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Fusion of Functional Medicine and Functional Neurology! A comprehensive holistic mind-body approach to correcting and optimizing your health! We combine the power of functional medicine and functional neurology to address the root causes of your health concerns, helping you regain balance and vitality without the use of prescription drugs. We believe in a personalized, integrative approach that goes beyond treating symptoms. Our innovative program is designed to optimize your body’s natural ...
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Welcome to Project Nourish with your host Megan Gump, CFMP, FNTP. This podcast is a place for all things functional medicine and a holistic lifestyle. The mission of the brand is to educate and give people the tools to take their health into their own hands. Disclaimer: Megan does not treat, cure or diagnose any disease. Megan wants to give you the ability to take your health back and live the vibrant life you deserve!
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Meet Carli Kilgore a licensed holistic wellness expert, solopreneur, spiritual seeker, and mom who shares her experiences of where science and energetics meet. Personal and professional stories, as well as interviews with other experts in the field are discussed in a fun and practical way. This functional + metaphysical wellness podcast is meant to explore and share ideas to inspire hope and healing in the collective.
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Sacred Completion: A Year-End Ritual to Clear Burnout Residue & Reset Your Energy with Dr Lara May
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30:18As the year comes to a close, many of us feel a mix of relief, exhaustion, reflection, and quiet grief—all at once. In this Wellness Illuminated episode, Dr. Lara May invites you into a grounding conversation about completion and why true healing and renewal cannot happen without it. Burnout is often blamed on doing too much, but what if it actuall…
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Why 60% of New Year Health Goals Fail (And How to Actually Succeed in 2026)
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19:29Most people don’t fail their New Year health goals because they’re lazy. They fail because their goals were vague, unrealistic, and built with no plan. In this solo episode, I break down the neuroscience behind habits, why 60% of adults set health resolutions every year but quit by February, and how to build goals the right way while celebrating sm…
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Microdosing for Healing: A Conscious Path to Transformation with Kayse Gehret
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37:19Microdosing is emerging as a powerful bridge between science, consciousness, and healing—and this episode explores why. In Microdosing for Healing: A Conscious Path to Transformation, we dive into how intentional, sub-perceptual dosing can support nervous system regulation, emotional resilience, neurological healing, and deep personal growth. This …
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Cold & Flu Season Is Here: The REAL Reason People Get Sick… And How To Stop It.
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26:22Cold and flu season is here, and everyone keeps asking me the same thing: “What should I actually take to stay healthy?” In this episode, I break down the nutrients I trust the most — Vitamin D, A, C, Zinc, and the antiviral compound almost no one talks about: monolaurin. I explain why immune balance matters more than boosting, what really causes c…
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The Gas of Life: How Nitric Oxide Shapes Health, Healing & Longevity with Dr. Nathan Bryan
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39:17In this illuminating episode of Light Body Radio, we explore one of the most important — yet often overlooked — molecules in human health: Nitric Oxide. Dr. Lara May sits down with a leading expert who has spent more than 25 years researching nitric oxide, uncovering life-changing insights that are already transforming medicine, healing, and diseas…
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Nervous System Nourishment: Holiday Survival with Soul & Science with Dr Lara May
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24:45The holidays are here—beautiful, meaningful, and… overwhelming. 🎄✨ In this Wellness Illuminated episode, Dr. Lara May blends functional medicine, energy healing, and nervous system wisdom to help you move through the season with more ease, calm, and grounded presence. If the holidays tend to leave you overstimulated, anxious, depleted, or stretched…
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Your Brain is the Missing Link to Healing | Dr. Peter Scire Explains
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47:17Dr. Peter Scire, functional neurology and neuroimmunology expert, and co-host of the The Melillo Podcast, joins the NeuroTrition Podcast for a powerful conversation about the true starting point of healing: the brain. For nearly two decades, Dr. Scire has helped families facing autism, ADHD, anxiety, and complex neurodevelopmental disorders when tr…
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A Holistic Approach to Healing: Energy, Psychology & Spiritual Embodiment with Dr. Mary Sanders
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50:07In this episode, we explore A Holistic Approach to Healing: Energy, Psychology & Spiritual Embodiment with guest expert Dr. Mary Sanders—medical intuitive, chiropractor, and transformational guide. Together, we dive into the deeper layers of wellness, touching on the powerful intersection of energy medicine, positive psychology, and spiritual embod…
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Reclaiming the Athlete Within: The Science of Your Comeback with Dr. Michael Donovan
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52:32This episode dives into the emotional and physical reality of making a true comeback. Our guest shares how high-performing professionals and former athletes often lose touch with the confident, energetic identity they once fully embodied. Whether due to burnout, injury, career shifts, or the weight of everyday responsibilities, that inner athlete c…
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How to Know If Your Gut Is Healthy | The Truth About GI-Map Testing
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19:57What if the key to your mood, focus, and long-term health was hidden deep inside your gut? 🤔 In this episode of the Neurotrition Podcast, Dr. Z dives into the fascinating world of your microbiome, the trillions of bacteria, fungi, and microbes that influence everything from digestion and immunity to brain chemistry and emotional balance. Using the …
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Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique: Unlocking the Subconscious Roots of Chronic Illness with Dr Lara May
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13:51In this Wellness Illuminated episode, Dr. Lara May explores the fascinating connection between quantum biology, energy medicine, and the subconscious mind through the Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique (QHHT). Have you ever done everything “right” — from detoxing and balancing your hormones to supporting your gut — yet still felt that something dee…
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Primitive Reflexes Explained: The Hidden Root of ADHD, Autism, and Learning Struggles
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17:44What if the key to attention, coordination, and emotional regulation was hidden in the movements we make as infants? 🤔 In this episode of the Neurotrition Podcast, Dr. Z breaks down the fascinating science of primitive reflexes — the automatic movements that build the brain’s foundation and shape how children grow, learn, and behave. When these ear…
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From Overdrive to Alignment: The Hormone Reset Every Woman Needs with Chelsea McLeod
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29:15In this empowering episode, we explore what happens when high-achieving women push their bodies past their natural limits—and how true healing begins when we shift from overdrive to alignment. Our guest shares her transformative journey from corporate burnout to holistic balance, uncovering the hormonal and gut imbalances that quietly sabotage ener…
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Beyond Protocols: The True Path to Healing with Dr Lara May
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26:59In this enlightening episode of LightBody Radio, Dr. Lara May invites you to look deeper into the true meaning of healing — beyond the lab results, supplements, and structured protocols. While functional medicine can uncover biological imbalances, real transformation requires more than physical adjustments. It’s about peeling back the layers of str…
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Congress CLASHES Over RFK Jr.’s Vaccine Reforms
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27:27When medicine meets politics, the sparks fly. In Part 2 of this explosive NeuroTrition Podcast episode, Dr. Z and Dr. James Cima unpack the viral congressional hearing where RFK Jr. defended his vaccine reforms against fierce opposition — including a heated exchange with Senator Elizabeth Warren. From the CDC’s internal shakeups to Florida’s move t…
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The Hidden Language of the Body: Finding Balance Through Bioenergetics with Beth Mielbrecht
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33:31In this episode, The Hidden Language of the Body: Finding Balance Through Bioenergetics, we explore the fascinating intersection of science and energy healing. Discover how the subtle energy within your body communicates imbalances long before physical symptoms appear—and how tuning into this hidden language can unlock true healing and vitality. Ou…
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Centered Living: Simple Practices to Stay Calm Amid the Chaos with Dr Lara May
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35:03By Dr. Lara May, PharmD BCPS APh CFMP
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Love Without the Swipe: Creating Relationships That Match Your Vision with Michelle Chung
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41:37Love Without the Swipe: Creating Relationships That Match Your Vision In this episode, we sit down with Michelle Chung, a Love Coach for high-achieving women, to explore what it really takes to call in a relationship that aligns with your deepest values—without relying on dating apps. Michelle shares her own journey of heartbreak, healing, and self…
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Autumn Reset: Detoxing Body, Mind & Spirit at the Equinox with Dr Lara May
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40:26As the autumn equinox arrives, nature pauses in perfect balance between light and dark—a powerful reminder for us to do the same. In this Wellness Illuminated episode, Dr. Lara May, functional medicine pharmacist and energy healer, guides you through an intentional reset designed to clear toxins from the body, mind, and energy field. Discover how s…
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Breaking Free: How Prayer Transforms Pain, Trauma, and Addiction with Beatty Carmichael
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53:29In this episode of LightBody Radio, we explore a groundbreaking method known as the Prayer of Freedom—a science-based prayer approach that has been helping people heal from chronic pain, anxiety, addiction, trauma, and even conditions like bipolar disorder. Our guest shares the inspiring journey that led to the discovery of this three-step prayer p…
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Mysticism, Healing, and the Journey from Doubt to Discovery with Will Rodriguez and Karen Endsley
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1:02:24In this episode of LightBody Radio, Dr. Lara May welcomes two unique voices who bring a fresh perspective to spirituality and self-discovery. Together, they explore the fascinating journey of moving from skepticism to curiosity, diving into mysticism, esoteric knowledge, energy healing, and even near-death experiences. With humor, honesty, and hear…
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Awakening Your Cosmic Power: Quantum Creation and Soul Remembrance with Diana Divine
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58:58In this illuminating episode of Light Body Radio, Dr. Lara May is joined by galactic shaman and quantum energy pioneer Diana MaAra Divine for a transformative conversation about reclaiming your true power. Diana is the author of Mastering Quantum Creation: Awaken the Phoenix Within, Manifest Your Reality, and Reclaim Your Cosmic Power, and brings o…
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The Homesteader Mindset: Self-Sufficiency, Mental Health & Sustainable Living with Elizabeth Bruckner
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49:03In this inspiring episode, Dr. Lara May sits down with Elizabeth Bruckner—author of The Homesteader Mindset—to explore the powerful connection between self-sufficiency, sustainable living, and mental wellness. With a background in acupuncture and oriental medicine, Elizabeth blends traditional Chinese medicine, the five element theory, and habit cr…
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Breaking the Silence: Addiction, Recovery & Physician Burnout with Dr. Brett Cordes
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54:34In this powerful and deeply personal conversation, Dr. Lara May sits down with Dr. Brett Cordes, a physician who has walked the difficult road of addiction, recovery, and burnout. Once the picture of success as an overachieving medical student, surgical resident, and thriving practitioner, Brett shares how the pressures of perfection, people-pleasi…
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Heart Coherence & Leo Light: Reclaiming Joy as Medicine with Dr Lara May
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23:04In this heartfelt episode, we explore the transformative power of heart coherence and the vibrant energy of Leo season as tools for emotional healing and self-alignment. Discover how cultivating coherence between your heart and mind can boost resilience, restore balance, and open you to deeper joy. We also dive into the light-filled lessons of Leo …
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Rediscovering Purpose: A Physician’s Journey from Burnout to Authentic Leadership with Joe Sherman
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52:39In this powerful episode of LightBody Radio, Dr. Lara May sits down with Joe Sherman, MD — a pediatrician with over 35 years of experience and now a transformational coach and consultant for physicians and healthcare organizations. Joe shares his deeply personal journey of facing burnout while serving underserved and medically complex children acro…
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Unlocking the Quantum: Exploring QHHT and Deeper Layers of Healing with Dr Lara May
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27:53In this illuminating solo episode of LightBody Radio, Dr. Lara May introduces you to Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique (QHHT) —a powerful modality that dives beyond the physical to access the deep, energetic roots of chronic patterns, emotional blocks, and unresolved fatigue. If you’ve ever found yourself asking, “Why can’t I let this go?” “Why do…
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Reclaiming Pleasure: Healing, Intimacy & the Power of Candid Conversations with Eve Hall
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43:30In this empowering episode of LightBody Radio, Dr. Lara May sits down with Eve Hall—licensed physical therapist, intimacy coach, and host of the award-winning Please Me Podcast—for an honest, heart-centered conversation on sexual wellness, healing, and reclaiming pleasure. Eve shares her personal journey and clinical insights, highlighting her work…
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The Sunshine Protocol: Resetting Your Circadian Rhythm for Energy, Hormones, and Healing with Dr Lara May
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25:00In this illuminating episode of Light Body Radio, Dr. Lara May shines a light—literally—on one of the most overlooked foundations of wellness: your circadian rhythm. If you’re feeling foggy, wired but tired, moody, or waking up more exhausted than when you went to bed, your body’s internal clock may be out of sync. Join Dr. Lara as she introduces T…
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Stars, Signs & Healing: Exploring Astrology’s Power to Transform Trauma with Carmen Turner Schott
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55:01In this powerful and soul-nourishing episode, we welcome Carmen Turner-Schott—a best-selling author of 11 astrology books, clinical social worker, and founder of Deep Soul Divers Astrology. With over 28 years of experience working with trauma survivors, Carmen brings a rare and profound perspective on how astrology can serve as a tool for deep emot…
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Beyond Fatigue: Exploring the Physical, Emotional, and Energetic Roots of Burnout with Dr Lara May
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38:16In this Wellness Illuminated Episode, we go deeper than just feeling “tired.” We explore the layered experience of burnout—looking not only at the physical causes through a functional medicine lens, but also at the emotional and energetic roots that often go unnoticed. Why do so many of us feel exhausted even when we’re “doing all the right things”…
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Rest to Rise: The Transformative Power of Sleep and Human Connection
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1:06:43In this deeply restorative episode, we sit down with Tim Thomas, a passionate advocate for healing through rest. With over a decade of experience in the high-stakes world of veteran recovery, Tim brings powerful insights into how quality sleep and meaningful connection can fuel resilience, clarity, and lasting transformation. From stories of person…
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Code to Consciousness: Healing Pain with Holographic Technology with Brent Michael Phillips
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50:19In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Lara May sits down with Brent Michael Phillips—MIT-trained software engineer turned consciousness pioneer—to explore his remarkable transformation from chronic pain sufferer to healer. Brent shares how a personal health crisis led him to the world of alternative healing and ultimately to the development of his groun…
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Mouth Matters: Rethinking Oral Health for Whole-Body Wellness with Heather "The Hygienist" Paul
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54:39In this episode, we dive into the often-overlooked connection between oral health and overall well-being. Our guest, Heather Paul, a certified biological dental hygienist and orofacial myofunctional therapist with over 30 years of experience, shares her powerful journey from conventional dentistry to holistic wellness. Motivated by her daughter’s s…
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True Prevention: A Functional Medicine Approach to Staying Ahead of Disease with Dr Lara May
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17:50In this episode, we dive into what True Prevention really means through the lens of functional medicine. While traditional healthcare often equates prevention with early disease detection—like mammograms or colonoscopies—functional medicine goes deeper. Dr. Lara May explores how real prevention starts long before symptoms or diagnoses appear, by un…
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Ep. 15 Quantum Healing, Mold Illness & The Magic of Network Spinal with Dr. Kate Glebocki
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1:03:20Dr. Kate Glebocki joins Carli to unpack the spiritual science of healing chronic illness through the nervous system and quantum field. They dive into mold illness, Network Spinal, parasitic patterns, trauma in the body, and how your nervous system is either blocking or activating your innate healing potential. If you’ve tried everything and still a…
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Beyond the Surface: Healing Skin from the Inside Out with Functional Dermatology with Kerry Jenkins
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43:56In this enlightening episode, we dive deep into the world of functional dermatology with Kerry, a seasoned expert blending over 25 years of experience in medical and aesthetic dermatology with the powerful principles of functional and integrative medicine. Kerry shares how true, lasting skin healing goes beyond creams and treatments — it begins fro…
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Cardiometabolic Health: Functional Medicine Testing and Treatment Approaches with Dr Lara May
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26:07Struggling with high blood pressure, insulin resistance, or metabolic dysfunction? Cardiometabolic Health is your go-to podcast for exploring functional medicine strategies to optimize heart health, blood sugar balance, and overall metabolic function. Join us as we dive into advanced testing, root-cause analysis, and personalized treatment approach…
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The Ultimate Path to Forgiveness: Healing Emotional Wounds Across Lifetimes with Katharine Giovanni
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50:21In this transformative episode, we welcome a seasoned transformation coach with over 20 years of intuitive experience, specializing in forgiveness, past life insights, and emotional healing. Together, we explore how deeply rooted patterns, guilt, and shame can keep us stuck — and how releasing them can unlock your most authentic, empowered self. Ou…
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Peptides Unveiled: A Functional Medicine Approach to Healing and Vitality with Dr Lara May
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19:50Curious about the power of peptides for optimizing health, longevity, and performance? Peptides Unveiled takes you deep into the world of regenerative medicine, exploring how peptides can support healing, immune function, metabolism, and overall vitality. Join us as we break down the science of peptides, their role in functional medicine, and how t…
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Healing Through Movement: The Power of Fitness in Addiction Recovery with Megan Johnson McCullough
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45:49In this inspiring episode, we explore the powerful connection between physical fitness and addiction recovery. Our guest, a world champion natural bodybuilder, elite NASM master trainer, and founder of Everybody’s Fit and Mindful Bodies Recovery, shares how movement can be a transformative tool in the healing journey. With a doctorate in Health and…
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Optimizing Thyroid Health: A Functional Medicine Approach with Dr Lara May
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22:15Are you struggling with fatigue, brain fog, stubborn weight gain, or other thyroid-related symptoms? Optimizing Thyroid Health is your trusted guide to understanding and improving thyroid function using a holistic, functional medicine approach. Join us as we dive deep into the root causes of thyroid imbalances, from Hashimoto’s and hypothyroidism t…
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Awakening Through Grief: Finding Hope, Healing, and a New Path Forward with Angela Clement
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39:28Grief can feel like an overwhelming, life-altering journey, but it doesn’t have to be a life sentence. In this powerful episode, we sit down with a former school principal, speaker, intuitive healer, and certified grief coach who shares her deeply personal experience of loss and transformation. After the sudden passing of her husband, she found her…
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Balancing Hormones Naturally: Navigating Perimenopause, Insulin Sensitivity, and Metabolic Health with Dr Lara May
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21:21Are you struggling with hormone imbalances, perimenopause symptoms, or metabolic health challenges? You’re not alone! Balancing Hormones Naturally is your go-to podcast for expert insights, practical strategies, and science-backed tips to support your body through life’s hormonal shifts. Join us as we explore key topics like perimenopause, insulin …
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Vibrational Healing: Unlocking Ancient Wisdom for Deep Transformation with Natalie Viglione
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44:41In this episode, we dive into the world of Vibrational Medicine and the transformative power of ancient wisdom in healing. 🌿✨ Our guest, a certified flower essence alchemist, root cause protocol consultant, and master herbalist apprentice, shares her unique approach to guiding others on their healing journey. Discover how energy, nature, and holist…
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Ep. 14 Unlocking Your True Self: Human Design as a Life Map with Jess Bubbico
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1:17:01In this engaging conversation, Carli and Jess Vubico delve into the fascinating world of Human Design, exploring its significance in self-discovery and personal growth. Jess shares her journey into Human Design, emphasizing its role in helping individuals reconnect with their true selves and intuition. The discussion covers various aspects of Human…
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Detox Deep Dive: Understanding Toxins, Heavy Metals, and How to Protect Your Health with Dr. Lara May
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24:39In this episode, we're taking a deep dive into the world of toxins, heavy metals, and how they silently impact your health every single day. From the air you breathe and the water you drink to the products you use and the food you eat, environmental toxins are everywhere—and they could be contributing to fatigue, brain fog, hormonal imbalances, and…
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The Ripple Effect: How Educators Shape Well-Being in Schools and Communities with Stephanie Bacon
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56:48Educators are more than just teachers—they are ripple makers, shaping the well-being of their students, schools, and entire communities. In this episode, we explore the profound impact that classroom teachers and teacher leaders have on fostering a positive, supportive, and thriving learning environment. Join us as we dive into how relational prese…
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Lab Results Decoded: What Your Numbers Really Mean with Dr Lara May
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18:25Have you ever been told your lab results are "normal," yet you still don’t feel like yourself? In this episode of Wellness Illuminated, we’re breaking down the basics of understanding your lab work—whether from a conventional or functional medicine perspective. You'll learn why "normal" ranges don’t always equal optimal health, the key differences …
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Ep. 13 Weight Loss & Metabolic Health: It’s More Than Calories with Natalie Morse CFMP
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1:02:35In this conversation, Carli and Natalie delve into the complexities of metabolic health and weight loss, exploring the emotional and spiritual dimensions that often accompany these issues. Natalie shares her personal journey from pharmacy to functional medicine, emphasizing the importance of a holistic approach to health. They discuss the unique st…
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