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The Wellness Mama Podcast is a weekly series covering the topics of real food, stress, sleep, fitness, toxins, natural living, DIY, and other health tips to give you actionable solutions...
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The Wellness Mama Podcast is a weekly series covering the topics of real food, stress, sleep, fitness, toxins, natural living, DIY, and other health tips to give you actionable solutions to improve your family’s health! Brought to you by WellnessMama.com
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16 FEB 2026 · Episode Highlights With Katie
- What the liver actually does
- How the liver is a metabolic hub: carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism; glycogen storage and release.
- Bile production: emulsifies fats, carries out bilirubin, cholesterol, and conjugated toxins via stool (enterohepatic circulation).
- Signs the liver or biliary system may be struggling and red flags to quickly check out.
- Labs you need to know about
- Detox myths vs the reality
- Evidence-backed nutrition for liver heath and the lifestyle levers that move the needle
- Supplements that have the most evidence and a 4-week practical liver reset plan.
Resources Mentioned
- Coffee
- Probiotics
- Taurine
- Glycine
- Choline/PC
- Artichoke leaf
- NAC
- Phosphatidylcholine (sunflower lecithin/PC)
- Milk thistle (silymarin)
- Curcumin
- Berberine
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11 FEB 2026 · Episode Highlights With Katie
- Why your home environment influences your nervous system more than any supplement, diet, or protocol
- How light, sound, temperature, clutter, and even colors communicate “safety” or “threat” to your biology
- The difference between a home that keeps you in fight-or-flight and one that supports calm, digestion, sleep, and resilience
- How to create circadian-friendly lighting without expensive devices
- Why clutter, overstimulation, and visual noise stress the nervous system (and what to do instead)
- How to use minerals, hydration, natural elements, and grounding surfaces to regulate your internal state
- How to make your bedroom the most restorative place in your house
- Kitchen and food environment shifts that support metabolic flexibility and calm
- Kid-friendly ways to create “calm corners,” emotional regulation zones, and self-attunement habits
- Simple, practical, inexpensive changes that make your home more supportive of healing, creativity, and connection
Resources Mentioned
- https://wellnessmama.com/go/daylight/
- https://thehealthyhome.shop/WELLNESSMAMA
- https://boncharge.com/products/full-spectrum-light-bulb?rfsn=3276875.9664be
- https://www.ublockout.com/
- http://my-green-mattress.pxf.io/EKXGMe
- https://wellnessmama.com/go/jaspr/
- https://checkout.sleep.me/wellnessmama
- https://mayuwater.com/?ref=ntwmlrjm (code wellnessmama gives a discount)
- https://livingratio.com?sca_ref=7853821.QrZrlCyfE7&utm_source=7853821&utm_medium=katie-wells&utm_campaign=90904
- https://www.amazon.com/Simple-Opulence-Embroidery-Multi-Colored-Options/dp/B01L8FHTMW?crid=20626P1T0F5FT&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.wqA5isxuDIC9wFHeXzlkbVRCx2h9vbA1zjfuNfg2Upb1Ssu4aQXxFOc4NU9tPreCRxqwhOFTN3wNgRo_O5ZDQOQfN2BPF_1taV7ZY7MigpAtbQEGahbj7kmSDJgG0Ld_rkPHW_iQjg3sXCkm5K3D8TsdHx9GbONTb1hhitMtMJ1-wNwFFlg8eRaBZnemN2ollL-5QDstDbam3-gWWxiImnVe9ybTJM7zmto04vrUlLQA74bz29SXBSxATwMgBsVLLpGvQT6O2pQD4IOvH-xwtnEP5VjYzwC4YenDGobK7bE.BKncx3d3tFrD4wD06EBfUZxoMSKd-oUqzGCkVHktqHo&dib_tag=se&keywords=linen%2Bbedding&qid=1770425199&sprefix=linen%2Bbeddin%2Caps%2C196&sr=8-10&th=1&linkCode=ll2&tag=wellnessmama-20&linkId=1cdd00c84fb329d8e2f6546429ab2e2f&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
- https://bearaby-us.pxf.io/yqqdoN
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9 FEB 2026 · Episode Highlights With Katie
- Grounding basics: the Earth is an electron reservoir; skin contact equalizes your body’s electrical potential and lowers body voltage.
- Native vs non-native EMFs: native = Schumann/geomagnetic background; non-native = wiring and wireless sources.
- Aim to increase exposure to native signals (nature time) and reduce unnecessary non-native exposure, especially during sleep.
- Physiological effects discussed in studies: improved blood rheology (less RBC clumping), shifts in cortisol rhythm and HRV, reductions in pain and sleep disturbances.
- Why modern life disrupts it: rubber soles, synthetic floors, and high-rise living
- Best outdoor practices: go barefoot on grass/soil/sand (great at sunrise!), beach walks, gardening, sitting on stone/earth, post-flight grounding, leather-soled shoes as a compromise.
- Moist natural surfaces conduct best.
- Indoor options and cautions when it comes to grounding mats and sheets.
- Dirty electricity concern: high-frequency transients on wiring or in soil can ride the ground; test and remediate electrical issues before relying on indoor grounding.
- Safety notes with thunderstorms or near energized equipment, with implanted electronics or complex medical devices.
- Start with 20–30 minutes daily outdoors; stack with circadian light (morning sun), movement on natural surfaces, and evening wind-down outside
- Use an outlet tester and a body-voltage meter if experimenting indoors.
- Treat grounding as a low-risk, nature-based habit that pairs well with light, movement, hydration, and mineral balance; consider indoor gadgets optional and proceed only after due diligence.
Resources Mentioned
- https://wellnessmama.com/go/emf-protection/
- https://anyas-shop.com/?ref=kbzzppkv
- Justine Stenger's https://www.justinestenger.com/
- https://www.instagram.com/courtneyhuntmd/
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4 FEB 2026 · Episode Highlights With Divya
- Fertility is one of the most natural aspects of being human, and we are seeing it significantly decline
- The male fertility factor that comes into play in as much as 70% of cases, and 1 in 6 couples face infertility
- Thyroid disorders affect 20 million Americans, with women 5-8x more likely to be affected
- We're exposed to over 80,000 chemicals daily, with less than 1% tested for reproductive safety
- It isn’t just about age.. But what has changed: the environment has changed dramatically.
- Getting pregnant vs staying pregnant and the different hormones involved
- Our body is always on our side so what is going on when fertility isn’t optimal, that our body is trying to tell us
- How thyroid hormones also affect fertility for men
- Tangible guidelines to know when toxins might be to blame and when to start looking at toxins
- How to detox safely if toxins are an issue for you
- Avoiding the pitfalls of detox marketing and what to try instead
- How quickly things can improve if we address all these factors
Resources Mentioned
- https://divyagupta.net/– website
- Folow https://www.instagram.com/_divgupta/ on Instagram
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2 FEB 2026 · Episode Highlights With Katie
- Your body has more lymph than blood — and why that matters
- The critical role of the lymphatic system in detox, immunity, and energy
- Practical ways to boost lymph flow daily (walking, rebounding, breathwork, massage, hydration, natural light)
- Lesser-known supports for lymph health, from vibration plates to castor oil packs
- Signs your lymph may need support and how to reset flow naturally
Resources Mentioned
- https://www.amazon.com/BCAN-Trampoline-Adjustable-Rebounder-Workout-Green/dp/B0BPSQ4XNN?crid=1EFL5NRI9GFHZ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.M4WJkPvg7jpF4yaoJ76bOze8MvW6RaJsX5mci1xEc8aL6p7_b-eO1yYL2wF9qFlB_4IS6AfG_z5-Voq2j0zJPjVloxmuismnnPugMljSbnScY8Qa76eVYl1YzJ3IKuv2uGWTU3Wp4OvL4ovbhH0s8AzdmSXkaKjBQO50CsPLPjRJmyNOQNik8JMugJZky9owkSGyh7iPz-YQEF9s3ir3MCreP5vaCQs1IH3tBGOSzDjpTWeHCvFasdA_h4bp9QiAY84p43PTbS_JO5c0fDi0QOShwIcAoR-3p3XHYRHT-RQ.WJ6uCGR3BSD1RUpboQQ0Vtc29ZoEQpwcWoVvRWbG0UQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=rebounder&qid=1756699639&sprefix=rebounde%2Caps%2C156&sr=8-9&th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=wellnessmama-20&linkId=0d9f798b49d8152f902196b9a0332c2f&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
- https://www.amazon.com/Natini-Vibration-Plate-Exercise-Machine/dp/B0B5SXGHFD?crid=1RPBJZ6KS59MA&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.m5jf_kPFBL8_j58NF5HgkTFOcbDBy4Y4diXEXa4vVeIy55r-Wtmc1RWJrXzkW8A-ymePUinHFqdI9qmxj1tcornboqiEzfVjwiNxwePSypr5m5fCaocexkZkTem4tjcFJ7XePmcEKugS0iLSBBTa1sdAg5cW3z1BAzUroOM1ZquG0DSJclV9Q4Fa8jslKzinX8K9WtJrYizN0X0U3HsvnWuzEE2LX36o_P7b_GbSWEE.crr683Df8kvh0k89HkxEqD3VdebkhGR49fqsUG_vk1M&dib_tag=se&keywords=vibration%2Bplate&qid=1756699722&sprefix=vibration%2Bplat%2Caps%2C178&sr=8-9&th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=wellnessmama-20&linkId=97e9d83292d0e0e058aa334f1abd9c6a&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
- https://queenofthethrones.com/?ref=wellnessmama
- https://www.amazon.com/Premium-Brushing-Natural-Bristle-Exfoliating/dp/B01L5DBDXS?crid=1MH09CEVFI695&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.fJPWMkk4ZWx_3hpvGLWtmFM_l9Rz81j5eo6TUesFst4JBInh1-JMTNMzDL2ubC4kQ8glOA_UoOvTnpgCajw3mt8bdulI8FKgrZ2b27wYhX4DObrsdACLJoCkaIfBLEH1lPIuUtnwLUv8lm3fxYa3-wRz0HsGBFReiaq1NbSQ-1Y2R26DPjKxiNQJn6PDe_VQ9bZDtQ2HS_hFIy88hNnimQICRqutYfylOzc-WyDNln3EvYdF2XEx817v5awN2raFuOmNa_8JmBc105xrLQJOu_m4nUiIK9DKyW40ZlbaIN8.GYsP6Yp2bIuLfUkG0OPaMjhLzvO9h_F19FD-RMSc7dk&dib_tag=se&keywords=dry+brush+set&qid=1761328406&sprefix=dry+brush+set%2Caps%2C178&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=wellnessmama-20&linkId=53ea94b28e2a65df7708f95dc59440e7&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
- https://wellnessmama.com/go/clearlight/
- https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1350613&u=774148&m=87497&urllink=&afftrack=– Use code wellnessmama15 for a discount
- https://www.beamminerals.com/?oid=4&affid=625
- https://lddy.no/1erqi
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28 JAN 2026 · Episode Highlights With Devon
- The challenges of modern parenting and how to navigate them
- Ways to simplify our routines, environments, etc.
- How to cultivate a calm environment in the home that helps support parenting
- Creating a “yes space” for younger kids where they can play without any safety concerns
- How can we encourage movement in children rather than restrict it? And how this helps regulate their nervous system.
- Ways to meet our child’s needs within our boundaries to keep the peace at home
- How to cultivate independence at various ages
- What to do about screen time and what research says about how it impacts kids
- How our screen use impacts children as well and how to create healthy habits
- Why modeling is more impactful than telling every single time
- Choices within boundaries and how this can help reduce tension
- How to navigate the activity overwhelm and keep kid activities from taking over the schedule
- Family activities and modeling over too much structure at a young age
Resources Mentioned
- https://www.amazon.com/Transforming-Toddlerhood-Tantrums-Struggles-Resilient/dp/1785124250?&linkCode=ll1&tag=wellnessmama-20&linkId=fdee0f0130f1be75d9c6703faf1ef9ee&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl by Devon Kuntzman
- https://www.instagram.com/transformingtoddlerhood/
- https://sl290.isrefer.com/go/kcrf/wellnessmama/
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26 JAN 2026 · Episode Highlights With Devon
- What is happening mentally and biologically when a child is not calm and feeling triggered
- The lower part of the brain is more developed in young children and they aren’t as strong in impulse control and other skills yet
- All parenting moments are opportunities for learning and growth
- How to start asking questions from a place of a growth mindset vs a fixed one
- Awareness is the first step in creating change and how to cultivate it in parenting
- Learning the pause and why it is easier in theory than in practice, plus, what to try instead
- How to disrupt the stress response and create safety physically and emotionally
- Ways to validate our own emotions and find inner calm again
- How to ground yourself in stressful parenting moments
- Holding space for your child’s emotions and not sending subtle messages that their emotions aren’t ok
- Why not to punish a child for feeling upset or not having control of their feelings and not to distract with screens when they get upset either
- A subtle thing to think about before encouraging a kid to stop crying and how to help them put words and context while accepting the feeling (not always condoning the action)
- Her recipe for effective discipline and how to align discipline with their development
- How to create a connection with children at all ages and connection is the balm that can soothe feelings
- Ways to create awareness as a parent
Resources Mentioned
- https://www.amazon.com/Transforming-Toddlerhood-Tantrums-Struggles-Resilient/dp/1785124250?&linkCode=ll1&tag=wellnessmama-20&linkId=fdee0f0130f1be75d9c6703faf1ef9ee&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl by Devon Kuntzman
- https://www.instagram.com/transformingtoddlerhood/
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21 JAN 2026 · Episode Highlights From Katie
- Why controlling kids’ food often backfires and leads to power struggles
- The surprising research on kids’ natural ability to self-regulate food intake
- How to create structure without micromanaging meals
- Why removing “good” and “bad” food labels helps prevent negative food relationships
- Practical strategies I use to raise intuitive eaters at home
Resources Mentioned
- https://www.amazon.com/Commonsense-Childrearing-Unconventional-Nourished-Childhood/dp/1938685571?&linkCode=ll1&tag=wellnessmama-20&linkId=decf6a2dce7c5c01ee4964a23dc7f415&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl by Thomas Cowan MD
Transcribed
19 JAN 2026 · Episode Highlights With Robyn
- How she came to question supplements and how this led to a deep expose book
- Why what we call “vitamin D” as a supplement isn’t actually vitamin D and why she questions taking it
- It isn’t just about good supplement vs bad supplement, but how to evaluate to know what's helpful and what's not
- Why some vitamin D supplements have poison control warnings for pets
- When supplements are not just not helpful but directly harmful
- Things to know about fish oil, rancidity, and what the metadata says
- Understanding B vitamins and why many aren’t what they seem either
- B vitamins don’t exist in isolation in nature or in the body and most supplements are not made of any food substance but of chemicals
- Questioning vitamin C and iron
- Are minerals one of the few deficiency stories that's true due to overfarming?
- The one supplement she actually takes and why
Resources Mentioned
- http://greensmoothiegirl.com/wellnessmama - Book
- Follow Robyn on https://www.facebook.com/GreenSmoothieGirl/, https://www.instagram.com/thegreensmoothiegirl/, https://x.com/robyn_openshaw/
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14 JAN 2026 · Episode Highlights With Leedia
- Why sugar isn’t the only problem when it comes to kids' oral health and it isn’t even the main thing
- It's the microbiome, not the sugar, and what to know about this in kids
- The things that are just as bad as sugar for our kids' teeth
- Safe forms of toothbrushes and oral care for babies and kids
- How to reverse early dental cavities
- The one most important thing she would tell new moms (hint: it’s about breathing)
- Breastfeeding is the first orthodontic treatment
- What it means if your baby or child is grinding their teeth and what to do about it
- Signs to pay attention to early on for kids that are related to mouth breathing and airway obstruction
- What the proper position for the tongue is and what to do if yours isn’t naturally there
- Her top tips for parents and special tips for teens
- What to know about ADD and ADHD medications, related concerns, and a lesser-known possible dental link. Check for mouth breathing. The symptoms are often similar.
Resources Mentioned
- https://www.amazon.com/Breath-New-Science-Lost-Art/dp/0735213615/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ref_=nav_youraccount_switchacct&linkCode=ll1&tag=wellnessmama-20&linkId=d1ace68d25d28750d64025f0e9410411&language=en_US by James Nestor
- https://www.amazon.com/Sleep-Wrecked-Kids-Helping-Parents/dp/1642793965?&linkCode=ll1&tag=wellnessmama-20&linkId=e1c5366d5ec1a4019b0d9ca03cdd620e&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl by Sharon Moore
- https://www.drleedia.com/tips
- https://www.drleedia.com/kids-course
- https://www.drleedia.com/ and https://www.instagram.com/drleedia
The Wellness Mama Podcast is a weekly series covering the topics of real food, stress, sleep, fitness, toxins, natural living, DIY, and other health tips to give you actionable solutions...
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The Wellness Mama Podcast is a weekly series covering the topics of real food, stress, sleep, fitness, toxins, natural living, DIY, and other health tips to give you actionable solutions to improve your family’s health! Brought to you by WellnessMama.com
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