Wellness Reality Check
Episodes
63 - Living in a Hypermobile Body: What Most Doctors Miss with Dr Taylor Goldberg
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of Wellness Reality Check, we’re joined by Dr Taylor Goldberg, kn...
62 - The Chronic Illness Overlap No One is Explaining with Dr Zac Spiritos
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of Wellness Reality Check, we’re joined by Dr. Zac Spiritos, board-certified neurogastroenterologist and co-founder...
61 - Breaking the Cycle of Disconnection in Marriage with Somatic Marriage Coach Becky Aste
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ashley and Jess talk with trauma-informed somatic relationship coach Becky Aste about how the nervous system shapes our relationships far more than in...
60 - The Myths That Keep Us Stuck with Jason Gandzjuk
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode Ash and Jess interview Jason Gandzjuk, a mental health and mindset coach whose work centers on nervous system regulation, ...
59 - Trimester Zero: The Foundation that Shapes Pregnancy, Birth & Baby with Vida Delrahim of WeNatal
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ashley and Jess are joined by Vida Delrahim, co-founder of We Natal, to explore why fertility must be treated as a team sport and ...
58 - Skinny Doesn't Equal Healing: Unpacking the GLP Craze with Christy Nault
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ashley and Jess sit down with Christy Nault, a root cause health practitioner, educator, breath-work facilitator, and founder of Micro Flow ...
57 - When A Child Changes Overnight: Understanding PANS, PANDAS, Neuroinflammatory Autism
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Wellness Reality Check, Ashley and Jess sit down with Dr. Melissa Jones, a board-certified pediatric neurologist with adv...
56 - Popular Health Trends: What We'd Actually Spend Money On
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Standby for trending health supplements and holistic wellness hacks. In this value-packed episode, Ashley and Jess offer their down-to-earth, experien...
55 - The Dopamine Economy: How Social Media Hooks Us All
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Wellness Reality Check, we're getting real about something that touches every single one of us: social media, influencer culture, and the...
54 - Healthy Home Building Explained: What Actually Matters for Your Health with Ashley Spanovich
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ashley and Jess invite Ashley Spanovich—founder of Awakening Spaces and expert in healthy home design, environmental wellness, and building biology....
53 - New Year, Real You: Ditch the Pressure and do This Instead
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Every January we're told to reinvent ourselves: bigger goals, stricter rules, faster results. But what if real change doesn't come from doing more..i....
55 - Bonus
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you for your curiosity and commitment to the amazing conversations that we have had throughout the year. Wishing you all the best of the Season....
52 - Your Period is a Vital Sign - Here's What It's Telling You with Jenna Longoria
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's podcast Ash and Jess are joined by Ashley's good friend Jenna Longoria, better known as The Period Guru. Jenna is a Board-Certified Fun...
51 - The New Era of Holistic Healing: Nutrition, Energy, and Nervous System Work with Hope Pedraza
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode Ash and Jess are joined by Hope Pedraza, a powerhouse in the wellness space and someone who truly embodies mind-body healing. H...
50 - Mouth Matters: The Surprising Link Between Oral Function & Whole-Body Health with Karindy Ong
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of Wellness Reality Check, we’re joined by Karindy Ong, a Speech-Language Pathologist who shifted from working with brain and...
49 - Your Body Isn't Broken: It's Wired This Way with Adrian Davidson
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode we’re joined by Adrian Davidson, the creator behind Capitalism and Glitter — a space where she brilliantly blends honesty, ...
48 - Your Hormones Aren't Failing, Your Diet and Lifestyle Are: with Carrie Korem
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, we’re diving into a topic that so many of us struggle to truly understand — hormones — and how they impact everything fr...
47 - Why Hustle Culture Is Making Women Sick with Echo Summer Hill
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week's guest is someone whose energy radiates strength, authenticity, and deep feminine wisdom, Echo Summer Hill. Echo's mission is to help women...
46 - Behind the Service: The “Origin” Story You Haven’t Heard
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode is a special one — a little different, a little more personal. We’re sitting down with my dear friends and co-host, Jess &...
45 - The Missing Link in Wellness: How Light Heals What Medicine Can’t with Brian Richards, founder of Sauna Space
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our conversation with Brian Richards, the visionary founder and CEO of SaunaSpace. Brian's journey began with a personal quest to overcome ...
44 - From Depleted to Deeply Nourished: The Mineral Episode
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready to shine a light on the minerals that make life sparkle! Joining us today (for the third time) is Dawn Lusk, an expert in all things mineral...
43 - Understanding Narcissism with Adriana Bucci
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode we are joined by Adriana Bucci, a renowned Narcissist Abuse Recovery Coach. After experiencing the devastating effects of narci...
42 - Rewiring Resilience: Dr Cathleen King's Primal Trust Approach to Healing Chronic Illness and Stress
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are thrilled to have Dr. Cathleen King, a Doctor of Physical Therapy and founder of the Primal Trust Academy & Community on the podcast. After ...
41 - Homeopathy Heals: Vital Force, Miasms and Curing Chronic Illness with Lisa Strbac
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa Strbac, a renowned homeopath and health coach, shares her journey into holistic health after witnessing the transformative power of homeopathy on...
40 - Believing in Your Body Again with Sophia Rocha
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ashley and Jess welcome holistic health practitioner Sophia Rocha. Sophia shares her journey into holistic health, sparked by her husband’s mysterio...
39 - The Other Side of High
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode Ash & Jess breakdown trends around frequent marijuana and psychedelic use. Is "California Sober" the new answer to partying...
38 - Why Willpower Isn't Enough: A Nervous System Lens on Nutrition with Timothy Frie
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Timothy Frie is a neuronutritionist, nutritional psychology researcher, public scholar, and educator, who digs into how what we eat impacts how we thi...
37 - Aging in a Culture Obsessed with Youth
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode Ash & Jess discuss the frustrations with aging in a culture obsessed with youth. Both women being in their 40s they find th...
36 - Mast Cells Gone Wild: Understanding MCAS & Histamine with Dr Laura Gouge
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Laura Gouge, a naturopathic doctor, discusses the complex connections between mental health, chronic illness, mast cell activation, and histamine ...
35 - Energy in Motion: How Frequency Shapes Your World with Dr Jen Rochlis
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Jennifer Rochlis, a NASA scientist turned holistic health practitioner, explores the scientific understanding of energy and wellness in this episo...
34 - It Didn't Start with You with Mark Wolynn
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ash and Jess are thrilled to be joined by Mark Wolynn, a world-renowned author and expert on inherited family trauma. Mark's groundbreaking internatio...
33 - The Real Secret to Lasting Health
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The secret to lasting health might not be in your perfect protocol or the obsession with a health focused routine that keeps you safe. What if it's al...
32 - High Love Parenting: Cultivating a Deeper Connection with Your Children
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ash and Jess are joined by Reem Raouda, a certified conscious parenting coach who's passionate about helping families thrive. With a heart-centered ap...
31 - Liberated Love: Exploring the Intersection of Sex, Relationships and Personal freedom
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode we're joined by Dr Jenna Mountain, a licensed professional counselor with a unique blend of expertise. With specialties in lead...
30 - The Autoimmune Puzzle: Unraveling the Mental and Emotional Pieces
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Janoska is the CEO and founder of The Autoimmune Revolution and host of the popular podcast Autoimmune Revolution Radio, Justin has dedicated h...
29 - Unsilencing the Truth: Ashley Spence's Journey
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ashley Spence is a remarkable individual who has turned her personal experience with sexual violence into a driving force for change. As the author of...
28 - Motherhood Unfiltered: Our Real Stories from Preconception to Postpartum
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ash and Jess have two very different journeys to motherhood - but they share the same understanding that two truths can co-exist: Motherhood is absolu...
27 - Beyond Alignment: Exploring Mind-Body Health
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Chris Cole, a Doctor of Chiropractic with a passion for helping the body achieve balance, rhythm, and harmony from the inside out. As a vitalistic...
26 - Empowering Mental Health: Dr Julia Britz's Approach to Natural and Integrative Therapies
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Britz is a licensed naturopathic doctor with a passion for helping individuals overcome mental health challenges, including anxiety, OCD, and eati...
25 - From Lab Tests to Glowing Skin: Emily Morrow's Journey to Optimal Health
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Emily is a highly respected nutritional therapy and integrative health practitioner, dedicated to empowering individuals to take control of their heal...
24 - Endometriosis Uncovered with Dr Taylor Reyes
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Taylor Reyes is a licensed physical therapist, doctor of physical therapy, and board certified functional manual therapist.With a passion for empow...
23 - Legacy of Health with Jess Kane Berman
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jessica Kane Berman is owner & Chief Brand Officer of Body Bio a cutting edge third generation family owned supplement company revolutionizing the...
22 - Healing Out Loud with Dr Courtney Kahla
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Courtney Kahla is a nervous system focused chiropractor, wellness expert, and one of the pioneers in the wellness influencer space. Courtney is the...
21 - Mental Hell to Somatic Healing: Jenna Hamm's Raw, Real Comeback
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jenna Hamm of Felt Sense shares her very vulnerable story around possible mold, insomnia, mental health, prescription medications, perfectionism, and ...
20 - Q and A with Jess & Ash
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jess shares the struggles of navigating oral dysfunction with her kids. Then the ladies answer your questions in this episode. They cover what their f...
19 - Above the Pain: Harnessing Feminine Strength in Birth with Leah Barto
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wherever and how ever you choose to birth your child it takes a lot of harnessing your feminine strength to have a successful outcome. Leah discusses ...
18 - Breaking Down Health Trends
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You probably see a lot of health trends on social media and find it hard to know what's right for you. Ash and Jess share their opinions on 'Order of ...
17 - Taking Responsibility of Your Own Healing with Paula Salas
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Paula shares her story of being chronically ill as a child and the holistic approaches that her parents took to help her heal. However when symptoms a...
16 - Conscious Parenting with Kristen Willis
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ash and Jess interview Kristen Willis of Kristen Willis Sacred Medicine. Kristen brings a wise approach to parenting where it's equally as important t...
15 - Andrew Melrose and a Different Look into Mold
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew brings a very different and incredibly inspiring approach to mold education. They discuss some of the deeper meanings of why mold may be a...
14 - The Toxic Side of the Instagram Wellness Space with Dawn Lusk
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dawn, Ash and Jess have been on both sides of the coin as both consumers as well as creators and practitioners in the wellness space. They bring ...
13 - The Husbands Podcast
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Russell and Ugo share their perspectives on holistic health, what their shared values as couples have been and how they decided to raise children toge...
12 - Ditching the Diagnosis with Jansyn Cunyus
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jansyn has a master's in Clinical Health Psychology and is a certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner through the NTA. She works with mothers a...
11 - Q and A with Return Guest Jamie McCoy
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jamie McCoy is a Licensed Integrative Psychotherapist and Trauma Coach. Jamie continues their discussion on healing from a nervous system and tra...
10 - Healing from Chronic Illness with Amanda Wegman
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda is a licensed Counselor and has an MS in Functional Medicine. Not only is she a very accomplished Holistic Practitioner but Amanda healed ...
9 - Regulating the Nervous System with Jamie McCoy
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jamie McCoy is a licensed psychotherapist & trauma recovery coach practicing for nearly 15 years. She uses a holistic approach that incorporates t...
8 - The Rise in Complex Childhood Illness with Kristy Robinson
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kristy is a Homeopath who specializes in childhood illnesses such as Pans/Pandas, Autism Spectrum Disorder and more. Kristy shares her personal e...
7 - Healing at the Soul Level with Kristen Willis
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kristen has over 15 years of experience in Functional Health, Integrative Energy Medicine and bridging the gap of spirituality and science. Her w...
6 - Deep Dive into Myofunctional Therapy with Catherine Kangas
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The women do a deep dive on the subject of Oral Function through the lens of a Myofunctional Therapist. They discuss common issues with pediatric...
5 - Going Deep with Dawn Lusk
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dawn shares her story of a decade of antibiotic use, PPI's, veganism and Infertility. Dawn offers such a positive perspective on her healing jour...
4 - Foundations Part 2
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this second part, they discuss the importance of sun, nature and supporting your circadian rhythm. They also get to more of the questions they...
3 - Foundational Health
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The two discuss what Foundations mean to them specifically and actual steps to take to better your health at the core to create sustainable health cha...
2 - Answering Your Questions
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
They discuss friendships as you get older, when to call it quits with a practitioner and what prompted Ashley family's move to Central America. &...
1 - Meet Ash and Jess
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this inaugural episode, they walk listeners through whats to come while expressing their goals to bring listeners back down to earth and give them ...