In this eye-opening conversation, Carly Brown sits down with her dear friend Megan Liebmann (@confidentlycrunchy) —holistic health educator, mother, and second-generation gemmotherapy practitioner—to explore the fascinating world of gemmotherapy: plant stem cell medicine that supports the body’s natural detox and repair mechanisms.

Whether you're a crunchy mama looking for Tylenol alternatives or simply curious about natural ways to support your child’s immune system, this episode offers an incredibly approachable entry point into gemmotherapy. Carly shares her own experience using gemmos with her son Cash during a recent fever, and Megan breaks down the basics: what gemmotherapy is, how it differs from homeopathy and herbal medicine, and how just nine gemmos can replace over a dozen common over-the-counter medications.

You’ll also learn how using gemmos can help mothers feel more empowered, confident, and connected to their own intuition as caregivers—while inviting kids to become active participants in their own healing journey.

This episode dives into:

• What gemmotherapy actually is—and why plant stem cells are so potent

• The difference between gemmotherapy, homeopathy, and herbal remedies

• Why we don’t want to suppress fevers in children (and what to do instead)

• How to use gemmos for acute symptoms like fever, cough, or congestion

• The top 9 gemmos that every household should have

• Using gemmos for nervous system regulation (hello, witching hour)

• How gemmotherapy helps moms feel less overwhelmed and more empowered

• Generational healing: teaching kids to care for their bodies naturally

• A gentle path for families wanting to detox from over-the-counter meds

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed trying to “do it all” when your child is sick—or you're looking for a simple, effective, and natural toolkit—this conversation is your invitation to start small, trust your instincts, and reconnect with the healing power of plants.

🔗 Resources & Connections
• Free resources by Meghan: https://confidentlycrunchy.com/opt-in

• Ways to work with Meghan (Join her telegram group or group coaching): https://confidentlycrunchy.com/services
• Blog or book: The Art & Science of Gemmotherapy by Lauren Hubele
• Connect with Megan: confidentlycrunchy.com | @confidentlycrunchy on instagram
• Connect with Carly: @carlyloveskale

Guest Bio
Megan Liebmann is a holistic health educator, mother, and certified gemmotherapy practitioner dedicated to helping women and families feel more confident navigating natural wellness. Raised in a conventional medical household, Megan’s journey into holistic healing began after discovering the profound impact of nutrition and plant medicine on her own health.

She now partners with her mother, renowned gemmotherapy expert Lauren Hubele, to bring this powerful plant stem cell therapy to families across the country. Through her offerings at Confidently Crunchy, Megan teaches moms how to support their children (and themselves!) through acute illnesses, emotional dysregulation, and everyday health challenges—using just a handful of natural, easy-to-use remedies. Her work empowers mothers to trust their intuition, simplify their wellness routines, and raise resilient, thriving children.

In this transformative conversation, Carly Brown is joined by Dr. Daniela Colin Ruiz—Integrative Medical Doctor and psychotherapist specializing in the emotional roots of disease at the renowned Hope4Cancer clinic in Tijuana.

Together, they explore why emotional healing is often the missing link in cancer recovery—and how tending to the behavioral, emotional, and spiritual layers of ourselves can unlock profound transformation. With over 15 years working with cancer patients, Dr. Daniela shares powerful insights on how unresolved trauma, suppressed emotions, and inherited patterns can manifest as physical illness—and how healing begins when we create space to process, express, and reconnect with our authentic selves.

Carly also opens up about her own thyroid cancer journey and how her emotional healing—especially around voice, identity, and lineage—became a pivotal part of her recovery.

This episode dives into:

• Germanic medicine and the biology behind emotional trauma

• Why different organs and cancers correspond to different emotional themes

• How trauma is stored in the body—and what to do if you can’t "remember" yours

• Healing ancestral patterns and transgenerational trauma

• The neuroscience of stress, dissociation, and nervous system freeze

• Why some people struggle to feel worthy of healing

• Creating safe space for emotional expression and authentic self-discovery
  

If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing all the physical healing “right” but still not making progress—this episode will open up a whole new perspective on what it means to truly heal.

Resources:

• The Myth of Normal by Dr. Gabor Maté (Trauma and healing)

• German New Medicine by Dr. Ryke Geerd Hamer

• The Pyramid of Health by Gilbert Renaud (Recall Healing)

• Polyvagal Theory by Dr. Stephen Porges (Understanding trauma responses)

• Mindfulness teachings by Thich Nhat Hanh and Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn

• Hope4Cancer: hope4cancer.com

• Instagram: @hope4cancermexico 

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  Connect with Carly: Instagram @carlyloveskale | carlybrownwellness.com
  

Guest Bio:

Dr. Daniela Colin Ruiz is an Integrative Medical Doctor and psychotherapist specializing in emotional healing, psycho-oncology, and holistic cancer support at Hope4Cancer in Tijuana, Mexico. With over 15 years of experience, Dr. Daniela blends conventional medicine with emotional and spiritual healing, helping patients uncover the root causes of disease and reconnect with their innate ability to heal.

Her extensive training includes a Master’s degree in Gestalt Psychotherapy, certifications in Bioneuroemotion, Recall Healing, Psycho-Oncology, Acupuncture, Meditation, and Nature Therapy. A passionate educator and compassionate guide, Dr. Daniela empowers her patients to transform emotional wounds, ancestral patterns, and unconscious stress into opportunities for deep healing and self-discovery.

In this powerful conversation, Carly Brown is joined by Dr. Stephen Cabral—Board Certified Doctor of Naturopathy, founder of the Integrative Health Practitioner Institute, and creator of EquiLife.

Dr. Cabral opens up about his own decade-long healing journey, from being a sick teenager diagnosed with Addison’s disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and chronic fatigue, to regaining his health through the integration of Ayurvedic medicine, naturopathy, and functional medicine. Now, after completing over 250,000 client appointments, his mission is to show others that you can and will get well again.

Together, Carly and Dr. Cabral explore the foundations of root cause healing: the importance of functional lab testing, why detoxification is essential for vibrant health, and how simple daily practices—like sunlight, walking, gratitude, and sauna—can transform your wellbeing. They also dive into vitamin D optimization, natural GLP-1 alternatives, hydrogen water, and why sweating is one of the body’s most overlooked healing mechanisms.

This episode dives into:

• Dr. Cabral’s personal story of healing and transformation

• Why root cause medicine is key for lasting wellness

• The “Big Five” functional lab tests and how they uncover hidden imbalances

• Vitamin D: why it’s essential and the levels you should aim for

• Detoxification 101: what actually works vs. what doesn’t

• Daily wellness anchors: walking, sunlight, gratitude & sauna

• Nutrition and the importance of bio-individuality

• Hydrogen water and antioxidant defense

• Natural alternatives to GLP-1 weight loss drugs

• Accessible steps to begin your own healing journey
  

If you’ve ever felt stuck in your health, this episode will inspire you to see what’s possible when you address the root causes and partner with your body’s innate ability to heal.

🔗 Resources & Connections

• StephenCabral.com

• The Cabral Concept Podcast

• EquiLife — Functional Medicine labs, detox kits & GLP-1 Tone System

• Integrative Health Practitioner Institute — Health coaching certification

• Book: The Rain Barrel Effect

• Instagram: @StephenCabral

• Facebook: Dr. Stephen Cabral

• YouTube: Stephen Cabral
  

Guest Bio

Dr. Stephen Cabral is a Board Certified Doctor of Naturopathy and founder of the Integrative Health Practitioner Institute and EquiLife. At 17 years old, he was diagnosed with a life-altering illness and told there was no hope for recovery. For years he suffered, until traveling the world led him to discover how to blend ancient Ayurvedic practices with cutting-edge naturopathic and functional medicine to rebalance the body and restore vitality.

Today, through his global online practice and after completing over 250,000 client appointments, Dr. Cabral helps people uncover the root causes of autoimmunity, thyroid dysfunction, hormone imbalance, digestive disorders, fatigue, mood issues, and more. His mission is simple: to help you understand that there is always a reason for your health struggles—and that full healing is possible.

In this powerful and heart-opening episode, Carly Brown is joined by Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, cancer mama, and holistic health advocate, Season Johnson. Season is the founder of the KICKcancER Movement, owner of Biodynamic Wellness, and creator of the Thrive Through Cancer Formula—all inspired by her own journey navigating her son’s cancer diagnosis with grace, grit, and integrative healing.

Together, Carly and Season dive deep into the complexities of pediatric cancer care, the limitations of the conventional system, and the power of food, detox, and faith in helping children thrive through and beyond diagnosis.

This episode dives into:

• Season’s story: from cancer diagnosis to holistic health warrior
• What it’s really like to navigate the system as a pediatric cancer parent
• The healing power of nutrition, detox, and lifestyle—paired with conventional care
• Why integrative options are limited (and how that can change)
• Supporting the whole family: emotionally, physically, and spiritually
• Lessons on grief, marriage, motherhood, and faith- Season’s must-have daily practices for vitality and clarity
• How you can support families facing childhood cancer

Whether you’re a parent, practitioner, or just seeking truth and inspiration, this episode is a must-listen for anyone who believes in the power of hope and healing.

🔗 Resources & Connections⁠

• Season Johnson’s Website: seasonjohnson.com
• The KICKcancER Movement: kickcancermovement.org
• Biodynamic Wellness: biodynamicwellness.com
• Your Thrive Formula: yourthriveformula.com
• Follow Season on Instagram: @seasonjohnson
• Hope for Cancer Book by Dr. Tony Jimenez: https://a.co/d/8IGeNqp
• Happy Bum Co Enema Kit: use code CARLY10 for 10% off

👉 Follow Carly on Instagram: @carlyloveskale

Guest Bio:

Season Johnson is a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Integrative Health Practitioner, and founder of the KICKcancER Movement. She has helped thousands of families thrive through and beyond childhood cancer using a root-cause approach to healing. Through her private practice, nonprofit work, online programs, and personal coaching, she empowers families with the tools of real food, detox, and faith-based support. Season is a mama on a mission—and a light for families walking the hardest roads with hope.

In this deeply informative episode, Carly Brown is joined by her longtime friend and certified clinical nutritionist, Carly Pollack—founder of Nutritional Wisdom and co-creator of the Daily Detox Advanced course. Together, they explore the world of parasite cleansing and the essential difference between drainage and detoxification.

Carly Pollack shares her personal gut-healing journey and why most people make the mistake of detoxing without first supporting their drainage pathways. They also talk candidly about bowel health, how to identify signs of parasitic infection, and why proper detox support is essential for lasting energy, skin clarity, hormone balance, and overall vitality.

This episode dives into:

• Carly’s story: from chronic gut issues to functional nutrition expert
• Parasite cleansing 101—how, when, and why to start
• The difference between drainage vs. detox (and why it matters!)
• Who should be parasite cleansing (hint: probably you)
• Real talk: what’s normal when it comes to pooping
• Our top tools: CellCore, binders, coffee enemas & more
• How to cleanse safely without feeling worse
• Why health is less about perfection—and more about momentum

Whether you’re new to cleansing or ready to go deeper, this episode offers guidance, laughter, and truth to help you heal from the inside out.

🔗 Resources & Connections

• Nutritional Wisdom
• Follow Carly Pollack: @carlypollack
• Daily Detox (Intro course)

• Daily Detox Advanced: A self-paced course designed for those ready to take their detox journey deeper. Created by Carly Brown and Carly Pollack, this program includes advanced cleansing protocols, parasite detox guidance, drainage education, and support for both adults and children.

• Cellcore Parasite Cleanse: Register here → Use code: A4WdBSLI
• Happy Bum Enema Kit (use code CARLY10 for 10% off)

👉 Follow Carly on Instagram @CarlyLovesKale

Guest Bio

Carly Pollack is a published author, hilarious speaker, and the founder of Nutritional Wisdom, an award-winning private practice based in Austin, Texas. She is a certified Clinical Nutritionist specializing in holistic nutrition and whole body wellness. Carly has been awarded Best Nutritionist in Austin five years running and has helped over 20,000 people achieve their health and happiness goals.

Growing up, Carly struggled with anxiety, immune issues, and an ongoing battle with her weight. Through trial and error, Carly was able to figure out why so many of us fail to achieve the health we so badly desire. Through years of study and self-healing, she found the key to creating permanent change. Carly beautifully marries the science of the body to the wisdom of our intuition.

Having grown up as a quick-witted New Yorker, she was raised without the ability to sugarcoat the truth. You won’t find any nonsense here--just clear and honest information—and some tough love if you need it. Her teachings empower you to shift your thought patterns, change your physical body, properly manage stress, and live your best life.

In this heartfelt conversation, Carly Brown is joined by her dear friend and integrative thyroid expert McCall McPherson, founder of Modern Thyroid Clinic. Together, they walk through Carly’s personal thyroid journey—when a life‑changing diagnosis brought fear, doubt, and fatigue—and how McCall’s compassionate, informed guidance lit the spark that reignited her health and zest for life.

McCall opens up about her own experience being dismissed at age 27 and shares how shifting from Synthroid (T4-only) to a personalized T4/T3 combo, paired with targeted lifestyle shifts, restored her energy and reversed lifelong Hashimoto’s symptoms. They also discuss the power of intermittent fasting, green juice, and sauna routines, and why mainstream medicine’s fear of T3 is rooted more in outdated dogma than in data.

This episode dives into:

• McCall’s story: from being dismissed to founding Modern Thyroid Clinic

• The true impact of Hashimoto’s & environmental inflammation on thyroid health

• Why supplementing with T3 (active thyroid hormone) can be a game‑changer

• How T4‑only meds often leave patients in a fog—when labs don’t reveal the full picture

• Why mainstream practitioners resist T3—and what current data actually shows

• The essential labs to request: Free T4, Free T3, Reverse T3, TPO + Thyroglobulin antibodies

• The critical distinction: normal vs. optimal lab ranges

• Best first steps: when to start medication vs. lifestyle pivots

• McCall’s daily anchors: intermittent fasting, green juice & sauna sessions

• How advocacy and partnership in healthcare lead to long‑term vitality
  

If you or someone you love suspects a thyroid imbalance—or if you're seeking tools to reclaim energy, clarity, and confidence—this conversation is filled with empowering insights and actionable strategies to help you take back your health.

Resources:

• Modern Thyroid Clinic: modernthyroidclinic.com

• Modern Weight Loss: modernweightloss.com

• Thyroid Lab Guide (Free)

• GLP-1 Guide (Free)

• Connect with McCall McPherson:

• Instagram: @McCallMcPhersonPA

• Business Instagram: @ThyroidNation

• TikTok: @McCallMcPherson

• Podcast: Modern Thyroid & Wellness
  

Follow Carly on Instagram @CarlyLovesKale 

Guest Bio:

McCall McPherson is a pioneering physician associate and entrepreneur in thyroid, hormone, and metabolic health. As the founder of Modern Thyroid Clinic and Modern Weight Loss, and owner of Thyroid Nation, she combines deep medical expertise with personal healing experience to offer innovative, patient‑centered care. A sought‑after TEDx speaker, McCall has been honored in the Top 200 Fastest Growing Health Companies on the 2024 Inc. 5000 list and named a 2025 Top 500 Inc. Female Founder. She is also the host of the podcast Modern Thyroid & Wellness.

In this powerful episode, Carly sits down with her dear friend and integrative oncology pioneer, Dr. Tony Jimenez, founder of Hope4Cancer Treatment Centers. Together, they unpack what it means to truly heal cancer—not just eliminate tumors, but transform the internal terrain that allowed cancer to form in the first place.

Dr. Tony shares his personal journey from medical training to founding one of the world’s most respected integrative clinics, and how addressing the spiritual, emotional, and physical layers of healing can create long-lasting health. This conversation is filled with actionable insights, inspiring science, and hope for anyone navigating cancer—or seeking to prevent it.

This episode covers:

• Dr. Tony’s origin story and how his father’s cancer diagnosis shifted his medical path
• The problem with "just removing the mass"—why true healing goes beyond surgery
• The terrain theory of cancer: How emotional trauma, toxicity, and inflammation create disease
• Proven therapies for targeting circulating tumor cells: Vitamin C, ellagic acid, EGCG, hyperthermia, PEMF, light, and sound
• What is photodynamic therapy and how light supports healing at the cellular level
• The role of methylene blue in cancer recovery and neurological health (plus dosing guidance)
• The importance of pulsing therapies—from matcha and supplements to red light and hydrogen water
• Understanding spike protein detox and the unique use of nicotine patches to dislodge viral residues
• Dr. Tony’s daily non-negotiables for vitality and longevity
• The Hope4Cancer difference—and how to approach healing from a place of empowerment

Resources:

• Hope for Cancer by Dr. Tony Jimenez: https://a.co/d/antouV0
  Hope4Cancer Treatment Centers: hope4cancer.com
• Hope4Cancer Instagram: @hope4cancermexico 
• Methylene blue and other health supplements recommended by Dr. Tony Jimenez: https://gardenfoodplan.com/
• Recommended molecular hydrogen system: https://15000015051.ecokangen.com/en_US/shop/product/k8
• Connect with Carly on IG: @carlyloveskale

Guest Bio:

Dr. Tony Jimenez, M.D., N.D. is an internationally recognized leader in integrative oncology and the founder of Hope4Cancer Treatment Centers. With over 30 years of clinical experience, he leads a team of more than 30 physicians and is widely recognized as a passionate educator, regularly speaking at conferences worldwide. Known affectionately by patients and colleagues as “Dr. Tony,” he is the creator of the 7 Key Principles of Cancer Therapy® and the author of two books: Hope for Cancer and Cancer Outsmarted.

In this episode, Carly chats with Andrew LaTour, owner of GembaRed, LLC, which produces red light panels used for therapy and ambient red lights, aiding in sleep. We chat about the benefits of red light therapy, using red light for healing, the differences between near and far infrared light, and how to choose the best option for yourself.

This episode covers:

- What Photo Biomodulation (Red Light) Therapy is + its usages/applications

- The differences between blue light v. red light on the electromagnetic spectrum + the effects of each on your body

- The definitions + benefits of Near Infrared (NIR) Light, Medium Infrared (MIR) Light, and Far Infrared (FIR) Lights, and when to use each

- What you should look out for regarding Electromagnetic Frequencies (EMFs) in red light options, how to know the levels in your product + the importance of grounding devices

- What Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity (EHS) is + where to find an EMF meter

- How to choose a red light for your needs based on wavelength, intensity, flicker rate, size + type of light emitted

- The unique ways GembaRed is designing their products, including 3rd party testing with transparent results

- How GembaRed got its name + why was it created

Resources:

Use Code CARLY10 for 10% off GembaRed products!

YouTube: GembaRed

GembaRed Website

Safe Living EMF Meters

IG: @GembaRed

The Daily Detox 8-week course 

Connect:

IG: @carlyloveskale

web: carlybrownwellness.com

Andrew LaTour is the owner of GembaRed LLC, makers of Red Light Therapy panels and ambient red lights for sleep. Andrew is well versed in all things light therapy - from sunlight to blue light, red, and infrared light. Proper usage of light was critical in Andrew's health journey through chronic illness and obesity. Andrew is an experienced Chemical Engineer and brings his expertise to the Red Light Panel industry by ensuring his products are low EMF, low Flicker, and professionally verified.

In this episode, Carly chats with Functional Medicine Practitioner and co-founder of Restore and Revive Wellness Center, Taylor Dukes, about preconception and pregnancy health. We discuss how to prepare the body for pregnancy and fertility, as well as gentle detox options even before looking to get pregnant. We talk in depth about how to prepare for a healthy pregnancy and leave you with many tips on how to improve your health and in turn, the health of your baby.

This episode covers:

- The timeline for + how to begin preparing the body for pregnancy through targeted detox, a nutrient-dense diet

- Prior to conceiving:

       - Natural alternatives to sugar such as dates, maple syrup, coconut sugar

       - Supplementation recommendations during preconceptions + what to look for when searching for a supplement source

       - Which labs to ask for 3-months prior to conceiving: nutrient panel, vitamin D levels, lipid panel, iron panel with ferritin, full thyroid panel, HCG          hormone, progesterone levels

       - How to find a great provider

- During Pregnancy:

       - Who to consider as part of your birthing team + how to start 

       - Tips for a healthy pregnancy: avoiding toxins, balancing blood sugar, taking prenatal vitamins, avoiding processed foods

       - Recommendations and information on ultrasounds

Resources:

Taylor Dukes Wellness

Restore and Revive Wellness Center

The Institute for Functional Medicine

The Daily Detox

Connect:

IG: @taylordukeswellness

IG: @restoreandrevivefw

IG: @carlyloveskale

web: carlybrownwellness.com

Taylor Dukes is a board-certified family nurse practitioner. She owns a private practice in Fort Worth Texas where she works with patients 1:1 to get to the root cause of their symptoms. She also owns a wellness center Fort Worth, Texas that includes everything from IV Vitamin Therapy, saunas, and physical therapy. She focuses on taking a root cause approach to her patients health and uses specialty functional medicine laboratory testing to develop personalized protocols. Taylor was first exposed to the field of functional medicine as a patient when she was really sick. Once she healed she had the opportunity to work for Amy Myers, MD a two-time NY times best selling author. Taylor is a wife, a mother to an almost two year old and has another on the way. She loves helping other mothers in their preconception, pregnancy and postpartum journeys. She also has had the privilege and opportunity to partner with professional athletes to take their health to the next level and help customize protocols for them.

In this episode, Carly chats with Naturopathic Oncologist, Dr. Sonia Malani, currently working at the Advanced Integrative Medical Science (AIMS) Institute in Seattle, WA. We discuss her personal experience with cancer through her father’s diagnoses, and how she was inspired to become a naturopathic physician beginning at the age of 19.

This episode covers:

- What is Hippocrates Health Institute + why did Dr. Malani’s family choose it for treatment

- How + why did Dr. Malani choose Bastyr University

- What is integrative oncology

- How is integrative oncology different from conventional oncology

- Where + how do we see the integrative and conventional approaches successfully coming together in healing cancer

- What is the role of IV therapy when it comes to healing cancer

- The role of an integrative oncologist in a patient's healing journey

- What is the therapeutic alliance + how does a collaborative medical team work together

- The correlation between cancer and trauma: adverse childhood experiences can increase your risk of cancer as an adult

- How resilience works as an antidote to trauma

Resources:

Fellow of the American Board Naturopathic Oncology

Hippocrates Health Institute

Bastyr University

AIMS Institute (To Schedule an Appt with Dr. Malani)

Find a Naturopathic Oncologist HERE

The Daily Detox

Connect:

IG: @drsoniamalani

Twitter: @drsoniamalani

IG: @carlyloveskale

web: carlybrownwellness.com

Dr. Sonia Malani is a physician, author, and researcher. She is currently working at the Advanced Integrative Medical Science (AIMS) Institute in Seattle, WA. Dr. Malani joined AIMS in 2018 as part of its inaugural residency class, with a clinical focus in Integrative Oncology and Palliative Medicine. During her residency, Dr. Malani helped build the intravenous (IV) therapy clinic at AIMS, and developed formulas for pain, hydration, cachexia and energy. She is a contributing author to Ann Berger’s 5th Edition of Principles and Practice of Palliative Care and Supportive Oncology. Dr. Malani is also a principal investigator of the AIMS Cancer Outcomes Study (ACOS) and is currently collaborating with George Washington’s Center for Integrative Medicine on a study assessing mercury levels in cancer patients.