The Full Circle Healing Podcast is hosted by Rebel Health Founder and Wellness Educator, Michael Roesslein and features leading experts from a wide range of specialties, ranging from functional medicine to trauma healing, and everything in between. Each episode dives deep into the newest clinical insights, cutting-edge research, and actionable steps that listeners can apply immediately to reverse chronic symptoms and achieve long-lasting physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Tune in to hear from doctors, researchers, therapists, authors, and educators as they share the knowledge, tools, and resources needed to empower your healing journey and guide you back towards true wellness.
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In this episode, Michael interviews Kiran Krishnan, a leading expert in microbiome research and education. With extensive experience in the health and wellness industry, Kiran dives deep into how the gut microbiome impacts overall health and chronic disease. From the gut-brain connection to hormone balance, Kiran shares invaluable insights on nurturing a healthy microbiome for optimal well-being. Discover how your day-to-day choices can influence your gut health and why understanding the microbiome is crucial for preventing chronic illness.
Kiran Krishnan is a research microbiologist and a health and wellness expert who aims to make complex information understandable to all. He has founded several successful health and supplement companies over the last 20 years including co-founding and leading Microbiome Labs, the preeminent, microbiome therapeutics focused brand among healthcare professionals. He is currently a co-founder and partner in 3 other companies that aim to revolutionize wellness care. He has conducted and published several research studies in scientific journals, has published chapters in scientific textbooks/reference books, has global patents and is a sought after speaker on human health and the microbiome.
Timestamps:
4:09 How to balance your microbiome for optimal health.
10:57 Why a leaky gut can lead to chronic diseases.
16:48 How the microbiome teaches immune cells to function.
23:04 The importance of diversity in your microbiome.
30:50 How the gut microbiome influences hormone balance.
36:59 The microbiome’s role in detoxification and liver health.
40:53 Simple steps to improve your microbiome starting today.
3: What Most People Get WRONG About Toxins: 3 Critical Mistakes To Avoid with Lara Adler!
Episode 3
Monday, September 2, 2024 • Duration 55:37
Want easy, practical tips to help you reduce harmful toxins from your home, food, and personal care routines? Download our FREE Rebel Health Clean Living Guide 2024 and create a cleaner life.
In this episode, Michael interviews Lara Adler, an environmental toxin educator with 15 years of expertise, who has trained thousands of health professionals worldwide. Lara discusses the critical need for evidence-based communication about environmental toxicity and offers practical, stress-free steps to reduce toxin exposure in your everyday life. They delve into the cultural and political challenges surrounding food safety and the impact of toxic chemicals on health. Learn why balanced, accurate information is essential and how to make informed choices to protect your health. This is an eye-opening conversation you won’t want to miss!
Lara Adler is an Environmental Health Educator and Science Communicator who teaches health professionals, and individuals with health-based businesses to better understand the role of environmental chemical exposures in causing or contributing to chronic health issues. She trains practitioners to become experts in everyday toxic exposures so they can improve client outcomes without spending hundreds of hours researching on their own.
Combining environmental health education and business consulting, she’s helped thousands of health professionals in over 35 countries around the world elevate their skills, get better results for their clients, and become sought-after leaders in the growing environmental health & detoxification field.
Timestamps:
4:15 Minimizing sensationalism to improve health communication.
12:30 How to avoid overwhelming clients with environmental health information.
4: A Game-Changing Discovery in Gut Healing (It's Not What You Think) with Steve Wright
In this episode, Michael interviews Steve Wright, a renowned gut health expert and founder of Healthy Gut. Steve discusses the vital role butyric acid plays in gut health, its broader impact on the body and the challenge of managing gut dysfunction. Steve's journey from battling gut issues to helping millions equips him with unique insights. Tune in to learn actionable strategies for improving gut health and why comprehensive approaches beat quick fixes.
Steven Wright is a Health Engineer, Kalish Functional Medicine Institute Graduate, and gut health specialist. He’s spent close to $400,000 overcoming his health challenges using everything from Western medicine to shamans. Steven is the co-founder of healthygut.com and resides in Boulder, CO with his wife Shay and their two dogs.
Combining environmental health education and business consulting, she’s helped thousands of health professionals in over 35 countries around the world elevate their skills, get better results for their clients, and become sought-after leaders in the growing environmental health & detoxification field.
Timestamps:
4:15 How to improve gut health with simple dietary changes.
10:50 Why most gut health supplements fail and what to use instead.
17:32 The role of butyrate in long-term gut healing.
22:48 How to break the cycle of digestive discomfort.
29:15 The key to maintaining gut health during stressful times.
1: Back from the Abyss: The MOST Important Thing I've Learned
Welcome to Full Circle Healing! In this episode, your host Michael Roesslein shares his personal healing journey, what to expect from the show, and some practical tips for improving your well-being.
Michael Roesslein holds a Master’s Degree in Exercise Science & Health Promotion, is a certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, and a CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach. He has also completed Dr. Gabor Mate's Compassionate Inquiry program, the 2-year training at the Luminous Awareness Institute, and is a certified facilitator of Biodynamic Breathwork & Trauma Release System (BBTRS).
Michael's journey has been one of deepening levels of healing & transformation from fitness to nutrition to functional health coaching, and now into the world of mental, emotional, spiritual, and energetic well-being.
This was not only born out of natural curiosity, but out of necessity, Michael has suffered from severe depression and anxiety for most of his life, along with significant ADD/ADHD all of which led to self-medication, unhealthy and dangerous coping and avoidance tactics, and on several occasions, suicidal ideations.
By applying what he has learned over the last 15 years in many advanced training programs, along with mentorships under several practitioners across the full spectrum of healing, he has been able to experience radical improvements in quality of life and resilience during difficult times.
Michael will begin facilitating workshops, retreats, and private sessions focused on emotional healing, trauma resolution, nervous system regulation, and grief processing via his new platform, Anima Somatic Self Discovery starting in early 2025 — in addition to his work here at Rebel Health.
8: The Truth About Sunlight: Quantum Biology, Melanin, and How Nature Powers Our Bodies with Carrie Bennett
Episode 8
Monday, September 30, 2024 • Duration 45:15
Explore Carrie’s Library of Online Courses on everything from anxiety and depression to thyroid-healing and fertility.
In this episode, Michael interviews Carrie Bennett, an educator in quantum biology with multiple degrees in biology, nutrition, and bodywork. Carrie reveals compelling insights about the misunderstood role of sunlight in our health. She debunks common myths, explains the body's natural defences against sun exposure and explores historical uses of heliotherapy. Learn how gradual sunlight exposure and understanding quantum biology can enhance your well-being. Don't miss her transformative strategies and personal experiences in building sun tolerance.
With multiple degrees in biology, nutrition, and bodywork, Carrie's relentless enthusiasm to learn has made her one of the leading educators in the emerging field of quantum biology. She combines deep research and clear explanations of the complex quantum mechanisms at play in the human body to teach people how to use light, water, and nature to thrive. Carrie is a sought-after speaker and guest lecturer. She currently sees clients in her online practice. She is also the lead faculty member and on the Board of Advisors for the Quantum Biology Collective, the world’s premier certification for Applied Quantum Biology in clinical practice.
Timestamps:
6:19 How to build natural sun protection through gradual exposure.
10:25 Why sunscreen and sunglasses may be harmful to your skin.
14:09 Simple steps to increase your natural sun tolerance.
18:35 Why morning sunlight is crucial for your health.
24:47 How to enhance cellular function with infrared light.
29:15 Boost your energy with the proper use of melanin.
7: Healing from Complex Illness: Trauma, Nervous System Regulation, and the MOST Important Question to Ask with Dr. Cathleen King
In this episode, Michael interviews Dr. Cathleen King, a highly regarded physical therapist and neuroscience-based mind-body practitioner. Cathleen shares invaluable insights into overcoming chronic illness and trauma, emphasizing the importance of addressing the brain and nervous system. She discusses why people often struggle to maintain new health practices, delves into the root causes of resistance, and offers practical tools for long-term well-being. Whether you’re a health practitioner or on your own healing journey, this episode provides must-know strategies for lasting transformation.
Dr. Cathleen King, DPT is a physical therapist and neuroscience-based mind-body practitioner. Her professional focus is chronic illness and trauma healing. She is the founder and CEO of the Primal Trust™ Academy & Community, a rapidly growing worldwide platform helping others unlock their self-healing. Her online program combines brain retraining, vagus nerve toning, somatics, and trauma-informed practices.
Timestamps:
5:30 Why stress management is key to resolving chronic illness.
10:27 How to shift from pathogen-based to holistic healing.
16:01 How to teach the body to exit fight or flight mode.
20:46 How dopamine addiction prevents effective healing.
27:13 Strategies for setting healthy boundaries and avoiding burnout.
32:19 Using breath practices to regulate the nervous system.
37:38 Why committing to self-care is essential for healing progress.
6: Are Nutrigenomics the KEY to Better Health? with Jaclyn Downs
In this episode, Michael interviews Jaclyn Downs. Jaclyn helps clients and practitioners navigate health roadblocks through genetic interpretation and lab testing. Tune in to learn how genes impact detoxification, hormones, and digestion, and discover actionable tips for optimizing your genetic expression. Michael shares his personal experience with genetic testing for hemochromatosis and how it transformed his health. Expert insights on using genomics to achieve better health outcomes are waiting for you.
Jaclyn Downs, MS, CHC, CD, is the author of the academically published book, Enhancing Fertility Through Functional Medicine: Using Nutrigenomics to Solve ‘Unexplained’ Infertility (Routledge/Taylor & Francis, 2023). Jaclyn is a Functional Nutrigenomics Practitioner who helps clients and practitioners move past puzzling roadblocks and individualize protocols through genomic interpretation, functional lab testing, and a meticulous intake consultation.
Timestamps:
5:02 Use nutrition to enhance genetic expression for better health.
8:42 Balance gene expression by understanding upstream and downstream effects.
10:34 Avoid iron supplements if your blood shows low iron levels.
12:35 Focus on detox pathways for improved health outcomes.
19:18 Avoid common mistakes with incomplete genetic testing reports.
23:17 Choose genetic testing from trusted practitioners, not mass-market tests.
35:26 Prioritize daily detoxification and regular elimination for effective cleansing.
5: How to Banish Chronic Pain Naturally with The Wellness Engineer, Jane Hogan
Episode 5
Monday, September 9, 2024 • Duration 45:04
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In this episode, Michael speaks with Jane Hogan, "The Wellness Engineer" and host of the podcast Wellness by Design. Jane transformed her life from being a civil engineer to a health coach specializing in chronic pain relief. Discover the role the nervous system and stress relief play in managing conditions like rheumatoid arthritis. Jane offers practical tools for self-regulation, emphasizing the power of breathwork, positive belief, and creating "pearls of peace." Tune in to learn how to take charge of your health and unlock your healing potential.
Jane Hogan, "The Wellness Engineer," blends proven leading-edge science and ancient spiritually-inspired practices to help people release chronic pain. With this method, they can become empowered creators of their health using the mind, body and breath.
Her personal experience of reversing crippling rheumatoid arthritis using natural solutions inspired her to leave a 30-year engineering career and become a Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach, Certified Yoga Teacher, and wellness educator.
Jane has helped thousands of people release chronic pain naturally. She hosts the Wellness by Design podcast, and her empowering message has been featured on numerous podcasts and summits. She has been published in Thrive Global and Elephant Journal magazines and is a contributing author of three best-selling books. In 2022, Jane hosted the Becoming Pain-Free: Healing the Root Causes of Chronic Pain online summit.
9: Achieving Neurometabolic Balance: Dr. Peter Kan’s Unique Approach to Lasting Wellness
Episode 9
Monday, October 7, 2024 • Duration 45:30
It's Time to Stop Guessing and Start Healing! Join the Free NeuroMetabolic 5-Day Challenge starting Oct 15th to dissipate brain fog, boost your energy and feel like yourself again.
In this episode, Michael interviews Dr. Peter Kan, a specialist in functional neurology and functional medicine. Dr. Kan dives into the critical topic of neurometabolic health, explaining how inflammation and poor metabolic function can significantly impact brain health and overall well-being. He shares actionable strategies to improve your neurometabolic state, offering hope for those struggling with chronic conditions. Dr. Kan also introduces a free 5-day challenge to kickstart your health journey. Join us to learn how small changes can make a big difference in your resilience and quality of life.
Dr. Kan supports and manages patients with chronic conditions using a comprehensive approach by merging the exciting advances of functional neurology and functional medicine. Dr. Kan is Board Certified in Integrative Medicine and Functional Medicine, and is a Board Certified Chiropractic Neurologist. He is the creator of NeuroMetabolic Integration, a science-based program that identifies the root cause of autoimmune and other chronic conditions. Over 6000 patients from across the country have come to seek out his holistic approach that is changing the lives of those suffering from chronic conditions. Born in Taiwan and immigrated to America at the age of 13, Dr. Kan has deep appreciation of the Eastern wisdom and Western advances in natural healthcare. He believes in the God given ability of the body to heal and regulate itself.
19:35 Identifying root causes of neurometabolic dysfunction.
23:04 Manage stress to reduce inflammation.
12: The Interconnected Path to Healing: Fascia, Trauma, and Cellular Health w/ Dr. Christine Schaffner
Episode 12
Monday, October 28, 2024 • Duration 56:26
Dr. Christine Schaffner is a naturopathic doctor specializing in chronic illness and bioregulatory medicine.
In this episode, you’re going to learn the underlying factors driving increased sensitivity to food, mold, toxins and more. You'll also hear about how mast cells play a crucial role in chronic illnesses and why stabilizing them is key to healing. Dr. Schaffner explains practical strategies for reducing environmental sensitivities and how to implement therapies that help return the body to a state of safety and balance.
Dr. Christine Schaffner is a board-certified Naturopathic Doctor who has helped thousands of people recover from chronic or complex illnesses. Through online summits, her Spectrum of Health podcast, a network of Immanence Health clinics and renowned online programs, Dr. Schaffner goes beyond biological medicine, pulling from all systems of medicine and healing modalities--helping patients reclaim their wellness and reveal their brightest light.
Dr. Schaffner completed her undergraduate studies in Pre-medicine and Psychology at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville and went on to earn her Doctorate at Bastyr University.
With her diverse skill set, Dr. Schaffner seeks to improve access, outcomes and speed of recovery for patients struggling with chronic, complex, and mystery illnesses. Patients travel from all around the world to reclaim their wellness using her EECO methodology.
Timestamps:
[01:52] The rise in environmental sensitivity and its impact on health
[05:11] The increase in sensitivity to mold, EMFs and toxins
[09:17] Common symptoms experienced by sensitive individuals
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21:45 Why "absence of evidence " is not "evidence of absence".
30:20 Easy and cost-free ways to reduce home toxic exposure.
34:00 Stop using scented products to improve air quality.
45:15 Why reducing single-use plastics matters for your health.
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Carrie's Free Circadian Starter Kit is a great place to start learning about light and how to change your relationship with your lighting environment for health.
Get Cathleens Free Primal Trust™ Guide to Self-Healing. It contains 5 powerful self-regulation exercises - including unique access to a guided somatic meditation audio.
Want to understand your genetic blueprint better? Get Jaclyn's free cheat sheet for The "Big 3" Most Impactful Genes (believe it or not - MTHFR is not one of them).
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