S11 EP19: Grounding: The Health Revolution Beneath Your Feet With Special Guest: Dr. Laura Koniver, MD

What if the secret to better sleep, less stress, and a healthier life is right beneath your feet? In this episode, we’re joined by the brilliant and captivating Dr. Laura Koniver, holistic physician, author of The Earth Prescription, and passionate advocate for grounding. Together, we’ll unravel the electrifying connection between our bodies and the Earth’s natural energy field. From barefoot walks to surprising ways to get grounded in the city, Dr. Laura shares practical tips and fascinating insights that will leave you eager to ditch your shoes and reconnect with nature. But that’s not all. Want to hear about Dr. Koniver’s journey from conventional medicine to holistic healing? Her perspective on healthcare is refreshing and one that we believe makes her a dream doctor!  Tune in and learn about the science behind grounding’s many health benefits. Whether you’re a skeptic or already a barefoot believer, this episode is packed with wit, wisdom, and actionable advice that’s sure to keep you grounded in every sense of the word. Enjoy! (00:02:18) Dr. Koniver shares her personal story about discovering grounding while caring for her colicky baby which transformed her approach to medicine(00:07:10) The day Dr. Koniver realized she could no longer continue on her path and stepped away from conventional medicine  (00:10:58) Why Dr. Koniver refers to herself as an intuitive physician and how she defines her approach to health care (00:13:03) A straightforward explanation of grounding as a natural intentional practice that reconnects our conductive bodies with the Earth's global electrical grid(00:17:07) Rapid fire grounding questions answered for beginners and practical grounding tips (00:31:18) Some improvements people see in symptoms when they start grounding and the possible long term health benefits (00:36:21) How effective are grounding tools and products such as mats, sheets, and eco-friendly alternatives  (00:45:57) Dr. Koniver’s comments on other therapies that claim to stimulate the frequencies of the earth - including PEMF and TENS and fascinating insights into astronauts' experiences while disconnected from the Earth (00:53:07) Dr. Koniver explains how to use a grounding tester (00:54:50) Where to find Dr. Koniver and closing thoughts on the accessibility and transformative potential of grounding Dr. Koniver’s Links: Laura’s Links: Website Newsletter Sign up Medical Studies on Grounding Want to leave the TTSL Podcast a voicemail? We love your questions and adore hearing from you. https://www.speakpipe.com/TheThickThighsSaveLivesPodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The CVG Nation app, for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠iPhone⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The CVG Nation app, for Android⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fitness FB Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thick Thighs Save Lives Workout Programs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Constantly Varied Gear's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Workout Leggings⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The 2025 CVG Movement Calendar