In this episode of The Whole Health Podcast, Dr. Kelly J. Blodgett, DMD, NMD, IBDM, and Megan Barnett, MS, CNS, sit down with renowned registered dietitian, USA Today bestselling author, and founder of The Better Nutrition Program, Ashley Koff, RD, to explore the rapidly evolving world of GLP-1 medications and metabolic health. Drawing from her new book Your Best Shot, Ashley shares why weight loss alone is often the wrong goal and explains the science behind GLP-1 hormones, personalized nutrition, and sustainable weight health. Together, they discuss common misconceptions about GLP-1 therapies, the role of digestion and hormones in overall wellness, and why a more individualized, whole-person approach is essential for long-term health.

Topics Discussed
• The Science Behind GLP-1 Medications
 How GLP-1 and related hormones regulate blood sugar, appetite, inflammation, metabolism, and overall health—and why these medications are much more than weight-loss drugs.
• Weight Health vs. Weight Loss
 Why focusing solely on the number on the scale misses the bigger picture of metabolic health, hormone function, digestion, and long-term wellness.
• Personalized Nutrition, Menopause & Metabolic Resilience
 How nutrition, digestion, hormone changes, and individualized care can help support healthy aging, sustainable weight management, and better health outcomes.

Ashley’s Website: https://thebetternutritionprogram.com/

Your Best Shot The Personalized System for Optimal Weight Health―GLP-1 Shot or Not (Book): https://thebetternutritionprogram.com/your-best-shot/

To learn more about Megan Barnett’s clinic and practice, click below:
https://bioloungepdx.com

To learn more about Megan's organic soluble fiber blends, click below:
https://thinkflorasophy.com


Learn more about Dr. Kelly Blodgett's dental practice below:
https://www.blodgettdentalcare.com/

About The Whole Health Podcast:
Hosted by Dr. Kelly J. Blodgett, DMD, NMD, IBDM, and Megan Barnett, MS, CNS, this podcast is dedicated to advancing biological dentistry and integrative health. Join Kelly and Megan as they dive deep with experts and leaders across various disciplines to explore the connections between oral health, nutrition, and holistic human wellness.

In this episode of The Whole Health Podcast, Dr. Kelly J. Blodgett, DMD, NMD, IBDM, and Megan Barnett, MS, CNS, sit down with pickleball pioneer Steve Paranto and RECS Founder and President Kevin Richards to explore why pickleball has become one of the fastest-growing sports in America. Beyond the game itself, they discuss how movement, play, and meaningful social connection can improve physical health, combat loneliness, and support healthy aging. The conversation also highlights the mission behind RECS, Portland’s premier indoor pickleball community focused on bringing people together through recreation, exercise, competition, and social connection. 

Topics Discussed:

• How Pickleball Supports Whole-Body Health
 The physical benefits of pickleball, including balance, mobility, bone health, cardiovascular fitness, and strategies for staying active throughout life.

• The Connection Between Community & Longevity
 Why social connection is a critical component of wellness and how pickleball communities like RECS help people build friendships, reduce loneliness, and create a sense of belonging.

• The RECS Mission: Recreate, Exercise, Compete & Socialize
 How RECS is creating spaces for analog connectivity, intergenerational relationships, and healthy recreation through Portland’s growing pickleball community.

RECS Website: https://wearerecs.com/ 

To learn more about Megan Barnett’s clinic and practice, click below:
https://bioloungepdx.com

To learn more about Megan's organic soluble fiber blends, click below:
https://thinkflorasophy.com

Learn more about Dr. Kelly Blodgett's dental practice below:
https://www.blodgettdentalcare.com/

About The Whole Health Podcast:
Hosted by Dr. Kelly J. Blodgett, DMD, NMD, IBDM, and Megan Barnett, MS, CNS, this podcast is dedicated to advancing biological dentistry and integrative health. Join Kelly and Megan as they dive deep with experts and leaders across various disciplines to explore the 

Homes That Heal & Infrared Saunas | Jen Heller on Detox, Energy & Wellness

In this episode of The Whole Health Podcast, Dr. Kelly J. Blodgett, DMD, NMD, IBDM and Megan Barnett, MS, CNS, sit down with wellness educator and Homes That Heal podcast host Jen Heller to explore the powerful connection between detoxification, nervous system regulation, infrared sauna therapy, and the environments we live in every day. Jen shares her personal journey overcoming heavy metal toxicity, thyroid dysfunction, and chronic fatigue while explaining how healing spaces, intentional living, and holistic wellness tools can profoundly impact physical and emotional health.

Topics Discussed:

• Jen Heller shares how infrared sauna therapy helped support her recovery from mercury and lead toxicity while improving nervous system regulation and overall wellness.
• Learn the differences between infrared and traditional saunas, what to know about detoxification protocols, and how to choose a safe sauna for your home.
• Discover how creating “Homes That Heal” through light, energy, sound, and intentional design can support emotional balance, stress reduction, and long-term health.

Jen Heller’s Website: https://jenhellerlifestyle.com/ 

To learn more about Megan Barnett’s clinic and practice, click below:
https://bioloungepdx.com

To learn more about Megan's organic soluble fiber blends, click below:
https://thinkflorasophy.com

Learn more about Dr. Kelly Blodgett's dental practice below:
https://www.blodgettdentalcare.com/

About The Whole Health Podcast:
Hosted by Dr. Kelly J. Blodgett, DMD, NMD, IBDM, and Megan Barnett, MS, CNS, this podcast is dedicated to advancing biological dentistry and integrative health. Join Kelly and Megan as they dive deep with experts and leaders across various disciplines to explore the connections between oral health, nutrition, and holistic human wellness.

Timestamps:

02:20 – Jen’s health crisis: fatigue, thyroid dysfunction & neurological symptoms
05:05 – Discovering heavy metal toxicity & mercury exposure
06:02 – Introduction to infrared sauna therapy and detoxification
07:26 – Meeting Dr. Hal Huggins & learning about mercury amalgams
10:20 – Infrared saunas vs. traditional saunas explained
13:10 – Sauna frequency, detox protocols & mineral replenishment
15:10 – Important considerations before starting detoxification
18:05 – How to choose a safe infrared sauna & understanding EMFs
21:08 – The origin of “Homes That Heal” during the pandemic
25:02 – Why creating healing spaces at home matters
27:33 – Energy in homes, trauma, and environmental stress
32:30 – Creating calming environments that regulate the nervous system
36:05 – Music, frequencies & nervous system regulation
37:28 – How our environments impact healing and stress levels
40:15 – Jen shares the powerful story of helping her niece heal through holistic support
45:10 – Final thoughts & episode wrap-up

In this episode of The Whole Health Podcast, Dr. Kelly J. Blodgett and Megan Barnett, MS, CNS, explore emerging research connecting oral microbes and chronic inflammation to breast cancer risk and progression. Together, they unpack how bacteria associated with gum disease, root canal-treated teeth, and cavitations may translocate throughout the body, contribute to systemic inflammation, and potentially influence disease outcomes. The conversation highlights the growing importance of biological dentistry, oral microbiome testing, and proactive strategies for reducing inflammatory risk factors through a more integrative lens of health.

Topics Discussed:

• The Connection Between Oral Bacteria & Breast Cancer
How emerging research on Fusobacterium nucleatum is reshaping our understanding of oral health, inflammation, and breast cancer progression.

• Gum Disease, Root Canals & Microbial Translocation
Why chronic oral infections and inflamed gum tissue may allow bacteria to move through the bloodstream and impact other areas of the body.

• Biological Dentistry & Proactive Risk Reduction
How oral microbiome testing, oxygen-based therapies, cavitation awareness, and integrative dental approaches may help reduce systemic inflammation and support long-term wellness.

To learn more about Megan Barnett’s clinic and practice, click below:
https://bioloungepdx.com

To learn more about Megan's organic soluble fiber blends, click below:
https://thinkflorasophy.com

Learn more about Dr. Kelly Blodgett's dental practice below:
https://www.blodgettdentalcare.com/

About The Whole Health Podcast:
Hosted by Dr. Kelly J. Blodgett, DMD, NMD, IBDM, and Megan Barnett, MS, CNS, this podcast is dedicated to advancing biological dentistry and integrative health. Join Kelly and Megan as they dive deep with experts and leaders across various disciplines to explore the connections between oral health, nutrition, and holistic human wellness.

In this episode of The Whole Health Podcast, Dr. Kelly J. Blodgett and Megan Barnett sit down with Marné Minard, nutritionist chef and co-owner of Bastion, a health-focused restaurant redefining what accessible, nutrient-dense food can look like. Marné shares how her background in nutrition inspired her to create a menu free from gluten, dairy, refined sugar, seed oils, soy, and corn—without sacrificing flavor or comfort. Together, they explore how food can become a powerful tool for healing, why simplicity matters in nutrition, and how Bastion is helping people make healthier choices in everyday life.

Topics Discussed:
-Creating a Restaurant Rooted in Wellness
How Marné turned her education in nutrition into a thriving restaurant model focused on seasonal, whole-food ingredients that support healing and reduce inflammation.

-Making Healthy Eating Practical and Delicious
Why Bastion focuses on familiar comfort foods with clean ingredients, helping people transition into healthier habits without feeling restricted or overwhelmed.

-Listening to the Body & Simplifying Nutrition
Marné’s perspective on cravings, intuition, and learning to trust your body’s signals while building a sustainable relationship with food and health.

Bastion's website is bastionpdx.com
Instagram: @bastion_eatwell

To learn more about Megan Barnett’s clinic and practice, click below:
https://bioloungepdx.com

To learn more about Megan's organic soluble fiber blends, click below:
https://thinkflorasophy.com

Learn more about Dr. Kelly Blodgett's dental practice below:
https://www.blodgettdentalcare.com/

About The Whole Health Podcast:
Hosted by Dr. Kelly J. Blodgett, DMD, NMD, IBDM, and Megan Barnett, MS, CNS, this podcast is dedicated to advancing biological dentistry and integrative health. Join Kelly and Megan as they dive deep with experts and leaders across various disciplines to explore the connections between oral health, nutrition, and holistic human wellness.

🎧 Listen now: https://thewholehealthpodcast.buzzsprout.com/

Amber White on Whole-Body Dentistry and the Oral–Systemic Connection

In this episode of The Whole Health Podcast, Dr. Kelly J. Blodgett and Megan Barnett sit down with Amber White, RDH, HHP—registered dental hygienist, holistic health practitioner, and founder of Beyond the Mouth and Beyond Dentistry Collective. Amber shares how her journey through traditional dentistry led her to a deeper understanding of the oral–systemic connection, revealing how factors like mineral balance, nervous system regulation, and the oral microbiome influence total-body health. Drawing from her work mentoring practitioners worldwide, she offers a powerful perspective on moving beyond symptom-based care toward a more integrative, root-cause approach that supports long-term healing, patient trust, and practitioner longevity. 

Topics Discussed:

-The oral–systemic connection: How issues in the mouth—like inflammation, bacteria, and mineral imbalances—can impact the entire body, influencing everything from hormonal health to the nervous system and chronic disease patterns

-The limitations of traditional dentistry: Why a symptom-based, insurance-driven model often overlooks early warning signs and root causes—leading to delayed treatment, patient frustration, and missed opportunities for true prevention and healing

-The shift to biological, whole-body care: How Amber White helps practitioners and patients move toward a more integrative approach—focusing on root cause, patient education, longer appointment times, and collaborative care that supports long-term health outcomes and practitioner sustainability

Amber’s Website, Email, and Social Media:

www.naturallyamberwhite.com

[email protected]

@naturallyamberwhite

To learn more about Megan Barnett’s clinic and practice, click below:
https://bioloungepdx.com

To learn more about Megan's organic soluble fiber blends, click below:
https://thinkflorasophy.com

Learn more about Dr. Kelly Blodgett's dental practice below:
https://www.blodgettdentalcare.com/

About The Whole Health Podcast:
Hosted by Dr. Kelly J. Blodgett, DMD, NMD, IBDM, and Megan Barnett, MS, CNS, this podcast is dedicated to advancing biological dentistry and integrative health. Join Kelly and Megan as they dive deep with experts and leaders across various disciplines to explore the connections between oral health, nutrition, and holistic human wellness.

🎧 Listen now: https://thewholehealthpodcast.buzzsprout.com/

In this episode of The Whole Health Podcast, Dr. Kelly J. Blodgett, DMD, NMD, IBDM, and Megan Barnett, MS, CNS, sit down with Adriana McCulloch—owner of Choice Coaching, certified life coach, psychology expert, and breast cancer survivor—to explore the often-overlooked emotional and psychological impact of cancer. With nearly two decades of experience and her own lived journey through diagnosis and treatment, Adriana brings both professional expertise and deeply personal insight to her work. Together, they discuss why cancer is not just a physical condition but a profound emotional trauma, what happens when support disappears after treatment ends, and how individuals can move beyond survival mode to rebuild identity, resilience, and a renewed sense of purpose.

About Adriana McCulloch:
Adriana is a dynamic, psychology-based life coach dedicated to helping individuals impacted by cancer reclaim their mental and emotional strength. With a degree in psychology, a life coaching certification, two decades of professional experience, and her own powerful cancer journey, Adriana brings both expertise and heartfelt understanding to every client she serves.

She believes cancer is more than a diagnosis to endure—it can be a catalyst for powerful, lasting change. Adriana’s mission is to help people move beyond survival mode and step into resilience, clarity, and renewed purpose. Through her energy, authenticity, and unwavering commitment, she empowers clients to transform one of life’s most difficult challenges into an opportunity for deep healing and lasting personal growth.

Topics Discussed:

- The Emotional Aftermath of Cancer: Why the post-treatment phase is often the hardest—marked by fear of recurrence, identity loss, and a lack of support once medical care ends.

- The Missing Piece in Cancer Care: How conventional medicine overlooks the psychological and nervous system impact of diagnosis and treatment—and why mental health is essential to true healing.

- Reclaiming Identity, Intimacy & Self-Worth: Navigating body image changes, sexuality, and personal identity after cancer—and how intentional inner work can lead to long-term transformation.

Choice Coaching Website: https://www.choicecoaching.org/

To learn more about Megan Barnett’s clinic and practice, click below:
https://bioloungepdx.com

To learn more about Megan's organic soluble fiber blends, click below:
https://thinkflorasophy.com

Learn more about Dr. Kelly Blodgett's dental practice below:
https://www.blodgettdentalcare.com/

About The Whole Health Podcast:
Hosted by Dr. Kelly J. Blodgett, DMD, NMD, IBDM, and Megan Barnett, MS, CNS, this podcast is dedicated to advancing biological dentistry and integrative health. Join Kelly and Megan as they dive deep with experts and leaders across various disciplines to explore the connections between oral health, nutrition, and holistic human wellness.

Watch Here: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWholeHealthPod

Dr. Scott Schroeder, Foot & Ankle Surgeon, on Metal Sensitivities in the Body - 35

In this episode of The Whole Health Podcast, hosted by Dr. Kelly J. Blodgett, DMD, NMD, IBDM, and Megan Barnett, MS, CNS, we sit down with Dr. Scott Schroeder, a podiatric physician and foot & ankle surgeon with more than 30 years of experience. Dr. Schroeder shares what he began noticing after years of placing and later removing metallic implants in patients—cases where symptoms like chronic fatigue, brain fog, pain, and neurological issues dramatically improved after the metal was removed. The conversation explores metal allergies, galvanic reactions between dental and orthopedic metals, and why practitioners across dentistry, surgery, and functional medicine may need to rethink how metals in the body impact whole-person health. 

Topics Discussed

• Dr. Scott Schroeder shares what he observed after removing metallic implants from hundreds of patients, including cases where chronic symptoms improved significantly following removal.
  
  
• The conversation explores metal allergies, delayed hypersensitivity reactions, and how metals used in the mouth and elsewhere in the body may contribute to symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, pain, inflammation, and neurological issues.
  
  
• Dr. Schroeder, Dr. Kelly J. Blodgett, and Megan Barnett discuss galvanic reactions between dissimilar metals, why cross-disciplinary collaboration matters, and how a root-cause approach can help patients better understand complex health challenges.

To learn more about Megan Barnett’s clinic and practice, click below:
https://bioloungepdx.com

To learn more about Megan's organic soluble fiber blends, click below:
https://thinkflorasophy.com

Learn more about Dr. Kelly Blodgett's dental practice below:
https://www.blodgettdentalcare.com/

About The Whole Health Podcast:
Hosted by Dr. Kelly J. Blodgett, DMD, NMD, IBDM, and Megan Barnett, MS, CNS, this podcast is dedicated to advancing biological dentistry and integrative health. Join Kelly and Megan as they dive deep with experts and leaders across various disciplines to explore the connections between oral health, nutrition, and holistic human wellness.

Watch here: https://youtu.be/uqn-0optCck

Andrea McBeth, ND on the Science Behind Thaena - 34

In this episode of The Whole Health Podcast, Dr. Kelly J. Blodgett and Megan Barnett sit down with Andrea McBeth, ND — co-founder and CEO of Thaena — to explore the powerful idea that humans are ecosystems. Andrea breaks down the science of prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics, explaining why the real magic may lie in the microbial signals our bodies depend on. Together, they discuss how modern life erodes microbial biodiversity and what it means to restore resilience through postbiotic support like ThaenaBiotic®. It’s a bold, fascinating conversation about poop, postbiotics, and the future of humans healing humans.

Topics Discussed:

• Thaena’s core idea — humans are ecosystems: how modern life can erode microbial biodiversity and resilience, and why restoring postbiotic signals may help ecosystems recover (“Humans Healing Humans”).
• Postbiotics explained (and why they matter): how prebiotics feed microbes, probiotics are the microbes, and postbiotics are the signaling molecules microbes produce—described as the “language” that communicates with human cells throughout the body.
• Microbiome loss + rebuilding resilience: “mass extinction” of microbial diversity in modern life (diet, hygiene, antibiotics, C-sections), plus practical ways to protect and restore your ecosystem—fiber, lifestyle, stress/sleep, and reducing microbe-harming exposures when possible.

Thaena's Website: https://thaena.com

To learn more about Megan Barnett’s clinic and practice, click below:
https://bioloungepdx.com

To learn more about Megan's organic soluble fiber blends, click below:
https://thinkflorasophy.com

Learn more about Dr. Kelly Blodgett's dental practice below:
https://www.blodgettdentalcare.com/

About The Whole Health Podcast:
Hosted by Dr. Kelly J. Blodgett, DMD, NMD, IBDM, and Megan Barnett, MS, CNS, this podcast is dedicated to advancing biological dentistry and integrative health. Join Kelly and Megan as they dive deep with experts and leaders across various disciplines to explore the connections between oral health, nutrition, and holistic human wellness.

🎧 Listen now: https://thewholehealthpodcast.buzzsprout.com/

In this episode of The Whole Health Podcast, Dr. Kelly J. Blodgett, DMD, NMD, IBDM, and Megan Barnett, MS, CNS, sit down with Dr. Chris Motley, DC, DABCA — Traditional Chinese Medicine Guide, to explore the powerful intersection of frequency medicine, traditional Chinese medicine, and chronic infection. Dr. Motley shares how the body functions as an energetic system—examining biofields, meridians, fascia, and homeopathy as tools for restoring balance. From parasites and Epstein-Barr to emotional patterns and inherited programming, this conversation challenges conventional models of illness and offers a deeper look at what it truly means to heal the whole person.

Topics Discussed:

• Frequency Medicine & the Biofield
  The conversation explores the body as an energetic system that emits measurable frequencies and interacts constantly with its environment. Dr. Motley explains how fascia, meridians, and the body’s piezoelectric properties—such as those activated through acupuncture—help regulate energetic flow. The episode also discusses tools like laser therapy, microcurrent, and frequency-based devices used to detect imbalances and restore coherence to the biofield.
  
  
  
• Parasites, Chronic Infections & the Energetic Terrain
   Dr. Motley shares insights on how pathogens like strep, C. diff, parasites, Lyme, and Epstein-Barr interact with the body’s energetic landscape. Rather than focusing solely on killing microbes, the discussion emphasizes strengthening the host terrain so infections are less likely to persist or return. Homeopathy is highlighted as a frequency-based signal that may help “wake up” dormant infections and re-engage the immune system’s recognition and response.
  
  
  
• Emotional Patterns, Organ Systems & Whole Health
   Drawing from Chinese medicine, the episode examines connections between organs and emotions—such as gallbladder and resentment or kidneys and fear. The hosts and Dr. Motley discuss how family dynamics, close relationships, and shared environments can influence health on an energetic level. Ultimately, whole health is framed as recognizing inherited and developmental emotional programming and understanding how these patterns shape physical well-being.

To learn more about Megan Barnett’s clinic and practice, click below:
https://bioloungepdx.com

To learn more about Megan's organic soluble fiber blends, click below:
https://thinkflorasophy.com

Learn more about Dr. Kelly Blodgett's dental practice below:
https://www.blodgettdentalcare.com/

About The Whole Health Podcast:
Hosted by Dr. Kelly J. Blodgett, DMD, NMD, IBDM, and Megan Barnett, MS, CNS, this podcast is dedicated to advancing biological dentistry and integrative health. Join Kelly and Megan as they dive deep with experts and leaders across various disciplines to explore the connections between oral health, nutrition, and holistic human wellness.

Watch Here: https://youtu.be/7YhSRR4wyJ4