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Nurturing Body & Spirit: A Nurse Practitioner's Guide to WellnessManaging MCAS: A Guide to Symptoms, Triggers, and ReliefManaging MCAS: A Guide to Symptoms, Triggers, and ReliefDo you feel like your body is reacting to everything—foods, smells, supplements, stress, even your own environment? You may be dealing with Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, or MCAS, a misunderstood and often overlooked driver behind chronic symptoms.In this episode of Nurturing Body & Spirit, A Nurse Practitioner's Guide to Wellness, we explore the science, symptoms, and real-life impact of MCAS—and what you can do to find calm in the chaos.We’ll dive into:What mast cells are, a...2025-07-2824 minNurturing Body & Spirit: A Nurse Practitioner's Guide to WellnessMidlife Weight Gain: A Functional Medicine Approach to What’s Really Going OnAre you eating healthy, moving your body—and still feeling like your weight is out of your control in midlife? You’re not alone… and you’re not imagining it.In this episode, we take a compassionate, root-cause look at midlife weight gain through the lens of functional medicine. Host and board-certified Nurse Practitioner Shelbie breaks down the real reasons your metabolism may be shifting in your 40s and 50s—and why old strategies like "eat less, move more" don't work anymore.You’ll learn:✅ Why hormonal chang...2025-07-2114 minNurturing Body & Spirit: A Nurse Practitioner's Guide to WellnessGut Check: Why Gut Health is the Foundation of Functional MedicineGut Check: Why Gut Health is the Foundation of Functional MedicineIn this episode of Nurturing Body & Spirit: A Nurse Practitioner’s Guide to Wellness, Shelbie dives into the essential role gut health plays in your overall wellness. From digestion and immunity to mood, hormones, and skin—your gut is at the root of it all.You’ll learn:Why the gut is central to functional medicineCommon signs of gut imbalance beyond just bloating2025-07-1421 minNurturing Body & Spirit: A Nurse Practitioner's Guide to WellnessThe HPA Axis: What It Is and Why Your Stress Response Matters🎙️ About This Episode:In this episode, Shelbie breaks down the Hypothalamus-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) Axis—your body’s core stress response system—and why keeping it in balance is crucial for your energy, hormones, mood, and overall wellness.You'll learn:What the HPA axis is and how it worksSigns your HPA axis may be out of syncThe ripple effects of chronic stress on your thyroid, gut, and hormonesPractical strategies...2025-07-0715 minNurturing Body & Spirit: A Nurse Practitioner's Guide to WellnessMen’s Hormones in Midlife & Beyond: A Functional Medicine PerspectiveAbout Episode: Men’s Hormones in Midlife & Beyond: A Functional Medicine PerspectiveIn this eye-opening episode of Nurturing Body & Spirit: A Nurse Practitioner's Guide to Wellness, we’re diving into a topic that doesn’t get nearly enough attention: hormonal changes in men during midlife and beyond.While women often hear about menopause and hormone shifts, many men are left wondering why they feel more tired, less motivated, or not quite like themselves anymore. The truth? Men experience real, measurable hormonal changes, too—just in...2025-06-3017 minNurturing Body & Spirit: A Nurse Practitioner's Guide to WellnessA Functional Approach to Women’s Hormones: Understanding Root Causes and Natural SupportsIn this empowering episode, Shelbie unpacks the functional medicine approach to women’s hormonal health. Rather than masking symptoms with quick fixes, we explore how identifying and addressing root causes can lead to real, lasting balance.You’ll learn:How diet, stress, gut health, and toxin exposure impact your hormonal rhythmsWhy symptoms like fatigue, PMS, weight gain, or mood swings are signals, not problemsNatural supports for estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA, and cortisol balance...2025-06-2327 minNurturing Body & Spirit: A Nurse Practitioner's Guide to WellnessDetox Isn't a DietEpisode 3 – “Detox, Demystified: Simple Ways to Reset Body & Mind”Forget pricey juice cleanses and 30-day “miracle” programs—your body already knows how to detox. In this bite-sized episode, we strip away the hype and show you how to lighten the load on your liver, brain, and daily routine without extreme diets or guilt trips.In less than 20 minutes, you’ll learn:What “detox” really means (hint: it’s built into your biology)The three pillars of a natural reset—body, mind, and everyday habitsTiny shifts—like swapping your morning sc...2025-06-1617 minNurturing Body & Spirit: A Nurse Practitioner's Guide to WellnessYour Health, Your Voice Have you ever felt dismissed in a doctor’s office—or left more confused than when you walked in? You’re not alone. In this first episode of Your Health, Your Voice, we’re diving into why self-advocacy isn’t just helpful in today’s healthcare system—it’s essential.We’ll explore why even well-meaning doctors may seem dismissive, the silent dangers of staying passive, and how you can start speaking up for your health—without feeling like a “difficult patient.” Whether you’re managing a chronic illness, navigating a new diagnosis, or just trying to get clear answers, this epi...2025-06-0913 minNurturing Body & Spirit: A Nurse Practitioner's Guide to WellnessThe Benefits of Functional Medicine – A Whole-Person Approach to HealingThe Benefits of Functional Medicine – A Whole-Person Approach to HealingIn this Nurturing Body & Spirit episode, Nurse Practitioner Shelbie unpacks the foundational principles and transformative benefits of functional medicine—a patient-centered, root-cause approach to health and healing.You’ll learn how functional medicine goes beyond symptoms to uncover the "why" behind your health concerns and how it integrates personalized care, prevention, and a whole-person mindset—including body, mind, and spirit.Whether you’re navigating chronic symptoms, frustrated with one-size-fits-all care, or simply curious ab...2025-06-0208 min
Encouraging the EncouragersBONUS EPISODE: Encourager... take care of YOURSELF! (Finding ways for coaches, speakers and content creators to get RESTORED and RESTED.)I was just a guest on the AAP with Travis and Jess. (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aap-with-travis-and-jesse/id1523552524?i=1000584767050) They had me come on and we had an absolute blast! If you're not familiar with their show... you need to check it out. It's a great show and they have rocketed to the top 0.5% of all podcasts because of their heart, wisdom, humor and unique way of living at their best!
But... while we were on... talking about Encouraging the Encouragers movement and THIS podcast... Jess brought up the importance of taking care of yourself! Espec...2022-11-0210 min