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**The Wellness Mama Podcast**

The Wellness Mama Podcast is a weekly series covering the topics of holistic health, real food, stress, sleep, fitness, toxins, natural living, DIY, parenting, motherhood, and other health tips to give you actionable solutions to improve your family’s life! Brought to you by Katie Wells of WellnessMama.com

Latest Episodes:

Fasting: Why It's Not for Everyone and What to Do Instead With Dr. Phyllis Dec 03, 2024

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Episode Highlights With Dr. Phyllis Pobee

What she sees related to intermittent fasting and women
Why fasting can lead to an initial 10-pound weight loss and then a rebound with more weight gain
We are already losing muscle in our 30s and beyond without fasting, and fasting can speed up muscle loss if we aren’t careful
Not everyone responds well to a lack of food
Age matters in fasting and impacts younger and older people differently
How we can heal the metabolism after fasting and dieting
The cortisol piece and how to support the body
Why women especially often need to eat more, not less, to lose fat
How we can raise our metabolic rate to preserve muscle and lose fat long-term

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GeneLean 360

Genetic Awakening: How Understanding Your DNA Can Transform Your Weight Loss Journey With Dr. Phyllis Pobee Dec 02, 2024

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Episode Highlights With Dr. Phyllis Pobee

How she lost over 100 pounds after having two kids by understanding genetics
Obesity affects all organ systems
What genetic weight loss is, and how she figured this out
The biggest gene that comes into play with weight loss… the FTO gene
Genetic avatars and how this helps pinpoint what will be effective
The craving captives and how this comes into play with genetics and dopamine genes
The gene/hormone connection and how certain genes can affect things here
How detox pathways play a part in weight loss
Things that are generally helpful or not helpful for women, especially how fasting isn't great for women over 30
What to know about detox and how to support the body in this process
The fructose and liver connection and how this can stress the body out
Why cellular health is so important and how our genes can give us insight into that
Gut microbiome and genetics
Histamine intolerance and how this can affect weight loss
Understanding exercise, genetics, and how this impacts weight loss
The answers are within us

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GeneLean 360

Diets Don’t Work: How to Fuel Up and Improve Your Health Using Your Blender With Dana Cohen Nov 26, 2024

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Episode Highlights With Dana Cohen

We know ultra-processed foods are a problem, but it may be worse than we think
People who cook for themselves are healthier
The important mindset shift when it comes to food and nourishment
How to use the blender to make sauces, soups, and other condiments that can up your nutrition
Less common recipes like nutrient-dense ice cream and popsicles that can be made in the blender
How to make nut milk in the blender in seconds and save a ton of money
Her go-to easy blender recipes for the most nutrition

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Fuel Up: Harness the Power of Your Blender and "Cheat" Your Way to Good Health by Dana Cohen, MD
Quench by Dana Cohen

Hydration: The Most Important Thing We Can Do to Prevent Chronic Disease With Dana Cohen Nov 25, 2024

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Episode Highlights With Dana Cohen

Hydration is so important, but a lot of us get this wrong
This is the single most important step in preventing chronic disease
There is no 80/20 without hydration and no detox without hydration
We detox through poop, pee, and sweat, and none of these happen without hydration
Low-level dehydration is a causal effect of aging and chronic disease
One very important key takeaway about hydration and how to know you are properly hydrated
Thirst is an overt signal of dehydration, not a first sign
The variables that can increase the need for hydration

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Quench by Dana Cohen, MD
Fuel Up: Harness the Power of Your Blender and "Cheat" Your Way to Good Health by Dana Cohen, MD
LMNT

Dying Young As Late As Possible and Aging Past 40 With Sean Lake Nov 20, 2024

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Episode Highlights With Sean Lake

The incredible back story behind his brand and the personal loss that sparked his interest in health
How this brand is a tribute to his friend Glen, who died tragically
Glen stood for self-improvement and helping others, so this company was founded in his honor
Collagen is the most abundant protein in the human body
How collagen fights aging and is the “glue” of the body
The most impactful steps for slowing aging and “dying young as late as possible”
How movement slows aging
His daily non-negotiables for physical and mental health
Dietary and lifestyle 80/20 for slowing aging and maintaining health as we get older

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Castor Oil for Hair: Thicker-Looking Hair, Lashes, and Brows With Queen of the Thrones Nov 19, 2024

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Episode Highlights With Marisol from Queen of the Thrones

How to properly use castor oil for hair
The myth that castor oil “grows” hair and what it actually does instead
Less is more with castor oil and hair… for skin, more is ok, but for hair, the right amount is important — how much do you put in your hair
Golden castor oil for skin, but for hair, black castor oil is better depending on hair type
How to do a natural hot oil hair treatment with castor oil
What to know about lash serums and why it is really important to use natural products around the eyes, especially
What to know about castor oil packs and how to use them

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Queen of the Thrones
The Body Electric: Electromagnetism And The Foundation Of Life by Robert Becker and Gary Selden

Castor Oil Clean Beauty: Unlocking Queen Cleopatra’s Ancient Beauty Secret With Marisol Teijeiro Nov 18, 2024

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Episode Highlights With Dr. Marisol

How castor oil was Cleopatra's ancient beauty secret
Cleopatra was actually Macedonian, and how she likely used castor oil in her beauty routine
She was the first beauty influencer in the world using castor oil, and what we can still learn from her today
Marisol was a beauty queen, and beauty has always been an area of interest for her
What we can learn from grandmothers when it comes to beauty secrets
The principle of like attracts like and why oil can be so helpful on the skin
How to use castor oil to nourish the skin, cleanse the skin, and as a deep moisturizer
A super simple castor oil routine for nourished skin
How to use castor oil to remove eye makeup
Castor oil naturally contains vitamin E, which nourishes the skin
Why you shouldn't add coconut oil to castor oil
Castor oil ranks very low on the comedogenic scale
The real deal on castor oil plus baking soda and how to use this on skin
Understanding castor oil and dry brushing
How to use castor oil for oil pulling and how it works faster than other oils!
My top tips for using castor oil in the bathroom

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Queen of the Thrones

Five Pervasive Myths About Perimenopause We Can All Stop Believing Right Now With Dr. Mariza Snyder Nov 14, 2024

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Episode Highlights With Dr. Mariza Snyder

Why there are so many myths around perimenopause and menopause
Menopause was somewhat considered a disease state due to a knowledge gap in the healthcare system
The five biggest myths about perimenopause and menopause
Perimenopause sets off an acceleration of events that creates more risk for chronic problems down the road
The myth of weight gain and why it isn’t inevitable
How to focus on metabolic health during perimenopause and menopause
Ways to use essential oils to support hormones and health

Resources We Mention

Dr. Mariza Snyder - Website
The Essential Oils Menopause Solution by Dr. Mariza Snyder

Perimenopause: Hormones + Lab Testing and Top Hacks With Dr. Mariza Snyder Nov 13, 2024

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Episode Highlights With Dr. Mariza Snyder

Her perimenopause journey and how it started postpartum
Things to pay attention to as signs of perimenopause
Lab tests to know if you might be in perimenopause
Progesterone can be a signal of perimenopause and how to keep an eye on it
Ways to support progesterone naturally
Melatonin levels drop during perimenopause
Essential oils that can help with hormones and sleep
Ways to support muscle and bone health and maintain good body composition during perimenopause and menopause
Yet more reasons to get enough protein, especially 30-40 grams of protein first thing in the morning

Resources We Mention

Dr. Mariza Snyder - Website
The Essential Oils Menopause Solution by Dr. Mariza Snyder
Kion Aminos
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TMJ and the Nervous System With Dr. Dickerson Nov 12, 2024

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Episode Highlights With Dr. Sharon Dickerson

What TMJ is — tempromandibular joint
How TMJ affects the nervous system and can show up as chronic headaches or migraines
Clenching and grinding teeth can be a sign of a possible TMJ issue affecting the nervous system
How TMJ can affect the nervous system, even at night, and be a long-term stress response
Her opinion of mouth guards and whether they help at night
Holistic options to heal, treat, and relieve TMJ pain and pressure
Red light therapy may be helpful for TMJ
Her take on mouth breathing, mouth taping, and similar practices

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