The Wellness Mama Podcast

Episode Highlights With Angel
What iridology is and how it actually works
Her work with thousands of people and how the eye can be an insight into health
How she got into this work and how this has been practiced for centuries
There are 28,000 nerve endings that come into the eye
Iridology can’t see blood pressure or blood, but can see most other things
This is not a diagnostic tool but a complementary one
What stress lines are in the eyes, and what they can indicate
Personality lines in the eyes and what they can tell you about someone 
What shows up most in women and moms, and the patterns she sees most
Her Iris-Hormone map and what she can see based on these
Cortisol is the base of the hormone hierarchy, and she sees this in many people
Her one-week plan to help start moving cortisol in a positive direction
Eyes do not lie (but people can)
There are four spots in the eye that show the pancreas and can indicate a person is consuming too much sugar for them, even if they think they are low-carb
Importance of real food protein
Thyroid deep dive related to the eye
Some easy and free tools to improve insulin sensitivity 
Too much exercise and under-eating can be big problems, especially for women
She looks at the gut whenever the thyroid is off
Resources Mentioned
Dr. Angel's website and free gift
Follow Angel on Instagram and Facebook
Just Thrive:
Just Thrive Health has been one of my longtime favorite brands for gut health and they have an amazing Daily Gut Detox. Your immune system, gut barrier, and digestion get the support they need to stay strong and healthy. You can find this and their probiotics at justthrivehealth.com/wellnessmama or use code wellnessmama for 20% off your order.

Episode Highlights With Laila
How to create a strong family foundation with structure, values, healthy habits and connection
Boxing was her outlet when she was younger and what she learned through that
Why she wrote a children's book to inspire kids to follow their spark
The importance of physical outlets for kids 
Why her dad didn’t want her to box and why she did it anyway
Resources Mentioned
Connect with Laila on Instagram and Facebook
A Spark of Greatness: The Autobiography of a Fighter by Laila Ali
Reach! Finding Strength, Spirit and Personal Power by Laila Ali
Free signed, personalized book plates from Laila
Laila Ali Lifestyle - Spice blends
Bioptimizers
I love and use so many products from them, but I especially love the magnesium (Magnesium Breakthrough) and digestive enzymes (Masszymes). Visit bioptimizers.com/wellnessmama to get the best deal!

Episode Highlights With Lora and Elmira
How they got into looking deeper at the oral microbiome and the connection to oral health
Root cause factors of oral health that many people don’t realize 
Oral health can be a missing part of the puzzle that most people don’t look into
What oral testing is and what it can help reveal
The specific pathogens they test for and the ones they actively work on
Oral environment is microbially rich and the balance of bacteria matters
Most common things they see flagged on oral tests and which ones they take seriously 
A big myth about oral microbiome balance 
H. pylori can appear in the mouth and be linked to periodontal disease
How the airway can impact oral health and why this is important, especially with kids
Resources Mentioned
Orobiome Test
Follow Laura on Instagram
Just Thrive:
Just Thrive Health has been one of my longtime favorite brands for gut health and they have an amazing Daily Gut Detox. Your immune system, gut barrier, and digestion get the support they need to stay strong and healthy. You can find this and their probiotics at justthrivehealth.com/wellnessmama or use code wellnessmama for 20% off your order. 
LMNT
I talk often about the health benefits of salt and electrolytes and I am a big fan of LMNT canned drinks and packets. Go to drinklmnt.com/wellnessmana for a special offer.

Episode Highlights With Christine
Over-functioning and why capable, efficient people end up doing everything, but how to break the cycle
This can look like competence but be connected to control and safety starting in childhood
How can we actually break the pattern of over-functioning 
“If I stop doing all this, bad things will happen” and the myth of that belief
The question of "will I still be valued if I don’t do everything for everyone?"
For true change to happen, there is usually chaos in between
It’s never too late to have a great childhood
Nervous system tips for re-patterning the over-functioning 
How have you set yourself up so that people can’t help you?
Ways to help our kids develop a healthy foundation without over-functioning 
We are usually subconsciously attracted to people who remind us of the patterns of our family of origin
The female nervous system needs to feel safe and can feel this from the masculine through consistency and presence 
What happens to a relationship when women are overfunctioning 
Hypervigilance looks like being too “in the masculine” and protecting yourself from relationships
Women can try to create safety through control
Hiya
Hiya created a super powered chewable vitamin for kids that packs twelve organic fruits and vegetables plus fifteen essential vitamins and minerals into every dose. Try it at hiyahealth.com/wellnessmama.
BONCHARGE
I like so many of their products - from their red light products to their sauna blankets. Red light has been so helpful for me during my recovery from Hashimoto's. To find out more, go to boncharge.com/wellnessmama
Resources Mentioned
Christine's website including the Love Magnet workshop
Christine's books

Episode Highlights With Katie
Why light is the most important “nutrient” your body receives each day
How natural light and darkness influence metabolism, hormones, gut health, and circadian rhythm
How blue light after dark affects melatonin, glucose, mood, and inflammation
Why sunrise light is nature’s most important daily reset button
The difference between UV, visible light, and infrared ... and how each impacts biology
How to align light exposure with your biology for better sleep, energy, and emotional regulation
Simple, family-friendly ways to create a light-friendly home
The 10 rules I personally follow (flexibly) to keep my circadian system aligned
Why light exposure is more foundational than diet or exercise
How to start improving your light hygiene in just one day
Resources Mentioned
Follow Peter Forhan on Instagram
Follow Roudy Nassif on Instagram
The Light Body by Peter Forhan
My Circadian app
BONCHARGE
I like so many of their products - from their red light products to their sauna blankets. Red light has been so helpful for me during my recovery from Hashimoto's. To find out more, go to boncharge.com/wellnessmama
Just Thrive:
Just Thrive Health has been one of my longtime favorite brands for gut health and they have an amazing Daily Gut Detox. Your immune system, gut barrier, and digestion get the support they need to stay strong and healthy. You can find this and their probiotics at justthrivehealth.com/wellnessmama or use code wellnessmama for 20% off your order.