Doing It Different

Today's episode is one of my absolute favorites on a topic that we don't discuss enough - natural, non-hormonal birth control. Today I ask - what if you could have unprotected sex the majority of the month, without worry, and without having to be on hormonal birth control?

Sound too good to be true? Well, you might be surprised to find out that more and more women are taking control of their fertility without hormonal or potentially invasive methods of contraception.

Reproductive health practitioner Lisa Hendrickson-Jack explains what Fertility Awareness Method (FAM) is, who it's for, how it works, how it's backed by science, and what it looks like on a daily basis.

Highlights:

• 15:40 What it actually looks like to use the fertility awareness method
• 21:22 Pros and cons of tracking your fertility yourself
• 39:51 What cervical fluid does and how it helps with getting pregnant
• 50:02 Tips for people interested in using FAM to prevent pregnancy
• 53:56 Tips for women using FAM and trying to conceive

Guest: Lisa Hendrickson-Jack

Resources We Mention:

• FertilityFriday.com
• Lisa's podcast - Fertility Friday
• Lisa's Book: The Fifth Vital Sign
• Lisa's online course: Fertility Awareness Mastery

Related Episodes:

• Podcast 028: What A Normal Period Actually Looks Like And How To Fix Yours with Nicole Jardim of Fix Your Period
• Podcast 053: A Look Inside The Hidden Hormone Epidemic & Becoming Hormone Intelligent with Aviva Romm, MD

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)

Complete Show Notes Here

Red Light Therapy is a phenomenal tool and one I highly recommend adding to your health toolkit. Relief for people with chronic disease and pain, reducing aging, promoting healthy skin, and healing scar tissue are just a handful of the things Red Light Therapy can do.

My guest in this episode is Dr. Michael Belkowski, a Physical Therapist and CEO/ Founder of BioLight, a Red Light Therapy device manufacturer and online shop.

Dr. Belkowski and I break down Red Light Therapy and answer all your questions about this amazing healing therapy. Dr. Belkowski discusses some of the health issues Red Light Therapy can help with (hint: it's an amazing mitochondria healer, which is often the root cause of disease and chronic illnesses).

Highlights

• 12:53 How Red Light Therapy works and what photobiomodulation is
• 20:48 The health issues Red Light Therapy is beneficial for
• 23:17 Aging, mitochondrial health and the impacts of Red Light Therapy
• 35:59 Is there a general protocol for using Red Light Therapy?
• 44:15 Is Red Light Therapy safe for kids and pets?

Guest: Dr. Michael Belkowski

Resources We Mention:

• BioLight Website
• Red Light Therapy and Oral Health
• E-Book: Red Light Therapy Treatment Protocol by Dr. Michael Kelkowski

Related Episodes:

• Podcast: 024: Health Misconceptions Set Straight: Cholesterol, Keto and Meat with Dr. Anthony Gustin
• Podcast 033: Do You Have Parasites? How To Test For and Treat Them with Dr. Jessica Peatross a certified Gerson Practitioner
• Podcast 037: SIBO + Gut Health Simplified: Identifying, Navigating, and Treating SIBO with Phoebe Lapine

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)

Complete Show Notes Here

"The body is a manifestation of the subconscious mind…" Hashimoto's is much more than just a thyroid disease - it can wreak havoc on the brain, liver, and other organs. If you or someone you know has this disease this is a great listen to learn how Hashimoto's and the body function are intricately connected.

Thyroid expert and Chinese Medicine practitioner Mark Ryan is here to talk about autoimmune diseases and their impact on the entire body. Mark is also the author of How to Heal Hashimoto's and The Hashimoto's Healing Diet.

Mark and I discuss the simple truth about Hashimoto's: it's way more than a thyroid problem. Over time it progressively becomes a body-wide disorder.

Highlights

• 14:39 The spectrum of autoimmune diseases
• 19:39 What's happening in the body when Hashimoto's is present
• 22:24 How Hashimoto's and the brain are connected
• 25:28 Hypothyroidism in connection to the liver
• 27:57 The kidneys and how they're impacted by Hashimoto's

Guest: Mark Ryan

Resources We Mention:

• Mark Website
• Mark on Instagram
• Mark on Facebook
• Book: How to Heal Hashimoto's: An Integrative Road Map to Remission by Mark Ryan
• Book: The Hashimoto's Healing Diet: Anti-inflammatory Strategies for Losing Weight, Boosting Your Thyroid, and Getting Your Energy Back by Mark Ryan
• My Hashimoto's Success Story
• 5 Biggest Things to Help Heal Hashimoto's
• 6 Questions Hashimoto's Patients Should be Asking

Related Episodes:

• 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
• Podcast 005: Thyroid Healing is Possible: What You Need to Know On Your Journey to Optimal Thyroid Health with Carrie Vitt of Deliciously Organic

Health Resources

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

Connect With Carly:

• CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com
• Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner

Complete Show Notes Here

This episode has 2 parts. In the first half, I interview Todd Shipman of Sun Piper Wellness - who was my Kambo practitioner. We discuss why he started doing Kambo, what the active compounds are in Kambo, and what it feels like to be on Kambo. Todd also discusses what he's experienced being a practitioner and the outcomes he's seen in his clients.

In the second half, my husband, Austin, and I sit down to share our three-day journey with Kambo Amazonian frog medicine. We talk about what we felt in our body and the mental experience when doing it, why we decided to do it, and what advice we have for other people who may feel called try Kambo.

Highlights

• 5:40 What is Kambo Amazonian frog medicine
• 15:09 Who Kambo is a good fit for and some of the reasons people do it
• 23:34 Finding the right Kambo practitioner
• 44:48 What the first time doing Kambo felt like
• 50:09 Tips for people interested in experiencing Kambo

Guest: Todd Shipman

Resources We Mention:

• Sun Piper Wellness Website
• Todd on Instagram: @biohackertodd

Related Episodes:

• Podcast 011: The Ayahuasca Experience: Relationship Revelations, Finding God, and Deep Healing with Mansal Denton of Sacred Hunting
• Podcast 018: The Healing Power of Bee Venom Therapy with Brooke Geahan Founder of The Heal Hive
• Podcast 057: The Psychedelic Renaissance: How MDMA & Psilocybin Are Changing Mental Health Treatment with Ronan Levy of Field Trip Health

Health Resources

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

Connect With Carly:

• CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com
• Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner

Complete Show Notes Here

We each have a different path to optimal health based on our unique experiences, genetics, and actions. Today we look at health beyond food and how you can start taking control of your personal wellness.

Tyler Jean (you may know him on Instagram as Functional Foods), is a naturopathic doctor whose approach is holistically-minded but rooted in science.

In this episode, we go deep into health beyond food and a wide range of wellness topics. Tyler gives advice on detoxing the body and the organ systems we often forget about in the process. We talk about one of my favorite things - saunas - and their healing benefits. Tyler and I agree on the importance of sleep and discuss why the "I'll sleep when I'm dead" approach could lead to serious health issues for you. We end on ACEs (adverse childhood experiences) and the research showing the massive impact trauma can have on our health.

Highlights

• 15:38 Detox - what's actually happening in the body
• 21:51 Basic detoxification practices
• 31:03 Saunas and their role in detoxifying metals and mold
• 37:11 Why sleep is is one of the keys to holistic health
• 48:37 ACEs explained: childhood trauma and its impact on our health

Guest: Dr. Tyler Jean

Resources We Mention:

• Tyler's Website
• Tyler's Instagram @functional.foods
• CDC ACEs Website
• Oura Ring
• Whoop

Related Episodes:

• Podcast: 044: Signs from the Universe, Relationship Realness, and Daily Practices for Health with Organic Olivia
• Podcast: 033: Do You Have Parasites? How To Test For and Treat Them with Dr. Jessica Peatross a certified Gerson Practitioner
• 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

Complete Show Notes Here

We don't talk about sex enough, but it's an integral part of our health and wellness. Today we're breaking through the culturally "uncomfortable" topic of women's sexuality - what's holding us back and how to have incredible sex for the entirety of our lives.

Bat Sheva Marcus has a Ph.D. in Human Sexuality, is the Founder of largest sexual health clinic in the US, Maze Women's Health, and author of the book Sex Points. She works with women and men on the physiological, as well as the psychological, level to help them overcome challenges in their sex lives.

In this episode, we talk about the evolution of our sex lives as we age and the weird societal norm that says chemistry should last forever (not true!). We dive into why people, especially women, feel shame around pleasure - and what to do about it. Plus, Dr. Marcus explains the four main things that hold women back from incredible sex.

So, let's talk about incredible sex!

Highlights

• 12:28 The 4 main reasons women feel their sex life isn't working
• 28:21 The shame culture around sex
• 33:17 Advice for parents to help their kids feel comfortable in their own sexuality and talking about sex
• 45:32 Orgasms and how to keep them strong
• 48:09 Hormonal birth control and how that can take away from the sex drive

Guest: Bat Sheva Marcus

Resources We Mention:

• Dr Bat Sheva Marcus' website
• Book: Sex Points by Dr. Bat Sheva Marcus
• The Maze Clinic
• Dr. Bat Sheva Marcus on Instagram

Related Episodes:

• Podcast 056: The Science Of Keeping The Spark Alive with Love and Sex Researcher Dr. Amy Muise
• Podcast 053: A Look Inside The Hidden Hormone Epidemic & Becoming Hormone Intelligent with Aviva Romm, MD
• Podcast 035: Have More Orgasms, Debunk Society's Sex Myths, and Become Cliterate with Dr. Laurie Mintz

Health Resources

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

Connect With Carly:

• CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com
• Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner

Complete Show Notes Here

Alex Snodgrass discovered a new perspective on food after doing Whole30. The result was life-changing in more ways than one.

Alex Snodgrass is the foodie behind The Defined Dish. Alex has always loved food and how it brings people together. After a Whole30 experience changed her life, Alex started sprinkling Whole30 and Paleo influences throughout her food which birthed her first book that many know and love: The Defined Dish: Healthy and Wholesome Weeknight Recipes.

Tune in as Alex shares everything you want to know about writing a cookbook, her favorite recipes and kitchen must-haves, along with a sneak peek into her newest book that's available for preorder, The Comfortable Kitchen. Alex also shares how she amassed a huge social media following, how she balances Instagram vs real life and her wellness non-negotiable for a happy life.

Highlights

• 4:15 Alex's 5 go-to kitchen must-haves
• 7:47 How Alex leveraged Instagram to connect with her audience
• 17:06 How Alex's Whole30 experience impacted her anxiety
• 27:49 Behind the scenes of writing a cookbook
• 46:00 Advice for aspiring food bloggers

Guest: Alex Snodgrass

Resources We Mention

• The Defined Dish Website
• The Defined Dish on Instagram
• Preorder: The Comfortable Kitchen by Alex Snodgrass

Related Episodes:

• 044: Signs from the Universe, Relationship Realness, and Daily Practices for Health with Organic Olivia

Health Resources:

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

Connect With Carly:

• Frolicandflow.com
• Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner

Complete Show Notes Here.

Episode Summary:

Today's episode is a replay of one of our most downloaded episodes yet and one of my favorites. Listen in and start taking control of your personal finances...

40% of American's can't afford a $400 emergency. That's a crisis if I've ever heard one. Let's talk about building long-term wealth.

If you're like me, at one point in your life you've probably completely ignored your personal finances. Whether you let your partner handle all the finances for your family or you feel like you don't understand the financial space enough to step up and take responsibility for your own money, this episode will help you feel more empowered about your finances.

My husband Austin and I are joined by our good friend Allegra Moet Brantly, Founder of Factora, a company on a mission to help 1 million women build $1 million in net worth. In this episode, we talk about personal finances, establishing a financial foundation, and building long-term wealth.

UPDATE: Allegra is hosting a free investing course on July 14th, 2021. Click Here for details.

Highlights:

• 18:24 Ditching a traditional budget and getting started with values-based spending
• 31:10 The three types of asset classes to invest in
• 42:41 How to automate your personal finances and the system Austin and I use for our own automation
• 52:35 The difference between Traditional IRAs, Roth IRAs and 401k's and how to decide what's right for you
• 1:00:53 How to tackle your credit card and student loan debt

Guest: Allegra Moet Brantly

Resources We Mention:

• Allegra's Website Factora Wealth
• Factora on Instagram
• Factora on Facebook
• Allegra on Instagram
• Coffee and Coin Podcast
• Factora Course: Six Figure Savings
• Factora Course: The Wealth Circle
• Capital One
• Ally Bank
• Nerd Wallet
• Bank Rate
• Betterment
• Wealthfront
• Ellevest
• Robinhood
• Student Loan Genius (now Vault)
• SoFi
• I Will Teach You To Be Rich by Ramit Sethi
• Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki

Related Episodes:

• Podcast 040: The Beginner's Guide to Building Wealth Through Real Estate Investing
• Podcast 043: How the Texas Winter Storm Changed How We're Preparing For Disaster

Health Resources

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

Connect With Carly:

• CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com
• Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner

Complete Show Notes Here

What was once deeply associated with the hippie movement is now being used to help people recover from trauma and improve their mental health. Today we're talking psychedelics and psychedelic therapy.

Ronan Levy, co-founder and chairman of Field Trip Health is actively contributing to the psychedelic renaissance by providing a space for clinical mental health treatment using ketamine assisted therapy (and hopefully MDMA and psilocybin assisted therapy in the future when approved by the FDA).

Ronan and I talk about what it feels like to be on psychedelics, how the brain is affected by psychedelics, and what's actually happening biologically when someone is on psychedelics. We also discuss the incredible clinical studies and trials happening with MDMA and psilocybin and how they are contributing to the betterment of mental health and mental health treatment.

Psychedelics have offered me profound experiences in my own life, and whether you're interested in trying them or not, this episode on the psychedelic renaissance is profoundly informative.

Enjoy!

Highlights

• 11:52 Some common outcomes of a psychedelic experience
• 19:16 The history of psychedelics in the Western world and what led to the psychedelic renaissance
• 24:38 Lies we were taught in school about psychedelics and how Carly was introduced to them personally
• 32:55 The 3 things that happen when you take psychedelics that make the therapy so effective

Guest: Ronan Levy

Related Episodes:

• 008: A Different Approach to Anxiety and Antidepressants + Rising Suicide Rates with Dr. Ellen Vora
• 011: The Ayahuasca Experience: Relationship Revelations, Finding God, and Deep Healing
• 022: The Awakened Woman: Reclaiming Your Sexuality with Kelli Tennant
• 051: Life After Chronic Illness: Lyme, Psychedelics and Bee Venom Therapy with Holly Owens (@Wellthybelly)

Health Resources:

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

Connect With Carly:

• CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com
• Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner

Complete Show Notes Here.

Are you and your partner having enough sex? Are you struggling with differing sex drives? Today's guest is bringing a scientific perspective to keeping the spark alive in your relationship.

Dr. Amy Muise is a sexuality and relationship researcher and Director of the Sexual Health And Relationships Lab (SHaRe). She helps couples have happier relationships and more fulfilled sex lives.

As someone in a long-term relationship, I'm always looking for ways to maintain our happiness as a couple and have a more exciting and enriching sex life. Today Dr. Amy and I talk about the science behind keeping the spark alive (and what this really means), how to balance personal growth & relationship growth, and how often you really need to be having sex.

Whether you're also in a long-term relationship, early on in a partnership, or just planning for the future, you're going to love this episode!

Highlights

• 9:38 The secret to keeping the spark alive in your relationship
• 28:41 Not in the mood? A positive way to respond to your partner's advances
• 30:41 How much sex you really need to be having to feel fulfilled
• 49:24 The most important factors for a healthy, happy relationship

Guest: Dr. Amy Muise

Related Episodes:

• 046: The Secrets to Lasting Marriage and Having the Love You Really Want with Dr. Alexandra Solomon, PhD
• 017: How to Turn Relationship Conflict Into Connection with Annie Lalla
• 004: How to Have an Awesome Marriage with Adee and Michael Cazayoux

Health Resources:

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

Connect With Carly:

• CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com
• Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner

Complete Show Notes Here.