The Wellness Mama Podcast

Episode Highlights With Michael
Why he thinks synthetic fragrance is the new secondhand smoke and how he can back this up with data
Secondhand smoke was such a brilliant marketing push and why fragrance needs this now
The worst offenders and what to look for
What “fragrance” actually is when you see it on a package
Safe swaps that actually work
Having safe and beneficial indoor air quality 
The air freshener industry is a 7 billion dollar industry. The air filtration industry is less than half of that
People are spending double the money to pollute their air than to clean it
Fragrance = chemicals
They work by hijacking your ability to smell
What to know about candles and which to avoid- some can be great!
Turning your home into a sanctuary 
The 80/20 of health: sleep sanctuary, scrub sleeping air, filter water.
Resources Mentioned
Jaspr air scrubber - use the link for a discount
Organic bedding
Healthy mattress I love
Water filters
Healthy lighting
Non-toxic dishwasher and laundry detergent
Branch Basics non-toxic cleaner
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!

Episode Highlights With Michael
What he learned from years in working on mold remediation
When he learned that the mold industry had a serious integrity problem 
Mold remediation - what does this actually mean
What companies are doing wrong that leaves families sicker than before
Lessons learned from 8 years of doing mold testing
The Mold Rush (or Mold is Gold) in the industry
At its core, mold remediation is demolition with more precaution
What the actual best testing is and which ones are not as accurate
Why some people are impacted more by mold than others 
The way we build today is one of the biggest culprits with mold
Mold is not a problem outside where you have nature’s air scrubber: sunshine, wind and trees
The sandwich only gets mold when you put it in tupperware. Your home is a tupperware
Air scrubbers vs air purifiers and why this matters
Resources Mentioned
Jaspr air scrubber - this link gives a discount
Under sink waterproof mat
Thermal imaging camera 
Moisture meter
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
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 the traditional biochemical model of the body is incomplete...and why the body is electric first
The shocking amount of energy your body generates each day (about your own body weight in ATP!)
Why 90–95% of chronic diseases have mitochondrial dysfunction at the root
How your mitochondria act not just as powerhouses but as quantum batteries, antennas, and information hubs
The surprising sources of electrons that create cellular voltage...including sunlight, melanin, movement, structured water, and the earth itself
How infrared light charges your “quantum battery,” while artificial blue light breaks it down
Why hydration with minerals is essential for building cellular charge (and why plain water can ake things worse)
The nutrients mitochondria require to function: phospholipids, healthy fats, CoQ10, copper, B-vitamins, carnitine, creatine, and more
What redox really means and why redox balance must come before detox
How a collapse in redox leads to the Cell Danger Response, chronic symptoms, and stalled healing
The many ways modern life drains voltage: lack of sunlight, EMFs, stress, toxins, blue light, poor sleep, dehydration, and circadian disruption
Simple daily strategies to restore voltage...starting with light, minerals, movement, grounding, and sleep
How tools like red/near-infrared light, PEMF, BioCharger, sauna, cold therapy, Juvent, and vibration plates support mitochondrial energy
Resources Mentioned
Red light therapy
PEMF mat
BioCharger
Saunas
Power Plate vibration plate
Cold plunge
Juvent
Justine Class
The Body Electric
Dr courtney hunt insta and website
Your spark is light class
Mineral podcast series
Water structure pitcher affiliate link
Rebounder on amazon

Episode Highlights With Ninu
What the gut hormone connection is and why it matter so much
How supporting the gut supports hormones and can improve cortisol and sex hormones
Why most women are chronically constipated and how to remedy this
Why high cortisol is a good thing at the right time of day and why it's more about balance
How screens disrupt melatonin and sabotage sleep
The inputs we need for balanced hormones: sugar stability, nourishment from food, light exposure, movement, and avoiding toxins
How metabolic resistance is the real driver behind so many health problems
Resources Mentioned
Women's High Vibe Health to book a free call
High Vibe Health functional program
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.
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 Ninu
The reason women can still feel stuck even if they’re doing all the “right” things with nutrition and exercise
Why those are only two pieces of the pie and the other things that can be really helpful
Women hear all the time that their labs are normal and still don’t feel well… delving into the reasons why
The major reason bloodwork isn’t the best place to look for answers and what can give more insight
We are electrical beings and why this matters a lot
How to read your symptoms and get good insight and why they are a gift if we know how to listen
Things associated with liver, gallbladder and digestion and what these mean
Not getting enough nutrients is an acute stressor on the body! 
Markers and cues that your cells, liver, and gut are in a good place 
How undereating could be sabotaging everything and how in all the women she has worked with, she has never seen one case of a woman actually overeating!
The biggest levers we can pull for improving health
Resources Mentioned
Women's High Vibe Health to book a free call
High Vibe Health functional program