Best DAOM Podcasts (2025)

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From Sidelines To Success: Concussion Rehab That Reduces Reinjury Risk | E42 44:35

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Send us a text A faster return isn’t always a safer one. We sit down with physiotherapist Kosta Ikonomou to unpack why musculoskeletal injuries spike two to three times after a concussion and how to build a recovery plan that restores performance, not just symptom reduction. From elite level athletes to everyday patients navigating concussion rehab…

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Dr. Adam Harcourt Explains Why Migraine Treatments Fail After Head Injury | E41 54:31

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Send us a text If “migraine” meds aren’t touching your headaches after a concussion, you might be chasing the wrong problem. Dr. Wolf sits down with Dr. Adam Harcourt, a board-certified functional neurologist and fourth-generation chiropractor, to unpack why post-traumatic headaches so often get mislabeled as migraine—and how objective neuro exams …

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Seeing the Unseen: How Vestibular Rehab Can Transform Your Recovery w/ Dr. Helena Esmonde (Vestibular First) | E40 56:59

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Send us a text Do you still feel dizzy, off-balance, or disoriented months—or even years—after your concussion? You’re not imagining it. In this episode, Dr. Ayla Wolf sits down with Dr. Helena Esmonde, founder of Vestibular First and creator of the innovative infrared goggles that are changing how clinicians diagnose and treat vestibular disorders…

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Transformation is the Therapy: Rewriting Life After Concussion with Kevin Donahue | E39 59:56

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Send us a text A motorcycle crash in Ecuador set off a chain reaction Kevin Donahue couldn’t name at first: anger out of nowhere, brain fog, exhaustion, and a life that stopped making sense. When a friend connected the dots to concussion, everything changed—awareness unlocked a roadmap to real recovery. We explore how Kevin turned survival into tra…

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The Missing Element in Concussion Prevention AND Recovery: Dr. Theo Versteegh Explains Topspin360 | E38 54:40

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Send us a text What if the fastest path to fewer concussions and better performance starts with how we train the neck? We sit down with physiotherapist, inventor, and researcher Dr. Theo Versteegh to unpack a novel training device that targets rapid, eccentric stabilization—the exact kind of control impact sports demand. Instead of slow, single-pla…

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The Body Keeps the Score—of Concussions: How the Nervous System Reveals Hidden Trauma | E37 28:04

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By Ayla Wolf, DAOM

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Beyond Food: The Missing Nutrient Transforming Brain and Gut Health with Sarah Turner | E36 46:37

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Send us a text What if the missing element in your health isn't another supplement or diet change, but something as fundamental as light? In this illuminating conversation, Sarah Turner reveals how our modern indoor lifestyle has created a profound deficiency in specific wavelengths of light that our bodies evolved to require. Turner, founder of Ce…

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Gut Feelings: How Concussions Affect Your Digestion | E35 25:58

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Send us a text Have you ever wondered why your digestion seems to have gone haywire after a concussion? You're not alone, and there's a neurological explanation behind those new food sensitivities and stomach troubles. The brain-gut connection is far more profound than most of us realize. Through the vagus nerve—a critical communication pathway—you…

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New Frontiers in Concussion Research with Dr. Ioannis Mavroudis | E34 46:45

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Send us a text The quest to understand persistent brain symptoms after concussion has puzzled doctors and researchers for decades. What happens when the brain doesn't heal as expected? Why do some patients develop long-term problems while others recover completely? Dr. Mavroudis, consultant neurologist and pioneering researcher, pulls back the curt…

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Concussion Rehab with Creator of the Brain Tool Kit App - Melissa Biscardi | E33 58:10

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Send us a text The nervous system after concussion often remains stuck in fight-or-flight, making traditional rehabilitation challenging at best. Melissa Biscardi, an osteopathic therapist, registered nurse, and PhD candidate, reveals why gentle manual therapy creates a critical foundation for healing visual dysfunction after brain injury. Drawing …

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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Brain Injuries with Dr. DeepSea - Dr. Joe Dituri | E32 45:49

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Send us a text What happens when a decorated Navy commander and world-record holder for living underwater becomes a traumatic brain injury patient himself? Dr. Joe Dituri's extraordinary journey from elite military diver to pioneering hyperbaric medicine researcher offers groundbreaking insights into brain injury recovery that challenge everything …

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The Hierarchy of Healing: Understanding Complex Neurological Recovery with Dr. Matt Antonucci | E31 51:29

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Send us a text Contact Dr. Antonucci: Website Dr. Antonucci's Neurobytes Blog - (totally worth reading in IMO) Eliminate your hiccoughs in seconds! Blog post as promised :) Carrick Institute Show Description: Ever wonder why your concussion symptoms persist despite seeing multiple specialists and undergoing countless tests? In this illuminating con…

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Concussions, Superior Canal Dehiscence, and Hyperacusis with Dr. Glen Zielinski | E30 26:39

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Send us a text Dr. Glen Zielinski from Northwest Functional Neurology explores commonly missed vestibular lesions that can develop after head impacts, focusing on Superior Canal Dehiscence (SCD) as a frequently overlooked cause of debilitating hyperacusis and other post-concussion symptoms. He shares diagnostic insights including a simple tuning fo…

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Advanced TMS for Concussion and Brain Dysfunction with Dr. Glen Zielinski | E29 35:33

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Send us a text Dr. Glen Zielinski from Northwest Functional Neurology in Lake Oswego, OR, joins us to talk about how he’s using cutting-edge, image-guided transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) technology to treat more than just depression. With neuro-navigated TMS, he's able to target specific brain regions with millimeter precision—and he's not …

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As the World Turns: Navigating Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) | E28 34:44

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Send us a text Navigating the complex world of inner ear disorders, Dr. Ayla Wolf and Sophia Bouwens discuss the mechanics and causes of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) and what contributes to re-occurring BPPV. • Difference between true vertigo and general dizziness • How the semicircular canals and otolithic organs in our inner ear de…

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Neuroplasticity in Action: Dr. Brody Miller’s Journey from TBI to PhD | E27 42:20

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Send us a text Dr. Brody Miller, PhD, is a 2x best selling, author, researcher, speaker, and pioneer in brain health recovery. Having recovered from severe brain trauma, drug and epileptic seizures, he created a unique, and holistic approach, called the REBOUND method (TM) with his Mind Gym Starter Course. He focuses on helping high-level, heart le…

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Resetting Your Brain: How Cereset Combats Post-Concussion Fatigue with Dr. Ala Lysyk | E26 46:20

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Send us a text Dr. Ayla Wolf interviews Dr. Ala Lysyk about Cereset technology, an innovative approach using acoustic feedback to help the brain reset itself after concussion or trauma. They discuss how this engineering-based technology creates a real-time acoustic mirror therapy that allows the brain to recognize and correct harmful patterns causi…

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Beyond Tachycardia: The Misunderstood World of POTS | E25 45:01

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Send us a text Dr. Ayla Wolf and Sophia Bouwens dive deep into the complexities of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), explaining how this autonomic dysfunction manifests and why proper diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment. Dr. Wolf breaks down the different subtypes, testing methods, and treatment approaches while emphasizing…

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The Forgotten 30%: Navigating Life with Persistent Post-Concussion Symptoms | E24 54:38

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Send us a text Chaandani Khan's story begins with a life derailed. Six years ago, a car accident left this high-achieving event planner with a concussion that transformed her world overnight. The woman who once thrived on 70-hour work weeks, constant travel, and a packed social calendar suddenly couldn't make a sandwich or find matching shoes. The …

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Cold Plunge, Ketones, and Creatine - Yay or Nay in Concussion Recovery with Dr. Mike T Nelson | E23 30:25

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Send us a text Dr. Mike Nelson explains how ketones and lactate can serve as alternative fuel sources for the brain after concussion when glucose metabolism becomes impaired. This metabolic insight opens new possibilities for recovery support and symptom management. • Concussions disrupt glucose metabolism in the brain but don't affect ketone and l…

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Navigating Exercise Intolerance After Concussion with Dr. Mike T Nelson | E22 53:00

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Send us a text Dr. Mike Nelson shares his expertise on exercise intolerance after concussion, explaining that neurological limitations, not metabolic fatigue, are the primary barrier to resuming physical activity. The key difference is that your nervous system acts as a brake on performance, preventing your body from accessing its existing physical…

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More Than Meets the Eye: Troubleshooting Visual Symptoms After Concussion with Dr. Paul Brewer | E21 56:27

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Send us a text Dr. Brewer brings his expertise as a neuro-optometrist to explain how visual processing problems are often overlooked in concussion recovery despite causing significant symptoms. He shares insights on integrating visual, vestibular, and proprioceptive systems to create lasting improvements for patients with post-concussion syndrome. …

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EMDR Adaptations for Brain Injuries with Dr. Michelle Morrissey | E20 57:36

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Send us a text Dr. Michelle Morrissey of the Morrissey Institute explains how she has adapted EMDR therapy to safely and effectively treat patients with concussions and brain injuries. She details the eight phases of EMDR treatment and shares her approach of clearing small traumas first to create capacity for healing bigger ones. • Dr. Morrissey ha…

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What Concussions Do to Women’s Hormones with Dr. Tatiana Habanova (Part 2) | E19 37:50

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Send us a text Dr. Ayla Wolf and Dr. Tatiana Habanova discuss the neuroendocrine changes post-concussion, particularly the impact on thyroid and adrenal function. Dr. Habanova explains that hypothyroidism often results from pituitary dysfunction rather than direct thyroid issues. She emphasizes the importance of assessing hormone levels immediately…

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What Concussions Do to Women’s Hormones with Dr. Tatiana Habanova (Part 1) | E18 36:59

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Send us a text The hormonal ripple effects of concussions are often overlooked in recovery, creating frustrating plateaus for patients despite their best rehabilitation efforts. These hidden disruptions in the endocrine system can dramatically impact recovery and require a nuanced approach to care. • Dr. Tatiana Habanova brings together functional …

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When Life Changes in an Instant: A Father Shares His Son's Brain Injury Journey | E17 37:05

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Send us a text When Shane Swenson's car was struck by a drunk driver traveling 90mph in a 30mph zone one February morning in 2019, life as he knew it changed forever. His 12-year-old son Brady suffered a traumatic brain injury that would launch the family on an unexpected journey through emergency surgeries, months of rehabilitation, and a complete…

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Why Traditional Balance Therapy Often Fails Concussion Patients with Natasha Wilch | E16 52:59

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Send us a text Natasha Wilch, physical therapist and concussion specialist, breaks down why traditional balance therapy often fails concussion patients and explains her approach to addressing persistent vestibular issues through a functional neurology lens. She shares insights from her five-day intensive treatment program and reveals the missing li…

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Untangling Dysautonomia: Beyond POTS and Vagal Nerve Hacks | E15 39:16

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Send us a text Dr. Ayla Wolf, DAOM, unpacks the complex nature of dysautonomia beyond the common POTS diagnosis, explaining how this autonomic nervous system dysfunction affects multiple body systems and presents differently in each individual. • The autonomic nervous system makes automatic adjustments for body functions like heart rate, breathing,…

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Your Brain on Light: How Photobiomodulation Supercharges Recovery After Impact | E14 40:09

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Send us a text Dr. Wilkerson walks us through the science of photobiomodulation. PBM can decrease inflammation, increase blood flow to treated areas, and improves cellular function by promoting energy production. • Photobiomodulation is the umbrella term for using light to change cellular function • Lasers work faster for pain relief, while LEDs ar…

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Brain Mapping and Cognitive Recovery with Dr. Michael Bagnell | E13 1:08:54

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Send us a text Dr. Bagnell shares his 30-year journey as a "health detective" in functional neurology, revealing how he helps patients with persistent cognitive symptoms after brain injury through careful investigation and targeted interventions. • Brain fog often stems from disrupted neurovascular coupling, where blood flow fails to properly suppl…

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Autonomic Dysfunction After Brain Injury - An Interview with Dr. John McClaren - Part 2 | E12 45:42

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Send us a text Dr. John McLaren shares his functional neurology approach to treating autonomic dysfunction and concussions, exploring cutting-edge therapies and personalized rehabilitation strategies for complex brain injuries. • Detailed explanation of how jump rope training can improve neuroplasticity by synchronizing upper and lower body timing …

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Autonomic Dysfunction After Brain Injury - An Interview with Dr. John McClaren - Part 1 | E11 45:15

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Send us a text Dr. John McClaren shares his journey into specializing in brain injury rehabilitation and explains how autonomic nervous system dysfunction affects many TBI patients, often going undiagnosed despite causing significant symptoms. • Personal connection to TBI after his father's severe train accident which inspired his specialization • …

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Ancient Healing Meets Modern Technology at The Shiu Clinic in Manhattan | E10 50:48

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Send us a text Dr. Clayton Shiu brings his expertise in treating brain injuries through a unique integration of traditional Chinese medicine and cutting-edge technology, creating remarkable results for patients with neurological conditions. • Specialized training at Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine and the First Teaching Hospital …

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Concussion Recovery with Elite Speed Skater Dr. Danielle Fleming | E9 41:43

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Send us a text Join us for a powerful conversation on the often-overlooked aspects of concussion recovery. Dr. Danielle Fleming shares her experiences navigating the athletic world while dealing with the long-term impacts of brain injuries. - Discussing how athletes often ignore symptoms - The emotional toll of balancing identity and health - Techn…

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Unraveling Cervical Instability: Symptoms, Causes, and Solutions | E8 24:17

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Send us a text In this episode Dr. Ayla Wolf dives deep into cervical instability, a condition that often gets overlooked but can have significant effects on daily life. Understanding its symptoms, diagnostic challenges, and treatment options can empower listeners to seek the help they need. • Explanation of cervical instability and its causes, hig…

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Part 2 - Traumatic Neck Injuries and Concussions | E7 31:03

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Send us a text This episode emphasizes the intricate relationship between neck injuries and concussion recovery, exploring how sensory integration affects patient outcomes. Listeners learn about the importance of tailored therapies, effective communication among care providers, and the necessity of understanding each patient's unique presentation f…

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Traumatic Neck Injuries and Concussions: Overlapping Symptoms | E6 27:20

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Send us a text This episode illuminates the significant connection between neck injuries and concussions, and the overlapping symptoms that can occur from either. We delve into various symptoms stemming from neck trauma, explore effective therapies, and highlight the importance of functional neurological assessments and integrative treatment approa…

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Eight Less Headache Days a Month? An Inside Look into Our Concussion Research | E5 22:18

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Send us a text Our latest episode provides an inside look into a pilot study Sophia Bouwens and Ayla Wolf were both personally involved in on acupuncture's effect on post-traumatic headaches, revealing significant improvements for participants. We discuss the necessity of research-driven therapies, the importance of patient-provider communication, …

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Post-traumatic Headaches: A Form of Neuropathic Pain | E4 43:53

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Send us a text This episode explores the connections between post-traumatic headaches and neuropathic pain, providing insights into the neurological underpinnings that affect pain perception and treatment efficacy. We emphasize individualized approaches to treatment and highlight the importance of understanding the brain's role in experiencing and …

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Migraines Versus Post-Traumatic Headaches: What is the Difference? | E3 48:18

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Send us a text This podcast dives deep into the complexities of post-traumatic headaches and migraines, exploring the differences in symptoms, triggers, and treatment options. Insights introduce listeners to medication overuse headaches and emphasize the importance of accurate diagnosis and holistic approaches for recovery after a concussion. • Exp…

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Overcoming Headache Challenges After a Concussion | E2 43:31

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Send us a text Post-traumatic headaches represent a multifaceted challenge for those recovering from concussions, often requiring careful diagnosis and tailored treatment plans. The episode delves into various headache types, the dangers of medication overuse headaches otherwise known as rebound headaches, and the interrelation between neck injurie…

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Post-Concussion Syndrome: Seeing the Big Picture of Concussion Recovery | E1 45:10

11M ago45:10

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Send us a text Sophia Bouwens and Dr. Ayla Wolf DAOM discuss their new podcast, "Life After Impact: The Concussion Recovery Podcast" focusing on concussions and brain injuries. Dr. Wolf shares information on her soon-to-be-published book, which includes a 48-question questionnaire to categorize symptoms into eight meaningful categories, such as pos…

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Bone Broth and Windows 29:07

7y ago29:07

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Find out how important these two subjects are in our Home and Body, esspecially living in the northwest where we get over 200 cloudy days a year!

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Colors in the Home and Body 10:09

7y ago10:09

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Color is all around us. It makes us feel different emotions. It is a vital part to our everyday life. Listen to this episode to find out how in Chinese medicine colors coordinate with different parts of our bodies.

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Keto And Kitchens 18:34

7y ago18:34

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Do you know what Keto is? Listen to learn all the details!

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Supplements and Renovations 20:17

7y ago20:17

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In this episode Dr. Coleen Smith, and Reana Strohmaier will discuss the process of renovating your home and your body! We could all use a little renovating sometimes!

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Finding a Practitioner 14:10

7+ y ago14:10

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Finding a practitioner can be challenging sometimes. Take a listen to what our Dr. Coleen Smith has to say about it :)