The Wellness Mama Podcast

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503: Dr. Ana-Maria Temple on Fever, Cough, and Snot, Oh My Dec 09, 2021

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Today, I’m here with Dr. Ana-Maria Temple, a board-certified pediatrician who’s been treating kids for over 18 years. This is her second time on the podcast, and today, we are talking about things we might be encountering with our kids this time of year — fevers, coughs, snot, ear infections and more! She shares some …

502: Dr Joe Dispenza on Changing Your Thoughts, Emotions & Life Dec 06, 2021

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Today, I’m here with Dr Joe Dispenza, a New York Times best-selling author, researcher, lecturer, and corporate consultant, whose research has led him to develop a practical formula to help people transform their lives. He has a passion for neuroscience, epigenetics, and quantum physics. Since 2010, he’s partnered with scientists and universities to perform extensive …

501: Terry Real on Breaking Through Shame, Anger, and Trauma & Healing Relationships Dec 02, 2021

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Today, I’m here with Terry Real, a nationally recognized family therapist, author, and teacher who’s been in practice for 30 years. He’s well known for his work on men and male psychology, as well as his work with relationships and couples. His books include I Don’t Want To Talk About It about male depression and …

500: Recurring Themes, Key Takeaways, & Book Recommendations Nov 29, 2021

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It’s been a wild ride since this podcast first started in 2014, and I’ve learned so much along the way. We’ve reached over 50 million downloads, which is mind-boggling to me, and we have over 700 hours of audio recorded on a wide variety of topics. Throughout these 500 episodes, I’ve talked to some amazing people …

499: Dr. Meghna Dassani on Sleep Apnea and Why Healthy Sleep Is Such a Big Deal Nov 25, 2021

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Today, my guest is Dr. Meghna Dassani, an internationally educated dentist from Houston, Texas, who’s actually been to dental school twice! She has a vast amount of knowledge on this topic and has a passion for really delving into the world of sleep apnea, especially obstructive sleep apnea in adults and children. We go really …

498: Matt Bertulli From Pela on the Lie of Recycling, Composting, and Reducing Plastic Use Nov 22, 2021

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Today, I am here with Matt Bertulli, a software engineer who reluctantly turned into an entrepreneur and marketer. He’s obsessed with reducing garbage and waste, and he’s dedicating his time to removing it from the human experience. In this episode, we touch on why recycling is the biggest lie of the last 50 years and …

497: Dr. Joel Warsh on Integrative Pediatric Care and Combining Western and Alternative Medicine Nov 18, 2021

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Today on the podcast, I’m here with Dr. Joel Warsh, a board-certified pediatrician in Los Angeles who specializes in integrative medicine. We talk all about raising healthy kids using integrative pediatric options by combining Western and alternative medicine. One of my favorite quotes from this episode is, “It’s not a doctor’s job to tell people what to do, it’s a doctor’s job to teach people what to do.” And he does a lot of teaching in this interview.

We touch on different aspects of pediatric care and integrative medicine today, including all the hot topics such as what to do about a fever, ways to address things like eczema and allergies, why all childhood illnesses are on the rise, what to do about behavioral issues, why the vast majority of illnesses can be resolved at home, why he rarely prescribes antibiotics, and so much more.

He offers peace of mind for parents about how most childhood illnesses pass quickly on their own and don’t actually need care, but he gives advice on what to do if you encounter one that does require medical attention. So, without further ado, let’s learn from Dr. Joel.

Episode Highlights With Dr. Joel Warsh

Why parents are increasingly frustrated with the current medical system
How working with your pediatrician should be a partnership
The reason illnesses are on the rise, even in children
Difference between conventional care, which treats acute illness, and optimal care
Why diabetes rates in children have doubled in the last two years
His SEEDS of health for kids: Stress, Environment, Exercise, Diet, and Sleep
The number one thing we can do to change our health
Why cooking at home is one of the best health changes you can make
The benefits of working with a team of doctors instead of a single doctor
How often medication is actually necessary vs. the vast majority of illnesses that get resolved without it
Why avoiding antibiotics when they aren’t needed is so important
The reason he almost never prescribes antibiotics and uses them less than 1% of the time
Why a fever isn’t usually a bad thing and what to do about it
Natural ways to tackle a fever or minor illness
Why it’s important to remember that it’s normal for kids to get sick
How Western and alternative medicine are starting to blend together
The three big things that parenting books get wrong about raising healthy children
How kids are more frequently labeled with behavioral concerns now
What the most important thing often missed in medical care
How changing our kids’ diets can improve symptoms and reduce chemical exposure/overload

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496: Paul Hoffman on Sculpting Your Life and How to Sculpt the Masterpiece Known As YOU! Nov 15, 2021

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I talk a lot about the physical side of health on the podcast, but recently I’ve received an increasing number of questions about the mental health side. Today, I have Paul Hoffman as my guest to discuss this important topic. Paul’s known as the “Personal Discovery Architect.” He’s the visionary and creator behind the Sculpting …

495: Madiha Saeed on The Holistic Rx for Kids: Parenting Healthy Brains and Bodies in a Changing World Nov 11, 2021

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Today I’m here with a dear friend, Madiha Saeed, also known as the Holistic Mom, MD, on social media. She’s a board-certified family physician, international speaker, and author. We talk about her best-selling book, The Holistic Rx: Your Guide to Healing Chronic Inflammation and Disease, and her new book, The Holistic Rx for Kids: Parenting …

494: Emily Blain on What’s Wrong With Your Personal Care Products and Creating Sustainable and Ethical Ones Nov 08, 2021

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Today, I’m here with Emily Blain, COO at Wellnesse. She’s been instrumental in scaling the homemade recipes I’ve made in my kitchen for over a decade into large-scale production products that we can get into your home. Besides her work in product development, Emily is a mom of 4 kids, and she’s an ultrarunner—which is …

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