Join me for an inspiring, grounding, and wisdom-filled episode with Dr. Brianna Browning. Dr. Brianna is a licensed acupuncturist and Functional Medicine specialist here in Truckee, CA at her private practice, Whole Roots Health. We will discuss the 5 elements of Traditional Chinese Medicine, fertility, signs of a balanced hormonal system, and ways to prepare for the crossover from winter into Spring. To learn more about TCM, acupuncture, and fertility be sure to follow Dr. Brianna @wholerootshealth on Instagram.

Is sugar enemy #1 in your relationship with food? Tune into this episode to learn more about types of sugar, physical and emotional attributes to cravings as well as tangible tips to make peace with sugar cravings, and cravings in general.

Learn about Intuitive Eating -- what it is, and what it is not, as well as walk through the 10 Principles with me. Yes, I said 10! Intuitive Eating is a non-diet, self-care eating framework rooted in respect for all bodies.. Intuitive Eating is evidence-based with 200+ studies, maintains 4 iterations of the originally published book in 1995, a workbook, and is the foundation in which I approach nutrition care.

Learn why diet culture is pervasive and ultimately, destructive to our overall health and relationship with food. Understand the difference between a healthy and unhealthy relationship with food/your body, as well as ways to better foster a healthy relationship with food. 

Additional Resources:

- NEDA: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/contact-helpline

- Project Heal: https://www.theprojectheal.org/

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Welcoming to the podcast our first guest, hydrologist Joni Gore. In this episode, you will learn about the discipline of hydrology, the interconnectedness between our waters and the health of your body as well as ways you can become a steward of the earth.

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This week's episode is the story of my journey into the world of health, wellness, and nutrition to help you gain a sense of who your podcast host really is. This episode also highlights the story behind the name of the podcast "Wildly Rooted". 

Trigger warning: The episode contains discussion about traumatic events and eating disorders thus if you are not in a space to listen to an episode on these topics, I recommend joining me in the next episode. 

The first official episode is HERE! I am so excited to have you here and join me in this episode to learn more about the podcast, what you can expect, and my intention for the pod. Here's to your newest go-to pod for all things holistic!