🚨🚨🚨Interested in working with Christa? Find out more here:

• Momentum Program: https://www.christabiegler.com/momentum
• Christa's Free Training: https://www.christabiegler.com/blueprint

This week, Jennifer Gularson joins me to talk about perimenopause, menopause, and low libido, along with what’s actually happening in the body during this transition. We break down how stress, sleep, blood sugar, under-fueling, and hormone shifts can all impact libido, mood, cycles, and energy levels. We also discuss why so many women feel dismissed when symptoms start showing up, how testosterone, estrogen, and progesterone change through perimenopause and menopause, and the evolving conversation around hormone replacement therapy, healthy aging, and longevity so women can better understand what their body may actually need.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:
• Low libido is rarely just one thing
• Stress hormones affect sex hormones
• Perimenopause can feel unpredictable
• Estrogen impacts long-term health
• Lifestyle habits still matter deeply

ABOUT GUEST:
Jennifer Gularson, PA-C, IFMCP is a board-certified Physician Assistant and functional medicine practitioner specializing in perimenopause, menopause, hormone therapy, and women’s midlife health. With over 20 years of clinical experience, she focuses on personalized, science-based care to support longevity, metabolic health, and overall wellness for women navigating hormonal changes. 

WHERE TO FIND GUEST:
Website: https://www.yourbestlifewithjennifer.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennifergularson/

NUTRITION PHILOSOPHY OF LESS STRESSED LIFE:
🍽️ Over restriction is dead
🥑 Whole food is soul food and fed is best
🔄 Sustainable, synergistic nutrition is in (the opposite of whack-a-mole supplementation & supplement graveyards)
🤝 You don’t have to figure it out alone
❤️ Do your best and leave the rest

WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:
Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/
Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionist
Podcast Instagram: @lessstressedlife
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlife
More Links + Quizzes: https://www.christabiegler.com/links
Protocols: https://www.christabiegler.com/protocolshop

In this bonus episode, I’m sharing a behind-the-scenes updates on how we’ve shifted the way we help people inside the Less Stressed Life over the last several years. I talk about how Momentum was created to help people get faster results in a more accessible and streamlined way, why we now offer both one-on-one and group options, and why enrollment is temporarily closing next week while I focus on a new project!

RESOURCES MENTIONED:
Momentum Program: https://www.christabiegler.com/momentum
Christa's Free Training: https://www.christabiegler.com/blueprint
Christa's Health Crisis Part 1: https://youtu.be/ssJa_QQODj4?si=BrxrAh_cViC7dsbG
Christa's Health Crisis Part 2: https://youtu.be/1WypKk7df18?si=dlHuE7fCPS53FQyZ  

❓Questions for Christa? Submit them here: https://www.christabiegler.com/questions

NUTRITION PHILOSOPHY OF LESS STRESSED LIFE:
🍽️ Over restriction is dead
🥑 Whole food is soul food and fed is best
🔄 Sustainable, synergistic nutrition is in (the opposite of whack-a-mole supplementation & supplement graveyards)
🤝 You don’t have to figure it out alone
❤️ Do your best and leave the rest

WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:
Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/
Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionist
Podcast Instagram: @lessstressedlife
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlife
More Links + Quizzes: https://www.christabiegler.com/links
Protocols: https://www.christabiegler.com/protocolshop

This week, Inna Segal joins me to talk about healing in a way that goes beyond quick fixes. Instead of looking for someone else to “fix” you, we break down what it actually means to participate in your own healing and why that shift is often the turning point.

We walk through the stages of healing, why people get stuck, and how the nervous system, past experiences, and overwhelm can slow progress. We also talk about how to start reconnecting with your body through simple tools like breath and awareness, and how symptoms can act as signals instead of something to suppress.

If you want to go deeper, Inna offers a couple of starting points to help you begin this work:
👉 The Secret Language of Your Body Masterclass

👉 Intuitive Masterclass

KEY TAKEAWAYS:
• Healing requires your participation
• There are stages to healing you can’t skip
• The nervous system has to be ready for change
• Symptoms can be signals, not just problems
• Overwhelm keeps you stuck early on
• Connection starts with breath, touch, and awareness 

ABOUT GUEST:
Inna Segal is a pioneer in the field of energy medicine and human consciousness, and the bestselling author of The Secret Language of Your Body, translated into 27 languages and sold over a million copies worldwide.
Her journey began after years of illness and the tragic stillbirth of her child, which led her to discover a profound ability to heal herself. From that turning point, she dedicated her life to helping others transform pain into freedom.
For over 25 years, Inna has worked with people worldwide—from doctors and psychologists to trauma survivors and creatives—teaching how to uncover the true roots of suffering and restore health through the wisdom of the body and soul.

WHERE TO FIND GUEST:
Website: https://www.innasegal.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innasegalauthor/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InnaSegalAuthor 

WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:
Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/
Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionist
Podcast Instagram: @lessstressedlife
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlife
More Links + Quizzes: https://www.christabiegler.com/links
Protocols: https://www.christabiegler.com/protocolshop

This week’s episode is a behind-the-scenes conversation with my podcast manager, Lori, where we look back on the first quarter of episodes and talk honestly about what stood out, what we liked, what didn’t land as well, and what actually felt useful. We get into some of the bigger topics from the quarter like radon, water filtration, fascia, and detox, share a bit about how we think through guests and episode quality, and wrap up with what’s coming next, including new protocols and where I want to take the podcast this year.

Episodes Worth Revisiting:

• #439 Stealth Toxins: Testing Radon and Indoor Air Contaminants
• #438 The Link Between Minerals, Emotions & Fatigue
• #445 Fascia, Stress, Trauma and a 50 lb Weight Loss
• #440 You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know: A Guide to Getting Started
• #443 Healing Crisis Part 2: How I Trashed My Hormones
• #446 What My DUTCH Test Revealed (and What I’m Doing About It)
• #448 Everything Water Filtration
• #449 Metal Circulation, Sensitivities, Binder Types, and Histamine

Resources Mentioned:

• Water Testing & Filtration Guide
• Targeted protocols (sinus congestion, blood sugar, and more)
• Collagen Challenge
• Inflammation Guide & Score
• The Clean Water Store is also offering listeners 15% off water testing or whole house systems. Use code LESSSTRESSED15 at checkout and you’ll be automatically entered to win a Portable Stainless Steel Gravity Water Filter with UV Purification (a $230 value).
• Questions or comments for Christa? Submit them here: https://www.christabiegler.com/questions

WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:
Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/
Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionist
Podcast Instagram: @lessstressedlife
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlife
More Links + Quizzes: https://www.christabiegler.com/links
Protocols: https://www.christabiegler.com/protocolshop

NUTRITION PHILOSOPHY OF LESS STRESSED LIFE:
🍽️ Over restriction is dead
🥑 Whole food is soul food and fed is best
🔄 Sustainable, synergistic nutrition is in (the opposite of whack-a-mole supplementation & supplement graveyards)
🤝 You don’t have to figure it out alone
❤️ Do your best and leave the rest

SPONSOR:
Thank you to Jigsaw Health for being such a great sponsor. 😎 Use code LESSSTRESSED10 anytime for 10% off!

In this episode, I’m breaking down collagen and why it matters more than you might think as you age.

After a conversation about my own eyesight, I started digging into how collagen declines over time and how that impacts skin, joints, bones, and more. This episode walks through the different types of collagen, what to look for on labels, and how to actually use it in a way that makes sense.

I also share what the research shows, how much you need to see results, and why consistency matters if you want to notice a difference.

I’m inviting you to join me in a simple 30-day collagen challenge so you can test this instead of guessing.

👉 Join the collagen challenge: https://www.christabiegler.com/collagen

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

✨ How collagen declines with age
✨ The most important types of collagen and where they work
✨ What to look for in a quality collagen supplement
✨ How much you actually need to see results
✨ Why consistency matters

📢 Sponsor Shoutout: Jigsaw Health

This episode is sponsored by Jigsaw Health. I’ve personally been to their warehouse and seen the level of care they put into their products.

Their collagen is grass-fed, includes hyaluronic acid for added hydration support, and is third-party tested with results available for full transparency.

If you’re looking for a high-quality option, this is one I trust and use.

👉 Get 10% off your order with code LESSSTRESSED10 at jigsawhealth.com.

❓Questions for Christa? Submit them here: https://www.christabiegler.com/questions

NUTRITION PHILOSOPHY OF LESS STRESSED LIFE:
🍽️ Over restriction is dead
🥑 Whole food is soul food and fed is best
🔄 Sustainable, synergistic nutrition is in (the opposite of whack-a-mole supplementation & supplement graveyards)
🤝 You don’t have to figure it out alone
❤️ Do your best and leave the rest

WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:
Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/
Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionist
Podcast Instagram: @lessstressedlife
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlife
More Links + Quizzes: https://www.christabiegler.com/links
Protocols: https://www.christabiegler.com/protocolshop

This week, Dr. Christopher Shade joins me to talk about detox in a way that actually makes sense. Instead of jumping straight into protocols or pushing things out too fast, we break down how detox really works in the body and why drainage has to come first.

We discuss what happens when toxins build up, how they move through the liver, kidneys, and lymph, and why symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, skin issues, and reactivity often point back to a system that isn’t draining well. We also get into why stress, inflammation, and even hormone shifts can slow detox down, keeping you stuck.

We also walk through binders, how they actually work, why different types matter, and how to use them in a way that supports your body instead of overwhelming it. This episode helps you think about detox in a more practical, step-by-step way so you can stop guessing and actually make progress.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:
• Detox starts with drainage
• Pushing too fast = feeling worse
• Liver, kidneys, lymph all matter
• Stress shuts detox down
• Not all toxins act the same
• Binders help you clear, not recirculate
• Skin issues can be detox overload
• Histamine = overwhelmed system
• Start slow, build up 👍 

ABOUT GUEST:
Christopher Shade, PhD, founder and CEO of Quicksilver Scientific, continues to be a driving force of development and innovation in Functional and Integrative Medicine, creating high-efficacy detoxification systems for wellness and longevity by employing high-bioavailability delivery systems for nutraceuticals and whole-plant extracts.

WHERE TO FIND GUEST:
Website: https://www.quicksilverscientific.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quicksilverscientific/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.christophershade/

WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:
Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/
Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionist
Podcast Instagram: @lessstressedlife
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlife
More Links + Quizzes: https://www.christabiegler.com/links
Protocols: https://www.christabiegler.com/protocolshop

SPONSOR:
Thank you to Jigsaw Health for being such a great sponsor. 😎 Use code LESSSTRESSED10 anytime for 10% off!

This week, Gerry Bulfin joins me to talk about water filtration in a way that actually makes sense. Instead of chasing the “best” filter, we break down how to think about your water based on what’s in it, whether you’re on city or well water, and what problems you’re trying to solve.

We discuss common issues like chlorine, hard water, iron, and bacteria, along with how things like old pipes or mineral buildup can impact both your home and your health. We also walk through the most common filtration options and when they actually make sense, so you can stop guessing and choose something that fits your situation.

If you want help simplifying this even further, you can download my free Water Testing & Filtration Guide here: https://www.christabiegler.com/watertestingfiltration

The Clean Water Store is also offering listeners 15% off water testing or whole house systems. Use code LESSSTRESSED15 at checkout and you’ll be automatically entered to win a Portable Stainless Steel Gravity Water Filter with UV Purification (a $230 value).

KEY TAKEAWAYS:
• There is no one-size-fits-all water filter
• City water can pick up contaminants after it leaves the plant
• Hard water causes buildup, appliance damage, and stubborn residue
• Iron and manganese are common and affect both water and hair
• Activated carbon works well for chlorine but not everything
• Reverse osmosis is one of the most comprehensive options for drinking water
• Testing your water helps you avoid guessing and overspending

ABOUT GUEST:
Gerry Bulfin is a Water Quality Association Master Water Specialist and licensed Water Treatment Operator with nearly four decades of experience helping homeowners across the US figure out what's in their water and what to do about it. He founded the Clean Water Store in 1986 and his team is known for giving straight, no-commission advice — they will talk you out of a system if you do not need one. 

WHERE TO FIND GUEST:
Website: https://www.cleanwaterstore.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecleanwaterstore/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cleanwaterstore

WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:
Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/
Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionist
Podcast Instagram: @lessstressedlife
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlife
More Links + Quizzes: https://www.christabiegler.com/links

SPONSOR:
Thank you to Jigsaw Health for being such a great sponsor. 😎 Use code LESSSTRESSED10 anytime for 10% off!

🚨🚨🚨Watch Christa's free training here: christabiegler.com/blueprint

This week, Greg “the Hydrogen Man” joins me to talk about molecular hydrogen and what you actually need to know. With hydrogen water gaining popularity, we break down what it is, how it works in the body, and why there’s so much confusion around it.

We discuss how hydrogen may influence oxidative stress, mitochondrial function, and energy. Greg also shares his personal story and how his search for answers led him into years of researching and experimenting with hydrogen through both water and inhalation.

We also get into why not all hydrogen products are created equal, why water quality matters, and how to think through trends like this without getting pulled in every direction.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:
• Hydrogen may act as a selective antioxidant
• Mitochondria play a role in energy and healing
• Delivery method (water vs inhalation) matters
• Water quality is foundational
• Not all hydrogen products are equal
• It’s easy to get pulled into health trends without context 

ABOUT GUEST:
Greg, widely known as “The Hydrogen Man,” spent over 20 years in the medical field before a near-death experience forced him to rethink his understanding of healing. After battling severe health issues—including autoimmune conditions, chronic pain, systemic inflammation, heart disease, and immune collapse—he found little relief from conventional or alternative approaches. His breakthrough came through a spiritual awakening that led him to molecular hydrogen.

Today, Greg is a leading voice in hydrogen health, trained with top engineers in Japan and known for pioneering advanced protocols using ultra-pure hydrogen water and gas. In this interview, he explains the science behind molecular hydrogen, its role as a selective antioxidant, why water purity and production methods matter, and how hydrogen therapy may be one of modern wellness’s most overlooked tools.

WHERE TO FIND GUEST:
Website: https://holyhydrogen.com/ (who Greg endorses)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uprising144k_/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UPRISING144K 

WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:
Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/
Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionist
Podcast Instagram: @lessstressedlife
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlife
More Links + Quizzes: https://www.christabiegler.com/links

SPONSOR:
Thank you to Jigsaw Health for being such a great sponsor. 😎 Use code LESSSTRESSED10 anytime for 10% off!

☘️☘️☘️Enter the March GIVEAWAY: https://www.christabiegler.com/giveaway

🚨Watch Christa's free training here: christabiegler.com/blueprint

View Christa's DUTCH Test Results: Click Here

In this episode, I’m sharing my hormone test results at 39 and how to interpret them through a root cause lens. I walk through why I chose a DUTCH test, what I hoped to learn, and why it’s easy to chase data while missing what your body is already telling you.

I break down what my results showed across hormones and adrenal function, what changed, and where I still have room to improve. It’s a reminder that supporting how your body functions matters more than chasing perfect lab numbers.

WHAT HELPED ME IMPROVE MY RESULTS:

• Supporting detox and drainage
• Reducing excess caffeine
• Prioritizing stress and adrenal support
• Paying attention to light exposure

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Why symptoms matter more than lab results
• What a DUTCH test can (and can’t) tell you
• How stress impacts hormone balance
• The role of detox and estrogen metabolism
• Why trends matter more than perfect numbers

Other Episodes🎙️ Mentioned:

• Ep 393 - Christa's Health Crisis Part 1: https://youtu.be/ssJa_QQODj4?si=USDhf6I_qiRSYdtW
• Ep 443 - Christa's Health Crisis Part 2: https://youtu.be/1WypKk7df18?si=kU89PPm2gEzhlXyl
• Ep 332 - How we're missing subclinical hypothyroidism: https://youtu.be/KFG2Xr5HzlA?si=U8CQMIA4HrdS0vHh

🗒️Functional Medicine Cliffnotes: https://www.christabiegler.com/protocolshop
✨Recharge Room Waitlist: https://www.christabiegler.com/rechargewaitlist
❓Questions: https://www.christabiegler.com/questions

WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:
Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/
Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionist
Podcast Instagram: @lessstressedlife
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlife
More Links + Quizzes: https://www.christabiegler.com/links

SPONSOR:
🧡Thank you to Jigsaw Health for being such a great sponsor. 😎 Use code LESSSTRESSED10 anytime for 10% off!

☘️☘️☘️Enter the March GIVEAWAY: https://www.christabiegler.com/giveaway

🚨Watch Christa's free training here: christabiegler.com/blueprint

This week, Deanna Hansen joins me to talk about fascia through a root cause lens. Instead of looking only at pain, posture, or mobility in isolation, we explore how fascia affects the body as a whole and why compression, stress, and loss of flow may contribute to much more than people realize.

We discuss how fascia influences circulation, detoxification, lymphatic flow, digestion, alignment, and even emotional health. Deanna explains how trauma, shallow breathing, repetitive stress, and daily movement patterns can all create adhesions in the body that affect how we feel and function over time.

We also talk about why breath is such a critical part of healing, how the diaphragm supports both nervous system regulation and cellular health, and why symptoms like pain, bloating, tension, and chronic stress may all point back to deeper patterns of compression. Learning how to create more space in the body may be one of the most powerful ways to support long term healing.

Bonus Gift: 9 Part Fascia Sampler https://blocktherapy.com/sampler-program-opt-in/. Use just your body weight + a towel to start decompressing fascia, improve oxygenation, and support better alignment.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:
• You can’t out supplement a compressed body
• Shallow breathing keeps you stuck in stress mode
• Fascia affects way more than just pain and mobility
• Your diaphragm is a major player in healing
• “Tight” often means stuck, not strong
• Creating space = better flow, better function 

ABOUT GUEST:
Deanna Hansen is a pioneer in the field of fascia decompression for physical and emotional transformation. With more than 20 years of hands-on clinical experience, Deanna created Block Therapy™, a unique fascia-release protocol, to relieve chronic pain and dis-ease, encourage healthy detoxification, and reverse cellular aging.

WHERE TO FIND GUEST:
Website: https://blocktherapy.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blocktherapy/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Fluidisometrics

WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:
Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/
Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionist
Podcast Instagram: @lessstressedlife
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlife
More Links + Quizzes: https://www.christabiegler.com/links

SPONSOR:
Thank you to Jigsaw Health for being such a great sponsor. 😎 Use code LESSSTRESSED10 anytime for 10% off!

☘️☘️☘️Enter the March GIVEAWAY: https://www.christabiegler.com/giveaway

🚨Watch Christa's free training here: christabiegler.com/blueprint

This week, Diane Ducarme joins me to talk about migraines through a root cause lens. Instead of focusing only on pain relief, we explore why the brain goes into pain in the first place and what the body may be trying to signal when migraines show up.

We discuss how different migraine patterns can have very different drivers. Diane explains how trauma, perfectionism, nervous system overload, hormone shifts, and digestion issues can all contribute to migraine symptoms, even when life outwardly seems calm or stable.

We also talk about why many people do not recognize their own stress levels, how the nervous system can become hypersensitive over time, and why migraines are often delayed signals from the body rather than immediate reactions. Learning your personal patterns can be one of the most powerful steps toward long term relief.

Diane’s free Migraine Heroes app: https://migraineheroes.com/download/

KEY TAKEAWAYS:
• Migraines often reflect deeper system imbalances
• Stress patterns can exist even when life feels “normal”
• Trauma and perfectionism can keep the body in stress mode
• Digestive dysfunction can amplify migraine triggers
• Hormones and cycle changes often influence migraine timing
• Learning your patterns is key to long term relief

ABOUT GUEST:
Diane Ducarme is the host of the Migraine Heroes Podcast and Founder of the Migraine Heroes app. She studied Business and Neuroscience with Harvard Business School and HarvardX, and trained in Traditional Chinese Medicine in Shanghai and at the Academy of Healing Nutrition. Diane blends Eastern medicine, engineering thinking, and modern science to uncover the real roots of migraine. Through her podcast, Migraine Heroes, she shares breakthrough insights, practical tools, and empowering strategies to help people reclaim control of their lives.

WHERE TO FIND:
Website: https://migraineheroes.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/migraineheroes/

WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:
Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/
Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionist
Podcast Instagram: @lessstressedlife
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlife
More Links + Quizzes: https://www.christabiegler.com/links

SPONSOR:
Thank you to Jigsaw Health for being such a great sponsor. 😎 Use code LESSSTRESSED10 anytime for 10% off!

☘️☘️☘️Enter the March GIVEAWAY: https://www.christabiegler.com/giveaway

🚨Watch Christa's free training here: christabiegler.com/blueprint

In this episode, I’m sharing Part 2 of my healing crisis and the story of how I unintentionally trashed my hormones. A few years after the skin and energy issues I talked about in Part 1, I started noticing a different set of symptoms: puffiness, shakiness between meals, energy crashes, irritability, and stress patterns that were slowly burning out my adrenals and thyroid. What makes this tricky is that many of these symptoms are easy to normalize when life is busy.

I walk through the symptoms that were building, how intermittent fasting and undernourishment played a role, and what actually helped me rebuild my energy and resilience. I also share how testing eventually confirmed what my body had been signaling for a long time: burned out stress hormones and sluggish thyroid function, and why supplements alone cannot fix stress physiology without addressing the nervous system.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Signs of adrenal and thyroid stress
• How undernourishment and fasting impact hormones
• Why labs can look normal when you feel terrible
• Why supplements alone can’t fix stress physiology
• The role nervous system work plays in healing

Other Episodes🎙️ Mentioned:

• Ep 393 - Christa's Health Crisis Part 1: https://youtu.be/ssJa_QQODj4?si=USDhf6I_qiRSYdtW
• Ep 332 - How we're missing subclinical hypothyroidism: https://youtu.be/KFG2Xr5HzlA?si=U8CQMIA4HrdS0vHh

🗒️Functional Medicine Cliffnotes: https://www.christabiegler.com/protocolshop
✨Recharge Room Waitlist: https://www.christabiegler.com/rechargewaitlist
❓Questions: https://www.christabiegler.com/questions

WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:
Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/
Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionist
Podcast Instagram: @lessstressedlife
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlife
More Links + Quizzes: https://www.christabiegler.com/links

NUTRITION PHILOSOPHY OF LESS STRESSED LIFE:
🍽️ Over restriction is dead
🥑 Whole food is soul food and fed is best
🔄 Sustainable, synergistic nutrition is in (the opposite of whack-a-mole supplementation & supplement graveyards)
🤝 You don’t have to figure it out alone
❤️ Do your best and leave the rest

SPONSOR:
Thank you to Jigsaw Health for being such a great sponsor. 😎 Use code LESSSTRESSED10 anytime for 10% off!

🚨🚨🚨Watch Christa's free training here: christabiegler.com/blueprint

This week, Michael Pereira joins me to share his family’s journey after his son was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. He opens up about moving from denial to acceptance, how COVID revealed behaviors they could no longer ignore, and the stress it placed on his marriage as they navigated uncertainty about their son’s future. After struggling to find practical, parent-centered resources that were not tied to a sales pitch, Michael left corporate America and created The Autism Voyage®, a platform designed to help families understand the emotional and financial realities of long term planning.

We talk about why so many families feel frozen when it comes to planning and how to move from fear into clarity. Michael explains what it means to become the quarterback of your child’s care, why building a trusted team matters, and how thinking in short term, midterm, and long term timelines can bring stability to an otherwise uncertain path. This is an honest conversation about parenting, partnership, and preparing for the future without losing yourself in the process.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:
• Acceptance creates forward movement
• Fear shrinks with clear planning
• Be the quarterback, build a team
• Protect income before anything else
• Start trust and guardianship talks early
• Rest and marriage are part of the plan

ABOUT GUEST:
Michael Pereira is the founder of The Autism Voyage®, a platform supporting families raising children with autism and other neurodivergent diagnoses. As a father of two, including one neurodivergent child, he brings lived experience alongside professional collaboration to help families navigate long-term planning with clarity. His work focuses on education, trusted resources, and insurance-based strategies within a team-oriented approach to promote long-term stability. 

WHERE TO FIND:
Website: https://theautismvoyage.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theautismvoyage

WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:
Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/
Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionist
Podcast Instagram: @lessstressedlife
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlife
More Links + Quizzes: https://www.christabiegler.com/links

SPONSOR:
Thank you to Jigsaw Health for being such a great sponsor. 😎 Use code LESSSTRESSED10 anytime for 10% off!

🚨🚨🚨Watch Christa's free training here: christabiegler.com/blueprint

This week, Karlee Close joins me to talk about why so many women stay stuck in chronic bloating despite eliminating foods, running tests, and trying supplement protocols. We unpack how stress physiology, under fueling, and blood sugar swings can quietly shut down digestion, even when you are eating “clean.”

Karlee shares her own story of cycling through restrictive diets, repeated food sensitivity testing, SIBO protocols, and candida cleanses before realizing that the missing piece was foundational habits. We dig into how skipping meals triggers cortisol and adrenaline, why digestion starts in the brain, and how eating in a constant fight or flight state can lead to gas, constipation, and that six months pregnant feeling by the end of the day.

We also cover the role of sleep, movement, and nervous system regulation in restoring motility and reducing fermentation in the gut. If you feel bloated no matter what you eat, this episode brings you back to the basics that actually move the needle.

What's Your Bloat Personality? Find out here: https://www.beyondbloated.com/bloat-personality-quiz

KEY TAKEAWAYS:
• Chronic bloating is often driven by stress physiology, not just food
• Skipping meals and under eating trigger cortisol and slow digestion
• Blood sugar crashes increase cravings and worsen gut symptoms
• Digestion starts in the brain and requires a rest and digest state
• Restrictive diets and repeated testing can keep you stuck
• Light movement after meals supports motility and reduces gas
• Consistent sleep rhythms help stabilize blood sugar and gut function

ABOUT GUEST:
Karlee Close is a Certified Gut Health Coach, host of The Beyond Bloated Podcast, and founder of Beyond Bloated, where she helps women reduce chronic bloating through simple, sustainable habits.

After developing severe digestive issues in her mid-20s, she spent years cycling through restrictive diets and supplements without lasting relief. Now, she teaches a balanced, non-restrictive approach focused on foundational habits so women can feel confident, energized, and comfortable in their bodies.

WHERE TO FIND:
Website: https://www.beyondbloated.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyond.bloated/

WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:
Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/
Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionist
Podcast Instagram: @lessstressedlife
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlife
More Links + Quizzes: https://www.christabiegler.com/links

SPONSOR:
Thank you to Jigsaw Health for being such a great sponsor. 😎 Use code LESSSTRESSED10 anytime for 10% off!

🚨🚨🚨Get your inflammation score & root causes of inflammation guide here: https://www.christabiegler.com/inflammationrootcause

In this episode, I’m giving you a little life update and answering a question I get all the time. 

Where do I start with my health?

Using a story about my son’s back pain and how a trained eye caught what others missed, I walk through why assessment has to come first. So often things look fine on the surface. Compensation can look functional. Symptoms can feel normal. And you truly do not know what you do not know.

When it comes to your health, guessing creates overwhelm. Assessment creates clarity.

I explain how I use symptom patterns and an inflammation score to help identify root causes and determine which systems need support. Instead of jumping straight to restriction, random supplements, or excessive testing, we start by looking at the full picture.

This episode will help you understand why restoring function to systems changes everything and why more symptoms often mean more opportunity for improvement.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Why assessment is always the first step
• How compensation can hide dysfunction
• Why higher symptom burden often means more room for improvement
• The questions I ask before recommending testing
• How restoring function shifts you out of restriction and into clarity

❓Questions for Christa? Submit them here: https://www.christabiegler.com/questions

WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:
Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/
Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionist
Podcast Instagram: @lessstressedlife
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlife
More Links + Quizzes: https://www.christabiegler.com/links

NUTRITION PHILOSOPHY OF LESS STRESSED LIFE:
🍽️ Over restriction is dead
🥑 Whole food is soul food and fed is best
🔄 Sustainable, synergistic nutrition is in (the opposite of whack-a-mole supplementation & supplement graveyards)
🤝 You don’t have to figure it out alone
❤️ Do your best and leave the rest

SPONSOR:
Thank you to Jigsaw Health for being such a great sponsor. 😎 Use code LESSSTRESSED10 anytime for 10% off!

🚨🚨🚨Watch Christa's free training here: christabiegler.com/blueprint

We often overlook what we cannot see, but stealth toxins like radon, mold, and chemical pollutants may be quietly building up in our homes. This week I’m joined by Justin Liberman, Air Quality Expert and Jaspr’s Head Experience Coordinator, to talk about hidden threats in indoor air and how they can impact health over time. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas formed from the breakdown of uranium in soil, and because it is invisible and odorless, it can accumulate indoors without anyone realizing it.

With experience testing over 3000 homes, Justin explains how radon moves from the soil into indoor air, why basements and certain home features increase risk, and what proper testing and mitigation actually look like. We also explore other overlooked indoor air contaminants and the connection between indoor air quality and symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, and emotional dysregulation, along with practical tools to monitor and improve the air you breathe every day.

Use code LESSSTRESSED at checkout to save on the Jaspr Air Scrubber, the air purifier Christa uses in her own home. 

I also cover air quality after floods and fires with Mike Feldstein, co-founder of Jaspr, in episode 355. Listen here: https://kite.link/355-mike-feldstein-air-quality

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• What radon is and where it comes from
• How radon enters the home and why it often goes unnoticed
• Signs indoor air may be affecting health 
• What accurate radon testing looks like and how much it costs
• Common home features that increase radon risk
• Why air quality impacts kids and emotional regulation
• Simple tools to track and improve your indoor air

ABOUT GUEST:
Justin Liberman is an air quality expert and Jaspr’s Head Experience Coordinator. With over eight years of hands-on experience in environmental testing and more than 3,000 home assessments under his belt, Justin specializes in identifying hidden indoor toxins like radon, mold, VOCs, and chemical pollutants. His work bridges the gap between environmental health and everyday wellness by helping people take practical steps to clean up their air and reduce toxic exposure at home. 

WHERE TO FIND:
Website: https://jaspr.co/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasprco

WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:
Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/
Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionist
Podcast Instagram: @lessstressedlife
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlife
More Links + Quizzes: https://www.christabiegler.com/links

SPONSOR:
Thank you to Jigsaw Health for being such a great sponsor. 😎 Use code LESSSTRESSED10 anytime for 10% off!

🚨🚨🚨Watch Christa's free training here: christabiegler.com/blueprint

You’re eating well, taking the supplements, and following the protocols. So why are your labs still showing burnout? Why do symptoms keep coming back?

This week I’m joined by Hope Pedraza, FDN-P. We unpack the deeper layers behind recurring symptoms, mineral imbalances, and why your nervous system might be the real reason nothing sticks. We talk about how emotional stress shows up on lab work, what a calcium shell actually means, and how subconscious patterns can drain your energy no matter how healthy your habits are.

We also get into how tools like human design can reveal what’s out of alignment and how to finally stop relapsing into the same burnout cycles.

Check out Hope’s free guide to relieving chronic symptoms with mineral balancing: https://hopefulandwholesome.kit.com/6c5b5746cf

KEY TAKEAWAYS
• Minerals reflect more than diet
• Burnout starts with misalignment
• Emotions impact detox and hormones
• A calcium shell = emotional shutdown
• Worthiness wounds drive depletion
• Human design shows energy leaks

ABOUT GUEST:
Hope Pedraza is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, Human Design Guide, Clinical Hypnotherapist, and host of the Hopeful and Wholesome podcast. She helps high-performing, spiritually curious women optimize their energy, rebalance their nervous system, and reconnect with their body’s wisdom so they can scale their business and life without burnout. Her signature method blends functional labs, Human Design embodiment, and subconscious reprogramming to create sustainable radiance from the inside out.

WHERE TO FIND:
Website: https://www.hopefulandwholesome.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehopepedraza
Podcast: https://pod.link/1514451766/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HopePedraza

WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:
Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/
Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionist
Podcast Instagram: @lessstressedlife
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlife
More Links + Quizzes: https://www.christabiegler.com/links

SPONSOR:
Thank you to Jigsaw Health for being such a great sponsor. 😎 Use code LESSSTRESSED10 anytime for 10% off!

🚨🚨🚨Watch Christa's free training here: christabiegler.com/blueprint

You’ve probably heard it before. “Picky eating is just a phase. They’ll grow out of it.” But what if they don’t? What if it gets worse? And what if your well-meaning bribing and begging is actually making it harder?

This week I’m joined by picky eating specialist Alyssa Miller RD, and we’re diving into what’s really going on when your kid refuses food. Alyssa brings a refreshing, root-cause lens to the mealtime madness and helps us zoom out to see what picky eating is actually about. Spoiler alert: it’s not about the chicken nuggets.

We talk about how to stop the power struggles, what’s driving the pickiness beneath the surface, and why this stuff hits so hard as a parent. If you’ve ever left the dinner table wondering what just happened or questioned your entire parenting strategy over a side of broccoli, this one’s for you.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:
• Why picky eating is a symptom, not the actual problem
• How to spot the root cause behind your child’s food refusals
• Why your own childhood feeding experience might be impacting your parenting
• What to do instead of pressuring, bribing, or sneaking foods
• Why “they’ll grow out of it” is not always true
• The long-term effects of mealtime control and clean plate expectations
• What real progress looks like and how long it actually takes
• How to create calmer, more connected meals starting now 

ABOUT GUEST:
Alyssa is a registered dietitian, picky eating specialist, founder of Nutrition for Littles and mama of three. She is also a podcast host for the Nutrition for Littles Podcast and creator of Table Talk, a Picky Eating Reversal Program for families. She has a gentle root cause approach for more peaceful mealtimes where little ones can learn to like new foods. She is passionate about teaching moms how to raise healthy, independent eaters and is dedicated to seeing families have success at mealtimes and seeing lifelong healthy eating patterns start at a young age. Her work has been featured on Good Morning America, Huffpost and more.

WHERE TO FIND:
Websites: https://nutritionforlittles.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nutrition.for.littles/

WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:
Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/
Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionist
Podcast Instagram: @lessstressedlife
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlife
More Links + Quizzes: https://www.christabiegler.com/links

SPONSOR:
Thank you to Jigsaw Health for being such a great sponsor. 😎 Use code LESSSTRESSED10 anytime for 10% off!

🚨🚨🚨Watch Christa's free training here: christabiegler.com/blueprint

This week on the Less Stressed Life marks the final week of our encore series, where we’ve been revisiting listener-favorite episodes from 2025.

In this episode, I sat down with Dr. Don Wood to explore how unresolved trauma can keep the nervous system stuck in survival mode and quietly drive symptoms like anxiety, autoimmune conditions, and chronic pain.

We discussed how past experiences can remain stored in the brain as “high-definition” memories, keeping stress chemistry turned on and contributing to inflammation, immune imbalance, and physical symptoms long after the original event has passed. Don also shared how reprocessing these patterns can help the body return to regulation, improve performance, and free up energy that had been tied up in chronic stress.

Don's FREE video series "3 Hacks To Reset Your Mind". Here's the link: https://www.inspiredperformanceinstitute.com/3-hacks-video/

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• How unresolved trauma keeps the nervous system stuck in survival mode
• The surprising link between stress, DNA, and inflammation
• Why depression is often unresolved anger (and what to do about it)
• How past emotional wounds show up as physical symptoms
• A simple test to know if you’ve fully processed past trauma
• What happens when you release stored trauma

ABOUT GUEST:
Dr. Don Wood discovered the link between unresolved trauma and chronic health issues while searching for answers to his daughter's autoimmune condition. This led him to develop the TIPP program, a neuroscience-based approach that provides immediate and lasting relief. His work has helped trauma survivors, elite athletes, and executives, including a double-amputee marathon runner who broke a world record and the first athlete with Down syndrome to complete an Ironman. He is also the author of You Must Be Out of Your Mind and Emotional Concussions. 

WHERE TO FIND:
Website: https://www.inspiredperformanceinstitute.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdonwood/ 

WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:
Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/
Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionist
Podcast Instagram: @lessstressedlife
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlife
More Links + Quizzes: https://www.christabiegler.com/links

SPONSOR:
Thank you to Jigsaw Health for being such a great sponsor. 😎 Use code LESSSTRESSED10 anytime for 10% off!

🚨🚨🚨Watch Christa's free training here: christabiegler.com/blueprint

For the next few weeks on Less Stressed Life, we’re republishing listener-favorite episodes from 2025 that resonated deeply with our community.

In this episode, I sat down with former client Kelli, who shared her journey of healing eczema and food sensitivities in a way that felt surprisingly linear. While healing is rarely a straight path, Kelli’s experience highlighted what was possible when the right root causes were addressed with clarity, consistency, and support.

Kelli came to me after years of managing eczema through food restriction, topical treatments, and trial and error approaches that never fully resolved her symptoms. Together, we uncovered what was actually driving her flare-ups, including nervous system stress and environmental mold exposure, and focused on restoring balance rather than chasing symptoms.

This episode is a powerful reminder that eczema and food sensitivities are not something you are destined to manage forever. Symptoms are signals, not failures, and when you learn how to listen and respond, real healing becomes possible.

If you are stuck in restriction, overwhelmed by conflicting advice, or wondering why your symptoms keep returning, this conversation offers both hope and practical insight.

❓Questions about your own health struggles? Submit them here:
 https://www.christabiegler.com/questions

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• How Kelli resolved her eczema without long-term food restrictions
• Why food sensitivities aren’t always the root cause of symptoms
• The nervous system work that helped speed up her healing
• How she tackled mold exposure without getting overwhelmed
• Why symptoms are just messages from your body and how to respond 

WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:
Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/
Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionist
Podcast Instagram: @lessstressedlife
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlife
More Links + Quizzes: https://www.christabiegler.com/links

NUTRITION PHILOSOPHY:

 🍽️ Over restriction is dead
 🥑 Whole food is soul food and fed is best
 🔄 Sustainable, synergistic nutrition is in (the opposite of whack-a-mole supplementation & supplement graveyards)
 🤝 You don’t have to figure it out alone
 💛 Do your best and leave the rest

SPONSOR:
Thank you to Jigsaw Health for being such a great sponsor. 😎 Use code LESSSTRESSED10 anytime for 10% off!

🚨🚨🚨Watch Christa's free training here: christabiegler.com/blueprint

For the next few weeks on Less Stressed Life, we’re republishing listener-favorite episodes from 2025 that resonated deeply with our community.

This episode explores something many people overlook: stress is often the hidden trigger behind gut and skin issues. If you’ve been dealing with eczema, rashes, bloating, or food sensitivities and haven’t found lasting relief, stress may be the missing piece.

In this conversation, I break down three major ways stress impacts the body, including how it depletes key nutrients, shuts down digestion, and suppresses immune function. I also share practical strategies to help rebuild resilience, replenish nutrients, and support both gut and skin health so you can move toward real, sustainable healing.

❓Questions about your own health struggles? Submit them here:
 https://www.christabiegler.com/questions

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• How stress depletes key nutrients needed for gut and skin health
• The surprising way stress shuts down digestion, leading to bloating and food sensitivities
• Why immune suppression from stress can trigger eczema and chronic skin issues
• The role of gut imbalances, blood sugar stress, and inflammation in ongoing symptoms
• Practical ways to build resilience and support your body through stress

WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:
Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/
Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionist
Podcast Instagram: @lessstressedlife
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlife
More Links + Quizzes: https://www.christabiegler.com/links

NUTRITION PHILOSOPHY:

 🍽️ Over restriction is dead
 🥑 Whole food is soul food and fed is best
 🔄 Sustainable, synergistic nutrition is in (the opposite of whack-a-mole supplementation & supplement graveyards)
 🤝 You don’t have to figure it out alone
 💛 Do your best and leave the rest

SPONSOR:
Thank you to Jigsaw Health for being such a great sponsor. 😎 Use code LESSSTRESSED10 anytime for 10% off!

🚨🚨🚨Watch Christa's free training here: christabiegler.com/blueprint

For the next four weeks on the Less Stressed Life, we’re republishing listener-favorite episodes from 2025.

This week, we’re revisiting a powerful conversation with Morley Robbins, creator of the Root Cause Protocol and expert in mineral metabolism, to unpack why high-dose vitamin D supplements might actually be making symptoms worse instead of better.

In this eye-opening episode, we explore why low vitamin D on a lab test doesn’t always equal deficiency, how inflammation and hidden infections can disrupt vitamin D metabolism, and why minerals like magnesium, copper, and retinol are essential for proper function. If you’re struggling with fatigue, hormone issues, or have been told you’re vitamin D deficient, this conversation may completely shift how you think about healing.

To find cliff notes from this episode visit our blog here: https://www.christabiegler.com/blog/encore-why-vitamin-d-supplements-could-be-making-you-worse-with-morley-robbins

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• What low vitamin D really means and why it may signal inflammation
• How infections and immune dysfunction impact vitamin D metabolism
• The vital roles of magnesium, copper, and retinol in supporting vitamin D
• Why supplementing vitamin D without cofactors can worsen symptoms
• How to test for both storage and active vitamin D
• How to safely restore mineral balance using the Root Cause Protocol

Megan Mangin's paper mentioned in episode: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25048990/

ABOUT GUEST:
Morley Robbins is the creator of the Root Cause Protocol and founder of the Magnesium Advocacy Group. Known as the “Magnesium Man,” Morley left a decades-long career in hospital administration after a personal healing experience led him to question conventional health models. Since then, he’s become a passionate educator on mineral balance, conducting thousands of consults and researching the roles of magnesium, copper, and iron in chronic illness. Through his work, Morley helps people address fatigue, inflammation, and hormonal imbalances—one mineral at a time. 

WHERE TO FIND:
Website: https://therootcauseprotocol.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therootcauseprotocol/

WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:
Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/
Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionist
Podcast Instagram: @lessstressedlife
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlife
More Links + Quizzes: https://www.christabiegler.com/links

SPONSOR:
Thank you to Jigsaw Health for being such a great sponsor. 😎 Use code LESSSTRESSED10 anytime for 10% off!

🚨🚨🚨Watch Christa's free training here: christabiegler.com/blueprint

This week on the Less Stressed Life, I’m welcoming back two of my favorite humans, Patrick Sullivan Jr. and Ashley Leroux Sullivan, the married duo behind our amazing podcast sponsor, Jigsaw Health. If you’ve been around here for a while, you already know I love partnering with brands that truly care and Jigsaw walks the walk while making it fun to feel good!

We go behind the scenes on supplement quality, why third party testing matters, and why supplements should supplement real food, not replace it. We also nerd out on clean, mycotoxin tested coffee, functional lattes with collagen, and their new documentary Breaking Big Food, which explores how local food systems and informed consumer choices can help fix what’s broken in our food supply.

Check out Patrick's previous episode: #347 5 Types of Magnesium and 2 types of Muscle Cramps

KEY TAKEAWAYS:
• Supplements work best on a strong whole food foundation
• Third party testing is non negotiable
• Mold and mycotoxins in coffee matter more than you think
• Pairing coffee with protein supports energy and blood sugar
• Small consistent upgrades can create meaningful change

Jigsaw Health Links:
Website: https://www.jigsawhealth.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jigsaw_health/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/JigsawHealthTV
Documentary: https://www.jigsawhealth.com/pages/breaking-big-food
Firefly Coffee: https://www.jigsawhealth.com/pages/firefly

ABOUT GUESTS:
Patrick Sullivan Jr. and Ashley Leroux Sullivan are the married CEO and CMO of Jigsaw Health, a family owned supplement company founded in 2005 by Patrick and his father, Pat Sullivan Sr., built on the belief that life is too short to feel crappy and it’s fun to feel good. Jigsaw is known for magnesium and potassium focused supplements like the fan favorite Potassium Cocktail, plus weekly fun edu-taining videos. They are also the producers of Breaking Big Food and the founders of Firefly Organic Coffee and Market in Scottsdale, Arizona, home of Ashley’s collagen boost latte, Firefly Glow. 

WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:
Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/
Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionist
Podcast Instagram: @lessstressedlife
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlife
More Links + Quizzes: https://www.christabiegler.com/links

SPONSOR:
Thank you to Jigsaw Health for being such a great sponsor. 😎 Use code LESSSTRESSED10 anytime for 10% off!

🚨🚨🚨Watch Christa's free training here: christabiegler.com/blueprint

This week, Dr. James Greenblatt returns to talk about the root causes of depression that often get missed. We dig into why many people still struggle despite medication and therapy, the surprising importance of amino acids for neurotransmitters, and how stress and low stomach acid quietly disrupt protein and nutrient absorption.

We also cover key deficiencies linked to depression, including zinc, B12, folate, magnesium, vitamin D, and omega threes, and why “normal” lab ranges are not always helpful. Dr. Greenblatt explains why very low cholesterol can increase depression risk, and we explore new research on nutritional lithium and its potential for mood, cognition, and long-term brain health.

You can now preorder Dr. Greenblatt’s upcoming book, Finally Hopeful, which releases January 13, 2026. It offers a whole-body, personalized roadmap for understanding and treating depression. 

Check out Dr. Greenblatt's other episode on the LSL: #400 Malnourished Mind: Nutrient Deficiencies In Mental Health & Anorexia

KEY TAKEAWAYS:
• Amino acids are foundational for neurotransmitters
• Zinc, B12, folate, magnesium and vitamin D strongly influence mood
• Stress and low stomach acid impair nutrient absorption
• Very low cholesterol increases depression risk
• Nutritional lithium shows promise for mood and brain health

Find Dr. Greenblatt’s free webinars here: https://www.psychiatryredefined.org/webinars-in-functional-medicine/

ABOUT GUEST:
James M. Greenblatt, MD, is a board-certified child and adult psychiatrist and a leading voice in functional and integrative psychiatry. In practice since 1988, he has authored seven books, including Finally Focused and the upcoming Finally Hopeful, and lectures internationally on nutritional approaches to mental health. He is the founder of Psychiatry Redefined and a member of the Orthomolecular Hall of Fame.

WHERE TO FIND:
Websites: https://www.jamesgreenblattmd.com/ & https://www.psychiatryredefined.org/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/psychiatry_redefined

WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:
Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/
Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionist
Podcast Instagram: @lessstressedlife
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlife
More Links + Quizzes: https://www.christabiegler.com/links

SPONSOR:
Thank you to Jigsaw Health for being such a great sponsor. 😎 Use code LESSSTRESSED10 anytime for 10% off!

I released a free training that shares the 4 steps I use to help clients reduce eczema, inflammation, and food-reaction symptoms by 50%+ in a few months — without restriction or overwhelm. Watch here: christabiegler.com/blueprint

This week our favorite naturopathic oncologist returns and I am so excited! Michael Robinson always brings the nerdy gems and I learn something new every single time. We dive into advanced decision making for cancer and how to think clearly about screening, diagnosis, and treatment long before you are in crisis. We talk about the value of yearly tumor markers and whole body MRI, why tumor mutations matter more than where cancer appears, and how personalized targeted therapies can meaningfully shift outcomes.

Michael also shares what he would do if he were diagnosed, how integrative care can reduce chemo side effects and boost effectiveness, and why air, water, and food quality matter more than extreme diets. We also explore the emotional and mental sides of cancer and why mindset, support, and clarity are essential parts of any treatment plan.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:
• Early screening helps you act before symptoms appear
• Tumor genetics, not location, guide treatment
• Integrative care improves tolerance and results
• Air, water, and whole foods support immunity
• Mindset and emotional support influence outcomes

Check out Michael's previous episode here: 307 Integrative Oncology 

Tumor marker testing: https://www.nourishhealthcare.org/labs-guides

ABOUT GUEST:
Dr. Robinson is a naturopathic doctor specializing in naturopathic oncology in the Chicago suburbs. He is the owner of Nourish Healthcare, a multidisciplinary clinic with a team of naturopathic doctors, nutritionists, and acupuncturists, and also serves as a staff doctor at the Ayre Clinic of Contemporary Medicine, the oldest low dose chemotherapy clinic in the U.S. He is a professor of oncology and immunology for the University of Western States and holds degrees in health sciences, applied clinical nutrition, and naturopathic medicine. He is certified in oncology nutrition and is a licensed naturopathic physician, licensed dietitian nutritionist, and Certified Nutrition Specialist.

WHERE TO FIND GUEST:
Website: https://www.nourishhealthcare.org/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nourishhealthcare/

WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:
Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/
Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionist
Podcast Instagram: @lessstressedlife
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlife
More Links + Quizzes: https://www.christabiegler.com/links

SPONSOR:
Thank you to Jigsaw Health for being such a great sponsor. 😎 Use code LESSSTRESSED10 anytime for 10% off!

I released a free training that shares the 4 steps I use to help clients reduce eczema, inflammation, and food-reaction symptoms by 50%+ in a few months — without restriction or overwhelm. Watch here: christabiegler.com/blueprint

This week, I’m breaking down the simplest, most practical steps I use with clients to spot mold issues and support cleaner indoor air. After talking with naturopathic oncologist Michael Robinson (his new episode airs next week), I was reminded how foundational air and water quality are for immune resilience and cancer prevention. Mold is far more common than most people realize, and with a few inexpensive tools and a calm, empowered approach, you can get a clearer picture of what’s happening in your home and your body.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:
• Mold symptoms can look like skin issues, sinus congestion, yeast, or frequent illness
• Stress can reactivate old mold exposures
• Check water areas for bubbling floors, stains, or separating walls or baseboards
• Use humidity meters in bathrooms and the kitchen
• Fans and fast drying prevent many issues
• Thermal guns help spot cold or moisture areas
• ERMI dust testing is better than air samples
• Supporting your nervous system helps immune recovery
• I upgraded to Jaspr for stronger filtration and cleaner air

⚡Jaspr Air Scrubber
Commercial-grade, steel-built, and filters 5× more than typical purifiers. Removes 100% airborne mold (per their testing) in 3 hours and may reduce snoring and throat clearing. $799 ($400 off) with code “lessstressed” through 12/1, then it goes back to $200 off.

Episodes Mentioned:

• 245 I split tested urine mycotoxins (mold) and here are my results with Christa
• 317 Environmental Mold Remediation with Michael Rubino, Founder of HomeCleanse
• 334 Mold Remediation Made Easier with Dr. Emily Kiberd
• 336 DIY Mold Inspection & New Construction (Part 2) with Michael Rubino
• 355 Air Quality After Floods and Fires with Mike Feldstein
• CLICK HERE for more mold episodes! 

❓Question for Christa? Submit here: https://www.christabiegler.com/questions

WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:
Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/
Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionist
Podcast Instagram: @lessstressedlife
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlife
More Links + Quizzes: https://www.christabiegler.com/links

SPONSOR:
Thank you to Jigsaw Health for being such a great sponsor. 😎 Use code LESSSTRESSED15 for 15% off during Nov 2025. After that, use LESSSTRESSED10 anytime. 

I released a free training that shares the 4 steps I use to help clients reduce eczema, inflammation, and food-reaction symptoms by 50%+ in a few months — without restriction or overwhelm. The feedback has been incredible, and I answer every question inside the training. Watch here: christabiegler.com/blueprint

This week on the Less Stressed Life, I’m talking with Elizabeth Wells, also known as Naturally Wells or the Liver Flush Queen. After decades of candida, fatigue, sensitivities, and adrenal burnout, discovering liver flushing in 2016 changed her health. Now she helps clients around the world address chronic gut and liver symptoms that often get overlooked.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Stress lowers stomach acid and slows bile flow
• Sluggish bile drives dysbiosis, SIBO, and recurring gut issues
• Biliary dyskinesia and why gallbladder symptoms often flare postpartum
• Simple bile-supporting tools: bitters, minerals, fiber, nervous-system regulation
• When liver flushing may help—and when it isn’t the right starting point

ABOUT GUEST:
Elizabeth Wells, known as Naturally Wells or the Liver Flush Queen, is a UK-based nutritionist specializing in liver detox and gut health. After reversing her own chronic Candida, fatigue, and sensitivities through liver flushing, she now coaches clients worldwide on detox and bile-flow support. She’s also trained in EFT and other energy techniques. Elizabeth lives on the Kent coast with her family. 

RESOURCES FROM ELIZABETH, find on her website listed below:
• Free bile-flow guide
• Educational webinars on bile flow + Candida
• 6-week group program for liver detox and flushing 

WHERE TO FIND GUEST:
Website: https://www.naturallywells.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naturallywells/

WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:
Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/
Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionist
Podcast Instagram: @lessstressedlife
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlife
Leave a review, submit a questions for the podcast or take one of my quizzes here: ****https://www.christabiegler.com/links

SPONSOR:
Thank you to our friends at Jigsaw Health for being such an incredible sponsor and partner. 😎 If you’re listening during November 2025, use code LESSSTRESSED15 at JigsawHealth.com for 15% off every order. If you’re listening after November 2025, use LESSSTRESSED10 for 10% off anytime.

This week on the Less Stressed Life, Dr. David Hanscom joins me for his 4th appearance to explain why anxiety isn’t psychological—it’s physiological—a survival response that we can learn to regulate, not control. We talk about how unprocessed emotions and repetitive thoughts get stored in the body as pain and how tools like expressive writing, calming the body, and softening the ego help break those loops.

You’ll walk away with a new way to think about anxiety, pain, and healing—one that focuses on awareness, compassion, and creating safety in your body so your mind can follow. It’s about rewiring your nervous system, not forcing it.

Pre-Order Dr. Hanscom's new book, Calm Your Body, Heal Your Mind: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/804971/calm-your-body-heal-your-mind-by-david-hanscom-md/

Dr. Hanscom’s past episodes:
• Ep 71: Roadmap out of Anxiety and Chronic Pain
• Ep 72: Anger & Anxiety in the Family
• Ep 325: Overwhelm & Pain

KEY TAKEAWAYS:
• Anxiety and anger are body states, not character flaws
• Calm the physiology first; thoughts will follow
• Expressive writing helps separate from looping thoughts
• Awareness and compassion are core to lasting change

Free resource: Try Dr. Hanscom’s Expressive Writing Exercise (PDF), a foundational tool from The DOC Journey to help calm the nervous system and release looping thoughts. 

ABOUT GUEST:
David Hanscom, MD is a former spine surgeon who left his 32-year practice to help people heal chronic physical and emotional pain. After overcoming his own long struggle with anxiety and pain, he developed Dynamic Healing, a method focused on calming the body’s threat physiology and rewiring the nervous system. He’s the author of Back in Control and the upcoming Calm Your Body, Heal Your Mind (June 2026). 

WHERE TO GUEST:
Websites: https://backincontrol.com/ and https://thedocjourney.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdavidhanscom/

WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:
Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/
Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionist

SPONSOR:
Thank you to our friends at Jigsaw Health for being such an incredible sponsor and partner. 😎 If you’re listening during November 2025, use code LESSSTRESSED15 at JigsawHealth.com for 15% off every order. If you’re listening after November 2025, use LESSSTRESSED10 for 10% off anytime.

This week on the Less Stressed Life, Eliza Kingsford joins me to talk about how your nervous system drives behavior and why lasting change only happens when your body feels safe.

We dive into the three main nervous system states (safe and connected, activated, and shutdown) and how they show up in your relationship with food, stress, and self-control. Eliza explains why willpower isn’t the problem and how to build capacity with daily “deposits” like rest, nourishment, and connection so your body can finally support change instead of resist it.

I was fired up about this one because it connects everything—physiology, behavior, and peace. You’ll walk away with a clearer understanding of why you feel stuck and how to shift it.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:
• Your nervous system drives every thought, feeling, and action
• Change feels unsafe to the brain—safety cues make new habits possible
• Food behaviors mirror nervous system states (frantic in activation, numbing in shutdown)
• Build capacity by balancing “deposits” like rest, nourishment, and connection with “withdrawals” like stress and overwork
• Flexibility and resilience in your nervous system create real, lasting change 

ABOUT GUEST:
Best-selling author, licensed therapist and former Corporate CEO, Eliza Kingsford is a nervous system expert and behavior change specialist. She is widely known for helping clients regain control and rewire their process so they can finally lose weight peacefully and keep it off permanently. She developed The Shift framework where clients learn a step-by-step blueprint for changing their lives.

Eliza is turning the weight loss industry on its head by combining neuroscience, behavior science and psychology to create lasting results for her clients.

WHERE TO FIND GUEST:
Website: https://www.elizakingsford.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizakingsford/

WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:
Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/
Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionist
Podcast Instagram: @lessstressedlife
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlife
Leave a review, submit a questions for the podcast or take one of my quizzes here: ****https://www.christabiegler.com/links

NUTRITION PHILOSOPHY OF LESS STRESSED LIFE:
🍽️ Over restriction is dead
🥑 Whole food is soul food and fed is best
🔄 Sustainable, synergistic nutrition is in (the opposite of whack-a-mole supplementation & supplement graveyards)
🤝 You don’t have to figure it out alone
❤️ Do your best and leave the rest

SPONSOR:
Thank you to our friends at Jigsaw Health for being such an incredible sponsor and partner. 😎 If you’re listening during November 2025, use code LESSSTRESSED15 at JigsawHealth.com for 15% off every order. If you’re listening after November 2025, use LESSSTRESSED10 for 10% off anytime.

This week on the Less Stressed Life, we’re talking about what your mouth is really saying about your health. 🦷

Dr. Nammy Patel joins me to unpack how oral bacteria, inflammation, and even how you breathe reflect what’s happening in your body. We talk “leaky mouth,” nitric oxide, and simple habits—like nose breathing and saliva support—that help your body heal from the inside out.

If you’ve dealt with recurring issues or inflammation that won’t quit, this episode will change how you think about prevention.

📗Check out Nammy's book here: https://www.drnammypatel.com/book/

KEY TAKEAWAYS:
• Your mouth mirrors whole-body health
• “Leaky mouth” drives systemic inflammation
• Dry mouth throws off your microbiome
• Nose breathing boosts nitric oxide + repair
• Small habits create big shifts in healing

ABOUT GUEST:
Dr. Nammy Patel is a pioneering biological and holistic dentist, bestselling author, and founder of Green Dentistry in San Francisco—one of the first eco-friendly dental practices in the U.S. She blends cutting-edge technology with Ayurvedic and functional medicine principles to treat the whole body, not just the mouth. Known for her data-driven approach, Dr. Nammy uses advanced diagnostics, salivary testing, and oral microbiome analysis to detect early signs of systemic disease and promote prevention over treatment. Her mission: to transform dentistry into a proactive path toward whole-body vitality and long-term health. 

WHERE TO FIND GUEST:
Website: https://www.drnammypatel.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drnammypatel/

WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:
Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/
Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionist
Podcast Instagram: @lessstressedlife
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlife
Leave a review, submit a questions for the podcast or take one of my quizzes here: ****https://www.christabiegler.com/links

NUTRITION PHILOSOPHY OF LESS STRESSED LIFE:
🍽️ Over restriction is dead
🥑 Whole food is soul food and fed is best
🔄 Sustainable, synergistic nutrition is in (the opposite of whack-a-mole supplementation & supplement graveyards)
🤝 You don’t have to figure it out alone
❤️ Do your best and leave the rest

SPONSOR:
Thank you to our friends at Jigsaw Health for being such an incredible sponsor and partner. 😎 If you’re listening during November 2025, use code LESSSTRESSED15 at JigsawHealth.com for 15% off every order. If you’re listening before or after November 2025, use LESSSTRESSED10 for 10% off anytime. Use the codes every time you order!

This week on the Less Stressed Life, we’re unpacking The Biology of Trauma with Dr. Aimie Apigian to reveal how your cells, not just your mind, hold stress and why your body can’t heal when it doesn’t feel safe.

Dr. Aimie shares her personal crash-and-rebuild story and explains how stress becomes biology through the “cell danger response.” We talk about high achiever burnout, unconscious stress, and simple ways to create a sense of safety so your body can finally repair.

If you’ve ever pushed through exhaustion or wondered why your symptoms linger even after doing everything right, this episode gives you language, awareness, and practical tools to help your body exhale.

📖Check out Dr. Aimie's book here: https://www.biologyoftrauma.com/book

KEY TAKEAWAYS:
• Stress grows you; trauma overwhelms you
• The cell danger response is your body’s emergency brake
• You can’t outthink a body that doesn’t feel safe
• Healing happens in layers, not all at once
• Start by microdosing safety—breathe, feel, soften

ABOUT GUEST:
Dr. Aimie Apigian, double board-certified physician (Preventive/Addiction Medicine) with master's degrees in biochemistry and public health, revolutionizes trauma healing by revealing how our cells—not just our minds—store trauma. Her book "The Biology of Trauma" (foreword by Gabor Maté) transforms our understanding of how the body experiences and holds trauma. After adopting a child during medical school sparked her journey, she developed an integrative science-based sequence for the healing journey. Through her practitioner training, podcast, YouTube channel, and international speaking, she bridges functional medicine, attachment and trauma therapy, proving that repairing trauma's impact on the mind, body and biology is possible.

WHERE TO FIND GUEST:
Website: https://biologyoftrauma.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/draimie/
Podcast: https://biologyoftrauma.com/biology-of-trauma-podcast/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrAimieApigian

WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:
Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/
Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionist
Podcast Instagram: @lessstressedlife
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlife

Leave a review, submit a questions for the podcast or take one of my quizzes here: ****https://www.christabiegler.com/links

SPONSOR:
Thanks to Jigsaw Health for sponsoring this episode! Looking for a clean, tasty way to stay hydrated? Their Electrolyte Supreme is a go-to for energy, minerals, and daily hydration support. Use code LESSSTRESSED10 at JigsawHealth.com for 10% off—unlimited use!

🚨🚨🚨Sign up for Brad’s FREE 5-Day Success Accelerator Mindset Challenge starting October 20, 2025
👉 http://www.bradbizjack.com/a/2148154906/pQP36qLF

This week on the Less Stressed Life, we’re reframing the grind. Mindset strategist Brad Bizjack joins me to explore why “I’ll be happy when” keeps high achievers stuck and how to set your emotional thermostat, choose a more resourceful state for the next room, and create success without sacrificing fulfillment.

We dig into the difference between pain and suffering, a simple body breath focus recipe to shift emotions fast, how to trade attachment and perfection for purpose and detachment, and why moving from away-from motivation to a toward-purpose fuel source changes everything.

If you’ve ever tied your worth to productivity, kept pushing the goalpost, or felt anxious even when things are going right, this conversation offers clear language, practical tools, and real-life examples you can use today.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:
• Choose the most resourceful state for the next room
• Thermostat over thermometer: reset your emotional home
• Shift state with body, breath, and focus
• Trade expectations for appreciation to regain power
• Detachment means supporting the dream without letting it own you
• Perfection is the lowest standard and guarantees pain
• Self-sabotage is often a drive for safety; create safe evidence for growth

🚨Join Brad’s free Success Accelerator 5-Day Mindset Challenge starting October 20, 2025 to experience his tools in real time: http://www.bradbizjack.com/a/2148154906/pQP36qLF

ABOUT GUEST:
Brad Bizjack is a personal development expert and master mindset strategist who has helped over 75,000 people in more than 40 countries rewire how they think, feel, and live. As the CEO of a multi seven figure transformational coaching company, his work focuses on helping people break limiting beliefs, rewrite their stories, and create extraordinary success with lasting fulfillment. When he’s not speaking or coaching, Brad is husband to Janiece, dad to Lily, and happiest on the lake with his family.

WHERE TO FIND:
Website: https://www.bradbizjack.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bradbizjack/

WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:
Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/
Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionist
Podcast Instagram: @lessstressedlife
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlife

SPONSOR:
Thanks to Jigsaw Health for sponsoring this episode! Looking for a clean, tasty way to stay hydrated this summer? Their Electrolyte Supreme is a go-to for energy, minerals, and daily hydration support. Use code LESSSTRESSED10 at JigsawHealth.com for 10% off—unlimited use!

This week on the Less Stressed Life, we’re talking vision, mitochondria, and light with ophthalmologist and UCL researcher Glen Jeffery. We explore why the retina is so energy hungry and how simple exposure to long wavelength light and even plain incandescent lighting can measurably support aging eyes.

We dig into wavelength and dose, why morning timing matters most, what makes incandescent bulbs uniquely powerful, and practical ways to protect your eyes from modern indoor lighting.

If you’ve ever battled screen related eye strain, worried about declining vision, or felt lost in the red light maze, this conversation brings clarity and simple next steps.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:
• Morning light best activates mitochondria and supports eye health
• Just three minutes of red or long wavelength light can boost color vision
• Benefits fade after about five days without continued exposure
• Incandescent bulbs outperform LEDs for vision and energy support
• Blue light and LEDs can drain mitochondrial function
• Avoid lasers; low intensity LEDs or sunlight are safest
• Daily natural light is the simplest, most effective therapy

ABOUT GUEST:
Dr. Glen Jeffery is a Professor of Neuroscience at the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology. His research focuses on how aging and light exposure affect the retina and mitochondrial function. He has pioneered studies showing how specific wavelengths of light, including red and infrared, can improve visual performance and support healthy aging of the eye. His work bridges neuroscience, ophthalmology, and environmental health, emphasizing practical, light-based approaches to protect and restore vision. 

WHERE TO FIND:
Email:  g.jeffery@ucl.ac.uk

WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:
Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/
Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionist
Podcast Instagram: @lessstressedlife
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlife

NUTRITION PHILOSOPHY OF LESS STRESSED LIFE:
🍽️ Over restriction is dead
🥑 Whole food is soul food and fed is best
🔄 Sustainable, synergistic nutrition is in (the opposite of whack-a-mole supplementation & supplement graveyards)
🤝 You don’t have to figure it out alone
❤️ Do your best and leave the rest

SPONSOR:
Thanks to Jigsaw Health for sponsoring this episode! Looking for a clean, tasty way to stay hydrated this summer? Their Electrolyte Supreme is a go-to for energy, minerals, and daily hydration support. Use code LESSSTRESSED10 at JigsawHealth.com for 10% off—unlimited use!

This week on the Less Stressed Life, we’re unpacking the messy, confusing, and sometimes stressful world of feeding little ones. Jordyn Koveleski Gorman, a speech-language pathologist and feeding specialist, joins me to talk about starting solids, baby led weaning, gagging, picky eating, and how to build a healthy relationship with food from the very beginning.

We dig into the myths and realities of baby led weaning, why purees still matter, how to approach picky eating without shame, and the surprising role of sensory exploration and language in shaping food preferences.

If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re “doing it right” when it comes to starting solids or worried about picky eating, this conversation brings both clarity and practical next steps.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:
• A flexible combo of baby led weaning and purees works best
• Early chewing reduces picky eating risk
• Gagging is normal and part of learning
• Neutral language builds healthier food associations
• Whole food swaps help ease away from constant snacking

ABOUT GUEST:
Jordyn Koveleski Gorman is a licensed speech-language pathologist, feeding specialist, and the founder of Eat Play Say, an online resource hub for parents who want clear, expert-backed answers about speech, feeding, and play development. With nearly a decade of clinical experience, Jordyn leads a team of pediatric specialists serving over 700,000 followers and a community of parents around the world. Eat Play Say has collaborated with companies like Lalo, ByHeart, Primally Pure, and Little Spoon, and continues to expand its offerings, from digital playbooks and developmental handbooks to consultations. As a mom of two, she knows what it’s like to Google everything, and created Eat Play Say so you don’t have to.

WHERE TO FIND:
Website: https://www.eatplaysay.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eatplaysay 

WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:
Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/
Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionist
Podcast Instagram: @lessstressedlife
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlife

NUTRITION PHILOSOPHY OF LESS STRESSED LIFE:
🍽️ Over restriction is dead
🥑 Whole food is soul food and fed is best
🔄 Sustainable, synergistic nutrition is in (the opposite of whack-a-mole supplementation & supplement graveyards)
🤝 You don’t have to figure it out alone
❤️ Do your best and leave the rest

SPONSOR:
Thanks to Jigsaw Health for sponsoring this episode! Looking for a clean, tasty way to stay hydrated this summer? Their Electrolyte Supreme is a go-to for energy, minerals, and daily hydration support. Use code LESSSTRESSED10 at JigsawHealth.com for 10% off—unlimited use!

This week on The Less Stressed Life, we’re digging into a bold reframe of cancer: it’s not just about the tumor, it’s about the terrain. Dr. Nasha Winters and I explore how nervous system state, mitochondrial health, oxygen, light, and circadian rhythm shape resilience and healing. We talk about why standard treatments often fall flat without nervous system regulation, how modern inputs overload our mitochondria, and the simple daily habits that create measurable shifts in terrain.

If you’ve ever wondered why some therapies don’t stick—or how breathwork, fasting, light, and minerals could matter just as much as labs and scans—this conversation connects the dots.

Find both Dr. Nasha's education courses & books here: https://drnasha.com/books-and-education

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Your nervous system is step zero—nothing works if you’re stuck in fight-or-flight
• Mitochondria are the hub of terrain and energy production
• Oxygen and breathwork are underrated tools in prevention and recovery
• Daily rhythm matters: sunrise/sunset light, post-meal walks, and overnight fasting
• Some “healthy” supplements (iron, calcium, glutathione, methyl donors) can fuel cancer if misused
• Timing is everything—especially with red light therapy

ABOUT GUEST:
Dr. Nasha Winters is a global leader in integrative oncology and the author of The Metabolic Approach to Cancer. With decades of experience, she bridges conventional care with metabolic and complementary therapies while making complex science feel accessible and empowering. Her passion lies in helping people understand their bodies, build resilience, and embrace new possibilities for healing. 

WHERE TO FIND:
Website: https://drnasha.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drnashawinters/
Practitioner Directory: https://www.mtih.org/

WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:
Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/
Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionist
Podcast Instagram: @lessstressedlife
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlife

NUTRITION PHILOSOPHY OF LESS STRESSED LIFE:
🍽️ Over restriction is dead
🥑 Whole food is soul food and fed is best
🔄 Sustainable, synergistic nutrition is in (the opposite of whack-a-mole supplementation & supplement graveyards)
🤝 You don’t have to figure it out alone
❤️ Do your best and leave the rest

SPONSOR:
Thanks to Jigsaw Health for sponsoring this episode! Looking for a clean, tasty way to stay hydrated this summer? Their Electrolyte Supreme is a go-to for energy, minerals, and daily hydration support. Use code LESSSTRESSED10 at JigsawHealth.com for 10% off—unlimited use!

This week on The Less Stressed Life, Tracy Goodwin joins me to talk about the Psychology of the Voice and how our subconscious experiences shape the way we sound. We dig into the seven layers of sound she hears in every voice, the “voice masks” that hide our authenticity, and the five wounds that often cause us to hold back or be misunderstood. Tracy shares how uncovering your real voice can dramatically change connection, confidence, and even business results.

If you’ve ever felt like your voice didn’t fully represent who you are — or noticed people misinterpret you despite your best intentions — this conversation will help you understand the deeper psychology behind your voice and how to reveal the truest version of yourself.

Take Tracy's quiz on how to unmask your unique voice personality: https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/621a5513edca630018200027

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Your voice is shaped by subconscious “stories” created from early life experiences.
• Six of the seven layers of sound are protective masks; only the seventh is your authentic voice.
• Voice masks like “the cheerleader” or “the people pleaser” block connection and authenticity.
• The five core wounds — judgment, rejection, abandonment, belonging, and worthiness — are at the root of how we sound.
• Revealing your authentic voice improves relationships, influence, and trust.

ABOUT GUEST:
Voice researcher and coach Tracy Goodwin, owner of Captivate the Room and creator of Psychology of the Voice® has taught thousands of celebrities, professionals, and entrepreneurs to transform their voices from the inside out with her unique approach, which gets to the core of a person’s internal voice psychology and external sounds that are repelling, misrepresenting, and costing them 30-90% in impact, influence and revenue. Tracy makes the invisible visible to next-level your relationships, business and overall success. She’s the host of an award-winning podcast and a highly sought after speaker around the globe.

WHERE TO FIND:
Website: https://captivatetheroom.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/captivatetheroom 

WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:
Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/
Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionist
Podcast Instagram: @lessstressedlife
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlife

NUTRITION PHILOSOPHY OF LESS STRESSED LIFE:
🍽️ Over restriction is dead
🥑 Whole food is soul food and fed is best
🔄 Sustainable, synergistic nutrition is in (the opposite of whack-a-mole supplementation & supplement graveyards)
🤝 You don’t have to figure it out alone
❤️ Do your best and leave the rest

SPONSOR:
Thanks to Jigsaw Health for sponsoring this episode! Looking for a clean, tasty way to stay hydrated this summer? Their Electrolyte Supreme is a go-to for energy, minerals, and daily hydration support. Use code LESSSTRESSED10 at JigsawHealth.com for 10% off—unlimited use!

This week on The Less Stressed Life, JM DeBord joins me to talk about decoding dreams, what they really mean, why they matter, and how they can guide us toward more awareness in our waking life. We dig into why violent or embarrassing dreams are not what they seem, why exes keep showing up, what it means when you smell things in dreams, and how dream journaling can be the “eighth habit” of highly effective people.

If you have ever woken up from a dream wondering “what the heck was that,” this conversation will help you understand the patterns, symbols, and stories your night brain is trying to tell you.

Find JM DeBord's new book, The Science of Paranormal here: https://jmdebord.com/

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Dreams are stories told in symbols, not literal predictions
• Violent dreams often point to boundaries or inner conflict, not hidden violence
• Ex dreams usually highlight patterns or feelings in current relationships
• Smells in dreams can reinforce the message of the story such as flowers, sewage, or food
• Journaling dreams improves recall and helps you recognize repeating themes

ABOUT GUEST:
JM DeBord, known online as “RadOwl,” is the author of several books on dreams, including the bestselling Dream Interpretation Dictionary. As moderator of Reddit’s r/Dreams forum, he has helped thousands make sense of their dream life with a blend of Jungian psychology and practical insight. Through his website Dreams123.com, courses, and trainings, JM makes dream interpretation accessible, showing how our night stories can guide healing, growth, and self-understanding. 

WHERE TO FIND:
Website: https://jmdebord.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/interpretdreams
Website: https://www.dreamschool.net/ 

WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:
Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/
Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionist
Podcast Instagram: @lessstressedlife
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlife

NUTRITION PHILOSOPHY OF LESS STRESSED LIFE:
🍽️ Over restriction is dead
🥑 Whole food is soul food and fed is best
🔄 Sustainable, synergistic nutrition is in (the opposite of whack-a-mole supplementation & supplement graveyards)
🤝 You don’t have to figure it out alone
❤️ Do your best and leave the rest

SPONSOR:
Thanks to Jigsaw Health for sponsoring this episode! Looking for a clean, tasty way to stay hydrated this summer? Their Electrolyte Supreme is a go-to for energy, minerals, and daily hydration support. Use code LESSSTRESSED10 at JigsawHealth.com for 10% off—unlimited use!

This week on The Less Stressed Life, Amy Rawls joins me to talk about why you are not what you eat, but what you digest, assimilate, and eliminate. We dig into the difference between digestive enzymes taken with meals and systemic enzymes taken away from food, how enzyme capacity develops in babies, and why so many gut and skin issues trace back to poor digestion.

If you have struggled with food sensitivities, skin flares, or supplements that do not seem to work, this conversation will help you understand how enzymes can make all the difference.

Enjoy 10% off Transformation Enzymes as a podcast listener by using code LESSSTRESSED

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Why digestion, not food alone, drives symptoms
• How enzymes decline under stress
• The role of digestive versus systemic enzymes
• Why infant enzyme capacity explains early skin and gut flares
• Food sensitivities are often a digestion problem, not a food problem

ABOUT GUEST:
Amy Rawls, MS, RD, LD, FMNS, CGN is a registered dietitian specializing in integrative and functional nutrition with a focus on root cause healing and mind-body optimization. She serves as Director of Clinical Services and Education at Transformation Enzyme Corporation, where she leads practitioner education, clinical support, and research on enzyme therapy. Amy has presented nationally and internationally on the role of nutrition and enzymes in supporting whole-body health. 

WHERE TO FIND:
Website: https://www.transformationenzymes.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enzymeamy/
Email Amy: clinic@tecenzymes.com
Additional Education: https://www.mycliniciantoolbox.com/

WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:
Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/
Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionist
Podcast Instagram: @lessstressedlife
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlife

NUTRITION PHILOSOPHY OF LESS STRESSED LIFE:
🍽️ Over restriction is dead
🥑 Whole food is soul food and fed is best
🔄 Sustainable, synergistic nutrition is in (the opposite of whack-a-mole supplementation & supplement graveyards)
🤝 You don’t have to figure it out alone
❤️ Do your best and leave the rest

SPONSOR:
Thanks to Jigsaw Health for sponsoring this episode! Looking for a clean, tasty way to stay hydrated this summer? Their Electrolyte Supreme is a go-to for energy, minerals, and daily hydration support. Use code LESSSTRESSED10 at JigsawHealth.com for 10% off—unlimited use!

This week on The Less Stressed Life, I’m talking about relapse and why skin often flares after illness, food poisoning, antibiotics, or stressful events. Instead of viewing relapse as failure, I want you to see it as feedback and your body’s way of asking for deeper support.

I share a case study of a child whose skin cleared beautifully, only to flare again after back-to-back viruses and stress, and connect it to common patterns I see in practice. You will learn the physiological reasons relapse happens and how to respond strategically so you can support resilience instead of feeling defeated.

If you have ever felt frustrated by flare-ups that seem to undo your progress, this episode will help you understand why it happens and how to move forward with clarity and confidence.

KEY TAKEAWAYS
• Why skin flares are common after colds, food poisoning, or antibiotics
• How immune “soldiers” and gut health play a role in relapse
• The way stress impacts digestion, nutrient status, and flare frequency
• Why relapse is never failure but feedback from your body
• Practical strategies to support resilience including probiotics, bitters, and immunoglobulins

🗓️Book a Case Audit with Christa: https://www.christabiegler.com/momentum

❓Question for Christa? Submit it here: https://www.christabiegler.com/questions

WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:
Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/
Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionist
Podcast Instagram: @lessstressedlife
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlife
Leave a review, submit a questions for the podcast or take one of my quizzes here: https://www.christabiegler.com/links

SPONSOR:
Thanks to Jigsaw Health for sponsoring this episode! Looking for a clean, tasty way to stay hydrated this summer? Their Electrolyte Supreme is a go-to for energy, minerals, and daily hydration support. Use code LESSSTRESSED10 at JigsawHealth.com for 10% off—unlimited use!

NUTRITION PHILOSOPHY OF LESS STRESSED LIFE:
🍽️ Over restriction is dead
🥑 Whole food is soul food and fed is best
🔄 Sustainable, synergistic nutrition is in (the opposite of whack-a-mole supplementation & supplement graveyards)
🤝 You don’t have to figure it out alone
❤️ Do your best and leave the rest

This week on The Less Stressed Life, Alison Marras, NTP joins me to share her story of putting Hashimoto’s, PCOS, and IBS into remission—twice. After years of being dismissed by doctors, Alison discovered the power of nutrition, root-cause healing, and nervous system support. While the Autoimmune Paleo (AIP) diet helped her in the short term, Alison learned that restrictive eating wasn’t the end goal—addressing gut health, environment, and emotional resilience was.

In this episode, we explore what it really takes to move beyond elimination diets, how mold exposure triggered her second Hashimoto’s flare, and why nervous system health is as important as diet in healing autoimmunity.

If you’ve ever felt stuck on the elimination diet rollercoaster, worried about food sensitivities, or wondered how to actually achieve lasting remission, this conversation will help you see what’s possible.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Why AIP can be a helpful tool—but not a long-term solution
• Alison’s journey through misdiagnosis, Hashimoto’s, and finding the right support
• How mold exposure triggered her second autoimmune flare
• The critical role of the nervous system in calming immune reactivity
• Practical steps to reintroduce foods and build resilience with autoimmunity

ABOUT GUEST:
Alison Marras, NTP, is a holistic nutritionist, gut health expert, and author of The Paleo Gut Healing Cookbook. After overcoming Hashimoto’s, PCOS, and IBS herself, she now helps women heal digestive symptoms without restrictive elimination diets. Through her In Tune Method, Alison empowers clients to reintroduce foods, reduce inflammation, and create lasting gut health with more ease and joy. 

WHERE TO FIND:
Website: https://foodbymars.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodbymars/

WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:
Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/
Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionist
Podcast Instagram: @lessstressedlife
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlife

NUTRITION PHILOSOPHY OF LESS STRESSED LIFE:
🍽️ Over restriction is dead
🥑 Whole food is soul food and fed is best
🔄 Sustainable, synergistic nutrition is in (the opposite of whack-a-mole supplementation & supplement graveyards)
🤝 You don’t have to figure it out alone
❤️ Do your best and leave the rest

SPONSOR:
Thanks to Jigsaw Health for sponsoring this episode! Looking for a clean, tasty way to stay hydrated this summer? Their Electrolyte Supreme is a go-to for energy, minerals, and daily hydration support. Use code LESSSTRESSED10 at JigsawHealth.com for 10% off—unlimited use!

This week on The Less Stressed Life, I’m sharing practical and root-cause strategies for reflux, indigestion, and heartburn. While acid blockers can provide short-term relief, they often miss the deeper issue — low stomach acid, mineral depletion, and the impact of chronic stress on digestion. We’ll talk about the surprising role frequent burping plays, how to soothe symptoms naturally, and why resolving underlying stress is the key to long-term digestive health.

If you’ve dealt with heartburn, unexplained indigestion, or recurring reflux that keeps coming back no matter what you try, this episode will help you understand what’s really going on and how to fix it for good.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Why low stomach acid is often the real culprit in reflux
• How stress depletes minerals needed for digestion
• When soothing herbs can help heal the stomach lining
• The truth about H. pylori and why testing isn’t always accurate
• Why addressing unconscious stress is essential to prevent relapse

❓Question for Christa? Submit it here: https://www.christabiegler.com/questions

WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:
Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/
Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionist
Podcast Instagram: @lessstressedlife
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlife
Leave a review, submit a questions for the podcast or take one of my quizzes here: https://www.christabiegler.com/links

SPONSOR:
Thanks to Jigsaw Health for sponsoring this episode! Looking for a clean, tasty way to stay hydrated this summer? Their Electrolyte Supreme is a go-to for energy, minerals, and daily hydration support. Use code LESSSTRESSED10 at JigsawHealth.com for 10% off—unlimited use!

NUTRITION PHILOSOPHY OF LESS STRESSED LIFE:
🍽️ Over restriction is dead
🥑 Whole food is soul food and fed is best
🔄 Sustainable, synergistic nutrition is in (the opposite of whack-a-mole supplementation & supplement graveyards)
🤝 You don’t have to figure it out alone
❤️ Do your best and leave the rest

This week on The Less Stressed Life, Alexis Joseph joins me to share her journey of chronic back pain that wouldn’t go away until she uncovered its emotional root. After trying physical therapy, massage, injections, and more, Alexis discovered the mind-body connection and how repressed emotions were fueling her pain. This conversation dives into the work of Dr. John Sarno and Nicole Sachs, the concept of TMS (Tension Myoneural Syndrome), and the healing power of emotional honesty.

If you’ve ever dealt with chronic pain, nagging health symptoms, or the feeling that your body is betraying you, this episode might completely shift how you see healing.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Why emotions can trigger very real physical pain
• The role of unconscious stress in chronic symptoms
• What TMS is and how to know if it applies to you
• How journaling and nervous system work helped Alexis heal
• Why curiosity and self-compassion are more powerful than fear

ABOUT GUEST:
Alexis Joseph is the dietitian, blogger, and mama behind Hummusapien, the food blog she created in 2011 in order to inspire others to eat happy, healthy and balanced. She's also Co-Founder of Columbus-based restaurant group, Alchemy. She uses her passion for cooking and wellness as fuel to help others ignite a more joyful relationship with food. Through years of experience coaching individual clients, consulting with food brands, and conceptualizing restaurants, she combines approachable recipes with nutrition education to bring peace and joy back to the table.

WHERE TO FIND:
Website: https://www.hummusapien.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hummusapien/

WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:
Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/
Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionist
Podcast Instagram: @lessstressedlife
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlife

NUTRITION PHILOSOPHY OF LESS STRESSED LIFE:
🍽️ Over restriction is dead
🥑 Whole food is soul food and fed is best
🔄 Sustainable, synergistic nutrition is in (the opposite of whack-a-mole supplementation & supplement graveyards)
🤝 You don’t have to figure it out alone
❤️ Do your best and leave the rest

SPONSOR:
Thanks to Jigsaw Health for sponsoring this episode! Looking for a clean, tasty way to stay hydrated this summer? Their Electrolyte Supreme is a go-to for energy, minerals, and daily hydration support. Use code LESSSTRESSED10 at JigsawHealth.com for 10% off—unlimited use!

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This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I’m talking about how switching from traditional “normal” shoes to barefoot and transitional footwear helped me resolve my own back pain—and how you can safely make the change, too.

If you’ve ever dealt with nagging back, knee, hip, or foot pain, this episode is for you! I share what “barefoot shoes” really are (and what they’re not), how heel drop and shoe shape can impact your body mechanics, and the brands I love most—from budget-friendly finds to long-lasting options.

In this episode, I cover:

• Why traditional shoes can contribute to back and knee pain
• What makes barefoot and “foot-shaped” shoes different
• How to safely transition without injuring yourself
• My personal favorite barefoot and transitional shoes (some under $30!)
• Options for adults and kids, including those with flat feet, bunions, or foot pain

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Strong feet = a strong foundation for your entire body
• You don’t have to go all-in on barefoot shoes right away—start with transitional options
• Many great shoes now cost $20–$30 instead of $120+
• A wide toe box and zero-drop sole make a world of difference
• Strengthening your feet can improve posture, agility, and reduce pain

Christa’s favorite barefoot & transitional shoe brands:

Budget-friendly:

• Whitin (Amazon) – under $40, multiple styles
• ZYEN (Amazon) – slip-on sneaker, ~$20
• JBU water shoes – great for rivers, summer wear

Everyday & transitional:

• Merrell Trail Glove (more cushion, good starter)
• Merrell Vapor Glove (thinner sole, more barefoot feel)
• Flux – attractive everyday styles, thick sole (good for concrete)
• Storehouse Flats – ballet flats for dressier wear

Long-lasting investment brands:

• Groundies (Christa’s personal favorite overall)
• Lems – casual & mountaineering looks
• Xero – sandals, boots, casual shoes
• Wildlings – ultra-flexible, thin sole (best for mild conditions)

Kids & wide feet:

• Merrell Trail Glove kids
• Whittens boots & tennis shoes
• Xero Chelsea boots (great for flat feet)

Other brands to consider:

• VivoBarefoot – very popular for flat feet
• Bed Stu sandals – zero-drop and cute but slippery on stone

❓Questions for Christa? Submit it here: https://www.christabiegler.com/questions

WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:
Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/
Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionist
Podcast Instagram: @lessstressedlife
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlife
Leave a review, submit a questions for the podcast or take one of my quizzes here: https://www.christabiegler.com/links

SPONSOR:
Thanks to Jigsaw Health for sponsoring this episode! Looking for a clean, tasty way to stay hydrated this summer? Their Electrolyte Supreme is a go-to for energy, minerals, and daily hydration support. Use code LESSSTRESSED10 at JigsawHealth.com for 10% off—unlimited use!

This week on The Less Stressed Life, Mel Abraham shares the mindset shifts and life lessons that helped him rebuild after cancer, single fatherhood, and losing a third of his wealth in a Ponzi scheme. We talk about redefining wealth, the purpose of money, and how to build true freedom—financially and emotionally.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re behind with money or unsure where to start, this episode will help you reframe your relationship with it and move forward with clarity and confidence.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Why most money beliefs are caught, not taught
• How to define your own “enough”
• The emotional traps that sabotage smart investing
• Lessons from losing it all and starting over
• Why financial freedom starts with intention, not income

ABOUT GUEST:
Mel Abraham is a USA Today bestselling author, CPA, and entrepreneur who helps people build lives of freedom, purpose, and impact. With over 30 years of experience mentoring entrepreneurs and individuals, Mel shares proven frameworks for creating financial independence and living in alignment with your values. A cancer survivor, single dad, and son of an immigrant, Mel blends real-life resilience with financial wisdom to inspire others to build wealth and lasting legacy—without sacrificing what matters most. 

WHERE TO FIND:
Website: https://melabraham.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melabraham9/

WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:
Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/
Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionist
Podcast Instagram: @lessstressedlife
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlife

SPONSOR:
Thanks to Jigsaw Health for sponsoring this episode! Looking for a clean, tasty way to stay hydrated this summer? Their Electrolyte Supreme is a go-to for energy, minerals, and daily hydration support. Use code LESSSTRESSED10 at JigsawHealth.com for 10% off—unlimited use!

NUTRITION PHILOSOPHY OF LESS STRESSED LIFE:
🍽️ Over restriction is dead
🥑 Whole food is soul food and fed is best
🔄 Sustainable, synergistic nutrition is in (the opposite of whack-a-mole supplementation & supplement graveyards)
🤝 You don’t have to figure it out alone
❤️ Do your best and leave the rest

This week on The Less Stressed Life, Morley Robbins returns to unpack the misunderstood role of copper in energy production, iron regulation, and chronic fatigue. We explore how stress, poor soil quality, and modern health trends have created a widespread mineral imbalance—and why copper might be the missing link for those struggling with burnout, low energy, or hormonal chaos.

If you’ve ever been told you’re “low iron” or feel like your energy tank is always on empty, this conversation might just reframe everything you thought you knew about your metabolism.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Why you can’t make energy without copper
• How stress and glyphosate deplete bioavailable minerals
• Why most iron labs miss the real issue
• The difference between copper supplements and true bioavailable copper
• How to start supporting your mineral balance

ABOUT GUEST:
Morley Robbins is the creator of the Root Cause Protocol and founder of the Magnesium Advocacy Group. Known as the “Magnesium Man,” Morley left a decades-long career in hospital administration after a personal healing experience led him to question everything he thought he knew about health. Since then, he’s become a passionate educator on mineral balance, performing thousands of consults and digging deep into the roles of magnesium, copper, and iron in chronic illness. Through his research and coaching, Morley helps people get to the root cause of fatigue, inflammation, and hormonal imbalances—one mineral at a time.

WHERE TO FIND:
Website: https://therootcauseprotocol.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therootcauseprotocol/

WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:
Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/
Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionist
Podcast Instagram: @lessstressedlife
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlife

NUTRITION PHILOSOPHY OF LESS STRESSED LIFE:
🍽️ Over restriction is dead
🥑 Whole food is soul food and fed is best
🔄 Sustainable, synergistic nutrition is in (the opposite of whack-a-mole supplementation & supplement graveyards)
🤝 You don’t have to figure it out alone
❤️ Do your best and leave the rest

SPONSOR:
Thanks to Jigsaw Health for sponsoring this episode! Looking for a clean, tasty way to stay hydrated this summer? Their Electrolyte Supreme is a go-to for energy, minerals, and daily hydration support. Use code LESSSTRESSED10 at JigsawHealth.com for 10% off—unlimited use!

This week on The Less Stressed Life, I’m joined by Dr. Jill Carnahan, a functional medicine physician who’s no stranger to adversity. From breast cancer at 25 to Crohn’s disease and mold toxicity, Jill has walked through deep suffering—and shares how those experiences became her greatest teachers. We talk about what happens when your body breaks down, why high achievers struggle to rest, and how healing starts with radical self-compassion.

If you’ve ever felt like you had to push through, prove your worth, or handle everything on your own—this conversation might just offer a new way forward.

 📽️ Watch the documentary: DoctorPatientMovie.com

 📘 Read the book: Unexpected: Finding Resilience through Functional Medicine, Science & Faith

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Why survival doesn’t equal healing
• The connection between overachievement and chronic illness
• How self-compassion actually creates space for physical healing
• Why your story matters—and might be the key to recovery
• What it looks like to rebuild trust with your body

ABOUT GUEST:
Dr. Jill Carnahan is a board-certified functional medicine physician, bestselling author of Unexpected, and host of Resiliency Radio. Known for her compassionate, whole-person approach, she helps high-performing individuals unravel complex health issues by addressing the root cause. A survivor of breast cancer, Crohn’s disease, and mold toxicity, Dr. Jill brings rare insight to her work—blending science, faith, and hard-won wisdom to help others heal physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

WHERE TO FIND:
Website: https://www.jillcarnahan.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjillcarnahan/

WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:
Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/
Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionist
Podcast Instagram: @lessstressedlife
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlife

NUTRITION PHILOSOPHY:

• Over restriction is dead.
• Whole food is soul food and fed is best
• Sustainable, synergistic nutrition is in (the opposite of whack-a-mole supplementation & supplement graveyards)
• You don’t have to figure it out alone
• Do your best and leave the rest

It’s the end of June, and I’m wrapping up our listener-powered Q&A series with a jam-packed solo episode. I tackle three big questions from Sarah, Jeanine and Wendy that span swollen fingers after COVID, mast-cell mayhem, bumps around the eyes, fertility prep, and even rheumatoid arthritis. Thanks for being here! 

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Swollen Fingers Post-COVID: Often linked to cellular stress, mineral imbalances (esp. low potassium), and mast cell activation. Support adrenals and mineral status first.
• Mast Cell & Eczema: Consider nervous system inputs (EMDR, breathwork, stress history), liver drainage, and gentle anti-inflammatory support like Holy Basil.
• Fertility Prep: Focus on mitochondrial support, nutrient repletion, progesterone monitoring, and nervous system regulation at least 3 months preconception.
• Skin Bumps Around Eyes: Often tied to liver sluggishness and drainage issues. Use face mapping as a tool; consider low-level toxin load and mineral depletion.
• RA vs. OA: RA = immune dysfunction; assess food reactivity (e.g., nightshades), gut health, and family toxin exposure. OA = structural; consider regenerative injections (e.g., prolozone).
• Family Symptom Clusters: Think environmental—evaluate for mold, radon, or metals (e.g., uranium on HTMA). Toxic burden may explain “mystery” symptoms.

Rate • Review • Reach Out

Love these quick-fire case breakdowns? Share the episode, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and drop your next burning question here https://www.christabiegler.com/questions and I might answer it on air after our July 4th hiatus.

See you in July,
 Christa 🧡

 🌟 ⚠️ This is the episode you didn’t know you desperately needed. 💥
Wills, trusts, probate... sounds boring? Think again. This convo might just save your family thousands—and a whole lot of stress. 👀💸 

This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I’m joined by estate attorney and certified performance coach Ali Goff, who’s not only brilliant but also shows up to legal talks in a T-shirt that says “Future Dead Person.” So you know we’re going to have fun while talking about something that usually feels… well, kind of morbid.

In this honest and surprisingly juicy convo, we’re digging into trusts, wills, and the documents every adult needs—but most avoid until it’s too late. I brought Ali on the show (and to our upcoming retreat in Salt Lake City 🎉) because she knows how to make complex stuff digestible and, dare I say, enjoyable. She also drops some wild stories that might just light a fire under your adulting.

Whether you’re 35 or 75, this episode will make you laugh and realize just how much stress (and money) you can save your family by planning now.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Why estate planning isn’t just for the rich or the retired
• What actually happens when you die without a will or trust (hint: it’s not pretty)
• The $50K+ mistake most families make without realizing it
• Why online legal templates might cost you more than they save
• The difference between a will and a trust—and why one skips court drama
• What documents every parent must have in place (especially for guardianship)
• How to make sure your family isn’t left scrambling in a medical or financial emergency

👯‍♀️ Want to hang with Ali and me in person? There are still a few seats left for the fall retreat. It's not just about health—it's about protecting your peace, your people, and your legacy. Apply now: https://www.lessstressedliferetreats.com/saltlake

ABOUT GUEST:
Alexandria “Ali” Goff is the founder and CEO of Goff Legal, a boutique California law firm specializing in estate planning and administration. A passionate educator and certified performance coach, Ali empowers fiduciaries and business owners to grow with clarity and confidence. She frequently speaks for professional organizations and serves on the UC Davis School of Law Alumni Board. Outside of work, Ali lives in Loomis with her husband, two sons, and their menagerie of pets. She’s also a Level 1 Sommelier who enjoys wine tasting, travel, and live music. 

WHERE TO FIND:
Website: https://gofflegal.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goff.legal/ 

WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:
Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/
Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionist
Podcast Instagram: @lessstressedlife
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlife

This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I’m answering two listener questions—one about histamine intolerance and another about gut testing for a 3-year-old with allergies and chronic symptoms. If you’ve ever wondered whether histamine is really the problem or if stool testing is worth the investment, this episode is for you.

In this episode, I share why histamine intolerance is almost always a secondary issue (not the root cause), what body systems need support instead, and how I approach gut testing in young kids—especially when allergies, itching, and immune symptoms are involved. I also walk through how to think critically about testing and what questions to ask before you invest.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Why histamine isn’t the root cause—and what usually is
• How symptoms like allergies, flushing, anxiety, or hives can signal deeper dysfunction
• When DAO enzymes might help—and why I rarely use them
• What the GI MAP stool test actually reveals (and what it doesn’t)
• The #1 mistake people make with testing—and how to avoid it
• How to think like a practitioner when evaluating symptoms, history, and lab data

❓Questions for Christa? Submit it here: https://www.christabiegler.com/questions

🚨Christa is currently taking clients through the end of June! Book a call here: https://www.christabiegler.com/schedule

WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:
Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/
Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionist
Podcast Instagram: @lessstressedlife
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlife
Leave a review, submit a questions for the podcast or take one of my quizzes here: https://www.christabiegler.com/links

NUTRITION PHILOSOPHY:

 🍽️ Over restriction is dead
 🥑 Whole food is soul food and fed is best
 🔄 Sustainable, synergistic nutrition is in (the opposite of whack-a-mole supplementation & supplement graveyards)
 🤝 You don’t have to figure it out alone
 💛 Do your best and leave the rest

This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I’m answering two listener questions around childhood eczema—when it flares from pool exposure and when gut healing alone isn’t enough. If you’ve been navigating eczema with your child (or yourself) and feel like you’ve hit a wall despite diet changes and supplements, this one’s for you.

In this episode, I break down the different types of eczema and how they react to things like chlorine, chemical sensitivity, and gut imbalances. I also share what clues to look for (like how symptoms show up after swimming or starting solids) and why doing things in the right order can make all the difference.

❓Got your own question for Christa? Submit it here: https://www.christabiegler.com/questions

 🚨Christa is currently taking clients through the end of June! Book a call here: https://www.christabiegler.com/schedule

KEY TAKEAWAYS:
• When chlorine (or other pool chemicals) may calm vs. flare eczema
• How to identify different eczema types and what they really mean
• Why gut healing protocols don’t always work—and what to do instead
• What birth stories, antibiotics, and early solids can tell you about root causes
• Why order of operations matters (especially in kids under 5)
• When it’s time to stop guessing and get fresh eyes on the case

WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:
Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/
Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionist
Podcast Instagram: @lessstressedlife
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlife
Leave a review, submit a questions for the podcast or take one of my quizzes here: https://www.christabiegler.com/links

NUTRITION PHILOSOPHY:

 🍽️ Over restriction is dead
 🥑 Whole food is soul food and fed is best
 🔄 Sustainable, synergistic nutrition is in (the opposite of whack-a-mole supplementation & supplement graveyards)
 🤝 You don’t have to figure it out alone
 💛 Do your best and leave the rest

This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I’m joined by Nicole Sachs for a juicy and mind-blowing convo that just might change the way you think about your symptoms.

Nicole is a total powerhouse when it comes to helping people heal chronic pain, anxiety, long COVID, and all the mystery symptoms that make you feel like a walking question mark. We get into her story of being diagnosed with a gnarly spinal condition at 19, how she healed without surgery, and what that has to do with repressed emotions, a dysregulated nervous system, and a little tool she created called JournalSpeak.

We’re talking science, soul, and the sneaky ways our bodies try to keep us “safe” by holding onto stuff we were never meant to carry. If you’ve been spinning your wheels trying to fix your pain, fatigue, gut issues, skin flares, or anxiety, you are going to want to take notes on this one.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Why your pain is real even if it’s not coming from where you think
• How your body uses symptoms to protect you from emotional overload
• What the emotional reservoir is and why it keeps overflowing
• Why some people feel emotionally frozen and how to safely thaw
• How to rewire your brain and regulate your nervous system with JournalSpeak
• Why self-compassion is not fluffy—it’s freaking necessary for healing 

ABOUT GUEST:

Nicole Sachs, LCSW is a psychotherapist, author, speaker, and creator of the JournalSpeak method and The Cure for Chronic Pain platform. A direct student of Dr. John Sarno, Nicole has helped hundreds of thousands of people around the world heal from chronic pain, anxiety, and other mind-body conditions without medication or surgery. Through her books (Mind Your Body, The Meaning of Truth), podcast, courses, retreats, and practitioner training program, Nicole teaches the science and soul of self-healing with compassion, clarity, and a little bit of sass.

WHERE TO FIND:
Website: https://www.yourbreakawake.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicolesachslcsw

WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:
Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/
Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionist
Podcast Instagram: @lessstressedlife
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlife

NUTRITION PHILOSOPHY:

• Over restriction is dead.
• Whole food is soul food and fed is best
• Sustainable, synergistic nutrition is in (the opposite of whack-a-mole supplementation & supplement graveyards)
• You don’t have to figure it out alone
• Do your best and leave the rest

This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I’m joined by the one and only Danielle Kepics, who you might remember from our hair loss episode not long ago. Danielle is a certified fertility educator, functional medicine practitioner, former mental health therapist, and all-around powerhouse in women's health.

In this juicy and eye-opening conversation, we’re talking all about hormonal birth control and the things most women are never told. Danielle shares her own story of being put on the pill before she was even sexually active, how it impacted her mood and health for years, and the lightbulb moment that changed everything. If you’ve ever wondered how the pill affects your body beyond preventing pregnancy, this one is for you. Danielle brings the fire and the fun while dropping truth bombs that every woman needs to hear. You are going to love this one.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• What your period is really telling you about your health
• Why the pill does not regulate hormones or give you a real cycle
• How birth control impacts mood, anxiety, and nutrient levels
• The connection between IUDs, the vagus nerve, and mental health
• Why some women feel completely different (or even pick different partners) after stopping the pill
• What you can do to support your body when coming off hormonal birth control

Check out Danielle's other episode: #399 Ultimate Guide to Hair Loss

ABOUT GUEST:
Danielle Kepics, PA-C, is a functional health practitioner, certified fertility educator, mental health therapist, nutrition coach, and former personal trainer — earning her the title of "unicorn" in women’s health. After a decade in conventional medicine, she founded Empowered Mind + Body and now helps women optimize their health through lifestyle and clinical deep dives. Danielle is also the co-founder of Unconventional Collaborative, a mastermind for health pros. Outside of work, she's an adventure-loving Enneagram 8w7, passionate about movement, connection, and living authentically. 

WHERE TO FIND:
Website: https://www.empoweredmindbody.co/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielle.kepics

WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:
Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/
Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionist
Podcast Instagram: @lessstressedlife
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlife

This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I’m doing something a little different. In this solo episode, I’m sharing a raw, real behind-the-scenes reflection on the costly mistakes I made by outsourcing my financial decisions and the powerful shift that happened when I decided to take my power back.

If you’ve ever felt intimidated, overwhelmed, or just checked out when it comes to money, this episode is for you. You’ll walk away with clarity, confidence, and 4️⃣ powerful questions to start reclaiming your financial well-being starting today.

🌿 KEY TAKEAWAYS:

✨ Why outsourcing too much—in health or wealth—can cost you big
 🧘 Christa’s personal story of financial overwhelm (and what changed)
 📝 4 confidence-boosting money questions to ask yourself today
 🌱 What it really means to stop outsourcing your power

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 ✔️ Clear lingering health roadblocks
 ✔️ Walk away with a personalized, doable plan

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WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:
Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/
Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionist
Podcast Instagram: @lessstressedlife
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlife
Leave a review, submit a questions for the podcast or take one of my quizzes here: https://www.christabiegler.com/links

❓Questions for Christa? Submit them here: https://www.christabiegler.com/questions

NUTRITION PHILOSOPHY:

 🍽️ Over restriction is dead
 🥑 Whole food is soul food and fed is best
 🔄 Sustainable, synergistic nutrition is in (the opposite of whack-a-mole supplementation & supplement graveyards)
 🤝 You don’t have to figure it out alone
 💛 Do your best and leave the rest

This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I’m joined by Morley Robbins, creator of the Root Cause Protocol and expert in mineral metabolism, to unpack why high-dose vitamin D supplements might actually be making your symptoms worse instead of better.

In this eye-opening conversation, we talk about why low vitamin D on a lab doesn’t always mean deficiency, how inflammation and hidden infections can disrupt vitamin D metabolism, and why minerals like magnesium, copper, and retinol are critical for proper function. If you're struggling with fatigue, hormone issues, or have been told you’re vitamin D deficient, this episode will help you rethink your approach to healing.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• What low vitamin D really means and why it may be a sign of inflammation
• How infections and immune dysfunction impact vitamin D metabolism
• The vital roles of magnesium, copper, and retinol in supporting vitamin D
• Why supplementing vitamin D without cofactors can make symptoms worse
• How to test for both storage and active vitamin D
• How to safely restore mineral balance using the Root Cause Protocol

Megan Mangin's paper mentioned in episode: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25048990/

ABOUT GUEST:
Morley Robbins is the creator of the Root Cause Protocol and founder of the Magnesium Advocacy Group. Known as the “Magnesium Man,” Morley left a decades-long career in hospital administration after a personal healing experience led him to question everything he thought he knew about health. Since then, he’s become a passionate educator on mineral balance, performing thousands of consults and digging deep into the roles of magnesium, copper, and iron in chronic illness. Through his research and coaching, Morley helps people get to the root cause of fatigue, inflammation, and hormonal imbalances—one mineral at a time.

WHERE TO FIND:
Website: https://therootcauseprotocol.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therootcauseprotocol/

WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:
Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/
Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionist
Podcast Instagram: @lessstressedlife
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlife

SPONSOR:
Thanks to Jigsaw Health for sponsoring this episode! Struggling with dry, cracked hands? Try their Alaska Cod Liver Oil for omega-3s + vitamins A & D to support skin and immune health. Use code LESSSTRESSED10 at JigsawHealth.com for 10% off—unlimited use!

 🎉 IT’S OUR 400TH EPISODE, BABY!! 🎉
This week on The Less Stressed Life, we’re joined by integrative psychiatrist Dr. James Greenblatt, who has spent over 30 years using nutrition and functional testing to support mental health.

We’re breaking down how deficiencies in B12, magnesium, zinc, vitamin D, and even lithium can mimic or worsen anxiety, depression, ADHD, and eating disorders—and why standard lab work often misses the full picture.

If your labs say “normal” but you still don’t feel like yourself, this episode explains why and what to consider next.

Get free access to the webinar Answers to Anorexia: Malnourished Minds through May 31, 2025 with code LESSSTRESSED → https://www.courses.psychiatryredefined.org/courses/anorexia-nervosa-malnourished-minds-webinar

Psychiatry Redefined offers clinician training programs starting this spring/summer—including an intensive for therapists and a new Pediatric Functional Psychiatry Fellowship. Learn more: https://www.psychiatryredefined.org/

💡 KEY TAKEAWAYS:

💥 Why your brain is the ultimate nutrient hog
💥 How low B12, D, magnesium, and zinc can mimic anxiety, depression & ADHD
💥 Why zinc deficiency looks a LOT like anorexia (👀 shocking but true)
💥 The most misunderstood brain nutrient ever: lithium (nope, not the prescription kind)
💥 How to use testing smartly to find what your brain's really missing 

ABOUT GUEST:
Dr. James Greenblatt is a board-certified child and adult psychiatrist and a pioneer in integrative and nutritional psychiatry. Since 1988, he’s been using personalized, evidence-based approaches to treat mental health conditions by addressing underlying nutrient and biochemical imbalances. He trained at George Washington University and completed a fellowship at Johns Hopkins, has served as a clinical professor at Tufts and Dartmouth, and is the author of eight books—including Finally Focused and Answers to Anorexia. He’s also the founder of Psychiatry Redefined, an educational platform for integrative mental health professionals. 

WHERE TO FIND:
Website: https://www.jamesgreenblattmd.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/psychiatry_redefined

WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:
Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/
Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionist
Podcast Instagram: @lessstressedlife
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlife

SPONSOR:
Thanks to Jigsaw Health for sponsoring this episode! Struggling with dry, cracked hands? Try their Alaska Cod Liver Oil for omega-3s + vitamins A & D to support skin and immune health. Use code LESSSTRESSED10 at JigsawHealth.com for 10% off—unlimited use!

This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, we’re diving into the surprisingly emotional (and super frustrating) world of hair loss, stress, and scalp health with the one and only Danielle Kepics, PA-C.

Danielle is a certified fertility educator, functional medicine practitioner, and former PA with a unicorn-level background in women’s health—and she’s sharing her real-life, two-year journey through post-COVID hair loss, scalp breakage, mold scares, and what finally helped her regrow healthy, strong hair (spoiler: it wasn’t just about shampoo).

We’re talking about why your hair might be falling out even if you’re “doing everything right,” what role stress, nutrient depletion, and medications play, and how to support your scalp like you do your skin. If your hairbrush has been looking a little scary lately, this conversation is going to feel like a deep breath and a game plan. 🙌

💡 KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Why “poverty calories” stall healthy hair growth (and how to fix it)
• The hidden role of post-viral infections, mold, and chronic stress in hair loss
• The meds that quietly contribute to hair thinning (think birth control, SSRIs, thyroid meds)
• How to treat your scalp like skin for better hair regrowth
• Why patience, persistence, and a microscope were key to Danielle’s recovery

ABOUT GUEST:
Danielle Kepics, PA-C, is a functional health practitioner, certified fertility educator, mental health therapist, nutrition coach, and former personal trainer — earning her the title of "unicorn" in women’s health. After a decade in conventional medicine, she founded Empowered Mind + Body and now helps women optimize their health through lifestyle and clinical deep dives. Danielle is also the co-founder of Unconventional Collaborative, a mastermind for health pros. Outside of work, she's an adventure-loving Enneagram 8w7, passionate about movement, connection, and living authentically. 

WHERE TO FIND:
Website: https://www.empoweredmindbody.co/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielle.kepics

WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:
Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/
Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionist
Podcast Instagram: @lessstressedlife
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlife

SPONSOR:
Thanks to Jigsaw Health for sponsoring this episode! Struggling with dry, cracked hands? Try their Alaska Cod Liver Oil for omega-3s + vitamins A & D to support skin and immune health. Use code LESSSTRESSED10 at JigsawHealth.com for 10% off—unlimited use!

This week on The Less Stressed Life, we're talking about reversing cognitive decline and optimizing brain health with Dr. Heather Sandison, author of Reversing Alzheimer’s. As a naturopathic doctor and founder of the first memory recovery residential program, Dr. Sandison shares the six root causes of neurodegeneration—and how you can bring the brain back into balance at any age.

We’re talking about reversing Alzheimer’s and neurodegenerative conditions (although it is so much more). From toxins to stress to nutrition, this empowering episode offers real hope and practical tools for preventing and even reversing memory loss. Whether you're supporting a loved one or thinking ahead for your own brain, this is one conversation you don't want to miss.

Dr. Sandison's free Keto Diet Guide can be downloaded at: https://www.drheathersandison.com/
In that website people can also watch all her content and read her blog

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• The six root causes of cognitive decline (and how to assess them)
• How toxins and stress quietly sabotage brain health
• What your ApoE4 gene does—and doesn’t—mean for your future
• Signs of early cognitive decline most people miss
• What Dr. Sandison’s clinical trial revealed about reversing Alzheimer’s

ABOUT GUEST:
Dr. Heather Sandison is the NYT bestselling author of “Reversing Alzheimer’s The New Toolkit to Improve Cognition and Protect Brain Health”. She is a renowned naturopathic doctor specializing in neurocognitive medicine and the founder of Solcere Health Clinic, San Diego’s premier brain optimization clinic, and Marama, a residential program turning memory care into memory recovery. She has dedicated her career to supporting those suffering with dementia and is the primary author of peer reviewed research published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease. She is excited to shatter common misconceptions about Alzheimer’s and share what she has learned about keeping your brain sharp at any age.

WHERE TO FIND:
Website: https://www.drheathersandison.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.heathersandison/

WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:
Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/
Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionist
Podcast Instagram: @lessstressedlife
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlife

SPONSOR:
Thanks to Jigsaw Health for sponsoring this episode! Struggling with dry, cracked hands? Try their Alaska Cod Liver Oil for omega-3s + vitamins A & D to support skin and immune health. Use code LESSSTRESSED10 at JigsawHealth.com for 10% off—unlimited use!

This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, we’re diving into the world of holistic and airway dentistry with Dr. Julia Sadove-Lopez—a biological dentist turned virtual consultant who's helping families decode the wild world of oral development, mouth breathing, and pediatric dental treatment options.

After moving from Chicago to Portugal (yes, really!), Dr. Julia shifted from traditional dentistry to guiding parents through finding the right solutions for their kids’ sleep, airway, and oral health challenges. From picky eating to tongue ties, teeth grinding, and sleep apnea—this episode uncovers what might really be going on under the surface.

In this episode, Dr. Julia shares what most parents (and adults!) don’t realize about early signs of dysfunction—and what to do when the advice you're getting from different providers feels totally conflicting. We also break down her signature “three-stage” approach to airway-focused care and why you always have options.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Why “you should save for braces” might be a red flag 🚩
• The connection between mouth breathing, poor sleep, and behavior issues
• How feeding issues, reflux, or gag reflex may point to oral dysfunction
• Dr. Julia’s 3 stages of treatment: Natural Nurturers, Guided Growers & Foundation Fixers
• What’s really behind grinding, crowding, and chronic dental issues
• Why timing, symptoms, and lifestyle all factor into choosing the right treatment
• How adults and kids both benefit from airway evaluation
• The power of parental intuition in the treatment decision process

ABOUT GUEST:
Dr. Julia is the founder of Oris Wellness, a consulting company dedicated to empowering parents with the knowledge and confidence to make informed decisions about their child’s oral and airway health. Through one-on-one sessions, she provides objective guidance on treatment options and helps families connect with qualified airway-focused providers. Her mission is to bridge the gap between professional expertise and parental intuition. Originally trained in Biological and Airway Dentistry in Chicago, she now calls Portugal home.

WHERE TO FIND:
Website: https://www.oriswellness.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oris.wellness/
Dr. Julia's FREE e-Book: https://oriswellnessnewletter.ck.page/

WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:
Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/
Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionist
Podcast Instagram: @lessstressedlife
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlife

SPONSOR:
Thanks to Jigsaw Health for sponsoring this episode! Struggling with dry, cracked hands? Try their Alaska Cod Liver Oil for omega-3s + vitamins A & D to support skin and immune health. Use code LESSSTRESSED10 at JigsawHealth.com for 10% off—unlimited use!

This week on The Less Stressed Life, we’re talking about breaking free from diet culture and rebuilding trust with your body. Clinical psychologist, registered dietitian and fitness expert Dr. Supatra Tovar shares how stress, restriction and shame disrupt hunger cues and what it really takes to feel safe, nourished and whole again. If you’ve ever struggled with emotional eating, body image or the pressure to do it all, this empowering episode offers practical tools and a fresh perspective on food, health and healing. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Why dieting fails and how your body fights back
• How restriction leads to stress, brain fog and binge cycles
• What hunger hormones are really telling you
• How to reconnect with true hunger and fullness cues
• The surprising reason moms and high achievers ignore their needs
• A simple daily “vitals” check-in to support your energy and mindset

ABOUT GUEST:
Dr. Supatra Tovar is one of the only clinical psychologists who is also a registered dietitian and certified fitness expert, uniquely combining behavioral psychology, nutritional science, and exercise to help clients reduce stress, heal from disordered eating, and improve overall wellness. She is the founder of ANEW (Advanced Nutrition and Emotional Wellness) and creator of the “Deprogram Diet Culture” method, available as both a course and book. A sought-after speaker and media expert, Dr. Tovar draws from over 20 years of experience to help others make simple daily changes that transform mindset, relationships, and health. 

WHERE TO FIND:
Website: https://drsupatratovar.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsupatratovar
Book - Deprogram Diet Culture: https://www.anew-insight.com/book
Course - Deprogram Diet Culture: https://www.anew-insight.com/course
✨Dr. Tovar's FREEBIES: https://www.anew-insight.com/freebies

WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:
Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/
Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionist
Podcast Instagram: @lessstressedlife
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlife

SPONSOR:
Thanks to Jigsaw Health for sponsoring this episode! Struggling with dry, cracked hands? Try their Alaska Cod Liver Oil for omega-3s + vitamins A & D to support skin and immune health. Use code LESSSTRESSED10 at JigsawHealth.com for 10% off—unlimited use!

This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, we’re diving into the power of breathwork for daily practice with breath expert and fitness professional Josh Seiler. After a long battle with a mysterious lung infection that left doctors stumped, Josh turned to breathwork and oxygen therapy—and fully healed. Now, he teaches others how to use the breath to regulate stress, improve focus, and support overall health.

In this episode, Josh shares simple, science-backed techniques to shift out of anxiety, increase mental clarity, and even enhance athletic performance. We also talk about how the way you breathe (nose vs. mouth, belly vs. chest) impacts your nervous system, immune function, and energy levels.

Special Offer: Josh offers a free 7-day trial to his online wellness community, where members can kickstart their journey with a 3-day sustainability challenge designed to spark real, lasting change: https://www.skool.com/breathemovebreathe-3218/about

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Why slower breathing = better nervous system regulation
• The “perfect breath” to reduce anxiety and increase oxygen absorption
• Techniques for ADHD, anxiety, and improved focus
• How breathwork boosts performance through CO₂ training
• Why diaphragmatic and nasal breathing matter
• Simple ways to start a daily breathwork habit

ABOUT GUEST:
Josh, a seasoned figure in fitness and wellness, embarked on his journey in 2009. Establishing a prominent Fitness Coaching company in Denver, CO, he encountered a serious lung infection in 2018 that stumped Western Medicine. Turning to breathwork and oxygen therapy, Josh miraculously healed himself and regained his health through focused breathing techniques. This experience propelled him to delve deeper into breathwork, leading to the establishment of a thriving global breathwork company. Now residing in the enchanting Black Hills of South Dakota, Josh continues to share his expertise through online content, teaching engagements, certifications and instructor trainings.

WHERE TO FIND:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshseilerofficial/
Breathe Move Breathe Wellness Collective: https://www.skool.com/breathemovebreathe-3218/about 

WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:
Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/
Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionist
Podcast Instagram: @lessstressedlife
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlife

SPONSOR:
Thanks to Jigsaw Health for sponsoring this episode! Struggling with dry, cracked hands? Try their Alaska Cod Liver Oil for omega-3s + vitamins A & D to support skin and immune health. Use code LESSSTRESSED10 at JigsawHealth.com for 10% off—unlimited use!

This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I'm talking about something huge that most people don’t realize: stress is often the hidden trigger behind gut and skin issues. If you’ve been struggling with eczema, rashes, bloating, or food sensitivities and nothing seems to help, stress could be the missing piece.

In this episode, I break down three major ways stress impacts your body, from depleting key nutrients to shutting down digestion and suppressing immune function. I also share practical strategies for rebuilding resilience, replenishing nutrients, and supporting your gut and skin so you can start feeling better for good.

❓Questions about your own health struggles? Submit them here: https://www.christabiegler.com/questions

🚨Christa is currently taking clients! Click here to book a Root Cause Clarity Call: https://www.christabiegler.com/fss

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• How stress depletes key nutrients needed for gut and skin health
• The surprising way stress shuts down digestion, leading to bloating & food sensitivities
• Why immune suppression from stress can trigger eczema & chronic skin issues
• The role of gut imbalances, blood sugar stress, and inflammation in your symptoms
• Practical ways to build resilience and support your body through stress 

WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:
Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/
Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionist
Podcast Instagram: @lessstressedlife
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlife
Leave a review, submit a questions for the podcast or take one of my quizzes here: https://www.christabiegler.com/links

NUTRITION PHILOSOPHY:

 🍽️ Over restriction is dead
 🥑 Whole food is soul food and fed is best
 🔄 Sustainable, synergistic nutrition is in (the opposite of whack-a-mole supplementation & supplement graveyards)
 🤝 You don’t have to figure it out alone
 💛 Do your best and leave the rest

SPONSOR:
Thanks to Jigsaw Health for sponsoring this episode! Struggling with dry, cracked hands? Try their Alaska Cod Liver Oil for omega-3s + vitamins A & D to support skin and immune health. Use code LESSSTRESSED10 at JigsawHealth.com for 10% off—unlimited use!

This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I’m sharing part 1 of my full health journey—the struggles, the mistakes, and the lessons learned—so you don’t have to spend 10 years figuring it out like I did. In this episode, I take you back to two pivotal health crises in my life: one in 2015 and another in 2017. This week, I’m focusing on the 2015 crisis—the wake-up call that led me to truly understand the connection between gut health, food sensitivities, and chronic inflammation.

You’ll hear about the symptoms I ignored, the treatments that didn’t work, and how I finally started to heal after months of trial and error. Plus, I’m answering some of the biggest questions my clients have about what finally worked and why food sensitivities, histamine, and hormone imbalances are not the root cause of eczema.

❓Questions about my journey or your own health struggles? Submit them here: https://www.christabiegler.com/questions

🚨Christa is currently taking clients! Click here to book a Root Cause Clarity Call: https://www.christabiegler.com/fss

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

 ✅ The subtle warning signs I missed before my eczema spiraled out of control
 ✅ Why food sensitivities are a symptom, not the root cause
 ✅ The biggest healing mistakes that set me back
 ✅ How gut health, chronic stress, and nutrient depletion played a role
 ✅ Understanding your body’s symptoms as signals 

ABOUT CHRISTA:

Christa Biegler has been a registered dietitian for over 10 years, author of The Eczema Relief Diet & Cookbook, host of top-rated Less Stressed Life podcast and was awarded  Dietitian of the Year for South Dakota in 2020.
She worked in a variety of clinical settings, school nutrition, and behind the scenes for a food company and fitness celebrity before starting her private practice focusing on food sensitivities and eczema for adults and pediatrics, which quickly expanded to all aspects of gut health.
She lives in the middle of nowhere with her unicycling husband, children and a flock of chickens. 

WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:
Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/
Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionist
Podcast Instagram: @lessstressedlife
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlife
Leave a review, submit a questions for the podcast or take one of my quizzes here: https://www.christabiegler.com/links

NUTRITION PHILOSOPHY:

 🍽️ Over restriction is dead
 🥑 Whole food is soul food and fed is best
 🔄 Sustainable, synergistic nutrition is in (the opposite of whack-a-mole supplementation & supplement graveyards)
 🤝 You don’t have to figure it out alone
 💛 Do your best and leave the rest

SPONSOR:
Thanks to Jigsaw Health for sponsoring this episode! Struggling with dry, cracked hands? Try their Alaska Cod Liver Oil for omega-3s + vitamins A & D to support skin and immune health. Use code LESSSTRESSED10 at JigsawHealth.com for 10% off—unlimited use!

This week, I’m bringing something new to The Less Stressed Life Podcast! I’m sitting down with my past client, Kelli, who went from struggling with eczema and food sensitivities to healing in a way that felt surprisingly linear. We don’t always expect healing to be a straight path, but when it happens, it’s a relief—and I wanted to dig into what made Kelli’s journey so effective. 

Kelli’s story is a great example of what’s possible when you take the right steps. If you’ve been told you just have to “manage” eczema or avoid certain foods forever, this episode will give you a new perspective. 

❓Have a question❓ Submit it here: https://www.christabiegler.com/questions

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• How Kelli resolved her eczema without long-term food restrictions
• Why food sensitivities aren’t always the root cause of symptoms
• The nervous system work that helped speed up her healing
• How she tackled mold exposure without getting overwhelmed
• Why symptoms are just messages from your body—and how to respond 

WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:
Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/
Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionist
Podcast Instagram: @lessstressedlife
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlife
Leave a review, submit a questions for the podcast or take one of my quizzes here: https://www.christabiegler.com/links

NUTRITION PHILOSOPHY:

• Over restriction is dead; if your practitioner is recommending this, they are stuck in 2010 and not evolving
• Whole food is soul food and fed is best
• Sustainable, synergistic nutrition is in (the opposite of whack-a-mole supplementation & supplement graveyards)
• You don’t have to figure it out alone
• Do your best and leave the rest

SPONSOR:
Thanks to Jigsaw Health for sponsoring this episode! Struggling with dry, cracked hands? Try their Alaska Cod Liver Oil for omega-3s + vitamins A & D to support skin and immune health. Use code LESSSTRESSED10 at JigsawHealth.com for 10% off—unlimited use!

This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, we’re diving into lymphatic health, breast wellness, and reproductive care with Leah Levitan, a certified lymphatic therapist and founder of Lymph Love Club. Leah shares her personal journey with fibrocystic breasts, how lymphatic drainage plays a critical role in breast cancer prevention, and why so many women experience puffy armpits, breast congestion, and pelvic stagnation—plus what to do about it.

We break down the importance of lymph flow for hormone balance, detoxification, and immune support, covering topics like bras, deodorants, scar tissue, and endometriosis. Leah also shares practical at-home techniques to improve lymphatic function and overall well-being.

Catch Leah's other episode here: https://kite.link/263-lymph-love-leah-levitan

Check out the 5 Phase Framework Mini Course (Lymphatic Drainage For The Face)

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• How bras & deodorants impact lymphatic flow and breast health
• Why puffy armpits and fibrocystic breasts signal lymph stagnation
• The connection between pelvic congestion, endometriosis, and lymphatic drainage
• At-home self-care techniques for better circulation and detoxification
• How scar tissue & post-surgical healing affect lymphatic movement
• When to avoid lymphatic drainage (like during an active infection)

ABOUT GUEST:
Leah Levitan is a licensed massage therapist and certified lymphatic therapist specializing in lymphatic drainage, fascia release, and scar tissue work. With extensive training in myofascial release, somatic therapy, organ manipulation, and the Vodder Method of Manual Lymphatic Drainage, she helps individuals with chronic illness, post-surgical recovery, and overall wellness.

As the founder of Lymph Love Club, Leah is a Lymph Literacy Advocate dedicated to educating and empowering people worldwide to better understand and care for their lymphatic and nervous systems.

WHERE TO FIND:
Website: https://www.lymphloveclub.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lymphloveclub/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lymphloveclub

WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:
Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/
Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionist
Podcast Instagram: @lessstressedlife
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlife
Leave a review, submit a questions for the podcast or take one of my quizzes here: https://www.christabiegler.com/links

SPONSOR:
Thanks to Jigsaw Health for sponsoring this episode! Struggling with dry, cracked hands? Try their Alaska Cod Liver Oil for omega-3s + vitamins A & D to support skin and immune health. Use code LESSSTRESSED10 at JigsawHealth.com for 10% off—unlimited use!

This week on The Less Stressed Life, we’re diving into the world of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) and its incredible ability to accelerate healing, reduce inflammation, and support recovery from chronic conditions. Dr. Scott Sherr, a board-certified internal medicine physician and HBOT specialist, explains how increasing oxygen under pressure stimulates stem cell growth, enhances mitochondrial function, and even aids in neurological recovery.

We break down the medical and emerging applications of HBOT, including its role in cancer care, traumatic brain injury, long COVID, autoimmune diseases, and even performance optimization. Dr. Sherr also shares insights on who should (and shouldn’t) use HBOT, how to get the most out of your sessions, and what to look for when considering at-home chambers.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• How HBOT works to increase oxygenation, boost healing, and reduce inflammation
• The 14 FDA-approved uses of HBOT (and why it’s still underutilized in conventional medicine)
• How HBOT can enhance chemotherapy & radiation outcomes in cancer patients
• The connection between oxygen therapy and brain health—including stroke, dementia & neuroplasticity
• What to expect from HBOT sessions (including time commitment & cost)
• How to optimize HBOT with supplements, nutrition & other biohacking strategies
• Who should avoid HBOT due to contraindications like lung conditions or seizure risk 

ABOUT GUEST:
Dr. Scott Sherr is a Board-Certified Internal Medicine Physician specializing in Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) and Health Optimization Medicine (HOMe). As the Director of Integrative Hyperbaric Medicine at Hyperbaric Medical Solutions, he develops cutting-edge HBOT protocols to support healing and recovery for conditions like traumatic brain injury, chronic pain, stroke, and radiation damage. He also serves as COO of Troscriptions, focusing on precision-dosed nootropics. Through his clinical telepractice, Dr. Sherr combines HBOT, advanced testing, targeted supplementation, and innovative therapies to create personalized health optimization plans. 

WHERE TO FIND:
HBOT Consulting Website: https://www.hyperbaricmedicalsolutions.com/integrative-hbot/scott-sherr
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drscottsherr/
Website: https://onebasehealth.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onebasehealth/
Nonprofit: https://homehope.org/

WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:
Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/
Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionist
Podcast Instagram: @lessstressedlife
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlife
Leave a review, submit a questions for the podcast or take one of my quizzes here: https://www.christabiegler.com/links

SPONSOR:  
Thanks to Jigsaw Health for sponsoring this episode! Try their MagSoothe or MagSRT for better sleep and less stress. Use code LESSSTRESSED10 at JigsawHealth.com for 10% off—unlimited use!