Wellness Speaks Podcast
46 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsA Podcast about Functional Medicine and Healthy Living. Functional Nutritionists Shawna Kunselman and Jade Arellano join together to discuss the latest research in functional medicine and healthy living lifestyles for optimal health. Whether you are faced with a chronic health condition such as autoimmune, diabetes, or digestive issues and you are wanting to get to the root cause of your problem or you are looking for preventative measures and optimal health, this podcast will cover it all.
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Episode 044: Wellness Speaks With Dr. Nicole LePera About Holistic Psychology
June 27, 2019 11:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MBDr. Nicole LePera trained in Psychology at Cornell University and The New School for Social Research in New York City. She practices as a holistic psychologist and is founder of the Mindful Healing Center in Philadelphia. Her work addresses the connection between the mind and body and incorporates nutrition, lifestyle, and psychological wellness practices. She recently expanded her work online creating a platform for teaching these often overlooked components of mental wellness to individu...
Episode 043: Wellness Speaks With Marry Ricciardi About Warrior Strong Wellness
June 13, 2019 12:00 - 41 minutes - 28.9 MBMary Ricciardi is the Founder of Warrior Strong Wellness, a supplement company that provides innovative and high-quality transformational supplements, as well as solutions for living warrior-strong lifestyle. She is also a Certified Life Coach, Certified Weight Loss Coach, Certified Sports Nutrition Coach, Certified Specialist in Fitness Nutrition and Trainer. As a wellness coach she loves encouraging others to be Warrior Strong through faith, fitness, nutrition, self confidence and body kin...
Episode 042: Wellness Speaks With Gordon Pederson About Alkaline Silver
June 06, 2019 12:00 - 55 minutes - 25.5 MBDr. Gordon Pedersen is highly acclaimed for multiple scientific and medical discoveries.He holds five doctor’s degrees including a Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine. He has a Ph.D. from the Toxicology program at Utah State University, where he also has Ph.D. degrees in Immunology and Biology. He is Board Certified in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine and also holds a Masters Degree in Cardiac Rehabilitation and Wellness. Gordon is a best selling author many times over in the fields of h...
Episode 041: Wellness Speaks With Dr. Bobby Awadalla About Healthy Skin
May 22, 2019 11:00 - 46 minutes - 21.3 MBDr. Bobby Awadalla is a well-respected board-certified dermatologist and Mohs micrographic surgeon. He brings his extensive knowledge of dermatology and state-of-the-art expertise in skin cancer removal, facial plastic reconstruction and cosmetic dermatology to his role as the creator and entrepreneur behind UVO. An outdoor enthusiast himself, Dr. Awadalla enjoys swimming, body surfing, running, basketball and travel. For years, he heard all the reasons why people avoid topicals – they don’t...
Episode 040: Wellness Speaks With Joe Tippens About His Cancer Story
May 15, 2019 18:00 - 1 hour - 31.7 MBJoe is a financial strategist and executive with over 30 years of experience. For the last 13 years, he was the CEO of Strategic Capital Group LLC and SCG Advisors LLC (Vero Beach, FL), an investment management firm he co-founded. As amazing as these accomplishments are, this is not what Joe is sharing on this episode. Joe was diagnosed with small cell lung cancer and sent home to hospice with a projected 3 months to live. Rather than accepting this death sentence, Joe took the advice of a ...
Episode 039: Wellness Speaks With Kiran Krishnan About Microbiome Health and Chronic Disease
May 01, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 29.1 MBKiran Krishnan is a Research Microbiologist and has been involved in the dietary supplement and nutrition market for the past 17 years. He comes from a strict research background having spent several years with hands-on R&D in the fields of molecular medicine and microbiology at the University of Iowa. Kiran also established a Clinical Research Organization where he designed and conducted dozens of human clinical trials in human nutrition. Kiran is also a co-founder and partner in Nu Science...
Episode 038: Wellness Speaks With Julie Matthews About Nutrition for Autism
April 14, 2019 17:00 - 52 minutes - 24 MBJulie Matthews is a Certified Nutrition Consultant and published nutrition researcher specializing in complex neurological conditions, particularly autism spectrum disorders. She is the author of the award-winning book, Nourishing Hope for Autism, and co-author of a study proving the efficacy of nutrition and dietary intervention for autism published in the peer-reviewed journal, Nutrients. Julie’s approached is based on the BioIndividual Nutrition® needs of each person and stems from her 17...
Episode 037: Wellness Speaks With Tracy Carmack About Gut Toxins
April 08, 2019 21:00 - 1 hour - 27.6 MBTracy Carmack is a Certified Clinical Nutritionist (CCN), with a BS in Bacteriology. She is also a Traditional Naturopath, and a Fellow in Blood Type Science. She is trained in Delayed Enhanced Fluoroimmuno Assay Technology (DELFIA) , Hyperion Robotics Systems, and the TECAN Robotic Instruments. Her specialties include forensics, hormone balancing, detoxification, nutrigenomics, and gut health. She is co-founder of Texans For Health Freedom Author of "Voice Tells No Lies" a spectrum of EVOX...
Episode 036: Wellness Speaks With Dr. Stephanie Seneff about Glyphosate
March 31, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 30.6 MBDr. Stephanie Seneff is a Senior Research scientist at MIT's Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory in Cambridge, MA. She holds BS from MIT in biology as well as a PhD from MIT in electrical engineering and computer science. Her recent research has focused on the impact of toxic chemicals on micronutrient deficiencies in health and disease, with a special emphasis on the pervasive herbicide glyphosate, also known as Roundup, and its effect on sulfate molecules in the body. She has a...
Episode 035: Wellness Speaks With Catherine Arnston
March 08, 2019 05:00 - 59 minutes - 27.3 MBCatherine is the founder of ENERGYbits algae tablets, a simple, clean food that supports your energy, health, and metabolism in more ways than you can imagine. Both chlorella and spirulina are algae, and Catherine is kind enough to share her wealth of knowledge on this topic as well as discount on ENERGYbits for our listeners. Place your order at ENERGYbits.com and use code WellnessSpeaks at checkout for 20% off! These tablets just might change your life. www.energybits.com Instagram @ene...
Episode 034: Wellness Speaks With Rob Kress, The Root Pharmacist
February 28, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 29.7 MBRobert graduated from Temple University School of Pharmacy in Philadelphia PA in 1994. After becoming disenchanted with chemical dominant based medical system, Robert took his passion for mind body and complementary medicine, and became Reiki I and II certified, board certified in clinical nutrition through the Clinical Nutrition Certification Board, trained as a compounding pharmacist through the Professional Compounding Centers of America, Quantum Reflex Analysis- a practice of kinesiology...
033: Wellness Speaks With Dr. Mariza Snyder
February 14, 2019 05:00 - 51 minutes - 23.5 MBDr. Mariza Snyder is a functional practitioner, and the author of six books including the bestselling The DASH Diet Cookbook and The Smart Mom's Guide to Essential Oils and has been featured on Fox News, MindBodyGreen, Dr. Oz, the HuffingtonPost, and in Women's Health, Shape and Self magazines. She is also the host of the Essentially You Podcast, which empowers women to become the CEO of their health. You can find her online at www.DrMariza.com Her new book THE ESSENTIAL OILS HORMONE SOLUTI...
032: Wellness Speaks With Amy Marshal of Primal Pooch
January 31, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 30 MBAmy is the face behind PrimalPooch.com. She teaches dog owners about the merits of a fresh, RAW food diet and instructs pet parents how to feed a raw diet at home. Amy's book Why You Need to Feed Your Dog a Raw Food Diet is available now. ttps://primalpooch.com/ https://www.instagram.com/primalpooch/ https://www.facebook.com/PrimalPooch https://www.pinterest.com/primalpooch/ https://twitter.com/PrimalPooch
031: Wellness Speaks with Dr. Joel Warsh
January 14, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 27.6 MBDr. Joel “Gator” Warsh is an Integrative and Holistic Pediatrician in Los Angeles, California. He grew up in Toronto, Canada and completed his undergraduate training there in Kinesiology and Health Sciences, before going on to earn his Master’s Degree in Epidemiology and Community Health at Queen’s University, where he was honored with the Canadian Institute of Health Research Master’s Award. He started his career working as an attending Pediatrician at CHLA as well as operating his new cl...
030: Wellness Speaks With Sloane Simon
September 06, 2018 04:00 - 55 minutes - 25.3 MBSloane Simon, a mom of 3 young boys living in Dallas, TX, is passionate about health and wellness and on a mission to teach her kids the importance of a real, whole foods diet. Last January she started an Instagram page (@simonsaysrealfood) with a blog and website in the works to chronicle this real food journey with her family. She shares real food recipes, recipe recommendations, tips for cooking with kids, and tips for getting kids on board with a real food diet. In September she will star...
030: Wellness Speaks With Sloane Simon
September 06, 2018 04:00 - 55 minutes - 25.4 MBSloane Simon, a mom of 3 young boys living in Dallas, TX, is passionate about health and wellness and on a mission to teach her kids the importance of a real, whole foods diet. Last January she started an Instagram page (@simonsaysrealfood) with a blog and website in the works to chronicle this real food journey with her family. She shares real food recipes, recipe recommendations, tips for cooking with kids, and tips for getting kids on board with a real food diet. In September she will star...
029: Wellness Speaks About Real Life Choices
August 13, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 30.4 MBJade and Shawna give a rundown into how they are trying to continue making healthy choices for themselves and their families. Everything from fitness to diet to mindfulness choices are covered in this fun episode where you get to know your hosts a little better.
028: Wellness Speaks With Jason Prall About Human Longevity
July 18, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 32.6 MBJason Prall is a former mechanical engineer turned entrepreneur, filmmaker, and Health Optimization Practitioner. Due to 20 years of his own health challenges, Jason was given the opportunity to discover the reality behind his symptoms. Over the years, he transitioned from working in the integrative disease care model to a model of health optimization and lifestyle medicine. In May of this year, these lessons culminated in a documentary film series called, "The Human Longevity Project", which...
027: Wellness Speaks With Alex Jamieson
July 13, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 27.6 MBAs the best-selling author of Women, Food & Desire, co-creator and co-star of the Oscar-nominated documentary Super Size Me, and highly-sought-after wellness expert for thousands, Alexandra Jamieson has made it her mission to empower women to create epic lives–by honoring their cravings and kicking body shame to the curb.Alex is the creator of Her Rules Radio, a #1 rated podcast on iTunes where listeners from around the world are educated and captivated by thought-provoking interviews on well...
026: Wellness Speaks with Ryan Early bout CBD
June 24, 2018 04:00 - 52 minutes - 24.1 MBRyan Early, Founder and CEO of CanTek Labs shares the ins and outs of CBD extraction, whether or not it's legal, and how it can be used. Ryan is the engineer behind CanTek Labs, the fastest growing manufacturer of organic CBD Oil products in the United States. He is also a leader in paving the way for CBD to be legal in Oklahoma.For voters in Oklahoma- make sure to get out and VOTE YES on SQ788 on Tuesday, June 26 to legalize medical cannabis in Oklahoma.You can check out CanTek at https://pu...
025: Wellness Speaks with Dr. Zalzala about LDN (Low Dose Naltrexone)
June 02, 2018 04:00 - 48 minutes - 22.4 MBDr. Sajad Zalzala is Board Certified in Family Medicine and licensed in over 30 states and Ontario, Canada. Dr. Zalzala earned his M.D. from Wayne State University. He is a Family Physician at a private clinic in Windsor, ON. He is CEO and Founder at Root Causes Clinic. Dr. Z serves as Medical Director at DexaFitand is the current vice president of the International College of Integrative Medicine." In addition, Dr. Zalzala runs a nation-wide service that provides patients with access to low...
Episode 024: Wellness Speaks with Kate Mercer of Lucky Iron Fish
May 16, 2018 04:00 - 43 minutes - 20 MBIron deficiency affects over 200 million people worldwide- and this includes those of us living in developed nations like the U.S., the UK, Western Europe and Australia. Lucky Iron Fish, a certified B-Corp, created a sustainable, easy to use solution for anyone experiencing iron deficiency. Part of their mission is to put a fish in every pot, and for every Lucky Iron Fish purchased they will donate one to a family in need. Tune in to learn how you can receive 15% off your Lucky Iron Fish!http...
023: Wellness Speaks With James Swanwick
April 27, 2018 04:00 - 57 minutes - 26.3 MBJames Swanwick is an Australian-American investor, entrepreneur, speaker, former SportsCenter anchor on ESPN and host of The James Swanwick Show podcast. He is the creator of the blue-light blocking glasses Swannies from Swanwick Sleep, which helps people sleep better; and the 30 Day No Alcohol Challenge, which helps people reduce or quit alcohol. Forbes magazine voted him one of the Top 25 Networking Experts.
Episode 022: Wellness Speaks About the Female Cycle
April 13, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 27.5 MBMillions of women suffer from PMS--premenstrual syndrome--with the typical cramps, headaches, bloating, mood swings...but IS this normal??? Are we really doomed to feel this way every month? Or could it be something that is off balance that we can get back to balance? Join us to find out how you can help balance hormones and feel like YOU all month long.
021: Wellness Speaks With Emily Prentice of Early Roots
April 04, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 29.4 MBEmily Prentice is a Neuro-Development Delay Therapist with Early Roots. She brings a wealth of knowledge to the table in this episode, helping us to understand why the development of reflexes is important not just in infancy, but in utero as well. We discuss what can happen when reflexes aren't developed properly, as well as what happens when infant reflexes are retained. Emily can be reached at [email protected], or visit her website at www.earlyrootstherapy.com to find out more infor...
020: Wellness Speaks with Kevin Schuetz of Koda CrossFit
March 26, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 33 MBKevin Schuetz is the owner and head coach of the Norman, Oklahoma location of Koda CrossFit. We talk CrossFit, community, clean eating, and functional fitness in this episode. Kevin weighs in on how he feels diet affects daily life and athletic training, why he loves CrossFit and the the community surrounding it, and why it might be a good implementation for your wellness journey.
019: Wellness Speaks About Clean Air
March 06, 2018 05:00 - 40 minutes - 18.3 MBDid you know the air inside your home can be 2 to 5 times more polluted and toxic than the air outside? Tune in to learn how you can purify your indoor air, and learn Jade and Shawna's tips for keeping your air clean for the long haul.
018: Wellness Speaks About Skin Care
February 20, 2018 05:00 - 55 minutes - 25.6 MBThe skin care products we use throughout an entire day can contain over 700 different toxins, and they are absorbed at a rate of 64%-100%, depending on where on the body they are placed! Big Cosmo likes to use tricky names to hide these toxins in plain site, but we help you decipher the terminology and share some of our favorite clean beauty brands.
017: Wellness Speaks About Multiple Chemical Sensitivity
February 15, 2018 05:00 - 30 minutes - 14 MBMultiple Chemical Sensitivity can affect people on both large and small scales. If you're suffering daily from seemingly mild symptoms like headaches, wheezing, sneezing, burning eyes, and eczema, it might be due to the hundreds of toxic chemicals you're exposed to through VOC's in your housepaint, fragrance from your perfume, or toxins in your spring rain scented fabric softener.
016: Gut Friendly Foods
February 11, 2018 05:00 - 8 minutes - 3.99 MBWe're listing off some gut friendly foods to help repair the gut lining and improve gut health! tune in to hear Jade and Shawna's favorite brands of ferments, best bone broths, and yummy yogurts!
015: Wellness Speaks to Valerie Burgess, MD About Fermented Foods and Gut Health
February 07, 2018 05:00 - 50 minutes - 23 MBToday, Shawna and Jade discuss Fermented Foods and Gut Health with Valerie Burgess, MD of Abundant Life Restored. Learn all sorts of fun facts about your soon-to-be-favorite ferments like kefir, kombucha, and yogurt!
014: Wellness Speaks About Our Favorite Culinary Spices
February 03, 2018 05:00 - 21 minutes - 9.68 MBIn this episode, Jade and Shawna discuss their favorite culinary spices, their health benefits and how to use them!
013: Wellness Speaks About Cold & Flu Natural Remedies
January 29, 2018 05:00 - 31 minutes - 14.6 MBWith flu season still going strong and the flu shot reported to only be 10% effective this year, more people than usual are searching for better ways to fight it off. Learn how herbs, homeopathics, antioxidants, and even run of the mill supplements can help you build and boost your immune system. https://www.fda.gov/ohrms/dockets/ac/06/briefing/2006-4254b_09_01_Tamiflu%20AE%20Review%202006%20Redacted_D060309_092.pdfhttp://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19682714https://universityhealthnews.com/da...
Episode 012: Wellness Speaks About Fibromyalgia
January 21, 2018 05:00 - 47 minutes - 22 MBFibromyalgia is a disease that typically is diagnosed due to a lack of any other diagnoses- it is characterized by chronic musculo-skeletal pain, fatigue, impaired deep sleep, headaches, confusion, irritable bowel, and nervous symptoms like depression or anxiety. Approximately 70% of patients diagnosed with fibromyalgia meet all the criteria for CFS. It’s not uncommon for those with a diagnosis of fibromyalgia to also have a diagnosis of CFS, Lupus, IBS, or RA. 90% of those diagnoses with thi...
Episode 011: Wellness Speaks About Essential Oils
January 20, 2018 05:00 - 32 minutes - 15 MBEssential Oils have grown in popularity even in the mainstream sector in the last 10 years, and you can find them in everything from diffuser blends to body care products.In this episode, we talk essential oil safety and share some of our favorites and their therapeutic uses.
010: Wellness Speaks With Wellness Coach Laura Wall
January 15, 2018 05:00 - 55 minutes - 25.3 MBHealth and Wellness Coaches are a wonderful aspect of the Functional Medicine community of healthcare practitioners. In this episode, Jade and Shawna interview Laura Wall, a Health, Wellness, and Intuitive Coach. Laura shares what led her to becoming a Wellness Coach, and how she helps her clients achieve their goals in relation to mind, body, and spirit.
009: Wellness Speaks About Easy Health Breakfast Ideas
January 12, 2018 05:00 - 11 minutes - 5.4 MBIn this episode, Jade and Shawna share a few of their favorite recipes for healthy fat and protein packed breakfasts.
009: Wellness Speaks About Easy Health Breakfast Ideas
January 12, 2018 05:00 - 11 minutes - 5.42 MBIn this episode, Jade and Shawna share a few of their favorite recipes for healthy fat and protein packed breakfasts.
008: Wellness Speaks About ADHD
January 08, 2018 05:00 - 57 minutes - 26.4 MBIn 2013, 1 in 8 males (that’s 12 percent) ages 3-17 had been diagnosed ADHD. Boys are three times more likely to be diagnosed than girls. Between 1997 and 2012, there was a 75% increase in the number of children diagnosed with ADHD. Among children aged 3-4, the rate of ADHD diagnosis more than doubled in that same time frame. Children below the poverty line are 30% more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD than children living above the poverty line. These are just a few of the staggering statist...
Wellness Speaks Episode 007: Wellness Speaks About Stress
January 05, 2018 05:00 - 16 minutes - 7.71 MBStress- it comes in all shapes, forms, and sizes, and too much will lead to chronically high levels of cortisol, which in turn leads to a state of chronic inflammation in the body and brain. Tune in to to learn how to relax and decompress.
Wellness Speaks Episode 006: Wellness Speaks About Mindset
December 29, 2017 05:00 - 17 minutes - 7.98 MBApproximately 135 million Americans make New Years Resolutions each January 1st, but almost 80% of them have given up by February. In this minisode we discuss ways you can get your mind right in order to accomplish all your goals.
Wellness Speaks Podcast 005: Wellness Speaks About Epstein Barr Virus and Autoimmune Conditions
December 18, 2017 05:00 - 33 minutes - 15.6 MBIn this episode, Jade and Shawna discuss the research surrounding Epsein-Barr Virus and its connection to autoimmune conditions. They also breakdown various healing modalities among the functional medicine perspective to help reduce stress and chronic low-grade inflammation.
Wellness Speaks Podcast 004: Minisode! Our Favorite Leaders in Functional Medicine and Nutrition
December 15, 2017 05:00 - 8 minutes - 3.92 MBWelcome to Wellness Speaks’ first Minisode!! In this minisode, Jade and Shawna discuss their favorite leaders in functional medicine and nutrition. These are just a few of the people that Jade and Shawna follow in the functional medicine world. There has been an enormous amount of wealth shared between all of these practitioners/nutritional educators. There are many, many more experts in this field that have been inspiring ….these are just the ones that made this first list!
Wellness Speaks Podcast 003: Wellness Speaks About Restoring Gut Health
December 11, 2017 05:00 - 49 minutes - 22.7 MBIn this week's episode, Jade and Shawna discuss the 4R's protocol to restoring gut health and repairing leaky gut so you can get back to optimal health!
Wellness Speaks Podcast 002: Wellness Speaks About Leaky Gut
December 05, 2017 05:00 - 47 minutes - 21.8 MBWhat is Leaky Gut and how is it linked to chronic conditions like autoimmune, diabetes, thyroid health and autism? In this episode, we look at all of this as well as what leads to this very prevalent condition. This is part 1 of a 2 part series. Next episode will discuss how to repair leaky gut.
The Wellness Speaks Podcast 001: Wellness Speaks About Functional Medicine
December 04, 2017 05:00 - 47 minutes - 21.7 MBShawna Kunselman, MSACN and Jade Arellano, MSACN, both functional medicine clinical nutritionists,discuss topics in functional medicine they are super passionate about!