Balanced & Sane

Hormones are having a major moment in the wellness world—but how much do we actually understand about them?

In this episode of Balanced & Sane, I’m sitting down with Dr. Aaron Madson of Heartland Health & Wellness for a conversation about hormones, health, and what our bodies may be trying to tell us.

We’re breaking down what hormones actually do, why hormone health is about so much more than estrogen and progesterone, and how things like stress, sleep, nutrition, and exercise all intersect.

We also talk about cortisol, the menstrual cycle, fertility, and interpreting lab work. Most importantly, we’re talking about how to look at the bigger picture instead of chasing a single number, symptom, or quick fix.

Whether you’re curious about your own hormones, navigating changes in your cycle, trying to understand your lab work, or simply want a more grounded perspective on women’s health, this conversation is for you.

Connect with Dr. Aaron Madson / Heartland Health & Wellness:

Phone: (605) 716-2486

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.heartlandhhw.com

Instagram: @heartland_hhw

Facebook: Heartland Health and Wellness

Dr. Madson is a chiropractor trained at Palmer College of Chiropractic and works with patients across a range of health concerns, including musculoskeletal and gastrointestinal needs.

As always, this episode is intended for educational purposes and is not a substitute for individualized medical care.

What does it really take to help a young athlete become stronger, healthier, and more confident?

In this episode, I’m joined by Brian Bott, owner of Sports AdvantEdge and Edge Baseball and a strength and conditioning coach with more than 25 years of experience.

Brian has worked with athletes at every level, including 13 seasons as an assistant strength coach with Wisconsin Badger Football and with numerous athletes who went on to professional football. But in this conversation, we focus on something especially important for parents: how we can help young athletes develop the right way.

We talk about the role of strength training in youth sports, common misconceptions about kids and lifting weights, injury prevention, recovery, and how training should evolve as athletes grow.

We also dive into nutrition for young athletes—including what kids should be eating to fuel practices and games, the importance of protein and carbohydrates, hydration, recovery, and some of the common nutrition mistakes parents and athletes make.

Whether you're the parent of a young athlete, a coach, or simply interested in helping kids build healthy habits through sports, this episode is packed with practical advice and insight from someone who has spent decades working with athletes.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Common myths about youth strength training
• Building strength, speed, power, mobility, and coordination
• The importance of movement quality over lifting heavy
• Youth sports specialization and athletic development
• Training during the season vs. the off-season
• Injury prevention and recovery
• Sleep and rest for young athletes
• How to properly fuel young athletes
• Practical nutrition tips for busy sports families
• How parents can support their young athletes without adding pressure
• What Brian wishes more parents understood about developing young athletes

Want to learn more and connect with Brian? Find Brian on Social Media:

• Instagram: @brianbott23
• X: @botter23
• Facebook: Brian Bott

Find and follow Sports AdvantEdge:

• Instagram: @sportsadvantedge
• Website: SportsAdvantEdge.com

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The healthcare system isn't broken by accident — it's designed to keep you coming back.

Dr. Jeremy, owner of RSM Sports Medicine in Red Bank, NJ, figured that out the hard way through his own experience as a patient. What he built in response is the kind of practice most people don't know exists: results-driven, patient-obsessed, and the last stop before surgery for people the system gave up on. We get into his personal story, why he started RSM, how he runs a small business without compromising on care, and yes — why physical therapists hate him.

Find Dr. Jeremy: RSMSportsMed.com | @RSM_athlete_doc | @RSMSportsMed

Contact Dr. Jeremy: [email protected]

You Don' Need More Motivation — You Need a Better System

If you've ever started strong on a Monday and fallen off by Thursday, this episode is for you. This week I'm joined by Lisa, founder of Lifestyle with Lisa and certified nutrition coach and personal trainer, for one of the most honest conversations we've had on the show. We're unpacking why motivation isn't the answer, what it actually takes to build consistency, and how the way you talk to yourself shapes everything. No extremes, no perfection — just a more balanced, sustainable way to show up for yourself.

What We Cover:

• Why motivation is tied to emotion — and why that's exactly why it fades
• How to recognize all-or-nothing thinking before it derails your whole week
• The shift from chasing outcome goals to building an identity rooted in who you're becoming
• What everyday, low-drama discipline actually looks like in real life
• How to change your inner dialogue without it feeling fake or forced
• Why the "boring" moments — the routine, the repetition, the quiet consistency — are where real change happens
• What accountability that actually works looks like, and where to start if you're doing it alone

Connect with Lisa on Instagram: @lifestylew.lisa

In this episode of Balanced & Sane, Danielle sits down with Shelley from Shelley Can Help to have a refreshing, honest conversation about what it really looks like to support your health in a sustainable way, with the foods you eat.

Shelley shares her personal journey into the world of nutrition and how it led her to focus on anti-inflammatory living - not as a restrictive diet, but as a simple, supportive approach to feeling better in your body. We talk about different types of inflammation, who can benefit from an anti-inflammatory lifestyle, and how to start without feeling overwhelmed.

We also dive into the reality of today’s health and wellness space - why it feels so saturated with trends and quick fixes, and how to tune out the noise so you can focus on what truly works for you.

If you’ve ever felt confused or discouraged by all the conflicting health advice out there and you're looking for somewhere to start, this episode will leave you feeling grounded, empowered, and ready to take small, meaningful steps forward.

What We Cover:

• Shelley’s personal health journey and what led her to this work
• What an anti-inflammatory diet really means (in simple terms)
• Easy, realistic ways to start eating in a more anti-inflammatory way
• Why the wellness industry feels so overwhelming - and how to simplify it

Connect with Shelley – Shelley Can Help:

• Website: shelleycanhelp.com
• Instagram: @shelleycanhelp
• Cookbook on Amazon: What's On Your Fork?!
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/shelleycanhelp/

In this special episode of Balanced and Sane, I’m joined by my very first guest - my husband, Chance. We’re sharing the story of how we met shortly after both moving to Florida during transformative seasons of our lives, and how those fresh starts shaped the marriage and businesses we’ve built together today.

We talk honestly about what it’s like to be life partners and business partners, the habits that keep our marriage strong, and how we protect our sanity in busy seasons of entrepreneurship. From communication and support to staying friends in the middle of ambition, we’re breaking down what actually works for us - not perfection, just real life.

We also dive into some of the non-toxic swaps and simple home habits that help create a calm, grounded environment in the middle of full schedules and big goals.

If you’re building a life, a business, or a relationship (or all three), this episode is a reminder that balance isn’t about doing everything - it’s about building intentionally, and giving yourself grace throughout the journey.

In this episode, we cover:

• Starting over and meeting during major life transitions
• Navigating marriage and business ownership together
• Communication and support
• Our favorite non-toxic swaps for a calmer home

Whether you’re married, dating, or just working on becoming your most balanced self, this conversation is laid-back, relatable, and full of practical takeaways.

Welcome to Balanced & Sane! In this teaser episode, host Danielle Carrick introduces the show and what’s coming next—real conversations about wellness, mindset, fitness, non-toxic living, and building healthy habits that actually fit real life. If you’re ready for wellness without the overwhelm, you’re in the right place.