The Wellness Mama Podcast

Episode Highlights With KatieWhat enzymes are, how they differ with and without food, how to read activity units, when and how to use them, and cautions.Action steps: 7-day digestive trial, 14-day systemic trial (if appropriate), meal hygiene checklist, post-meal walk habit.Resources: enzyme unit guide, timing cheat sheet, meal hygiene checklist.Timing cheat sheet (for your recording notes)Digestive enzymes: at first bite or mid-mealSystemic proteolytics: 45–60 minutes before meals or 2–3 hours after; morning on waking or before bed often works wellResources MentionedBioptimizersHealthy Gut 

Paul Blanchard, a transformation guide and somatic coach, blends somatic healing, trauma-informed leadership, and practical tools like the Habit Finder. He explores how trapped energy shapes identity. He talks rewilding the body, simple daily practices for safety, horizontal parenting shifts, and using stillness to access ease and devotion.

Episode Highlights With KatieWhat the liver actually does How the liver is a metabolic hub: carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism; glycogen storage and release.Bile production: emulsifies fats, carries out bilirubin, cholesterol, and conjugated toxins via stool (enterohepatic circulation).Signs the liver or biliary system may be struggling and red flags to quickly check out.Labs you need to know aboutDetox myths vs the realityEvidence-backed nutrition for liver heath and the lifestyle levers that move the needleSupplements that have the most evidence and a 4-week practical liver reset plan.Resources MentionedCoffeeProbioticsTaurineGlycineCholine/PCArtichoke leafNACPhosphatidylcholine (sunflower lecithin/PC)Milk thistle (silymarin)CurcuminBerberine

They explore how light, sound, temperature, clutter, and colors send safety or threat signals to your body. Practical tips cover circadian-friendly lighting, cooler sleep temperatures, and reducing visual noise. Ideas for bringing nature indoors, mineral and grounding supports, and creating calm corners for emotional regulation are highlighted. Emphasis is on simple, low-cost home shifts that promote restoration and resilience.

A deep dive into grounding: how direct contact with Earth can equalize body voltage and why natural surfaces conduct best. A clear contrast between native signals like the Schumann background and man-made wiring and wireless EMFs. Practical tips for barefoot time, beach walks, gardening, and safe indoor grounding options while warning about testing electrical systems and implanted devices.

Episode Highlights With DivyaFertility is one of the most natural aspects of being human, and we are seeing it significantly declineThe male fertility factor that comes into play in as much as 70% of cases, and 1 in 6 couples face infertilityThyroid disorders affect 20 million Americans, with women 5-8x more likely to be affectedWe're exposed to over 80,000 chemicals daily, with less than 1% tested for reproductive safetyIt isn’t just about age.. But what has changed: the environment has changed dramatically. Getting pregnant vs staying pregnant and the different hormones involvedOur body is always on our side so what is going on when fertility isn’t optimal, that our body is trying to tell usHow thyroid hormones also affect fertility for men Tangible guidelines to know when toxins might be to blame and when to start looking at toxinsHow to detox safely if toxins are an issue for youAvoiding the pitfalls of detox marketing and what to try insteadHow quickly things can improve if we address all these factorsResources MentionedDivya Gupta – websiteFolow Divya Gupta on Instagram

They explain why the lymphatic system matters for detox, immunity, and energy. Anatomy and key lymph organs are covered in simple terms. Practical daily practices to boost lymph flow are highlighted, from rebounding and breathwork to dry brushing and hydration. Lesser known supports like vibration plates, castor oil packs, and contrast therapy are mentioned.

Episode Highlights With DevonThe challenges of modern parenting and how to navigate themWays to simplify our routines, environments, etc.How to cultivate a calm environment in the home that helps support parentingCreating a “yes space” for younger kids where they can play without any safety concernsHow can we encourage movement in children rather than restrict it? And how this helps regulate their nervous system.Ways to meet our child’s needs within our boundaries to keep the peace at homeHow to cultivate independence at various agesWhat to do about screen time and what research says about how it impacts kidsHow our screen use impacts children as well and how to create healthy habitsWhy modeling is more impactful than telling every single timeChoices within boundaries and how this can help reduce tensionHow to navigate the activity overwhelm and keep kid activities from taking over the scheduleFamily activities and modeling over too much structure at a young ageResources MentionedTransforming Toddlerhood by Devon KuntzmanFollow Devon on InstagramKids Cook Real Food course

Episode Highlights With Devon What is happening mentally and biologically when a child is not calm and feeling triggeredThe lower part of the brain is more developed in young children and they aren’t as strong in impulse control and other skills yetAll parenting moments are opportunities for learning and growthHow to start asking questions from a place of a growth mindset vs a fixed oneAwareness is the first step in creating change and how to cultivate it in parentingLearning the pause and why it is easier in theory than in practice, plus, what to try insteadHow to disrupt the stress response and create safety physically and emotionally Ways to validate our own emotions and find inner calm again How to ground yourself in stressful parenting momentsHolding space for your child’s emotions and not sending subtle messages that their emotions aren’t okWhy not to punish a child for feeling upset or not having control of their feelings and not to distract with screens when they get upset either A subtle thing to think about before encouraging a kid to stop crying and how to help them put words and context while accepting the feeling (not always condoning the action)Her recipe for effective discipline and how to align discipline with their development How to create a connection with children at all ages and connection is the balm that can soothe feelings Ways to create awareness as a parentResources MentionedTransforming Toddlerhood by Devon KuntzmanFollow Devon on Instagram

Episode Highlights From KatieWhy controlling kids’ food often backfires and leads to power strugglesThe surprising research on kids’ natural ability to self-regulate food intakeHow to create structure without micromanaging mealsWhy removing “good” and “bad” food labels helps prevent negative food relationshipsPractical strategies I use to raise intuitive eaters at homeResources MentionedCommonsense Childrearing by Thomas Cowan MD