If You Spot it, You Got it: Why Triggers are Teachers (Solo Episode)
Episode Highlights With KatieWhy what annoys you in others often points to unhealed parts of yourselfHow Carl Jung’s shadow work explains projection and self-recognitionPractical tools to turn triggers into growth opportunitiesReal-life examples of how “spotting it” led to personal breakthroughsJournaling prompts and self-inquiry methods to reframe irritations into insightsResources MentionedCarl Jung's booksJournal
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Gut Check: The Surprising Signs of Yeast Overgrowth (And What to Do About It) with Carolyn Dean
Episode Highlights With CarolynYeast is normal, yeast overgrowth is notWhat to know about yeast The introduction of penicillin and how this affected yeast How yeast can turn into a mycelial yeast that pokes holes in the small intestineYeast produces 78 known toxins in the body It's possible to have enough yeast overgrowth that produces alcohol byproducts that it will make a person fail a breathalyzer test How dentistry comes into play and common dental things used contribute to yeast overgrowthThe difference between SIBO and yeast overgrowth and why yeast is almost always present if there is How hormones come into play and why magnesium is so importantThe lesser known symptoms of yeast and why things like rashes can be a good signThe thyroid, yeast, and magnesium connection and how supporting magnesium and managing yeast can improve thyroid healthHow hormones, including birth control pills, can lead to yeast overgrowth Unique protocols for supporting the body in beating yeast overgrowth and getting back into balanceThe immune system is so affected by yeast that with yeast overgrowth it's easy to develop other infections and conditionsHow parasites come into play and why fixing yeast also helps the body eliminate parasitesHer protocol for addressing yeast without stressing the body outImportance of food based vitamin C and ascorbic acid Yeast overgrowth and mineral deficiency are directly related to autoimmune disease and she explains how!Resources MentionedRnA ReSetPico Silver supplementFlora Revive supplementThe Yeast Connection - book
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Episode 1000: What I’ve Learned, Changed, and Still Believe
Episode Highlights With KatiePrioritize sleep—it’s more powerful than most supplementsStart the day with sunlight and minerals. Light is keySmall, consistent habits beat drastic changesMovement (especially walking) is underrated medicineRelationships, community, and emotional health matter as much as dietKids thrive when parents focus on connection, not perfectionNature heals—sun, earth, and water are fundamentalFrom a more fear based place to a complete confidence in the body’s ability to heal, the harmony of nature, etcMy beliefs list gets shorter and shorter and my questions list gets longer, and I love thisWhy I'm now a supplement minimalistMotherhood: shifting from control to connection (“unparenting”)Health is not about doing more, but about aligning with nature and simplicityMy non-negotiables are different: light, minerals, hydration, peace, connectionResources MentionedFunction Health lab testingReMyte Minerals
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Light and Leptin: Understanding These For Hormones, Fertility and Health With Sarah Kleiner
Episode Highlights With SarahLight and leptin and how these interplay with each otherThe importance of leptin and what it isAll of our hormones are circadian How to support these hormones naturallyLeptin wasn’t even discovered and studied until 1994 and why we still don’t hear much about it even thought it is so importantHow this interplays with thyroid health and why this is important What it means when leptin is low or highThe mitochondrial aspect of these hormones and how light environment impacts thisHow much our light environment affects almost every aspect of healthMost important factors we can shift in our light environmentWhat to know about UV light and how much of each type of light we needWhat red and infrared light at sunrise and sunset do for hormones and mitochondriaWhy hunger in the morning is a good thing and important to haveRed light therapy panels don’t have far infrared light and it is available in the sun daily! If our mitochondria think we are in danger, even if we have the perfect diet, they can down-regulate to keep us safe and how to signal safetyHer own amazing fertility journey and how these factors helped even when IVF failedThyroid specific advice for supporting the thyroid and tapering off medsHow a leptin reset can help and how to do itStrategies for timing food and carbs with the sun to get nourishment without gaining weightHer best tips for leptin reset and getting all these things into rangePerimenopause and how light and leptin come into playResources MentionedAll of Sarah's courses - Use code Katie for 15% offMyCircadianAppSarah's website, her Instagram, and YouTubeEvolving Wellness PodcastSarah's Free EbooksFunction Health lab testing
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Somatic Healing for Moms: How to Regulate Your Nervous System in Real-Time With Brittany Piper
Episode Highlights With BrittanyWhy this work is so important, especially for momsHow babies co-regulate with moms for several years and how our children borrow our nervous systems for several years until theirs' developHow dysregulated nervous systems affect parenting and the parent child bondChildren are wired to come to their caregivers for regulation, so when the caregiver is a source of fear or dysregulation this can create attachment issues and other issuesPerfection is not required- in fact an in-depth study found that mothers being attuned even just 30% of the time led to secure attachment in the child. So we don’t even have to get it right the majority of the time!Navigating rupture and repair well can actually lead to more resilience and secure attachmentSomatic practices that moms can do on the go when we feel overwhelmed Practical tools that moms can use to benefit our nervous systems and our familiesHow movement is so helpful for the nervous systemWhat resourcing is and how doing this for just a couple minutes a day can be really helpfulHow attunement is so important and can be helpful even if we're personally not regulatedWays to help our kids develop healthy nervous system regulation and attachment.Her advice for those struggling with mom guilt.Resources MentionedBody First Healing ProgramBrittany on InstagramBody First Healing - the book
The Wellness Mama Podcast is a weekly series covering the topics of holistic health, real food, stress, sleep, fitness, toxins, natural living, DIY, parenting, motherhood, and other health tips to give you actionable solutions to improve your family’s life! Brought to you by Katie Wells of WellnessMama.com
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