Thrive with Cate Stillman Podcast

About This Episode In this grounded and insightful episode of the Thrive with Cate Stillman Podcast, Cate Stillman is joined by Sujatha Reddy, Ayurvedic practitioner, educator, and wellness guide, for a deep conversation on what it truly means to build health and a life from alignment rather than pressure. Sujatha shares her lived experience of Ayurveda not as a rigid system, but as a practical, compassionate framework for restoring balance in modern bodies navigating stress, inflammation, hormonal disruption, and chronic depletion. Together, Cate and Sujatha explore how subtle daily habits - sleep rhythms, digestion, nervous-system regulation, and self-trust—shape long-term vitality far more than extreme protocols or willpower-driven discipline. This episode weaves ancient Ayurvedic wisdom with modern lived reality, offering listeners a refreshingly humane approach to healing that honors both physiology and intuition. Rather than asking, "What's wrong with my body?" Sujatha invites a different inquiry: "What is my body asking for right now?" Key Themes from the Conversation 🌿 Ayurveda as a Living Practice Sujatha reframes Ayurveda as an adaptable, responsive system, one that meets people where they are instead of forcing them into idealized routines. 🧠 Nervous-System First Healing True balance begins with regulation, not restriction. When the nervous system feels safe, digestion, hormones, and immunity naturally follow. 🔥 Small Habits, Big Shifts Sustainable change comes from gentle, consistent practices that support circadian rhythm, metabolic health, and emotional resilience. 🧍 Listening Over Fixing Healing accelerates when we stop overriding the body and begin cultivating awareness, curiosity, and trust in its signals. 🌸 Embodied Wisdom in Daily Life Ayurveda becomes most powerful when translated into everyday choices—how we eat, rest, work, and relate to ourselves. Why This Episode Matters In a wellness culture often dominated by extremes, Sujatha's perspective is a reminder that health is not something to conquer - it's something to cultivate. This conversation offers a nourishing pause for anyone feeling burned out by "doing all the right things" yet still feeling off-balance. Whether you're a wellness professional, an Ayurvedic student, or simply someone seeking a more sustainable relationship with your body, this episode offers wisdom you can return to again and again. Resources & Links Guest Website (Ayumind LLC): Www.Ayumind.com Instagram: Ayumind Healing Center Yogahealer → https://www.yogahealer.com Club Thrive → https://clubthrive.global 📘 Uninflamed by Cate Stillman 📗 Body Thrive 📙 Primal Habits 📕 Master of You About the Host – Cate Stillman Cate Stillman is an Ayurvedic practitioner, author, and founder of Yogahealer and Club Thrive. For over two decades, she has guided wellness professionals and conscious leaders to restore body intelligence, reverse inflammation, and create lives rooted in alignment, vitality, and purpose. 🎧 Reflect as You Listen: Where might your body be asking for gentleness instead of effort?

About this episode: In this expansive and deeply grounding conversation, Cate Stillman is joined by Udo Erasmus, M.A., legendary pioneer of the healthy fats movement and author of Your Body Needs An Oil Change. With over four decades of research in biochemistry, nutrition, and counseling psychology, Udo brings clarity to one of the most misunderstood topics in modern wellness: dietary fats—and what truly creates disease and vitality. Together, Cate and Udo dismantle the seed oil controversy, explaining why the real danger isn't omega-6 fats themselves, but the industrial processing methods that damage oils through heat, light, and oxygen. Udo shares the science behind "right fats," the essential role of linoleic acid, and how restoring fat intelligence restores cellular health. The conversation goes far beyond nutrition. Drawing on his background in counseling psychology, Udo introduces his 10 Steps to Whole Health—a holistic framework that integrates physical health, mental clarity, emotional healing, and conscious presence. He also speaks powerfully about trauma, resistance to change, and how cultivating awareness and calmness is essential in chaotic times. This episode is both deeply practical and profoundly philosophical—offering listeners a roadmap to reclaim health, peace, and personal agency in body and mind. Key Takeaways: 🧈 The Truth About Seed Oils Seed oils aren't inherently harmful—the damage happens during industrial processing. When oils are protected from heat, light, and oxygen, they become powerful healers. 🧠 Why Omega-6 Is Essential Avoiding omega-6 fats is misguided. Linoleic acid is vital for cell membranes, brain health, and immune function when consumed in its natural, undamaged form. 🌱 The 10 Steps to Whole Health Udo's holistic system addresses the full human experience—nutrition, nervous system regulation, awareness, and alignment with nature. 🕊 Mental Health for Modern Times Resistance to change is rooted in unresolved trauma. Healing begins with directing attention, cultivating calm, and learning the language of the heart. 🔥 Right Fats, Real Change Simple dietary shifts—choosing fresh, properly made oils—can rapidly reverse damage caused by years of processed fat consumption. Resources & Links: Guest Links Udo Erasmus Official Website → https://udoerasmus.com Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/theudoerasmus Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/udoerasmus Books & Products Your Body Needs An Oil Change (New Book) → https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F7J3YJD7 Udo's Choice Supplements → https://udoschoice.co.uk/ Host Links Yogahealer → https://www.yogahealer.com Club Thrive → https://clubthrive.global Wellness Pro Academy → https://wellnesspro.academy Uninflamed → https://amzn.to/3UUBgJ2 Body Thrive → https://amzn.to/3udNFR0 Master of You → https://amzn.to/3OlfoGn Primal Habits → https://amzn.to/3OvfPOx About Cate Stillman: Cate Stillman is an Ayurvedic practitioner, behavior change expert, and founder of Yogahealer and Club Thrive. For more than 20 years, she has helped wellness professionals and conscious seekers reverse inflammation, restore body intelligence, and lead with alignment and purpose. 🎧 Tune in and reflect: What's one "right fat" choice or inner shift you can make today to support whole health?

About this Episode: In this groundbreaking conversation, Cate Stillman sits down with Dr. Charles Akle, pioneering surgeon, immunologist, and co-creator of immy. The friendly bacteria in immy, Mycolicibacterium aurum Aogashima (M. aurum), works naturally with your immune system to calm inflammation. With decades of experience in transplantation, oncology, and immunology, Dr. Akle brings rare clarity on how the immune system actually works, why chronic inflammation is rising globally, and how reconnecting with soil-based microbes may be the missing link in human health. Together, they explore the science behind the gut-brain-immune axis, the role of mycolyssi bacteria in regulating inflammation, why modern environments weaken immunity, and the future of "bugs as drugs" for cancer, autoimmune disease, and post-viral syndromes. Key Takeaways: 🧬 Your Immune System Is an Orchestra Health isn't about killing pathogens—it's about tuning the entire immune "symphony." Mycolyssi bacteria act as the conductor that brings the immune system back into balance. 🌱 Soil Microbes Are Medicine For most of human history, we absorbed beneficial mycobacteria through dirt, animals, and nature. Modern sanitized living breaks this evolutionary relationship—and our immunity pays the price. 🧠 The Gut-Brain-Immune Superhighway New research shows the gut sends direct immune instructions to the brain via dendritic cells and the vagus nerve—reshaping how we understand placebo, mood, inflammation, and healing. 🔥 Chronic Inflammation Is an Immune Misfire Post-viral fatigue, brain fog, autoimmunity, and even some cancers stem from immune cells that have "gone to sleep." Mycolyssi bacteria help "wake" and repolarize these cells. 🌿 Natural Immunotherapy Is the Future From early cancer trials to mood improvements, the data on mycolyssi bacteria is impressive—and points toward a future where gentle, nature-based immune modulation replaces harsh interventions. 🌍 Modern Life is Anti-Immune Ultra-processed foods, sterile environments, and lack of microbial diversity weaken immune resilience. Rewilding your microbiome is now essential, not optional. Resources Mentioned: Learn about immy → https://immy.co/ Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/immyhealth/?hl=en Yogahealer → https://www.yogahealer.com Club Thrive → https://clubthrive.global Uninflamed by Cate Stillman → https://amzn.to/3UUBgJ2 Cate's Books: Body Thrive, Master of You, Primal Habits About Cate Stillman: Cate Stillman is an Ayurvedic practitioner, author, and founder of Yogahealer and Club Thrive. For over 20 years she has guided wellness pros and conscious leaders in reversing inflammation, reconnecting with body intelligence, and leading regenerative, purpose-aligned lives. Tune In & Reflect: What if the key to healing chronic inflammation, fatigue, and immune dysfunction has been under our feet all along?

About this Episode: In this powerful conversation, Cate Stillman interviews David Crow—renowned author, herbalist, plant-medicine researcher, and founder of Floracopeia. Together, they explore the worlds of Tibetan, Ayurvedic, and Chinese medicine through the lens of lineage, ritual, and spiritual ecology. David shares his extraordinary journey—from being one of the first Western students in acupuncture college in the 1980s, to closing his clinic and moving to Kathmandu to study Tibetan and Ayurvedic medicine directly from lineage-holding masters. He speaks about transmission, apprenticeship, plant spirit intelligence, and the disappearing wisdom of traditional herbalism. Cate and David dive into the deep relationship between inner and outer alchemy—how consciousness, meditation, ritual, and plants work together to heal, awaken, and extend longevity. They also explore how modern people can reconnect to ecosystems, attention, and plant intelligence in simple, practical ways. If you're a wellness pro, herbalist, yogi, or seeker of spiritual ecology, this episode is a masterclass in ancient medicine—and a reminder of how far we've drifted from the natural world. Key Takeaways Transmission Matters: Healing wisdom traditionally passed through relationship, ritual, and mentorship—not data alone. David recounts learning from Tibetan teachers who safeguarded ancient manuscripts. Inner & Outer Alchemy: Asian medicine teaches that herbal medicine is ultimately for longevity and spiritual illumination—not just symptom relief. Meditation Potentizes Herbs: Where attention goes, prana flows. Mindfulness amplifies plant medicine more effectively than high doses. Ecology = Pharmacology: The same plant species changes potency based on terrain, direction, climate, and ecosystem health. Herbalism Requires Context: Not every ancient practice fits modern physiology. David teaches how to evaluate herbs safely in today's world. Mind–Plant Intelligence: Plants respond to ritual, attention, and intention—something modern supplement culture often forgets. Resources David Crow's Main Website: https://www.crowconsultations.com David Crow's Blog/Further Information: https://www.crowconsultations.com/blog Floracopeia Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/floracopeia Floracopeia Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/floracopeia Floracopeia YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@floracopeia Yogahealer → https://www.yogahealer.com Club Thrive → https://clubthrive.global About Cate Stillman Cate Stillman is an Ayurvedic practitioner, behavior-change expert, and founder of Yogahealer and Club Thrive. For 20+ years she has guided wellness professionals toward deeper healing, embodiment, and regenerative leadership. How could you bring more attention, ritual, or ecological connection into your plant-medicine or self-care practice?

Aging is not a decline—it's an initiation. In this episode of the Thrive with Cate Stillman Podcast, Cate Stillman speaks with Ron Pevny, founder of the Center for Conscious Eldering and author of Conscious Living, Conscious Aging, to explore how the later chapters of life can become a time of growth, purpose, and legacy. Ron shares his evolution from guiding vision quests to leading Conscious Eldering retreats, helping people transform retirement into renewal. His work illuminates a new paradigm of aging—one that integrates emotional maturity, spiritual awakening, and service to future generations. Why Conscious Aging Matters Modern culture glorifies youth and productivity while neglecting the sacred role of elders. Ron explains that true elderhood is less about age and more about inner development—forgiveness, self-reflection, and deep listening to the call of spirit. Key Lessons from the Conversation 🌿 Elderhood as Evolution Aging invites transformation, not stagnation. The conscious elder cultivates wisdom, compassion, and purpose. 🌀 The Inner Work of Transition Letting go of past identities creates space for renewal. Reflection, solitude, and connection with nature are vital rites of passage. 💫 From Retirement to Renewal These years are a gift—a chance to live fully, share your gifts, and contribute meaningfully to the world. 🤝 Intergenerational Wisdom Elders play a crucial role in healing cultural divides by mentoring younger generations and modeling integrity, curiosity, and care. ✨ Community as Continuum The conscious aging movement invites circles of elders and youngers to grow together—bridging experience and innovation. Redefining Elderhood As Cate and Ron emphasize, the future of aging lies in conscious participation, not withdrawal. By engaging the heart, mind, and spirit, we reclaim the elder's sacred purpose—to embody wisdom and guide the next generation with humility and light. Resources & Links 📘 Conscious Living, Conscious Aging by Ron Pevny → Amazon 📘 Uninflamed by Cate Stillman → Amazon 🌿 Join Club Thrive 🧘 Yogahealer Website About the Host – Cate Stillman Cate Stillman is an Ayurvedic practitioner, author, and founder of Yogahealer and Club Thrive. For over two decades she has guided wellness professionals and conscious seekers to unlock body intelligence, reverse inflammation, and live in alignment with purpose. She is the author of Uninflamed, Body Thrive, Master of You, and Primal Habits.

In this enlightening conversation, Cate Stillman sits down with Dr. Toni Engram, founder of Flourish Dental Boutique in Dallas, to explore how biological dentistry bridges oral health and whole-body wellness. Together, they unpack why your mouth is the mirror of your overall health—and how what's happening in your teeth and gums can reveal the state of your immune system, hormones, and even emotional resilience. Dr. Toni shares her journey from a traditional, insurance-based dental practice to creating a toxin-free, holistic clinic grounded in terrain theory, functional medicine, and Eastern-Western integration. She explains how addressing inflammation, hidden infections, and oral microbiome imbalance can prevent chronic disease and autoimmune flare-ups. The conversation also explores how breathing patterns, ozone therapy, and nutritional care are transforming modern dentistry into a foundation for long-term vitality. A powerful theme throughout this dialogue is medical freedom and informed choice—how Dr. Toni's experience during the pandemic reinforced her commitment to individualized care, clean practices, and patient empowerment. Key Takeaways: 🦷 The Mouth–Body Connection: Each tooth corresponds to an organ system. Oral inflammation and hidden infections can trigger systemic issues like fatigue, autoimmunity, and hormonal imbalance. 🌿 Terrain over Germ Theory: Health depends on the body's internal environment. By strengthening the terrain—through nutrition, detoxification, and non-toxic dental care—you naturally resist disease. 💧 Ozone in Dentistry: Ozone therapy cleanses infection, enhances healing, and supports a balanced oral microbiome—without harsh chemicals or antibiotics. 💫 Fluoride-Free Future: Dr. Toni explains the risks of fluoride exposure, how it entered our water supply, and why mineral-rich, fluoride-free options are the smarter path forward. 🌬 Breathe for Better Health: Mouth breathing alters jaw growth in children and disrupts the oral microbiome. Retraining to nasal breathing supports deeper sleep, stronger immunity, and calmer energy. 🧬 Oral Microbiome Testing: With new saliva-based tests, dentists can map bacterial balance and tailor precise healing protocols that blend functional medicine with oral care. 💖 Integrative Care & Coaching: Dr. Toni and her team pair dentistry with health coaching to address habits, diet, and lifestyle—because true healing requires more than dental work. 🔗 Resources: 🌐 Flourish Dental Boutique → https://flourishdental.com 📱 Instagram: @drtoniengram 👩‍💼 About Cate Stillman: Cate Stillman is an Ayurvedic practitioner, behavior change expert, and founder of Yogahealer and Club Thrive. For over two decades, she has guided wellness professionals and conscious seekers to unlock deep healing, body intelligence, and aligned leadership. Author of: 📗 Primal Habits → https://amzn.to/3OvfPOx 📘 Uninflamed → https://amzn.to/3UUBgJ2 📙 Body Thrive → https://amzn.to/3udNFR0 📕 Master of You → https://amzn.to/3OlfoGn 🎧 Tune in and reflect: How might upgrading your oral care routine and breathing habits become the foundation for your next level of energy, focus, and longevity?

Moral dissonance is rising in an age of global uncertainty, digital distraction, and AI acceleration. In this deeply reflective conversation, Cate Stillman and Susan Harley—writer at Courageous Conversations—explore how personal values, collapse awareness, and spiritual grounding shape our collective future. Susan draws from decades in psychology, coaching, and NLP to illuminate how integrity, agency, and conscious choice are the antidotes to moral confusion. Key Lessons from the Conversation 🧭 Morality Begins Within True morality isn't imposed—it's lived. Our choices and behaviors are the visible expressions of our inner values. 💬 Courageous Conversations Build Connection In polarized times, listening with curiosity instead of judgment becomes a radical act. Respectful dialogue restores trust in communities. 🧘 Reflection Restores Integrity Self-awareness and the willingness to "redo" a moment help us evolve beyond old habits and rewire our moral reflexes. 🌍 Collapse as Catalyst Ecological and social breakdowns can birth renewal. Susan shares how collapse awareness calls us to co-create resilient, life-affirming systems. ⚖️ Energy Follows Attention Where we invest our focus shapes reality. Instead of fueling outrage, choose conscious action, kindness, and prayer as moral resistance. 🌿 Health Is a Moral Act Physical vitality, nervous-system regulation, and spaciousness allow us to meet moral complexity with clarity and compassion. Redefining Morality As Cate and Susan reveal, moral evolution is a practice—one grounded in reflection, authenticity, and courageous action. By embodying our values and engaging consciously with others, we participate in regenerating the human spirit in uncertain times. Resources & Links 🌐 Courageous Conversations Substack 📘 Master of You by Cate Stillman → Amazon 📘 Body Thrive by Cate Stillman → Amazon 🌿 Club Thrive 🧘 Yogahealer Website About the Host – Cate Stillman Cate Stillman is an Ayurvedic practitioner, author, and founder of Yogahealer and Club Thrive. For over two decades she's guided wellness professionals and conscious seekers to unlock body intelligence, reverse inflammation, and lead from alignment. She is the author of Uninflamed, Body Thrive, Master of You, and Primal Habits.

About this episode: In this illuminating conversation, Cate Stillman sits down with Kristina Scaglione, LCSW-R, founder of Root & Rise Clinical Specialists, to explore the rise of trauma-informed therapy, the layers of modern trauma, and how holistic healing integrates mind, body, and spirit. Kristina shares her journey from volunteering with a New York non-profit serving the homeless to establishing a multi-disciplinary practice that blends traditional therapy with complementary modalities like nutrition, Reiki, hormone support, and hypnosis. Together, they unpack why "trauma recovery" is becoming mainstream, how systemic factors like consumer culture and isolation contribute to emotional distress, and why true healing requires more than talk therapy. A deeply personal part of the discussion centers on Kristina's recovery from a vaccine injury, her experience of being dismissed by the medical system, and how that inspired the creation of the Limitless partnership—a collaborative network of clinicians bridging Eastern and Western medicine to support complex health conditions such as long-haul COVID. Key Takeaways: 💫 Trauma's Nuance and Reach: Not everyone is "traumatized," but most experience trauma at varying levels. Subtle forms of trauma often stem from cultural, systemic, and relational influences. 🌿 Healing is Holistic and Integrated: Sustainable healing blends mental, physical, and spiritual modalities. The Root & Rise + Limitless model goes beyond talk therapy to include energetic and lifestyle support. 🧠 Habits Build Healing: Long-term progress depends on consistent daily habits. Kristina emphasizes "habit stacking" to make new wellness practices easier to sustain. 🧍 Mindful Navigation of Dysregulation: Grounding and breathwork should be practiced regularly—like a seatbelt—so they're instinctive in times of stress. 📱 Technology's Double-Edged Sword: While social media raises awareness, it can also fuel self-diagnosis and disconnection. Human interaction remains essential for emotional regulation. 🤖 AI vs. Human Connection: AI can support but never replace the deep empathy, rapport, and non-judgmental space that define effective therapy. 💰 Self-Pay and Autonomy: Paying privately ensures privacy, freedom from insurance limitations, and customized care rooted in trust and collaboration. 🌸 Iatrogenic Trauma and Validation: Kristina's healing journey underscores the importance of medical openness, validation, and the integration of multiple healing systems. 🔗 Resources: 🌐 Root & Rise Clinical Specialists → https://rootandrisecs.com 🌐Limitless Integrative Wellness | Mind Spa → https://limitlessintegrativewellness.com 🌐 Yogahealer Website → https://www.yogahealer.com 👩‍💼 About Cate Stillman: Cate Stillman is an Ayurvedic practitioner, behavior change expert, and founder of Yogahealer and Club Thrive. For over 20 years, she has guided wellness professionals and conscious seekers to unlock deep healing, body intelligence, and aligned leadership. Author of: 📗 Primal Habits → https://amzn.to/3OvfPOx 📘 Uninflamed → https://amzn.to/3UUBgJ2 📙 Body Thrive → https://amzn.to/3udNFR0 📕 Master of You → https://amzn.to/3OlfoGn 🎧 Tune in and reflect: What daily habit or grounding practice could help you reconnect to your body and regulate your nervous system today?

About this episode: In this insightful conversation, Cate Stillman sits down with Dr. Heather Stone—functional medicine practitioner, thyroid expert, and founder of ReverseMyCondition.com—to explore how women can heal thyroid imbalances, overcome weight struggles, and restore vitality naturally. Blending functional medicine with primal and Ayurvedic wisdom, Dr. Stone shares why excess weight is a symptom, not the root cause, and how circadian fasting, detoxification, and mindset shifts can spark true healing. Key Takeaways: 🌿 Weight as a symptom: Why stubborn fat isn't about willpower, but an indicator of deeper metabolic and hormonal imbalances. 🕒 Circadian fasting: How eating with your body's clock improves sleep, stabilizes blood sugar, and supports thyroid health. 🔥 Beyond fad diets: Why long-term healing requires universal truths, not quick fixes or trends. 💡 Autoimmunity insights: Understanding Hashimoto's, thyroid medication, and how to move toward remission through root-cause healing. 🌞 Return to nature: How primal habits like morning light, movement, and fasting rhythms rewire health and energy. 🧠 Mindset & identity: Breaking free from "disease identity" and cultivating the vision of your future, healthier self. 🔗 Resources: 🌐 Dr. Heather Stone → https://reversemycondition.com 🌐 Club Thrive → https://clubthrive.global 🌐 Happy Healthy and Lean FB Group → [Search on Facebook] 📚 Cate's Books: 📗 Primal Habits → https://amzn.to/3OvfPOx 📘 Uninflamed → https://amzn.to/3UUBgJ2 📙 Body Thrive → https://amzn.to/3udNFR0 📕 Master of You → https://amzn.to/3OlfoGn 👩‍💼 About Cate Stillman: Cate Stillman is an Ayurvedic practitioner, behavior change expert, and founder of Yogahealer and Club Thrive. With over 20 years of guiding wellness pros and conscious seekers, she empowers people to unlock deep healing, body intelligence, and aligned leadership. Cate is also the author of Uninflamed, Body Thrive, Master of You, and Primal Habits. 🎧 Tune in and reflect: What's one primal habit you're ready to reclaim to restore your thyroid and metabolism?

About this episode: In this illuminating conversation, Cate Stillman sits down with Dr. Steffany Moonaz—yoga therapist, researcher, and founder of Arthritis.Yoga—to explore how yoga helps people living with arthritis and chronic pain reclaim vitality, mobility, and joy. With decades of experience bridging research and practice, Steffany shares why yoga is far more than asana and how breath, mindfulness, and community play a vital role in pain management and long-term healing. Key Takeaways: Beyond the joints: Why chronic pain is more about nervous system messages than cartilage damage—and how yoga can rewire pain perception. Yoga vs. physical therapy: Research shows yoga matches strengthening exercises short term, but outperforms them in mood and long-term results. The power of pranayama: Breathwork regulates the nervous system, reduces pain reactivity, and fosters resilience. Community healing: Group practice amplifies results, providing accountability, encouragement, and transformation. Props & support: Why embracing assistance is strength, not weakness—and how it prevents injury and enhances alignment. Whole-person yoga: Tools like mindfulness and applied philosophy shift how we relate to pain, not just the pain itself. 🔗 Resources: 🌐 Arthritis.Yoga → https://www.arthritis.yoga 📘 Yoga Therapy for Arthritis by Steffany Moonaz → https://amzn.to/4aS7XU2 📘 Uninflamed by Cate Stillman → https://amzn.to/3UUBgJ2 🌿 Join Club Thrive → https://clubthrive.global 🧘 Yogahealer Website → https://www.yogahealer.com 📚 Cate's Books: Body Thrive, Master of You, Primal Habits 👩‍💼 About Cate Stillman: Cate Stillman is an Ayurvedic practitioner, behavior change expert, and founder of Yogahealer and Club Thrive. With over 20 years of guiding wellness pros and conscious seekers, she empowers people to unlock deep healing, body intelligence, and aligned leadership. Cate is also the author of Uninflamed, Body Thrive, Master of You, and Primal Habits. Author of: 📗 Primal Habits → https://amzn.to/3OvfPOx 📘 Uninflamed → https://amzn.to/3UUBgJ2 📙 Body Thrive → https://amzn.to/3udNFR0 📕 Master of You → https://amzn.to/3OlfoGn 🎧 Tune in and reflect: What's one yoga practice—on or off the mat—that could help shift your relationship with pain today?

About this episode: In this inspiring conversation, Cate Stillman sits down with Lynn and Yael from the Club Hero community to explore what it really means to live with sacred ambition. Together, they dive into the multidimensional nature of success—how to thrive not just in career, but also in health, family, creativity, and spirit. This episode shines a light on why so many mid-career professionals feel the pressure of burnout and disconnection, and how shifting into a new model of community, accountability, and aligned leadership can help. Through personal stories and practical wisdom, Lynn and Yael share how Club Hero has given them clarity, courage, and a framework for evolving into the next chapter of their lives. Key Takeaways: Sacred ambition defined: Why true success must align with your deeper purpose and multidimensional life. From burnout to balance: How Club Hero supports mid-career women to evolve without losing themselves. The power of community: Why transformation happens faster and deeper in a collective than in isolation. Identity evolution: Why growth requires shedding old narratives and stepping into a new vision of self. Practical structures for success: How Club Hero creates accountability, clarity, and a path to sustained change. 🔗 Resources: 🌿 Join Club Hero → https://clubthrive.global 🧘 Yogahealer Website → https://www.yogahealer.com 📘 Uninflamed by Cate Stillman → https://amzn.to/3UUBgJ2 📚 Cate's Books: Body Thrive, Master of You, Primal Habits 👩‍💼 About Cate Stillman: Cate Stillman is an Ayurvedic practitioner, behavior change expert, and founder of Yogahealer and Club Thrive. With over 20 years of guiding wellness pros and conscious seekers, she empowers people to unlock deep healing, body intelligence, and aligned leadership. She is the author of Uninflamed, Body Thrive, Master of You, and Primal Habits. Author of: 📗 PRIMAL HABITS → https://amzn.to/3OvfPOx 📘 Uninflamed → https://amzn.to/3UUBgJ2 📙 Body Thrive → https://amzn.to/3udNFR0 📕 Master of YOU → https://amzn.to/3OlfoGn 🎧 Tune in and reflect: What does sacred ambition mean to you—and how are you redefining success in your own life?

About this episode: This episode dives into microbiome health and Ayurveda with Anu Simh, plant-based chef, Ayurvedic practitioner, and author of Flourish from Within. Join host Cate Stillman and Anu as they explore how ancestral food wisdom and diverse plant-based recipes can restore gut health, reverse lifestyle disease, and empower long-term wellness. Drawing from her new book, Anu shares practical recipes, the science behind microbiome diversity, and how Ayurvedic principles align perfectly with modern understandings of gut health and chronic disease prevention. Key Takeaways: • The gut at the center: How microbiome diversity impacts immunity, mood, and chronic disease. • Plant-rich eating: Why tracking 30+ plants a week is a gut-health game-changer. • Healing with spices: The Ayurvedic wisdom of turmeric, cumin, coriander, ginger, and more. • Lifestyle medicine: Why real healing requires shifting daily choices, not relying on prescriptions. • Recipes for resilience: How Flourish from Within offers easy, gut-friendly meals for modern life. 🔗 Resources: 🌐 9 Arms of Wellness → https://9armsofwellness.com 📘 Flourish from Within by Anu Sim → [Insert Link] 📘 Uninflamed by Cate Stillman → https://amzn.to/3UUBgJ2 🌿 Join Club Thrive → https://clubthrive.global 🧘 Yogahealer Website → https://www.yogahealer.com 📚 Cate's Books: Body Thrive, Master of You, Primal Habits 👩‍💼 About Cate Stillman: Cate Stillman is an Ayurvedic practitioner, behavior change expert, and founder of Yogahealer and Club Thrive. For over 20 years, she's been guiding wellness pros and conscious seekers to unlock deep healing, body intelligence, and aligned leadership. She is the author of Uninflamed, Body Thrive, Master of You, and Primal Habits. Author of: 📗 Primal Habits → https://amzn.to/3OvfPOx 📘 Uninflamed → https://amzn.to/3UUBgJ2 📙 Body Thrive → https://amzn.to/3udNFR0 📕 Master of YOU → https://amzn.to/3OlfoGn 🎧 Tune in and reflect: What's one plant or spice you're inspired to add this week to support your gut and overall well-being?

About this episode: This episode dives deep into longevity science with Chris Burres, founder and chief scientist at MyVitalC. Join host Cate Stillman and Chris as they explore the Nobel Prize-winning molecule that achieved a 90% life extension in mammals—the longest ever recorded in peer-reviewed research—and what it could mean for human health. From the story of its 1985 discovery at Rice University to its role in combating oxidative stress, supporting mitochondrial function, and enhancing energy, Chris explains the fascinating science in a way anyone can understand. Whether you're a biohacker, wellness seeker, or simply curious about living longer and healthier, you'll walk away with practical insights and inspiration. Key Takeaways: • Origins of the molecule: The backstory of its discovery and Nobel Prize recognition. • Longevity breakthrough: How the 90% life extension study reshaped scientific understanding of aging. • Free radicals & aging: Why oxidative stress is a major driver of aging and how this molecule addresses it. • From research to results: Real-life benefits—from better sleep to improved mental clarity—reported by MyVitalC users. • Personal protocols: Chris's own approach to optimizing healthspan through daily habits and supplementation. 🔗 Resources: 🌐 MyVitalC → https://www.myvitalc.com 📘 Uninflamed by Cate Stillman → https://amzn.to/3UUBgJ2 🌿 Join Club Thrive → https://clubthrive.global 🧘 Yogahealer Website → https://www.yogahealer.com 📚 Cate's Books: Body Thrive, Master of You, Primal Habits 👩‍💼 About Cate Stillman: Cate Stillman is an Ayurvedic practitioner, behavior change expert, and founder of Yogahealer and Club Thrive. For over 20 years, she has been guiding wellness pros and conscious seekers to unlock deep healing, body intelligence, and aligned leadership. She is the author of Uninflamed, Body Thrive, Master of You, and Primal Habits. Author of: 📗 Primal Habits → https://amzn.to/3OvfPOx 📘 Uninflamed → https://amzn.to/3UUBgJ2 📙 Body Thrive → https://amzn.to/3udNFR0 📕 Master of YOU → https://amzn.to/3OlfoGn 🎧 Tune in and reflect: What's one step you're inspired to take toward improving your longevity after hearing Chris's story?

About this episode: In this truth-telling conversation, Cate Stillman is joined by Martin Pytela—functional medicine expert, systems analyst, and founder of Life Enthusiast—to explore the real causes of modern chronic illness. From mercury poisoning and environmental toxicity to malnutrition and metabolic misalignment, Martin shares how he healed himself and now coaches others to restore vitality. Learn how to identify your metabolic type, detox naturally, and reclaim agency over your health—without relying on broken systems. Key Takeaways: Mercury & medical betrayal: Martin's health collapsed after receiving 12 mercury amalgam fillings—what followed was a journey of systemic failure, immune breakdown, and deep awakening to root cause healing. The 5 refined food culprits: Uncover the five industrial "foods" at the core of modern disease—refined flour, sugar, salt, seed oils, and pasteurized dairy. Metabolic typing decoded: Learn the difference between fast oxidizers and autonomic types—and why eating the wrong foods for your type creates fatigue, irritability, and poor digestion. Toxicity and trauma as hidden saboteurs: Discover how stagnation, EMFs, unresolved trauma, and poor detox pathways fuel chronic illness—and how small daily choices can reverse the damage. Healing is simple, not expensive: Why expensive tests and protocols aren't required—just clean food, correct minerals, movement, and emotional clarity. Food as pharmacy: How ancestral diets, wild foods, and even organ meats support healing—especially once you understand your metabolic individuality. 🔗 Resources: 🌐 Life Enthusiast → https://www.life-enthusiast.com 📅 Free 15-min Health Consult → https://www.life-enthusiast.com/appointment 📘 Uninflamed by Cate Stillman → https://amzn.to/3UUBgJ2 🌿 Join Club Thrive → https://clubthrive.global 🧘 Yogahealer Website → https://www.yogahealer.com 📚 Cate's Books: Body Thrive, Master of You, Primal Habits 👩‍💼 About Cate Stillman: Cate Stillman is an Ayurvedic practitioner, behavior change expert, and founder of Yogahealer and Club Thrive. With over 20 years of guiding wellness pros and conscious seekers, she empowers people to unlock deep healing, body intelligence, and aligned leadership. Cate is also the author of Uninflamed, Body Thrive, Master of You, and Primal Habits. Author of: 📗 PRIMAL HABITS → https://amzn.to/3OvfPOx 📘 Uninflamed → https://amzn.to/3UUBgJ2 📙 Body Thrive → https://amzn.to/3udNFR0 📕 Master of YOU → https://amzn.to/3OlfoGn 🎧 Tune in and reflect: What's one belief or toxic exposure you're ready to release to reclaim your vitality?

About this episode: This episode unpacks the brilliance of Ayurveda through a multigenerational lens of clinical experience and personal evolution. Join host Cate Stillman and Ayurvedic doctor and longevity expert Dr. John Douillard as they explore how digestion, daily rhythms, seasonal intelligence, breathwork, and even quantum science all support the body's natural capacity to heal. With over 40 years of practice, Dr. Douillard brings forward powerful evidence-based insights for thriving at every life stage—especially the spiritual richness of aging with awareness. Key Takeaways: Digestive strength is everything: Learn why a warm, cooked lunch—aligned with your circadian rhythm—may reverse burnout, stabilize blood pressure, and regulate mood and metabolism. Meal spacing over snacking: Discover how raising kids (or yourself!) with real food and circadian eating reduces sugar dependency and builds stable, long-lasting energy. Stress & metabolic collapse: Uncover how chronic overstimulation leads to weight gain, high blood sugar, and systemic inflammation—and why meditation, breathing, and rhythm are the real medicine. Terrain theory & microbiome resilience: Dive into the Ayurvedic model of building immunity through gut strength, seasonal microbes, and whole-plant foods rather than fighting external "germs." Breathe to detox & heal: Find out why your diaphragm is the missing link to lymphatic drainage, cognitive clarity, better sleep, and reversing blood pressure and inflammation. Quantum Ayurveda: Explore the intersection of modern physics and ancient wisdom—how coherent light (biophotons) and gap practices like kumbhaka and seasonal transitions are keys to realignment and subtle healing. The power of aging: Understand why Ayurveda sees elderhood as a sacred spiritual time—equipped for deeper insight, steadiness, and service—and how to grow into that with grace. 🔗 Resources: 📘 Uninflamed by Cate Stillman → https://amzn.to/3UUBgJ2 🌿 Join Club Thrive → https://clubthrive.global 🧘 Yogahealer Website → https://www.yogahealer.com 📚 Cate's Books: Body Thrive, Master of You, Primal Habits 👩‍💼 About Cate Stillman: Cate Stillman is an Ayurvedic practitioner, behavior change expert, and founder of Yogahealer and Club Thrive. With over 20 years of guiding wellness pros and conscious seekers, she empowers people to unlock deep healing, body intelligence, and aligned leadership. Cate is also the author of Uninflamed, Body Thrive, Master of You, and Primal Habits. Author of: 📗 PRIMAL HABITS → https://amzn.to/3OvfPOx 📘 Uninflamed → https://amzn.to/3UUBgJ2 📙 Body Thrive → https://amzn.to/3udNFR0 📕 Master of YOU → https://amzn.to/3OlfoGn 🎧 Tune in and reflect: What's one Ayurvedic habit, rhythm, or subtle practice you're ready to deepen to align with your body's intelligence?

About this episode: This episode explores how holistic, plant-rich diets and Eastern medicine can play a transformative role in reversing and managing diabetes. Stacy Naugle, a licensed East Asian medicine practitioner and yoga teacher, brings extensive experience in clinical care and indigenous health practices. Join host Cate Stillman and Stacy as they discuss bridging Western science with ancient wellness traditions, the importance of gut health, and practical strategies for sustainable behavior change. Key Takeaways:  The microbiome is key: Stacy explains how gut health and diverse, fiber-rich diets foster robust microbiomes, impacting inflammation, blood sugar regulation, cravings, and long-term wellness. Reversing diabetes with food: Learn why tracking 30 different whole foods weekly is a practical goal for gut and metabolic health—and why beans, legumes, colorful veggies, and whole grains are diabetes superfoods. Microbiome & addiction: Insights into how processed foods, chemical exposure, and dysbiosis foster addiction and cravings, and why cleaning up your diet can shift what your body wants. Fasting & fat metabolism: Hear about fasting-mimicking diets, their potential for healing, and how adjusting strategies for prediabetes or long-term type 2 diabetes yields powerful results. Eastern wisdom: Stacy outlines how East Asian and Ayurvedic medicine tailor approaches to each individual's constitutional makeup, not just "the disease," and how emotional health and self-love play fundamental roles in physical healing.   🔗 Resources: 📘 Uninflamed by Cate Stillman → https://amzn.to/3UUBgJ2 🌿 Join Club Thrive → https://clubthrive.global 🧘 Yogahealer Website → https://www.yogahealer.com 📚 Cate's Books: Body Thrive, Master of You, Primal Habits 👩‍💼 About Cate Stillman: Cate Stillman is an Ayurvedic practitioner, behavior change expert, and founder of Yogahealer and Club Thrive. With over 20 years of guiding wellness pros and conscious seekers, she empowers people to unlock deep healing, body intelligence, and aligned leadership. Cate is also the author of Uninflamed, Body Thrive, Master of You, and Primal Habits. Author of : PRIMAL HABITS: https://amzn.to/3OvfPOx Uninflamed: https://amzn.to/3UUBgJ2  Body Thrive: https://amzn.to/3udNFR0 Master of YOU: https://amzn.to/3OlfoGn   🎧 Tune in and reflect: What's one belief, habit, or emotion you're ready to release to become uninflamed?

About this episode: This episode dives into yoga's benefits for aging populations, particularly concerning chronic inflammation and arthritis. Ann, who has personally experienced arthritis, explains that pain often has "zero correlation" with joint damage. Learn how yoga's holistic approach, including meditation and breathwork, effectively manages pain by rebuilding critical brain areas and promoting better lifestyle choices. The conversation highlights how long-term yoga and meditation can lead to cumulative benefits, including positive brain structure changes.   Key Takeaways:  Ann's Science of Yoga has sold over half a million copies, offering a scientific basis for yoga. Yoga effectively aids aging populations and clinical conditions like Parkinson's, cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, and arthritis. Yoga reduces inflammatory markers (TNF-alpha, interleukins) linked to chronic pain, mental health, and immunity. Yoga's multifaceted approach, including mindfulness, manages pain by rebuilding brain areas, as pain isn't solely tied to tissue damage.   🔗 Resources: 📘 Uninflamed by Cate Stillman → https://amzn.to/3UUBgJ2 🌿 Join Club Thrive → https://clubthrive.global 🧘 Yogahealer Website → https://www.yogahealer.com 📚 Cate's Books: Body Thrive, Master of You, Primal Habits 👩‍💼 About Cate Stillman: Cate Stillman is an Ayurvedic practitioner, behavior change expert, and founder of Yogahealer and Club Thrive. With over 20 years of guiding wellness pros and conscious seekers, she empowers people to unlock deep healing, body intelligence, and aligned leadership. Cate is also the author of Uninflamed, Body Thrive, Master of You, and Primal Habits. Author of : PRIMAL HABITS: https://amzn.to/3OvfPOx Uninflamed: https://amzn.to/3UUBgJ2  Body Thrive: https://amzn.to/3udNFR0 Master of YOU: https://amzn.to/3OlfoGn   🎧 Tune in and reflect: What's one belief, habit, or emotion you're ready to release to become uninflamed?  

🎙️ Episode Summary: In this episode of Thrive with Cate, author and science investigator Amy Alkon joins Cate Stillman to expose the myths and misinformation surrounding menopause and perimenopause. Known for her relentless pursuit of evidence-based truth, Amy discusses the critical gap in women's healthcare and the damaging legacy of flawed studies like the 2002 Women's Health Initiative. Far from being a passive patient, Amy empowers women to question outdated medical narratives and embrace hormone therapy grounded in real science—not fear. If you've ever felt dismissed or confused by the healthcare system, this conversation will leave you informed, enraged, and deeply empowered.   💡 What You'll Learn: Why over half of U.S. medical care is not evidence-based The truth about estrogen and progesterone: essential, not dangerous How to navigate perimenopause and severe hormonal shifts What the medical system gets wrong—and how you can self-advocate Tools like quantitative basal temperature (QBT) for smarter self-assessment     👩‍💼 About Amy Alkon: Amy Alkon is a syndicated columnist, speaker, and the author of Going Menopausal, where she dismantles popular myths around women's health with rigorous scientific research. Drawing on insights from top researchers like Dr. Jerilynn Prior and epidemiologist Sander Greenland, Amy helps women reclaim their bodies and their power. 📘 Going Menopausal: https://shorturl.at/WRaKm 🔗 Connect on LinkedIn 📰 Subscribe via Substack 🎥 Amy's TED Talk     👩‍⚕️ About the Host – Cate Stillman: Cate Stillman is an Ayurvedic practitioner, behavior change expert, and founder of Yogahealer and Club Thrive. With over 20 years of guiding wellness pros and conscious seekers, she empowers people to unlock deep healing, body intelligence, and aligned leadership. Author of: PRIMAL HABITS: https://amzn.to/3OvfPOx Uninflamed: https://amzn.to/3UUBgJ2  Body Thrive: https://amzn.to/3udNFR0 Master of YOU: https://amzn.to/3OlfoGn 💬 Connect + Subscribe: If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe, rate, and review! Join the conversation: What's one health insight from today's episode that surprised you? 💌 

Episode Summary:  In this episode of Thrive with Cate, Dr. Robert Lufkin shares his remarkable journey from conventional medicine and medical imaging to becoming a leading voice in metabolic health and longevity. After being diagnosed with four chronic diseases, Dr. Lufkin questioned the standard prescription of lifelong medication. His research led him to discover the transformative power of lifestyle changes- and he reversed every diagnosis.   💡 What You'll Learn: Why lifestyle changes- not just medication- are key to reversing chronic disease. How to identify and restore healthy rhythm in your daily life. The power of group support for sustainable health habits. How to advocate for yourself in a system designed for acute, not chronic, care. 👩‍💼 About the Host – Cate Stillman Cate Stillman is an Ayurvedic practitioner, behavior change expert, and founder of Yogahealer and Club Thrive. With over 20 years of guiding wellness pros and conscious seekers, she empowers people to unlock deep healing, body intelligence, and aligned leadership. Cate is also the author of Uninflamed, Body Thrive, Master of You, and Primal Habits. Author of : PRIMAL HABITS: https://amzn.to/3OvfPOx Uninflamed: https://amzn.to/3UUBgJ2  Body Thrive: https://amzn.to/3udNFR0 Master of YOU: https://amzn.to/3OlfoGn   About Dr. Robert Lufkin  Dr. Robert Lufkin is a distinguished physician, medical school professor at UCLA and USC, and a New York Times bestselling author. With over 200 published academic papers, particularly in MRI and medical imaging research, Dr. Lufkin has transitioned his focus to metabolic health and longevity. He is passionate about empowering the mainstream audience with knowledge on food choices, medications, and the underlying causes of chronic diseases, drawing from his own experience of reversing four chronic conditions through lifestyle changes.   💬 Connect + Subscribe: If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe, rate, and review! Join the conversation: What's one health insight from today's episode that surprised you? 💌 

🧬 Episode Summary: In this powerful conversation, Cate Stillman is joined by Dr. David Lipman, founder of Physical Evidence Chiropractic, to dive into the world of personalized wellness through biometric and micronutrient testing. Dr. Lipman shares how cutting-edge tools help uncover hidden nutrient deficiencies, methylation issues, and detox pathway challenges. Together, they explore how individualized testing can optimize energy, immunity, and long-term health outcomes—especially for those feeling stuck despite taking supplements or eating clean. If you're curious about what your genes say about your nutrition—or want a smarter supplement strategy—this episode is for you.   💡 What You'll Learn: The role of methylation and how it affects your health Why "one-size-fits-all" supplements may be making things worse The difference between functional and traditional lab testing Steps to take your wellness into your own hands How Dr. Lipman uses genetic and nutrient data to transform client results 🔗 Resources Mentioned: 23andMe Genetic Testing MTHFR Gene Mutation Info SpectraCell Micronutrient Testing Dr. Lipman's Clinic: https://www.physicalevidencechiropractic.com   👩‍💼 About the Host – Cate Stillman Cate Stillman is an Ayurvedic practitioner, behavior change expert, and founder of Yogahealer and Club Thrive. With over 20 years of guiding wellness pros and conscious seekers, she empowers people to unlock deep healing, body intelligence, and aligned leadership. Cate is also the author of Uninflamed, Body Thrive, Master of You, and Primal Habits. Author of : PRIMAL HABITS: https://amzn.to/3OvfPOx Uninflamed: https://amzn.to/3UUBgJ2  Body Thrive: https://amzn.to/3udNFR0 Master of YOU: https://amzn.to/3OlfoGn   🧠 About Dr. David Lipman Dr. David Lipman, founder of Physical Evidence Chiropractic, blends his chiropractic background with advanced biometric testing, functional medicine, and micronutrient diagnostics. He's passionate about helping individuals use personalized data to unlock peak health and performance. His innovative approach empowers patients to make smarter decisions based on their unique genetic and biochemical profiles.   💬 Connect + Subscribe: If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe, rate, and review! Join the conversation: What's one health insight from today's episode that surprised you? 💌