The Wellness Mama Podcast

Episode Highlights With Katie Why light is the most important “nutrient” your body receives each dayHow natural light and darkness influence metabolism, hormones, gut health, and circadian rhythmHow blue light after dark affects melatonin, glucose, mood, and inflammationWhy sunrise light is nature’s most important daily reset buttonThe difference between UV, visible light, and infrared ... and how each impacts biologyHow to align light exposure with your biology for better sleep, energy, and ...

Episode Highlights With Colleen How hormones affect hair health for womenWhy hair loss can increase in perimenopause The reason thyroid and medication can affect hairNutritional deficiencies that affect hair How PCOS affects hair health and growthInsulin resistance can come into play as wellUnderstanding the connection of thyroid problems and hair lossHypo and hyperthyroidism both can cause hair lossWhat is a normal amount of hair loss, and how to know if it is too muchNutritional f...

Episode Highlights With Torrie How living in Thailand inspired her current work and what she learned about Eastern medicineHer own health story and how this inspired the work she doesBiggest missing factors in health and wellness that some people missIn Asia, they look at lifestyle first, and how this shifted her approachWhat she learned about herbalism on her own journeyThe root cause of all root causesWhy are we seeing an increase in toxic load in the modern world?How to support the body in...

Episode Highlights With Katie Why your identity (especially your “I am…” statements) shapes biology more than any protocolHow the nervous system responds chemically and electrically to the language you use about your bodyThe difference between identifying with your symptoms vs. identifying as someone who is healingHow subconscious narratives can keep you stuck in illness patterns, even when your actions are “healthy”The surprising way language influences your mitochondria, redox balance, and ...

Episode Highlights With Ian Understanding detox and why harsh ones can be too much for the bodyThe things you don’t know that you’re breathing in and how to avoid accumulating itHow to avoid becoming an aggregator of air toxinsAll of us have been poisoned in some way in the modern world Can we have perfect health? And what’s the alternativeWhy indoor air is more polluted that outdoor air and what to do about itThe sneaky microplastics in most clothing these days A great reason to op...