Nature Within Us: Recent Episodes
Dr. Justina & Dr. Sofia
Two virtual naturopathic doctors on a mission to inspire others to be their own healing power! We're expanding the horizon of healing potential and modalities that ignite the nature within us to overcome obstacles hindering you from being your best self. We interview healers across the spectrum, learning the ways they address health, and share their key tips on how to use your own power within you to thrive.
Dr. Tara is a naturopath and licensed acupuncturist at Prosperian Integrative Clinic in Oakbrook Terrace, IL who specializes in fertility. This episode is all about women's fertility pillars, menstrual cycles, hormones, and how naturopathic & acupuncture care can improve your body's innate ability to get pregnant! This is PART 1, because as Dr. Tara says in this episode, it takes two to tango-- men's health matters, too, in the fertility journey, so look forward to a future episode with Dr. Tara where we discuss the pillars for men's fertility.
If you would like to work with Dr. Tara, you can contact her through Prosperian Integrative Clinic's website, and be sure to follow her on Instagram @plantifulwellness.
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Asta Malciute is a breathwork practitioner, sisterhood circle facilitator, and energy healer for women in the Chicagoland area. In this episode, Asta shares the importance of creating safe spaces for women to release somatic tension in the body, and how our breath can help women overcome past and current traumas being stored. Check out Asta's free 10 minute guided breathing meditation, or visit her website https://astartliving.com/. You can also follow Asta on Instagram (@astamalciute) and view daily intentions, affirmations, or healing journey challenges to do together through a virtual space.
Asta offers both in person & virtual breathwork sessions, as well as weekly & monthly sisterhood circles, so be sure to check out her website to sign up and experience her work!
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Christine Bongiovanni is a marriage and personal coach who guides couples to create a strong marriage with the partner they have. In this episode, we discuss lifestyle tips, relationship advice, and how your relationship can impact your mental & physical health. If you would like to work with Christine, check out her website christinebongiovanni.com, email her at christine@christinebongiovanni.com, or follow her on social media @christine.bongiovanni
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Lindsey O'Connor is a flower essence practitioner and plant intuitive who works with clients from around the world through her virtual practice-- Singing Sunflower. In this episode, she shares what flower essences are, the healing goals one receives with incorporating them, and some cases. If you would like to work with Lindsey, you can check out her website www.singingsunflower.com or follow her on Instagram singing_sunflower_.
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Dr. Shannon Hillsinger is a naturopathic doctor in Pennsylvania who works with a wide variety of cases and populations-- from women's health, to hormones, to pediatrics, and more. We dive into the testing that is necessary to assess hormone health, and why hormones are important in all stages of life. If you would like to work with Dr. Shannon, visit Natural Paths to Wellness website to schedule an appointment with her!
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Dr. Makayla Rosekrans is the owner of Embody Natural Health & Nutrition, a naturopathic practice in Lansing, Michigan. Dr. Rosekrans shares with us the importance of quality foods and products that we use in our day to day life, and how these exposures can be a leading cause to common health concerns. She also breaks down the variety of blood tests naturopaths care about to assess overall health, wellness, and even the important ones if you are looking to get pregnant.
To work with Dr. Makayla, you can visit her website https://www.embodynaturalhealthmi.com/
or follow her on Instagram or Facebook @embodynaturopathic
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On this episode we speak with guest Benjamin Stehr who runs an organic mango farm in La Palma of the Canary Islands. We chat about the meaning of "organic", what it's like volunteering on the farm, the varieties of mangos, what wwoofing is and how you can do it too. Benjamin hosts volunteers through the wwoofing platform as well as direct message through Instagram and Facebook.
https://wwoof.net
Instagram: @finca_la_manga
Facebook: Finca La Manga
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Dr. Louise Edwards is a naturopathic doctor of 36 years and professor of 25 years at various naturopathic medical schools across the United States. Dr. Lou has presented at many different conferences, like the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP) annual conference, the Beaumont Hospital Integrative Medicine conference, the Chicago Medical student Integrative conferences, the Naturopathic Medicine Institute conferences, and multiple naturopathic state associations and at the inaugural conference for the National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM) Spirituality and Healing Institute. She has been a frequent speaker at The Naturopathic Gatherings and Revitalization/Revival Retreats as well. In this episode, Dr. Lou breaks down true naturopathic philosophy, our therapeutic order, and how naturopathic doctors address health and healing!
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Vanessa Baldwin is a certified quantum clinician and classical homeopath who utilizes the healing power of the sun to optimize your health. Vanessa's personal testimony is a profound story on the impact the sun can have on your health to transform the healing course-- jumpstarting vitality and regaining your power. We discuss cases, research, and tips on how to optimize sun exposure no matter where you live and what job you have.
To work with Vanessa, you can check out her website brightlightwellnesscoach.com
Or connect with her via the following social media pages:
Instagram: Bright Light Wellness, Healing Families with Homeopathy
Youtube: Bright Light Wellness
Podcast: The Quantum Connection on Spotify or Apple Podcasts
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Olga Saletsky is a classical constitutional homeopath with over 25 years of experience working with clients from around the world. In today's episode, she sits down with us to discuss a topic flooding her practice-- she calls it the Anxiety Pandemic. Olga presents beautiful analogies of homeopathy, its connection with our mental and emotional symptoms, and how there is a greater level of healing when we address the root causes of our anxiety. She also shares her insight into some of her client's cases and how she approached the appropriate remedy selection.
Here is the breakdown of today's episode:
00:27 Introduction to Olga Saletsky, CCH
07:43 How homeopathy can help with anxiety
08:46 Case of daily heart attacks connected to fear
12:25 Children and Anxiety
14:40 Cause of the Anxiety pandemic
20:37 Pregnant Women and Anxiety
23:13 Case of a child with eczema related to grief
26:01 Case study of Holocaust and generational trauma
28:45 Case of a child developing panic attacks from father's unresolved anxiety
30:39 Average time spent with clients
33:36 Is there a group of remedies best for anxiety?
37:00 Homeopathy, medications, and potencies
46:17 Homeopathy and its popularity in the world
48:36 How homeopathy has changed over the years
52:00 Challenges of homeopathy
If you would like to get in touch with Olga, you can contact her via her website: https://www.homeopath4you.com/
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We welcome back Dr. Ashley D'Adam, a naturopath specialized in complex cases who uses intuitive homeopathy and breath work to improve the lives of those affected by routine conventional medicine interventions. In this episode we discuss the variety of symptoms that can present in complex cases post-jab, what ingredients are in vaccines, techniques we can use to bring life back into those injured, and the psychology behind vaccine administration. CLICK HERE to access Dr. Ashely's list of resources, research, and videos (all free information).
If you would like to work with Dr. Ashley, visit her website evolvehomeopathy.com, or follow her on Instagram @the.breathwork.homeopath
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Heather Crimson
Certified Circadian Coach, Classical Homeopath
https://www.enlightenedmood.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AskHeatherCrimson/
Instagram: @heathercrimson
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Dr. Rosita is a doctor of naprapathy, an herbalist, and author of 11 different books. She is the founder of The Abdominal Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy and teaches this technique to healthcare professionals from across the world. Dr. Rosita shares her incredible apprenticeship story from her 13 years of learning from Mayan shaman Don Elijio Panti, and how his teachings have influenced the modalities she uses on her clients today. Dr. Rosita also discusses her favorite herbs and tips on how you can get started incorporating them into your daily life.
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If you are attending an accredited naturopathic medical program and interested in attending residency after graduation, Dr. Whitney Grier has joined us for a raw, insightful episode discussing the challenges and blessings residency has to offer. She also shares a checklist of things you need to do before you start a residency so you can be prepared and qualified for the opportunity.
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Bee Westwood is a holistic nutritionist in Pittsburg, PA, and the owner of Olive and Dove Nutrition (@olive_and_dove). Bee shares her perspective on a variety of food topics-- gluten, lab meat vs real meat, ozone technique for your produce, vegan/vegetarian sustainability, and more! We also dive into the difference between men and women and what foods are best to keep hormones and body battery charged!
Follow Bee on Instagram @olive_and_dove and reach out if you would like to set up a free discovery call with her!
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Olivia Westwood is a radical birth keeper advocating for all women maintaining authority over their bodies and especially during the birthing process. We discuss the myths of home birth, many of which that have not been confirmed by science, the differences between midwives/doulas/radical birthkeepers, the biological process that is innate within every woman's body to have a safe birth all on their own, and so much more.
For more information reach out to Olivia on IG @birthstarringyou
Episode Breakdown:
00:58 Radical Birthkeeping
16:00 Risk & cascade of intervention
26:03 Pregnancy scans
42:18 Liability impact on Women's choices
54:25 Sabotaged birth
58:59 Choosing a Birthing provider
1:00:47 Olivia's Birthstory
1:07:20 Book recommendations
1:12:40 Brainwashed about births?
1:17:37 Fears
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Katie shares with us some of her stories and experiences using herbs, and how the power of intention can enhance the healing of these plants. Katie is also the owner of Taproots Healing, which you can follow on Instagram @taprootshealing. Look forward to future podcast series here on Nature Within Us where we will sit down with Katie and discuss specific herbs and herbal products that can help you thrive.
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1:55 Allergic reaction
25:41 Irregular menses
31:12 Back pain
37:04 Idiopathic subglottic stenosis
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Contact Dr. Kessler by visiting her website https://www.vitalsignsnaturalhealth.com/ or if you are interested in learning more about her Swell Recovery Program, check it out swellrecovery.com
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If you are in the Chicagoland area, you can work with Dr. Zanayed by checking out his website-- https://azchirousa.com/
Also, if you are interested in the Cox Technique research and learning more about the modality, click HERE.
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Dr. Ashley Dumont is a naturopathic doctor who specializes in dermatology, with a practice in New Hampshire called Coastal Thyme. In this episode, Dr. Dumont breaks down the phases of gut healing that greatly influences one's skin health, and she answers your most curious questions from our social media question queue. We also discuss why functional testing can be extremely beneficial for creating an individualized treatment plan, and how the supplements or medications you are on can impact your hormones.
You can follow Dr. Ashley Dumont on social media @coastalthymeskin, or contact to set up an appointment on her website coastalthymeskin.janeapp.com.
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Dr. Ashley D'Adam is a naturopathic doctor, homeopath, and breathwork facilitator dedicated to helping families and their children heal from complex cases, like autism. Dr. D'Adam has first-hand experience caring for her autistic brother and shares her story of how her family used holistic modalities to help him thrive in the world today. In this episode, Dr. D'Adam also dives into the power of your breath, where it can take you mentally and physically, and how it can enhance your homeopathic remedy potential.
Follow Dr. Ashley D'Adam on Instagram @doc.d_homeopathy or book a clarity call with her via her website www.evolvehomeoopathy.com.
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Dr. Brianna Jones, owner of Well Wellness in North Carolina, connects faith and naturopathic principles together to bring about holistic healing to her clients. Having multiple family members pass away from preventable conditions like diabetes and heart disease, her mission is to teach individuals how to prevent & optimize wellness by restoring the family unit and bringing education back into healthcare.
Be spiritually inspired by Dr. Brianna's Monday Miracle posts on her Instagram @greatphysiciansdaughter, or take advantage of her personalized wellness care packages on her website: https://wellwellnesshealth.com/ .
Dr. Brianna is also the author of two children's coloring books that teach children (and parents) about their body and the great power it has:
ABC Biblical Biology Coloring Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09MYYYNFK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_N822ATED3N8NVS6S8ETW
Biblical Biology Coloring Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09MYXTMVN/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_AHA5Y1934BGC4YB6N7H6
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Dr. Liron is a chiropractor located in Jacksonville, FL who specializes in women's health and pediatric care. In this episode she explains how chiropractic care is so much more than just cracking necks and treating low back pain. Chiropractors trained in classic chiropractic philosophy see beyond just the skeletal and muscular system, but also work with the nervous system and brain to guide the body back to health because the body knows how to heal! In fact, Dr. Liron says nervous system first. She explains why to-be moms and babies should be adjusted, how the birthing process effects newborns, and the gentle techniques she uses.
https://www.revolutionchirojax.com/
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Nature Within Us hosts its' very first guest Dr. Melissa Betance, ND, CNS, LDN who specializes in clinical nutrition, homeopathy, and lifestyle medicine. She covers a wide range of topics from flower essences to cell salts to her experiences as a body builder and so much more. Dr. Betance is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to getting to the root cause of disease and building the right foundation for health.
How to reach Dr. Betance:
630.442.0169
drbetance@nourishhealthcare.org
nourishhealthcare.org
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Dr. Sofia shares her own healing journey and how it lead to becoming a naturopathic doctor. She shares what health means to her and what has helped her get through the difficult moments. We touch on spiritual practice as well as sound healing and how these modalities have played a role in Dr. Sofia's own healing. Our co-host is full of wisdom and kindness as she offers advice to those on their healing journey or those embarking on the road to heal.
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Welcome to Nature Within Us podcast! In our very first episode we introduce Naturopathic medicine and philosophy, our training, and how we differ from medical doctors. We chat about supplements, individualized treatment plans, and answer questions like why natural therapies may or may not work quick enough. Get to know us and what we do!