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94WIP Middays with Hugh Douglas and Joe GiglioGiglio: Nolan Smith can set himself up for a big payday next yearIn Nolan Smith's sitdown with the WIP Midday Show, Nolan had set some high expectations for himself! While he wouldn't say his expectations he did hint they were higher than 12 sacks! With Smith eligible for a contract year after the season, Smith could be setting himself for a handsome payday in 2026.2025-07-2321 min94WIP Middays with Hugh Douglas and Joe GiglioNick Sirianni: I love Nolan Smith!While everyone seems to have an opinion on Nolan Smith. But no one is considering one of the biggest voices in the locker room! Nick Sirianni who speaks great praises of Nolan Smith. Is Nick Sirianni's admiration for Nolan Smith something that would shut down a Nolan Smith for T.J. Watt trade before it even happens?2025-07-0221 min
Exciting MicsNolan Smith on Eagles Super Bowl, What Makes Georgia Football Special & More | Exciting Mics Ep. 6Nolan Smith joins Cooper DeJean & Reed Blankenship on Episode 6 of Exciting Mics to talk about the Eagles Super Bowl, Georgia Football, & More. In Episode 6 of Exciting Mics, Philadelphia Eagles star Nolan Smith joins the show to break down what made Georgia football special, share untold stories from the Super Bowl, and reflect on his journey from Savannah to the NFL. From hilarious locker room moments to raw emotion about injury setbacks and personal growth, this episode has it all. Nolan opens up about his foundation, his draft night memories, and why Lane Johnson helped shape his game. Don’t mi...2025-06-191h 01
A2D RadioSuper Bowl Champion_ Eagles Legend Brandon Graham Retires! Can Nolan Smith Fill the Void left by BGEagles Legend Brandon Graham Retires! Can Nolan Smith Fill the Void left by BG?A true Eagles legend has hung up his cleats! After 15 incredible seasons and two Super Bowl victories, Brandon Graham has announced his retirement. Can Nolan Smith step up and fill the massive void left by BG? We'll break down Graham's legacy and analyze Smith's potential to become the Eagles' next defensive star.Join us as we celebrate Brandon Graham's career and discuss the future of the Eagles' defensive line.Poll Question: You’re confident that Nolan Smith will fill the void left by Br...2025-03-222h 53
NFL News TrackerSteelers Sign Veteran TE Donald Parham, Eagles' Nolan Smith Recovering from Triceps SurgeryIn the latest NFL news, the Pittsburgh Steelers have signed veteran tight end Donald Parham from the LA Chargers to a one-year contract. This move adds depth to the Steelers' tight end position as they prepare for the upcoming season.On the injury front, Philadelphia Eagles pass rusher Nolan Smith underwent surgery to repair a torn triceps, an injury he sustained during the Eagles’ Super Bowl LIX victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. Despite the injury, Smith is expected to be ready for the start of the 2025 season. Smith had a breakout 2024 campaign, playing in 16 regular-season games with 10 st...2025-02-2202 min
The Two Cents Podcast with Penny HardawayEpisode 31 | Born For Basketball | Nolan SmithYou could say Nolan Smith was born for basketball. The son of Derek Smith, Nolan grew up around the NBA, and the game was a family thing. As a young player he was a phenom coming up in the DMV. A turning point moment upon losing his father, Nolan found a deeper purpose in his play. Landing at Duke, he was not only a standout player for Coach K, but a leader and a champion.With an NBA career that was cut short, Nolan found a natural calling as a coach. Instead of Durham...2025-02-1443 min
RearviewNolan Smith on Eagles vs Rams, NFC Championship vs Commanders, Super Bowl | Rearview NFL PlayoffsIn REARVIEW Presented by Experian Featuring Nolan Smith Jr., You Will See:
Exclusive access with Nolan Smith Jr. as he breaks down the Philadelphia Eagles’ gritty victory over the Los Angeles Rams in the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs. Nolan dives into the team’s “1-0” mentality, and provides insight on pivotal game-changing plays like his clutch strip-sack of Matthew Stafford and Zack Baun’s fumble recovery, and standout performances from teammates Saquon Barkley, Jalen Hurts, Jalen Carter, A.J. Brown, Jake Elliott, and others. Nolan reflects on the surreal experience of his first snow game—complete with snow angel c...2025-01-2312 min
Self-Funded With SpencerNegotiating Fair Medical Bills, with Jenni Nolan"I think that the general public thinks that health care is just expensive and this is just the way it has to be. It doesn't. And I think if more people knew that they would rise up and fight the system, fight for change.” - Jenni Nolan
Jenni Nolan, Board-Certified Patient Advocate at Clear Healthcare Advocacy, joined me this week to discuss the need for more patient advocacy in America, and how she goes about negotiating medical bills with hospitals, on the behalf of patients.
The number one thing we n...2024-12-1756 min
My Valley, His Victory024 - Can You Be Free From Sin with Nolan CrozierIn this week's episode, Nolan Crozier discusses his valley of struggling in his Christian life and the journey of discovering freedom from sin through the study of Romans. Nolan Crozier shares his journey of being born again and discovering the freedom from sin that Jesus offers. He talks about the challenges he faced when his beliefs clashed with those of his church leaders and how he chose to stay and bring change rather than leave. Nolan emphasizes the importance of focusing on Jesus and His work, rather than relying on man or ourselves. He encourages listeners to seek God...2024-06-1048 min
The Scotchy Bourbon BoysExploring the Captivating World of Backbone Bourbon with Co-Owner Nolan SmithSend us a textDiscover the captivating world of Backbone Bourbon as we chat with co-owner Nolan Smith! Join us on this journey through the history of the brand, challenges faced in the bourbon industry, and the secret sauce behind their unique, award-winning flavors.Dive into the art of blending and barrel finishing as Nolan shares his expertise in crafting a high-quality, barrel-strength product. From selecting the right barrels to minimal filtration, learn how Backbone Bourbon sets itself apart from the rest. Plus, get an exclusive look at their Anniversary Edition, praised by Whiskey Advocate...2023-06-071h 24
Persistence Culture PodcastPersistence Culture presents Pep Talk with Big Pep Episode 18 Nolan Smith (Music Manager, Entrepreneur & Global Icon)Persistence Culture
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Episode 18 Nolan Smith (Music Manager, Entrepreneur & Global Icon)
Nolan sits with Big Pep and Juan and takes us through how he got to be a music manager, entrepreneur and his love for sports! By betting on himself early on and forgoing college, Nolan breaks down his path from touring at the age of 20, trying to pay rent in LA on skid row while working as a driver for a pizza spot, to e...2022-06-081h 22
The GetWellBe PodcastAdrienne Nolan-Smith WellBe UpdateAdrienne stops by to say hi, check in, and share a special preview of what's coming in the upcoming podcast season. Find out what to expect from us this spring, including exciting new guests, personal stories from Adrienne, and investigative guides that go layers beneath the surface to uncover the true root causes of chronic health issues. Make sure you're subscribed to The WellBe Podcast so that you get notified when season 7 starts in a few weeks! And while you're there, please rate and review the podcast if you haven't already. It helps a lot!2022-02-1006 min
Centered on the ArtsSean Allinson & Nolan Harvel (Assistant Podcast Producer & Music Producer/Composer)This week's episode is dedicated to our students. Both Sean Allinson and Nolan Harvel are incredibly vital to the success of each podcast episode. Sean focuses as the Assistant Podcast Producer and Nolan is the Music Producer/Composer. R.J. meets with Sean and Nolan to discuss what their backgrounds are as students, what they are responsible for with the podcast, why they are choosing to enter the arts, and, of course, why are the arts important. You can find Nolan's music here: https://linktr.ee/nhharvel More info about the Center for the Arts...2022-01-2034 min
What the Hell Is Wrong with You?40th Episode Hang with Peter Frederick Wallace and Jake SmithOur planned comedian had to cancel, so Peter Frederick Wallace and Jake Smith (our hot intern) decided to give us company and join Ryne and Nolan for some fun 4/20 hangs. Ryne gives the gang beers to try, Peter Frederick Wallace passionately disses beloved films, Jake Smith doesn't try at all to look good, but he still does, and it pisses Peter off. Nolan is accused of being a Bronie because of his vast knowledge of their culture (Nolan isn't a Bronie, he just wants to shove one in a locker really bad) Nolan Miller obviously wrote this bio! 2021-04-221h 06
Duke Basketball Roundup#308 - Nolan Smith gets a promotionFor a couple of weeks, the Duke Basketball Report Podcast has been speculating about potential transfers who might be coming into the program following a few announcements of departures. We got some news on that front this week in the form of Theo John and Bates Jones, but the transfer news is overshadowed by former Duke All-American and National Champion Nolan Smith's promotion from Director of Basketball Operations to Assistant Head Coach.
We start with Nolan, not just because he's filling Nate James's sizable shoes on the Duke bench, but because all three of the hosts of this show are...2021-04-1954 min
World of Basketball with Fran FraschillaNolan Smith - Duke Blue Devils LegendFran Fraschilla is joined by former Duke player and current Director of Basketball Nolan Smith. The two discuss a wide variety of topics, including:Nolan on how he made his way to CroatiaNolan on the NBA talent on his High School teamNolan on why he chose DukeNolan on playing his All American game in LouisvilleNolan on the day-to-day experience playing for Coach KNolan on wanting to play with and against the best players in High School and CollegeNolan on loving to play on the road in CollegeNolan on the 2010 National Championship GameNolan on Brian ZoubekNolan on what he...2021-03-0457 min
Be Contagious Leadership ExperienceS3 Ep 4 Nolan Smith, Duke Director of Basketball OperationsWelcome back to season 3 of the Be Contagious Leadership Experience! (BCLE)
You will LOVE my conversation with Duke Mens Basketball legend and current Director of Basketball Operations Nolan Smith! Nolan and I talk a variety of topics including his time in the NBA and how he prepares for a career in coaching! Sit back and enjoy my conversation with Nolan!
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This season promises to be better than ever with more nuggets, tips and strategies on how to bring out the best of you as a leader, coach, athlete, connector, partner and more!2021-01-0640 minWhat the Hell Is Wrong with You?Jake Smith BombsJake Smith, a good friend of both the hosts, talks about what it is like starting to perform stand up before and during a pandemic. Jake Smith and Ryne started performing around the same time, and Nolan, Jake, and Ryne all worked at Helium Comedy Club Indianapolis at the same time. Thanks again to Adam and Playground Productions in Irvington for recording our podcast each week! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nolan--miller--ryne--ross/support2020-12-101h 08
Student of The GameTyler Schmitt – Working Alongside Gary Vee, Ideas of Longevity, and Flipping Sports CardsAs the assistant of famed entrepreneur and hustle enthusiast Gary Vee, Tyler Schmitt knows a thing or two about staying humble. From his beginnings at Vayner media, Tyler’s climbed his way up and learned a ton along the way. From his experiences in business, his ideas on longevity, the idea of getting your own paycheck, to flipping sports cards, Nolan and Tyler talk through it all!Tyler Socials:https://twitter.com/tySchmitt5https://www.instagram.com/tyler/https://www.one37pm.com/...2020-10-051h 21
It's The Bearded Man22. Nolan Smith : Constraints Birth Creativity for Music Managers During a PandemicNolan Smith is the music manager for KYLE & Isaacjacuzzi. He’s also the founder of CON-STRUC-TION, an artist development company & creator behind the Student of The Game lifestyle brand / podcast. In this episode we dive into the benefits of living a minimalist lifestyle, creating a space that inspires you, the importance of living within your means, the impact Covid has had on the music industry, going back to the roots for KYLE’s new project See You When I Am Famous!!!!!!!!, how constraints birth creativity, being a student of the game is a lifestyle, how passion is devel...2020-08-311h 24The GetWellBe PodcastKnowing Your Life's Purpose Helps You Live Longer + A Simple Exercise to Find YoursTo mark a big birthday this past week, WellBe founder Adrienne Nolan-Smith revisited an exercise she did several years ago to find and achieve her life purpose. Not only does having a purpose in life make it easier for you to get out of bed every morning and give each day greater joy and meaning, it also has major health benefits and can actually help you live longer! Listen to the episode to learn about the Blue Zones study that discovered the link between life purpose and longevity (and what inflammation has to do with it), and hear Adrienne...2020-07-2015 minStudent of The GameJon Brandon Cruz – Growing A Podcast, Working With A-list Celebrities, The Importance Of Having Childlike Optimism, And How Quarantine Has Affected Content CreatorsIn the fourth episode of the Student of the Game podcast, Nolan Smith invites his longtime friend, Brandon Cruz as they cover the work it takes to grow a podcast, working with a-list celebrities, the importance of having childlike optimism, and how quarantine has affected content creators.Jon Brandon Cruz Bio:Jon Brandon Cruz is a content creator based in Los Angeles who Nolan has known for the past 10 years. Nolan and Jon came up together going on tour with Pac Div in 2011 and have stayed in touch since. Jon has grown...2020-05-211h 22Student of The GameMikey Taylor – On Team Building, His thoughts On Investments, Real Estate, And The Importance Of Having A Financial AdvisorIn the third episode of the Student of the Game podcast, Nolan invites on his friend and mentor, Mikey Taylor of Commune Capital to touch on team building, his thoughts On investments, real estate, and the importance of having a financial advisor.Mikey Taylor Bio:Mikey Taylor is the current President and Managing principal of Commune Capital, a private equity real estate investment firm. A serial entrepreneur at heart, he first found success with nearly two decades of professional skateboarding. Throughout his career, Mr. Taylor held lucrative sponsorship contracts with DC Shoe Co., GoPro Cameras...2020-05-141h 13Student of The GameJosh Hash – On The Importance Of Consistency, Matching Your Lifestyle To Your Career, Overcoming Self-Doubt, And The Value Of Having A CoachIn the second episode of the Student of the Game podcast, Nolan invites Josh Hash, the founder of Strength Side to discuss how he got started as a trainer, the importance of consistency, matching your lifestyle to your career, overcoming self-doubt, and the value of having a coach.2020-04-302h 08
Student of The GameColin Tilley – On Discovering Your Superpower, Re-Investing In Yourself, And Focusing On The Bigger PictureIn this installment of the Student of the Game Podcast, Nolan Smith is joined by his friend Colin Tilley to discuss his career as a director/filmmaker, the role his parents played in becoming a leader, lessons he’s learned along the way, and growing his production company, Boy in the Castle.Colin Tilley Bio: Colin Tilley is a Grammy-nominated music video director and filmmaker from Berkely, California who has created award-winning work with artists ranging from Rihanna to Kendrick Lamar to Justin Bieber under his production company, Boy In The Castle. Socials:2020-04-181h 04The GetWellBe PodcastHow to Wash Vegetables + Fruit Plus Our Favorite Produce Wash Brands - The WellBe Podcast with Adrienne Nolan-Smith (getwellbe)With the COVID-19 pandemic sweeping the globe, people are suddenly very focused on thoroughly washing all their food to get rid of any harmful substances. But when there’s not a global pandemic, how important is it to wash your produce? The short answer: very. In this episode we address this topic in-depth. Listen to learn: The 2 reasons why you should wash your produce How to properly wash your fruit and vegetables The best brands of fruit and vegetable wash DIY options for making your own produce wash at home and much more! You can also re...2020-04-1417 minThe GetWellBe PodcastPlacebo Effect Studies, Sham Surgery and More with Dr. Wayne Jonas - The WellBe Podcast with Adrienne Nolan-Smith (getwellbe)As the whole world is focused on a global pandemic, we're excited to share this interview that highlights how the body heals — whether from a virus or something else. In this episode, Adrienne talks with Dr. Wayne Jonas, a family physician with 40 years of experience, including 24 as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Medical Corps of the U.S. Army. He shares what he's learned in his decades of research and practice, including: The role of our minds in all aspects of healing Why "fake" surgeries sometimes actually work The economic drivers behind doctors' decisions Why the mil...2020-04-0732 minThe GetWellBe PodcastCoronavirus, Alcohol and Alzheimer’s, and More Wellness News from February + March 2020 - The WellBe Podcast with Adrienne Nolan-Smith (getwellbe)Health news (actually, ALL news) seems to be dominated by COVID-19 these days. Of course, this makes total sense given it's global scale. But one thing this pandemic has driven home to us is the importance of keeping yourself healthy on a daily basis, so that you're less susceptible to viruses if you come in contact with one! And in order to stay healthy, you need to stay informed. So to that end, on this week's episode we're discussing the most important pieces of health and wellness news (besides coronavirus) that came out in February + March 2020. Listen t...2020-03-3123 min
Conversations with Lisa: This Moment in TimeCwL Ep23: Being Seen, Speaking Up and Unpacking Privilege with Sam Nolan-SmithDo you hold yourself back from being visible? Do you stop yourself from speaking up? And do you sometimes feel like you're a 'bit player' in your own life?If you're nodding your head right now, you are not alone - so many women struggle with these exact same blocks. That's why this conversation with today's podcast guest, Sam Nolan-Smith, is so important. Sam's here to help us unpack the hidden beliefs and systems that are keeping us silent and unseen, so that we can step up as leaders and show up in the world as our full, true selves...2020-03-311h 00The GetWellBe PodcastGuide to Natural Antivirals: Antiviral Herbs and Other Natural Virus Killers - The WellBe Podcast with Adrienne Nolan-Smith (getwellbe)The entire world’s focus seems to be on one thing right now: the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. This laser focus is definitely merited, given the global scale of the pandemic and its rapid spread. With this attention, there's been a lot of talk (and misinformation) about how to kill viruses, how they differ from bacteria, and why the things that kill one don't kill the other. In this brand-new guide, we dive into this topic, and give you actionable advice on how you can naturally strengthen your ability to kill off viruses. Listen to find out: The...2020-03-2417 minThe GetWellBe PodcastHow to Improve Your Brain with Dr. David Perlmutter - The WellBe Podcast with Adrienne Nolan-Smith (getwellbe)You know what the smart, healthy thing to do is — but sometimes, it just feels impossible to make the healthy choice. Well, according to functional neurologist Dr. David Perlmutter, that's not your fault at all. His research actually shows that our modern lifestyles are physically rewiring our brains, making it more difficult to make good choices! In his interview with WellBe, Dr. Perlmutter shares his expert insights on this phenomenon, as well as actionable tips on how to improve your brain. Listen to find out: What 2 regions of the brain control our behavior, and how...2020-03-1746 minThe GetWellBe PodcastHow to Choose the Best Birth Control with the Least Side Effects - The WellBe Podcast with Adrienne Nolan-Smith (getwellbe)If you’re sexually active and not currently interested in raising a child (or having more children!), you definitely want an effective form of contraception. There are a dizzying array of options, from good-old condoms to a new natural family planning app, but more and more we are realizing that many of them come with a downside for our health. In this episode of the podcast, we break down the important health info about all your different options, to help you find the best birth control with the least side effects. Listen to learn the lon...2020-03-1017 minThe GetWellBe PodcastHow to Improve Gut Health Naturally with Dr. Vincent Pedre - The WellBe Podcast with Adrienne Nolan-Smith (getwellbe)When Dr. Vincent Pedre went to med school, gut health wasn't really talked about. But after his own health journey led him to discover the importance of the gut microbiome for overall health, he decided to specialize in the topic. Today, he's one of the foremost experts on gut health, helping people heal their guts to treat a huge range of chronic diseases and symptoms. In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Pedre shares his professional and personal journey, as well as his expert insights on gut health. Listen to our interview to learn: Ho...2020-03-0359 minThe GetWellBe PodcastSeason Finale: WellBe Health News Wrap-Up for December 2019 + January 2020 - The WellBe Podcast with Adrienne Nolan-Smith (getwellbe)It's that time again! Trying to stay on top of wellness and health news and research can be overwhelming. It's a lot to digest (pun intended) and read thoroughly. We saved you the trouble. We looked through dozens of studies and here are the 7 things you really need to know for your health from December 2019 and January 2020, WellBe-style. Topics include: A link between air pollution linked to Alzheimer's A common steroid raises risk of type 2 diabetes Hair dyes & straighteners may raise risk of breast cancer Tons of regulation updates from the FDA, FCC, EPA, and more Babies eating t...2020-02-0428 minThe GetWellBe PodcastSupplements 101 with Dr. Will Cole - The WellBe Podcast with Adrienne Nolan-Smith (getwellbe)Dr. Will Cole has been eating raw food and drinking adaptogenic tonics since he was a little kid growing up in Pittsburgh (when the wellness movement was definitely not a thing yet). Today, he's parlayed that interest in wellness into a career as an acclaimed functional medicine practitioner who helps people around the world resolve a whole host of health issues, from autoimmune conditions to digestive disorders and beyond. In this episode of the podcast, Cole shares his journey with Adrienne, and we tap into his expertise about dietary supplements, learning tons of helpful and actionable information o...2020-01-2850 minThe GetWellBe PodcastWhat Actually IS Inflammation, and How Can You Prevent It? - The WellBe Podcast with Adrienne Nolan-Smith (getwellbe)You hear a LOT about inflammation in the wellness space. But what you don't hear is much explanation about what, exactly, inflammation really is. Is it always bad? Why does it happen? And how can you prevent it? In this week's episode of the podcast, we answer all those questions and more. Listen to learn about the two different types of inflammation and what causes each (hint: one kind is actually good for your health; the other, not so much), what symptoms to look out for to know if you're experiencing an inflammatory response, how inflammation relates...2020-01-1418 minThe GetWellBe PodcastWhy Resolutions Don't Work + The 5 Things You Need to Succeed at Making Changes - The WellBe Podcast with Adrienne Nolan-Smith (getwellbe)We're one week into 2020, and a lot of us have been working hard on sticking to our resolutions for the new year. But even a few days in, it's pretty likely that you've encountered a few obstacles or had a few slip-ups. This is 100% normal and part of being human! What matters is making sure you have everything you need to succeed in the long-term. So in this week's episode, we're looking at the 5 things you need to make your goals into a reality and make healthy lifestyle changes that actually stick. Listen now to learn what...2020-01-0715 minThe GetWellBe Podcast8 Ways to Optimize Your Health in 60 Days or Less - The WellBe Podcast with Adrienne Nolan-Smith (getwellbe)Happy New Year! Can you believe we're in 2020? With a new year just begun, many of us are making resolutions and setting goals for the weeks and months ahead. After all, the start of a new year (and DECADE) offers an incredible opportunity for making positive changes. So this week on the podcast, we're talking about how you can make real, concrete changes that let you become the healthiest version of you and live your best possible life. Specifically, we'll be discussing the 8 specific areas you need to focus on to improve your short- and...2020-01-0215 minThe GetWellBe PodcastThe 10 Most Impactful Changes I Made for My Health in 2019 - The WellBe Podcast with Adrienne Nolan-Smith (getwellbe)Each December, I make a point of reflecting on the health changes I made throughout the year and identifying the ones that made a difference for my health. This week on the podcast, I'm sharing the 10 changes I made in 2019 that had the most significant impact on my health. Listen to find out how I finally got a meditation practice to stick, the role my noisy heater played in one major change, how my relationship to gluten changed this year, why I decided to dive back into therapy, what books I most loved (and the role that...2019-12-1718 minThe GetWellBe PodcastThe WellBe Wrap-Up: The Top 7 Health & Wellness News Stories from October + November 2019 - The WellBe Podcast with Adrienne Nolan-Smith (getwellbe)There are a lot of studies that come out related to wellness and the industries that touch it, some of which have a huge impact on our health. It's a lot to digest and read thoroughly. We saved you the trouble, and read through dozens of news articles and research to find the 7 most important pieces of health and wellness news from October + November 2019. Topics include EPA rollbacks of water protections, tons of news on baby health (including a link between C-sections and autism), the effect of optimism on heart health, the relationship between hysterectomies and depression...2019-12-1130 minThe GetWellBe PodcastFoods for Immunity: How to Eat for Your Health This Cold Season - The WellBe Podcast with Adrienne Nolan-Smith (getwellbe)With holiday travel and winter weather upon us, it’s the time of year when everyone seems to be coming down with something. To help you protect yourself against viruses and stay healthy through the holidays (and all winter long), we looked at what you can do to dramatically improve your immunity — and, as you probably won’t be surprised to hear, the biggest factor when it comes to your immune system is diet. In this week’s episode of the podcast, you’ll hear insights from a panel of experts (including Dr. Vincent Pedre and Maria Marlowe) o...2019-12-0415 minThe GetWellBe PodcastScience of Gratitude + James Maskell Interview, Functional Medicine Expert - The WellBe Podcast with Adrienne Nolan-Smith (getwellbe)This week on the podcast, I'm sharing some personal musings and research on the power of gratitude for improving your health and life. Then we're also sharing our interview with functional medicine expert James Maskell. Maskell is a true pioneer in the world of functional medicine — he’s the founder of Evolution of Medicine, the Functional Forum (the largest community of integrative and functional medicine doctors and practitioners), and kNew Health. In the conversation with James, we discuss: The reason functional medicine is taking off now in the U.S. Promising research results from the...2019-11-2628 minThe GetWellBe PodcastDetoxing Your Home and Car: Natural Air Fresheners and Non-Toxic Cleaning Products - The WellBe Podcast with Adrienne Nolan Smith (getwellbe)In our brand-new guide to detoxing your home and car, we give you all the info you need to keep your home clean without putting you or your loved ones at risk. Listen to find out: what toxic chemicals are lurking in common cleaning products what ingredients to look out for how to save money and improve your health by going the DIY route why the regulations on cleaning products are so loose how you can source reliably safe cleaning products why those little tree-shaped air fresheners in cars are not so innocent and much more! Or...2019-11-1915 minThe GetWellBe PodcastKen Cook, CEO of Environmental Working Group (EWG) on How to Reduce Your Toxic Burden - The WellBe Podcast with Adrienne Nolan-Smith (getwellbe)If you follow the news, you know that we don’t exactly live in a time when tons of environmental regulations are being passed. That means that it falls to each and every one of us to do what we can to protect ourselves from the harmful chemicals floating out there in our air, water, food, cleaning products, and more. Fortunately, the Environmental Working Group makes doing that so much easier, with tons of research and searchable databases aimed at keeping consumers safe. This week, I had the opportunity to interview Ken Cook, the founder, and CEO of E...2019-11-121h 07The GetWellBe PodcastThe Different Types of Mental Health Professionals & Types of Therapy - The WellBe Podcast with Adrienne Nolan-Smith (getwellbe)Our mental health has a major impact on our physical health, but addressing mental health is a huge endeavor, and there are tons of different routes you can take, which makes it intimidating to many of us. So in our latest episode, I break down the different types of psychological therapy and types of mental health professionals, to help you understand which approach is right for you. You'll learn about: The Different Types of Mental Health Professionals Who Is Each Type of Psychological Therapy Best For How Much They All Cost Different Types of Psychological Therapy...2019-11-0524 minThe GetWellBe PodcastTara Foley of Follain on Why Clean Skincare & Makeup is Crucial for Good Health - The WellBe Podcast with Adrienne Nolan-Smith (getwellbe)When CEO and Founder of Follain, Tara Foley, first became concerned with wellness, she focused on the things that get the most attention: food, exercise, mindfulness. But before long, another aspect of wellness, one that wasn’t getting any attention at all, began to capture her attention: clean beauty. As she became more aware of the harmful ingredients in conventional skincare products, and the lack of any conversation around it, she realized that there was a huge hole in the non-toxic skincare space. She was passionate about the topic, and so made it her mission to fill th...2019-10-2941 minThe GetWellBe PodcastI Found a Potentially Cancerous Breast Lump and Here is Everything That Happened Next - The WellBe Podcast with Adrienne Nolan-Smith (getwellbe)This week’s episode is a pretty personal one for me. In it, I’m sharing a story about my experience finding a lump in my breast and then having a somewhat terrifying radiologist visit where I got an abnormal ultrasound that required a biopsy. I had a lot of tough decisions to make and ultimately learned new things about my body and my health, was able to connect the dots between this issue and other health issues I'd had, got conflicting opinions from different doctors and got caught up in the insurance vs. out of pocket care dilemma. 2019-10-2215 minThe GetWellBe PodcastHealing SIBO & Improving Hashimoto's Thyroiditis with author and blogger Phoebe Lapine - The WellBe Podcast with Adrienne Nolan-Smith (getwellbe)When Phoebe Lapine was diagnosed with debilitating Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis (an autoimmune thyroid condition) right after college, it totally transformed her life. After being told that she’d be on medication for the rest of her life, she found a functional doctor who set her on a path to finding a more holistic way to heal — but this approach didn’t sit well with her either. There were too many rules, too many things to keep track of, too much clutter in her brain, and so Lapine set off on a year-long journey of reflection and working on one l...2019-10-1538 minThe GetWellBe PodcastHealing Rheumatoid Arthritis: Celebrity Chef Seamus Mullen's Story - The WellBe Podcast with Adrienne Nolan-Smith (getwellbe)Award-winning chef, author and the host of the Goop Fellas Podcast, Seamus Mullen made a name for himself with New York restaurants like Tertulia and El Colmado, as well as the books Hero Food and Real Food Heals. But early in his career, he never would have foreseen such success. He felt awful all the time, was eventually diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and was told that he would likely be in a wheelchair by age 45. But overcoming his diagnosis to become a successful chef and wellness pioneer wasn’t easy. Listen to this episode to learn how Seamu...2019-10-0841 minThe GetWellBe PodcastTop 8 Health News & Research You Need to Know from August + September 2019: The WellBe Wrap-up - The WellBe Podcast with Adrienne Nolan-Smith (getwellbe)It's that time again! Trying to stay on top of wellness and health news and research can be overwhelming. It’s a lot to digest (pun intended). We saved you the trouble. We looked through over 40 studies and here are the 8 things you really need to know for your health from August and September 2019, WellBe-style. Topics include: 1. Diagnosing Lyme Disease Is Challenging — But A New FDA-Approved Test Could Help 2. Pregnancy Health Roundup: Exercise, Sleep Position, Drinking Alcohol, and Vitamin D 3. EPA Declines to Ban Pesticide Tied to Children’s Health Issues 4. Google...2019-10-0128 minThe GetWellBe PodcastTesting 101: Everything You Need to Get and Why with Dr. Carrie Jones - The WellBe Podcast with Adrienne Nolan-Smith (getwellbe)You might think that it doesn’t really matter where you get your blood work done — a lab test is a lab test, right? But in this fascinating interview with naturopathic physician Dr. Carrie Jones, she explains why it actually matters a lot. In this episode you'll hear about: The major flaws in conventional blood work The 4 most important tests everyone should get The differences between naturopathic doctors (ND) and Medical Doctors (MD) Which female hormones affect everything from acne to sex drive to energy levels Why an Excel spreadsheet is actually your best friend no matte...2019-09-2400 minThe GetWellBe PodcastThe Medical Medium Celery Juice Craze Explained - The WellBe Podcast with Adrienne Nolan-Smith (getwellbe)This week we're doing a new kind of episode. We're just created a WellBe Guide to the Medical Medium celery juice craze and decided to break it down for you as an episode. If you know anything about the wellness scene, then you’ve probably heard a lot of buzz around celery juice recently. Wellness influencers are posting about it all over Instagram, celebs are extolling its benefits, Goop is talking about how incredible it is, and almost all of them attribute their discovery of the wonder juice to someone called the Medical Medium. But the whole Me...2019-09-1016 minThe GetWellBe PodcastHow Psychiatrist Dr. Kelly Brogan, MD Prescribes No Drugs and Heals - The WellBe Podcast with Adrienne Nolan-Smith (getwellbe)Dr. Kelly Brogan was a conventional psychiatrist for many years and spent much of her career prescribing medications to help treat her patients’ conditions. Today, she’s a pioneer in the field of holistic psychiatry and is one of the few known psychiatrists who takes a non-pharmaceutical approach to mental illness. How she made that transition is a fascinating story, as is her totally unique process for working with patients. In this episode, Dr. Brogan shares how her own health scare took her for prescribing anti-depressants and other drugs daily to all her patients to prescribing none, a fe...2019-09-0352 minThe GetWellBe PodcastSeason Two Finale: Top 8 Health News & Research You Need to Know from June + July 2019: The WellBe Wrap-up - The WellBe Podcast with Adrienne Nolan-Smith (getwellbe)It's that time again! Trying to stay on top of wellness and health news and research can be overwhelming. It’s a lot to digest (pun intended). We saved you the trouble. We looked through over 40 studies and here are the 8 things you really need to know for your health from June and July 2019, WellBe-style. Topics include: 1. Processed Food Drives Weight Gain…And Americans Can’t Stop Eating It 2. Low Childhood Nature Exposure Linked to Worse Adult Mental Health, and Scientists Determine How Much Nature Exposure Is Enough 3. Keurig Dr. Pepper Pulls Its Spring...2019-07-3028 minThe GetWellBe PodcastDr. Jill Blakeway Explains The Science Behind Energy Healing Techniques - The WellBe Podcast with Adrienne Nolan-Smith (getwellbe)Dr. Jill Blakeway is British-born, and grew up as a self-described “conventional” girl who once worked for the queen! But since those days, she’s forged quite an unconventional path for herself, becoming the first acupuncturist to give a TED Talk at TED Global, and standing at the forefront of energy healing therapy. Adrienne sat down with Jill to learn about her journey to becoming a doctor of Chinese medicine and practicing acupuncturist for over 25 years and the founder of the Yinova Center for herbs and acupuncture in New York City. In this interview Adrienne and Jill discuss: The scie...2019-07-2345 minThe GetWellBe PodcastMakeup Artist Joy Fennell on Healing Rheumatoid Arthritis Naturally with Diet - The WellBe Podcast with Adrienne Nolan-Smith (getwellbe)When Joy Fennell was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) back in 2008, the future looked bleak. The New York City-based makeup artist was only in her early 30s, but she suddenly found herself unable to lift her arms over her head or walk without a cane, and the only solution doctors offered was an intensive and side effect-laden drug regimen. After becoming nearly bedridden, she decided to take her health into her own hands and find another, drug-free, path to healing rheumatoid arthritis naturally. In this episode Joy talks about: her misdiagnosed carpal tunnel prescriptions for a P...2019-07-1613 minThe GetWellBe PodcastHow Mette Dyhrberg Healed 6 Autoimmune Diseases with Symptom Tracking - The WellBe Podcast with Adrienne Nolan-Smith (getwellbe)Mette Dyhrberg was 14 years old when she experienced her first autoimmune symptoms and was diagnosed with psoriasis. She noticed three red dots on her neck, then woke up the next day covered in them. This was the beginning of a decades-long struggle with autoimmune symptoms and chronic illness, which led to five more diagnoses, a ton of drug prescriptions including Humira, and, ultimately, the realization that she wasn’t far from death. At one point, she began losing her eyesight and couldn't walk upstairs without getting winded! That’s when she decided to take control of her trea...2019-07-0915 minThe GetWellBe PodcastDr. Robert Graham, MD on the Five Pillars of Health & Why Self Care is Part of His Practice - The WellBe Podcast with Adrienne Nolan-Smith (getwellbe)After growing up in Jackson Heights, Queens in New York City, Dr. Robert Graham went on to study internal medicine, public health, and integrative medicine at Harvard. After practicing at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City, he saw that by combining the best of these approaches, he could give his patients truly holistic care. That’s why he founded FRESH Med in Brooklyn, NY, an integrative health center where patients are treated as a whole and the goal is to get to the root cause of health issues. In this interview, Dr. Graham talks about: The “five pilla...2019-07-0216 minThe GetWellBe PodcastMy 20+ Year Journey with Scoliosis & Chronic Pain - The WellBe Podcast with Adrienne Nolan-Smith (getwellbe)June is National Scoliosis Awareness Month so I've decided to share my 20-year journey with Scoliosis and chronic pain. If you have chronic pain or scoliosis, I hope my experience and everything I've learned over the years can be interesting and helpful to you, or at the very least make you think a bit differently about the connections between pain in the body, things that have happened to you and the types of treatments you might try. In this episode I share: -Getting adult teeth extracted when I was 11 and the impact t...2019-06-2517 minThe GetWellBe PodcastActress Jennifer Esposito was Sick with Celiac Disease Symptoms for 30 Years Before Being Diagnosed - The WellBe Podcast with Adrienne Nolan-Smith (getwellbe)Actress Jennifer Esposito spent 30 years dealing with mysterious health ailments including chronic sinus infections, mental illness symptoms, gut trouble, hair falling out, skin and nails coming off and allergies before she was finally diagnosed with celiac disease. In this clip, she tells the story of how her increasingly severe symptoms went undiagnosed, and the moment she knew she needed to take action and get to the root of her issues and then the long, hard but successful road to healing. In it, she discusses everything that happened before the diagnosis and all of her symptoms, how she...2019-06-1854 minThe GetWellBe PodcastAuthor & Health Coach Amie Valpone on her 10 Year Battle with Candida, SIBO, Edema, C. diff, Lyme, PCOS and more - The WellBe Podcast with Adrienne Nolan-Smith (getwellbe)Imagine gaining 40 pounds through the course of a single day. For Amie Valpone, a case of edema— swelling caused by excessive fluid trapped in the body’s tissues — started her on a medical journey that took 10 years to resolve. Amie went to top hospitals and doctors to try to figure out what was causing her legs to swell, but no one could pinpoint and resolve the issue. On top of that, her body would become inflamed when she ate and she was put on multiple antibiotics for a small intestinal bacterial overgrowth SIBO and candida. Then, in 2011, she co...2019-06-1120 minThe GetWellBe PodcastThe Top 8 Health News and Research You Need to Know From April + May 2019: The WellBe Wrap-up - The WellBe Podcast with Adrienne Nolan-Smith (getwellbe)It's that time again! Trying to stay on top of wellness and health news and research can be overwhelming. It’s a lot to digest (pun intended). We saved you the trouble. Here are 8 things you need to know from April and May 2019, WellBe-style. 1. BCBS Report on Millennials Shows that Health Starts to Decline at Age 27 2. Infections During Childhood Linked to Eating Disorders During Adolescence 3. Lawsuit Accuses Poland Spring of Falsely Marketing Itself as “Spring Water” 4. Eating More Than a Half Pound of Meat Day Increases Risk of Early Death in Men...2019-06-0422 minThe GetWellBe PodcastThe Story of My Mom's Suicide and Mental Illness (Schizoaffective Disorder) - The WellBe Podcast with Adrienne Nolan-Smith (getwellbe)May is mental health awareness month and also this May 16th would have been my mom’s 70th birthday. May is also the month of Mother’s Day and New York City –especially in Central Park which she just loved– bursts with color and life in May after a long, cold winter. All of this is to say that I’ve been thinking a lot about my mom the past few weeks and decided to share with you an updated version of her story. In it, I share about my mom's Manic episode that led to her first hospitaliza...2019-05-2812 minThe GetWellBe PodcastMy Story of Chronic Lyme Disease Recovery: Adrienne Nolan-Smith, The WellBe Podcast (getwellbe)In honor of Lyme Disease Awareness month which is May, I’ve decided to share with you my story of Lyme and Lyme recovery. It’s one full of crazy treatments and ups and downs, but I know for many out there suffering and looking for answers, it might provide the hope or inspiration and certainly some ideas about treatments and things to try to heal. In this episode I discuss: -Lyme testing and diagnostics -Lyme symptoms -Standard/conventional Lyme treatment (antibiotics) and why it often doesn't heal people who then suff...2019-05-2114 min
Wellness + Wisdom PodcastAdrienne Nolan-Smith: From Illness To WellnessWellness is a 360-degree life approach to wanting to be your best and live your best. The one hundred choices we make a day truly impact our health. From who we spend our time with to how we talk to ourselves to the food we put in our mouth. We have to look at the physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of wellness to feel whole. - Adrienne Nolan-Smith How many of your daily choices are unhealthy? What can you do today to flip the script and become the CEO of your own wellbeing? ...2019-05-141h 00The GetWellBe PodcastMy 7 Takeaways after Dr. Aviva Romm's Adrenal Thyroid Revolution Program for My Hashimoto's - The WellBe Podcast with Adrienne Nolan-Smith (getwellbe)As I alluded to in my impactful changes of 2018 article https://getwellbe.com/adriennes-blog/the-10-most-impactful-health-changes-adrienne-made-in-2018, I was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis about a year ago. As it would happen, I recently had the privilege of sitting down with Aviva Romm, a wonderful functional medicine doctor and author of The Adrenal Thyroid Revolution. This past January, I followed her 3-4 week program and then retested my thyroid with a blood test. Despite everything I know about food, meditation, movement, supplements, and herbs, this program taught me so much, and opened my eyes to all of...2019-04-3012 minThe GetWellBe PodcastIntegrative Psychiatrist Dr. Ellen Vora on a Holistic Approach to Mental Illness and Mental Health - The WellBe Podcast with Adrienne Nolan-Smith (getwellbe)Integrative psychiatrist Dr. Ellen Vora, MD takes a functional medicine approach to mental health, addressing root causes and considering the patient’s whole self as part of the diagnosis and care. We talked about: The role sleep plays in mental health The connection between mental health and gut health and diet The root causes and natural approaches to treating anxiety and depression ADD/ADHD and the side effects of stimulants The effectiveness of antidepressants How she uses her acupuncture and yoga training with patients The one thing you can do to advocate for better mental health in your dai...2019-04-2344 minThe GetWellBe PodcastMy 10 Most Impactful Health Changes Last Year - The WellBe Podcast with Adrienne Nolan-Smith (getwellbe)In late December, I went through and thought about everything I had done in 2018 to impact my health - most for the better, one for the worse! I decided to detail them for you in this episode to give you some ideas and inspiration about some places to start to improve your health and prevent future chronic disease (or help to reverse it now!) A few of the changes: Dentist / dental habits Finally improving my back, neck, hip, jaw, TMJ, scoliosis pain Turning my hypothyroidism into Hashimoto's BYO Products - Everywhere!2019-04-1616 minThe GetWellBe PodcastRobin Berzin MD, founder of Parsley Health on the power of functional medicine to heal - The WellBe Podcast with Adrienne Nolan-Smith (getwellbe)Dr. Robin Berzin went to medical school at Columbia University with the goal of getting a solid, conventional medicine education that she could use to help patients in a non-conventional way. The combo of studying public health in college and seeing her dad’s experience as a primary care doctor showed her that medicine alone wasn’t the solution— that things like yoga, nutrition, meditation, and lifestyle changes needed to be the first line of defense in preventing disease. After graduation, she trained at The Institute for Functional Medicine. In 2015, she founded Parsley Health, a boutique membership-based healthca...2019-04-0919 minThe GetWellBe PodcastThe Top 7 Health + Wellness News & Research Stories Feb + March 2019: The WellBe Wrap-up - The WellBe Podcast with Adrienne Nolan-Smith (getwellbe)It's that time again! Trying to stay on top of wellness and health news and research can be overwhelming. It’s a lot to digest (pun intended). We saved you the trouble. Here are 7 things you need to know from February + March, WellBe-style, read to you by me, Adrienne! FDA Commissioner Announces Stronger Regulations on Supplements…Then Resigns HPV Might Be Behind Vocal Cord Cancers in Young More Confirmation of the Diet-Gut-Mental Health Connection, C. Difficile Bacteria Linked to Antibiotics Use, and Gut Health Now Being Used to Cure Cancer Study Links Eggs to Higher Cholesterol and Risk of Hear...2019-04-0218 minThe GetWellBe PodcastHow Holistic Nutritionist Elissa Goodman Skipped Chemo and Beat Cancer (Lymphoma) and Hashimoto's Thyroid Disease - The WellBe Podcast with Adrienne Nolan-Smith (getwellbe)Elissa Goodman knew that she needed to make a change in her lifestyle in order to get in control of her mental and physical health. But her real wake-up call came when, at age 32, she was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma. “I knew my life wasn’t going in the right direction in a lot of ways, but I didn’t really want to focus on it,” Goodman remembers. But after her diagnosis, she had no choice but to face it head-on. Listen to her incredible story of what happened next, how kicking cancer led to her becoming a...2019-03-2549 minThe GetWellBe PodcastReversing Multiple Sclerosis (MS) after 24 years with diet and lifestyle: The story of PaleoBossLady Diane "V" Capaldi - The WellBe Podcast with Adrienne Nolan-Smith (getwellbe)Diane “V” Capaldi goes by the moniker PaleoBOSS Lady because she IS a boss. And a lady. After being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) at 24, her health declined rapidly for 23 more years, with the multiple sclerosis symptoms becoming more and more debilitating — and the treatment more and more expensive. Then, a life-changing trip inspired her to take things into her own hands, and she began to pursue diet and lifestyle changes that turned out to be the best multiple sclerosis treatment she could have asked for. Ultimately, she was able to heal herself — no more drugs, no more doctors — and is to...2019-03-1924 minThe GetWellBe PodcastSahara Rose on the Ayurveda Diet, Doshas (Mind-Body Type) and Experience - The WellBe Podcast with Adrienne Nolan-Smith (getwellbe)You've probably heard about Ayurveda, which is the traditional Hindu system of medicine. It comes from thousands of years of practice in India and is based on the idea of balance in bodily systems and uses diet, herbal treatment, and yogic breathing. In our interview with Ayurveda expert Sahara Rose, author of “Idiot’s Guide: Ayurveda, she explains: What the different doshas are What their particular nutritional needs are The simple ways to incorporate Ayurveda practices into your day (including tongue scraping, body brushing, and oil pulling) Why your dosha actually shifts constantly Why eating seasonally is so impor...2019-03-1221 minThe GetWellBe PodcastDr. Taz Bhatia, MD on female health issues and the hormonal health issues that changed her career - The WellBe Podcast with Adrienne Nolan-Smith (getwellbe)When Dr. Taz Bhatia began losing her hair, she’d already completed years of medical school and had begun her residency — but she had no idea what was happening to her body. Ultimately, she was able to get her symptoms under control, but it took going outside of what she’d been taught in med school. This experience opened her eyes to the strengths and weaknesses of conventional medicine, fundamentally shifting the way she approaches medicine to this day. The Atlanta-based functional medicine doctor, acupuncturist, certified nutritionist, and author sat down with WellBe to share her own health...2019-03-0541 minThe GetWellBe PodcastThe Three Reasons Why I Believe the Healthcare System is Broken and How to Fix It - The WellBe Podcast with Adrienne Nolan-Smith (getwellbe) - Root Cause Medicine, Health Freedom, Insurance, Fee for Sickness, CMS & Disease-CareTo anyone who has not been a chronic disease patient, a caretaker of one, or has worked in the healthcare system, it’s a confusing mess you hope to never really have to deal with or understand. If you do understand it and have had to deal with it, it’s even more complex and confusing. Based on my personal experiences as a lyme disease and then amenorrhea patient, caretaker for my mother when she battled schizoaffective disorder for five years in the mental healthcare system, and then from the several years I spent working with hospitals afte...2019-02-2608 minThe GetWellBe PodcastBreast Cancer Prevention: Tammy Kohlschmidt, RDH, CCT, CBP. on a screening tool called Thermography - The WellBe Podcast with Adrienne Nolan-Smith (getwellbe)Since it's cancer prevention month, let's talk about this awful disease. Usually, people go to see a doctor because they’re experiencing some symptom that they want to treat. According to Tammy Kohlschmidt, a certified clinical thermographer, that’s entirely the wrong approach. As she explained to WellBe, thermography offers a way to catch dysfunction before it becomes symptomatic, helping people to prevent rather than treat disease — which is key to maintaining your health. Thermography, also known as digital infrared thermal imaging, is a screening method that uses camera images to measure your body temperature and blood flow...2019-02-1911 minThe GetWellBe PodcastMeika Hollender of Sustain Natural on Non-toxic Sex, Condoms & Vagina-friendly Products - The WellBe Podcast with Adrienne Nolan-Smith (getwellbe)In honor of Valentine's Day, we're talking about sex today on The WellBe Podcast! Probably the least fun part of sex is the birth control, but it's also certainly the most important part for most of us. At WellBe, we think condoms are one of the best forms of birth control out there for preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs or STDs), keeping your body free of synthetic hormones and of course unwanted pregnancy. And this is all true, but, as Meika Hollender, the co-founder of Sustain Natural, a vagina-friendly product company (founded with her dad btw!) points...2019-02-1222 minThe GetWellBe PodcastHealth & Wellness News & Research: Dec 2018+Jan 2019 - The WellBe Wrap-Up - The WellBe Podcast with Adrienne Nolan-Smith (getwellbe)It's that time again! Trying to stay on top of health- and wellness-related news and events can be overwhelming. It’s a lot to digest (pun intended). We saved you the trouble. Here’s what happened in December and January, WellBe-style. 1. Johnson & Johnson Knew About Asbestos in Baby Powder — And Now They’re Paying for It 2. Kids’ Gut Health Linked to Autism, Leukemia, and Future Mental Disorders 3. Study Shows that the Placebo Effect Trumps Genes 4. Report Finds That Seafood Mislabeling is “Rampant” 5. U.S. Life Expectancy Declines for Third Year, While Su...2019-02-0521 minThe GetWellBe PodcastHeal Documentary Filmmaker Kelly Noonan Gores on the Mind's Role in Healing - The WellBe Podcast with Adrienne Nolan-Smith (getwellbe)Writer, director, and producer of the documentary, Heal, Kelly Noonan Gores wants you to know one thing: that humans are designed to heal, and that each of us has the power to help our own bodies and minds to achieve optimal wellness. But, as with anything in the health and wellness world, things quickly become complicated. There’s the clash between Western medicine and more holistic routes, the complex and often ignored mind-body connection, and the fuzzy understanding of the role that genes and “inevitability” play in all of it. But Gores believes the truth at the center of...2019-01-2253 minThe GetWellBe PodcastWhen A Toxic Drug Reaction to Synthroid is Misdiagnosed as Bipolar: An Interview with Hashimoto's patient Gabriella Campagna - The WellBe Podcast with Adrienne Nolan-Smith (getwellbe)“I just went into this really low swing of major depression for about nine months. I didn’t have a period for nine months. I gained 30 pounds. I never wanted to see friends. I didn’t see the point in anything.” For a year, Gabriella Campagna struggled with fatigue, joint pain, hair loss, depression, being tired all the time, and always feeling cold, but blamed the symptoms on the stress of post-college life and her dance career. When she was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis (the most common thyroid disorder in the U.S., affecting 14 million people) in 2009, s...2019-01-1522 minThe GetWellBe PodcastHealing SLE Lupus after Chemo with Ayurvedic Medicine & then Founding Soapwalla: Rachel Winard's Story - The WellBe Podcast with Adrienne Nolan-Smith (getwellbe)Rachel Winard went from never being sick and having great skin to suddenly having a constant fever, getting covered in full-body rashes, and having all sorts of other weird illnesses. It took her 15 doctors to finally get diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), an autoimmune disease where your immune system attacks your own tissues and organs. She was eventually put on chemotherapy for lupus and several other drugs. When she wasn’t healing, she finally decided to take control of her own health and find a natural lupus cure. What she found changed the course of her he...2018-12-1119 minThe GetWellBe PodcastHealth + Wellness News & Research: October + November 2018 WellBe Wrap-up - The WellBe Podcast with Adrienne Nolan-Smith (getwellbe)A lot of studies and news stories come out everyday that are related to wellness and healthcare and the industries that touch them, some of which have a huge impact on our health. It's a lot to digest (pun intended). We decided to start making The WellBe Wrap-up in July 2017 as a monthly (or bi-monthly when news is slower in the summer) written piece for our readers. Our readers told us they wanted to have it read to them by Adrienne as a podcast episode, and we listened. So here you go, get all the important health...2018-12-0420 minThe GetWellBe PodcastHealing Lyme Disease with the GAPS Diet to Improve Gut Health - Carley Smith on The WellBe Podcast with Adrienne Nolan-Smith (getwellbe)Carley Smith goes by “The Fairy Gutmother” moniker, but the Nutritional Therapy Practitioner isn’t just administering wisdom to make others’ (health) dreams a reality. After Smith, unknowingly contracted Lyme disease, it led to a series of challenges and misguided advice from doctors that harmed her physical and mental health and quality of life. It was only when she started researching Gut and Psychology Syndrome diet (GAPS) and went on the GAPS protocol that she was able to turn her health — and her life — around. After Smith contracted Lyme, she (unusually) got her period for four months straight. Do...2018-11-2713 minThe GetWellBe PodcastDana James, MS, CDN, CNS on the Four Archetypes that influence your body type and eating habits - The WellBe Podcast with Adrienne Nolan-Smith (getwellbe)When Dana James first began studying nutrition, she looked at the link between food and skin — and found it really boring. Instead, she was drawn toward the mental health aspect of nutrition and weight management, the ways in which our particular psychologies shape how and what we eat. This interest led her to study cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and functional medicine along with nutrition, and to develop a model of four female archetypes, each of which has a distinct body shape and relationship with food. As she dug into the ways that women eat — her focus is on w...2018-11-1344 minThe GetWellBe PodcastAlzheimer's and Dementia Prevention with Max Lugavere, author of Genius Foods - The WellBe Podcast with Adrienne Nolan-Smith (getwellbe)When Max Lugavere’s mom started showing signs of memory loss a few years ago, the journalist threw himself into researching how diet and lifestyle could’ve contributed to her dementia diagnosis. His new book, ”Genius Foods: Become Smarter, Happier, and More Productive While Protecting Your Brain for Life,” is the culmination of that work, for which he talked to top researchers around the world about dementia prevention. Generally, at WellBe we try to talk to experts who have some credential in their field or are changing an industry with a healthier alternative. Lugavere, like us, is a resear...2018-11-0623 minThe GetWellBe PodcastHolistic Dentist Dr. Reid Winick DDS on the Mouth-Gut Connection - The WellBe Podcast with Adrienne Nolan-Smith (getwellbe)"It's all connected, it's one tube." -Dr. Reid L. Winick, D.D.S., founder of Dentistry for Health New York Your mouth holds all the secrets of your body's gut health, nutrition, acidity and much more. We learned so much from Dr. Winick about integrative dentistry and how our oral health gives us vital clues into the health of our entire bodies. Winick started as a conventional dentist and changed course after curing his Crohn’s disease https://www.getwellbe.com/changemakers/crohns-disease-dental-health. For the past 20 years, he has practiced holistic dentistry, helping his patients with a varie...2018-10-3019 minThe GetWellBe PodcastCrohn's without Medication or Symptoms - The Story of Courtney Maiorino - The WellBe Podcast with Adrienne Nolan-Smith (getwellbe)When Courtney Maiorino was officially diagnosed with Crohn’s disease in 2012, she was prescribed steroids and immunosuppressants — and told that she’d be on the drugs for the rest of her life. This felt wrong to her, but her symptoms were too serious and her fear too great for her to refuse the drugs, and so she took them. But after years of side effects and an inner sense that she could feel better than she did, she sought out holistic ways to treat her Crohn’s disease, and, through years of ups and downs and pushback from doc...2018-10-2324 minThe GetWellBe PodcastHealing Kids' Brains with Food: Pediatric Neurologist Dr. Maya Shetreat - The WellBe Podcast with Adrienne Nolan-Smith (getwellbe)Dr. Maya Shetreat was first inspired to go into the field of psychoneuroimmunology (the study of how the mind affects our health and resistance to disease) by a documentary — but it wasn’t until she had a firsthand health scare with her own son that no doctors had answers for but ultimately was caused by a food he regularly ate, that she made it her mission to educate people about the gut-brain-immune system connection. Today, the pediatric neurologist i.e. brain doctor for kids, and author of the book The Dirt Cure helps treat children by looking at food and th...2018-10-1623 min
The Blair Badenhop ShowTaking Entrepreneurship One Step at a Time with Adrienne Nolan-Smith Adrienne Nolan-Smith is a board-certified Patient Advocate and the Founder of WellBe; a media company focused on bridging the gap between the healthcare system and the wellness movement. In this episode, you’ll hear why holistic health was a big focus in her home from a young age, the family tragedy that inspired her to work on transforming the standard of healthcare in America, her thoughts on monetizing a content platform, why she thinks it’s important not to compromise your mission for money, and more! To learn more about Adrienne Nolan-Smith and the resources mentioned in this episo...2018-10-071h 09The GetWellBe PodcastHealth & Wellness News + Research August + September 2018: The WellBe Wrap-up -The WellBe Podcast with Adrienne Nolan-Smith (getwellbe)In the August + September 2018 WellBe Wrap-up we covered a number of big news stories that dropped, as well as a few studies that have big implications for our health. Here are the top 8 that we thought you needed to know to protect yourself and your family, and which show some big moments in the wellness and integrative health movement. Major pediatrician group, The American Academy of Pediatrics, issued a statement warning of harmful effects of plastic in kids’ food. A jury awarded $289 million in damages to Dewayne Johnson in historic verdict. Johnson claimed that his terminal cancer was ca...2018-10-0322 minThe GetWellBe PodcastHaving a Holistic Pregnancy and Natural Delivery - Latham Thomas, Doula & Founder of Mama Glow - The WellBe Podcast with Adrienne Nolan-Smith (getwellbe)Latham Thomas is a maternity lifestyle maven, celebrity doula and the founder of Mama Glow, a destination for hip expectant and new moms to explore optimal well being and celebrate pregnancy and motherhood. After her own birth experience with her son brought to light the lack of holistic pregnancy options in the traditional healthcare system, she was driven to found Mama Glow, which provides doula services and other support for moms-to-be. Adrienne sat down with Latham to discuss what exactly doulas do, their proven effectiveness, why they are underutilized in the conventional healthcare system as w...2018-09-2428 minThe GetWellBe PodcastReversing PCOS Inspired Alisa Vitti to Become "The Period Lady" - The WellBe Podcast with Adrienne Nolan-Smith (getwellbe)When Alisa Vitti started college at Johns Hopkins University, she didn’t just gain the “Freshman 15,” she put on 60 pounds. Her acne went from mild, teenage breakouts to full-blown cystic acne and she developed severe insomnia, anxiety, and depression. It wasn’t just the transition and stress of starting something new that triggered these issues— she was dealing with endocrine issues that led to her only getting her period six times between the ages of 12 and 22. After seven years of trying to get a diagnosis, she realized she had to figure something out herself. She found a journal of...2018-09-1833 minThe GetWellBe PodcastThe Heartburn & Acid Reflux Diet - ENT Doctor and Former Surgeon Dr. Jonathan Aviv Treats with Food - The WellBe Podcast with Adrienne Nolan-Smith (getwellbe)60-70 Million Americans experience heartburn and acid reflux on a weekly basis. When people come to see Dr. Jonathan Aviv complaining of a hoarse throat or allergy-like symptoms, they’re often perplexed when he returns with his diagnosis: acid reflux. But the ear, nose, and throat doctor and clinical professor of otolaryngology at Mr. Sinai says that misinformation about acid reflux is abundant and that it’s far more common and potentially serious than you might think. On top of that, the traditional “solutions” we turn to (we’re looking at you, TUMS) aren’t solutions at all. In fact...2018-09-1136 minThe GetWellBe PodcastA Battle to Reverse Decades of Psoriasis and Arthritis - Nitika Chopra's Story - The WellBe Podcast with Adrienne Nolan-Smith (getwellbe)Just before Nitika Chopra was diagnosed with psoriasis at age 10, while her family still thought it might be eczema, she remembers her uncle saying: “I really hope it’s not psoriasis, because if it is, her life is really going to be affected by it.” That moment was a premonition of what was to come, of the 15 years she would spend battling the crippling disease, of the additional diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis that came when she was in college, the pain was so bad that sometimes she couldn’t dress herself. But it was also a challenge that Nitika would ta...2018-08-2119 minThe GetWellBe PodcastChronic Lyme Survivor Christina Sfakianos on Her Fight to Be Diagnosed and How She Healed - The WellBe Podcast with Adrienne Nolan-Smith (getwellbe)Christina Sfakianos went from feeling fit and energized to noticing she was sluggish and unfocused. Her regular GP doctor tested her for Lyme, but missed the positive test result. She said age was to blame — Christina was 35 at the time. Her health worsened. At one point she didn’t even realize she’d cut herself until she was bleeding into her daughter’s dinner (that was from the nerve damage). A few twists and devastating turns over the next several years turns sent this mother of two to the ER as her body began to shut down. Fin...2018-08-0215 minThe GetWellBe PodcastHealth + Wellness News & Research Wrap-Up June + July - The WellBe Podcast with Adrienne Nolan-Smith (getwellbe)A lot of studies and news stories come out everyday that are related to wellness and healthcare and the industries that touch them, some of which have a huge impact on our health. It's a lot to digest (pun intended). We decided to start making The WellBe Wrap-up in July 2017 as a monthly (or bi-monthly when news is slower in the summer) written piece for our readers. Our readers told us they wanted to have it read to them by Adrienne as a podcast episode, and we listened. So here you go, get all the important health...2018-07-3117 minThe GetWellBe PodcastType 1 Diabetic Lauren Bongiorno Changed the Course of Her Diabetes and Her Career - The WellBe Podcast with Adrienne Nolan-Smith (getwellbe)When Lauren Bongiorno was seven, her mom began noticing that something seemed off. Lauren was constantly thirsty, going to the bathroom upwards of 10 times a night; she was cranky, a departure from her normal happy self; and she was inexplicably losing weight. A visit to the hospital left her with the diagnosis of type 1 diabetes, setting off a years-long journey of learning to manage the disease she calls a “24/7 job,” and finding an unexpected career path in the process. After subsisting on sugar-free Jell-O in the hospital for a week, seven-year-old Lauren was discharged. The new diagnosis was...2018-07-2514 min