The Wellness Mama Podcast

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.

Episode Highlights With Colleen
How hormones affect hair health for women
Why hair loss can increase in perimenopause 
The reason thyroid and medication can affect hair
Nutritional deficiencies that affect hair 
How PCOS affects hair health and growth
Insulin resistance can come into play as well
Understanding the connection of thyroid problems and hair loss
Hypo and hyperthyroidism both can cause hair loss
What is a normal amount of hair loss, and how to know if it is too much
Nutritional factors that influence hair health or loss: collagen 
How GLPs affect hair loss and why these can increase hair loss (plus how to help avoid that)
The problem with some topics and prescriptions that can slow hair loss
A compound that works naturally to slow and stop excess hair loss and why it works
Resources Mentioned
Purality Health - 40% off Hair Renewal with code WELLNESSMAMA40

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!
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

Episode Highlights With Torrie
How living in Thailand inspired her current work and what she learned about Eastern medicine
Her own health story and how this inspired the work she does
Biggest missing factors in health and wellness that some people miss
In Asia, they look at lifestyle first, and how this shifted her approach
What she learned about herbalism on her own journey
The root cause of all root causes
Why are we seeing an increase in toxic load in the modern world?
How to support the body in healing naturally 
Important things to know to detox without overloading the body
Why she recommends test, don’t guess
Parasites are a piece of the puzzle for a lot of people
How to show your liver some love and support it in health
Ways to support the lymphatic system effectively: movement and hydration
Resources Mentioned
Dr. Torrie's Website
Follow Torrie on TikTok, Facebook and Instagram
Dry brushes for lymph system
LMNT Minerals
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.
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 Katie
Why your identity (especially your “I am…” statements) shapes biology more than any protocol
How the nervous system responds chemically and electrically to the language you use about your body
The difference between identifying with your symptoms vs. identifying as someone who is healing
How subconscious narratives can keep you stuck in illness patterns, even when your actions are “healthy”
The surprising way language influences your mitochondria, redox balance, and stress responses
Why your thoughts become safety signals or threat signals
How to rewrite your internal scripts from limitation ? expansion
Real examples from my own healing journey (AIP, chronic symptoms, identity shifts)
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. 
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!