Hey there, functional friends! Welcome back to another enlightening episode of the Holistic Savage Podcast! Today, I'm thrilled to welcome my dear friend, Dr. Nicole Beurkins. Dr. Beurkins, a clinical psychologist turned holistic CEO, shares her journey from diagnosing individuals to exploring the interconnectedness of mental health and overall wel…

Welcome back to the Holistic Savage Podcast, Functional Friends! Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing one of my newer functional friends, Doc Jacque, a seasoned naturopathic health expert and chiropractic doctor, to our conversation. Together, we'll journey through the realms of foundational healing, the art of motivational interviewing, and …

Welcome back, Functional Friends! In today's episode, I am thrilled to reunite with my dear friend, Kiran Krishnan, as we cover the cutting-edge world of microbiome labs. From challenging old notions about gut health to pioneering spore-based probiotics, Kiran has been at the forefront of revolutionizing functional medicine. Together, we explore sh…

Join me on today's episode of the Holistic Savage podcast as I sit down with the dynamic duo, Lauren and Renee, also known as the Biohacker Babes! It's been a long time coming, and I'm incredibly grateful to finally have them on the podcast to explore the world of biohacking. From addressing information overload to navigating the challenges of over…

Hello again functional fam and welcome to another enlightening episode of the Holistic Savage Podcast! Today we’re learning all about the vagus nerve with the esteemed Dr. Navaz Habib, a true pioneer in vagus nerve research. We kick off with Dr. Navaz's captivating research journey and an in depth explanation of vagus nerve anatomy, unraveling the …

Welcome back, functional fam! Get ready to learn about everything perimenopause with none other than The Hormone Queen herself, Dr. Carrie Jones. With over 15 years of experience in functional and integrative medicine, Dr. Jones is your go-to expert for all things hormonal health. We're talking groundbreaking new insights, exploring the fascinating…

Welcome back functional family and nice to meet you to any new family members joining us today! The Holistic Savage podcast is back and better than ever! I wanted to sit down and chat with you all one on one and tell you what's been going on with me, all the awesome things we have planned for this podcast, and announce my metabolic health research …

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As we emerge from 'sugar season', I thought this would be a great time to revisit a very popular previous episode I did with Dr. Natasha Beck, lovingly known as Dr. Organic Mommy, on reducing sugar and simple strategies for improving nutrient density in our diets. With obesity and mental health skyrocketing in kids and adults, what are some simple …

My guest this week is Jason Campbell. We are discussing how to avoid stress buildup and dysregulation in kids and ourselves by learning how to create more space in your life--and I don't just mean physical space--we're talking about the space we need in our minds, thoughts, feelings, bodies, and the environment around us. Learning how to create thi…

My guest this week is Dr. Courtney Kowalczyk. In this episode, Dr. Courtney and I are discussing a topic that I get asked about most, school! Specifically about getting the education and help at school your child needs. Issues can arise with kids of all ages, especially when a child has extra challenges that impact their learning or behavior. The s…

My guest this week is Cheryl Cardall. In this episode, we are talking about an issue that isn’t covered or supported enough: the current systems are failing parents who are raising kids with mental health challenges and the immense struggle parents often face when trying to get them the help they need. This can create a lot of pain and difficulties…

My guest this week is Jason Campbell. As the MOST downloaded episode to date and a prelude to part 2 that will be airing soon, I wanted to rerelease my episode with Jason. If you tuned in the first time, I encourage you to re-listen as there are always great reminders and new nuggets of wisdom to be picked up! This is also a great topic to revisit …

My guest this week is Lynn Cunningham. In this episode, Lynn and I discuss psychiatric medications and the information that doesn’t often get shared in either the doctor’s office or in mainstream media about the concerning impact of these drugs both temporarily and permanently on some children, teens, and adults. I want to be clear that this is not…

My guest this week is Allie Casazza. In this episode, Allie and I discuss how to declutter our lives and environment so we can be happier and healthier. If you are listening to this episode as it airs, the start of the new year is the perfect time to cover this topic, as many of us are looking at our lives—homes, schedule, health, routines, etc. an…

My guest this week is Dr. Nicole LePera. In this episode, I've got my dear friend, Dr. Nicole LePera, The Holistic Psychologist, to do a dive into our personal and professional experiences in the world of mental health, kids, and parenting. We talk about how we've come to understand mental health diagnoses and treatment differently over time, what …

My guest this week is Kirsten Cobabe. In this episode, Kirsten and I discuss parenting teens. There are so many parts of parenting teens, tweens, and young adults during the developmental phases that can feel tricky to us, as well as for caregivers and kids. Teens are not adults; they're also not little kids. It can be tough to know when to interve…

My guest this week is Dr. Wendy Suzuki. ​​In this episode Dr. Wendy and I discuss anxiety through perhaps a different lens. It’s no surprise most kids and adults are experiencing higher than typical levels of anxiety in recent years. We've talked about anxiety in various ways on the show previously. But today, I want to take a bit of a different ap…

My guest this week is Sarah Moore. In this episode, Sarah and I discuss discipline and kids. Now the word discipline can bring up all kinds of thoughts and feelings for parents, often based on our own childhood experiences, beliefs, or things we’ve read about kids and parenting. The reality is, that all kids need discipline. It’s important to under…

My guest this week is Ryan Judd. In this episode, Ryan and I discuss the power of music for children and how music therapy can help kids, especially those with any range of challenges. The benefits reach beyond behavior regulation, stress reduction, and communication for all ages. What I love about using music therapy is it’s easy to access, everyo…

My guest this week is Alexx Stuart. In this episode, Alex and I discuss how to live a low toxin life. We are surrounded by more toxins than ever before, and they impact our physical and mental health, as well as the health of the environment. Children are especially sensitive to toxin exposure and many parents are unaware that these exposures can b…

My guests this week are Dorian Fuhrman and Meredith Berkman. In this episode, Dorian, Meredith, and I discuss vaping and e-cigarettes. Kids and teens vaping is something is becoming a more widespread problem among younger and younger kids. While it initially was touted as a safer version of smoking, this has been marketed to kids as risk free and f…

My guest this week is Dr. Charlotte Markey. Today we are talking about body image and self-worth for our kids, especially those in the tween and teen years. This is an issue that is increasingly on parents’ radars, especially as we learn more about the impact of social media on body image and the increasing body image issues for kids post pandemic.…

My guest this week is Melissa Urban. In this episode, Melissa and I discuss one of my favorite topics and also one of the most asked about: boundaries. Having healthy boundaries are key, not only in the context of raising kids, but for a healthy life in general. Many of us know this, but struggle with the implementation and the discomfort, even tho…

My guest this week is Rebecca Burd. In this episode, Rebecca and I are discussing how to stop bullying. Kids of all ages are affected by bullying and children who are neurodivergent, have other unique needs, or differences are often prime targets for this damaging behavior. Bullying in the age of the internet has become even more of a widespread pr…

My guest this week is Erin Matlock. In this episode, Erin and I discuss an extremely important and sensitive topic that has been weighing on the hearts of so many with the significant increases in all generations, especially in children. That topic is mental health and suicide. I know it can be an anxiety-provoking thing to think about, and there i…

My guest this week is Jen Fugo. In this episode, Jen and I focus on skin conditions in children and teens, and looking deeper for real solutions when diet and prescriptions are not working or not enough to clear skin issues. Issues like acne, eczema, psoriasis and more are becoming very common, and they can take a massive physical and mental health…

My guest this week is Sara Treffert. In this episode, I thought that it would be fun to flip things around a little bit today, so this is going to be an interview of Dr. Nicole because so many of you write in with lots of questions about me, my life, the work that I do, and of course a lot of behavior related questions! So I’ve invited Sara Treffer…

My guest this week is Eli Weinstein. In this episode, Eli and I discuss how to navigate, improve, and rekindle a relationship, especially when children enter the mix. Relationships can go sour real quick when we are not feeling like we are being appreciated, seen, or heard. Add children and it can make a turn for the worst if both partners are not …