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Sweet and Smoky Homemade BBQ Sauce

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J I always find it exciting when I learn to make a common condiment at home. When it’s something I use a lot and always seem to run out of, like honey mustard, it’s even more satisfying. Recently, I was going to be making ribs and I was out of BBQ sauce. Rather than making a trip … Continue reading Sweet and Smoky Homemade BBQ Sauce ...

474: Aimee Raupp on The Egg Quality Diet for Fertility & Healthy Pregnancy

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J I’m here with Aimee Raupp, a women’s health and fertility expert who has written multiple books on this topic, including her most recent, The Egg Quality Diet. And it’s not the kind of eggs you might be thinking! She presents a clinically proven, 100-day diet to balance hormones, reduce inflammation, and optimize your ability to get … Continue reading 474: Aimee Raupp on The Egg Quality Diet for Fertility & Healthy Pregnancy ...

How Thyroid Disease Affects Pregnancy and Fertility

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J There aren’t many things I can say I’m an expert at in this world. In fact, the short list would include accidentally killing house plants and procrastinating until I have 8 loads of laundry to fold. But there are a couple of other things I’m pretty close to expert status at after years of navigating them: … Continue reading How Thyroid Disease Affects Pregnancy and Fertility ...

All-Natural Homemade Lipstick Recipe

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J I’ve been making natural lip balm, lipstick, and chapstick recipes for years, although it took me a while to actually get it to the point of a recipe. Typically I would just eyeball the ingredients, which shows you how easy this recipe is to make! This homemade lipstick recipe mimics a creamy, full coverage lipstick and … Continue reading All-Natural Homemade Lipstick Recipe ...

473: Aleks Rybchinskiy on Pain, Trauma, and Inner Work for Health and Healing

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J I’m here with Aleks Rybchinskiy, co-founder of Primal Fusion Health, a company that specializes in wellness education and primal integration. If you’re asking what primal integration might be, it’s simply how all of the areas of life (physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual) intersect to create your best state of health. I’m excited to go deep … Continue reading 473: Aleks Rybchinskiy on Pain, Trauma, and Inner Work for Health and Healing ...

Zesty Shrimp Poblano Tacos With Kiwi Salsa

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J I’m a huge fan of seafood for its many health benefits and shrimp is one of my favorites. I love finding new ways to use shrimp in easy, healthy meals (and you know how I love quick and easy meals!). This shrimp poblano taco recipe checks all of my boxes. It’s simple to make but … Continue reading Zesty Shrimp Poblano Tacos With Kiwi Salsa ...

472: Josh Trent on Breathwork for Health, Inner Peace, and Learning to Feel Safe In Your Body

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J This podcast is all about breathwork and how this simple (and free!) practice can profoundly impact health. Just a few small changes to how we breathe can promote feelings of safety in our own body, activate our parasympathetic nervous system, improve health, and so much more! I’m here with Josh Trent, the founder of Wellness … Continue reading 472: Josh Trent on Breathwork for Health, Inner Peace, and Learning to Feel Safe In Your Body ...

How to Build a Nighttime Routine for the Entire Family

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J I’ve written before about our morning routine and how it keeps our home humming. Now it’s time for me to dish the deets on nighttime routines. It isn’t about rigid schedules or a one size fits all approach, but it helps the household (and mom!) work so much better. Nighttime Routine for Moms (and Everyone … Continue reading How to Build a Nighttime Routine for the Entire Family ...

471: Dr. Jen Forristal on Umbrella Parenting and Raising Children With Strong Coping Skills

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J This episode is on a really cool new concept called “umbrella parenting,” a term for raising children with strong coping skills. I’m here with Dr. Jen Forristal, a naturopathic doctor and the founder of the Umbrella Project, a well-being curriculum that is currently running in hundreds of schools internationally. Since tools for emotional well-being are … Continue reading 471: Dr. Jen Forristal on Umbrella Parenting and Raising Children With Strong Coping Skills ...

Health Benefits of Sumac (& Creative Ways to Use It)

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Who knew that nearly half of all the plants around us are edible? For many, sumac is one of those plants. Sumac berry clusters have been used for thousands of years as both food and medicine. Here are some sumac benefits and how to use it in your own home. What Is Sumac? Isn’t sumac … Continue reading Health Benefits of Sumac (& Creative Ways to Use It) ...

Healthy Chicken Tenders Recipe

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Chicken tenders (or fingers, take your pick) are a kid (and adult) favorite, at least at our house. As with all of our favorite foods, I’ve found healthier alternatives to the traditional versions as we’ve adopted a healthier diet. Can Chicken Tenders Be a Health Food? The first step to making fried chicken healthier is to … Continue reading Healthy Chicken Tenders Recipe ...

470: Amy Emerson of MAPS on the Future of Psychedelic Assisted Therapy & Research

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J This episode goes deep on the science of psychedelic-assisted therapy and research in light of some really astounding Phase III clinical trials that have recently come out about some of these substances. I am here with Amy Emerson, the CEO of the MAPS Public Benefit Corporation of the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies. Just as … Continue reading 470: Amy Emerson of MAPS on the Future of Psychedelic Assisted Therapy & Research ...

Health Benefits of Essential Oils

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J I’ve already posted in depth about some of the major problems with modern use of essential oils (in one of my most controversial posts to date), but essential oils do have many benefits, so I wanted to cover the positive side as well. Benefits of Essential Oils Though essential oils do have a dark side if used … Continue reading Health Benefits of Essential Oils ...

469: Dr. Kenneth Bock on Brain Inflamed & Healing the New Childhood Epidemics

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J I’m here with Dr. Kenneth Bock, a leader in integrative medicine with over 35 years of direct experience helping brain-inflamed children. He’s well respected as a leader on some of the new childhood epidemics, such as autism, PANS, PANDAS, tick-borne illnesses, and a lot more. Unfortunately, it’s no secret that a lot of these chronic … Continue reading 469: Dr. Kenneth Bock on Brain Inflamed & Healing the New Childhood Epidemics ...

5 Simple & Natural Detox Bath Recipes

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Nothing is more relaxing than a warm bath… except perhaps a relaxing warm detox bath that also helps cleanse the body in other ways. If you struggle with toxins or skin issues these natural recipes are a simple, easy, and inexpensive way to boost health. I’m always up for a warm bath, and these natural … Continue reading 5 Simple & Natural Detox Bath Recipes ...

Butter Pecan Ice Cream Recipe

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Ice cream is a kid- (and adult!) favorite dessert, but store-bought ones often contain high fructose corn syrup, artificial colors, and flavors, or other ingredients that we avoid. I love making ice cream at home. This butter pecan ice cream recipe is a healthy and incredibly delicious alternative to store-bought ice cream. It’s also really simple … Continue reading Butter Pecan Ice Cream Recipe ...

468: Daniel Vitalis on Human Domestication and Our Diminishing Relationship to Nature

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J I loved doing this interview! This podcast goes deep on the idea of human domestication and our diminishing relationship with nature. I’m here with Daniel Vitalis, host of the WildFed TV show and podcast. For over a decade, he has taught in the U.S. and abroad about living healthier, more integrated, nature-based lives. He’s also … Continue reading 468: Daniel Vitalis on Human Domestication and Our Diminishing Relationship to Nature ...

Is Ozone Therapy a Health Fad or the Future?

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Ozone is often talked about in the context of the environment but is also a time-tested alternative treatment. Ozone therapy uses oxygen mixed with ozone gas for a wide range of health benefits and antibacterial applications. While it has tons of potential, there are some things to be cautious about, too. This post will explore … Continue reading Is Ozone Therapy a Health Fad or the Future? ...

Vitamin C & Witch Hazel Facial Toner Recipe

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Finding a natural skincare routine can be tough. It often leads to strange things like washing your face with olive oil or making a face mask out of yogurt. It can be hard to find natural alternatives to some of your favorite conventional products, but this recipe is one that made the switch easy! How … Continue reading Vitamin C & Witch Hazel Facial Toner Recipe ...

467: Dr. Tim Jackson on Mold Toxicity, Testing, and Remediation

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J This episode is all about mold! Mold exposure, mold toxicity, and mold remediation, both in the home environment and in the body. I’m here with Dr. Tim Jackson who is a functional medicine practitioner and biohacker, and he’s also a member of the Wellness Mama medical review board because I really trust his opinion and … Continue reading 467: Dr. Tim Jackson on Mold Toxicity, Testing, and Remediation ...

Pesto Chicken Salad With Sun-Dried Tomatoes

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Another simple recipe for the win! I was poking around in my fridge looking for a fast and easy lunch idea one day and spotted some leftover roast chicken. I tossed a few things together and this resulting pesto chicken salad was a hit! Pesto Chicken Salad With Artichokes and Sun-Dried Tomatoes Delicious doesn’t have to be … Continue reading Pesto Chicken Salad With Sun-Dried Tomatoes ...

466: Cynthia Thurlow on What Makes Fasting Unique for Women

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J I’m here with Cynthia Thurlow, who is the CEO and founder of the Everyday Wellness Project. She’s also a nurse practitioner and a globally recognized expert when it comes to intermittent fasting and nutritional health. In fact, she has a TED talk on intermittent fasting that has been watched over 8 million times! We go … Continue reading 466: Cynthia Thurlow on What Makes Fasting Unique for Women ...