Have you ever been in a space where you thought you had everything figured out, and suddenly you realized that you were so busy doing life that you weren't paying attention to your mental, physical, or spiritual health? And your body revolted? Tune in for 15 Strategies to Kickstart a journey to overall wellness. Devra Betts, Wellness Architect, own…

Life can change in an instant. How would you come back from a devastating, life-altering accident? Marcus Trammell shares the moment his life changed, why he fought so hard to recover, what he has learned in this journey, and his plans to give back to others in crisis. “You have to think something better is possible!” Marcus Trammell To watch more …

Tina Blackmon joins me to discuss her wellness journey and the importance of personal responsibility, mindset, and lifestyle changes in controlling our health. Tina shares how her journey motivates her to help women dealing with diabetes and pre-diabetes. Devra Betts, Wellness Architect, owner of R & D Nutrition for Life, and author of Wake the Hea…

Angela Gardner, the Personality Professor, joins me for a conversation about personality styles and building online communities. Angela Gardner's 3 favorite words are Coffee, Conversation, and Collaboration. She has been training and developing leaders and their teams with DISC tools for over 20 years in the corporate and direct sales arena. Angela…

In this episode, I chat with Karen Langston, dubbed the Poop Queen by thousands of students and clients, about the importance of paying attention to the clues your poop leaves behind about the state of your health. Karen also shares her own journey with Crohn's Disease and how she reversed this disease in her life. “A habit is like memorization. We…

One year later, many states are still closed and the fear of contracting a virus is real for many people. Ivy and Devra shared tips in Episode 23 about strengthening the immune system so that we can protect ourselves, our loved ones, and our communities so we are airing this episode again. We have little control over the outside world and what we c…

In this episode, Devra and Ivy explore a brief overview of the three doshas of Ayurveda, Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. What is your Dosha? Here is the site to take a short Dosha quiz: Chopra.com/dosha-quiz Share your results at devra@wakethehealthup.co Let us know … can you relate to your results? Devra Betts, Wellness Architect, podcaster, and author ha…

Do you know that body is equipped to go for long periods of time without eating? It seems impossible but it’s true. Devra and Ivy discuss their experience with Intermittent Fasting. Join our Whole30 45 Day Challenge…it’s never too late to change your relationship with food. www.facebook.com/groups/whole30wthu/ Devra Betts, Wellness Architect, podca…

Tune in for inspiration and creative ways to share and celebrate love on Valentine’s Day. Products mentioned in this episode: Canva affiliate link (set up a free account) https://www.canva.com/join/flag-swan-crab Looking for a source for high-quality beef, chicken, pork, and seafood? http://fbuy.me/kZSm0. Butcher Box https://www.cmrbeef.com/ Canyon…

Devra and Ivy share simple steps you can take and changes you can make to ensure your pantry contents support your health goals. Links mentioned in the podcast: Join the Whole30 Challenge on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/whole30wthu Resource for fruits and vegetables with fewer pesticides: Environmental Working Group (EWG) https://www.e…

Happy New Year! Did you make health goals for 2021? What is your plan for achieving your goals? What habits will you change? Ivy and Devra talk bout favorite foods and share tips and strategies to make changes that support healthier food choices. Sign up for the online Recipe Makeover Workshop: https://resources.devrabetts.com/makeover free Holiday…

Thrive Through the Holidays The holidays are here! Do you get so consumed by the never ending things to get done during the holidays that you miss the joy of the season? Listen in for our top recommendations to thrive through the holidays without compromising your health goals or your sanity. Devra Betts, author, speaker, Wellness Architect and Lif…

As we approach the holidays in this very different 2020, it's important to create meaningful experiences, to stay connected, and to find ways to spread joy, even in the midst of the challenges and changes you may be facing. In this episode, we share activities that we practice to stay hopeful and joyful. Devra Betts, Wellness Architect, podcaster, …

Happy Thanksgiving! Devra and Ivy discuss the importance of an attitude of gratitude in our daily lives (even in challenging times) and we share a few tips for cultivating gratitude for ourselves and our children. Devra Betts, Wellness Architect, podcaster, and author has more than 20 years experience coaching and training leaders. After spending y…

In this episode, Reed Davis, founder of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition, discusses the lab markers and methodology he and his staff use to establish balance and resiliency in the body. Reed Davis is also the Founder of the Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (FDN) Certification Course. Reed is an expert in functional lab testing, data-guided health bui…

What is Traditional Chinese Medicine? In this episode, we explore a variety of ancient therapeutic methods of Traditional Chinese Medicine, one of the oldest forms of medicine, like acupuncture, medical cupping, meridians, yin-yang. Devra Betts, author, speaker, and Wellness Architect helps clients reframe, remodel, repair, and restore wellness so …

More than 2400 years ago, Hippocrates said, "In all cases of disease, first look to the spine." In this episode, Devra and Ivy have a conversation with Dr. Ronald Greenawalt, a Las Vegas, NV-based Chiropractor about his holistic approach to healthcare addressing physical, emotional, and biochemical symptoms of patients. Connect with Dr. Ronald Gree…

What IS the big deal about sugar. Do you know how much is too much? Do you know how much sugar you consume in a day. In this episode, Devra and Ivy give an overview of where sugar hides in your food, what sugar does in your body, and a few tips to reduce sugar and still enjoy life. Devra Betts, author, speaker, and Wellness Architect helps clients …

Do you know your vitamin D levels? Devra and Ivy explore the role vitamin D plays in the body and how you can make sure your levels are optimal to support your immune response, calcium absorption, regulate bone growth and support your overall health. Devra Betts, author, speaker, and Wellness Architect helps clients reframe, remodel, repair, and re…

Stress is part of life. Stress can be beneficial, but chronic stress can have adverse health effects. It’s important to recognize the stress in our lives and implement effective stress response techniques. In this episode, Ivy and Devra explore the causes and effects of chronic stress on the body and tips to help you increase your happy/love hormon…

Life is different in quarantine. Devra and Ivy chat about how they adapt to changes and focus on the positive and what’s next. Link to Ivy’s video for homeschooling tips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npbvHKAqmLk Devra Betts, author, speaker, and Wellness Architect helps clients reframe, remodel, repair, and restore wellness so that they have the…

In this episode, we explore the pros and cons of cannabis use as an alternative therapeutic tool for relief of various symptoms during pregnancy and postpartum. Janelle Johngrass, of KnowMommy.com, shares her personal journey and what led her to explore cannabis as an optional therapy to ensure she and her baby received necessary nutrients and hydr…

In this episode Ivy and Devra chat with Katie Waechter, of Watch Media Group, about how food and lifestyle habits influence physical and mental health and the best way to develop habits that work best for you to create optimal health. Katie Waechter Watch Media Group is on the fast track to becoming the number one mental health content writing firm…

We have little control over the outside world and what we can do and where we can go during the Covid-19 pandemic. Yet, we still have the most important control of all. We have control over what we eat, how we move, our thoughts and how we spend all this extra time we have. The most important thing we can do right now is strengthen our body’s immun…

In this episode, Devra and Ivy address common myths heard about the popular dietary ketogenic, paleo, vegan, and vegetarian lifestyles. Devra Betts, author, speaker, and Wellness Architect helps clients reframe, remodel, repair, and restore wellness so that they have the energy, clarity, and vitality to do all the things God gifted and created them…

Thrive Through the Holidays The holidays are here! Do you get so consumed by the never ending things to get done during the holidays that you miss the joy of the season? Listen in for our top recommendations to thrive through the holidays without compromising your health goals or your sanity. Devra Betts, author, speaker, Wellness Architect and Lif…

Living with an Attitude of Gratitude Gratitude plays a vital role in health and happiness. Ivy and I share life lessons and how we learned (and are still learning) to practice and respond with an attitude of gratitude in the midst of everyday life and challenges. Devra Betts, author, speaker, and Wellness Architect helps women reframe, remodel, rep…

On this episode of Wake the Health Up my guest, Christina Aldan and I discuss emotional intelligence, connection, empathy and the role they play in overall health. The ability to understand, use, and manage our own emotions in positive way can help us communicate effectively, empathize with others, overcome challenge and relieve stress! Learn: The …

Experience can shine a light, on the passion that lies within us and point us to the next step in our journey. In the second part of this two-part interview, with Lance Lisitza, Director of Student Clinic at Northwest Career College, Lance expands on how his passion for learning and "excitement," his life as an EMT and paramedic, and his experience…

Experience can open a window, or shine a light, on what passion lies within us and point us to the next step in our journey. In the first of this two-part interview, Lance Lisitza, Director of Student Clinic at Northwest Career College, shares with us his experiences in the US Army and what triggered his passion for creating and teaching health and…

How do you sort through all the information to make educated decisions for you and your family in your busy chaotic life? In this open, honest conversation, Janelle Johngrass shares her struggles with mental health struggles, food, and environmental toxins, and the steps she implemented to improve her health and the health of her children. The real…

Join Ivy and me for a conversation about our favorite home remedies for skin care, sunburn, tummy issues and preventative measures to keep your immune system working for you. Be well! Ivy Adams, the owner of Holistic Birth & Bodyworks aims to serve women during the most precious time of their lives. She is a licensed Massage Therapist, specializing…

How do you care for your baby and take care of yourself too? In this episode, Ivy, shares her own story of breastfeeding, formula feeding and other postpartum struggles and what resources are available to new moms. We discuss how other countries differ in the approach for postpartum care and how we can support the new mamas in our lives. Ivy Adams,…

In labor and delivery, pregnant moms have options. Those options In this episode Ivy Adams and I chat about the options available to pregnant moms and we explore the benefits and risks of the options that include home and hospital births. Listen in and learn about birth freedoms and the various options a woman can choose for her and her baby. Ivy A…

In this episode of Wake the Health Up Ivy Adams and I talk about how to make a healthy baby (before and during pregnancy) with diet, nutrition and lifestyle choices and how lifestyle choices of parents and grandparents impact the health of baby. Listen in and learn tips and tricks for what to do and what not to do so mama and baby can thrive during…

In today's conversation on Wake the Health Up Ivy Adams and I talk about how mindset, self-image, and lifestyle choices impact health. Listen in as Ivy and I discuss life. Ivy candidly shares the moment she decided to restore and transform her health and we discuss her health journey and how she became a Tough Mudder. Ivy Adams, the owner of Holist…

Wake the Health up with Devra Episode 5 with Lauren Bahr, Author, Physical Therapist, and Health Coach. In this episode, I chat with my good friend, Lauren Bahr about juggling a busy life as a wife, mother, health coach, physical therapist, and newly published author of Ready, Set, Heal! Lauren shares what led to her own health crisis and how she w…

In this episode of Wake the Health Up I have a conversation with Rita LeFever. Rita is a full-time wife and mother of two. Rita has a full-time job, is a co-owner of 2 companies, and she serves in the Air Force reserves. In the midst of juggling a full life and hectic schedule, Rita was diagnosed with a life-altering disease. Join us for a conversa…

Wake the Health up with Devra Betts Show Notes Episode 3 with Lyndsay Betts Rouse In this episode, I have a conversation with my daughter, Lyndsay Betts Rouse. Lyndsay openly and authentically shares about her history with food addiction, misguided food and dietary choices, and self-image issues that began as a young child. We also talk about the r…

Want to get healthier but you don't know where to start? Get pooping! Dubbed the Poop Queen by thousands of students and clients, Karen Langston discusses the importance of paying attention to your poop and understanding clues that your poop leaves behind, such as structure, frequency, and color, that reveal that state of your gut health. Constipat…

Ivy is passionate about her four children ages 2 to 11 years old. Ivy says, “It is important for me to set an example for my children.” Ivy Adams also has a passion for learning about the human body and teaching others the benefits of a holistic lifestyle. Ivy is a Birth and postpartum Doula, a massage therapist, massage instructor and she is study…