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The Wellness Mama PodcastCatch It Early: Data-Backed Ways to Shift Disease Risk Before It Happens (Solo Episode)Episode Highlights From KatieThe 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 screening is age-based rather than risk-based and how this overlooks key early indicators.How AI-driven assessments like Catch use mass...
2025-12-0330 minThe Wellness Mama PodcastMy Holiday Survival Duo: Stress Less, Digest Better, Feel Energized (Solo Episode)Episode Highlights With KatieHow 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 MentionedBiOptimizers Magnesium and Enzymes - Use code WELLNESSMAMA for 25% off
2025-11-2430 minThe Wellness Mama PodcastMy Non-Negotiables and Weird Habits For Feeling My Best (Solo)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 MentionedBeam Minerals and LMNT electrolytesMagnesium BreakthroughMouth tapeBarefoot shoesSauna blanket and Sunlight Infrared SaunasCold plunge tubBlackout CurtainsChiliPadInfrared PEMF matBioChargerRed Light Therapy
2025-11-1924 minThe Wellness Mama PodcastIf You Spot it, You Got it: Why Triggers are Teachers (Solo Episode)Episode Highlights With KatieWhy 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 MentionedCarl Jung's booksJournal
2025-11-0529 minThe Wellness Mama PodcastEpisode 1000: What I’ve Learned, Changed, and Still BelieveEpisode Highlights With KatiePrioritize 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 heal, the harmony of nature, etcMy beliefs list gets shorter and shorter and my questions list gets longer, and I love thisWhy I'm now a supplement minimalistMotherhood: shifting...
2025-10-2946 minThe Wellness Mama PodcastLight and Leptin: Understanding These For Hormones, Fertility and Health With Sarah KleinerEpisode Highlights With SarahLight and leptin and how these interplay with each otherThe importance of leptin and what it isAll of our hormones are circadian How to support these hormones naturallyLeptin wasn’t even discovered and studied until 1994 and why we still don’t hear much about it even thought it is so importantHow this interplays with thyroid health and why this is important What it means when leptin is low or highThe mitochondrial aspect of these hormones and how light environment impacts thisHow much our light environment affects almost every aspect of healthMost important factors we can sh...
2025-10-2747 minThe Wellness Mama PodcastMeditations, Motherhood, Money Mindset, and Mantras: Easy Meditations for Busy Moms With Katie KrimitsosEpisode Highlights With KatieHow she got into meditation with a baby and a toddlerHer entrepreneurial story and how it eventually led into meditation workWhat she would say to the mom who feels like she doesn’t have the time, space and patience to meditateWe all know the benefits of meditation… how to actually make it a habitThe health benefits of meditation and why these are just the side benefit to herMeditation is one of the most powerful tools to get to know ourselves The simple meditation tools she recommends for moms especiallyMini meditations for moms and a coupl...
2025-10-1553 minThe Wellness Mama PodcastGrip Strength: Overlooked Longevity Metric & Tool (Solo Episode)Episode Highlights With KatieWhy grip strength is one of the top predictors of longevityWhat low grip strength says about your nervous system and overall healthSimple ways to test grip strength at homeHow grip strength connects to full-body strength and fall riskThe difference between passive and active grip strengthHow farmer’s carries and dead hangs improve your whole systemWhy we lose grip strength with age—and how to reverse itTools and tips for training grip in everyday lifeThe role of protein, collagen, and recovery in maintaining strong handsA no-gym approach to stronger grip using real-life movementsResources Ment...
2025-10-0126 minThe Wellness Mama PodcastLymphatic Support and Detox: What Actually Works (Solo Episode)Episode Highlights With KatieWhat the lymphatic system is and why it matters for immune health and detoxHow the lymph system works (and why it needs your help to keep moving)Surprising ways lymph stagnation can impact your healthHow daily movement and walking support lymph flowWhy hydration and minerals are non-negotiable for detoxSimple self-lymphatic massage techniques you can do at homeThe benefits of dry brushing and how to do it correctlyPros and cons of vibration plates and how to use them wiselyHow hot/cold therapy and breathwork can activate lymph movementNatural herbs and supplements that support lymphatic drainageWhy...
2025-09-0333 minThe Wellness Mama PodcastThings I’m Loving Right Now (August Favorites Solo Episode)Episode Highlights With KatieHow to use the D Minder app to optimize vitamin D from sunlightThe surprising benefits of swapping overhead lights for a salt lamp at night-Why blue-blocking light and gentle light hygiene can improve sleepWhat makes Slacka different from other energy drinks (and why paraxanthine matters)How functional ingredients like 5-HTP and electrolytes support mood and hydrationHow fascia work on the face can lift, sculpt, and relax without needles or BotoxThe connection between fascia, lymph drainage, and facial tensionSimple lifestyle swaps that can improve your energy, mood, and sleep qualityRapid Emotional Rewiring free first session...
2025-08-2021 minThe Wellness Mama PodcastSunlight Benefits: More Sunlight Will Solve (Almost) All Your Problems (Solo Episode)Episode Highlights With KatieWhy sunlight is essential for mitochondria and cellular energyThe role of light in hormone balance, mood, sleep, and immunityWhy the right kind of light exposure reduces disease riskHow to safely and effectively get sun (without fear)Myths about sunscreen, windows, and indoor lightingTactical shifts to optimize circadian biology and light signalingResources MentionedBlue light blocking bulbsBlue light blocking glassesDaylight computer
2025-07-3045 minThe Wellness Mama PodcastBaking Soda Benefits: Energy, Endurance & pH Balance (Quick Tip- Solo Episode)Episode Highlights With KatieWhy baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) helps regulate your body’s pH and CO2 levelsHow it boosts endurance and athletic performance (and why it was once banned in sports!)The surprising ways baking soda supports kidney health, inflammation, digestion, and moreSafe dosing guidelines and how to use it for energy, recovery, and even oral healthWhen and how to take it for maximum benefits—and who should be cautiousResources MentionedBaking soda BiOptimizers Magnesium BreakthroughPotassium citrate
2025-06-0428 minThe Wellness Mama PodcastMy Biological Age is 21.7- Factors that I Think Helped Most (Solo Episode)Episode Highlights With KatieWhich test I took that showed my biological age substantially lower than my actual ageDifferent ways to test biological age and how they're calculatedThe things this particular test looks at and things I think helped me in each categoryFactors I think contributed to my biological age being so lowResources MentionedJust ThriveEidonBeam MineralsCarolyn Dean's MineralsFunction Health for testingMethylated B- vitaminsCholineCollagenMagnesium BreakthroughLevels for blood sugar monitoring
2025-05-2130 minThe Wellness Mama PodcastStress vs. Safety: The Hidden Signals That Affect Your Health (Solo Episode)Episode Highlights With KatieWhy your body needs safety, not just supplements, to healThe difference between stress signals and safety signals—and how your body is always listeningHow under-eating, poor sleep, and even loneliness send silent danger signals to your nervous systemSimple, free ways to tell your body “you’re safe now”—starting todayWhy nourishment, movement, and sunlight are more than habits—they’re messagesHow to reframe your wellness journey as a remembering, not a projectA new lens for healing that’s rooted in trust, rhythm, and compassionResources MentionedBEAM MineralsMagnesiumLMNT electrolytesBONCHARGE: Healthy light bulbs and blue light b...
2025-05-0737 minThe Wellness Mama PodcastMy Nighttime Routine: From Sunset to Deep Sleep (Solo episode)Episode Highlights With KatieDim lights, not willpower, is the best sleep hackCreating a nighttime ritual helps your nervous system feel safeSleep is a multiplier—optimize it and everything else gets easierYou don’t need perfection—just presence and intentionResources MentionedChiliPad Doc ProCacao CalmMagnesium supplementUblockout shadesFull spectrum and red light bulbsAnnmarie Gianni skincareMagic Molecule serumJaspr air filter use code wellnessmama for a discountEMF canopyPectaSol Masszymes and Dissolve it AllRed light deviceLinen bedding & pajamas
2025-04-3036 minThe 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 coffee
2025-04-2340 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 shop
2025-04-0930 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 testing
2025-04-0233 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 powder
2025-03-1255 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 Vest
2025-03-0544 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 min
Happy Bones, Happy LifeLife-Changing Habits with Katie Wells (Wellness Mama)Mothers are the most powerful force on the planet. We are raising the next generation, feeding them, and teaching them. Sometimes, it's easy to forget what an important job we are doing as mothers. But a mom will do anything to keep their family safe and healthy. I'm sure my guest will agree that moms have the potential to change the world, one family at a time. And that's exactly what she's doing. Katie Wells, CTNC, MCHC, is the founder of Wellness Mama, an online resource for women and moms who...
2024-04-1650 min
LONGEVITY with Nathalie NiddamEpisode #216: The 4 Most Basic (Yet Overlooked) Things You Can Do to Improve Your Health with Katie WellsHave you spent years trying to better your health with fad diets or expensive supplements? If you're struggling with unexplained symptoms or cannot find an answer to ongoing health problems, I know it can be disheartening and overwhelming. In this episode of Biohacking Superhuman Performance with guest Katie Wells, we discuss the four pillars of health and the importance of taking a step back, basically stripping all the "health routines" down to the basics. Katie shows that this route can be refreshing and often a way to overcome all the overwhelming data that is thrown...
2024-02-2755 min
LONGEVITY with Nathalie NiddamEpisode #216: The 4 Most Basic (Yet Overlooked) Things You Can Do to Improve Your Health with Katie WellsHave you spent years trying to better your health with fad diets or expensive supplements? If you’re struggling with unexplained symptoms or cannot find an answer to ongoing health problems, I know it can be disheartening and overwhelming. In this episode of Biohacking Superhuman Performance with guest Katie Wells, we discuss the four pillars of health and the importance of taking a step back, basically stripping all the “health routines” down to the basics. Katie shows that this route can be refreshing and often a way to overcome all the overwhelming data that is thrown i...
2024-02-2755 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 min
The Arts of Language PodcastEpisode 364: Health and Wellness with Katie Wells
Katie Wells, founder of WellnessMama.com, joins Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker on today’s Arts of Language podcast! After facing health issues of her own during her first pregnancy, Katie was determined to find answers and share her health research with others. Katie has created a thriving community through her blog and podcast, sharing practical tips, recipes, and other information to make life better! In this episode Katie shares her best wellness advice that anyone can implement now for a healthier lifestyle.
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Katie Wells
Wellness Mama
Culture, Curriculum, and Care
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2023-03-1500 minThe Arts of Language PodcastEpisode 364: Health and Wellness with Katie Wells
Katie Wells, founder of WellnessMama.com, joins Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker on today’s Arts of Language podcast! After facing health issues of her own during her first pregnancy, Katie was determined to find answers and share her health research with others. Katie has created a thriving community through her blog and podcast, sharing practical tips, recipes, and other information to make life better! In this episode Katie shares her best wellness advice that anyone can implement now for a healthier lifestyle.
Referenced Materials
Katie Wells
Wellness Mama
Culture, Curriculum, and Care
Part 1 | Par...
2023-03-1500 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 05
The Joe Cohen ShowKatie Wells: Intermittent Fasting, Diet & Optimal Labs | Episode 04Low carb? Keto? Low fat? Fasting? In this episode, Katie Wells and Joe talk about her experience with dieting, some of the benefits she gets from intermittent fasting, and they discuss the controversial topic of cholesterol (spoiler: lower is not necessarily better).
Katie shares some of her favorite health hacks, and they talk about how genetics can influence a person’s health and how to use this information to live optimally. They also discuss which and how to track labs, the importance of optimal vs normal ranges, and what Katie does to hack her sleep & mood.
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2022-10-1345 min
Thyroid Reset RadioPersonal care products to consider for health and wellness by Katie WellsYou may know that personal care products often have enough iodine to be a real problem for those with thyroid disease. In fact, back in 2018, the FDA banned iodine from hand sanitizers when there were a lot of problems showing up with health care workers. So many are asking what product is safe to use. Which ingredients to look out for? Is there a list of safe products? And the difficulty is that because they could change what's in the product, today can be different in the coming weeks or months and we can't keep...
2022-09-1925 minThe 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 Model Health ShowHow Your Psychology Controls Your Biology & Transforming Education - With Guest Katie Wells“Happiness is a quality of the soul, not a function of one’s material circumstances.” -Aristotle How do you respond when you face a challenge in life? Whether you’re facing some truly dark days or simply dealing with first world problems, it can be easy to get caught in a cycle of negative thoughts and patterns. I want to encourage you to take a lighthearted approach and focus on abundance. Because even when life is hard and you’re up against an obstacle, there is still an opportunity to be found. Today’s guest, Katie Wells, e...
2020-11-181h 35
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 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 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 Jesse Chappus ShowKatie Wells aka Wellness Mama - Maintaining A Healthy Family, Home & BusinessKatie Wells aka Wellness Mama (IG: @wellnessmama) is a wife and mom of six, as well as an award-winning blogger, author, podcaster, and real food crusader. Her mission with WellnessMama.com is to provide simple answers for healthier families through practical tips, real food recipes, natural beauty and cleaning tutorials, natural remedies, and more. Katie's latest book is The Wellness Mama 5-Step Lifestyle Detox. In this episode, we discuss: The walk that changed Katie's life Experiencing a myriad of health issues The story behind Wellness Mama Why it took 8 doctors before Katie was diagnosed with Hashimoto's...
2019-03-051h 03
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: 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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