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The Natural Health Rising Podcast

The Natural Health Rising Podcast

By Rachel Smith

Join Rachel Smith, a certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, for enlightening conversations with top health experts around the world and insightful solo episodes unraveling the power of functional medicine and holistic health. You'll learn the root causes of health issues and practical tips on how to fix them through nutrition, supplementation, and lifestyle changes. Whether you're exploring wellness or seeking natural solutions to health challenges, this podcast is your guide to a healthier, happier life.
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97: The Power of Algae to Boost Mitochondria, Energy, and Brain Health with Catharine Arnston

The Natural Health Rising Podcast Apr 27, 2024

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97: The Power of Algae to Boost Mitochondria, Energy, and Brain Health with Catharine Arnston

97: The Power of Algae to Boost Mitochondria, Energy, and Brain Health with Catharine Arnston

Catharine Arnston is an expert in algae nutrition and a wellness thought leader. Catharine has an MBA, is a board-certified health coach, and is studying for her PhD in Natural Health. Catharine left her 25- year corporate career to help her sister fighting breast cancer identify which foods were alkaline and this led her to algae - the most alkaline, chlorophyll-rich, high-protein, nutrient-dense food in the world. From this, Catharine founded ENERGYbits, a high-quality algae tablets company. Catharine has spent the last fourteen years researching algae, writing papers, giving presentations, lecturing at conferences, and speaking on 250+ podcasts to explain the benefits of algae. Catharine has made it her life mission to bring algae to the world so it can improve our lives and our world one bit at a time.

More of what Rachel and Catharine discuss in the episode:

  • Background of algae and the history of utilizing algae in our culture.
  • Macro algae versus micro algae.
  • Differences in spirulina and chlorella.
  • How certain algae components can kill cancer cells.
  • How to increase CoQ10 and cellular energy.
  • Heavy metal detoxing with algae.
  • How algae improves fitness, digestion, immunity, brain health, weight loss, and beyond.
  • Proper algae dosing.
  • Safety of consumption and nutritional value of algae based upon environmental conditions, location, harvesting, and processing.

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Apr 27, 202401:10:05
96: Your Three-Step Plan To Reduce Inflammation and Heal Your Body with Maggie Berghoff

96: Your Three-Step Plan To Reduce Inflammation and Heal Your Body with Maggie Berghoff

Maggie Berghoff is a Functional Medicine Nurse Practitioner, an entrepreneur, and USA Today National Best-Selling author of "Eat to Treat: Your Three-Step Plan To Reduce Inflammation, Detoxify Your Life, And Heal Your Body.” Maggie is also a proud mother of three children, embodying the balance of a thriving career, a fulfilling family life, and healthy self.


More of what Rachel and Maggie discuss in the episode:

  • Why functional medicine lab testing is so important to optimize your health and the top 4 labs you should do
  • Mindset shifts to adopt to start making health changes and stick to them
  • The three-step plan outlines in “Eat to Treat” and how they work together to support healing
  • Crucial nutrition steps to reduce inflammation
  • How to reduce stress around nutrition and making eating healthy easier
  • Healthy food swaps for children
  • Top brands for non-toxic makeup, self care products, and cleaning products
  • Using “simplicity” to improve your health
  • Maggie’s secret to balancing a thriving career, a family with three kids, staying healthy, and still enjoying life to the fullest

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Apr 21, 202456:45
95: Improving Hormonal Health and Fertility Through Nutrition with Kaely McDevitt

95: Improving Hormonal Health and Fertility Through Nutrition with Kaely McDevitt

Learn how to optimize women’s hormones and fertility through nutrition in this episode with the expert guidance of Kaely McDevitt, a Registered Dietitian specializing in nutrition for women's health. Kaely owns a virtual private practice where she and her team help their clients reclaim their energy, optimize fertility and overcome hormone symptoms through personalized nutrition. Having experienced the pitfalls of a conventional approach to women's health first hand, Kaely is passionate about empowering women to build health from a place of connection: to self, to nature and to community.


This episode explores the detrimental impact of diet culture on hormonal health, debunking long-held nutrition myths that hinder our well-being. Whether you're grappling with hormonal challenges, seeking to enhance your fertility, or simply aiming to live a more vibrant life, Kaely McDevitt and Rachel Smith, FDN-P offer a roadmap to a healthier, more fulfilled you.


More of what Rachel and Kaely discuss in the episode:

  • Nutrition school information that actually isn’t good for our health and hormones.
  • Diet culture is negatively impacting women’s hormonal health.
  • Tuning into your body to understand what and how much to eat.
  • Increasing calories and improving metabolism.
  • Foundations of nutrition to support women’s hormones.
  • PMS hacks to reduce pain, inflammation, and bad periods.
  • Preparing both partner’s for pregnancy.
  • Optimizing fertility with nutrition.
  • Miscarriages and failed pregnancies.
  • Low progesterone and low thyroid impact on fertility and pregnancy outcomes.
  • Connection to self, nature, and community for hormone balance.
  • 4 Lows mineral pattern and low thyroid pattern details on HTMA testing.
  • Mineral rich beverages.
  • Burnout tips to reclaim energy.

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Apr 10, 202453:02
94: Reclaim Your Voice Using Flower Essence, Connection, and Holistic Therapy with Jennifer Hendler

94: Reclaim Your Voice Using Flower Essence, Connection, and Holistic Therapy with Jennifer Hendler

If you’ve found yourself struggling to address conflict in a healthy way, use your voice, and life as your authentic self, then this is the episode for you.

Jennifer Hendler is the founder of Claiming My Voice, a Holistic Psychotherapy practice that specializes in helping women break free from stifling their voice to reach their full potential. 8 years ago Jennifer created the Sisterhood Circle Program. In this program visionary souls of service and leaders get to the root of what’s holding them back from Claiming Their Voices in their relationships and careers. In the sacred container of Sisterhood, they are empowered to become Exceptional Communicators, create Soul-Satisfying relationships, and bring their Highest Vision to the World.


More of what Rachel and Jennifer discuss in the episode:

  • Women with eating disorders using food as a substitute for their voice due to unprocessed trauma and emotions.
  • People pleasing, care taking, and extreme productivity used to suppress your voice.
  • How suppressing your voice leads to burn out, anxiety, GI issues, headaches, and beyond.
  • How to affects health (burn out, anxiety, gi issues, headaches).
  • Listening to your inner wisdom.
  • Creating a sacred pause in your day.
  • The meaning of reclaiming your voice.
  • How to practice speaking your truth and address conflict in a healthy way.
  • How to grow into the next evolved version of yourself and break through fear.
  • Flower Essences as a therapeutic approach to move from condition patterned into alignment with your authentic soul path.
  • SAN Center in Arizona devoted to healing with Flower Essences.
  • Flower essences history.
  • Various flower essences, forms, and what they do.
  • Jennifer’s favorite hobby, stress reduction tool, and book.
  • Rescue remedy


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Mar 28, 202401:02:47
93: From PEMF to Quantum Healing: Biohacks to Transform Your Health with Ciaran Wentz

93: From PEMF to Quantum Healing: Biohacks to Transform Your Health with Ciaran Wentz

Get ready to "hack" your biology with the some of the best biohacking tools and processes out there.

Ciaran Wentz, a Florida native, possesses a deep passion for entrepreneurship and wellness. With years of experience and ongoing education, he co-founded and currently oversees Vitality Wellness centers. Vitality Wellness’ mission is to bring holistic health services to the community, driven by a sincere desire to promote well-being and assist others.

In this episode, Rachel and Ciaran dive into:

  • What is biohacking
  • PEMF therapy benefits, dosage, and frequency
  • Ice bath benefits and timing
  • Sauna therapy benefits
  • The best time to use the sauna for optimal sleep
  • Infrared sauna vs dry sauna vs steam rooms
  • How to properly hydrate with quality water
  • Using a vortexer to improve water quality
  • How to restore electrolytes post sauna use
  • The difference in benefits between cryotherapy vs ice baths
  • Understanding quantum healing
  • Quantum healing biohacking tools
  • How to raise your vibration with food, sunlight, and water


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Mar 22, 202401:01:14
92: How To Design Your Home As A Healing Environment with Mahwish Syed

92: How To Design Your Home As A Healing Environment with Mahwish Syed

Did you know that your home has an impact on your health? From the materials used in your home, to the lighting types and locations, how you design your home can push your health in a positive or negative direction.

Learn all about designing your home to become a healing environment today with Rachel Smith, FDN-P and Mahwish Syed.

Mahwish Syed is a visionary at the intersection of health, healing, and the transformative power of design. At the forefront of New York City design for over two decades, she has orchestrated beauty through unveiling spaces that transcend aesthetics to nourish the soul and promote a healthy environment.

She is an esteemed fashion and interior designer, acclaimed author, and cancer survivor. In her acclaimed book, "Purgatory to Paradise," she unveils the profound influence of beauty as a healing force. She passionately explores how our surroundings shape our well-being, believing homes should be both visually stunning and physically beneficial for your health.

Her unique approach seamlessly blends ancient wisdom with modern innovation, creating environments that not only captivate the eye but also enrich the spirit. Featured in prestigious publications like the New York TimesArchitectural Digest, and the cover of Hamptons Cottages & Gardens, Mahwish's designs transcend mere aesthetics; they embody healing and wellness.


More of what Rachel and Mahwish discuss in the episode:

  • How to look at cancer diagnosis and treatment in a different, more positive light.
  • The connection between beauty in the physical environment and wellness
  • Things in our external environments making us sick and impacts our biology
  • The nuances of lighting in the home: junk light, firelight, halogens, incandescents, light locations, natural light
  • The power of color in our environment on our mood and health
  • How to use biophilic design to improve wellbeing
  • How to connect with yourself to understand what you like in your environment
  • Embracing beauty and pleasure in your healing process and everyday life
  • Low budget options to changing your environment for the better
  • Toxin-free alternatives for your home


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Mar 14, 202453:10
91: Navigating Teenage Anxiety and Depression: A Parent's Guide For Holistic Approaches with Keri Cooper

91: Navigating Teenage Anxiety and Depression: A Parent's Guide For Holistic Approaches with Keri Cooper

Have you been wondering how to help your teens deal with anxiety, depression, or even ADHD in a more natural way? This is exactly what Rachel and Keri dive into on this episode!


Today's guest, Keri Cooper, LCSW, is the owner of Keri Cooper Holistic Therapy in northern New Jersey. In her private practice, she counsels teens and works to give them the tools they need to navigate life. Keri takes a holistic approach to therapy, looking at the whole person, not just their symptoms. Keri is the author of Mental Health Uncensored: 10 Foundations Every Parent Needs To Know, a book designed to give parents steps on how to improve their child’s mental health. Her second book is a workbook for teens, Mental Health Uncensored: 10 Foundations Every Teen Needs To Know. She is a speaker and writer who helps educate teens and parents on the topics teens face in everyday life. She is a graduate of the University Of Pennsylvania and continues to further her education by obtaining additional certifications in her field, one of her favorite pastimes! When Keri isn't busy working with teens, she is busy with her own four children and her flock of chickens.

More of what Rachel and Keri discuss in the episode:

  • The holistic approach in therapy: treating the individual, not just symptoms.
  • The surge in teen anxiety
  • The impact of digital technology and social media on teen mental health.
  • Strategies for managing screen time and finding healthier activities.
  • Practical tools for teens to navigate life challenges:
  • The critical importance of sleep for teens, with tips for parents to support better sleep habits.
  • Advocating for non-medication approaches first for managing ADHD, anxiety, and depression:
  • Addressing root issues in a child’s mental health, including the role of the home environment.
  • Effective parent-child communication strategies to improve relationships and reduce stress.
  • Identifying signs that indicate a child may need professional help.
  • Initiating conversations about therapy with children.


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Mar 07, 202445:12
90: Using Adaptogens, Superfoods, and Guilt-free Chocolates To Improve Your Health with Sage Dammers

90: Using Adaptogens, Superfoods, and Guilt-free Chocolates To Improve Your Health with Sage Dammers

Sage is the co-founder and CEO of Addictive Wellness, which specializes in guilt-free, raw chocolates with premium superfoods and herbs, free from sugar, dairy, gluten, soy, GMOs, and nuts, each providing unique health benefits. From his teenage years, he delved into exploring ancient herbal systems and nutritional practices, particularly focusing on Taoist Tonic Herbalism. As a master chocolatier and product formulator, Sage has devoted his life to this pursuit. With unyielding passion, Sage consistently seeks out the purest and most potent superfoods and adaptogenic herbs from across the globe.


In this episode, Rachel and Sage discuss:

  • Taoist tonic herbalism.
  • Getting started with adaptogenic herbs.
  • Adaptogens for immunity.
  • Adaptogens for energy.
  • Adaptogens in Addictive Wellness Chocolates.
  • Considerations when purchasing adaptogens
  • Heavy metals in herbs.
  • Mold in chocolate and mycotoxin-free chocolates.
  • How to purchase the best mushroom products.
  • Superfoods and their role in holistic health
  • Incorporating superfoods for focus and cognition.
  • Creative ways to get superfoods into your diet.
  • Myths about superfoods and adaptogens.
  • Energy tips: nutrition and adaptogens to try.
  • Sleep tips: blood sugar balancing, nutrition hacks, and adaptogens to try.

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Mar 02, 202457:51
89: Stop People Pleasing, Create Boundaries, And Become Your Authentic Self With Dr. Kyle Dean Freeman

89: Stop People Pleasing, Create Boundaries, And Become Your Authentic Self With Dr. Kyle Dean Freeman

Dr Kyle Dean Freeman is a Sex & Empowerment Coach & licensed physiotherapist. He is a world traveler, lifelong learner & owner of the EmpowerME Academy online community, where his mission is to help humans around the world undo fear-based programming, develop healthy habits & speak their truth so they can stop people pleasing & live confident, fulfilling lives…in and out of the bedroom.

Welcome to today’s episode where we dive deep into the world of personal empowerment and the journey to living a life free of people-pleasing. My special guest today is Dr. Kyle Dean Freeman, who is a Sex & Empowerment Coach & licensed physiotherapist. He is a world traveler, lifelong learner & owner of the EmpowerME Academy online community, where his mission is to help humans around the world undo fear-based programming, develop healthy habits & speak their truth so they can stop people pleasing & live confident, fulfilling lives…in and out of the bedroom.


In this episode, Rachel and Dr. Freeman discuss:

  • How to identify people pleasing tendencies, such as apologizing constantly and neglecting your own needs for the sake of others.
  • How people pleasing is a conditioned trauma response and often is rooted in fear.
  • Kyle’s personal experience going from being a people pleaser to taking back his power, having confidence, having boundaries, and creating a dream life because of this.
  • What are the initial steps to take in order to get rid of people pleasing tendencies.
  • How people pleasing and lacking boundaries leads to exhaustion, mental and emotional issues, nervous system dysregulation, and other health challenges.
  • How to take ownership of your life and break free from victim mentality.
  • Why we are not responsible for other people’s emotions.
  • Boundaries are a form of respect and love for oneself and for others.
  • How to create healthy boundaries and what to do when someone else doesn’t obey your boundaries, or makes fun of your boundaries.
  • Evaluating your inner circle to understand who really cares about you in your life.
  • Simple ways to create a healthy nervous system and regulate your emotions in order to avoid emotional reaction and instead respond to life with mindful action so that you have power over your life.

More from Dr. Freeman:

  • @drkyledean on Instagram, Youtube, Twitter, Tiktok
  • Free people pleaser training: https://youtu.be/KoBqXP9IEN0
  • Free consult call: http://calendly.com/drkyledean/15min
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Feb 22, 202401:03:16
88: Eliminating Hidden Enemies: Parasites, Food Triggers, and Autoimmune Healing Strategies with Melissa Rose

88: Eliminating Hidden Enemies: Parasites, Food Triggers, and Autoimmune Healing Strategies with Melissa Rose

Wondering if you have parasites? This is the episode for you!

Melissa Rose AFMC, INHC, AADP is an Applied Functional Medicine Practitioner specializing in autoimmune disease, complex illness, mystery illness, and rare autoimmune conditions. With over 1000 clients served, Melissa has established herself as a high-level practitioner for advanced autoimmune clients at Sagebrush Wellness. She is also the Founder and CEO of Sagebrush Wellness and Autoimmunerecovery.org. Melissa is a sought-after speaker, educator, and practitioner mentor. She has made notable appearances at the annual CellCore Conference, the Symptom Free MS Summit, and the MS Fitness Challenge. She is the host of the Reimagine Autoimmune Recovery Summit and conducts weekly roundtable discussions and monthly educational webinars. Melissa's expertise and dedication have made her a trusted resource in the field of functional medicine.

In this episode, Rachel and Melissa discuss:

  • Healing from autoimmunity naturally
  • Parasites: signs, testing, self treatment, and prevention
  • Food sensitivities
  • Digestion optimization

Time Stamps:

0:00 - Introduction

3:08 - Melissa's background and her journey into functional medicine after a personal health crisis.

6:18 - The pivotal moments and initial steps in Melissa's recovery from multiple sclerosis.

9:04 - How nutrition plays a crucial role in healing from autoimmune diseases.

11:33 - Signs of a parasitic infection and the importance of recognizing them.

13:01 - Where parasites can hide in the body, and strategies for elimination.

15:12 - The importance of binders in the parasite cleansing process to minimize symptoms.

17:42 - Maintenance and preventive measures against future parasitic infections.

20:11 - Testing and targeting specific health issues with personalized herbal protocols.

23:23 - Introduction to Koze Red Light Therapy as a beneficial biohacking tool.

27:05 - Sources of parasite infection and strategies for prevention.

32:06 - Other crucial health improvement measures alongside microbial elimination.

35:26 - The potential for healing food sensitivities and the process of reintroducing foods.

37:30 - Tips for optimizing digestion and the importance of lifestyle changes.

42:27 - Adjustments for better digestion.

45:10 - Speed round Q&A with Melissa on personal preferences and wellness tips.

47:41 - Encouragement to live in gratitude

48:33 - How to connect with Melissa Rose and explore working with her.

50:05 - Closing remarks and the importance of readiness in the healing journey.

51:04 - Invitation for a health consultation with host Rachel Smith.

More from Melissa:

  • Website: www.sagebrushwellness.com
  • Email: info@sagebrushwellness.com
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SagebrushWellness
  • IG: https://www.instagram.com/sagebrushwellness/

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Feb 14, 202451:30
87: An Easier Transition Through Perimenopause and Menopause Using Lifestyle Changes and Bioidentical Hormones with Dr. Prudence Hall

87: An Easier Transition Through Perimenopause and Menopause Using Lifestyle Changes and Bioidentical Hormones with Dr. Prudence Hall

Dr. Prudence Hall started as a traditional gynecological surgeon and transitioned her career to focus on regenerative and integrated medicine. As the founder of The Hall Center in Santa Monica, California, she saw a critical need to address the problems confronting women and men experiencing the stubborn and often debilitating symptoms associated with aging.

In this episode, Rachel and Dr. Hall discuss:

  • What inspired Prudence shift from traditional gynecological surgery to regenerative and integrated medicine.
  • The small percentage of times when hysterectomies are necessary vs when they are not needed
  • What an anti-inflammatory diet looks like to reduce or eliminate hormonal symptoms
  • Symptoms of peri-menopause and how a woman’s body can change
  • What days to test your sex hormones, what to look for, and what types of tests to run
  • When fertility starts to decline and saving eggs
  • Supplements to take to improve sleep and get a solid 8-9 hours of restorative sleep
  • The difference between non-bioidentical hormones and bio-identical hormones
  • When to start using bio-identical hormones
  • Advice for women dealing with the emotional transitions of different phases of life
  • Herbs that can be effective for women’s hormones and decreasing symptoms like hot flashes
  • How to reduce the risk of osteoporosis that increases in women with menopause
  • What is life like after menopause if you use bioidentical hormones

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Feb 02, 202457:40
86: Revolutionizing Intimacy: Lifelong Fulfilling Lovemaking and Sexual Biohacking with Susan Bratton

86: Revolutionizing Intimacy: Lifelong Fulfilling Lovemaking and Sexual Biohacking with Susan Bratton

Susan Bratton, "Intimacy Expert to Millions," is a champion and advocate for all those who desire intimacy and passion their whole life long. She’s created hundreds of techniques that transform “having sex” into making love, and is the world’s most well-respected sexual biohacker. Susan is co-founder and CEO of two companies: Personal Life Media, Inc., a publisher of the Better Lover💋 brand of heart-connected lovemaking techniques and bedroom communication skills and sexual regenerative therapies. And The20, LLC., a manufacturer of organic and botanical supplements that enhance sexual vitality.

In this episode, Rachel and Susan discuss:

  • The importance of achieving fulfilling, passionate intimacy and sex, and maintaining this for a lifetime, and how this impacts relationships, health and wellbeing.
  • How societal shame, cultural programming, trauma, and poor communication impact relationships and love making.
  • How can couples improve communication in the bedroom and make sure their needs are being met?
  • How sex is not actually intercourse.
  • Orgasms are a learned skill that any woman can learn.
  • How to deal with trauma in order to have better love making.
  • Orgasmic activation: eight tools to awaken all tissues to move from pain to pleasure.
  • How women’s bodies change as they age, and intimate regenerative therapies to reverse these changes.
  • What is sexual biohacking and how it can transform a person's sexual experience.
  • Supplement recommendations to improve love making.
  • How you lose nitric oxide production and how this affects your health and sex.
  • Non-toxic lube recommendation.
  • The use of stem cell therapy, cryotherapy, and red light therapy for regeneration and longevity.

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Jan 26, 202401:01:50
85: A Guide to Human Design: Leveraging Your Inner Blueprint for Health and Success with Astrid Heystee

85: A Guide to Human Design: Leveraging Your Inner Blueprint for Health and Success with Astrid Heystee

Astrid Heystee is a Business & Human Design Coach who blends her expertise in business, marketing, and personal development. With her Human Design embodiment workshops, coaching programs, and her podcast 'Travel & Work with Human Design,' she empowers fellow entrepreneurs with a holistic approach that intertwines health, mindset, inner work and business strategy in the creation of a stress-free lifestyle.

In this episode, Rachel and Astrid discuss:

  • Astrid’s story from immobile to learning to walk and travel again.
  • Mindset shifts to beat your inner critic, push past your limits, break through fear, and improve your health.
  • What is Human Design and how it can be used as a self awareness and self improvement tool.
  • Where to download your Human Design chart for free.
  • How you can use Human Design to improve your health.
  • The 5 main “types” in human design.
  • How to use “strategy” in human design and how to use it to live a healthier, more aligned life.
  • What “authority” is in Human Design.
  • What types of questions should you ask yourself, and get others to ask you, based upon your Human Design.
  • Stress management tools and utilizing “not self themes” in Human Design to tune into what’s stressing you out.

More from Astrid:

  • @palmtree.moments on Instagram

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Jan 18, 202456:42
84: Exploring Tantric-Hypnosis: A Path to Wellbeing and Conscious Relationships With David Pearce

84: Exploring Tantric-Hypnosis: A Path to Wellbeing and Conscious Relationships With David Pearce

David Pearce is a yoga teacher and Tantric-Hypnotherapist, which combines the classical teachings of non-dual shaiva tantra with the modern tools of hypnotherapy. He is passionate about connection and helping people overcome themselves by making better decisions to live a life more aligned. He does this through tantric-hypnosis, and through his and his partner’s podcast: Sex Prayers.

In this episode, Rachel and David discuss:

  • What is non-dual shaiva tantra and how this differs from neo-tantra that most people associate the word tantra with
  • How hyponotherapy is an altered state of consciousness, not mind control.
  • How David puts tantra and hyponotherapy together to enhance healing and transformation.
  • How can be unconscious behaviors impact our health.
  • Benefits of using tantra-hypnotherapy, from removing irrational fears to improving health overall wellbeing.
  • How long hypnotherapy takes to work.
  • How meditation is multifaceted and not always about quieting the mind, and what this can look in daily practice.
  • The difference of Karma and Kriya - action towards an expectation and doing something purely for the joy of it
  • The basis of Sex Prayers and conscious relating.
  • Pillars of conscious intimacy to build a healthy relationship dynamic.

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Jan 10, 202454:57
83: Eliminate Hidden Toxins in Everyday Products for Better Health with Sophia Ruan Gushée

83: Eliminate Hidden Toxins in Everyday Products for Better Health with Sophia Ruan Gushée

Sophia Ruan Gushée is a nontoxic lifestyle expert and author of A to Z of D-Toxing: The Ultimate Guide to Reducing Your Toxic Exposures and several detox workbooks. Sophia also served on the Brown University School of Public Health Advisory Council and Well + Good Council. She is praised by experts in both medical and wellness fields for her practical approach to avoiding toxins and cultivating a healthier home environment.

In this episode, Rachel and Maria discuss:

  • What chemicals in our shampoos, makeup, clothing, and other daily products can do to our health.
  • Why “just a little bit” of chemicals is actually a big deal.
  • How to decipher labels and avoid green washed products claiming to be “healthy” and “non-toxic”
  • Natural alternatives to perfumes that won’t cause hormone disruption and other health issues.
  • Is there a such thing as a non-toxic candle? What to look for and use to make your home smell nice.
  • How to avoid bringing heavy metals, dirt, pesticides, coal tar, and bacteria into you home.
  • Practical tips to go non-toxic on a budget.

More from Sophia:

  • Instagram: @ruanliving https://www.instagram.com/ruanliving/
  • Facebook: Ruan Living, https://www.facebook.com/ruanliving
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/srgushee/
  • Website: [ruanliving.com](http://ruanliving.com/)
  • Text DETOX to 66866

Mentioned in today’s show/Affiliation:

  • Beauty Counter - https://www.beautycounter.com/rachelsmith3
  • Hypoair - https://hypoair.com/

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Dec 22, 202359:20
82: Using EFT For Anxiety and Depression to Thrive in Motherhood with Maria Yakimchuk

82: Using EFT For Anxiety and Depression to Thrive in Motherhood with Maria Yakimchuk

Maria is a Certified Transformational EFT Coach who empowers moms to Rise, Heal, and Thrive by embracing their authentic power and inner wisdom, deeply healing themselves and manifesting the motherhood of their dreams. With her unique coaching approach that blends EFT (aka Tapping), Self-Compassion work, and deep knowledge of maternal mental health, she helps moms heal their own childhood traumas, break free from dysfunctional familial patterns, and eliminate shame and guilt, so they can thrive in motherhood and create new healthy family norms for themselves and their children.

In this episode, Rachel and Maria discuss:

  • What is EFT or tapping
  • Who can use tapping and what can it be used for
  • How EFT goes beyond surface level symptoms of depression and anxiety to address the root causes of trauma
  • How to tap through traumatic past events
  • How unresolved trauma affects motherhood
  • Why women experience postpartum depression
  • Additional lifestyle tools outside of tapping to get through anxiety and depression
  • Why mothers feel guilt and shame, and how to move through these emotions
  • Common misconceptions about EFT
  • 10. Start tapping point you can do at home if you are new to EFT

More from Maria:

  • Websites - www.parentonboard.com https://mariayakimchuk.podia.com/radical-self-care-for-moms
  • Instagram - www.instagram.com/parentonboardcoaching
  • Facebook - www.facebook.com/parentonboardcoaching
  • Tiktok - www.tiktok.com/@parentonboardcoaching

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Dec 14, 202347:53
81: Everything You Need To Know About Mold Inspection, Remediation, and Prevention with Brandon Faust

81: Everything You Need To Know About Mold Inspection, Remediation, and Prevention with Brandon Faust

Brandon Faust is the visionary owner and founder of Mold Solutions, an industry-leading Indoor Air Quality company specializing in top-tier remediation, atomized sanitization, and duct cleaning services.

Driven by a personal journey rooted in his commitment to health and healing, Brandon's dedication stems from witnessing his own family's struggle with unexplained chronic illnesses. With a heartfelt mission to address these widespread health concerns, he has become a beacon of hope for countless individuals in search of answers.

In an astonishingly short span of just 1.5 years, Brandon has propelled Mold Solutions from a dynamic start-up to a thriving enterprise, boasting a highly skilled team of 15 dedicated staff members.

Brandon's exceptional accomplishments and unwavering commitment have garnered well-deserved recognition. In 2021, he was honored with the prestigious Inc 5000 Award and propelled the company to an impressive #377 ranking on this list.

In this episode, Rachel and Brandon discuss:

  • Brandon and his family’s chronic illness journey from mold
  • How mold can impact your health and wellbeing
  • Signs to look for to identify mold in your environment
  • Why duct cleaning is not a solution to mold problems
  • Why it is so important to have professionals come to test and search for mold in an environment
  • What mold testing works the best
  • Why mold pumps are not accurate tests
  • Difference between wet molds and dry molds
  • 15 incredible tips to prevent mold in your home
  • Myths and misconceptions about mold

More from Brandon:

Website: www.moldsolutions.com

Special Audience Giveaway: 15 Tips To Prevent Mold In Your Home moldebook.com

Facebook - @moldsolutionsusa

Instagram - @mold.solutions

Mentioned in today’s show/Affiliation:

Microbalance natural mold killing products for your home: https://microbalancehealthproducts.com/?rfsn=6569447.e42157

Hypoair air purification systems - https://hypoair.com/

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Nov 30, 202301:09:18
80: Epigenetic Insights and Health Practices for Longevity with Hannah Went

80: Epigenetic Insights and Health Practices for Longevity with Hannah Went

Hannah Went has a lifelong passion for longevity and breakthrough, disruptive technologies that drive radical improvement to the human condition. She attended the University of Kentucky and graduated with a degree in Biology. During that time, she had multiple research internships studying cell signalling and cell biology.


After graduation, she worked for the International Peptide Society as their Director of Research and Content. Through work in the integrative medicine industry, Hannah saw an opportunity for methylation-based age diagnostics and started TruDiagnostics in 2020.


TruDiagnostic is a company focusing on methylation array-based diagnostics for life extension and preventive healthcare serving functional medicine providers. TruDiagnostic has a commitment to research with over 30 approved clinical trials investigating the epigenetic methylation changes of longevity and health interventions.


Since TruDiagnostic’s inception, they have created one of the largest private epigenetic health databases in the world with over 15,000 patients tested to date. Hannah has since created Everything Epigenetics where she shares insights on how DNA regulation has an impact on your health. In this episode, Rachel and Hannah discuss:

  • Difference between epigenetics and genetics
  • How to test your biological age versus chronological age
  • Relationship between lifestyle choices and their impact on aging
  • How does calorie restriction impact health and longevity
  • How much caloric restriction is necessary
  • Top supplements that improve longevity
  • Misconceptions about the field of epigenetics
  • The future of epigenetics and longevity

More from Hannah:

www.everythingepigenetics.com

www.trudiagnostic.com

https://www.instagram.com/everythingepigenetics/


Mentioned in today’s show:

Rejuvenation Olympics - https://rejuvenationolympics.com

Bryan Johnson Blueprint - https://blueprint.bryanjohnson.com

True Age book - https://amzn.to/40HbVXp

Calorie Restriction Study - https://www.thelancet.com/journals/landia/article/PIIS2213-8587(19)30151-2/fulltext#:~:text=CALERIE was a phase 2,an ad libitum control diet

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Nov 25, 202350:10
79: Ayurvedic Practices to Transform Your Skin, Digestion, and Overall Health with Amayra Morales

79: Ayurvedic Practices to Transform Your Skin, Digestion, and Overall Health with Amayra Morales

Are you curious about Ayurveda? If so, you'll want to dive into this episode to learn all of the basics of Ayurveda, plus how to use nutrition to have glowing skin and healthy digestion.

Today's guest Amayra Morales was busy climbing the corporate ladder for 10 years until she hit the lowest point with her health. After seeing endless specialists who only wanted to prescribe medications and never got to the root of her symptoms, she followed her intuition which led her to India, where she discovered Ayurveda. She was finally able to find a healing modality that allowed her to get to the root cause of her health issues and it was the beginning of her health journey. Because of her first-hand experience with Ayurveda, and realizing the power of this ancient medicine, Amayra went on to study Ayurveda. Amayra now understands that her Dharma (soul’s mission) is to help women holistically optimize their health so they can glow from the inside out.

In this episode, Rachel and Amayra discuss:

  • The three doshas of Ayurveda
  • How to identify dosha imbalances and how to correct them through nutrition and lifestyle changes
  • Root causes of skin issues
  • Skin mapping and identifying health issues based upon skin issues and their location on the body
  • Nutrition support for healthy, glowing skin
  • Ayurvedic ways to support the kidneys and liver
  • Optimizing digestion through a special Ayurvedic breakfast and morning routine
  • Which is superior: cooked foods or raw foods
  • How to incorporate the six different tastes of the Ayurvedic diet (sweet, salty, sour, bitter, astringent, pungent)

More from Amayra:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amayra.r.morales/

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ayurvedaforprofessionalwomen

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amayra.morales/


Mentioned in this episode:

Dosha Quiz - https://chopra.com/dosha-quiz

Sleep Smarter - https://amzn.to/46eqwus

You Can Heal Your Life - https://amzn.to/3MKeZMJ

Abundance - https://amzn.to/3ueiZyJ


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Nov 17, 202356:35
78: How to Lose Weight Without Dieting with Michele Riechman

78: How to Lose Weight Without Dieting with Michele Riechman

Michele Riechman is a personal trainer, yoga teacher, and health coach with her doctorate in physical therapy. She is the host of the Healthy Beyond 40 podcast and she helps women who have put themself on the back burner finally get in shape, optimize their metabolism, and lose weight for good without dieting.

In this episode, Rachel and Michele discuss:

  • How Michele turned her health around after having 4 kids
  • Misconceptions about metabolism and exercise
  • How much protein should you eat to maintain optimal health & weight
  • What proteins to focus on
  • How to lose weight without dieting
  • Tips to fight food cravings and motivate yourself to exercise
  • Specific exercises to focus on and which ones to avoid for women
  • Lifestyle factors impacting metabolism and weight issues


More from Michele:

Healthy Beyond 40 Podcast: https://www.micheleriechman.com/podcast

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/micheleleefitness

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/micheleriechman/

Website: https://www.micheleriechman.com/

Free core challenge: https://programs.micheleriechman.com/courses/5-day-core-challenge


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Nov 10, 202343:00
77: How To Discover Your Soul’s Purpose and Heal Limiting Patterns with Julian Rosen

77: How To Discover Your Soul’s Purpose and Heal Limiting Patterns with Julian Rosen

Julian Rosen is a transformational coach and facilitator who combines spiritual healing wisdom with applied-neuroscience and depth psychology to help people transcend limiting patterns to live a healthy life aligned with their soul's purpose.

In this episode, Rachel and Julian discuss:

  • Listening to your inner wisdom and following it
  • Finding your soul's purpose
  • Healing before building your ideal life
  • The Law of Resonance
  • Common limiting patterns that hold you back in life
  • The main emotions that contribute to limiting patterns
  • Approaching guilt, shame, anxiety and other emotions


More from Julian:

Instagram: @julianrosen_

Website: julianrosen.com

New transformational group coaching: The Awakened Life

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Nov 03, 202301:04:32
76: Transform Your Thyroid Health: Nutrition, Supplements, and Medication with Dr. Stone

76: Transform Your Thyroid Health: Nutrition, Supplements, and Medication with Dr. Stone

Dr. Heather Stone is one of the top functional medicine practitioners in the world. She has over 20 years of clinical experience in private practice. During that time she has successfully helped thousands of women overcome the symptoms of hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's thyroiditis. Her thyroid transformation blueprint has been used by hundreds of doctors, and thus has helped countless women return to happy, healthy, & lean. Her mission is to change the face of healthcare through her private practice, books, masterclasses, webinars, education programs, and retreats on her ranch in Texas.

In this episode, Rachel and Heather discuss:

  • Dr. Stone’s story of overcoming thyroid disease and building a healthcare practice to help other women overcome thyroid issues
  • Ideal nutrition guidelines and what foods to avoid for people with thyroid issues
  • The health implications of gluten
  • How eating grains can make you gain weight
  • The top two contributors to people who struggle with losing weight
  • Health implications of consuming dairy
  • Who really needs thyroid medication and what is the best type to take
  • The top supplements to take to support the thyroid
  • Is iodine good or bad for thyroid health

More from Dr. Stone:

  • Website: http://reversemycondition.com/

Special Audience Giveaway:

  • TITLE: Thyroid Transformation Quick-Start
  • URL: http://thyroidtransformationblueprint.com/
  • thyroidtransformationbook.com

Social Media:

  • Instagram @drheatherstone
  • Dr. Heather Stone, DC https://linktr.ee/drheatherstone

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Oct 27, 202358:36
75: Mastering Mental Health with Functional Medicine with Brendan Vermeire

75: Mastering Mental Health with Functional Medicine with Brendan Vermeire

Brendan is a researcher and educator that is passionate about changing the way the world views Mental Health. He has a background in nutrition and fitness, and has over 13 years of experience in helping clients overcome their most complex health challenges. He is the creator of the Functional Mental Health Practitioner Certificate Program, The Mental M.A.P. lab test for Mental Health, the NeuroCeuticals supplement line, and the Metabolic Solutions Research & Education Foundation.

In this episode, Rachel and Brendan discuss:

  • Brendan’s story of his own mental health dysfunction which brought him to become a functional medicine practitioner
  • Mental health issues that can be improved through diet, supplementation, and other lifestyle changes
  • Brendan’s thoughts on anti-depressants and anti-anxiety medications
  • The root causes of mental health dysfunction
  • What is microglial cell activation and dysfunction
  • How the Mental M.A.P. test supports people with mental health dysfunction
  • Best supplements to take for neuroinflammation and improving mental health
  • The importance of zinc and copper for mental health and how you need to keep these minerals balanced
  • How adverse childhood events, toxic relationships, and other traumas affect mental health and ways to address this
  • Top foods that trigger neuroinflammation
  • What drugs and supplements lower neuroinflammation

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Oct 14, 202301:11:23
74. The Hidden Dangers of Mold Exposure and Copper Toxicity with Rachel Smith

74. The Hidden Dangers of Mold Exposure and Copper Toxicity with Rachel Smith

Rachel Smith is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner and owner of Natural Health Rising. She founded her company after overcoming Hashimoto's Thyroiditis by using functional medicine and holistic health practices. Natural Health Rising is an online practice that serves clients worldwide and focuses on helping people overcome autoimmune diseases, mold illness, and other chronic illnesses naturally. Rachel’s unique RISE approach involves utilizing functional medicine lab testing, nutrition, lifestyle changes, nervous system work, healing hidden infections, and detoxing from environmental toxins in order to help clients heal. Rachel is on a mission to help as many people as possible rise to their healthiest, happiest selves.


Today’s episode is an episode of the Feel Better Be Better Podcast hosted by Dinara Mukh. Dinara interview’s Rachel Smith, FDN-P today and they discuss the following:

  • The dangers of mold exposure
  • Symptoms of mold illness
  • How to identify mold in your home and in your body
  • Steps to take to heal from mold illness
  • The dangers of copper toxicity and where it comes from
  • How to detox from excess copper
  • Misconceptions and solutions to autoimmune diseases
  • And much more


Mold Blog Resource: https://naturalhealthrising.com/mold-101/


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Oct 07, 202359:04
73: Navigating Hormone Imbalances, Cycle Syncing, and Birth Control with Dinara Mukh

73: Navigating Hormone Imbalances, Cycle Syncing, and Birth Control with Dinara Mukh

Dinara Mukh is a certified women’s health coach, TEDx speaker and the host of the “Feel Better Be Better” podcast. She helps women restore hormonal balance naturally through nourishment and lifestyle changes, and reconnect with their menstrual cycles so they can look and feel great.

In this episode, Rachel and Dinara discuss:

  • Common signs of hormonal imbalances and how they develop
  • Why the period and menstrual cycle is not discussed
  • How to start tracking your cycle
  • Understanding fertility
  • How to use the Fertility Awareness Method
  • What happens to the body when someone takes birth control
  • How to restore the body when coming off of birth control
  • Blood sugar balance tips for hormone regulation
  • How to use cycle syncing
  • What to do for period pain
  • Least toxic items for menstruation

More from Dinara:

  • Connect with Dinara on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dinara.mukh/
  • Follow Dinara on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dinara.mukh
  • Watch Dinara’s TEDx talk here - https://youtu.be/BFa2egx-jI8
  • Free Masterclass - 5 steps to balanced hormones and happy moods - https://www.dinaramukh.com/5-steps
  • Free hormone imbalance quiz - https://www.dinaramukh.com/hormonequiz
  • Tune in to podcast “Feel Better Be Better” - pod.link/feelbetterbebetter

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Sep 23, 202301:03:10
72: Astrological Insights to Help Guide Your Life with Samantha Melitta

72: Astrological Insights to Help Guide Your Life with Samantha Melitta

Samantha is an astrologer, ceremonialist, and divination practitioner that is passionate about the power of storytelling, ancestral healing, & intentional gathering to inspire personal growth & collective progress. She started practicing divination through the Rider Waite tarot as a teenager and found astrology in her early 20s while pursuing her childhood passion of acting in Los Angeles. Like many during the pandemic, she was called to dive deeper into her spiritual practice and connection to the natural world. The past two years she has studied the Mayan Cosmovision and Cacao under her Mayan teachers in Guatemala. Her current work involves weaving Western Astrology and Mayan Cosmology for profound insight on the cycles of our personal and collective destinies. She offers 1:1 astrological and tarot consultations through her business Hands of Mercury.


In this episode, Rachel and Samantha discuss:

  • How everyone's own Natal Chart accurately tells us about our lives
  • Why reading your horoscope in a magazine or on an astrology app is not very accurate
  • Why knowing your birth chart time is important and what to do if you don’t know the time you were born
  • The best sign in your chart to look at to understand yourself
  • How health fits into the natal chart
  • What is Medical Astrology and how you can use it for your benefit
  • Predicting someone's death through astrology
  • Working with the timing of your life through your Natal Chart
  • How challenging moments are actually all apart of our life plan
  • Understanding Saturn Cycles and Saturn Returns
  • Tips for going through your Saturn Return and Uranus Opposition
  • How to use astrology to know where to live or travel in the world
  • Mayan Cosmology
  • The importance of fire ceremonies in the Mayan tradition

More from Samantha:

www.handsofmercury.com

Instagram and Tiktok @hands.of.mercury

Sign up for my bi-weekly email newsletter: https://stats.sender.net/forms/dLGYWb/view

I have an upcoming astrology 101 class on September 23rd : https://consciouscityguide.com/event/astrology-101-coming-to-consciousness-through-the-natal-chart/


Additional resources discussed in the show:

Mayan Cross Readings with Tata Izaias at: https://lavalovecacao.com/nahual-reading/

Mayan Cross Readings also with @quiacain_ and @machi_holistica on Insta

LavaLove Cacao, San Marcos Guatemala: https://lavalovecacao.com/

Mayan Count of Time: https://thefourpillars.net/

Mayan Wisdom Project: https://www.mayanwisdomproject.com/

Calculate your Birth Chart: https://www.astro.com/horoscope


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Sep 04, 202301:32:06
71: Uncovering the Link Between Sugar Consumption and Chronic Diseases with Dr. Richard Jacoby

71: Uncovering the Link Between Sugar Consumption and Chronic Diseases with Dr. Richard Jacoby

Dr. Richard Jacoby DPM received his postgraduate education at Villanova University in Pennsylvania and attended medical school at Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine. Dr. Jacoby has won the Phoenix Magazine Top Docs Award on four different occasions (2003, 2005, 2008, and 2010) and he is the coauthor of the book, Sugar Crush: How to Reduce Inflammation, Reverse Nerve Damage, and Reclaim Good Health. Dr. Jacoby is a past president of the Arizona Podiatry Association, as well as the Association of Extremity Nerve Surgeons. He specializes in the treatment of peripheral neuropathy and has been in practice since 1970.

In this episode, Rachel and Dr. Jacoby discuss:

  • How peripheral neuropathy develops.
  • How sugar triggers inflammation and harms overall health.
  • How to read labels to spot hidden sugars in food.
  • How excess sugar intake leads to diabetes and heart disease.
  • Various root causes of dieases, including genetics and lifestyle.
  • How to prioritize prevention through lifestyle changes over medical interventions.
  • Healing diabetic neuropathy and inflammation with a holistic approach.
  • Stem cell therapy as an alternative disease treatment.
  • How Lactobacillus reuteri, "The Love Bug," increases oxytocin levels naturally for relaxation.


More from Dr. Jacoby:

Facebook - www.facebook.comDr.RichardJacoby

Instagram - www.instagram.com/dr.richardjacoby

[drjacobybook.com](http://drjacobybook.com)


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Aug 24, 202301:25:15
70: The Power of Precision Probiotics: Impact on Immune, Digestive, and Skin Health with Natasha Trenev

70: The Power of Precision Probiotics: Impact on Immune, Digestive, and Skin Health with Natasha Trenev

Natasha Trenev is known as the Mother of Probiotics and was the first person in North American to introduce the category of Probiotic dietary supplements for human use. Her extensive experience and knowledge of the industry began with her family’s 750-year history of producing the most beneficial yogurt prized by the royal family of Yugoslavia. Natasha is the Founder and President of Natren Inc.

Natren’s probiotic products come with 40 years of focused, rigorous scientific research and technology from leading scientists and researchers in the field of probiotics. For 40 years, Natasha has stated the proper precision probiotic selected beneficial bacteria supplementation will have profound effects on every aspect of human health that includes physical, mental, emotional, skin, and organ health.


In this episode, Rachel and Natasha discuss:

  • Natasha presents her family's 750-year yogurt-producing tradition and its influence on her journey into the probiotics world.
  • The essentials of probiotics and their workings are explained.
  • The concept of "microbiome health" is defined, along with strategies for maintaining a balanced and thriving microbiome.
  • Guidelines for nourishing the gut microbiome through dietary choices are provided.
  • Proper produce cleaning techniques to prevent bacterial contamination are outlined.
  • The significance of key probiotics and their impact on immune system health, digestive function, skin health, longevity, and more is discussed.
  • Natasha dispels misconceptions about probiotics and reveals insights about the truth behind the probiotic industry.
  • Do you need pre-biotics?


More from Natasha:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NatrenProbiotics

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natasha-trenev-73118919/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@natrenprobiotics8877/videos

Website: https://www.natren.com/


Product and Affiliation:

  • KOZE RED LIGHT THERAPY - [https://kozehealth.com?sca_ref=1608869.lx4GjVPZDp]

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  • Hypoair - https://hypoair.com/

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Aug 16, 202301:01:19
69: Overcoming Sexual Betrayal and Porn Addiction with Kylene Terhune

69: Overcoming Sexual Betrayal and Porn Addiction with Kylene Terhune

Kylene Terhune is the CEO & Founder of the Phoenix Transformation Project where she works as a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, master NLP life coach and master QTT practitioner, supporting women who have experienced sexual betrayal trauma in their physical, mental and emotional recovery after discovering their husband is a porn or sex addict.


In this episode, Rachel and discuss:

  • Porn addiction and sexual betrayal prevalence varies among individuals and relationships.
  • Discovery of sexual betrayal can happen through behavior changes or direct confessions.
  • Misconceptions and stigmas can hinder healing in these areas.
  • Christian views on porn addiction differ.
  • Open communication and seeking help are crucial first steps for healing as a couple.
  • Counseling and support groups are valuable resources for those dealing with sexual betrayal trauma.
  • NLP and QTT tools aid in recovery by addressing thought patterns and emotions.
  • Long-term effects may include trust issues and emotional distress.
  • Health effects can lead to stress, anxiety, and depression.
  • Setting boundaries and open communication establish safety during healing.
  • Nervous system work involves mindfulness and therapy.
  • Rebuilding trust after betrayal requires vulnerability and active listening.
  • Self-care is vital for healing; I guide clients in prioritizing their well-being.

More from Kylene:

Instagram: @kyleneterhune

TikTok: @kyleneterhune


Product and Affiliation:

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  • Baloo - https://balooliving.xayxet.net/4eyWyL

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Aug 09, 202301:05:45
68: Using A Carnivore Diet and Ancestral Living To Heal with Phil Escott and Ben Hunt

68: Using A Carnivore Diet and Ancestral Living To Heal with Phil Escott and Ben Hunt

Phil Escott is a health and lifestyle consultant, eight-year carnivore and drummer. Aside from being a co-author of the book, The Red Pill Revolution, host of the podcast series "Red Pill Buddhas" and author of the bestselling Kindle book: Arthritis – The Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me… Phil Escott is recognized worldwide as one of the leading voices in the dietary world of carnivory and the healing power of meat and fat. He consults with clients worldwide helping them to reverse their metabolic and autoimmune issues.

Ben Hunt is also a co-author and chief wordsmith of The Red Pill Revolution. Ben has always been fascinated by how humans are designed to live on Earth. A homesteader, bushcraft expert, author, and speaker, Ben has spent decades exploring everything from science to religion and regenerative farming to paleoanthropology.

Ben and Phil are on a mission to draw everyone’s attention to what they call “The Great Food Con” which is how food has been manipulated over time, not just for profit, but also to keep the population weak, sick, and more controllable. They teach others how to regain control over their health and well-being by connecting with our natural, species-appropriate way of eating and using other ancestral lifestyle practices.


In this episode, Rachel, Phil and Ben discuss:

  • Ben’s journey of getting into an ancestral way of living.
  • How to eat like a carnivore and live ancestrally.
  • Phil’s journey from raw vegan to healing his body through a carnivore diet.
  • What is happening with the War on Meat?
  • Why meat is not contributing to climate change.
  • Ways to support emotional and spiritual health.

More from Ben and Phil:

https://www.thebigfatchallenge.com (90-day Big Fat Challenge membership group)

https://pureactivity.net/

https://theredpillrevolution.com/red-pill-buddhas-series/

https://benhunt.com


Helpful links:

Episode 34 of The Natural Health Rising Podcast about oxalates - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rachel-smith11/episodes/34-How-Oxalates-Are-Harming-Your-Body-With-Dustin-McFarland-e1oht28/a-a8k5h0d


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Aug 03, 202301:15:52
67: The Secrets of Lasting Love: Expert Relationship Advice with Veronika Amaya

67: The Secrets of Lasting Love: Expert Relationship Advice with Veronika Amaya

Veronika Amaya is an experienced Relationship Coach who specializes in assisting both single and partnered individuals in improving their relationships. She guides women to cultivate deeper emotional connections in their relationships, feel more loved and cherished, and find partners who are committed to creating a loving and enduring relationship. She also work with men, helping them enhance their emotional intelligence skills, understand women better, and foster a sense of respect within their relationships. In this episode, Rachel and Veronika discuss:

  • How Veronika went from almost losing the love of her life to being happily married
  • The tendency of women to get controlling and aggressive with men, how this impacts the relationship, and how to fix this to create a strong and healthy relationship
  • Step by step instructions on how to have difficult conversations with your parter
  • How to have respect for men in a relationship and why this is important
  • The “Nice Guy Syndrome” and how it manifests in relationships
  • How a man can get out of his Nice Guy Syndrome and step more into an Integrated Man
  • What does it mean to be resting into the feminine for a woman and what are practical ways someone can implement this
  • Ways to maintain the excitement in a long-term relationship after the honeymoon phase is over


More from Veronika:

My Website: https://www.veronika-amaya.com/

My Free E-book: The Secret Guide to Satisfying Relationships: https://www.veronika-amaya.com/gifts


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Jul 21, 202355:31
66: Long COVID and Hidden Infections: Strategies for Healing and Immune Support with Dr. Gary Kaplan

66: Long COVID and Hidden Infections: Strategies for Healing and Immune Support with Dr. Gary Kaplan

Dr. Gary Kaplan is a DO, clinical associate professor at Georgetown University School of Medicine, founder and medical director of the Kaplan Center for Integrative Medicine, and author of Why You Are Still Sick: How Infections Can Break Your Immune System and How You Can Recover. A pioneer and leader in the field of integrative medicine, Dr. Kaplan is one of only 19 physicians in the country to be board-certified in both Family Medicine and Pain Medicine. In this episode, Rachel and Dr. Kaplan discuss:

  • Chronic fatigue syndrome and post-covid
  • The root causes of covid-19
  • Environmental factors that can contribute to covid
  • How long it takes for people to recover from covid-19
  • Cytokine pattern for post-covid and lyme syndrome
  • Gentle things to do to maintain lower levels of toxins
  • Reverse narcolepsy as an autoimmune disease
  • Effective strategies to reduce inflammation
  • Hidden infections that are often hidden in lab results
  • Critical steps to healing post treatment Lyme syndrome
  • Tips on stress reduction, exercise and meditation


More from Victor:

Website: www.KaplanClinic.com

Facebook: KaplanCenterforIntegrativeMedicine

Instagram: @kaplanclinic

In November 8, 9, 10 - Dr Kaplan will chair an international conference on New Developments in Understanding Chronic Illness: The Role of the Immune Dysfunction and Infections registration here: http://medstarhealth.org/NDUCI2023



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Jul 14, 202358:55
65: Optimizing Health with Deuterium Depleted Water with Victor Sagalovsky

65: Optimizing Health with Deuterium Depleted Water with Victor Sagalovsky

Victor Sagalovsky is the cofounder and CEO of Litewater Scientific, the first and only super deuterium-depleted light water, where he has dedicated himself to the research, development, and production of this rare water. Victor started his career as an innovator in plant-based culinary art, having co-founded the first organic, gourmet raw food restaurant in North America called RAW. He attended Loyola University and the University of Hawaii where he pursued multidisciplinary education. He has completed apprenticeships and graduate coursework in chemistry, optical microscopy, and molecular biology. He is the author of many articles and guides in the field of wellness, biohacking, emerging medicine, technology, mysticism, and esoteric wisdom. Outside of the water category, Victor is the author of Gold: Catalyst of Radiant Health, a book about the history and science of the medicinal benefits of gold. In this episode, Rachel and Victor discuss:

  • Introduction of Deuterium and where it came from
  • Endogenous Radiation Damage Theory of Aging
  • Health impact of Deuterium
  • Testing Deuterium levels
  • Deuterium Depleted Water (DDW) and it’s potential health benefits
  • Effects of Deuterium in our cellular and mitochondrial energy production
  • Drinking deuterium depleted water
  • Medicinal benefits of gold

More from Victor:

Website: https://www.drinklitewater.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drinklitewater/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTshpEV7CbdcFHi1HdbHPfg

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/viclove/


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Jul 07, 202301:01:19
64: How to Navigate Stress and Achieve Timeless Youth with Dr. Jeff Cripppen

64: How to Navigate Stress and Achieve Timeless Youth with Dr. Jeff Cripppen

Dr. Jeff Crippen’s mission is to live life to the fullest and help others do the same. He is a Chiropractor, nutritionist and coach who enjoys helping others unlock their true potential. For the last decade, Jeff has helped clients both through chiropractic care and nutrition at his wellness clinic in Saint Jo, Texas as well as through individualized mindset coaching with the Advanced Coaching and Leadership Center. He finds a holistic approach — optimizing spirit, mind, and body — the most efficient and effective way to create a lifetime of timeless you-th. In this episode, Rachel and Dr. John discuss:

  • Dr Crippen’s story of chronic headaches and how he overcame these after decades of pain
  • What is muscle testing and how does it work
  • The 5 principles in Dr. Crippen’s book Timeless Youth explained
  • How can we use the stresses of life to actually make us healthier
  • Ways to move through emotions and manage stress
  • What is Nature’s perfect food and what can we learn from it
  • What throws our energy out of balance and how can we restore it

More from Dr. Crippen:

Website: http://www.crippenwellness.com

Book: http://www.timelessyouthbook.com

Instagram Page: http://www.instagram.com/jeffcrippen


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Jun 29, 202301:07:34
63: A Holistic Approach to Reversing Osteoporosis & Reducing Fracture Risk with Dr. John Neustadt

63: A Holistic Approach to Reversing Osteoporosis & Reducing Fracture Risk with Dr. John Neustadt

With us today is Dr. John Neustadt, ND, who is the Founder and President of Nutritional Biochemistry, Inc. (NBI). Dr. Neustadt earned his naturopathic medical degree from Bastyr University where he was awarded the Founder’s Award for academic and clinical excellence. Dr. Neustadt has published more than 100 medical articles, written four health and wellness books and is now a #1 Amazon Best Selling Author in the field of Osteoporosis. His most recent book is, Fracture-Proof Your Bones: A Comprehensive Guide to Osteoporosis. Dr. Neustadt was also an editor of the textbook, Laboratory Evaluations for Integrative and Functional Medicine, which was used across the United States to train and educate physicians on using functional medicine with their patients. In this episode, Rachel and Dr. John discuss:

  • What is osteoporosis and how does someone develop this
  • Pharmaceutical drugs that can increase the risk of osteoporosis
  • How and when to test for osteoporosis
  • Diets and lifestyle supports reversing osteoporosis and can reducing fracture risk
  • The top 3 nutrients necessary for optimal bone health and what to avoid at all costs
  • Identifying high quality and safe supplement that is worth the money

More from Dr. John:

Website: https://www.nbihealth.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nbihealth/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/NBIHealth

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-neustadt-nd-1553576/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnNeustadt


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Jun 20, 202301:06:42
62: Natural Solutions for Joint Pain: Root Causes, Mind Power, and Herbs with Dr. Josh Levitt

62: Natural Solutions for Joint Pain: Root Causes, Mind Power, and Herbs with Dr. Josh Levitt

Dr. Josh Levitt is a naturopathic physician with a degree in physiology from UCLA, a doctorate in naturopathic medicine from Bastyr University, residency training in integrative medicine, over ten years of precepting medical residents from the Yale School of Medicine, over 20 years of direct clinical experience, and he’s the co-founder and medical director at UpWellness. He has helped thousands of patients with natural solutions to common, chronic, and complex medical problems, with a focus on painful orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions.

In this episode, Rachel and Dr. Levitt discuss:

  • The 4 main root causes of joint pain.
  • The power of using the mind for pain relief.
  • Nutrition and lifestyle modifications to manage pain and inflammation.
  • A common nutrient deficiency influencing muscle tension.
  • How to improve posture.
  • Top 6 herbal solutions to address joint pain.
  • And so much more!

More from Dr. Levitt: Email: DrJosh@UpWellness.com Website: UpWellness.com Facebook: UpWellnessNRL Instagram: @DrJoshLevitt Instagram: @UpWellness TikTok: UpWellness

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Jun 09, 202359:01
61: Understanding Hair Loss and Natural Solutions with Mahryah Shain
Jun 02, 202357:10
60: The Dirty Truth About Spine Surgery with Dr. Ardavan Aslie

60: The Dirty Truth About Spine Surgery with Dr. Ardavan Aslie

Dr. Ardavan Aslie is a board-certified spine surgeon who received his undergraduate education at the University of California, Berkeley, where he double-majored in physiology and genetics. He earned his MD from New York Medical College and completed his residency at St. Vincent’s Hospital in New York City while working with some of the world’s most renowned scoliosis surgeons; he received his spine surgery fellowship training at Harvard University. In addition to his private practice in California, Dr. Aslie has been active in researching and developing cutting-edge treatments for osteoporotic and aging spines. In this episode, Rachel and Dr. Ardavan discuss:

  • Root causes of back pain
  • Non-surgical routes to addressing back pain
  • Determining the necessity of spinal surgery
  • Cortisone shots' effectiveness
  • Medical device companies profiting from questionable spine surgeries
  • Tips for maintaining a healthy spine preemptively

More from Dr. Ardavan:

https://sactospine.com/

https://www.youtube.com/user/SpineTreatmentCenter

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May 20, 202301:09:14
59: Unmasking Allopathic Healthcare: Insights From a Clinical Pharmacist with Graham Atkinson

59: Unmasking Allopathic Healthcare: Insights From a Clinical Pharmacist with Graham Atkinson

In early 2020 Graham Atkinson was managing a large NHS General Practice in the UK when the COVID pandemic halted everything. With over 30 years of NHS experience as a Clinical Pharmacist and a Board-Level Director in local, regional and national roles, he had the confidence to challenge the mainstream narrative. It was obvious to him that the vast majority of patients were being disadvantaged and many harmed in pursuit of “zero COVID”. It was that experience that pushed Graham to the point where he was no longer willing to participate; he had tried his best to change things from the inside, so he stopped participating and walked away. Graham is now helping to build the new Natural Health System, and is currently writing two books that he hopes will help patients and clinicians transition from the old allopathic system.

In this episode, Rachel and Graham discuss:

  • Graham's perspective on the recent pandemic
  • Covid vaccine efficacy and effects
  • Limitations of Pharmaceuticals in treating chronic diseases
  • Future of Healthcare
  • How research and investment are directed and restricted to support the allopathic paradigm

More from Graham:

Recent blogs and talks: https://theredpillrevolution.com/graham-atkinson/ Graham is also supporting Dr Jeremy Ayres and the Naturally Better programme: https://jeremyayres.com

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May 13, 202301:03:07
58: Exploring Autoimmunity: Root Causes, Rising Rates, and Reducing Symptoms Naturally with Dr. Meg Mill

58: Exploring Autoimmunity: Root Causes, Rising Rates, and Reducing Symptoms Naturally with Dr. Meg Mill

Today you’ll hear an episode of the A Little Bit Healthier Podcast that I had the pleasure of being on and was interviewed by Dr. Meg Mill. She is a Functional Medicine Practitioner, Doctor of Pharmacy, and a dedicated mom of three. With her extensive knowledge and compassionate approach, Meg is here to offer invaluable guidance and support on your journey to optimal health.

Meg's practice revolves around addressing a wide range of health concerns, including headaches, migraines, hormonal imbalances, gut healing, inflammation reduction, energy enhancement, anxiety reduction, and immune system restoration. Her passion lies in promoting a healthy lifestyle and emphasizing preventative care, ensuring that her clients not only survive but truly thrive.

Beyond her professional expertise, Meg is passionate about empowering you to take control of your life, starting with your health. She firmly believes that health is not solely defined by lab results and tests. Instead, she takes a comprehensive mind and body approach, equipping you with the necessary tools to achieve your desired outcomes and sustain your healthiest, most fulfilling life.

In this episode Rachel and Dr. Meg discuss:

  • Root causes of autoimmunity
  • Tips on nutrition for autoimmune disease
  • Options outside of medication to manage autoimmune disease
  • Test you should start to uncover causes of autoimmunity

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May 06, 202344:33
57: Holistic Strategies to Alleviate Menopause Symptoms and Improve Quality of Life with Maryon Stewart

57: Holistic Strategies to Alleviate Menopause Symptoms and Improve Quality of Life with Maryon Stewart

Maryon Stewart is the author of many books, including Manage Your Menopause Naturally, The Six-Week Guide to Calming Hot Flashes & Night Sweats, Getting Your Sex Drive Back, Sharpening Memory & Reclaiming Well-Being, and has published 27 other self-help health books. As a world-renowned healthcare expert, she has helped tens of thousands of women around the world overcome PMS and menopause symptoms without the use of drugs or hormones. Her approach offers a simple, science-based, workable, and enjoyable way of alleviating symptoms during perimenopause and beyond. In this episode Rachel and Maryon discuss:

  • Detecting and correcting nutritional deficiencies
  • Understanding how diet impacts hormones during perimenopause and menopause
  • Identifying common menopause symptoms
  • Exploring the underlying causes of menopausal symptoms
  • Implementing key strategies to manage hot flashes and night sweats
  • Regaining sexual health during perimenopause and menopause
  • Comparing hormone replacement therapy with natural approaches

Connect with Maryon here:

  • www.maryonstewart.com
  • Instagram: @maryonstewartmenopause
  • Twitter: @maryonstewart
  • Linkedin: @MaryonStewartBEM

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Apr 20, 202346:13
56: Lyme Disease 101: Symptoms, Testing, and Treatment Options with Dr. Diane Mueller

56: Lyme Disease 101: Symptoms, Testing, and Treatment Options with Dr. Diane Mueller

Dr. Diane Mueller owns two medical practices: MyLymeDoc.com and TheLibidoDoctor.com where she has ways of working with people around the world. Through these practices, she helps support those that are suffering from chronic hidden diseases as well as help those who are interested in libido, pleasure, and aging gracefully. As a survivor of mold illness, Lyme Disease, fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome, she understands what it is like to literally dig oneself out of chronic illness to a point not only of surviving but thriving.

In this episode Rachel and Dr. Diane discuss:

  • Symptoms of mold illness
  • Identifying a moldly environment
  • Fibromyalgia and its root causes
  • Symptoms & causes of Lyme disease
  • Western medical treatments vs natural solutions for Lyme disease

Connect with Dr. Brean here:

  • Free Health Evaluation Call: https://mylymedoc.com/booking/
  • Elevate Your Health Journey: Enroll in Our Online Health Program with Expert Guidance from Dr. Diane! https://mylymedoc.com/be-your-own-doctor/
  • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MyLymeDoc
  • Get Access to our video ebook for free! https://mylymedoc.com/video-book/
  • Check out our book on Lyme and Mold here: https://mylymedoc.com/book/

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Apr 13, 202301:01:38
55: Holistic Approaches to Insulin Resistance, PCOS, and Weight Loss with Dr. Breanne Kallonen

55: Holistic Approaches to Insulin Resistance, PCOS, and Weight Loss with Dr. Breanne Kallonen

Dr. Breanne Kallonen is a Naturopathic Doctor who focuses on hormones, gut health, & resistant weight loss. She is an author, international speaker as well as the creator of the Metabolic Reset program. Dr. Kallonen believes in getting to the root cause of health concerns and using a holistic approach to healing.

In this episode Rachel and Dr. Breanne discuss:

  • Insulin resistance and the health implications that come along with it
  • Testing and diagnosing insulin resistance
  • Preventing insulin resistance
  • Common myths about weight loss
  • Fasting for women
  • Proper diagnosis of PCOS
  • And so much more!

Find Dr. Brean here:

@breannekallonen on TikTok and IG

breannekallonen.com


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Apr 06, 202347:11
54: Supporting the Mind, Body, and Soul for Women’s Health with Yajaira Rodriguez

54: Supporting the Mind, Body, and Soul for Women’s Health with Yajaira Rodriguez

Yajaira Rodriguez owns Olivia Organic Market, a restaurant in Tulum, Mexico. She also owns a platform called Cuerpo Mente y Alma with means Body Mind and Soul, where she shares her passion about wellness, focusing on creating habits that serve us for a bigger purpose and help us connect with the best version of ourselves. In this episode Rachel and Jajaira discuss:

  • How to form new and healthy habits
  • How women’s menstrual cycle changes and how these changes impact daily life
  • Ways to work with the menstrual cycle instead of against it
  • And so much more

Find Jajaira here:

www.yajairarodriguez.co

@Yajairarddz on IG


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Mar 29, 202301:05:52
53: Improving Autoimmune Diseases Through Functional Medicine and Holistic Health with Suzanne Monroe

53: Improving Autoimmune Diseases Through Functional Medicine and Holistic Health with Suzanne Monroe

Today you’ll hear an episode of the Live Well Dream Big Podcast that I had the pleasure of being on and was interviewed by Suzanne Monroe. Suzanne is the founder of the International Association of Wellness Professionals which is an online school where you can become a holistic wellness coach.


In this episode you’ll hear me talk about:

  • How autoimmune diseases develop
  • Holistic health providers vs western medicine views on autoimmune diseases
  • 2 things you need to change to heal autoimmune diseases
  • Minimizing environmental toxins
  • And so much more!


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Mar 20, 202346:28
52: Optimizing Your Mineral Status with Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis Testing with Barton Scott

52: Optimizing Your Mineral Status with Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis Testing with Barton Scott

Barton Scott is a biochemist, nutritionist, and researcher. For the last 7 years Barton has been the Founder and process developer behind Upgraded Formulas. Barton is passionate about helping people address the stress of daily life, sleep struggles, hormone issues, fatigue, and the nutrient absorption issues that we all face.

In this episode Rachel and Barton discuss:

  • Why minerals are vital to our health 
  • Why blood testing is not actually accurate for testing
  • What depletes minerals
  • How to maintain healthy mineral levels with diet, lifestyle, and supplements
  • And so much more


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You can find Barton Scott and Upgraded Formulas supplements here:

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Mar 09, 202345:37
51: Biomimetic Dentistry and Optimizing Your Oral Health Safely with Dr. Paul O'Malley

51: Biomimetic Dentistry and Optimizing Your Oral Health Safely with Dr. Paul O'Malley

Dr. Paul O'Malley holds a Masters of Biomimetic Dentistry, an innovator in his field towards the direction of rebuilding teeth to its native state.  His practice uses materials that share the strength and function of our own natural teeth. Dr. O'Malley confronts the corrupt common practices of his industry and finds that dental standards do more harm than good for their patients. The goal is to share this news widely and make known the dangers of harmful dentistry practices, which have sadly become all too common.

In this episode, Dr. O'Malley and I discussed:

  • What is biomimetic and holistic dentistry;
  • The dangers of the common dentistry practices, including the use of mercury in dental fillings;
  • The best practices for maintaining good oral health;
  • The “bite” in dental health: its nature and importance;
  • Types of dental veneers;
  • and so much more!

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Feb 15, 202357:58
50: Uncovering the Deceptions of the Medical Industrial Complex with John Gusty

50: Uncovering the Deceptions of the Medical Industrial Complex with John Gusty

After over 30 years in the entertainment industry working “behind the curtain” for some of music’s biggest names, John turned his attention to health and wellness in an effort to help his wife heal from what was originally diagnosed as Multiple Sclerosis. He soon realized that the same deceit and profit motive that plagued the entertainment media was even worse inside the Medical Industrial Complex. As a devout agorist and champion of individuality, he now devotes his time to producing content that celebrates the spirit of sovereignty in all aspects of life.

In this episode, John and I had a passionate discussion about the power at play within the medical community. Specifically, we talked about:

  • The concept of agorist, statist, and anarchist;
  • The rampant conditioning and control within the society and breaking free from it;
  • "The Red Pill Revolution": Origin, meaning, and importance;
  • Deception as a powerful tool for the good and the bad;
  • Understanding the difference in the dynamics of commercial and private concepts in our everyday lives;
  • The root cause of why the general population is getting sicker;
  • Three simple things to make your life better;
  • and so much more!

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Feb 08, 202301:06:44
49: Integrative and Holistic Approaches to Autism Spectrum Disorders with Pamela Wirth

49: Integrative and Holistic Approaches to Autism Spectrum Disorders with Pamela Wirth

Pamela Wirth is a lifelong learner, Carnegie Mellon trained MBA, former public company executive, management consultant, author, and health enthusiast. She founded Hello Health with doctor-formulated supplements following a neurodiversity diagnosis of her son and is dedicated to nutrition, education, and building a network to help heal more people - particularly those with Neurodiversity, Autoimmune, and Autism syndromes.

In this episode, Pamela and I talked about:

  • How it all started: Diagnosis of Pamela's six-year-old son and how it birthed HelloHealth;
  • Overview of neurodiversity and autism, and their manifestations
  • Main root causes of neurodiversity, autism spectrum disorder, and autoimmune diseases;
  • Correlation between MTHFR genes, autoimmune diseases, and autism;
  • Pamela's advice and guidance: The natural, holistic approach to autism;
  • and so much more!

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Feb 02, 202334:39
48: Natural Solutions to Anxiety, Depression, and Mood Imbalances with Shae Leonard

48: Natural Solutions to Anxiety, Depression, and Mood Imbalances with Shae Leonard

Jan 27, 202354:42