The Wellness Mama Podcast
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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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It’s no secret that our bodies are exposed daily to more chemicals and negative inputs than previous generations, by a large margin. Enter Dr. Shayne Morris, a biochemist and molecular biologist whose life’s work is how the body can achieve detox and rid itself of toxins at a cellular level.. Today, Dr. Morris will explain …
I seriously cannot wait to dive into this episode because we’re going deep on a topic near and dear to every mom’s heart (and sanity)… how to get better sleep! Whether it’s due to kids, working late, electronics addiction, or you plain just can’t sleep… too many of us are skipping precious hours of shut-eye. …
1Dr. Mark Hyman just might be a genius. Do you know why? His latest book title puts into words exactly what health-conscious moms in grocery aisles everywhere are thinking… “What the heck should we eat?!” It’s certainly easy to get discouraged when sorting through all the conflicting health information out there. One health book says …
Episode Highlights With Darin Lyme disease is actually a bacterial infectionThe mysterious collection of symptoms associated with Lyme diseaseThere are over 100 symptoms associated with Lyme and why it's often misdiagnosedCan Lyme be transmitted in other ways beyond just ticks?About 20% of people who do antibiotic therapy still go on to have chronic LymeHis own journey and how he actually got worse on antibiotic therapyBug vs terrain theory and how we can become more resilient to any in...
Episode Highlights With Katie Why your body needs safety, not just supplements, to healThe difference between stress signals and safety signals—and how your body is always listeningHow under-eating, poor sleep, and even loneliness send silent danger signals to your nervous systemSimple, free ways to tell your body “you’re safe now”—starting todayWhy nourishment, movement, and sunlight are more than habits—they’re messagesHow to reframe your wellness journey as a remembering, not a projectA ne...
Episode Highlights With Dr. Anne Marie Fine What happened with autism and why rates have risen from 1 in 10,000 to 1 in 31Some of the multi-faceted reasons that it might be on the riseWhat the literature actually says… you might be surprisedBeyond the genetic theory… the interaction between genes and environment Genes load the gun, environment pulls the triggerWomen with the highest BPA exposure had the highest risk of having children with autismThe CDC is actually keeping track of Ameri...
Episode Highlights With Katie Dim lights, not willpower, is the best sleep hackCreating a nighttime ritual helps your nervous system feel safeSleep is a multiplier—optimize it and everything else gets easierYou don’t need perfection—just presence and intentionResources Mentioned ChiliPad Doc ProCacao CalmMagnesium supplementUblockout shadesFull spectrum and red light bulbsAnnmarie Gianni skincareMagic Molecule serumJaspr air filter use code wellnessmama for a discountEMF canopyPectaSol M...
Episode Highlights With Deborah When to consider hormone testing and symptoms to be aware ofOne big clue that your hormones could be the issue Symptoms of too much or too little estrogen and progesterone How thyroid hormones come into play What to look for in hormone testing The different types of hormone testing available and the pros and cons of each oneHow timing matters, especially for hormone testing Why a lot of doctors will refuse to manage hormone levels and h...
Episode Highlights With Deborah Why testosterone is important for women and often not talked about as muchWomen can have up to 10x as much testosterone as estrogenTestosterone is important for sexual health, bone health, and how we feelBirth control pills can lower testosterone and why this mattersStress and cortisol can lower testosterone as wellHow testosterone protects bones and muscles and is linked to energyWhat kinds of testosterone testing are available and which ones to getThe diet an...
Episode Highlights With Katie Why sunlight and salt first thing supports energy and hormonesThe oral detox ritual that supports your microbiome and immune systemWhich supplements to take on an empty stomach (and why)The movement hack that supports lymph, fascia, and moodWhy protein before caffeine is the ultimate hormone hackHow to time your supplements for max absorptionThe no-screen morning boundary that protects your mental clarityResources Mentioned Bioptimizers Magnesium and MasszymesPec...
Episode Highlights With Robyn Common misconceptions about nutrition and skin healthFood fears around skin health: i.e., dairy/gluten is bad for the skinTop ways to support skin from the inside outFixing the environment the food is landing in vs restrictive diets forever When it is helpful to avoid certain triggers for a short term and how to then retrain and be able to eat them againThe mindset and emotional shifts and how they are so important How psychoimmunology comes into play h...
Episode Highlights With Robyn Her own journey with acne and all the extreme things she tried before discovering what workedThe functional approach to healing that changed her lifeWhat to understand about the conventional methods of targeting acne and why things like steroids and birth control don’t work long term The foundational things that support skin healthFoundational diet and minerals for supporting the skin The surprising problems with too much iron in the bodyWhat to know ab...
Episode Highlights With Sarah What AMH is and how it comes into play with fertility Her own journey with fertility AMH does not predict your ability to get pregnant naturally and it doesn’t test egg qualityIt's really just looking at how well you’ll do with IVFHow AMH levels can actually improve and why women aren’t told thisMost people are able to get pregnant naturally, and women aren’t given the tools for thisThe downsides to IVF if you don't actually need itTop labs for understa...
Episode Highlights With Ashley What are the foundational differences between Western and Traditional Chinese Medicine? It’s all about constitution in TCM and what the differences are hereWhat it might mean if you wake up at 3 am each morning The way TCM looks at taste and temperature of foods and supplements The elements and how they pertain to organs in TCM- and how they all show upHow to know what element/constitution you might be in TCMA lot of women tend to be more ea...
Episode Highlights With Katie What the research actually says about the benefits of walkingIs there any magic in the 10K steps a day number?Timing considerations for maximum benefitThe physiological benefits of walkingWhen adding a weighted vest can be usefulHow much to walk for the most benefitHow to build the habit of walkingResources Mentioned Weighted vestMy Take on the Weighted Vest TrendVivos barefoot shoesXero shoesAnya's barefoot shoe reviews and shop
Episode Highlights With Jill Foos Her background in equestrianism as a kid and how she has five kidsShe essentially grew up in a barn How she took charge of her own health by age 16 after deciding she wanted a different outcome than others in her family Finding your “why” for changing your healthWays to help our kids find their own equationsStepping into the active vs passive role in your health and kids' healthWho we need on our health team as we go through perimenopause and menopa...
Episode Highlights With Katie My recovery journey from Hashimoto'sWhat my most recent labs show with no medication for over two yearsAll of the factors I feel contributed to my healingHow long this approach took and what I wish I’d learned earlierThe uncommon factors that made a big difference for meResources Mentioned Just Thrive probioticsMasszymesPectasolKion AminosEidonBeam MineralsFunction Health for testing
Episode Highlights with McCall McPherson Why we can’t put our blind trust in practitioners when it comes to thyroid health and the tools to step into being your own primary healthcare provider for thyroid healthIf you have thyroid symptoms, TSH is not enoughLabs to get: TSH, Free T3, T4, Reverse T3 (full thyroid function panel)Women also need to be screened for Hashimotos with TPO There is not a standardized “normal” range for thyroid labs… it's just based on what the lab dictates as nor...
Episode Highlights with McCall McPherson How GLPs were developed and how they became popular for weight lossWhat GLPs actually are and how they work The inflammatory pieces related to GLP use and her theory that they may reduce inflammationInflammation is a common factor in chronic disease but tough to pinpoint and affect, though easy to testShe measures HS-CRP on labs to check inflammation How she is seeing a consistent reduction in autoimmune antibodies with GLPsWhat to know about...
Episode Highlights With Katie Teen athletes need lots of protein—one gram per pound of body weightHow a protein-packed breakfast boosts energy and recoveryCreatine helps muscles, the brain, and ATP energy productionWhy electrolytes like sodium and magnesium are essentialSunlight and vitamin D aid hormones and injury preventionSleep is key—teens need 9-10 hours for recoveryRecovery drives strength and speed, not just trainingTeens thrive when they choose how to fuel their bodiesResources Menti...
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I'm trying to listen to episode 92 about ear infections but I think a lot of your older podcast links are broken. Is there another source where I can listen to it?
such good sense!
My cousin! wow 👏
"If you take the 1.4 billion people around the world, which now is less, thank goodness....." Michael said, just after praising Bill Gates who has committed his life to depopulating humanity. Is this how Michael is committed to decreasing poverty - helping depopulate? Yikes!!
Thank you for all the information. I am looking into it.
hey girl, love the podcast! I always assumed you would never struggle with your weight, because the podcast is so spot on with health. It is very refreshing to hear a raw truth. makes you very relatable for me. I have also had some struggles. I started dieting last year and began to hate myself. in a way I never felt before. this year I am doing the deep emotional work to heal and physical changes are happening. I threw away the scale but I can feel it. you cannot hate yourself into health. so powerful. thank you for the great info always provided on wellness mama.
To answer your question in the description, I don't feel good about eating meat at all. It's an ethical standpoint that I don't want to kill something when I have a plethora of other plant based options available that are cheaper, tastier and better for the environment. From an environmental standpoint people need to eat less meat and buy from sustainable sources. From an ethical standpoint, I personally can't back eating meat since it's proven to be unnecessary in having a healthy life for me.
I appreciate the fact that you allow your guests to talk. So many podcast hosts do too much talking when it's the guest that we really want to hear from. Thank you
My trusted resource of a wealth of holistic medicine for mind body and soul. Love her and appreciate her thorough research and her authenticity and intentionally.
I feel like my phone just spoke to me by this popping up. I'm already in tears and haven't even listened yet. I am struggling with the fact I can't afford explant. Thank you for getting the word out about this illness. Can't wait to listen...
this was so interesting!!! I would love to try these games before investing or hear from others who have used it but can't seem to find anything online! do you know where I could get some more information?
39:40 #mitochondria that are fragile and overwhelmed can't handle additional stress and will shut down, contributing to #chronicFatigue 54:00 #supplements to help with #anxiety etc
So glad you finally talked about vaccines! It is a controversial topic but you're so brave.
Fantastic podcast. Really enjoyed it.
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I love the picture book for each child. Kudos to you! I am going to start that for my kids
I though she sounded off a little as well, but then I listened to it again. I think she just has a lot of energy and passion for what she does. I took a lot away from the episode, including a desire to have half of her energy!
Hi Katie! I think you may have the wrong audio linked to this podcast - would love to hear about mushrooms! thanks for all you do!!