The Fitnessista Podcast: Healthy In Real Life

Hi friends! I'm SO excited to share this week's episode with biological dentist Dr. Toni Engram, and this one is truly eye-opening. We dive deep into the powerful connection between oral health, gut health, inflammation, and the rest of the body—and how what's happening in your mouth could be impacting your hormones, immune system, brain, and more. Dr. Toni shares her personal journey with Crohn's disease that completely changed her approach to dentistry and led her into the world of biological and functional dentistry. We talk about hidden dental infections, root canals, sealants, airway health, jaw development, cavitations, and what it really means to treat the root cause; not just the symptoms. If you've ever wondered whether your dental work could be affecting your overall health, or you're trying to take a more holistic approach to healing… this episode is a MUST-listen. Here's what we discuss: Dr. Toni's personal healing journey with Crohn's disease and how it reshaped her approach to dentistry The powerful connection between oral health, gut health, and systemic inflammation Why nutrition and prevention are the foundation of true oral health The real risks and considerations of root canals and informed consent Palate expanders, jaw growth, airway health, sleep, and child development Implants vs. bridges vs. doing nothing: what's best for overall health Simple daily habits for better oral and full body health (including tongue scraping!) And so. much. MORE! This episode will completely change how you think about dentistry, prevention, and the mouth-body connection. If you care about your hormones, immune system, sleep, energy, or long-term health—you NEED this episode! You can find Dr. Toni and her team at: Website: flourish.dental Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtoniengram/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@yourholisticdentist Make sure you're subscribed to my newsletter For my free Autoimmune Healing ebook, click here. Detailed show notes here: https://fitnessista.com/podcast Partners: Rent designer handbags and luxury jewelry here. Use GINAHARNEY for your first month free! Check out We Feed Raw! Maisey goes crazy for this! I use it as a topper for her kibble or mix it into her pup loaf. You can try the raw version, the raw dehydrated kibble, and they'll help you customize a plan for your pup. Use FITNESSISTA40 for 40% off your Meal Plan Starter Box here! Check out my new favorite red light device here, and use the code FITNESSISTA for a huge discount. I've been using Nutrisense on and off for a couple of years now. I love being able to see how my blood sugar responds to my diet and habits, and run experiments. You can try out Nutrisense here and use GINA30 for 30% off. If any of my fellow health professional friends are looking for another way to help their clients, I highly recommend IHP. You can also use this information to heal yourself and then go one to heal others, which I think is a beautiful mission. You can absolutely join if you don't currently work in the health or fitness industry; many IHPs don't begin on this path. They're friends who are passionate to learn more about health and wellness, and want to share this information with those they love. You can do this as a passion, or start an entirely new career. You can use my referral link here and the code FITNESSISTA for up to $250 off the Integrative Health Practitioner program. I highly recommend it! Thank you so much for listening and for all of your support with the podcast! Please be sure to subscribe, and leave a rating or review if you enjoyed this episode. If you leave a rating, head to this page and you'll get a little "thank you" gift from me to you. http://fitnessista.com/podcastreview

Hi friends! I'm SO excited to share this week's episode with symptom support coach Rachel Reimer, where we explore the fascinating connection between emotions and the body, and how unprocessed stress can show up as chronic symptoms, pain, and even autoimmune issues. Rachel shares how she helps clients uncover the emotional roots of their physical ailments - bridging the gap between traditional medicine and emotional healing. This conversation is such an eye-opener if you've ever felt stuck in your healing journey or wondered what your body might be trying to tell you. Here's what we discuss: Rachel's path from chronic illness to becoming a symptom support coach, also known as a medical intuitive How the body uses symptoms as a signal that something deeper needs attention The difference between intellectual and emotional processing of stress How to identify unresolved emotions that may be stored in the body Common emotional roots behind conditions like back pain, thyroid issues, and autoimmune disease The link between self-criticism, Type-A tendencies, and chronic illness Rachel's "knot" exercise for emotional release and symptom relief Real-life client transformations—from chronic pain to deep emotional healing Why physical healing alone isn't enough without emotional integration And so. much. more! This one's for anyone who's ever said "I've tried everything" and still hasn't found answers: Rachel's perspective just might change the way you think about your health forever. Book a call with her here. (I had a call with her this week and it was beyond all expectations.) Make sure you're subscribed to my newsletter For my free Autoimmune Healing ebook, click here. Detailed show notes here: https://fitnessista.com/podcast Partners: Check out We Feed Raw! Maisey goes crazy for this! I use it as a topper for her kibble or mix it into her pup loaf. You can try the raw version, the raw dehydrated kibble, and they'll help you customize a plan for your pup. Use FITNESSISTA40 for 40% off your Meal Plan Starter Box here! Check out my new favorite red light device here, and use the code FITNESSISTA for a huge discount. I've been using Nutrisense on and off for a couple of years now. I love being able to see how my blood sugar responds to my diet and habits, and run experiments. You can try out Nutrisense here and use GINA30 for 30% off. If any of my fellow health professional friends are looking for another way to help their clients, I highly recommend IHP. You can also use this information to heal yourself and then go one to heal others, which I think is a beautiful mission. You can absolutely join if you don't currently work in the health or fitness industry; many IHPs don't begin on this path. They're friends who are passionate to learn more about health and wellness, and want to share this information with those they love. You can do this as a passion, or start an entirely new career. You can use my referral link here and the code FITNESSISTA for up to $250 off the Integrative Health Practitioner program. I highly recommend it! Thank you so much for listening and for all of your support with the podcast! Please be sure to subscribe, and leave a rating or review if you enjoyed this episode. If you leave a rating, head to this page and you'll get a little "thank you" gift from me to you. http://fitnessista.com/podcastreview

Hi friends! I'm so excited to share this week's episode with one of my good friends, Tina Haupert, where we dive into the fascinating world of peptides, functional nutrition, and how to actually build a healthy lifestyle that sticks. Tina opens up about her own health journey, how peptide therapy transformed her life, and why getting the basics of your health right is the real game-changer. If you're curious about peptides but don't know where to begin, THIS episode is a great place to start! Here's what we discuss: Tina's journey from a healthy living blogger to a functional nutrition practitioner What peptides are and how they support natural body processes Understanding GLP-1s and the misconceptions surrounding them Microdosing peptides to minimize side effects and maximize benefits Why foundational health practices are crucial for effective peptide use How stigma around peptides is shifting as awareness grows And so. much. MORE! Tina Haupert is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P), Certified Nutrition Coach, and founder of Carrots 'N' Cake. For the past 17+ years, she's helped thousands of women lose weight, gain energy, balance their hormones, and build stronger, leaner bodies without giving up the foods they love. After personally battling ulcerative colitis, post-birth control syndrome, and the frustration of doctors not listening, Tina made it her mission to help other women get real answers and real results. Through functional testing and data-driven coaching, she helps women uncover the root causes behind their weight loss resistance, fatigue, and hormonal imbalances, so they can finally feel in control of their bodies again. Tina lives south of Boston with her husband, son, and pug, and loves walking, hiking, traveling (especially to Vermont) and discovering new restaurants with her family. Connect with her on Instagram here and on her website here. Learn more about peptides here. Make sure you're subscribed to my newsletter For my free Autoimmune Healing ebook, click here. Detailed show notes here: https://fitnessista.com/podcast Partners: Check out We Feed Raw! Maisey goes crazy for this! I use it as a topper for her kibble or mix it into her pup loaf. You can try the raw version, the raw dehydrated kibble, and they'll help you customize a plan for your pup. Use FITNESSISTA40 for 40% off your Meal Plan Starter Box here! Check out my new favorite red light device here, and use the code FITNESSISTA for a huge discount. I've been using Nutrisense on and off for a couple of years now. I love being able to see how my blood sugar responds to my diet and habits, and run experiments. You can try out Nutrisense here and use GINA30 for 30% off. If any of my fellow health professional friends are looking for another way to help their clients, I highly recommend IHP. You can also use this information to heal yourself and then go one to heal others, which I think is a beautiful mission. You can absolutely join if you don't currently work in the health or fitness industry; many IHPs don't begin on this path. They're friends who are passionate to learn more about health and wellness, and want to share this information with those they love. You can do this as a passion, or start an entirely new career. You can use my referral link here and the code FITNESSISTA for up to $250 off the Integrative Health Practitioner program. I highly recommend it! Thank you so much for listening and for all of your support with the podcast! Please be sure to subscribe, and leave a rating or review if you enjoyed this episode. If you leave a rating, head to this page and you'll get a little "thank you" gift from me to you. http://fitnessista.com/podcastreview

Hi friends! I'm thrilled to share this week's conversation with Dr. Karyn Shanks, MD, IFMCP a certified functional medicine physician with nearly 40 years of experience. We dive deep into treating the whole person—body, mind, and spirit—and how trauma, nutrition, and self-care all play a role in lasting health. This was an amazing conversation and I can't wait for you to hear it! Here's what we discuss: Why treating the whole person—physical, emotional, and spiritual—is key to healing How trauma can impact chronic illness and long-term health Strategies for nervous system regulation to support recovery The extensive intake process that helps understand a patient's full health story Why spending time with patients is critical for effective care Common nutritional deficiencies and how they affect even healthy eaters Daily self-care practices that support wellness and reduce anxiety How to feel empowered in your health care decisions Meditation, creative activities, and listening to your body as tools for well-being Karyn Shanks, MD is a physician-healer-teacher-writer who lives and practices in Iowa City. Her work is inspired by the science of Directable Human Potential—epigenetics, neuroplasticity, core Functional Medicine systems biology, and transformational psychology—and the wisdom gleaned from the healing journeys of thousands of clients over her thirty-year career. She approaches all of her work through the Unbroken philosophy and framework—that we all have vast untapped genetic, biological, psychological, and spiritual potential. Connect with her on Instagram here and on her website here. Make sure you're subscribed to my newsletter For my free Autoimmune Healing ebook, click here. Detailed show notes here: https://fitnessista.com/podcast Partners: Check out We Feed Raw! Maisey goes crazy for this! I use it as a topper for her kibble or mix it into her pup loaf. You can try the raw version, the raw dehydrated kibble, and they'll help you customize a plan for your pup. Use FITNESSISTA40 for 40% off your Meal Plan Starter Box here! Check out my new favorite red light device here, and use the code FITNESSISTA for a huge discount. I've been using Nutrisense on and off for a couple of years now. I love being able to see how my blood sugar responds to my diet and habits, and run experiments. You can try out Nutrisense here and use GINA30 for 30% off. If any of my fellow health professional friends are looking for another way to help their clients, I highly recommend IHP. You can also use this information to heal yourself and then go one to heal others, which I think is a beautiful mission. You can absolutely join if you don't currently work in the health or fitness industry; many IHPs don't begin on this path. They're friends who are passionate to learn more about health and wellness, and want to share this information with those they love. You can do this as a passion, or start an entirely new career. You can use my referral link here and the code FITNESSISTA for up to $250 off the Integrative Health Practitioner program. I highly recommend it! Thank you so much for listening and for all of your support with the podcast! Please be sure to subscribe, and leave a rating or review if you enjoyed this episode. If you leave a rating, head to this page and you'll get a little "thank you" gift from me to you. http://fitnessista.com/podcastreview

Hi friends! I have a brand new episode live and I'm SO excited for you to hear my chat with Shelly Lefkoe, all about breaking free from self-sabotage, shifting limiting beliefs, and creating real freedom in your health and your life. Here's what we discuss: The difference between beliefs and patterns—and why it matters The 5 most common limiting beliefs we all carry How unconscious beliefs fuel procrastination, emotional eating, and self-sabotage Why affirmations don't work (and what actually does!) A simple practice you can use anytime to release negative emotions How to help kids form positive, empowering beliefs from the start Plus: gratitude, pickleball, and building a healthy lifestyle that actually lasts! Shelly Lefkoe is an international keynote speaker and workshop leader, and the co-founder of the Lefkoe Institute, a San Francisco Bay Area firm dedicated to improving quality of life worldwide. She has helped thousands of clients overcome challenges from self-sabotage and anxiety to relationship issues and health struggles. Her programs have reached over 150,000 people globally, and her work has been featured on the Today Show, Leeza, and other media outlets. Her personal vision is to transform the way people parent. She believes that if we raise a conscious generation of children, violence will end, people will treat each other with respect and dignity, and life on this planet will be better for everyone. She is the author of parenting the Lefkoe way – a manual for raising confident kids. Connect with her on Instagram here and on her website here. Make sure you're subscribed to my newsletter For my free Autoimmune Healing ebook, click here. Detailed show notes here: https://fitnessista.com/podcast Partners: Check out We Feed Raw! Maisey goes crazy for this! I use it as a topper for her kibble or mix it into her pup loaf. You can try the raw version, the raw dehydrated kibble, and they'll help you customize a plan for your pup. Use FITNESSISTA40 for 40% off your Meal Plan Starter Box here! Check out my new favorite red light device here, and use the code FITNESSISTA for a huge discount. I've been using Nutrisense on and off for a couple of years now. I love being able to see how my blood sugar responds to my diet and habits, and run experiments. You can try out Nutrisense here and use GINA30 for 30% off. If any of my fellow health professional friends are looking for another way to help their clients, I highly recommend IHP. You can also use this information to heal yourself and then go one to heal others, which I think is a beautiful mission. You can absolutely join if you don't currently work in the health or fitness industry; many IHPs don't begin on this path. They're friends who are passionate to learn more about health and wellness, and want to share this information with those they love. You can do this as a passion, or start an entirely new career. You can use my referral link here and the code FITNESSISTA for up to $250 off the Integrative Health Practitioner program. I highly recommend it! Thank you so much for listening and for all of your support with the podcast! Please be sure to subscribe, and leave a rating or review if you enjoyed this episode. If you leave a rating, head to this page and you'll get a little "thank you" gift from me to you. http://fitnessista.com/podcastreview