Here For Healing

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.

In this episode, Carly chats with friend and cancer thriver, Jenny Bradley, who has been well-established in integrative and holistic cancer therapies since her diagnosis in 2017. They chat about Jenny’s experience with breast cancer and the challenges that have made Jenny's healing journey unique.

This episode covers:

- Jenny's diagnosis story

- What the Riordan clinic is + why is it different from other cancer centers

- Why neither chemotherapy or radiation were recommended as part of Jenny's distinctive healing plan

- The importance of treating the whole person during cancer care; emotional, mental, and spiritual health

- The therapies Jenny uses to flourish while living with breast cancer: high dose vitamin C IVs, IV mistletoe and mistletoe shots, saunas, coffee enemas, supplements, intentional and targeted nutrition, walking, and juicing

- What is a coffee enema + how does it work

- Who should get the Prenuvo scan + what is it for

Resources:

IG: @shrinkthemutant

Shrink the Mutant School

Riordan Clinic

Prenuvo Scan

The Daily Detox

Connect:

IG: @carlyloveskale

web: carlybrownwellness.com

With three academic degrees and 20+ years experience in student ministry and education, Jenny Bradley is skilled at finding research to learn all she can on the topics she is passionate about and teaches. After being diagnosed with cancer in 2017, her aptitude for learning crossed over into acquiring information that equips her to make confident decisions on her cancer journey. Through gathering perspectives from her medical team, including allopathic and naturopathic care, Jenny has been thriving with her cancer diagnosis for over three years. Throughout this time, she often gets asked for tips and resources for other cancer patients and their friends who are looking to support their loves ones during a health crisis. Jenny is inspires to share her insights and tools in order to help others on shrinkthemutantschool.com and on Instagram @shrinkthemutant. Jenny lives in Kansas with her husband Mike and cute little dog Poppy.

In this episode, Carly chats with Certified Holistic Health Coach and CellCore Practitioner, Michael McNeal. We chat about how Michael recovered from both Type I diabetes and Tourette’s syndrome using brain- and gut-resetting cleanse techniques. We discuss the symptoms of parasites, the why and how of parasite cleaning, and how CellCore products can help you get started.

This episode covers:

- Symptoms of parasitic activity: Low energy levels, allergies, digestive issues, constipation, irritable bowl syndrome, colitis, bloating after meals, yeast infections, severe diarrhea, uncontrollable sugar cravings, muscular pain, difficulty losing/gaining weight

- Some of the most common parasites being cleansed from the body: Tapeworms, liver flukes, strongyloides

- Why CellCore products?

- How to do a parasite cleanse: Where to start, what are your options, and what it costs

- How parasites get into the body + their relationship with toxins

- What to expect while doing a parasite cleanse + the benefits

- Maintenance suggestions for after a cleanse

Resources:

IG: @theholisticconnector

CellCore Biosciences

The Daily Detox

Connect:

IG: @carlyloveskale

web: carlybrownwellness.com

Michael is a Certified Holistic Health Coach who has 8 years of experience seeing clients with diverse issues and concerns. He specializes in diabetes, high and low blood pressure issues, thyroid issues, weight gain, mold, parasites, Lyme disease, and detoxification. By creating a life of structure and mindfulness along with the help of functional medicine doctors, he has overcome Type 2 Diabetes and Tourette’s syndrome. It is his life’s purpose to help empower you and give you the tools you need to help your body heal itself and to live your most empowered life.

In this episode, Carly chats with PURE Juicer Founder and CEO, David Feinberg about the what, why, and how of cold-pressed juicing, and why it is such a game changer for one's health. If you have been looking to get started with or learn more about the juicing lifestyle, this resource is for you.

This episode covers:

- David's personal philosophy on juicing

- Tips and tricks to get you started

- Why + how David created the PURE Juicer and what makes it different

- The different types of juicers such as centrifugal and cold-pressed juicers

- What is the difference between blending and juicing

- The benefits of raw enzymes when using juice as a healing modality

- The ideal amount of juice to drink in a day

- Defining the Periodic Table of Juicing

- How to clean your vegetable before juicing

- Recommendations for juice cleansing

- Some favorite, go-to recipes

Resources:

IG: @PureJuicer

The Periodic Table of Juicing

Pure Juicer Hydraulic Cold Press Juicer

The Daily Detox

Connect:

IG: @carlyloveskale

web: carlybrownwellness.com

In this episode, Carly chats with Certified Master Neuroscience and Life Coach, international speaker, and Forbes-Rated Top 11 Inspiring Female Entrepreneurs, Rachel Luna. We chat about Rachel’s journey through breast cancer; Rachel discusses how she was diagnosed and explains each step of her healing process.

This episode covers:

- What are some emotional- and trauma-based roots of disease

- The differences between emergency room-given and specialized, diagnostic ultrasounds

- The Gerson Therapy: What is it, how do you implement it, its benefits, and other vital information

- The many factors that can lead to a cancer diagnosis including diet, water quality, stress, and exhaustion

- Information on the C.H.I.P.S.A. Therapy Hospital and Advanced Immunotherapy Center for Cancer

- Survivor’s guilt and ways to honor loved ones who have passed away

Resources:

IG: @girlconfident

Permission to Offend Podcast

Journaling Program: My Faith Activated

The Gerson Therapy + Healing the Gerson Way

C.H.I.P.S.A. Hospital

Pure Juicer Hydraulic Cold Press Juicer

The Daily Detox

Connect:

IG: @carlyloveskale

web: carlybrownwellness.com

Rachel Luna is a highly sought-after international speaker, Certified Master Neuroscience & Life Coach to 7 + 8-figure earning entrepreneurs and host of the popular podcast, Permission to Offend which has listeners in over 90 countries around the world. Rachel is a former U.S. Marine and was named by Forbes as one of The 11 Most Inspiring Female Entrepreneurs to Follow on Instagram. Rachel teaches you how to completely transform your life and manifest your desires in just 5 min per day through her Faith Activated Journaling Experience program. Often referred to by clients as their "secret weapon," Rachel has a reputation for inspiring confident action and helping her clients double, triple and quadruple their income. Follow Rachel on Instagram @girlconfident and make sure you plan to attend her live event, Confidence Activated if you want to have an experience that goes beyond cliches, rah-rah speeches and platitudes and helps you get deep into the root of the issue.

In this episode, Carly chats with Naturopathic Doctor, Cassandra Wilder, about hormonal, reproductive, and cyclical health.

This episode covers:

- The most common symptoms of hormonal imbalance

- Where to begin correcting irregular periods by looking at causes such as stress or irregular ovulation patterns

- Reasons behind hormonal imbalances

- How stress can affect your natural hormonal cycle

- Ways to manage stress by creating routines and infusing intention in your day

- How to honor the cyclical nature through your cycle by creating space for the natural highs and lows of hormone patterns

- The different phases or seasons of your cycle + how to respect each

- Options for women to manage their cycles without the use of birth control

- The best ways to track your cycle and hormonal health + how to create a plan to move from hormonal birth control to cycle tracking

- How + why Cassandra designed the Period Reboot workshop including how to heal from birth control and how to track your cycle

- The most important things you can do every day to improve hormonal health

Resources:

@MenstruationQueen

The Goddess Ceremony

Cassandra Wilder

The Daily Detox 8-week course 

Connect:

IG: @carlyloveskale

web: carlybrownwellness.com

Cassandra Wilder is a Naturopathic Doctor and the leading expert in women's cyclical health and menstruation. Revolutionizing the conversation around periods and reproductive health, she had been featured as a guest expert in over one hundred publications and podcasts. Weaving together science and research-based tools with the wisdom of our bodies, Cassandra’s mission has helped thousands of women transform their experience with their monthly cycle.

In this episode, Carly chats with Certified Health Coach, non-toxic living expert, and Hashimoto’s patient and advocate, Carly Johnson Brawner about her journey from being diagnosed with and eventually healing from Hashimoto’s disease.

This episode covers:

- How Carly’s Hashimoto’s disease first started presenting itself, what symptoms she experienced

- Why she chose to change practitioners + how she found the perfect one

- The healing plan that changed Carly’s life

- Why Carly started sharing her story through her website and social media

- The diet changes Carly made to manage her disease + how she learned to cook to fit her needs

- Relationship advice for when you or your loved one are going through a healing journey

- Why Carly changed her Hashimoto’s medication from Levo-T to a T4/T3 combination

- Information about the lab tests used to diagnose thyroid disease

- How the Thyroid Stimulation Hormone + Free t4 tests are used in treatment

- What additional tests to ask for to get a full picture of thyroid function: T3, TPO antibodies, TG antibodies

- How Hashimoto’s can be misdiagnosed as hypothyroidism

- What it means to live a non-toxic life + products to watch out for

- Why it is important to participate in your healing, take responsibility for your health + question everything

Resources:

Frolic and Flow – (Austin, TX)

Doing it Different Podcast

@FrolicandFlow

The Daily Detox 8-week course 

Branch Basics:15% off Starter Kits with code “carlyloveskale”

Connect:

IG: @carlyloveskale

web: carlybrownwellness.com

Carly Brawner is a non-toxic living expert, Certified Health Coach and Hashimoto’s patient and advocate. She is a California native living in Austin, TX and the creator of Frolic & Flow.

In this episode, Carly chats with Holistic Health Coach and breast cancer survivor, Stephanie Fletcher about her healing journey + how to best support a friend or loved one going through chemotherapy.

This episode covers:

- Stephanie’s journey through diagnosis and treatment

- How Stephanie blended traditional and holistic cancer treatments to form an integrative approach that worked for her

- The importance of mindset in a healing journey

- The holistic protocols Stephanie blended with chemotherapy to keep herself feeling well

- What tools Stephanie recommends having with you during a chemo session, or as a gift for friends or loved ones attending chemo sessions

- Ways to empower yourself as a patient

- How Stephanie kept the negative side effects of chemotherapy treatments at bay using fasting, high-dose Vitamin C, mistletoe injections and more

- Some of the possible contributing factors for Stephanie’s breast cancer

- The power of self-reflection in a healing journey

- Information on the mammaprint, Oncotype DX, and circulating tumor cell tests + how they help diagnose cancer

- How to best support a loved one going through chemotherapy

Resources:

The Health Haven– (San Antonio, TX) Certified Holistic Health Coach

Namaste Health Center– (Durango, CO) Dr. Stacy Mulkey, ND

The Breast Center– (New Orleans, LA)

@HealthHavenCoach

The Daily Detox 8-week course 

Connect:

IG: @carlyloveskale

web: carlybrownwellness.com

Stephanie earned her Bachelor of Arts in exercise science from Abilene Christian University in Abilene, TX. She spent 16 years helping employees in corporate America reach fitness and nutritional goals while leading personal and group training classes across South/Central Texas. She has also started two outdoor fitness companies in two countries. Currently residing in San Antonio, Texas, Stephanie holds a holistic health coach certification from The Institute of Integrative Nutrition.