Just Enjoy Health with Dr. Meghan Birt
144 episodes - English - Latest episode: 16 days ago - ★★★★★ - 65 ratingsJust Enjoy Health Podcast is a weekly podcast hosted by Dr. Meghan Birt who is a chiropractor, health coach, real foodie and blogger. Join Dr. Meghan as she takes you through her own health journey, what she’s learning and how you can apply this knowledge in your life. While on the journey Dr. Meghan will share through solo episodes and guest interviews on topics of health, nutrition, healing, exercise, faith, self-care and truly loving and appreciating the body God gave you. Truth is shared and a healthy lifestyle is within your reach.
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Ep. 152: Are you lying to yourself about holistic health
April 03, 2024 19:42 - 31 minutes - 50.6 MBIn this episode we chat about how when you first got into holistic health you wanted to be healthier, take care of your body, and because you know holistic health creates health and the traditional medical model doesn't. But somehow you ended up stressed, fearful, overwlemed and all consumed with holistic health. And you want to know how did you get here and how do you get out but still follow this natural health lifestyle. This episode is here to help you. You can have knowledge, i...
Ep. 151: Mini episodes are here... Voxer Chats with Dr. Meghan
March 20, 2024 17:37 - 17 minutes - 8.68 MBHey friend- I haven't put out a podcast in a long time and I thought this chapter of podcasting was over because they take so much time. But sometimes we neeed to clear our mind and ask if we can do things differently. And that is where this podcast idea was born. I want to put out mini episodes, like you and I are chatting on Voxer. They will be short and sweet (15-25 minutes) and will allow me to go into a little more details versus IG stories. And you can listen on your phone anyw...
Ep. 150: Update on My Myo Journey and the SOMA
June 14, 2023 17:36 - 44 minutes - 60.9 MBThis episode is the audio from a live stream Dr. Meghan did on Instagram. You can check out the video recording here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CtMpCLyJteR/ This is the 3rd update all about Dr. Meghan's Myo journey. This episode covers the recent steps Dr. Meghan has taken, the SOMA appliance that Dr. Meghan will be getting soon and some Q+A from Instagram followers.
Ep. 149: Start With Myofunctional Therapy on Your Sleep and Tongue Tie Journey
March 14, 2023 12:33 - 59 minutes - 81.6 MBThis episode is the audio from a live stream Dr. Meghan did on Instagram with Myofunctional Therapist Cara Cooper, RDH. For more detailed information about some of the things Dr. Meghan shared in this episode, check out her Instagram @drmeghanbirt and take a look at the My Myo Journey and Airway/Tongue highlights. You can also find more about Cara Cooper, RDH on Instagram @mymyospot.
Ep. 148: Beginning My Myofunctional Journey With Tongue Tie, Sleep Disordered Breathing, and Chronic Fatigue
March 07, 2023 19:53 - 1 hour - 86.8 MBThis episode is the audio from a live stream Dr. Meghan did on Instagram all about the start of her myofunctional journey with tongue tie, sleep disordered breathing, and chronic fatigue. For more detailed information about some of the things Dr. Meghan shared in this episode, check out her Instagram @drmeghanbirt and take a look at the My Myo Journey and Airway/Tongue highlights.
Ep. 147: My Experience With Continuous Glucose Monitoring.
November 01, 2022 11:30 - 29 minutes - 40.8 MBHaving good blood sugar balance is so important for our health. Balancing my blood sugar is something I have been working on for the last 6 months to a year. Now that I know my blood sugar better, I have seen improvements in my health and sleep. I wish I would have done more to balance my blood sugar earlier in my health journey. I have used the traditional finger prick method for testing blood sugar and recommend it. I had the opportunity to try out a continuous monitor and it was so inte...
Ep. 146: 10 Things I Wish I Knew When I Was First Starting Out on My Healing Journey
October 18, 2022 11:30 - 44 minutes - 61.6 MBLiving a healthy or holistic lifestyle can be overwhelming. There is so many things you can implement and try and it is easy to feel like everyone else has it more figured out than you do. But that is simply not true! I am not perfect when it comes to living this way but I have learned so much over the last decade. In this episode, I want to share 10 things I wish I would have know when I first started living this healthy lifestyle. I have learned a lot along the way and made some mistakes...
Ep. 145: How to Properly Remediate Mold With Michael Rubino
October 04, 2022 11:30 - 1 hour - 107 MBYou have tested your home and have found mold. Now what? You need to have the mold properly remediated. Finding someone who knows how to do this properly is easier said than done. Many professionals claim to be able to remediate mold but not many can do it properly. There are specific steps and processes that need to happen to throughly and properly remediate mold in your home. In this episode, I brought in the expert in mold remediation, Michael Rubino. Michael is an air quality remediat...
Ep 144: How to Thoroughly Test Your Home for Mold and Mycotoxins With Brian Karr
September 20, 2022 15:56 - 1 hour - 113 MBLiving in a home that could be making you sick is a reality for a lot of people. It happened to me when we moved to our current house. My symptoms flared and my health crashed. Only to find out that a bacteria from our sump pump was making me sick. Listen more about that here. Through my experience, I learned a lot about testing your house for mold and mycotoxins and what to look for. But I don't know it all. I brought in an expert in the field to interview today to give you a deep dive in...
Ep. 143: Healing while being a SAHM, WFHM and Homeschooler
April 19, 2022 11:30 - 28 minutes - 40.2 MBI know so many of you are you like me. Many of you are walking through chronic illness and working on your healing naturally. I know many of you are also like me in the areas of being a stay at home mom, work from home mom or homeschooling mom. In this episode, I am giving you a look into what my days look like as I heal my body and hold many titles. Spoiler alert, I don't do it all by myself!
Ep. 142: Is It All in Your Head? No! There's an Explanation
March 29, 2022 12:30 - 44 minutes - 62.2 MBIf you have been living with chronic illness or symptoms it is likely that you have heard "It's all in your head" from a doctor before. If you have heard this, I know that you are not making this up. Doctors are often times will say this because what you are describing doesn't fit in their diagnosis box or have they don't have a pharmaceutical to fix it. We are going to dive deep into your brain and nervous system and how interconnected everything is. We are also going to look to the Bible...
Ep. 141: Homeopathy with Jennie Hoglund, CCH
March 15, 2022 11:03 - 43 minutes - 60.8 MBIn this episode, I am interviewing Jennie Hoglund about Homeopathy. Jennie is a graduate of the 4-year Classical Homeopathy training program at Northwestern Academy of Homeopathy in Minneapolis, MN, and is now a classroom teacher and clinic supervisor at NAH. She is also an Integrative Provider with Pregnancy and Postpartum Support MN, and has a special interest in clients with postpartum mood disorders. Additionally, Jennie holds the CCH credential (Certified Classical Homeopath) through the...
Ep 140: What Is the Root Cause of All Health Issues?
February 22, 2022 12:10 - 34 minutes - 47.6 MBThe healthcare system today primarily looks at and treats symptoms. They never ask the questions to dig deeper to figure out the most fundamental cause of symptoms or illness. It is just bandaid fix after bandaid fix without actually getting to the root cause of the problem. You won't be able to heal unless you get to the root of the problem. In healing, we want to dig deep and ask why to get to the root cause of our symptoms. If we can heal the foundation, that will help the symptoms to go...
Ep. 139 What Is the Best Diet for You?
January 24, 2022 12:00 - 33 minutes - 46.5 MBIn today's culture we hear conflicting information on how we should be eating. We hear this diet or that diet is superior and will help you achieve all your health goals. Then on the other side we hear the opposite. That you don't need a particular diet to be healthy. And you can be healthy at any size. This just leads to an unhealthy mindset around food. Food is good and so nourishing for your body. It is important to have a good mindset around food. You can decide to eat well and it does...
Ep. 138: How To Test Your House For Mold
January 04, 2022 11:00 - 48 minutes - 67.4 MBWhen you think your house may have mold, it can be overwhelming to figure out how to test. I get it! I was there in the last year trying to figure out why my house was making me feel so sick. In this episode, you will hear about ways to look for mold in your house and how to test your house for mold. Then once you know if mold is an issue or not, how to start the remediation process and well trained experts who can help you. With mold, it is so important to find someone who will proper...
Ep. 137 My Mold Story
December 07, 2021 12:00 - 45 minutes - 73.7 MBWe are back on the podcast from a break that was longer than anticipated. In episode 136, I told you a little about my health crash in July 2020 and why I needed to take a break from the podcast to focus on my health. Well, the journey to get me feeling better and increase my capacity has been a long one. On this episode, I share all about my big health crash in 2020, learning about CIRS (Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome) and steps I have been taking to feel better. Enjoy!
Ep. 137: My Mold Story
December 07, 2021 12:00 - 45 minutes - 73.7 MBWe are back on the podcast from a break that was longer than anticipated. In episode 136, I told you a little about my health crash in July 2020 and why I needed to take a break from the podcast to focus on my health. Well, the journey to get me feeling better and increase my capacity has been a long one. On this episode, I share all about my big health crash in 2020, learning about CIRS (Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome) and steps I have been taking to feel better. Enjoy!
Ep. 136: End of Season Health Update and Family Meeting
September 01, 2020 10:00 - 25 minutes - 41.8 MBI'm currently sweating in my sauna and supporting my body's ability to detox and what a better way than that to do this update. Now it's just where to start in my long health update. After 5 years of the Just Enjoy Health podcast, I've decided it's time to take a break until I have the capacity to come back and bring you more episodes. It's the end of a season, not the end of the podcast.
Ep. 136: End of Season Health Update and Family Meeting
September 01, 2020 10:00I'm currently sweating in my sauna and supporting my body's ability to detox and what a better way than that to do this update. Now it's just where to start in my long health update. After 5 years of the Just Enjoy Health podcast, I've decided it's time to take a break until I have the capacity to come back and bring you more episodes. It's the end of a season, not the end of the podcast.
HavingEp. 135: Patience and Endurance in Your Health Journey with Jessica Hottle
August 11, 2020 10:00Jessica Hottle is a fitness motivator, coach, speaker, and believer in Christ. She joins us today to share how her journey to health followed the typical path until she was tired of going from doctor to doctor. She jumped off the crazy train and followed her intuition to forge her own path toward health!
HavingEp. 135: Patience and Endurance in Your Health Journey with Jessica Hottle
August 11, 2020 10:00 - 45 minutes - 74.2 MBJessica Hottle is a fitness motivator, coach, speaker, and believer in Christ. She joins us today to share how her journey to health followed the typical path until she was tired of going from doctor to doctor. She jumped off the crazy train and followed her intuition to forge her own path toward health!
Ep. 134: If You're Stressed you Need Magnesium with Kristen Bowen
July 28, 2020 10:00 - 52 minutes - 96.6 MBAre you constantly stressed? Kristen Bowen, mother to six, and grandmother to seven, is no stranger to taking care of others, but taking care of herself wasn’t always at the top of her list. A traumatic surgery and raising teenagers changed all that. Suddenly she realized that self-care is vital to being able to care for others. Kristen joins us today to share her story and one of the keys to her healing. She is talking about the importance of magnesium, and how it has played a pivotal r...
Ep. 133: Mycotoxins, Mold Exposure and Your Health with Dr. Ann Barter
July 14, 2020 10:00 - 50 minutes - 81.3 MBDid you know that the mold from that same water leak can wreak havoc on your body as well? The symptoms are largely general and could be attributed to many other things, or worse yet, make you feel as though you’re crazy when trying to find the source of why you feel so out of sorts. Join us as we discuss common sources of mold, the signs & symptoms of mold exposure, and how to test for mold in your home with Dr. Ann Barter, a chiropractor and functional medicine practitioner.
Ep.132: Dr. Ashley Turner How Stewardship and Healthy Living work together
June 30, 2020 10:00 - 51 minutes - 83.1 MBI’m so excited to share my conversation with Dr. Ashley Turner because we are digging into how stewardship and healthy living go hand in hand. Dr. Ashley started out as an elementary education teacher, but quickly found a passion in natural health and functional medicine as her family endured trial after trial in their health. She shares their journey, discovering their daughters suffered from PANDAS and PANS syndromes, and how their decision for stewardship of their body and home has brough...
Ep. 131: Transparency in Nutrition Labeling with Margaret Wishingrad
June 16, 2020 10:00 - 35 minutes - 57 MBAs we all know, I’m a big fan of healthy living, and today we are getting to talk about another thing I love, cereal! After Margaret Wishigrad and her husband had their son, they were researching finger food for him, and realized that there wasn’t a cereal on the market they were comfortable giving him. They set out to change that, and Three Wishes Cereal was born!
Ep. 130: How to Make Health a Priority, But Not an Idol with Angie Tolpin
June 02, 2020 10:00 - 59 minutes - 136 MBHow are you prioritizing your health in a positive way? Angie Tolpin is a homeschooling mom of 8 with another baby on the way and is also an author, speaker, pastor’s wife, and co-host of the Courageous Parenting podcast.We are talking about the ways you can make health a priority in your household and for your family without creating an idol out of it. You’re going to discover how communication with your spouse and family is an important part of creating a household that is healthy and st...
Ep. 128: Simple Lifestyle Tips to Reduce EMF Exposure Right Now
May 19, 2020 10:00 - 26 minutes - 42.5 MBElectro Magnetic Frequency (EMF) or Electro Magnetic Radiation (EMR) are all around us and figuring out how to reduce our exposure to them can seem overwhelming. Since we can’t see EMFs, we tend to do nothing to shield ourselves from them, when in reality, there’s a lot we can do. I’m offering some practical tips that you can start today in your home to reduce your EMF exposure and help protect your family. There is biological evidence that EMFs can cause or be a contributing factor to decr...
Ep. 128: The Health Benefits of Sauna Therapy
May 05, 2020 10:00 - 24 minutes - 39.1 MBYou already know what a big proponent I am of sauna therapy. I have a Solo Sauna from Sunlighten and love it. Infrared heat is an invisible part of the sun's spectrum which actually penetrates into the tissues and gives you a whole host of benefits that we are going to explore. Okay, I won’t make you sweat it out any longer. Let’s dive in!
Ep. 127: Ultra Bright C Serum
April 29, 2020 10:00 - 23 minutes - 43.5 MBAre you ready for healthier, hydrated and glowing skin? Beautycounter prioritizes clean and safe beauty products that perform. Today we are talking about a brand new Beautycounter product that just launched this week: All Bright C Serum. Due to the combination of Vitamin C, Turmeric, and a superfruit called Camu Camu, All Bright C Serum is absolutely a game changer for brighter skin, and it works almost instantly.
Ep. 125: Exhaustion and Adrenal Health with Caroline Potter
April 21, 2020 10:00 - 49 minutes - 81.4 MBDo you struggle with constant exhaustion? I'm so excited to share today's podcast! I sit down with Caroline Potter, a brilliant blogger and mother with a goal of helping others cultivate conscious living. She focuses on empowering women to live happy, healthy, and fulfilled lives through simplifying the chaos. In this episode of the podcast, Caroline will share her story and how it led her to a deep understanding of adrenal health. She’s sharing great tips to rid yourself of adrenal fatigue ...
Ep. 126: All About Beautycounter's Countermatch Skincare Collection
April 07, 2020 10:00 - 38 minutes - 71.5 MBI get asked often about the different types of products Beautycounter offers, and what I recommend for the various skin types. So this week on the podcast, I’m talking all about one of our most beloved lines... Countermatch! I’ll cover exactly what this line is designed to do, who it's best suited for, what the steps of use are, and the MANY benefits it comes with. I even dig into a little science behind the Biomimic technology behind Countermatch.
Ep. 124: Growing Stronger Faith Through Chronic Illness with Phylicia Masonheimer
March 10, 2020 10:30 - 37 minutes - 69.2 MBDo you struggle growing your faith through chronic illness. Whether you suffer or you know someone who suffers, having faith during such a hardship can be so difficult. In today's episode we talk with Phylicia Masonheimer. She stresses that when things don’t go as planned, even with prayer, that there is still purpose and God has something he is doing through each of these moments. Has your relationship with God helped your health journey?
Ep. 124: Growing Stronger Faith Through Chronic Illness with Phylicia Masonheimer
March 10, 2020 10:30Do you struggle growing your faith through chronic illness. Whether you suffer or you know someone who suffers, having faith during such a hardship can be so difficult. In today's episode we talk with Phylicia Masonheimer. She stresses that when things don’t go as planned, even with prayer, that there is still purpose and God has something he is doing through each of these moments. Has your relationship with God helped your health journey?
Ep. 123: What Food Freedom Really Means: Pep Talk
February 25, 2020 11:00 - 21 minutes - 35.6 MBWho’s ready for a food freedom pep talk? Today, I’m going to be your healthy living and food freedom cheerleader! At the beginning of the year, we often feel overwhelmed by big New Year’s resolutions regarding our food choices. We try to dive in head first to the newest fad diet – keto, gluten free, paleo, you name it! I’m going to share a few secrets that will de-stress your healthy living journey and lead you to food freedom because each of us are individuals and our diets should be unique...
Ep. 122: How to Prevent & Reverse Insulin Resistance
February 18, 2020 11:00 - 34 minutes - 56.4 MBToday we’re talking about insulin resistance and blood sugar balance. The science behind glucose and insulin can seem overwhelming, but today I’m going to break it all down and teach you how to take charge of your health and wellness. We’ll talk about insulin resistance and how to prevent it, blood sugar balance, increasing insulin sensitivity, and strategies to promote improved health. It’s never too late to start your path to healthier living!
Ep. 121: How to Make Health a Priority, But Not an Idol with Angie Tolpin
February 11, 2020 19:00 - 59 minutes - 136 MBAngie Tolpin is a homeschooling mom of 8 with another baby on the way and is also an author, speaker, pastor’s wife, and co-host of the Courageous Parenting podcast. Angie’s passion is in leaving a Kingdom focused legacy and loves to encourage moms through her Christian postpartum course and the offer of redeeming childbirth. We are talking about the ways you can make health a priority in your household and for your family without creating an idol out of it. You’re going to discover how comm...
Ep. 120: All About Beautycounter's Countertime Skin Care Collection
February 04, 2020 11:00 - 28 minutes - 54.2 MBHave you discovered Countertime from Beautycounter? This amazing new “better with age” regimen helps to achieve the boost in hydration that we all need. Countertime has 6 products which make up an Asian-inspired regimen, all with science behind them. Discover which products are right for you, and how to best apply them so that you can start your journey to a bright, youthful glow with clean, natural products. Let’s talk about the benefits of a Countertime regimen!
Ep. 119: How to Avoid Heavy Metals in Baby Food
January 28, 2020 11:30 - 15 minutes - 36.1 MBHave you seen the headlines of heavy metals in baby food? In this week’s podcast, I’m diving into what the issue really is, what the research really says and what brands can really be trusted. When it comes to what you give your baby, you want to do your research and go beyond just the headlines (they can be so misleading). So - let me help clear up the confusion, and give you everything you need to make an informed decision about what to feed your little one!
Ep. 118: 4 Unconventional Tips for Better Sleep
January 21, 2020 11:30 - 30 minutes - 70.7 MBIn this week’s podcast I discuss 4 different ways to get better sleep, that you may have never considered. I had to dig deep to get good sleep again, and found some ways that could helpp you too.
Ep. 117: My Beautycounter Story and How it has Changed my Business
January 14, 2020 11:00 - 34 minutes - 79.5 MBThis week on the podcast I am sharing all about my journey with Beautycounter. Using Beautycounter products has changed my skin, and building a Beautycounter business has changed my life. But ultimately, this is my story about why I signed up with Beautycounter as a consultant 4.5 years ago and my business journey along the way. It has been a wild and surprising ride.
Ep. 116: Heal your Core with Yoga with Catherine Middlebrooks
January 07, 2020 11:00 - 48 minutes - 111 MBI have JUST the thing for you pregnant and postpartum mothers… In this podcast I interview Catherine Middlebrooks. She gives us everything you need to know about how to heal your core using yoga and her 3R approach to healing. This is a great listen if you are in this season of life. Also, I share a lot about healing from both of my c-sections.
Ep. 115: How to Fix Your Gut-Brain Connection with Susie Garden
December 10, 2019 11:00 - 41 minutes - 95.8 MBEver wondered about the gut-brain connection and how it can affect your everyday life? Well today I have Susie Garden on the podcast who will help us breakdown the connection and why it's important to keep our gut healthy! Not only does she share her journey on this episode, but she is going to be sharing some really interesting information about how your gut health can either positively or negatively affect your brain function.
Ep. 114: Health & Fitness Over 40 with Denise Austin
November 26, 2019 11:00 - 33 minutes - 77.3 MBSeriously - do you remember Denise? She was like THE fitness queen of the 80’s, 90’s, and 2000’s. She had TONS of at-home workout videos from everything including dance fitness and pilates. She is an icon of health and fitness and has been in the industry for over 30 years. AND TODAY - I’m talking with her on the podcast. So grab your leotards, tights, and headbands and take a listen!
Ep. 113: How to Stay Healthy Through the Holidays
November 12, 2019 11:00 - 19 minutes - 46.4 MBIs being healthy around the holidays realisitic? Here's the thing, you can still make memories, enjoy your traditions, and savor your holiday season - while making healthy decisions. And this week’s podcast is all about how to do that! I am going to be sharing some simple ways to make sure your holiday season is as enjoyable as it is happy.
Ep. 112: Ask Dr. Meghan
October 15, 2019 20:00 - 28 minutes - 67.4 MBHave you been wondering if carb cycling and intermittent fasting are really as healthy as everyone says they are? Want to know which pre and post workout nutrition supplements are ACTUALLY necessary and which are a waste of your money? Wondering what EMF exposure is and if it’s something you should be worried about? Is the baby led weaning process stressing you out? Have questions about how to do it well? WELLLLLLL….. If you answered yes to any of the above, then you should check out today's...
Ep. 111: Healthy Eating Hacks for Busy Families
October 01, 2019 10:00 - 25 minutes - 59.7 MBAre you looking for simple ways to feed your family healthy? In this episode I breakdown 10 hacks you can start implementing into your life and into your week. Whether you're a single college student, a mom of 1 or 4, when you're eating healthy you're spending more time in the kitchen. While eating healthy is very important there are many other important aspects of living a healthy life that don't involve food. These 10 hacks will put healthy meals on the table seamlessly and give you more t...
Ep. 111: Healthy Eating Hacks for Busy Families
October 01, 2019 10:00Are you looking for simple ways to feed your family healthy? In this episode I breakdown 10 hacks you can start implementing into your life and into your week. Whether you're a single college student, a mom of 1 or 4, when you're eating healthy you're spending more time in the kitchen. While eating healthy is very important there are many other important aspects of living a healthy life that don't involve food. These 10 hacks will put healthy meals on the table seamlessly and give you more t...
Ep 110: Do We Really Need to Use Supplements?
September 17, 2019 09:30 - 24 minutes - 58.1 MBHow important are supplements in your daily life? In a perfect world, taking supplements would not be necessary. In this imperfect world we live in, adding supplements to you and your family's daily lives is very important. In this episode I break down the good and the bad of supplements and the ones I love the most!
Ep 109: Encouragement for When Healthy Living Feels Hard
September 03, 2019 09:30 - 27 minutes - 65.2 MBThere is so much info out there about what “healthy living” looks like. It can be incredibly confusing and feel totally overwhelming when you want to start making healthier decisions for you and your family. You aren’t alone. Slow progress is okay, and you’ve totally got this, my friend! Tune in for a little encouragement if you are feeling weary or if you want a little push to keep pursuing your own healthy living journey!
Ep 109: Encouragement for When Healthy Living Feels Hard
September 03, 2019 09:30There is so much info out there about what “healthy living” looks like. It can be incredibly confusing and feel totally overwhelming when you want to start making healthier decisions for you and your family. You aren’t alone. Slow progress is okay, and you’ve totally got this, my friend! Tune in for a little encouragement if you are feeling weary or if you want a little push to keep pursuing your own healthy living journey!