Wake the Health Up
47 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsIn the nutrition and health fields there are "experts" on every side of a topic that can run the gamut from helpful and informative to confusing or outright misleading. How do you possibly figure out what works for you? It is time to Wake the Health UP and discover what is preventing you and those you love from the health you desire.
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46 - 15 Surprisingly Simple Strategies to Kickstart Your Wellness Journey
July 01, 2021 16:00 - 20 minutes - 13.6 MBHave you ever been in a space where you thought you had everything figured out, and suddenly you realized that you were so busy doing life that you weren't paying attention to your mental, physical, or spiritual health? And your body revolted? Tune in for 15 Strategies to Kickstart a journey to overall wellness. Devra Betts, Wellness Architect, owner of R & D Nutrition for Life, and author of Wake the Health UP has more than 25 years of experience coaching and training leaders. After spend...
45 - Overcoming Tragedy
June 10, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBLife can change in an instant. How would you come back from a devastating, life-altering accident? Marcus Trammell shares the moment his life changed, why he fought so hard to recover, what he has learned in this journey, and his plans to give back to others in crisis. “You have to think something better is possible!” Marcus Trammell To watch more of Marcus’s story or to make a donation to his continuing journey to wellness and his efforts to be a resource for others, check out his websi...
44 - Take Control of Your Health with Tina Blackmon
May 27, 2021 16:00 - 48 minutes - 28 MBTina Blackmon joins me to discuss her wellness journey and the importance of personal responsibility, mindset, and lifestyle changes in controlling our health. Tina shares how her journey motivates her to help women dealing with diabetes and pre-diabetes. Devra Betts, Wellness Architect, owner of R & D Nutrition for Life, and author of Wake the Health UP has more than 25 years of experience coaching and training leaders. After spending years seeking answers to her health challenges, Devra ...
43 - The Personality Professor
May 13, 2021 16:00 - 33 minutes - 22 MBAngela Gardner, the Personality Professor, joins me for a conversation about personality styles and building online communities. Angela Gardner's 3 favorite words are Coffee, Conversation, and Collaboration. She has been training and developing leaders and their teams with DISC tools for over 20 years in the corporate and direct sales arena. Angela has a Bachelors in Business, with Certifications in both Leadership Development and Personality Studies, along with hands-on management experie...
42 - My Favorite Four Letter Word (rebroadcast)
April 15, 2021 16:00 - 50 minutes - 11.5 MBIn this episode, I chat with Karen Langston, dubbed the Poop Queen by thousands of students and clients, about the importance of paying attention to the clues your poop leaves behind about the state of your health. Karen also shares her own journey with Crohn's Disease and how she reversed this disease in her life. “A habit is like memorization. We do it until it becomes a habit, but if you have the experience behind it and you start feeling well there is no habit. It becomes a habit bec...
41- One Year Later
March 25, 2021 16:00 - 54 minutes - 35.3 MBOne year later, many states are still closed and the fear of contracting a virus is real for many people. Ivy and Devra shared tips in Episode 23 about strengthening the immune system so that we can protect ourselves, our loved ones, and our communities so we are airing this episode again. We have little control over the outside world and what we can do and where we can go. Yet, we still have the most important control of all. We have control over what we eat, how we move, our thoughts, an...
40 - Ayurveda Doshas. What's Yours!
March 11, 2021 20:00 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MBIn this episode, Devra and Ivy explore a brief overview of the three doshas of Ayurveda, Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. What is your Dosha? Here is the site to take a short Dosha quiz: Chopra.com/dosha-quiz Share your results at [email protected] Let us know … can you relate to your results? Devra Betts, Wellness Architect, podcaster, and author has more than 20 years experience coaching and training leaders. After spending years seeking answers to her health challenges, Devra discover...
39 - Will fasting work for you?
February 25, 2021 17:00 - 27 minutes - 24.3 MBDo you know that body is equipped to go for long periods of time without eating? It seems impossible but it’s true. Devra and Ivy discuss their experience with Intermittent Fasting. Join our Whole30 45 Day Challenge…it’s never too late to change your relationship with food. www.facebook.com/groups/whole30wthu/ Devra Betts, Wellness Architect, podcaster, and author has more than 20 years of experience coaching and training leaders. After spending years seeking answers to her health chal...
38 - Showing Love on Valentine’s Day Beyond the Candy
February 11, 2021 17:00 - 26 minutes - 17.2 MBTune in for inspiration and creative ways to share and celebrate love on Valentine’s Day. Products mentioned in this episode: Canva affiliate link (set up a free account) https://www.canva.com/join/flag-swan-crab Looking for a source for high-quality beef, chicken, pork, and seafood? http://fbuy.me/kZSm0. Butcher Box https://www.cmrbeef.com/ Canyon Meadows Ranch Ivy's body products: facebook.com/holisticbirthandbodyworks At times we will share products we love and include t...
37 - What's In Your Pantry?
January 28, 2021 17:00 - 32 minutes - 21.6 MBDevra and Ivy share simple steps you can take and changes you can make to ensure your pantry contents support your health goals. Links mentioned in the podcast: Join the Whole30 Challenge on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/whole30wthu Resource for fruits and vegetables with fewer pesticides: Environmental Working Group (EWG) https://www.ewg.org/foodnews/ Check out the pantry video with Julia Oberweis and White Tie Organizing: https://youtu.be/7Rfjg_EKXM4 Devra Betts...
36 - Wake the Health Up Happy New Year
January 14, 2021 17:00 - 30 minutes - 20 MBHappy New Year! Did you make health goals for 2021? What is your plan for achieving your goals? What habits will you change? Ivy and Devra talk bout favorite foods and share tips and strategies to make changes that support healthier food choices. Sign up for the online Recipe Makeover Workshop: https://resources.devrabetts.com/makeover free Holiday Recipe Collection: https://resources.devrabetts.com/healthy-holiday-faire Do you have a question for our next episode (Choose this not th...
35 - Thriving Through The Holidays (rebroadcast)
December 24, 2020 17:00 - 37 minutes - 19.2 MBThrive Through the Holidays The holidays are here! Do you get so consumed by the never ending things to get done during the holidays that you miss the joy of the season? Listen in for our top recommendations to thrive through the holidays without compromising your health goals or your sanity. Devra Betts, author, speaker, Wellness Architect and Lifestyle Coach helps women reframe, remodel, repair, and restore wellness so that they have the energy, clarity, and vitality to do all the thin...
34 - 2020, A Very Different Holiday Season
December 10, 2020 17:00 - 34 minutes - 22.6 MBAs we approach the holidays in this very different 2020, it's important to create meaningful experiences, to stay connected, and to find ways to spread joy, even in the midst of the challenges and changes you may be facing. In this episode, we share activities that we practice to stay hopeful and joyful. Devra Betts, Wellness Architect, podcaster, and author has more than 20 years experience coaching and training leaders. After spending years seeking answers to her health challenges, Devra...
33 - Cultivating Gratitude for all Ages
November 26, 2020 17:00 - 32 minutes - 21.6 MBHappy Thanksgiving! Devra and Ivy discuss the importance of an attitude of gratitude in our daily lives (even in challenging times) and we share a few tips for cultivating gratitude for ourselves and our children. Devra Betts, Wellness Architect, podcaster, and author has more than 20 years experience coaching and training leaders. After spending years seeking answers to her health challenges, Devra discovered the healing power food and lifestyle. She is on a mission to empower Christian l...
32 - Balance and Resiliency in the Body
November 12, 2020 17:00 - 50 minutes - 33.2 MBIn this episode, Reed Davis, founder of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition, discusses the lab markers and methodology he and his staff use to establish balance and resiliency in the body. Reed Davis is also the Founder of the Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (FDN) Certification Course. Reed is an expert in functional lab testing, data-guided health building protocols and holistic lifestyle approaches. Connect with Reed Davis: Certification program: http://www.functionaldiagnosticnutrition....
31-Traditional Chinese Medicine
October 22, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 40.6 MBWhat is Traditional Chinese Medicine? In this episode, we explore a variety of ancient therapeutic methods of Traditional Chinese Medicine, one of the oldest forms of medicine, like acupuncture, medical cupping, meridians, yin-yang. Devra Betts, author, speaker, and Wellness Architect helps clients reframe, remodel, repair, and restore wellness so that they have the energy, clarity, and vitality to do all the things God gifted and created them to do. Devra loves your guts and will teach yo...
30 - 30 Chiropractic Care with Dr Greenawalt
October 08, 2020 16:00 - 56 minutes - 36.2 MBMore than 2400 years ago, Hippocrates said, "In all cases of disease, first look to the spine." In this episode, Devra and Ivy have a conversation with Dr. Ronald Greenawalt, a Las Vegas, NV-based Chiropractor about his holistic approach to healthcare addressing physical, emotional, and biochemical symptoms of patients. Connect with Dr. Ronald Greenawalt at: Greenawalt Chiropractic 702-363-8989 https://greenawaltchirolv.com Devra Betts, author, speaker, and Wellness Architect helps cl...
30 - Chiropractic Care with Dr Greenawalt
October 08, 2020 16:00 - 56 minutes - 36.2 MBMore than 2400 years ago, Hippocrates said, "In all cases of disease, first look to the spine." In this episode, Devra and Ivy have a conversation with Dr. Ronald Greenawalt, a Las Vegas, NV-based Chiropractor about his holistic approach to healthcare addressing physical, emotional, and biochemical symptoms of patients. Connect with Dr. Ronald Greenawalt at: Greenawalt Chiropractic 702-363-8989 https://greenawaltchirolv.com Devra Betts, author, speaker, and Wellness Architect helps cl...
29 - Sugar ~ It Tastes So Good--Why Is It So Bad For Us and Our Kids?
September 24, 2020 16:00 - 39 minutes - 15.4 MBWhat IS the big deal about sugar. Do you know how much is too much? Do you know how much sugar you consume in a day. In this episode, Devra and Ivy give an overview of where sugar hides in your food, what sugar does in your body, and a few tips to reduce sugar and still enjoy life. Devra Betts, author, speaker, and Wellness Architect helps clients reframe, remodel, repair, and restore wellness so that they have the energy, clarity, and vitality to do all the things God gifted and created t...
28 - Tips to Ensure Your Vitamin D Levels Are Optimal
September 10, 2020 16:00 - 28 minutes - 17.7 MBDo you know your vitamin D levels? Devra and Ivy explore the role vitamin D plays in the body and how you can make sure your levels are optimal to support your immune response, calcium absorption, regulate bone growth and support your overall health. Devra Betts, author, speaker, and Wellness Architect helps clients reframe, remodel, repair, and restore wellness so that they have the energy, clarity, and vitality to do all the things God gifted and created them to do. Devra loves your guts...
Episode 27 - Tips to Increase Your Love Hormone and Improve Your Stress Response
August 27, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 19.1 MBStress is part of life. Stress can be beneficial, but chronic stress can have adverse health effects. It’s important to recognize the stress in our lives and implement effective stress response techniques. In this episode, Ivy and Devra explore the causes and effects of chronic stress on the body and tips to help you increase your happy/love hormone to handle the stress that comes your way. The Making a Healthy Baby series mentioned in this podcast can be found in episodes: 7 | Before and ...
Episode 26 - Adapting to Life in Quarantine
August 13, 2020 16:00 - 46 minutes - 13.3 MBLife is different in quarantine. Devra and Ivy chat about how they adapt to changes and focus on the positive and what’s next. Link to Ivy’s video for homeschooling tips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npbvHKAqmLk Devra Betts, author, speaker, and Wellness Architect helps clients reframe, remodel, repair, and restore wellness so that they have the energy, clarity, and vitality to do all the things God gifted and created them to do. Devra loves your guts and will teach you how to do the...
25 - The Pros and Cons of Cannabis Use During Pregnancy with Janelle Johngrass
May 11, 2020 16:00 - 56 minutes - 26.1 MBIn this episode, we explore the pros and cons of cannabis use as an alternative therapeutic tool for relief of various symptoms during pregnancy and postpartum. Janelle Johngrass, of KnowMommy.com, shares her personal journey and what led her to explore cannabis as an optional therapy to ensure she and her baby received necessary nutrients and hydration before and after the pregnancy. We encourage you to do your own research so that you can make an informed decision for you and your famil...
24 - Lifestyle Habits for Optimal Physical and Mental Health
April 27, 2020 16:00 - 35 minutes - 14.2 MBIn this episode Ivy and Devra chat with Katie Waechter, of Watch Media Group, about how food and lifestyle habits influence physical and mental health and the best way to develop habits that work best for you to create optimal health. Katie Waechter Watch Media Group is on the fast track to becoming the number one mental health content writing firm in the country with formal education in Psychology and 15+ years of experience researching and writing content in the mental health industry....
23 - Strengthen Your Immune System and Thrive While in Quarantine
April 13, 2020 16:00 - 54 minutes - 35.3 MBWe have little control over the outside world and what we can do and where we can go during the Covid-19 pandemic. Yet, we still have the most important control of all. We have control over what we eat, how we move, our thoughts and how we spend all this extra time we have. The most important thing we can do right now is strengthen our body’s immune response. In this episode, Devra and Ivy share helpful tips to help you and your family stay healthy (mentally, physically, and spiritually) ...
22 - Dietary Myths
March 23, 2020 16:00 - 39 minutes - 18.8 MBIn this episode, Devra and Ivy address common myths heard about the popular dietary ketogenic, paleo, vegan, and vegetarian lifestyles. Devra Betts, author, speaker, and Wellness Architect helps clients reframe, remodel, repair, and restore wellness so that they have the energy, clarity, and vitality to do all the things God gifted and created them to do. Devra loves your guts and will teach you how to do the same. Connect with Devra at: [email protected] www.fa...
21 - Change Your Mindset and Your Circumstances Will Follow with Mark Minard
March 09, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 31.6 MBChange Your Mindset and Your Circumstances Will Follow. You are not meant to live a life of mediocrity. Are you feeling stuck? Mark Minard shares his own principles for success in this episode. Discover how your limitations can be your best weapon, the power of failure, the importance of changing your mindset, and how Mark went from being jailed at the age of 17 to creating Dreamshine, an amazing organization that serves individuals with special needs, becoming a best selling author, mot...
20 - An Overview of Vegan and Vegetarian Lifestyles...
February 24, 2020 17:00 - 39 minutes - 16.2 MBIvy and I continue our conversation about popular eating plans in this episode. Our conversation centers around the Vegan and Vegetarian lifestyles...and tiny houses. Our goal to give you the information you need to choose the eating plan right for you and your family. Devra Betts, author, speaker, and Wellness Architect helps clients reframe, remodel, repair, and restore wellness so that they have the energy, clarity, and vitality to do all the things God gifted and created them to do. D...
19 - What is Whole30 and Paleo?
February 10, 2020 17:00 - 47 minutes - 16.7 MBIn this episode, we discuss the Whole30 and Paleo lifestyles and the similarities and differences between the two. Devra Betts, author, speaker, and Wellness Architect helps clients reframe, remodel, repair, and restore wellness so that they have the energy, clarity, and vitality to do all the things God gifted and created them to do. Devra loves your guts and will teach you how to do the same. Connect with Devra at: [email protected] and www.facebook.com/letswakethehealthup....
18 - Is the Keto Lifestyle Right for You with Karen Langston
January 27, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 20.9 MBIn this episode, Karen Langston, Nutritionist, my mentor and friend, discusses the ketogenic lifestyle (Keto) and her personal journey adapting to a Keto lifestyle. Is the Ketogenic lifestyle right for you? Listen in to get the scoop. Karen is known as the Poop Queen. Karen helped herself and many others reverse symptoms of Crohn’s Disease. If you haven’t already listened to Episode 2 of Wake the Health Up, or you want to refresh your memory, go back and listen to learn more of Karen’...
17 - Goal Setting with Grace in 2020
January 13, 2020 17:00 - 36 minutes - 10.5 MBDo you have vision, dreams, and goals for making 2020 the best year ever? Is getting healthier one of your 2020 resolutions? Have you done some long-term visioning to decide what you hope to accomplish in this new decade? Without your health, achieving the vision and goals for other aspects of your life will be a challenge. Join Devra and Ivy for a conversation about goal setting, habits, and grace. Devra Betts, author, speaker, Wellness Architect and Lifestyle Coach helps women reframe, ...
16 - Thrive Through the Holidays
December 09, 2019 17:00 - 37 minutes - 8.48 MBThrive Through the Holidays The holidays are here! Do you get so consumed by the never ending things to get done during the holidays that you miss the joy of the season? Listen in for our top recommendations to thrive through the holidays without compromising your health goals or your sanity. Devra Betts, author, speaker, Wellness Architect and Lifestyle Coach helps women reframe, remodel, repair, and restore wellness so that they have the energy, clarity, and vitality to do all the thin...
15 - Living with an Attitude of Gratitude
November 25, 2019 17:00 - 42 minutes - 22.3 MBLiving with an Attitude of Gratitude Gratitude plays a vital role in health and happiness. Ivy and I share life lessons and how we learned (and are still learning) to practice and respond with an attitude of gratitude in the midst of everyday life and challenges. Devra Betts, author, speaker, and Wellness Architect helps women reframe, remodel, repair, and restore wellness so that they have the energy, clarity, and vitality to do all the things God gifted and created them to do. Devra lo...
14 - Emotional Intelligence, Connection, and Empathy with Christina Aldan
November 11, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 14.3 MBOn this episode of Wake the Health Up my guest, Christina Aldan and I discuss emotional intelligence, connection, empathy and the role they play in overall health. The ability to understand, use, and manage our own emotions in positive way can help us communicate effectively, empathize with others, overcome challenge and relieve stress! Learn: The traits displayed with emotional intelligence. How developing emotional intelligence can improve your life and career. How to cultivate ...
13 - Lance Lisitza - part 2
October 29, 2019 16:54 - 26 minutes - 14.1 MBExperience can shine a light, on the passion that lies within us and point us to the next step in our journey. In the second part of this two-part interview, with Lance Lisitza, Director of Student Clinic at Northwest Career College, Lance expands on how his passion for learning and "excitement," his life as an EMT and paramedic, and his experience as a medic in the US Army, all triggered his passion for understanding body systems, how they all work together, and how that drives his philosop...
12 - Experiences Reveal Life's Passions with Lance Lisitza Part 1
October 14, 2019 16:00 - 56 minutes - 12.8 MBExperience can open a window, or shine a light, on what passion lies within us and point us to the next step in our journey. In the first of this two-part interview, Lance Lisitza, Director of Student Clinic at Northwest Career College, shares with us his experiences in the US Army and what triggered his passion for creating and teaching health and wellness. Connect with Lance Lisitza at: https://www.northwestcareercollege.edu Devra Betts, author, speaker, and Wellness Architect lo...
11 - Health Starts in the Womb and the Home
September 23, 2019 16:00 - 1 hour - 31.7 MBHow do you sort through all the information to make educated decisions for you and your family in your busy chaotic life? In this open, honest conversation, Janelle Johngrass shares her struggles with mental health struggles, food, and environmental toxins, and the steps she implemented to improve her health and the health of her children. The real-life problems she experienced, and the lessons she learned, inspired Janelle to create her business and teach women how food and lifestyle ca...
10 - Our Favorite Natural Remedies
September 09, 2019 16:00 - 57 minutes - 13.1 MBJoin Ivy and me for a conversation about our favorite home remedies for skin care, sunburn, tummy issues and preventative measures to keep your immune system working for you. Be well! Ivy Adams, the owner of Holistic Birth & Bodyworks aims to serve women during the most precious time of their lives. She is a licensed Massage Therapist, specializing in Prenatal and Infant Massage. She is also a Madriella certified birth and postpartum doula. Connect with Ivy Adams at facebook.com/ho...
09 - Making a Healthy Baby Part 3 (Feeding and Postpartum)
August 19, 2019 16:00 - 50 minutes - 11.6 MBHow do you care for your baby and take care of yourself too? In this episode, Ivy, shares her own story of breastfeeding, formula feeding and other postpartum struggles and what resources are available to new moms. We discuss how other countries differ in the approach for postpartum care and how we can support the new mamas in our lives. Ivy Adams, the owner of Holistic Birth & Bodyworks aims to serve women during the most precious time of their lives. She is a licensed Massage Therap...
08 - Making a Healthy Baby Part 2 (Labor and Delivery)
August 05, 2019 16:00 - 53 minutes - 35.2 MBIn labor and delivery, pregnant moms have options. Those options In this episode Ivy Adams and I chat about the options available to pregnant moms and we explore the benefits and risks of the options that include home and hospital births. Listen in and learn about birth freedoms and the various options a woman can choose for her and her baby. Ivy Adams, the owner of Holistic Birth & Bodyworks aims to serve women during the most precious time of their lives. She is a licensed Massage...
07 - Making a Healthy Baby
May 20, 2019 15:55 - 1 hour - 18.1 MBIn this episode of Wake the Health Up Ivy Adams and I talk about how to make a healthy baby (before and during pregnancy) with diet, nutrition and lifestyle choices and how lifestyle choices of parents and grandparents impact the health of baby. Listen in and learn tips and tricks for what to do and what not to do so mama and baby can thrive during the pregnancy. Ivy Adams, the owner of Holistic Birth & Bodyworks aims to serve women during the most precious time of their lives. She i...
06 - Healthy Lifestyle and One Tough Mudder with Ivy Adams
April 22, 2019 13:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBIn today's conversation on Wake the Health Up Ivy Adams and I talk about how mindset, self-image, and lifestyle choices impact health. Listen in as Ivy and I discuss life. Ivy candidly shares the moment she decided to restore and transform her health and we discuss her health journey and how she became a Tough Mudder. Ivy Adams, the owner of Holistic Birth & Bodyworks, aims to serve women during the most precious time of their lives. She is a licensed Massage Therapist, specializing...
05 - "Listen to the Body's Whispers"
March 18, 2019 16:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MBWake the Health up with Devra Episode 5 with Lauren Bahr, Author, Physical Therapist, and Health Coach. In this episode, I chat with my good friend, Lauren Bahr about juggling a busy life as a wife, mother, health coach, physical therapist, and newly published author of Ready, Set, Heal! Lauren shares what led to her own health crisis and how she was able to transform her health and the health of her family by implementing changes in their dietary and lifestyle behaviors and habits...
04 - Rita LeFever: Overcoming
November 07, 2018 18:45 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBIn this episode of Wake the Health Up I have a conversation with Rita LeFever. Rita is a full-time wife and mother of two. Rita has a full-time job, is a co-owner of 2 companies, and she serves in the Air Force reserves. In the midst of juggling a full life and hectic schedule, Rita was diagnosed with a life-altering disease. Join us for a conversation about the importance of nutrition, sleep, and stress and they impact your health. Thank you for listening in to this podcast. Please sh...
03 - Lyndsay Betts Rouse - One of my favorite people
August 02, 2018 16:00 - 31 minutes - 7.28 MBWake the Health up with Devra Betts Show Notes Episode 3 with Lyndsay Betts Rouse In this episode, I have a conversation with my daughter, Lyndsay Betts Rouse. Lyndsay openly and authentically shares about her history with food addiction, misguided food and dietary choices, and self-image issues that began as a young child. We also talk about the resulting health issues Lyndsay faced and the why behind why she has begun making diet and lifestyle changes and the steps she is taking to ...
02 - Karen Langston 'The Poop Queen"
June 04, 2018 16:00 - 50 minutes - 11.5 MBWant to get healthier but you don't know where to start? Get pooping! Dubbed the Poop Queen by thousands of students and clients, Karen Langston discusses the importance of paying attention to your poop and understanding clues that your poop leaves behind, such as structure, frequency, and color, that reveal that state of your gut health. Constipation is an indication that something is not working on the inside. Learn how your diet, sleep, digestion, stress level, lifestyle, and even the b...
01 - Ivy Adams
May 03, 2018 16:00 - 47 minutes - 10.8 MBIvy is passionate about her four children ages 2 to 11 years old. Ivy says, “It is important for me to set an example for my children.” Ivy Adams also has a passion for learning about the human body and teaching others the benefits of a holistic lifestyle. Ivy is a Birth and postpartum Doula, a massage therapist, massage instructor and she is studying to become a midwife. In this interview Ivy discusses the importance of bonding with babies after birth, home births, the benef...