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Dr. Michele Cohen joins Dr. Stephanie to break down the Master Reset Technique, a specialized upper cervical approach focused on C1 and C2 and how trauma, compensation, and nervous system function shape everything from pain to digestion. They also explore retracing, layers of trauma, and why hands-on care can be a missing piece for people stuck in chronic stress states.
In this episode, Steph and Dr. Michele Cohen discuss why the upper cervical spine matters, how the Master Reset differs from traditional chiropractic care, and what kinds of symptoms can improve when nervous system function is restored. Dr. Cohen also shares how she got into this work, what a visit looks like, and why she wants more doctors learning the technique.
Timestamps
(00:00) Scheduling mix-up and getting started
(03:43) Dr. Cohen’s sleep disruption and why she still showed up
(05:17) Why more doctors need to learn this work
(07:16) Introducing Dr. Michele Cohen and why Steph sought her out
(08:48) Dr. Cohen’s background in chiropractic, nutrition, and applied kinesiology
(11:27) How Dr. Craig Longley and the Master Reset technique entered her world
(13:56) The conversation that led to training
(15:13) Why she finally committed to the technique
(16:13) What Master Reset is and why C1 and C2 matter
(18:09) The brainstem, cranial nerves, and upper cervical anatomy
(20:38) Why C1 and C2 act as a protective unit
(21:38) Trauma as the main cause of upper cervical misalignment
(24:19) How Master Reset differs from a traditional chiropractic adjustment
(26:21) Birth trauma, ear infections, and early nervous system patterns
(28:43) Layers, decompensation, and why one correction is not always the last
(31:40) What an adjustment can feel like as flow returns
(33:04) Retracing versus compensation and why symptoms can briefly return
(35:20) How she assesses the neck, leg length, and direction of correction
(38:48) Using the lower spine and blocking to speed unwinding
(42:31) Surprising symptom improvements, including cystic acne
(44:35) Why the vagus nerve and rest-and-digest state matter so much
(46:47) The triad of health: structure, biochemistry, and emotions
(49:25) Retracing, inflammation, and the healing cycle
(52:14) Steph’s concussion story and why trauma history matters
(53:34) Why Dr. Cohen sees this as deeply meaningful work
(54:53) Where to find Dr. Michele Cohen and Dr. Craig Longley
About our guest:
Dr. Michele Cohen is a naturopathic chiropractor, in practice for 25 years. The prime focus of her practice is to assist her patients in achieving balance by addressing their structure, biochemistry and emotions. She is board certified in Applied Kinesiology and has done extensive post-graduate education in various alternative healing methods including Neuro-Emotional Technique, Total Body Modification, Bio-Energetic Synchronization Technique, Sacro-Occipital Technique, Contact Reflex Analysis, Nutrition Response Testing, Acupuncture Meridian Therapy, Functional Blood Chemistry, Functional Nutrition, Herbology, and Homeopathy, to name a few.
The most recent addition to her repertoire is Master Reset which is a highly specialized upper cervical adjustive technique. Dr. Michele is one of only eight doctors in the United States (ten in the world) qualified in doing this technique. This technique has revolutionized her approach to the structural aspect of her practice and she has seen incredible transformations in people's health since implementing this technique.
Michelle's website:
https://illuminahealing.com/
Learn more about Master Reset here:
https://drchw17.substack.com/p/master-reset-part-1
Stephanie's links:
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drstephpeacock
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drstephpeacock/
Website: https://stephaniepeacock.com/
Substack: https://substack.com/@holistichubcommunity
Retreat in November: https://www.vitalresetretreat.com/ code VITAL for discount
About the episode:
Architect Kelly Grace breaks down how thoughtful home design can support indoor air quality, reduce mold risk, and make a house feel healthier day to day. She explains why climate, wall assemblies, insulation, flooring, HVAC, lighting, and bathrooms all matter more than most people realize.
This conversation is especially useful for anyone building a home, renovating, or trying to make an existing house safer and simpler. Kelly also shares practical examples from her own work and home, including what she avoids, what she prefers, and why she believes architecture should be both durable and low-tox.
About the guest:
Kelly Grace is an accomplished architect based out of Washington DC, and the Managing Principal of Travis Price Architects, an award-winning architecture firm, widely applauded for their visionary aesthetics, informed by ecology, mythology, and technology. TPA seeks to create an enduring archaeology for tomorrow, through culturally diverse inspirations, natural self-reliance, and high-performance building practices.
Kelly is known to many as the “NONTOXARCHITECT” on social media, where she shares her advice on material selections, design details, indoor air quality, water filtration, biohacking, EMF mitigation, moisture control, and much more. She is dedicated to designing healthy buildings, using non-toxic products, to promote wellness habits and optimal living.
Kelly is also a Founding Member of the Healthy Building Alliance, a platform to connect healthy building professionals; architects, builders, engineers, homeowners, consultants, and product manufacturers, to provide a network of resources and educational tools, based on proven building biology and building science principles.
What the episode covers:
Kell's links:
Website: www.travispricearchitects.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nontoxarchitect/
Stephanie's links:
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drstephpeacock
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drstephpeacock/
Website: https://stephaniepeacock.com/
Substack: https://substack.com/@holistichubcommunity
Retreat in November: https://www.vitalresetretreat.com/ code VITAL for discount
This conversation explores why fasting is used as both a therapeutic and diagnostic tool, especially for people dealing with excess visceral fat, metabolic disease, and inflammation-driven conditions. Dr. Goldhammer explains how fasting changes fuel use, why daily time-restricted eating matters, and why diet, sleep, exercise, and fasting still outrank most biohacking trends.
In this episode, Stephanie Peacock speaks with Dr. Goldhammer of True North Health Center about what fasting actually does in the body, who should and should not fast, and why short daily fasts are the minimum baseline for most people. They also cover water fasting versus juice fasting, microbiome effects, and the limits of supplements and other longevity tools.
About our guest:
Dr. Alan Goldhamer is one of the world’s preeminent experts on water-only fasting. He is the founder of TrueNorth Health Center, a groundbreaking residential health education program that serves to educate the public, researchers, and physicians worldwide about the benefits of water-only fasting and a whole-plant-food diet free of added salt, oil, and sugar.
Over the past four decades, Dr. Goldhamer has supervised the fasts of over 25,000 patients at TrueNorth Health Center. Under his guidance, the Center has become renowned as one of the premier training facilities for doctors wishing to gain certification in the supervision of therapeutic fasting.
Dr. Goldhamer's Links:
Website: https://www.healthpromoting.com/
Stephanie's links:
November retreat: code VITAL for $1000 off ticket https://www.vitalresetretreat.com/
This episode features Stephanie Peacock in conversation with Elizabeth Aylor Fitness, who shares her own long, hard-earned path through eczema, asthma, OCD, severe bloating, parasites, SIBO, mold exposure, and mast cell activation. The discussion centers on why gut issues keep relapsing, why motility and nervous system regulation matter so much, and how a root-cause approach can create real recovery.
In this episode, Stephanie and Elizabeth cover the overlap between SIBO, histamine intolerance, thyroid dysfunction, mold toxicity, and hormone imbalance. Elizabeth also explains why she avoids overusing kill protocols, elimination diets, and trendy supplements, and instead starts with restoration, food reintroduction, and individualized testing.
About our guest:
Elizabeth Aylor is a Holistic Nutritionist & Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P) who utilizes advanced functional testing to uncover hidden dysfunction within the gut, immune system, hormones, detoxification pathways, and metabolism, allowing clients to address root causes rather than simply manage symptoms.
Her passion comes from personal experience. At 22, I found myself struggling with severe depression, chronic digestive dysfunction, H. pylori, candida, multiple gut pathogens, food sensitivities, and an eating disorder. After years of searching for answers, I immersed myself in functional nutrition and root-cause medicine, ultimately rebuilding my health from the inside out.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Welcome and setting up the conversation
06:15 - Elizabeth’s background and why she says she has “an answer for everything”
09:35 - Childhood eczema, asthma, OCD, antidepressants, and early weight gain
10:48 - Vegetarian to vegan to raw vegan and 80 10 10
12:06 - Severe bloating, constipation, parasites, H. pylori, and SIBO
14:58 - Creating her own 90 day restoration protocol
15:28 - Rebuilding health, body composition, and her business
16:20 - Mold exposure, histamine reactions, and thyroid dysfunction return
18:26 - Working with over 3,000 women with chronic illness
19:35 - Why SIBO keeps getting brushed aside
20:23 - Biggest causes of SIBO and what keeps people stuck
21:39 - Why breath tests and self-diagnosis miss the bigger picture
23:09 - Why motility and restoration come before kill protocols
24:49 - Why supplements like HCL, probiotics, fiber, and green powders can backfire
25:40 - Stephanie summarizes the restoration-first approach
26:10 - How dysbiosis affects detox pathways and the liver
27:09 - Nervous system regulation as a core piece of healing
28:14 - Root causes beyond SIBO, including thyroid, food poisoning, and stress
29:18 - Hormones, Dutch testing, and perimenopause
31:18 - Mold, histamine, and environmental exposure
32:48 - Migrating motor complex and why frequent snacking can worsen symptoms
34:16 - How Elizabeth starts restoration with motility, nutrition, and lifestyle
35:45 - Three bowel movements in three days for a no-gallbladder client
36:52 - Strategic supplement use and why less is more
38:14 - Histamine intolerance and mast cell activation syndrome
39:45 - The histamine bucket explanation
41:12 - Conditions that mimic SIBO and add to dysbiosis
43:31 - What not to buy and what tests to avoid
44:26 - Best practitioner qualities and test selection
45:44 - Why lived experience matters in a practitioner
49:17 - Elimination diets and when they backfire
52:43 - Nervous system tools like acupuncture, EMDR, breathwork, and daily wins
53:56 - Peptides, GLP 1s, and why root cause still comes first
57:39 - Final encouragement and where to find Elizabeth
Links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethaylorfitness/?hl=en
Website: https://www.elizabethaylorfitness.com/
Stephanie's links:
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drstephpeacock
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drstephpeacock/
Website: https://stephaniepeacock.com/
Substack: https://substack.com/@holistichubcommunity
Retreat in November: https://www.vitalresetretreat.com/
Tess Hilmo on MCAS Recovery, Low Histamine Nutrition, and Building Consider This Nutrition Bars
Tess Hilmo, founder of Consider This Nutrition Bars, joins Dr. Stephanie Peacock to share the personal health crisis that led her to create low histamine bars for people with MCAS and histamine intolerance. This conversation covers her diagnosis journey, the role of gut health and nervous system regulation, and how she built a product grounded in lab testing and ingredient transparency. We also discuss why many low histamine food lists are outdated, how to use the SIGHI list more effectively, and what Tess has learned about reducing flares without over-restricting food.
Key topics
Timestamps
Use code NEWFRIEND for 20% off these bars!
Tess's links:
Website: https://www.considerthisnutrition.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/considerthisnutrition/?hl=en
Stephanie's links:
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drstephpeacock
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drstephpeacock/
Website: https://stephaniepeacock.com/
Substack: https://substack.com/@holistichubcommunity
Retreat in November: https://www.vitalresetretreat.com/
In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Canestraro shares her inspiring journey through chronic illness and explores the intricate connections between the fascia system, lymphatic drainage, and the vagus nerve. Discover practical insights and innovative techniques to support healing and optimize health.
About our Guest:
Dr. Stephanie Canestraro is the founder of Vagus Clinic, a global virtual and mobile functional medicine practice helping patients uncover the root causes of complex conditions. A board-certified chiropractor and certified functional medicine practitioner, she draws on both
advanced training and her own journey through celiac disease, Lyme disease, and immune dysfunction.
Known for working with NHL players, executives, and individuals seeking answers beyond conventional medicine, Dr. Canestraro combines cutting-edge protocols with compassionate, personalized care. Her expertise spans gut health, histamine balance, chronic illness recovery, and performance optimization. Through Vagus Clinic, she provides discreet, concierge-level virtual and mobile consultations worldwide and is expanding her impact with a deep lymph and fascia -focused group comprehensive do it yourself course.
Key Topics
- Interplay between fascia system, lymphatic drainage, and the vagus nerve
- The role of fascia in chronic illness and detoxification
- Techniques for lymphatic drainage and fascia release
- The impact of environmental toxins and EMFs on health
- Supporting the body's natural drainage pathways
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and guest background
02:17 Stephanie's personal health journey and awakening
07:16 Common overlooked factors in chronic conditions
11:31 The importance of deep lymphatic work
20:32 Fascia's role in lymphatic flow and health
26:59 Supporting the nervous system and lymphatic health
34:27 Contributors to lymphatic stagnation and treatment approaches
50:13 Practical steps for supporting lymphatic and fascia health
53:38 Course launch and final thoughts
Dr. Canestrano's Links:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.scanestraro/?hl=en
Website: https://www.vagusclinic.com/
Her Supports: https://vagusclinic.myshopify.com/
Stephanie's Links:
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drstephpeacock
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drstephpeacock/
Website: https://stephaniepeacock.com/
Substack: https://substack.com/@holistichubcommunity
Retreat in November: https://www.vitalresetretreat.com/
In this episode of Holistic Hub Podcast, Stephanie Peacock sits down with Ashley Spanovich, founder of Awakening Spaces, to unpack how our homes can impact our health. Ashley shares her journey from interior design into building biology, after her own health struggles led her to discover mold, chemical exposure, and EMFs as major environmental factors. She now helps people build and renovate homes with health in mind. What we talked about:
Key takeaways:
About the guest:
Ashley Spanovich is the founder of Awakening Spaces, where she serves as an Owner’s Representative for people building or renovating homes with the goal of reducing mold, chemical, and EMF exposure. She helps clients make clear, aligned decisions throughout the construction process so they can create homes that genuinely support their health and wellbeing.
Ashley is also the creator of the Conscious Construction Container, a program that teaches homeowners how to become their own advocate and representative. Through a practical, step-by-step framework, she helps people confidently manage their projects, reduce exposure risks, and avoid costly mistakes.
Blending building science, building biology, and intuitive decision-making, Ashley brings both technical expertise and intentional guidance to her work. With a background in design and a passion for healthy home advocacy, she supports clients and students in creating homes that are beautiful, functional, and deeply aligned with the way they want to live. restorative to their well-being
Timestamps:
Find Ashley at:
Her website: awakeningspaces.com
Her podcast: https://awakeningspaces.com/podcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awakeningspaces/
Stephanie's Links:
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drstephpeacock
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drstephpeacock/
Website: https://stephaniepeacock.com/
Substack: https://substack.com/@holistichubcommunity
Retreat in November: https://www.vitalresetretreat.com/
In this interview, Nicole shares her inspiring journey from managing hospitality venues to founding Posana, a wellness brand centered around nourishing the mind, body, and soul through high-quality matcha and supplements. We explore the importance of community, transparency in wellness products, and her dedication to sustainable sourcing and health.
This episode highlights how intentional rituals, community engagement, and transparency empower us to lead healthier, more connected lives. Whether you're a wellness enthusiast, a budding entrepreneur, or curious about quality sourcing, Nicole’s story underscores the importance of following your heart and building with purpose.
Key topics:
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction and Nicole’s background in hospitality and wellness
02:09 - The technical setup of recording and sharing authentic conversations
04:17 - How community supports and sustains wellness entrepreneurs
07:33 - The challenges and lessons of starting a wellness brand during COVID
09:04 - Overcoming self-criticism and building confidence in content creation
12:17 - The wellness perspective on sourcing organic, mold-free coffee and matcha
14:04 - The importance of third-party testing for safety and quality
18:15 - Why transparency with COAs and heavy metal testing builds trust
22:37 - The journey of founding Posana and choosing high-quality ingredients
27:20 - The significance of rituals and intentionality in daily routines
33:55 - The cultural history and harvesting process of authentic Japanese matcha
43:17 - The active health benefits of matcha and how it supports detox and antioxidant levels
50:24 - The differences between ceremonial and culinary grade matcha
57:55 - The labor-intensive process of creating authentic matcha and the importance of sustainable sourcing
62:29 - Building community and authenticity through social media and content
67:55 - The deep connection between gratitude, energy, and product infusion
75:46 - The future of community, wellness, and shared healing through collective connection
Nicole's Resources & Links:
Use code DRPEACOCK for discount on all Posana Life products!
Stephanie's links:
About this episode:
Maggie Fuhrmann shares her inspiring journey from battling mold-related health issues to founding a mold detection business using trained mold detection dogs. Discover how her personal experiences drive her passion to help others identify hidden mold in homes and improve health outcomes.
Key Topics:
- Maggie Fuhrmann's personal story with mold-related health issues
- The process of training and using mold detection dogs
- How to identify reliable mold inspection services
- Common home areas prone to mold issues
- The importance of validation and client support in mold inspection
Chapters:
00:00 Maggie's Journey into Mold Detection
06:25 The Role of Mold Dogs in Detection
14:16 Training and Bonding with Mold Dogs
20:12 Choosing the Right Mold Inspector
21:37 Navigating the Mold Inspection Landscape
26:14 Understanding Mold Detection Techniques
28:54 The Inspection Process: A Step-by-Step Guide
36:34 Common Problem Areas in Homes
44:01 Building a Reputation in Mold Inspection
48:51 The Importance of Validation and Support
Maggie's Links:
Website: https://www.molddogoklahoma.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/molddogok/
Stephanie's links:
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drstephpeacock
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drstephpeacock/
Website: https://stephaniepeacock.com/
Substack: https://substack.com/@holistichubcommunity
Retreat in November: https://www.vitalresetretreat.com/
In this episode, I sit down with Melanie to talk about the powerful connection between meditation, nervous system regulation, and healing while living with CIRS (Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome). We discuss how chronic illness can keep the body stuck in a constant state of stress and survival mode, and why nervous system work is often an overlooked piece of recovery. Melanie shares practical insights on slowing down, creating safety in the body, and using mindfulness practices to support healing without pushing yourself beyond your limits.
One of the biggest themes of our conversation is learning to stop being so hard on yourself during the healing process. Recovery from CIRS is rarely linear, and we talk openly about the guilt, frustration, and pressure many people feel when they’re not improving fast enough. This episode is a reminder that healing is not about perfection—it’s about supporting the body with compassion, patience, and consistency.
About our guest:
Melanie Pensak supports people with chronic illness through screening for CIRS (Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome), tick confections and parasites. She specializes in helping people use mindfulness meditation, nature and somatic practices for physical, mental and emotional support during recovery. Melanie is a certified grief educator and encourages all those with chronic illness to honor and transform loss and grief as they heal. Her medical background as a speech-language pathologist for 20 years, mindfulness teacher for a decade and personal journey healing from CIRS and multiple infections informs her ability to help patients get through the tough times with deep understanding on both the medical and emotional levels. You can learn more about her and CIRS on The Heart of CIRS Podcast and by reading her first book, Love for the Land: Practices for Deepening Connection to Earth and All Beings.
Melanie's links:
https://www.melaniepensak.com/schedule-with-me/ for booking links to all her 1:1 sessions
https://a.co/d/cN4eR2R Link to book on Amazon
https://www.instagram.com/meditation4cirs IG link
ttps://www.instagram.com/love_4_the_land/ IG link
Stephanie's links:
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drstephpeacock
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drstephpeacock/
Website: https://stephaniepeacock.com/
Substack: https://substack.com/@holistichubcommunity
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