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483: Mark Wolynn on Why It Didn’t Start With You, Inherited Trauma & How We Heal

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J I’ve spoken a lot on healing from trauma and this episode helps to bring awareness about the generational impacts of individual trauma and how it can play a role in our life. I’m here with Mark Wolynn and I recently discovered his book called “It Didn’t Start with You.” And when I read it, I … Continue reading 483: Mark Wolynn on Why It Didn’t Start With You, Inherited Trauma & How We Heal ...

Simmering Potpourri Recipes to Make Your Home Smell Amazing

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Cooler months mean more time curled up inside. Simmering potpourri recipes are a great way to make a home cozy and inviting. They’re just one way to get your winter hygge on! What Is Simmering Potpourri? When I say potpourri I’m not talking about the strange, artificial scented bowls collecting dust in older relative’s bathrooms. … Continue reading Simmering Potpourri Recipes to Make Your Home Smell Amazing ...

Simple Roasted Okra Recipe

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J One summer, when my kids were helping their grandparents harvest and preserve vegetables from their garden, the okra were producing like crazy. They kept coming home with bags and bags of okra. And we can only eat so much jumbolaya! Since we weren’t doing grains, eggs, or even grain-free batter at the time, I couldn’t make fried okra. … Continue reading Simple Roasted Okra Recipe ...

482: Katy Bowman on Grow Wild – Optimal Movement for Children and Families

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J This episode is focused on a topic that I love to talk about – movement. I am here with Nutritious Movement guru Katy Bowman, and we talk about the idea of growing wild and how we can optimize movement for our children and our families. Katy is a much-requested repeat guest on this podcast, and … Continue reading 482: Katy Bowman on Grow Wild – Optimal Movement for Children and Families ...

Nutrition for Teens: A Parent’s Guide to Diet & Supplements for Puberty

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Navigating nutrition as kids go through puberty can be a struggle! You know that what your teen eats has an impact on both their health and their mood, so you try your best to minimize the pizza parties, snack foods, soda/pop, and fast food stops. But at a certain point, what’s a mom to do? … Continue reading Nutrition for Teens: A Parent’s Guide to Diet & Supplements for Puberty ...

Mango Butter Benefits & Uses for Luxurious Skin, Hair, and More

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J I make a lot of my health and beauty products, so body butters like cocoa butter and shea butter are staples in my home. But there are other body butters that have their own set of benefits for hair and skin. Mango butter is my new favorite body butter to experiment with. It’s moisturizing, soothing, and … Continue reading Mango Butter Benefits & Uses for Luxurious Skin, Hair, and More ...

481: Dr. Joshua Levitt on Real Solutions for Musculoskeletal Pain

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J This podcast is all about real solutions for orthopedic and musculoskeletal pain. I’m here with Dr. Josh Levitt, who draws on the science of both conventional and natural medicine and has a really unique approach to dealing with musculoskeletal pain and orthopedic pain. He shares his wide-ranging approach to this and why it’s much more … Continue reading 481: Dr. Joshua Levitt on Real Solutions for Musculoskeletal Pain ...

Wellness Energy Bars

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J When I created this recipe, I was more excited about it than I had been about almost any other post. I played around with recipes to make an easy, homemade, kid-approved, all-natural, raw, gluten-free, dairy-free, portable energy bar that wasn’t too messy. After months of trial and error (mainly error) and a messy kitchen, I … Continue reading Wellness Energy Bars ...

480: Sara Gottfried on Women, Food and Hormones (Calories Matter but Hormones Matter More)

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Today’s guest is Dr. Sara Gottfried and this episode goes deep on women, food and hormones. She is such a wealth of knowledge and she is also a personal friend. She is a board-certified physician and practices evidence-based, integrative, precision and functional medicine and we touch on so many different areas today. We talk about … Continue reading 480: Sara Gottfried on Women, Food and Hormones (Calories Matter but Hormones Matter More) ...

13 Natural Ways to Relieve Gallbladder Attacks

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J I get a lot of questions about liver and gallbladder problems. Unfortunately, moms have a higher risk of gallbladder attacks, and they often start during pregnancy. Gallbladder attacks are often excruciatingly painful, and they’re one more thing you don’t need to be dealing with when raising a family. Fortunately, there are things you can do … Continue reading 13 Natural Ways to Relieve Gallbladder Attacks ...

How to Find the Best Natural Skincare Routine for Your Skin Type

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J It seems that (especially for women) switching from regular skincare products to natural versions is one of the toughest natural living steps to take. It’s hard to break free of the age-defying, wrinkle-reversing, acne-preventing claims of conventional products (but certainly easy to say no to some of the ingredients in them!). Below I’ll take you … Continue reading How to Find the Best Natural Skincare Routine for Your Skin Type ...

479: Sarah Greenfield on the Gut + Hormone Connection and Learning From Your Poop

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Today’s episode is a fun one and is all about the connection between gut health and our hormones and what we can all learn from our poop. Yes, your poop! I’m here with Sarah Greenfield, who is a functional dietitian and founder of the “Fearless Fig”. We spend some time going deep on the gut-hormone … Continue reading 479: Sarah Greenfield on the Gut + Hormone Connection and Learning From Your Poop ...

One-Pot Tomato Cabbage Soup

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J People who are new to eating real food often wonder how it’s possible to cook every meal at home when you are a busy family. I cook most meals at home and I don’t feel overextended. The reason is that I’m always looking for simple one-pot meals that I can throw together quickly. This tomato … Continue reading One-Pot Tomato Cabbage Soup ...

478: Dr. Sheila Kilbane on 7 Steps to Heal and Prevent Common Childhood Illnesses

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Today’s guest is Dr. Sheila Kilbane, who is a board-certified pediatrician, trained in integrative medicine with Dr. Andrew Weil. I have known Sheila for years and she is absolutely incredible. And today, we’re talking about her seven-step process that she uses to significantly improve or completely resolve childhood issues such as colic, reflux, eczema, ear … Continue reading 478: Dr. Sheila Kilbane on 7 Steps to Heal and Prevent Common Childhood Illnesses ...

What Causes Nosebleeds in Adults and Kids (+ Natural Remedies)

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Nosebleeds (epistaxis) are a common occurrence for many adults and children because of the nose’s high density of blood vessels. Luckily, nosebleeds are usually easy to stop at home. But when you deal with frequent or chronic nosebleeds, you may be wondering if there are any natural remedies that can stop from occurring in the … Continue reading What Causes Nosebleeds in Adults and Kids (+ Natural Remedies) ...

477: Dr. Steve Morris on Glutathione, Free Radicals, Antioxidants and Aging

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Today’s episode brings me back to my High School science days and is all about glutathione, free radicals, antioxidants, and aging. I’m here with Dr. Steve Morris who is a physician who is currently serving as a scientific adviser and principal formulator in the nutraceutical industry. He has done a lot of research in various … Continue reading 477: Dr. Steve Morris on Glutathione, Free Radicals, Antioxidants and Aging ...

Simple and Natural Ways to Hygge at Home (& Get Cozy!)

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J I experience a Fall-induced form of “nesting” every year as the weather gets cooler and the days get shorter. Unlike the hormone-driven one in pregnancy, this is one is less about alphabetizing the contents of the freezer and more about filling the house with everything soft and warm and cozy (and preferably also smelling like pumpkin!). It … Continue reading Simple and Natural Ways to Hygge at Home (& Get Cozy!) ...

Tacos al Pastor With Pineapple & Cilantro

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Who doesn’t like Mexican food? Seriously, is there anyone out there who doesn’t? Anyway, I know my family sure does. These beef and rice bowls are one of our busy weeknight favorites. And the kids are always excited about a guacamole snack. And if we can have taco-truck-delicious tacos at home, then it’s a definite win. Tacos al pastor … Continue reading Tacos al Pastor With Pineapple & Cilantro ...

476: Paul Chek on the Only Four Doctors You Will Ever Need & Challenging Our Beliefs

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Meet Paul Chek, a well-renowned expert in the fields of corrective and high-performance exercise kinesiology, stress management, and holistic wellness. He’s the founder of the CHEK Institute and a coaching program by the same name, and he’s the host of the podcast, Living 4D with Paul Chek. This conversation isn’t about just one topic, but … Continue reading 476: Paul Chek on the Only Four Doctors You Will Ever Need & Challenging Our Beliefs ...

5 Ways to Get More Done Every Day (Without Burning Out)

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Getting things done each day can be quite a challenge. Motherhood is a job in and of its own — then add in marriage and relationships, business, friendships, and extended family, and it’s a lot! After all, there are multiple areas of life that need attention, and sometimes it seems like they all need your … Continue reading 5 Ways to Get More Done Every Day (Without Burning Out) ...

How to Use Cumin for Digestion, Immune Health, and So Much More

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J It’s always fascinating to me to learn about the health benefits of common kitchen spices. We use ground cumin powder when we make chili, tacos, curry, or fajitas (which is often!). In fact, cumin is the star in a whole host of Mexican, Spanish, Middle Eastern, and Indian dishes. In the US, cumin is commonly … Continue reading How to Use Cumin for Digestion, Immune Health, and So Much More ...

475: Jeffrey Smith on the Existential Threat of Gene-Edited Microbes

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J This episode is on a topic you might not have heard of but that could have an extremely negative effect on your health. I’m here with Jeffrey Smith, whose name you may know as he is a leading spokesperson on the health dangers related to GMOs. To call him an expert is an understatement! Jeffrey … Continue reading 475: Jeffrey Smith on the Existential Threat of Gene-Edited Microbes ...