That Rooted Feeling

In this episode of That Rooted Feeling, Dr. Brooke Stubbs discusses the importance of managing stress during the holiday season. She explains how chronic stress can have negative effects on our health and presents strategies for reducing stress. Dr. Stubbs also emphasizes the significance of self-care, including healthy eating, exercise, and finding time for relaxation. By implementing these practices, we can improve our well-being and enjoy a more joyful and fulfilling holiday season.⁠⁠ Follow Dr. Stubbs on Instagram, Threads, and Tiktok at @brookiestubbsmd Book an appointment at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rootedfemme.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ No medical advice given. Please consult a medical professional.

With so many podcasts and content creators in the world these days, there is a lot of information out there and unfortunately not all of it it good or well-informed. Today's episode contains Dr. Brooke Stubbs' reaction and evidence-based perspectives on some specific health information that seems to be spreading. Follow Dr. Stubbs on Instagram, Threads, and Tiktok at @brookiestubbsmd Book an appointment at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rootedfemme.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ No medical advice given. Please consult a medical professional.

In this episode of That Rooted Feeling, Dr. Brooke Stubbs discusses the relationship between alcohol consumption and cardiovascular disease risk. She also addresses the negative impact of alcohol on the liver, cardiovascular system, and increased cancer risks. Follow Dr. Stubbs on Instagram, Threads, and Tiktok at @brookiestubbsmd Book an appointment at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rootedfemme.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ No medical advice given. Please consult a medical professional.

In this episode, Dr. Brooke Stubbs discusses the long-term effects of practicing gratitude on mental and physical health. Listen as she shares various studies that demonstrate how gratitude has benefits such as lowering blood pressure, improving immune function, lowering the risk of diabetes, and reducing stress and depression. Dr. Stubbs also discusses the neural circuitry of the brain and how to have a regular gratitude practice as part of your daily life. Episode Highlights: The benefits of gratitude The brain and gratitude The effects of gratitude on our physiology Gratitude studies and finding How to start a gratitude practice Robert Emmons, Ph.D. on Gratitude and Well-Being https://emmons.faculty.ucdavis.edu/gratitude-and-well-being/ PMID: 33932527 PMID: 26483740 PMID: 18502730 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpsycho.2006.06.002 Follow Dr. Stubbs on Instagram, Threads, and Tiktok at @brookiestubbsmd Book an appointment at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rootedfemme.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ No medical advice given. Please consult a medical professional.

Listen as Dr. Brooke Stubbs discusses the benefits of sauna therapy and its impact on mortality. Episode Highlights: Findings on saunas and the association with fatal cardiovascular events and all-cause mortality What frequency and duration of sauna is linked to the reduced the risk of cardiac death, cardiovascular disease death, and all-cause mortality The various other health benefits of sauna therapy The differences between traditional Finnish saunas and infrared saunas and the potential benefits and risks associated with each. Follow Dr. Stubbs on Instagram, Threads, and Tiktok at @brookiestubbsmd Book an appointment at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rootedfemme.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ No medical advice given. Please consult a medical professional. PMID: 30239008 PMID: 30239008 PMID: 28441605 PMID: 28441605

In this episode, Dr. Brooke Stubbs, explores the advantages of substituting animal protein with plant protein and the profound benefits of a diversified plant-based diet. Listen in to learn more about how and why to incorporate more plant-protein into your diets, without completely disregarding animal proteins, and prioritizing overall wellness. Follow Dr. Stubbs on Instagram, Threads, and Tiktok at @brookiestubbsmd Book an appointment at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rootedfemme.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ No medical advice given. Please consult a medical professional. PMID: 27479196

In this episode, we dive into the effects of irregular sleep patterns on your overall well-being and the benefits of maintaining a consistent sleep schedule. We also discuss the impact of sleep duration on various aspects of your health, including cognitive function, mood, and physical health. Tune in to learn more about the role of sleep regularity and duration in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Episode Highlights: What recent studies show about sleep regularity and duration The importance of sleep for health and longevity Tips for having a more regular sleep schedule Links and Resources: 2023 sleep regularity and duration study https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352721823001663?via%3Dihub Healthy Sleep Habits episode https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/zuEvWhysuEb Intermittent Fasting episode https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/vYApU7UtuEb Follow Dr. Stubbs on Instagram, Threads, and Tiktok at @brookiestubbsmd Book an appointment at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rootedfemme.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ No medical advice given. Please consult a medical professional.

There has been a lot of buzz lately about medications that could potentially make you live longer with a better quality of life and less chronic disease. We've talked about metformin previously on this podcast, but another drug that's getting a lot of mainstream attention right now. That drug is rapamycin. Listen in as we take a deep dive into this medication, how it works, potential anti-aging benefits, and reasons why it hasn't been distributed in the mainstream as an anti aging medication yet. Episode Highlights: Rapamycin's history and how it functions Its use as an anti cancer and anti rejection medication and immunomodulator Its potential role in aging or anti aging Cautions and concerns and side effects Follow Dr. Stubbs on Instagram, Threads, and Tiktok at @brookiestubbsmd Book an appointment at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rootedfemme.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ No medical advice given. Please consult a medical professional. Sources: PMID 31586989 PMID 27048303 PMID 36332147 medicalnewstoday.com Harrison et al. 2009 Vellai et al. 2003 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.exger.2023.112166 https://doi.org/10.4161/cc.5.18.3288

Why is colon cancer in younger populations on the rise and what can we do about it? Listen in for information and recommendations from a lifestyle medicine perspective. Episode Highlights: The link between diet and colon cancer risk Good vs bad gut bacteria and cancer growth Lifestyle factors that decrease cancer risk Changing screening recommendations and shifting the bigger picture Symptoms of colon cancer What you can do to help decrease your risk Follow Dr. Stubbs on Instagram, Threads, and Tiktok at @brookiestubbsmd Book an appointment at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rootedfemme.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ No medical advice given. Please consult a medical professional.

The topic of today's episode is medical weight loss and the lifestyle changes that must go along with it. Listen in to learn more about the options that currently exist for medical weight loss, beyond just the popular and mainstream medications like semaglutide. Episode Highlights: Different medications for weight loss and how thy function Side effects and how to monitor them Lifestyle factors important for medical weight loss How Dr. Stubbs works with her patients for medical weight loss Follow Dr. Stubbs on Instagram, Threads, and Tiktok at @brookiestubbsmd Book an appointment at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rootedfemme.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ No medical advice given. Please consult a medical professional.

Breast Cancer is the second most common cancer among women in the United States and the the second most deadly cancer in women as well. In this episode, Dr. Brooke Stubbs shares lifestyle factors that can significantly reduce the risk of breast cancer and promote overall health and survivorship. The episode covers a wide range of topics, including the importance of adopting a healthy lifestyle, the role of genetics, the influence of diet and supplements, the significance of physical activity, and the impact of the microbiome on breast cancer risk. Listen in and please share this vital information with your loved ones. Episode Highlights: Breast cancer statistics in the United States and worldwide Genetic factors and the role of BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations The significance of early screening and genetic testing Lifestyle factors that can reduce breast cancer risk The impact of lifestyle on various mechanisms related to breast cancer risk The role of the estrobolome, gut bacteria that metabolize estrogen, in breast cancer risk The importance of community support and education for breast cancer patients Screening recommendations for breast cancer based on family history and age Links and Resources: Free download - Breast Cancer Support Request Letter rootedfemme.com/cancerresources Plant-based Cookbook https://www.rootedfemme.com/cookbook Breast Cancer resources breastcancer.org Lifestyle and Breast Cancer Episode 23 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/23-lifestyle-and-breast-cancer/id1607375414?i=1000581349433 Microbiome 101 Episode 27 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/27-microbiome-101/id1607375414?i=1000584448798 Follow Dr. Stubbs on Instagram, Threads, and Tiktok at @brookiestubbsmd Book an appointment at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rootedfemme.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ No medical advice given. Please consult a medical professional.

Today's episode covers a range of miscellaneous and hot topics like cold plunges, zone 2 exercise, artificial sweeteners, and more. Listen in for a quick round up of helpful information and tips for longevity and well being. Follow Dr. Stubbs on Instagram, Threads, and Tiktok at @brookiestubbsmd Book an appointment at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rootedfemme.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ No medical advice given. Please consult a medical professional.

Can stress ever be good for you? In this episode, we're talking about a particular kind of stress that actually might have biologic benefits, positive physiologic benefits for your overall health. Episode Highlights: The definition and origin of the term eustress Eustress vs distress and examples of each Managing stressors/triggers How our perception effects the body's reaction to stress Follow Dr. Stubbs on Instagram, Threads, and Tiktok at @brookiestubbsmd Book an appointment at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rootedfemme.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ No medical advice given. Please consult a medical professional.

Can emotions lead to stress and disease? Today we are exploring the relationship between our circumstances, emotions, and overall health. Our narratives around our life's circumstances can have a profound impact on our well-being. Listen in as I, Dr. Brooke Stubbs, guide you through a series of exercises to help you change your narratives, adopt a more positive outlook, and find gratitude in your life. I truly feel like this kind of work has helped my patients more than any prescription I've ever written. Episode Highlights: The Connection Between Circumstances and Health Emotions and Their Role Changing Narratives The Power of Affirmations and Gratitude Approaching Difficult Conversations The Impact of Mindset on Health Follow Dr. Stubbs on Instagram, Threads, and Tiktok at @brookiestubbsmd Book an appointment at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rootedfemme.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ No medical advice given. Please consult a medical professional.

Green powders have been around for a while but it seems they have become very trendy lately. In this episode,  we're talking about why they’re good, why they’re not so good, what these supplements are lacking, and my opinion on whether or not you should be having these green powder supplements in your health routine.  NY Times Article "Will ‘Superfood Powders’ Actually Make You Healthier?" https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/19/well/eat/green-superfood-powders.html Follow Dr. Stubbs on Instagram, Threads, and Tiktok at @brookiestubbsmd Book an appointment at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rootedfemme.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ No medical advice given. Please consult a medical professional.

Do you have an Oura Ring or Apple Watch? If so, you can monitor your health outcomes, specifically you heart rate variability. What is heart rate variabiltiy? That is what we are talking about on the podcast today. Listen in to learn what it means and why it's important. Episode Highlights: Your heart and your autonomic nervous system  What heart rate variability is and how it came to be a health marker  What indicates good and bad health in terms of your heart rate variability   How heart rate variability has evolved over the years  How we can improve our heart rate variability   Follow Dr. Stubbs on Instagram, Threads, and Tiktok at @brookiestubbsmd Book an appointment at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rootedfemme.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ No medical advice given. Please consult a medical professional.

Today we are talking about resistance training. Listen in to learn what the research says about how to make sure you are training in a way that supports your specific goals for your muscles and/or strength and how to optimize your efforts.  Episode Highlights:  Motivations, goals, and benefits for resistance training  Helpful information from a recent meta-analysis  How to train for strength goals vs toned muscles  Exercise for longevity and overall health  Recommendations for getting started  Links and Resources Mentioned: Smart scale: https://amzn.to/3KUa7DS Follow Dr. Stubbs on Instagram, Threads, and Tiktok at @brookiestubbsmd Book an appointment at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rootedfemme.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ No medical advice given. Please consult a medical professional.

The journey to health and wellness is not linear, nor is it black and white or one size fits all. Finding balance and health is a continuum. Today we are talking about how to find what works for you in your life and setting yourself up for success rather than having an all-or-nothing mindset which can actually backfire or delay your progress.   Episode Highlights: The elements of a healthy lifestyle  What is meant by "living on a continuum" Practical tips and examples of ways to improve your lifestyle for optimizing your health Mindset as a crucial component to well being  Follow Dr. Stubbs on Instagram, Threads, and Tiktok at @brookiestubbsmd Book an appointment at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rootedfemme.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ No medical advice given. Please consult a medical professional.

Can you have too much of a good thing? Today we are talking about some things that are benign which can turn toxic when they're consumed in too high of a dose, even things that are actually essential for our body. Rooted Retreat - A day of self-care, relaxation, education, and inspiration Event Link: ⁠⁠https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rooted-retreat-tickets-667723046607?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshwebdesktop⁠⁠ ***Special Offer for Podcast Listeners - Use Discount Code: Rooted20 Follow Dr. Stubbs on Instagram, Threads, and Tiktok at @brookiestubbsmd Book an appointment at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rootedfemme.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ No medical advice given. Please consult a medical professional.

How did I get where I am today? In this episode, I am sharing my personal transformational health journey and a bit about my life. Episode Highlights: My journey to becoming a doctor My health journey IVF and Pregnancy experience How I found lifestyle medicine Dealing with postpartum depression Going plant-based Finding balance in life and being intentional Rooted Retreat - A day of self-care, relaxation, education, and inspiration Event Link: ⁠https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rooted-retreat-tickets-667723046607?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshwebdesktop⁠ ***Special Offer for Podcast Listeners - Use Discount Code: Rooted20 Follow Dr. Stubbs on Instagram, Threads, and Tiktok at @brookiestubbsmd Book an appointment at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rootedfemme.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ No medical advice given. Please consult a medical professional.