Dr. Melanie Icard, NMD, is a Naturopathic and Regenerative Cardiovascular Medicine physician with 12 years of clinical experience helping high achievers reverse heart disease and metabolic dysfunction at the root, without a lifetime of pharmaceuticals.

In this episode you'll learn:

• Why insulin resistance is the root driver of heart disease, diabetes, weight gain, and aging — years before a diagnosis appears.
• How "normal" labs completely miss the real story of your heart and what to look for instead.
• What survival mode does to the heart at a cellular level and how chronic stress leads to cellular destruction.
• How Dr. Mel's Biohacked Heart Blueprint™ protocol reverses cardiovascular disease through a 7-stage root-cause approach.
• How patients have reversed prediabetes and lost weight without GLP-1 drugs.
• The hidden cardiac drivers nobody is measuring
• Real patient outcomes reducing carotid plaques and normalizing blood pressure without medication

Connect with Dr. Melanie here:

• Website: drmelanieicard.com
• Instagram / TikTok / Facebook: @drmelholistic
• YouTube: @Itsdrmel

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• Free Health Consultation with Rachel: https://www.naturalhealthrising.net/health-consultation
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• Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rachel-smith11/support

Greg, The Hydrogen Man, is a molecular-hydrogen-production expert, researcher, and host of the popular YouTube channel, Uprising 144K. Struggling to find answers and overcome extreme depression, due to his compromised immune system, tumors, autoimmune issues, gut health, arthritis, wheelchair-bound immobility, and a very serious heart condition, he began his own journey to heal himself and discovered hydrogen along the way. Studying the complex compound for four years, he implemented it into his health regimen and reversed his health challenges.

In this episode you'll learn:

• How Greg went from bed-bound to healthy through finding hydrogen.
• What is molecular hydrogen and how does it work in the body.
• Health benefits of using hydrogen, including cardiovascular health, mitochondrial support, gut healing and more.
• Hydrogen as a selective antioxidant and why the size of hydrogen molecules are more impactful than other antioxidants.
• How hydrogen opens up ghost vessels in the body to improve blood flow.
• The four pillars of good hydrogen.
• The top two hydrogen machines that actually work.
• The cleanest water you can drink for optimal health.
• Why it’s important to remineralize your water after filtration.
• Techniques for utilizing hydrogen to improve your health.

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Connect with Greg:

• Website - ⁠holyhydrogen.com
• Website - mypurewater.com - Discount Code: uprising144K
• YT - https://www.youtube.com/@UPRISING144K?sttick=1

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• Free Health Consultation with Rachel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.naturalhealthrising.net/health-consultation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

• Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://naturalhealthrising.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Jodi Scott is the co-founder of Green Goo by Spry Life and a health psychologist with a background in psychoneuroimmunology. She began formulating plant-based salves with her mom and sister in their family kitchen, using slow herbal infusions and clean, functional ingredients to support real people with real health needs. Her journey of building, selling, and eventually buying back the company paralleled her own path from chronic stress and burnout to nervous-system healing and conscious leadership. Today, Jodi blends science, herbalism, and lived experience to help others reclaim their health, resilience, and connection to nature.

What We Cover:

• The origin story: Creating herbal salves in mason jars with her mom and sister in the family kitchen
• The building phase of Green Goo: sleepless nights, chronic stress, and the toll on personal health
• Understanding "nervous-system intelligence" and how to cultivate it
• The first practical steps Jodi took to begin healing her nervous system after burnout
• Key practices and mindset shifts that made the biggest difference in her recovery
• Additional health improvements beyond nervous system healing
• Actionable advice if you are feeling burnt out right now and where to start
• What whole-plant herbal infusions mean and why they're different from conventional skincare
• Key herbs used in Green Goo formulations and their specific benefits for skin health
• How Green Goo sources ingredients to ensure quality and potency
• Red flag ingredients to look out for in your bathroom cabinet skincare products
• Why clean, functional ingredients matter for real health needs

Sponsors:

• Free Mold Guide: ⁠https://www.naturalhealthrising.net/mold-guide⁠
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Connect with Jodi:

• Website - https://www.greengoo.com/
• IG - https://www.instagram.com/greengoohelps/
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GreenGooHelps

Connect with Rachel:

• Free Health Consultation with Rachel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.naturalhealthrising.net/health-consultation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• Free Webinar to Heal Your Autoimmune & Mystery Symptoms: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.naturalhealthrising.net/webinar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• Join the Natural Health Rising community to heal naturally: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.skool.com/natural-health-rising-6209/about?ref=77c29ce69cbf4fb2be0865f18fea6bcc⁠⁠⁠
• Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://naturalhealthrising.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• Support this podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/rachel-smith11/support⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Paul is the founder and CEO at EkoBuilt and his mission is clear: to make homes that heal. He has built his career around proving that healthy homes are the most powerful medicine we take every day - lowering energy bills, reducing stress, preventing mold and illness, and protecting the planet. From families seeking nurturing environments to developers building sustainable communities, Paul brings science-backed insight, practical strategies, and an unwavering belief that the home is humanity’s most overlooked medicine.

What We Cover:

• What passive house design means and how it minimizes toxins and guarantees mold-free living
• The "Home Hangover": common symptoms like morning fatigue, brain fog, and sinus issues caused by your home
• Silent health saboteurs: high CO2 levels, mold spores, dust, VOCs, and noise pollution
• How mold develops within the first 2 years of occupancy and its connection to chronic illness
• Specific construction designs that prevent mold and other hidden harmful issues
• Carbon dioxide levels in homes and their impact on the body
• Proper ventilation systems and techniques
• Testing and monitoring tools you should have for safety and optimal health
• The dangers of formaldehyde and which building materials to favor or avoid
• How well-designed healthy homes lower energy bills and save money long-term

Sponsors:

• Free Mold Guide: https://www.naturalhealthrising.net/mold-guide
• RA Optics Blue Light Blocking Glasses:  https://lddy.no/1441xSave 15% off with code: naturalhealthrising

Connect with Paul:

• Podcast - Ekobuilt.com/podcast

• IG - instagram.com/ekobuiltpassivehouse

• Youtube - youtube.com/@ekobuiltpassivehomes

• Facebook - Facebook.com/ekobuilt

• Website - https://ekobuilt.com/

Connect with Rachel:

• Free Health Consultation with Rachel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.naturalhealthrising.net/health-consultation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• Free Webinar to Heal Your Autoimmune & Mystery Symptoms: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.naturalhealthrising.net/webinar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• Join the Natural Health Rising community to heal naturally: ⁠⁠https://www.skool.com/natural-health-rising-6209/about?ref=77c29ce69cbf4fb2be0865f18fea6bcc⁠⁠
• Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://naturalhealthrising.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• Support this podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/rachel-smith11/support⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Fatigue, joint pain, brain fog, hair loss, anxiety… and your doctor says your labs are fine. What if your breast implants are the missing piece? In this episode, I join Brandi to explore the truth about Breast Implant Illness (BII) and share essential information to help you understand what to do about this growing health concern.

What We Cover:

• What breast implant illness (BII) actually is and why it's not "in your head"
• The top reported symptoms of BII to look out for
• How breast implants increase your risk of autoimmune diseases
• Mechanisms of breast implant illness like the biofilm theory
• The "rain barrel effect": how long-term immune dysregulation leads to gut issues, nutrient deficiencies, and toxic overload
• Timeline of symptom onset with BII
• How to safely remove implants
• Why explant is just the beginning and the next steps to true healing

Sponsors:

• EQUIP Prime Protein: https://www.equipfoods.com/NHR15 Save 15% off with code: NHR15

Connect with Rachel:

• Free Health Consultation with Rachel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.naturalhealthrising.net/health-consultation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• Free Webinar to Heal Your Autoimmune & Mystery Symptoms: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.naturalhealthrising.net/webinar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• Join the Natural Health Rising community to heal naturally: ⁠https://www.skool.com/natural-health-rising-6209/about?ref=77c29ce69cbf4fb2be0865f18fea6bcc⁠
• Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://naturalhealthrising.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• Support this podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/rachel-smith11/support⁠⁠⁠⁠

Breast Explant References:

[1] Ferreira, S., Barros, A. S., & Marques, M. (2025). Breast Implant Illness: Symptoms, Outcomes with Explantation and Potential Etiologies—A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 49(23), 6600–6620.

[2] U.S. Food and Drug Administration. (2025, February 6). Medical Device Reports of Systemic Symptoms in Women with Breast Implants.

[3] Suh, L. J., Khan, I., Kelley-Patteson, C., Mohan, G., Hassanein, A. H., & Sinha, M. (2022). Breast Implant-Associated Immunological Disorders. Journal of Immunology Research, 2022, 8536149.

[4] Watad, A., Rosenberg, V., Tiosano, S., et al. (2018). Silicone breast implants and the risk of autoimmune/rheumatic disorders: a real-world analysis. International Journal of Epidemiology, 47(6), 1846-1854.

[5] Adams, W. P., Jr., & Deva, A. K. (2020). Surgical Best Practices: 14-Point Plan. Sientra.

[6] DeCesaris, L. (2022, September 22). A Functional Medicine Approach to Breast Implant Illness: BII. Rupa Health.

[7] Dreyfuss, D. (n.d.). 8 Tips for a Quick Breast Implant Removal Recovery. Dreyfuss Plastic Surgery.

Are you tired of battling autoimmune symptoms like joint pain, fatigue, or gut issues?

In this episode, I sit down with Miranda from the Wildly Thriving podcast to talk about the real root causes of autoimmune disease and why conventional medicine keeps missing the mark.

What We Cover:

• The 3-legged stool of autoimmunity: genetic predisposition, intestinal permeability (leaky gut), and environmental triggers
• Why 80% of people with autoimmune diseases report significant emotional stress right before diagnosis
• How childhood trauma and adverse experiences increase your risk of autoimmune disease, heart disease, and cancer
• The polyvagal theory and why your nervous system is either keeping you sick or helping you heal
• Practical vagus nerve tools you can start using today
• Why extreme diets (vegan, carnivore, etc.) might give you initial relief but aren't the long-term answer
• The difference between functional medicine lab testing and conventional labs
• My RISE framework: Root cause identification, Integrative protocols, Support & supplementation, and Elimination of symptoms

Sponsors:

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Connect with Rachel:

• Free Health Consultation with Rachel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.naturalhealthrising.net/health-consultation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• Free Webinar to Heal Your Autoimmune & Mystery Symptoms: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.naturalhealthrising.net/webinar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• Join the Natural Health Rising community to heal naturally: https://www.skool.com/natural-health-rising-6209/about?ref=77c29ce69cbf4fb2be0865f18fea6bcc

• Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://naturalhealthrising.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• Support this podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/rachel-smith11/support⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, Chris Burris, founder and chief scientist at My Vital C, discusses his journey into longevity research, the discovery of the ESS-60 molecule, and its implications for health and wellness. He shares insights on the transition from industrial applications to the supplement industry, the importance of testimonials, and the mechanisms behind the molecule's effects on oxidative stress and inflammation. Chris also emphasizes the need for careful consideration when navigating the supplement market and offers practical tips for improving health and longevity.

What we cover in this episode:

• How a Nobel Prize-winning molecule (ESS60) extended lifespan by 90% in animal studies
• The transition from industrial applications to health supplements driven by customer demand.
• The BOSS theory and how the ESS-60 molecule buffers oxidative stress.
• Smart ways to stack ESS60 with other longevity supplements
• The main drivers of aging and natural ways to slow them down.
• Common supplement scams and how to identify safe, high-quality products.
• The importance of sleep and its impact on overall health.

Sponsors:

• Free Webinar to Heal Your Autoimmune Disease and Mystery Symptoms: https://www.naturalhealthrising.net/webinar
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Connect with Chris and MyVitalC:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myvitalc

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/myvitalc

• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myvitalc

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MyVitalC/videos

• Live Longer and Better book: https://amzn.to/48TKJuE

Try MyVitalC:

• Special discount for listeners: https://www.myvitalc.com/pages/nhr/?ref=nhr

Connect with Rachel:

• Free Health Consultation with Rachel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.naturalhealthrising.net/health-consultation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• Free Webinar to Heal Your Autoimmune & Mystery Symptoms: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.naturalhealthrising.net/webinar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• Free Energy Reboot Plan: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.naturalhealthrising.net/energy-reboot-plan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://naturalhealthrising.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• Support this podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/rachel-smith11/support⁠⁠⁠

Ryan Monahan is a Certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, AIP Certified Coach, and Clinical Advisor.

In this episode, Ryan breaks down the often misunderstood world of methylation which is one of the most fundamental biochemical processes for optimal health. We dive deep into what methylation really is, how it affects everything from energy, hormones, detoxification, brain health, autoimmunity, fertility, and mood, and why it plays such a big role in healing from chronic illness.

What we cover in this episode:

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Connect with Ryan:

• Website: ⁠themindfulnutrivore.com

• Instagram: ⁠ @themindfulnutrivore
• Facebook: facebook.com/themindfulnutrivore

Connect with Rachel:

• Free Health Consultation with Rachel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.naturalhealthrising.net/health-consultation⁠⁠⁠⁠
• Free Webinar to Heal Your Autoimmune & Mystery Symptoms: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.naturalhealthrising.net/webinar⁠⁠⁠⁠
• Free Energy Reboot Plan: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.naturalhealthrising.net/energy-reboot-plan⁠⁠⁠⁠
• Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://naturalhealthrising.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠
• Support this podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/rachel-smith11/support⁠⁠

If you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, fatigue, or brain fog, this episode is a must-listen. Dr. Tracy McCarthy, MD, is a board-certified psychiatrist and Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner with over 20 years of experience helping people address the real root causes of mental health and energy issues.

In this conversation, we uncover how nutrient deficiencies, microbiome imbalances, mold toxicity, blood sugar dysregulation, and poor digestion are often at the core of chronic mood and energy problems... and how to fix them naturally.

What we cover in this episode:

• What most doctors miss about anxiety, ADHD, and depression

• The top 5 supplements that actually support mood, energy, and focus

• How to improve digestion and absorb nutrients more effectively

• Common detox myths & mistakes (and what to do instead)

• How short-term parasite cleanses may backfire

• Blood sugar hacks to stabilize your mood

• Foods that fuel anxiety, and what to eat instead

• How to retrain your nervous system to feel safe and grounded

• Why Americans are so fatigued and how to reclaim your energy

• The truth about caffeine, epigenetics, and mental health

If you’re tired of treating symptoms and want to finally understand the root causes behind your emotional and physical burnout, this episode will give you the tools and insights you’ve been missing.

Connect with Dr. Tracy here:

Website: https://www.drtracymccarthy.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtracymccarthy/?hl=en

10 Overlooked - https://www.drtracymccarthy.com/top10

Mood Solution Program: https://go.tracymccarthymd.com/naturalmoodsolution

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Connect with Rachel here:

- Free Health Consultation with Rachel: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.naturalhealthrising.net/health-consultation⁠⁠⁠

- Free Webinar to Heal Your Autoimmune Disease and Mystery Symptoms: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.naturalhealthrising.net/webinar⁠⁠⁠

- Free Energy Reboot Plan: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.naturalhealthrising.net/energy-reboot-plan⁠⁠⁠

- Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://naturalhealthrising.com/⁠⁠⁠

- Support this podcast: ⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/rachel-smith11/support⁠⁠

Dr. Torkil Færø is a General Practitioner and emergency physician, documentary filmmaker, author and award-winning photographer. Over a 26- year career as a freelance doctor, he has worked all over Norway, had over a hundred thousand consultations and thus gained a unique picture of the diseases that plague us. He learned that the cause is most often found in the stresses our lifestyles place on our bodies. Using wearables, he found a way to track and regulate his nervous system and physiology, to improve health and longevity.

More of what Rachel and Dr. Torkil discuss in the episode:

- Patterns that erode health, observed from over 100,000 consultations as a physician

- What is HRV and what does it tell us about health?

- Key habits you may need to change to improve your HRV.

- Dr. Torikil’s top strategies to improve sleep.

- Foods that trigger internal stress and lower HRV.

- The best HRV tracking devices.

- Do wearables and tracking apps trigger more stress?

- How to balance tracking your biomarkers and listening to your own body.

- 8 strategies to add 24 extra years to your life.

- Why tracking your HRV is particularly important for women.

- How alcohol stresses the body and how to reduce use.

Connect with Dr. Torkil here:

Social media: https://www.instagram.com/dr.torkil/

The Pulse Cure book: https://amzn.to/4aNFVpu

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Connect with Rachel here:

- Free Health Consultation with Rachel: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.naturalhealthrising.net/health-consultation⁠⁠⁠

- Free Webinar to Heal Your Autoimmune Disease and Mystery Symptoms: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.naturalhealthrising.net/webinar⁠⁠⁠

- Free Energy Reboot Plan: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.naturalhealthrising.net/energy-reboot-plan⁠⁠⁠

- Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://naturalhealthrising.com/⁠⁠⁠

- Support this podcast: ⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/rachel-smith11/support⁠⁠