The Wellness Mama Podcast

I’m here today with a dear friend, Christa Orecchio, who is a clinical and holistic nutritionist and founder of The Whole Journey. She has helped thousands and thousands of people discover the root cause of their conditions by using food as medicine and a mind-body-spirit approach to health. Christa is truly one of the happiest, …

Dr. Izabella Wentz is a pioneering expert in lifestyle interventions for treating Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, which I have. She was also diagnosed at age 27, and in search of answers, conducted an incredible amount of research to create her own autoimmune protocol. In addition to her New York Times bestseller Hashimoto’s Protocol, she just wrote a …

My guest today is the exceptional Ben Greenfield, and since he won’t share his mile-long list of accomplishments himself, I’m going to brag on him for a bit. He is a life-long complete nerd (which I can say because I’m one too). He started college at 16 and studied anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, pharmaceuticals, microbiology, biochemistry, …

Today I have the pleasure of talking to a friend and someone I highly respect to go deep on things like ethical business and how we can all help change the future for the next generation. I’m here with Nick Green, who is the co-founder and CEO of Thrive Market, which you all have heard …

Robyn Openshaw is an incredible human being and dear friend of mine, as you all probably remember from our previous podcast interview. I met Robyn a few years ago at a biological medicine clinic in Switzerland and we really hit it off. She’s amazing since she is not only a dedicated single mom of four …

Today’s guest is back for a much requested part two, it’s no surprise. Carol Garner-Houston is an incredible powerhouse of knowledge and has helped thousands of families who are struggling through things like ADD, ADHD, sensory processing, and many other struggles. We’re going to go deep on all of those topics today. Carol currently serves …

I’m here today with Stephanie Langford, who I’ve been wanting to share with you all for a long time. She’s a dear friend, and she’s also a wife, mom, entrepreneur, and world traveler! Stephanie and her husband Ryan are raising and worldschooling their five kids, ages 3 to 14, and have literally traveled around the globe. They love …

I’m sure you all have heard of Blue Zones, places where many people live healthy, active, disease-free lives and experience increased longevity until the age of 100 or more. Today’s guest is an expert on the diet and lifestyle in Blue Zone areas and has a fascinating take on place of grains in a healthy …

As moms we really give it all — heart, mind, and definitely body! This episode is all about that last part, and how we can recognize and rehabilitate pelvic floor problems. I’m with the best expert I’ve ever met on the topic (plus she’s one of the most fun too!). Her name is Isa Herrera …

If anyone can connect the dots on women’s health, it’s today’s guest. Dr. Anna Cabeca is a triple-board certified doctor of gynecology and obstetrics who specializes in integrative medicine, anti-aging, and regenerative medicine. When she saw gaps in women’s health care she made it her life’s work to create several highly acclaimed programs with natural solutions for women: Women’s Restorative Health, Sexual CPR, and Magic Menopause. Her newest program is called Keto-Green, and it’s all about doing a ketogenic diet with the right balance of alkaline vegetables, which I totally agree is the whole key.Dr. Anna also serves on the Wellness Mama Medical Review Board and lends her expertise to our women’s health articles. She’s been interviewed by all major television networks and been featured on pretty much every major website as well, so I’m very grateful she made time to be here (again!) today.Episode Highlights: The Keto-Green DietWhy the ketogenic diet wasn’t working for Dr. Anna or her patients… and what she changed that made all the differenceThe negative health effects a ketogenic diet can have if not done correctlyKey differences between how men and women should eatWhy keto (or any lifestyle) can’t be one-size-fits-allThe one thing all nutritionists agree onWhether a balanced body pH is a fact or a fadThe differences between blood and urine ketone testingWhat you should do first before starting a ketogenic dietPrecautions and best practices for eating Keto-Green with hormone or thyroid imbalanceThe one thing to start doing in the morning for hormonal balanceWhat to expect during menopause & how to manage it naturallyWhy to stop using plastic if you have anxietyDr. Anna’s recommendations for natural supplements to take (especially after the age of 35)How to know if your sex drive is “normal” and natural ways to increase libidoAnd more!Resources We MentionDrAnnaCabeca.comThe Hormone Fix: Burn Fat Naturally, Boost Energy, Sleep Better, and Stop Hot Flashes, the Keto-Green Way by Dr. Anna CabecaThe Daily Examine by Father Mark E. Thibodeaux, S.J.Pura Balance PPR Cream (progesterone)The Eve Quiz – Get your Sexual and Pelvic Health ScoreMore From Wellness Mama109: Vaginal Health, Menopause, and Hormone Therapy With Dr. Anna Cabeca116: How to Reboot Your Metabolism Using the Keto Reset Diet With Mark Sisson201: Understanding Fasting & Keto for Women (Even Du