Be Your Own Medicine – Details, episodes & analysis

Join Natalie & Maria in this powerful episode of Be Your Own Medicine as they sit down with Ahna, a regenerative detoxification specialist who focuses on deep womb healing and empowering women to reclaim their power. Ahna shares her transformative journey and expertise, offering insight into the intricate connection between detoxification, trauma, and healing.

In this episode, we explore:

• Ahna’s personal story and the life-changing impact of detoxification
• The body's response to trauma and how detox can help release it
• Whether or not we need to actively support our body’s detox processes
• The hidden dangers of glyphosate and its effects
• The critical role of the lymphatic system in overall health
• Symptoms that may resolve through detoxification
• How to prepare for a detox and set yourself up for success
• Bridging science and spirituality to heal trauma
• Womb healing, sexual trauma, and the beliefs we form through our experiences
• Different approaches to womb healing and their benefits
• Empowering women to rediscover their strength and innate wisdom
• The profound shifts Ahna experienced by integrating detoxification and womb healing

Connect with Ahna:
Anna's Website
Instagram: @ahna_regenerativebirth

Trigger warning: This episode contains discussions about sexual trauma.

Join Maria & Natalie for another immersive episode featuring Jasmine Filiatrault, a holistic fertility and hormone coach with a unique background in ER and Labor & Delivery. Jasmine bridges Eastern and Western approaches to health, offering fresh insights on hormones, fertility, and overall well-being.

In this episode:

• A scientific perspective on hormones
• Blending Eastern and Western medicine for balanced health
• Why syncing your life with your cycle may not be practical for many women
• Approaching hormonal imbalances with love and curiosity
• How birth control may impact estrogen production in younger women
• Jasmine’s firsthand experiences in hospital labor & delivery
• Finding a holistic approach to hospital birthing and dispelling fears around it
• Unpacking causes behind high-risk births
• The truth about prenatal vitamins
• Adrenal fatigue: myth or reality?
• How to rehabilitate your cortisol and why insulin impacts your hormones
• Busting popular health fads
• Jasmine’s self-experiment with cortisol disruption and her recovery protocol
• The effects of birth control on hormones and its surprising history
• Jasmine’s take on birth control, HRT, and the vitamin K shot for newborns
• Gut health, improving periods, and simplified cycle syncing
• Viewing the menstrual cycle through a masculine and feminine lens
• Fertility Awareness Method insights

Get ready for a deep, honest, and eye-opening discussion that challenges common perceptions about hormones, health, and empowerment.

Connect with Jasmine:

Instagram @theuterusalchemist

Jasmine's Website

Join Maria and Natalie as they talk about the buzz word we have all been hearing a lot about - gut health.

In this episode:

• What even is the gut?
• What organs make up the gut?
• The entire digestive process
• Why is the gut called our second brain?
• How trauma affects the gut
• How the nervous system influences your digestion
• What are symptoms of gut dysfunction?
• How the Chakras relate to gut health
• Healing tools for the gut

Resource links from this episode:
Join the BYOM FREE COMMUNITY
Maria's Total Gut Reboot

Podcast music composed by Pamela Harrington

Reminder: While we strive to provide accurate and informative content, we are not medical professionals. This podcast is for educational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on this podcast. 

In this episode we are joined by our co-host Maria as she shares her experience and expertise with thyroid health in her holistic nutritional therapy practice!

In this episode:

• What does the thyroid do and where is it?
• Common thyroid conditions and symptoms and how it could easily be confused with other conditions
• The conventional medical approach to thyroid disease and what's missing
• The holistic approach to thyroid disease, functional testing, and what allopathic doctors commonly miss
• Root causes of thyroid dysfunction
• Thyroid medications and what medications can interfere with the efficacy of thyroid medications
• Where to start if you are dealing with thyroid dysfunction symptoms
• What you can do right now to improve thyroid function

Resource links from this episode:
Join the BYOM FREE COMMUNITY
EWG's Skin Deep Database  for non-toxic products
Thyroid Empowerment Guide - thyroid medication guide, thyroid friendly foods, supplements, medication interactions with thyroid medication
Joe Rogan Podcast with Diana Rodgers & Robb Wolf

Podcast music composed by Pamela Harrington

Reminder: While we strive to provide accurate and informative content, we are not medical professionals. This podcast is for educational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on this podcast. 

Join Maria and Natalie, along with special guest TJ Fry, as they dive into topics like toxic masculinity, the rise of 'man children,' government corruption, and much more!

In this episode:
A discussion on religion
What is divine masculine?
What is toxic masculinity?
Victim mentality and polarizing topics
Our views of the feminine and the masculine energies
Cultural rituals for transition from boyhood to manhood
Our current pandemic of "man children"
How freedom can be detrimental
The difference between a boy and a man
The cycle of creating strong men
The modern day "comfort crisis"
Education around fertility and having a kid
Establishing roles in a relationship
A discussion on feminism
What does it mean to be a man?
Was feminism pushed out by the media?
Parents as role models for their children

Connect with TJ on Instagram

Join Natalie and Maria as they explore essential steps to nurture both your body and mind in preparation for conception. From prenatal nutrition and supplements to thoughtful discussions on the journey to parenthood, this podcast offers expert insights, practical tips, and heartfelt conversations to help you build a strong foundation for your growing family.

In this Episode:
Why you want to prep for baby
Hormonal imbalances that affect fertility
Maria's foundations of preconception prep
The most powerful foods for preconception health
Toxic product swaps
Prenatal recommendations
Stress management
The social culture around parenting
Conversations that couples can have before getting pregnant

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
Our favorite prenatal
Our Digestion Episode
Think Dirty App

Join Maria and Natalie as they interview special guest Amanda Jenkins about the amazing benefits of Buti Yoga!

In this episode:

• What is Buti Yoga?
• Amanda's story
• The importance of self regulation
• How Buti Yoga can help us regulate our nervous system
• What is the science behind somatic movement and Buti Yoga?
• Discussion on female traumas
• What is Deep Buti?
• The healing power of movement & physical touch
• The importance of music in Buti
• Discussion on feminine and masculine energies
• How can Buti help those dealing with chronic stress and/or past traumas?
• The fascia system
• The Buti Certification
• Amanda's journey with religion
• Discussion on music, music tastes, and other musings

Resource Links:

• Maria & Natalie's 3-Day Women's Retreat - Wild Awakening
• Follow Amanda on Instagram
• Love Yoga - take a class with Amanda
• People Magazine Article: Olympian Jessie Diggins Opens Up About Her Eating Disorder Relapse
• Buti Yoga Certification - Whitefish, MT 6/28-6/29
• Tyler Childers Spotify - since Natalie & Amanda talked about him so much ;)

Join Natalie & Maria as they discuss how they would holistically work with a book character with past traumas, addiction issues, and an abusive parent.

Please check the trigger warnings from this book before listening to this episode because we will be talking about all of these things.

In this Episode:

• Overview of the main character we are discussing - Asa or "Ace"
• Asa's background, current life, and traumas
• Discussion of mental health, addictions, and trauma through the lens of the Chakras
• Support & healing for Asa - how Natalie & Maria would work with him over a period of time

Mentioned In this Episode:

• Listen to Our Episode on Alcohol - Beyond the Bottle: Uncorking Alcohol's Impact
• Neruonutitional Therapy Expert Julia Ross
• Addiction Expert Gabor Mate

Join us for this quick episode of life updates!

Join us as we uncover the truth about alcohol, armed with personal stories, expert insights, and practical advice for making informed decisions about alcohol consumption. Whether you’re looking to better understand your own drinking habits or seeking ways to support a loved one, this episode offers valuable information for everyone.

In this episode:

• Our personal relationships with alcohol
• Alcohol statistics & drinking culture in the US
  What is the sober movement?
• Addiction transfer & the chakras
• Effects of alcohol on the brain & body
• Neuronutritional therapy for alcohol users
• Nutrition for brain health
• Why alcohol is a shitty sleep aid
• Hormone imbalances associated with alcohol use
• Our closing thoughts on alcohol & making informed choices

Resource links from this episode:
Addiction Through The Lens of The Chakras
Dr. Amen’s Brain Scans