Wellness By Design

Ever wonder if type 2 diabetes can truly be reversed through lifestyle alone? Naturopathic doctor and former engineer, Dr. Beverly Yates, shares the practical, customizable steps she uses to help people improve blood sugar, lower A1C, and spot early warning signs long before diagnosis. You'll learn how meal timing, stress, sleep, strength training, and individualized nutrition can create real change without feeling deprived.

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In this episode, you'll learn:

⏰ 00:00 - Introduction

⏰ 02:29 - Mold illness and a new career path

⏰ 04:52 - Family diabetes wake up call

⏰ 07:32 - Why type 2 diabetes is super lifestyle sensitive

⏰ 08:48 - Five root causes of blood sugar problems

⏰ 12:40 - Restaurant owner's story with eight chronic conditions

⏰ 19:09 - Early warning signs of prediabetes

⏰ 24:15 - What to do if you notice symptoms

⏰ 28:24 - For those who struggle with cravings

⏰ 31:14 - Is frequent eating really necessary to keep up metabolism?

⏰ 39:53 - The ONE thing you can do to activate self-healing

Check out Dr. Beverly Yates's Bio:

Dr. Beverly Yates is on a mission to help 3 Million people heal from type 2 diabetes and prediabetes. She has helped thousands of people reverse Type 2 Diabetes and Prediabetes.

Dr. Yates is the author of a new book whose publication date is January 20, 2026. The title is: The Yates Protocol: 5 Simple Steps To Fix Your Blood Sugar & Reverse Type 2 Diabetes. The subtitle is: Make Peace With Food and Never Feel Deprived Again.

Her prior career as an MIT engineer helps her use health data and people's specific health goals to create practical, sustainable habits that help people heal from metabolic damage, and reverse type 2 diabetes and prediabetes.

Pre-order your copy of "The Yates Protocol: 5 Simple Steps to Fix Your Blood Sugar and Reverse Type 2 Diabetes"

👉 https://drbeverlyyates.com/the-yates-protocol-book

Connect with Dr. Beverly Yates:

Website: https://drbeverlyyates.com

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

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

Instagram: https://instagram.com/drbeverlyyates

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrBeverlyYates?sub_confirmation=1

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Hi there! I am Jane Hogan, the Wellness Engineer, and the host of Wellness By Design. I spent 30 years designing foundations for buildings until the pain and inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis led me to hang up my hard hat and follow my heart. Now I blend my backgrounds in science and spirituality to teach people how to tap into the power of their mind, body and soul. I help them release pain naturally so they can become the best version of themselves.

Wellness By Design is a show dedicated to helping people achieve wellness not by reacting to the world around them but by intentionally designing a life based on what their own body needs. In this show we explore practices, methods and science that contribute to releasing pain and inflammation naturally.

Learn more at https://thewellnessengineer.com

Would you like to learn how to release pain by creating more peace and calm? Download my free guided meditation audio bundle here: https://www.thewellnessengineer.com/audio-bundle

Connect with Jane:

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

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

Have you ever assumed your eyesight is fixed and there's nothing you can do about it? Dr. Bryce Appelbaum, a pioneer in neuro-optometry, shares the explosion of screen-time stress in our lives, and how simple habits and specific vision training can reduce headaches, improve learning, help recover from concussion, and even slow or reverse age-related changes.

Join me and Dr. Bryce Appelbaum for a live webinar that helps you retrain your eye-brain connection and upgrade the way you see and perform every day, happening on January 29, 2026 at 3:00 PM Eastern: 👉 https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rTqat7qATDy1hHzcydkLhg

In this episode, you'll learn:

⏰ 00:00 - Introduction

⏰ 02:16 - Eyesight vs. vision

⏰ 04:13 - From struggling kid to thriving after vision therapy

⏰ 06:37 - Myopia epidemic and modern visual stress

⏰ 18:33 - How nervous system is connected to your vision

⏰ 20:49 - The 20-20-20 rule, blinking, and vision breaks

⏰ 26:12 - Eye movement improves relationships

⏰ 29:42 - How most head injuries affect vision

⏰ 33:09 - How Dr. Appelbaum helps people with cataracts and glaucoma

⏰ 36:52 - The ONE thing you can do to activate self-healing

Check out Dr. Bryce Appelbaum's Bio:

Dr. Bryce Appelbaum is a neuro-optometrist passionate about unlocking human potential through vision and the founder and CEO of MyVisionFirst, a leading private practice specializing in diagnosing and treating functional vision problems across all ages. Dr Appelbaum is the trusted authority in functional vision, an international Ted X Speaker, and the creator of Vision Performance Training, a transformative approach that optimizes the eye-brain connection, heals post-concussion vision issues, and builds long-term visual resilience. Through his work with MyVisionFirst and ScreenFit™, his revolutionary online vision training program, Dr. Appelbaum has supported thousands of patients around the world to thrive in a screen-heavy society—because 20/20 eyesight isn't the whole story.

📚Get the Free Vision Health Guide: www.screenfit.com/5-proven-secrets-to-relieve-eye-strain

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📲Follow Dr Appelbaum for more tips & education content: @DRBRYCEAPPELBAUM

Connect with Dr. Bryce Appelbaum:

Website: https://myvisionfirst.com

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/dr-bryce-appelbaum

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@drbryceappelbaum

TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@dr.bryceappelbaum

Facebook: https://facebook.com/myvisionfirstoptometry

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

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Hi there! I am Jane Hogan, the Wellness Engineer, and the host of Wellness By Design. I spent 30 years designing foundations for buildings until the pain and inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis led me to hang up my hard hat and follow my heart. Now I blend my backgrounds in science and spirituality to teach people how to tap into the power of their mind, body and soul. I help them release pain naturally so they can become the best version of themselves.

Wellness By Design is a show dedicated to helping people achieve wellness not by reacting to the world around them but by intentionally designing a life based on what their own body needs. In this show we explore practices, methods and science that contribute to releasing pain and inflammation naturally.

Learn more at https://thewellnessengineer.com

Would you like to learn how to release pain by creating more peace and calm? Download my free guided meditation audio bundle here: https://www.thewellnessengineer.com/audio-bundle

Connect with Jane:

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

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

Join the free Pain to Peace Challenge starting January 20th, 2026

👉https://www.thewellnessengineer.com/challenge

Did you know… chronic pain isn't the real problem, but a protective signal from a nervous system that doesn't feel safe? In this episode, I gently unpack why all pain is real yet often brain-generated, how stress and old programming keep the body stuck in protection mode, and why creating peace is the missing key to healing — watch to learn more about calming your nervous system so your body can shift from pain and fear into rest, repair, and true healing.

In this episode, you'll learn:

⏰ 03:18 - Pain is there to protect us

⏰ 06:08 - Pain is not all in your head!

⏰ 09:00 - Create safety in your nervous system

⏰ 11:49 - Personalities of Protection

⏰ 14:35 - What is the missing piece of pain relief?

⏰ 15:44 - Join Pain to Peace Challenge

⏰ 23:36 - The ONE thing you can do to activate self-healing

You are invited to my upcoming Pain to Peace Challenge, where you'll learn how to calm a stressed nervous system, understand the neuroscience of pain, feel sensations without fear, and shift out of fight-or-flight into real-time ease — whether you live with migraines, jaw pain, joint pain, arthritis, or chronic tension — watch to learn more about how a few focused days can help your body move from pain into peace.

https://www.thewellnessengineer.com/challenge

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Hi there! I am Jane Hogan, the Wellness Engineer, and the host of Wellness By Design. I spent 30 years designing foundations for buildings until the pain and inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis led me to hang up my hard hat and follow my heart. Now I blend my backgrounds in science and spirituality to teach people how to tap into the power of their mind, body and soul. I help them release pain naturally so they can become the best version of themselves.

Wellness By Design is a show dedicated to helping people achieve wellness not by reacting to the world around them but by intentionally designing a life based on what their own body needs. In this show we explore practices, methods and science that contribute to releasing pain and inflammation naturally.

Learn more at https://thewellnessengineer.com

Would you like to learn how to release pain by creating more peace and calm? Download my free guided meditation audio bundle here: https://www.thewellnessengineer.com/audio-bundle

Connect with Jane:

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

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

DISCLAIMER: The information contained in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to treat, diagnose, cure or prevent any disease. You should always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you have regarding a medical condition before undertaking any diet, exercise, supplement, health program, or other procedure discussed in this podcast.

Ever wondered if your pet's chronic health issues might have deeper root causes? Holistic veterinarian Dr. Marlene Siegel reveals how nutrition, toxins, stress, and even our own energy influence our pets' health and how simple shifts can help them thrive. You'll learn practical, heart-centered steps like species-appropriate diets, detox support, and creating a healthier home environment to nurture both you and your beloved pet.

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In this episode, you'll learn:

⏰ 00:00 - Introduction

⏰ 03:06 - Dr. Marlene's shift to holistic veterinary care

⏰ 06:44 - What Is Bio-Regulatory Medicine?

⏰ 10:50 - Everyday toxins our pets are exposed to

⏰ 17:24 - Why processed pet food is so hard on our pets

⏰ 22:44 - Mr. Tibbs' condition and holistic steps to help him

⏰ 28:05 - Salt room or halo therapy for pets

⏰ 33:30 - Telemedicine for pets worldwide

⏰ 43:50 - How our emotions and energy impact our pets

⏰ 56:21 - The ONE thing you can do to activate self-healing (pet version)

Check out Dr. Marlene Siegel's Bio:

Dr. Marlene Siegel helps pet parents and veterinarians find solutions when traditional medicine has nothing more to offer their patients. Committed to always offering solutions when others have given up, has led Dr. Siegel to be an international lecturer, researcher for integrative veterinary technologies and a consultant. In addition to her full time clinical practice, Dr. Siegel contributes her wealth of knowledge writing journal articles and participating in webinars and podcasts.

She is a true pioneer with a special expertise in Ozone Therapy, Photodynamic Therapy, Detoxification, Lymphatic, Fascia, Hyperbaric and Energy Medicine.

Her success in treating complex chronic dis-ease is attributed to her focus on BioRegulatory Medicine - identifying the root cause of disease and establishing safe and effective solutions.

Dr. Siegel has developed online courses for pet parents and veterinarians. For pet parents, her course enables them to learn how to integrate a holistic lifestyle and therapies for their fur babies. Her online courses for veterinarians are focused on supporting veterinarians who want to learn more about integrating alternative services into their mainstream practices.

When she was unable to find proper diets and supplements to meet her patient needs, she developed her own raw food and essential supplements company and is preparing to launch S'Paws Family Wellness Centers which are detox centers for pets and their human parents.

[Download free e-book] 6 Keys to Health and Healing Pets Holistically:

https://courses.transformingvetmedicine.com/free-ebook-1143

Connect with Dr. Marlene Siegel:

Website: www.drmarlenesiegel.com

Website: https://evolovestore.com/

Website: www.transfomingvetmedicine.com

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

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Hi there! I am Jane Hogan, the Wellness Engineer, and the host of Wellness By Design. I spent 30 years designing foundations for buildings until the pain and inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis led me to hang up my hard hat and follow my heart. Now I blend my backgrounds in science and spirituality to teach people how to tap into the power of their mind, body and soul. I help them release pain naturally so they can become the best version of themselves.

Wellness By Design is a show dedicated to helping people achieve wellness not by reacting to the world around them but by intentionally designing a life based on what their own body needs. In this show we explore practices, methods and science that contribute to releasing pain and inflammation naturally.

Learn more at https://thewellnessengineer.com

Would you like to learn how to release pain by creating more peace and calm? Download my free guided meditation audio bundle here: https://www.thewellnessengineer.com/audio-bundle

Connect with Jane:

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

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

Download my free guided meditation audio bundle here: https://www.thewellnessengineer.com/audio-bundle

In this episode of Wellness by Design, we have Part 2 with a compilation of eleven new 2025 guest responses to the question: "What's the ONE thing a person could do today that's going to begin to initiate healing in the body?" The range of responses is interesting and enlightening! In last week's episode, we shared Part 1, watch it here.

⏰ 01:55 - Episode #218 Anna Rahe

⏰ 02:55 - Episode #219 Steven Wright

⏰ 04:15 - Episode #221 Dr. David Hanscom

⏰ 05:55 - Episode #222 Dr. Sanda Moldovan

⏰ 07:19 - Episode #223 Dr. Aimie Apigian

⏰ 08:00 - Episode #225 Dr. Piper Gibson

⏰ 09:08 - Episode #227 James Barry

⏰ 11:28 - Episode #230 Pearly Montagu

⏰ 13:16 - Episode #231 Howard Schubiner

⏰ 13:51 - Episode #233 Dr. Myra Reed

⏰ 14:55 - Episode #234 Dr. Doni Wilson

Listen to Wellness By Design on the go with these apps:

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Hi there! I am Jane Hogan, the Wellness Engineer, and the host of Wellness By Design. I spent 30 years designing foundations for buildings until the pain and inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis led me to hang up my hard hat and follow my heart. Now I blend my backgrounds in science and spirituality to teach people how to tap into the power of their mind, body and soul. I help them release pain naturally so they can become the best version of themselves.

Wellness By Design is a show dedicated to helping people achieve wellness not by reacting to the world around them but by intentionally designing a life based on what their own body needs. In this show we explore practices, methods and science that contribute to releasing pain and inflammation naturally.

Learn more at https://thewellnessengineer.com

Would you like to learn how to release pain by creating more peace and calm? Download my free guided meditation audio bundle here: https://www.thewellnessengineer.com/audio-bundle

Connect with Jane:

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

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

DISCLAIMER: The information contained in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to treat, diagnose, cure or prevent any disease. You should always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you have regarding a medical condition before undertaking any diet, exercise, supplement, health program, or other procedure discussed in this podcast.

In this episode of Wellness by Design, we've compiled eleven 2025 guest responses to the question: "What's the ONE thing a person could do today that's going to begin to initiate healing in the body?" The range of responses is interesting and enlightening!

This is Part 1. Stay tuned for Part 2 in the next episode of Wellness by Design.

⏰ 02:02 - Episode #189 Jen Powter

⏰ 03:17 - Episode #190 Greg Eckel

⏰ 05:22 - Episode #193 Dr. Brandy Cummings

⏰ 06:25 - Episode #194 Kim Vopni

⏰ 07:27 - Episode #195 Casey Hibbard

⏰ 08:32 - Episode #199 Dipa Chauhan

⏰ 09:09 - Episode #206 Dr. Tricia Pingel

⏰ 10:38 - Episode #209 Dr. Rollin McCraty

⏰ 11:45 - Episode #210 Dr. Monisha Bhanote

⏰ 12:52 - Episode #211 Jeff Charno

⏰ 13:30 - Episode #214 Dr. Nasha Winters

Hi there! I am Jane Hogan, the Wellness Engineer, and the host of Wellness By Design. I spent 30 years designing foundations for buildings until the pain and inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis led me to hang up my hard hat and follow my heart. Now I blend my backgrounds in science and spirituality to teach people how to tap into the power of their mind, body and soul. I help them release pain naturally so they can become the best version of themselves.

Wellness By Design is a show dedicated to helping people achieve wellness not by reacting to the world around them but by intentionally designing a life based on what their own body needs. In this show we explore practices, methods and science that contribute to releasing pain and inflammation naturally.

Learn more at https://thewellnessengineer.com

Would you like to learn how to release pain by creating more peace and calm? Download my free guided meditation audio bundle here: https://www.thewellnessengineer.com/audio-bundle

Connect with Jane:

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

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

Are you wondering how to actually talk to the teens in your life about health? Teen brothers Abdullah, Zain, and Emaad Ansari, hosts of The Holistic Kids Show and authors of The Teen Health Revolution, share how their own healing journeys led them to empower other kids. You'll learn simple, expert-backed lifestyle tips for mind, body, and soul, how they've distilled insights from over 200 expert interviews, and practical ways teens (and adults) can start feeling better now.

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In this episode, you'll learn:

⏰ 00:00 - Introduction

⏰ 02:50 - Health struggles as kids

⏰ 05:02 - Their mom's healing journey & holistic parenting

⏰ 08:06 - Why they wanted to help other kids

⏰ 18:36 - Main goal of the book: To empower TEENS

⏰ 21:35 - 20 teen health conditions and integrative solutions

⏰ 27:40 - The ONE thing you can do to activate self-healing

Check out Ansari Boys' Bio:

Abdullah, Zain, Emaad and Qasim are the hosts of The Holistic Kids' Show Podcast, a speaker, and co-author of the traditionally published book The Teen Health Revolution: Lifestyle Secrets to Optimize Your Mind, Body, and Soul (releasing November 13, 2025).

Abdullah and Zain have made appearances on the Emmy Award-winning Dr. Nandi Show, and was the first youth speaker at the 2024 International Institute of Functional Medicine and the Health Business Growth Conference. They have also spoken at the Nourished Festival, served as keynote speakers at the YMCA Interfaith Mayor's Breakfast, and presented at major conferences like MAS-ICNA, reaching audiences of over 60,000. In May 2025, Abdullah was featured in the docuseries Young and Thriving as a "young voice for mental health-who is bringing a unique perspective of today's youth into the conversation." In October 2025, they will be speaking at A4M, the largest pediatric functional medicine health conference. They are the co-creators of Real.

Healing for Real Life: Kids' Course—the first health course for kids by kids—Abdullah continues to innovate in youth health education. He also collaborates with global leaders and UN advisors to help shape a healthier future for children and the planet.

His family's work has been featured globally in Holistic Primary Care magazine, on major TV networks (ABC, CBS, NBC), and across numerous conferences, summits, and media platforms. Together with his mother and brothers, Abdullah educates millions worldwide through The Holistic Kids' Show and their family brand, HolisticMom, MD.

They won the 2025 award for The Up and Comer at HBGC.

Get 'The Teen Health Revolution' book + bonuses:

https://theteenhealthrevolution.com/#bonuses

Connect with Ansari Boys:

Website: https://theteenhealthrevolution.com/

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

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

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Hi there! I am Jane Hogan, the Wellness Engineer, and the host of Wellness By Design. I spent 30 years designing foundations for buildings until the pain and inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis led me to hang up my hard hat and follow my heart. Now I blend my backgrounds in science and spirituality to teach people how to tap into the power of their mind, body and soul. I help them release pain naturally so they can become the best version of themselves.

Wellness By Design is a show dedicated to helping people achieve wellness not by reacting to the world around them but by intentionally designing a life based on what their own body needs. In this show we explore practices, methods and science that contribute to releasing pain and inflammation naturally.

Learn more at https://thewellnessengineer.com

Would you like to learn how to release pain by creating more peace and calm? Download my free guided meditation audio bundle here: https://www.thewellnessengineer.com/audio-bundle

Connect with Jane:

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

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

Are you a woman over 50 dealing with pelvic pain, dryness, or frequent infections? Dr. Doni Wilson, a naturopathic doctor and an expert in women's health, discusses how to prevent and address pelvic issues, particularly in menopausal and postmenopausal women. Dr. Doni also shares her journey to becoming a naturopathic doctor and midwife, driven by her personal health issues and a desire to integrate nutrition and preventive care into women's health.

Join Dr. Doni's FREE 5-DAY WORKSHOP on How to Take a Proactive Approach to Clear HPV: https://dv296.isrefer.com/go/5day/Jane/

Say Goodbye to HPV with Dr. Doni's HPV Protocol™: https://dv296.isrefer.com/go/hpv12/Jane

In this episode, you'll learn:

⏰ 00:00 - Introduction

⏰ 02:15 - Dr. Doni's journey to women's health

⏰ 06:13 - Different sources of pelvic pain

⏰ 09:59 - Debunking myths about estrogen

⏰ 18:39 - Bioidentical vs. synthetic hormones

⏰ 20:04 - Getting access to vaginal estrogen

⏰ 23:34 - Your vaginal microbiome matters

⏰ 29:19 - High-risk HPV by age 50

⏰ 34:31 - Critical role of cortisol testing

⏰ 37:51 - The ONE thing you can do to activate self-healing

Check out Dr. Doni Wilson's Bio:

Dr. Doni Wilson is a powerhouse naturopathic doctor, professional midwife, clinical nutritionist, best-selling author of Master Your Stress, Reset Your Health, and an internationally renowned speaker and thought leader in women's health. For over 25 years, she has been on the cutting edge of health care, helping women to transform their health naturally. As the creator of the Stress Recovery Protocol®, developed through her own journey overcoming chronic migraines, Dr. Doni has helped thousands of patients break free from health challenges and become resilient to stress. A true advocate for women's health, she is dedicated to empowering others to take control of their healing, drawing awareness to the profound impact of stress and trauma on the body. You can find her blog, podcast How Humans Heal, and transformational programs at DoctorDoni.com.

Connect with Dr. Doni:

Website: https://doctordoni.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DoniWilsonND

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

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

X/Twitter: https://x.com/glutenfreedoc?lang=en

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drdoniwilson

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Hi there! I am Jane Hogan, the Wellness Engineer, and the host of Wellness By Design. I spent 30 years designing foundations for buildings until the pain and inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis led me to hang up my hard hat and follow my heart. Now I blend my backgrounds in science and spirituality to teach people how to tap into the power of their mind, body and soul. I help them release pain naturally so they can become the best version of themselves.

Wellness By Design is a show dedicated to helping people achieve wellness not by reacting to the world around them but by intentionally designing a life based on what their own body needs. In this show we explore practices, methods and science that contribute to releasing pain and inflammation naturally.

Learn more at https://thewellnessengineer.com

Would you like to learn how to release pain by creating more peace and calm? Download my free guided meditation audio bundle here: https://www.thewellnessengineer.com/audio-bundle

Connect with Jane:

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

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

Are you tired of 10-minute doctor visits that leave you with more prescriptions but no real answers? After 35 years in medicine, Dr. Myra Reed reveals why she left traditional practice behind and how functional medicine is transforming her patients' lives. If you're dealing with brain fog, fatigue, unexplained pain, or digestive issues - this conversation will change how you think about healthcare.

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In this episode, you'll learn:

⏰00:00 - Introduction to Dr. Myra Reed and her medical background

⏰02:35 - Her shift from traditional to functional medicine

⏰05:07 - What happens in a 90-minute first appointment

⏰08:17 - The four pillars: gut, hormones, toxins, and lifestyle

⏰12:11 - The truth about cholesterol: high isn't always bad, normal isn't always safe

⏰25:30 - Dealing with information overload and supplement overwhelm

⏰28:17 - How Dr. Reed's membership model works and what patients can expect

⏰30:58 - The power of lifestyle changes and managing stress

⏰36:29 - The one baby step to start healing today

Check out Dr. Myra Reed's bio:

Dr. Myra Reed is a Functional Medicine Internist with over 30 years of medical experience and founder of a concierge-style practice on Florida's Emerald Coast. She is the author of Smarter, Stronger, Longer: Live Longer, Perform Better, where she shares her proactive approach to achieving optimal vitality and longevity. Through her Smarter, Stronger, Longer Optimal Vitality & Longevity Program, Dr. Reed helps busy professionals and midlife adults struggling with fatigue, brain fog, weight gain, and hormone imbalances uncover the hidden root causes of their symptoms. These often include hormone chaos, gut dysfunction, and environmental toxins such as mold. She blends advanced diagnostics, hormone optimization, detox strategies, and lifestyle medicine to help her patients regain energy, clarity, and youthful resilience—without relying on the conventional "pill-for-an-ill" approach. Dr. Reed's mission is to empower patients to take control of their health, prevent chronic disease, and live with vitality, focus, and strength at any age.

Download Dr. Reed's health quizzes and 7-day meal prep plan:

https://drmyrareed.com/free-downloads/

Get your copy of Dr. Reed's new book "Smarter, Stronger, Longer":

https://www.amazon.com/Smarter-Stronger-Longer-Perform-Better/dp/B0FQ48JB48

Connect with Dr. Myra Reed:

Website: https://drmyrareed.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.myrareed1768

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/19XrCCLs3m/?mibextid=wwXIfr

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

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Hi there! I am Jane Hogan, the Wellness Engineer, and the host of Wellness By Design. I spent 30 years designing foundations for buildings until the pain and inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis led me to hang up my hard hat and follow my heart. Now I blend my backgrounds in science and spirituality to teach people how to tap into the power of their mind, body and soul. I help them release pain naturally so they can become the best version of themselves.

Wellness By Design is a show dedicated to helping people achieve wellness not by reacting to the world around them but by intentionally designing a life based on what their own body needs. In this show we explore practices, methods and science that contribute to releasing pain and inflammation naturally.

Learn more at https://thewellnessengineer.com

Would you like to learn how to release pain by creating more peace and calm? Download my free guided meditation audio bundle here: https://www.thewellnessengineer.com/audio-bundle

Connect with Jane:

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

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

What if your emotions could actually turn down your physical pain? In this episode, I'm revealing the connection between your brain, emotions, and the pain you feel in your body. You'll discover how your brain is the control center, the "pain-fear cycle" that's secretly making your pain worse, simple practices to retrain your brain and dial down pain naturally and how emotions like fear and frustration amplify pain.

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In this episode, you'll learn:

⏰ 00:00 - Introduction

⏰ 02:02 - Neuroplastic pain and the brain's role in pain

⏰ 07:19 - Emotions, the amygdala, and the body's threat signal

⏰ 08:53 - The pain fear cycle and how fear amplifies pain

⏰ 12:50 - How the brain can unlearn pain

⏰ 18:21 - Practice: breathing, heart coherence, self-compassion

⏰ 29:25 - How to know if your brain is dialing up your pain

⏰ 30:07 - The ONE thing you can do to activate self-healing

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Hi there! I am Jane Hogan, the Wellness Engineer, and the host of Wellness By Design. I spent 30 years designing foundations for buildings until the pain and inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis led me to hang up my hard hat and follow my heart. Now I blend my backgrounds in science and spirituality to teach people how to tap into the power of their mind, body and soul. I help them release pain naturally so they can become the best version of themselves.

Wellness By Design is a show dedicated to helping people achieve wellness not by reacting to the world around them but by intentionally designing a life based on what their own body needs. In this show we explore practices, methods and science that contribute to releasing pain and inflammation naturally.

Learn more at https://thewellnessengineer.com

Find out if your pain is coming from your body or your brain (in just 2 minutes). Take the free self-assessment here: https://www.thewellnessengineer.com/yourbrainandpain

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