Be Your Own Medicine

Join Natalie & Maria as they discuss how they would holistically work with a book character with past traumas, addiction issues, and an abusive parent.

Please check the trigger warnings from this book before listening to this episode because we will be talking about all of these things.

In this Episode:

• Overview of the main character we are discussing - Asa or "Ace"
• Asa's background, current life, and traumas
• Discussion of mental health, addictions, and trauma through the lens of the Chakras
• Support & healing for Asa - how Natalie & Maria would work with him over a period of time

Mentioned In this Episode:

• Listen to Our Episode on Alcohol - Beyond the Bottle: Uncorking Alcohol's Impact
• Neruonutitional Therapy Expert Julia Ross
• Addiction Expert Gabor Mate

Join us for this quick episode of life updates!

Join us as we uncover the truth about alcohol, armed with personal stories, expert insights, and practical advice for making informed decisions about alcohol consumption. Whether you’re looking to better understand your own drinking habits or seeking ways to support a loved one, this episode offers valuable information for everyone.

In this episode:

• Our personal relationships with alcohol
• Alcohol statistics & drinking culture in the US
  What is the sober movement?
• Addiction transfer & the chakras
• Effects of alcohol on the brain & body
• Neuronutritional therapy for alcohol users
• Nutrition for brain health
• Why alcohol is a shitty sleep aid
• Hormone imbalances associated with alcohol use
• Our closing thoughts on alcohol & making informed choices

Resource links from this episode:
Addiction Through The Lens of The Chakras
Dr. Amen’s Brain Scans

This is our first podcast case study! An anonymous person submitted an intake form and we are going over how we would approach their concerns from a holistic standpoint.

In this episode:

• Overview of the client's intake form
• What is Adult Onset Still's Disease (AOSD)?
• How Maria and Natalie would approach this case
• Where this client can start making changes in their life

Resources From the Episode:
Submit your intake form for us to review on the podcast
Addiction Through the Lens of the Chakras
A Holistic Look at Thyroid Health
Joe Rogan Podcast with Diana Rodgers & Robb Wolf

Reminder: While we strive to provide accurate and informative content, we are not medical professionals. This podcast is for educational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on this podcast. 

In this episode we are joined by our co-host Natalie as she shares her experience and expertise on how she works with clients to heal their addictions holistically!

In this episode:

• What is addiction?
• Common misconceptions about addiction
• An intro to the Chakra System
• Connections between the Chakra system and different types of addiction
• Holistic therapies or modalities that can complement traditional addiction treatment methods
• Advice for friends and family members who would like to support a loved one with an addiction

Resource links from this episode:
Join the FREE BYOM Community
Ashley Turner's Instagram - Chakras & addiction
Durga Leela's Website - Yoga of recovery

Books:
In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction by Dr. Gabor Maté

Podcast music composed by Pamela Harrington

Reminder: While we strive to provide accurate and informative content, we are not medical professionals. This podcast is for educational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on this podcast. 

Join Maria and Natalie as they talk about the buzz word we have all been hearing a lot about - gut health.

In this episode:

• What even is the gut?
• What organs make up the gut?
• The entire digestive process
• Why is the gut called our second brain?
• How trauma affects the gut
• How the nervous system influences your digestion
• What are symptoms of gut dysfunction?
• How the Chakras relate to gut health
• Healing tools for the gut

Resource links from this episode:
Join the BYOM FREE COMMUNITY
Maria's Total Gut Reboot

Podcast music composed by Pamela Harrington

Reminder: While we strive to provide accurate and informative content, we are not medical professionals. This podcast is for educational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on this podcast. 

In this episode we are joined by our co-host Maria as she shares her experience and expertise with thyroid health in her holistic nutritional therapy practice!

In this episode:

• What does the thyroid do and where is it?
• Common thyroid conditions and symptoms and how it could easily be confused with other conditions
• The conventional medical approach to thyroid disease and what's missing
• The holistic approach to thyroid disease, functional testing, and what allopathic doctors commonly miss
• Root causes of thyroid dysfunction
• Thyroid medications and what medications can interfere with the efficacy of thyroid medications
• Where to start if you are dealing with thyroid dysfunction symptoms
• What you can do right now to improve thyroid function

Resource links from this episode:
Join the BYOM FREE COMMUNITY
EWG's Skin Deep Database  for non-toxic products
Thyroid Empowerment Guide - thyroid medication guide, thyroid friendly foods, supplements, medication interactions with thyroid medication
Joe Rogan Podcast with Diana Rodgers & Robb Wolf

Podcast music composed by Pamela Harrington

Reminder: While we strive to provide accurate and informative content, we are not medical professionals. This podcast is for educational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on this podcast.