

The Wellness Mama Podcast
Katie Wells
The Wellness Mama Podcast is a weekly series covering the topics of holistic health, real food, stress, sleep, fitness, toxins, natural living, DIY, parenting, motherhood, and other health tips to give you actionable solutions to improve your family’s life! Brought to you by Katie Wells of WellnessMama.com
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May 2, 2019 • 58min
253: A (Semi) Serious Ultra-Spiritual Conversation With JP Sears
I’m here today with someone you have probably heard of and possibly enjoy as much as I do. JP Sears is a YouTuber, a comedian, an emotional healing coach, and fun fact which you may not know, a serious world traveler and curious student of health. You’ve probably seen his funny and entertaining videos where he tackles some serious topics with grace and humor. His videos have accumulated over 300 million views, which is no small feat!I’m excited to find out what JP has to say as we talk about building community, being open-minded, and learning how to have a serious conversation while still having a good time. If you want to hear more from JP, I linked to my favorite videos of his below and also check out The Awaken with JP Sears Show, his amazing podcast.Episode Highlights With JP SearsHow a health coach turned comedian (and we’re so glad he did!)Why JP loves to tackle controversial topicsWhy humor and difficult conversations actually go togetherA telltale sign that you’re overly controlled by fearAn empowering method for dealing with angerPowerful ways to “mother” ourselvesHow JP and his wife handle their dietary differences (she’s vegan and he’s not)Ways to foster more real connection (even with those who disagree with you!)The importance of building a “tribe”Three steps to deal with negative criticism and stop letting it get to youJP’s daily routine and his non-negotiables for a healthy lifestyleHow he manages his luxurious head of hair!And of course, plenty of laughs!Resources We MentionAwakenWithJP.comFavorite JP videos:Books JP Recommends:Conversations With God: Book One by Neil Donald WalshThe Power of Now by Eckhart TolleMore From Wellness Mama247: Vaccine Injuries, Autism, and Homeoprophylaxis With Dr. Jeff Knight230: How to Protect Your Mindset & Live a Balanced Life: Chalene Johnson’s Story249: How to Harness Energy & Create Success From the Inside Out With Suzy Batiz of Poo~PourriTalking to Yourself With Self-Compassion (& Why It’s Healthy)An Open Letter to Moms on Mother’s DayDo

Apr 29, 2019 • 1h 10min
252: Dr. Andrew Hill on Neuroscience & Peak Brain Performance
With advances in brain mapping and neurofeedback, there’s so much to learn about the brain. I feel like I’ve barely touched the tip of the iceberg on this topic, so I’ve invited Dr. Andrew Hill here today. He is one of the top brain performance coaches in the country and holds a PhD in cognitive …

Apr 25, 2019 • 55min
251: Dr. Tom DiGiuseppe on Improving Water Quality & Drinking Water
This episode is not only about what is in your water, but how to get out the things that you don’t want to be drinking! I am here with Dr. Tom DiGiuseppe, a PhD who has been involved in the design, testing, and installation of water filtration and purification systems for both residential and commercial …

Apr 22, 2019 • 52min
250: Addie Conner on Sustainable Fitness, Cork, & Benefits of Rolling
I think today’s topic is a fun one and an unexpected twist on physical fitness and well-being. This episode is going to be all about foam rolling and why it should be part of our daily self-care. I’m here with Addie Conner, the co-founder of a company called 42 Birds. Rather than foam, her company …

Apr 18, 2019 • 55min
249: Suzy Batiz on Harnessing Energy to Create Success From the Inside Out
You’ve probably heard of Poo~Pourri, a spray that traps unpleasant bathroom odors with natural oils (moms/wives everywhere owe her a debt of gratitude for it!). While you may not have heard though of Suzy Batiz, the amazing woman behind the product has an equally inspiring story.Since Suzy built an empire on the unlikely platform of bathroom stink, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that she’s known for her willingness to tackle taboo topics and challenge societal norms. She had to overcome huge challenges and multiple “failures” to reach success. In the end, Suzy credits her mindset and willingness to follow an “alive idea” as the reason she was able to create a company worth $500 million without borrowing a cent or enlisting a single investor.Episode Highlights With Suzy Batiz of Poo~PourriSuzy’s incredible story of overcoming childhood trauma and later business failure, bankruptcy, and personal breakdownHow Suzy turned everything around and went on to found a $500 million debt-free enterpriseThe four signs of resonance and how to recognize an “alive idea”How the idea for Poo~Pourri came aboutThe unique contributions women entrepreneurs have to offerWhat to do if you don’t like where you are in lifeAnd more!Episode QuotablesYou never change things by fighting against the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the old model obsolete. – Buckminster FullerResources We MentionSuzyBatiz.comPoo~Pourri Or get it on AmazonSupernatural.com (natural cleaner) – Use code WELLNESSMAMA20 for 20% off! (one per customer please)Books Suzy RecommendsMan’s Search for Meaning by Viktor E. FranklLoving What Is by Byron KatieThe Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Your Life to the Next Level by Gay HendrixMore From Wellness Mama328: How to Live Fearlessly and Work Through Roadblocks With Rhonda BrittenDid you enjoy this episode? What other questions do you have about Poo-Pourri? Please dro

Apr 15, 2019 • 44min
248: Thai Cabados on Health vs Hype of Alkaline & Ionized Water
Drinking clean water is one the most important things you can do for your health. I’ve written whole posts about the benefits of water and water filters, but my guest today is talking to us about an angle I haven’t covered yet: alkaline and ionized water. For over 15 years, Thai Cabados he has been educating …

Apr 11, 2019 • 49min
247: Dr. Jeff Knight on Vaccine Injuries, Autism, and Homeoprophylaxis
Dr. Jeff Knight is a chiropractic physician who works to help people tap into their natural ability to heal. His multi-therapeutic approach includes functional medicine, functional neurology, muscle activation, brain and cellular detox, and more. Today I’m talking to Dr. Jeff about a much-requested and highly controversial topic that every parent has had to weigh: …

Apr 8, 2019 • 53min
246: Dr. Mark Menolascino on Heart Health for Women
Heart disease is an increasingly important issue for women. I’ve heard stats that it actually kills more women than breast cancer, but it’s not talked half as much. So I’m so glad to have Dr. Mark Menolascino here to give us a deep dive on this topic and explain what we can all be doing …

Apr 4, 2019 • 1h 9min
245: Ari Whitten on Fighting Fatigue with Sauna, Sun, & Sweating
If I gave out an award for the most popular guest of all time, it would have to go to Ari Whitten! This may seem ironic since he’s not a mom, but Ari is pretty much a limitless source of knowledge on so many topics that affect families today. Case in point: he researched and …

Apr 1, 2019 • 1h 2min
244: Tina Anderson on Debunking Probiotic Myths
My job is basically a great excuse to sit down and chat with the people who inspire me most! Today is no exception as Tina Anderson, co-founder and CEO of Just Thrive probiotics, joins me on the podcast. We’re gonna jump into a lot of probiotic myths flying around and talk about the science behind this …