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EPISODE · Apr 29, 2026 · 35 MIN

Minerals Part 1: Sodium: The Safety Mineral – Why Your Body’s Electricity Depends on It (Solo)

from The Wellness Mama Podcast · host Katie Wells

Episode Highlights With KatieWhy sodium is the most misunderstood mineralHow sodium runs your body’s electrical system, nerves, and musclesThe surprising connection between sodium and safety signalsWhy many health-conscious women are quietly under-sodium-edSymptoms of low sodium that look like stress or anxietyHow sodium interacts with potassium and magnesiumWhy sodium needs to come from mineral-rich salts, not processed foodsMicroplastics in sea salt and better alternativesHow to increase sodium safely in a real-food lifestylePractical ways to hydrate with electrolytes without overdoing waterWhy sodium is essential for sauna, exercise, pregnancy, and stress recoveryResources MentionedHimalayan salt tabletsLMNT electrolyte drinksBONCHARGEI like so many of their products - from their red light products to their sauna blankets. Red light has been so helpful for me during my recovery from Hashimoto's. To find out more, go to boncharge.com/wellnessmama and use code wellnessmama for 20% off!LMNTI talk often about the health benefits of salt and electrolytes and I am a big fan of LMNT canned drinks and packets. Go to drinklmnt.com/wellnessmana for a special offer.

Episode Highlights With Katie Why sodium is the most misunderstood mineralHow sodium runs your body’s electrical system, nerves, and musclesThe surprising connection between sodium and safety signalsWhy many health-conscious women are quietly under-sodium-edSymptoms of low sodium that look like stress or anxietyHow sodium interacts with potassium and magnesiumWhy sodium needs to come from mineral-rich salts, not processed foodsMicroplastics in sea salt and better alternativesHow to increase s...

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Episode Highlights With KatieWhy sodium is the most misunderstood mineralHow sodium runs your body’s electrical system, nerves, and musclesThe surprising connection between sodium and safety signalsWhy many health-conscious women are quietly...

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