The Wellness Mama Podcast

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163: Tero Isokauppila on Edible and Medicinal Mushrooms May 28, 2018

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I have admired the work of today’s guest for years and I can’t wait to share him with you. His name is Tero Isokauppila and he’s leading a worldwide mushroom movement. You might have heard of Tero since I talk all the time about his company Four Sigmatic and how I love their amazing mushroom …

162: Dan Harris on Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics & How to Be 10% Happier May 21, 2018

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I’m here today with someone whose name and face will probably ring a bell. Dan Harris is an Emmy award-winning journalist and co-anchor of ABC’s Nightline and the weekend edition of Good Morning America. He’s also the author of 10% Happier, a New York Times bestseller, and went on to launch the 10% Happier podcast …

161: Kelli Houghton on Keeping Kids Safe & Stopping Sex Trafficking May 14, 2018

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Today’s topic is hard to talk about but super important. Kelli Houghton is a social worker and manager of a non-profit group called Operation Underground Railroad, an organization doing incredible work rescuing and advocating for children who are victims of sex trafficking.

As a mom this issue hits home hard, and I’m so grateful Kelli is here to share what we can do to take action against this horrifying practice.

Operation Underground Railroad: Why Slavery Isn’t a Thing of the Past

Kidnapping and sexual trafficking are huge fears for many parents. It can be paralyzing even. We wonder… what are the actual statistics? Can I let my child play outside? Ride a bike to the park? Go into a store alone?

Kelli shares what Operation Underground Railroad is doing to rescue children all over the globe. She also gives some actionable, practical ways to keep our kids safe while still letting them have a full and active life.

In This Episode You’ll Learn

how many children are trafficked each year
strategies that traffickers use to target kids
the addictive effects of pornography, and what it has to do with trafficking
the most risky place for sex trafficking (it isn’t where you think)
practical steps to keep kids safe
what to be aware of on social media
what Operation Underground Railroad (and others) are doing to rescue kids, and how you can help

Resources We Mention

Operation Underground Railroad
Fight the New Drug
FREE: Signs of Trafficking Online Training Course
Human Trafficking Is a Public Health Issue (textbook Kelli mentions)
Human Trafficking Center Hotline — 888-373-7888 (add to your contacts!)

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160: Dr. Mark Hyman on What You Should I Actually Eat May 07, 2018

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Dr. Mark Hyman just might be a genius. Do you know why? His latest book title puts into words exactly what health-conscious moms in grocery aisles everywhere are thinking… “What the heck should we eat?!” It’s certainly easy to get discouraged when sorting through all the conflicting health information out there. One health book says …

159: Naveen Jain on Fixing Education, Making Disease Optional, & Landing on the Moon May 03, 2018

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Today is really a special episode and one I’ve been excited about for a long time. Naveen Jain is not only a good friend but also one of the most intelligent and impressive people I’ve ever met. If you haven’t heard of him (yet), he’s the entrepreneur and philanthropist behind Viome, the gut health testing …

158: Carly Stein on How to Use Bee Products for Health & Save the Bees Apr 30, 2018

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I love this episode because it’s all about bees and how to protect and appreciate them for all they do. Today’s guest Carly Stein founded a company dedicated to doing exactly this. It’s called Beekeeper’s Naturals and I used their bee propolis spray nonstop this winter to keep the flu away. (I think it’s safe …

157: Michael Tyrrell on How Music Can Change the Brain & Body Apr 26, 2018

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Lately I’ve been digging into the research on vibrational frequencies and how they affect our daily lives. I was skeptical at first but I’m starting to realize it’s not a fringe New Age idea but something real and measurable based on science.

Today’s guest Michael Tyrrell is the founder and president (and musician!) behind a company called Wholetones. His whole approach (no pun intended) is all about healing through music.

Healing Through Wholetones

A musician since a young age, Michael Tyrrell kept asking one question: what was wrong with music? Through 20 years of research and a whole lot of prayer, he found the answer: the frequency. He is now convinced of the strong connection between sound frequencies and healing.

Testimonials from all over the world tell Michael how his music doing amazing things, and he’s even made the Top 10 billboard music charts. (Even his composition “Wholetones for Dogs”… most artists never get to say that!)

We’ve been listening to a lot of Wholetones music around the house lately and I personally am loving them. There are 7 CDs in the main set and each one has a focus. There’s music to help motivate, soothe, sleep, or even pray.

Whether it’s to help with PTSD, depression, anxiety, brain healing, hearing loss, trauma recovery, or just to feel more calm, Wholetones may be the key you’ve been looking for to change your health.

In This Episode You’ll Learn

what makes music beautiful (and a hidden reason we’re drawn to it)
the frequency of most music we listen to, and why it matters to more than just our ears
how a tiny adjustment in frequency changes music
uses for music you probably never thought of… like cleaning up an oil spill!
how to use Wholetones music to solve everyday problems like procrastination, sibling rivalry, insomnia, and more
why to tune your musical instruments to 444 instead of 440
testimonials from people using Wholetones
a different way to look at the biblical story of creation
and more!