The Health Fix Podcast

🌱 Curious about herbal medicine and how to start using local plants and herbs? In this episode, Dr. Jannine Krause chats with Michael Yadrick, a restoration ecologist and host of The Tree Hugger Podcast. Michael shares his love for plants, insights into herbal medicine, and how invasive species in the Pacific Northwest can be medicinally beneficial.

💊 Michael’s Herbal Medicine Cabinet:

• Sleep: Blue Vervain, Hops (sedative/hypnotic properties)
• Immune Boosting: Cloves, Fir Needles
• Devil’s Claw: Supports boundaries & reduces inflammation
• Oregon Grape Root: Rich in berberine, antimicrobial, great for gut health
• Hawthorne Berry: Heart health support (or is it Tree of Heaven?)

🌾 Invasive Species in the Pacific NW with Medicinal Benefits:

• Salal: Floral arrangement greenery with medicinal potential
• Blackberry & Ivy: Environmental clean-up powerhouses
• Japanese Knotweed: Contains resveratrol (used in Quicksilver Scientific’s Crypto Co-Max)
• Milk Thistle: Detoxes the liver, lowers liver enzymes
• St. John’s Wort: Helps detox at a cellular level
• Tree of Heaven (Altissima): Creates canopy and offers medicinal potential

🩺 Michael’s Mentor: Sarah Butters (Hawthorne and Honey) – hawthornandhoney.com 🌿 Environmental Education Resource: Just Language – Rethinking the language around “weeds.” 🌳 Tacoma Tree Foundation: tacomatreefoundation.org 🎙️ Michael’s Podcast: The Tree Hugger Podcast – treehuggerpod.com

🎧 Tune in to learn how to harness the power of local plants, rethink invasive species, and explore the rich world of herbal medicine!

Are fish oils really helping your health? What about the concerns over omega-6 seed oils? In this episode, Dr. Jannine Krause dives deep with Professor Brian Peskin to clear up misconceptions about essential fatty acids (EFAs) and their role in health. Drawing on his expertise as a scientist and educator, Professor Peskin explains the critical importance of parent EFAs (also called parent essential oils or PEOs) and how they differ from the derivatives commonly used in supplements like fish oil. His work builds on the groundbreaking research of Nobel Prize-winner Otto Warburg, focusing on cellular oxygenation and its role in preventing chronic diseases.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why the real issue isn’t more science but better understanding of existing science.
• The key differences between clinical journals and hard science journal findings.
• Why DHA acts like antifreeze for fish and what this means for humans.
• The truth about oxidized LDL, what it measures, and why it matters for your health.
• How poor metabolism of omega-6 fatty acids can make fish oil consumption inflammatory.
• Surprising links between elevated DHA levels and skin cancer.

Key Resources from the Show:

• Professor Peskin’s Website: brianpeskin.com
• White paper on Diseases, Disorders & Impairment of the Delta - 6 - Desaturase Pathway Causing Chronic Inflammation
• NEJM article from 1986 referred to in the podcast
• The most compelling case against fish oil
• Contact Professor Peskin: Email at [email protected]
• EZTrek: Dr. Peskin’s medical food formula designed to support impaired Delta-6-Desaturase (D6D) pathways.

About the Guest: Professor Brian Peskin, an MIT-trained engineer and former Adjunct Professor at Texas Southern University, is on a mission to educate the public about the critical role of parent essential fatty acids. Through his research, Professor Peskin challenges common myths about cholesterol, fish oil, and omega-6 seed oils, emphasizing the importance of cellular oxygenation in disease prevention.

After a life-altering experience when her husband was diagnosed with glioblastoma during her pregnancy, Andrea Nakayama realized the healthcare system often treats illnesses instead of the individual. This inspired her to revolutionize the approach to chronic illness. In this episode, Dr. Jannine Krause speaks with Andrea Nakayama, founder of the Functional Nutrition Alliance, about her groundbreaking work in narrative medicine—an approach that focuses on listening to a patient’s story and addressing the nuances in the clent's story often overlooked in healthcare.

Andrea shares how integrating health stories with clinical insights can help uncover the root causes of chronic conditions and why many people don’t improve despite doing “all the right things.”

• How the medical system’s diagnosis-first approach impacts your health journey.
• Why doctors and the healthcare system can’t always “fix” chronic illnesses.
• The dangers of treatment bias in alternative and functional medicine.
• The value of doing your own research to empower your healthcare decisions.
• Risks of following social media influencers for health advice.
• Why foundational health tests—like blood work, hydration checks, and bowel movement evaluations—are crucial.
• How combining your health story with your chemistry reveals key health insights.
• The surprising power of joy and its role in healing beyond supplements and protocols.

• Your Story Matters: Chronic illness isn’t just about symptoms—it’s about the full context of your life and history.
• Listen to Your Body: Foundational health markers, like hydration and digestion, hold valuable clues to your health.
• Beware of Bias: Both conventional and alternative medicine can fall into one-size-fits-all treatment patterns.
• Joy Is Healing: Small, joyful activities can be as transformative as any supplement.

• Andrea Nakayama’s Website: andreanakayama.com
• Learn more about Narrative Medicine Meets Functional Medicine: Visit Here

If you or someone you love is struggling with chronic health conditions, this episode will inspire you to uncover the clues in your own story and take a holistic approach to wellness.

Connecting and communicating with family, friends, coworkers, and partners can be challenging. Sorting through emotions and the meanings we attach to interactions often adds confusion. In this episode, Dr. Jannine Krause chats with Dr. Jonathan Marion—an award-winning cultural anthropology professor, coach, author, speaker, and accomplished Brazilian Zouk dancer. Together, they explore the intricacies of jealousy as an unmet need, the art of authentic connection, and how dancing with a partner mirrors deeper life lessons about communication and presence.

• Why chasing external measures of success can sideline what’s truly best for you.
• The link between unmet needs, jealousy, and how to address them.
• A step-by-step approach to bringing up suspicions of infidelity with your partner without escalating conflict.
• How to start a conversation with someone when you sense unresolved tension.
• The parallels between dancing with a partner and staying present in meaningful conversations.
• Techniques to calm your nerves before approaching someone—like exhaling deeply before taking a deep breath.
• How your internal thoughts may disrupt effective communication.

• Jealousy Signals Unmet Needs: Instead of suppressing jealousy, recognize it as a sign to reflect on what’s missing in your life or relationship.
• Presence Is Powerful: Authentic connections require focusing on the moment, whether in a conversation or while dancing with a partner.
• Communication Starts with Calm: Deep breathing can ease tension before addressing challenging topics or approaching someone new.
• Clarity Over Assumptions: Thoughtfully examine and question the narratives in your head that might hinder open communication.

• Dr. Jonathan Marion’s Website: stepsalongtheway.global
• Set Up a Chat with Dr. Jonathan Marion: Contact Us

Join the conversation and explore how to enhance your connections by living and communicating more authentically.

In this insightful episode of The Health Fix Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Ben Reinking, a board-certified pediatric cardiologist, medical educator, and certified physician development coach. Dr. Ben is the founder of The Developing Doctor, a coaching business inspired by his own journey through burnout and the challenges he observed in the healthcare profession. His mission is to help healthcare professionals rediscover joy and purpose in their careers. This episode is essential for anyone—whether in the health field or beyond—feeling the pull to escape their life or career.

What You’ll Learn:

• The Power of Self-Check-In Why asking yourself, "Am I okay?" is a critical first step in identifying burnout.

• Escapist Fantasies as Burnout Clues Recognizing thoughts of escape as signals of burnout and exploring their deeper meaning.

• Physical Symptoms of Burnout How burnout manifests physically and the importance of recognizing these symptoms early.

• Reconnecting with Joy in Your Career The value of assessing if your career aligns with your core self and brings joy and fulfillment.

• The Role of Hobbies and Interests How nurturing activities beyond your career builds resilience and identity beyond work.

• Naming Your Emotions How identifying what you’re feeling can help you process and manage emotions more effectively.

Resources from the Show:

• Dr. Ben Reinking’s Website: The Developing Doctor
• Instagram: @thedevelopingdoctor
• Strengths Assessments:
  • VIA Strengths
  • CliftonStrengths
• Special Offer: Use code “healthfix30” for 30% off coaching sessions and any courses.

Tune in for a practical and empowering conversation that sheds light on the burnout epidemic and offers actionable steps for reclaiming joy, purpose, and well-being.

In today’s episode, I’m joined by Britta Stalling, a seasoned Qi Gong practitioner, author, and co-facilitator of the Zhineng Qigong Hunyuan Qi Therapy program. We dive deep into the world of Qi Gong—a practice rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine that combines body movements, breathing techniques, and meditation to bring balance and healing to the body. Qi Gong is often referred to as “internal Tai Chi,” a practice that has helped people overcome life challenges and health issues for thousands of years.

Later in the episode, Britta guides us through a 9-minute Qi Gong routine designed to keep the doctor away, along with a 5-minute Hunyuan Qi Gong session. Tune in to experience these healing practices firsthand!

• The Connection Between Mind and Qi: Britta explains the concept of "where your mind goes, your Qi follows"—showing how our thoughts can direct healing energy within our bodies.
• The Power of Intention in Healing: Discover why focusing on the intention to heal can accelerate physical results and improve overall well-being.
• Qi Gong for Serious Health Conditions: Britta shares insights into how Qi Gong is being used to support individuals with Parkinson’s, MS, and ALS, revealing the profound effects of this ancient practice on serious health challenges.
• Creating a Powerful Life Intention: Learn how setting a powerful life intention and choosing activities that align with it can support holistic healing and personal growth.
• Accessing Inner Awareness and Potential: Britta emphasizes how Qi Gong creates awareness of new choices and activates untapped power and potential from within.
• 9 Minutes a Day for Health: Britta shares the “9 minutes a day to keep the doctors away” routine—a quick, effective practice to enhance physical and mental wellness.
• Using Hunyuan Qi Therapy for Heart and Lung Health: Explore how Hunyuan Qi Therapy can increase the Qi in your heart and lungs, supporting overall vitality.

• Hunyuan Qi Therapy: Learn more about this transformative therapy at hunyuanqitherapy.com
• Watch the video of Britta's 5 minute Hunyuan Qi Gong session with Dr. Krause - HERE

Stay Tuned: Be sure to stick around for Britta’s demo of a short Qi Gong session that you can incorporate into your daily routine. It’s designed to bring balance and healing with just a few minutes each day!

If you’re curious about enhancing your life with ancient healing practices, this episode is a must-listen.

In this episode, Dr. Jannine Krause is joined by Brad Kearns—New York Times bestselling author, Guinness World Record-setting speed golfer, former national champion, and #3 world-ranked professional athlete. As the host of the B. Rad podcast and a top-ranked high jumper, Brad is passionate about promoting lifelong peak performance through fitness and mindset. Today's podcast dives into his new book with Mark Sisson, Born to Walk, which questions conventional fitness wisdom around endurance running and asks whether the idea of “more suffering equals better results” might be misleading. Tune in for a fresh take on fitness where health and sustainability are the main focus. 

What You'll Learn In This Episode:

• The Suffer Ethos vs. Effective Fitness:

  • Why pushing yourself to the max in workouts may not yield the best results.

• Running Shoes: Cushioned vs. Barefoot:

  • Insights into the cushioned shoe industry's marketing tactics.
  • Why cushioned shoes might be allowing poor form that leads to overuse injuries.
  • Introduction to Peluva shoes, a barefoot-style shoe with separated toe design for natural foot alignment.

• Injuries & Misconceptions in Endurance Running:

  • Injury Statistics: 50% of runners are injured annually, with 25% nursing injuries at any time.
  • Running and overuse injuries caused by repetitive high-impact movement.

• The “Skinny Fat” Phenomenon:

  • Running isn’t always an effective weight loss strategy and can contribute to lean mass loss
  • Why high-volume running can lead to increased cardiovascular inflammation, especially in endurance athletes

• Zone 2 Cardio and the Benefits of Walking:

  • The value of Zone 2 (low-intensity) cardio and why walking may be a better alternative for long-term health.
  • How to make a gradual transition from running to a walking-focused routine.

• The Myth of Extreme Events:

  • How extreme physical events may lead to accelerated aging and a breakdown in the body over time.
  • Brad’s take on sprint workouts as an effective alternative to distance running
  • A twist on the 26.2-mile marathon distance story and why its origin might surprise you.
  • Insight into the creation of the Iron Man race and its impact on the fitness culture.

Resources From The Show: 

• Brad's Website
• Peluva Shoes - Use code HEALTHFIX at peluva.com for a discount on your purchase.
• Born to Walk - Brad Kearns & Mark Sisson's book

Curious about the underlying causes of chronic health issues but unsure if you’re ready for a deep dive with a functional medicine practitioner? Starting with your genetic makeup as a guide can be a valuable first step in connecting symptoms to root causes. In this episode, Dr. Jannine Krause interviews Elwin Robinson, founder of Genetic Insights, host of the Rejuvenate Podcast, and author of the upcoming book The Rejuvenate Blueprint. Elwin shares his unique approach to identifying the "7 Root Causes of All Chronic Disease" and the ways these principles can help you uncover and address the root causes affecting your health.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How environmental toxins contribute to DNA mutations
• The role of genetics combined with personalized nutrition
• How toxic levels of nickel may lead to chronic infections, like H. Pylori
• The powerful effects of the placebo effect on health outcomes
• How the 7 root causes of chronic disease can provide a complete framework for assessing health
• Connections between low-calcium diets and increased lead absorption

Resources Mentioned:

• Visit geneticinsights.co – Get 25% off with the code “Health Fix”
• Watch The Rejuvenate Blueprint by Elwin Robinson on YouTube

Tune in to learn how to begin your journey in investigating the root causes of your health concerns and create a blueprint for optimal health!

Are you confused about Medicare? Want to know how it can benefit you and which options best suit your needs? In this episode of The Health Fix Podcast, Dr. Jannine Krause interviews award-winning journalist and Medicare expert Phillip Moeller. Phillip is a coauthor of the New York Times bestseller Get What’s Yours: The Secrets to Maxing Out Your Social Security and author of Get What’s Yours for Medicare: Maximizing Your Coverage, Minimizing Your Costs, and Get What’s Yours for Health Care: How to Get the Best Care at the Right Price. He also writes the “Ask Phil” feature for PBS NewsHour and shares Medicare and Social Security insights in his Substack newsletter, Get What’s Yours.

• Understanding Medicare Benefits: A breakdown of what Medicare actually provides and how it supports healthcare needs.
• Choosing the Right Plan: Key health conditions to consider when deciding between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans.
• Medigap vs. Medicare Advantage Plans: Insights on how Medigap policies differ from Medicare Advantage plans, and when each might be a good choice.
• ACO Medical Groups: Why Accountable Care Organizations (ACO) provide a holistic approach for Medicare clients.
• Maximizing Medicare Benefits: How being proactive and asking the right questions can help you get the most from your Medicare benefits.

• Phillip Moeller’s Website: GetWhatsYours.org
• Phillip’s Book: Get What’s Yours for Medicare
• Phillip’s Newsletter: Get What’s Yours on Substack (excellent free posts on Medicare updates)
• SHIP program - State Health Insurance Assistance Program - get help in your individual state

Tune in to get clear guidance on evaluating Medicare and understanding which options work best for your unique health needs.

Episode Overview: In this episode, Dr. Jannine Krause is joined by Alicia Kay, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Certified EMDR Clinician, Certified Life Coach, and Certified Somatic Release Breathwork Practitioner. Alicia has 19 years of experience supporting clients through childhood wounding, trauma, relationship challenges, and more. She’s also the host of the Alive & Awake podcast, where she helps women reclaim their sovereignty and connect with their true selves.

Together, they discuss the rising rates of eating disorders, mental health challenges, and body dysmorphia among women and how society's pressures push women into a cycle of competition and comparison. The episode dives deep into how women can shift from this mindset to one of authentic beauty, connection, and support for one another.

What You’ll Learn In This Episode:

• The Role of Intergenerational Fear: Understand how inherited fears and trauma cause women to turn inward against themselves rather than embracing collective strength.
• Listening to Your Body: Learn to tune in to your body's messages about what it needs and doesn’t, fostering a healthier relationship with self.
• The Impact of Suppressing Emotions: Discover why bottling up feelings can lead to imbalance and how to embrace emotional expression for holistic well-being.
• Finding Safety in Connection: Alicia shares insights on the benefits of building genuine connections with other women rather than falling into comparison traps.
• The Influence of Reality TV: A discussion on how reality TV shapes perceptions of self-worth and sends problematic messages to women across all ages.

Resources From The Show:

• Alicia Kay - Alive & Awake Podcast: Dive deeper into topics around self-worth, healing, and reclaiming personal power with Alicia’s podcast.
• 3 Most Unhealthy Beliefs About Yourself: A guide to identifying and overcoming negative self-beliefs. Grab this on Alicia's website - aliciakaycoaching.com
• Subscribe to Alicia’s Newsletter: Stay updated on the launch of her online course, Wake Up to Your Worth and End the War Within Your Soul, focused on overcoming negative self-talk and embracing your true self.

Tune in for a powerful conversation about how women can move beyond societal expectations and support each other in living authentically and confidently.