The GetWellBe Podcast – Détails, épisodes et analyse

This is a between-seasons bonus episode in which I share two major insights I've had in the past few months while on maternity leave. Topics include how much sleep we really need, sleep tracking, the relationship between sleep deprivation and mental health and immune system strength, as well as the impact of our homo sapien roots and being part of a community on motivation and habit change and formation. Any new updates will be in my newsletter and on Instagram during maternity leave so make sure you're on the list! xx Adrienne https://getwellbe.com/subscribe/

I'm currently 9 weeks postpartum and I recorded a between-seasons bonus episode detailing my labor, delivery, and postpartum experience. The good, the bad and the ugly. I'm active on my newsletter and Instagram during maternity leave so keep up with me there! xx Adrienne https://getwellbe.com/subscribe/

Donna Jackson Nakazawa is an acclaimed science writer who loved to tackle complex problems with big implications for people's everyday life and health. In this interview, she explains one of the biggest and most exciting of these topics: the field of psycho neuroimmunology, of the interplay between our brain, our stress response, and our immune system. Listen to the interview to learn how difficult childhood events shape our stress response for life, why the brain has its own immune system and what this has to do with our body's immune system, why emotional or social threats can have a serious impact on physical health, how early childhood experiences can contribute to autoimmune disease later in life, and much more. Join the conversation at the written version of the article here: https://getwellbe.com/psycho-neuroimmunology-donna-jackson-nakazawa

The entire world’s focus seems to be on one thing right now: the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. This laser focus is definitely merited, given the global scale of the pandemic and its rapid spread. With this attention, there's been a lot of talk (and misinformation) about how to kill viruses, how they differ from bacteria, and why the things that kill one don't kill the other.

 In this brand-new guide, we dive into this topic, and give you actionable advice on how you can naturally strengthen your ability to kill off viruses. Listen to find out:

• The difference between bacterial and viral infections
• Whether antibiotics, hand sanitizer, and antibacterial soap can help protect you against COVID-19
• Which natural virus killers actually work (think ozone therapy, infrared saunas, and more)
• Which antiviral herbs are the best, and how to take them
• And much more!

 You can also read the guide here: https://getwellbe.com/guides/antiviral-herbs-natural-antivirals/

 Do you already incorporate any of these natural virus killers into your life? Tell us in the comments on the article page!

 xx Adrienne + Team WellBe

You know what the smart, healthy thing to do is — but sometimes, it just feels impossible to make the healthy choice. Well, according to functional neurologist Dr. David Perlmutter, that's not your fault at all. His research actually shows that our modern lifestyles are physically rewiring our brains, making it more difficult to make good choices!

 In his interview with WellBe, Dr. Perlmutter shares his expert insights on this phenomenon, as well as actionable tips on how to improve your brain. Listen to find out:

• What 2 regions of the brain control our behavior, and how technology has changed them
• The modern lifestyle factors impairing brain health
• The 8 steps Dr. Perlmutter recommends for improving your brain health and making better decisions going forward
• The powerful relationship between sleep and the brain
• Much more!

 You can also read or watch Dr. David Perlmutter's interview here: https://getwellbe.com/changemakers/david-perlmutter-how-to-improve-your-brain/

Which of Dr. Perlmutter’s 8 steps to improving your brain do you find the most challenging? Why? Tell us in the comments on the article page!

xx Adrienne + Team WellBe 

If you’re sexually active and not currently interested in raising a child (or having more children!), you definitely want an effective form of contraception. There are a dizzying array of options, from good-old condoms to a new natural family planning app, but more and more we are realizing that many of them come with a downside for our health.

In this episode of the podcast, we break down the important health info about all your different options, to help you find the best birth control with the least side effects. 

Listen to learn the long-term side effects of birth control pills, as well as these other contraceptive options:

• the sponge
• the patch
• the hormonal IUD
• the copper (non-hormonal) IUD
• non-toxic condoms
• Family Cycles (the FDA-approved natural family planning app) 

You can also read our guide on getwellbe.com: https://getwellbe.com/guides/best-birth-control-with-the-least-side-effects/

xx Adrienne + Team WellBe

When Dr. Vincent Pedre went to med school, gut health wasn't really talked about. But after his own health journey led him to discover the importance of the gut microbiome for overall health, he decided to specialize in the topic.

 Today, he's one of the foremost experts on gut health, helping people heal their guts to treat a huge range of chronic diseases and symptoms. In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Pedre shares his professional and personal journey, as well as his expert insights on gut health.

 Listen to our interview to learn:

• How just smelling food impacts digestion
• What leaky gut actually looks like
• The exact physical relationship between stress and gut health
• His 6 top tips for a healthy gut
• How to know if you have good gut health
• and much more!

You can also read the interview on getwellbe.com: https://getwellbe.com/changemakers/dr-vincent-pedre-importance-of-gut-health/

What have you done to improve your gut health? Tell us in the comments on the article page!

xx Adrienne + Team WellBe 

It's that time again! Trying to stay on top of wellness and health news and research can be overwhelming. It's a lot to digest (pun intended) and read thoroughly. We saved you the trouble. We looked through dozens of studies and here are the 7 things you really need to know for your health from December 2019 and January 2020, WellBe-style. Topics include:

1. A link between air pollution linked to Alzheimer's
2. A common steroid raises risk of type 2 diabetes
3. Hair dyes & straighteners may raise risk of breast cancer
4. Tons of regulation updates from the FDA, FCC, EPA, and more
5.  Babies eating too much sugar + more kid nutrition news
6. New research on how much you need to exercise to ward off depression
7. How tea impacts heart health 

...and much more! You can also read the full version on getwellbe.com: https://getwellbe.com/health-news-research/december-2019-january-2020-wellness-news/ 

 Which of these stories stands out the most to you and why? Tell us in the comments on the article page!

 xx Adrienne & Team WellBe

Dr. Will Cole has been eating raw food and drinking adaptogenic tonics since he was a little kid growing up in Pittsburgh (when the wellness movement was definitely not a thing yet). Today, he's parlayed that interest in wellness into a career as an acclaimed functional medicine practitioner who helps people around the world resolve a whole host of health issues, from autoimmune conditions to digestive disorders and beyond. 

In this episode of the podcast, Cole shares his journey with Adrienne, and we tap into his expertise about dietary supplements, learning tons of helpful and actionable information on the topic. Listen to learn:

• Whether we need supplements or not
• How to know which supplements you need to take if you are going to take any
• Which 4 supplements he recommends for everyone
• What it means if your pee is bright yellow, and much more!

You can also read or watch Dr. Will Cole's interview here:

https://getwellbe.com/changemakers/will-cole-benefits-of-dietary-supplements/

Do you take supplements? What benefits do you see? Tell us in the comments on the article page!

xx Adrienne + Team WellBe

You hear a LOT about inflammation in the wellness space. But what you don't hear is much explanation about what, exactly, inflammation really is. Is it always bad? Why does it happen? And how can you prevent it? In this week's episode of the podcast, we answer all those questions and more.

Listen to learn about the two different types of inflammation and what causes each (hint: one kind is actually good for your health; the other, not so much), what symptoms to look out for to know if you're experiencing an inflammatory response, how inflammation relates to chronic disease, what lifestyle factors impact inflammation, the 14 best foods for fighting inflammation, and much more.

You can also read more about inflammation on getwellbe.com:

https://getwellbe.com/guides/inflammation-basics/

https://getwellbe.com/guides/foods-fight-inflammation/

And in case you missed it, registration for the WellBe Spark Health Program is now open!! It will only be offered one time this year, and registration closes on 1/21, so if you're at all interested, jump on it! Learn more and register here: https://getwellbe.com/spark-health-program/#enroll

xx Adrienne + Team WellBe