Wiser than Before

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  • This Simple Morning Ritual Clears Brain Fog and Supercharges Immunity

    Breathe easier and clear your mind with a simple three-minute morning habit. Plus, how an ancient practice helps with allergies, congestion, and even mental clarity.

    “It’s like a cup of coffee —I’m in a better mood after, more energized, and it’s become a nice part of my morning routine" - Josh Dodds

    You’ll discover…

    • How a centuries-old yoga practice clears congestion and boosts immunity
    • A simple morning habit that helps you breathe better all day
    • Why sinus health affects your brain 
    • The overlooked connection between allergies, ear infections, and sinus health
    • How your breathing patterns shape your nervous system
    • Why seasonal changes trigger congestion and how to prevent it

    Listen now and stay wise!

    EPISODES YOU MAY ENJOY:

    • ​​Drainage Pathways: Are Your Toxins Leaving on A Superhighway or A Bumpy Dirt Road? (Apple, Spotify)
    • How to Hydrate Like a Pro (Apple, Spotify)

    Connect with your host Josh Dodds:

    Website: www.thecalnut.com

    Instagram: @josh__dodds


    This podcast is proudly produced in partnership with www.podlad.com

    14 min
  • The Hottest New Probiotic on The Market (Akkermansia Muciniphila)

    Called the “next generation” probiotic…what’s all the hype about Akkermansia Muciniphila? And does it matter for you?

    “The gut-brain axis means your thoughts and moods are shaped as much by your gut as by your mind."  - Josh Dodds

    You’ll discover…

    • The gut bacteria everyone’s talking about and why it matters
    • How akkermansia acts like a lawn mower for your gut lining
    • 4 foods that naturally boost akkermansia levels in your gut
    • Why too much of a good thing can actually hurt your health
    • The 3 stages to rebuilding your health
    • How to know if a probiotic will work for you
    • The top akkermansia supplements

    Listen now and stay wise!

    EPISODES YOU MAY ENJOY:

    • ​​Boost Health with Fewer Supplements and Less Effort (Apple, Spotify)

    How to Avoid Getting Stuck on Wegovy or Ozempic w/ Dr. Alessia Roehnelt (Apple, Spotify)

    Connect with your host Josh Dodds:

    Website: www.thecalnut.com

    Instagram: @josh__dodds


    This podcast is proudly produced in partnership with www.podlad.com

    31 min
  • Why Histamine Intolerance Is So Confusing w/ Tracey Reed

    “Most doctors only see histamine as part of an allergic response, but it’s so much more complex than that.” - Tracey Reed

    You’ll discover…

    • 5 foods you thought were healthy but may worsen histamine issues
    • How to know if hidden mold in your home is making you sick
    • Why histamine can trigger so many confusing symptoms
    • Why histamine sensitivity is becoming so common
    • Why being sensitive could mean you're a "canary in the coal mine"
    • The everyday mistake keeping your histamine levels high
    • Why relief from histamine requires more than just avoiding triggers
    • Why histamine intolerance impacts up to 20 percent of the population
    • How stress creates mast cell activation
    • An easy daily practice to help your body find calm and balance
    • Where to start on your healing journey, even if you feel stuck

    Listen now and stay wise!

    EPISODES YOU MAY ENJOY:

    • Solving Histamine: Do Not Start with Diet, Start with THIS Instead w/ Luka Symons (Apple, Spotify)
    • Drainage Pathways: Are Your Toxins Leaving on A Superhighway or A Bumpy Dirt Road? (Apple, Spotify)
    • Is Mold Behind Your Histamine Intolerance? w/ Tamy Anderson (Apple, Spotify)

    Connect with Tracey:

    Website: www.histaminehaven.com

    Instagram: @histaminehaven

    Connect with your host Josh Dodds:

    Website: www.thecalnut.com

    Instagram: @josh__dodds


    This podcast is proudly produced in partnership with www.podlad.com

    57 min
  • Is Histamine Causing Your Uncomfortable Ear, Nose, and Throat Symptoms? w/ Tracey Reed

    “If you’ve got itchy eyes, itchy nose, or even itchy ears, histamine could be the culprit.

    Tinnitus, that constant ringing in your ears, can be histamine-related. I had it for years before getting my mast cells under control.” - Tracey Reed

    You’ll discover…

    • Why histamine can cause strange symptoms like throat tightness and burning mouth
    • Why your nose always feels stuffy or itchy
    • The reason your ears might ring or feel blocked
    • Why you wake up with a dry mouth every morning
    • Why your eyes feel gritty or swollen all the time
    • Simple signs your sinuses are overloaded with histamine
    • How histamine impacts your quality of sleep and daily energy
    • Why light sensitivity might be a clue to histamine problem

    Listen now and stay wise!

    EPISODES YOU MAY ENJOY:

    • How Histamine Affects Every System in Your Body w/ Tamy Anderson (Apple, Spotify)
    • Before Chasing Symptoms Think Nervous System (Apple, Spotify)
    • Why We’re Like Teslas and Need to Plug Back In w/ Dr. Bruce Hoffman (Apple, Spotify)

    Connect with Tracey:

    Website: www.histaminehaven.com

    Instagram: @histaminehaven

    Connect with your host Josh Dodds:

    Website: www.thecalnut.com

    Instagram: @josh__dodds


    This podcast is proudly produced in partnership with www.podlad.com

    10 min
  • The Best Gift You Can Give This Year

    “If you're a little behind on your holiday shopping, I've got an idea you'll love."  - Josh Dodds

    You’ll discover…

    • The 1 gift that everyone around you is guaranteed to enjoy
    • Why this gift is surprisingly simple
    • The unexpected power of a pattern interrupt for better health

    Listen now and stay wise!

    EPISODES YOU MAY ENJOY:

    • ​​3 Breathing Techniques for Instant Relaxation (Apple, Spotify)
    • Boost Health with Fewer Supplements and Less Effort (Apple, Spotify)
    • Progress Not Perfection (Apple, Spotify)

    Connect with your host Josh Dodds:

    Website: www.thecalnut.com

    Instagram: @josh__dodds


    This podcast is proudly produced in partnership with www.podlad.com

    7 min
  • Calling All Listeners, I Want to Hear From YOU

    Click here to book a call with Josh (this week only!)

    https://calendly.com/josh-dodds/wtb-listener


    Want the podcast to be more tailored to you and what you care about?

    Josh wants to talk with you!

    He’s doing live “quick chats” with listeners just like YOU.

    The quick chat is just that - a chance to meet briefly, talk a little bit about health, and have your

    input help shape the podcast in 2025.

    Click the link above and book a time now! This is only happening the next two weeks then it’s

    over!

    Talk soon!

    5 min
  • The Energy Crisis Behind Histamine Intolerance and MCAS w/ Kaya @ fundamental.nourishment

    Click here to book a call with Josh (this week only!)

    https://calendly.com/josh-dodds/wtb-listener


    “If you have a low metabolism issue, you're gonna be a lot more likely to have a high estrogen issue. You're gonna be a lot more likely to have an MCAS/histamine issue.” - Kaya @fundamental.nourishment

    You’ll discover…

    • The main reason MCAS affects women more frequently than men
    • Why undereating can lead to histamine intolerance or MCAS
    • The essential nutrient that stops allergic reactions and manages histamine
    • The counterintuitive eating strategy that soothes an angry, overreactive immune system
    • How estrogen dominance amplifies food sensitivities
    • The key nutrients your body needs to detox histamine effectively
    • Why low thyroid function and high estrogen worsen MCAS symptoms
    • How seemingly healthy foods can drain energy
    • How your metabolism is linked to debilitating MCAS flares

    Listen now and stay wise!

    EPISODES YOU MAY ENJOY:

    • Solving Histamine: Do Not Start with Diet, Start with THIS Instead w/ Luka Symons (Apple, Spotify)
    • Drainage Pathways: Are Your Toxins Leaving on A Superhighway or A Bumpy Dirt Road? (Apple, Spotify)
    • How Histamine Affects Every System in Your Body w/ Tamy Anderson (Apple, Spotify)

    Connect with Kaya:

    Instagram: @fundamental.nourishment

    Substack: fundamentalnourishment.substack.com

    Connect with your host Josh Dodds:

    Website: www.thecalnut.com

    Instagram: @josh__dodds


    This podcast is proudly produced in partnership with www.podlad.com

    58 min
  • Your Cells’ Ability to Make Energy is The Core of Your Health w/ Kaya @ fundamental.nourishment

    Click here to book a call with Josh (this week only!)

    https://calendly.com/josh-dodds/wtb-listener


    “A lot of diseases are characterized by the inability to tolerate foods in different ways. The healthier we are, we should be able to tolerate more foods.” - Kaya @ fundamental.nourishment

    You’ll discover…

    • How to use a food tracker to fix blind spots in your diet
    • Why healthier bodies can handle more diverse food
    • The surprising foods that help improve your energy and health
    • How to uncover hidden nutrient gaps that are affecting your energy
    • Why common diets like paleo and keto might not work for you
    • Practical tips to improve your diet without restrictions
    • How caffeine supports kidney health and protects against oxalates

    Listen now and stay wise!

    EPISODES YOU MAY ENJOY:

    • Why We’re Like Teslas and Need to Plug Back In w/ Dr. Bruce Hoffman (Apple, Spotify)
    • Diet Alone Is Not Enough (Apple, Spotify)
    • Your Cellular Health = Your Overall Health, The Top 2 Tools to Build Cellular Health w/ Justine Stenger (Apple, Spotify)

    Connect with Kaya:

    Instagram: @fundamental.nourishment

    Substack: fundamentalnourishment.substack.com

    Connect with your host Josh Dodds:

    Website: www.thecalnut.com

    Instagram: @josh__dodds


    This podcast is proudly produced in partnership with www.podlad.com

    10 min
  • Why Most Genetic Testing is Misleading and How You Can Reprogram Your Genes for Lifelong Health w/ Dr. Sam Shay

    Click here to book a call with Josh (this week only!)

    https://calendly.com/josh-dodds/wtb-listener


    "When people say, 'I have bad genes,' it’s not true—it’s often just a mismatch between your genetics and the modern environment. And the environment can be changed." - Dr. Sam Shay

    You’ll discover…

    • The biggest myth about genetic testing and what you really need to know
    • The hidden drivers of disease your doctor isn’t talking about
    • How to flip your genetic "kill switch" for inflammation
    • What we got wrong when mapping the human genome
    • Why your genes aren’t fixed and how to rewrite your health story
    • The special "driver genes" that control inflammation and methylation
    • What we’ve gotten wrong today that will be obvious 25 years from now
    • How to choose the right genetic testing for you
    • How to prioritize health changes based on your unique genetics
    • How to pick the perfect diet for your individual genetic code
    • Which genes matter most for your energy, brain and body
    • How to build your personalized plan for lifelong health
    • Why your genes desperately want you to take more walks
    • The reason some genetic "bad luck" is actually good
    • Why pro-inflammatory genes might be your greatest evolutionary superpower
    • The 3 “janitor genes” that clean up inflammation and protect your cellular energy
    • Why community matters more than ever for modern health

    Listen now and stay wise!

    EPISODES YOU MAY ENJOY:

    • Your Genes are Not the Problem (Apple, Spotify)
    • Why Environment Is the Most Overlooked Aspect of Health (Apple, Spotify)
    • Boost Health with Fewer Supplements and Less Effort (Apple, Spotify)

    Connect with Dr. Sam Shay:

    Instagram: @drsamshay

    Website: www.drsamshay.com/genetics

    Program: https://drsamshay.com/genetics-program

    YouTube: @tenpointwellness

    Connect with your host Josh Dodds:

    Website: www.thecalnut.com

    Instagram: @josh__dodds


    This podcast is proudly produced in partnership with www.podlad.com

    1 hr 3 min
  • Why Your Body Hates the Diet Everyone Else Loves w/ Dr. Sam Shay

    Click here to book a call with Josh (this week only!)

    https://calendly.com/josh-dodds/wtb-listener


    “If you are sensitive to histamine and you eat high histamine foods... you have basically introduced a slow moving, full body, bee sting into your body. And now you will swell with water.” - Dr. Sam Shay

    You’ll discover…

    • How to use your DNA to master cravings and energy
    • How to choose foods that fight anxiety and depression
    • Which "health foods" are secretly toxic to your body
    • Why popular diets often backfire and what to eat instead
    • How your genes determine if keto or carbs will help you or hurt you
    • Why your genes could make popular diets backfire
    • Why some people thrive on caffeine while others crash
    • Why your caffeine habit could be causing anxiety and stress
    • The gene that reveals whether you can handle high-histamine foods
    • When "healthy" foods cause inflammation and weight gain
    • How histamine and weight retention are connected

    Listen now and stay wise!

    EPISODES YOU MAY ENJOY:

    • Diet Alone Is Not Enough (Apple, Spotify)
    • Your Genes are Not the Problem (Apple, Spotify)
    • The Simplest Diet for Health (Apple, Spotify)

    Connect with Dr. Sam Shay:

    Instagram: @drsamshay

    Website: www.drsamshay.com/genetics

    Program: https://drsamshay.com/genetics-program

    YouTube: @tenpointwellness 

    Connect with your host Josh Dodds:

    Website: www.thecalnut.com

    Instagram: @josh__dodds


    This podcast is proudly produced in partnership with www.podlad.com

    20 min

About Wiser than Before

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Wiser than Before is your fast track to better health. Hear from experts and learn the tools, habits, and mindsets that will get you feeling great and full of energy, so you can be the best version of yourself for your family, your career, and your dreams.

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