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Decisions That Count

12. Can You Reclaim Your Health by Defying the Norm? with Dr. Cheryl Kam

02 May 2025

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What happens when a top doctor walks away from conventional medicine to help people create health instead of just treat sickness? In this powerful episode of Decisions That Count, Dr. Cheryl Kam — functional and integrative MD, founder of Clean Supplements, and mum of five — shares the bold decisions that changed her life and the lives of her patients.We explore why so many of us feel chained to the “shoulds” instead of our wants, how decision fatigue shapes our health choices, and what it really takes to reclaim authority over your wellbeing. From endocrine disruptors and supplement scams to home births and homeschooling, this is a raw, relatable, and science-backed conversation that will leave you rethinking everything from your morning stack to your healthcare provider.🎧 Listen in as we discuss:- The systemic flaws in modern medicine and how functional medicine offers an alternative- How burnout, motherhood, and personal healing led Dr. Cheryl to start iwantcalm.com- The dangers of supplement misinformation — and how to choose clean, effective options- Why tuning into your own body is the most powerful bio-hack of all- What it takes to make unconventional choices — and thrive💡 Whether you're a health-conscious parent, a high-performer facing burnout, or someone seeking clarity in a world full of wellness noise, this episode is for you.👇 Chapters: 00:00 Introduction01:00 Dr. Cheryl Kam's Medical Journey10:30 Creating Health vs. Treating Sickness22:51 The Truth About the Supplement Industry34:08 How to Think About Nutrition for Kids44:10 Supplements as a Bridge, Not a Crutch48:06 Home Births, Homeschooling & Finding Your Community🔗 Connect with Dr. Cheryl Kam: 🌿 Website: https://www.iwantcalm.com 🎓 Coaching: https://www.thevibrantlifeacademy.com 📸 Instagram: @drcherylkam 💼 LinkedIn: Cheryl Kam🧠 Hosted by neuroscientist Dr. Shawn Watson and marketer-mum-marathoner Michelle, Decisions That Count explores how science-backed insights can help you overcome decision fatigue and unlock peak performance.🎧 Listen & Subscribe:⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠📱 Follow us on Social Media:⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠✨ Like what you heard? ✅ Subscribe to Decisions That Count for weekly episodes that empower you to beat decision fatigue and unlock peak performance. 💬 Drop your questions in the comments — we’ll get Dr. Cheryl to answer them!💡 If you found this episode helpful, like, comment, and subscribe. Share it with someone who could use a reset on how they make decisions. Let’s build better brains together—one choice at a time.#DecisionFatigue #TradingPsychology #CognitiveOverload #PeakPerformance #Mindfulness #FinancePodcast #Biohacking #PreDecisions #MentalClarity #Neuroscience #EmotionalResilience #DecisionsThatCount

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