Signs Your Thyroid Is Screaming for Your Attention

Nicole Fennell is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with nearly 15 years of experience in the functional nutrition space. She specializes in thyroid disorders, including Hashimoto’s and hypothyroidism, as well as metabolism support, gut health, and helping those who feel plain “blah.” Nicole and her team of dietitians at her private virtual practice, Chews Food Wisely, combine clients’ stories, symptoms, and specialty lab testing to uncover the “why” behind their nagging issues. They craft sustainable, realistic action plans for root-cause resolution that truly fit their clients’ lives.

This episode covers all things thyroid! Download and listen here or find wherever you get podcasts.

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Why You Should Try Infrared Sauna Workouts This Winter

Anthony Sciscento works for the HOTWORX corporate office in Executive Franchise Performance and drives the expansion of the most accessible form of infrared exercise in the world! He brings experience from his studies in Exercise Physiology, along with working with various successful fitness franchises, opening and developing his own personal training company, and years of prior experience in fitness sales & management.

With a passion for fitness ignited as a D1 year-round swimmer, an inquisitive mind into holistic medicine, and an active outdoor personal lifestyle living by the beach; Anthony has found utilizing HOTWORX and infrared therapy to be a fundamental part of his own personal wellness journey.

In this episode, Anthony shares the science of why and how infrared sauna workouts benefit health, especially during winter months. Download and listen here or find wherever you get podcasts.

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Overcoming an Invisible Illness

Amy Kurtz is the author of the trailblazing book Kicking Sick: Your GO TO GUIDE for Thriving with Chronic Health Conditions, a health and wellness coach, patient advocate, and speaker. Facing debilitating pain and health issues since her teenage years, patient advocate and author Amy Kurtz well knows the frustration, fear and isolation that comes with chronic illness.

Chronic Health Conditions – from Celiac Disease to major parasite infections to a thyroid condition– led Amy on an intense journey through doctors’ offices, medical clinics, IV labs, specialist offices and assorted spiritual communities. Through these experiences – the trials and the errors, Amy learned the importance of identifying her individual needs and putting a team together to support the whole of her body/mind/spirit. She became an active participant in her own health and got more involved, educated and invested in the healing process. She supports her clients in finding the right system so they can focus on healing instead of being mired in managing their care. Prior to starting her private practice, Amy built the health coaching program at The Morrison Center, a top integrative practice in NYC as a means of better supporting the patient by providing individualized guidance regarding their health condition and treatment plan.

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Transforming Mental and Spiritual Health Through Biblical Meditation

Jennifer Tucker is a bestselling author, artist, graphic designer, wife, mother, grandmother, devoted follower of Jesus, and advocate for mental health. She is the author of Breath as Prayer: Calm Your Anxiety, Focus Your Mind, and Renew Your Soul. Her new book Present in Prayer: a Guided Invitation to Peace Through Biblical Meditation is available now.

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How to Use Peptides and GLP-1 Medication Effectively

Dr. Tracey Stroup is a Naturopathic Doctor, Certified Natural Health Professional, a Level 2 Digestive Specialist, Master Herbalist, and an Aroma Therapist. Tracey has been in the health and wellness industry for over 25 years. She is a sought out clinician, speaker and presenter for medical freedom and educator for integrative and complementary care for medical professionals.

In this episode, we cover the increasingly popular topic of GLP-1 agonists. Are they worth the side effects? Are they safe? Who would benefit from them. As a naturopathic doctor, Dr. Tracey has a unique perspective that might surprise listeners.

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The Part of Your Body that Triggers Failure and How to Create Lasting Change

Kyra Bobinet is a physician, public health leader, and behavior change designer focusing on tranquility, transformation and healing to build optimal health and fulfilling, meaningful lives. She is the author of Unstoppable Brain: The New Neuroscience That Frees Us From Failure, Eases Our Stress, and Creates Lasting Change. In this episode, Dr. Bobinet addresses topics such as behavior change and personal growth, and what long-term neuroscience research reveals about habits and lifestyle change.

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How Genomics Takes Precision Medicine to the Next Level

Dr. Matthew Dawson is the co-founder and CEO of Wild Health, a Precision Medicine service providing personalized, genetics-based care to help patients achieve optimal wellbeing. In that, Dr. Dawson has trained thousands of physicians in Precision Medicine through online education, and has lectured in over twenty countries around the world. Dr. Dawson also co-hosts the Wild Health Podcast, a tool for teaching thousands about personalized, genetics-based Precision Medicine. His passion to help patients maximize their health span and perform at their absolute best considers all aspects of health: mental, physical, and spiritual.

This episode was especially fun for me, because I got to experience the genetic testing that Wild Health offers, and I discovered some incredible insights about my genetic predispositions to the following: depression and low motivation, fast caffeine metabolism, gluten sensitivity and intolerance, sensitivity to seed oils, increased risk of psychosis with THC, and so much more. I learned that super foods for me are eggs, fish, dairy, and leafy greens, which was fun to hear since I love those and consume them frequently.

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How an Eating Window Can Support Weight Loss as You Age

Laurie Lewis is the founder of Fast Forward Wellness. For Laurie, menopause dealt a crushing blow: brain fog, lack of balance, memory loss, intense joint pain, and the sudden gain of 50 pounds. She tried everything she knew to feel better. After years of struggle, Laurie read about Intermittent Fasting and started that very same day. Not only did she shed the stubborn 50 pounds, but the menopausal fog and pain lifted! She had more energy and felt “like herself” again. Now, at 61 years old, Laurie’s thriving coaching programs guide clients with a dream come true: keep an Eating Window and enjoy your life feeling vibrantly well.

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The Power of Herbs for Lyme and Chronic Disease

For over 30 years, Dr. Bill Rawls has dedicated his life to medicine. When a health crisis with chronic Lyme disease abruptly changed his quality of life, he came face to face with the limitations of modern medicine and began to explore the vast possibilities of alternative treatments. Restoring his health through holistic and herbal therapies inspired him to share his revelations on the importance of cellular wellness for defending against microbes and other root causes of illness.

Today, he works to bring life and vitality to others as he helps them establish their own paths to wellness through modern herbology. Through his bestselling books, Unlocking Lyme and The Cellular Wellness Solution, Dr. Rawls demonstrates why crucial herbal phytochemicals are key to protecting cellular health and strengthening the body’s defense against illness. Dr. Rawls is also the founder of Vital Plan, a holistic health company, where he developed the signature Restore Kit™, an advanced herbal protocol that has helped thousands to reclaim vibrant health.

In this episode, Dr. Rawls shares his story and how he uses herbs to support the immune system and prevent against chronic disease.

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Why Your Cortisol is Waking You Up at Night

Renee Kindler is a Family Nurse Practitioner helping busy women to boost their energy, sleep better, and think more clearly by balancing their nutrients and hormones so they can show up in their life everyday exactly how they want! She is the founder of Aonani Functional Medicine. She earned her MSN from Gonzaga University and is passionate about sharing the tremendous impact of identifying what is disrupting your sleep, making you tired, and stealing your focus.

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