This week I talk to Dr. Patrick Porter of Braintap. He shares his personal story of how he got into the field, the science behind Braintap, and the many benefits of neuroplasticity work.KEY TAKEAWAYS:Neuroplasticity- what is it and why does it matterNeuroplasticity=Energy of the brain, access to informationWe have the ability to rewire the brain/nervous systemWhat is Braintap- technology-enhanced meditation3 Brains- Brain, Gut, and HeartTypes of brain waves and when are they used by the brainHow is Braintap different than meditation, hypnosis, subliminal messagingDR. PORTER SHARED HELPFUL TIPS ON:Recommendations for all: Neuroplasticity work, Movement, and Recovery timeBehavior flexibility is key "Get over it"When to use Braintap- to wake up. to reboot in the afternoon, to sleepSound healing- using ambient sounds and binaural beats for brain retrainingMENTIONED ON THIS EPISODE:Sylva methodABOUT GUEST:Dr. Patrick K. Porter, Ph.D., is an award-winning author/speaker and the founder of BrainTap®, the leader in technology-enhanced meditation. Dr. Porter pioneered the use of brainwave entrainment to improve clarity, sleep & energy, and remains at the forefront of scientific research. He founded BrainTap with the goal of making this technology accessible to everyone. BrainTap offers over 1000 original audio sessions in 12 languages and serves a worldwide user base with its mobile app and headset. Dr. Porter has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, People, Entrepreneur, INC and on ABC, NBC, CBS as an expert in brain health & wellness, and in 2020, Dr. Porter received the IAFNR lifetime achievement award.PROMOTION: To try Braintaphttps://braintap.com/15-day-gift/#a_aid=2110CHBI&a_bid=d4621efcWHERE TO FIND DR. PORTER: https://www.facebook.com/braintaptechhttps://www.instagram.com/braintaptech/www.braintap.comhttps://www.facebook.com/DrPatrickPorterhttps://drpatrickporter.com/https://twitter.com/PatrickPorterhttps://www.instagram.com/drpatrickporter/WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:https://www.christabiegler.com/On IG:instagram.com/anti.inflammatory.nutritionist/Shop our Favoriteschristabiegler.com/shopLoving the podcast? Leave us a review and ENTER OUR GIVEAWAY NOW!Sharing & reviewing this podcast is the BEST way to help us succeed with our mission to help integrate the best of East & West empower you to raise the bar on your health story. Just go to https://reviewthispodcast.com/lessstressedlifeSPONSORS:A special thanks to our VIP sponsor RUPA Health, our lab concierge service that helps our clients get standard bloodwork 2/3 off retail direct to consumer lab test pricing. Let them know I sent you when you sign up for your free practitioner account.

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#218 Brain wave types, HRV, biohacking stress and anxiety with Braintapping and neuroplasticity with Dr. Patrick Porter

In this bonus episode, I talk about my story and struggles overcoming eczema, food sensitivities, and fatigue. I share the mistakes I made so you can skip my mistakes and get straight to minimizing food sensitivities. + We set the stage by talking about the difference between sensitivities, intolerances, and allergies. + We talk about common misconceptions with food sensitivities and how 80%+ of the people I polled on IG said they feel like they have food sensitivities. + We talk about what I did in my health crisis, the wrong steps (common steps I took), and what you should do instead if you have food sensitivities. + We touched on nutrient deficiencies and the importance of filling in these gaps to feel your best I am opening my program Food Sensitivity Solutions and bonus program The Fatigue Fix for enrollment now to start in February. You can learn more at www.foodfatiguefix.com and use code WEBINAR22 when you book a call to apply to wipe out the cost of the call before Feb 4. You can also register for my webinar “How to know what to eat” if you haven’t taken any action on what to do about your food sensitivities and you just need the first step laid out for you. It’s available Jan 25 and you can register here: WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:https://www.christabiegler.com/On IG:instagram.com/anti.inflammatory.nutritionist/Shop our Favoriteschristabiegler.com/shopLoving the podcast? Leave us a review and ENTER OUR GIVEAWAY NOW!Sharing & reviewing this podcast is the BEST way to help us succeed with our mission to help integrate the best of East & West empower you to raise the bar on your health story. Just go to https://reviewthispodcast.com/lessstressedlifeSPONSORS:A special thanks to our VIP sponsor RUPA Health, our lab concierge service that helps our clients get standard bloodwork 2/3 off retail direct to consumer lab test pricing. Let them know I sent you when you sign up for your free practitioner account.

#217 How do you minimize or overcome food sensitivities? with Christa Biegler, RD

I polled people on IG last month and almost 80% of people that saw my story said they felt like they have food sensitivities. So, that’s a problem because once you dive into the intricacies of that there is a lot of nuances.So to help with this & answer the question I get in so many different flavors each week, I’m hosting a live training and Q&A session called “What should I eat? Answering your questions about food reactions and inflammation”.You can register at christabiegler.com/foodreactionsThis week I talk to Maria Claps, an FDN practitioner, and Kristin Johnson, a Board-certified nutritionist with Wise and Well about what is REALLY happening in perimenopause. An often neglected topic yet so important for those beginning or already in this transition time in their lives and also practitioners looking to help. Maria and Kristin candidly discuss symptoms, treatment, and lifestyle considerations for those in midlife mayhem.KEY TAKEAWAYS:Symptoms of declining hormones? Mood, sleep, weight, brain fog What is happening behind the scenes in menopausal transition perimenopause (including usual timeframe (the early 40s)Period changes during perimenopauseBiomarkers for inflammationEntering perimenopause in a lower inflammatory state will help ease symptoms for a smoother transitionWhat are common things we blame on "hormones" that are not hormonesFunctional decline of aging- what&apos;s normal, what&apos;s not as we age and our body changesHormone replacement therapyGUESTS SHARED HELPFUL TIPS ON:How to rehab your hormones/ adrenalsIdentifying what is going on in the cycle and how to support itUnderstanding that everyone&apos;s experience is very differentTips for women in midlife to optimize health and wellness (what are a few things women are doing that are keeping them stuck)ABOUT GUESTS:Maria Claps, an FDN practitioner, and Kristin Johnson, a Board-certified nutritionist, are plainspoken friends and practitioners who share a passion for women&apos;s health, especially women&apos;s health at midlife. As both are themselves menopausal, they&apos;ve refined the art and science of thriving as a midlife woman based on both clinical and personal experience. They combine individualized nutrition and lifestyle changes tailored to midlife women&apos;s needs with mindset coaching, lab testing, and hormone replacement therapy education to help women thrive so that they can stop or prevent their health from spinning out of control.WHERE TO FIND MARIA & KRISTIN:https://www.instagram.com/wise_and_well_/https://wiseandwell.me/WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:https://www.christabiegler.com/On IG:instagram.com/anti.inflammatory.nutritionist/Shop our Favoriteschristabiegler.com/shopLoving the podcast? Leave us a review and ENTER OUR GIVEAWAY NOW!Sharing & reviewing this podcast is the BEST way to help us succeed with our mission to help integrate the best of East & West empower you to raise the bar on your health story. Just go to https://reviewthispodcast.com/lessstressedlifeSPONSORS:A special thanks to our VIP sponsor RUPA Health, our lab concierge service that helps our clients get standard bloodwork 2/3 off retail direct to consumer lab test pricing. Let them know I sent you when you sign up for your free practitioner account.

#216 Behind the scenes in perimenopause, HRT and restoring hormone balance to prevent long term issues with Maria Claps and Kristin Johnson of Wise and Well

I polled people on IG last month and almost 80% of people that saw my story said they felt like they have food sensitivities. So, that’s a problem because once you dive into the intricacies of that there is a lot of nuances.So to help with this & answer the question I get in so many different flavors each week, I’m hosting a live training and Q&A session called “What should I eat? Answering your questions about food reactions and inflammation”.You can register at christabiegler.com/foodreactionsThis week I talk to the brilliant and humble Tim Hyatt, ND of Biogenic Nutrition. Dr. Hyatt shares his expertise on amino acid therapy. He deep dives into anxiety and proper testing for neurotransmitters and hormones. He shares the mental checklist he goes through as a practitioner as well as useful tips for patients and practitioners alike.KEY TAKEAWAYS:What does anxiety look like in patients?ANXIETY def: our reaction or response to the emotion of fearAmino Acid therapyNeurotransmitter testing for anxietyUnderstanding and quantifying stress: Perception and PerspectiveCortisol and HormonesWhat&apos;s going on in the brain with anxietyCortisol/stress impact on sex hormonesDR. TIM SHARED HELPFUL TIPS ON:Not dismissing "stress"Looking at the lab but also the rest of the personWhat helps with receptor function -Good nutrition, reduction of inflammation, good absorption of AA is hugeProper testing of cortisol and what results tell usMechanisms in the body/brain that lead to anxietyWhat is anxiety and what is it NOT? Do we miscategorize anxiety? MENTIONED ON THIS EPISODE:DUTCH testABOUT DR. TIM:As an innovator who enjoys discovery, research, and science, Dr. Timothy Hyatt loves to create and improve products that help people. It was his frustration with conventional medicine’s treatment of his mother when she came down with a life-ending chronic illness that turned his thoughts to alternative medicine. Dr. Hyatt earned his doctorate in naturopathic medicine at the National College of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon in 2006. From there he began working in the biotech industry where he was directly involved in product development, research, and sales and marketing. . His first product idea was an amino acid formula that improves symptoms of brain-based disorders and, in late 2011, after moving his practice to Oregon, he founded Biogenic Nutrition other partners and currently serves as the company’s president. WHERE TO FIND DR. TIM: https://biogenicnutrition.com/ WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:https://www.christabiegler.com/On IG:instagram.com/anti.inflammatory.nutritionist/Shop our Favoriteschristabiegler.com/shopLoving the podcast? Leave us a review and ENTER OUR GIVEAWAY NOW!Sharing & reviewing this podcast is the BEST way to help us succeed with our mission to help integrate the best of East & West empower you to raise the bar on your health story. Just go to https://reviewthispodcast.com/lessstressedlifeSPONSORS:A special thanks to our VIP sponsor RUPA Health, our lab concierge service that helps our clients get standard bloodwork 2/3 off retail direct to consumer lab test pricing. Let them know I sent you when you sign up for your free practitioner account.

#215 Amino acid therapy for anxiety, proper testing for neurotransmitters and hormones with Dr. Tim Hyatt, ND of Biogenic Nutrition

I polled people on IG last month and almost 80% of people that saw my story said they felt like they have food sensitivities. So, that’s a problem because once you dive into the intricacies of that there is a lot of nuances.So to help with this & answer the question I get in so many different flavors each week, I’m hosting a live training and Q&A session called “What should I eat? Answering your questions about food reactions and inflammation”.You can register at christabiegler.com/foodreactionsAlong the theme of food, this week on the Less Stress Life Podcast, I talk to Noelle Tarr of Coconuts and Kettlebells about diet stressors. Is your diet stressing you out? Noelle candidly shares her personal story of chasing fitness and the mental mindset mistakes and how that has shaped what she does in her personal and professional life. She talks about rebuilding based on truth and how a hyper-focus on food can cause stress on your body and do more damage than good. Most importantly, Noelle shares tips on how to change your mindset and reverse the shame cycle.KEY TAKEAWAYS:Diet culture teaches "thin is in" and value is based on this obsession with managing thisTrends and fads of diet cultureIs stress a mental or physical issue?Cortisol spikes when stressed and impacts on body-mineral dumping, thyroid issues, hormonal imbalance, increased appetite, digestion problemsUnderstanding the nervous systemNervous system chronic over stimulation slows healing drasticallyNOELLE SHARED HELPFUL TIPS ON:Giving yourself some graceMindset directly impacts physiologyImportance of allowing ourselves to "rest and digest"Steering clear of the "shame cycle"How reverse or avoid the shame cycleABOUT NOELLE:Noelle is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (NTP™), certified by the Nutritional Therapy Association®, and a National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA®) Certified Personal Trainer. She&apos;s the founder and writer behind coconutsandkettlebells.com, and she&apos;s the author of the best-selling cookbook, Coconuts, and Kettlebells. She&apos;s also the host of the top-ranked women’s health and fitness podcast, Well-Fed Women, and the creator of an innovative personalized home workout program, Strong From Home.She&apos;s a mom to two incredible toddlers, and a boxer dog mom. As a marine-corps wife, she&apos;s lived all up and down the Eastern Seaboard, and currently resides in the gorgeous area of Northern Virginia.WHERE TO FIND NOELLE:coconutsandkettlebells.comPodcast- well fed womenWHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:https://www.christabiegler.com/On IG:instagram.com/anti.inflammatory.nutritionist/Shop our Favoriteschristabiegler.com/shopLoving the podcast? Leave us a review and ENTER OUR GIVEAWAY NOW!Sharing & reviewing this podcast is the BEST way to help us succeed with our mission to help integrate the best of East & West empower you to raise the bar on your health story. Just go to https://reviewthispodcast.com/lessstressedlifeSPONSORS:A special thanks to our VIP sponsor RUPA Health, our lab concierge service that helps our clients get standard bloodwork 2/3 off retail direct to consumer lab test pricing. Let them know I sent you when you sign up for your free practitioner account.

#214 Is your diet the stressor? Shame cycle, IF, getting swole, ruining metabolism and what to do about it with Noelle Tarr, NTP, CPT

This week on the Less Stress Life Podcast, I talk to Laura Schoenfeld, RD about habits of performance driven people that can cause their hormones problems. We discuss the role of our adrenals, and how to best support our hormones instead of becoming burnt out. A must listen for anyone bulldozing through stress and working hard to meet goals, deadlines and demands of every day life.KEY TAKEAWAYS:Adrenals function and impact on how we feelAdrenal fatigue and excess cortisolLifestyle, stress and adrenals problems for the performance driven personSymptoms of hormonal imbalancesHarm in bulldozing through stressWhy do some people feel bad or tired after eating carbsCommon threads seen in entrepreneur women that degrade their healthGUEST SHARED HELPFUL TIPS ON:Identifying adrenal issues in clientsDiet modifications to support adrenalsCreating a schedule & healthy habits for the entrepreneur Knowing when it&apos;s ok to hire help or delegate without shameEstablishing good wake sleep schedulesABOUT GUEST:Laura Schoenfeld is a Registered Dietitian (RD), women’s health expert, and business coach for integrative and functional dietitians and nutritionists. Her mission is to educate women on how to nourish their bodies, minds, and spirits and help nutrition professionals grow and scale a successful business. A specialist trained in functional medical nutrition therapy, she has helped hundreds of women optimize their hormone and gut health while allowing for flexibility in their diet and lifestyle choices. Drawing on her background as a teaching assistant and mentor for the Kresser Institute’s ADAPT functional practitioner program, Laura has coached dozens of dietitians and nutritionists on how to grow their businesses for financial success.WHERE TO FIND GUEST:Lauraschoenfeld.com@lauraschoenfeldrdWHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:https://www.christabiegler.com/On IG:instagram.com/anti.inflammatory.nutritionist/Shop our Favoriteschristabiegler.com/shopLoving the podcast? Leave us a review and ENTER OUR GIVEAWAY NOW!Sharing & reviewing this podcast is the BEST way to help us succeed with our mission to help integrate the best of East & West empower you to raise the bar on your health story. Just go to https://reviewthispodcast.com/lessstressedlifeSPONSORS:A special thanks to our VIP sponsor RUPA Health, our lab concierge service that helps our clients get standard bloodwork 2/3 off retail direct to consumer lab test pricing. Let them know I sent you when you sign up for your free practitioner account.

#213 Hormone health hacking for women entrepreneurs and high achievers with Laura Schoenfeld, RD

This week on the Less Stress Life Podcast, I talk to Ayla Barmmer, MS, RD of Full Well Fertility about sperm quality, motility, oxidative stress and all the current research. We discuss the perception and reality of just how much male fertility impacts a couple trying to conceive and even dig into nutrients needed to support male fertility. KEY TAKEAWAYS:"Treatment Pie" for fertilityRole of male fertilityFunctional medicine approach to get to root causeOxidative stress and inflammation will rob the body of fertility resourcesThings we do now have an impact on future generations fertility wiseMale impact on pregnancy complications Sperm count and quality is down over past 16 yearsConventional vs Functional approach to assess sperm Nutrients for fertility- selenium, zinc, B12, lycopene, absorption doesn&apos;t mean utilizationGUEST SHARED HELPFUL TIPS ON:Being in a good place health wise before trying to conceiveImportance of both male and female participation in fertility prepCauses of oxidative stress in male fertility- environmental toxins, poor diet, alcohol/drugs/smokingWays to mitigate oxidative stressSmart supplementationOptimal dietChoosing a quality supplementPROMOTION:  go check out fullwellfertility.com and get a discount on your order with the code “less stressed” ABOUT GUEST:For over 15years, Ayla Barmmer, MS, RDN, LDN, has been advancing the health and empowerment of thousands of clients, patients, peers, and mentees, at the intersection of nutritional science, functional medicine, and evidence-based holistic solutions. Ayla owns and operates Boston Functional Nutrition, an integrative and functional nutrition multi-clinician practice, that specializes in women&apos;s health and infertility. She is also the founder of Full Circle Prenatal, a fertility wellness brand, widely endorsed by a diversity of health practitioners for its quality and education. Ayla founded the Women&apos;s Health Nutrition Practice Group in 2017 where she serves as a preceptor, mentor, and educator, and co-founded the Women&apos;s Health Nutrition Academy in 2018, a leader in its field. WHERE TO FIND GUEST:fullwellfertility.comon IG @aylabarmmer_rdhttps://whnacademy.com/WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:https://www.christabiegler.com/On IG:instagram.com/anti.inflammatory.nutritionist/Shop our Favoriteschristabiegler.com/shopLoving the podcast? Leave us a review and ENTER OUR GIVEAWAY NOW!Sharing & reviewing this podcast is the BEST way to help us succeed with our mission to help integrate the best of East & West empower you to raise the bar on your health story. Just go to https://reviewthispodcast.com/lessstressedlifeSPONSORS:A special thanks to our VIP sponsor RUPA Health, our lab concierge service that helps our clients get standard bloodwork 2/3 off retail direct to consumer lab test pricing. Let them know I sent you when you sign up for your free practitioner account.

#212 Sperm quality, motility, oxidative stress, current research and what we can do in male fertility with Ayla Barmmer, MS, RD

This week on the Less Stress Life Podcast, I talk to return guest Kaely McDevitt, MS, RD. Kaely has joined us in the past to talk about hormones, ovulation, and now gallbladder.  She shares her expertise on why this organ is underappreciated and often neglected. Kaely dives into what the organ does, why to support your gallbladder, and how you just might save it.KEY TAKEAWAYS:An underappreciated organ, what is the gallbladder, and what does it doThe gallbladder is responsible for storing and concentrating bileBile is essential for the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and KBile helps regulate cholesterol and blood sugar levelsBile is antimicrobial- helps to make sure we do not have pathogen overgrowth in GI tractGallbladder liver connectionGallbladder stones/attackGallbladder removal- not able to absorb soluble vitaminsCommon issues with the gallbladder- "sluggish" bile flow is slow or saturatedCauses/risk factors of a sluggish gallbladder- hormones, stress, cholesterol-lowering medications, hypothyroidism, obesity, rapid weight loss, low-fat dietGallbladder and hormonal changes during pregnancyGUEST SHARED HELPFUL TIPS ON:Identifying gallbladder issues- elevated liver enzymes, bilirubin, ultrasound, symptomsSymptoms of gallbladder dysfunction- poor digestion of fat-oil in stool, stomach pain, dry skin, skin rashes, weight loss resistance, nausea, indigestion, SIBO, tender to the tough under the right rib cageWays to support the gallbladder- conventionally & functionallyHow to support if your gallbladder has been removed- ox bileDiet mortifications- reduce fat, yay or nay?"If you don&apos;t use it you&apos;ll lose it"Gallbladder nutrients- taurine, choline, glycineABOUT GUEST:Kaely McDevitt is a Registered Dietitian specializing in women&apos;s health. She owns a virtual private practice where she and her team help their clients overcome hormone and digestive issues through personalized nutrition. Having experienced the pitfalls of a conventional approach to women&apos;s health firsthand, Kaely is passionate about empowering women to take the driver&apos;s seat over their health and wellbeing.WHERE TO FIND GUEST:@kaelyrd www.kaelyrd.comWHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:https://www.christabiegler.com/On IG:instagram.com/anti.inflammatory.nutritionist/Shop our Favoriteschristabiegler.com/shopLoving the podcast? Leave us a review.Sharing & reviewing this podcast is the BEST way to help us succeed with our mission to help integrate the best of East & West empower you to raise the bar on your health story. Just go to https://reviewthispodcast.com/lessstressedlifeSPONSORS:A special thanks to our VIP sponsor RUPA Health, our lab concierge service that helps our clients get standard bloodwork 2/3 off retail direct to consumer lab test pricing. Let them know I sent you when you sign up for your free practitioner account.

#211 How to Save Your Gall Bladder with Kaely McDevitt, MS, RD

You may know that in my private practice I work with gut issues, skin issues, overcoming food sensitivities, and feeling tired and exhausted. Last week after guesting on 3 other podcasts all about eczema, I realized that I don’t think I’d ever done an eczema 101 episode for you, my favorite people, the listeners of the LSL. So today, I am welcoming my co-practitioner at the LSL Nutrition private practice Becky Santiago, who will interview me, and together we will discuss the presentation, testing, and soothing eczema, including answering questions asked by followers on social media.KEY TAKEAWAYS:Prevalence of eczema in general populationWhy is eczema on the riseTypes and triggers of eczemaStandard/generic toolbox given to people with eczemaThe emotional impact of skin conditions- come with compassionHealth triad- physical/structural, nutritional, emotional angleFood sensitivity/eczema connection- Is it a gut issueFood reactions or digestion problems?The connection between microbiome and eczemaCHRISTA SHARED HELPFUL TIPS ON:Healing from the inside outNutrients needed for eczema healingImpact of stress on eczemaCleaning up your diet to help your eczema- gluten, dairy, top 8 allergens"Don&apos;t let food create stress"Rebalancing microbiota and improving digestionIdentifying root causes Healing eczema in pediatrics- working with mom and babyTopical options to soothe on the outsideMENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:The Eczema Relief Diet & Cookbook: Short-Term Meal Plans to Identify Triggers and Soothe Flare-Ups by Christa BieglerWHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:https://www.christabiegler.com/https://www.eczemanutritionist.com/On IG:instagram.com/anti.inflammatory.nutritionist/Shop our Favoriteschristabiegler.com/shopLoving the podcast? Leave us a review and ENTER OUR GIVEAWAY NOW!Sharing & reviewing this podcast is the BEST way to help us succeed with our mission to help integrate the best of East & West empower you to raise the bar on your health story. Just go to https://reviewthispodcast.com/lessstressedlifeSPONSORS:A special thanks to our VIP sponsor RUPA Health, our lab concierge service that helps our clients get standard bloodwork 2/3 off retail direct to consumer lab test pricing. Let them know I sent you when you sign up for your free practitioner account.

#210 Eczema 101 root causes, testing, kids, topicals and first steps with Christa Biegler, RD

This week on the Less Stress Life Podcast, I talk to Julia Arndt about overcoming limiting beliefs and breaking habits holding you back. She shares her personal experience of burnout and the road to recovery. Julia explains how to retrain neuropathways by identifying limiting beliefs and finding flexibility to create better, more intentional habits.KEY TAKEAWAYS:Julia shares her personal story Who are peak performersLittle habits slowly slipping can add to or facilitate burnoutBuilding healthy habits and routineNeuro pathway development- stop running on autopilot and be intentionalThe science of limiting beliefsGUEST SHARED HELPFUL TIPS ON:How to sustain performance over time without the sacrifice of burning out and leaving the job?What are 3-5 steps on how to get startedImportance of self-care and what exactly that meansMorning routine- does yours help you to be productive Leave the phone behindEvery day is a new starting point to be betterFind flexibilityHow to change limiting beliefs/intentionSteps for transformation- self-awareness by observationMENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Peak Performance MethodBreaking the habit of being yourself by Joe DispenzaABOUT GUEST:Julia Arndt is the founder of the Peak Performance Method (PPM), a unique model combining critical productivity, mindfulness, and leadership tools to help forward-thinking individuals and organizations develop the next workplace superpower through scalable programs. Julia is a stress management trainer, international speaker, and the host of the "STRESSD" podcast that has over 50.000 podcast downloads globally to date.Julia originally hails from Germany, has lived in 5 countries over the last 14 years, and speaks three languages fluently. After working at Google in Silicon Valley for seven and a half years while the company grew from 30.000 to 100.000 employees, Julia has been running her own consulting and coaching business, helping over 5500 employees at innovative companies like Google, Microsoft, Uber, Swisscom and many more understand the effects of stress on body and mind, move beyond burnout and build a mindful lifestyle that delivers focus, high energy and productivity.Her motto: If your brain is your most valuable resource, let’s make sure to take care of it. Your career success and satisfaction depend on your ability to develop the next workplace superpower.Today, you can find Julia at peakperformancemethod.com and on her Stressd Podcast.WHERE TO FIND GUEST:website: www.peakperformancemethod.comStressd PodcastLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-arndt-b75a171a/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliaarndtcoaching/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/juliaarndtcoaching/ WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:https://www.christabiegler.com/On IG:instagram.com/anti.inflammatory.nutritionist/Shop our Favoriteschristabiegler.com/shopA special thanks to our VIP sponsor RUPA Health, our lab concierge service that helps our clients get standard bloodwork 2/3 off retail direct to consumer lab test pricing. Let them know I sent you when you sign up for your free practitioner account.

#209 The Neuroscience Behind Overcoming Limiting Beliefs & Breaking the Habits Holding You Back with Julia Arndt

This week on the Less Stress Life Podcast, I talk to Ashley Holtquist of Sage and Cedar Herbal Wellness about the benefits of tea and herbs. Ashley shares how to make tea easy and really get the benefits and positive emotions that go into the experience of tea.KEY TAKEAWAYS:Ashley shares how she got into the business of making tea in the black hills of South DakotaWhat happens when you start reading food labelsHerbalism- a different way of thinkingPerception of tea vs practice of teaCamellia sinensis shrub we get tea from- all from the same plant but processing can cause variancesCamellia teas are caffeinated, herbal usually not caffeinatedTea is a delivery system for herbsBenefits of tea & herbsDifferences in herbs and great combinationsGUEST SHARED HELPFUL TIPS ON:How to brew tea- plant type and part matterHerbs- boiling water, steeping long as you wantLoose leaves- not as hot and flavors quick (less steeping)Over brewing and too hot can "ruin" taste producing bitter taste and losing all other flavorsHow to get the right temperature (E Kettle can get exact temperature)Tools of the trade to make enjoying tea easyABOUT GUEST:Ashley has lived in the sacred Black Hills of South Dakota for most of her life and spent much of her time bonding with its diverse ecosystem. She is passionate about health and wellness grounded in vitalism and values a deep connection to nature. She has been studying herbalism and natural wellness for about 5 years and owns a company based in Spearfish called Sage and Cedar Herbal Wellness that she operates with her partner Joe. They specialize in sourcing quality herbs and tea leaves that they use in various health and wellness applications. Their primary focus is their line of loose leaf tea blends that they provide on their website and at various locations around the hills.WHERE TO FIND GUEST:https://www.facebook.com/SageCedarSD https://www.sagecedarherbalteas.com/use coupon code LESSSTRESSED for 10% of your entire order when you purchase through our websiteWHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:https://www.christabiegler.com/On IG:instagram.com/anti.inflammatory.nutritionist/Shop our Favoriteschristabiegler.com/shopLoving the podcast? Leave us a review and ENTER OUR GIVEAWAY NOW!Sharing & reviewing this podcast is the BEST way to help us succeed with our mission to help integrate the best of East & West empower you to raise the bar on your health story. Just go to https://reviewthispodcast.com/lessstressedlifeSPONSORS:A special thanks to our VIP sponsor RUPA Health, our lab concierge service that helps our clients get standard bloodwork 2/3 off retail direct to consumer lab test pricing. Let them know I sent you when you sign up for your free practitioner account.

#208 How to Get the Most Benefit from Tea with Ashley Holtquist of Sage and Cedar Herbal Wellness

This week on the Less Stress Life, I talk to Kellie Blake, RDN about the challenges she&apos;s faced with a diagnosis of Psoriasis at 12 years old and symptoms since 5. "Being a somewhat sickly kid, no one put the pieces together," Kellie explains. Looking back, she talks about just how far she&apos;s come and the details of her journey to overcoming a challenging autoimmune condition. Kellie&apos;s story is relatable to so many with skin and autoimmune conditions. She shares great tips and offers real world advice for clients and practitioners alike.KEY TAKEAWAYS:Personal elimination diet experienceroot cause approach is so importantDisruptions in the gut microbiome at a young age- long term affectsAutoimmune clients respond so well to food changesStress fuels Psoriasis and exacerbates the problemGut differences with PsoriasisStress, trauma, genetics, poor nutrition, microbiome imbalances can all contribute to diagnosisGUEST SHARED HELPFUL TIPS ON:Can eat as healthy as you want but need to digest and absorbWhole foods plant based dietManaging SIBO, low fodmaps diet for a little whileStress Management TipsSleep improvement- make it a priorityThe better kinds of exercise when healingTypes of trauma and stress How psoriasis presents and different types- 90% Plaque PsoriasisMENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Psoriasis Cookbook and Meal Plan - by Kellie Blake The Psoriasis Diet Cookbook Easy Healthy Recipes to Soothe Your Symptoms by Kellie BlakeABOUT GUEST:Kellie Blake is a registered dietitian specializing in functional nutrition. Kellie has been able to reverse her own autoimmune symptoms with functional medicine and nutrition and she is passionate about sharing this message with her clients. She has a private practice, NutriSense Nutrition Consulting, is on the Editorial Board of Integrative Practitioner where she writes monthly articles showcasing her client case studies, and is a blogger for the Integrative and Functional Nutrition Academy. She has written 2 cookbooks: The Psoriasis Diet Cookbook and Psoriasis Cookbook + Meal Plan. In addition to her private practice, Kellie practices in the areas of psychiatry and enteral nutrition.WHERE TO FIND KELLIE:NUTRISENSENUTRITION.COMON IG & FB: nutrisensenutritionWHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:https://www.christabiegler.com/On IG: instagram.com/anti.inflammatory.nutritionist/Shop our Favorites:  christabiegler.com/shopLoving the podcast? Leave us a review and ENTER OUR GIVEAWAY NOW!Sharing & reviewing this podcast is the BEST way to help us succeed with our mission to help integrate the best of East & West empower you to raise the bar on your health story. Just go to https://reviewthispodcast.com/lessstressedlifeSPONSORS:A special thanks to our VIP sponsor RUPA Health, our lab concierge service that helps our clients get standard bloodwork 2/3 off retail direct to consumer lab test pricing. Let them know I sent you when you sign up for your free practitioner account.

#207 Eating for Psoriasis with Kellie Blake, RDN

Anya shares her personal story as to how and why she got into the barefoot movement. She explains the benefits of barefoot footwear, how to correct past damage, and how to transition.  A must-listen for anyone with lower back, hip, or knee pain as well as practitioners looking to help clients.KEY TAKEAWAYS:Normal shoe vs barefoot shoeCommon shoes - tapered toe does not match the shape of a footBarefoot shoes match the natural shape of a foot, not restrictiveHeel in all traditional shoes- even sneakers. Higher the heel the more compensation neededBarefoot Shoes do not have any heel at all- zero drop, although they can still have supportBabies learn to walk barefoot, why do we change that at school age?Getting rid of pain with better/barefoot shoesHow footwear affects the whole bodyANYA SHARED HELPFUL TIPS ON:Transitioning to barefoot shoesWhere to find barefoot shoes Not an all or nothing thingSpecific brands that fit the billFinding affordable options for the whole familyWays to present natural footwear to kidsOne tip for improvement3 steps to get startedMENTIONED ON THIS EPISODE:Whole Body Barefoot by Katy BowmanABOUT ANYA:Anya is a barefoot shoe expert and entrepreneur. After years of chronic foot pain, she discovered natural footwear and how it impacts the body from the ground up. Today she works to help people to find real solutions to their foot pain through better shoes and better habits. You can find barefoot shoe options for the whole family, for every occasion and budget at AnyasReviews.comWHERE TO FIND ANYA:Websites: AnyasReviews.com BarefootShoeFinder.comAnyas-Shop.comSocial Media: instagram.com/anyasreviews/facebook.com/anyasreviews/youtube.com/channel/UCCJOX9b_oojDzit600t3ORApinterest.com/anyasreviews/WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:https://www.christabiegler.com/On IG:instagram.com/anti.inflammatory.nutritionist/Shop our Favoriteschristabiegler.com/shopLoving the podcast? Leave us a review!Sharing & reviewing this podcast is the BEST way to help us succeed with our mission to help integrate the best of East & West empower you to raise the bar on your health story. Just go to https://reviewthispodcast.com/lessstressedlifeSPONSORS:A huge thank you Full Well Prenatal for sponsoring this podcast. Because of sponsors like you, we are able to offer vital information to our listening audience of health-savvy women. Visit Fullwellfertility.com and use the code LESSSTRESSED to get a discount on your order.

#206 Simple Solutions to Back, Knee and Shoe Pain with Anya of anyasreviews.com

I APPRECIATE YOU! So it&apos;s officially time for a GIVEAWAY???!!! featuring some of my fave health & wellness products!HOW TO ENTER GIVEAWAY valued >$200:1. Write a review for the Less Stressed Life podcast at https://reviewthispodcast.com/lessstressedlife 2. Screenshot your review and share it on FB or IG tagging @anti.inflammatory.nutritionist or Christa Biegler RD in your story or feed***No purchase necessary. Must be 18 or older and live in the United States to win. This giveaway is not associated with any social media platform and Christa Biegler did not receive any compensation for this giveaway. Giveaway is open to enter the entire month of November with a winner being announced early Dec. Thank you to these brands for participating!:Jigsaw Health MagRelief - a magnesium lotion for topical support & MagSoothe - an easy to take magnesium which is highly absorbable and great at promoting relaxationRiseWell Toothpaste + Mouthwash + Floss - fluoride-free toothpaste and teflon-free floss that utilize hydroxyapatite to strengthen and restore tooth enamel + works by supporting the mouth&apos;s pH to inhibit the growth of bad bacteriaNutriDyn Dynamic Hydrate - a hydration blend of electrolytes, vitamins, and amino acids that help support overall cellular functioning and my fave version of Mag!Microbiome Labs Megasporebiotic - a spore-based probiotic that helps support the microbiome to maintain a healthy gut barrier and support immune function. Shelf stable and basically indestructible. ?Full Well Fertility Prenatal Multivitamin - My friend Ayla Barmmer spent over a year sourcing this perfect prenatal with the actual research-based amounts of the highest quality nutrients needed in pregnancy. In my opinion, there is NO other prenatal that rivals it.Thank you also to RUPA Health as a premier sponsor. This lab concierge simplifies lab ordering for my practice and we can order blood work for almost 2/3 less than other direct to consumer labs Intro:1 in 8 couples struggle to conceive and infertility affects approximately 10-12% of reproductive age couples in the United States.  The American Society of Reproductive Medicine estimates that in 40% of infertility cases , male partner contributes to or is the cause of the infertility.  KEY TAKEAWAYS:Infertility definedMore challenges as we delay childbearing until later in lifeMale fertility is more straightforward than femalesImportance of finding the root causeChallenges for fertilitySperm is regenerativeGUEST SHARED HELPFUL TIPS ON:Nutrients, minerals and antioxidants for male fertility health Digestive health and why it mattersImportance of blood sugar balanceAdditional resources: Nutrient patterns:  https://assets.speakcdn.com/assets/2606/male_fertility_375.pdf  WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:https://www.christabiegler.com/On IG: instagram.com/anti.inflammatory.nutritionist/Love it? Leave a review!https://reviewthispodcast.com/lessstressedlifeSPONSORS:A huge thank you Full Well Prenatal for sponsoring this podcast. Because of sponsors like you, we are able to offer vital information to our listening audience. Visit Fullwellfertility.com and use the code LESSSTRESSED to get a discount on your order.

#205 Giveaway + Male Fertility with Christa Biegler, RD

INTRO:This week I continue our Women&apos;s Fertility Month with return guest Lily Nichols, RDN to discuss Gestational Diabetes, a deep dive into why and how to manage blood sugar levels in pregnancy. Lily shares information for pregnant women and practitioners alike. Lily&apos;s no nonsense approach is research based and results driven.KEY TAKEAWAYS:Current guidelines and changes over the yearsGuidelines are contradictory in some areas and due for an updateWhy do we treat with high carbs when we fail a glucose tolerance test? Shift to "Eat to the meter" instead of generic recommendationsBlood sugar as a biometric meter- can we all benefit?Lily&apos;s recommendation vs Keto DietMeasuring ketones- urine vs bloodSome ketosis in pregnancy is normal- do not want to be in starvation ketosis or DKAChanges and Stages of Blood Sugar levels in pregnancy (up to 20% LOWER than normal)Micronutrients for insulin sensitivityGUEST SHARED HELPFUL TIPS ON:Match your carb intake to how much your body can handleTalking to clients "Tell me what you&apos;ve learned about your blood sugar"Empowering your clientsNutritional needs during pregnancyOptimal blood sugar levelsManaging food and blood sugars "Eat to the meter"Practitioners implementing updated guidelinesMENTIONED ON THIS EPISODE:Real Food for Gestational Diabetes Book by Lily NicholsReal Food For Pregnancy Book by Lily NicholsA huge thank you Full Well Prenatal for sponsoring this podcast. Because of sponsors like you, we are able to offer vital information to our audience. Visit Fullwellfertility.com and use the code LESSSTRESSED to get a discount on your order.ABOUT GUEST:  Lily Nichols is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, researcher, and author with a passion for evidence-based prenatal nutrition and exercise. Her work is known for being research-focused, thorough, and unapologetically critical of outdated dietary guidelines. Her work has not only helped tens of thousands of women manage their gestational diabetes (most without the need for blood sugar-lowering medication), but has also influenced nutrition policies internationally.  She is the author of two bestselling books Real Food for Gestational Diabetes and most recently Real Food for Pregnancy, which outlines the problems with current prenatal nutrition guidelines and provides the evidence—over 930 citations—that support a real food diet to optimize maternal and fetal health..WHERE TO FIND LILY:Lilynicholsrdn.comon IG @lilynicholsrdnWHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:https://www.christabiegler.com/Join us on Instagraminstagram.com/anti.inflammatory.nutritionist/Shop our Favoriteschristabiegler.com/shopLoving the podcast? Leave us a review!Sharing & reviewing this podcast is the BEST way to help us succeed with our mission to help integrate the best of East & West empower you to raise the bar on your health story. Just go to https://reviewthispodcast.com/lessstressedlife

#204 Gestational Diabetes with Lily Nichols, RDN

Pssstttt: Have you heard of The Less Stressed Life? I created it FOR YOU to help you minimize the overall stress and inflammation in life, whether it's food-related, emotional or spiritual. Topics include getting stuff done, reducing inflammation, sleep, gut health, food sensitivities, integrative nutrition, lifestyle medicine, relationships, friendships, relaxation, life hacks and of course, kitchen ninja tricks. Anything that helps you sit in the driver’s seat of your own happiness and less stress is fair game. After my first year of lifestyle & health coaching, I became an accidental life coach, realizing "it" is about more than just food. There's so many pieces to living our best life. I want to curate those tools and practices for you. Let’s do this.

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