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Discovering the Wellness Formula PodcastYour Wellness Formula Starts with Food with Gary Sardina, RDNIn this episode of Discovering the Wellness Formula, we sit down with Gary Sardina, RD, a clinical dietitian and Co-Founder of the Wellness Roots Foundation, to explore what real-world nutrition looks like inside the hospital and how we can use those insights to stay healthier outside of it.Gary shares his journey into dietetics, from his early days in food service to his current role focusing on the assessment and treatment of malnutrition in acute care. He explains why early identification of nutrition risk is critical, how interdisciplinary healthcare teams collaborate to support...
2026-02-0139 minDiscovering the Wellness Formula PodcastBurnout, the Caretaker Archetype & Coming Home to Yourself with Jessica HerronIn this episode of Discovering the Wellness Formula, we’re joined by Jessica Herron, a mental health leader, trauma survivor, and self-described caretaker; who brings both professional insight and lived experience to the conversation around burnout.Jessica shares her personal journey into the mental health field and how identifying with the “caretaker archetype” shaped her life, work, and eventual reckoning with burnout. Together, we explore what burnout really looks like beneath the surface, why helpers and healthcare professionals are especially vulnerable, and how trauma, people-pleasing, and self-sacrifice often intertwine.This conversation gently guides listeners toward reconn...
2026-01-0142 minDiscovering the Wellness Formula PodcastPart 2: The Evolution of Healing — Dr. David Lee’s Journey and Acupuncture PracticeIn Part 2, we dive deeper into Dr. David Lee’s personal story and the groundbreaking system he developed through his own healing journey. After facing significant health challenges early in his career, Dr. Lee discovered a unique integration of acupuncture, diet, and herbs that not only restored his health but reshaped his entire approach to medicine.We explore his innovative frameworks — including the Tetrasoma Diet, Tetrasoma Acupuncture, and Bisoma Technique — and how they help patients identify their body types, personalize nutrition, and activate the body’s innate healing intelligence.Dr. Lee...
2025-11-1036 minDiscovering the Wellness Formula PodcastPart 1: The Ancient Roots of Acupuncture with Dr. David Lee, PhDIn this episode of Discovering The Wellness Formula, we explore the deep roots of acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) with Dr. David Lee, a renowned acupuncturist, researcher, and educator with over 26 years of clinical experience.Dr. Lee takes us on a journey through acupuncture’s 5,000-year-old history, from the discovery of ancient meridian points to its legalization in California in the 1970s. We discuss the meaning of qi (energy), the intricate system of meridians, and how the Five Elements—Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water—reflect the balance between body, mind, and nature.Whether you’re...
2025-10-2742 minDiscovering the Wellness Formula PodcastFrom Headaches to Healing: Dr. Wendy’s Journey into Chiropractic & NetworkSpinalIn this episode, we sit down with Dr. Wendy Kreider, a chiropractor whose journey began with her own search for relief from chronic headaches. What started as a personal healing experience at age 25 blossomed into a lifelong passion for helping others tap into the body’s natural ability to heal. Dr. Wendy shares how her early career in social work shaped her understanding of health and quality of life, and how she was ultimately called to chiropractic care.She opens up about her discovery of NetworkSpinal, a gentle yet powerful technique developed by Dr...
2025-08-1844 minDiscovering the Wellness Formula PodcastRedefining Recovery, Part 2: Finding Peace With Food and Thinking Outside the Box with Kate Kaczor, RDKate Kaczor, MBA, RD, CEDS-C is a dynamic registered dietitian specializing in eating disorders, mental health, and substance use disorder. As a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, Kate brings a unique blend of clinical expertise and compassionate care to her work. She’s helped open new treatment facilities, developed programs to increase access to care, and is known for her creative, client-centered strategies. Through her work, Kate empowers people to challenge food rules, let go of shame, and rediscover joy and freedom in eating. Her mission: helping every person find complete peace with fo...
2025-06-2154 minDiscovering the Wellness Formula PodcastRedefining Recovery Part 1: Body Trust, Healing, and the Journey to Self-Acceptance with Michaela WilliamsIn this powerful episode of The Wellness Formula, we’re joined by Michaela “Mickey” Williams an eating disorder recovery coach, speaker, and founder of Body Love & Beyond. Mickey’s story is one of lived experience and professional insight: from her own recovery journey to managing programs at a leading treatment center, she now helps others navigate the path toward freedom, self-trust, and body peace.Together, we explore what recovery really means, why body neutrality might be more realistic than body positivity, and how social media impacts our relationship with our bodies. Mickey also shares how mindset, behavior change...
2025-05-2339 minDiscovering the Wellness Formula Podcast🎵 Fueling the Music: Wellness and Nutrition for Life on the Road with Ashley KwantenIn this episode of Discovering the Wellness Formula, we sit down with Ashley Kwanten, a former music industry insider turned wellness coach for touring artists. Ashley shares her inspiring journey from managing Grammy-winning talent to launching Wildrock Wellness, where she helps musicians thrive through personalized nutrition and holistic health strategies. We dive into the unique challenges artists face on the road, how food choices impact overall wellness, and why rest and recovery are just as important as performance. Ashley also offers simple and actionable tips that anyone, not just rockstars, can use to boost their own health while balancing...
2025-04-281h 03Discovering the Wellness Formula PodcastNurturing the Mind: Natasha Aftandilians, AMFT, on Wellness, Self-Care, and ConnectionToday's guest is Associate Marriage and Family Therapist Natasha Aftandilians. Natasha earned her bachelor's degree from UC Irvine and her master's degree from Phillips Graduate University. Since beginning her career as a therapist in 2018, she has worked with diverse populations, including children, teens, young adults, families, and the elderly. Her professional journey spans from public schools and community mental health clinics in the heart of Los Angeles, to residential treatment settings specializing in eating disorder recovery. In her private practice, she addresses a range of diagnoses such as PTSD, anxiety, depression, and eating disorders. With a curious and direct...
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Discovering the Wellness Formula PodcastWelcome to Discovering the Wellness FormulaThis is our very first episode, and we’re so excited to have you here. Today, we’re diving into what this podcast is all about, sharing our personal stories, and exploring the “why” behind this journey.We’ll talk about what inspired us to create Discovering the Wellness Formula and how we aim to make health and wellness accessible, meaningful, and practical for everyone. Whether you’re just starting your wellness journey or looking for fresh perspectives, this podcast is here to guide and inspire you.
2025-02-2511 min
Sick & Good PodcastWelcome to the Sick & Good PodcastWelcome to the Sick & Good Podcast! Hosted by cancer survivors Dustin Mesick, RDN and Colin Goodwin, PsyD, the podcast explores cancer-related topics from a wellness perspective. To start the conversation, Dustin and Colin share their cancer stories, the impact cancer had on their career paths, their role as hosts and vision for the podcast. Please follow the link for Dustin's YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSdXIWRPjmAWyk9-EQRakJw/videos
2022-07-1121 min