Send us a text Lindsie Vizethann shares her journey from ER nurse to holistic health coach, revealing how her own health crisis led her to discover the power of nutrition and lifestyle for reversing chronic conditions like PCOS. • Former healthcare professional who left nursing after 13 years to pursue holistic health coaching • Personal experience with autoimmune issues that conventional medicine couldn't resolve • PCOS symptoms often include chronic fatigue, abdominal weight gain, acne, fa...
Send us a text Bile plays a critical role in digestion, serving as an emulsifier for fats much like dishwashing detergent breaks down grease. Understanding bile quality issues can explain why many people struggle with either constipation or loose stools despite trying various remedies. • Bile breaks down dietary fats into fatty acids, essential for hormone production and blood sugar regulation • Poor bile production or quality can lead to undigested fat, causing inflammation, bloating, and b...
Send us a text We explore the powerful bidirectional relationship between gut health and mood regulation, revealing how digestive issues can manifest as anxiety, depression, and brain fog even without obvious GI symptoms. • The vagus nerve creates a two-way communication highway between the brain and digestive system • Bacterial imbalances in the gut directly impact neurotransmitter production and brain function • Poor digestion of even healthy foods creates inflammation that affects m...
Send us a text Nutrition therapist Brian Hardy shares his transformative journey from a life-threatening ruptured appendix to becoming a holistic nutritionist specializing in men's health and gut function. • Brian's appendix rupture at age 18 led to antibiotics, dysbiosis, and a search for holistic solutions • The connection between gut health and hormone balance, especially testosterone in men • Why men often delay seeking health support until crisis points • How social connections and comm...
Send us a text Chinese medicine offers valuable insights for managing IBS and IBD through a different lens than typical functional medicine approaches, focusing on energy flow and the balance of cold and heat in the digestive system. • Digestive weakness in IBS/IBD presents as a deficiency of energy (qi) and coldness in the system • The digestive system is like a "sprained ankle" – functioning but with reduced capacity • Five foods to reconsider with IBS/IBD according to Chinese ...
Send us a text Dr. Joseph Rosado illuminates the therapeutic potential of medical cannabis and ketamine, challenging misconceptions and explaining how these plant-based medicines can address root causes of chronic conditions including IBS and IBD. • The endocannabinoid system exists in everyone's body but is taught in less than 10% of medical schools worldwide • Cannabis contains compounds that work with our body's natural cannabinoid receptors to restore balance and homeostasis • Unlike pha...
Send us a text Lisa Franz shares her journey from restrictive dieting to finding food freedom through a balanced, flexible approach focused on sustainable habits and mindset shifts. She reveals how her turning point came during her honeymoon in Thailand when she realized her self-imposed food rules had become so limiting that she broke down crying in a food court. • Understanding calorie balance and flexible eating as keys to sustainable weight management • Moving beyond "good" and "bad" foo...
Send us a text Adrienne shares her powerful health transformation journey from being the "Energizer Bunny" to experiencing complete burnout and eventually reclaiming her vibrant health through mindset shifts and lifestyle changes. • Once known for boundless energy before age 50, Adrienne experienced severe fatigue, weight gain, and pre-diabetes by her mid-50s • Following her daughter's departure for university, Adrienne filled the void with unhealthy coping mechanisms including clubbing, alc...
Send us a text Functional Diagnostic Nutrition offers a comprehensive approach to tackling IBS and IBD symptoms by identifying physiological root factors through specialized testing and holistic interventions. This episode explores the differences between conventional nutrition approaches and functional medicine methodologies, highlighting why insurance typically doesn't cover this type of work and how the DRESS method helps restore metabolic balance. • Different training backgrounds between...
Send us a text Food sensitivities are often overlooked as significant contributors to chronic health issues, with many people continuing to consume trigger foods like wheat and dairy "occasionally" while dismissing their impact on symptoms. Even small amounts of foods your body doesn't tolerate can trigger immune responses lasting up to 90-100 days, requiring complete abstinence for healing. • Food sensitivity reactions aren't always immediate digestive symptoms - they can manifest as headac...
Send us a text Beatty Carmichael shares his journey from skepticism to becoming a "prayer doctor," and explains how addressing spiritual roots can lead to physical healing from chronic conditions including IBS and IBD. • Born into seven generations of medical doctors but took a different path • Discovered the power of prayer for physical healing through personal experience • Developed "The Prayer of Freedom" process with consistent 90% healing success rate • Explains how unforgiveness create...
Send us a text This client case study reveals how functional gut testing uncovered the root causes of post-cancer treatment symptoms including brain fog, fatigue, and pain, leading to dramatic health improvements through targeted interventions. • GI Map testing identified H. pylori, low beneficial bacteria, and gluten sensitivity • Most patient's chronic health issues show either too-low or overgrown bacterial patterns • Anti-gliadin antibodies confirmed gluten sensitivity despite minimal pe...
Send us a text Kelly Hale, occupational therapist and movement specialist, reveals how nervous system regulation is the missing piece in gut healing. She shares her journey from traditional OT to developing a brain-body-biome approach that helps clients release emotions stored in organs and tissues. • Chronic stress keeps the body in fight-flight-freeze, making proper digestion physiologically impossible • Developmental movements we experience as babies lay the foundation for nervous system ...
Send us a text Elizabeth Bruckner, acupuncturist and author of The Homesteader Mindset, shares how traditional food skills transformed her health after decades as a vegetarian left her bedridden with chronic illness. • Modern homesteading means creating sustainable living through intentional choices, regardless of where you live • One teaspoon of homemade sauerkraut contains more probiotics than an entire bottle of supplements • Fermented foods like kefir and garlic provide powerful gut heal...
Send us a text Jane Barlow Christensen shares the powerful connection between herbal medicine and gut health, drawing from her childhood with a medicinal botanist father and over two decades running Barlow Herbal. • Growing up with a father who was a medicinal botanist during the rise of processed foods • The emotional and trauma components underlying many gut health issues • Simple herbs that heal IBS and IBD: ginger, turmeric, slippery elm, marshmallow root • Cat's claw as "the opener of t...
Send us a text The liver plays a critical dual role in both digestion and detoxification, requiring proper support for optimal function especially for those dealing with biotoxin illness or seeking general health optimization. • Drink half your body weight in fluid ounces of water daily with sea salt to maintain hydration and support cellular function • Move your body regularly through walking, yoga, or other gentle exercise to stimulate lymphatic flow • Sweat intentionally through exercise ...
Send us a text This episode uncovers the critical role of epigenetics in understanding and managing autoimmune diseases, with Dr. David Bilstrom sharing expert insights on gene expression and chronic illness. The discussion highlights how factors like trauma and lifestyle choices can influence which genes are activated or suppressed and offers practical solutions for improving overall health through integrative approaches. • Discussion of Dr. David Bilstrom’s medical background • Expla...
Send us a text This episode explores the profound connections between emotional health and digestive issues, featuring holistic practitioner Sophia Torrini. We discuss how unresolved emotions can manifest as physical symptoms in the body and introduce tools like Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) that can aid in healing. • Understanding the mind-body connection in health • Sophia’s journey to holistic healing and her background • The role of emotional trauma in digestive symptoms • Exploring...
Send us a text This episode highlights the hidden dangers and impacts of toxins on gut and hormonal health. We discuss various sources of toxins, their harmful effects, and actionable steps to reduce exposure and reclaim health. • Uncovering the accumulation of toxins over time • Exploring the role of maternal toxins in fetal exposure • Identifying everyday items that may contain harmful chemicals • Understanding the effects of toxins on hormonal balance • Discussing various types of toxins ...
Send us a text Understanding the concept of "Stickability" can transform how individuals approach their health goals, making it essential for long-term success. Listeners learn about the interplay between motivation, subconscious patterns, and core values and how they can implement these insights in their health journeys. • Introduction of Leigh Brandon's Stickability process • Importance of behavior change for sustained health • Identifying and overcoming common obstacles to suc...