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Hot Takes on Popular Skin Treatments with Bethany McDaniel
In this episode of Grounded Wellness, Bethany sat down to share her thoughts on quite a few of the top trending skin care treatments you might be wondering about (Hint: microneedling, radio frequency, lasers, and many more!).
Being extremely well-versed in skin health from a holistic perspective, Bethany always enjoys sharing her findings with those who are curious. And as always, she shares her candid and completely transparent take.
After many discussions with professionals and extensive research, Bethany approaches this episode with curiosity and skepticism. She holds nothing back, sharing what she’s learned – without judgment but also full of insight about where she’d personally draw the line.
Let’s dig in.
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Taylor Dukes on Her Shocking Cancer Diagnosis + an Integrative Approach to Healing
In this episode of Grounded Wellness, Taylor Dukes, Functional Nurse Practitioner discusses her shocking diagnosis, getting to the root cause of cancer, and the integrative healing approach she chose. Her redemptive story is a deeply encouraging antidote to the narratives surrounding cancer.
Taylor firmly believes cancer is not a death sentence, and this conversation will show you why.
Let’s dig in.
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Daily Practices to Find Peace + Regulate Your Nervous System with Courtney O'Connor
In today’s solo episode of Grounded Wellness, our Holistic Esthetician, Courtney O’Connor, is taking a deeper look into how you can support your nervous system and the ripple effect it has on skin health. Unmanaged stress and a dysregulated nervous system are huge precursors to inflammation – which lies at the root of almost every condition, in body and skin.
Tune in for simple, practical tips to help promote parasympathetic regulation and heal from chronic stress – and the skin conditions that can accompany it. When you learn to activate your vagus nerve and parasympathetic response, this is where healing happens.
Let’s dig in.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:30 The Nervous System and Skin Health
02:19 Understanding the Nervous System Structure
03:42 Sympathetic vs. Parasympathetic Nervous System
05:01 Chronic Stress and Skin Conditions
07:22 Healing Through the Parasympathetic Nervous System
08:17 The Role of the Vagus Nerve
10:12 Strengthening the Vagus Nerve
11:40 Practical Vagus Nerve Exercises
18:33 Co-Regulation and Its Impact
20:16 Key Takeaways
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From Rx to Root Cause: How I Healed Chronic Acne Holistically with Grace Harvey + Taylor Dukes
In this episode, Bethany sits down with her assistant, Grace, (known and loved by many of you following her insane acne-healing story), and her functional medicine provider, Taylor Dukes. After nearly a decade of taking prescription acne medication, Grace decided to heal her skin from the inside out and discovered conventional treatment was fueling imbalances in her body.
Tune in to hear about Grace’s 30-day holistic acne-healing experiment, how functional testing helped her discover the root cause and what kept her motivated, even when she wanted to give up. This episode is packed with honesty, empowerment, and relatable advice about addressing the root cause of any health issue.
Episode Resources:
Grace’s Acne Journey:
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Healing Acne Holistically Part 2: https://primallypure.com/blogs/blog/holistic-acne-treatment-protocol?_pos=6&_sid=5fb93f9f7&_ss=r
Taylor Dukes:
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Dr. Casey Means on How Corruption in Food and Pharma is Wrecking Our Health
In today’s episode of Grounded Wellness, Bethany gets personal with one of America’s most insightful and passionate leaders in health. Dr. Casey Means, a Stanford-trained physician, has seen firsthand how the medical system is not just broken – it's rigged.
The United States spends a staggering $4.5 trillion on healthcare each year, yet the reality is clear: we're only getting sicker. Our medical system is designed to keep us dependent, rewarding doctors for managing illness instead of preventing it.
Tune in to hear the shocking truth about the deep-rooted corruption in medical institutions, the future of healthcare under the Trump administration and why reconnecting with nature is the only path to true healing.
Episode Resources:
Dr. Casey Means
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Welcome to Grounded Wellness: your go-to podcast for simple and trustworthy information on how to live a more holistic + non-toxic life. Each week you’ll find us here, on our regenerative farm, grounding with our feet in the soil, and having candid, out-of-the-box conversations with leading experts in holistic health, skincare, regenerative agriculture and more.
No matter where you are on your holistic wellness journey, we invite you to be part of this conversation.
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