Former two-time guest Andrea Jones and I join forces to get real about how trauma symptoms impacted our lives in the past year. We talk about how these symptoms impacted us physically, mentally, and spiritually, because of course - we are designed as very interconnected humans and you can’t bump one part without impacting another. … Continue reading Learning to Heal From the Spiritual, Mental, and Physical Impact of Trauma
Tag: holistic health
When the Christmas Season Doesn’t Go as Expected
Do you ever have the feeling you just don’t do holidays as well as other people? Or maybe the holiday season hasn’t gone as you wanted it to? We’ve had a difficult fall, as I’ve been dealing with some heavy past trauma I didn’t know I had. My Christmas spirit has been minimal. I don’t … Continue reading When the Christmas Season Doesn’t Go as Expected
Creating Mind-Body Balance with Ayurvedic Medicine
What the brain struggles to process, the body will store. When we have negative emotions and trauma that we haven't been able to work through, we often receive symptoms in the forms of physical ailments. This episode digs into this topic from the perspective of Ayurvedic medicine. Dr. Ram Tamang is an Ayurvedic Physician, Master … Continue reading Creating Mind-Body Balance with Ayurvedic Medicine
The Pantry Item That Could Be Wrecking Your Mental Health
Lately I have been on a rampage against commonly used inflammatory vegetable oils. They are everywhere, in every dressing, sauce, packaged good, and even in frozen vegetable mixtures and "healthy" items. Because of what I know about how these inflammatory oils impact our cell membranes and lead to oxidative damage, I get enraged that so … Continue reading The Pantry Item That Could Be Wrecking Your Mental Health
Healing Painful Periods and Managing Moodiness Naturally
Period problems seem to be increasing these days, and many women are looking for individualized support. Andrea Jones is a registered nurse, functional hormone coach, as well as life and health coach. Andrea helps women with hormone imbalances experience painless, mood-free periods so they could feel like themselves again. In this episode, we cover every … Continue reading Healing Painful Periods and Managing Moodiness Naturally
To the Mothers Who Are Chain-breakers
My grandma was never told “I love you” growing up. She eloped with her childhood sweetheart when she turned 18, then struggled with infertility for years before she had a procedure done that allowed her to give birth to my uncle, then my mom. She wasn’t a perfect mom, but she began to break the … Continue reading To the Mothers Who Are Chain-breakers
How Your Gut and Skin Microbiome Affect Acne
Yes, your gut microbiome is important… but what about the microbiome on your skin? Do we need certain types of bacteria for healthy skin? In this recent episode of the podcast, we dig into the gut AND skin microbiome to discuss just how much your microbiome plays a role in your skin health. Download here … Continue reading How Your Gut and Skin Microbiome Affect Acne
An Integrative Medicine Approach to Kids’ Anxiety
Dr. Alina Olteanu is the Found of Whole Child Texas in Frisco, Texas. She uses an integrative approach to pediatrics and relies on a variety of evidence-based tools to target the top medical issues in children today. As anxiety rates in children continue to increase, Dr. Olteanu offers some powerful tools that all parents can … Continue reading An Integrative Medicine Approach to Kids’ Anxiety
How to Stop Dieting in 2022
2021 was a year of emotional upheaval for me, and I know I’m not alone. Aside from the division and tension caused by a certain virus and all the politics (unfortunately) intertwined with it, our family went through a major transition. My husband made a career change and we moved cities to follow our dreams. … Continue reading How to Stop Dieting in 2022
Tips for Kids’ Back-to-School Anxiety
There are many evidenc-based tools that can support kids' anxiety during back to school time. From nutrition, to therapeutic tips to supplements, kids can thrive during times of stress with these supportive tools.









