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• 343: How to Prevent Cavities and Avoid Fillings with Root-Cause Dentistry | Dr. Craig Clayton

  In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Craig D. Clayton, a functional and biomimetic dentist who’s changing the way we think about oral health. With a background rooted in biological dentistry and a strong focus on root-cause care, Dr. Clayton walks us through cavity prevention, airway health, and why some dental practices may be making things worse instead of better. We also get into how diet, mouth breathing, and even pregnancy affect your teeth and gums in ways most of us never hear about.→ Leave Us A Voice Message! | https://telbee.io/channel/4_b9zzx58wdkuwirqkcxwa/Topics Discussed:→ What is biomimetic dentistry and how does it work?→ How do cavities really form?→ Can mouth breathing cause dental issues?→ How does diet affect oral health?Sponsored By:→ Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.→ AG1 | Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3+K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first subscription at drinkAG1.com/bewell.→ Minnow | Go to shopminnow.com and enter code MEETMINNOW15 at checkout to receive 15% off your first order. → OneSkin | Visit oneskin.co/BEWELL and use code BEWELL for 15% off your first purchase.Timestamps:→ 00:00:00 - Introduction→ 00:01:57 - Functional and biomimetic dentistry→ 00:05:39 - The death cycle and root-cause care→ 00:10:19 - Cavity treatment and prevention→ 00:14:49 - Diet and oral health→ 00:16:21 - Favorite product picks→ 00:17:31 - The science behind cavities→ 00:19:42 - Types of dental fillings→ 00:21:58 - Kelly’s dental story→ 00:26:06 - Deep grooves and sealants→ 00:32:41 - Kids’ dental health and airway issues→ 00:39:35 - How mouthbreathing affects teeth→ 00:45:18 - Daily habits for oral health→ 00:51:11 - Alternatives to toothpaste→ 00:52:16 - Smarter dentist visits→ 00:55:03 - Electrolytes, coffee, and oral health→ 00:59:28 - Cavities during pregnancy→ 01:03:13 - Dr. Craig’s practice and approachShow Links: → Elementa Silver use code RESTORATION15 for 15% off.Check Out Dr. Craig:→ Instagram→ The Real Cause of Cavities (freebie) → The Free Products Guide (freebie) → Dentistry Disrupted Podcast→ The Ultimate Guide on How To Cure Cavities (digital product)→ The...

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• 342: The Doula’s Guide to Labor, Bonding, and Postpartum Healing | Carson Meyer

  In this episode, I’m joined by doula, certified nutrition consultant, and author Carson Meyer for a heartfelt conversation about pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Carson has supported over 100 births, and she brings so much wisdom to topics like what to expect each trimester, how to build your birth team, and the growing interest in home birth and natural labor support.We talk about prenatal bonding, reducing induction and C-section rates, the power of movement and waterbirth, and how to set birth intentions instead of rigid plans. Carson also shares insight into spiritual preparation for motherhood, facing birth fears, and creating a supportive postpartum plan. Leave Us A Voice Message! | https://telbee.io/channel/4_b9zzx58wdkuwirqkcxwa/TOPICS DISCUSSED: → What does a doula do during pregnancy and birth?→ How can movement and water support natural labor?→ What are the benefits of home birth vs. hospital birth?→ How do you reduce the chance of induction or C-section?→ What’s the difference between a birth plan and birth intentions?Sponsored By: → Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.→ LMNT | Get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase at DrinkLMNT.com/Kelly→ WeNatal | You can use my link, wenatal.com/kelly, with any subscription order, to get a free one month supply of WeNatal’s Omega DHA+ Fish Oil.→ OneSkin | Visit oneskin.co/BEWELL and use code BEWELL for 15% off your first purchase.Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:02:44 - What drew Carson to doula work?→ 00:05:17 - Doula training → 00:06:39 - Building a doula business → 00:08:56 - Doulas, Midwives, & your OBGYN→ 00:13:45 - Rise in home births & writing journey → 00:17:53 - Demystifying birth & pregnancy → 00:21:10 - Witnessing over 100 births → 00:22:43 - Prioritizing maternal well-being→ 00:25:15 - Exploring your fears around birth→ 00:29:34 - Surrendering to the raw intensity of birth→ 00:32:04 - Essential info for every trimester→ 00:36:11 - The spiritual side of parenthood → 00:37:06 - Prenatal bonding & attachment → 00:41:38 - Birth intentions vs a birth plan → 00:45:59 - C-section rates → 00:48:25 - Knowing when baby is ready to arrive→ 00:51:13 - Water birth, movement, & reducing induction rates→ 00:53:12 - Understanding waterbirth & home birth → 00:56:04 - Four pillars of postpartum → 01:00:18 - Kelly’s postpartum experience Check Out Carson:→ Instagram→ Website → Skincare Line→ Growing Together: Doula Wisdom and Holistic Practices for Pregnancy, Birth, and Motherhood (book)Check Out Kelly:→

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• 341: Repressed Emotions, Anxiety + Why Self-Improvement Doesn’t Exist | Joe Hudson

  I sit down with Joe Hudson, the executive coach behind some of Silicon Valley’s most successful leaders, to explore the hidden emotions driving anxiety, disconnection, and high performance. Joe shares how repressing feelings like fear and anger block our joy—and how embracing them can lead to true transformation.We talk about parenting with emotional awareness, the power of letting kids cry, and why Joe doesn’t believe in traditional self-improvement. I also share a breakthrough realization about my marriage and reflect on the deep inner work that’s transformed the way I show up in my relationships and everyday life.Leave Us A Voice Message! | https://telbee.io/channel/4_b9zzx58wdkuwirqkcxwa/TOPICS DISCUSSED:→ What does it mean to parent with emotional awareness?→ How can repressed emotions affect our relationships?→ Why doesn’t Joe Hudson believe in self improvement?→ How can embracing discomfort lead to personal transformation?→ What breakthrough did Kelly have about her marriage?SPONSORED BY: → Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials |. Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.→ AG1 | Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3+K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first subscription at drinkAG1.com/bewell.→ Fatty 15 | Fatty15 is on a mission to replenish your C15 levels and restore your long-term health. You can get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/KELLY15 and using code KELLY15 at checkout.→ Vuori | Get 20% off your first order of Vuori AND free shipping on orders over $75 at vuori.com/kelly→ Jesse & Ben's | Right now, you can visit jesseandbens.com/bewell for their limited buy one get one free sale! Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:02:46 - Being a girl dad → 00:06:20 - Parenting and relationship style → 00:09:16 - Age appropriate parenting → 00:12:37 - Repressed emotions showing up in adulthood→ 00:19:09 - Emotional disconnection in adults→ 00:21:30 - Fear, anger, and binary thinking → 00:27:01 - Let your child cry → 00:31:32 - Compartmentalizing your emotions→ 00:40:35 - Fear over connection → 00:44:19 - Anxiety is repressed excitement → 00:47:30 - The psychology behind dimming our own joy→ 00:54:14 - Feeling your emotions to get rid of them → 00:58:21 - “I don’t believe in self improvement”→ 01:01:56 - Kelly’s breakthrough → 01:08:15 - Kelly’s childhood and bravery → 01:14:53 - How Joe connects with his daughters CHECK OUT JOE: → Learn more + complimentary transformation guide→ Art of Accomplishment Podcast (Spotify / YouTube) → X (Twitter)CHECK OUT KELLY:→

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• 340: How To Trust Your Gut, Break Free From Diet Culture, + Align With The Life You Want | Almost 30

  In this episode, I’m joined by Krista Williams and Lindsey Simcik, the best friends and co-hosts behind the Almost 30 podcast. We talk about what it really means to trust your intuition, tune out the noise, and navigate life transitions with more honesty and ease.We also dive into practices that have helped them stay grounded—from Internal Family Systems (IFS) to daily movement, nutrition, and mindset work. Whether you're moving through heartbreak, shifting careers, or just craving deeper alignment, this conversation is full of tools to support you.Leave Us A Voice Message! | https://telbee.io/channel/4_b9zzx58wdkuwirqkcxwa/Sponsored By:Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.AG1 | Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3+K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first subscription at drinkAG1.com/bewell.Hiya Health | Get 50% off your first order at HiyaHealth.com/Kelly and give your kids the full-body nourishment they need to grow into healthy, happy adults.Kosterina | Use code KELLY for 15% OFF your first order at kosterina.com/bewell Not sure where to start? Shop all my Kosterina favorites at kosterina.com/bewell. Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:03:16 - Honesty & vulnerability00:05:04 - Tuning into self vs. outside noise00:07:34 - Health trends & diet dangers00:11:48 - Intuition & trusting your gut00:14:11 - Internal Family Systems (IFS)00:19:06 - Understanding behavior patterns00:20:42 - Workout mindset shifts00:22:39 - Recognizing alignment00:26:19 - Relationship connection tips00:32:21 - Defining real happiness00:35:27 - Finding balance00:37:29 - Divorce & emotional impact00:43:20 - Friendship evolution00:45:08 - Growth through singlehood00:51:52 - Career advice for women00:56:30 - Alter ego visualization00:57:36 - Fear & scarcity mindset01:01:01 - False Evidence Appearing Real01:04:12 - Letting go of control01:05:31 - Bounceback resilience01:07:18 - Daily alignment rituals01:09:54 - Digital detox benefits01:14:10 - Food & movement habits01:19:20 - Nutrition, cardio & peptidesCheck Out Krista & Lindsey: Krista Williams’s InstagramLindsey Simcik’s InstagramAlmost 30 Podcast Almost 30 (Book)Check Out Kelly: InstagramYouTube

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• 339: Anxiety Explained: Hormones, Vagus Nerve & Gut Health | Dr. Nicole Cain

  In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Nicole Cain to talk about her integrative, trauma-informed approach to anxiety and mental wellness. We explore how anxiety shows up in the body—through our thoughts, hormones, immune system, and gut—and what it takes to truly heal at the root.Nicole shares insights from her book Panic Proof along with powerful tools like EMDR, hormone testing, and Ayurveda. Whether you're navigating anxiety yourself or supporting someone who is, this conversation is packed with practical, whole-person strategies to find calm and reclaim your mental health.Leave Us A Voice Message! | https://telbee.io/channel/4_b9zzx58wdkuwirqkcxwa/Topics Discussed:What is the root cause of anxiety and how can it be healed naturally?How does gut health affect mental health and anxiety?What is Dr. Nicole Cain’s approach to managing anxiety with integrative medicine?What is the connection between hormone imbalances and anxiety symptoms?Sponsored By:Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.AG1 | Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3+K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first subscription at drinkAG1.com/bewell.Jesse & Ben's | Right now, you can visit jesseandbens.com/bewell for a special deal.OneSkin | Visit oneskin.co/BEWELL and use code BEWELL for 15% off your first purchase.Timestamps:00:00:00 - Introduction 00:00:00 – Episode intro with Dr. Nicole Cain00:01:41 – What is anxiety? Root causes explained00:05:49 – Kelly’s personal anxiety journey00:09:02 – Understanding the window of tolerance00:10:36 – Anxiety, autonomy, and creative power00:13:22 – Why suppressed emotions intensify anxiety00:14:37 – Dr. Nicole’s story of living with anxiety00:19:30 – What is thought anxiety?00:24:32 – Tools to overcome thought anxiety00:26:02 – Endocrine anxiety and stress hormones00:32:21 – Hormonal imbalance, anxiety & HRT00:35:35 – DUTCH testing00:37:21 – Immune system’s link to anxiety00:40:34 – Gut-brain axis and mental health00:42:13 – Lifestyle changes for anxiety relief00:43:32 – Dr. Nicole’s full intake process00:49:31 – Using Ayurveda and Kapha for anxiety00:51:58 – Exercises to calm anxiety naturally00:57:55 – Brain science: prefrontal cortex vs. lizard brain01:01:55 – Interoception and body awareness01:06:28 – How to become panic proofFurther Listening:Prioritizing Hormonal Health with Dr. Carrie JonesCheck Out Dr. Nicole: InstagramBook - To Shop

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