Hey, You're Gonna Be OK Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:00:02 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2362747 en-us © 2026 Hey, You're Gonna Be OK yes 337c4d71-4916-5565-9c3d-9b67b23e242e Elizabeth Mae episodic false Hey, hey, I'm Elizabeth Mae, and my functional health practice helps people heal when they’ve exhausted traditional options. I was once stuck, with no one who could figure my health challenges out, but now my team helps you resolve symptoms and restores your health by identifying the root cause. I love talking to people and helping health seekers bridge the gap between fear of an alternative healing model and your end goal of returning to the health you once had! Join me as we explore first-hand stories of healing chronic illness from a root cause approach.  Through compassion, empathy, and a whole-system approach, this podcast will empower you to unlock your body's capacity for healing.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Elizabeth Mae https://storage.buzzsprout.com/rzmlrrgws7qzx3kaq8c1wq9uadie?.jpg Hey, You're Gonna Be OK https://www.buzzsprout.com/2362747 When Your Immune System Won't Calm Down: Understanding MCAS, Histamine, and POTS with Krista When Your Immune System Won't Calm Down: Understanding MCAS, Histamine, and POTS with Krista What if your body suddenly seems to react to everything?

Foods you've eaten for years. Supplements that used to help. Strong smells, changes in weather, stress, exercise, even your own hormones.

In this episode, Elizabeth sits down with Hey Hey MAE lead practitioner Krista to unpack Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), histamine intolerance, and their common connection to POTS. Together, they explore why these conditions are becoming increasingly common, what symptoms can look like, and why they often point to a deeper story of immune dysregulation.

You'll learn:

• What mast cells are and the important role they play in the immune system
• Common MCAS and histamine symptoms, including hives, flushing, digestive issues, anxiety, dizziness, shortness of breath, and food reactions
• The difference between histamine intolerance and MCAS
• Why MCAS and POTS frequently occur together
• Common root causes and triggers, including Lyme disease, Epstein-Barr virus, mold exposure, PANS/PANDAS, recurrent infections, mold and toxin exposure, and hormone changes during perimenopause
• The role genetics may play, including MTHFR, HNMT and DAO pathways involved in histamine breakdown
• How we approach these conditions through the lens of functional immunology and root-cause healing

Most importantly, this conversation reframes MCAS as more than just a histamine problem. Often, it's a signal that the immune system has been stuck in a state of chronic activation and is asking for deeper investigation.

If you've ever felt like your body is overreacting, becoming increasingly sensitive, or simply won't calm down, this episode offers a hopeful framework for understanding what's happening and where to begin.

The goal isn't simply to lower histamine. It's to understand why the alarm keeps going off in the first place so we can resolve the condition, restoring long term health. 

Instagram: @heyheyelizabethmae
Website: www.heyheymae.com

]]> What if your body suddenly seems to react to everything?

Foods you've eaten for years. Supplements that used to help. Strong smells, changes in weather, stress, exercise, even your own hormones.

In this episode, Elizabeth sits down with Hey Hey MAE lead practitioner Krista to unpack Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), histamine intolerance, and their common connection to POTS. Together, they explore why these conditions are becoming increasingly common, what symptoms can look like, and why they often point to a deeper story of immune dysregulation.

You'll learn:

• What mast cells are and the important role they play in the immune system
• Common MCAS and histamine symptoms, including hives, flushing, digestive issues, anxiety, dizziness, shortness of breath, and food reactions
• The difference between histamine intolerance and MCAS
• Why MCAS and POTS frequently occur together
• Common root causes and triggers, including Lyme disease, Epstein-Barr virus, mold exposure, PANS/PANDAS, recurrent infections, mold and toxin exposure, and hormone changes during perimenopause
• The role genetics may play, including MTHFR, HNMT and DAO pathways involved in histamine breakdown
• How we approach these conditions through the lens of functional immunology and root-cause healing

Most importantly, this conversation reframes MCAS as more than just a histamine problem. Often, it's a signal that the immune system has been stuck in a state of chronic activation and is asking for deeper investigation.

If you've ever felt like your body is overreacting, becoming increasingly sensitive, or simply won't calm down, this episode offers a hopeful framework for understanding what's happening and where to begin.

The goal isn't simply to lower histamine. It's to understand why the alarm keeps going off in the first place so we can resolve the condition, restoring long term health. 

Instagram: @heyheyelizabethmae
Website: www.heyheymae.com

]]> Elizabeth Mae Buzzsprout-19520906 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 3419 3 5 full false The Strep Kept Coming Back: Lyme, Immune Dysfunction & the Missing Layer in Holistic Health The Strep Kept Coming Back: Lyme, Immune Dysfunction & the Missing Layer in Holistic Health Lauren and her family were already doing so many of the “right” things — eating clean, supporting gut health, limiting gluten, using raw milk, exploring holistic therapies, and trying to stay ahead of recurring illness naturally. But despite all of that, the strep just kept coming back.

What started as a simple sick day call for her children quickly uncovered a much deeper immune story involving chronic infections, Lyme disease, Epstein Barr virus, immune dysregulation, candida patterns, and a body stuck in survival mode.

In this episode, Elizabeth and Lauren unpack how recurring strep can sometimes be the first visible clue of a much larger issue beneath the surface — especially in families already prone to inflammation, fatigue, histamine issues, food reactivity, and chronic illness patterns. Together they discuss functional immunology, immunotherapy, chronic pathogen burden, and how helping the immune system regulate changed not just Lauren’s health, but the entire family dynamic.

This conversation is especially meaningful for the “crunchy mom” who feels like she’s already doing everything right… but still doesn’t feel well.

In this episode:

  • Recurring strep in children and families
  • Lyme disease & tick-borne infections
  • Epstein Barr, chronic illness & immune dysfunction
  • Histamine issues, candida patterns & food cravings
  • Functional immunology and immune balancing
  • Why “healthy living” sometimes isn’t enough
  • Raising resilient kids without fear

A favorite takeaway:
 “Less sickness means more life. More energy. More capacity. More peace in the home.”



Instagram: @heyheyelizabethmae
Website: www.heyheymae.com

]]> Lauren and her family were already doing so many of the “right” things — eating clean, supporting gut health, limiting gluten, using raw milk, exploring holistic therapies, and trying to stay ahead of recurring illness naturally. But despite all of that, the strep just kept coming back.

What started as a simple sick day call for her children quickly uncovered a much deeper immune story involving chronic infections, Lyme disease, Epstein Barr virus, immune dysregulation, candida patterns, and a body stuck in survival mode.

In this episode, Elizabeth and Lauren unpack how recurring strep can sometimes be the first visible clue of a much larger issue beneath the surface — especially in families already prone to inflammation, fatigue, histamine issues, food reactivity, and chronic illness patterns. Together they discuss functional immunology, immunotherapy, chronic pathogen burden, and how helping the immune system regulate changed not just Lauren’s health, but the entire family dynamic.

This conversation is especially meaningful for the “crunchy mom” who feels like she’s already doing everything right… but still doesn’t feel well.

In this episode:

  • Recurring strep in children and families
  • Lyme disease & tick-borne infections
  • Epstein Barr, chronic illness & immune dysfunction
  • Histamine issues, candida patterns & food cravings
  • Functional immunology and immune balancing
  • Why “healthy living” sometimes isn’t enough
  • Raising resilient kids without fear

A favorite takeaway:
 “Less sickness means more life. More energy. More capacity. More peace in the home.”



Instagram: @heyheyelizabethmae
Website: www.heyheymae.com

]]> Elizabeth Mae Buzzsprout-19421527 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 2709 3 4 full false When “Healthy Living” Isn’t Enough: Chronic Infections, Immune Dysfunction & Rebuilding Resilience When “Healthy Living” Isn’t Enough: Chronic Infections, Immune Dysfunction & Rebuilding Resilience Jamie had already done so many of the “right” things. She was gluten free, dairy free, had worked with a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, prioritized gut health, and lived a deeply holistic lifestyle. But despite all of that, her body still kept crashing every time she got sick.

In this episode, Elizabeth and Jamie unpack a powerful example of functional immunology in real life — what happens when recurring infections, chronic immune stress, and unresolved pathogen burden become the missing layer beneath years of IBS symptoms, fatigue, anxiety, inflammation, and “normal” lab work.

After a brutal illness season involving strep, mono, walking pneumonia, Influenza A, repeated antibiotic use, and lingering immune dysfunction, Jamie realized her body wasn’t recovering the way it used to. Together, they discuss the patterns that pointed toward deeper chronic infection involvement, including Lyme and tick-borne illness, and how a gentle approach using both clinical and classical homeopathy helped her body begin regulating again.

This conversation beautifully highlights the difference between simply managing symptoms and actually rebuilding immune resilience — including the emotional side of healing, enjoying food again, and finally feeling safe in your body.

In this episode:

  • Functional immunology and chronic illness patterns
  • Lyme, EBV, chronic infections & immune dysregulation
  • IBS, reflux, histamine issues & gut symptoms
  • Clinical vs. classical homeopathy
  • Why “normal labs” don’t always equal wellness
  • Recovering from recurring illness and antibiotic overload
  • Learning to trust your body again

A favorite takeaway:
 “A regulated immune system doesn’t mean never getting sick — it means responding appropriately and recovering well.”

Instagram: @heyheyelizabethmae
Website: www.heyheymae.com

]]> Jamie had already done so many of the “right” things. She was gluten free, dairy free, had worked with a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, prioritized gut health, and lived a deeply holistic lifestyle. But despite all of that, her body still kept crashing every time she got sick.

In this episode, Elizabeth and Jamie unpack a powerful example of functional immunology in real life — what happens when recurring infections, chronic immune stress, and unresolved pathogen burden become the missing layer beneath years of IBS symptoms, fatigue, anxiety, inflammation, and “normal” lab work.

After a brutal illness season involving strep, mono, walking pneumonia, Influenza A, repeated antibiotic use, and lingering immune dysfunction, Jamie realized her body wasn’t recovering the way it used to. Together, they discuss the patterns that pointed toward deeper chronic infection involvement, including Lyme and tick-borne illness, and how a gentle approach using both clinical and classical homeopathy helped her body begin regulating again.

This conversation beautifully highlights the difference between simply managing symptoms and actually rebuilding immune resilience — including the emotional side of healing, enjoying food again, and finally feeling safe in your body.

In this episode:

  • Functional immunology and chronic illness patterns
  • Lyme, EBV, chronic infections & immune dysregulation
  • IBS, reflux, histamine issues & gut symptoms
  • Clinical vs. classical homeopathy
  • Why “normal labs” don’t always equal wellness
  • Recovering from recurring illness and antibiotic overload
  • Learning to trust your body again

A favorite takeaway:
 “A regulated immune system doesn’t mean never getting sick — it means responding appropriately and recovering well.”

Instagram: @heyheyelizabethmae
Website: www.heyheymae.com

]]> Elizabeth Mae Buzzsprout-19360663 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 3554 3 3 full false When Your Child’s ADHD Symptoms Lead You to Your Own Healing: A Mom + Two Daughters’ Story When Your Child’s ADHD Symptoms Lead You to Your Own Healing: A Mom + Two Daughters’ Story What starts as one child struggling with anxiety, ADHD symptoms, Lyme, or chronic illness often turns into a much bigger family story.

In this episode, Elizabeth talks with Kelly Riley, MS, NTP, founder of Foundations Nutritional Wellness and Osteostrong Westfield Indiana, about the healing journey that unfolded across her entire family. What began as support for her daughter Sloane’s anxiety, gut issues, and inattentive ADHD quickly uncovered deeper patterns of Lyme, Babesia, Mycoplasma, strep, immune dysregulation, and chronic inflammation affecting multiple family members — including Kelly herself after a Botox-type filler injury.

Together they discuss the overlap between chronic infections and mental health symptoms, how panic and depersonalization can sometimes be rooted in physiology, and the role homeopathy and functional immunology played in calming the nervous system and restoring resilience. Kelly also shares her experience with PCOS, Hashimoto’s, alopecia, post-COVID immune shifts, a suspected Botox-type filler injury, and the moment she realized these weren’t isolated issues - but a connected immune story.

This conversation is honest, hopeful, and deeply validating for families who know something is wrong even when answers feel incomplete.

In this episode:

  • Lyme, Babesia, EBV, strep, Botox Injury & chronic immune activation
  • Anxiety, panic attacks, depersonalization & neuroinflammation
  • Functional immunology and family healing
  • Homeopathy and nervous system regulation
  • Supporting children with ADHD/anxiety symptoms from a root-cause lens
  • Why healing is a journey, not a finish line

Connect with Kelly:
 🌿 Foundations Nutritional Wellness 

https://www.instagram.com/foundations.wellness/

& Osteostrong https://centers.osteostrong.me/indy-westfield/
 📍 Indianapolis area


Instagram: @heyheyelizabethmae
Website: www.heyheymae.com

]]> What starts as one child struggling with anxiety, ADHD symptoms, Lyme, or chronic illness often turns into a much bigger family story.

In this episode, Elizabeth talks with Kelly Riley, MS, NTP, founder of Foundations Nutritional Wellness and Osteostrong Westfield Indiana, about the healing journey that unfolded across her entire family. What began as support for her daughter Sloane’s anxiety, gut issues, and inattentive ADHD quickly uncovered deeper patterns of Lyme, Babesia, Mycoplasma, strep, immune dysregulation, and chronic inflammation affecting multiple family members — including Kelly herself after a Botox-type filler injury.

Together they discuss the overlap between chronic infections and mental health symptoms, how panic and depersonalization can sometimes be rooted in physiology, and the role homeopathy and functional immunology played in calming the nervous system and restoring resilience. Kelly also shares her experience with PCOS, Hashimoto’s, alopecia, post-COVID immune shifts, a suspected Botox-type filler injury, and the moment she realized these weren’t isolated issues - but a connected immune story.

This conversation is honest, hopeful, and deeply validating for families who know something is wrong even when answers feel incomplete.

In this episode:

  • Lyme, Babesia, EBV, strep, Botox Injury & chronic immune activation
  • Anxiety, panic attacks, depersonalization & neuroinflammation
  • Functional immunology and family healing
  • Homeopathy and nervous system regulation
  • Supporting children with ADHD/anxiety symptoms from a root-cause lens
  • Why healing is a journey, not a finish line

Connect with Kelly:
 🌿 Foundations Nutritional Wellness 

https://www.instagram.com/foundations.wellness/

& Osteostrong https://centers.osteostrong.me/indy-westfield/
 📍 Indianapolis area


Instagram: @heyheyelizabethmae
Website: www.heyheymae.com

]]> Elizabeth Mae Buzzsprout-19309389 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 4201 3 2 full false Why Some People Stay Sick: Immune Imbalance, Chronic Infections & the Missing Piece in Healing Why Some People Stay Sick: Immune Imbalance, Chronic Infections & the Missing Piece in Healing Why does one person recover quickly from an illness while another spends years battling fatigue, food sensitivities, anxiety, recurrent infections, autoimmune symptoms, or mysterious health challenges that never seem to fully resolve?

In this season-opening episode of HEY YOU'RE GONNA BE OK, Elizabeth Mae introduces the foundational concept that drives nearly every client success story you'll hear this season: immune system balance.

Through the lens of functional immunology, Elizabeth breaks down complex concepts like TH1 and TH2 immune function into everyday language, helping listeners understand why some people become trapped in cycles of chronic illness, inflammation, histamine reactions, recurring infections, mold sensitivity, Lyme disease, POTS, MCAS, gut dysfunction, and autoimmune symptoms.

You'll learn why symptoms are often not random, how triggering events like mono, COVID, mold exposure, pregnancy, antibiotics, tick bites, or major stressors can shift immune function, and why simply chasing symptoms rarely creates lasting wellness.

Elizabeth also shares the framework Hey Hey Mae uses to help clients recover and stay well by looking at the whole picture - including infections, hormones, gut health, thyroid function, blood sugar regulation, mold and toxin exposure, nutrient status, detoxification pathways, nervous system health, and more.

Whether you're dealing with chronic sinus infections, recurrent strep, shingles, food sensitivities, anxiety, eczema, POTS, MCAS, IBS, fatigue, or simply feel like your body has never been the same since a major health event, this episode will give you a new way to understand what may be happening beneath the surface.

In This Episode:

  • What functional immunology actually teaches us about immune function
  • TH1 vs TH2 immune balance explained simply
  • Why some people develop chronic illness after infections - and others don't, including tick bites and Lyme Disease
  • Common immune triggering events and "Never Well Since..." stories
  • Lyme disease, mold, EBV, Bartonella, Babesia, chronic infections, and immune dysfunction
  • The connection between allergies, food sensitivities, histamine issues, and chronic inflammation
  • Why we look beyond symptoms to understand the whole body
  • The foundations that support long-term recovery and resilience

A Favorite Takeaway:

"Your body is not attacking you at random. Symptoms are often the immune system's attempt to adapt, protect, and survive. The question is not just 'what symptom do you have?' - it's 'why does the immune system feel unsafe in the first place?'"

This episode serves as the foundation for the entire season and is one you'll likely want to revisit as you hear the client stories, practitioner interviews, and deeper dives still to come.

Instagram: @heyheyelizabethmae
Website: www.heyheymae.com


Instagram: @heyheyelizabethmae
Website: www.heyheymae.com

]]> Why does one person recover quickly from an illness while another spends years battling fatigue, food sensitivities, anxiety, recurrent infections, autoimmune symptoms, or mysterious health challenges that never seem to fully resolve?

In this season-opening episode of HEY YOU'RE GONNA BE OK, Elizabeth Mae introduces the foundational concept that drives nearly every client success story you'll hear this season: immune system balance.

Through the lens of functional immunology, Elizabeth breaks down complex concepts like TH1 and TH2 immune function into everyday language, helping listeners understand why some people become trapped in cycles of chronic illness, inflammation, histamine reactions, recurring infections, mold sensitivity, Lyme disease, POTS, MCAS, gut dysfunction, and autoimmune symptoms.

You'll learn why symptoms are often not random, how triggering events like mono, COVID, mold exposure, pregnancy, antibiotics, tick bites, or major stressors can shift immune function, and why simply chasing symptoms rarely creates lasting wellness.

Elizabeth also shares the framework Hey Hey Mae uses to help clients recover and stay well by looking at the whole picture - including infections, hormones, gut health, thyroid function, blood sugar regulation, mold and toxin exposure, nutrient status, detoxification pathways, nervous system health, and more.

Whether you're dealing with chronic sinus infections, recurrent strep, shingles, food sensitivities, anxiety, eczema, POTS, MCAS, IBS, fatigue, or simply feel like your body has never been the same since a major health event, this episode will give you a new way to understand what may be happening beneath the surface.

In This Episode:

  • What functional immunology actually teaches us about immune function
  • TH1 vs TH2 immune balance explained simply
  • Why some people develop chronic illness after infections - and others don't, including tick bites and Lyme Disease
  • Common immune triggering events and "Never Well Since..." stories
  • Lyme disease, mold, EBV, Bartonella, Babesia, chronic infections, and immune dysfunction
  • The connection between allergies, food sensitivities, histamine issues, and chronic inflammation
  • Why we look beyond symptoms to understand the whole body
  • The foundations that support long-term recovery and resilience

A Favorite Takeaway:

"Your body is not attacking you at random. Symptoms are often the immune system's attempt to adapt, protect, and survive. The question is not just 'what symptom do you have?' - it's 'why does the immune system feel unsafe in the first place?'"

This episode serves as the foundation for the entire season and is one you'll likely want to revisit as you hear the client stories, practitioner interviews, and deeper dives still to come.

Instagram: @heyheyelizabethmae
Website: www.heyheymae.com


Instagram: @heyheyelizabethmae
Website: www.heyheymae.com

]]> Elizabeth Mae Buzzsprout-19280194 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400 3839 3 1 full false How NET Therapy Can Help Set the Body Free: How Emotions Get Stuck in the Body with Sara Semenick How NET Therapy Can Help Set the Body Free: How Emotions Get Stuck in the Body with Sara Semenick What if the pain or illness you’re facing isn’t just physical — but emotional too?

In this episode, Elizabeth sits down with Sara Semenick, LMFT of Deeper Roots Counseling to explore Neuro Emotional Technique (NET) — a mind-body therapy that helps release emotional stress stored in the body.

They discuss how emotions can become “stuck” in specific organs, how trauma patterns create physical tension and disease, and how NET can help the body remember what safety feels like again. Sara shares incredible client stories — including one woman who used NET as part of her cancer-healing journey and is now cancer free and how PANDAS parents can use NET for emotional support on their care journey. 

If you’ve ever sensed your body holding onto old emotions or wondered why healing hasn’t fully landed, this episode will give you a new language for understanding — and releasing — what your body has been carrying.

Mentioned in this episode:

  • What is NET therapy and how does it work?
  • The link between emotions, organs, and chronic symptoms
  • How emotional release supports the immune system and recovery
  • Real client stories of transformation and freedom


Connect with Sara:

https://deeperrootscounselingmft.com/


Instagram: @heyheyelizabethmae
Website: www.heyheymae.com

]]> What if the pain or illness you’re facing isn’t just physical — but emotional too?

In this episode, Elizabeth sits down with Sara Semenick, LMFT of Deeper Roots Counseling to explore Neuro Emotional Technique (NET) — a mind-body therapy that helps release emotional stress stored in the body.

They discuss how emotions can become “stuck” in specific organs, how trauma patterns create physical tension and disease, and how NET can help the body remember what safety feels like again. Sara shares incredible client stories — including one woman who used NET as part of her cancer-healing journey and is now cancer free and how PANDAS parents can use NET for emotional support on their care journey. 

If you’ve ever sensed your body holding onto old emotions or wondered why healing hasn’t fully landed, this episode will give you a new language for understanding — and releasing — what your body has been carrying.

Mentioned in this episode:

  • What is NET therapy and how does it work?
  • The link between emotions, organs, and chronic symptoms
  • How emotional release supports the immune system and recovery
  • Real client stories of transformation and freedom


Connect with Sara:

https://deeperrootscounselingmft.com/


Instagram: @heyheyelizabethmae
Website: www.heyheymae.com

]]> Elizabeth Mae Buzzsprout-18428476 Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500 3766 2 17 full false When Emotions Block Fertility — and How Somatic Therapy Opens the Body to Life When Emotions Block Fertility — and How Somatic Therapy Opens the Body to Life Guest: Dr. English Goldsborough, ND, BCHN, Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy Practitioner, Certified Lactation Counselor



Can emotions actually block fertility? In this episode, Elizabeth sits down with her dear friend Dr. English Goldsborough - a Naturopathic Doctor, Board Certified Holistic Nutritionist, and Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy Practitioner - to explore how unprocessed emotions and chronic stress can quietly signal the body that it’s not safe to conceive.

They unpack how trauma and emotional patterns impact the nervous system, hormones, and immune balance, and how somatic therapies like the Safe and Sound Protocol help the body restore a sense of safety, balance, and readiness for new life.

This conversation bridges the heart and the science - reminding us that our emotions don’t just live in our heads, they live in our bodies. And when we help the body feel safe again, healing - and sometimes, pregnancy - follows naturally.

https://www.thenourishingtreelouisville.com/


Instagram: @heyheyelizabethmae
Website: www.heyheymae.com

]]> Guest: Dr. English Goldsborough, ND, BCHN, Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy Practitioner, Certified Lactation Counselor



Can emotions actually block fertility? In this episode, Elizabeth sits down with her dear friend Dr. English Goldsborough - a Naturopathic Doctor, Board Certified Holistic Nutritionist, and Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy Practitioner - to explore how unprocessed emotions and chronic stress can quietly signal the body that it’s not safe to conceive.

They unpack how trauma and emotional patterns impact the nervous system, hormones, and immune balance, and how somatic therapies like the Safe and Sound Protocol help the body restore a sense of safety, balance, and readiness for new life.

This conversation bridges the heart and the science - reminding us that our emotions don’t just live in our heads, they live in our bodies. And when we help the body feel safe again, healing - and sometimes, pregnancy - follows naturally.

https://www.thenourishingtreelouisville.com/


Instagram: @heyheyelizabethmae
Website: www.heyheymae.com

]]> Elizabeth Mae Buzzsprout-18399659 Tue, 23 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500 3090 2 16 full false Emotional Blocks to Healing with Krista | Chronic Illness, Mold Exposure, Nervous System Dysregulation & Functional Nutrition Emotional Blocks to Healing with Krista | Chronic Illness, Mold Exposure, Nervous System Dysregulation & Functional Nutrition Why does healing feel so much harder than it should? Why do symptoms flare on your best-behaved days? And why do people-pleasing, decision fatigue, and worrying about the future make you physically sicker?

In this powerful conversation, Functional Nutritionist and Master Restorative Health Practitioner Krista helps us explore the emotional and nervous system blocks that quietly shape our healing. We dive into the clarity of knowing your “why,” the cost of chronic stress, and why so many chronically ill individuals walk around with their bucket already 75% full.

Krista shares grounded, practical tools for:
 • noticing fear and panic signals in real time
 • using humor as nervous system medicine
 • canceling unhelpful thoughts without spiritually bypassing
 • understanding mold and stress as major “bucket-fillers”
 • breaking patterns like people-pleasing and future-tripping
 • making clear decisions that organize your whole system

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, stuck, or like you’re pressing the gas and brakes at the same time, this episode will help you see your symptoms differently — as messages, not failures — and remind you that healing is possible when your mind and body finally get on the same page.


Find Krista and other members of our team at heyheymae.com 



Instagram: @heyheyelizabethmae
Website: www.heyheymae.com

]]> Why does healing feel so much harder than it should? Why do symptoms flare on your best-behaved days? And why do people-pleasing, decision fatigue, and worrying about the future make you physically sicker?

In this powerful conversation, Functional Nutritionist and Master Restorative Health Practitioner Krista helps us explore the emotional and nervous system blocks that quietly shape our healing. We dive into the clarity of knowing your “why,” the cost of chronic stress, and why so many chronically ill individuals walk around with their bucket already 75% full.

Krista shares grounded, practical tools for:
 • noticing fear and panic signals in real time
 • using humor as nervous system medicine
 • canceling unhelpful thoughts without spiritually bypassing
 • understanding mold and stress as major “bucket-fillers”
 • breaking patterns like people-pleasing and future-tripping
 • making clear decisions that organize your whole system

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, stuck, or like you’re pressing the gas and brakes at the same time, this episode will help you see your symptoms differently — as messages, not failures — and remind you that healing is possible when your mind and body finally get on the same page.


Find Krista and other members of our team at heyheymae.com 



Instagram: @heyheyelizabethmae
Website: www.heyheymae.com

]]> Elizabeth Mae Buzzsprout-18355415 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500 4365 2 15 full false Holiday Food, Feelings, and Finding Balance: A Conversation with Erin Stimac Holiday Food, Feelings, and Finding Balance: A Conversation with Erin Stimac Holiday food isn’t just about what’s on the plate — it’s about emotions, memories, and meaning.

In this episode, Elizabeth sits down with Erin Stimac, Functional Nutrition and Metabolism Specialist and owner of Erin Stimac Nutrition, to talk about food, emotions, and how to stay balanced during the busiest (and most tempting) time of year.

Together they explore why it’s so hard to make healthy choices when celebrations roll around, what emotional eating really means, and how to ditch the “all or nothing” mindset for one rooted in grace, intention, and nourishment. Erin shares practical tips for holiday events — from handling food pushers and emotional triggers to choosing what truly serves your body — without restriction or guilt.

If you’re tired of feeling out of control or starting over every January, this conversation will help you redefine what it means to be well during the holidays and beyond.

Mentioned in this episode:

  • Emotional eating and why it’s not always “bad”
  • How to set boundaries around food without losing joy
  • Food pushers, family pressure, and saying “no” kindly
  • Why self-awareness — not perfection — leads to real change
  • How to reconnect with your body during the holidays


Connect with Erin:
 Website:  erinstimac.com
Instagram:  @erinmstimac


Instagram: @heyheyelizabethmae
Website: www.heyheymae.com

]]> Holiday food isn’t just about what’s on the plate — it’s about emotions, memories, and meaning.

In this episode, Elizabeth sits down with Erin Stimac, Functional Nutrition and Metabolism Specialist and owner of Erin Stimac Nutrition, to talk about food, emotions, and how to stay balanced during the busiest (and most tempting) time of year.

Together they explore why it’s so hard to make healthy choices when celebrations roll around, what emotional eating really means, and how to ditch the “all or nothing” mindset for one rooted in grace, intention, and nourishment. Erin shares practical tips for holiday events — from handling food pushers and emotional triggers to choosing what truly serves your body — without restriction or guilt.

If you’re tired of feeling out of control or starting over every January, this conversation will help you redefine what it means to be well during the holidays and beyond.

Mentioned in this episode:

  • Emotional eating and why it’s not always “bad”
  • How to set boundaries around food without losing joy
  • Food pushers, family pressure, and saying “no” kindly
  • Why self-awareness — not perfection — leads to real change
  • How to reconnect with your body during the holidays


Connect with Erin:
 Website:  erinstimac.com
Instagram:  @erinmstimac


Instagram: @heyheyelizabethmae
Website: www.heyheymae.com

]]> Elizabeth Mae Buzzsprout-18317284 Tue, 09 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500 2812 2 14 full false When Love Hurts Your Health: Healing from Toxic Relationships, Reclaiming Your Power and Health When Love Hurts Your Health: Healing from Toxic Relationships, Reclaiming Your Power and Health Toxic relationships don’t just break hearts and stretch our souls - they break down the body.  They deplete nutrients, activate autoimmunity and ignite chronic infections like Epstein Barr and Shingles.  

In this episode, Elizabeth talks with Kristina, coach, speaker, and author of Rise Up and Thrive: How to Break Cycles of Toxic and Traumatic Relationships to Create Healthy Love. Together they explore how emotional trauma and relational stress manifest physically - from anxiety and insomnia to autoimmune symptoms and hormonal imbalance - and how true healing starts when we rewire the brain for safety and self-worth, and get the body to a safe environment.

Kristina shares her personal journey through toxic relationships, the emotional and biological cost of staying in survival mode, and how her R.I.S.E. framework (Recognize, Information Gathering, Self-Discovery, Embodiment) helps women transform pain into power.

If you’ve ever wondered why your body feels stuck in fight-or-flight — even after the relationship ends - or you know your health has never been the same since that toxic relationship - this conversation offers hope, perspective, and the first steps toward emotional and physical freedom.

Mentioned in this episode:

  • What defines a toxic relationship (and how it differs from abuse)
  • How trauma rewires the brain and body
  • Why even strong, successful women can find themselves in toxic dynamics
  • The R.I.S.E. Method for reclaiming your health and healing
  • Tools to re-regulate your nervous system and restore emotional safety


Connect with Kristina:

Rise Up and Thrive (available wherever books are sold -  https://amzn.to/4p3GL7M ) 

Rise Up Thriving Course Library 

https://riseupthriving.samcart.com/courses/directory

Surviving the Season Guide (please use promo code FIRST100 for a free download)

https://riseupthriving.mysamcart.com/checkout/surviving-the-season


Learn more at Rise with Kristina

Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/risewithkristina

Listen to her Podcast, Rise Up Thriving https://www.instagram.com/riseupthriving/

www.tiktok.com/thekristinahudson

Email: hello@riseupthriving

Work with Kristina: https://riseupthriving.mysamcart.com/work-with-me/



Instagram: @heyheyelizabethmae
Website: www.heyheymae.com

]]> Toxic relationships don’t just break hearts and stretch our souls - they break down the body.  They deplete nutrients, activate autoimmunity and ignite chronic infections like Epstein Barr and Shingles.  

In this episode, Elizabeth talks with Kristina, coach, speaker, and author of Rise Up and Thrive: How to Break Cycles of Toxic and Traumatic Relationships to Create Healthy Love. Together they explore how emotional trauma and relational stress manifest physically - from anxiety and insomnia to autoimmune symptoms and hormonal imbalance - and how true healing starts when we rewire the brain for safety and self-worth, and get the body to a safe environment.

Kristina shares her personal journey through toxic relationships, the emotional and biological cost of staying in survival mode, and how her R.I.S.E. framework (Recognize, Information Gathering, Self-Discovery, Embodiment) helps women transform pain into power.

If you’ve ever wondered why your body feels stuck in fight-or-flight — even after the relationship ends - or you know your health has never been the same since that toxic relationship - this conversation offers hope, perspective, and the first steps toward emotional and physical freedom.

Mentioned in this episode:

  • What defines a toxic relationship (and how it differs from abuse)
  • How trauma rewires the brain and body
  • Why even strong, successful women can find themselves in toxic dynamics
  • The R.I.S.E. Method for reclaiming your health and healing
  • Tools to re-regulate your nervous system and restore emotional safety


Connect with Kristina:

Rise Up and Thrive (available wherever books are sold -  https://amzn.to/4p3GL7M ) 

Rise Up Thriving Course Library 

https://riseupthriving.samcart.com/courses/directory

Surviving the Season Guide (please use promo code FIRST100 for a free download)

https://riseupthriving.mysamcart.com/checkout/surviving-the-season


Learn more at Rise with Kristina

Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/risewithkristina

Listen to her Podcast, Rise Up Thriving https://www.instagram.com/riseupthriving/

www.tiktok.com/thekristinahudson

Email: hello@riseupthriving

Work with Kristina: https://riseupthriving.mysamcart.com/work-with-me/



Instagram: @heyheyelizabethmae
Website: www.heyheymae.com

]]> Elizabeth Mae Buzzsprout-18280728 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500 4265 2 13 full true Homeopathy for Every Home: From Emotional First Aid to Deep Healing with Abby Homeopathy for Every Home: From Emotional First Aid to Deep Healing with Abby Homeopathy isn’t just for coughs and colds — it’s a powerful, whole-person approach to healing that supports both body and emotions.

In this episode, Elizabeth sits down with Abby, Lead Practitioner at Hey Hey Mae, to unpack how homeopathy works, when to use it, and how emotional remedies can help restore balance at every age.

They explore the difference between acute care (for grief, shock or nightmares) and chronic support (for burnout, anxiety, or long-standing emotional patterns). You’ll also learn how remedies like Ignatia, Sepia, Pulsatilla, and Nat Mur can support everything from emotional overwhelm to childhood sensitivities when they look at a wider chronic symptom picture.  

Whether you’re curious about starting homeopathic care or deepening your understanding, this episode will show you why this gentle, intelligent system belongs in every home - especially as an emotional support - and how to begin working with a practitioner to find your "like cures like".  

Mentioned in this episode:

  • Homeopathy for emotions and stress
  • Key remedies for parents, children, and caregivers
  • How to know when chronic support is needed
  • Working with a practitioner for individualized care

Learn more or book a consult:

heyheymae.com

heyheyhomeopathics.com

tinyurl.com/heyheysickday

Resources Mentioned:

Nature's Materia Medica by Robin Murphy https://amzn.to/4r0eYqB


Portraits of Homeopathic Medicines: Psychophysical Analyses of Select Constitutional Types by Catherine R Coulter https://amzn.to/43wXrfE


Homeopathy at Home: Everyday Treatments for Common Complaints https://amzn.to/43wXrfE  



Instagram: @heyheyelizabethmae
Website: www.heyheymae.com

]]> Homeopathy isn’t just for coughs and colds — it’s a powerful, whole-person approach to healing that supports both body and emotions.

In this episode, Elizabeth sits down with Abby, Lead Practitioner at Hey Hey Mae, to unpack how homeopathy works, when to use it, and how emotional remedies can help restore balance at every age.

They explore the difference between acute care (for grief, shock or nightmares) and chronic support (for burnout, anxiety, or long-standing emotional patterns). You’ll also learn how remedies like Ignatia, Sepia, Pulsatilla, and Nat Mur can support everything from emotional overwhelm to childhood sensitivities when they look at a wider chronic symptom picture.  

Whether you’re curious about starting homeopathic care or deepening your understanding, this episode will show you why this gentle, intelligent system belongs in every home - especially as an emotional support - and how to begin working with a practitioner to find your "like cures like".  

Mentioned in this episode:

  • Homeopathy for emotions and stress
  • Key remedies for parents, children, and caregivers
  • How to know when chronic support is needed
  • Working with a practitioner for individualized care

Learn more or book a consult:

heyheymae.com

heyheyhomeopathics.com

tinyurl.com/heyheysickday

Resources Mentioned:

Nature's Materia Medica by Robin Murphy https://amzn.to/4r0eYqB


Portraits of Homeopathic Medicines: Psychophysical Analyses of Select Constitutional Types by Catherine R Coulter https://amzn.to/43wXrfE


Homeopathy at Home: Everyday Treatments for Common Complaints https://amzn.to/43wXrfE  



Instagram: @heyheyelizabethmae
Website: www.heyheymae.com

]]> Elizabeth Mae Buzzsprout-18238654 Tue, 25 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500 3270 2 12 full false Holiday Boundaries: Protecting Peace for You and Your Kids Holiday Boundaries: Protecting Peace for You and Your Kids The holidays can bring warmth and joy - but also pressure, guilt, and emotional overload.


In this episode, Elizabeth sits down with Brooke Ervin, owner of Apricus Counseling Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional, to talk about what happens to our bodies when we overextend emotionally - and how healthy boundaries can protect both our peace and our physical health.


They unpack how chronic stress around family, travel, and expectations can disrupt the nervous system, immune balance, and even children’s emotional regulation. Then, they share practical, compassionate ways to simplify, say no, and model emotional safety this season - with confidence! 


If you’ve ever left the holidays feeling drained, resentful, or overstimulated, this conversation will help you reimagine what “making it magical” really means - for your whole family’s well-being.


Find Guest, Brooke Ervin, LPCC-S, CIMHP at: 

Website: https://www.apricuscounseling.org

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apricuscounseling





Instagram: @heyheyelizabethmae
Website: www.heyheymae.com

]]> The holidays can bring warmth and joy - but also pressure, guilt, and emotional overload.


In this episode, Elizabeth sits down with Brooke Ervin, owner of Apricus Counseling Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional, to talk about what happens to our bodies when we overextend emotionally - and how healthy boundaries can protect both our peace and our physical health.


They unpack how chronic stress around family, travel, and expectations can disrupt the nervous system, immune balance, and even children’s emotional regulation. Then, they share practical, compassionate ways to simplify, say no, and model emotional safety this season - with confidence! 


If you’ve ever left the holidays feeling drained, resentful, or overstimulated, this conversation will help you reimagine what “making it magical” really means - for your whole family’s well-being.


Find Guest, Brooke Ervin, LPCC-S, CIMHP at: 

Website: https://www.apricuscounseling.org

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apricuscounseling





Instagram: @heyheyelizabethmae
Website: www.heyheymae.com

]]> Elizabeth Mae Buzzsprout-18210641 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 07:00:00 -0500 3433 2 11 full false Emotions & Immunity - How Feelings Shape your Immune System and Can Be an Immune Trigger for Good Emotions & Immunity - How Feelings Shape your Immune System and Can Be an Immune Trigger for Good Can emotions really influence your immune system? In this first episode of our Emotions & Healing series, Elizabeth Mae explores how stress, fear, anger, and even unprocessed grief can directly impact the body’s ability to heal.


You’ll learn how emotional states communicate with your immune system, a quick introduction to the Chinese medicine body clock and how emotions relate to specific organs, and insights from Inna Segal’s The Secret Language of Your Body on the emotional roots behind common symptoms.


This episode is a grounding, hopeful reminder that emotions aren’t just “in your head” - they’re messages your body is trying to express and they are connected to the health of your organ systems. When we learn to listen, the body finally feels safe enough to heal.



Instagram: @heyheyelizabethmae
Website: www.heyheymae.com

]]> Can emotions really influence your immune system? In this first episode of our Emotions & Healing series, Elizabeth Mae explores how stress, fear, anger, and even unprocessed grief can directly impact the body’s ability to heal.


You’ll learn how emotional states communicate with your immune system, a quick introduction to the Chinese medicine body clock and how emotions relate to specific organs, and insights from Inna Segal’s The Secret Language of Your Body on the emotional roots behind common symptoms.


This episode is a grounding, hopeful reminder that emotions aren’t just “in your head” - they’re messages your body is trying to express and they are connected to the health of your organ systems. When we learn to listen, the body finally feels safe enough to heal.



Instagram: @heyheyelizabethmae
Website: www.heyheymae.com

]]> Elizabeth Mae Buzzsprout-18162880 Mon, 10 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0500 2488 2 10 full false Healing as a Family: From Gut Issues to PANDAS Recovery with Taylor Healing as a Family: From Gut Issues to PANDAS Recovery with Taylor When Taylor—a registered nurse—first came to Hey Hey Mae, she was dealing with years of gut struggles and unexpected mold exposure. But her journey quickly became a family one. After resolving her own GI health, she turned to help her young daughters through eczema, digestive issues, sensory sensitivities, and eventually PANDAS and chronic infections—all before age five.

In this episode, Taylor shares how functional testing, client root-cause work, and steady support helped transform their family’s health. From the first GI protocol to her daughter finishing immunotherapy, it’s an honest look at what’s possible when you heal together from a traditionally trained Mom. 



Instagram: @heyheyelizabethmae
Website: www.heyheymae.com

]]> When Taylor—a registered nurse—first came to Hey Hey Mae, she was dealing with years of gut struggles and unexpected mold exposure. But her journey quickly became a family one. After resolving her own GI health, she turned to help her young daughters through eczema, digestive issues, sensory sensitivities, and eventually PANDAS and chronic infections—all before age five.

In this episode, Taylor shares how functional testing, client root-cause work, and steady support helped transform their family’s health. From the first GI protocol to her daughter finishing immunotherapy, it’s an honest look at what’s possible when you heal together from a traditionally trained Mom. 



Instagram: @heyheyelizabethmae
Website: www.heyheymae.com

]]> Elizabeth Mae Buzzsprout-17970130 Wed, 08 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400 3632 2 9 full false Seizure-Free After 10 Years: Mayci’s Healing Journey Seizure-Free After 10 Years: Mayci’s Healing Journey When seizures began at age four, Mayci’s family spent a decade searching for answers—endless appointments, elimination diets, and a medication trial that only brought more questions. Nothing stopped the daily seizures.

In this episode, her mom shares how functional testing and our immunetherapy process uncovered underlying infections and gradually calmed Mayci’s nervous system. After completing a nine-month protocol for Lyme and co-infections, Mayci is seizure-free for the first time in ten years.

This is a story of persistence, faith, and the power of root-cause medicine—one that will encourage any family facing chronic, unexplained illness.

Instagram: @heyheyelizabethmae
Website: www.heyheymae.com

]]> When seizures began at age four, Mayci’s family spent a decade searching for answers—endless appointments, elimination diets, and a medication trial that only brought more questions. Nothing stopped the daily seizures.

In this episode, her mom shares how functional testing and our immunetherapy process uncovered underlying infections and gradually calmed Mayci’s nervous system. After completing a nine-month protocol for Lyme and co-infections, Mayci is seizure-free for the first time in ten years.

This is a story of persistence, faith, and the power of root-cause medicine—one that will encourage any family facing chronic, unexplained illness.

Instagram: @heyheyelizabethmae
Website: www.heyheymae.com

]]> Elizabeth Mae Buzzsprout-17931717 Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400 3764 full false The Power of a Simple Intake for Alopecia, Autoimmunity, PANDAS and Anxiety for Megan's Family The Power of a Simple Intake for Alopecia, Autoimmunity, PANDAS and Anxiety for Megan's Family Sometimes the simplest step can change everything. In this episode, Megan shares how completing a single intake for three family members opened the door to healing for each of them. Her daughter’s hair grew back, her own hormonal struggles resolved, and her son’s PANDAS symptoms and recurring strep infections cleared completely.

This conversation is a beautiful reminder that when we look at root causes and the family system as a whole, real healing is possible—often in ways we never expected.  It’s not always lengthy and expensive testing, but the ear of skilled professionals working, listening to and working FOR their clients that brings healing.  



Instagram: @heyheyelizabethmae
Website: www.heyheymae.com

]]> Sometimes the simplest step can change everything. In this episode, Megan shares how completing a single intake for three family members opened the door to healing for each of them. Her daughter’s hair grew back, her own hormonal struggles resolved, and her son’s PANDAS symptoms and recurring strep infections cleared completely.

This conversation is a beautiful reminder that when we look at root causes and the family system as a whole, real healing is possible—often in ways we never expected.  It’s not always lengthy and expensive testing, but the ear of skilled professionals working, listening to and working FOR their clients that brings healing.  



Instagram: @heyheyelizabethmae
Website: www.heyheymae.com

]]> Elizabeth Mae Buzzsprout-17892428 Wed, 24 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400 2022 2 7 full false Mold Testing, ERMI, and How to Choose a Professional Inspector & Remediation Team with Joseph Reiss Mold Testing, ERMI, and How to Choose a Professional Inspector & Remediation Team with Joseph Reiss Mold Inspections: How to Test, Who to Hire, and What to Avoid

If you suspect mold in your home, the overwhelm can be real: Which tests matter? Who can you trust? How do you know if remediation was done right?

In this episode, I sit down with Indoor Environmental Professional (IEP) and ISEAI member Joseph Reiss to break it all down. We cover the practical first steps—like ERMI testing and when to bring in an inspector—what separates a solid inspection from a wasted one, and why HVAC systems are one of the most commonly missed mold sources. Joe also explains how to choose the right remediation team, what shortcuts to avoid, and why post-remediation clearance is essential.

Whether you’re just starting to wonder if your environment is making you sick, or you’ve been through failed remediation before, this episode will help you move from paralyzed and overwhelmed to clear and confident in your next steps.

Find Joseph at 

https://www.josephreissjr.com/

908-451-4692 

jprconsultants7929@gmail.com



To search for other quality inspectors, look on the Acac.org .



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Website: www.heyheymae.com

]]> Mold Inspections: How to Test, Who to Hire, and What to Avoid

If you suspect mold in your home, the overwhelm can be real: Which tests matter? Who can you trust? How do you know if remediation was done right?

In this episode, I sit down with Indoor Environmental Professional (IEP) and ISEAI member Joseph Reiss to break it all down. We cover the practical first steps—like ERMI testing and when to bring in an inspector—what separates a solid inspection from a wasted one, and why HVAC systems are one of the most commonly missed mold sources. Joe also explains how to choose the right remediation team, what shortcuts to avoid, and why post-remediation clearance is essential.

Whether you’re just starting to wonder if your environment is making you sick, or you’ve been through failed remediation before, this episode will help you move from paralyzed and overwhelmed to clear and confident in your next steps.

Find Joseph at 

https://www.josephreissjr.com/

908-451-4692 

jprconsultants7929@gmail.com



To search for other quality inspectors, look on the Acac.org .



Instagram: @heyheyelizabethmae
Website: www.heyheymae.com

]]> Elizabeth Mae Buzzsprout-17859461 Wed, 17 Sep 2025 07:00:00 -0400 4239 2 6 full false Mold Remediation Done Right with The IEP Group - What to Know Before You Start Mold Remediation Done Right with The IEP Group - What to Know Before You Start Think you might have mold in your home? You’re not alone — but where you start makes all the difference. In this episode of Hey, You’re Gonna Be OK, Elizabeth sits down with a trusted indoor air professional from The IEP Group to unpack what really goes into a quality mold inspection and why it’s the foundation for successful remediation.

We cover:
 ✅ Why “drive-by” inspections fail families and waste money
 ✅ The exact tools and steps a great inspector should use
 ✅ How to spot red flags in remediation advice (like bleach, ozone, or quick cover-ups)
 ✅ Why insurance doesn’t always cover mold — and what homeowners need to know
 ✅ The prevention habits every family can use to keep mold from coming back

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed at the thought of remediation — or wondered whether DIY fixes are safe — this episode will give you clarity and confidence. Because your home can become a safe place to heal.

✨ Don’t miss the free resource that goes with this episode: Download the Mold Inspector Checklist PDF


Benjamin Wood, https://theiepgroup.com


Instagram: @heyheyelizabethmae
Website: www.heyheymae.com

]]> Think you might have mold in your home? You’re not alone — but where you start makes all the difference. In this episode of Hey, You’re Gonna Be OK, Elizabeth sits down with a trusted indoor air professional from The IEP Group to unpack what really goes into a quality mold inspection and why it’s the foundation for successful remediation.

We cover:
 ✅ Why “drive-by” inspections fail families and waste money
 ✅ The exact tools and steps a great inspector should use
 ✅ How to spot red flags in remediation advice (like bleach, ozone, or quick cover-ups)
 ✅ Why insurance doesn’t always cover mold — and what homeowners need to know
 ✅ The prevention habits every family can use to keep mold from coming back

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed at the thought of remediation — or wondered whether DIY fixes are safe — this episode will give you clarity and confidence. Because your home can become a safe place to heal.

✨ Don’t miss the free resource that goes with this episode: Download the Mold Inspector Checklist PDF


Benjamin Wood, https://theiepgroup.com


Instagram: @heyheyelizabethmae
Website: www.heyheymae.com

]]> Elizabeth Mae Buzzsprout-17822829 Wed, 10 Sep 2025 13:00:00 -0400 4420 full false Healing EOE: How Mold, Lyme, and Stress Were the Missing Pieces Healing EOE: How Mold, Lyme, and Stress Were the Missing Pieces When doctors told Winona Miller she had eosinophilic esophagitis (EOE) after a round with a prescription allergy support, the story could have ended there: a chronic, inflammatory disease of the esophagus managed with medications and restrictions. But Winona kept asking the deeper question — why was her immune system reacting in the first place?

Her search led to hidden mold in her home, lingering Lyme disease, strep and viral infections, and the role stress played in her symptoms. Over the course of an intermittent two years, she walked through mold remediation, gut healing, NET, functional testing, and finally immunotherapy — watching her singing voice return, her digestion calm, and her energy stabilize - even her chronic neck pain resolved.

In this conversation, we trace Winona’s journey from that first clarity call in late 2022 to her current season as a student practitioner. She opens up about the hardest moments, the surprising wins (like cracked heels healing as her body detoxed), the role of emotional healing, and what it’s like to raise children while navigating chronic illness.

Whether you’re living with EOE, mold exposure, or Lyme, or you just need hope that healing is possible after years of frustration, Winona’s story will encourage you to keep asking “why?” — and to keep walking forward.

Instagram: @heyheyelizabethmae
Website: www.heyheymae.com

]]> When doctors told Winona Miller she had eosinophilic esophagitis (EOE) after a round with a prescription allergy support, the story could have ended there: a chronic, inflammatory disease of the esophagus managed with medications and restrictions. But Winona kept asking the deeper question — why was her immune system reacting in the first place?

Her search led to hidden mold in her home, lingering Lyme disease, strep and viral infections, and the role stress played in her symptoms. Over the course of an intermittent two years, she walked through mold remediation, gut healing, NET, functional testing, and finally immunotherapy — watching her singing voice return, her digestion calm, and her energy stabilize - even her chronic neck pain resolved.

In this conversation, we trace Winona’s journey from that first clarity call in late 2022 to her current season as a student practitioner. She opens up about the hardest moments, the surprising wins (like cracked heels healing as her body detoxed), the role of emotional healing, and what it’s like to raise children while navigating chronic illness.

Whether you’re living with EOE, mold exposure, or Lyme, or you just need hope that healing is possible after years of frustration, Winona’s story will encourage you to keep asking “why?” — and to keep walking forward.

Instagram: @heyheyelizabethmae
Website: www.heyheymae.com

]]> Elizabeth Mae Buzzsprout-17773813 Wed, 03 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400 3386 2 4 full false Cleaning the Environment: When you Suspect Mold in the Home Cleaning the Environment: When you Suspect Mold in the Home Cleaning the Environment: When You Suspect Mold in the Home
Mold is sneaky—it doesn’t just grow in obvious damp spots. It hides behind walls, inside HVAC systems, under kitchen sinks, and even in your attic insulation. In this episode, we walk through the most common (and most overlooked) places mold can thrive, the varieties that are most toxic, and the questions you must ask when hiring an inspector. 

You’ll learn why not all “black mold” is the same, how the wrong inspection can miss the real problem, and practical steps to take if you suspect your home is making you sick. Your healing journey isn’t just about your body—it’s about the space you live in, too.

Instagram: @heyheyelizabethmae
Website: www.heyheymae.com

]]> Cleaning the Environment: When You Suspect Mold in the Home
Mold is sneaky—it doesn’t just grow in obvious damp spots. It hides behind walls, inside HVAC systems, under kitchen sinks, and even in your attic insulation. In this episode, we walk through the most common (and most overlooked) places mold can thrive, the varieties that are most toxic, and the questions you must ask when hiring an inspector. 

You’ll learn why not all “black mold” is the same, how the wrong inspection can miss the real problem, and practical steps to take if you suspect your home is making you sick. Your healing journey isn’t just about your body—it’s about the space you live in, too.

Instagram: @heyheyelizabethmae
Website: www.heyheymae.com

]]> Elizabeth Mae Buzzsprout-17662120 Wed, 27 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400 825 2 3 full false Mold: The Immune Trigger You Can’t Afford to Ignore Mold: The Immune Trigger You Can’t Afford to Ignore What do to about Mold, an Immune Triggering Event

When it comes to your immune system, mold isn’t just a nuisance—it’s a triggering event that can set off a chain reaction of inflammation, gut dysfunction, and chronic illness.

In this episode, we explore how environmental mold—often invisible and underestimated—can keep the immune system stuck in overdrive. You’ll learn why mold exposure, especially in children’s early years, can distort immune balance (TH1/TH2), block detoxification, and create a perfect storm for other toxins like heavy metals, glyphosate, and bacteria to take hold.

We’ll cover:

  • Why “low moisture readings” don’t mean you’re safe from mycotoxins
  • How mold toxins act like gas, continuously off-gassing from walls—even after water damage is “fixed”
  • Why mold exposure often includes bacterial toxins, pesticides, and other environmental stressors
  • The hidden signs in your labs: low iron, poor nutrient absorption, thyroid autoimmunity, oxidative stress markers, and more
  • The best testing options for mold exposure: mycotoxin, organic acids, mold antibodies, VCS, and targeted bloodwork
  • How we help clients recover: detoxification strategies, immune modulation, gut healing, nutrient repletion, and addressing lingering infections

If your immune system has “lost its common sense” and seems to react to everything—or your child can’t seem to get well—this episode will give you the insight and next steps you need.

Instagram: @heyheyelizabethmae
Website: www.heyheymae.com

]]> What do to about Mold, an Immune Triggering Event

When it comes to your immune system, mold isn’t just a nuisance—it’s a triggering event that can set off a chain reaction of inflammation, gut dysfunction, and chronic illness.

In this episode, we explore how environmental mold—often invisible and underestimated—can keep the immune system stuck in overdrive. You’ll learn why mold exposure, especially in children’s early years, can distort immune balance (TH1/TH2), block detoxification, and create a perfect storm for other toxins like heavy metals, glyphosate, and bacteria to take hold.

We’ll cover:

  • Why “low moisture readings” don’t mean you’re safe from mycotoxins
  • How mold toxins act like gas, continuously off-gassing from walls—even after water damage is “fixed”
  • Why mold exposure often includes bacterial toxins, pesticides, and other environmental stressors
  • The hidden signs in your labs: low iron, poor nutrient absorption, thyroid autoimmunity, oxidative stress markers, and more
  • The best testing options for mold exposure: mycotoxin, organic acids, mold antibodies, VCS, and targeted bloodwork
  • How we help clients recover: detoxification strategies, immune modulation, gut healing, nutrient repletion, and addressing lingering infections

If your immune system has “lost its common sense” and seems to react to everything—or your child can’t seem to get well—this episode will give you the insight and next steps you need.

Instagram: @heyheyelizabethmae
Website: www.heyheymae.com

]]> Elizabeth Mae Buzzsprout-17662069 Wed, 20 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400 1325 1 2 full false Mold: How to identify your health’s limiting factor & Immune Triggering Event Mold: How to identify your health’s limiting factor & Immune Triggering Event Mold: The Hidden Health Saboteur You Might Be Overlooking
Think mold is harmless because “it’s everywhere”? Think again.
In this episode, I break down the surprising—and often devastating—ways mold toxicity can show up in your health, even when others in your home “don’t seem to have a problem.” From homes and schools to favorite hobbies and everyday foods, mold exposure is far more common than most people realize—and in sensitive individuals, it can be the missing piece in a stubborn health puzzle.

We’ll cover:

  • What mold toxicity actually is and how it’s similar to other biotoxins like Lyme or heavy metals
  • How common environments—from energy-efficient homes to your kitchen pantry—can set the stage for illness
  • The surprising symptoms mold can trigger in adults and children, from fatigue and reflux to anxiety, sensory issues, and autoimmune-like flares
  • Why mold impacts the gut, mitochondria, and even brain chemistry
  • The connection between histamine, behavioral changes, and “mystery” food reactions
  • Why identifying and avoiding your health’s “triggering event” is key to recovery

If you’ve been searching for answers to complex, lingering symptoms—and nothing seems to stick—mold may be the root cause you’ve been missing.

Instagram: @heyheyelizabethmae
Website: www.heyheymae.com

]]> Mold: The Hidden Health Saboteur You Might Be Overlooking
Think mold is harmless because “it’s everywhere”? Think again.
In this episode, I break down the surprising—and often devastating—ways mold toxicity can show up in your health, even when others in your home “don’t seem to have a problem.” From homes and schools to favorite hobbies and everyday foods, mold exposure is far more common than most people realize—and in sensitive individuals, it can be the missing piece in a stubborn health puzzle.

We’ll cover:

  • What mold toxicity actually is and how it’s similar to other biotoxins like Lyme or heavy metals
  • How common environments—from energy-efficient homes to your kitchen pantry—can set the stage for illness
  • The surprising symptoms mold can trigger in adults and children, from fatigue and reflux to anxiety, sensory issues, and autoimmune-like flares
  • Why mold impacts the gut, mitochondria, and even brain chemistry
  • The connection between histamine, behavioral changes, and “mystery” food reactions
  • Why identifying and avoiding your health’s “triggering event” is key to recovery

If you’ve been searching for answers to complex, lingering symptoms—and nothing seems to stick—mold may be the root cause you’ve been missing.

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]]> Elizabeth Mae Buzzsprout-17661958 Wed, 13 Aug 2025 19:00:00 -0400 1386 2 1 full false Complex Health: Is Mold Your Root Cause? Complex Health: Is Mold Your Root Cause? In this episode, we are joined by one of our lead practitioners Krista to explore how mold exposure impacts health, especially in children. We discuss symptoms like recurrent illness, eczema, sensory sensitivities, and even anxiety, all tied to immune system disruption caused by mold. We emphasize the importance of looking at environmental factors and restoring gut and immune health for true recovery. Through personal stories and client cases, we highlight why thorough evaluation and targeted interventions are essential for tackling mold-related health issues.

Instagram: @heyheyelizabethmae
Website: www.heyheymae.com

]]> In this episode, we are joined by one of our lead practitioners Krista to explore how mold exposure impacts health, especially in children. We discuss symptoms like recurrent illness, eczema, sensory sensitivities, and even anxiety, all tied to immune system disruption caused by mold. We emphasize the importance of looking at environmental factors and restoring gut and immune health for true recovery. Through personal stories and client cases, we highlight why thorough evaluation and targeted interventions are essential for tackling mold-related health issues.

Instagram: @heyheyelizabethmae
Website: www.heyheymae.com

]]> Elizabeth Mae Buzzsprout-16058685 Thu, 07 Nov 2024 03:00:00 -0500 2521 full false Kate's Sisterly Story: Eczema, Vomiting, Allergies, Bedwetting & Strep - All Gone! Kate's Sisterly Story: Eczema, Vomiting, Allergies, Bedwetting & Strep - All Gone! In this episode, we take listeners on an emotional journey through the challenges of addressing chronic health issues in our client Kate's daughters. We dive deep into the complex interplay of strep, mold, PANDAS, and Lyme disease, which had been wreaking havoc on the girls' immune systems. Kate shares how her daughters struggled with recurrent strep infections, severe eczema, and food intolerances that seemed unexplainable—until extensive testing uncovered Lyme disease and co-infections.

Through a holistic approach that included immune therapy, dietary changes, and targeted supplements, Kate saw remarkable improvements in her daughters' health. Symptoms that once dominated their lives started to fade, and their immune resilience strengthened. Kate reflects on the importance of digging deep to uncover root causes and the invaluable support and validation she received from our care, which helped guide her through the complexities of these chronic conditions. This episode offers hope and insight for anyone facing similar health battles, emphasizing the power of persistence and comprehensive care.

Instagram: @heyheyelizabethmae
Website: www.heyheymae.com

]]> In this episode, we take listeners on an emotional journey through the challenges of addressing chronic health issues in our client Kate's daughters. We dive deep into the complex interplay of strep, mold, PANDAS, and Lyme disease, which had been wreaking havoc on the girls' immune systems. Kate shares how her daughters struggled with recurrent strep infections, severe eczema, and food intolerances that seemed unexplainable—until extensive testing uncovered Lyme disease and co-infections.

Through a holistic approach that included immune therapy, dietary changes, and targeted supplements, Kate saw remarkable improvements in her daughters' health. Symptoms that once dominated their lives started to fade, and their immune resilience strengthened. Kate reflects on the importance of digging deep to uncover root causes and the invaluable support and validation she received from our care, which helped guide her through the complexities of these chronic conditions. This episode offers hope and insight for anyone facing similar health battles, emphasizing the power of persistence and comprehensive care.

Instagram: @heyheyelizabethmae
Website: www.heyheymae.com

]]> Elizabeth Mae Buzzsprout-15937107 Thu, 17 Oct 2024 03:00:00 -0400 2743 full false Mariah's Journey to Deeper Health Mariah's Journey to Deeper Health In this episode we are exploring the journeys of a mother and daughter, Mariah and Sophia. Sophia, a teenager with eczema and a history of C. difficile infection, saw improvements through a root-cause approach that focused on her gut health and immune system. Meanwhile, Mariah, who had chronic health issues, benefited from immune therapy for Lyme disease and other infections, leading to better energy, sleep, and overall wellness. This discussion underscores the value of a personalized healthcare approach that targets root causes rather than just managing symptoms.

Instagram: @heyheyelizabethmae
Website: www.heyheymae.com

]]> In this episode we are exploring the journeys of a mother and daughter, Mariah and Sophia. Sophia, a teenager with eczema and a history of C. difficile infection, saw improvements through a root-cause approach that focused on her gut health and immune system. Meanwhile, Mariah, who had chronic health issues, benefited from immune therapy for Lyme disease and other infections, leading to better energy, sleep, and overall wellness. This discussion underscores the value of a personalized healthcare approach that targets root causes rather than just managing symptoms.

Instagram: @heyheyelizabethmae
Website: www.heyheymae.com

]]> Elizabeth Mae Buzzsprout-15899172 Thu, 10 Oct 2024 03:00:00 -0400 2569 full false Paisley's Eczema & Alopecia Healing Paisley's Eczema & Alopecia Healing In this episode, Brooke shares the inspiring journey of her daughter Paisley, diagnosed with alopecia in 2022. After discovering mold in their home was worsening her condition, the family took action with renovations, air purifiers, and a complete diet overhaul. Immune therapy soon followed, leading to remarkable hair regrowth and better overall health. Brooke also reflects on the incredible support from their daycare and family throughout this challenging but hopeful experience.

Instagram: @heyheyelizabethmae
Website: www.heyheymae.com

]]> In this episode, Brooke shares the inspiring journey of her daughter Paisley, diagnosed with alopecia in 2022. After discovering mold in their home was worsening her condition, the family took action with renovations, air purifiers, and a complete diet overhaul. Immune therapy soon followed, leading to remarkable hair regrowth and better overall health. Brooke also reflects on the incredible support from their daycare and family throughout this challenging but hopeful experience.

Instagram: @heyheyelizabethmae
Website: www.heyheymae.com

]]> Elizabeth Mae Buzzsprout-15851510 Thu, 03 Oct 2024 03:00:00 -0400 2426 full false Strep Throat Can Cause Body, Mood, Behavior & Psych Change? Hope for PANDAS & PANS! Strep Throat Can Cause Body, Mood, Behavior & Psych Change? Hope for PANDAS & PANS! In this episode, we explore the growing issue of antibiotic resistance in strep throat, especially in children, and its far-reaching effects on the immune system and brain health. We discuss into the complexities of PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections) and PANS (Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome), conditions where strep triggers autoimmune responses that impact the brain. Discover why a holistic approach to health is vital, from proper hand hygiene to reducing antibiotic use, and how supporting the immune system can make all the difference. Tune in to learn about comprehensive treatment strategies to address strep's systemic impact and the importance of working with experts in the field to navigate these complex conditions.

Instagram: @heyheyelizabethmae
Website: www.heyheymae.com

]]> In this episode, we explore the growing issue of antibiotic resistance in strep throat, especially in children, and its far-reaching effects on the immune system and brain health. We discuss into the complexities of PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections) and PANS (Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome), conditions where strep triggers autoimmune responses that impact the brain. Discover why a holistic approach to health is vital, from proper hand hygiene to reducing antibiotic use, and how supporting the immune system can make all the difference. Tune in to learn about comprehensive treatment strategies to address strep's systemic impact and the importance of working with experts in the field to navigate these complex conditions.

Instagram: @heyheyelizabethmae
Website: www.heyheymae.com

]]> Elizabeth Mae Buzzsprout-15818064 Thu, 26 Sep 2024 03:00:00 -0400 2940 full false When Strep Becomes PANDAS & is Also PANS: How Emmy Got Her Life Back When Strep Becomes PANDAS & is Also PANS: How Emmy Got Her Life Back Today we are discussing Emmy's case, where a sudden shift in her behaviour raised concerns linked to PANS and PANDAS—conditions triggered by infections. Her parents noticed drastic mood changes and patterns of anxiety and obsessive behavior, with temporary relief from treatment followed by a return of symptoms. As they navigated different medical options, her condition remained challenging, highlighting the complexity of these disorders. Listen to learn about their experience with Hey Hey Mae, and to see how Emmy is doing today!

Instagram: @heyheyelizabethmae
Website: www.heyheymae.com

]]> Today we are discussing Emmy's case, where a sudden shift in her behaviour raised concerns linked to PANS and PANDAS—conditions triggered by infections. Her parents noticed drastic mood changes and patterns of anxiety and obsessive behavior, with temporary relief from treatment followed by a return of symptoms. As they navigated different medical options, her condition remained challenging, highlighting the complexity of these disorders. Listen to learn about their experience with Hey Hey Mae, and to see how Emmy is doing today!

Instagram: @heyheyelizabethmae
Website: www.heyheymae.com

]]> Elizabeth Mae Buzzsprout-15770043 Thu, 19 Sep 2024 03:00:00 -0400 2184 full false How Lyme Can Be the Root to Chronic Skin & Weight Challenges: Siena's Story How Lyme Can Be the Root to Chronic Skin & Weight Challenges: Siena's Story In this episode, we explore the connection between Lyme disease and skin issues, focusing on a young girl named Siena, who began her healing journey with severe eczema and significant feeding challenges. Diagnosed with in utero growth restriction, Siena faced ongoing struggles with weight gain and persistent skin rashes that conventional treatments failed to resolve. Joined by her mother, Megan, we recount their experience navigating through pediatric and holistic care. Megan shares their emotional journey, from questioning care providers to seeking answers through functional nutrition and immune therapy, offering insight into how advocacy and persistence can bring about transformative results for both skin and overall health.

Instagram: @heyheyelizabethmae
Website: www.heyheymae.com

]]> In this episode, we explore the connection between Lyme disease and skin issues, focusing on a young girl named Siena, who began her healing journey with severe eczema and significant feeding challenges. Diagnosed with in utero growth restriction, Siena faced ongoing struggles with weight gain and persistent skin rashes that conventional treatments failed to resolve. Joined by her mother, Megan, we recount their experience navigating through pediatric and holistic care. Megan shares their emotional journey, from questioning care providers to seeking answers through functional nutrition and immune therapy, offering insight into how advocacy and persistence can bring about transformative results for both skin and overall health.

Instagram: @heyheyelizabethmae
Website: www.heyheymae.com

]]> Elizabeth Mae Buzzsprout-15737855 Thu, 12 Sep 2024 03:00:00 -0400 2013 full false Britney & Levi: Ending Allergies & How I Got My Kid Back Britney & Levi: Ending Allergies & How I Got My Kid Back In late 2022, Britney sought guidance to address lingering issues after a challenging health season marked by severe pneumonia and multiple allergic reactions, antibiotics and steroids. After a various treatments, she struggled with ongoing symptoms related to her gut health, allergies, and overall well-being. Britney's journey involved addressing deep-rooted issues, including undiagnosed mold in her family's home, which had been exacerbating her symptoms, leading to chronic yeast infections and severe GI issues. Through targeted care, Britney experienced significant improvements in her and her family's health, reducing inflammation and overcoming long-standing allergic reactions and other symptoms. Listen to learn how Britney and her family got their health back.

Instagram: @heyheyelizabethmae
Website: www.heyheymae.com

]]> In late 2022, Britney sought guidance to address lingering issues after a challenging health season marked by severe pneumonia and multiple allergic reactions, antibiotics and steroids. After a various treatments, she struggled with ongoing symptoms related to her gut health, allergies, and overall well-being. Britney's journey involved addressing deep-rooted issues, including undiagnosed mold in her family's home, which had been exacerbating her symptoms, leading to chronic yeast infections and severe GI issues. Through targeted care, Britney experienced significant improvements in her and her family's health, reducing inflammation and overcoming long-standing allergic reactions and other symptoms. Listen to learn how Britney and her family got their health back.

Instagram: @heyheyelizabethmae
Website: www.heyheymae.com

]]> Elizabeth Mae Buzzsprout-15688313 Thu, 05 Sep 2024 03:00:00 -0400 4260 full false Complex Health: Is Lyme Your Root Cause? Complex Health: Is Lyme Your Root Cause? Today we are discussing the practical aspects and manifestations of Lyme disease, including the importance of understanding traditional Western medicine protocols and bridging them with a functional approach to effectively manage symptoms. We are joined by one of our lead practitioners, Abby. We highlight various symptoms associated with Lyme disease, such as fatigue, GI issues, dizziness, and knee pain, and discuss the interconnectedness of Lyme disease and hormonal health. Listen to learn more about a holistic approach to treating Lyme disease to lead to more significant healing outcomes.

In this episode you will learn about:

  • How triggering events, such as pregnancy, infections, and stress, can lead to Lyme disease 
  • Lyme disease in children, including symptoms and treatments
  • Lyme disease and POTS 
  • Hormonal imbalance, chronic infections, and nutrition 
  • Lyme disease and autoimmune disorders, including GI issues and testing
  • Lyme disease and its impact on clients' lives, including chronic pain, mobility issues, and vision problems


Instagram: @heyheyelizabethmae
Website: www.heyheymae.com

]]> Today we are discussing the practical aspects and manifestations of Lyme disease, including the importance of understanding traditional Western medicine protocols and bridging them with a functional approach to effectively manage symptoms. We are joined by one of our lead practitioners, Abby. We highlight various symptoms associated with Lyme disease, such as fatigue, GI issues, dizziness, and knee pain, and discuss the interconnectedness of Lyme disease and hormonal health. Listen to learn more about a holistic approach to treating Lyme disease to lead to more significant healing outcomes.

In this episode you will learn about:

  • How triggering events, such as pregnancy, infections, and stress, can lead to Lyme disease 
  • Lyme disease in children, including symptoms and treatments
  • Lyme disease and POTS 
  • Hormonal imbalance, chronic infections, and nutrition 
  • Lyme disease and autoimmune disorders, including GI issues and testing
  • Lyme disease and its impact on clients' lives, including chronic pain, mobility issues, and vision problems


Instagram: @heyheyelizabethmae
Website: www.heyheymae.com

]]> Elizabeth Mae Buzzsprout-15510114 Thu, 01 Aug 2024 03:00:00 -0400 2886 full false Lyme's Complicated: Understanding the Epidemic, Lyme's Symptom Cascade & Healing Hope Lyme's Complicated: Understanding the Epidemic, Lyme's Symptom Cascade & Healing Hope Let's clear up some misconceptions about Lyme!

Lyme disease is prevalent across all 50 states and globally, often mimicking other diseases and presenting a wide range of symptoms, making it challenging to diagnose. This discussion highlights the flawed CDC testing methodologies and the various ways Lyme can be transmitted, including tick bites, mosquitoes, bed bugs, lice, organ transplants, and other surprising ways. We talk about Lyme's ability to lie dormant and reactivate under stress, the potential for co-infections, and the challenges faced by sufferers, such as being misdiagnosed or receiving inadequate care from healthcare providers. We hope to equip you with a comprehensive understanding of Lyme disease, its transmission, symptoms, and the importance of being informed and proactive in seeking appropriate treatment.

In this episode you will learn about:

  • Lyme disease, its symptoms, and diagnosis
  • Opportunistic infections in Lyme disease, including herpes zoster, Epstein Barr Virus, and more
  • Lyme disease and its various symptoms and misdiagnoses
  • Lyme and CO infections causing psychiatric symptoms in children and adults
  • Lyme disease testing challenges
  • Lyme disease treatment options


Instagram: @heyheyelizabethmae
Website: www.heyheymae.com

]]> Let's clear up some misconceptions about Lyme!

Lyme disease is prevalent across all 50 states and globally, often mimicking other diseases and presenting a wide range of symptoms, making it challenging to diagnose. This discussion highlights the flawed CDC testing methodologies and the various ways Lyme can be transmitted, including tick bites, mosquitoes, bed bugs, lice, organ transplants, and other surprising ways. We talk about Lyme's ability to lie dormant and reactivate under stress, the potential for co-infections, and the challenges faced by sufferers, such as being misdiagnosed or receiving inadequate care from healthcare providers. We hope to equip you with a comprehensive understanding of Lyme disease, its transmission, symptoms, and the importance of being informed and proactive in seeking appropriate treatment.

In this episode you will learn about:

  • Lyme disease, its symptoms, and diagnosis
  • Opportunistic infections in Lyme disease, including herpes zoster, Epstein Barr Virus, and more
  • Lyme disease and its various symptoms and misdiagnoses
  • Lyme and CO infections causing psychiatric symptoms in children and adults
  • Lyme disease testing challenges
  • Lyme disease treatment options


Instagram: @heyheyelizabethmae
Website: www.heyheymae.com

]]> Elizabeth Mae Buzzsprout-15461529 Thu, 25 Jul 2024 03:00:00 -0400 4198 full false How to Remove a Tick the Right Way & Care After a Bite: Lyme Disease Prevention How to Remove a Tick the Right Way & Care After a Bite: Lyme Disease Prevention We are going over the importance of knowing what to do if bitten by a tick, including practical steps for tick removal, care for the bite area, and why it could be important to keep the tick for potential testing. This episode also delves into the different stages of Lyme disease, symptoms to watch for, and preventive measures, aiming to educate you on living wisely in a tick-populated world without succumbing to fear.

In this episode you will learn about:

  • Tick bites and prevention
  • Tick removal and infection prevention
  • Lyme disease prevention and treatment using homeopathic remedies
  • Preventing tick bites and identifying tick


Click here to access our Amazon shop of tick related tools

Click here to book a Hey Hey Sick Day Call

Tick testing resource mentioned by Elizabeth: tickreport.com 

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Website: www.heyheymae.com

]]> We are going over the importance of knowing what to do if bitten by a tick, including practical steps for tick removal, care for the bite area, and why it could be important to keep the tick for potential testing. This episode also delves into the different stages of Lyme disease, symptoms to watch for, and preventive measures, aiming to educate you on living wisely in a tick-populated world without succumbing to fear.

In this episode you will learn about:

  • Tick bites and prevention
  • Tick removal and infection prevention
  • Lyme disease prevention and treatment using homeopathic remedies
  • Preventing tick bites and identifying tick


Click here to access our Amazon shop of tick related tools

Click here to book a Hey Hey Sick Day Call

Tick testing resource mentioned by Elizabeth: tickreport.com 

Instagram: @heyheyelizabethmae
Website: www.heyheymae.com

]]> Elizabeth Mae Buzzsprout-15352665 Thu, 04 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0400 2030 full false Lesley's Story: Is it Anxiety, Thyroid Issues or Lyme? Lesley's Story: Is it Anxiety, Thyroid Issues or Lyme?
In this episode, Lesley shares her intense experience with an onset crisis linked to chronic infections and explores the intersection of traditional medicine, psychiatry, and addressing chronic infections. Lesley recounts her health journey, which initially involved manageable symptoms like night sweats and minor anxiety. However, following the birth of her granddaughter in 2022, she experienced a severe health collapse characterized by extreme anxiety, panic attacks, and sleeplessness. Despite efforts to manage her symptoms through medication and lifestyle changes, her condition worsened, leading to a psychiatric hospitalization. Lesley's story highlights the complexity of brain health and the significant impact chronic infections can have on mental well-being.

In this episode you will learn about:

  • Chronic infections' impact on mental health
  • Mental health struggles and hormonal imbalances
  • Menopause, anxiety, and health issues
  • Mental health struggles and medication side effects


Instagram: @heyheyelizabethmae
Website: www.heyheymae.com

]]>
In this episode, Lesley shares her intense experience with an onset crisis linked to chronic infections and explores the intersection of traditional medicine, psychiatry, and addressing chronic infections. Lesley recounts her health journey, which initially involved manageable symptoms like night sweats and minor anxiety. However, following the birth of her granddaughter in 2022, she experienced a severe health collapse characterized by extreme anxiety, panic attacks, and sleeplessness. Despite efforts to manage her symptoms through medication and lifestyle changes, her condition worsened, leading to a psychiatric hospitalization. Lesley's story highlights the complexity of brain health and the significant impact chronic infections can have on mental well-being.

In this episode you will learn about:

  • Chronic infections' impact on mental health
  • Mental health struggles and hormonal imbalances
  • Menopause, anxiety, and health issues
  • Mental health struggles and medication side effects


Instagram: @heyheyelizabethmae
Website: www.heyheymae.com

]]> Elizabeth Mae Buzzsprout-15237561 Thu, 13 Jun 2024 03:00:00 -0400 5002 full false Migraines, Chronic Fatigue, Hashimotos, Food Reactions, Autoimmune.. or is it EBV? Migraines, Chronic Fatigue, Hashimotos, Food Reactions, Autoimmune.. or is it EBV? Today we are diving into Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) and its significant impact on health, particularly chronic immune issues. EBV, known for causing mononucleosis, can also trigger autoimmune diseases like Hashimoto's, lupus, and multiple sclerosis by hijacking the immune system. We also highlight the importance of recognizing EBV as a root cause of various chronic conditions and advocate for a comprehensive approach to treatment.

In this episode you will learn about:

  • Epstein Barr Virus and its impact on chronic illness, including fatigue, headaches, and muscle weak
  • Epstein Barr Virus and its connection to various autoimmune diseases
  • How Epstein-Barr virus hijacks immune cells and replicates, leading to chronic infection
  • EBV infection and its impact on the immune system and overall health
  • Managing Epstein-Barr virus through self-care, immune modulation, and avoiding triggers
  • Managing Epstein-Barr virus reactivation through lifestyle changes and supplements

Instagram: @heyheyelizabethmae
Website: www.heyheymae.com

]]> Today we are diving into Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) and its significant impact on health, particularly chronic immune issues. EBV, known for causing mononucleosis, can also trigger autoimmune diseases like Hashimoto's, lupus, and multiple sclerosis by hijacking the immune system. We also highlight the importance of recognizing EBV as a root cause of various chronic conditions and advocate for a comprehensive approach to treatment.

In this episode you will learn about:

  • Epstein Barr Virus and its impact on chronic illness, including fatigue, headaches, and muscle weak
  • Epstein Barr Virus and its connection to various autoimmune diseases
  • How Epstein-Barr virus hijacks immune cells and replicates, leading to chronic infection
  • EBV infection and its impact on the immune system and overall health
  • Managing Epstein-Barr virus through self-care, immune modulation, and avoiding triggers
  • Managing Epstein-Barr virus reactivation through lifestyle changes and supplements

Instagram: @heyheyelizabethmae
Website: www.heyheymae.com

]]> Elizabeth Mae Buzzsprout-15200237 Thu, 06 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0400 4045 full false T's Story of Healing Asthma & Allergies from the Root T's Story of Healing Asthma & Allergies from the Root Rick and Becky share their journey of addressing their youngest son T's severe asthma and allergy issues, which began with frequent ER visits, multiple diagnoses, and continuous medication use. Initially focused on symptomatic treatment, they shifted to a holistic approach involving Nutrition Response Testing (NRT), which revealed deeper root causes, including significant food sensitivities and gut health issues. Through extensive testing and dietary adjustments, we identified and eliminated inflammatory foods, which led to a notable improvement in T's overall health. Listen to hear their family's story.

In this episode you will learn about:

  • Root causes of asthma and allergies in a 6-year-old boy
  • Mold remediation, asthma treatment, and potential Lyme disease infection
  • Immunotherapy for chronic infections and asthma improvement
  • Alternative approaches to treating chronic illness, including the importance of understanding the root causes and using strategic therapies to heal
  • Supporting a child with food allergies and sensitivities

Instagram: @heyheyelizabethmae
Website: www.heyheymae.com

]]> Rick and Becky share their journey of addressing their youngest son T's severe asthma and allergy issues, which began with frequent ER visits, multiple diagnoses, and continuous medication use. Initially focused on symptomatic treatment, they shifted to a holistic approach involving Nutrition Response Testing (NRT), which revealed deeper root causes, including significant food sensitivities and gut health issues. Through extensive testing and dietary adjustments, we identified and eliminated inflammatory foods, which led to a notable improvement in T's overall health. Listen to hear their family's story.

In this episode you will learn about:

  • Root causes of asthma and allergies in a 6-year-old boy
  • Mold remediation, asthma treatment, and potential Lyme disease infection
  • Immunotherapy for chronic infections and asthma improvement
  • Alternative approaches to treating chronic illness, including the importance of understanding the root causes and using strategic therapies to heal
  • Supporting a child with food allergies and sensitivities

Instagram: @heyheyelizabethmae
Website: www.heyheymae.com

]]> Elizabeth Mae Buzzsprout-15159907 Thu, 30 May 2024 03:00:00 -0400 2434 full false What Makes an Immune System Ignore an Infection? What Makes an Immune System Ignore an Infection? This week's episode explores why some immune systems ignore infections. We look into how different factors can disrupt the balance between two key parts of the immune system, TH1 and TH2 cells. TH1 cells act quickly to kill infections, while TH2 cells coordinate longer-term responses and produce antibodies. When the balance tips too much towards TH2, it can lead to chronic inflammation and less effective infection control. Factors like acute illnesses, stress, and antibiotics can trigger these imbalances. Understanding these triggers helps to explain why some people get sick more easily or have different reactions to the same infections.

In this episode you will learn about:

  • Immune system balance and triggers for chronic infections
  • How stress, antibiotics, and immune system interactions can lead to chronic illness
  • Immune system changes during pregnancy and postpartum, with potential for infections to surface
  • Vaccine and mold triggers for immune system imbalance
  • Immune system triggers and recovery


Instagram: @heyheyelizabethmae
Website: www.heyheymae.com

]]> This week's episode explores why some immune systems ignore infections. We look into how different factors can disrupt the balance between two key parts of the immune system, TH1 and TH2 cells. TH1 cells act quickly to kill infections, while TH2 cells coordinate longer-term responses and produce antibodies. When the balance tips too much towards TH2, it can lead to chronic inflammation and less effective infection control. Factors like acute illnesses, stress, and antibiotics can trigger these imbalances. Understanding these triggers helps to explain why some people get sick more easily or have different reactions to the same infections.

In this episode you will learn about:

  • Immune system balance and triggers for chronic infections
  • How stress, antibiotics, and immune system interactions can lead to chronic illness
  • Immune system changes during pregnancy and postpartum, with potential for infections to surface
  • Vaccine and mold triggers for immune system imbalance
  • Immune system triggers and recovery


Instagram: @heyheyelizabethmae
Website: www.heyheymae.com

]]> Elizabeth Mae Buzzsprout-15117778 Thu, 23 May 2024 04:00:00 -0400 2290 full false Chronic Illness in America & Your Balanced Immune System Chronic Illness in America & Your Balanced Immune System Did you know that 60% of Americans have at least one chronic disease?

Chronic diseases, such as diabetes, cancer, and autoimmune conditions, are leading causes of death and significant contributors to healthcare costs in the U.S. In this episode we emphasize the importance of a balanced immune system in preventing and managing chronic illnesses. The episode also covers the role of recurring infections, reactivated dormant infections, and chronic low-level infections in the development of chronic diseases. We also highlight the importance of a root cause approach to addressing chronic illness by focusing on immune system health.

In this episode you will learn about:

  • Chronic illnesses, their causes, and their impact on healthcare costs
  • Autoimmune diseases and their connections to infections and the immune system
  • Recurrent and chronic infections
  • Identifying and managing chronic infections as underlying causes of chronic illnesses
  • How chronic infections like Epstein Barr can trigger autoimmune diseases like Graves disease
  • Chronic illnesses linked to infections and their treatment through immune therapy

Instagram: @heyheyelizabethmae
Website: www.heyheymae.com

]]> Did you know that 60% of Americans have at least one chronic disease?

Chronic diseases, such as diabetes, cancer, and autoimmune conditions, are leading causes of death and significant contributors to healthcare costs in the U.S. In this episode we emphasize the importance of a balanced immune system in preventing and managing chronic illnesses. The episode also covers the role of recurring infections, reactivated dormant infections, and chronic low-level infections in the development of chronic diseases. We also highlight the importance of a root cause approach to addressing chronic illness by focusing on immune system health.

In this episode you will learn about:

  • Chronic illnesses, their causes, and their impact on healthcare costs
  • Autoimmune diseases and their connections to infections and the immune system
  • Recurrent and chronic infections
  • Identifying and managing chronic infections as underlying causes of chronic illnesses
  • How chronic infections like Epstein Barr can trigger autoimmune diseases like Graves disease
  • Chronic illnesses linked to infections and their treatment through immune therapy

Instagram: @heyheyelizabethmae
Website: www.heyheymae.com

]]> Elizabeth Mae Buzzsprout-15077123 Thu, 16 May 2024 07:00:00 -0400 2520 full false Navigating Chronic Illness: The Hey Hey Mae Origin Story Navigating Chronic Illness: The Hey Hey Mae Origin Story Hey, you're gonna be OK! 

Welcome to my podcast! I'm Elizabeth Mae, and my functional health practice helps people heal when they’ve exhausted traditional options. I will be sharing stories of people  who have healed themselves through addressing the root cause of chronic illness. With a focus on nutrition, supplementation, and lifestyle changes, this podcast will explore our core belief that everyone can heal when strategically supported. Today, we are sharing our story and more about what is to come this season. Stay tuned!

Instagram: @heyheyelizabethmae
Website: www.heyheymae.com

]]> Hey, you're gonna be OK! 

Welcome to my podcast! I'm Elizabeth Mae, and my functional health practice helps people heal when they’ve exhausted traditional options. I will be sharing stories of people  who have healed themselves through addressing the root cause of chronic illness. With a focus on nutrition, supplementation, and lifestyle changes, this podcast will explore our core belief that everyone can heal when strategically supported. Today, we are sharing our story and more about what is to come this season. Stay tuned!

Instagram: @heyheyelizabethmae
Website: www.heyheymae.com

]]> Elizabeth Buzzsprout-15035063 Thu, 09 May 2024 03:00:00 -0400 1382 1 1 full false