Dive into this week’s incredible episode of Beauty and the Babble with host Melissa Boloña as she engages in a captivating conversation with biohacker and health optimization expert Kayla Barnes. Together, they explore the intricate workings of the brain, uncovering strategies to break bad habits, cultivate good ones, and rewire neural pathways for a positive mindset. From gratitude practices to ancestral healing to modern science, they delve into holistic approaches to optimize both body and mind, offeringinsights into biohacking routines, brain health, and the keys to longevity. Join them on a journey toward physical and mental optimization, discovering how intentional behaviors and cutting-edge techniques can revolutionize your health and well-being.

Dr. Terry Wahls shares her powerful story about her battle with multiple sclerosis and her miraculous recovery. As a doctor herself, now helping hundreds of other patients with their own autoimmune or mobility struggles, Dr. Wahls shares her recommendations to set patients on their own path towards recovery. Discussing a redesigned paleo diet, vitamin and mineral supplements, exercise regimen, meditation/mindfulness practices and electrical current stimulation exercises, Melissa and Dr. Wahls talk about how these healthy changes can help reduce fatigue and brain fog, improve motor function, and ultimately improve quality of life.Dr. Terry Wahls is an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner and conducts clinical trials in the setting of Multiple Sclerosis. In 2018 she was awarded the Institute for Functional Medicine’s Linus Pauling Award for her contributions in research, clinical care, and patient advocacy. She is the author of The Wahls Protocol: A Radical New Way to Treat All Chronic Autoimmune Conditions Using Paleo Principles, and the cookbook, The Wahls Protocol Cooking for Life. Learn more about the current study Efficacy of Diet on Quality of Life in Multiple Sclerosis at www.terrywahls.com/msstudy. Pick up a one-page handout for the WahlsTM Diet.

In this episode, Melissa sits down with holistic nutritionist, Elissa Goodman as she shares her inspiring journey of battling lymphoma and losing a loved one and how she embraced a holistic approach to reclaim her health. From the transformative power of spiritual grounding, yoga, meditation and plant medicine, Elissa delves into the various practices that played pivotal roles in her healing process. Explore the importance of journaling, prioritizing sleep, and engaging in energy work as Elissa reveals the keys to regulating the nervous system and detoxifying the body naturally.

Melissa and holistic psychologist Dr. Kelly Vincent look at the different ways to examine our feelings, anxieties, and traumas examining every aspect of the human; body, mind, feelings, environment, etc. in order to start the healing process. In this episode, Melissa and Dr. Vincent discuss trauma, understanding triggers and biological responses, starting the positive ripple effect with self-exploration, nervous system informed approaches, real threats vs. perceived threats, EMDR, and so much more. Dr. Kelly Vincent is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist practicing in Encinitas, CA. She offers individual therapy and mind-body therapy for women of all ages. You can find her at her website https://www.drkellyvincent.com/as well as her instagram @dr.kellyvincent .

In this episode Melissa talks with Dr. Steven Gundry about breaking down the function of good bacteria in the gut and the detriments of harmful bacteria in your microbiome. Delving into the science of food, they discuss fermented foods, leaky gut, genetic materials in our foods and bodies, heart health, ATP, auto-immunity, and psychedelics. Dr. Steven Gundryis one of the world’s top cardiothoracic surgeons and a pioneer in nutrition. He hosts top-rated health show,The Dr. Gundry Podcast, is the Founder and Director of The International Heart and Lung Institute Center for Restorative Medicine, and founder ofGundry MD, a line of wellness products and supplements.

Melissa has on guest Mike Mutzel, advocate for metabolic health, to discuss various benefits of functional medicine. Making small changes to your lifestyle like improving sleep, getting sunlight in the morning, adding more protein to your diet and exercising more frequently is Mike Mutzel’s recommendation for living healthier, happier, and possibly longer. Discussing topics like metabolic health, protein, fasting, weightlifting, eating whole food and ingesting pesticides and other endocrine disrupting chemicals, Melissa and Mike get to the bottom of what might really be damaging your DNA

 Description: Melissa and Susie discuss helping people achieve their life goals, whether it be a new job, a new house, or a life partner, by changing how we think about the world and getting to the root of our anxieties. Through practices like journaling, therapy, self-honesty, belief work, affirmations, and more, we can stop the momentum of negative thoughts and ultimately get to a place of creativity, success, and self-love. Susie Moore is a world-renowned life coach, author, and host of the top-rated Apple podcast, Let It Be Easy. She's a sought-after expert for media outlets and has been featured on the Today show, Good Morning America, Dr. Oz, Business Insider, Forbes, Oprah, The Wall Street Journal, Cosmopolitan, and Marie Claire. In addition, she's the resident life coach for Greatist, the world's leading health and wellness site for Millenials, and the author of Let It Be Easy and Stop Checking Your Likes. Check out her podcast and follow her @susie.moore.

Aimee Raupp, MS, LAc, is a renowned women’s health & fertility detective, celebrity acupuncturist & coach, and the best-selling author of the books Chill Out & Get Healthy(2009), Yes, You Can Get Pregnant(2014), Body Belief(2018), and The Egg Quality Diet: A clinically proven 100-day fertility diet to balance hormones, reduce inflammation, improve egg quality & optimize your ability to get & stay pregnant(June2021).Fertility expert, Aimee Raupp and Melissa Boloña talk about the major misconceptions that women face when struggling to conceive. They discuss topics like freezing eggs, fertility and age, IVF, vitamins and supplements, sleep, acupuncture, caffeine, dairy, intermittent fasting, and more. Raupp claims that the most important thing to do when helping women reach their conception goals is to look at the big picture. Looking at things like diet, environmental factors, mental health, sleep, vitamin deficiencies,toxins in beauty products and pesticides, etc, Aimee Raupp acts as an “educated cheerleader” to help women who have a hard time conceiving.By focusing on the mental, physical, and nutritional health of her patients, Dr. Raupp works to create a better internal environment to conceive within. She engages her large community worldwide through her social media presence (@aimeeraupp), online programs, and her website, www.aimeeraupp.com. Tolearn more about working with Aimee and her team of fertility coaches and acupuncturists, email [email protected]. 

Dr. Will Bulsiewicz and Melissa Boloña discuss the importance of striking the right balance when feeding the billions of “little monsters” inside your gut. They reveal the factors that go into creating a sound inner environment: making adjustments to your routine with diet, exercise, mindfulness practices, and FIBER!

Dr. Will Bulsiewicz (or "Dr. B") is an award winning gastroenterologist, internationally recognized gut health expert and the New York Times-bestselling author of Fiber Fueled and The Fiber Fueled Cookbook. He is Adjunct Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Emory School of Medicine. 

He strives to make gut health education accessible to the masses as the U.S. Medical Director of personalized nutrition company ZOE. He has authored more than twenty articles published in peer-reviewed scientific journals, has given more than forty presentations at national meetings, presented to Congress and the USDA, and has taught over 10,000 students how to heal and optimize their gut health. 

He lives in Charleston, South Carolina with his wife and children. You’ll find him on Instagram and Facebook as @theguthealthmd, on TikTok as @theguthealthmd_, and at his website theplantfedgut.com.

His new gut health supplement 38Tera is coming soon! You can pre-order now at https://38tera.com/

Welcome to an enlightening episode of Beauty & the Babble podcast with Jason and Colleen Wachob, the CEOs of mindbodygreen - a leading platform for wellness and holistic living. Join us as we dive into the realms of mental, physical, spiritual, emotional, and environmental wellness, sharing invaluable insights and practical tips based on their extensive expertise in the wellness industry.

Drawing on their years of experience and knowledge, Jason and Colleen bring a holistic perspective to wellness, highlighting how these different dimensions of well-being are interconnected and impact each other.

Through thought-provoking discussions, they debunk common health myths, and provide evidence-based information to help listeners make informed decisions about their well-being. 

Whether you're just starting out on your path to wellness or looking to deepen your existing practices, this podcast episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to optimize their health and well-being.