Best Nbhwc Podcasts (2025)

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NBHWC Executive Director Deanna Fournier, NBC-HWC (Past, Present & Future of Coaching) 1:01:51

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Deanna Fournier, NBC-HWC and Executive Director of the National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching joins Leigh Baker and Brad Cooper for a deep dive into the past, present & future of credible, quality health & wellness coaching. Links mentioned during our discussion include: NBHWC home page Annual Coaching Retreat & Symposium Catalyst Coaching I…

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86: Confidence in Complexity: How Practitioners Can Master Perimenopause & Menopause Care 31:48

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“Most programs train you for the simple cases. Confidence in Complexity trains you for the real ones.” - Dr. Jessica Drummond When women reach midlife, they rarely show up with one neat, easy-to-solve issue. More often, they’re managing layers like autoimmunity, trauma, long COVID, endometriosis, migraines, chronic pain, all of which are now inters…

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85: Why Perimenopause & Menopause Care Is the Future of Women’s Health 25:17

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“Women’s health is never textbook. Complexity is the rule, not the exception.” - Dr. Jessica Drummond Right now, most health professionals are still being trained to treat simple, textbook cases of perimenopause and menopause, leaving millions of women without the comprehensive, evidence-based care they deserve. At the same time, there’s a growing …

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84: How to Heal Your Perimenopause Brain with Dr. Mariza Snyder 36:59

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Joy as Mutual Aid in Dangerous Times, with Kelly Wilson of Do’gooders MN 55:02

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Balm in the Burnout – Episode 11: Joy as Mutual Aid in Dangerous Times, with Kelly Wilson of Do’gooders MN Host: Megan Hadley, MA, NBC-HWC Guest: Kelly Wilson, founder of Do'gooders MN Episode Summary: In this inspiring episode, host Megan Hadley sits down with Longfellow South Minneapolis neighbor, community organizer, and chronic joy-instigator K…

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83: How Practitioners Become Experts in Perimenopause and Menopause Care 1:11:08

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“Most programs teach you the textbook cases. We teach you the real ones.” – Dr. Jessica Drummond There’s no such thing as a routine menopause client. Every woman brings her own history, from autoimmune disease to migraines, chronic pain, medical gaslighting, and more. That makes midlife care complex. And yet most training programs only cover basic …

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What Cancer Taught Me About Burnout, with Talaya Dendy 34:44

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Balm in the Burnout, Episode 10 What Cancer Taught Me About Burnout with Talaya Dendy Show Notes: Welcome back to Balm in the Burnout, the podcast for humans navigating personal and systemic burnout in demanding, under-resourced, or misunderstood roles. In this episode, host Megan Hadley speaks with Talaya Dendy—cancer doula, patient advocate, spea…

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Scaling Without Sacrificing Yourself, with Tina Rexing of T-Rex Cookie 31:54

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Balm in the Burnout, Episode 9: Scaling Without Sacrificing Yourself, with Tina Rexing of T-Rex Cookie Show Notes: Welcome to Balm in the Burnout, the podcast for cross-sector humans navigating personal and systemic burnout. In this episode, host Megan Hadley talks with entrepreneur Tina Rexing, founder of the nationally recognized women-owned busi…

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What is (Real) Coaching - Sabryna & Leigh Pull Back the Curtain 58:31

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Curious about the realities of coaching? Why does it matter? What differentiates a credible coach from someone who's simply charismatic or hosts a popular social media site? What should you look for in a coach (or a coach for your employee team members)? What role does AI play in coaching? Nationally Board-Certified health, wellness & performance c…

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82: How to Transform Your Women's Health Practice to Have The Flexibility You Desire and Get Great Sleep with Chantal Traub 33:23

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“By addressing my nervous system, which also helped me heal my long COVID, I really healed my sleep.” - Chantal Traub Sleep isn’t a luxury. It’s the foundation of brain health, nervous system regulation, and the resilience we need to thrive in midlife. So many practitioners arrive in perimenopause already burned out and sleep-deprived from years of…

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81: New Approach to Musculoskeletal Pain in Menopause with Dr. Jessica Drummond 37:47

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“These women aren’t just dealing with an injury. They’re living in a low-estrogen environment that changes everything about healing.” Musculoskeletal pain in midlife is often misdiagnosed. A woman presents with widespread joint pain, poor sleep, and fatigue, and she’s given a stack of prescriptions that never get to the root cause. But in perimenop…

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Drs. James & Janice Prochaska - Stages of Change Model Creators 47:10

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One of our all-time favorite episodes, with a pair of LEGENDS in our profession and world, Dr. James and Dr. Janice Prochaska. Here is link to their most recent book Here is link to the video version mentioned in the intro: https://youtu.be/Vowpa6T4_PA Info re earning your health & wellness coaching certification, annual Rocky Mountain Coaching Ret…

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80: Navigating Perimenopause and Complex Chronic Illness with Dr. Jessica Drummond [Interviewed by Marnie Glavin] 51:26

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“Perimenopause can amplify and unmask complex chronic illnesses that were hiding in the background.” – Dr. Jessica Drummond When we skip the chronic illness conversation with our midlife clients and patients and go straight to hormone replacement therapy (HRT), we miss helping women feel fully well and stay well into their later years. While HRT ca…

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79: The Importance of Developing Your Coaching Skills in Functional Nutrition and Perimenopause with Carley Nadine 35:00

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“Being a holistic practitioner is about focusing on the individual, not protocols.” – Carly Nadine So many of our clients come to us carrying complex histories, whether it’s years of period pain, medical gaslighting, trauma, chronic infections, or a sense of not being heard. By the time they reach midlife, we have to adopt a different approach. Tru…

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Influence of Resisted Breathing on Blood Pressure, VO2 Max and More! (Daniel Craighead, PhD) 50:39

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What if the research indicated there was an inexpensive breathing exercise device that, if utilized about 5 minutes/day, could significantly reduce blood pressure and improve exercise performance? Resisted breathing – or what the science refers to as “inspiratory muscle strength training” – or IMST - isn’t new. I remember reading about it, but at t…

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78: Overcoming Impostor Syndrome to Founding a Highly Successful Rural Women's Practice with Dr. Amanda Thompson, PT, WHC 53:53

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“My limiting belief told me I was limited in the outpatient world. But the truth is, I was already several steps ahead of most people, and that’s enough.” - Dr. Amanda Thompson Burnout is everywhere in healthcare right now. Productivity standards are climbing, providers are stretched to their limits, and rural areas in particular are left patching …

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77: How Integrative Women's Health Education Can Help Your Physical Therapy Patients Enjoy Life More with Dr. Megan Wells 27:01

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“I can’t just treat a knee or a shoulder; if I really want to make progress with people and they're not sleeping well or they're not eating well, I'm not getting anywhere with them.” – Megan Wells True healing requires a full-body, holistic approach. Especially in this continuing COVID world, many of our clients come to us struggling with condition…

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Behind the Curtain: Brad shares Bloodwork, Biometrics & Daily Routines as 60th Birthday Approaches 24:30

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There are a lot of voices out there in the world of health, wellness & performance. Some – probably most of what we see on Instagram and Youtube – involve more show than go, more staged than engaged. Too often, it involves charismatic individuals who talk a very good talk but provide little insight into their actual walk. Or worse yet, we discover …

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76: Why We Need More Perimenopause Professionals in Mental Health with Julie Cardoza, MS, LMFT and IWHI Graduate 40:08

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“Mental health and physical health can’t be separated.” – Julie Cardoza For many women, the first signs of perimenopause aren’t hot flashes or irregular cycles; they’re mental health changes like anxiety, burnout, irritability, and brain fog. In the conventional medical system, these symptoms are often treated in isolation, without anyone connectin…

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75: What's Missing From The Conversation on Longevity with Andrea Nakayama 1:00:14

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“When we are so restricted and tied to all the things we have to do, we're not actually supporting longevity.” - Andrea Nakayama Health practitioners and clients are often looking for the same thing: the “right” tools and protocols for women in perimenopause and beyond. Social media tells women they should be taking hormones, eating lots of protein…

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Unscripted, Real, Live Coaching Session! 1:08:59

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This special episode provides you the opportunity to be a fly on the wall during a real live coaching session with a NBHWC nationally board certified health & wellness coach. Info re earning your health & wellness coaching certification, annual Rocky Mountain Coaching Retreat & Symposium & more via https://www.catalystcoachinginstitute.com/ Best-in…

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I’m Part of the Story - Caregiver Burnout with Allison Breininger 33:55

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Balm in the Burnout, Episode 8: I’m Part of the Story - Caregiver Burnout with Allison Breininger Host: Megan Hadley Guest: Allison Breininger, founder of The Negative Space In this episode of Balm in the Burnout, host Megan Hadley talks with caregiver and advocate Allison Breininger about the realities of caregiving, the hidden toll it takes, and …

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Healthcare Burnout to Work Life Balance - Designing a Life You Don’t Need to Escape From with Patrick Otis 30:36

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Balm in the Burnout, Episode 7: Healthcare Burnout to Work Life Balance - Designing a Life You Don’t Need to Escape From with Patrick Otis Welcome back to Balm in the Burnout! In this episode, Megan sits down with Patrick Otis, a nurse anesthetist, pickleball enthusiast, and advocate for work-life balance. About Our Guest: Patrick has been a nurse …

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74: Rich Relationships: How to Create a Million-Dollar Network Authentically with Selena Soo 48:29

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“One rich relationship is more valuable than a hundred casual connections.” - Selena Soo As health and wellness professionals, our work is built on connection. Whether it's with our clients, referral partners, or fellow practitioners, relationships are at the core of everything we do. Unfortunately, when it comes to growing our businesses, it’s eas…

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73: Innovations in Osteoporosis Care with CEO of Osteoboost, Laura Yecies 38:04

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*This episode is sponsored by Osteoboost* “The most important thing for fractures is to prevent them.” - Laura Yecies Osteoporotic fractures are one of the biggest threats to women’s quality of life as we age, and as practitioners, we’re in the perfect position to help our clients take action before it’s too late. Where cardiovascular disease is th…

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Re-defining Able: Tricia Downing Discusses Resilience, Rebounds and Reality 1:13:13

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In 2003, I was in New Zealand to compete in the Triathlon world championships. It was an amazing time. I met some amazing athletes from around the world, most notably Champion Barb Lindquist and Sheila Taormina, who went on to become the first person to qualify for the Olympics in THREE different sports. But the most interesting person I met? Today…

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72: Herbalism for Fertility for Women and Men with Liane Moccia 33:18

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“It’s important to take a holistic approach to a person’s fertility.” – Liane Moccia Our clients’ fertility journeys are about much more than getting pregnant. They’re navigating stress, nervous system imbalances, environmental toxins, and often a healthcare system that doesn’t consider these factors. On top of that, many times the focus is solely …

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71: How to Support Your Clients with Depression and Anxiety with Dr. Christina Bjorndal 52:00

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[TRIGGER WARNING: Sensitive topics, including suicide] “Our thoughts drive our nervous system, and when you’re in a sympathetic state, it’s very difficult to achieve true healing.” - Dr. Christina Bjorndal Diet and lifestyle are crucial elements of our overall health and well-being, but we have to consider that they’re part of a larger puzzle. Whil…

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7 Baby Steps to Health, Wellness & Performance (Applying Dave Ramsey's Money Principles to Life) 16:51

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I was just thinking... What if we were to apply Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University concepts to our health, wellness and performance? In this special episode, Dr. Cooper flips on the mic and shares some initial thoughts about how we might help our coaching clients, friends and ourselves by applying the popular 7 Baby Steps provided by Ramsey i…

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70: Hello Hot Flash! with Stephanie Shaw 43:13

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For many women, perimenopause comes with confusing symptoms that can’t seem to be explained and changes to your body that can feel like you’re losing control. Right now, only 4-6% of women in the US are receiving adequate medical menopause care, leaving the vast majority unsupported and confused about what’s happening with their bodies. This is whe…

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Making Magic and Meaning in a Queer-Centered Space with Brenna Wernersbach, Owner of MoonStone MPLS 30:21

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Balm in the Burnout, Episode 6: Making Magic and Meaning in a Queer-Centered Space with Brenna Wernersbach, Owner of MoonStone MPLS In this episode of Balm in the Burnout, host Megan Hadley speaks with Brenna Wernersbach, founder of MoonStone MPLS, a queer-owned metaphysical shop in South Minneapolis. Brenna shares how they transitioned from a back…

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69: Your Health Coach Will See You Now! with Dr. Sandra Scheinbaum, Ph.D. 40:10

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“A health coach is somebody who truly hears you and can help you navigate through this increasingly complex medical system.” - Dr. Sandra Scheinbaum Health coaches can’t replace medical doctors. When it comes to acute care, you need a doctor, not a coach. But what happens when you get discharged? For many patients, a health crisis comes with the ne…

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Chasing Mastery: Matt Fitzgerald (Part II) 53:49

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This is Part II of the intriguing interview with Author, Coach and top endurance athlete Matt Fitzgerald on the subject of Chasing Mastery. If you missed Part I, it is available via any podcast app as the episode preceeding this one. While you'll love this discussion, you might love it even more if you tap into Part I first :-) You can access Matt …

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From Values to Action: Rethinking Organizational Wellbeing with Carl Atiya Swanson 30:02

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From Values to Action: Rethinking Organizational Wellbeing with Carl Atiya Swanson In this episode of Balm in the Burnout, host Megan Hadley sits down with creative strategist and systems thinker Carl Atiya Swanson to explore how burnout shows up across sectors—and how values-aligned leadership can transform it. Carl shares his personal story of re…

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68: What Market Trends In Women's Health Do You Need To Know? with Rachel Braun Scherl 50:19

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“People make choices and they pay for what they value.” - Rachel Braun Scherl As practitioners, it often feels like we’re being pulled in many different directions. You're seeing clients, managing operations, creating content, and still wondering how to reach more people and make your practice sustainable without burning out. At the same time, the …

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Chasing Mastery with Matt Fitzgerald 1:05:28

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Mastery. What does that encompass when it comes to our health, wellness & performance? How does mindset, consistency and growth affect it? What are the keys to making it a reality? In this discussion with renowned endurance sports author, coach and elite athlete, we’ll unpack the concept of mastery: how it's developed, what holds athletes back, and…

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Ritual in a Bottle: On Herbal Skincare and Slowing Down with Romina Takimoto of Romi Apothecary 43:46

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Ritual in a Bottle: On Herbal Skincare and Slowing Down with Romina Takimoto of Romi Apothecary In this episode of 'Balm in the Burnout,' host Megan Hadley talks to Romina Takimoto, an occupational therapist turned herbal skincare creator. Romina shares her journey from hospital-based work to crafting herbal skincare products, exploring wellness th…

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Writing as Ritual: On Grief, Creativity, and Becoming with Taylor Brorby 34:26

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Writing as Ritual: On Grief, Creativity, and Becoming with Taylor Brorby Episode 3 - Balm in the Burnout Podcast In this episode of Balm in the Burnout, host Megan welcomes Taylor Brorby, a writer and environmental activist, to discuss personal growth, the writing process, and the importance of storytelling. Taylor delves into his journey as a writ…

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Rewriting Narratives: Jason Sole on Abolition and Community 37:04

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Rewriting Narratives: Jason Sole on Abolition and Community Balm in the Burnout podcast - Episode 2 In this episode, Jason Sole, an abolitionist, community leader, and professor at Hamline University, shares his journey from being a formerly incarcerated individual to becoming a criminal justice educator and activist. He discusses the importance of…

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67: What are Bioidentical Hormones? with Kate Wells 41:18

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“Many women don't have the information they need to understand what's going on with their hormones.” - Kate Wells While the conversation around menopause and hormone therapy has progressed significantly in recent years, many women remain unaware of their options and lack access to practitioners who can guide them through these transitions. When you…

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Episode 1 - Alchemizing Balm in the Burnout 7:01

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Introducing Balm and the Burnout: A Journey Through Resilience Welcome to Balm and the Burnout, hosted by Megan Hadley, MA, NBC-HWC, a podcast dedicated to addressing personal and systemic burnout affecting various sectors, including politics, education, healthcare, and more. In season 1, Megan is specifically focusing on Minneapolis, Minnesota-con…

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66: Functional Medicine | Precision Health | Culinary Nutrition with Shefaly Ravula, PA-C 29:04

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“Until we address our entire environment and culture, I think we're going to keep seeing complex chronic illnesses on the rise.” - Shefaly Ravula Overall health begins in the gut, and many of our clients dealing with endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain also struggle with gut health challenges that can significantly impact their quality of life. O…

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Unlocking Peak Performance 59:45

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This special episode looks at specific (and practical) strategies for unlocking peak performance. It is based on the opening keynote presentation from Dr. Cooper at a conference in Colorado. Link to article resources mentioned in presentation available here Link to episode expanding on how to create a clear personal vision avail here Info re earnin…

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65: Unraveling CIRS: Mold, Inflammation, and the Path to Recovery with Jenny Johnson 51:24

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“About 24% of the population has susceptible genetics for chronic inflammatory response syndrome (CIRS).” - Jenny Johnson Health and illness are not binary. A healthy person can become sick in no time, and vice versa. Ultimately, health is a continuum on which, no matter how you’re feeling, there are small steps you can take to improve. The foundat…

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64: Lean Genes: How Understanding Genetics is Key to Metabolic Health and Healthy Weight with Dr. Phyllis Pobee 32:44

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“Weight loss resistance is never isolated. You never just have weight loss resistance and everything else is great.” - Dr. Phyllis Pobee For those of us dealing with the combination of hormonal changes postpartum or in perimenopause periods alongside chronic illnesses such as endometriosis or MCAS, our bodies, and especially our mitochondrial healt…

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Chip Conley - A New Perspective on Midlife (Part II) 44:11

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Midlife. For some, the word alone is enough to send shivers down the spine. It’s a time of challenge, change and potential confusion. Or – if you believe the perspective of today’s guest, Chip Conley, the beginning of the very best parts of our lives! Joining us today is Chip Conley, a true visionary in leadership, aging, and personal reinvention. …

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63: Using The Art and Science of Homeopathy with Your Complex Clients with Dr. Ginger Nash, ND 47:58

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“Homeopathy can be a phenomenally powerful tool to use, especially for people who are sensitive.” - Dr. Ginger Nash, ND Homeopathy is a tool well-suited to the complexities of modern life. It works at the intersection of the immune, endocrine, and nervous systems, each of which is unbelievably complicated by itself. Every practitioner knows that th…

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62: How to Support Your Clients to Prepare For and Recovery From Surgery with Dr. Rebecca Knackstedt 37:01

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“Even five days of preparation before surgery can make a difference.” - Dr. Rebecca Knackstedt Having surgery is a massive stress on the body, and post-operative healing is such a catabolic experience that it needs much more than your typical day-to-day nutritional requirements. Even people in great health can benefit from targeted supplementation …

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Chip Conley - Learning to Love Midlife (Part I) 46:28

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Midlife. For some, the word alone is enough to send shivers down the spine. It’s a time of challenge, change and potential confusion. Or – if you believe the perspective of today’s guest, Chip Conley, the beginning of the very best parts of our lives! Joining us today is Chip Conley, a true visionary in leadership, aging, and personal reinvention. …

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61: Getting Nerdy about Hormones - Topical, Transdermal, Oral, Oh My! with Dr. Anna Cabeca, DO 51:07

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“It takes more than hormones to fix our hormones.” - Dr. Anna Cabeca When it comes to vaginal health, pelvic floor health, and incontinence issues, hormones play a critial role. From the type of hormones to oral formulations, injections, and topicals, there are a lot of options for hormone therapy, from the delivery vehicle to the forms of hormones…