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What makes our health and wellness podcast different is that our FREE step-by-step content is tailored to empower a healthy, adventurous life with practical natural wellness tips delivered with authenticity and grit. DISCLAIMER: The information is not medical advice and should not be treated as such. Always consult your physician or healthcare professional before pursuing any health-related procedure or activity.
Episodes
The human body is complicated. So, it's time to remove the toxins from your skin care routine. Your skin isn’t being difficult — it’s being honest. We sat down with certified physician assistant and functional dermatology expert Kerry Jenkins to unravel why eczema, acne, rosacea, and psoriasis are spiking, even in children, and what it really takes to calm them for good. Instead of jumping straight to topical ste...
What if the way back from trauma isn’t a single breakthrough, but a stack of small, stubborn habits that actually hold you up? We sit down with Navy veteran and author Kevin Macomber to trace a path from complex childhood trauma and Beirut-era deployments to breakdown, suicidality, and a hard-won recovery built on practical daily steps.
Macomber opens up about losing trust, withdrawing from the world, and slo...
What if the moment your life wobbled was the invitation you’ve been postponing? That’s where Jennifer Ginty found herself — after years of “not yet,” the closure of her beloved boutique pushed her to say “right now” to healing complex PTSD and major depressive disorder. We sit down with Jen to unpack how she built a care team, returned to hospitalization to map helpful modalities, and rediscovered group therapy as a p...
What if the life you’re building is draining the person you need to be to live it? We sit down with occupational therapist and coach Heidi Blackie to explore how relentless doing, perfectionism, and inherited “shoulds” quietly feed burnout, illness, and despair — and how belief, boundaries, and acceptance can reset the nervous system and restore joy.
Heidi shares the pivotal moment she chose to believe in her...
What if your “mild” concussion wasn’t mild at all — and what if most of your recovery sits in your daily habits? Board-Certified Neurologist and Navy veteran Dr. Ryan Williamson joins us to unpack why TBI outcomes vary so wildly and how to rebuild cognitive power with simple, evidence-based steps. We dig into his BRAIN protocol—Breathwork, Rest, Activity, Intake, Nurturing — and show how purpose, sleep quality, traini...
What if recovery isn’t about gripping harder, but about becoming someone new? Greg Vorst and Michael Nolan, co-founders of Embodied Recovery, join us to reframe suffering as a portal to soul growth and show how accountability and honesty can reset a life. Their message doesn’t romanticize pain; it transforms it. By shifting from abstinence-only goals to embodied practices, they reveal a path where peace, purpose, and ...
Denied benefits don’t mean you’re not disabled — they usually mean your record isn’t saying what the system needs to hear. We sit down with disability law expert, Attorney Nancy Cavey to map a practical route through VA ratings, Social Security’s five-step test, and short- and long-term disability insurance, showing how objective medical evidence turns “I hurt” into “Here’s why I can’t work.” If you’re a veteran juggl...
What if a few minutes of guided EFT tapping could lower your anxiety, quiet your inner critic, and help you face what really hurts without feeling overwhelmed? That’s the promise — and the science — behind Emotional Freedom Techniques, and it’s the heart of our conversation with EFT Tapping Coach and SOAR with Tapping founder, Amy Vincze.
We start by demystifying how EFT works: tapping on specific acupressure...
Imagine flipping a switch in your body that tells your brain, “You’re safe.” That’s what a few minutes of intentional breath can do, and it’s the doorway we walk through with meditation guide and author Kara Goodwin. We talk about real stress, real loss, and the very human habit of living braced for the next blow — then we map the simple moves that shift you from fight-or-flight to a steadier baseline you can feel.
What if the fastest way to feel better isn’t another pill, but a smarter way to move, align, and listen? We sat down with Dr. Alex Hilario — award-winning chiropractor, former powerlifter, and Westchester, NY care leader — to unpack three practical keys that help real people beat chronic pain and reclaim energy: chiropractic care, nervous system optimization, and avoiding the traps of long-term medications and poor po...
What if the fastest way to strength is letting go of what’s living rent-free in your head? We sit down with best-selling author and forgiveness mentor Katharine Giovanni to unpack a clear path to release anger, dissolve triggers, and reclaim energy without giving anyone a pass. No platitudes, no pressure to reconcile — just a step-by-step method that works in real life, backed by neuroscience and grounded in compassio...
What if the worst thing that happened to you could become your strongest edge? We sit down with Coach Rob Wheeler—a Navy veteran, former federal police officer, and founder of Battlefitted — to trace a hard path through hazing-level abuse, stacked PTSD, divorce, the loss of a parent, and a gym shuttered by lockdowns. No platitudes here. Rob shows how he rebuilt identity with three simple, demanding pillars: fitness, m...
Over one billion people worldwide battle chronic pain daily - a silent epidemic robbing them of joy and vitality. But what if this suffering isn't inevitable? What if the pain signals persisting long after tissues have healed are actually trying to teach you something?
Functional medicine practitioner Leigh Brandon transforms our understanding of pain from enemy to messenger. Drawing on 24 years of clini...
Muscle mass becomes a critical longevity marker as we age, with research showing we lose up to 40% of it between ages 42-65. This silent decline directly impacts how long and how well we'll live — yet most people have no strategy to combat it.
Timothy Ward, fitness expert with 35 years of experience training everyone from pro athletes to octogenarians, shares his revolutionary Fitness Quadrant System tha...
When a car pulled out in front of Kelly Tuttle on a rural road in 2015, the resulting crash didn't just damage her vehicle — it fundamentally altered her brain and identity. The thunderous collision that day transformed this cardiology nurse practitioner into a traumatic brain injury (TBI) survivor who would have to relearn how to navigate the world with new cognitive challenges.
Kelly's story is pa...
Sirens pierce the night as disasters strike without mercy, while the chilling silence of power grid failure plunges communities into darkness. Would you be prepared? Since 2020, America has endured over 115 billion-dollar disasters, leaving millions displaced and countless lives lost – made worse by delayed aid and broken supply chains.
Drawing from my eleven years of military service, sometimes tasked with s...
Imagine living with chronic pain, crushing fatigue, and brain fog so severe it disrupts your daily life – yet doctors dismiss your symptoms as "all in your head." For 20 million Americans suffering from fibromyalgia, this frustrating reality has been their normal. Until now.
Dr. Bruce Gillis, a Harvard-trained physician with four decades of clinical experience, shatters widespread misconceptions abo...
The healthcare system can be a maze of hidden dangers, but what if you had an insider's guide to navigating it safely? Dr. Julie Siemers pulls back the curtain on hospital risks in this eye-opening conversation that could save your life or the life of someone you love.
Drawing from 45 years as a nurse educator and author of "Surviving Your Hospital Stay," Dr. Siemers reveals shocking statistics...
Ever felt trapped in a healthcare system that sees your symptoms but misses you as a whole person? Dr. Kevin Smith pulls back the curtain on why so many individuals feel chronically sick and tired despite countless doctor visits. The answer lies in understanding the profound difference between conventional medicine, which treats symptoms with drugs, and functional medicine, which asks the critical question: why is thi...
What your hands reveal about your health might surprise you. Grip strength isn't merely about physical power — it's a remarkable indicator of your overall health status, longevity potential, and quality of life as you age.
This deep dive explores the fascinating connection between grip strength and metabolic health. Your muscle mass, which naturally declines with age through sarcopenia, plays a cruc...
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