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Lyme disease is rising across the U.S.—but most people stillget poor testing, miss co-infections, and don’t know what to do after a tick bite. In this episode, Galen Wetzell sits down with Dr. Susan Marra, ND—a Lyme-literate clinician with 27+ years of experience—to cover Lyme 101 through advanced topics: false negatives, iGenex vs. standard labs, biofilms,co-infections (Babesia, Bartonella, relapsing fever), alpha-galsyndrome, mycotoxins, and evidence-informed prevention(including which essential oils repel ticks).

In this episode:

Guest: Dr. Susan Marra — drsusanmarra.com
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Resources mentioned:
• Tick testing & advanced diagnostics: iGenex (PCR, co-infection panels)
• Prevention checklist: tweezers, vial, alcohol pads; oil repellent strategy
• Co-infection considerations: Babesia (parasite), Bartonella, relapsing fever(B. miyamotoi)

About Better With Age
We help women in peri- to post-menopause build bone density, strength, andvitality through guided exercise & nutrition. Learn more:betterwithage.online

Chapters :
00:00 Intro • 02:20 What Lyme is (Borrelia) • 07:32 Why tests miss it • 12:45Co-infections • 19:10 Biofilms & persisters • 24:05 Tick removal & ticktesting • 28:00 Essential oil repellents • 32:10 Alpha-gal syndrome • 36:40Mycotoxins & immunity • 43:00 Treatment frameworks • 53:00 How to find help

#lymediseaseawareness #tick-borneillness #co-infections#biofilms #iGenex #falsenegatives #Bartonella

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From pediatrics at Mayo Clinic to licensed acupuncturist,Dr. Sonja Murray, DACM, RN, LAc shares how Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) supports women through every “sacred season”—menstruation, fertility, postpartum, and menopause. Dr. Murray unpacks what Qi really means, howneedles act like “antennas” to harmonize energy, and why weekly sessions for 6–10 visits often create meaningful change. Dr. Murray also digs into sleep, migraines, brain fog, digestion, lifestyle shifts, and Sonja’s SovereignSupport community for women who want agency in their health.

In this episode:

About Sonja Clinic: Wild Integrative Health (Burnsville, MN)
Community: Sovereign Support (online; ongoing enrollment)

Website: https://www.wildintegrativehealth.com/

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Chapters:
00:00 Welcome & Sonja’s nursing-to-TCM journey
06:40 What is Qi? Needles as “antennas”
12:10 How acupuncture influences the nervous system
16:55 Women’s sacred seasons & common concerns
25:20 Treatment plans: frequency, expectations, budgeting
33:05 After-care: movement, grounding, baths, herbs
40:20 Food therapy 101 & adaptogens
48:10 Community, agency, and Sovereign Support
55:00 Where to find Sonja + wrap-up

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We empower women to reclaim their health and vitalitythrough expert-guided exercise and nutrition. Stronger 💪| Healthier 🥑| Better with Age 😁

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#Acupuncture#TraditionalChineseMedicine #TCM #Qi #HolisticNursing #WomenHealth#Perimenopause #Menopause #FertilityJourney #PostpartumCare #SleepHealth#StressRelief #MigraineRelief

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Sleep is your body’s most powerful reset button. In this episode of the Better With Age Podcast, Dr. Jon Parker breaks down what truly happens while you sleep—and how modern life quietly sabotages it.

You’ll learn:✅ Why REM and deep sleep are critical for emotional and physical resilience
✅How caffeine, alcohol, and blue light steal your deep sleep
✅Why consistent bedtimes and morning light exposure reset your circadian rhythm
✅How temperature, meal timing, and light control can transform your nightly rest
✅The latest treatments for snoring and sleep apnea—from CPAP to custom oral appliances

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#BetterWithAgePodcast#SleepScience #DrJonParker #HealthyAging #SleepApnea #DeepSleep#CircadianRhythm #RestorativeSleep

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What happens when a medical doctor follows a deeper callingbeyond traditional medicine?
In this episode of Better With Age, Dr. Brian Meyer shares hisremarkable journey from internal medicine physician to shamanic healing practitioner. His story explores the bridge between science and spirit — and how intuition, energy work, and ancient healing traditions can complement Westernmedicine.

You’ll hear how Dr. Meyer integrates shamanic principlesinto modern care, helps clients clear emotional “stuckness,” and reconnect with parts of themselves that have been shut down by trauma or stress. We also discuss the role of intuition in decision-making, consent in energy work, and daily mindfulness practices for grounding and gratitude.

Whether you’re curious about the intersection ofspirituality and healthcare or looking for ways to reconnect with your own inner wisdom, this conversation offers profound insights on healing the wholeself.

👉 Connect with Dr.Brian Meyer to schedule a 15-minute discovery call.
📩Contact info shared at the end of the episode.

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We empower women to reclaim their health and vitalitythrough expert-guided exercise and nutrition.

Stronger 💪| Healthier 🥑| Better with Age 😁

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#BetterWithAge #ShamanicHealing #IntegrativeMedicine #FunctionalMedicine #HolisticHealing #MindBodySpirit #EnergyMedicine #SpiritualGrowth

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What if the biggest barriers to your health and well-beingaren’t in your diet or lifestyle—but hidden deep in your subconscious?

In this episode of Better With Age, Lea sits downwith Susan Isom, certified MAP Method practitioner, to explore how subconscious programming, unresolved trauma, and stress patterns quietly shape our health, habits, and even our relationships.

Susan shares her personal journey of struggling with chronicsymptoms, trying countless diets and protocols, and ultimately discovering the MAP Method (Make Anything Possible)—a neuroscience-based technique that gentlyreprograms the subconscious mind.

We discuss:
✅Why willpower alone often fails when it comes to change
✅How subconscious stress blocks healing and self-care
✅The unique power of MAP compared to talk therapy, CBT, or EMDR
✅Real-life transformations—from food cravings to relationship healing
✅How midlife women can use this method to reclaim calm, resilience, and identity

If you’ve ever wondered why you get “stuck” in patternsdespite knowing what to do, this conversation will open your eyes to a wholenew level of healing.

🔗Learn more about Susan’s work at ⁠mindbodyharmonyandhealth.comBetter With Age Program

We empower women to reclaim their health and vitalitythrough expert-guided exercise and nutrition. Stronger 💪| Healthier 🥑| Better with Age 😁

Website: betterwithage.online

#Resilience#InnerChildHealing #SomaticHealing #IntegrativeHealth #FunctionalNutrition#HealthyHabits #WomenOver40 #WomenOver50 #WillpowerMyth #CalmTheNervousSystem#BreathworkPractice #HRV #HabitChange #SelfCompassion #HealingJourney

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What if your weight, mood, and brain health had less to dowith calories—and more to do with carbs, hormones, and your metabolism? In this Better With Age episode, Lea Wetzell sits down with nutritionist and author AmyBerger, MS, CNS, to unpack how low-carb eating can support metabolic health through perimenopause, menopause, and beyond. Amy, co-author of End Your Carb Confusion, explains why high insulin levels often go undetected, how they impact women differently,and how lifestyle shifts—like protein-rich meals, better sleep, and simple labs—can transform your health. You’ll hear refreshing truths about keto, brain fog, cravings, and why many women need to stop under-eating and fearingfood.

Whether you're navigating midlife or guiding others through it, this conversation is packed with real talk and realistic strategies for thriving—not just surviving—as you age.

Better With Age Program

We empower women to reclaim their health and vitalitythrough expert-guided exercise and nutrition.

Stronger 💪| Healthier 🥑| Better with Age 😁

Website: betterwithage.online

#BetterWithAgeProgram #MenopauseNutrition #ThrivingInMidlife#CarbsAndHormones

What exactly is Qi—and how can Qigong transform your health? In this episode of Better With Age, Peng Rodin Her, Master Practitioner, breaks down the three branches of Qigong (medical, martial, and spiritual) and how each can support healing, strength, and inner peace. Galen and Peng discuss how Qigong helps balance the body and mind, its role in preventing burnout, and why it’s more accessible than traditional meditation.

#QiEnergy #QigongPractice

#BetterWithAge#MidlifeVitality

Dr. Nate Champion, ND, joins Galen Wetzell on the Better With Age Podcast to share his journey from ulcerative colitis to naturopathic medicine. Learn how SIBO, leaky gut, and the gut-brain connection affect digestion, immunity, and cognitive health—and discover practical steps to repair your gut and reclaim vitality.

#GutHealthTips #DigestiveWellness#SIBORecovery

Did you know your glucose response can be completely different from someone else’s—even if you eat the same meal? In this episode, Lea Wetzell is joined by naturopathic doctor Dr. Paul Ratté to explore the concept of glucose types and how understanding your unique response can be a game-changer for metabolic health.

They dive into the power of continuous glucose monitors(CGMs), the role of glycemic variability, and how early signs of insulin resistance often go undetected with standard lab tests. You’ll also learn about the impact of cortisol, grazing patterns, and perimenopause on glucose, plushow therapeutic diets like keto or carnivore can be used as short-term diagnostic tools—not just long-term fixes.

If you're navigating prediabetes, struggling with energy crashes, or simply curious about optimizing your metabolism, this episode is full of actionable insights to help you build true resilience—through food, sleep, and lifestyle.

#GlucoseType #InsulinResistance #ContinuousGlucoseMonitor

Why do the Japanese consistently rank among the longest-living people in the world?

In this compelling episode of the Better With Age Podcast, we sit down with Tetsuhiro Yoshino, M.D., Ph.D., FACP, a world-renowned expert in longevity, nutrition, and preventive medicine, to explore the powerful lifestyle practices that fuel Japan’s healthy aging culture.

We dive into the key differences between Japanese and American approaches to nutrition, exercise, stress management, work-life balance, and aging well. Dr. Yoshino shares practical insights from Japan’s health traditions—like mindful eating, daily movement, and community-centered living—that support long-term vitality and disease prevention.

Whether you're navigating menopause, looking to improve metabolic health, or simply curious about anti-aging strategies, this episode offers science-backed, culturally rich guidance for living better, longer.

🔑 Key Topics & Takeaways:

• The Okinawan diet & plant-forward eating for longevity

• How Japan’s lifestyle combats chronic disease & insulin resistance

• Why the Japanese prioritize prevention over intervention

• Cultural differences in aging, stress, and wellness philosophy

• How to apply Japanese health principles to Western life

👉 Perfect for women 40+, midlife health seekers, and anyone curious about functional nutrition, healthy aging, and international wellness practices.

📺 Watch now, subscribe, and share with someone who wants to age with strength, grace, and purpose.