The Natural Health Rising Podcast

By Rachel Smith

Join Rachel Smith, a certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, for enlightening conversations with top health experts around the world and insightful solo episodes unraveling the power o... more

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November 03, 2025114: The Molecule Behind a 90% Life Extension: Longevity, Sleep & Energy w/ Chris Burres
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.

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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

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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
Free Energy Reboot Plan: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.naturalhealthrising.net/energy-reboot-plan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://naturalhealthrising.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Support this podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/rachel-smith11/support⁠⁠⁠
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1h 7min
August 15, 2025113: Beyond MTHFR: What You Really Need to Know About Methylation
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:
The real-life symptoms of poor methylation
What can block your methylation pathways
Why checking for MTHFR gene mutations isn’t the whole story and what truly matters
The best nutrients to naturally support your methylation
How methylation influences DNA repair, neurotransmitter production, fat metabolism, hormone balance, detox, and energy
The biggest myths about MTHFR and methylation (and why most people are looking at it the wrong way)

Sponsors:
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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
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1h 6min
July 05, 2025112: Depression, Anxiety & Fatigue: The Overlooked Root Causes and What to Do About Them with Dr. Tracy McCarthy
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
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53min
June 23, 2025 111: Rewire Your Stress with HRV & Wearables with Dr. Torkil Færø
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
EQUIP Prime Protein: https://www.equipfoods.com/NHR15 Save 15% off with code: NHR15
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

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55min
May 29, 2025 110: Revive Your Relationship With Somatic Healing With Becky Aste
Becky Aste is a trauma-informed somatic marriage coach and the host of “Your Breakthrough Blueprint”, a top 5% globally ranked podcast. She is the CEO and creator of “I Do Breakthrough”, a company dedicated to equipping highly ambitious leaders to repair thriving connection in their relationships by moving trauma out of the body.

More of what Rachel and Becky discuss in the episode:- Becky’s journey into working as a somatic marriage coach.
- What somatics actually means and why it’s such a powerful tool for trauma.
- How to incorporate somatic work into your daily life.
- How to connect back to your body.
- Barriers to intimacy that many couples face.
- How the vagus nerve and nervous system can shift intimacy.
- Three simple tools to regulate your nervous system and get back to safety.
- Signals your body send you when you feel safe.
- Why labeling yourself and others may do more harm than good.
- How to shift to seeing yourself and others with love.
- How woman can get their husbands to do somatic healing work.

Connect with Becky here:
Website: ⁠www.idobreakthrough.com⁠
Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@becky_aste
ENERGYbits: ⁠https://energybits.com/discount/NHR?rfsn=7945821.43865e⁠ Save 20% off with code: NHR
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

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43min
January 16, 2025 109: Harnessing Genetic Testing For Better Mood, Weight Loss and Optimized Health with Elwin Robinson
Elwin Robinson is the founder of Genetic Insights. After facing severe health challenges that traditional and alternative medicine couldn't solve, Elwin turned to genetic testing, sparking a revolutionary approach to health and wellness. His company now empowers individuals by providing personalized, genetic-based health insights. Elwin's passion lies in unlocking the secrets of our DNA to improve our quality of life, making him a true pioneer in the field of genetics and rejuvenation.
More of what Rachel and Elwin discuss in the episode:
- What does genetic testing entail and what type of data are you gathering from someone’s report?
- The science behind genetic testing.
- Definition of a SNIP and why analysing millions of snips is more important that a couple dozen.
- Predicting your risk of disease and syndromes.
- Why looking into just one gene, such as MTHFR, isn’t as important as you think.
- Misconceptions about epigenetics versus genetics.
- Genetic factors holding you back from losing weight.
- Proper thyroid assessment and care for weight loss.
- Addressing anxiety, depression, and low oxytocin with genetic testing, supplements and lifestyle change.
- How to utilize your temperature to assess your overall health.

Connect with Elwin here:
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therealelwin/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/therealelwin
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElwinRobinson

Code NHR to get 25% off of your order at www.GeneticInsights.co
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
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1h 13min
November 25, 2024108: Breaking Free: Rewiring Emotional Patterns for Stress Resilience with Dr. Laurel Mellin
Dr. Mellin is a health psychologist, New York Times Bestselling author, and founder of emotional brain training, a program for rewiring stress into joy for a life of optimal health and higher purpose. She developed EBT as a professor of medicine at the University of California, San Francisco, and directs EBT to train health professionals and coaches in the method.
More of what Rachel and Dr. Mellin discuss in the episode:
Dr. Mellin’s inspiration for pursuing health psychology

Root cause of overeating: amygdala and emotional circuits

EBT: small groups, app, and telephone-based support

Differences between traditional psychotherapy and EBT

How EBT removes self-judgment and shame

Five brain stress levels and memory connections

EBT vs. EMDR therapy for trauma recovery

Regulating emotions and accessing elevated states like joy

The Cycle Tool: spiraling from stress to joy and gratitude

Advice for overcoming emotional eating and achieving lasting weight loss
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CONNECT WITH Dr. Mellin HERE:
💚 The EBT community website
💚 EBT Facebook
💚 Dr. Mellin's Instagram

CONNECT WITH RACHEL HERE:
💚 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book Your Consult With Rachel here
💚 Free Autoimmune Webinar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
💚 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FREE ENERGY REBOOT HEALTH PLAN HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
💚 Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Naturalhealthrising⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
💚 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Natural Health Rising YouTube HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠
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56min
October 13, 2024107: Navigating Lyme Disease: Detection, Misconceptions, and Recovery with Dr. Tom Moorcroft
Dr. Tom Moorcroft, America’s Lyme Recovery Expert and host of The Lyme Insider podcast, treats some of the sickest, most sensitive patients suffering from chronic Lyme disease, tick-borne co-infections, mold illness as well as children with infection-induced autoimmune encephalitis (PANS/PANDAS). He focuses on optimizing the body’s self-healing systems in order to achieve optimal health with simple, natural interventions; utilizing more conventional approaches when needed. Each individual is a unique unity of body, mind and spirit. He is the creator of the Lyme Disease Practitioner Certification and Mentorship program where he distills his over 15 years of experience as a chronic disease recovery expert into a unique approach that allows healthcare practitioners to easily and effortlessly excel at treating patients with complex, chronic illnesses. Dr. Tom’s goal is to empower everyone he works with to get in touch with their inner source of health so they can experience optimal health.
More of what Rachel and Dr. Tom discuss in the episode:
Dr. Moorcroft’s journey to healing from Lyme and co-infections.

Signs and symptoms of Lyme disease.
Why Lyme disease testing isn’t always accurate.

Direct testing vs indirect testing.

Common misconceptions about Lyme Disease.

Impact of nutrition on overcoming Lyme disease.

Incorporating gratitude to heal your body.

Mindset and nervous system tips.

Advice for those suspecting Lyme or dealing with chronic illness.
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www.originsofhealth.com
www.tommoorcroft.com
Youtube: originsofhealth
IG: drtommoorcroft
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Connect with Rachel here:
💚 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book Your Consult With Rachel here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
💚 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FREE ENERGY REBOOT HEALTH PLAN HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
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💚 Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Naturalhealthrising⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
💚 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Natural Health Rising YouTube HERE
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1h 3min
September 13, 2024106: Psychedelics and Health: The Balance Between Insight and Integration with Tah and Kole Whitty
Tah and Kole Whitty are co-hosts of The Psychedelic Coach Podcast and co-founders of The Condor Approach, a program that blends ancient wisdom with modern coaching to ensure lasting breakthroughs and resilience. With over 20 years of experience in health and wellness, Tah's 25 years as a nurse in busy NYC emergency rooms and their combined 25 years in the psychedelic space, they empower individuals to master their nervous systems, translate their boy's language, and integrate psychedelic experiences into everyday life. Their compassionate and engaging style has made them sought-after speakers, leaders, and pioneers in the field of psychedelic integration and personal transformation.

More of what Rachel and Tah and Kole Whitty discuss in the episode:
The journey that led them both to their current work together.

Psychedelics with autoimmunity or chronic illness.

Emotional ties and family history play a significant role in triggering various health issues.

Types of psychedelics and how they can affect you.

The relationship between neuroplasticity and psychedelics is a crucial area of study.

Integration and support are essential for maximizing the benefits of psychedelic experiences.

The balance of support—neither too much nor too little—is critical for effective psychedelic use.

Anchoring in the insights gained from psychedelic experiences is an important practice.

Evaluating whether someone is a good psychedelic guide or facilitator involves specific criteria.

The Condor Approach aims to minimize negative experiences while optimizing the benefits of psychedelic use.

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CONNECT WITH Tah and Kole HERE:
Website: ⁠https://condorapproach.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thecondorapproach/

CONNECT WITH RACHEL HERE:
💚 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book Your Consult With Rachel here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
💚 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FREE ENERGY REBOOT HEALTH PLAN HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
💚 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Quality, Restorative Sleep Course HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
💚 Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Naturalhealthrising⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
💚 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Natural Health Rising YouTube HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠
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1h 13min
August 23, 2024105: Breaking the Chaos Cycle: 5 Steps to Life Alignment with Tina Anderson
Tina Anderson is the creator and author of UnChaos Yourself, a five-step breakthrough transformational process, book, and soon-to-be oracle card deck. She has helped thousands turn chaos into clarity and problems into transformation. She describes herself as an antidote to "I don't know what to do," and likes to say that her life assignment is your life alignment. She believes in less dusting, more dancing, and partying with the Universe every chance you get. She now focuses on creating and collaborating immersive, high-vibe, fun, and consciousness-raising events and gatherings.

More of what Rachel and Tina discuss in the episode:
How Tina went from binge-eating and a chaotic life, to living life on her terms as a successful business owner.

Why it’s so difficult to break patterns and create lasting change.

How to use the 95/5 rule to change your life.

Tina’s five-step transformational process which is designed around awareness, acceptance, empowerment, enlightenment, and alignment.

Steps to bring awareness to your patterns holding you back.

The “Chaos Trap” and how to get out of it.

What is means to be empowered and how that affects our lives.

Using the Hero’s Journey for personal empowerment.

Increasing your energy and vibration through lifestyle choices.

Finding the best high-vibrational activities for you.

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CONNECT WITH Tina HERE:
💚⁠⁠⁠ Website: https://www.tinaandersonoc.com
💚 Social Media:
Facebook - ⁠https://www.facebook.com/tinaandersonoc
Instagram -
https://www.instagram.com/tinaandersonoc

CONNECT WITH RACHEL HERE:
💚 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book Your Consult With Rachel here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
💚 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FREE ENERGY REBOOT HEALTH PLAN HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
💚 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Quality, Restorative Sleep Course HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
💚 Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Naturalhealthrising⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
💚 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Natural Health Rising YouTube HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠
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1h 5min

FAQs about The Natural Health Rising Podcast:

How many episodes does The Natural Health Rising Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 115 episodes available.