From pre-conception to postpartum: pregnancy stories, advice, and experiences from a functional medicine nurse and mom of 2. 

Taylor Dukes share her entire experience for both of her pregnancies as well as how she supports patients who are pregnant or looking to get pregnant in her functional medicine practice. 

Highlights 

• 6:37 The practice of functional medicine 
• 8:49 Prepping for pregnancy & detoxing
• 26:30 Taking progesterone & mental fog during pregnancy
• 38:21 Birthing centers and non-hospital births 
• 42:08 Consider birth preferences over a birth plan 
• 56:32 Listener Q&A

Guest:  Taylor Dukes 

Related Episodes: 

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Health Resources

• Healing Hashimoto’s Course
• Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free) 
• Recommended Non-Toxic Products

Connect With Carly:

• CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com
• Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner

Sponsors:

• Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off)
• BiOptimize: Magnesium Breakthrough (use code Carly10 for 10% off)

Complete Show Notes Here

My second-trimester experience.

My husband, Austin, joins me again to discuss what the second trimester of pregnancy has been like for us. 

Highlights 

• 4:45 Carly’s diet, exercise, and hydration for the second trimester
• 9:29 Your power to ask for a second opinion
• 19:23 Pregnancy rhinitis & sleep issues (& how Carly is dealing with them) 
• 29:12 Relationship conflicts during pregnancy 
• 44:12 Mourning the parts of life that will change 

Resources We Mention: 

• Pregnancy Pillow
• CarlyLovesKale Home Birth

Related Episodes: 

• Podcast 086: I’m PREGNANT (pt 2) First Trimester: Finding a Midwife, Testing Options, Lots of Naps, Anxieties & Mental Health with Austin Brawner (my husband)
• Podcast 085: I’M PREGNANT: How We Prepped, Pre-Conception Tests and Detox, Our Mindset When Things Didn’t Go As Planned, and Low Progesterone with Austin Brawner (my husband)

Health Resources

• Healing Hashimoto’s Course
• Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free) 
• Recommended Non-Toxic Products

Connect With Carly:

• CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com
• Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner

Sponsors:

• Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off)
• BiOptimize: Magnesium Breakthrough (use code Carly10 for 10% off)

Complete Show Notes Here

Modern life has its many benefits, but it also has consequences when it comes to mental health. 

This episode is about the many factors that impact our mental health (from physical health to diet to the choices we make). 

Highlights 

• 9:39 How the brain has been ignored in the role of disease outcomes 
• 18:46 Modern life & technology’s impact on our health
• 38:14 The role of immune and gut health in mental health 
• 48:44 Neuroplasticity explained (and why it’s important)
• 52:10 Psychedelics and neuroplasticity 

Guest:  Dr. Austin Perlmutter

Related Episodes: 

• Podcast 057: The Psychedelic Renaissance: How MDMA & Psilocybin Are Changing Mental Health Treatment with Ronan Levy of Field Trip Health
• Podcast 087:The Dark Side of Antidepressants, Soaring Suicide Rates in The US, + A New Approach to Mental Health with Dr. Ellen Vora, MD
• Podcast 090: Holistic Child Psychology: How Nutrition, Sleep, Screens, and Parenting Impact Mental Health with Dr. Nicole Beurkins

Health Resources

• Healing Hashimoto’s Course
• Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free) 
• Recommended Non-Toxic Products

Connect With Carly:

• CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com
• Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner

Sponsors:

• Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off)
• BiOptimize: Magnesium Breakthrough (use code Carly10 for 10% off)

Complete Show Notes Here

One in every eight women will develop thyroid problems during her lifetime. 

Today I’m sharing a collection of tips and information regarding thyroid health, specifically thyroid health for women. 

Highlights 

• 6:38 Why thyroid health affects all organs with Mark Ryan, acupuncturist and Chinese medicine practitioner 
• 11:13 The difference between hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s with Carrie Vitt of Deliciously Organic 
• 15:47 Universal thyroid screening during pregnancy with Dr. Christine Maren
• 21:16 How medication and lifestyle can work together with Tracy Grant, RDN 

Related Episodes: 

• Podcast 063 Hashimoto’s and The Body: Impacts on the Thyroid, Brain, Liver and Other Organs with Mark Ryan, Chinese Medicine Practitioner
• Podcast 005: Thyroid Healing is Possible: What You Need to Know On Your Journey to Optimal Thyroid Health with Carrie Vitt of Deliciously Organic
• Podcast 030: Thyroid Health Matters: Preconception, Pregnancy, Postpartum with Dr. Christine Maren
• Podcast 012: Thyroid Health Q&A and Healing Hashimoto’s with Tracey Grant, RDN, CWHC

Health Resources

• Healing Hashimoto’s Course
• Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free) 
• Recommended Non-Toxic Products

Connect With Carly:

• CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com
• Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner

Sponsors:

• Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off)
• BiOptimize: Magnesium Breakthrough (use code Carly10 for 10% off)

Complete Show Notes Here

Love is not a Disney movie. In truth, it is our responsibility to create the conditions for our partner to be in love with us. 

Andrew and Libby together are “The Art of Love”. They coach couples to build a relationship where both parties understand, respect and love each other in the deepest, most intimate, and real way possible. 

Highlights 

• 7:24 The Art of Love: Andrew and Libby’s mission 
• 17:16 Is your partnership style like going to the gym or the doctor?
• 23:58 The fallacy of unconditional love 
• 43:38 Learning your love print instead of love language 
• 46:45 Phases of a relationship

Guest:  Andrew Drish and Libby Lia

Resources We Mention: 

• theartoflove.com

Related Episodes: 

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Health Resources

• Healing Hashimoto’s Course
• Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free) 
• Recommended Non-Toxic Products

Connect With Carly:

• CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com
• Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner

Sponsors:

• Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off)
• BiOptimize: Magnesium Breakthrough (use code Carly10 for 10% off)

Complete Show Notes Here

Do you know what traditional pediatricians don't tell you about to root of your child's behavior challenges?

Dr. Nicole Beurkens is a child psychologist who takes a holistic approach in her work with families struggling with attention, anxiety, mood, and behavior challenges. 

Highlights 

• 8:25 Holistic psychology and health for children 
• 22:53 Positive parenting: what is it 
• 32:02 How processed food are connected to behavior and mental health
• 42:46 Sleep: how much do kids need
• 50:35 The impacts of screentime and considering the types of content consumed 

Guest:  Dr. Nicole Beurkens

Related Episodes: 

• Podcast 087: The Dark Side of Antidepressants, Soaring Suicide Rates in The US, + A New Approach to Mental Health with Dr. Ellen Vora, MD
• Podcast 61: Health Beyond Food: Detox, Sauna, Sleep and Addressing Childhood Trauma with Dr. Tyler Jean
• Podcast 027: An Unconventional Approach to Motherhood and Parenting with Dr. Courtney Kahla a Holistic Chiropractor

Health Resources

• Healing Hashimoto’s Course
• Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free) 
• Recommended Non-Toxic Products

Connect With Carly:

• CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com
• Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner

Sponsors:

• Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off)
• BiOptimize: Magnesium Breakthrough (use code Carly10 for 10% off)

Complete Show Notes Here

Having a tongue tie affects breathing, sleep, energy levels, and physiology in the movement of the neck and shoulders. 

It has full health implications and yet many people don’t know a lot about them. 

Highlights 

• 10:53 What a tongue tie is 
• 15: 24 Symptoms and challenges with breastfeeding 
• 30:27 Tongue ties in adults 
• 33:00 Treatment options 

Guest:  Chelsea Pinto

Resources We Mention: 

• The Breathe Institue 

Related Episodes: 

• Podcast 052: Functional Orthodontics: How Crooked Teeth and Mouth Breathing are Affecting Our Health with Dr. Ariana Ebrahimian, DDS
• Podcast 050: The Connection Between Your Oral Health and Your Hormones with Dr. Leedia Riman, DDS
• Podcast 020: What Your Oral Health Reveals About Your Overall Health with Functional Dentist Dr. Burhenne

Health Resources

• Healing Hashimoto’s Course
• Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free) 
• Recommended Non-Toxic Products

Connect With Carly:

• CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com
• Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner

Sponsors:

• Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off)
• BiOptimize: Magnesium Breakthrough (use code Carly10 for 10% off)

Complete Show Notes Here

My good friend and wellness advocate Carly Brown and I answer your questions for a Q&A on Health. If you have questions that you’d like answered in a future episode ask them on Instagram! 

Highlights 

• 11:47 Insurance coverage and alternative medicine 
• 15:24 How to budget your health costs 
• 32:28 First steps to take if you get a cancer diagnosis
• 40:11 Hashimotos flare risk postpartum 
• 57:29 Non-toxic skincare recommendations 

Guest:  Carly Brown

Resources We Mention: 

• Carlybrownwellness.com
• @carlyloveskale on Instagram
• @carlyloveskale on TikTok

Related Episodes: 

• Podcast 016: Healing Cancer The Natural Way with Carly Brown, Thyroid Cancer Survivor
• Podcast 075: What Conventional Doctors Won’t Tell You About Treating and Preventing Cancer with Dr. Leigh Erin Connealy, MD
• Podcast 084: Blair Jones on Becoming a Mother: “the period of creation”, pregnancy mindset, home birth, and postpartum tips
• Podcast 086: I’m PREGNANT (pt 2) First Trimester: Finding a Midwife, Testing Options, Lots of Naps, Anxieties & Mental Health with Austin Brawner (my husband)

Health Resources

• Healing Hashimoto’s Course
• Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free) 
• Recommended Non-Toxic Products

Connect With Carly:

• CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com
• Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner

Sponsors:

• Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off)
• BiOptimize: Magnesium Breakthrough (use code Carly10 for 10% off)

Complete Show Notes Here

1 in 10 Americans are on antidepressants, that's a 400% increase in the last 20 years.  In this episode, I talk to Dr. Ellen Vora about a new approach to mental health. We discuss how to manage anxiety, true informed consent for antidepressants, as well as her take on the rising suicide rates in the United States. If you are triggered by discussions around anxiety, depression, psychiatric medication, or suicide, this episode may not be for you. 

If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts, please call 1(800)273-TALK for support.

Highlights 

• 8:02 What is anxiety and how does it manifest for different people
• 16:47 Dr. Vora’s new approach to mental health treatment and helping people create a balanced life
• 21:57 Where to start with lifestyle changes if you’re struggling with anxiety or depression
• 34:22 Why Dr. Nora tries to avoid antidepressants in her approach to treating depression
• 52:00 Dr. Vora’s perspective on why suicide is on the rise in the United States

Guest: Dr. Ellen Vora

Resources We Mention: 

• @ellenvoramd on Instagram
• Ellenvora.com

Related Episodes: 

• Podcast 061: Health Beyond Food: Detox, Sauna, Sleep and Addressing Childhood Trauma with Dr. Tyler Jean
• Podcast 057: The Psychedelic Renaissance: How MDMA & Psilocybin Are Changing Mental Health Treatment with Ronan Levy of Field Trip Health
• Podcast 038: 7 Life-Changing Lessons I Learned from My Healing Journey

Health Resources

• Healing Hashimoto’s Course
• Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free) 
• Recommended Non-Toxic Products

Connect With Carly:

• CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com
• Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner

Sponsors:

• Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off)
• BiOptimize: Magnesium Breakthrough (use code Carly10 for 10% off)

Complete Show Notes Here

My first-trimester experience. 

In this episode, my husband, Austin, and I discuss what the first trimester of pregnancy has been like for us. 

Highlights 

• 6:20 Getting a thyroid panel and HCG test 
• 12:35 First trimester symptoms Carly experienced 
• 13:03 Morning sickness 
• 15:59 Going on vaginal progesterone suppositories & reaction to them 
• 21:37 12-week scan and tests we opted for 
• 27:15 Pregnancy anxieties & mental health options

Guest: Austin Brawner, my husband

Related Episodes: 

• Podcast 085: I’M PREGNANT: How We Prepped, Pre-Conception Tests and Detox, Our Mindset When Things Didn’t Go As Planned, and Low Progesterone with Austin Brawner (my husband)
• Podcast 003: The Fertility Awareness Method and Why It’s My Natural Birth Control of Choice with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack author of The Fifth Vital Sign
• Podcast 030: Thyroid Health Matters: Preconception, Pregnancy, Postpartum with Dr. Christine Maren
• Podcast 041: Navigating Infertility: Causes, Testing And Your Options Before IVF with Dr. Carrie Jones, FABNE, MPH
• Podcast 048: How To Prep For Pregnancy: The Nervous System, Epigenetics, and Maximizing Fertility with Dr. Cleopatra

Health Resources

• Healing Hashimoto’s Course
• Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free) 
• Recommended Non-Toxic Products

Connect With Carly:

• CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com
• Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner

Sponsors:

• Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off)
• BiOptimize: Magnesium Breakthrough (use code Carly10 for 10% off)

Complete Show Notes Here