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This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, we're taking a literal "breath of fresh air"! I sit down with breathing expert Patrick McKeown, who explains how something as simple as changing the way you breathe can completely transform your health. Patrick dives into the Buteyko Method, a powerful technique that targets conditions like asthma, sleep apnea, and anxiety by focusing on nasal breathing and reducing over-breathing. He also reveals why mouth breathing is the sneaky culprit behind many common health problems—and how you can start breathing better today for a calmer, more energized life. Trust me, you'll never think about breathing the same way again! 

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• What is the Buteyko Method?
• Why nasal breathing is life-changing
• How mouth breathing hurts kids' development
• How sleep apnea isn't just an airway problem
• Why "take a deep breath" isn't the best advice for anxiety

ABOUT GUEST:
Patrick McKeown is a world-leading breathing expert with over 20 years of experience coaching thousands to improve their health, focus, and athletic performance. He’s the bestselling author of The Oxygen Advantage, Asthma Free Naturally, and Atomic Focus, and his research has been featured in top journals like the Journal of Clinical Medicine. Founder of the Buteyko Clinic International and creator of the Oxygen Advantage® program, Patrick has trained thousands of breathing instructors worldwide. He’s a TEDx speaker and regularly appears in publications like USA Today, MindBodyGreen, and Men’s Health, advocating for the power of breath therapy in healthcare and sports. 

WHERE TO FIND:
Website: https://oxygenadvantage.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oxygenadvantage/
Website: https://buteykoclinic.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patrickmckeownofficial/

WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:
Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/
Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionist
Podcast Instagram: @lessstressedlife
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlife
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NUTRITION PHILOSOPHY:

• Over restriction is dead
• Whole food is soul food and fed is best
• Sustainable, synergistic nutrition is in (the opposite of whack-a-mole supplementation & supplement graveyards)
• You don’t have to figure it out alone
• Do your best and leave the rest

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This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I had the pleasure of chatting with the brilliant Dr. Scott Sherr, who’s here to give us the lowdown on a little-known powerhouse called methylene blue. This isn’t your average health talk—Dr. Sherr dives into how this vibrant blue compound can supercharge your cells, boost your energy, and even support fertility!

We’re covering everything from the science behind methylene blue to its amazing benefits for chronic conditions like fatigue, long COVID, and mold toxicity. If you’ve been curious about how to optimize your mitochondria and up your energy game, this episode is packed with juicy details you don’t want to miss. Plus, we get into the nitty-gritty of why dosing matters and how to make methylene blue work for you.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• What is methylene blue & where does it come from?
• How methylene blue boosts mitochondrial energy & resilience
• Optimal dosing is crucial—too much can cause oxidative stress. 
• Long-term, high doses may affect gut flora, so monitor and adjust as needed
• Safe for most but watch with high blood pressure
• Effective for chronic issues like Lyme and mold illness 

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ABOUT GUEST:
Dr. Scott Sherr is a Board Certified Internal Medicine Physician specializing in Health Optimization Medicine (HOMe) and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT). As the COO of Troscriptions, he develops physician-formulated buccal troches for energy, focus, sleep, and more. He also leads Health Optimization Medicine and Practice (HOMe/HOPe), a nonprofit that trains practitioners in health optimization. Dr. Sherr's clinical practice integrates HOMe principles with advanced HBOT protocols, comprehensive lab testing, and targeted supplementation. 

WHERE TO FIND:
Website: https://hbot.plus/integrativehbot
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drscottsherr/
Website: https://troscriptions.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/troscriptions/
Nonprofit: https://homehope.org/

WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:
Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/
Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionist
Podcast Instagram: @lessstressedlife
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlife

EPISODE SPONSOR:
A huge shoutout to Jigsaw Health for sponsoring this episode! Grab a discount on any of their fantastic products. Use the code lessstressed10

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This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I am honored to be joined by  Dr. Dagmara Beine, who holds a PhD in Integrative Medicine. Dagmara's focus changed to integrative oncology with the diagnosis of cancer in her 3-year-old daughter, Zuza. In this episode, we talk about Dagmara's story, what to do when your child is diagnosed with a life-threatening disease, effective therapies to use with conventional treatments, and Dagmara's new book, A Parent's Guide to Childhood Cancer.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Understanding diagnoses and how to go about seeking a second opinion
• How to assemble a medical team comprised of conventional and integrative experts
• What are different integrative therapies that are safe for pediatrics?
• How the prevalence of childhood cancer has changed

ABOUT GUEST:
Dr. Dagmara Beine is revolutionizing the Pediatric Cancer World! She holds a PhD in Integrative Medicine, and has over a decade of experience in Emergency Medicine, as well as being the CEO and practitioner at her Wisconsin based integrative health clinic, Zuzas Way. Her expertise is only surpassed by her passion, which is fueled by the fire that burns within the soul of a mother whose child has battled cancer. Her daughter's four fights against AML lead to Dagmara being steadfast in her knowledge that there is a better way. Lead by this passion, she is uncompromising in her treatment of patients as a whole, looking after their minds and bodies. She uses a terrain based approach, including modalities such as lifestyle modification, Mistletoe therapy, LDN, Ozone, targeted supplements and more. Her new book, A Parent's Guide to Childhood Cancer: Supporting Your Child with Integrative Therapies Based on a Metabolic Approach, is available now and making waves throughout the world as we begin to treat pediatric cancer patients in A Better Way. 

WHERE TO FIND:
Website: https://zuzasway.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dagmarabeine/

WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:
Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/
Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionist
Podcast Instagram: @lessstressedlife
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlife
Leave a review, submit a questions for the podcast or take one of my quizzes here: ****https://www.christabiegler.com/links

NUTRITION PHILOSOPHY:

• Over restriction is dead; if your practitioner is recommending this, they are stuck in 2010 and not evolving
• Whole food is soul food and fed is best
• Sustainable, synergistic nutrition is in (the opposite of whack-a-mole supplementation & supplement graveyards)
• You don’t have to figure it out alone
• Do your best and leave the rest

EPISODE SPONSOR:
A special thanks to Jigsaw Health for sponsoring this episode. Get a discount on any of their products. Use the code lessstressed10

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This week on Less Stressed Life Podcast, I am joined by Baraba Huson. We discuss money mindset and wealth well-being. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Financial success is not just a practical process; it's a healing journey
• What an underearner is & why more women are underearners 
• The three levels of financial development

GUEST SHARED HELPFUL TIPS ON:

• How to rewire your brain for financial success
• How to raise children in good relation in money

ABOUT GUEST:
Barbara Huson (previously known as Barbara Stanny), is the leading authority on women, wealth and power. As a bestselling author, financial therapist, teacher & wealth coach, Barbara has helped millions take charge of their finances and their lives.   

Barbara's background in business, her years as a journalist, her Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology, her extensive research, and her personal experience with money give her a unique perspective and makes her the foremost expert on empowering women to live up to their financial and personal potential.

Barbara is the author of 7 books, her newest, Rewire for Wealth, was published in 2021.

You can learn more about Barbara and her work at  www.Barbara-Huson.com

WHERE TO FIND       :
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/barbarahusonofficial/

Website:  www.Barbara-Huson.com

WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:

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This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I am joined by Dr. Debi Sibler. In this episode, we discuss betrayal and learning to trust again.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• What is post-betrayal syndrome & how to know if you have it
• How betrayal is a different type of trauma & what counts as betrayal
• The stages of  post-betrayal syndrome & how to heal from it

GUEST SHARED HELPFUL TIPS ON:

• How to move past resistance to heal
• How to learn to trust again post betrayal
• What happens when one partner wants to change/grow & the other doesn't

ABOUT GUEST:

Dr. Debi Silber is the founder of the PBT (Post Betrayal Transformation) Institute and is a holistic psychologist, a health, mindset and personal development expert, the author of Trust Again, and is a 2-time #1 International bestselling author of: The Unshakable Woman AND From Hardened to Healed. Her podcast: From Betrayal to Breakthrough is also globally ranked within the top 1.5% of podcasts. Her recent PhD study on how we experience betrayal made 3 groundbreaking discoveries that changes how long it takes to heal. In addition to being on FOX, CBS, The Dr. Oz Show, TEDx (twice) and more, she’s an award-winning speaker and coach dedicated to helping people move past their betrayals as well as any other blocks preventing them from the health, work, relationships, confidence, and happiness they want most.

WHERE TO FIND       :
 Website : https://thepbtinstitute.com
The latest TEDx: “Do You Have Post Betrayal Syndrome?“: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iyqOR69dHiU
TEDx: Stop Sabotaging Yourself: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XX30i6nC7ro    The From Betrayal to Breakthrough podcast: https://thepbtinstitute.com/podcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@debisilber 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InspireEmpowerTransform
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DebiSilber
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debisilber/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debisilber/

WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:

https://www.christabiegler.com/

On IG: instagram.com/anti.inflammatory.nutritionist/

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This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I am joined by Maria Terry. In this episode, we discuss her transition from teaching to private practice RDN & also how she uses the five love languages to support her clients. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• What are the five love languages
• The benefits of applying love languages to your life & self-care

GUEST SHARED HELPFUL TIPS ON:

• How to use your own love language to love yourself
• How to use your own love language to help you decompress
• Where to start when  integrating the five love language concept into your life

ABOUT GUEST:

Maria Terry is  a registered dietitian in New Orleans, LA.  She is a former English teacher + school admin/instructional coach. She loved teaching, but the education field was a pressure cooker. After 5 years, she took a summer off, changed careers + never looked back.

She grew up bullied by my pediatrician + gym teachers for my weight. She learned my weight doesn't define me. She became an unexpectedly okay CrossFitter, runner, + hiker. If given the chance, yes, she would benchpress my bullies now 💪🏼

She used to buy into A LOT of diet BS. You name it,  she has tried it. Her goal is to help you break through the all-or-nothing approach to nutrition + figure out what works for YOU.

WHERE TO FIND       :

Instagram: @vitamin_ri
Email: hello@mariaterry.com
Website : https://links.mariaterrynutrition.com/

WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:

https://www.christabiegler.com/

On Instagram: instagram.com/anti.inflammatory.nutritionist/

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This week on the Less Stress Life Podcast, I am joined by Lucia Hawley. In this episode, we discuss diet culture, empowered weight loss, and how to end compulsive eating and yoyo dieting with loving, libratory principles.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• The root cause of weight loss resistance
• Why dieting is a stress response and how women can end the cycle permanently
• What “self-talk,” is and how can we reframe the way we think about what we want
• Why do restrictive diets appeal to so many people

GUEST SHARED HELPFUL TIPS ON:

• How self-trust is the solution to permanent weight loss for women
•  How to listen to your body for permanent weight loss
• How can you reframe your mindset around setting and reaching your goals for maximum success

ABOUT GUEST:
Lucia Hawley is a weight loss coach living in Portland, Oregon. She helps women ages 30-75 lose 10 or more pounds and end compulsive overeating and yo-yo dieting with loving, liberatory principles in her Lean + Liberated program. She hosts the Mindfulness-Based Weight Loss Podcast, with over 220 episodes of free coaching and client success stories.

And just so you can get an even better feel for what Lucia is all about, here are the top three most listened-to episodes of the Mindfulness-Based Weight Loss Podcast:

1. Loving Yourself Down The Scale

2. Your Thoughts Are Your Roots

3. Body Weight Set Point

WHERE TO FIND LUCIA HAWLEY:
Website:  www.luciahawley.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/luciahawley_
Facebook: www.facebook.com/lucia.hawley

WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:

Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/

On IG: instagram.com/anti.inflammatory.nutritionist/

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This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I am joined by our team's dietetic intern Annie Romanowski.  We are switching things up, and she is interviewing me about my journey as an integrative dietitian nutritionist in private practice.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• How I got started as a dietitian & how I got interested in nutrition
• How I got into integrative nutrition & started my private practice
• How I stay up to date on the latest nutrition science & research
• How I maintain work-life balance
• How your practice evolves and my future goals
• How to maintain a less stressed life as a dietetic intern

WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:

https://www.christabiegler.com/

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A special thanks to our VIP sponsor RUPA Health, our lab concierge service that helps our clients get standard bloodwork 2/3 off retail direct to consumer lab test pricing. Let them know I sent you when you sign up for your free practitioner account.

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This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I am joined by Leah Levitan. We dive into all things related to the lymphatic system, including signs and symptoms of lymph stagnation, how to facilitate lymph drainage, and the importantance of minerals for lymph drainage.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Lymph nodes versus Lymph symptoms
• Definition of Lymph drainage
• What makes lymph stagnant
• Symptoms and signs of lymph stagnation
• The importance of minerals for lymph drainage

GUEST SHARED HELPFUL TIPS ON:

• Where to start with lymph drainage
• How to continue to move the lymph if you are injured or bedridden

ABOUT GUEST:

Leah is a licensed massage therapist, Vodder Method certified lymphatic drainage specialist, massage therapist instructor, and online educator. 

In her Austin clinic, she assists and supports women as they navigate their unique healing journeys. She approaches the body with brain-based myofascial bodywork and Manual Lymphatic Drainage to harness the healing power of the lymphatic system. that has proven to be a valuable missing miss to their migraine, autoimmune, chronic fatigue, EDS, hormone imbalance, and endometriosis symptoms. 

She is the founder of Lymph Love Club, which started out in 2020, with some silly videos that contained tips and tricks for her clients to help them keep up the lymph work at home. The response was overwhelming and it turns out that chronic folks who've slipped through the cracks of traditional medicine also needed this information and were ready to learn about, rebuild trust, and take ownership of their body's innate healing capabilities. 

With all the healing journeys she's witnessed firsthand, she started to build out her first online course (Intro To Lymph Flow) and has become a women's health + self-love advocate in the process. Through her own self-healing journey of transitioning off of birth control and reversing her dense breast tissue with MLD, she's helped raise awareness about breast and reproductive health to help others gain autonomy in their healing.

WHERE TO FIND       :

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https://www.christabiegler.com/

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A special thanks to our VIP sponsor RUPA Health, our lab concierge service that helps our clients get standard bloodwork 2/3 off retail direct to consumer lab test pricing. Let them know I sent you when you sign up for your free practitioner account.

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This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I am joined by Dr. Emily Kiberd. In this conversation, we discuss how women can work out without burnout.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Why to focus on feeding the muscle living with Hashimotos 
• Clinical observation of hypermobility in women with autoimmune conditions, what this looks like, and how does this present?
• What is progressive overload & the importance of proper form for working out

GUEST SHARED HELPFUL TIPS ON:

• How to work out smarter, not harder
•  Mistakes you’re making in your workout  and what to do instead
• How to focus on feeding the muscle tissue living with Hashimotos
• Why your body composition is not changing, but you are working out

ABOUT GUEST:
Dr. Emily Kiberd is a chiropractor with a practice in NYC and Boulder, Colorado, and a mama to Elvis and Brooklyn. She was diagnosed with Hashimoto's in 2016 and put herself into remission with changes in diet, lifestyle changes identifying root causes, and changing how she was exercising. She now helps women do the same with her online program Thyroid Strong, helping women learn how to work out without burnout. She's been featured in Vogue, Elle, Women's Health, Fortune Magazine, and Vice for her expertise in posture, ergonomics, and Hashimoto's background.

WHERE TO FIND       :
5 strategies to lose weight with Hashimoto's
www.dremilykiberd.com/weight
www.dremilykiberd.com
IG: @dremilykiberd
Free FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thyroidstrong 
Twitter @dremilykiberd

WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:

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Sharing & reviewing this podcast is the BEST way to help us succeed with our mission to help integrate the best of East & West empower you to raise the bar on your health story. Just go to https://reviewthispodcast.com/lessstressedlife

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A special thanks to our VIP sponsor RUPA Health, our lab concierge service that helps our clients get standard bloodwork 2/3 off retail direct to consumer lab test pricing. Let them know I sent you when you sign up for your free practitioner account.