EP 22: Compassionate Approaches to Healing Addiction with Bryan Vasquez
What if we viewed addiction as a response to something, rather than the common viewpoint that someone is a lost cause and can’t get their life together? What if we embraced people with compassion and empathy, while also acknowledging that addiction is the result of a combination of genetics, who we are exposed to, trauma, […]
EP 21: Disordered Eating Recovery with Mindy Gorman-Plutzer
In honor of National Eating Disorder Awareness Week, I am so honored to share my very real and raw conversation about eating disorders with my friend, colleague, and eating disorder survivor Mindy Gorman-Plutzer. In this episode, Mindy and I share our own experiences with disordered eating and how the path to healing is one that […]
EP 20: Biochemical Imbalances that Cause Eating Disorders with Dr. Judith Bowman
In honor of Eating Disorder Awareness, I brought back my personal physician, Dr. Judith Bowman, to talk about the genetic, environmental, and biochemical causes of eating disorders. I spent over 25 years struggling with a disordered relationship to food and my body, making this topic very personal for me. If you’re currently struggling with disordered […]
EP 18: Why Behavior Change is So Hard with Dr. Perry Passaro
Well, it’s January and I have no words to describe all that we endured last year. After taking some much needed time for self-care, I’m invigorated to begin anew. That’s why I feel this episode is so important. This time of year is when we set new goals and do everything in our power to […]
Glutamine Versus Glutamate: Nutrients and Safety
Is glutamine supplementation safe? Are you concerned about possible side-effects? In today’s post, I explain what glutamine is, its effect on the brain and body, and why it’s not a safe nutrient for everyone. What is Glutamine? Glutamine is an amino acid used in the biosynthesis of proteins and is a major player in many […]
EP 17: Understanding the Human Microbiome with Kiran Krishnan
Understanding the complexities of the human microbiome can be overwhelming. At its most simple, we can think of the microbiome as an ecosystem that consists of a collection of organisms including bacteria, viruses, fungus, and protozoa. We often think there is a single ecosystem—or microbiome—found within our bodies, largely residing in the gut. But there […]
EP 16: High Functioning Anxiety and the Practice of Self-Kindness and Joy with Nancy Jane Smith
Be a boss. Hustle hard. Love yourself. Make it happen. You decide the outcome. Do these phrases and mantras sound familiar? Usually, these sayings are used in the self-help world to boost your confidence both in life and work. The self-help industry makes us believe that we can make anything happen—but what if these mantras […]
EP 15: When Narcissism Comes to Church: A Conversation with Chuck DeGroat
Many of us have been touched by narcissism. Up close or from the sidelines, we have experienced its effects from a teacher, our parents, or from the leaders in our lives. Often this narcissism surprises us and comes from the most unexpected of places where we feel safe to let our guard down and allow […]
EP 14: Breast Cancer And The Truth About Folic Acid In Cell Division With Dr. Albert Mensah
It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This is a topic that’s near and dear to my heart because breast cancer runs in my family—not only am I a nutrition therapy counselor, but I’m also a patient. I believe I would have had a very high likelihood of getting breast cancer had I not learned about my […]
EP 13: Suicide Prevention Case Study: How Nutrients Can Heal the Brain – Part 2
It’s National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and I am continuing this month’s special two-part series with licensed psychologist, Dr. Perry Passaro, and orthomolecular specialist, Dr. Albert Mensah. In this case study series, we are sharing Sara’s story. Sara is a young woman who spent two years receiving psychiatric treatment with absolutely no improvement in addition […]
