The Wellness Mama Podcast

147: Dr. Deborah Rozman on HeartMath & Reducing Stress Through HRV

22 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve all heard the saying “follow your heart” … well it turns out there’s actual science behind that concept! Dr. Deborah ...

146: Dr. B.J. Hardick on Chiropractic Safety & Detoxing Safely

19 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

I’m here today with a holistic living expert I really admire. Dr. B. J. Hardick is known far and wide for his passion for teaching o...

145: Catharine Arnston on the Nutrient Superfood Value of Algae

15 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

I think it’s safe to say we’re all looking for a faster, easier way to protect our family’s good health in a world full of toxin...

144: Joe Armstrong on Breath Acetone, Fat Burning, Metabolism, & Inflammation

12 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

So you may have heard about this little thing called the ketogenic diet from, oh …everyone?! Consider the low-fat craze of the 80s a...

143: Thomas DeLauer on Reducing Inflammation & Easy Weight Loss

08 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Thomas DeLauer is an author and health expert who is most noted for his own health transformation. He went from a 280-pound corporate ...

142: Ari Whitten on the Reality of Adrenal Fatigue Real & Just Bad Science

05 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Do you turn to coffee every morning? Or feel like you just don’t have enough energy most days? If so, this episode with Ari Whitten ...

141: Dr. Mark Atkinson on Accepting Yourself & Building Community

01 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Consider today’s podcast your invitation to “be unlimited”! What does that mean?! I was curious too when I met Dr. Mark Atkinson...

140: Dr. Christopher Centeno on Surgery Avoidance & Injury Recovery Using Stem Cells

26 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

I am here today with Dr. Christopher Centeno, MD, who is an international expert and specialist in regenerative medicine. He’s at th...

139: Dr. Mindy Pelz on Generational Toxins & Epigenetic Changes

22 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

I’m here today with Dr. Mindy Pelz, who is such a wealth of information I don’t even really know where to start! Dr. Mindy has bui...

138: Jodi Cohen on Essential Oil Blends to Support the Brain & Nervous System

19 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Jodi Sternoff Cohen is one of my favorite people to talk to on one of my favorite subjects: the healing benefits (and safe use) of ess...

137: A Holistic Rx for Keeping Your Whole Family Healthy with Dr. Madiha Saeed, MD

15 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Madiha Saeed, MD, is one of most joyful, inspiring people I know! I have no doubt you all will agree once you’ve met her on toda...

136: Dr. Jennifer Stagg on How to Unzip Your Genes to Understand Your Health

12 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

I’m sitting down today with Dr. Jennifer Stagg, a practicing naturopathic physician and the founder and medical director of Whole He...

135: Dr. Ben Lynch on Genetic Testing, Epigenetics & Genetic Polymorphisms

08 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today Dr. Benjamin Lynch is joining me on the podcast, and we’re in for a treat. Dr. Ben is most importantly a dad of three amazing ...

134: Dr. Daniel Pompa on Fasting, Autophagy, Diet Variation, & Cellular Healing

05 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The first time I heard Dr. Daniel Pompa speak about cellular healing and how to achieve it, I was floored! I knew I had to find out m...

133: Michelle Perro & Vincanne Adams on GMOs, Glyphosate, & Organic Food

01 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode is something I only dreamed about years ago when I started a little blog on the subject of natural health. Today I a...

132: Lane Kennedy on How to Use CBD for Sleep, Hormones, & Health

29 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

I am here today with Lane Kennedy, a truly inspiring mom, female entrepreneur, and health coach with an awesome story. This interview...

131: Melissa Hayes & Amber Lewis on Sourcing Sustainable & Healthy “Fast” Food

25 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Of all the questions listeners ask me, “How do you do it all” is one of the most popular. My answer is always pretty straightforwa...

130: Dave Asprey on Biohacking for Moms and How to Reverse Aging

22 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

If you want an easier, quicker way to be healthy (and who doesn’t, really) Dave Asprey is your man! He took his background in comput...

129: Ryan & Teddy Sternagel on Childhood Cancer, Avoidance, & Treatment

18 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

You’re the CEO of your child’s health. This simple and powerful statement by Ryan and Teddy Sternagel certainly caught my attentio...

128: Dr. Nicole Beurkens on ADD, ADHD & Behavior Challenges

15 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

I know I always say it, but I’m excited to share this interview with you because I get so many questions about ADHD and just learnin...

127: Using the Dental Diet to Reverse Dental Problems with Dr. Steven Lin

11 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s interview is about a topic I have researched and loved for years. I think it’s firmly established by this point that I’m...

126: Dr. Marc Sklar on How to Beat Infertility & Get Pregnant Naturally

08 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

I’m sharing the mic today with one of the leading experts on fertility in the natural health world, Dr. Marc Sklar. Unfortunately, i...

125: JJ Virgin on Understanding Food Intolerance & Fighting for Your Family

04 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Where do I start with today’s guest? Her list of contributions to the health world is just staggering! JJ Virgin is a celebrity nutr...

124: Happy New Year 2018! Setting Challenges & Experiments Instead of Resolutions

01 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This year, take a new approach to setting resolutions … don’t do it! Yes, I’m one of those that resists creating those hard-to-k...

123: Sharing Gratitude, Joy, & Christmas Family Traditions

25 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

First, “Merry Christmas” from me to all of you on this blessed, happy, busy, chaotic, joyful, and sometimes stressful time of yea...

122: Anne Margolis on Healthy Babies & Home Births

18 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

All that really matters is a healthy baby. Truer words were never spoken, right? But wait … if I’ve learned anything from my birth...

121: Rich Bergstrom on What's Hiding in Most Cookware

14 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Anyone else feel like you spend half your time cooking some days? I definitely feel that way at times with so many mouths to feed thre...

120: Dr. Libby Darnell on How to Reduce EMFs in the Home

11 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

I’m so pumped about today’s episode! I found the amazing Dr. Libby Darnell through my own research into the best ways to start red...

119: Patrick McFadyen on Cyber Security Tips to Keep Your Family Safe Online

07 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

It seems like there’s a news story every other day about a data security breach, and when pretty much our entire lives are online, i...

118: McCall McPherson on How to Balance Thyroid Hormones at Home

04 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

McCall McPherson is a PA and functional medicine doctor who is passionate about helping others with balancing thyroid hormones. Her ca...

117: Debra Atkinson on Fitness at Any Age

27 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Debra Atkinson is a life coach and master personal trainer who helps women embrace their 50s and beyond with vitality and energy, espe...

116: Mark Sisson on Rebooting Your Metabolism with the Keto Reset Diet

20 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today I have the honor of interviewing one of my original mentors on my own journey to wellness. Mark Sisson is the founder of MarksDa...

115: Dr. Tom O'Bryan on Decoding Autoimmune Disease

13 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Most of you know about my (not so fun) journey with Hashimoto’s, a challenging autoimmune disease. It’s been a long road with more...

114: Randy Hartnell on the Danger of Radiation & Mercury in Seafood

06 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

You’ve heard the saying, “Know your farmer”? Today’s podcast episode is all about getting to know your fisherman too! As a se...

113: Wendy Myers on Detoxing Metals That Cause Fatigue

30 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Are you tired of being tired? I know tiredness seems like part of the package when you’re a mom, but if you live a healthy lifestyle...

112: Food Scientist Ali Bouzari on the 8 Ingredients Every Cook Needs

23 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Ali Bouzari is here to talk about food and the way we think about it, and he’s incredibly qualified to do so. As a chef and culinary...

111: Heather Dessinger on Biohacking Lessons from the Bulletproof Conference

19 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Last week Heather Dessinger from MommyPotamus.com and I had the chance to attend Dave Asprey’s Bulletproof Biohacking Conference in ...

110: Robyn Openshaw on How Vibrational Frequencies Affect Our Daily Lives

16 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Ever heard of sending someone good vibes? Or being on the same wavelength? What if I told you that you could see a picture of your e...

109: Dr. Anna Cabeca on Vaginal Health, Menopause, & Hormone Therapy

09 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Anna Cabeca is an internationally recognized gynecologist and obstetrician specializing in holistic anti-aging and regenerative me...

108: Nicole Jardim on How the Birth Control Pill Screws Up Hormones

02 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Nicole Jardim is a Certified Women’s Health Coach and Functional Nutrition Coach who specializes in helping women with hormonal prob...

107: Dr. David Perlmutter on Avoiding Alzheimer's, Dementia, & Memory Loss

25 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Perlmutter is on the forefront of research about ways to protect and support the brain in a world where Alzheimer’s, dementia, a...

106: Katy Bowman on Why to Stop Doing Kegels & Squat Instead

18 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

I’m excited to say that Katy Bowman is here today! In fact I think she’s the most requested guest to date, so many of you listenin...

105: Trudy Scott on How to Beat Anxiety & Resolve Panic Attacks

11 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

It seems like more and more people these days have a tough time managing anxiety. In fact, the Anxiety and Depression Association of A...

104: Dr. Brooke Kalanick on the Root Causes of PCOS & Endometriosis

04 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Pharmacist turned naturopathic doctor Brooke Kalanick uses the best of both natural and conventional methods to treat women with PCOS,...

103: Andrea Dekker on Organizing & Beating Clutter

31 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know there’s such a thing as a professional organizer? Someone you can just invite into your home to make all your clutter a...

102: Dr. Jay Davidson on Staying Safe From Ticks & Avoiding Chronic Lyme Disease

28 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Do you suffer from unexplained headaches, joint pain, fatigue, or other autoimmune symptoms and suspect chronic Lyme disease might be ...

101: Tom Woods on Critical Thinking in a Social Media World

24 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re talking about a topic that fascinates me personally: how to learn critical thinking in an age that accepts the latest me...

100: Your Questions Answered on Circumcision, Vaccines, & CBD

21 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today is the 100th episode of The Wellness Mama Podcast! We’ll be doing things a little differently to mark the occasion … it’s ...

099: Andrea Nakayama on Using Health Tracking for Personalized Medicine

17 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

I’m no stranger to being my own health detective, but it’s always amazing to realize a missing piece of the puzzle might be a simp...

098: Devyn Sisson on Overcoming Orthorexia with Intuitive Mindful Eating

14 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

With so much conflicting information in the health world, it can be all too easy to get tied up in knots over what really is best to...

097: Dr. Aviva Romm on PPD, Thyroid Problems, & MTHFR

10 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

You all know how I feel about birth and midwifery, and Dr. Aviva Romm is both a Yale-trained MD specializing in Obstetrics and a midwi...

096: Dr. Ken Brown on Using Traditional Medicine to Fix the Gut Microbiome

07 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

I may be a “Wellness Mama” but I’m certainly not a doctor, so I’m always happy to have one on the show! Dr. Ken Brown is a pra...

095: Susan Peirce Thompson on Bright Line Eating & Sustainable Weight Loss

03 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

You’re about to meet Susan Peirce Thompson, creator of the Bright Line Boot Camp and author of the book (the book, in my opinion) ...

094: Justin & Melissa Strahan on Red Light Therapy for Cellular Health & Healing

31 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Low-level red light therapy is a scientifically backed solution for problems like joint pain, slow wound healing, and even aging skin ...

093: Meredith Vieceli on Avoiding Common Fitness Mistakes

27 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

As an athlete and a health coach, Meredith Vieceli sees women make all kinds of fitness mistakes. One of the most common? Not eating e...

092: Dr. Elisa Song on Ear Infections, Fevers, & Vaccines

24 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Many of us dream of finding the perfect holistic pediatrician just a short drive from our homes. It’s not so easy, so today I bring ...

091: Dr. Craig Koniver on Using IVs for Modern Nutrient Deficiencies

20 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Craig Koniver is here to share about a health topic that might be new to many of you listening. It sounds a little unusual! Ever t...

090: Dr. Kelly Brogan on Tackling Mental Illness & Fixing Hormones

17 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In one of my favorite episodes of all time, Dr. Kelly Brogan and I go deep on how to beat depression, anxiety, and other problems with...

089: Shawn Stevenson on Why Sleep Is More Important Than Diet & Exercise

13 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

If you haven’t heard of Shawn Stevenson, you’re about to meet your new best friend in health. I’m excited because he’s also on...

088: Lorraine Scapens on Pregnancy Exercise, Diastasis, & Pelvic Floor Health

10 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

My guest Lorraine Scapens has been a personal trainer for over 20 years and her focus has always been on pregnancy exercise. She now h...

087: Stephanie Dodier on How to Stop Emotional Eating

03 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve all been there. It’s midnight, we’re up late, and suddenly hunger strikes … for chocolate! But can craving chocolate re...

086: Will Revak on the Science Behind the Oral Microbiome

26 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

OraWellness has long been one of my favorite companies with a mission I really support. My guest today, Will Revak, started OraWellnes...

085: Margot Bisnow on How to Raise an Entrepreneur

19 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

College? 9-5 job? In today’s internet-driven world it’s perhaps more possible than ever to skip these and become an entrepreneur. ...

084: Nagina Abdullah on Using Ancient Spices for Weight Loss

12 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes “getting healthy” seems complicated. Conflicting advice to sort through, new recipes to learn, special ingredients to bu...

083: Dr. Jolene Brighten on Beating Postpartum Depression & Pelvic Floor Care

05 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re a mom (and if you’re listening to this podcast, chances are you are!), it will be no surprise to hear that 1 in 7 mother...

082: Sylvie McCracken on Discovering the SIBO Solution

29 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Too many of us have been there. Something’s off with our health, and it stinks! (Pun intended.) Gas, bloating, constipation, diarr...

081: Antony & Emily Bartlett on Meal Planning Tips to Simplify Your Life

22 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Meal planning (I use this tool) is the single biggest time saver for me each week. It is one of the first tips I give to anyone start...

080: Alisa Vitti on what Your Monthly Cycle Reveals About Your Hormones

15 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Hormone expert Alisa Vitti has been helping women balance hormones for years. After not having a period for over ten years and fightin...

079: Dr. Lauren Noel on Using Naturopathic Medicine for Hormone Imbalances

08 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

I met the lovely Dr. Lauren Noel at a conference and was blown away with her energy and passion for helping people (as well as by her...

078: Leah Segedie on How Moms Can Affect Food Change

01 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

As moms, it can often feel like we are fighting a battle against big food for the health of our kids. And it often seems like it is a ...

077: Joshua Becker on Minimalism with a Family to Decrease Stress & Clutter

24 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Minimalism has become incredibly popular over the past several years (I’m a big fan as well), and today I’m talking to Joshua Beck...

076: Genevieve Howland on How to Optimize Your Pregnancy & Birth Experience

17 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today I’m talking with Genevieve Howland, the fierce and funny lady behind the super successful “Mama Natural” YouTube channel a...

075: Wardeh Harmon on Using the Instant Pot & Fermenting Anything

10 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

My guest Wardeh Harmon (also known as ‘Wardee’) is quite literally a living encyclopedia when it comes to traditional food prepar...

074: Dr. Izabella Wentz on How to Improve Hashimoto's in 2 Weeks

03 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

My long health struggle with an underactive thyroid (finally diagnosed as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis) makes me especially value my gu...

073: Daniel DeBaun on How to Avoid EMFs, WiFi, & Radiation

27 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

There’s no doubt manmade EMFs (electromagnetic fields) are on the rise and growing by the minute in our technology-driven world. C...

072: Robb Wolf on How to Turn Off Cravings & Rewire Your Appetite

20 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Ever struggle to find a way to turn off cravings for junk food like cookies, candy, or soda … or even for healthy foods like whole ...

071: Heather Dessinger on Strange Things Tried In the Name of Health

13 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Katie and Heather Dessinger discuss all the unusual things they’ve tried in the name of health! But there are two things they aren’...

070: Justin Mares on How Bone Broth Is Not Created Equal

06 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

I’m a big fan of homemade broth and it is one of the first foods my babies get. I use it often in cooking and sometimes just drink a...

069: Heather Dessinger on Birth Freedom, Gut Healing, & Healthy Starches

28 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Katie and Heather Dessinger are back in the sauna for round two of the Saunacast! This time, they are talking birth freedom, gut heali...

068: Toni Harman on The Miracle of Microbirth & What Every Mother Should Know

27 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Birth. There can be no doubt it’s one of life’s most personal, miraculous, and yet nerve-wracking events. And now thanks to new ...

067: The Detoxinista Megan Gilmore on Everyday Detoxing Tips

20 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The lovely Megan Gilmore—perhaps better known as the popular health food blogger “The Detoxinista” and author of Everyday Detox—...

066: John Durant on Voting with Your Dollars to Make Health Changes

13 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

One of the trickiest things I do as a health blogger is decide which companies and products to use for my family and to recommend to o...

065: Retha Nesmith on Aromatherapy & Safe Essential Oil Use

06 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve followed my homemade cleaning and beauty recipes over the years, you know the important role aromatherapy and essential oi...

064: CIA Agent Jason Hanson on How to Keep Your Family Safe

30 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

If you watch the news, it can feel as if life is never truly safe and that even a routine trip to the park with children can be a dan...

063: Todd White on How to Choose Healthy Wine

23 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

As a mom of six, it’s long been part of my weekly ritual to sit down with my husband after the kids are in bed and enjoy all a good ...

062: Jasmina Aganovic on Good Clean Dirt

16 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today I’m spending time with Jasmina Aganovic, scientist, cosmetics expert, and president of Mother Dirt, a fascinating company foun...

061: Maneesh Sethi on Using the Pavlok To Change Habits

09 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this “electrifying” interview, I catch up with Maneesh Sethi, blogger, world traveler, and creator of Pavlok, a behavior modifi...

060: Cate Shanahan on Deep Nutrition & the Four Pillars of Health

03 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Cate Shanahan M.D, author of Deep Nutrition (one of my favorite books), is a board-certified family physician. She trained in biochem...

059: Heather Dessinger on Goals, Parenting & Saunas

02 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Katie and Heather from Mommypotamus.com sit down for the first ever SaunaCast. Why the name? They recorded this episode from inside a...

058: Dr. Michael Breus on Improving Sleep Through Chronotypes

14 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

When I met Oprah’s sleep doctor, Dr. Michael Breus, at a recent event, I knew I had to have him on the podcast to share his informat...

057: Katie Kimball on Natural Parenting Tips

06 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

One of the best moms I know, Katie Kimball of Kitchen Stewardship, joins me again this week for a discussion of natural parenting tips...

056: Katie Kimball on Teaching Kids to Cook Real Food

30 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Preparing meals for the family doesn’t have to an overwhelming, daily project for mom. Kids can help! In this podcast episode, I’m...

055: Katie Kimball on Real Food Shopping Tips & Tricks

23 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Eating healthy food on a budget can be hard, but in this episode, Katie Kimball of Kitchen Stewardship shares some great money savin...

054: Katie Kimball on Baby Steps for Eating Real Food

17 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I sit down with Katie Kimball, founder of KitchenStewardship.com. Katie has shared her journey to real food and natu...

053: Christa Orecchio on Leaky Gut & Autoimmunity

09 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

We’re wrapping up the current podcast series covering all things gut health this week, and Christa Orecchio has put together a free ...

052: Christa Orecchio on Overcoming Gut Infections: SIBO, Protozoa, & Candida

02 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

What if your health problems were caused by a gut infection? How would you know? And how would you begin to heal yourself? Small intes...

051: Christa Orecchio on Understanding the Microbiome

25 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Why is gut health so important? The truth is that understanding the microbiome is critical to our long term health. In this episode, ...

050: Christa Orecchio on Fertility Preparation & Optimizing Pregnancy

18 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Pregnancy doesn’t have to be hard. With a natural, healthy approach, you can successfully prepare and optimize your fertility, your ...

049: Mary Lee Snodgrass on Combining Pharmaceuticals & Natural Remedies

11 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Once again, we are joined by Mary Lee Snodgrass in this podcast, this time to discuss how to tie together the conventional approach an...

048: Mary Lee Snodgrass on Misconceptions about Common Medications

04 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Pharmacist Mary Lee Snodgrass is with us again to discuss the common misconceptions about digestive health and how the drug cascade we...