How Humans Heal

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  • #77 Start Thinking Differently About Digestion with Dr. Doni Wilson

    We get used to thinking of things a certain way. We get used to things the way they are and start to anticipate that it will remain the same. It becomes “normal” or familiar. Even discomfort and pain can become our usual existence. We find ways to suppress the discomfort, but that doesn’t really solve it.  

     

    By standing back and observing from a different perspective, we can see that what we experience as discomfort or pain is actually our body telling us that it needs attention. That it is over-stressed and under-rested. 

     

    When we are stressed day in and day out, our nervous system doesn’t have a chance to reset, and our digestion doesn’t have a chance to digest and absorb nutrients that we need.  

     

    When we push ourselves to extremes – of too much or too little – even of something that is “good” for us, it can become a stress too. 

     

    That stress leads to inflammation, overgrowth of microbes in the microbiome, and susceptibility to a whole range of health issues. 

     

    In this episode, I talk about:  

     

    How our digestion works 

     

    How your body and digestion are unique 

     

    What is the microbiome 

     

    How to think about being a human with a microbiome 

     

    What disrupts your microbiome 

     

    Ways to help bring your microbiome back into balance 

     

    What is helminthic therapy and how it can help 

    By understanding the body you live in and what it needs in order to thrive, you can make choices to give your body what it needs and not too much of what it doesn’t need more of. 

     

    Listen in to learn a different perspective on your digestion and health in general. Please reach out if you’d like more information about how I can help you. 

     

     

    Connect with Dr. Doni: 

     

    Facebook HTTPS://FACEBOOK.COM/DRDONIWILSON  

    Instagram HTTPS://INSTAGRAM.COM/DRDONIWILSON  

    YouTube HTTPS://YOUTUBE.COM/USER/DONIWILSONND  

    Weekly Wellness Wisdom Newsletter: HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/WWW  

     

    Books and Resources: 

     

    Stress Warrior Book (FREE) 

    HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/STRESSWARRIOR   

     

    Stress Warrior Stress Resiliency Facebook Group (FREE) 

    HTTPS://FACEBOOK.COM/GROUPS/STRESSWARRIOR  

     

    7-day Stress Reset (FREE) 

    HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/STRESS-RESET  

     

    HPV & Cervical Dysplasia Guide (FREE) 

    HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/HPV-AND-CERVICAL-DYSPLASIA-GUIDE/  

     

     

    Personalized Solutions: 

     

    If you’d like to meet with Dr. Doni one-on-one for your health, request a Health Breakthrough Session: HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/BREAKTHROUGH  

     

    To get an idea of more comprehensive options, read about Dr. Doni’s Signature Consultation Programs: HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/SERVICES

    55 min
  • #76 Start By Healing Your Gut with Dr. Destia Skinner

    Whether you are struggling with hormone imbalances (PMS, PCOS, menstrual cramps, fertility issues, low thyroid function), infections (EBV, HPV, recurrent UTIs, vaginitis, etc), autoimmunity, anxiety, migraines, or joint pain…and even if you don’t have any digestive symptoms…it’s important to start by healing your gut. 

     

    Why? Because your digestion is where you digest your food and absorb nutrients from your food. Those nutrients then go on to help make hormones, neurotransmitters, and to support immune function.  

     

    Your digestion is also where your gut bacteria – which outnumber the human cells in your body – do important things like make nutrients and neurotransmitters, detoxify hormones, and support healthy immune function.  

     

    In this episode, I talk with Dr. Destia Skinner [IG @drskinnersonline], Naturopathic Doctor and my classmate at Bastyr University in the 90’s, about: 

     

    -How to know if your gut needs attention 

     

    -Where to begin with supporting digestion 

     

    -Simple things you can do right now to help your gut 

     

    -What causes leaky gut 

     

    -How leaky gut can cause symptoms anywhere in the body (or brain) 

     

    -What is the microbiome 

     

    -How does it get thrown off track 

     

    -How to feed, and not over-feed, your gut bacteria 

     

    We even had a chance to talk about fecal transplants and helminthic therapy as researched methods for re-establishing a health gut biome and digestion.  

     

    It can be confusing and overwhelming to attempt to heal your gut on your own. There is so much contradictory information on the internet and varying approaches from different practitioner, that it can seem like you are spinning your wheels. 

     

    Dr. Destia and I are here to help you solve your digestive distress, whether you knew it was an issue or not, including with the new online course she created with her husband (and also my classmate in ND school), Dr. Bryan Skinner. Find it as www.RevolutionaryGut.com.  

     

    For more guidance from me, check out my blog posts related to gut health, my digestive support product line, and my Stress Remedy 21-day Program to start healing leaky gut.

     

     

    Connect with Dr. Doni: 

     

    Facebook HTTPS://FACEBOOK.COM/DRDONIWILSON  

    Instagram HTTPS://INSTAGRAM.COM/DRDONIWILSON  

    YouTube HTTPS://YOUTUBE.COM/USER/DONIWILSONND  

    Weekly Wellness Wisdom Newsletter: HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/WWW  

     

    Books and Resources: 

     

    Stress Warrior Book (FREE) 

    HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/STRESSWARRIOR   

     

    Stress Warrior Stress Resiliency Facebook Group (FREE) 

    HTTPS://FACEBOOK.COM/GROUPS/STRESSWARRIOR  

     

    7-day Stress Reset (FREE) 

    HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/STRESS-RESET  

     

    HPV & Cervical Dysplasia Guide (FREE) 

    HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/HPV-AND-CERVICAL-DYSPLASIA-GUIDE/  

     

     

    Personalized Solutions: 

     

    If you’d like to meet with Dr. Doni one-on-one for your health, request a Health Breakthrough Session: HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/BREAKTHROUGH  

     

    To get an idea of more comprehensive options, read about Dr. Doni’s Signature Consultation Programs: HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/SERVICES

    55 min
  • #75 Reset Your Immune System with Dr. Doni

    This episode was recorded from one of Dr. Doni’s 5-Day Stress Recovery Workshops. She wanted you to get a sense of what she covers in the workshop while also learning how to think about your immune system differently than you may have thought about it before.  

     

    Instead of working as a linear system with either more or less function, the immune system is much more complex, involving numerous mediators and activities.  

     

    To truly shift or really reset your immune system, and improve your ability to fend off infections while also decreasing inflammation, allergies and autoimmunity, we need to stand back and address the immune system from a perspective of stress recovery.

    Here’s why: Stress, of various forms, turns on genes that cause our genetic tendencies to increase. Stress also decreases our ability to fend off infections, and increases the likelihood of allergies and autoimmunity.  

     

    While, yes, we can make diet changes to improve immunity, and take nutrients and herbs to support immune function, if we don’t get to the root cause of the issues, we’ll need to put in a constant effort and may never see enough change. 

     

    In this episode, Dr. Doni talks about:

     

    Diet changes that can reset your immune system 

     

    How blood sugar imbalances relate to low immunity 

     

    What does healing your digestion have to do with fending off infections 

     

    Why big changes lead to small results, and small changes lead to big results 

     

    How you can reset your gene expression and turn off autoimmunity 

     

    What to take to fend off viruses, even chronic viruses like EBV and HPV 

    If you’ve been stressed about preventing infections and wanting to feel protected from viruses, bacteria, etc, then you’ll want to listen to this episode.  

     

    Dr. Doni helps you to see that by shifting your perspective about how you think about your immune system, you can become empowered and confident about fending off infections.  

     

    For Dr. Doni’s detailed support fending off colds and flus, download her free guide her: https://doctordoni.com/cold-flu-guide/  

     

    Connect with Dr. Doni: 

     

    Facebook HTTPS://FACEBOOK.COM/DRDONIWILSON  

    Instagram HTTPS://INSTAGRAM.COM/DRDONIWILSON  

    YouTube HTTPS://YOUTUBE.COM/USER/DONIWILSONND  

    Weekly Wellness Wisdom Newsletter: HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/WWW  

     

    Books and Resources: 

     

    Stress Warrior Book (FREE) 

    HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/STRESSWARRIOR   

     

    Stress Warrior Stress Resiliency Facebook Group (FREE) 

    HTTPS://FACEBOOK.COM/GROUPS/STRESSWARRIOR  

     

    7-day Stress Reset (FREE) 

    HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/STRESS-RESET  

     

    HPV & Cervical Dysplasia Guide (FREE) 

    HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/HPV-AND-CERVICAL-DYSPLASIA-GUIDE/  

     

     

    Personalized Solutions: 

     

    If you’d like to meet with Dr. Doni one-on-one for your health, request a Health Breakthrough Session: HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/BREAKTHROUGH  

     

    To get an idea of more comprehensive options, read about Dr. Doni’s Signature Consultation Programs: HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/SERVICES

    1 hr 6 min
  • #74 Gut-Emotion Connection with Dr. Peter Kozlowski

    Perhaps you’ve heard of the gut-brain axis – the essential and often disregarded connection and communication between our nervous system and our digestion.  

     

    Well, in the case of this interview with Dr. Peter Kozlowski [IG @doc_koz], functional M.D. and author of Unfunc Your Gut, we discuss the gut-brain axis and even more deeply, we talk about how emotional trauma affects gut health. 

     

    Dr. Peter shares his personal story with emotional stress and how healing from alcoholism allowed him to be more open and loving to himself, and open to other medical approaches. That is how he came to complete training as a functional practitioner, during his medical residency, which was a rare opportunity that changed the trajectory of his career.  

     

    Subsequently, he learned from experts in the functional medicine field, including why it is so important to heal the gut.  

     

    In this episode we talk about:  

     

    The gut-brain connection 

    The vagal nerve 

    Common symptoms that show your gut-brain axis needs attention 

    What is leaky gut and how to heal it 

    Is a food elimination diet worth doing 

    When a food sensitivity test is indicated, and which to choose 

    Understanding the gut microbiome and how to address it 

     

    We also covered started tips to help you get your digestion back on track. Amazingly, the simplest things can make a big difference when it comes to digesting better and absorbing important nutrients. 

     

    In addition to Dr. Peter’s insightful explanations, you’ll also hear about my experience as a naturopathic doctor helping patients with digestion distress, leaky gut, food sensitivities and stress-related health concerns over the past 21 years.  

     

    If you’ve struggled with heartburn, nausea, bloating, and/or abdominal pain, you’ll definitely want to listen to this episode. And if you have a feeling that stress, whether recent or from your past, could be negatively affecting your digestion, this episode is going to give you so many answers.  

     

    Listen in and feel free to share this episode with others who may be struggling with digestive issues.  

     

    Below you can find information about my books, blog, Stress Remedy 21-day Program and supplement line, all designed to assist with recovery from the effects of stress, including for your digestion.  

     

    The food elimination diet I designed is here: https://drdonistore.com/The-Stress-Remedy-21-Day-Program_p_225.html 

     

    The food sensitivity panel I have researched and recommend is available here: https://drdonistore.com/IgG-IgA-96--Food-Sensitivity-Home-Testing_p_262.html 

     

     

    Connect with Dr. Peter: 

     

    His new book, “Unfunc Your Gut: A Functional Medicine Guide”: http://doc-koz.com/unfuncyourgut  

    Website: doc-koz.com    

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doctorkoz  

    Instagram: @doc_koz 

     

    Connect with Dr. Doni: 

     

    Facebook HTTPS://FACEBOOK.COM/DRDONIWILSON  

    Instagram HTTPS://INSTAGRAM.COM/DRDONIWILSON  

    YouTube HTTPS://YOUTUBE.COM/USER/DONIWILSONND  

    Weekly Wellness Wisdom Newsletter: HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/WWW  

     

    Books and Resources: 

     

    Stress Warrior Book (FREE) 

    HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/STRESSWARRIOR   

     

    Stress Warrior Stress Resiliency Facebook Group (FREE) 

    HTTPS://FACEBOOK.COM/GROUPS/STRESSWARRIOR  

     

    7-day Stress Reset (FREE) 

    HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/STRESS-RESET  

     

    HPV & Cervical Dysplasia Guide (FREE) 

    HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/HPV-AND-CERVICAL-DYSPLASIA-GUIDE/  

     

     

    Personalized Solutions: 

     

    If you’d like to meet with Dr. Doni one-on-one for your health, request a Health Breakthrough Session: HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/BREAKTHROUGH  

     

    To get an idea of more comprehensive options, read about Dr. Doni’s Signature Consultation Programs: HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/SERVICES

    1 hr
  • #73 Introduction To Me and How Humans Heal – with Dr. Doni

    Thank you so much for joining me here, at How Humans Heal.  

     

    I don’t pretend to have all the information. I simply share what it is that I’ve learned as a human and as a naturopathic doctor. And I share the opportunity to learn from other practitioners and experts who are also wanting to share what they’ve learned about being human and supporting our health, physically, emotionally, and spiritually.  

     

    I really believe that there is not one perfect or cookie cutter solution for all of us. We are each unique individuals, with unique needs. And yet, at the same time, there is so much we can learn from each other to help all of us along the path of human existence.  

     

    That is my passion and joy and mission in my life – to honor being human and human existence, and to be curious, accepting, open and learning along the way.  

     

    I share what I’ve seen to be helpful for myself and for my patients. That doesn’t mean it is necessarily going to be helpful for you, and yet I hope it is. And if not, we have learned, yet again. 

     

    I’m glad you found me and that you are here. I welcome your desire to be more human and to be living your life in a state of greater awareness, love and gratitude.  

     

    Please let me know how I may be of service to you.  

     

    Dr. Doni

     

     

    Connect with Dr. Doni: 

     

    Facebook HTTPS://FACEBOOK.COM/DRDONIWILSON  

    Instagram HTTPS://INSTAGRAM.COM/DRDONIWILSON  

    YouTube HTTPS://YOUTUBE.COM/USER/DONIWILSONND  

    Weekly Wellness Wisdom Newsletter: HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/WWW  

     

    Books and Resources: 

     

    Stress Warrior Book (FREE) 

    HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/STRESSWARRIOR   

     

    Stress Warrior Stress Resiliency Facebook Group (FREE) 

    HTTPS://FACEBOOK.COM/GROUPS/STRESSWARRIOR  

     

    7-day Stress Reset (FREE) 

    HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/STRESS-RESET  

     

    HPV & Cervical Dysplasia Guide (FREE) 

    HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/HPV-AND-CERVICAL-DYSPLASIA-GUIDE/  

     

     

    Personalized Solutions: 

     

    If you’d like to meet with Dr. Doni one-on-one for your health, request a Health Breakthrough Session: HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/BREAKTHROUGH  

     

    To get an idea of more comprehensive options, read about Dr. Doni’s Signature Consultation Programs: HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/SERVICES

    18 min
  • #72 Understanding the Vagal Nerve with Melanie Weller

    Physical therapist and medical visionary, Melanic Weller, shares how she started “thinking outside of the box” for her patients with rare conditions. By looking at the whole body, instead of just where the pain is located, she realized that often it’s by understanding what is happening in the body/mind/spirit that we find the deepest healing. 

     

    The interconnectedness is not random. There are 11 million bits of information occurring between our brain and the rest of our body every second. This happens via the vagal nerve. If the vagal nerve is compressed, it’s like a traffic jam in the signaling.  

     

    We talked about:  

     

    Understanding the vagal nerve 

     

    Decompressing the vagal nerve 

     

    How we embody stress on the horizontal plane 

     

    The more restricted we are physically, the more affected we are emotionally 

     

    What our stories about our bodies tell us about ourselves 

     

    Symmetries in nature and in our bodies 

     

    The vagus nerve gives us access to our own consciousness. Our mind and body are fully interconnected, and to the extent that we separate them, we are separate from ourselves. 

     

     It is often through the way we speak about ourselves or tell the story of ourselves that we can identify the source of illness and rebalance our vagal nerve. 

     

    This interview just makes me more excited to continue researching and helping patients to understand how stress affects us and how to become resilient to stress. Supporting vagal nerve function is an essential part of the stress recovery process.  

     

    If you’ve been struggling with your health and wanting to think about it from a whole different perspective, be sure to listen in to this episode.

     

     

    Connect with Melanie: 

     

    Website: www.melanieweller.com    

     

    Facebook: www.facebook.com/embodyyourstar  

     

    Twitter: www.twitter.com/embodyyourstar  

     

    Instagram: www.instagram.com/embodyyourstar  

     

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melanieweller/  

     

     

     

     

    Connect with Dr. Doni: 

     

    Facebook HTTPS://FACEBOOK.COM/DRDONIWILSON  

    Instagram HTTPS://INSTAGRAM.COM/DRDONIWILSON  

    YouTube HTTPS://YOUTUBE.COM/USER/DONIWILSONND  

    Weekly Wellness Wisdom Newsletter: HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/WWW  

     

    Books and Resources: 

     

    Stress Warrior Book (FREE) 

    HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/STRESSWARRIOR   

     

    Stress Warrior Stress Resiliency Facebook Group (FREE) 

    HTTPS://FACEBOOK.COM/GROUPS/STRESSWARRIOR  

     

    7-day Stress Reset (FREE) 

    HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/STRESS-RESET  

     

    HPV & Cervical Dysplasia Guide (FREE) 

    HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/HPV-AND-CERVICAL-DYSPLASIA-GUIDE/  

     

     

    Personalized Solutions: 

     

    If you’d like to meet with Dr. Doni one-on-one for your health, request a Health Breakthrough Session: HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/BREAKTHROUGH  

     

    To get an idea of more comprehensive options, read about Dr. Doni’s Signature Consultation Programs: HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/SERVICES

    1 hr
  • #71 Surgery Recovery – with Dr. Doni

    When it comes to needing to have a medical procedure or surgery, there are absolutely ways to support yourself through it so that you can recover quickly.  

     

    I’ve been guiding patients to just that for over 2 decades, and I recently had an opportunity to use my surgery protocol myself. I had surgery on the front part of my neck/chest a few days ago and am sharing about the process with you in this podcast.   

     

    In this episode, I talk about:  

     

    What it is like to have an unknown condition and go through the process of finding a surgeon 

     

    Preparing – mentally, physically, and spiritually – for surgery 

     

    Supplements I took to prepare and to help my body heal 

     

    Asking for support and help 

     

    Being open to how your recovery process looks 

     

    There can be a lot of unknowns, when it comes to facing a medical procedure, and usually unknowns are what can trigger fear and stress. Add to that the physical stress of a medical procedure, and the whole thing can push you “over the top”, so to speak. 

     

    Knowing all this, my goal for preparing for surgery was to create as much known and support as I could, and then “go with” whatever unknown occurred.   

     

    Now that I’m on the other side of it, I’m so grateful to my medical providers and my friends and family, who really showed up in support of me. I’m also beyond happy that I had the surgery and am now able to truly support my body to heal and prevent this from happening again. 

     

    Please listen in to this podcast if you are preparing for a medical procedure, or if you’ve worried about needing to have a procedure at some point in the future.  

     

    And reach out to me and my office at [email protected] if you’d like to meet with me so that I can set up a surgery protocol for you and guide you through YOUR recovery process.  

     

    Dr. Doni

     

     

    Connect with Dr. Doni: 

     

    Facebook HTTPS://FACEBOOK.COM/DRDONIWILSON  

    Instagram HTTPS://INSTAGRAM.COM/DRDONIWILSON  

    YouTube HTTPS://YOUTUBE.COM/USER/DONIWILSONND  

    Weekly Wellness Wisdom Newsletter: HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/WWW  

     

    Books and Resources: 

     

    Stress Warrior Book (FREE) 

    HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/STRESSWARRIOR   

     

    Stress Warrior Stress Resiliency Facebook Group (FREE) 

    HTTPS://FACEBOOK.COM/GROUPS/STRESSWARRIOR  

     

    7-day Stress Reset (FREE) 

    HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/STRESS-RESET  

     

    HPV & Cervical Dysplasia Guide (FREE) 

    HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/HPV-AND-CERVICAL-DYSPLASIA-GUIDE/  

     

     

    Personalized Solutions: 

     

    If you’d like to meet with Dr. Doni one-on-one for your health, request a Health Breakthrough Session: HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/BREAKTHROUGH  

     

    To get an idea of more comprehensive options, read about Dr. Doni’s Signature Consultation Programs: HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/SERVICES

    30 min
  • #70 Functional Fertility – with Dr. Kalea Wattles

    In today’s episode of How Humans Heal, Dr. Doni got to speak with Dr. Kalea Wattles. She is a Naturopathic Physician specializing in fertility and Functional Medicine. She earned her doctorate from Bastyr University and is certified as a Functional Medicine Practitioner by the Institute for Functional Medicine.  

     

    Dr. Wattles combines her Naturopathic and Functional Medicine training to treat patients with a “Functional Fertility” perspective, using a root-cause, science-based, body-systems approach to cultivating a fertile body. She is dedicated to using this patient centered method to support patients anywhere on their fertility journey – whether they are thinking about getting pregnant for the first time or exploring advanced fertility treatments. Furthermore, Dr. Wattles is passionate about providing fertility education that empowers women with the information they need to plan for the future of their dreams.  

     

    Dr. Wattles has been a clinical staff member at The Institute for Functional Medicine since 2017, where she develops curriculum for advanced training in male and female hormones, thyroid and adrenal function, and gut health. She also sees patients in her clinical practice at Vida Integrated Health in Bellevue, WA

     

     

    Connect with Dr. Kalea: 

     

    Website: https://www.drkaleawattles.com/ 

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drkaleawattles/ 

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

     

     

    Connect with Dr. Doni: 

     

    Facebook HTTPS://FACEBOOK.COM/DRDONIWILSON  

    Instagram HTTPS://INSTAGRAM.COM/DRDONIWILSON  

    YouTube HTTPS://YOUTUBE.COM/USER/DONIWILSONND  

    Weekly Wellness Wisdom Newsletter: HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/WWW  

     

    Books and Resources: 

     

    Stress Warrior Book (FREE) 

    HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/STRESSWARRIOR   

     

    Stress Warrior Stress Resiliency Facebook Group (FREE) 

    HTTPS://FACEBOOK.COM/GROUPS/STRESSWARRIOR  

     

    7-day Stress Reset (FREE) 

    HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/STRESS-RESET  

     

    HPV & Cervical Dysplasia Guide (FREE) 

    HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/HPV-AND-CERVICAL-DYSPLASIA-GUIDE/  

     

     

    Personalized Solutions: 

     

    If you’d like to meet with Dr. Doni one-on-one for your health, request a Health Breakthrough Session: HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/BREAKTHROUGH  

     

    To get an idea of more comprehensive options, read about Dr. Doni’s Signature Consultation Programs: HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/SERVICES

    57 min
  • #69 Balance Hormones by Listening to Your Body – with Shannon Miller

    Hormone imbalances, fertility issues, and autoimmunity are more and more common. In this conversation with Shannon Miller, a Holistic Hormone Practitioner @3leafhealth, she and I explore the reasons why and what we have each found helpful for returning to balance. 

     

    First of all, as Shannon says, “the biggest resource we have is our own body. We know our body better than anybody else, even a doctor. Don’t let anyone tell you that you’re not feeling what you feel.” 

     

    By knowing your body and listening to it, you’ll be better able to respond and navigate from hormone imbalances or autoimmunity, back to health. For example, pain is a signal from your body that something is wrong. From there you can ask “What is my body asking for?” The more aware we are, we can respond more quickly to give our bodies what they need. 

     

    We, however, tend to be distracted from ourselves and our bodies. It can help to remember that our body is trying to keep us alive.  

     

    From her experience having an eating disorder for 10 years, Shannon shares how she felt at war with her body. Then she realized that her body was trying to protect her. Once she figured out what her body was trying to protect her from, she was about to make changes that changed her health and life.  

     

    Having recovered from the eating disorder and conceiving a pregnancy when a doctor told her it wasn’t possible, Shannon shares how she now thinks about food choices, without stressing herself more.  

     

    Here are a few of her tips: 

     

    Don’t think of foods as “good” or “bad” 

     

    Choose foods that have the effect we want on our bodies  

     

    Aim for balance instead of rigidity with ourselves.  

     

    Nourish your body and your soul 

     

    Be in tune with your body 

     

    Shannon and I agree that it’s when we are stressed and disconnected from our bodies and selves, that health issues develop. Our body is trying to tell us it needs attention and stress recovery. 

     

    For example, not ovulating is often due to stress. We need ovulation for getting pregnant and also for hormone balance and improved health.  

     

    To shift that pattern, our bodies need to feel safe. That comes with consistency and taking care of yourself over time.  

     

    Keep in mind that shifts back to balance don’t tend to happen overnight. It’s tempting to chase the quick fix, but it’s not a reality. 

     

    Give yourself time and let it be a healing journey. We are here to support you along the way. 

     

    Listen in and learn more from Shannon Miller at https://3leafhealth.com/. 

     

    Connect with Dr. Doni: 

     

    Facebook HTTPS://FACEBOOK.COM/DRDONIWILSON  

    Instagram HTTPS://INSTAGRAM.COM/DRDONIWILSON  

    YouTube HTTPS://YOUTUBE.COM/USER/DONIWILSONND  

    Weekly Wellness Wisdom Newsletter: HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/WWW  

     

    Books and Resources: 

     

    Stress Warrior Book (FREE) 

    HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/STRESSWARRIOR   

     

    Stress Warrior Stress Resiliency Facebook Group (FREE) 

    HTTPS://FACEBOOK.COM/GROUPS/STRESSWARRIOR  

     

    7-day Stress Reset (FREE) 

    HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/STRESS-RESET  

     

    HPV & Cervical Dysplasia Guide (FREE) 

    HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/HPV-AND-CERVICAL-DYSPLASIA-GUIDE/  

     

     

    Personalized Solutions: 

     

    If you’d like to meet with Dr. Doni one-on-one for your health, request a Health Breakthrough Session: HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/BREAKTHROUGH  

     

    To get an idea of more comprehensive options, read about Dr. Doni’s Signature Consultation Programs: HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/SERVICES

    51 min
  • #68 Fertility from Dr. Doni’s Perspective – with Dr. Doni

    Preparing for pregnancy and preventing pregnancy loss are two of my favorite ways to support women in my practice. I see them as times when women often feel isolated, afraid and confused about what to do. And that’s when I feel most motivated to help.  

     

    In standard medical care and prenatal care, there is not a lot of support – in terms of nutrition, clinical nutrition, and addressing underlying issues – in general, but in particular for before pregnancy and in early pregnancy.  

     

    So if you are feeling overwhelmed and on your own… you are actually not alone. It is very common to feel that way, and I’m here to help you.  

     

    In this podcast episode I cover:  

     

    -Why is it so common to feel anxious and stressed about pregnancy? 

     

    -What is possible in terms of support to guide you through to a healthy pregnancy 

     

    -Testing that’s important to do, to support your body and your fertility 

     

    -That it’s possible and important to individualize your doses and strategy 

     

    -How working with a naturopathic doctor can make all the difference 

     

    -The protocols I’ve developed over 20 years to help women like you achieve the pregnancy of their dreams 

     

    -How to identify limiting beliefs and shift them in order to be more ready to receive a pregnancy 

     

     

    Overall, a connection with your true self – you as a loving, compassionate human being – is most important on the fertility journey. From that place, you’ll be choosing based on what is best for you, and your future baby. Then you’ll also be decreasing your stress levels, which optimizes hormone levels and ovary function.  

     

    I’m happy to help you. Reach out to my office if you have questions, would like to meet with me and have me to start supporting you. Many women begin with my Women’s Wellness Program, but we can also modify it to match for you. And if you have HPV, I can help there too. And in the process of clearing HPV, you’ll be improving your fertility – it’s a win, win.  

     

     

    Connect with Dr. Doni: 

     

    Facebook HTTPS://FACEBOOK.COM/DRDONIWILSON  

    Instagram HTTPS://INSTAGRAM.COM/DRDONIWILSON  

    YouTube HTTPS://YOUTUBE.COM/USER/DONIWILSONND  

    Weekly Wellness Wisdom Newsletter: HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/WWW  

     

    Books and Resources: 

     

    Stress Warrior Book (FREE) 

    HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/STRESSWARRIOR   

     

    Stress Warrior Stress Resiliency Facebook Group (FREE) 

    HTTPS://FACEBOOK.COM/GROUPS/STRESSWARRIOR  

     

    7-day Stress Reset (FREE) 

    HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/STRESS-RESET  

     

    HPV & Cervical Dysplasia Guide (FREE) 

    HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/HPV-AND-CERVICAL-DYSPLASIA-GUIDE/  

     

     

    Personalized Solutions: 

     

    If you’d like to meet with Dr. Doni one-on-one for your health, request a Health Breakthrough Session: HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/BREAKTHROUGH  

     

    To get an idea of more comprehensive options, read about Dr. Doni’s Signature Consultation Programs: HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/SERVICES

    38 min

About How Humans Heal

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Dr. Doni Wilson struggled for decades to solve her numerous health issues and heal her body. With focused determination, she healed herself and in doing so, discovered the Dr. Doni Stress Recovery…

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