In episode 145, I discuss water with water expert, Dr. Kelly Halderman. We go deep into the healing properties of water. Regardless of what health challenges you might have, this podcast is essential to your healing and health.

In this episode, we cover:

• Is all water the same?
• What is structured water, and why is it important?
• Hydrogenated water vs anti-oxidants.
• The best form of water.
• How much water do you need?
• How do you determine if you are properly hydrated?
• And more...

Dr. Kelly Halderman has a background in functional medicine, earning her medical doctorate (MD) in 2007 & completing a family practice medicine internship with the University of Minnesota in 2009. She is an international educator in the area of integrative and precision health. Dr. Halderman also has a traditional Naturopathic Medical Degree from KCNH. She holds certification in MethylGenetic Nutrition by The Nutrigenetic Research Institute and certification from The American Functional Neurology Institute in Functional Neurology and Neurofeedback. She is an active member of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, President and founder of The American Association of Nutraceutical Formulators, and a member of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine and Society of Physician Entrepreneurs.

Dr. Halderman has a doctorate in clinical nutrition, is also board certified in Clinical Nutrition by the CNCB, has certification in Plant-Based Nutrition from Cornell University, and health coaching certification from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. She also has comprehensive experience in nutraceutical science & formulation, creating & educating on novel formulations for consumers, practitioners & professional associations such as the NFL Hall of Fame. A former physician turned executive-level biotech expert, she currently serves as Weo's Chief Health Officer, a health-conscious company that harnesses the power of diamond electrolysis to augment the most precious molecule on the planet, water.

In this episode, I have a discussion with high-performance health specialist Roland Pankewich.

We discuss:

• How do we define health or healthy
• Adaptability vs Dysfunction
• How to evaluate someone's position on the health spectrum
• What is HRV, and how can we use it to evaluate the state of health
• Why supplementation and medications may not work as intended
• Homeostasis vs Allostasis
• The big three things anyone can do to improve their health

Roland Pankewich comes from a professionally diverse background both in formal education and experience. His years of experience in the field of exercise mechanics mixed with formal study of; nutrition, biochemistry, functional medicine, and biophysics allows him to see things from unique perspectives that are always based in the philosophy of holistic physiology. In that, he sees the body as an integrated and interconnected system and uses this approach in how he works with his clients. In the last few years he has carved out a niche where he focuses on the practice of Athletic Health Development which specializes in working with professional hockey players and other high performance individuals. He believes that maximal health is required for maximal performance and uses a personalized approach to lay the foundation and road map for; what the client needs, what his client want to accomplish taking all while taking into consideration of they are ready for.

In this episode, I talk with functional nutrition practitioner Whitney Morgan about some critical concepts needed to heal and recover from chronic health challenges.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The significance of a health history.
• The importance of reframing our thoughts and feelings regarding health challenges.
• Where to start with hypothyroidism
• Thoughts on thyroid medications
• The impact of habits and behaviors on our physiology
• Foundational things everyone can do to improve their health without fancy tests
• And more...

Whitney Morgan is the founder of Morgan Nutrition, creator of the Thyroid Reboot Method, and co-founder of the Functional Health Alliance. Whitney specializes in advanced functional testing and root cause healing for women with thyroid issues. She's helped dozens of women with Hashimoto's and hypothyroidism eliminate their unique thyroid triggers and restore vibrant health.

Whitney is a licensed acupuncturist, a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, a Primal Health Coach, and a certified Gluten-Free Health Coach. In addition to her private practice, she serves as a Clinical Advisor and Instructor for the Association of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioners.

Whitney Morgan Nutrition:

Website: https://www.morgannutrition.com/welcome

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whitneymorgannutrition/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whitneymorgannutrition/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitneymorgannutrition/

YouTube: https://bit.ly/whitneymorganYouTube

In this episode, I speak with Dr. Wendy Trubow, the co-author of the recently published book Dirty Girl: Ditch the Toxins, Look Great, and Feel Freaking Amazing.

We discuss:

• How do environmental toxins affect our health and immunity?
• What are some of the biggest misunderstandings about toxins?
• What are some of the most common environmental toxins types and sources nowadays?
• The link between persistent infection, diseases, and environmental factors.
• What are the available approaches to assessing and evaluating individual risks and exposures to environmental toxins?
• Which kind of therapeutic nutrition should you explore for correcting body chemical or nutritional imbalances?
• How are certain neurodegenerative diseases linked to environmental toxins and how can these diseases evolve and progress if no action is taken?
• Which practical steps can you take right now to protect yourself from environmental toxins?
• Which supplements—if any—should you explore for better overall immunity and why?
• What should you completely eliminate from your routine or lifestyle?

Wendie Trubow, MD, MBA, IFM certified practitioner, is passionate about helping women optimize their health and lives as a functional medicine gynecologist. Through her struggles with mold and metal toxicity, Celiac disease, and other health issues, Trubow has developed a deep sense of compassion and expertise for what her patients are facing.

She is the co-author of Dirty Girl: Ditch the Toxins, Look Great, and Feel Freaking Amazing and has been regularly featured in MindBodyGreen and Huffington Post.

She is an accomplished speaker and previously had her own television show. She is on the faculty at A4M and a speaker for their conferences, along with other national societies. She and her partner will be releasing their next book in mid-2023.

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insta: @5journeyshealth

twitter: @5JourneysHealth

In this episode, I discuss gratitude and how it can be a tool to help recover from chronic illness with Health Coach Holly Bertone.

Topics discussed:

• The impact thought and mindset can have on health and illness
• How your identity defines your life and health
• Gratitude, fortitude, and how they shape your health
• How to have gratitude in the face of chronic illness
• Gratitude builds fortitude, fortitude drives healing and recovery
• Strategies for improving gratitude, fortitude, and emotional fitness
• And much more...

Holly Bertone is a Certified Natural Health Coach, Certified 6 Phase Meditation Facilitator, #1 Amazon bestselling author, and host of the Gratitude Builds Fortitude Podcast.

Holly spent 20 years rising through the ranks of federal government service before a breast cancer and autoimmune diagnosis created an opportunity to combine her background in project management and analytics with solving a different set of problems. These days, she is known as the transformative coach who helps you achieve better physical health, better emotional health, and better relationships with yourself and your loved ones, with the power of gratitude.

She has been featured on over 200 TV and radio segments, articles, podcasts, and summits as an expert on gratitude and mindset.

In this episode, I discuss uncovering the causes of chronic illness with Functional Nutritionist Allison Samon.

Topics discussed:

• The role of functional medicine
• Some of the root issues that lead to chronic illness
• The three non-negotiables and ways to address them
• Insomnia, what is causing it?
• Does how you breath matter?
• Strategies for quieting the monkey mind
• The role of toxins causing chronic illness
• And much more...

www.allisonsamon.com

www.allisonsamon.com/roadmap

In this episode, I discuss mineral status and adrenal function with Functional Medicine Nutritionist, Christa Biegler.

Topics discussed include:

• The challenges of elimination diets
• Minerals and why they are so important
• How to evaluate mineral status
• Blood Testing vs Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis
• Possible tissue patterns of mineral deficiency or need
• And more ...

Christa Biegler is a Functional Medicine Nutritionist and the host of the Less Stressed Life Podcast.

• https://www.christabiegler.com/
• IG: lessstressedlife

In this episode I bring back Wellness Coach, Jessie Thomas. Jessie was my co-host for the last Q & A episode and she did such a great job I brought her back for a second round as moderator.

Topics covered in this podcast include:

• Can chronic hives be associated with a thyroid problem?
• How should someone support their liver to improve thyroid hormone conversion?
• What are the best ways to support Methylation, bile flow, and digestion?
• What are your thoughts on Keto for women with insulin resistance and hypothyroidism, 30 pounds to lose?
• May your thyroid dose need to change during pregnancy
• Could Ammonaps (sodium phenylbutyrate) together with LT3 be a possible treatment for patients with D2 polymorphisms?
• Is there a connection between developing chronic Achilles tendonitis and thyroiditis?
• How do you know if your detox pathways are open? Are there specific labs? Symptoms?
• What is the optimal TSH, fT3, and fT4?
• Have you seen anyone with Hashimoto's actually lose weight?
• Thyroid or adrenal which needs to be treated first?
• And more ...

Jessie Thomas is a nutritionist and holistic health coach based in Missoula, Montana. After spending years in a depleted state from the effects of overspending her internal resources she now coaches people through their health challenges to empower and inspire agency on their health journeys.

You can find her at:

www.sustainablewellness.net

On IG @sustainablewellness

In this episode of the Thyroid Answers Podcast, I talk about Gut Health with Dr. Christopher Damman.

Topics discussed on this episode include:

• How is the gut microbiome connected to whole health?
• The four pillars of health.
• What determines someone's gut biome?
• How can you support a healthy gut microbiome through diet?
• Why are all fibers not equal in their effect on gut health?
• What other than diet is important for gut and whole health?
• And more ...

Dr. Damman is a board-certified, actively practicing gastroenterologist, and holds an M.D. from Columbia University and an M.A. in Molecular Biology & Biochemistry from Wesleyan University. He is also the Chief Science Officer of Supergut.

https://supergut.com/