Most people think mold is just a problem for old, damp basements—but the truth is far more alarming. In this episode, Ellie sits down with Vickie Swenson, certified mold inspector and founder of MN Mold Inspection, to uncover the hidden ways mold infiltrates our homes, our bodies, and even our minds. Together, they unpack why traditional testing and cleanup often miss the mark, how to recognize the subtle signs of mold toxicity, and what it really takes to heal your home and your health.

If you’ve struggled with unexplained fatigue, anxiety, inflammation, or “mystery symptoms,” this conversation could be the missing piece you’ve been searching for.

Guest:

Vickie Swenson — Founder of MN Mold Inspection, environmental advocate, and mold inspection expert with a passion for helping families uncover and resolve hidden environmental toxins impacting their health.

🎧 Episode Goal

To bridge the gap between environmental awareness and integrative health — empowering listeners to understand how mold impacts the body, identify warning signs early, and take practical steps toward remediation and recovery.

💡 Promotions

For Listeners: Book a Discovery Call at Elevated Integrative Wellness to explore how mold and environmental toxins may be affecting your health.

For Guest: Learn more about professional home and workplace inspections at MN Mold Inspection.

📝 Show Notes

Connect with Vickie Swenson: mnmold.com

Connect with Ellie Anderson, RDN, M.S., Integrative Health Practitioner: Elevated Integrative Wellness

Follow Ellie on Instagram: @ellies_elevated_healthacks

Explore holistic testing and healing programs for mold, heavy metals, and hormonal balance

Check out our memberships!

https://www.elevatedintegrativewellness.com/elite-elevated-membership

HEY MEN, YOU MATTER TOO! And you deserve more than a sh*tty QVC testosterone "enhancer." You deserve to feel your best: your family health depends on it, really!

Want help? Book your discovery Call ⁠TODAY⁠!

At Elevated Integrative Wellness, we help men do more than “check the testosterone box.”

Our team takes a full-body, root-cause approach — running advanced labs, optimizing hormones naturally when possible, and supporting energy, muscle strength, mental clarity, and long-term vitality. Whether it’s testing, nutrition, biohacking therapies, or targeted supplementation, Elevated gives men a clear, personalized path to feel strong, focused, and alive again.

Season 2 Episode 4

✨ All the Tea on the Elevated Rebrand ✨

From spiritual warfare to discernment, learning to walk out the Lord’s call while minimizing the whiplash of big transitions — Ellie shares the real, behind-the-scenes journey of shifting from Eating, Elevated to Elevated Integrative Wellness.

This episode is for anyone navigating change, pursuing a God-led vision, or curious about what it looks like to grow a faith-centered business through seasons of stretching, refining, and unexpected grace.

Elevated: Conversations About Health & Healing

Season 2 Episode 2

Peptides: Let's talk about them!!

Peptides are short chains of amino acids that act as signaling molecules, telling your body to repair, regenerate, and rebalance. They are highly targeted therapies that work with your body’s natural pathways.

Benefits include:

Hormone signaling support to help optimize cortisol, thyroid, and reproductive hormone communication

Cellular repair + anti-aging by stimulating tissue regeneration, collagen production, and mitochondrial function

Improved sleep, mood, and focus through peptides that regulate circadian rhythm and neurotransmitters

Metabolic + weight support by enhancing fat metabolism, insulin sensitivity, and appetite regulation

Immune system balance to strengthen resilience against infections and chronic inflammation

Accelerated recovery from workouts, illness, or stress by boosting healing processes

We offer customizable options — tailored peptide protocols for your unique goals, from hormone balance to vitality and longevity - We can help!

https://www.elevatedintegrativewellness.com/peptides

Welcome Elevated: Conversations about Health and Healing Season Season 2 Episode 1 - Breaking Down Barriers - Understanding Breast Implant Illness with Chelsea Ward.

Chelsea Ward is a nurse and functional medicine practitioner who specializes in guiding women through breast implant removal and holistic healing at Aloe Skin & Body in Austin, Texas, after her own 23-year journey with breast implant illness. She partners with plastic surgeon Dr. Whitfield to provide comprehensive care that addresses not only the surgical explantation but also the emotional trauma, detoxification protocols, and underlying health issues that often accompany breast implant illness.

She has spent over 20 years studying the human mind and body, blending her background in Applied Behavior Analysis, nursing, and functional medicine to help others heal at the root. After chronic health issues and a 23-year journey with breast implants led her to holistic healing, she reversed her conditions through nutrition, detox, and lifestyle medicine.

Now, she creates personalized recovery plans for clients facing similar challenges, including breast implant illness (BII). Known for her caring, individualized approach, Chelsie is also the author of Healed His Way, where she shares how true healing happens the way God intended.

www.chelsieward.com

IG: @chelsie_ward-wellness

AND don't forget to check out our new Super Human Protocol @ Elevated Integrative Wellness

Hello hello, it’s Ellie.

Today’s episode is raw, real, and rooted in something I know so many of us wrestle with: protecting your peace — not just as a woman in business, but as a wife, a mom, a believer, and a human being who was never meant to run her life like a machine.

The end of the first season, what a ride it has been!

Don't forget to let me know what you want to hear starting in the fall, and in the mean time - pursue your passions, protect your peace, and fiercely love your people.

God is good!

Big Blessings -

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In this episode, join Ellie share a behind-the-scenes look at the evolution of Elevated—from a nutrition practice in my basement to a full integrative wellness center grounded in faith, functional healing, and purpose.

She breaks down what we do, who we serve, and the exciting new offerings coming soon, including ... well you will have to listen to find out!!

If you're ready to reclaim your health and partner with a team that sees your body as the temple it is, this one’s for you.

Check out our website & book a discovery call, today!

https://www.elevatedintegrativewellness.com

Welcome Back to JENNA (and Thomas!)!

In this heartfelt podcast episode, Jenna and I dive into the raw realities of pregnancy and postpartum, exploring the profound challenges and joys of motherhood. From surrender and trust to discipline and self-love, we share an honest conversation about the good, the bad, the ugly, and the truly beautiful moments of this sacred season.

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And if you're in need of a little refreshment, join us for our Stillwater Morning Refresh next Friday from 8-12! This is a shorter take on the amazing event that was our CCM Summit.

Grab your tickets ⁠HERE⁠:

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Sister, we hope to see you there :)

With Love,

Elevated

⁠PS: Check out our new rebranded webiste!⁠

https://www.elevatedintegrativewellness.com

Sick of tracking every bite like you're prepping for a fitness competition... just to end up bloated, cranky, and confused? In this episode, we're calling out the obsession with macro tracking and breaking down what really matters when it comes to nourishment.

Ellie dishes up the difference between macros and micros—what the science says, when they might be useful, and why most women are completely missing the point. Spoiler: You don’t need a calculator to heal your hormones, balance blood sugar, or reclaim your energy.

You need real food, a little sass, and a whole lot of grace.

Let’s trade food fear for freedom, and math for meals that nourish your body and spirit.

Because God didn’t design you to be a walking nutrition label—He designed you to thrive.

DON'T FORGET—WE WANT TO SEE YOU AT OUR WOMEN'S SUMMIT ON APRIL 26TH!

✨ Here are the details for the day:

👉 Click here to view the schedule + sign up

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Join us, sister! Let’s rise, restore, and reclaim together. 💛

Sugar, Sugar.. Honey, Honey!

Let's talk about Blood Sugar.

Don't forget that Ellie did a whole webinar not this in more detail found here:

https://youtu.be/QvnxDqRrAwM?si=ChJJJSBaUMUIL8y2

On ⁠Salvaging Blood Sugar & Reclaiming Metabolism: The Hidden Realities Sabotaging Your Health⁠

In this episode, Ellie high level breaks down the surprising and often overlooked factors disrupting blood sugar regulation and metabolic health—even for those eating "healthy." She exposes hidden stressors like EMFs, chronic stress (yes, even from intense workouts), poor sleep, and endocrine-disrupting chemicals that silently hijack the body’s natural rhythms.

Ellie also shares practical tips on food timing, fasting, the role of movement (without overtraining), and how key supplements like bitters, chromium, adaptogens, and blood sugar-balancing herbs can support this reset.

Whether you’re navigating cravings, fatigue, or plateaued weight loss, this episode will leave you wanting more, empowered, and ready to take back control of your blood sugar—for good. Be sure to watch the full YouTube for more details!!

Don't forget to join us for our Crunchy Christian Mom's Conference Give away open thru tomorrow!!

🎉 Summit Giveaway! 🎉

Win 2 FREE tickets to the Crunchy Christian Moms Summit — and bring a mama friend with you!

How to enter: Head to Instagram.. find ⁠THIS⁠ post!

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📝 Already bought a ticket? You can still enter! If you win, you’ll be refunded or you can gift both tickets and be the hero for someone else 💛

💥 Bonus: Purchase a ticket after entering the giveaway? You’ll be automatically entered to win a $100 cash prize 💸

See details of the day and purchase your ticket in our bio!