Published by Katie Wells
The Wellness Mama Podcast is a weekly series covering the topics of holistic health, real food, stress, sleep, fitness, toxins, natural living, DIY, parenting, motherhood, and other health tips to give you actionable solutions to improve your family’s life! Brought to you by Katie Wells of WellnessMama.com
Listen on Apple PodcastsEpisode Highlights With Katie What my birth was like this time The things that I think made it easier What I’m doing differently now with ten more years of parenting and context How simple I’m keeping things this time Resources Mentioned Hiro Diapers - use code wellnessmama for a discount Bioptimizers I love and use so many products from them, but I especially love the magnesium (Magnesium Breakthrough) and digestive enzymes (Masszymes). Visit bioptimizers.com/wellnessmama to get the best deal! LMNT I talk often about the health benefits of salt and electrolytes and I am a big fan of LMNT canned drinks and packets. Go to drinklmnt.com/wellnessmana for a special offer.
Episode Highlights With Justin Is he the real most interesting man alive? How he got hit by a train! What is hypochlorous acid and how he discovered it The body already makes this, but what makes it so unique What makes this such a strong antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, speeds up healing process It has the same safety profile as saline but is over 100x more powerful than bleach! The things that matter with hypochlorous acid and what to look for on labels How to know if there is any actual active ingredient and how it fades over time How this is antibacterial and antimicrobial and doesn’t sting! Safe to use around eyes, ears and mouth Even safe to use as breastfeeding mom and even in nipple care What makes this really unique for eczema Resources Mentioned Active Skin Repair - use code WELLNESSMAMA20 to get 20% off
Episode Highlights With Eddie How fast food goes beyond just food and navigating a hurried culture Some simple ways we can shift the nutrient quantity of food Why nutrient levels matter more than macro levels with food When supplements are necessary and why he became concerned with the supplement industry Big problems you may not realize exist in supplements What fractionated supplements are and why the body doesn’t understand them Resources Mentioned Touchstone Essentials Supplements Hiya Hiya created a super powered chewable vitamin for kids that packs twelve organic fruits and vegetables plus fifteen essential vitamins and minerals into every dose. Try it at hiyahealth.com/wellnessmama. Just Thrive: Just Thrive Health has been one of my longtime favorite brands for gut health and they have an amazing Daily Gut Detox. Your immune system, gut barrier, and digestion get the support they need to stay strong and healthy. You can find this and their probiotics at justthrivehealth.com/wellnessmama
Episode Highlights With Eddie What the modern toxic burden is and reducing everyday toxin exposure We are exposed to over 100k chemicals that have been produced and not cleared for safety Microplastics, chemicals and other toxins found in general everyday living What zeolite is and how it works gently to support detox Common food and water toxin exposures and how to reduce them Zeolite is inert in nature so it is gentle - what form to look at How zeolite is formed and its highly unique structure The unique way that heavy metals attach to zeolite in the body Nano zeolite and what makes this different Zeolite is not an essential mineral so it doesn’t store in the body and actually can’t How it processed out of the body quickly Does this help with parasites and how to use it for gut health The acidity component in the body and how this actually matters Direct vs indirect impact of zeolite on parasites and detox The mood connection and indirect impact on the gut What I do and why I love zeolite now (after being a skeptic) Resources Mentioned Zeolite from Touchstone Essentials Water filter Jaspr air scrubber Follow Touchstone Essentials on Facebook , Instagram , on X, and LinkedIn BONCHARGE I like so many of their products - from their red light products to their sauna blankets. Red light has been so helpful for me during my recovery from Hashimoto's. To find out more, go to boncharge.com/wellnessmama Just Thrive: Just Thrive Health has been one of my longtime favorite brands for gut health and they have an amazing Daily Gut Detox. Your immune system, gut barrier, and digestion get the support they need to stay strong and healthy. You can find this and their probiotics at justthrivehealth.com/wellnessmama or use code wellnessmama for 20% off your order.
Episode Highlights With Katie The real story behind baby #7 and the hardest year of my life — not the polished version, but the honest journey of what it looked like behind the scenes. The unexpected prayer that changed everything and what happened when I asked life to shake up anything that wasn’t rooted in love and kindness. What it felt like to walk through a season where I couldn’t fix, plan, or control my way out — and the lessons I learned from finally letting go. Navigating an unexpected pregnancy, the emotions I wrestled with, and how this season transformed my relationship with trust, surrender, and acceptance. My experience with a darkness retreat and what facing my deepest fears taught me about becoming a different version of myself. Why this was emotionally my hardest pregnancy but physically my easiest, and the health practices that supported me through it, including nutrition, movement, circadian rhythms, and stress reduction. Redefining what it means to be alone, finding deeper support through family and community, and discovering that a full life doesn’t require everything to look the way I once imagined. What I learned about hard seasons: don’t judge the story from the middle. How sometimes the things that feel like they’re breaking us are making space for something new. Hiya Hiya created a super powered chewable vitamin for kids that packs twelve organic fruits and vegetables plus fifteen essential vitamins and minerals into every dose. Try it at hiyahealth.com/wellnessmama. Bioptimizers I love and use so many products from them, but I especially love the magnesium (Magnesium Breakthrough) and digestive enzymes (Masszymes). Visit bioptimizers.com/wellnessmama to get the best deal!
Episode Highlights With Connie What makes infrared different than traditional saunas How infrared combines light energy with heat What infrared actually is (we also get this from the sun!) Light and heat as energy medicine How this can help with emotional resilience What we know about the sympathetic nervous system and how sauna can influence this FIR specifically for entering a parasympathetic state Mood benefits and how infrared helps specifically with depression The cardiovascular benefits specific to far infrared heat Japan uses FIR sauna as a first line for cardiovascular problems Why you can get benefits from an infrared sauna as soon as you turn it on, even before they heat Does it matter what time of day we sauna? Finnish vs infrared and which is best? (data and my take) Consistency is more important than intensity with infrared What the pulse sauna is and what makes this super unique Resources Mentioned Sunlighten Saunas Hiya Hiya created a super powered chewable vitamin for kids that packs twelve organic fruits and vegetables plus fifteen essential vitamins and minerals into every dose. Try it at hiyahealth.com/wellnessmama. LMNT I talk often about the health benefits of salt and electrolytes and I am a big fan of LMNT canned drinks and packets. Go to drinklmnt.com/wellnessmana for a special offer.
Episode Highlights With Jessica What tapping or EFT actually is and how it is such a powerful nervous system reset Understanding the nervous system and what a lot of sources get wrong Tapping has over 300 peer-reviewed studies behind it Why always being calm isn’t the goal of nervous system regulation How quickly the nervous system can respond to safety signals through tapping Tapping meditations that can reduce stress by 30% in a few minutes The results they've seen with the millions of people who have learned tapping from the app Free part of the tapping app for first responders they can use anytime How I use tapping as a mom to help postpartum What inspired her to write her new book, Rewired Her own tapping routine and what she recommends for moms Walk through a tapping practice you can use right away Resources Mentioned Rewired: The Breakthrough Tapping Method to Stop Overthinking, Calm Your Body, and Finally Feel at Ease The Tapping Solution app Tapping cards BONCHARGE I like so many of their products - from their red light products to their sauna blankets. Red light has been so helpful for me during my recovery from Hashimoto's. To find out more, go to boncharge.com/wellnessmama Just Thrive: Just Thrive Health has been one of my longtime favorite brands for gut health and they have an amazing Daily Gut Detox. Your immune system, gut barrier, and digestion get the support they need to stay strong and healthy. You can find this and their probiotics at justthrivehealth.com/wellnessmama or use code wellnessmama for 20% off your order.
Episode Highlights With Michael Why he thinks synthetic fragrance is the new secondhand smoke and how he can back this up with data Secondhand smoke was such a brilliant marketing push and why fragrance needs this now The worst offenders and what to look for What “fragrance” actually is when you see it on a package Safe swaps that actually work Having safe and beneficial indoor air quality The air freshener industry is a 7 billion dollar industry. The air filtration industry is less than half of that People are spending double the money to pollute their air than to clean it Fragrance = chemicals They work by hijacking your ability to smell What to know about candles and which to avoid- some can be great! Turning your home into a sanctuary The 80/20 of health: sleep sanctuary, scrub sleeping air, filter water. Resources Mentioned Jaspr air scrubber - use the link for a discount Organic bedding Healthy mattress I love Water filters Healthy lighting Non-toxic dishwasher and laundry detergent Branch Basics non-toxic cleaner Just Thrive: Just Thrive Health has been one of my longtime favorite brands for gut health and they have an amazing Daily Gut Detox. Your immune system, gut barrier, and digestion get the support they need to stay strong and healthy. You can find this and their probiotics at justthrivehealth.com/wellnessmama or use code wellnessmama for 20% off your order. Bioptimizers I love and use so many products from them, but I especially love the magnesium (Magnesium Breakthrough) and digestive enzymes (Masszymes). Visit bioptimizers.com/wellnessmama to get the best deal!
Episode Highlights With Michael What he learned from years in working on mold remediation When he learned that the mold industry had a serious integrity problem Mold remediation - what does this actually mean What companies are doing wrong that leaves families sicker than before Lessons learned from 8 years of doing mold testing The Mold Rush (or Mold is Gold) in the industry At its core, mold remediation is demolition with more precaution What the actual best testing is and which ones are not as accurate Why some people are impacted more by mold than others The way we build today is one of the biggest culprits with mold Mold is not a problem outside where you have nature’s air scrubber: sunshine, wind and trees The sandwich only gets mold when you put it in tupperware. Your home is a tupperware Air scrubbers vs air purifiers and why this matters Resources Mentioned Jaspr air scrubber - this link gives a discount Under sink waterproof mat Thermal imaging camera Moisture meter BONCHARGE I like so many of their products - from their red light products to their sauna blankets. Red light has been so helpful for me during my recovery from Hashimoto's. To find out more, go to boncharge.com/wellnessmama LMNT I talk often about the health benefits of salt and electrolytes and I am a big fan of LMNT canned drinks and packets. Go to drinklmnt.com/wellnessmana for a special offer.
Episode Highlights With Katie Why the traditional biochemical model of the body is incomplete...and why the body is electric first The shocking amount of energy your body generates each day (about your own body weight in ATP!) Why 90–95% of chronic diseases have mitochondrial dysfunction at the root How your mitochondria act not just as powerhouses but as quantum batteries, antennas, and information hubs The surprising sources of electrons that create cellular voltage...including sunlight, melanin, movement, structured water, and the earth itself How infrared light charges your “quantum battery,” while artificial blue light breaks it down Why hydration with minerals is essential for building cellular charge (and why plain water can ake things worse) The nutrients mitochondria require to function: phospholipids, healthy fats, CoQ10, copper, B-vitamins, carnitine, creatine, and more What redox really means and why redox balance must come before detox How a collapse in redox leads to the Cell Danger Response, chronic symptoms, and stalled healing The many ways modern life drains voltage: lack of sunlight, EMFs, stress, toxins, blue light, poor sleep, dehydration, and circadian disruption Simple daily strategies to restore voltage...starting with light, minerals, movement, grounding, and sleep How tools like red/near-infrared light, PEMF, BioCharger, sauna, cold therapy, Juvent, and vibration plates support mitochondrial energy Resources Mentioned Red light therapy PEMF mat BioCharger Saunas Power Plate vibration plate Cold plunge Juvent Justine Class The Body Electric Dr courtney hunt insta and website Your spark is light class Mineral podcast series Water structure pitcher affiliate link Rebounder on amazon
Episode Highlights With Ninu What the gut hormone connection is and why it matter so much How supporting the gut supports hormones and can improve cortisol and sex hormones Why most women are chronically constipated and how to remedy this Why high cortisol is a good thing at the right time of day and why it's more about balance How screens disrupt melatonin and sabotage sleep The inputs we need for balanced hormones: sugar stability, nourishment from food, light exposure, movement, and avoiding toxins How metabolic resistance is the real driver behind so many health problems Resources Mentioned Women's High Vibe Health to book a free call High Vibe Health functional program LMNT I talk often about the health benefits of salt and electrolytes and I am a big fan of LMNT canned drinks and packets. Go to drinklmnt.com/wellnessmana for a special offer. Just Thrive: Just Thrive Health has been one of my longtime favorite brands for gut health and they have an amazing Daily Gut Detox. Your immune system, gut barrier, and digestion get the support they need to stay strong and healthy. You can find this and their probiotics at justthrivehealth.com/wellnessmama or use code wellnessmama for 20% off your order.
Episode Highlights With Ninu The reason women can still feel stuck even if they’re doing all the “right” things with nutrition and exercise Why those are only two pieces of the pie and the other things that can be really helpful Women hear all the time that their labs are normal and still don’t feel well… delving into the reasons why The major reason bloodwork isn’t the best place to look for answers and what can give more insight We are electrical beings and why this matters a lot How to read your symptoms and get good insight and why they are a gift if we know how to listen Things associated with liver, gallbladder and digestion and what these mean Not getting enough nutrients is an acute stressor on the body! Markers and cues that your cells, liver, and gut are in a good place How undereating could be sabotaging everything and how in all the women she has worked with, she has never seen one case of a woman actually overeating! The biggest levers we can pull for improving health Resources Mentioned Women's High Vibe Health to book a free call High Vibe Health functional program
Episode Highlights With Todd What quantum energy actually is and how Todd went from skeptic to deep understanding How this term gets misused a lot and the important things to actually understand What quantum entanglement is and how this can benefit us practically The 2022 Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to Zellinger, Clauser and Aspect for proving quantum entanglement, but how it actually works How they do experiments at a distance on HRV and how they can see results remotely and rapidly Why quantum energy is neutralizing energy and doesn’t need to add anything but neutralizes disruptive energy- and their experiments with this and neutralizing EMFs effects on the body Quantum upgrade vs leela quantum physical products and how they work the same and differently Why Katie is running Quantum Upgrade on her podcast recording room and has the Blocs in her wellness center and home How they saw a 10% increase in HRV with quantum upgrade They see an increase in wound healing and ATP production Dr. Dru covered a study they did on 5G and what it does to the brain and HRV- improving alpha brain waves and reducing beta and gamma, which is measurable Resources Mentioned Quantum Upgrade free trial - 15-day FREE trial, no credit card required with code WELLNESSMAMA15 LeelaQ Hiya Hiya created a super powered chewable vitamin for kids that packs twelve organic fruits and vegetables plus fifteen essential vitamins and minerals into every dose. Try it at hiyahealth.com/wellnessmama for 50% off your first order.
Episode Highlights With Katie Why resilience and adaptability...not restriction...are the true markers of vibrant health. How rigid diets and “perfect routines” often reflect a dysregulated nervous system The mindset and language shifts that changed your health from the inside out. The nervous system foundations that created real healing capacity. How gradually expanding inputs taught your body it was safe again. Why metabolic flexibility is impossible without nervous system flexibility. The identity-level transformation required to step into freedom. Practical steps you can use to build resilience and adaptability starting today. Resources Mentioned LMNT minerals Sauna Bioptimizers I love and use so many products from them, but I especially love the magnesium (Magnesium Breakthrough) and digestive enzymes (Masszymes). Visit bioptimizers.com/wellnessmama to get the best deal!
Episode Highlights With Mike What the money habit is and how this differs from traditional budgeting Why most financial systems fail to change behavior long term The psychology behind money habits and how to change them What commitment devices are and how they can help How this works if you're at essential living and a very tight budget The simplest way to get started How this ties into the hierarchy of needs and how to work with this, not against it The most common mistakes people make How to navigate the money habit systems as a couple without conflict Avoiding the parent/child dynamic around money which can cause tension Financial freedom vs financial independence and why this is important Resources Mentioned Follow Mike on Instagram and Facebook Mike's website My Money Bunnies: Fun Money Management For Kids book Mike's other books BONCHARGE I like so many of their products - from their red light products to their sauna blankets. Red light has been so helpful for me during my recovery from Hashimoto's. To find out more, go to boncharge.com/wellnessmama and use code wellnessmama for 20% off! Just Thrive: Just Thrive Health has been one of my longtime favorite brands for gut health and they have an amazing Daily Gut Detox. Your immune system, gut barrier, and digestion get the support they need to stay strong and healthy. You can find this and their probiotics at justthrivehealth.com/wellnessmama or use code wellnessmama for 20% off your order.
Episode Highlights With Katie Why I never even thought to question college when I was 17... and why I’m rethinking it now with my own kids. How college became the default safe choice, and why that may no longer be true in today’s world. The emotional side of this decision for parents: fear, social pressure, and wanting to do right by our kids. The hidden avoidance pattern of using college to delay the hard question: What do I actually want? Why the social promise of college is so compelling ... and how real community can be built outside of a campus. The financial reality of college: debt, lost working years, and why earnings don’t matter if debt owns your future. The downsides of spending 4–5 years in a homogenous group of same-age peers. How college can delay maturity, responsibility, and real-world skill-building. The added complexity when sports and scholarships are in the mix, and how I’m navigating that with my kids. The exceptions: when college still makes sense (and why this is not an anti-college rant). What I’m encouraging my own kids to explore instead: apprenticeships, work, entrepreneurship, travel, and real-world learning. The questions I’m asking my kids (and myself) to help them choose intentionally... whether that leads to college or not My personal opinion and what I might do if I had to do it all over again Resources Mentioned Reclamation Radio: Why You Shouldn't Send Your Kids to College Degree Free Bioptimizers I love and use so many products from them, but I especially love the magnesium (Magnesium Breakthrough) and digestive enzymes (Masszymes). Visit bioptimizers.com/wellnessmama to get the best deal! LMNT I talk often about the health benefits of salt and electrolytes and I am a big fan of LMNT canned drinks and packets. Go to drinklmnt.com/wellnessmana for a special offer.
Episode Highlights With Ann Key ways to future proof fertility and protect mitochondria to have healthy pregnancies, even as we get older New studies show mitochondria in eggs are preserved better than other parts of the body How minimizing toxins is protective of fertility in a major way Ways to lower inflammation to protect fertility The dramatic decline in sperm quality and count in the last few years Male infertility and how health of sperm can impact the pregnancy Why there are often many other things couples can do even if they’ve been told they can only do IVF In most cases, it's possible to help the body get to a place of health and thriving without IVF to conceive naturally A few situations where IVF does make sense as a first resort The most important factors to focus on to future proof fertility How protein and movement come into play for optimal fertility A message of hope and incredible stories of how the body can heal and thrive at any age Resources Mentioned The Preconception Revolution book Her website Follow Ann on Facebook or Instagram Hiya Hiya created a super powered chewable vitamin for kids that packs twelve organic fruits and vegetables plus fifteen essential vitamins and minerals into every dose. Try it at hiyahealth.com/wellnessmama for 50% off your first order. Just Thrive: Just Thrive Health has been one of my longtime favorite brands for gut health and they have an amazing Daily Gut Detox. Your immune system, gut barrier, and digestion get the support they need to stay strong and healthy. You can find this and their probiotics at justthrivehealth.com/wellnessmama or use code wellnessmama for 20% off your order.
Episode Highlights From Ann Why she decided to write this book on preconception health Surprising thing she’s found in her work as a functional medicine doctor Decline in fertility isn’t just about age, there are some major biological and lifestyle factors behind the fertility decline Top nutrients for building a healthy baby and for fertility How the buildup of environmental toxins affects both fertility and children’s health long-term What we now know about epigenetics and how we can positively impact our children by dialing these things in before conception and during pregnancy The way toxins can have a dramatic impact on the health of a baby and their future fertility How plastic affects kids dramatically and why avoiding them is so helpful Sneaky sources of plastic exposure that can add up really quickly Hidden sources of PFAS to watch out for How we can optimize our mitochondrial function and why this piece is so important Resources Mentioned The Preconception Revolution book Her website Follow Ann on Facebook or Instagram My posts on plastic dangers and alternatives Xtrema cookware BONCHARGE I like so many of their products - from their red light products to their sauna blankets. Red light has been so helpful for me during my recovery from Hashimoto's. To find out more, go to boncharge.com/wellnessmama and use code wellnessmama for 20% off! LMNT I talk often about the health benefits of salt and electrolytes and I am a big fan of LMNT canned drinks and packets. Go to drinklmnt.com/wellnessmana for a special offer.
Episode Highlights With Katie How all minerals form your body’s electrical field Why minerals are the foundation for hormones, sleep, detox, digestion & mood The 4 layers of the Mineral Matrix: Sodium = the charger Potassium = the stabilizer Magnesium = the conductor Humic/Fulvic = the activators How mineral depletion affects blood sugar, stress, PMS, and metabolism Why modern life drains minerals faster than any time in history How minerals determine your state of fight, flight, or rest The symphony analogy: why you need all the minerals, not just one How minerals increase cell voltage and make healing possible Your personal mineral routine: what you use daily and why How mineral replenishment becomes a powerful safety signal for the body Why rebuilding minerals is one of the fastest ways to feel better Resources Mentioned Salt I use Magnesium Breakthrough supplement BEAM minerals The Body Electric - book Microplastics In Salt and How to Avoid Them Mitochondrial Mastery course from Justine Stenger LMNT electrolytes Salt tablets LMNT I talk often about the health benefits of salt and electrolytes and I am a big fan of LMNT canned drinks and packets. Go to drinklmnt.com/wellnessmana for a special offer. Just Thrive: Just Thrive Health has been one of my longtime favorite brands for gut health and they have an amazing Daily Gut Detox. Your immune system, gut barrier, and digestion get the support they need to stay strong and healthy. You can find this and their probiotics at justthrivehealth.com/wellnessmama or use code wellnessmama for 20% off your order.
Episode Highlights With Dr. Tony Ebel The perfect storm of what is affecting our kids We are our own primary healthcare provider, and that of our children His background work in genetics and how it led to his current work Where he starts with the top triggers in addressing these conditions in kids Nervous system, gut, and other important triggers, especially in children The link he discovered between birth interventions and neurological issues in kids Diving really deep into nervous system health and healing, especially for kids What's the perfect storm for these conditions for kids: emotional stress. How to help resolve issues from birth interventions Vagus nerve- and how this cranial nerve is so vital for nervous system health Ways to support the vagus nerve through movement, breath, and lifestyle The most potent and important vagus nerve stimulator for most people The endocrine system is very intimately connected to the nervous system and why neurological adjustments can be beneficial Number one thing the nervous system is sensitive to: emotions Resources Mentioned The Experience Miracles Podcast - The Wellness World Says “Do More”… The Nervous System Says “Do Less” w/ The Wellness Mama Tony's website pxdocs and his Instagram His resources on vagus nerve Dr. Tony Ebel & The PX Docs Network on Facebook Just Thrive: Just Thrive Health has been one of my longtime favorite brands for gut health and they have an amazing Daily Gut Detox. Your immune system, gut barrier, and digestion get the support they need to stay strong and healthy. You can find this and their probiotics at justthrivehealth.com/wellnessmama or use code wellnessmama for 20% off your order. Hiya Hiya created a super powered chewable vitamin for kids that packs twelve organic fruits and vegetables plus fifteen essential vitamins and minerals into every dose. Try it at hiyahealth.com/wellnessmama for 50% off your first order.
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