A holistic approach to preparing for pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.

Get insights into one woman’s thoughts as she prepares her body, mind and life to welcome a new member to her family. 

Guest: Tracey Grant

Highlights 

• 2:08 Preparing mentally for pregnancy

• 15:13 Deciding between a home birth and hospital birth

• 39:35 Prepping for postpartum diet and the first 40 days approach 

• 47:59 Recommendations for people considering getting pregnant

Resources We Mention: 

• Book: Real Food for Pregnancy by Lily Nichols

Related Episodes: 

• Podcast 113: From City To Homestead: Creating A Small Farm From Scratch, Fulfillments of Growing Your Own Food, and Resources For Beginners with Tracey Grant of @wholedailylife

Health Resources

• Healing Hashimoto’s Course

• Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free) 

• Recommended Non-Toxic Products

Connect With Carly:

• CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com

• Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner

Sponsors:

• Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off)

Complete Show Notes Here

This episode explores the delicate balance between our body's needs and societal expectations in a discussion on hypothalamic amenorrhea. 

My guest shares her personal story to help others and shed light on the struggles of body image, the pressures we face, and the importance of building a harmonious relationship with ourselves.

Guest: Dani Sheriff

Highlights 

• 2:27 What is hypothalamic amenorrhea

• 13:06 The healing protocol for getting a period back 

• 18:02 Why reverse dieting doesn’t work for hypothalamic amenorrhea

• 25:33 What is the Fertility Awareness Method (FAM)

• 32:01 The difference between PCOS and hypothalamic amenorrhea

• 36:02 What does a healthy period look like using FAM
  

Resources We Mention: 

• The HA Society

Related Episodes: 

• Podcast 028: What A Normal Period Actually Looks Like And How To Fix Yours with Nicole Jardim of Fix Your Period

• Podcast 065: The Super Powers of Cervical Fluid & Non-Hormonal Birth Control with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack

Health Resources

• Healing Hashimoto’s Course

• Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free) 

• Recommended Non-Toxic Products

Connect With Carly:

• CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com

• Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner

Sponsors:

• Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off)

Complete Show Notes Here

What are the dietary needs of babies? What we eat directly impacts our health, and what we feed our children can change the course of their life's health journey.

Guest: Megan Garcia 

Highlights 

• 6:55 Dietary needs for babies 

• 14:49 Exposing babies to allergens 

• 24:06 Using responsive feeding style and baby-led weaning

• 34:37 Why are food allergies so common in kids?

• 38:24 Not every good reaction is a sign of allergy

Resources We Mention: 

• megangarcia.com

• B-24 Project

Related Episodes: 

• Podcast 014: Adrenal Dysfunction: How Your Diet and Lifestyle Are Impacting Your Health with Brigid Tigemeier a Registered Dietitian

• Podcast 034: The Power of Using Food As Medicine for Anxiety And Detoxification with Ali Miller author of The Anti-Anxiety Diet

Health Resources

• Healing Hashimoto’s Course

• Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free) 

• Recommended Non-Toxic Products

Connect With Carly:

• CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com

• Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner

Sponsors:

• Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off)

Complete Show Notes Here

Breast implant illness and PCOS diagnoses are on the rise. Today we're talking about what you need to know.

With well-known influencers such as Angie Lee and Mel Robbins sharing their explant experiences, many women have questions and want answers. Here to shed some much-needed light on the topic of breast implant illness is Dr. Alissia Zenhausern (aka Dr. Zen), a naturopathic doctor from Scottsdale Arizona who specializes in women’s health, hormones, and fertility.

Dr. Zen brings so much insight and clinical experience to this conversation and she’s incredibly passionate about women taking a proactive approach to their health. We talk about what breast implant illness is, the signs and symptoms most women experience, and what a detox protocol looks like. We also have a conversation around PCOS, how she treats it and why being an empowered patient is so important.

• 5:19 What breast implant illness really is and why traditional medicine struggles to diagnosis it 
• 8:52 How to tell if you might have an adverse reaction to implants
• 13:54 The difference between clinical experiences and medical literature
• 18:08 How Dr. Zen approaches patient’s who aren’t sure if they have breast implant illness
• 22:08 Conditions consistently linked to breast impact illness
• 26:28 Existing health conditions that might lead to a reaction to breast implants
• 27:50 Are some breast implants safer than others?
• 29:07 What a detox protocol looks like
• 34:05 What to do if you suspect you might have breast implant illness
• 36:42 Two different alternatives to implants
• 39:01 What PCOS is and how it works in the body
• 44:40 Causes for increased testosterone production in women
• 46:36 The most frequent symptoms of PCOS
• 50:46 What contributes to PCOS manifesting in your body
• 53:30 How you can get in the driver's seat of your own health
• 55:23 Nuances of PCOS and how they affect your treatment plan
• 57:45 What every PCOS patient has in their treatment plan
• 1:02:50 Dr. Zen’s message of hope for women with PCOS
• 1:04:26 Get in touch with Dr. Zen

• Dr. Zen’s Website
• Dr. Zen on Instagram
• Modern Fertility
• DUTCH Test
• Podcast 041: Navigating Infertility: Causes, Testing And Your Options Before IVF

Dr. Zen is a naturopathic and is the founder of NMD Wellness of Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Arizona. She specializes in women’s health, hormones, and fertility and is passionate about helping women get back into the driver’s seat of their own health.

Did you enjoy this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review on iTunes to let me know! I love hearing what you think and it helps others who want to Do It Different find the podcast as well.

Are you paying attention to the patterns in your life?

Olivia Amitrano, founder of the herbal medicine line, Organic Olivia, looks for them everywhere. Being able to recognize them has been what’s fueled some of her greatest revelations about herself, her health, and her business.

In this episode, Olivia is sharing what those revelations are. We dive into human design and how she's able to reach her goals by leaning into her unique operating system. Olivia also gives us a sneak peek into what it's like running a small business with her long-term partner, Nick. Lastly, we touch on Olivia’s own health practices and the daily non-negotiables she has in place to keep herself feeling good. 

Chatting with Olivia really felt like catching up with a friend. I enjoyed speaking with her and I know you will too. 

Enjoy!

• 4:49 Oliva’s unique operating system 
• 6:21 How Olivia takes cues from the universe 
• 9:37 Human design and what it means to be a projector 
• 11:59 Practices that Olivia uses to get back into balance
• 14:50 Why Organic Olivia’s first product was for gut health
• 19:57 The difference between Chinese medicine and herbalism
• 21:39 Who the Organic Olivia brand is creating products for
• 24:47 What running a small business is really like 
• 29:49 Olivia and Nick’s love story 
• 36:25 What makes Olivia and Nick’s relationship so successful
• 39:00 How Olivia and Nick navigate conflict 
• 45:50 Olivia’s daily non-negotiables for feeling good
• 49:04 The most impactful changes Olivia has made for her health
• 55:55 Why walking can be a gamechanger for your health and mental focus
• 59:07 Rapid fire questions with Olivia

• Organic Olivia
• Olivia on Instagram
• Olivia’s Podcast
• Podcast 034: The Power of Using Food As Medicine for Anxiety And Detoxification

Olivia Ametrano is an herbalist, host of the What's the Juice podcast, and creator of the herbal medicine line, Organic Olivia. Olivia is passionate about all things health and wellness and her mission is to help women feel good from the inside out.

I want to share a hack with you that I have been super consistent with over the past few months and that is a product I use from Organifi called Organifi Red. It is 100% organic and contains 13 superfoods in powder form.

I don’t know if you’ll remember this, but during my mold detox, I was consuming pomegranate powder daily for detox support. I love Organifi Red because it has pomegranate powder in it for my daily dose and things like Cordyceps, Rhodiola, cranberry, and ginseng. It’s caffeine-free while being energizing, which is a major plus for most of us.

Every morning I put a scoop in my smoothie or a glass of water and it gives me a dose of herbs, medicinal mushrooms, and a comprehensive berry blend. It’s really yummy, it contains zero crap and it has definitely become a go-to product for me. If you want to try it out, which I think you do, you can go to www.organifi.com/carly and use code “Carly” for 15% off all products.

Did you enjoy this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review on iTunes to let me know! I love hearing what you think and it helps others who want to Do It Different find the podcast as well.

If you lost power, water, and cell phone service, and all gas stations and grocery stores were closed, how long could you survive? 

A snowstorm took over Texas in February and shut nearly everything down. Austin and I lost power, heat, and cell phone service for nearly an entire week and our surrounding communities had to rally together to pull through. The winter storm really made us all evaluate how we’re preparing for disaster moving forward and how passionately we feel that everyone should do the same. 

We were fortunate enough to have our friends Jake Grosek and Allegra Moet Brantley nearby to brave the storm with and today they are joining Austin and me to talk all about it. We dive into what the storm was like, how we’re preparing for disaster in the future, and our advice for those who don’t have a prep plan. 

Enjoy!

• 6:03 What we thought the snowstorm was going to be like
• 9:19 Waking up the morning of the storm
• 14:38 Bursting pipes, helping neighbors, and saving tiny homes
• 20:54 All of the home damage and repairs Jake and Allegra are dealing with
• 24:33 Why preparing for disaster is so important
• 27:55 Giving ourselves a personal preparedness rating 
• 30:18 The most useful tools we had during the storm
• 36:04 Things we wish we had thought to have handy
• 44:23 Is the government coming to save you?
• 51:12 How we’re going to prepare our homes differently
• 54:02 Disaster gear we’re keeping in our car at all times
• 55:48 Preparing for disaster when living in a small space
• 56:45 Checking in with your emotions when things are a little crazy
• 1:00:11 Our advice for people without a prep plan

• Beprepared.com
• Podcast 013: How To Take Charge of Your Personal Finances: An Interview With The Financial Guru Who Changed My Life
• Podcast 040: The Beginner’s Guide to Building Wealth Through Real Estate Investing

I am so excited to share my love for Organifi with you all. You know that quality is incredibly important to me and Organifi is so thoughtful in their ingredients, dosing, and in the products they create and they're now supporting this show.

I am addicted to Organifi Gold which is 100% organic. I mix a scoop with warm coconut milk and collagen before bed to support my blood sugar while sleeping, but also to help me wind down. It reminds me of an Ayurvedic golden milk which is traditionally sipped on as a sleep tonic. Gold has lemon balm, magnesium, Reishi, which are all known to aid sleep, and it also contains warming herbs like turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, and tastes so good. I look forward to this concoction every night after dinner.

I also love the Organifi Red powder and add it as an antioxidant boost to my smoothie each morning. If you want to try it out, which I definitely would recommend, you can go to www.organifi.com/carly and use code “Carly” for 15% off all products.

Did you enjoy this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review on iTunes to let me know! I love hearing what you think and it helps others who want to Do It Different find the podcast as well.

Are you making conscious choices or letting life decide for you?

Welcome back to another Doing it Different Update! Austin is back on the show with me to talk about a few things going on in our lives thanks to some questions that were sent in by my Instagram community. 

The more I reflect on this episode, I realize it is rooted in making conscious choices about how you want to experience the world around you. We dive into how and why I pursued my new German citizenship. We also talk about how we choose to navigate family dynamics while staying unified as a couple, Austin’s new intention for work, and how we’re building a community that we love.

Enjoy!

• 4:03 Pursuing German citizenship
• 11:49 Austin’s new revelation on intentional business 
• 17:33 Navigating family dynamics while staying united as a couple
• 22:52 The best way to ease family tension
• 26:24 Why Carly chooses not to fast or utilize the Keto diet
• 29:27 Carly’s advice for people considering the Keto diet
• 31:03 How Austin and Carly create a community of friends
• 36:00 Tips for finding the right people to surround yourself with 
• 40:19 Making conscious choices before the world makes them for you
• 43:39 How to get clarity on big life decisions

• Nomad Capitalist
• Ecommerce Influence Podcast: 271: The Secret To Lowering Your Taxes With Offshore Business & Global Citizenship
• Podcast: 029: Doing It Different Update: Politics, We Took A Sex Course, Our Family Values

I want to share a hack with you that I have been super consistent with over the past few months and that is a product I use from Organifi called Organifi Red. It is 100% organic and contains 13 superfoods in powder form.

I don't know if you'll remember this, but during my mold detox, I was consuming pomegranate powder daily for detox support. I love Organifi Red because it has pomegranate powder in it for my daily dose and things like Cordyceps, Rhodiola, cranberry, and ginseng. It's caffeine-free while being energizing, which is a major plus for most of us.

Every morning I put a scoop in my smoothie or a glass of water and it gives me a dose of herbs, medicinal mushrooms, and a comprehensive berry blend. It's really yummy, it contains zero crap and it has definitely become a go-to product for me. If you want to try it out, which I think you do, you can go to www.organifi.com/carly and use code "Carly" for 15% off all products.

Did you enjoy this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review on iTunes to let me know! I love hearing what you think and it helps others who want to Do It Different find the podcast as well.

Struggling to get pregnant? A lot of women are. Here’s what your conventional doctor may be missing.

A pattern I've noticed in society is that more and more women and families are having trouble getting pregnant. With there being little conversation around the space between infertility and IVF, I am very excited and honored to bring you today's episode with Dr. Carrie Jones.

Dr. Carrie Jones is a board-certified Naturopathic Physician with over 15 years of functional medicine experience and is truly an expert on all things hormones. Currently, she serves the Medical Director for Precision Analytical Inc, the company behind the infamous DUTCH Test.

In today's episode, she joins us to talk about hormonal imbalances and how the condition is becoming more prevalent. We go over commonly overlooked causes of infertility, the difference between a conventional and holistic approach to healing, and the first steps you should take when planning for pregnancy.

Whether you are currently on your conception journey or hope to try in the future, this episode is packed with information on how you can make it as smooth as possible.

Enjoy!

• 6:26 Dr. Carrie’s medical background
• 7:45 How hormonal imbalances are becoming more common
• 12:32 The conventional approach to treating infertility
• 17:17 Three main reasons for infertility 
• 21:53 Indicators that you should be tested for PCOS
• 24:30 The luteal phase defect and what it means for you
• 26:04 Why progesterone is important for conceiving and staying pregnant 
• 29:16 How your prolactin levels can impact fertility
• 31:00 What you can consider prior to IVF treatments 
• 34:30 A holistic view on infertility testing
• 41:03 Navigating infertility when seeing a conventional doctor 
• 44:13 The first steps to take when considering pregnancy
• 48:21 What to do when faced with recurring miscarriages

• Dr. Carrie Jones’ Website
• Dr. Carrie Jones on Instagram
• DUTCH Test
• Podcast 30: Thyroid Health Matters: Preconception, Pregnancy, Postpartum with Dr. Christine Maren

Dr. Carrie Jones is a Naturopathic Physician who is board certified in Naturopathic Endocrinology (FABNE) with a Master's in Public Health (MPH) and has over 15 years in the field of functional and integrative medicine. As former Adjunct Faculty for the National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM), she has taught courses in both Gynecology and Advanced Endocrinology and is currently the Medical Director for Precision Analytical Inc, creators of the most cutting edge hormone test on the market, the DUTCH Test.

Dr. Carrie believes in the importance of both men and women understanding their hormones so they're more empowered to take control of their own health especially when they are told everything is "normal" but they don't feel "normal." Her goal is to spread her knowledge of hormones all over the world through lectures, seminars, podcasts, webinars and writings.

Did you enjoy this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review on iTunes to let me know! I love hearing what you think and it helps others who want to Do It Different find the podcast as well.

Does being a real estate investor seem unimaginable to you?

Most people have this idea that real estate investing is off the table for them.

It costs too much money. I could never afford it. There's no way I can put 20% down.

Here to give us the low down are two of my great friends - Allegra Moet Brantly of Factora Wealth and Stephanie Douglas of Open House Austin. These two women are doing incredible work to make building wealth and home buying more accessible.

Today we’re talking about how to consider if buying is right for you, how to house-hack, what a good deal actually looks like, and how to come up with a real estate strategy. We also bust some myths on what a down payment has to look like and the hype surrounding house flipping.

By the end, you just might realize that real estate investing is more attainable than you think.

Enjoy!

• 5:45 Meet Steph and Allegra
• 8:48 Steph’s house shopping spree
• 12:06 Why your net worth increases when you buy a home
• 15:00 Two ways to win if you’re strategic with real estate investing
• 17:28 How to determine if buying is right for you 
• 21:48 What buy and hold real estate is 
• 25:29 Why your first home doesn’t need to be your dream home
• 28:45 How to put down a lower percentage for your down payment 
• 33:43 Protecting yourself when buying with another person
• 38:39 Is your home an investment or just somewhere to live?
• 43:01 How to calculate the cost of being a landlord
• 46:46 Features to look for when buying a home
• 52:20 What house-hacking is and how you can do it too
• 59:04 How Allegra has someone else pay for her mortgage
• 1:01:59 Operation: Double-Shed
• 1:06:18 What you should be aware of if you’re entering the real estate game

• Factora
• Factora on Instagram
• Factora on Facebook
• Allegra on Instagram
• Coffee and Coin Podcast
• Open House Austin
• Open House Austin on Instagram
• Open House Austin on Facebook
• Stephanie on Instagram
• Podcast 013: How To Take Charge of Your Personal Finances: An Interview With The Financial Guru Who Changed My Life

Allegra Moet Brantly is on a mission to lead 1 million women to $1 million in net worth. To do so, she founded Factora Wealth, an online course & community that educates and empowers women to build real wealth, together. A serial entrepreneur, real estate investor, dog lover, and Texan since 2017, Allegra’s deeply passionate about helping women learn how to invest in financial freedom.

Stephanie Douglas co-founded Open House Austin, a female-owned real estate education company working on expanding the possibilities of home ownership in Texas and throughout the country. They offer real estate services, courses, workshops, virtual events, and a podcast to help people buy their first home.

Did you enjoy this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review on iTunes to let me know! I love hearing what you think and it helps others who want to Do It Different find the podcast as well.

Motherhood is what you make it.

You don’t have sex after having a baby. Date nights are thrown out of the window. You lose your identity in being a mom, and you’ll only hang out with people who have kids.

Do any of these sound familiar?

There are so many generalizations about life after having a baby, but there are some women out there who are redefining motherhood for themselves. One of those people is today’s guest, Adee Cazayoux.

Adee is the founder and CEO of Working Against Gravity and she’s one of the first guests we’ve ever had on the show. Back in episode 4, she and her husband shared their secrets on why and how they maintain a strong and unified partnership. Today, Adee is back to talk about some of those things, but through the lens of being 7 months postpartum.

We talk about keeping your identity while also being a great mother, how motherhood has changed her marriage, how she and her husband navigate new responsibilities, and how they keep intimacy at the forefront of their lives.

Enjoy!

• 5:31 How Adee mentally, emotionally, and physically prepared to have a baby
• 11:17 Adee’s honest thoughts on being pregnant and how her mindset played a part
• 14:24 How being pregnant during COVID-19 really felt 
• 17:30 Adee’s unexpected delivery story and why she wasn’t able to have her home birth
• 24:20 The hardest part about delivering a baby
• 30:46 Coping with your newborn in NICU
• 32:56 Life at home with a newborn baby
• 34:57 What marriage is like after having a baby
• 37:56 How Adee and Michael split up parenting duties
• 43:15 Reintroducing sex and intimacy after delivery
• 49:44 Redefining motherhood and writing your own story
• 52:24 Adee’s special new project
• 55:34 How Adee wishes to be like her mother

• Adee’s Website
• Adee on Instagram
• Working Against Gravity
• Daysy
• Orgasmic Birth: The Best-Kept Secret
• Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth
• Podcast 004: How to Have an Awesome Marriage with Adee and Michael Cazayoux

Adee Cazayoux is the Founder and CEO of Working Against Gravity (WAG), an online nutrition coaching program with a mission to transform lives.

Having made a name for herself in nutrition, Cazayoux has worked with elite athletes such as Katrin Davidsdottir, Jessica Lucero and Tia Clair-Toomey, just to spotlight a few.

Beyond being a coach to the pros, Cazayoux is a textbook lifelong learner. She completed her Bachelors in Honors Psychology and a Masters in Teaching and is working toward a Masters in Nutrition and Human Performance.

Beyond being an entrepreneur and student of the nutritional sciences, Cazayoux is also an accomplished athlete herself, having competed in the National Pro Grid League, CrossFit Open and won the Bronze Medal in the 2016 Canadian National Weightlifting Championships. Cazayoux currently lives in Austin, Texas with her loving husband, Michael, her newborn son, Shai, and their Labradoodle, Otis.

Did you enjoy this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review on iTunes to let me know! I love hearing what you think and it helps others who want to Do It Different find the podcast as well.

Creating a beautiful reality while on your healing journey is possible. Are you in?

I went on a multi-year goose chase for my health after being diagnosed with Hashimoto's. I’ve learned so much while on my healing journey and it's a large part of who I am today.

However, I know what it’s like when the first diagnosis comes in. I know the fear, shame, and frustration that often tag along. If you've been diagnosed with chronic illness, I’m here to tell you that there is light at the end of the tunnel.

In this episode, I’m diving into seven life lessons my healing journey has taught me and how they continue to apply to my everyday life. We cover radical responsibility, getting used to questioning everything, judgment and so much more.

Whether you’ve been diagnosed with chronic illness or not, I know this episode has something for you.

Enjoy!

• 4:33 Being diagnosed with Hashimoto's at 26
• 7:34 Taking radical responsibility for your health and your life 
• 10:29 Do you need to be taking more responsibility on your healing journey?
• 11:38 Why you should consider questioning everything 
• 15:16 Working through judgment while having a chronic illness
• 17:10 Being deeply connected to your body through chronic illness
• 19:42 How your body tries to send you messages that something is wrong
• 22:38 A hard truth about healing
• 27:29 The biggest lesson I’ve learned on my healing journey

• Blog My Hashimoto’s Success Story, Part 1
• Blog My Hashimoto’s Success Story, Part 2
• Podcast 012: Thyroid Health Q&A and Healing Hashimoto’s with Tracey Grant

Are unwanted critters crawling around inside your body?

It turns out that having the right bacteria in the wrong places can lead to a myriad of problems. Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) affects millions of people and it's estimated that 60% of people who have IBS also have SIBO. Though common, SIBO is a complex issue and today Phoebe Lapine is here to make it simple. 

Phoebe was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s back in her 20s and a few years ago when suspicious symptoms started resurfacing, a trip to her doctor revealed her new diagnosis. This gave her a kickstart into diving into the world of SIBO and was the catalyst behind her latest book, SIBO Made Simple. 

Stay tuned to learn what SIBO really is, how it affects your body, and common root causes and symptoms. Phoebe also shares options for testing and treating SIBO so you can start taking your health back.

Enjoy!

• 3:59 Phoebe’s unexpected diagnosis with SIBO
• 9:15 How common SIBO really is 
• 11:16 What SIBO is and how your body reacts to it
• 13:46 The top 3 root causes of SIBO
• 19:26 Common symptoms of SIBO
• 22:38 How this condition affects the rest of your health 
• 24:46 The tests to utilize to determine if you have SIBO
• 28:41 Three treatment options to remove unwanted bacteria from your small intestine
• 32:08 How to navigate the phases of treatment for SIBO
• 35:38 The difference between treating SIBO conventionally and holistically
• 38:00 How to tell if your condition is considered chronic
• 41:30 The best ways to prevent SIBO
• 44:37 What Phoebe’s diet looks like now
• 46:07 Restoring your diet after treating SIBO
• 49:01 Can you have SIBO and not know it? 
• 55:33 How to get in touch with Phoebe

• Phoebe’s Website
• Phoebe on Instagram
• SIBO Made Simple Book
• SIBO Made Simple Podcast
• Podcast 033: Do You Have Parasites? How To Test For and Treat Them

Phoebe Lapine is a writer, gluten-free chef, culinary instructor, recipe developer, wellness blogger, Hashimoto's advocate, and speaker, born and raised in New York City. Her latest book, SIBO Made Simple, is a one-of-a-kind toolkit for learning about SIBO and tailoring your diet towards healing.

Austin joins me for my first ever "Ask Me Anything" episode. Ready to get personal?

Austin joined us last month on the podcast and we were delighted to see just how much you enjoyed the show. Since then, we got back into the studio to record our first Ask Me Anything episode.

Thanks to my Instagram community we have a ton of questions to go over ranging from the COVID-19 vaccine and politics to love and marriage. With topics like these, things were bound to get vulnerable, controversial, and even a little steamy.

Stay tuned to get our take on how to decide if the COVID-19 vaccine is right for you, being friends with people who have different political views, nontoxic living, marriage, and spicing up your sex life. This episode truly has something for everyone.

Enjoy!

• 6:56 Living in Austin, TX: Is it overrated? 
• 10:54 That one time Carly wasn’t into health and wellness
• 12:22 Our house hacking strategy that pays our mortgage
• 14:37 The role alcohol plays in Austin and Carly’s life
• 16:10 Getting the COVID-19 vaccine
• 20:37 Being friends with people we disagree with
• 23:28 Staying mentally strong when facing chronic illness 
• 29:14 Creating a nontoxic home
• 31:58 Austin and Carly’s first impressions of each other
• 35:45 What it’s like preparing to have kids
• 39:42 Having seasonal check ins with your partner
• 42:12 A day in the life of Austin and Carly’s marriage
• 44:32 How to improve your sex life
• 50:00 Navigating the political landscape and social media

• Avocado Green Pillows
• Organic Olivia’s Natal Nourish
• Dear Lover: A Woman's Guide To Men, Sex, And Love's Deepest Bliss 
• Sex and Love Academy
• Podcast 001: Carly and her Husband introduce the Doing It Different Podcast
• Podcast 003: The Fertility Awareness Method and Why It’s My Natural Birth Control of Choice
• Podcast 029: Doing It Different Update: Politics, We Took A Sex Course, Our Family Values

Did you enjoy this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review on iTunes to let me know! I love hearing what you think and it helps others who want to Do It Different find the podcast as well.

Andrea is leading a movement to transform the health industry, empowering patients and practitioners alike with the systems and tools of Functional Nutrition.

Guest: Andrea Nakayama

Highlights 

• 4:39 The state of chronic health conditions in the US

• 8:33 Gut health tests - when to test and why a diagnosis is just one piece

• 20:40 What is pre-diabetes and why 1 in 3 Americans has it

• 33:14 Finding diet health in a way that nurtures & includes instead of removes foods

• 38:21 One of the biggest deficient nutrients is fiber - why it’s so important

Related Episodes: 

• Podcast: 125: Our Cells Are Overwhelmed with Sugar! How Fasting, Stress, Sleep, Protein Intake and More Impact your Glucose Levels with Carlee Hayes, RDN

Health Resources

• Healing Hashimoto’s Course

• Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free) 

• Recommended Non-Toxic Products

Connect With Carly:

• CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com

• Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner

Sponsors:

• Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off)

Complete Show Notes Here

39% of women say they almost always orgasm during sex compared to 91% of men. Are you ready to bridge the gap?

With society overvaluing penetrative sex, media depicting unrealistic female satisfaction, and conversations around sex feeling taboo, women are consistently having fewer orgasms than men. Here to talk about the orgasm gap and how to fix it is Dr. Laurie Mintz.

Dr. Laurie is a feminist author, therapist, professor, and speaker whose life’s work has been committed to helping people live more authentic, meaningful, joyful—and sexually satisfying—lives. In this episode, she talks about mindful sex, female anatomy, and the three steps to becoming cliterate.

Enjoy!

• 4:57 Why women are orgasming less than men
• 8:05 Are you ignoring your most reliable route to an orgasm? 
• 16:49 Why simultaneous orgasms are unrealistic
• 20:19 What sex and meditation have in common
• 22:58 How you can have more mindful sex
• 28:29 A crash course in female anatomy
• 32:45 Three steps to becoming cliterate
• 36:49 How to have more sex-positive thoughts 
• 38:43 Sex toys and lubricant recommendations
• 40:15 Debunking three fears women have around vibrators
• 43:36 How to talk about sex with your partner
• 48:27 The truth about squirting
• 54:26 Creating a sex-positive household 
• 56:24 Get in touch with Dr. Laurie

• Dr. Laurie’s Website
• Dr. Laurie on Instagram
• Becoming Cliterate: Why Orgasm Equality Matters and How to Get It
• She Comes First: The Thinking Man's Guide to Pleasuring a Woman 
• Uberlube
• LELO Intimate Personal Moisturizer
• Yoni Oil
• Sliquid Organics
• Alexa Martinez on Instagram
• Podcast: 015: Sex, Shame, and Orgasms with Sex & Relationship Coach Alexa Martinez

Dr. Laurie Mintz is a feminist author, therapist, professor, and speaker whose life’s work has been committed to helping people live more authentic, meaningful, joyful—and sexually satisfying—lives through the art and science of psychology.​

As a tenured Professor at the University of Florida, she teaches the Psychology of Human Sexuality to hundreds of undergraduate students each year. She also teaches and mentors graduate students in both their clinical and research training, helping them to find their own niche as psychologists. Dr. Mintz has published over 50 research articles in academic journals and six chapters in academic books. She has received numerous professional and teaching awards and is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association, indicating that her work has had a positive national influence on the field of psychology.

Her two popular press books - both written with the aim of empowering women sexually - are Becoming Cliterate: Why Orgasm Equality Matters and How to Get It and A Tired Woman’s Guide to Passionate Sex: Reclaim Your Desire and Reignite Your Relationship.

Did you enjoy this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review on iTunes to let me know! I love hearing what you think and it helps others who want to Do It Different find the podcast as well.

Nearly half of Americans struggle with at least one chronic illness. Are you ready to reclaim your health?

Everything you eat sends powerful signals to your body. The question is whether those signals are positive or negative. Here to tell us more is functional medicine RD, Ali Miller, who is a leader in the food as medicine movement.

Ali’s work is rooted in using food as medicine in order to optimize health while reducing the need for medications. She’s joining us today to share her knowledge on why stress is the Achilles heel of your health, how to practice stress resilience, and get to a place where anxiety isn’t ruling your life. We also touch on what her own healthy habits are and how to pursue health in the time of a global pandemic.

Enjoy!

• 5:09 Why Ali chose to pursue functional medicine
• 10:30 How a functional registered dietitian will approach your health differently than a conventional doctor
• 15:57 The importance of spirituality on your health
• 21:19 Ali’s daily go-to habits for wellness
• 25:04 The three phases of detoxification
• 30:07 Supporting your liver and gallbladder when detoxing
• 35:38 Creating synergy when using food as medicine 
• 37:43 The most common gut health issues and a few of the causes
• 43:33 Why chronic stress is your Achilles heel
• 52:18 The six R’s to practice stress resilience
• 55:12 Where to find Ali and learn more about The Anti-Anxiety Diet

• Ali Miller’s Website
• Ali Miller on Instagram
• Naturally Nourished
• Naturally Nourished Podcast
• The Anti-Anxiety Diet: A Whole Body Program to Stop Racing Thoughts, Banish Worry and Live Panic-Free
• Podcast 014: Adrenal Dysfunction: How Your Diet and Lifestyle Are Impacting Your Health

Ali Miller, RD, LD, CDE is a Registered Dietitian with a naturopathic background and a contagious passion for using nutrients and food as the foundation of treatment protocols and programs. She is the author of international best seller The Anti-Anxiety Diet, as well as The Anti-Anxiety Diet Cookbook, and Naturally Nourished: Food-As-Medicine for Optimal Health.

Her Food-As-Medicine philosophy is supported by up-to-date scientific research for a functional, integrative approach to healing the body. Ali is a certified diabetes educator (CDE) and renowned expert in the ketogenic diet with over a decade of clinical results using a unique whole foods approach tailored to support thyroid, adrenal and hormonal balance.

With a mission deeply rooted in the sustainability of our food systems, Ali teaches clients to navigate beyond corporate manipulation and diet trends with an “outside the box” approach to healthy eating. She promotes clean eating and works to unveil the hidden truth of toxins in our food system while sharing the significant health benefits of consuming local, organic, and wild, pasture-raised foods. Ali applies scientifically supported plant and bio-compounds to enhance a patient’s treatment outcomes while reducing medications and their undesired side effects.

Did you enjoy this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review on iTunes to let me know! I love hearing what you think and it helps others who want to Do It Different find the podcast as well.

About 70% of people have parasites living in their body today. Are you one of them?

There’s a misconception that parasites are only found in developing countries or exotic places. The truth is that parasites are everywhere. They are on the food you buy at the grocery store, on your pets, and in the lakes and rivers you splash around in during the summer. Even though they are so prevalent, most people have no idea they are living with them.

Today Dr. Jessica Peatross - board-certified hospitalist turned functional medicine leader - joins us to discuss these stealthy infections. Dr. Jess is a true visionary for the future of healthcare and is committed to uncovering the root causes of the diseases people are living with. Her approach to medicine is both inspiring and encouraging and I know you're going to learn so much from this episode.

Stay tuned as we dive into what exactly parasites are, the most common symptoms that hint at them and protocols for parasite testing and cleansing.

Enjoy!

• 4:27 Why Dr. Jess quit her job at a conventional hospital 
• 7:02 A startling statistic about how common parasites are
• 9:08 Where parasites choose to live in your body
• 10:33 Common symptoms of parasites 
• 12:56 How parasites are harming your body
• 16:05 What parasites need to thrive in your body
• 20:02 Conventional vs functional approaches to parasite testing 
• 22:03 When it might be a good time to do a parasite cleanse
• 26:02 How to prepare for a cleanse 
• 28:15 What a parasite cleanse actually looks like
• 30:39 The best ways to support your body while cleansing
• 35:14 How to know when you’re done cleansing
• 37:53 Supporting your gut wall during a cleanse
• 40:23 Managing parasites and pregnancy
• 43:32 Treating worms and parasites in your eyes
• 44:01 Helping your child work through parasites
• 45:27 When Epstein Barr can become most prevalent in your body
• 48:54 What Dr. Jess looks like when testing for Epstein-Barr 
• 50:39 How to address EBV and other relating factors
• 53:29 Get in contact with Dr. Jess

• Dr. Jess’ Website
• Dr. Jess on Instagram
• Genova Diagnostics
• Diagnostics Solutions 
• CellCore

Dr. Jess is a former hospitalist, internal medicine based medical doctor and a certified Gerson Practitioner. She is an expert in the areas of stealth infections, environmental toxicity, regenerative medicine, ozone, and cannabis. Her passion lies in uncovering the mystery behind the chronic illness, whether that be stealth infections, heavy metals, stress/trauma or other environmental toxicities. There are real, root cause answers for WHY the body might be malfunctioning. 

Trained in medicine at the University of Louisville, Dr. Jess experienced what many of her patients experienced: deep anxiety, hormonal imbalances, and adrenal dysfunction. She sought answers to uncover the root cause of disease – something she thought she had learned in medical school.

After working as an M.D. in a hospital for 6 years, Dr. Jess realized that she needed to investigate alternatives to today’s modern medical industry, which “treats every ill with a pill.” She became trained in Gerson Therapy, functional medicine, nutrigenomics, and ozone in her efforts to help her patients with chronic disease solutions. She now is an expert in the field of Lyme, parasites and the health hazards of mold. She is an international keynote speaker with her own former line of Dr Jess products.

Recently Dr. Jess made the choice not to continue her board certification with the AMA as she no longer practices pharmaceutical-based medicine and is able to get to the root cause TO HEAL people without the need for narcotics, immunosuppressants, antidepressants, antibiotics, or steroids.

Did you enjoy this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review on iTunes to let me know! I love hearing what you think and it helps others who want to Do It Different find the podcast as well.

Are you unknowingly releasing millions of toxic particles into your home each and every day? If you aren’t using nontoxic candles, the answer is yes.

Most people on a nontoxic journey know the usual suspects: plastic containers, nonstick pans, and household cleaning products. However, if you’re filling your home with scents of fresh-baked pumpkin pie by burning candles for hours on end, you have a lot to gain from today’s episode.

Katie Roering, cofounder of the Fontana Candle Company, had no idea she'd ever own a candle company. But four years ago, she became ill and saw countless doctors to no avail. After doing her own research, Katie discovered she had a mold toxicity problem. Ever since she's been passionate about health and wellness and keeps it at the heart of her brand.

Today she's joining us on this episode to talk about what's actually in your household candle. (Spoiler alert: it’s essentially scented gasoline sludge. Yikes.) You’ll learn about how 95% of the candles on the market aren't safe, what fragrances can include, how to not fall victim to greenwashing, and what to expect when buying nontoxic candles. 

If you’ve ever wondered what’s actually burning in your candles, this episode is for you. 

• 3:47 The difference between conventional and nontoxic candles
• 5:27 Why soy candles aren't necessarily safe
• 7:59 Ingredients candle companies don't need to tell you about 
• 11:16 Balancing nontoxic living and your favorite things
• 13:33 How Fontana Candle Company crafts nontoxic candles
• 18:18 One trusted certification to look for when buying nontoxic products
• 20:26 How mold toxicity changed Katie’s life forever
• 23:31 Katie and Carly’s favorite candle scents

• Fontana Candle Company
• Podcast 009: Discovering Environmental Toxins and Creating a Non-Toxic Home with Lara Adler

Katie Roering is the cofounder and CEO of Fontana Candle Company. Her journey began in 2017 after a friend gifted her a name brand candle that smelled amazing, but only after a day of burning it, she and her husband experienced headaches and felt horrible. They decided to research candles and were horrified at what they discovered. Ever since they've been committed to creating candles from all-natural ingredients that not only smell amazing but are also safe to enjoy.

Has heartbreak ever left you feeling absolutely crushed? This week’s guest milked her divorce for all she could, but not in the way you might think. Spoiler alert: major personal growth headed your way.

Christine Hassler is a Master life coach who is an expert at identifying what’s holding someone back in life and compassionately guiding them to clarity. The best selling author’s global recognition did not come easily though.

After having her engagement unexpectedly called off in her 20s and going through a divorce in her 30s, Christine is no stranger to heartbreak. However, it was in these times that she discovered relationships are fertile ground for personal growth and she took on the challenge of learning as much as she possibly could about herself.

Today Christine joins us to share the common sets of patterns that affect most people from low self-worth and people-pleasing to unresolved issues from the past. She teaches us what it means to feel, heal, and deal with your emotions, how “expectation hangovers” are causing problems for you, and what it means to heal your inner child.

If you have a passion for personal growth or wonder what the world of personal growth can hold for you, this episode is a must-listen. 

• 3:51 The winding path that led Christine to be a master life coach
• 7:29 Common patterns, setbacks, and beliefs that are holding you back
• 11:55 The feel, heal and deal approach
• 13:57 How Christine’s divorce became a catalyst for personal growth
• 17:21 What it means to deal with your emotions 
• 20:42 Why most women are people pleasers
• 23:48 The expectation hangover and how it’s affecting your life
• 27:38 Turning painful breakups into personal growth and why most people are dating their parents
• 33:46 How parental issues are showing up in your relationships
• 36:56 The five different kinds of relationships 
• 41:00 How Christine milked her divorce for all it was worth
• 44:20 The conflict resolution strategy Christine and her partner use to foster a healthy relationship
• 48:51 Why personal growth starts with your inner child
• 52:29 Rapid fire questions 
• 56:36 How to get in touch with Christine

• Christine’s Website
• Over and On With It Podcast
• Christine on Instagram
• 20 Something, 20 Everything: A Quarter-life Woman’s Guide to Balance and Direction
• Expectation Hangover: Free Yourself From Your Past, Change your Present and Get What you Really Want 
• John Gottman
• Podcast 017: How to Turn Relationship Conflict Into Connection with Annie Lalla

Christine Hassler is a Master coach, facilitator and speaker with over 15 years of experience. She is the best-selling author of three books, most recently Expectation Hangover: Free Yourself From Your Past, Change your Present and Get What you Really Want and is the host of top-rated podcast “Over it and On With It” where she coaches people live on the show. Christine is known globally for her ability to identify what is holding someone back and compassionately guide them to clarity. She also works with companies and organizations to increase their productivity and decrease the stress of their employees.

Christine has a Masters degree in Spiritual Psychology and implements elements of NLP, psychology, spirituality, science and a lot of her own diverse life experience into her work. She’s appeared on: The Today Show, CNN, ABC, CBS, FOX, E!, Style, and The New York Times. Christine believes once we get out of our own way, we can show up to make the meaningful impact we are here to make. Visit her online at www.christinehassler.com

Did you enjoy this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review on iTunes to let me know! I love hearing what you think and it helps others who want to Do It Different find the podcast as well.

Most women don’t get screened for thyroid health during pregnancy even though hypothyroidism is a common risk factor for miscarriages and other complications.

Dr. Christine Maren is one of my go-to resources for thyroid inflammation. She is a board-certified physician who practices osteopathic medicine and found the world of functional medicine after going through her own health struggles with recurrent pregnancy loss.

Today she joins us on the episode to share a clear message: it’s possible to have a happy and healthy pregnancy even if you struggle with thyroid issues, there are just a few extra steps you need to take.

Tune in for this episode to learn the facts about thyroid health during pregnancy, preconception and postpartum and how you can navigate each of these phases.

If you struggle with Hashimoto’s or any other thyroid issue and want to have a baby one day, this episode is great for you.

• 4:20 Dr. Maren’s personal health journey 
• 6:31 Getting a general overview of your thyroid 
• 9:00 Why the thyroid is such a big factor in conception
• 11:53 What your thyroid levels should be when trying to conceive
• 14:53 Medications Dr. Maren prescribes to her clients
• 16:46 How to focus on your thyroid health during pregnancy
• 18:23 Who is a good candidate for thyroid testing 
• 21:51 What to expect during the second and third trimester
• 26:46 Why you might want to get extra testing
• 28:00 5 things to remember for your thyroid health during pregnancy and preconception
• 34:06 Thyroid concerns during the postpartum period
• 40:44 Dr. Maren recommendation for women dealing with thyroid issues 
• 43:49 A message for any woman who struggles with her thyroid and wants to have a baby
• 45:22 Dr. Maren’s brand new resource for women from preconception to mommyhood and beyond
• 46:24 How you can get in touch with Dr. Maren

• Dr. Christine Maren’s Website
• Dr. Christine Maren on Instagram
• Hey Mami’s Website
• Hey Mami on Instagram
• Rhodiola
• Ashwagandha

Christine Maren D.O. is a board-certified physician and the founder of a virtual functional medicine practice in Colorado, Michigan, and Texas. She is also the co-founder of Hey Mami (pronounced: “Mommy”), a platform dedicated to helping women navigate a healthy and happy motherhood. Dr. Maren was introduced to functional medicine after struggling with pregnancy complications and recurrent miscarriages. A functional medicine approach helped her address her own underlying health issues associated with gut infections, hypothyroidism, hormone imbalance and mold toxicity.

Now a mother of three, she’s devoted her professional life to helping women optimize their health before pregnancy, thrive postpartum and get their lives back. Dr. Maren is board-certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and is an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner (IFMCP). She is a compassionate clinician, speaker, and wellness advocate. She is married to a surgeon and together they balance rewarding careers with raising three beautiful children. Learn more at drchristinemaren.com.

Did you enjoy this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review on iTunes to let me know! I love hearing what you think and it helps others who want to Do It Different find the podcast as well.

A lot of life has happened since I launched this show in June. In our first Doing it Different update, Austin is back to chat about what’s new.

It’s pretty crazy to me that I first announced this podcast back in June. I want to extend a big thank you for being here and continuing to support this podcast and my work. I’ve been having so much fun with this project and I appreciate you being on this journey with me. 

Today I have a new fun and interesting episode for you. As I mentioned, Austin and I were on episode 1 together and since then, so much has gone on in our lives and the world around us and we are here to chat about it.  

In our Doing it Different update, we talk about everything from working with a new relationship coach and taking a sex course to surviving quarantine and the election season, this episode is packed with new things you may want to try out yourself.

• 4:09 The one addiction Austin struggles with
• 5:53 A snapshot of how Austin and I have evolved over 9 years
• 8:04 The biggest things we’ve learned since working with our new relationship coach
• 13:13 What taking a sex course is like
• 19:16 Being friends with people who don’t vote like us
• 24:40 The dangerous game of cancel culture
• 27:52 How Austin and I have changed our value system since quarantine 
• 33:49 Three fun new activities I am exploring
• 36:07 How Austin is working on being a better friend
• 40:49 What we’re most excited about for the rest of the year

• Sex and Love Academy
• Sacred Hunting
• Ecommerce Influence Podcast
• Podcast 001: Carly and her Husband introduce the Doing It Different Podcast
• Podcast 017: How to Turn Relationship Conflict Into Connection with Annie Lalla

Did you enjoy this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review on iTunes to let me know! I love hearing what you think and it helps others who want to Do It Different find the podcast as well.

Do think a normal period involves terrible cramps, debilitating migraines, and wild mood swings? We're here to set the record straight.

Nicole Jardim, also known as The Period Girl, is a certified women’s health coach on a mission to empower women to take back control of their hormonal health. She’s outspoken and opinionated about women’s health issues and shares my belief that women have the right to be educated about their bodies.

However, Nicole wasn’t always privy to optimal hormonal health. Like many of us, Nicole grew up with a certain idea of what a normal period looked like. She was even put on birth control at a young age to manage those symptoms. Her passion for women's health stems from her own health journey and today she's here to set the record straight.

In today's episode, we dive into what a normal period should look and feel like, what your period might be trying to tell you, and how you can enhance your hormonal health.

Enjoy!

• 3:08 How Nicole became The Period Girl
• 6:56 Why the pill is not a good idea for women
• 13:08 What a normal period actually looks like
• 19:09 Is your cycle taking over your life?
• 21:17 The harsh reality of women being dismissed in medicine
• 24:53 Why women aren’t taught about their cycles
• 28:57 A case for tracking your period and fertility
• 33:15 What period irregularities might be trying to tell you
• 36:33 How your thyroid ties into with your cycle
• 39:04 Hormonal issues that are not considered normal
• 41:33 The current state of women’s hormones and how it’s getting worse
• 44:52 How stress is impacting your hormones and your health
• 50:22 Daily practices to support hormonal regulation and balance
• 54:59 Taking radical responsibility for your health
• 58:07 How you can take your period health into your own hands

• Nicole’s Website
• Nicole on Instagram
• Fix Your Period by Nicole Jardim
• Nicole’s Period Programs
• The Period Party Podcast
• The Period Quiz
• Lisa Henderickson Jack
• Podcast 003: The Fertility Awareness Method and Why It’s My Natural Birth Control of Choice
• Daysy Fertility Tracker

Nicole Jardim is a Certified Women’s Health Coach, writer, speaker, mentor, and the creator of Fix Your Period, a series of programs that empower women to reclaim their hormone health using a method that combines evidence-based information with simplicity and sass. Her work has impacted the lives of tens of thousands of women around the world in effectively addressing a wide variety of period problems, including PMS, irregular periods, PCOS, painful & heavy periods, missing periods and many more.

Rather than treating problems or symptoms, Nicole treats women by addressing the root cause of what’s really going on in their bodies and minds. She passionately believes that the fundamentals to healing any hormonal imbalance lie in an approach that addresses the unique physiology of every woman. This is essential to reclaiming and maintaining optimal health and vitality at any age.

Nicole is the author of Fix Your Period: 6 Weeks to Banish Bloating, Conquer Cramps, Manage Moodiness, and Ignite Lasting Hormone Balance, and the co-author of The Happy Balance, a recipe book filled with over 80 hormone balancing recipes. Finally, she’s the co-host of The Period Party, a top-rated podcast on iTunes—be sure to tune into that if you want to learn more about how to fix your period—and has been called on as a women’s health expert for sites such as The Guardian, Well+Good, mindbodygreen and Healthline. 

Did you enjoy this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review on iTunes to let me know! I love hearing what you think and it helps others who want to Do It Different find the podcast as well.

Are you interested in an alternative or unconventional approach to motherhood, but aren't sure if what's safe for your baby?

Dr. Courtney Kahla is a holistic chiropractor who specializes in fertility, preconception, prenatal, pediatric, women’s health, and whole family wellness. Rather than following the traditional path of focusing on the musculoskeletal system with a lot of cracking and popping, Courtney pays extra attention to her patient's nervous system to allow for optimal communication between their brain and their body.

Going against the grain isn't new for Courtney. As well as what some would consider an unconventional approach to chiropractic, she's also been taking an unconventional approach to motherhood from conception to post-birth and she's here to tell us all about it.

In this episode, we dive into Courtney's conception journey and counterculture opinions on ultrasounds, hospital births, medications, cosleeping and so much more.

If you're someone who has been hearing the same information on motherhood and parenting and are curious to get another perspective, this episode is perfect for you.

Enjoy!

• 3:07 Courtney's unique take on chiropracty
• 7:31 Courtney’s struggle with fertility and the start of an unconventional approach to motherhood
• 12:43 Life after a positive pregnancy test
• 18:07 Why Courtney chooses to limit ultrasounds and the research that supports her decision
• 21:48 Three questions to ask yourself to determine if an ultrasound is right for you
• 24:30 Opting out of the glucola drink and blood sugar monitoring alternatives
• 27:38 Understanding your due date
• 29:35 Courtney’s home birth experience and wanting to give up
• 38:00 The black box warning on the Vitamin K shot and what it means
• 40:06 How oral drops differ from the Vitamin K short
• 43:26 Why Courtney says no to swaddling
• 47:13 What retained reflexes are and how they impact your baby
• 49:23 What cosleeping looks like for Courtney and her baby
• 56:37 The optimal seating positions for babies
• 1:00:27 Navigating baby-led weaning
• 1:03:08 Why Courtney doesn’t shower every day
• 1:07:45 Allowing your baby’s emotions to flow

• Courtney’s Website
• Courtney on Instagram
• The World Federation for Ultrasound, Medicine, and Biology
• American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine
• Australasian Society for Ultrasound and Medicine 
• The Business of Being Born Documentary
• Sleeping With Your Baby: A Parent’s Guide to Cosleeping 
• Snuggle Me Organic
• Olivia Bodywash

Dr. Courtney Kahla attended chiropractic school at Parker University and became passionate about serving families. She specializes in fertility, preconception, prenatal, pediatric, women’s health, and whole family wellness with additional training and certifications from the ICPA (International Chiropractic Pediatric Association).

Did you enjoy this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review on iTunes to let me know! I love hearing what you think and it helps others who want to Do It Different find the podcast as well.

Getting rid of mold in your home is a serious task that needs to be done correctly to see results.

Have you found mold in your home or apartment and aren’t sure what to do? Are you confused about what a proper remediation plan looks like?  Want to know how to best prevent mold growth so you have a safe and healthy home? If so, today's episode is for you.

Brian Karr, a mold inspection and environmental consultant, is back on the show to talk about getting rid of mold and maintaining a safe home. Brian and I recorded an episode a few weeks ago about testing for mold in your home. I had so many follow-up questions for him that I knew I had to bring him back! 

This week we're going over all things related to dealing with mold exposure. We talk about how renters should approach a moldy situation, what a proper remediation plan looks like, the biggest mistakes people make when remediating their home and so much more.

• 5:32 The top 3 prevention actions for reducing mold in your home
• 9:58 What the ideal level of humidity in your home should be
• 13:22 What to keep and throw away when getting rid of mold
• 19:21 How to clean furniture that was in a moldy environment
• 22:54 What a proper remediation plan looks like
• 27:32 Brian’s take on mold sprays and the #1 thing you should never touch at a hotel
• 33:55 Do air purifiers actually work?
• 35:20 What to do if you’re exposed to mold and you are a renter
• 42:18 The biggest mistakes people make when remediating 
• 47:50 The best way to test an HVAC system
• 49:42 Debunking whether all molds are toxic 
• 53:07 How to tell if a home is moldy
• 1:00:11 Get in touch with Brian Karr

• Brian’s Website
• Mold Finder’s Method (course)
• Brian on Instagram
• Mold Finder’s Radio
• Mold Masterclass (course)
• Envirobiomics Ermi Test
• Podcast 021: The Right Way to Test for Mold In Your Home with Brian Karr

Brian Karr is a second-generation indoor environmental consultant who specializes in working with hypersensitive individuals with complex medical conditions. He helps them to understand if mold, mycotoxins, or other indoor pathogens exist in their homes that may be contributing to their health conditions, and how to remedy those issues. Brian has become a go-to mold & biotoxin resource for many medical practitioners across the country and has helped over 3,000 hypersensitive individuals nationwide to create healthier living environments that have allowed their doctors to help them get better.

Brian is the co-founder of We Inspect, a national indoor environmental assessment company specializing in mold and biotoxin detection and management for hypersensitive individuals. He is also the creator of Mold Masterclass a digital training program developed for hypersensitive individuals and the doctors who treat them. The program teaches its students how to identify and remove mold and mycotoxins from their homes so they can get healthy again.

Did you enjoy this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review on iTunes to let me know! I love hearing what you think and it helps others who want to Do It Different find the podcast as well.

I love talking about the hard decisions the hard times in life and how to move through them. This episode is just that with the author of That Sucked, Now What.

Dr. Bhushan shares her framework for moving through challenges and how the universe can teach us if we listen. 

Guest: Dr. Neeta Bhushan

Highlights 

• 5:41 Growing up as an immigrant in a household with high pressure to achieve 

• 11:44 Some of the major tools to help personal development 

• 18:23 How to active good stress 

• 23:43 How to physically catch yourself before an emotional fall 

• 30:36 Why you should lean into the suck (not away)

Resources We Mention: 

• Book: That Sucked, Now What by dr. Neeta Bhushan

Related Episodes: 

• Podcast: 119: Picking Up the Pieces and Finding Your True Self After Divorce with Bryn Daylor

• Podcast: 110: A Relationship Coach Marriage (part 1): The Hard Conversations, Prioritizing Sex, Fighting with Intention, and Upleveling with Alexa and Jordan Bowditch of Sex and Love, Co.

• Podcast: 031: Rising From The Ashes: Using Heartbreak To Fuel Personal Growth With Master Coach Christine Hassler

Health Resources

• Healing Hashimoto’s Course

• Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free) 

• Recommended Non-Toxic Products

Connect With Carly:

• CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com

• Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner

Sponsors:

• Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off)

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Healing trauma is a daunting task that most people wish to push under the rug. After a failed suicide attempt, this week's guest knew facing her pain head-on was the only thing she could do.

Hannah Deindorfer experienced more life than one could possibly imagine before hitting 21 years of age. Assuming responsibility for a bipolar parent as a child, being in an abusive relationship in her teens, and experiencing an eating disorder in college led Hannah down an icy road in Michigan where she attempted to take her own life.

After surviving, she was determined to face her trauma head on and start the path to healing.

In today's episode, Hannah shares what healing trauma looks like, daily practices for feeling grounded, and how she approaches having difficult conversations with family. Hannah also shares how leaning into her pain and trauma allowed her to find her passion which turned into a lucrative coaching business she owns today.

Hannah's story is filled with courage and hope, I know you're going to get so much from it.

Note: Hannah and I discuss suicide in this episode. If this is something that triggers you, please refrain from listening. If you need any mental health or suicide support, please call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at: 800-273-8255.

• 3:14 Discovering your upper and lower thresholds and what they mean
• 6:48 Growing up quickly and taking care of a bipolar parent at 13
• 9:38 Hannah's eating disorder and suicide attempt on an icy road in Michigan
• 14:11 The importance of sitting with your pain when healing trauma
• 16:43 Deciding to move to San Diego for a $500/month job
• 20:11 The puzzle pieces Hannah put together to create a half a million dollar coaching business in two years
• 24:51 What Hannah believes has been pivotal to her growth and a key part of her success
• 28:07 Hannah's unique approach to coaching that creates successful businesses and even better humans
• 31:47 Healing family relationships after experiencing trauma
• 35:38 How to have tough conversations with the people you love
• 39:67 The first step to healing trauma
• 42:11 Daily practices for feeling grounded and safe
• 45:17 Hannah's latest coaching program rooted in transformation and healing
• 48:28 How to get in touch with Hannah

• Hannah's Website
• Hannah on Instagram
• The Inner Edge Program
• The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks
• Landmark
• Podcast 017: How to Turn Relationship Conflict Into Connection with Annie Lalla

Hannah Deindorfer is a business mentor, mental health advocate, suicide attempt survivor, anorexia survivor, Harry Potter nerd, writer, coffee snob, and dog mom who lives in Austin, Texas. She has a talent for helping those around her see the possibilities for their future successes and creating a path for them to get there. She has built a multiple six-figure coaching business as a solopreneur, while working less than 30 hours a week and supports others in building the online businesses of their dreams as well. Some call her a fairy, that would be accurate.

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Health misconceptions result from conflicting information between practitioners, big food, and the government... and they are leaving people powerless.

Do you ever feel frustrated by conflicting information surrounding your health? Are you ever unsure of what to believe? If so, you are going to appreciate this episode with Dr. Anthony Gustin.

Anthony is well versed in all things health, how the food industry operates, and how the two connect. Today, Anthony is here to deliver straight-forward information and address common health misconceptions that prevent people from improving their health.

We dive into the ketogenic diet, the rise against meat, what having high cholesterol means, and the hope for regenerative farming. 

I hope you enjoy!

• 4:13 What keto and ketosis actually mean
• 7:06 Health misconceptions around women and the ketogenic diet
• 9:33 Bioindividuality and how it impacts your wellness journey
• 11:23 The baseline test for trying out new diets
• 12:47 A common myth about too much protein consumption
• 16:28 How health misconceptions are impacting our youth
• 18:52 Unpacking the demonization of protein, meat, and animal products
• 20:13 Ego, big food, and the effort to maintain the status quo
• 25:07 Why cholesterol is so important to your overall health
• 30:00 A holistic point of view: Understanding what you’re trying to optimize
• 33:29 Three steps to reduce cholesterol and inflammation 
• 39:19 The importance of focusing on nutrient density above anything else
• 43:43 Anthony’s regenerative agriculture project
• 49:17 The problems current regenerative agriculture farms are facing
• 54:44 The counterintuitive issues resulting from the rise against meat

• Dr. Anthony Gustin's Website
• Anthony's Weekly Newsletter
• The Natural State Podcast
• Perfect Keto (Use Code: CARLY for 15% off)
• Equip Foods
• The Food Fix by Dr. Mark Hyman
• Podcast 010: How Regenerative Agriculture Can Save Our Planet with Robby Sansom of Force of Nature Meats

Dr. Anthony Gustin is the Founder and CEO of Perfect Keto & Equip Foods, host of The Natural State Podcast, author of the best-selling Keto Answers. As a former sports rehab clinician turned entrepreneur trained in functional medicine, he's ordered labs and set treatment plans for hundreds of patients. Today his drive is to keep health simple through fixing your environment in the areas that matter: Nutrition, Movement, Stress/Mental Health, and Sleep/Rest. His ultimate belief that he wants to share with the world is that when you fix your environment, you fix your health. It really can be that easy.

Often times, home builders and contractors are more concerned with low costs instead of building a nontoxic home. The result? Poor building materials that can lead to major health issues years down the road.

Andy Pace is a nationally recognized expert in green and nontoxic home building. He is truly a wealth of knowledge when it comes to choosing building materials that are safe for you and your family to live in many years down the road. I had the opportunity to work with Andy when I was building my own home and I’m excited for you to get a taste of some of the eye-opening information I have learned from him.

In this discussion, we chat about what a human healthy home is, how to avoid huge home contaminators, and high impact priorities you can focus on to start building a nontoxic home today.

• 3:13 How a terrifying experience with a water-based primer changed Andy’s family business
• 8:10 The problem with conventional building materials that are in most homes today
• 11:35 Why some contractors struggle with using green products
• 14:09 The worst offenders in your home that contribute to 90% of toxicity issues
• 18:48 Understanding the risks associated with formaldehyde and VOCs
• 24:07 A personalized approach to building a nontoxic home
• 27:43 Why a green or LEED building isn’t necessarily safe for you
• 30:11 The differences between “human healthy”, “environmentally friendly” and “sustainable”
• 33:45 Comparing the cost of a nontoxic home and a conventional home
• 37:59 High impact priorities to focus on when building a home
• 41:30 Why having clear communication in your home building project is critical
• 45:22 Andy’s best flooring recommendations for your home
• 48:54 Why some products don’t make Andy’s cut
• 52:33 Easy changes you can make today to create a nontoxic home
• 56:06 Where to find human health-focused builders
• 58:26 How to get in touch with Andy Pace

• The Green Design Center
• Nontoxic Environments Podcast
• AFM Safecoat
• Columbia Forest Products
• Forbo Flooring Systems
• Amorim
• Cali Bamboo
• Tesoro Woods
• JS2 Partners
• ECOS Paints
• Podcast BONUS: Reducing Your Indoor Air Pollution With Truly Nontoxic Paint

Andrew Pace is the founder and owner of the GDC/Building For Health® in Waukesha,  WI. He launched the company in 1992 and is now the premiere retailer of green and healthy home building and improvement products and consulting in the US.  

Pace has become a nationally recognized expert on green and healthy building products. Along with being profiled in numerous publications, Pace has authored several articles about the construction of healthy homes, which have been published in regional and national magazines, and has successfully assisted over 25,000 homeowners with their home remodeling and new home construction projects.  

Pace is a past board member of the USGBC-WI Affiliate and is a two-time president of the Construction Specifications Institute-Milwaukee Chapter and a current board member of the International Institute of Building Biology and Ecology.  

Andrew produces a weekly podcast called Non Toxic Environments, where he discusses all aspects of healthy, sustainable building practices. 

Did you enjoy this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review on iTunes to let me know! I love hearing what you think and it helps others who want to Do It Different find the podcast as well.

Ever have judgemental thoughts when seeing a woman freely express her sexuality? If you do, it might just be that you're feeling some shame or curiosity about your own.

Thousands of women experience shame, disconnect, or a lack of true freedom around their sexuality and pleasure. I put off addressing this area of my life until about a month ago and following the path of today’s guest has been incredibly inspiring. 

On the show, we have Kelli Tennant who is an open book about her spirituality, sexuality, womb, and the divine feminine. In this episode, we talk about reclaiming your sexuality, what it’s like working through shame around sex with a partner, and tools that have helped us along the way. 

I look forward to this being one of many podcast episodes I have on this topic and hope you enjoy it!

• 5:11 Kelly’s mission to create a safe space for women
• 7:18 How women’s circles are changing Carly’s and Kelli’s lives
• 9:42 Kelli’s wellness journey from being in the best shape of her life to being bedridden
• 16:22 Carly’s decision to heal her relationship with sex
• 18:56 What is controlling every aspect of your sexuality 
• 21:57 Why Kelli is choosing to deepen her connection to her own sexuality
• 25:07 Experiences that can lead to shame around sex
• 29:46 What your judgments can tell you about yourself 
• 32:07 How spirituality and sexuality are interconnected 
• 35:14 Channeling your guides to create more alignment in your life
• 39:31 Kelli’s mindset around making progress with her sexuality 
• 42:06 Working through sexual shame while in a relationship 
• 46:29 How to take responsibility when throwing an adult tantrum
• 50:40 Carly and her husband’s tool for handling arguments
• 52:43 Kelli’s 3 most impactful tools for healing
• 58:37 What a self-pleasure practice can look like for you
• 1:02:16 How Kelli’s life has changed since prioritizing her sexuality
• 1:08:04 The role that Ayahuasca and psychedelics can play in your transformation
• 1:15:52 How you can start reclaiming your sexuality
• 1:19:09 Ways to get in touch with Kelli

• Kelli’s Website
• Kelli’s Instagram
• The Kelly Show
• Okay, Babe.
• The Practice Duo
• Women’s Space
• Podcast 015: Sex, Shame, and Orgasms with Sex & Relationship Coach Alexa Martinez

Kelli Tennant seduces women to be their wild selves. She is an Intuitive Facilitator, the host of two top rated podcasts, The Kelli Show + OK, Babe., an Integrated Health and Reiki Practitioner, Women’s Circle Facilitator, Board Certified Trainer in Hypnotherapy and plant medicine advocate. 

After years of illness and detachment, Kelli utilized Ayahuasca and Psilocybin, somatic therapy and energy healing modalities to expand into her sexual and spiritually connected self. 

She supports women as they break free of limiting beliefs, melt into their desires and find truth in their own bodies. 

Kelli is also the Co-Founder and CEO of Soulfire Productions, a media company rooted in community, providing production and consulting for top podcasts in wellness and personal development.

Did you enjoy this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review on iTunes to let me know! I love hearing what you think and it helps others who want to Do It Different find the podcast as well.

75% of water-damaged homes have a mold problem and nearly 80% of all homes have water damage. With stats like these, knowing how to find mold in your home can be crucial to your long term health.

In today’s episode, we are joined by Brian Karrr, co-founder of We Inspect - a team that specializes in environmental consultation. They help people all over the country pinpoint and remove mold and mycotoxins from their homes. In the show, we go over just how common mold is, the ins and outs of mold testing, and how to find mold in your home. 

As someone who has had to deal with mold and the effects it can have on your health before, I can attest to just how important this information is. If you are someone who thinks they have a mold problem or simply want to be proactive with their health, this episode is for you.

Enjoy!

• 2:53 The difference between a mold inspector and a remediator
• 4:53 Why mold is increasingly becoming a problem
• 7:47 How common mold is in homes
• 11:25 How to find mold and signs of water damage in your home
• 15:42 The kinds of homes that are most likely to be moldy
• 17:58 Home features that are likely to cause mold growth
• 20:30 The problem with air sampling tests and why they provide false results
• 22:59 Two goals you are trying to accomplish when mold testing
• 24:11 Brian’s approach to mold testing
• 29:12 Why Brian chooses the Ermi test
• 35:35 How to conduct your own Ermi test 
• 39:15 The Human Cloud effect and why dust is your direct pathway to exposure 
• 43:43 Proper ways to remediate your house and the importance of source removal
• 46:02 How much building material you should remove when mold is found
• 50:42 The pros and cons of moving vs remediating your home
• 54:26 Brian’s upcoming program on how to find mold in your home
• 1:00:13 Where you can learn more about Brian and his work

• Brian’s Website
• Brian’s Free Webinar to Find Hidden Mold
• Brian on Instagram
• Mold Finder’s Radio
• Mold Masterclass
• Podcast 007: Mold, Mycotoxins, Detox and Sick Building Syndrome with Dr. Jill Crista
• Blog Mold Detox: My Mold Journey & Recovery Protocol

Brian Karr is a second-generation indoor environmental consultant who specializes in working with hypersensitive individuals with complex medical conditions. He helps them to understand if mold, mycotoxins, or other indoor pathogens exist in their homes that may be contributing to their health conditions, and how to remedy those issues. Brian has become a go-to mold & biotoxin resource for many medical practitioners across the country and has helped over 3,000 hypersensitive individuals nationwide to create healthier living environments that have allowed their doctors to help them get better.

Brian is the co-founder of We Inspect, a national indoor environmental assessment company specializing in mold and biotoxin detection and management for hypersensitive individuals. He is also the creator of Mold Masterclass a digital training program developed for hypersensitive individuals and the doctors who treat them. The program teaches its students how to identify and remove mold and mycotoxins from their homes so they can get healthy again.

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Cavities aren’t a rite of passage. In fact, common oral health issues often allude to larger health problems that conventional doctors aren’t trained to find.

Many people don’t understand that oral health is a big indicator of your overall health. For example, your tooth and gum health is an indicator of what your diet and lifestyle look like. Similarly, bacteria and gum disease have been increasingly linked to system diseases as Alzheimer’s, diabetes, and even heart damage. 

In this episode, Dr. Mark Burhenne - a functional dentist in Silicon Valley - joins us to shed some light on these issues. Dr. B teaches us a daily practice for optimal oral health, the difference between a conventional and functional dentist, and we dive into controversial topics such as the use of fluoride and root canals.

Be prepared, you're going to want to call your dentist and schedule a checkup ASAP after hearing this.

Enjoy!

• 3:07 Why Dr. Burhenne chose dentistry and his early fascination with finding the root cause
• 5:35 Dr. Burhenne ’s shift from a conventional to a functional dentist
• 8:30 How your oral health can give clues as to whether you’ll be diagnosed with sleep apnea years down the road
• 12:57 What a visit with a functional dentist looks like and why they won’t recommend mouthwash
• 17:46 How traditional oral healthcare products are causing systemic disease
• 20:27 Oral health indicators that expose hidden health imbalances
• 23:06 Why mouth breathing is detrimental to your health
• 27:17 How to tell if you are a nose breather or a mouth breather
• 31:14 What to do if you fail the mouth tape challenge
• 34:02 The perfect childhood upbringing for having great oral health
• 38:49 What the food, fertilizer, and fluoride industry all have in common
• 41:36 Daily practices for great oral health
• 44:43 Why Dr. Burhenne chooses a fluoride-free lifestyle
• 48:16 The current lawsuit against the EPA to lessen the fluoride in water
• 54:16 How a poorly done root canal can wreak havoc on your body
• 56:49 What to do if your teeth are acting up after a root canal
• 59:15 How to get in touch with Dr. Burhenne and find a functional dentist near you

• Dr. Burhenne's Website
• Ask The Dentist on Instagram
• Food Fix by Dr. Mark Hyman
• Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art by James Nestor

Dr. Burhenne (pronounced Ber-HEN-uh) is the creator and author of AsktheDentist.com and the #1 bestselling author of The 8-Hour Sleep Paradox. He is a family and sleep medicine dentist whose advice regularly appears on TV, radio, and magazines, including NPR, The Doctors, and CBS News. He received his degree from the Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco and is a member of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM), Academy of General Dentistry (Chicago, IL), American Academy for Oral Systemic Health (AAOSH), and Dental Board of California.

Did you enjoy this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review on iTunes to let me know! I love hearing what you think and it helps others who want to Do It Different find the podcast as well.

Have you ever considered natural childbirth but are curious to know all it entails? Mada Lavey went through two natural births at a birthing center and can’t imagine doing it any other way.

Mada Lavey is a health and wellness blogger and mama of two who actively pursues a holistic and natural lifestyle. She is truly a wealth of knowledge for anyone looking to have an unmedicated and holistic birthing experience.

In this episode, Mada shares all about her two conception journeys and pregnancies, why she chose to give birth at a birthing center, as well as her postpartum and breastfeeding experiences. She also gets incredibly honest about the things no one talks about giving birth.

Enjoy! 

• 2:32 Mada’s background in the holistic world
• 4:53 How Mada prepared for conception and natural childbirth
• 9:24 Three important things women who want to conceive need to know
• 11:57 Experiencing miscarriage and what your HCG levels can tell you
• 14:25 Getting pregnant for the first time
• 18:23 Why Mada chose a birthing center instead of a hospital birth
• 25:45 Mada’s experience going into labor with her first child
• 28:40 The 4-1-1 rule about contractions
• 30:06 What it’s like to give birth at a birthing center
• 35:03 Experiencing a rite of passage through childbirth
• 38:30 The biggest differences between Mada’s first and second birth
• 43:46 Giving birth one week before COVID-19 quarantines 
• 46:42 Mada's mild complication that resulted in needing stitches
• 49:23 What postpartum, placenta pills and breastfeeding is like
• 53:15 Mada’s recommended resources for pregnancy
• 55:37 What no one talks about post-childbirth
• 58:58 How you can get in touch with Mada

• Mada’s Website
• Mada's Instagram
• Garden of Life Prenatals 
• Thorne Basic Prenatal
• The Business of Being Born
• Origins Birth Center
• Cheryl Abrams, Newborn Child Care Specialist and Doula
• Mountain Rose Herbs Calendula Oil
• Ina May’s Guide to Breastfeeding
• The Mama Natural Week-by-Week Guide to Pregnancy and Childbirth by Genevieve Howland
• The First 40 Days by Heng Ou
• Article: 9 Prenatal Vitamins I Trust and Recommend
• Podcast: EP 002: Why I Choose Home Birth, with Allison Evans of Branch Basics

Mada Lavey is a Dallas-based mama with a passion for all things health-related. She's a social media influencer and a personal trainer. Her Instagram page is devoted to healthy living through fitness, nontoxic beauty, motherhood, recipes, and living an all-around holistic lifestyle.

Did you enjoy this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review on iTunes to let me know! I love hearing what you think and it helps others who want to Do It Different find the podcast as well.

Brooke Geahan went from running her own company to being bedridden for two years. Today she credits bee venom therapy with saving her life.

Brooke's life was turned upside after being diagnosed with late-stage Lyme disease and the co-infections that came along with it. Those infections turned into life-threatening autoimmune diseases she battled alongside cancer.

After spending over $150,000 of her life savings on Western medicine to no avail, she turned to bee venom therapy. Within a few weeks of treatment, she knew she found her answer.

Today, Brooke has eradicated her Lyme disease and reversed every single reversible autoimmune disease she had. As a result of her journey, she is a big proponent of bee venom therapy and is the founder of The Heal Hive.

In this episode, we talk about what bee venom therapy is, its ancient history, what being on the protocol is like, and the benefits that come with it.

Enjoy! 

• 2:46 Brooke’s sudden and debilitating experience with Lyme disease
• 5:07 Why Brooke chose bee venom therapy and what her remarkable recovery looked like
• 8:22 Apitherapy's ancient history
• 10:51 The struggle against the $108B autoimmune industry
• 12:59 How bee venom therapy eradicates infections
• 15:50 What being on the protocol looks like
• 19:29 Why bee venom is particularly helpful for autoimmune disease
• 22:48 The anti-inflammatory benefits of bee venom
• 26:12 An overview of histamine and why women have higher chances of having an autoimmune disease than men
• 30:28 Heal Hive’s extensive testing process and why they leave no stone unturned
• 35:11 The 14-hour safety protocol Heal Hive commits its members to
• 36:55 Brooke’s philosophy on holistic and Western medicine
• 37:39 Heal Hive’s approach to taking the guesswork out of healing
• 41:51 Why even well-intentioned doctors turn into marketers instead of healers
• 47:49 How bee venom therapy is a sustainable practice that supports bees long term
• 51:06 Being a beekeeper while living in the city
• 52:38 The difference between a regular bee sting and therapy
• 54:02 How you can get in touch with The Heal Hive and learn more about apitherapy

• The Heal Hive
• The Heal Hive’s eBook
• Brooke on Instagram
• The Heal Hive on Instagram
• (Un)Well Documentary

Brooke Geahan is the founder of The Heal Hive, the first educational platform for Bee Venom Therapy that combines science-backed research with a prescriptive approach to using bee venom safely and effectively –all of which is overseen by medical professionals. After nearly losing her life to a combination of Late Stage Lyme Disease, reactivated Epstein Barr Virus, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, multiple severe Autoimmune disorders, Celiac disease, and melanoma cancer, Brooke became one of the pioneers of modern Bee Venom Therapy. You can find her on Instagram @everydayexpert & @thehealhive where she empowers hundreds of clients worldwide to take healing into their own hands.

Did you enjoy this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review on iTunes to let me know! I love hearing what you think and it helps others who want to Do It Different find the podcast as well.

Has relationship conflict ever made you question if you chose the right partner?

Love and Relationship Coach, Annie Lalla, is clear when she says, “Love is not for the faint-hearted. It’s a gladiator sport.”

I first learned about Annie and her work through Adee and Michael, who joined us on episode 4 of this podcast. She is their longtime relationship coach and they have sung per praises ever since I met them. 

Annie’s gift of improving relationships is incredible. If you’ve ever experienced relationship conflict, this episode is perfect for you. Today we discuss how to have a healthy relationship, work through conflict, and practice self-regulation.

Enjoy! 

• 3:13 Annie’s discovery of her relationship superpower as an IT consultant
• 6:41 How you’ve hired your partner for the most important role in your life 
• 9:17 What your partner’s complaints and frustrations are actually doing to you
• 11:20 The two different dynamics in a successful relationship
• 13:39 How Annie and her husband continuously teach each other 
• 18:59 What envy, shame, and jealousy disguise themselves as
• 24:00 Why your childhood upbringing is affecting how you show up in your relationship
• 27:54 The “Copy and Paste” method for understanding your partner
• 32:12 Three ways to self regulate in the middle of a conflict
• 38:12 The sacred tool you and your partner can use to protect your relationship
• 41:23 Why relationships will always experience conflict
• 45:49 How to be an individual in your relationship
• 51:27 What true love actually requires from you
• 57:48 How you can connect with Annie

• Annie’s Website
• The Love Test 
• Annie’s Free Videos
• Podcast: How to Have an Awesome Marriage with Adee and Michael Cazayoux

Annie Lalla is a Love and Relationship Coach with an Honors Science Degree in Biology & Philosophy (minor in Buddhism), Annie’s studies include evolutionary psychology, integral theory, spiral dynamics, inter-generational family systems, and therapeutic sexuality. With professional certifications in Coaching, NLP and Clinical Hypnosis, her tools extend to metaphoric narrative, role-play and interacting with clients as their highest selves.

In her coaching, Annie helps individuals attract, create and foster extraordinary connections that maximize freedom and minimize shame.

Did you enjoy this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review on iTunes to let me know! I love hearing what you think and it helps others who want to Do It Different find the podcast as well.

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the air in your home is 5-20x more polluted than the outdoor air in major cities.

Whether you're buying or renting your home, we all have something in common - our walls are covered with paint. What you may not know, is that the paint on your walls can emit toxic chemicals for years and can lead to chronic health issues. 

Austin and I wanted a non toxic paint when we chose to remodel our home and we decided to purchase ECOS Paints and in this episode, I am joined by ECOS Paints Marketing Director, Emma Pugliares. Emma discusses the problems with conventional paint, ingredients to look out for, how to make informed paint purchasing decisions as a consumer, and how ECOS Paints is bringing another level of transparency to their customers.

• 4:33 The problem with conventional paint and how it’s harming human bodies
• 6:39 How not to fall victim to marketing claims around paint products
• 9:39 Why the paint on your walls can be the cause of new or chronic health problems
• 13:10 The story behind ECOS Paints
• 15:17 How Facebook and Google are taking care of their employees’ health
• 16:45 An innovative product you can purchase that purifies your air
• 19:09 How ECOS Paints provides unparalleled transparency to their customers
• 21:18 The cost difference between non toxic paint and conventional paint

• ECOS Paints
• ECOS Paints on Instagram
• Declare Label Certification by the International Living Future Institute

ECOS Paints creates non toxic paints, varnishes, stains, primers that are free of pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides. Their products are designed specifically for people who can’t tolerate fumes due to chemical sensitivities. They also have a beyond zero VOC philosophy which means that each product comes with VOC test data and a complete list of ingredients, so you can make an informed and environmentally responsible decision. 

Did you enjoy this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review on iTunes to let me know! I love hearing what you think and it helps others who want to Do It Different find the podcast as well.

The media has been full of stories of children’s hospitals filling up and kids getting sicker more often and worse since the lockdowns of COVID 3 years ago. What’s really going on with our kid’s immune systems?

Today’s guest is a doctor who uses holistic modalities combined with conventional medicine to support your child’s immune system and health.

Guest: Dr. Elisa Song  

Highlights 

• 2:41 Are kids getting sicker right now? What exactly is going on with RSV and other diseases 

• 9:24 What parents should focus on for immunity resilience in kids 

• 20:53 When fevers are dangerous and when you should let them run their course 

• 34:26 When antibiotics should be used 

• 43:54 How to choose the right doctor for your family 

Resources We Mention: 

• Healthykidshappykids.com

Health Resources

• Healing Hashimoto’s Course

• Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free) 

• Recommended Non-Toxic Products

Connect With Carly:

• CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com

• Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner

Sponsors:

• Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off)

Complete Show Notes Here

Choosing a natural cancer treatment can seem risky and dangerous in the face of something so terrifying. For this week’s guest, it completely transformed her life.

Carly Brown chose a healthy lifestyle for years - she was a health coach, yoga teacher, practiced having a non-toxic home, and shopped at local farmer’s markets on Sundays. So you can imagine the shock she experienced after being suddenly diagnosed with thyroid cancer. 

Her doctor put pressure on her to have surgery immediately and begin conventional cancer treatments. However, being involved in the holistic health world, Carly knew there was another option.

In this episode, we are digging into Carly’s initial cancer diagnosis, her decision to pursue natural cancer treatment, and how her diagnosis has shaped her life today.

• 3:13 Carly’s life before cancer
• 5:37 How Instagram brought Carly Johnson and Carly Brown together
• 8:13 The warning signs Carly’s body was giving her
• 12:28 Carly’s thyroid cancer diagnosis and her doctor’s recommendations
• 14:08 Deciding to pursue natural cancer treatment
• 17:28 What’s it’s like going to a holistic healing center
• 19:00 The surprising root cause of cancer that was festering for 12 years
• 21:06 Understanding the credibility of holistic doctors 
• 23:20 Carly’s eye-opening results after 8 weeks of treatment
• 25:39 Discovering Hope 4 Cancer and the results patients were seeing
• 28:03 The spectrum of cancer treatment available to you
• 30:21 What the treatment process at Hope 4 Cancer looked like
• 34:46 The mindset shifts Carly took on for her transformation
• 38:33 How Carly is living life unapologetically 
• 46:35 Choosing to looking at cancer from a different perspective
• 50:28 The current state of Carly’s cancer
• 52:40 Carly’s day to day cancer treatment routine

• Carly’s Website
• Carly on Instagram
• Carly’s Daily Detox Course
• Alchemy Juice Website
• Alchemy Juice on Instagram
• Utopia Wellness
• Hope 4 Cancer
• Nagalase Test
• Gerson Therapy
• Dr. Joe Dispenza Meditations
• A Course in Miracles

Carly Brown is a holistic health coach, yogi, juice enthusiast, wife, and mother on a mission to contribute to a happier, healthier world. Inspired by her experience naturally healing thyroid cancer, Carly launched Alchemy Juice, a local juice delivery company in Austin, Texas and an 8-week detox course, The Daily Detox. She loves spending time barefoot in her kitchen making raw food meals, exploring with her husband and son, Cruz, and traveling to beautiful places off the beaten path.

Did you enjoy this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review on iTunes to let me know! I love hearing what you think and it helps others who want to Do It Different find the podcast as well.

How’s your sex life?

If you immediately felt a little awkward with that question, tune in to this episode with Sex and Relationship Coach, Alexa Martinez. Despite being raised in the deep south and having a Catholic upbringing, Alexa helps couples from all over the world feel happier, more connected, and empowered through sex. 

In this episode, we talk about sexuality, shame, female orgasms, and how you can start having better sex.

• 3:24 Alexa’s Catholic upbringing and her early career on luxury cruise ships
• 5:00 How Alexa leaned into sex as an avenue of personal development
• 9:00 The problem with sex education in America
• 11:35 Alexa’s strategy to repair sex education
• 14:09 An unorthodox approach to transforming your understanding of sex
• 16:04 Mine and Alexa’s experiences with shame around sex 
• 19:27 The Sex and Love Academy: A holistic healing journey
• 26:30 Prioritizing your partner and your love over everything else
• 28:41 Cultivating a love that’s different from the one you saw growing up
• 32:55 How to keep sex spicy in a long term relationship
• 34:52 A framework for cracking open the conversation around sex in your relationship
• 37:25 How you can express your desires with the “Want, Will, Won’t” tool
• 42:08 The talk that you need to have with your partner to keep intimacy alive
• 45:46 A non-intimidating way to explore sex with your partner
• 49:33 The impact that your sex life has on all of your other relationships
• 52:50 Understanding the female orgasm
• 56:54 Rituals, manifestation and creating sex magic
• 1:03:18 How you can get in touch with Alexa

• Alexa’s Website 
• Alexa on Instagram 
• Alexa’s Free Facebook Group
• Sex and Love Academy
• The Want Will Won’t List
• Come as You Are by Emily Nagoski
• Untrue by Wednesday Martin
• The Ethical Slut by Janet Hardy

Alexa is a sex and relationship by design coach and sex coach business mentor on a mission to reform sex education and sexuality expression across the globe. She is from the deep south of Louisiana and if anyone knows how to bust through taboos regarding sex, it’s her. She is known as @thatsexchick across social media and is the founder of That Sex Group, a NY Times featured community with love, sex & relationships as the central focus. Alexa speaks and teaches internationally on the subjects.

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You can be doing everything you possibly can to be healthy and still be wreaking havoc on your body.

Adrenal dysfunction is a widespread problem that impacts nearly every organ system. It’s often very misunderstood and is at the core of many health issues people face today including fatigue, brain fog, weight gain, and anxiety.

In this episode, Brigid Tigemeier, a functional medicine Registered Dietitian who trained under Dr. Mark Hyman, joins us to talk all about adrenal health, common symptoms of adrenal dysfunction and how you can get it back into balance.

• 3:27 How Brigid found her way into functional medicine 
• 7:23 Brigid’s “food as medicine” approach as a Registered Dietitian and the much-needed shift that needs to happen in health care
• 12:35 What adrenal glands are and how our “always on” culture is contributing to adrenal dysfunction
• 17:14 Who you should really be listening to when it comes to your health
• 18:12 The startling majority of people who have adrenal dysfunction and how even those attempting to be “healthy” can be wreaking havoc on their bodies
• 20:59 Bio-individuality: When it comes to health there is no “one size fits all”
• 23:39 Four common indicators of adrenal dysfunction
• 28:41 How COVID-19 is impacting adrenal health
• 32:06 A shift in perspective around living with the reality of COVID-19
• 33:40What optimal adrenal health looks like throughout the day
• 36:50 How to spot high cortisol and common triggers of it
• 40:20 Mine and Brigid’s experience with coffee and the surprising effects of giving it up
• 42:57 Nutrition interventions for adrenal dysfunction
• 47:29 Free lifestyle changes you can make to improve cortisol levels
• 51:26: Shortcomings of food sensitivity tests and why they might not be the best solution for you
• 56:46 The gold standard for determining how different foods affect your body
• 58:13 Brigid’s preferred tests for people interested in exploring their health
• 59:46 How you can work with Brigid

• Brigid’s Website
• Brigid on Instagram
• My Food is Health Program
• Mind Body Greens Convention
• Dutch Testing
• Genova Testing
• Cyrex Testing
• 478 Breathing Technique by Dr. Andrew While
• Byron Katie’s Four Questions

Brigid Titgemeier is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with board certification in Integrative and Functional Nutrition. She is on a mission to help more adults use a personalized food is medicine approach to finding health. She is the founder of BeingBrigid Functional Nutrition LLC, a functional nutrition and wellness consulting business. 

Brigid is also a graduate-level instructor at Case Western Reserve University, where she teaches graduate students a functional nutrition course that she co-created. Brigid was a founding dietitian at the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine, where she worked with more than 3,000 patients and trained under Dr. Mark Hyman. Prior to that, Brigid worked at the Cleveland Clinic Wellness Institute for Dr. Michael Roizen. 

Brigid Titgemeier is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with board certification in Integrative and Functional Nutrition. She is on a mission to help more adults use a personalized food is medicine approach to finding health. She is the founder of BeingBrigid Functional Nutrition LLC, a functional nutrition and wellness consulting business. 

Did you enjoy this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review on iTunes to let me know! I love hearing what you think and it helps others who want to Do It Different find the podcast as well.

40% of American’s can’t afford a $400 emergency. That’s a personal finance crisis if I’ve ever heard one.

If you’re like me, at one point in your life you’ve probably completely ignored your personal finances. Whether you let your partner handle all the finances for your family or you feel like you don’t understand the financial space enough to step up and take responsibility for your own money, this episode will help you feel more empowered about your finances.

My husband Austin and I are joined by our good friend Allegra Moet Brantly, Founder of Factora, a company on a mission to help 1 million women build $1 million in net worth. In this episode we talk about personal finances, building a financial foundation, and building long-term wealth.

• 2:57 Allegra’s personal financial revolution
• 6:20 The first step to financial empowerment
• 10:00 How to set a good foundation for your finances
• 14:24 Ditching a traditional budget and getting started with values-based spending
• 17:24 What most people forget when setting financial goals
• 18:40 The easiest thing you can do to start growing your savings faster
• 22:27 Why you shouldn’t be afraid to leave your bank and financial institutions Allegra recommends
• 26:51The three types of asset classes to invest in
• 28:53 What diversification means and what it can look like for you
• 30:17 How to take part in financial wellness on a smaller salary 
• 33:02 My financial revolution and the importance of women taking ownership of their personal finances
• 36:52 How finances brought Austin and I closer in our relationship
• 38:20 How to automate your finances and the system Austin and I use for our own automation
• 42:19 The power of compounding interest
• 44:03 Three ways that you can start investing
• 48:06The difference between Traditional IRAs, Roth IRAs and 401k’s and how to decide what’s right for you
• 51:47 Is it worth it to hire a financial advisor? 
• 57:23 How to tackle your credit card and student loan debt
• 1:03:49 Allegra’s personal financial goals
• 1:08:58 Mine and Austin’s personal finance goals for financial freedom
• 1:10:43 Why now is the perfect time to start paying attention to your finances 
• 1:12:32 Allegra’s favorite resources for personal finances

• Allegra’s Website Factora Wealth
• Factora on Instagram
• Factora on Facebook
• Allegra on Instagram
• Coffee and Coin Podcast
• Factora Course: Six Figure Savings
• Factora Course: The Wealth Circle
• Capital One
• Ally Bank
• Nerd Wallet
• Bank Rate
• Betterment
• Wealthfront
• Ellevest
• Robinhood
• Student Loan Genius (now Vault)
• SoFi
• I Will Teach You To Be Rich by Ramit Sethi
• Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki

Allegra Moet Brantly is on a mission to lead 1 million women to $1 million in net worth. To do so, she founded Factora Wealth, an online course & community that educates and empowers women to build real wealth, together. A serial entrepreneur, real estate investor, dog lover, and Texan since 2017, Allegra's deeply passionate about helping women learn how to invest in financial freedom.

Living the standard, fast-paced American lifestyle in my 20s led me to acquire Hashimoto’s.

For the last six years, I’ve been on a journey to heal my Hashimoto's. It’s been full of constant research, trial and error, and unconventional interventions. If there’s anyone who understands what I’ve gone through with Hashimoto’s, it’s Tracey Grant and she’s joining us on the podcast today.

Tracey is a registered dietitian, Hashimoto's patient and the co-creator of the Healing Hashimoto’s Course. We share about our experiences with thyroid autoimmunity, gut issues, and what healing has looked like for each of us over time. 

If you are struggling with Hashimoto’s or thyroid imbalance, this episode is for you. 

• 3:04 Tracey’s unexpected journey to becoming a registered dietitian
• 5:18 Carly’s initial diagnosis after living the standard, fast-paced, American lifestyle
• 7:51 How Carly introduced diet and lifestyle interventions to heal and resolve her autoimmunity issues 
• 9:38 Tracey’s first symptoms, and what led her to switch from a Western medicine doctor to a naturopathic provider 
• 11:44 Strategies Tracey used to heal her body
• 14:18 The similarities between Carly and Tracey’s journeys to healing their Hashimoto’s
• 16:38 Advice for people in search of a supportive health provider
• 18:25 The culprits, besides food, that can impact antibodies for Hashimoto’s and some healing recommendations
• 22:36 Tips for dealing with brain fog, weight gain, and other common symptoms
• 24:07 Combining medication with diet and lifestyle interventions to live an optimal life
• 25:59 The four different types of thyroid medication and why there’s no shame about using medication to heal your body
• 29:38 Carly and Tracy’s experience with low dose naltrexone (LDN)
• 31:41 How frequently you should be testing for antibodies based on your progress
• 33:32 What to do if your doctor won’t run a lab test for you
• 36:38 Signs that it’s time to seek a diagnosis
• 37:54 Beneficial lifestyle changes you can implement even without a diagnosis
• 39:23 Controversial foods and how they affect people differently
• 41:17 Steps for implementing an elimination diet and the importance of trying to eat high-quality foods
• 43:37 Why Carly and Tracey created the Healing Hashimoto’s course and how it can help you get back to feeling your best
• 46:43 What previous students of the Healing Hashimoto’s Course have to say
• 51:17 Tracey’s favorite parts of the course and how you can get started today

• The Healing Hashimoto's Course
• Tracey’s Website
• Tracey on Instagram
• Blog: My Hashimoto's Success Story
• Blog: What To Do After You Get Diagnosed with Hashimoto’s
• Blog: How to Ask Your Dr. For a Thyroid Panel
• Free Resource: Hashimoto's Lab Guide and Tracker
• Podcast: Discovering Environmental Toxins
• Sonora Quest Labs in AZ
• Any Lab Test Now

My first Ayahuasca experience had profound effects on my life, my marriage, and my health.

My husband, Austin, and I went to an Ayahuasca retreat earlier this year and we had an incredible experience. It was challenging, healing, beautiful, and, quite honestly, difficult to put into words.  

We first heard about Ayahuasca a few years ago from our dear friend Mansal Denton, who joins Austin and me to talk more about it. Tune in to hear about our unique experiences at a 3-day Ayahuasca retreat, how the ceremony changed our lives, and tips for people who are considering trying Ayahuasca.

• 4:06 What Ayahuasca is and what you can learn from it
• 7:44 The difference between therapeutic and recreational psychedelic use 
• 10:48 How time in prison sparked Mansal’s path towards self-development and Ayahuasca
• 12:06 What led Austin and I to decide we were ready for an Ayahuasca retreat
• 14:43 One key part of preparing for an Ayahuasca ceremony 
• 18:32 Arriving at the retreat: our experience and what to expect during a 3-day ceremony 
• 23:53 The importance of finding a trusted guide for your Ayahuasca experience
• 26:05 Beginning the Ceremony: Setting intentions and taking in your first cup of Ayahuasca
• 31:17 How much Ayahuasca you actually drink during a ceremony
• 34:15 The purging phase of an Ayahuasca retreat
• 37:58 Why purging is a positive, transformational experience
• 40:23 What it’s like during the closing of the ceremony
• 43:01 My emotions, visions, and out of body experience at the retreat
• 44:51 Connecting with the feeling of a higher power through Ayahuasca
• 47:41 Ayahuasca is a storyteller: Seeing, experiencing, and feeling things you’ve never felt before
• 51:06 Austin’s book recommendations to prepare for an Ayahuasca retreat 
• 52:27 The most profound effects Ayahuasca has had on Mansal’s life
• 54:28 Austin’s biggest takeaways from his first Ayahuasca experience
• 57:26 What I learned during my Ayahuasca experience, including some major revelations about my marriage
• 1:01:15 The emotional ups and downs of a ceremony: experiencing the most blissful and most challenging moments just minutes apart
• 1:03:07 Tips for people who are interested in participating in an Ayahuasca retreat

• The Mansal Denton Podcast
• @mansaldenton on Instagram
• How to Change Your Mind by Michael Pollan
• Psychedelic Explorer’s Guide to the Universe by James Fadiman

Our current agricultural system only has 60 years left before it collapses.

Conventional farming plays a huge role in the most significant global crises we’re facing today, including climate change, food scarcity, and human health decline. Now, I’m not a farmer, and I know very little about farming, but this episode is so important because not only is it extremely educational, it shows there is a solution that can change the trajectory we’re on.

Robby Sansom, CEO of Force of Nature Meats, joins us to talk about the harmful effects of conventional agriculture, what regenerative agriculture is and the benefits it has for us and future generations, as well as things you can do as a consumer to make better-informed choices about the food you eat. 

• 3:28 Robby’s personal discovery of our degrading agricultural systems
• 5:41 The problem with conventional agriculture and how it negatively impacts our natural ecosystems
• 7:24 What is regenerative agriculture and why is it beneficial?
• 10:00 Digging deeper into the difference between conventional and regenerative agriculture
• 12:38 The economic benefit of regenerative agriculture for farmers and taxpayers
• 15:56 How conventional farming is decreasing nutrients and increasing toxins in our food
• 18:30 What’s causing the greatest extinction event we’re currently living in
• 20:16 The impact conventional agriculture has on water resources
• 23:40 How conventional farming contributes to climate change, global warming, and the decline of our food system
• 28:17 Why a vegan diet isn’t necessarily an environmental solution
• 33:36 Conventional farming’s looming expiration date and what it’s going to take for farmers to make the switch to regenerative agriculture
• 37:20 The undeniable benefits from switching from conventional farming to regenerative farming 
• 41:58 “Grass-fed” and “All Natural”: How to not fall victim to misleading marketing claims around food
• 43:54 Tips for consumers to find transparency from food companies and to make better purchasing decisions
• 46:43 How Force of Nature is trying to bridge the gap between farmers and consumers and help them grow sustainable businesses
• 49:02 The heroic job of farmers and how we rely on them every single day
• 50:36 How you can positively impact the environment with your backyard garden
• 52:27 Robby’s favorite resources for learning more about regenerative agriculture
• 54:50 Why “organic” is a stepping stone but no longer the gold standard for where we need to go

• Force Of Nature Meats Website
• Force of Nature Meats on Instagram
• EPIC Provisions
• Roam Ranch
• Savory Institute 
• Defending Beef: The Case for Sustainable Meat by Nicolette Han Niman
• Dirt to Soil by Gabe Brown
• Sacred Cow by Diana Rodgers and Robb Wolf
• Kiss the Ground Documentary

Robert (Robby) Sansom is Co-Founder & CEO at Force of Nature, a regeneratively sourced meat company based in Austin, TX.

Robby’s roots run deep in the natural food community. Previously, as CFO/COO at EPIC, Robby spent much of the last decade studying regenerative agriculture at ranches all over the world. Through this education, Force of Nature was co-founded with the intention to accelerate the creation of a global regenerative supply network. Force of Nature works in partnership with land stewards, ranchers and farmers committed to creating a positive return on the planet. With Force of Nature, consumers now have the ability to invest in environmental regeneration by consuming meat that is good for the planet.

Born and raised in Austin, TX, he received both a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree from the University of Texas. When he’s not building businesses aimed at saving the planet, Robby can be found on a trail, ocean, mountain or field, always making time to appreciate nature and explore his surroundings. Robby is also a land steward at ROAM Ranch where he owns regeneratively managed bison.

Environmental toxins are an invisible threat to our health found in household items we use every single day. 

There are more than 84,000 chemicals approved for use in the United States, and nearly 99% of people, when tested, show contamination with several harmful toxins. In my health journey, toxins were the last piece of the puzzle I discovered after diet, lifestyle, movement, and sleep. But once I started learning more about environmental toxins, it was eye opening to realize just how many we encounter on a daily basis and the impact they have on our bodies.

In this episode, Lara Adler, Environmental Toxins Expert and Holistic Health Coach, joins us to talk about the most common sources of toxin exposure, how to create a non-toxic environment in your home and the truth about regulatory measures in the US, and why it’s so important to be an informed citizen.

• 2:40 Lara Adler’s unexpected journey to becoming an environmental toxins expert
• 8:49 One of the most common toxic chemicals, found in 99% of people, and how we get contaminated 
• 13:09 Phthalates 101: The problem with water bottles and scented candles
• 15:45 The alarming number of toxic chemicals approved for use in the US
• 18:22 Just because it’s on the shelf doesn’t mean it’s safe: the truth about toxin regulation
• 20:54 The law that protects businesses who produce environmental toxins and why it’s so hard for consumers to fight back
• 24:45 How much money toxins are costing the US in healthcare expenses
• 30:46 Why you likely still have a high concentration of pesticides in your body even if you’re eating organic 
• 32:59 The critical importance of reducing babies and childrens’ chemical exposure
• 35:44 Environmental toxins and birth defects: What you need to know and when moms-to-be should to start decreasing chemical exposure 
• 40:02 The best recipe for combating toxins: dialing down exposure and dialing up the body’s capacity for detoxification
• 42:08 The easiest things you can do right now to start having a significant impact on your health
• 49:07 Kitchen alternatives to reduce your exposure to toxins 
• 54:25 Learning how to read between the lines of marketing jargon to make informed non-toxic purchasing decisions for your home

• Lara’s Website
• Lara’ Recommended Cookware
• Lara on Instagram
• Book: The Toxic Solution by Dr. Joseph Pizzorno
• Blog Post: The Complete List: The Best Non-Toxic Cleaning Products For Your Home
• Recommended Water Filter
• My other favorite non-toxic products

1 in 10 Americans are on antidepressants, a number that has increased by 400% between 1988 and 2008. 

When I saw these numbers I was shocked. I’ve seen people around me get prescribed antidepressants without any mention of potential risk, side effects, or the importance of seeking help when going off these types of medications.

In this episode, I talk to Dr. Ellen Vora about a holistic approach to mental health. We discuss how to manage anxiety, true informed consent for antidepressants, as well as her take on the rising suicide rates in the United States.

If you are triggered by discussions around anxiety, depression, psychiatric medication, or suicide, then this episode may not be for you. If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts, please call 1(800)273-TALK for support.

• 3:14 Dr. Vora’s journey from medical school to her eventual focus on holistic medicine and mental health  
• 6:38 What is anxiety and how does it manifest for different people?
• 8:49 True anxiety and false anxiety: which to overcome and which to lean into.
• 11:23 Why it’s so hard for us to sit in stillness with ourselves
• 15:23 Dr. Vora’s approach to treatment and helping people create a balanced life
• 18:01 The profound interconnection of our bodies and the impact of our gut on mental health
• 20:33 Where to start with lifestyle changes if you’re struggling with anxiety or depression 
• 25:01 Why being the “model” patient when it comes to a healthy lifestyle sometimes is a red flag
• 27:33 Clarity around SSRIs and antidepressants as tools for treating depression and anxiety
• 30:01 Creating a safe space to talk about mental health and medication
• 32:58 Why Dr. Nora tries to avoid antidepressants in her approach to treating depression
• 36:25 How family modeling can contribute to anxiety and depression
• 40:45 The significant piece of information that’s missing during informed consent conversations
• 46:52 Risks associated with taking antidepressants
• 50:36 Dr. Vora’s perspective on why suicide is on the rise in the United States

• @ellenvoramd on Instagram
• ellenvora.com

Ellen Vora, MD graduated from Columbia University medical school, received her B.A. in English from Yale University, and she’s a board-certified psychiatrist, medical acupuncturist, and yoga teacher. Dr. Vora takes a functional medicine approach to mental health–-considering the whole person and addressing imbalance at the root, rather than reflexively prescribing medication. In addition to her private practice, Dr. Vora is also a writer, speaker, and consultant for healthcare startups. 

Mold is a silent threat that can lurk in our homes or inside of our bodies, even years after exposure.

I never would have suspected I had any mold toxicity until I read Dr. Jill Crista’s book and took a test out of curiosity. To my surprise, my mold levels were super high, and I’ve recently been going through a mold detox protocol to improve my health.

This week’s guest is a naturopathic doctor, mold specialist, and author of Break The Mold, the book that started me on my own mold journey.

Dr. Crista and I talk about why mold is an important health issue to be aware of and take care of, the difference between mold and mycotoxins, and how to detox mold from both the environment you live in and from your body.

• 3:16 How Dr. Crista got started in naturopathic medicine and what led her to focus on mold
• 6:05 Dr. Crista’s personal mold experience
• 9:20 Why and how mold can be harmful to your health
• 13:41 The challenge of identifying mold as the cause of health issues
• 15:14 Before trying to get pregnant, here’s why you should consider getting tested for mold
• 20:17 Some of the serious health issues that can be caused by mold
• 22:33 Recommend options for getting tested for mold
• 27:09 Why getting out of a moldy environment is a crucial step on the healing journey 
• 31:40 Tips for successful mold remediation
• 35:56 How to avoid bringing mold with you to your new home
• 39:35 Dr. Crista’s minimalist mantra 
• 41:05 Why indoor mold is never okay and what those little bits of indoor mold actually mean about your environment
• 43:43 The five-step process to mold detox
• 47:09 Dietary changes to make during detox that can make a huge difference
• 50:49 When to add binders and supplements to a mold detox program
• 54:55 What are antifungals and what is their role in the healing process
• 58:24 Nasal treatments to help with mold detox
• 59:52 Why mold-sick people often have toxic breath

• Dr. Jill Crista’s Website
• Book: Break The Mold
• Online Mold Quiz
• Full Mold Questionnaire 
• support@drcrista.com
• Visual Contrast Sensitivity test
• DirectLabs.com
• Mold Masterclass from Brian Karr
• Mold Training Course For Medical Practitioners

Dr. Jill Crista is a naturopathic doctor, best-selling author, and nationally recognized health educator on mold-related illness. She helps people recover their health after exposure to toxic mold. Her book, Break The Mold, provides tools for anyone wanting actionable steps to conquer health challenges related to mold exposure. She also has an online training course for medical practitioners to build their mold literacy.

When my home birth plan didn’t go as planned, I ended up having a cesarean birth in the hospital. I’ve learned a lot about healing after a c-section since then. 

My guest in this episode runs c-section rehabilitation. 

Guest: Janette Yee  

Highlights 

• 8:01 The gap in care & why normal surgery release protocols don’t happen for c-sections 

• 19:03 I just had a c-section - now what

• 30:50 How to help your scar heal faster 

• 36:09 What to do instead of scar massage if you’re unable to massage the area 

Resources We Mention: 

• Janetteyee.com

Related Episodes: 

• Podcast 118: MY BIRTH STORY

Health Resources

• Healing Hashimoto’s Course

• Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free) 

• Recommended Non-Toxic Products

Connect With Carly:

• CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com

• Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner

Sponsors:

• Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off)

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Instances of prostate cancer are going up and sperm counts are going down -- so why aren’t we talking more about men’s health?

Whether a partner, parent, or friends, we all have important men in our lives. But how often do we talk to them about their health? 

Naturopathic physician Dr. Ralph Esposito joins me today to talk about the under-discussed topic of men’s health. We talk about the importance of testosterone in overall health, possible factors contributing to decreasing sperm counts, and what men can do to stay healthy as they age.

I hope this episode sparks some conversations with the men in your life. Enjoy!

• 2:49 How Dr. Esposito got his start in naturopathic medicine
• 4:58 The current state of men’s health and some of the major issues right now
• 6:57 What men need to know about prostate cancer screenings
• 10:44 The lifestyle habit that is essential for health 
• 12:57 How to stay healthy as you age
• 16:45 Do males have cyclical hormone patterns similar to the way women do?
• 18:33 Men’s testosterone levels are decreasing as they age. But should they be?
• 20:46 The importance of testosterone to overall health
• 25:52 Why it’s challenging to diagnose low testosterone and often overlooked
• 29:31 Things that impact the optimal testosterone level for different men
• 32:20 How to increase testosterone levels naturally
• 36:09 The relationship between testosterone and male pattern balding
• 40:00 Sperm count is declining -- what’s contributing to it and what can you do to prevent it.
• 42:32 EMF and the impact on sperm health and fertility
• 44:39 How Dr. Esposito addresses infertility with his patients
• 46:31 Pornography and the role it can have in fertility issues 
• 49:44 Timing your sexual activity and other lifestyle activities to be mindful of when trying to conceive
• 51:26 The benefits of sauna use and Dr. Esposito’s recommended approach.
• 53:48 Things to evaluate when examining sperm count and concentration

• DrRalphEsposito.com
• @Dr.RalphEsposito on Instagram
• @DrRalphEsposito on Twitter

Ralph is a naturopathic physician, acupuncturist, and functional medicine practitioner specializing in integrative urology and endocrinology with a hyper-focus on men’s health. His precise and personalized style utilizes a systems biology and precision-medicine approach to medicine.

In addition to advising as a peer reviewer for medical journals, he has authored several medical textbook chapters and has designed education modules for health professionals specifically on urological conditions, male and female hormone dysfunction, hypogonadism, exercise, men’s health, and sexual dysfunction.

Ralph has worked as a medical intern at NYU Integrative and Functional Urology Center. He holds a position as an adjunct professor at New York University where he lectures on integrative medicine. Currently, Ralph serves as a medical consultant and research analyst in New York City.

As thyroid health issues are on the rise, it’s more important now than ever to understand what a proper diagnosis looks like and how to get started on a healing journey.

My guest today is someone who, like me, has experience healing Hashimoto’s. Carrie Vitt is a Nutritional Therapist and thyroid, nutrition, and non-toxic living expert. She currently treats patients struggling with thyroid issues as a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, and provides healthy diet lifestyle resources on her website Deliciously Organic. 

Carrie and I are talking today about healing your thyroid. We chat about Carrie’s health journey, why Hashimoto’s is becoming more and more common, practical interventions for thyroid disease, and much more.

Whether you’re just starting your thyroid healing journey, or you’ve been on the path for a while now, this episode is for you.

• 2:11 Introducing Carrie and the story of her thyroid journey 
• 5:22 Why Carrie turned down thyroid medication and how she was able to eventually reverse her Hashimoto’s diagnosis
• 8:40 The thyroid disease epidemic and what Carrie sees as a major cause
• 12:05 How “overdoing it” can negatively impact your health
• 14:25 Hashimoto’s and Hypothyroidism: How they’re different and how they overlap
• 19:18 The first lab tests Carrie examines at the beginning of someone’s healing journey
• 21:13 Some initial lifestyle changes recommended to address thyroid issues 
• 23:33 Three of the biggest things I did to start healing
• 27:40 How to know whether you’re eating enough
• 30:27 Carrie’s non-negotiable interventions for her thyroid patients 
• 32:11 Do people with vegans or vegetarians have a harder time healing from thyroid issues?
• 34:05 How long the Hashimoto’s healing process takes (hint: it’s a marathon, not a sprint)
• 37:23 Changes you’ll see in your labs as your body starts to heal
• 39:24 Perspectives on medication
• 43:04 The controversy surrounding iodine: should you take it or not?
• 47:36 Why liver congestion is popular in people with Hashimoto’s and what you can do to support it
• 51:07 Thyroid castor oil packs: how they work and who they’re recommended for
• 55:18 Carrie’s message for women who are struggling on their thyroid journey

• Carrie’s’ website: DeliciouslyOrganic.net
• Carrie’s clinic: Biodynamic Wellness
• Book: Deliciously Organic
• Book: The Grain Free Family Table
• Instagram: @carrievitt
• Vital Choice online seafood delivery
• How to Make and Use Castor Oil Packs
• Carly’s thyroid healing story

Carrie Vitt is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner at Biodynamic Wellness and is the author of the successful cooking and lifestyle blog DeliciouslyOrganic.net and two cookbooks: Deliciously Organic and The Grain-Free Family Table. She has overcome Hashimoto’s herself and runs a course that teaches other people to do the same. She works with clients all over the world helping them restore balance in their bodies and shares valuable health information and recipes on her social channels and website each week.

My husband Austin and I are always looking for ways to improve our relationship and deepen our connection.

Adee and Michael Cazayoux have been an inspiration for us on that journey, and I’m excited to bring them on today. Not only do they run a company together, but they actively work on maintaining a strong relationship and growing, both as a couple and individually.

Michael and Adee talk about the evolution of their relationships, the daily, weekly, and monthly habits that keep them connected, the importance of sex for long-lasting love, and how they each work hard to show up as their best selves in their marriage.

Enjoy!

• 4:37 The birth of Adee and Michael’s relationship
• 5:45 What it was like living together for the first time in a 30-foot travel trailer
• 7:08 How success in business has helped with success and structure in Adee and Michael’s relationship
• 9:14 Building “relationship self-esteem” 
• 10:35 What led Adee to reframe her perspective around couple’s therapy
• 15:54 How Adee and Michael’s relationship is different than others
• 18:19 Keeping things alive and fresh even after five years of marriage
• 19:40 Adee and Michael’s weekly and quarterly rituals that help them stay connected  
• 24:30 A shared morning routine for relationship closeness
• 25:38 The benefit of letting your partner guide you in your goals for growth
• 28:17 How aspects of Adee and Michael’s marriage have led to their personal growth
• 33:54 Your partner as a teacher and model for self-improvement
• 37:18 The importance of sex and how to prioritize it in your relationship
• 41:02 Why removing the expectation of spontaneous sex is so healthy
• 42:28 Michael and Adee’s recommendations for improving your sex life - 46:33 sex soundbite
• 47:06 Building for the future with a baby on the way
• 51:05 The importance of community and Michael and Adee’s plans for creating a communal space in Austin
• 54:09 Pieces of advice for having a beautiful relationship

• Working Against Gravity
• Working Against Gravity podcast
• Annie Lalla - Relationship Coach
• Katie and Gay Hendricks - relationship books and exercises
• Michael Cazayoux on Instagram
• Adee Cazayoux on Instagram

Adee Cazayoux:
Adee Cazayoux is the Founder and CEO of Working Against Gravity (WAG), an online nutrition coaching program with a mission to transform lives.

Having made a name for herself in nutrition, Cazayoux has worked with elite athletes such as Katrin Davidsdottir, Jessica Lucero and Tia Clair-Toomey, just to spotlight a few.

Beyond being a coach to the pros, Cazayoux is a textbook lifelong learner. She completed her Bachelors in Honors Psychology and a Masters in Teaching and is working toward a Masters in Nutrition and Human Performance.

Beyond being an entrepreneur and student of the nutritional sciences, Cazayoux is also an accomplished athlete herself, having competed in the National Pro Grid League, CrossFit Open, and won the Bronze Medal in the 2016 Canadian National Weightlifting Championships. Cazayoux currently lives in Austin, Texas with her loving husband Michael and her Labradoodle, Otis and they’re expecting their first child this year.

Michael Cazayoux:
Michael Cazayoux, president of WAG, specializes in helping his team and clients “get out of their own way” by identifying self-limiting beliefs and ineffective behaviors.

In fact, the back-to-back CrossFit World Cup Champion is no stranger to this unique process of self-examination. At the impressionable age of 17, Cazayoux confronted his own limiting beliefs and ineffective behaviors head on, attending drug rehabilitation to overcome his addiction to opiates. It’s this experience that inspired a love of health and fitness on a personal level, which later translated into a passion for coaching and mentoring inside and out of the gym.

Prior to joining WAG, Michael cofounded Brute Strength, an online fitness training company, where he continues to contribute to operations and remains as the podcast host.

Beyond “the office,” the young entrepreneur is most proud of his marriage to Adee Cazayoux, his partner in love, life and fitness. In his free time, Cazayoux enjoys backpacking, snowboarding, woodworking, bow shooting, hunting and creating enormous value in people’s lives — especially his closest family and friends.