The Wellness Mama Podcast

Resilience and Adaptability: Real Benchmarks of Health (Solo Episode) 15.06.2026 24min

Episode Highlights With Katie Why resilience and adaptability...not restriction...are the true markers of vibrant health.How rigid diets and “perfect routines” often reflect a dysregulated nervous systemThe mindset and language shifts that changed your health from the inside out.The nervous system foundations that created real healing capacity.How gradually expanding inputs taught your body it was safe again.Why metabolic flexibility is impossible without nervous system flexibility.The identi...

The Money Habit: How to Consistently Direct Money to the Outcomes You Want With Mike Michaelowicz 10.06.2026 55min

Episode Highlights With Mike What the money habit is and how this differs from traditional budgeting Why most financial systems fail to change behavior long termThe psychology behind money habits and how to change themWhat commitment devices are and how they can helpHow this works if you're at essential living and a very tight budgetThe simplest way to get started How this ties into the hierarchy of needs and how to work with this, not against itThe most common mistakes people make&...

My Honest Thoughts on College For My Kids (And Why I’m Asking New Questions) Solo Episode 08.06.2026 47min

Episode Highlights With Katie Why I never even thought to question college when I was 17... and why I’m rethinking it now with my own kids.How college became the default safe choice, and why that may no longer be true in today’s world. The emotional side of this decision for parents: fear, social pressure, and wanting to do right by our kids.The hidden avoidance pattern of using college to delay the hard question: What do I actually want?Why the social promise of college is s...

The Male Fertility Crisis and Future-Proofing Fertility With Dr. Ann Shippy 03.06.2026 33min

Episode Highlights With Ann Key ways to future proof fertility and protect mitochondria to have healthy pregnancies, even as we get olderNew studies show mitochondria in eggs are preserved better than other parts of the bodyHow minimizing toxins is protective of fertility in a major wayWays to lower inflammation to protect fertility The dramatic decline in sperm quality and count in the last few yearsMale infertility and how health of sperm can impact the pregnancy Why there are oft...

The Preconception Revolution: A Science-Backed Approach to Fertility With Dr. Ann Shippy 01.06.2026 35min

Episode Highlights From Ann Why she decided to write this book on preconception healthSurprising thing she’s found in her work as a functional medicine doctor Decline in fertility isn’t just about age, there are some major biological and lifestyle factors behind the fertility decline Top nutrients for building a healthy baby and for fertility How the buildup of environmental toxins affects both fertility and children’s health long-termWhat we now know about epigenetics and how ...

Minerals Part 5: The Ultimate Mineral Matrix Masterclass: Pulling It All Together (Solo Episode) 27.05.2026 40min

Episode Highlights With Katie How all minerals form your body’s electrical fieldWhy minerals are the foundation for hormones, sleep, detox, digestion & moodThe 4 layers of the Mineral Matrix: Sodium = the chargerPotassium = the stabilizerMagnesium = the conductorHumic/Fulvic = the activatorsHow mineral depletion affects blood sugar, stress, PMS, and metabolismWhy modern life drains minerals faster than any time in historyHow minerals determine your state of fight, flight, or restThe ...

Addressing Pediatric Neurological Conditions Through Addressing the Perfect Storm & Coregulation with Dr. Tony Ebel 25.05.2026 1u

Episode Highlights With Dr. Tony Ebel The perfect storm of what is affecting our kidsWe are our own primary healthcare provider, and that of our children His background work in genetics and how it led to his current workWhere he starts with the top triggers in addressing these conditions in kidsNervous system, gut, and other important triggers, especially in childrenThe link he discovered between birth interventions and neurological issues in kidsDiving really deep into nervous system he...

Minerals Part 4: Humic & Fulvic Minerals: The Missing Layer for Cellular Signaling (Solo Episode) 20.05.2026 25min

Episode Highlights With Katie What humic and fulvic minerals actually are ... and why they’re not electrolytesThe difference between fulvic (small, cellular) and humic (larger, gut-supportive)Why these minerals used to come from rich soil… but don’t anymoreHow humic minerals bind toxins gently without stripping nutrientsHow fulvic minerals improve mineral absorption & mitochondrial signalingTheir role in gut health, microbiome balance, and gut lining repairHow they help move sodium, potas...

Minerals Part 3: Potassium: Blood Sugar, Hormones, Mood, and the Sodium–Potassium Pump (Solo Episode) 18.05.2026 27min

Episode Highlights With Katie Why potassium is the #1 most underconsumed mineral todayHow potassium runs the sodium–potassium pump that powers the entire bodyWhy potassium is the mineral of calm electricity and inside-cell stabilityHow potassium affects insulin sensitivity, blood sugar, and metabolismThe role of potassium in heart rhythm, muscle relaxation, and digestion Why low potassium mimics anxiety and hormone imbalance How potassium balances sodium and helps magnesium work betterThe bes...

From Imbalance to Alignment: Natural Hormone Support for Women With MenoPLUS 13.05.2026 35min

Episode Highlights With Meno Plus Hormone shifts beyond just menopause and understanding the other shifts outside of just menses stoppingSometimes up to ten years before menses stops, hormone shifts can be more What is happening in the perimenopause state and what changes women tend to notice firstThis particular phase can have big estrogen swings and women can feel this in a big wayLate 30s and early 40s are often when this shift starts The average age for menopause is around 52Hor...

Minerals Part 2: The Real Story on Magnesium: Electricity, Relaxation, and Repair (Solo Episode) 11.05.2026 31min

Episode Highlights With Katie Why magnesium is the master mineral your body burns through fastestThe real reason magnesium powers 700+ reactions in the bodyHow magnesium activates ATP and mitochondrial energyWhy stress, pregnancy, and modern life create chronic depletionThe difference between forms like glycinate, citrate, malate, threonate, taurate, etc.Why I personally use Magnesium Breakthrough (7 forms)How topical magnesium oils, lotions, and baths work & when to use themSymptoms of m...

Awaken the Healer Within With Frank Elaridi 06.05.2026 31min

Episode Highlights With Frank Frank's personal journey from journalist to healerWhy manifesting is his biggest pet peeve word Manifesting was the most used word in Webster’s dictionary in 2024How spirituality is getting hijacked and what to watch forWhat his energy clearing is and how it worksReal-time example of an energy clearing live on the podcast A real time energy clearing for all mothers and the feminine Herb recommendation for all mothers listening (check with you...

Proven Technique to Reframe Negative Thoughts With Frank Elaridi 04.05.2026 36min

Episode Highlights With Frank What is happening in the brain when we have negative thoughtsPain is experienced in the body, and the mind is what creates suffering One of his favorite lessons from A Course in Miracles: Love is real, everything else is an illusion. "You need not defend against illusion.”Common categories of negative thoughts and how to identify them: mind filter, jumping to conclusions, mind reading, and fortune telling What to do if you catch yourself in these negati...

Minerals Part 1: Sodium: The Safety Mineral – Why Your Body’s Electricity Depends on It (Solo) 29.04.2026 35min

Episode Highlights With Katie Why sodium is the most misunderstood mineralHow sodium runs your body’s electrical system, nerves, and musclesThe surprising connection between sodium and safety signalsWhy many health-conscious women are quietly under-sodium-edSymptoms of low sodium that look like stress or anxietyHow sodium interacts with potassium and magnesiumWhy sodium needs to come from mineral-rich salts, not processed foodsMicroplastics in sea salt and better alternativesHow to increase s...

Raising Whole Humans: The Power of Horizontal Parenting With Paul Blanchard 27.04.2026 1u 15min

Episode Highlights With Paul What horizontal relationships are and why they matterHow vertical dynamics create shame and resistanceThe nervous system connection in parenting and how this can help us be more connected and effective in relationship with our children How Freud and Richard Adler differed on the topic of horizontal relationships and traumaPractical examples for shifting into horizontal parentingThe flaw with superior positions in relationships and how this robs us of our conf...

The Environmental Cost of Conventional Sunscreens (And Better Alternatives) With Kevin Gianni and Rachel Pachivas 22.04.2026 29min

Episode Highlights With Kevin Gianni and Rachel Pachivas The environmental implications of chemical sunscreen and how these impact oceans and waterwaysWhy certain countries have banned certain sunscreens because of their impact Over 14,000 tons of sunscreen enter waterways every year and why this is so problematicHow chemical sunscreens can also interact with pool sanitizers to create really toxic byproductsWhat does reef safe indicate on a sunscreen and what to actually look for Wh...

Sunscreen: Myths, Misconceptions and What Studies Actually Say With Salt+Blue 20.04.2026 36min

Episode Highlights with Salt + Blue The fear messaging around the sun and around sunscreenCommon misconceptions about sunscreen and when it isn’t actually beneficial and can be harmfulHarmful ingredients found in many sunscreens Chemical vs mineral sunscreen and how these impact the body differently Why our culture has become so afraid of the sun and how we got hereQuestioning the sunscreen prevents skin cancer narrative and what the data actually saysWhy many sunscreens on the mark...

How Face Mapping Can Completely Transform Your Face Naturally With Savannah Alalia 15.04.2026 38min

Episode Highlights With Savannah What face mapping is and her journey that led her to develop this fascinating modality She cracked her sacrum and sternum and was having 5 migraines a week and how she resolved itYour face speaks to what is happening in the bodyWhat different things in the face represent in other parts of the body The pelvic floor tension connection for many women and how this also shows up in the faceHow the jaw can often be connected to hip and pelvis imbalance (it...

Is it Aging? or Is It Stuck Fascia? With Savannah Alalia 13.04.2026 40min

Episode Highlights With Savannah What fascia is and where it is in the bodyFascia is the web of connective tissue that covers the entire body and is an incredible electrical substance It's made up of collagen fibers and is very hydration dependentFascia has more nerve endings than the skin!How fascia gets stuck and how age and hormones affect it Ways to ideally support the fascia for its best function The key to fascia is speed and why movement is so important - the slower you ...

The Power of Sound & Music: How Sound Shapes the Nervous System With David Block 08.04.2026 35min

Episode Highlights With David What sound healing is and why he’s sensitive around the term healing His invitation through his music is for people to feel deeply Science and spirituality and how they can meet in the realm of sound The universe is full of things that vibrate, and while humans can only see and hear a small part of the visible and audible spectrum, we can feel moreHis albums are two hour explorations of non-ordinary states of consciousness through soundHow sound ca...