor air quality and mold exposure. He shares insights on the prevalence of mold, its impact on the body, and ways to test and remediate mold. The podcast also covers topics like dust testing, analyzing mold spores, and supporting the body after mold exposure.

Dr. Peter Martone, a sleep posture expert, discusses the optimal sleep position, tips for better sleep posture, and the impact of breath and respiration on sleep. He also shares insights on supporting the vagus nerve, using scent to improve sleep, and the role of cortisol. Other topics include sleep during pregnancy, memory techniques for better sleep, and the truth about alcohol and melatonin's effect on sleep.

Episode Highlights With Dr. WhitfieldWhy he and I both love the show Ted Lasso and highly recommend itWhat breast implant illness is and why it can be difficult to pinpoint and how much of the body it can affectDo all women experience problems from breast implants or do some do ok?Factors that make women more at risk for BIIWhat to be aware of with explant surgery and considerations to understandThe lymphoma connection to implants and how to remove them safelyThe stats about implants and complicationsWhat to do if you're considering explants Specific supplements and interventions he recommends for inflammationUncommon symptoms that can be related to breast implant illness and inflammationHis advice for inflammation even if you don't ever work with himResources We MentionDr. Robert Whitfield - Website (use code wellnessmama for a discount)Breast Implant Illness PodcastBook: Metabolical: The Lure and the Lies of Processed Food, Nutrition, and Modern Medicine by Robert H. LustigBook: Who Not How: The Formula to Achieve Bigger Goals Through Accelerating Teamwork by Dan Sullivan

Episode Highlights With Dr. AmyShe didn’t play with Barbies as a kid but the funny thing she played with insteadWhy she switched from emergency medicine to the work she does nowThe connection between sexual health and longevityCorrelation between people who are more sexually active and lower all cause mortalitySome of the reasons for the decline in libido The importance of being able to activate the parasympathetic nervous system for overall and sexual healthThe misinformation about hormone testing and hormone replacementUniversal things that contribute to longevity and health: exercise, lean muscle mass, sleep, healthy diet, sunshineWhy she recommends sun and how she balances this with sun healthIn studies, those with the lowest sun exposure had the highest risk of deathHer recommended supplements for longevity and slowing aging Her take on OzempicWhat to know about peptides and when they can be usefulWhy sauna is one of her top biohacksHer take on cold water exposureEven more reasons to lift weights, especially as we get older“It’s better to be brave than perfect.”  Dr. Amy KillenResources We MentionAmy B. Killen - websiteHOP boxDocere ClinicBook: Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter

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 

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

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.

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.

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