Send us a text This week on the Less Stressed Life, we’re unpacking the messy, confusing, and sometimes stressful world of feeding little ones. Jordyn Koveleski Gorman, a speech-language pathologist and feeding specialist, joins me to talk about starting solids, baby led weaning, gagging, picky eating, and how to build a healthy relationship with food from the very beginning. We dig into the myths and realities of baby led weaning, why purees still matter, how to approach picky eating without...
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Send us a text This week on the Less Stressed Life, we’re unpacking the messy, confusing, and sometimes stressful world of feeding little ones. Jordyn Koveleski Gorman, a speech-language pathologist and feeding specialist, joins me to talk about starting solids, baby led weaning, gagging, picky eating, and how to build a healthy relationship with food from the very beginning. We dig into the myths and realities of baby led weaning, why purees still matter, how to approach picky eating without...
Send us a text This week on The Less Stressed Life, I’m sharing practical and root-cause strategies for reflux, indigestion, and heartburn. While acid blockers can provide short-term relief, they often miss the deeper issue — low stomach acid, mineral depletion, and the impact of chronic stress on digestion. We’ll talk about the surprising role frequent burping plays, how to soothe symptoms naturally, and why resolving underlying stress is the key to long-term digestive health. If you’ve deal...
Send us a text This week on The Less Stressed Life, Alexis Joseph joins me to share her journey of chronic back pain that wouldn’t go away until she uncovered its emotional root. After trying physical therapy, massage, injections, and more, Alexis discovered the mind-body connection and how repressed emotions were fueling her pain. This conversation dives into the work of Dr. John Sarno and Nicole Sachs, the concept of TMS (Tension Myoneural Syndrome), and the healing power of emotional hones...
Send us a text Watch this week's episode! Click here! This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I’m talking about how switching from traditional “normal” shoes to barefoot and transitional footwear helped me resolve my own back pain—and how you can safely make the change, too. If you’ve ever dealt with nagging back, knee, hip, or foot pain, this episode is for you! I share what “barefoot shoes” really are (and what they’re not), how heel drop and shoe shape can impact your body mecha...
Send us a text This week on The Less Stressed Life, Mel Abraham shares the mindset shifts and life lessons that helped him rebuild after cancer, single fatherhood, and losing a third of his wealth in a Ponzi scheme. We talk about redefining wealth, the purpose of money, and how to build true freedom—financially and emotionally. If you’ve ever felt like you’re behind with money or unsure where to start, this episode will help you reframe your relationship with it and move forward with clarity ...
Send us a text This week on The Less Stressed Life, Morley Robbins returns to unpack the misunderstood role of copper in energy production, iron regulation, and chronic fatigue. We explore how stress, poor soil quality, and modern health trends have created a widespread mineral imbalance—and why copper might be the missing link for those struggling with burnout, low energy, or hormonal chaos. If you’ve ever been told you’re “low iron” or feel like your energy tank is always on empty, this con...
Send us a text This week on The Less Stressed Life, I’m joined by Dr. Jill Carnahan, a functional medicine physician who’s no stranger to adversity. From breast cancer at 25 to Crohn’s disease and mold toxicity, Jill has walked through deep suffering—and shares how those experiences became her greatest teachers. We talk about what happens when your body breaks down, why high achievers struggle to rest, and how healing starts with radical self-compassion. If you’ve ever felt like you had to pu...
Send us a text It’s the end of June, and I’m wrapping up our listener-powered Q&A series with a jam-packed solo episode. I tackle three big questions from Sarah, Jeanine and Wendy that span swollen fingers after COVID, mast-cell mayhem, bumps around the eyes, fertility prep, and even rheumatoid arthritis. Thanks for being here! KEY TAKEAWAYS: Swollen Fingers Post-COVID: Often linked to cellular stress, mineral imbalances (esp. low potassium), and mast cell activation. Support adrena...
Send us a text This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I’m joined by estate attorney and certified performance coach Ali Goff, who’s not only brilliant but also shows up to legal talks in a T-shirt that says “Future Dead Person.” So you know we’re going to have fun while talking about something that usually feels… well, kind of morbid. In this honest and surprisingly juicy convo, we’re digging into trusts, wills, and the documents every adult needs—but most avoid until it’s too late. I b...
Send us a text This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I’m answering two listener questions—one about histamine intolerance and another about gut testing for a 3-year-old with allergies and chronic symptoms. If you’ve ever wondered whether histamine is really the problem or if stool testing is worth the investment, this episode is for you. In this episode, I share why histamine intolerance is almost always a secondary issue (not the root cause), what body systems need support instead, an...
Send us a text This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I’m answering two listener questions around childhood eczema—when it flares from pool exposure and when gut healing alone isn’t enough. If you’ve been navigating eczema with your child (or yourself) and feel like you’ve hit a wall despite diet changes and supplements, this one’s for you. In this episode, I break down the different types of eczema and how they react to things like chlorine, chemical sensitivity, and gut imbalances. I ...
Send us a text This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I’m joined by Nicole Sachs for a juicy and mind-blowing convo that just might change the way you think about your symptoms. Nicole is a total powerhouse when it comes to helping people heal chronic pain, anxiety, long COVID, and all the mystery symptoms that make you feel like a walking question mark. We get into her story of being diagnosed with a gnarly spinal condition at 19, how she healed without surgery, and what that has to do...
Send us a text This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I’m joined by the one and only Danielle Kepics, who you might remember from our hair loss episode not long ago. Danielle is a certified fertility educator, functional medicine practitioner, former mental health therapist, and all-around powerhouse in women's health. In this juicy and eye-opening conversation, we’re talking all about hormonal birth control and the things most women are never told. Danielle shares her own story of bein...
Send us a text This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I’m doing something a little different. In this solo episode, I’m sharing a raw, real behind-the-scenes reflection on the costly mistakes I made by outsourcing my financial decisions and the powerful shift that happened when I decided to take my power back. If you’ve ever felt intimidated, overwhelmed, or just checked out when it comes to money, this episode is for you. You’ll walk away with clarity, confidence, and 4️⃣ powerful ques...
Send us a text This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I’m joined by Morley Robbins, creator of the Root Cause Protocol and mineral metabolism expert, for a fascinating deep dive into how mineral imbalance affects your energy, hormones, and overall health. In this episode, Morley shares why many people are dealing with hidden iron overload (not deficiency), how copper and magnesium play a critical role in hormone health and stress resilience, and what your lab results are really trying t...
Send us a text 🎉 IT’S OUR 400TH EPISODE, BABY!! 🎉 Cue the confetti and the magnesium… because this week on The Less Stressed Life, we’re talking about one of my favorite topics: how nutrient deficiencies can straight-up wreck your mental health—and how to fix it. Joining me is Dr. James Greenblatt, a total legend in the world of integrative psychiatry (he’s been using nutrition to treat mental illness since before I was drinking coffee ☕️). And y’all, he is dropping truth bombs left an...
Send us a text This week on The Less Stressed Life, we're talking about reversing hair loss, healing the scalp, and supporting whole-body health with Danielle Kepics, PA-C. As a functional medicine practitioner, certified fertility educator, and former physician assistant, Danielle brings a unique perspective to tackling hair loss from every angle—nutrition, infections, stress, and scalp care. We’re talking about why hair loss happens even when you’re doing everything right, how stress and in...
Send us a text This week on The Less Stressed Life, we're talking about reversing cognitive decline and optimizing brain health with Dr. Heather Sandison, author of Reversing Alzheimer’s. As a naturopathic doctor and founder of the first memory recovery residential program, Dr. Sandison shares the six root causes of neurodegeneration—and how you can bring the brain back into balance at any age. We’re talking about reversing Alzheimer’s and neurodegenerative conditions (although it is so much ...
Send us a text This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, we’re diving into the world of holistic and airway dentistry with Dr. Julia Sadove-Lopez—a biological dentist turned virtual consultant who's helping families decode the wild world of oral development, mouth breathing, and pediatric dental treatment options. After moving from Chicago to Portugal (yes, really!), Dr. Julia shifted from traditional dentistry to guiding parents through finding the right solutions for their kids’ sleep, a...
Send us a text This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, we're diving into the truth about hunger, dieting, and body image with clinical psychologist, registered dietitian, and fitness expert Dr. Supatra Tovar. After decades spent integrating psychology, nutrition, and movement, Dr. Tovar helps clients reconnect with their body’s signals and deprogram the toxic messages of diet culture. In this episode, we explore how chronic stress, restriction, and shame disrupt hunger cues—and what it r...
Send us a text This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, we’re diving into the power of breathwork for daily practice with breath expert and fitness professional Josh Seiler. After a long battle with a mysterious lung infection that left doctors stumped, Josh turned to breathwork and oxygen therapy—and fully healed. Now, he teaches others how to use the breath to regulate stress, improve focus, and support overall health. In this episode, Josh shares simple, science-backed techniques to sh...
Send us a text This week on the Less Stressed Life, we’re unpacking the messy, confusing, and sometimes stressful world of feeding little ones. Jordyn Koveleski Gorman, a speech-language pathologist and feeding specialist, joins me to talk about starting solids, baby led weaning, gagging, picky eating, and how to build a healthy relationship with food from the very beginning. We dig into the myths and realities of baby led weaning, why purees still matter, how to approach picky eating without...
