The Wellness Mama Podcast

Expert Mike Feldstein discusses the importance of air quality, the impact of high CO2 levels, and the benefits of using Jaspr air filters. He also shares insights on catastrophic disaster remediation and the significance of proper ventilation for overall wellbeing.

Dr. Courtney Hunt, an OB/GYN who studies nutritional genetics and mitochondrial biology, explains why sunlight is essential for our biology. She describes light as coded information, how sunrise red light benefits mitochondria and blood sugar, practical morning and evening light habits, and how sun timing, ketosis, and reduced nighttime light shape metabolic and cellular signaling.

Dr. Courtney Hunt, an OB/GYN turned functional and quantum biology physician who recovered from Hashimoto's, shares her journey. She discusses light, mitochondria, DNA, ketosis and fasting. Short takes cover autophagy, flipping the metabolic switch, ketone types, leptin signals, and tailoring fasting and nutrients for women.

Episode Highlights With AdrienneHer story of autoimmune recovery and how it led her to learning about cold exposureWhy she was taking over 20 prescriptions daily and how she recoveredThe reason cold exposure is the one healing modality she would choose Drastic effects she noticed when she started doing ice bathsWhy ice baths can be so helpful and the physiological ways they help the bodyHow cold exposure creates norepinephrine and dopamineThe way cold exposure can help with resilience and mindsetCold exposure can help the lymphatic systemCold exposure vs sauna exposure and how to time them if you do bothSome simple and very inexpensive tips to get the benefits of cold even if you don’t have a plungeHow to DIY cold exposure experience at homeResources We MentionMorozko Method™ Certification Course - Use code wellnessmama for a discountCold Plunge - Use code wellnessmama for a discountBlue Mind: The Surprising Science That Shows How Being Near, In, On, or Under Water Can Make You Happier, Healthier, More Connected, and Better at What You Do by Wallace J. NicholsAdrienne's first cold plunge video

Barbara Ditlow discusses connected parenting and human design, emphasizing active listening and understanding children's unique needs. She explores how a child's design affects learning, eating habits, and resilience. The conversation highlights the importance of viewing children as assets, not inconveniences, and offers tips on creating supportive environments. Cult intervention insights and self-empowerment strategies are also discussed.

Episode Highlights With BarbaraHer incredible background and journey and what led to her workThe wisdom she found in not needing to be or have power over other peopleHer friendship with Ra and Eckhart TolleWhat human design is and how it can help us understand our gifts How human design is unique and what the different types are in human designThe four basic types in human design: projector, manifestor, generator, reflectorWhat the four transformations in human design areDecision-making based on your type and aligning your environmentHeartscapes vs landscapes in human designWhat the different types of environments areAuthority and energy types in human designHow to learn more about your own human designResources We MentionBarbara Ditlow - WebsiteHuman Design: The Definitive Book of Human Design, The Science of Differentiation by Ra Uru Hu by Lynda Bunnell

Health advocate Justin Nault discusses the real root causes of obesity, debunking diet myths and emphasizing self-love. He explains the importance of listening to our bodies, avoiding seed oils, and getting sunlight. Justin also touches on the impact of stress, importance of magnesium, and modeling healthy habits for children.

Episode Highlights With Paola TelferNavigating parenting in an increasingly technological worldHow to maximize the benefits of technology for kids and minimize the addictive potentialA relationship-focused approach to parenting around technologySome practical tips for managing technology in the homeThe most important part of managing a relationship with a teenage child Her litmus test for how her relationship with her teenager is doingTips for sleep with teenagersTeaching kids entrepreneurship from a young ageResources We MentionSens.ai (use code wellnessmama for discount)

Episode Highlights With Sens.aiHer story that led to her creating at-home brain training that actually worksHow a brain injury and PTSD impacted her life and how she reversed itWhat is brain training and how it can be so impactfulThis is basically neurotechnology-assisted meditationWhat the different brain waves and brain states are and how to benefit from themHow to access self-directed neuroplasticity The pillars of brain statesWhat neurotechnologies Sens.ai includes and how they workHow this device also measures and impacts the nervous system as wellThe gamified way that this headset helps meditation and focusHow this helps with sleepResources We MentionSens.ai (use code wellnessmama for a discount!)The Science Behind Sens.ai

Episode Highlights With Dr. Tom O'BryanThe inflammation equation and all the variables we face in the modern worldBottom-line principles that affect inflammatory status14 of the 15 largest killers are chronic inflammatory conditionsWhy inflammation is the trigger that pulls on the chain to break the weakest linkThe most common environmental toxins we are seeing in the modern worldHow mold affects inflammation and is even linked to things like Alzheimer'sWhere plasticizers are found and how they affect inflammationWhat nanoplastics are and why we need to be aware of themWays toxins enter the body and the four parts of the immune system (three aren’t in the gut!)How the immune system works within the brainHouseplants can help with environmental toxinsWhy he never touches credit card receipts because of the BPA Our environment is fueling our disease and how to improve yours without stressResources We MentionThedr.comThe Inflammation Equation Docuseries