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What if everything you've been told about diet, weight loss, and longevity isn't actually making you healthier?

In this episode of Grounded Wellness, Bethany sits down with Dave Asprey, bestselling author, host of The Human Upgrade podcast, and pioneer of the modern biohacking movement, to challenge conventional health advice and explore what it really takes to optimize our energy, metabolism, and longevity.

From intermittent fasting and weight loss to mitochondrial health, blood sugar, and the surprising relationship between light exposure and our circadian rhythms, Dave shares his perspective on some of the biggest mistakes people make when trying to improve their health.

They also discuss the rise of “junk light,” why Dave believes sunlight is essential for healthy aging, and his favorite simple, affordable biohacks for improving sleep, energy, and longevity without overcomplicating your routine.

Whether you're curious about fasting, metabolism, healthy foods, biohacking, or natural longevity, this conversation invites you to question conventional wellness advice and discover why doing more isn't always the answer.

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• Explore Upgrade Labs: https://upgradelabs.com/

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This video explores the perspectives and practices of the people featured and is intended for educational purposes, not medical advice. 

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What if the key to better health isn't another supplement, biohack, or medical breakthrough, but reconnecting with nature?

In this episode of Grounded Wellness, Bethany sits down with Dr. Zach Bush, a physician and former cancer researcher whose work led him from studying cancer cells and mitochondria to exploring the soil microbiome, regenerative agriculture, and the relationship between human health and the natural world.

Filmed outdoors on the Primally Pure regenerative farm, this conversation challenges the way we think about modern medicine, environmental toxins, and what it really means to be healthy.

Dr. Bush shares why he believes we've become disconnected from the very ecosystems that sustain us, how soil health and the human microbiome are interconnected, and why our increasingly sanitized, indoor lifestyles may be missing something fundamental.

They also explore the science of forest bathing, including how spending time among trees, seeing greenery, and experiencing the natural aromas of a forest may influence our nervous system and stress response.

From glyphosate and conventional farming to probiotics, multivitamins, and the booming biohacking industry, Dr. Bush offers a thought-provoking perspective on what happens when we try to replace nature rather than live in relationship with it.

Whether you're curious about gut health, environmental toxins, regenerative farming, forest bathing, or natural wellness, this conversation invites you to rethink what health really looks like.

Resources for Dr Zach Bush:

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• Shop his book Biological Elegance: https://zachbushmd.com/products/biological-elegance

• Shop ION: https://intelligenceofnature.com/

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What if the way you breathe, swallow and hold your tongue is affecting more than just your oral health?

In this episode of Grounded Wellness, we’re joined by Jenae Ciuffreda, Bethany’s personal Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist, to explore the surprising connections between tongue posture, mouth breathing, jaw tension, facial development and overall well-being.

Jenae explains how everyday habits we rarely think about may influence the way our faces develop, how we breathe and sleep, and even how we experience tension as we age. From the rise of mouth taping and mewing to jaw Botox, tongue ties and crowded teeth, she challenges conventional approaches that focus on treating symptoms without asking what’s causing them.

They also explore why early oral development matters so much for children, how modern diets and feeding habits may play a role in jaw development, and what our faces can reveal about underlying patterns of dysfunction.

Plus, Jenae walks Bethany through simple tongue posture and facial tension-release exercises you can try at home.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why tongue posture matters for breathing, swallowing and jaw function

• The overlooked signs of airway dysfunction, from mouth breathing and snoring to jaw clenching and poor sleep

• How oral function and chronic facial tension may influence facial appearance and aging

• Why mewing and mouth taping aren't necessarily addressing the root cause

• What jaw Botox can and can't do for clenching and grinding

• How breastfeeding, tongue ties, chewing and early childhood habits relate to oral development

• Why crowded baby teeth may be worth paying attention to

• How modern diets and softer foods may be influencing jaw development

• Simple exercises to explore tongue posture, lip function and facial tension

About Jenae Ciuffreda

Jenae Ciuffreda, BS, RDH, CBBA, CSOM, is a dental hygienist, Certified Breathing Behavior Analyst and Certified Specialist in Orofacial Myology. Her work focuses on the relationship between oral muscle function, breathing, swallowing, facial development and overall health. Through a whole-body approach, she helps children and adults identify and address dysfunctional oral habits and patterns.

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What if the most useful health practices aren’t new at all… but remedies we’ve forgotten?In this episode of Grounded Wellness, Bethany sits down with natural health educator Barbara O’Neill to explore the philosophy that has shaped her work for decades: the body has the ability to heal itself. Together, they unpack why Barbara questions many conventional approaches to health, the everyday practices she prioritizes and the natural remedies she believes are worth knowing about.Barbara also dives into women’s health and aging, including hormone balance, thyroid health, wild yam cream, fertility, postpartum and menopause, as well as her perspectives on Botox, breast implants, GLP-1s and cold exposure.Barbara encourages us to pay closer attention to our bodies, question what we’ve come to accept as normal and reconsider some of the simple health practices that may have been lost along the way.This conversation is an invitation to reconnect with your intuition and return to the kind of natural wisdom our great-grandmothers lived by.Let’s dig in.Resources:- Follow Barbara O’Neill: https://www.instagram.com/realbarbaraoneill/?hl=en- Learn more: https://www.barbaraoneill.com/- Sustain Me by Barbara O’Neill: https://www.barbaraoneill.com/collections/books/products/sustain-me- Wild Yam Cream: https://www.barbaraoneill.com/collections/herbal-remedies/products/wild-yam-cream-tre-lune?variant=56334477033853Explore More from Primally Pure:- Follow Bethany: https://www.instagram.com/bethanyjmcdaniel/- Shop Primally Pure: https://bit.ly/4e1HzVv- Blog: https://bit.ly/4gAeIsY- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/primallypure- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@primallypure

What if the reason you’re not feeling better isn’t that you need to detox harder—but that you’re detoxing in the wrong order?

In this episode of Grounded Wellness, Bethany sits down with Dr. John Kim to unpack the “toxic bucket” and the hidden ways mold and environmental exposures may be impacting how you feel. Together, they explore why mold can be more than an allergy issue, the symptoms Dr. Kim commonly sees alongside mold exposure—from brain fog and gut issues to hormone disruption—and why some people continue struggling even after trying binders, supplements and other detox protocols.

Dr. Kim shares why he believes one of the biggest detox mistakes is simply doing too much, too soon. He breaks down his ENCORE framework, which starts with addressing your environment and regulating your nervous system before moving into cellular health, detox pathways, the microbiome and, ultimately, resiliency. He gets practical about supporting the process through sunlight, grounding, hydration, minerals and phospholipids, along with bile flow, liver support, sweating, sauna and breathwork.

They also dive into fungal and bacterial overgrowth, parasites, EMFs, peptides, longevity and the everyday foundations that Dr. Kim believes matter more than constantly chasing the next supplement or biohack. Most importantly, this conversation reframes detox as something that should have an end point. The goal isn’t to spend your life avoiding every exposure or following endless protocols—it’s to build enough resilience to get back to living your life fully.

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In this episode of Grounded Wellness, Bethany sits down with Dr. Caroline Leaf—a clinical and research neuroscientist, communication pathologist and bestselling author who has spent over 40 years researching the mind-brain connection, neuroplasticity and the science of thought. Together, they explore how our thoughts can shape the brain and body, what it actually means to “rewire your brain,” and why learning to manage the mind may be a missing piece in our approach to mental and physical health.

Dr. Leaf shares her perspective on the rise of diagnosis culture and labels like ADHD, anxiety and depression, why difficult emotions can be valuable information, and how modern lifestyles may be influencing the way children think and behave. She and Bethany also unpack toxic positivity and why positive affirmations can sometimes act as a Band-Aid instead of addressing the root of a thought pattern, along with what it looks like to raise resilient kids who know how to process hard emotions.

Most importantly, Dr. Leaf gets practical, breaking down her 5-Step Neurocycle® for directing neuroplasticity and beginning to deconstruct and rebuild toxic thought patterns in as little as 15 minutes a day. They also discuss her research around anxiety, biological health and the mind-body connection, plus a simple “stress CPR” practice for moving from reaction to response in overwhelming moments. This conversation is ultimately a hopeful reminder that the patterns wired into your brain don't have to be permanent, and that you can play an active role in what you reinforce moving forward.

Resources:

• Follow Dr. Caroline Leaf on Instagram: @drcarolineleaf

• Learn more about Dr. Caroline Leaf: drleaf.com

• Explore the Neurocycle® App: https://www.neurocycle.app/

• Listen to the Dr. Leaf Show: https://drleaf.com/podcast

• Switch On Your Brain by Dr. Caroline Leaf

• Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess by Dr. Caroline Leaf

• How to Help Your Child Clean Up Their Mental Mess by Dr. Caroline Leaf

  
  

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In this back-to-school episode of Grounded Wellness, Bethany sits down with Hilary Boynton— chef, author, GAPS Certified Coach, mom of five and the founder of School of Lunch — to unpack what's really being served to kids at school and how parents can build a stronger foundation for their children's health through real, nutrient-dense food.

Hilary shares how her own family's health challenges led her to rethink everything she knew about nutrition and eventually transform a school lunch program from the ground up. Together, Bethany and Hilary explore the impact ultra-processed foods and blood sugar spikes can have on kids, why traditional and ancestral foods are disappearing from our diets, and what can happen when we return to simpler ways of nourishing our families.

They also get practical on what to feed kids for more stable, sustained energy, Hilary's favorite foods for supporting kids during back-to-school season, what to do with picky eaters, and why family dinner doesn't need to be complicated to be nourishing.

This conversation is a reminder that raising healthy kids doesn't require perfect meals or complicated recipes. It starts with rebuilding our connection to real food, teaching kids where their food comes from, and giving them a foundation they can return to for the rest of their lives.

If you loved this episode, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another parent heading into the back-to-school season.

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• Visit the Consultancy: www.consulting.schooloflunch.com

• Donate to SōL West Foundation: www.sol-west.org

• School of Lunch Training Academy: www.schooloflunch.com/trainingacademy

• Hilary’s book: The Heal Your Gut Cookbook 

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Mentioned in the Episode:

• Weston A. Price Foundation

• Nutrition and Physical Degeneration by Dr. Weston A. Price

• Sally Fallon Morell

• Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride

• GAPS (Gut and Psychology / Physiology Syndrome) Diet

• Gut and Psychology Syndrome by Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride

• Amos Miller

• Jamie Oliver

• Alice Waters

• Nina Teicholz

• The Big Fat Surprise by Nina Teicholz

• Raw Farm / Mark McAfee

• Pluck Organ-Based Seasoning

• VitaClay

What if better health isn't about adding more—but removing what's getting in the way?

In this episode of Grounded Wellness, Bethany sits down with Joshua Fields Millburn— New York Times bestselling author, speaker, and co-founder of The Minimalists— to explore the surprising connection between minimalism and health.

While most wellness conversations focus on what to add— more supplements, more routines, more optimization— Joshua makes the case that true well-being often comes from doing less. Together, Bethany and Joshua unpack how physical clutter, busy schedules, endless consumerism, and constant digital stimulation can quietly contribute to stress, burnout, and disconnection from what matters most.

Whether you're looking to simplify your home, reduce overwhelm, or rethink what wellness really means, you'll leave this episode with practical tools and a new perspective on living a healthier, more intentional life.

If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who's ready to slow down, simplify, and create space for what matters most.

Resources:

• The Minimalists: https://www.theminimalists.com/

• Joshua Fields Millburn: https://www.joshuafieldsmillburn.com/

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What if protecting your family's health starts long before symptoms ever appear?

In this episode of Grounded Wellness, Bethany sits down with nutritionist, educator, and Realfoodology founder Courtney Swan for a wide-ranging conversation on fertility, pregnancy, pesticides, mold exposure, and the everyday choices that shape lifelong health.

Fresh off a meeting at the White House to discuss the future of America's food system, Courtney shares why she's more hopeful than ever about the growing awareness around environmental toxins, and the practical steps families can take today to reduce their toxic burden without living in fear.

Together, Bethany and Courtney explore preparing your body for pregnancy, navigating fertility after 40, uncovering hidden mold exposure, understanding glyphosate and pesticides, choosing nutrient-dense foods, and raising children with a healthy foundation from day one. They also discuss regenerative farming, balancing intentional living with flexibility, and why real food should be accessible to every family.

This conversation is an encouraging reminder that while we can't control everything, we can make meaningful choices that support our health, our homes, and future generations.

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• Dirty Dozen & Clean Fifteen Produce Guide

• https://www.ewg.org/foodnews/

• Kiss the Ground

• Common Ground

Courtney recommends washing produce with:

• Ozonated water (using an ozone bubbler)

• Baking soda soak

Courtney references recent research discussing mitochondrial protection of ovarian cells and fertility with age. She notes she'll provide the study after recording for inclusion in the show notes. (Add once received.)

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realfoodology

Podcast: youtube.com/channel/UCKnDft-Ovm1iTfSN1kn957A

Website: https://www.realfoodology.com

• Dirty Dozen & Clean Fifteen Produce Guide

• https://www.ewg.org/foodnews/

Courtney recommends washing produce with:

• Ozonated water (using an ozone bubbler)

• Baking soda soak

Learn more:

Science Advances (2025): Human eggs have special protection against age-related mitochondrial mutations: https://www.livescience.com/health/genetics/human-eggs-have-special-protection-against-certain-types-of-aging-study-hints

Mitochondria in Ovarian Aging and Reproductive Longevity (Ageing Research Reviews) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32896666/

Rodale Institute Farming Systems Trial: https://rodaleinstitute.org/science/farming-systems-trial/

Glyphosate exposure in pregnancy and birth outcomes: https://link.springer.com/journal/12940

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What if the path to a healthier home isn't buying more but getting back to the basics?

In this episode of Grounded Wellness, Bethany sits down with Shawna Holman, founder of A Little Less Toxic and author of A Healthier Home and A Healthier Home Cookbook, to explore the timeless, grandma-approved wisdom that's helping families reduce their toxic load—without fear, perfectionism, or expensive wellness trends.

Together, Bethany and Shawna walk through the home room by room, uncovering hidden sources of toxic exposure and the simple, affordable swaps that make the biggest impact. From natural laundry hacks and healthier cookware to fragrance-free living, cleaner personal care, better sleep, and raising healthier families, Shawna shares practical strategies that anyone can start implementing today.

This is a refreshing conversation about creating a healthier home through simple, sustainable habits that have stood the test of time. Whether you're just beginning your non-toxic living journey or looking for realistic ways to reduce your family's toxic burden, you'll walk away with actionable tips you can put into practice right away.

If you loved this episode, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone looking to create a healthier home without the overwhelm.

Resources:

Shawna Holman (A Little Less Toxic): https://www.alittlelesstoxic.com/

A Healthier Home: https://www.alittlelesstoxic.com/books

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