The Wellness Mama Podcast

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

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

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.

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

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

Episode Highlights With JulieHow she found the love of her life in her fiftiesHer own story with autoimmunity that led her to the work she does nowWhat the inflammation spectrum is and how to address chronic inflammationThe biggest drivers in inflammation and autoimmune diseaseHow toxins contribute to inflammation and autoimmunity Why we need 6-9 cups of vegetables a day for micronutrients How to create a haven in our home and nurture resilience for other experiences and exposures Why autoimmunity affects women proportionately more than menMany people who show up to her for help are perfectionists and how this influences healthHow our bodies and especially our brains detox during sleep and how to support thisHer tricks for sleep healthOur bodies hear our thoughts and take them as truth How to shift mindset to shift your healthCreate a positive healing statement Resources We MentionDetox Jumpstart 30-day programJulie Michelson - WebsiteWellnesseThe Bulletproof Diet by Dave Asprey 

Episode Highlights With Dr. InnaThe fun life turn that happened when she decided to learn English as an adultHow hormones shift at different phases of life for womenThe first hormone to drop in perimenopause Progesterone is a natural anti-anxiety hormoneUnderstanding progesterone, testosterone, and estrogen for women in perimenopause and menopause How perimenopause and menopause can affect the adrenals Nutrition is 80% of success for hormone health at every phaseWhy we need more protein as we ageBest sources of fat for hormone healthHormones are activated or deactivated in the liver and how to keep the liver healthy How to break the stress cycle to replenish hormonesThere is no relaxation in the body without magnesium being available When to test hormones and what to look for in the resultsWhy some women feel better on hormone replacement but some feel worseResources We MentionMidlife Wellness Institute - WebsiteMagnesiumLMNTWomen's Bodies, Women's Wisdom by Christiane Northrup M.D.The Sexy Years: Discover the Hormone Connection--The Secret to Fabulous Sex, Great Health, and Vitality, for Women and Men by Suzanne Somers

Katy Bowman, a biomechanics expert, discusses the importance of breast movement for health and shares tips on exercises like pushups and hanging. She explains how carrying babies can lead to upper body stiffness and emphasizes the benefits of incorporating better movement into daily routines. Bowman also highlights the connection between core strength and hip/shoulder mobility and provides insights on optimizing movement for overall well-being.

Brian Stenzler, wellness expert, shares his 5 keys to raising kids' physical and mental health: diet, relaxation, exercise, adjustment, and mental wellness. He explains why the current system supports disease instead of optimal health. He also discusses the importance of nervous system health and provides steps to improve it. Additionally, he emphasizes the need to address stress and sleep for overall well-being.

Scott Donnell, expert in financial literacy and teaching kids about wealth, discusses the importance of preparing kids for wealth at a young age. They cover topics like mindset keys to raising value creators, common pitfalls in parenting related to finances, and the potential impact of passing on money trauma to kids. They also introduce the Gravy Stack app for teaching kids about money management.