The Wellness Mama Podcast

Episode Highlights With Tyler How often he talks about stress with patients and why this is such an important factorWomen handle stress differently than men, and why this doesn’t have to be a bad thingWhat our cycle and our digestion directly tell us about our healthWhy women and men handle stress differently (hint: there’s an adrenal reason)What happens when we are stuck in fight or flight long termThe effects on gut health and gut lining when we have chronic stressTop steps to support the g...

Episode Highlights With Tyler How he got into gut and skin health work and his personal story with itPeeling skin on his fingertips led him to a deep dive into this topic Gut health shows up on the skin - if there are skin issues, something is going on underneathThe autoimmune connection and how almost everything can be resolved Looking at gut and diet and what IGG food allergies areA lot of people are constipated and don’t realize it Key signs that an issue is more than just s...

Episode Highlights From Katie The concept of the “Four Horsemen” of chronic disease and why 85% of people over 50 die from one of these conditions.What these diseases share in common: long, silent development over years or decades before symptoms appear.Why traditional screening often catches disease too late. And how new data and AI tools can identify risk far earlier.The difference between 10-year risk scoring and lifetime risk (and why most people never receive the latter).Why cancer scree...

Episode Highlights With Cristi Her incredible story with breast implant illness, fibroids, and autoimmune issuesWhy she was so interested in health conferences and what this led to for herWhat she learned through bodybuilding, getting sick, and uncovering her underlying autoimmune issuesHow the “no pain, no gain” mindset is harming women and how we can shift to something more positiveIf we're in sympathetic nervous system dominance we will break down muscle even if we're doing everything righ...

Episode Highlights With Cristi What dry needling is and how she uses this modalityThe things happening to the body physiologically during dry needling Why muscles became acidic after injury and how to replenish and fix thisHow muscle voltage changes and how this impacts us and is linked to painDry needling is a mechanical disruption of the tissue fibers of the muscle in a knotThe four pillars of healing: Reset, repair, replenish, respectWhat about people who are afraid of needles and wha...

Episode Highlights With Justine Her background in cell membrane medicine and what she learned in thisUnderstanding mitochondria and phospholipids and fatty acidsWhat we don’t understand about mitochondria and why they aren’t just the powerhouses of the cell and what else they doEinstein: the environment determines how the particle behavesWhat the real biggest needle movers are for healthWhy she tries to use technology outside to minimize the downsidesWe really are a body of water that is regu...

Episode Highlights With Katie How stress impacts sleep, digestion, and energy.The science behind magnesium’s calming effects. Why enzymes are crucial for digestion and nutrient absorption.How to use magnesium and enzymes together for better holiday energy and comfort.Resources Mentioned BiOptimizers Magnesium and Enzymes - Use code WELLNESSMAMA for 25% off

Episode Highlights With Katie Why minerals are the foundation for energy and hydration (and why I travel with salt)How front-loading hydration and morning sunlight reset your body clockThe weird but effective tools I swear by: mouth taping, barefoot grounding, and moreWhy sauna, cold therapy, and protein breakfasts are in my non-negotiables listHow to build your own list of non-negotiables to feel your bestResources Mentioned Beam Minerals and LMNT electrolytesMagnesium BreakthroughMout...

Episode Highlights With Faraz What's early, normal, and late for gray hair The factors that contribute to gray hair and what we can actually do about themSome of the risk factors for early gray hair: genetics, alcohol consumption, smoking, pollution, chronic disease, stress, and surprisingly, higher education and height!Only 20-25% is controlled by genetics and what we can do about the other factorsHow hydrogen peroxide comes into play for gray hair and what we can do about itSunlight pr...

Episode Highlights With Faraz Khan His own personal story with hair loss and how it dramatically impacted himHow he researched how to get his hair back without pharmaceuticals The biggest “aha” he had about reversing hair loss and how he reversed his extreme hair lossNumber one cause of hair loss in women and menHow stress relates to hair loss and what we can do about itHow vitamin D, B12, zinc, and iron are important for hair Why he recommends water based serums daily over oily or ...

Episode Highlights With Cristina Why hair loss is so common and why it doesn’t have to beHer personal mission around this and why it hits so close to home for her When hair loss seems to happen just randomly without an identified causeThe myth that this is just a part of aging and the hidden risks in many common “solutions”The four hidden causes of hair loss: inflammation, lack of sleep, gut issues, toxin overload, and reduced scalp function.How stress triggers hair loss and what to do a...

Episode Highlights With Dave What led to him writing a book about meditation and what surprised him mostWhy meditation is one of the most impactful tools he uses How he went from learning to put butter in coffee on the side of a mountain in Tibet to the father of biohackingWhat makes this book different from any other books about meditationMeditation as it's typically understood is a waste of time- here’s whyFalse: Everyone should meditate more (not necessarily)98% of humans were involve...

Episode Highlights With Katie Why what annoys you in others often points to unhealed parts of yourselfHow Carl Jung’s shadow work explains projection and self-recognitionPractical tools to turn triggers into growth opportunitiesReal-life examples of how “spotting it” led to personal breakthroughsJournaling prompts and self-inquiry methods to reframe irritations into insightsResources Mentioned Carl Jung's booksJournal

Episode Highlights With Carolyn Yeast is normal, yeast overgrowth is notWhat to know about yeast The introduction of penicillin and how this affected yeast How yeast can turn into a mycelial yeast that pokes holes in the small intestineYeast produces 78 known toxins in the body It's possible to have enough yeast overgrowth that produces alcohol byproducts that it will make a person fail a breathalyzer test How dentistry comes into play and common dental things used contrib...

Episode Highlights With Katie Prioritize sleep—it’s more powerful than most supplementsStart the day with sunlight and minerals. Light is keySmall, consistent habits beat drastic changesMovement (especially walking) is underrated medicineRelationships, community, and emotional health matter as much as dietKids thrive when parents focus on connection, not perfectionNature heals—sun, earth, and water are fundamentalFrom a more fear based place to a complete confidence in the body’s ability to h...