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A Healthy Curiosity

You know that health and happiness aren’t things you can outsource. You’ve also got a full plate, and making the time to take care of yourself can be challenging. A Healthy Curiosity is here to support you.
The Mission: to explore what it takes to be well in a busy world, offer self-care strategies rooted in the traditions of Chinese Medicine, yoga, and Ayurveda along with the cutting-edge research from functional medicine. Host Brodie Welch, L.Ac., M.S.O.M. is a holistic self-care strategist and expert in Chinese Medicine and acupuncture who helps self-aware, Type-A women put themselves at the top of their own to-do lists so they can experience vibrant health, enjoy their lives, and evolve their consciousness — without losing their edge. On the show, you’ll learn self-care tips to help you feel calm, confident, and energized. You’ll hear personal chats where we explore what gets in the way of our best intentions: perfectionism, big goals, habits and routines, chronic pain, overwork and overwhelm, boundaries, limiting beliefs — and what it takes to overcome such obstacles mindfully. You’ll also get deep-dives into hormone balance, gut health, sleep issues, habit change, mindfulness, overcoming anxiety, depression and how to make time for what matters most.

Latest Episodes:

Gut Health & Autoimmunity Feb 15, 2017

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Did you know that most of your serotonin is made in your gut?

In Episode 34, Brodie talks with Jenn Malecha, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, about the connection between gut health and autoimmune disease. The connection between your intestines and your overall wellbeing may not seem very intuitive, but gut health can have a huge effect on your daily wellbeing. Listen in to find out how your diet, exercise, sleep, and stress reduction regimens could cause leaky-gut, in turn leading to increased risk of a wide variety of autoimmune disorders.

In this episode, we explore:

The connection between gut health and autoimmune disease
What is leaky-gut?
What can one do to heal a damaged digestive system?
What diet is best for someone with poor gut health?

Resources:

Jenn's Website

Jenn's Facebook Page

Food Minimalism Feb 08, 2017

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Last week, we talked about decluttering your space to make room for your best and brightest self. This week, we're talking about decluttering your fridge and simplifying your food, to make room for your healthiest and most energetic self.

In Episode 33, Brodie talks with Bianca Osbourne, Certified Holistic Nutritionist and private chef, about how to eat healthy without filling your kitchen with tools, appliances, and ingredients you won't use.

In this episode, we explore:

What does eating healthy mean?
How to simplify meal prep
Using leftovers to make something new and amazing
Changing your relationship with mealtime
Organizing your fridge

Resources:

Bianca's Website

Bianca's Facebook Page

Getting Unstuck through Decluttering Feb 01, 2017

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Do you have so much stuff that it gets in the way of you becoming your best and brightest self?

In Episode 32, Brodie talks with Dorena Kohrs, Space Doula, about how to unload shame, old versions of yourself, and lots of STUFF. Dorena helps people reclaim cluttered space that infringes upon their journey to being their best self, and in so doing she helps people unload a lot of emotional baggage. What could you be letting go of?

In this episode, we explore:

The connection between our emotions and our stuff
The 8 blocks to decluttering
How things can keep us from moving on
How decluttering can help us find ourselves
The present as a time of action

Resources:

Dorena's Website

Dorena's Facebook Page

Going Paleo Jan 25, 2017

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You've heard of the Atkins Diet, the raw food diet, Weight Watchers, and the South Beach Diet, but do you know anything about the Paleo Diet? You might be thinking cavemen… think again.

In Episode 31, Brodie hosts Amie Tollefsrud and Andrea Nordling, the nutritional therapist practitioners behind PaleoBossBabe, the personal nutrition course designed for people looking to improve digestion, mitigate PMS symptoms, address adrenal fatigue, nix "hangry" spells, and understand their body's cravings.

In this episode, we explore:

What is the Paleo Diet?
Who will benefit from the Paleo Diet?
Who won't do well on the Paleo Diet?
Does going Paleo really mean no carbs?
The pitfalls of a low-fat diet
The key to delicious veggies

Resources:

Emily & Andrea's website, PaleoBossBabe
Enroll in Emily & Andrea's 6-week PaleoBossBabe Course Here

Geek-Out: Women's Hormones Jan 18, 2017

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This episode started out being a follow-up to Episode 25 on perimenopause, but we ended up covering so much ground that we decided to rename it and just call it what it is: a total geek-out on women's hormones.

In Episode 30, Brodie talks with Maria Claps, a certified health coach, mother of 4 grown children, and women's healthy aging advocate, about perimenopause, menopause, women's hormones, and so much more. As we discussed in E25, perimenopause can be a tumultuous time in the world of hormones, leading to side-effects like anxiety, depression, insomnia, and hot flashes. Learning how to test for, understand, and effectively balance our hormones can makes the process seem far less daunting.

In this episode, we explore:

Perimenopause and menopause
Hormones and how they change
Eating our veggies
Supplements that can help ease symptoms and balance hormones
Talking to physicians and making them hear you
The Dutch Test

Maria Claps is a certified health coach, mother of 4 grown children, and women's healthy aging advocate.

After receiving sub-standard care in NYC, Maria enrolled in the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN) in pursuit of a solution for her perimenopausal symptoms that began when she turned 40. Inspired by her training at IIN, Maria pursued 3 additional hormone-centric trainings:

Dr. Sara Gottfried's training program for practitioners;
The Functional Diagnostic Nutrition program; and
The UK-based 3rd Age Woman Certification program with Burrell Education.

When she's not facilitating her online community, Maria keeps current in her knowledge of functional health by attending Datis Kharazzian seminars on topics like thyroid, blood chemistry, and brain health. She also enjoys reading, recipe creation, and finding new things to eat at farmers markets.

Resources:

Maria's Website, www.nourishandflourishhealth.com
Maria's Hormone Balancing Guide

Your Mindset Matters with JJ Virgin, CNS, CHFS Jan 11, 2017

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When tragedy strikes, it can be difficult to stay positive and present, but our mindset can really influence the way we deal with, overcome, or power through adversity.

In today's episode, Brodie talks with JJ Virgin, CNS, CHFS, celebrity nutritionist, health expert, and 4 time NY Times Bestselling Author about paying close attention to our mindset to overcome our greatest challenges. When JJ was about to release The Virgin Diet, her then 15-year-old son, Grant, was in a terrible hit-and-run accident that nearly took his life. Brodie and JJ talk about how JJ's mindset helped her power through this difficult time, be aggressive when she needed to, maintain her self-care, and keep her eyes on the prize. She never stopped believing that Grant would one day not only recover, but that he would be 110% - even stronger than before. Today, she's proud to say that against all the odds, he's nearly there.

In this episode, we explore:

JJ's new book, The Miracle Mindset
The importance of self-care in times of great upheaval
Making it happen while still being imperfect (like everyone else)
You can't course correct standing still
Feeling worthy of good outcomes
Role-modeling as a parent
Tapping

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How to Evolve Your Habits Jan 04, 2017

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Have you ever made a New Years resolution only to see it peter out a few months later?

Most of us have been there at some point. Changing old habits can be difficult, but there are certain things you can do to greatly improve your chances of success. In today's episode, Brodie talks about developing systems to create and maintain new, healthier habits in the new year.

In this episode, we explore:

Getting started with small steps
The three steps of a habit: trigger, behavior, reward
Replacing old habits instead of eradicating them
Creating reminders to inspire yourself
Supportive community

Resources:

B.J. Fogg's Fogg Method

Compassionate Communication with LaShelle Lowe-Chardé Dec 28, 2016

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Do you find it difficult to communicate your needs and wants to friends and loved ones?

You're not alone. In Episode 27, Brodie talks compassionate communication and boundaries with LaShelle Lowe-Chardé, a certified trainer in Non-Violence Communication (NVC). LaShelle coaches couples and individuals on developing healthy communication skills, with an emphasis on identifying universal needs and staying grounded through mindfulness practices.

In this episode, we explore:

How different people have different needs
Helpful vocabulary for expressing needs and wants
The difference between sympathy and empathy
Things that may feel or seem like empathy, but aren't
Boundaries! Setting them and finding success
What happens when we fail to honor our own boundaries

Resources:

LaShelle's Website

Lashelle's Feelings and Needs List

Getting Through the Holidays Dec 21, 2016

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E26 – Brodie's Holiday Tips

Ah, the holidays. A time of family togetherness, warmth, and cheer… plus hard-to-digest food, alcohol, and stress. Whether you're celebrating at home or traveling to see family and friends, Brodie has 8 great tips to help you weather the ups and downs of the holiday season.

In this episode, we explore:

Managing digestion in a sea of complex, hard to digest food
Making time for self-care
Getting good sleep
Taking some deep breaths

Resources:

Brodie's Kitchari Recipe

Intro to Perimenopause with Dr. Kate Dale, ND Dec 14, 2016

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You've heard of menopause, but are you familiar with perimenopause? In this episode, Brodie talks with Dr. Katherine Dale, ND, about perimenopause, the natural transition from reproductive years into menopause. Menopause is well known as the end of a person's years of fertility, when the menstrual cycle comes to an end. Perimenopause, then, is the transition time in which progesterone and estrogen decrease dramatically, sometimes causing symptoms such as hot flashes, heavy and/or irregular menstruation, or difficulty sleeping.

In this episode, we explore:

Perimenopause as the natural transition out of fertility
Common symptoms of perimenopause
Ways to mitigate symptoms of perimenopause
Hormonal changes during perimenopause
The mental and emotional aspects of perimenopause

Resources:

Dr. Kate's Website

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