Why I Ditched My Alarm For a Sunrise Alarm Clock
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Waking up to the shrill beeping of an alarm has been the norm for many years. However, there is an alternative. Natural alarm clocks or wake-up lights can mimic the…
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124: Happy New Year 2018! Setting Challenges & Experiments Instead of Resolutions
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This year, take a new approach to setting resolutions … don’t do it! Yes, I’m one of those that resists creating those hard-to-keep resolutions each New Year. Before anyone thinks…
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064: CIA Agent Jason Hanson on How to Keep Your Family Safe
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If you watch the news, it can feel as if life is never truly safe and that even a routine trip to the park with children can be a dangerous endeavor.…
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Is Your Home Safe from Carbon Monoxide?
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This post is on a pretty basic topic that isn’t necessarily specific to natural living, but is vitally important for health, especially this time of year. Preventing carbon monoxide poisoning…
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801: EMFs and Lighting: How to Optimize Your Home With Ryan Blaser of Test My Home
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Today’s guest is Ryan Blaser, who’s the founder and CEO of Test My Home, an environmental company dedicated to improving people’s health and well-being. He’s a functional medicine doctor for…
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What’s on My Nightstand
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Last week, I posted a picture on Instagram of my nightstand. I posted it because I think that the things a person has on their nightstand say a lot about…
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171: Josh Spears on How to Keep Kids Water Safe
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Many of us enjoy time spent in the water, whether in a pool or the ocean. It turns out that, especially when it comes to the ocean, the water has…
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Natural Ways to Get Better Sleep (Even If You’re a Mom!)
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It is common sense that we all need adequate sleep. Yet, statistics show again and again that we just aren’t getting it. For some, (including me) the idea of ever getting a…
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Why My Kids Don’t Have a Night Light
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I’ve written several times about the importance of sleep to overall health. One important aspect of this is to optimize the sleep environment and sleep in complete darkness. I’ve gotten…
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How to Make Yogurt (Easy Homemade Recipe)
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Update: Since the original writing of this post, I acquired an Instant Pot with a yogurt making function. It makes yogurt-making a breeze and I can do a whole gallon at a…
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735: Unlocking Dietary Success: Insights and Genetics With Matt Gallant and Wade Lightheart
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The last time I had Matt Gallant on the podcast, we discussed the best ways to optimize our sleep. This time Wade Lightheart joins Matt and we’re talking all about…
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Christmas Gifts for Kids (With Stocking Stuffer Ideas)
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At Christmas time our family focuses on the joy of Christmas and acts of service. But that doesn’t mean we don’t also give holiday gifts! These gift ideas for kids…
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285: How to Have a Miracle Morning and Organize Your Day With Hal Elrod
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I am a huge believer in the power of a story, and my guest today has several almost unbelievable chapters to share. Hal Elrod is known for his incredible ability…
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How to Sleep When Pregnant
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Whether you’re a first-time mother or are expecting your third (or tenth!) sleeping when pregnant can be a challenge. Not only is it difficult to get comfortable, but other things…
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Easy Health Improvements You Can Make at Home
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It is often said that “the best things in life are free,” which is true about quality time with family and friends, that newborn baby smell, gorgeous Fall leaves and…
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566: Dr. Jeffrey Bland – The Father of Functional Medicine on Reversing Disease, Genes, and Immuno-Rejuvenation
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I am here with Dr. Jeffrey Bland, who is largely considered the father of functional medicine. He is a clinical biochemist and immunity expert, and founder of the Institute for…
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Why You Can’t Out Supplement A Poor Diet
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One trend I’ve noticed in the real food and health communities lately is an almost fanatical obsession with an certain aspect of healthy living, while completely ignoring (or just not…
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Unique Wedding Gift Ideas for Couples
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Ahhh newlywed life… I loved that blissful time before our first child was born when my husband and I were newly married and sharing our first home together. I have fond memories…
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734: Help for TBIs and Cognitive Decline with Dr. Patrick Porter
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I interviewed Dr. Patrick Porter for the podcast yesterday and we’re back for part two. In case you’re not familiar with his work, Dr. Porter is an award-winning author, speaker,…
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042: Dr. Izabella Wentz on Thyroid Disease and Pregnancy
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Welcome to the new and updated version of the Wellness Mama Podcast! After a long hiatus, we’re finally back! Each month, I’ll focus on one main topic, offering deeper knowledge…
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538: Dr. Satchin Panda on Time Restricted Eating to Reduce Body Fat and Metabolic Syndrome
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This episode is a long-anticipated one for me personally because I’m here with a researcher whose work I have admired for a very long time. I’m here with Dr. Satchin…
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647: How to Get the Best Sleep Ever (From Someone Who Spent $45K on Sleep) With Matt Gallant
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Many of us struggle with getting a good night’s sleep, whether that’s getting enough hours in, tossing and turning at night, or waking up frequently to go to the bathroom.…
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087: Stephanie Dodier on How to Stop Emotional Eating
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We’ve all been there. It’s midnight, we’re up late, and suddenly hunger strikes … for chocolate! But can craving chocolate really be hunger, or is it just emotional eating? It’s pretty…
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061: Maneesh Sethi on Using the Pavlok To Change Habits
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In this “electrifying” interview, I catch up with Maneesh Sethi, blogger, world traveler, and creator of Pavlok, a behavior modification wristband that shocks you into achieving your goals. And I…