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The Wellness Mama PodcastMy Morning Routine for Energy, Focus, & Hormone Health (Solo Episode)Episode Highlights With KatieWhy sunlight and salt first thing supports energy and hormonesThe oral detox ritual that supports your microbiome and immune systemWhich supplements to take on an empty stomach (and why)The movement hack that supports lymph, fascia, and moodWhy protein before caffeine is the ultimate hormone hackHow to time your supplements for max absorptionThe no-screen morning boundary that protects your mental clarityResources MentionedBioptimizers Magnesium and MasszymesPectasolBeam MineralsRebounderTongue scraper and oral care from WellnesseDissolve it All from MitoLifeProtein powders and collagen I useCacao CalmCoffee and mushroom coffee2025-04-2340 minThe Wellness Mama PodcastThe Benefits of Walking: Health One Step at a Time (Solo Episode)Episode Highlights With KatieWhat the research actually says about the benefits of walkingIs there any magic in the 10K steps a day number?Timing considerations for maximum benefitThe physiological benefits of walkingWhen adding a weighted vest can be usefulHow much to walk for the most benefitHow to build the habit of walkingResources MentionedWeighted vestMy Take on the Weighted Vest TrendVivos barefoot shoesXero shoesAnya's barefoot shoe reviews and shop2025-04-0930 minThe Wellness Mama PodcastThyroid Update: Hashimoto's Gone… What I Did That Worked! (Solo Episode)Episode Highlights With KatieMy recovery journey from Hashimoto'sWhat my most recent labs show with no medication for over two yearsAll of the factors I feel contributed to my healingHow long this approach took and what I wish I’d learned earlierThe uncommon factors that made a big difference for meResources MentionedJust Thrive probioticsMasszymesPectasolKion AminosEidonBeam MineralsFunction Health for testing2025-04-0233 minThe Wellness Mama PodcastTips for Teens In Sports or Athletics (Solo Episode)Episode Highlights With KatieTeen athletes need lots of protein—one gram per pound of body weightHow a protein-packed breakfast boosts energy and recoveryCreatine helps muscles, the brain, and ATP energy productionWhy electrolytes like sodium and magnesium are essentialSunlight and vitamin D aid hormones and injury preventionSleep is key—teens need 9-10 hours for recoveryRecovery drives strength and speed, not just trainingTeens thrive when they choose how to fuel their bodiesResources MentionedBiOptimizers - Masszymes and Magnesium Breakthrough supplementsJust Thrive - Vitamin K2 supplementCreatine - supplementBiostrap - wearable health monitorManta Sleep - Products to help you...2025-03-2630 minThe Wellness Mama PodcastThe Surprisingly Cheap and Effective Supplement Many People Overlook (Creatine Solo Episode)Episode Highlights With KatieWhat is creatine and how does it work to support the body?How it helps regenerate ATP, the body's main energy currencyCreatine is naturally found in foods, so we're already likely getting someThere are plenty of research studies that focus on muscle performance, but also brain health and hormone benefits Can reduce mental fatigue and improve focusWhy it won't make you bulky but supports lean muscle recoveryWhat the research says about dosing and who can benefit from creatineResources MentionedCreatine monohydrate powder2025-03-1255 minThe Wellness Mama PodcastMy Protein + Micronutrient Theory of Health (& What I Do)Episode Highlights With KatieThe common focus on calories in, calories out—why this approach is incompleteOvereating often stems from undernourishment, not just willpower issuesThe body has nutrient-seeking cravings—if we lack key nutrients, hunger signals persistWhen the body lacks protein and key micronutrients, it perceives scarcity and stressHow this approach support safety signals and hormones rather than just calorie restrictionWhy prioritizing protein and micronutrients leads to better energy, metabolism, and body compositionResources MentionedJust ThriveBIOptimizers - MagnesiumJigsaw Health - MagnesiumEidon MineralsFatty15MasszymesWeighted Vest2025-03-0544 min
Murder Link11. Cobalt KillerWatch the full video episode here.In this episode of Murder Link, Katie and Jody cover the case of Shannon Melendi, a 19-year-old Emory University student who disappeared from her part-time job in DeKalb County, Georgia, in 1994. Her family launched a nationwide search, enlisting the help of public figures, but years passed with no answers.This case is personal for Katie, as her childhood best friend lived across the street from the man eventually convicted of Shannon’s murder. She shares her memories of Rex, Georgia, and what it was like to learn that someone in...2025-02-2126 minThe Wellness Mama PodcastCortisol Deep Dive: How to Balance and Support It Naturally (Solo Episode)Episode Highlights With KatieTackling cortisolPopular on social media latelyLots of cocktails and miracle cures floating aroundCan certainly be helpful, but not a silver bullet… a great jumping-point for understanding cortisol- and none of these magic cures will work without a foundation of the basicsAlways for information and inspiration, never for comparison or prescriptionEspecially relevant topic for a lot of us as moms (higher stress levels), as we approach perimenopause and menopause (as this can change hormones including cortisol)Important for a broader hormone conversation since it impacts energy, mood, metabolism, stress, sleep, etc.Also, something that was im...2025-02-1940 minThe Wellness Mama Podcast900th Episode Q&A: Healing, Trends, Regrets, Detox and Other FAQsEpisode Highlights With KatieKatie answers reader questionsWhat have been the best/favorite forms of healing I’ve triedHabit stacks and best routinesWellness trends I regret, if anyWhat I could change if I could go back to my early adult yearsOne thing that has made the most difference in lifeDay in the lifeWhere would I go if I could live anywhere or if chaos hitsDo I believe we can detox and stay healthy by our state of mind rather than things outsideThe highest ROI things if I was on a very limited budgetMy feelings on spiritualityResources Me...2025-01-2748 minMurder Link10. Mercy or MurderIn Episode 10, Katie and Jody reflect on the heartbreaking story of Carol Carr and her sons, Andy and Randy, both diagnosed with Huntington’s disease. Raised in the same town, Jody shares his personal connection to the family and the events that led to Carol’s unimaginable decision.This episode delves into the legal, ethical, and emotional complexities of a case that gained international attention and sparked public debate.Quick Heads-Up:This episode discusses mercy killings and degenerative disease. Listener discretion is advised.Related Links:Send us your...2025-01-2328 minMurder Link9. Jasper TexasIn this episode of Murder Link, Katie and her dad discuss the tragic story of James Byrd Jr., whose murder in Jasper, Texas, in 1998 shocked the nation. They reflect on the circumstances of the case, the community's response, and the lasting impact of this horrific hate crime.Quick Heads-Up:This episode contains discussions of violence and hate crimes. Listener discretion is advised.Stay ConnectedIf you’re hooked on true crime with a personal edge, hit subscribe and leave a review—it’s the best way to support Murder Link. 2025-01-1641 minMurder Link8. Early ReleaseKatie and Jody kick off 2025 with a tragic story of systemic failure and senseless violence. This episode shares the murder of World War II veteran Dowdy W. Grimes, a Fairburn resident targeted in a brutal home invasion in January 1989.Stay ConnectedIf you’re hooked on true crime with a personal edge, hit subscribe and leave a review—it’s the best way to support Murder Link. Got a story of your own? Share your murder link with us at hello@murderlink.com.Join UsTh...2025-01-0912 minThe Wellness Mama PodcastMorning Walk: My Thoughts on Fasting & What I Do (Solo Katie Episode)Episode Highlights With KatieThe reasons I started to do a yearly water fastMy own experiences with fastingWhat I think about fasting in general, for women, and what I doMy longest fasts and what this one will likely beThe mental and inner work of a fast and the real reason I do itGratitude journaling when I feel the desire for food and separating desire/pleasure from joy/gratitudeIt is not for everyone, but it's helpful for meKetosis and autophagy as beneficial statesResources MentionedBeam Minerals - Use code wellnessmama for a discountActivated SaltMan’s Search fo...2025-01-0134 minMurder Link7. Immunity GrantedIn their final episode of 2024, Katie and Jody revisit a haunting case from Atlanta: the disappearance of a young woman in 1988.A preschool teacher vanished, igniting a relentless search by her loved ones. What followed was a series of unexpected turns, from a shocking confession to a legal twist that still sparks debate today.Katie and her dad reflect on the investigation, the tragedy, and the complicated roles of those involved.A Quick Heads-Up:This episode contains discussions of murder, kidnapping, and sensitive legal topics. Listener discretion is advised.2024-12-2023 minMurder Link6. Monster In The MorgueWatch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UAmlKHYhYAIn this special live episode of Murder Link, Katie, her dad Jody, and guest Claire delve into one of the UK’s most harrowing cases: the crimes of David Fuller.The story begins with the 1987 “Bedsit Murders” in Royal Tunbridge Wells, where two women were tragically killed. Decades later, advancements in DNA technology linked Fuller to these cold cases. But the investigation revealed far more horrifying crimes—mortuary abuse, sexual assault, and necrophilia—that shocked the nation and devastated the local community.Claire a...2024-12-1241 minMurder Link5. Appeal DeniedIn this episode of Murder Link, Katie and her dad, Jody, discuss a case that challenged the foundations of the justice system. A knock at the door from the FBI leads Jody to recount the shocking story of a man whose obsession with revenge sent ripples through legal circles and beyond.Join Katie and Jody as they explore the shocking events that unfolded when one man’s anger turned deadly.A Quick Heads Up:This episode includes discussions of bombings, murder, and themes of domestic abuse. Listener discretion is advised....2024-12-0530 minMurder Link4. StorylineIn this episode of Murder Link, Katie and her dad, Jody, explore a chilling connection to professional wrestler Chris Benoit through neighbors of family friends. What begins as a look into the carefully crafted storylines of the wrestling world unfolds into a real-life tragedy that shocked the world. Join Katie and Jody as they uncover the murder link to this devastating tale.A Quick Heads Up:This episode includes discussions of domestic violence, murder, and suicide. Listener discretion is advised.Stay ConnectedIf you’re hooked on true crime wi...2024-11-2120 minMurder Link3. StarshipIn this episode of Murder Link, Katie and her dad, Jody, recount a story from the 1970s involving an old family acquaintance, Lamar Huff. What began as casual encounters with Lamar, a local marijuana supplier, would later take a dark turn with the shocking murder of his mother-in-law, Betty Turner. Join Katie and Jody as they explore their unexpected link to Lamar and the lasting impact of his business, Starship Enterprises.A Quick Heads Up:This episode includes discussions of drug use, domestic violence, and murder. Listener discretion is advised.Stay...2024-11-1418 minMurder Link2. ShowbarIn this episode of Murder Link, Katie and her dad, Jody, recount a story from 1993 Atlanta that shook their community. What began as a seemingly routine night ended with a betrayal, a murder, and a dark twist involving those entrusted with public safety. Join Katie and Jody as they explore their own personal link to the murder of Henry Lamar Jeffcoat.A Quick Heads Up:This episode includes discussions of police corruption, murder, and violence. Listener discretion is advised.Related Links:For more on this story, visit Who Killed...2024-11-0833 minMurder Link1. The Last DoseWelcome to Murder Link! In this first episode, Katie and her dad, Jody, start right where it all began — In 1974, one house party set off a series of dark events, leaving two lives lost and endless questions in its wake. Katie and Jody dive into this intense family history, sharing twists, small-town drama, and their first true murder link.A Quick Heads-UpThis episode talks about drug use, overdose, and murder. Listener discretion is advised.Stay ConnectedIf you’re hooked on true crime with a personal edge, hit subs...2024-10-3122 minThe Wellness Mama PodcastHow to Talk to Someone With Cancer with Katie Deming, The Conscious OncologistEpisode Highlights With Dr. Katie DemingHer unique perspective on cancer and healingPerspective on how to talk to people with cancer and show up with more empathy and compassionThe importance of curiosity Words that can be really triggering for people with cancer, like survivor, fight, and battle languageThe ideal place for healing happens in peaceHow she learned the importance of language and words when working in oncology for yearsWays to talk to someone with cancer in a way that brings peace and shows empathy Our thoughts guide everything that we are creating in our livesResources We Me...2024-09-0324 minThe Wellness Mama PodcastWhat No One Tells You About Cancer With The Conscious Oncologist Dr. Katie DemingEpisode Highlights With Dr. Katie DemingHow she was a professional athlete before transitioning to her current workHer background in neuroscience and biology and how she ended up in medicineA fascinating shared death experience that shifted the course of her life and her workWhy she feels that we might be completely off base with some aspects of current modelsThe connection between emotional trauma and physical illnessWhat the radical remission data says- it’s so fascinating!Two things people with spontaneous recovery have in common (hint: it has to do with emotions)The startling statistic that 1 in 3 women and 1 in...2024-09-0234 minThe Wellness Mama PodcastHarnessing Quantum Energy: Understanding the Quantum Field for EMF Protection with LeelaQEpisode Highlights With LeelaQThe potential issues of EMF exposure and reasons it is important to be aware of and mitigate Not all EMFs are bad and the nuance we need to understand Since we aren’t likely to get rid of EMFs and exposure to them, we need to focus on mitigating the effects and harmonizing them insteadHow EMFs essentially add stress to our systems The ways EMFs impact the nervous system and our physiologyWhy it isn’t true that you can’t stop it unless you block itYou don’t have to avoid a waveform to mitigate it...2024-08-0827 minThe Wellness Mama PodcastQuantum Resilience: How Energy and Frequency Medicine Are Shaping Our Health with Quantum UpgradeEpisode Highlights With Quantum UpgradeWhat quantum energy is, also called source energy, and what we know of itWe are over 90% water on a molecular level and why this mattersHow we are also over 99% space, but it is not empty spaceA quanta is the most complete and discreet particle of something The zinc experiment and the fascinating results that give insight into how we can benefit from this type of energyWhat studies show about how this technology can impact people on the spectrum in a positive wayHow quantum energy can work at a distanceShocking data on how this c...2024-08-0756 minThe Wellness Mama PodcastLife Skills for Kids and Independence vs Protection with Katie KimballEpisode Highlights With Katie KimballWhy life skills are still important (and maybe more so) in today's world How life skills foster confidence and relate to mental healthThe reason for the rise in anxiety and depression in kidsChore wars and balancing responsibility and life skills with kids doing too much workRequire the work, not the resultsThe downside of being overprotective and giving kids the idea that they need someone else to keep them safe How the correct level or risk for kids is a way to build resilience against fearNavigating the progression of toddlers to teens and handing of...2024-05-0852 minThe Wellness Mama PodcastPicky Eating: Root Causes and What Parents Can Do About It With Katie KimballEpisode Highlights With KatieWhy picky eating is on the rise societallyKids are feeling extra stress today, and that can contribute to picky eatingEating uses all of our senses at once, so if any are overwhelmed for our kids, that can lead to eating issuesThe importance of reducing stress at the tableGratitude or prayer can actually help us get into parasympathetic mode before eatingThe three Ls: laugh, learn, loveA benefit of using family-style serving and letting kids plate their own foodA phrase to implement: “You don’t have to eat that”Another phrase: "Learning to eat"The importance of res...2024-02-1434 minThe Wellness Mama PodcastHappy New Year, Experiments for 2024, and Top Tips Recap From KatieEpisode Highlights With KatieWhat I spent my time on this past yearHow I don't do resolutions but instead do experiments, and whyOur new format for podcasts this yearMy annual water fast: why I do it and howI'm working on writing three books, creating a new in-person space in my area, and a surpriseWatch for new content and more videos this year about some of my favorite things: plants, DIY, mindset, and businessI'm focusing on more time with my kids and enjoying my teenagersMy words to live by this year: Grace, Ease, and Joy and PresentTop tips and...2024-01-0134 minThe Wellness Mama Podcast700: Life Lessons, New Directions, and Letting GoEpisode Highlights With KatieSharing some life lessons, new directions, new shifts, and letting goWhere we’ve come from - the journey to more integrated healthHow nothing shifted substantially for my health until I also addressed the inner mental/emotional side and worked on letting goHow I've changed over the past 100 episodesWhat some of my biggest adjustments in life have beenHow I've navigated divorce and the vow I made as I moved through thatWays that we helped our kids with big life changes and how we held safe space for them to process their emotionsWhat I call a "cat...2023-10-1135 minThe Wellness Mama PodcastRepairing Attachment Wounds, Fixing Relationship Insecurity, and Finding Your Voice with Adam Lane SmithEpisode Highlights With AdamHis own story of attachment issues as a child and how he got into this work as an adultWhat is attachment theory and how attachment styles impact relationshipsHow attachment styles can shift throughout life and in different phases of lifeWhy having kids can change the attachment styles of the parentsAnxious attachment can sometimes stem from not getting enough oxytocin in childhood and how this can lead to seeking partners who are avoidant in relationshipsSteps to shifting from anxious or avoidant attachment patterns to healthier patterns How parents can help create strong attachment styles in t...2023-07-311h 02The Wellness Mama PodcastBuilding Your Family Culture and How Strong Families Change the World With Family BrandEpisode Highlights With Chris and MelissaHow they got into the work of helping families and doing family brandThe biggest challenges families face today and how they navigate those challenges“More is caught than taught” - importance of modelingHow to keep values from coming across as a list of dos and don'ts and how to do values wellWays to identify and incorporate your family valuesEvery family has a culture… was your created by default or by design?Either you can define what your family stands for or the world will do it for youHow to do a weekly family...2023-04-2654 minThe Wellness Mama PodcastThe One About Morning Sunlight - Short EpisodeEpisode Highlights From KatieWhy morning sunlight is receiving so much attention lately and how light is a very important signaling mechanism for the bodyDr. Amy Shah's simple rule of “sky before screens” in the morningHow light impacts areas of health such as weight, sleep, mood, and hormone functionThe science behind morning sunlight and how much to getWhat to do if you wake up before the sun or do shift workOther options if outdoor light is truly not an option in the morningTips: Must be outside, no sunglasses, and aim for at least five minutesResources MentionedLi...2023-01-2526 minThe Wellness Mama PodcastThe One About Habits and Habit Stacking - Short SeriesEpisode Highlights From KatieThe ultimate question is, how do we form habits and get them to stickAs much as 40% of what we do in a day isn't the result of decisions, but of habitsWhat the research says about habit creation, including methods for starting new habits and making them stickThe average habit actually takes about 66 days (so over two months) to be createdWill missing one day of the new habit affect the creation of the new habit?What the difference is between habits and routinesThe process of creating a habit isn't just about learning to do something...2023-01-2026 minThe Wellness Mama PodcastThe One About Magnesium - Short SeriesEpisode Highlights From KatieWhat is magnesium and why is it importantWhy are so many people deficient in this important mineralWhat are the many benefits of magnesiumHow magnesium plays a role in workouts, power, and recoveryOther benefits of optimal levels include: better mood, lower inflammation, better sleep, and stronger bonesSome easy sources of magnesium: Leafy green vegetables, sea vegetables, kelp, and nettleHow I am getting enough magnesium and what I am usingResources MentionedBiOptimizers MagBreakthroughJigsaw Health Mag SRTMagnesium LotionJust Thrive K2-7Thanks to Our Sponsor:Joovv - Red light therapy can...2023-01-1317 minThe Wellness Mama PodcastVulnerable Yearly Recap, Looking Ahead to Next Year and Answering QuestionsEpisode Highlights With KatieThe beautiful lessons I've learned this year and how it was a year of rest and relationshipsMy focus for this past year: to be with my kids and focus on them, inner work and diving into house projects that required new skills (and lots of power tools!)Why I now feel ready to step into new projects and new energyAn update on my Health and how it is better than it has ever beenWhat health goals I've been focusing on: healthy blood sugar numbers , eating to nourish my body, Hashimoto's remains in remissionThe biggest...2022-12-2948 minThe Wellness Mama PodcastBenefits of PEMF, Red Light, and Heat Therapy With HigherDOSEEpisode Highlights With Lauren and KatieHow sauna and heat exposure can reduce all cause mortality by as much as 60% and how to get these benefitsWhy heat/sauna is an exercise mimetic and why this is importantThe way sauna use can improve mood and help us enter parasympathetic nervous system statesWhat PEMF is and how it benefits the bodyWhy they combined PEMF and infrared heat to increase the benefitsHow PEMF can help improve circulation, cortisol levels and inflammation markersThe body is electric… and how PEMF can support the body's energetic potentialWhat the different levels of PEMF are and wh...2022-12-011h 08The Wellness Mama Podcast600th Episode: Advice Worth Repeating, Q&A and Life UpdatesEpisode Highlights From KatieHow I'm so grateful for each of you since I launched this podcast in 2014What life changes I've experienced since starting this podcastThe importance of inner work and how emotions impact our healthGiving our children a better foundation for dealing with emotions and difficult situationsThe emerging research on psychedelics and substances like MDMA in assisted psychotherapyMost common health advice from past guests that is free: meditation and a gratitude practiceMost common supplement advice from past guests: magnesiumMitochondrial health and how to see how yours is doingHow lifespan is affected by the timing of our...2022-11-211h 05The Wellness Mama PodcastMy First Principles Parenting Approach and What Works for MeEpisode Highlights From KatieWhy and how our family created a family cultureThe importance of having kids be proud of themselves (versus me being proud of them)How my parenting style is unique and based on "first principles parenting"What radical self-sufficiency is and how I don't do anything for my kids that they can do themselvesWays we encourage them to eat healthy and provide nutrient dense meals for our kids, but we allow them to make their own food choicesWhy I have very few rules and rarely use the word "No"The verbal contract we have with...2022-09-081h 29The Wellness Mama PodcastShawn Wells on Supplements for Women + Easy Ways to Improve HealthEpisode Highlights With Shawn WellsThe experience that drastically shifted his own life and helped him find self loveImportant caveats for women when it comes to supplementationWhy most research on supplements is done on young males and what to understand if you aren’t in this group (age, gender or ethnicity)The things women have a greater need for and can benefit from supplementingHow much protein he recommends for womenWhat it means for protein to be thermogenicWhy women need more muscle and what this doesn’t make women bulkyWhat leuine is and why it is importantCreatine for women - wh...2022-08-2558 min
The Wellness Mama Podcast417: The Energy Formula and Biohacking From Home With Shawn Wells You all really enjoyed Shawn Wells the first time he was on, and I’m glad to say he’s back again! Shawn has written a fascinating new book, The Energy Formula, and it’s safe to say we all want more of that!Just to tell you a little about Shawn, he is one of the world’s leading nutritional biochemists and has personally formulated over 500 supplements and cosmeceuticals, as well as patents on 10 novel ingredients. He is also formerly a chief clinical dietitian with over a decade of clinical experience.Today we cover some ver...2021-02-111h 11
The Wellness Mama Podcast413: How to Use Notion for Organization and Productivity With Sandra Halling Sandra Halling is a business strategist who knows how to get the best out of technology. She’s been working on optimizing and organizing systems for just about everything for the last 20 years. Now she brings her corporate experience and strategic thinking to help small businesses and individuals implement Notion, an app I’ve been using and loving lately. If you haven’t heard of it yet, definitely check it out.Many experts say Notion is a total game changer for how we organize and use information. I’m still learning Notion but I love the clean, visual la...2021-01-2844 min
The Wellness Mama Podcast388: Balanced Hormones, Micronutrients, and the Thermo Diet With Christopher Walker Christopher Walker is the CEO and co-founder of an amazing health company called UMZU. He also authored and created The Thermo Diet, a provocative new nutrition and health program. Today he shares his incredible story, from performing surgery on a patient at the age of 16, to his own brain tumor diagnosis at the age of 19 and how he recovered from that.Oh, and for those of you who have written to me with concerns about husbands and significant others suffering from low testosterone, we address it in this episode!Episode Highlights With Christopher WalkerT...2020-11-021h 09
The Wellness Mama Podcast387: Ask Katie Anything: Protein, Supplements, Sleep, Parenting, and Shoes You all ask so many great questions that I like to do a solo episode once in a while to answer some of the things on your mind. Of course I’m not a doctor, but I am a mom who’s been totally immersed in health for the last 15 years! As for today’s topics, I’ve … 2020-10-2954 min
The Wellness Mama Podcast383: Resilience, Mitochondrial Health, Peptides, and Smart Supplementation With World’s Leading Biochemist Shawn Wells Shawn Wells is one of the most sought-out nutritional biochemists in the world, as well as an expert on biohacking and health optimization. Known as the “world’s best formulator,” he’s been responsible for creating over 500 supplements, foods, beverages, and cosmeceuticals. He’s also a chief clinical dietitian with over a decade of clinical experience. I … 2020-10-151h 18
The Wellness Mama Podcast373: Why Sunlight Is As Important As Nutrition and Exercise for Health & Lifespan With Ari Whitten This episode brings back one of my favorite guests, and one of your favorites as well, because he is one of the most requested repeat guests. I’m here with Ari Whitten, best-selling author and founder of the Energy Blueprint. I have a tremendous amount of respect for his research and look to him for guidance in many areas.In this episode, we tackle what is often is a very controversial topic, even though it shouldn’t be — sun exposure! He makes an incredibly compelling case for why sunlight is as important as nutrition or exercise when it com...2020-09-101h 24
The Wellness Mama Podcast360: Four Questions to Change Your Life & Doing The Work With Byron KatieI’m here today with Byron Katie, one of my favorite authors and speakers on the topics of mindset, parenting, and about a million other things. She is the author of many books including Loving What Is, I Need Your Love – Is That True?, A Thousand Names for Joy and, A Mind at Home with Itself. In …2020-07-2756 min
The Wellness Mama Podcast360: Four Questions to Change Your Life & Doing The Work With Byron Katie I’m here today with Byron Katie, one of my favorite authors and speakers on the topics of mindset, parenting, and about a million other things. She is the author of many books including Loving What Is, I Need Your Love – Is That True?, A Thousand Names for Joy and, A Mind at Home with Itself. In … 2020-07-2756 min
The Wellness Mama Podcast341: Q&A With Katie: Motivation, Magnesium, Homeschooling & Parenting TeensI’m coming to you solo today to answer your most frequently asked questions, and you asked some great ones! I’ll be giving a long-awaited update on how (and why) we homeschool, whether our food rules still apply as our kids get older, and what I’m learning as I start to parent teenagers! Hopefully what I share …2020-05-211h 02
The Wellness Mama Podcast341: Q&A With Katie: Motivation, Magnesium, Homeschooling & Parenting Teens I’m coming to you solo today to answer your most frequently asked questions, and you asked some great ones! I’ll be giving a long-awaited update on how (and why) we homeschool, whether our food rules still apply as our kids get older, and what I’m learning as I start to parent teenagers! Hopefully what I share … 2020-05-211h 02
The Wellness Mama Podcast290: Braving Dark Night of the Soul and Learning to Own Yourself With Kelly Brogan Today we’re going in a different direction but it’s one more closely related to physical health than we often realize. I am here with Dr. Kelly Brogan, MD, whom you have heard from before. (See the show notes below for her first episode.) She’s board-certified in psychiatry, psychosomatic medicine, and integrative holistic medicine and specializes in root cause resolution as an approach to psychiatric syndromes and symptoms (not to mention graduating from Cornell and M.I.T.)Dr. Kelly has a lot of fascinating things to say about the anxiety, depression, and mental health strugg...2019-10-141h 11
The Wellness Mama Podcast249: Suzy Batiz on Harnessing Energy to Create Success From the Inside Out You’ve probably heard of Poo~Pourri, a spray that traps unpleasant bathroom odors with natural oils (moms/wives everywhere owe her a debt of gratitude for it!). While you may not have heard though of Suzy Batiz, the amazing woman behind the product has an equally inspiring story.Since Suzy built an empire on the unlikely platform of bathroom stink, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that she’s known for her willingness to tackle taboo topics and challenge societal norms. She had to overcome huge challenges and multiple “failures” to reach success. In the end, Suzy c...2019-04-1854 min
The Wellness Mama Podcast213: Making Food Allergy Prevention Easier With Ready, Set, Food!Today’s episode is going to answer a lot of questions I get from you all on the topic of food allergies. It feels like every family is struggling with this in some way today, and a lot of parents are asking: what in the world is going on? Dr. Katie Marks-Cogan is both a mom …2018-12-131h 01
The Wellness Mama Podcast213: Dr. Katie Marks-Cogan on Allergy Prevention & With Ready, Set, Food! Today’s episode is going to answer a lot of questions I get from you all on the topic of food allergies. It feels like every family is struggling with this in some way today, and a lot of parents are asking: what in the world is going on? Dr. Katie Marks-Cogan is both a mom … 2018-12-131h 01
The Wellness Mama Podcast209: Sun Protection and Anti-Aging From the Inside Out With Polypodium LeucotomosIn this episode, Katie talks to Sundaily founders Chris Tolles and Dr. Emilia Javorsky about how to protect your skin and slow aging from the inside out all with the help of a little-known substance called polypodium leucotomos. They delve into the role of antioxidants and which ones work, why sunscreen isn’t the only answer …2018-11-2956 min
The Wellness Mama Podcast209: Chris Tolles & Dr. Emilia Javorsky on Sun Protection and Anti-Aging In this episode, Katie talks to Sundaily founders Chris Tolles and Dr. Emilia Javorsky about how to protect your skin and slow aging from the inside out all with the help of a little-known substance called polypodium leucotomos. They delve into the role of antioxidants and which ones work, why sunscreen isn’t the only answer … 2018-11-2956 min
The Wellness Mama Podcast200: Katie & Heather on the Most Important Thing for Health This episode marks the 200th episode of The Wellness Mama Podcast! Over the last few years, I’ve had the honor of speaking to almost 200 experts and spending 200+ hours of time with you! In this 200th episode, Heather and I recap a few listener favorite episodes and share our biggest takeaways. We also talk … 2018-10-291h 02
The Wellness Mama Podcast167: Lessons We Can Learn from Europe and Natural WinesKatie and Heather are back, though not in the Sauna this time, to talk about Katie’s recent trip to Europe and all the lessons we can learn from Europe. They also talk about natural wine and what separates wine from even organic and biodynamic wines. Natural Wines They were both already big fans of Dry …2018-06-2145 min
The Wellness Mama Podcast167: Lessons Katie Learned from Europe & Natural Wines Katie and Heather are back, though not in the Sauna this time, to talk about Katie’s recent trip to Europe and all the lessons we can learn from Europe. They also talk about natural wine and what separates wine from even organic and biodynamic wines. Natural Wines They were both already big fans of Dry … 2018-06-2145 min
The Wellness Mama Podcast149: Heather Dessinger on Genetics, Personalized Medicine & Random Health Experiments Katie and Heather Dessinger are back for another Saunacast… though technically a Randomcast since they aren’t in the Sauna for this one. In this episode they delve into why they see personalized medicine as the future of health and how they’re using various at-home testing to personalize their own health routines. Genetics & Personalized Medicine … 2018-03-2945 min
The Wellness Mama Podcast149: Saunacast: Genetics, Personalized Medicine & Random Health ExperimentsKatie and Heather are back for another Saunacast… though technically a Randomcast since they aren’t in the Sauna for this one. In this episode they delve into why they see personalized medicine as the future of health and how they’re using various at-home testing to personalize their own health routines. Genetics & Personalized Medicine They …2018-03-2945 min
The Wellness Mama Podcast091: Dr. Craig Koniver on Using IVs for Modern Nutrient Deficiencies Dr. Craig Koniver is here to share about a health topic that might be new to many of you listening. It sounds a little unusual! Ever thought about taking vitamins … through an IV?I’ve been interested in nutrient IVs for several years since receiving one at my doctor’s office and noticing the results. Thanks to a few gene mutations, it is hard for me to absorb certain nutrients correctly, and the IV seemed to really help.Today, I delve into the science behind nutrient IVs with Dr. Craig Koniver, creator of the FastVitaminIV™ system...2017-07-2047 min
The Wellness Mama Podcast071: Heather Dessinger on Strange Things Tried In the Name of Health Katie and Heather Dessinger discuss all the unusual things they’ve tried in the name of health! But there are two things they aren’t admitting to … care to guess? Leave your guess on the two things they won’t admit to in the comments! In the Name of Health… When a person is a health blogger, … 2017-03-1326 min
The Wellness Mama Podcast71: Winecast: All the Unusual Things We’ve Tried In the Name of HealthJoin Katie and Heather for this tell-all episode of all the unusual things they’ve tried in the name of health! But there are two things they aren’t admitting to … care to guess? Leave your guess on the two things they won’t admit to in the comments! In the Name of Health… When a person …2017-03-1326 min
The Wellness Mama Podcast069: Heather Dessinger on Birth Freedom, Gut Healing, & Healthy Starches Katie and Heather Dessinger are back in the sauna for round two of the Saunacast! This time, they are talking birth freedom, gut healing, microbiomes, and resistant starches. Listen along… Birth Freedom The conversation starts with Katie and Heather talking about birth freedom. Katie has been spending a lot of time at her state capitol … 2017-02-2825 min
The Wellness Mama Podcast69: Saunacast: Birth Freedom, Gut Healing & Healthy StarchesKatie and Heather are back in the sauna for round two of the Saunacast! This time, they are talking birth freedom, gut healing, microbiomes, and resistant starches. Listen along… Birth Freedom The conversation starts with Katie and Heather talking about birth freedom. Katie has been spending a lot of time at her state capitol as …2017-02-2825 min
The Wellness Mama Podcast064: CIA Agent Jason Hanson on How to Keep Your Family Safe If you watch the news, it can feel as if life is never truly safe and that even a routine trip to the park with children can be a dangerous endeavor.The truth is that we are statistically safer than we’ve ever been, but those statistics don’t matter to the families who have been victims of crimes. So how do you keep your family safe without living in constant fear and how do you separate common sense prevention from paranoia?Learning from a Former CIA OfficerIn this interview, I talk with Ja...2017-01-3039 min
The Wellness Mama Podcast059: Heather Dessinger on Goals, Parenting & Saunas Katie and Heather from Mommypotamus.com sit down for the first ever SaunaCast. Why the name? They recorded this episode from inside a sauna (in the thirty minutes before they tapped out from the heat!). In This Episode, They Discuss: Why they are recording inside a 153 degree sauna in the first place What their kids got for … 2017-01-0231 min
The Wellness Mama Podcast59: SaunaCast: Katie and Heather Talk Goals, Parenting & SaunasKatie and Heather from Mommypotamus.com sit down for the first ever SaunaCast. Why the name? They recorded this episode from inside a sauna (in the thirty minutes before they tapped out from the heat!). In This Episode, They Discuss: Why they are recording inside a 153 degree sauna in the first place What their kids got for …2017-01-0231 min
The Wellness Mama Podcast057: Katie Kimball on Natural Parenting Tips One of the best moms I know, Katie Kimball of Kitchen Stewardship, joins me again this week for a discussion of natural parenting tips and organizational strategies that she has learned in her years as a teacher and mom of four.In her seven years blogging, Katie has published eight eBooks covering the spectrum of real food from lunch to dinner, snacks, and even camping. She has also created the Kids Cook Real Food course, which helps moms include their children in the healthy cooking process.Tips for Natural ParentingKatie offers this ad...2016-06-0624 min
The Wellness Mama Podcast57: Natural Parenting TipsOne of the best moms I know, Katie Kimball of Kitchen Stewardship, joins me again this week for a discussion of natural parenting tips and organizational strategies that she has learned in her years as a teacher and mom of four. In her seven years blogging, Katie has published eight eBooks covering the spectrum of real …2016-06-0624 min
The Wellness Mama Podcast056: Katie Kimball on Teaching Kids to Cook Real Food Preparing meals for the family doesn’t have to an overwhelming, daily project for mom. Kids can help! In this podcast episode, I’m again joined by Katie Kimball, who shares her expertise on teaching kids to cook real food in the kitchen.Teaching Kids to CookKatie Kimball has created an excellent course called Kids Cook Real Food, which helps moms teach their children cooking skills from a very young age and facilitates children helping prepare meals. She is also the founder of KitchenStewardship.com, a blog that encourages other moms to take baby steps...2016-05-3039 min
The Wellness Mama Podcast56: Teaching Kids to Cook Real FoodPreparing meals for the family doesn’t have to an overwhelming, daily project for mom. Kids can help! In this podcast episode, I’m again joined by Katie Kimball, who shares her expertise on teaching kids to cook real food in the kitchen. Teaching Kids to Cook Katie Kimball has created an excellent course called Kids Cook Real Food, …2016-05-3039 min
The Wellness Mama Podcast055: Katie Kimball on Real Food Shopping Tips & Tricks Eating healthy food on a budget can be hard, but in this episode, Katie Kimball of Kitchen Stewardship shares some great money saving tips for moms and families.Katie is a teacher, a mom of four and the author of 8 ebooks. She is also the creator of the awesome Kids Cook Real Food course, which provides an easy-to-learn class for kids to learn how to cook real food on their own at all ages.Budget Friendly Real Food Shopping LocationsKatie shares her favorite places to shop for real food and how often she...2016-05-2323 min
The Wellness Mama Podcast55: Real Food Shopping Tips and TricksEating healthy food on a budget can be hard, but in this episode, Katie Kimball of Kitchen Stewardship shares some great money saving tips for moms and families. Katie is a teacher, a mom of four and the author of 8 ebooks. She is also the creator of the awesome Kids Cook Real Food course, which provides an …2016-05-2323 min
The Wellness Mama Podcast54: Baby Steps for Eating Real FoodIn this episode, I sit down with Katie Kimball, founder of KitchenStewardship.com. Katie has shared her journey to real food and natural living for over 7 years at Kitchen Stewardship, a blog that encourages other moms to take baby steps to better nutrition for their families while balancing their limited time and budget. Along with her …2016-05-1725 min
The Wellness Mama Podcast054: Katie Kimball on Baby Steps for Eating Real Food In this episode, I sit down with Katie Kimball, founder of KitchenStewardship.com. Katie has shared her journey to real food and natural living for over 7 years at Kitchen Stewardship, a blog that encourages other moms to take baby steps to better nutrition for their families while balancing their limited time and budget. Along with her … 2016-05-1725 min
The Wellness Mama Podcast046: Mary Lee Snodgrass on the Overmedication of America In this episode, pharmacist Mary Lee Snodgrass talks about how and why the trend of overmedication has become so prevalent in America. As a second generation pharmacist, Mary Lee has a first hand account of how prescriptions have doubled and tripled over the last few decades.After arthritis spread through her body, her sisters (who were also pharmacists and getting into nutrition and alternative methods) suggested that the deeper issue could be caused by a leaky gut. She ignored their diagnosis for a while but when Mary Lee started to examine her diet she couldn’t help but re...2016-03-2126 min
The Wellness Mama Podcast40: Is Microalgae a Superfood? Did you know that there are single-celled organisms that produce up to 90% of the Earth’s oxygen, help purify the ocean, are the food source for some of the longest-living species on the planet and can reproduce multiple times per day? I’m referring to microalgae like Spirulina, Chlorella, and Phytoplankton.These microscopic but mighty organisms may be a part of the puzzle for the future of natural health care and sustainable nutrient sources.What is Microalgae?Microalgae are tiny, single-celled organisms. There are hundreds of types and they come in many forms, but...2015-07-3132 min
The Wellness Mama Podcast38: The Reality of Real Food Have you ever met a friend online and had an instant connection? And then met in real life and realized that you could chat for hours over some healthy real food coffee?That is how I feel about today’s podcast guest, Kelly (the Kitchen Kop), author of the book Real Food For Rookies. Kelly and I knew each other online for a while before we met in person, and I am happy to now call her a real life friend too!In this episode, Kelly shares over a decade of practical tips and real foo...2015-06-1944 min
The Wellness Mama Podcast37: How to Get Glowing Skin at Any Age In episode 37, Dr. Trevor Holly Cates addresses many common skin problems like acne, aging, eczema and other and provides actionable tips to improve your skin.Dr. Trevor Cates was the first woman licensed as a naturopathic doctor in the state of California and was appointed by former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to California’s Bureau of Naturopathic Medicine Advisory Council. Known as “The Spa Dr.,” Dr. Cates sees patients at world-renowned spas and in her Park City, Utah private practice with a focus on anti-aging, hormone balance and glowing skin.In This Episode, You’ll LearnHow yo...2015-06-1242 min
The Wellness Mama Podcast36: Getting Started With Homemade Kombucha I really enjoyed this podcast episode because I got to chat with one of my dear friends, Hannah Crum. Even though I’ve been making Kombucha and Kefir for years, I learned some new tips and tricks for better brewing (and some really cool ideas of ways to use Kombucha!)Why Homemade Kombucha?Hannah runs Kombucha Kamp, where she provides information, tutorials and kombucha-brewing equipment. Known as the “Kombucha Mama,” Hannah is largely considered one of the country’s foremost experts in kombucha brewing and fermentation.If you are already a ‘bucha fan like I am...2015-06-0548 min
The Wellness Mama Podcast35: GMOs & How to Test for Glyphosate In this episode Leah Segedie of Mamavation.com and I talk about motherhood, problems in our food supply, GMOs and how to test for glyphosate.GMOs & How to Test for GlyphosateLeah Segedie is the founder of the Mamavation website, a highly passionate online community of moms. She started this community after she lost 100 pounds and learning the true meaning of health.She now teaches “digital moms” healthy living practices to combat disease in their home. Her Mamavation community members have lost over 3,500 lbs collectively. Leah is a very passionate food activist and she re...2015-05-2949 min
The Wellness Mama Podcast34: The One Where I Talk About Topical Magnesium Do you feel like I am a broken record about magnesium lately?I am, but with good reason…The more I research, the more I am convinced that magnesium deficiency is going to be one of the biggest health problems of our time for a variety of reasons.Why Are We Deficient?Some expert estimate that over 80% of the population are deficient in magnesium while others argue that it’s closer to 95+%. Either way, the statistics aren’t good and it is something we need to remedy, but the question remains why ar...2015-05-2232 min
The Wellness Mama Podcast33: How to Create a Natural Home Elite athlete and author of Beyond Training, Ben Greenfield, joins me in this podcast to talk about fitness for women, creating a truly natural home from the ground up and providing tips for raising active children.Ben blogs at BenGreenfieldFitness.com about health, fitness and lifestyle. He lives with his wife and twin boys in Washington state where they sustainably homestead.Ben’s approach to fitness and lifestyle is unique because he focuses both on elite performance and longevity and core health principles.In this Episode, we Talk AboutBen’s journey and...2015-05-1554 min
The Wellness Mama Podcast30: Micronutrients & Healthy Fats In this episode, I talk to micronutrient experts Jayson and Mira Calton of Calton Nutrition about all things micronutrients, healthy fats and healing from osteoporosis.After receiving a diagnosis of severe osteoporosis before age 30, Mira set out to find health answers. Her journey lead her to Dr. Jayson and to a complete recovery from her disease with a micronutrient nutrition and lifestyle program.Their honeymoon involved a 6-year 100+ country journey they call the Calton Project. During this time, they researched and traveled to cultures around the world to see and experience their traditional lifestyles and...2015-04-2543 min
The Wellness Mama Podcast27: Nano Nutrients, Phytoplankton & Healing Oils Ian Clark, founder of Activation Products, was diagnosed with a series of life threatening health issues in 2004 and was not expected to live more than a few months. Realizing that conventional measures of treating his illnesses had not worked for his family members in the past, he forged his own path to better health through food and specialized nutrients and supplements.After five years of healing and improving his own health, and 90 pounds lighter, Ian set out to help others achieve the same results that he had. He focused on finding the highest level scientific discoveries in th...2015-03-131h 00
The Wellness Mama Podcast26: Fasting for Women & Music Therapy Abel James, creator of the popular blog FatBurningMan, joins me in this episode to talk about female specific fasting for weight loss and mental performance, how to lose weight while eating chocolate, and using music for therapy.Abel is a modern day Renaissance man and bestselling author, award winning podcaster, world traveler and husband to Alyson. He has advised fortune 500 companies and is an acclaimed speaker. Abel graduated as a Senior Fellow with Honors at Dartmouth College with a concentration in Psychological and Brain Sciences and has traveled the world as a musician. His book The Wild D...2015-03-0646 min
The Wellness Mama Podcast25: Autoimmunity, GMOs & Food as Medicine This episode is with one of my favorite people and researchers… Dr. Terry Wahls of The Wahls Protocol is not only a brilliant doctor and researcher, but she reversed her progressive MS through food and lifestyle changes and went from using a tilt recline wheelchair to walking, biking and running.To say she is an inspiration is an understatement and her work is equally inspiring as she works to bring knowledge of the role of diet in cellular health to mainstream medicine. She has a clinic where she helps patients with a variety of conditions to find th...2015-02-1339 min
The Wellness Mama Podcast24: A Real Food Resource The objection I hear most often to a real-food organic diet is that it is cost prohibitive. This is definitely the case at first glance sometimes, since cheaper processed foods are often subsidized and cheaper than organic foods and produce, but on today’s episode, I’m excited to introduce a new real food resource that is helping bridge the gap.What is Thrive Market?It is called Thrive Market and it is an online membership site that delivers Whole Foods products at Costco prices with the convenience of Amazon Prime. I talk with Thrive Market’...2015-01-0230 min
The Wellness Mama Podcast23: The Importance of Bone Broth I guess you could call me a broth snob! Our family drinks bone broth often and I make it at home all the time.I’ve perfected my own broth recipe and absolutely love it, so it is a big deal when I say that a broth is the best I’ve ever tasted.Chef Lance Roll has been a chef for over 20 years and he has an amazing chicken broth that he ships all over the world. I’ve tried his broth multiple times and it is incredible, so I asked him to come on the...2014-12-0144 min
The Wellness Mama Podcast22: What Is Really In Your Food? In this episode of the Wellness Mama Podcast, Vani Hari, the Food Babe, and I talk about what is really in your food that you might have no idea you are consuming.Vani and her website FoodBabe.com have become incredibly popular for her work in exposing the dirty secrets of the food industry, especially chemicals that are added to foods in the United States but banned in other countries.She has successfully launched petitions against many food giants and has gotten them to remove artificial dyes, colors, chemicals and even antibiotics from their foods.2014-11-0537 min
The Wellness Mama Podcast20: Exercise, Movement & Pelvic Floor Health Today I’m joined by Brianne Grogan of FemFusionFitness.com for a great discussion about female health, pelvic floor health, and when Kegels aren’t a such a good idea.Some resources we mention in this episodeFemFusionFitness.comCore Fitness for Women articleShould You Do Kegels ArticleOther episodes to check out106: Why to Stop Doing Kegels & Squat Instead with Katy Bowman109: Vaginal Health, Menopause, and Hormone Therapy With Dr. Anna Cabeca235: Signs of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction & How to Stop Pelvic Pain Naturally With Isa HerreraThanks to all of you for joining me a...2014-10-0535 min
The Wellness Mama Podcast17: Reversing Infertility & PCOS Naturally I’ll never forget talking to a friend after she suffered a miscarriage. It was her third.She and her husband struggled to get pregnant for years and suffered through hormone treatments, surgeries and much more.They finally conceived and then lost their little one. Then another, and another.She was at her breaking point. Her marriage was at a breaking point and she felt like her body was betraying her.Her struggle was part of what led to my focus on reproductive nutrition. It didn’t make sense to me that...2014-08-2838 min
The Wellness Mama Podcast16: Functional Diagnostic Nutrition This week, Reed Davis of the Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Program and I talk about practical nutrition for hormone health, weight loss, bone health and much more.Random fact: People with a lot of moles tend to live longer than people with a lesser number of moles. Also, one human hair can support 3.5 ounces. That’s about the weight of two full size candy bars, and with hundreds of thousands of hairs on the human head, makes the tale of Rapunzel much more plausible, just still fictional.Reed is Founder of the Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® (FDN) Cer...2014-08-1348 min
The Wellness Mama Podcast12: Coconut Oil Secret & Natural Remedies My post about 101 uses for coconut oil is one of the most popular posts on WellnessMama.com. I’m a huge fan of coconut oil and my family uses it for everything!Jake Carney of TheAlternativeDaily.com joins me on this informative podcast to talk about the coconut oil secret, natural remedies and healthy fats.Jake has an extremely popular book, The Coconut Oil Secret and you can get it at a discount by visiting this link.In this episode, Jake and I talk about2:03- How Jake became interested in al...2014-07-1049 min
The Wellness Mama Podcast10: Don’t Count Calories & Why Diets Don’t Work In this episode, Jonathan Bailor, author of The Calorie Myth breaks down the problems with the calorie theory of weight loss. Jonathan covers topics like why eating less or exercising more won’t ever truly solve a weight problem, how stress affects weight and clears up confusion with the often-misquoted Law of Thermodynamics.Jonathan and I Discuss1:45- The disconnect between technology and science3:00- Why Calories don’t count the way we think they do3:30- Weight isn’t a moral issue. People who weigh more aren’t lazy4:29- The idea of “...2014-07-0225 min
The Wellness Mama Podcast8: Real Food & Killing Ants NaturallyI had so much fun on this interview with Katie Kimball of KitchenStewardship.com. She is a fantastic writer and researcher, pregnant with her fourth child, and manages a household and her popular blog (and makes it all look easy). We recorded at 9 PM after our collective 8.5 children were sleeping and she provided a …2014-06-2034 min
The Wellness Mama Podcast8: Real Food & Killing Ants Naturally I had so much fun on this interview with Katie Kimball of KitchenStewardship.com. She is a fantastic writer and researcher, pregnant with her fourth child, and manages a household and her popular blog (and makes it all look easy). We recorded at 9 PM after our collective 8.5 children were sleeping and she provided a lot of great tips for cooking real food for a family. My apologies in advance for the little bit of audio feedback in this episode. The problem has been fixed for the future episodes.Katie shared some of her best tips for getting...2014-06-2034 min
The Wellness Mama Podcast5: Quitting Sugar, Natural Parenting, & Pregnancy Tips I’m so happy to introduce Genevieve from MamaNatural.com. Genevieve is mom to two children and she and her husband Mike work together to run the Mama Natural blog and their wildly popular YouTube channel. She’s a also a Wellness Media featured contribute.Mama Natural on Quitting SugarAs her name suggests, Mama Natural is an expert at all things natural parenting, natural pregnancy and breastfeeding. She is also the mind behind the hilarious video Sh*t Crunchy Mamas Say:In this episode, Genevieve and I discus:1:28 Her...2014-06-1026 min
The Wellness Mama Podcast4: Canola Oil, Gelatin, & Balancing Hormones It was wonderful to interview Lauren of EmpoweredSustenance.com who is a rising star in the blogging world and an incredibly smart researcher.Lauren and I talk about several topics that we are both passionate about, including the problems with canola oil, the benefits of gelatin and the importance of balancing hormones.In This Episode, We CoverWhy canola oil is so dangerous and how we are both working to spread the word. (Read my full explanation here and check out Lauren’s campaign to get Whole Foods to remove it from pre-made foods)Wh...2014-06-0628 min
The Wellness Mama Podcast3: How to Improve Your Oral Health I’ve written a lot about oral health and how it affects the health of the entire body. This episode is a replay from the Heal Thy Mouth World Summit where I had the privilege of speaking alongside top dental experts from around the world about how to improve your oral health.Topics I Cover in this EpisodeWhy I think oral health is so crucialThe oral health problems I’ve personally struggled withThe fascinating research between diet and oral healthMy favorite resources for improving oral healthHow I’m helping to ensure that my kids have strong...2014-06-0651 min