The Art of Being Well

By Dear Media, Will Cole

Alternative Health

What's The Art of Being Well about?

Leading functional medicine expert and best-selling author Dr. Will Cole has consulted thousands of people around the world on their health journey. Now is the time for your wellness journey. A manifesto for a new breed of health seekers, The Art Of Being Well is a fresh infusion of grace and lightness into wellness. Here we will explore exciting ways for you to nurture your body, spirit, mind and relationships. From this place of using self-care as a form of self-respect, you can discover your own metamorphosis.

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Jennifer Fisher: Restaurant...

06.01.2023

In this episode, Dr. Will Cole is joined by fine jewelry designer and modern master of disciplines, Jennifer Fisher. After reading Ketotarian in 2020, Jennifer shares with us her tremendous health journey from becoming a patient and healing her gut ...

The Art of Being Well episodes:

06.01.2023 Jennifer Fisher: Restaurant Pro-Tips, Her Essential Labs, Going Ketotarian, Kid-Friendly Food Hacks + Why Not All Salt Is Created Equal In this episode, Dr. Will Cole is joined by fine jewelry designer and modern master of disciplines, Jennifer Fisher. After reading Ketotarian in 2020, Jennifer shares with us her tremendous health journey from becoming a patient and healing her gut ...
05.25.2023 Sal Di Stefano: Fitness Influencer Red Flags, Cardio VS Strength Training + Your Go-To Guide To Protein Powders & Workout Supplements In this episode, Dr. Will Cole is joined by fitness expert and host of the Mind Pump podcast, Sal Di Stefano. After years in the wellness and fitness industry, Sal has seen it all when it comes to trends. From ...
05.18.2023 LeAnn Rimes: Her Wellness Routine For Hormone Balance & Energy, Healthy Travel Hacks + Cultivating Spiritual Connection In this episode Dr. Will Cole is joined by Grammy award-winning singer, songwriter, and actress, LeAnn Rimes. After being the youngest artist to win a Grammy at age 14, LeAnn shares her unique perspective on the music industry and what ...
05.15.2023 Hot or Not: Ozempic Craze, Parasite Cleanses, Carnivore Diets, Forest Bathing + Benadryl Tik Tok Challenge (Ask Me Anything Episode!) In this Ask Me Anything Episode, Dr. Will Cole and his functional medicine telehealth team sit down for another round of "Hot Or Not". From the latest Ozempic craze for weight loss, carnivore diets, and parasite cleanses, you'll get their ...
05.11.2023 Jason + Colleen Wachob: The Joy Of Well-Being (Intentional Eating, Ditching Toxic Diet Culture & Longevity Secrets For A Healthier, Happier Life) In this episode, Dr. Will Cole is joined by authors and mindbodygreen co-founders, Jason and Colleen Wachob. Pioneers in the health space, they have seen it all when it comes to wellness trends and have set out to show us ...
05.04.2023 Riopy: Healing Frequencies Of Music, Physical Manifestations Of Trauma & How To Teach Yourself Anything In this episode Dr. Will Cole is joined by French-born British pianist, Jean-Philippe Rio-Py, professionally known as Riopy. Growing up in a tumultuous environment, Riopy was always drawn to music and taught himself to play the piano at a young ...
04.27.2023 Debunking Clean Skincare Myths, Shocking Pore-Clogging Ingredients & Acne Triggering Foods & Supplements To Avoid with Danielle Gronich + Kayleigh Christina In this episode, Dr. Will Cole is joined again by CLEARSTEM Skincare founders, Danielle Gronich (The Acne Guru) and Kayleigh Christina. On a mission to educate people on the connection between acne and what's going on inside the body, Danielle ...
04.24.2023 Jessie Inchauspé: The Glucose Goddess & Her Secrets For Increased Energy, Crushed Cravings, Clear Skin & Balanced Blood Sugar In this episode, Dr. Will Cole is joined by biochemist and author, Jessie Inchauspé. After the success of her first book, The Glucose Revolution, Jessie set out to guide people through how to balance their blood sugar in her newest ...
04.20.2023 Denise Vasi: Diversity + Representation in Wellness, Home Births, Healthy Eating Pro-Tips For Parents & Clean Beauty Myths In this episode Dr. Will Cole is joined by founder of clean beauty and self-care platform, Maed, Denise Vasi. Born out of her own search for answers around health and wellness during her first pregnancy, Vasi created Maed as a ...
04.17.2023 Testosterone Deep Dive: Labs, Hormone-Balancing Supplements, Superfoods + The Testosterone-Depression Connection In this special "Mental Health Is Physical Health" series episode, Dr. Will Cole sits down with members of his telehealth team to discuss all things testosterone. By understanding the important role testosterone plays in your health - for both men ...
04.13.2023 Dr. Izabella Wentz: Cortisol Myths, Fasting For HPA Axis Health, Adrenal Fatigue Gaslighting + Stress Hormone Supplements In this episode Dr. Will Cole is joined by internationally acclaimed thyroid specialist and licensed pharmacist, Dr. Izabella Wentz. After her own diagnosis of Hashimoto's thyroiditis and subsequent healing journey with adrenal fatigue, Wentz set out to destigmatize this often ...
04.10.2023 Hot Or Not Social Media Health Trends, Keyboard Warrior Culture + How Fit Is Your Microbiome (Ask Me Anything Episode!) In this Ask Me Anything Episode, Dr. Will Cole and his functional medicine telehealth team sit down for their own round of "Hot Or Not" to sound off on whether or not popular wellness trends actually move the needle on ...
04.06.2023 Dr. Jolene Brighten: Is This Normal? PMS Symptoms, The Orgasm Gap, Foods To Support Hormones + Natural Birth Control Alternatives In this episode Dr. Will Cole is joined by Board Certified Naturopathic Endocrinologist and best-selling author, Dr. Jolene Brighten, to discuss her latest book, Is This Normal? By explaining how the many things women are told to embrace (like painful ...
03.30.2023 Dr. Vincent Pedre: Finding Your Gut Type, Probiotic Myths, Fermented Food Flares, Oxalates + Histamine Intolerance In this episode Dr. Will Cole is joined by founder of Dr. Pedre Wellness and medical director of Pedre Integrative Health, Dr. Vincent Pedre. After two decades of clinical experience with patients, Dr. Pedre has compiled his extensive knowledge of ...
03.27.2023 Dana Claudat: Feng Shui Myths & Truths, Home Detox Tips, Smudging, Crystals + Optimizing Your Space For Better Sleep In this episode Dr. Will Cole is joined by modern Feng Shui master and founder of The School of Intention, Dana Claudat. Being faced with her own health problems, Dana turned to the principles of Feng Shui and its roots ...
03.23.2023 Shocking Erythritol-Heart Health Link, Shilajit Adaptogen Secret + How Trauma Is Stored In The Body (Ask Me Anything Episode!) In this Ask Me Anything Episode, Dr. Will Cole and his functional medicine telehealth team celebrate the release of his new book Gut Feelings, by answering all your burning questions about the gut-brain connection. From the mechanisms by which your ...
03.20.2023 Gut Feelings: Protocol To Regulate Nervous System, Calm Stress Hormones & Shameflammation In this special "Mental Health Is Physical Health" series episode, Dr. Will Cole sits down with members of his telehealth team to talk all about his latest book, Gut Feelings. After seeing the frequent disconnect between mental and emotional health, ...
03.16.2023 Dr. Anna Cabeca: Female Hormone Myths, Natural Remedies, Labs & Protein Intake for Sex Drive, Energy + Weight Loss Plateaus In this episode Dr. Will Cole is joined by Certified OB/GYN, women's health expert, and founder and creator of The Girlfriend Doctor brand, Dr. Anna Cabeca. By empowering women with knowledge, Anna helps women take back agency over their own ...
03.13.2023 Gwyneth Paltrow: Her Wellness Protocol For Longevity & Gut Health, Keyboard Warriors, Conscious Uncoupling + Medical Gaslighting In this episode Dr. Will Cole is joined by his good friend, Oscar winning actress and founder of goop, Gwyneth Paltrow. Inspired by the foundation for health and wellness laid by her mother, Gwyneth shares with us her journey from ...
03.09.2023 Jess Cording: Navigating Caregiving & Grief, Beating Burnout, Blood Sugar Balance, Sleep Hacks + Music Therapy In this episode Dr. Will Cole is joined by dietician, health coach, podcaster, and author, Jess Cording. Discussing her latest book, The Farewell Tour: A Caregiver’s Guide To Stress Management, Sane Nutrition, and Better Sleep, Jess guides us through what ...
03.06.2023 Emma Heming Willis: Coconut Skincare Secrets, Wellness For The Willis Family + Selfish Self-Care Myth In this episode Dr. Will Cole is joined by founder and CEO of CocoBaba, Emma Heming Willis. After welcoming her second child and seeing the lack of safe, effective skincare products, she developed her own all-natural vegan skincare line for ...
03.02.2023 Catt Sadler: Using Radical Pain To Heal, Gender Pay Disparity, Career Changes & Personal Pivots In this episode Dr. Will Cole is joined by Emmy-winning entertainment journalist and entrepreneur, Catt Sadler. After leaving E! due to gender pay disparity, Catt went on to use her voice to speak out for the inequalities in the entertainment ...
02.27.2023 Dave Asprey: The Laziness Principle, Whole-Body Vibration, Breathwork, Mold-Free Coffee, Microdosing + More In this episode Dr. Will Cole is joined by entrepreneur, podcast host, and author, Dave Asprey. Known as the "father of biohacking" Dave is back to share with us the secrets in his latest book, Smarter Not Harder. In it, ...
02.23.2023 Carson Meyer: Home Births VS. Hospital, Midwife + Doula Benefits, Skincare Secrets & What You Need To Know About The "Fourth" Trimester In this episode Dr. Will Cole is joined by birth doula and founder of C & The Moon, Carson Meyer. After learning more about birth in college, Carson knew her calling was educating women. By understanding the differences between conventional ...
02.20.2023 Female Hormone Imbalances + Your Mood, Supplements & Self-Compassion In this special "Mental Health Is Physical Health" series episode, Dr. Will Cole sits down with members of his team to shed light on female hormone imbalance. Unfortunately, this all too common health problem can leave many women feeling like ...
02.16.2023 Backyard Beekeeping , Honey Health Benefits, Royal Jelly Fertility Secrets + Why We Need Bees For Our Health (+ The Planet!) with Carly Stein Kremer In this episode Dr. Will Cole is joined by founder of Beekeeper's Naturals, Carly Stein Kremer. After seeing how honey was able to transform her health, Carly set out to make high-quality honey available to the masses. By educating people ...
02.13.2023 Emma Loewe: Forest Bathing, Healthy Houseplant Pro-Tips, Grounding, + More Nature Medicine Hacks In this episode Dr. Will Cole is joined by editor and author, Emma Loewe. In her newest book, Returning to Nature, Emma aims to help us reconnect to the earth like our health depends on it. From the ancient ritual ...
02.09.2023 Dr. Barbara Sturm: Intermittent Fasting, Supplements & Other Pro-Tips For Glowing Skin, Gut Health & Longevity In this episode Dr. Will Cole is joined by world-renowned aesthetics skin doctor, Dr. Barbara Sturm. By approaching skincare through the lens of preventative care, Strum shows us why great skin starts from the inside out. From the role inflammation ...
02.06.2023 Grass-Fed Meat Myths + Truths, Plant-Based Protein VS. Animal with Autumn Smith In this episode, Dr. Will Cole is joined by Paleovalley and Wild Pastures co-founder, Autumn Smith. After learning about the healing powers of grass-fed, pasture-raised meat for our bodies and planet, Autumn and her husband launched Wild Pastures - a ...
02.02.2023 Benefits of Cuddling, Are Loved Ones Hurting Your Health + Fav Healthy Chocolate Brands (Ask Me Anything Episode!) In this Ask Me Anything Episode, Dr. Will Cole and his functional medicine telehealth team look at the importance of a healthy support system and what you can do if those closest to you aren't on board with your wellness ...
01.30.2023 Maya Feller: Eating From Our Roots (Evolution of Cultural Foods, Healthy Meals From Around The World + Fixing Food Deserts) In this episode, Dr. Will Cole is joined by registered dietitian, nutritionist, and author, Maya Feller. Taking inspiration from her own cultural roots and her clinical training, her new book Eating From Our Roots takes us on a culinary trip ...
01.26.2023 Jordan Rubin: Powerful Regenerative Farming Practices That Will Heal The Gut + Soil Microbiome In this episode, Dr. Will Cole is joined by Jordan Rubin - co-founder and CEO of Ancient Nutrition and owner and operator of Heal The Planet Farm. On a mission to better our future, Jordan shows us why regenerative farming ...
01.23.2023 Debunking Cooking Oil Myths & The Best + Worst Fats Ranked For Your Health with Jeff Nobbs In this episode, Dr. Will Cole is joined by co-founder and CEO of Zero Acre Farms, Jeff Nobbs. Fueled by his family's health history, Jeff spent years studying nutrition to find out the truth behind the magnitude of contradicting information ...
01.19.2023 Jessie Inchauspe: The Glucose Goddess Top Tips To Balance Blood Sugar (Fiber Science, Food Combining, Timing + More) In this episode, Dr. Will Cole is joined by biochemist and author, Jessie Inchauspe. After seeing how the epidemic of high blood sugar has wreaked havoc on our society, Jessie set out to change the way we look at food ...
01.16.2023 How Glyphosate Hurts Your Gut-Brain-Mood Axis (+ Exactly What You Can Do About It) In this special "Mental Health Is Physical Health" series episode, Dr. Will Cole sits down with members of his telehealth team to discuss everything you need to know about glyphosate. This modern day chemical is used on almost every conventional ...
01.12.2023 Dr. Robert Waldinger: Gaslighting Myths & Truths + Science-Backed Tips For Happiness & Healthy Relationships In this episode, Dr. Will Cole is joined by physiatrist and Harvard Medical professor, Dr. Robert Waldinger. By examining the most comprehensive studies on happiness, Waldinger shows us just how much meaningful relationships can transform your mental and physical health. ...
01.09.2023 Detox Do's & Don'ts, Histamine Intolerance + Aspartame & Your Brain (Ask Me Anything Episode!) In this Ask Me Anything Episode, Dr. Will Cole and his functional medicine telehealth team kick the year off by talking about everyone's favorite subject: detoxing. By learning how to detox the right way, you can be well on your ...
01.05.2023 Lisa Odenweller: Debunking Detox & Cleanse Myths: Toxic Diet Culture, Fad Or Wellness GameChanger? In this episode, Dr. Will Cole is joined by Lisa Odenweller, founder and CEO of Kroma Wellness, a functional superfood nutrition company. While most of us start off the new year with the best intentions, our execution doesn't always end ...
01.02.2023 Dr. Daniel Amen: The Secret To Happiness According To Your Brain Type + Next-Level Brain Health Tips In this episode, Dr. Will Cole is joined by leading psychiatrist and New York Times bestselling author, Dr. Daniel Amen. We all want to be happy, but roadblocks can seem to follow us around every corner. Instead of giving in ...
12.29.2022 Jennifer Cohen: How To Become Anti-Fragile In A Fragile World For Your Total Wellness In this episode, Dr. Will Cole is joined by author, podcaster, and entrepreneur, Jennifer Cohen. On the heels of her new book Bigger, Better, Bolder, Jennifer shows us how we can actually build a life we love - not just ...
12.26.2022 Joey Thurman: The Minimum Method For A Stronger, Healthier, Happier You (Deep Sleep, Supplement, Biohacking + Fitness Pro-Tips) In this episode, Dr. Will Cole is joined by author and health and fitness expert, Joey Thurman. When it comes to health, we often think that more is better when in reality, it's the little things that make the biggest ...
12.22.2022 Wellness Trends: The Latest In Nutrition, Clean Beauty, Biohacking + Fitness (Ask Me Anything Episode!) In this Ask Me Anything Episode, Dr. Will Cole and his functional medicine telehealth team wrap up the year by looking ahead into what these functional medicine experts are predicting for the wellness world the coming year. While trends come ...
12.19.2022 Cellular Health Hacks, Autophagy, Postbiotics, Mitochondria Renewal Tips For Anti-Aging with Dr. Anurag Singh In this episode, Dr. Will Cole is joined by the chief medical officer of Timeline Nutrition, Dr. Anurag Singh. You may have learned about cellular health in science class, but this episode covers everything you didn't learn (but should have!) ...
12.15.2022 Amber-Lee Lyons: Energy Medicine Deep Dive, Chakras, Quantum Leaping + Using Crystals For Healing In this episode, Dr. Will Cole is joined by founder of Chakra Girl Co, Amber-Lee Lyons. A deep dive into everything you've ever wanted to know about energy medicine, this episode guides you through unlocking your chakras, quantum leaping, and ...
12.12.2022 EBV: The Chronic Viral Infection Linked To Brain Fog, Depression, Anxiety & Autoimmunity (+ Exactly What To Do About It) In this special "Mental Health Is Physical Health" series episode, Dr. Will Cole sits down with members of his team to discuss everything you need to know about Epstein–Barr virus (EBV). This chronic viral infection can contribute to everything from ...
12.08.2022 Best (+ Worst) Coffee Options, Food Deserts, Carnivore Diet & Autoimmunity (Ask Me Anything Episode!) In this Ask Me Anything Episode, Dr. Will Cole and his functional medicine telehealth team give you their best recommendations for what to get (and what to avoid) when going out for coffee. Plus, they dive into what it means ...
12.05.2022 Dr. Shahin Ghadir: Debunking Fertility Myths, Egg Freezing + Overcoming Infertility Naturally In this episode Dr. Will Cole is joined by leading fertility expert Dr. Shahin Ghadir to talk about all things overcoming infertility. Whether you want to have kids now or later, this episode will prepare you with everything you need ...
12.01.2022 Dr. Will Siu: The Surprising Science Of Psychedelics (Health Benefits, Microdosing + The Mind-Body-Soul Connection) In this episode, Dr. Will Cole is joined by his friend and colleague Dr. Will Siu, MD who shares his expertise on all things psychedelics. From the different types of psychedelics to the latest science-backed research on their use for ...
11.28.2022 Uncommon Superfoods, Raw Dairy Myths + Keto Side Effects (Ask Me Anything Episode!) In this Ask Me Anything episode, Dr. Will Cole and his functional medicine telehealth team talk about their favorite underrated superfoods like black cumin seed and the controversial benefits of raw dairy. Plus, we dive into some of the side ...
11.24.2022 Tina Chen Craig: Ancient Asian Rituals For Modern Beauty (Immortal Jellyfish, Black Fungus + More!) In this episode Dr. Will Cole is joined by U Beauty founder Tina Chen Craig who lets us in on all her beauty secrets. Taking principles from her Asian culture, she educates us on how to harness these practices to ...

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