Inspired Wellness

What if “your labs look normal” isn’t the end of the conversation — but the beginning of a better one? So many women in midlife are exhausted, foggy, gaining weight, and struggling to sleep, only to be told everything looks fine. Standard bloodwork simply wasn’t designed to explain how YOUR body clears estrogen, handles stress, metabolizes caffeine, detoxifies, or ages. In this episode of the Inspired Wellness Podcast, Michelle sits down with Danelle Sarvas, Epigenetics Health Coach and founder of (epi)Genetic Edge, a precision-wellness platform that helps people understand how their daily choices influence the expression of their DNA. Danelle shares the burnout story behind her business — years of feeling depleted and dismissed until genetic insight finally explained why generic health advice wasn’t working for her. From there, she breaks down what epigenetics actually is (and why your genes are a blueprint, not a destiny), what a thorough genetic analysis looks like across more than 1,900 markers, and how genetic tendencies around methylation, histamine, hormone clearance, and detox pathways can make perimenopause feel far less confusing. The conversation also explores two of (epi)Genetic Edge’s newer reports: Age Like a Badass, a deeper look at inflammation, brain cognition, biological aging, and personalized longevity strategies — and the Peptides report, which helps clients understand whether a peptide therapy actually aligns with their own genetics, detox capacity, recovery needs, and mitochondrial health before they ever start one. Building on Episode 47 with Becca Roses, this conversation goes deeper into how personalized data can simplify — rather than complicate — your health decisions, and why the foundations still come first. Go back and listen to the interview with Becca here: Episode 47 | Epigenetics Explained If you’ve ever been told your labs are normal while feeling anything but, this episode will change how you think about what’s possible. What You’ll Learn in This Episode ✓ What epigenetics is — and why your genes are a blueprint, not a destiny ✓ Why “normal” bloodwork can miss methylation, histamine, detox, and micronutrient issues ✓ How genetic insight explains why generic wellness advice fails so many women ✓ What a real, layered genetic analysis looks like vs. an AI-generated PDF report ✓ How hormone clearance and detox pathways affect perimenopause symptoms ✓ Caffeine metabolism, vitamin D, and histamine sensitivity — and what to do about them ✓ Inside the Age Like a Badass report: inflammation, cognition, and biological aging ✓ Why your genetics matter BEFORE you start a peptide protocol ✓ Where to start if you’re curious about testing but not ready yet ✓ Why personalized wellness is shaping the future of healthcare Who This Episode Is For This episode is perfect for you if you are: • Navigating perimenopause or menopause and feeling like nothing works anymore • Tired of being told your labs are “normal” • Curious about genetic or epigenetic testing but unsure where to begin • Considering peptide therapy and wanting to make an informed decision • Focused on healthspan and longevity, not just anti-aging • Looking for science-informed, personalized wellness strategies About Danelle Sarvas Danelle Sarvas is an Epigenetics Health Coach, educator, and founder of (epi)Genetic Edge, where she helps clients translate genetic insights into personalized strategies for nutrition, hormones, detoxification, sleep, metabolism, and long-term vitality. After years of burnout and “normal” labs that didn’t match how she felt, she left corporate America to help others stop guessing and start understanding their own biology. She keeps her client roster intentionally small, personally reviewing each client’s report across more than 1,900 genetic markers alongside their family history, symptoms, and goals. This fall she begins naturopath studies at the College of Naturopath in London with an emphasis on holistic nutrition and herbal medicine. She lives in Chicago with her Australian Labradoodle, Harley. Connect with Danelle Website: epi-geneticedge.com Email: [email protected] Instagram: @epigenetic_edge LinkedIn: (epi)Genetic Edge HSA/FSA funds accepted for services with approved process verified. Special Offer for Inspired Wellness Listeners $200 off Danelle’s Signature Blueprint package. Mention the Inspired Wellness Podcast when you book. Book a free consultation: epi-geneticedge.com Listen Next If you missed it, go back and listen to: Episode 47: Epigenetics Explained — How Your Genes Influence Hormones, Stress & Midlife Health with Becca Roses Episode 55: Peptides 101 This episode builds on those basics and goes deeper into advanced reporting, longevity pathways, and peptide compatibility. Show Notes Questions or topic requests? Email Michelle to be part of the conversation! Email: [email protected] Schedule a free discovery call with Michelle: theinspiredwellnesscoach.com Follow Michelle on Instagram & Facebook: @TheInspiredWellnessCoach Check out my online supplement dispensary for 10% off quality supplement brands here! [email protected] Disclaimer: The content in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.

For years, women have been told that weight loss is simple: eat fewer calories, burn more calories, and try harder. So why does it feel so much harder for some of us than it does for others? In this episode, Michelle challenges the oversimplified “calories in, calories out” advice that has left generations of women blaming themselves for their hunger, cravings, and weight struggles. Yes, calories matter—but your body is not a calculator. Hunger, fullness, hormones, sleep, stress, muscle mass, food quality, dieting history, medications, and blood-sugar fluctuations can all influence how your body responds to food and restriction. Michelle also shares her personal experience of watching naturally thin friends effortlessly push away their plates while she was still hungry—and wondering what was wrong with her. Spoiler: Struggling with hunger doesn’t mean you lack discipline. In this episode, you’ll learn: What “calories in, calories out” gets right—and what it completely leaves out Why two meals with the same calories can affect your hunger very differently How chronic dieting and calorie restriction can influence appetite and energy expenditure What GLP-1 medications reveal about the biology of hunger and food noise Why protein, fiber, nourishing fats, sleep, stress, and muscle matter How to build meals that leave you nourished and satisfied The mindset shift that helped Michelle stop treating hunger like a personal failure The goal isn’t to find the fewest calories you can tolerate. It’s to build meals and habits that help you feel nourished, satisfied, strong, and able to make supportive choices without constantly fighting your body. Your body needs support—not punishment. If this episode makes you think of another woman who has spent years blaming herself for struggling with food or weight, please share it with her. And don’t forget to follow the show so you never miss an episode! Connect with Michelle Questions or topic requests? Email Michelle to be part of the conversation! Email: [email protected] Ready for personalized support? Schedule a free discovery call: theinspiredwellnesscoach.com Follow Michelle on Instagram and Facebook: @TheInspiredWellnessCoach Shop Michelle’s online supplement dispensary and save 10% on professional-quality supplement brands: Fullscript 10% Off Link Disclaimer: The content in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Do not discontinue or change a prescription medication, including a proton pump inhibitor, without consulting your prescribing healthcare professional.

If you’re experiencing chronic acid reflux, heartburn or GERD, you may have been told that your body is simply producing too much stomach acid. But what if the real issue isn’t how much acid you have—but why it’s escaping the stomach in the first place? In this episode of Inspired Wellness Podcast, Michelle and Tabitha sit down with Allison Jordan, a certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, founder of Better Belly Therapies and host of the top 1% globally ranked Better Belly Podcast. Allison explains why acid reflux may sometimes be connected to low stomach acid and explores the underlying factors that can make digestive symptoms more common in midlife. The conversation covers possible contributors such as mineral imbalances, H. pylori, slowed gut motility, stress, fascial adhesions, mold exposure and the hormonal changes associated with perimenopause and menopause. They also discuss proton pump inhibitors, or PPIs: how they reduce stomach-acid production, why they may offer necessary symptom relief and why long-term digestive healing requires looking beyond symptom suppression to understand what is driving the reflux. In this episode, you’ll learn: What is actually happening in the body during acid reflux The differences among acid reflux, heartburn and GERD Why reflux symptoms can occur even when stomach acid is low Why digestive issues may become more noticeable during perimenopause and menopause How zinc, copper and stomach acid production may be connected The potential roles of H. pylori, stress, mold exposure and slow motility What PPIs do and why you should not discontinue them without appropriate medical guidance How low stomach acid can affect nutrient digestion and absorption How the at-home baking-soda test is sometimes used to gather non-diagnostic information about stomach-acid levels Why testing, proper sequencing and a personalized root-cause approach matter Most importantly, this conversation offers hope: chronic reflux does not necessarily have to become something you simply accept as a permanent part of getting older. Resources Mentioned Learn more about Allison’s Gut Healer System: betterbellytherapies.com/blueprint Access Allison’s guide with instructions for the at-home baking-soda test: betterbellytherapies.com/constipation Explore Allison’s free mold-education resources: betterbellytherapies.com/mold Connect with Allison Jordan Listen to the Better Belly Podcast: Search for Better Belly Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow Better Belly Therapies on Instagram: @BetterBellyTherapies Learn more about working with Allison: betterbellytherapies.com Connect with Michelle Questions or topic requests? Email Michelle to be part of the conversation! Email: [email protected] Schedule a free discovery call: theinspiredwellnesscoach.com Follow Michelle on Instagram & Facebook: @TheInspiredWellnessCoach Shop Michelle’s online supplement dispensary and save 10% on professional-quality supplement brands: Fullscript 10% Off Link Disclaimer: The content in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Do not discontinue or change a prescription medication, including a proton pump inhibitor, without consulting your prescribing healthcare professional.

Does your energy disappear by mid-afternoon—especially now that school, sports, work, and fall activities are back in full swing? You may not need more discipline, another cup of coffee, or a complete wellness overhaul. You may simply be using energy faster than your body can restore it. In this first short solo episode of Inspired Wellness, Michelle shares three sneaky energy zappers that commonly leave busy women feeling exhausted, foggy, irritable, and dependent on caffeine to make it through the day. More importantly, she offers simple, realistic ways to support steadier energy without a restrictive diet, complicated morning routine, or extra hour in your schedule. Michelle also shares a big update about the future of Inspired Wellness, including Tabitha’s exciting next chapter, the podcast’s new release schedule, and the additional ways Michelle will be supporting women through personalized coaching, private wellness workshops, mineral testing, and a new bite-sized newsletter. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why treating sleep and recovery as an afterthought can drain your energy How to choose one simple “recovery anchor” that helps your body slow down Why relying on coffee until you’re ravenous can contribute to blood sugar spikes, crashes, brain fog, and cravings How to build a protein-forward first meal with at least 25 grams of protein Why a planned “mini meal” may serve you better than another cup of coffee How trying to fix everything at once creates even more physical and mental exhaustion The one question that can make your week feel 10% more supportive What to expect from Inspired Wellness as the podcast enters its next chapter Your simple energy reset: Choose one recovery anchor. Make your first meal protein-forward. Pick one supportive habit you can realistically repeat this week. You don’t need a total life overhaul. You need a few supportive habits that still work when life gets busy. Resources and links: Learn more about Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis: Episode 57: Why You Still Feel Off in Your 40s (Even When You’re Doing Everything Right) + How HTMA Testing Can Help Want Michelle’s Protein Cheat Sheet? Email [email protected] and put “Protein Cheat Sheet” in the subject line. Interested in The Inspired Wellness Method, a Midlife Mineral Blueprint assessment, or a private Fall Energy Reset workshop in the DFW area? Email [email protected]. Learn more or schedule a free discovery call at TheInspiredWellnessCoach.com. Follow Michelle on Instagram and Facebook: @TheInspiredWellnessCoach Connect with Michelle Questions or topic requests? Email Michelle to be part of the conversation! Email: [email protected] Schedule a free discovery call: theinspiredwellnesscoach.com Follow Michelle on Instagram & Facebook: @TheInspiredWellnessCoach Shop Michelle's online supplement dispensary and save 10% on professional-quality supplement brands: Fullscript 10% Off Link Disclaimer: The content in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.

Are you constantly taking care of everyone else while telling yourself you’ll slow down and recover eventually? For many busy women—especially during perimenopause and menopause—recovery is the first thing pushed aside. But recovery isn’t lazy, indulgent, or limited to professional athletes. It’s an important part of supporting your energy, stress response, physical performance, and overall well-being. In this episode, Michelle is joined by Ashley Memmolo, General Manager of Pause Studio Southlake, and Hannah Womack, an experienced ER nurse and IV nurse at Pause. Together, they break down several popular wellness and recovery therapies, including infrared sauna, cold plunge, contrast therapy, float therapy, red light therapy, cryotherapy, compression therapy, IV vitamin therapy, vitamin shots, and NAD+. You’ll learn what each modality involves, what it may help support, and how to decide where to begin—without turning recovery into one more overwhelming item on your to-do list. In this episode, we discuss: Why recovery is important even if you aren’t an athlete How chronic busyness can leave women running on empty The physical and mental benefits of intentional recovery How infrared sauna and cold plunge work together in contrast therapy Why cold exposure may support resilience, circulation, and inflammation What it’s really like to experience float therapy How sensory deprivation may encourage relaxation, clarity, and creativity How red light therapy supports cellular energy, skin health, and recovery What to expect during whole-body cryotherapy How compression therapy may support circulation and lymphatic flow The difference between IV vitamin therapy and oral supplementation How IV drips, vitamin injections, and NAD+ therapy may be personalized How to build recovery into a busy schedule using realistic, sustainable steps The biggest takeaway? You don’t need to overhaul your entire routine. Your version of recovery might be a three-minute cryotherapy session, ten minutes of red light therapy, or one restorative float each month. The goal is to start with something that genuinely fits your life. Offer: If you are local and want to check out Pause Wellness Studio in Southlake,Texas, use code Michelle1FB2 for 30% off your first visit!! Connect with Pause Studio Southlake Learn more, explore the available services, or schedule an appointment with Pause Studio Southlake: Website: Pause Studio Southlake Instagram: Instagram Facebook: Facebook Location: Southlake, Texas Ashley’s email address: [email protected] Mentioned: NAD Episode Connect with Michelle Questions or topic requests? Email Michelle to be part of the conversation! Email: [email protected] Schedule a free discovery call: theinspiredwellnesscoach.com Follow Michelle on Instagram & Facebook: @TheInspiredWellnessCoach Shop Michelle's online supplement dispensary and save 10% on professional-quality supplement brands: Fullscript 10% Off Link Disclaimer: The content in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.