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Made to be Whole
by Krista Michener
Join Krista Michener each Sunday on Made to be Whole, a transformative podcast that dives into the world of integrative health. As a Nurse Practitioner with a special interest in the intersection of physical and mental health, Krista shares her unique insights on blending traditional Western medicine with alternative healing methods to treat the whole person. Krista explores the framework of integrative health, emphasizing the importance of addressing hidden infections, the immune system, inflammation, and the overall integrity of body systems. Drawing from her personal and professional experiences, she highlights the significance of understanding the root causes of health issues and advocates for a holistic approach to treatment. Listeners will be introduced to Krista's "pillars of healing" model, which focuses on identifying injuries or infections, strengthening the immune system, controlling inflammation, and maintaining balance in both physical health and per
Episodes
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How to Dispel Misinformation & Improve Communication in Relationships
In this episode of Made to Be Whole, we dig into the challenges of misinformation, mislabeling of intent, and the human tendency to jump to conclusions about others. Exploring how health issues, trauma, and communication patterns affect our relationships, the conversation offers practical...
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How to Track Your Symptoms for Better Health Advocacy
In this episode of Made to Be Whole, Krista Michener dives deep into the practical tools and benefits of tracking your symptoms to become a better advocate for your health. Discover why traditional memory can fail us, how to record your health changes effectively, and what modern (and classic)...
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Guide to Urine Mycotoxin & Toxin Testing for Chronic Illness
In this episode of Made to Be Whole, Krista Michener offers a deep dive into comprehensive urine testing for mycotoxins, heavy metals, and environmental toxins. Drawing from personal experience and expert insight, Krista Michener unpacks why these advanced urine screenings are included in the...
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Navigating the Healthcare System
In this episode of Made to Be Whole, host Krista Michener dives into the challenges and emotional complexities of navigating the healthcare system, especially when facing chronic illness or lengthy medical journeys. Krista, drawing on both her professional experience and personal insights as a...
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How to Advocate for Your Health
This episode of Made to Be Whole dives into actionable patient advocacy tips and real-life experiences on navigating complex healthcare situations. The conversation focused on practical self-advocacy strategies for patients, including organizing appointments, handling specialist visits…
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How Hormones Impact Energy, Mood, and Cognitive Health
In this episode of Made to Be Whole, Krista outlined some of the profound ways hormones influence energy, mood, and cognitive well-being. Unpacking foundational hormone education, the discussion explored why hormone imbalances can be at the root of chronic fatigue, mental health symptoms, and…
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Understanding Gut Health
In this episode of Made To Be Whole, host Krista Michener dives deep into the multifaceted world of gut health, exploring what it really means to heal your gut—beyond just food choices and testing. Discover the pivotal role of micronutrient deficiencies, environmental exposures like mycotoxins…
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Rare Causes of Headaches
In this episode of Made to Be Whole, host Krista Michener dives deep into rare, often misdiagnosed causes of headaches, including compression syndromes, empty sella syndrome, and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks. Krista shares her personal journey through challenging, persistent symptoms and…
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Prioritizing Rest
In this episode of Made To Be Whole, host Krista Michener dives deep into the world of sleep, focusing on insomnia and its wide-ranging impact on physical, mental, social, vocational, and financial health. Learn why sleep matters, explore various subtypes of insomnia, and discover practical,...
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The Parable of the Elephant
In this episode of the Made To Be Whole podcast, host Krista Michener explores the parable of the blind men and the elephant, examining its profound relevance to chronic illness, especially conditions like Bartonella, POTS, EDS, and Lyme disease. Using her own health journey as a touchpoint…
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Our 100th Episode
On this special 100th episode of the Made to Be Whole podcast, we celebrate a hundred candid conversations about chronic illness, chronic infection, and the ongoing journey toward wholeness. Eric returns to reflect on essential lessons learned, the shifting landscape of medical understanding, and...
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How Epigenetics Sheds Light on the Epidemic of Chronic Disease
In this episode of Made to Be Whole, Krista Michener dives into the science of epigenetics, explaining how our genes interact with the environment to influence the rising epidemic of chronic diseases. She unpacks real-world examples of gene-environment interactions, such as EMF and benzene...
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Understanding and Protecting the Blood Brain Barrier
In this episode of Made to Be Whole, the conversation focused on the critical role of the blood brain barrier (BBB) in brain health, exploring what it is, why it matters, and how its integrity impacts risk for neurological and neurodegenerative diseases. Listeners are guided through prevention...
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Labs Without Needles
In this insightful episode of Made to Be Whole, the discussion centers on navigating the challenges of venous access for plasmapheresis (therapeutic plasma exchange), especially for patients with autoimmune encephalitis and related conditions. Gain practical knowledge on alternatives like midline...
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What is Plasmapheresis?
In this episode of Made To Be Whole, host Krista Michener dives deep into the benefits and realities of plasmapheresis, also known as Therapeutic Plasma Exchange (TPE), for individuals struggling with autoimmune diseases, chronic infections, and inflammation. Krista shares her own transformative...
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How to Prioritize Your Healing Journey
In this episode of Made to Be Whole, Krista Michener explores the crucial art of prioritizing tasks along your healing journey, offering a step-by-step guide grounded in the wisdom of doing things in order and with intention. Drawing on her expertise and personal experience, Krista explains why...
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To Test or Not to Test?
In this episode of Made to Be Whole, the conversation focused on weighing the risks and benefits of medical testing and treatment, especially in the context of vector-borne illnesses like Lyme disease, Bartonella, and Babesia. The discussion explored different approaches to health…
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Reducing Lab Anxiety in Kids and Adults
This episode of Made to Be Whole focuses on innovative alternatives to traditional blood work, highlighting a wide range of needle-free lab tests and collection methods for assessing health. Special attention is paid to the needs of children and adults with needle phobia or traumatic experiences...
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IV Therapies for Chronic Illness
In this episode of Made To Be Whole, the conversation focused on the practical realities and healing potential of IV therapies, especially for those navigating chronic illness and infections like Lyme disease and Bartonella. The discussion explored frequently asked questions about IV therapies,...
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Bridging the Divide
In this episode of the Made To Be Whole Podcast, Krista Michener explores the critical interplay between mental and physical health, challenging the outdated notion of treating them as separate entities. Drawing on recent research, including a March editorial from the Journal of Child and…
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Your Healing Timeline
In this episode of the Made to Be Whole podcast, Krista Michener addresses one of the most frequently asked questions in chronic illness care: “How long will it take for me to get better?” Drawing from her extensive experience with vector-borne infections and complex chronic illnesses, Krista...
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Navigating Chronic Illness in Adolescence
In this episode of Made to Be Whole, Krista sits down with health coach Isabel Michener to explore her journey of overcoming chronic illness, including her experiences with babesiosis, the process of deprescribing from antidepressants using DNA testing, and the unique challenges faced by young...
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Creating a Compelling Future in Your Healing Journey
In this episode of Made to Be Whole, Krista explores the vital theme of creating a compelling future as a cornerstone in your healing journey. Drawing on personal stories, practical strategies, and the integration of advanced therapies like therapeutic plasma exchange, this episode guides…
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Lyme and Babesia Healing Journey: From Patient to Health Coach
In this episode of the Made to Be Whole podcast, host Krista Michener sits down with Lyme disease and Babesia survivor Molly to explore her long journey toward healing, remission, and her decision to become a health coach. This intimate conversation covers the realities of living with chronic...
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Hope and Healing
In this inspiring episode of Made to Be Whole, we sit down with Megan Krych to discuss her courageous battle with autoimmune encephalitis—a condition often misdiagnosed and misunderstood, especially in adults. Megan shares how her years-long search for answers, persistent symptoms, and an...
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Meet Health Coach Megan Eicher
On this episode of Made to Be Whole, host Krista welcomes health coach Megan Eicher to share her family’s transformative journey with Lyme disease. Megan reflects on her experiences advocating for her sons, navigating complex diagnoses, and the practical shifts that empowered sustained healing....
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Introducing Health Coaches at HP Integrative Health
In this episode of Made To Be Whole, Krista introduces the new team of health coaches joining HP Integrative Health. Discover how these professionals—many of whom bring rich personal and professional experience with chronic illness—are transforming patient care. From expert guidance on navigating...
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Overcoming Bartonella: Case Study
In this inspiring episode of Made to Be Whole, host Krista Michener welcomes Janice Neiderhof, a Bartonella survivor and former DEA special agent, to share her powerful story of resilience, strength, and transformation. Janice details her long journey to diagnosis, the battle with executive...
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What Your Spit Reveals
In this episode of Made To Be Whole, host Krista Michener explores the fascinating world of saliva testing and its profound impact on understanding your energy, sleep, and hormone health. Discover how saliva hormone testing and cheek swab DNA panels can uncover hidden clues about melatonin and...
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Whole-Person Oncology Care
In this episode of Made to Be Whole, host Krista Michener delves deep into the holistic approaches to cancer prevention, treatment support, and recovery. Building on last week’s discussion about early cancer detection, Krista Michener focuses on what individuals can do both to prevent cancer and…
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Cancer Prevention, Screening & Integrative Solutions
In this episode of Made to Be Whole, host Krista Michener dives deep into the critical topics of cancer prevention, early detection, and the role of integrative medicine. Discover the latest advances in cancer screening, including the revolutionary GALLERI multi-cancer early detection blood test,...
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Peptide Therapy for Chronic Illness
In this episode of Made to Be Whole, Krista Michener unpacks the possibilities and complexities of peptide therapy for chronic illness, including Lyme disease, long COVID, and chronic fatigue. Drawing on expert insights from ILADS webinars and conferences, she discusses how peptides offer hope…
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Understanding Autoimmune Encephalitis
In this episode of Made to Be Whole, host Krista Michener delves deep into the complex world of autoimmune encephalitis, including PANS/PANDAS (pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome/disorder associated with strep). Unpacking the signs, symptoms, and challenges in diagnosing this...
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The Parallels of Tuberculosis and Lyme Disease
In this illuminating episode of Made To Be Whole, host Krista Michener dives deep into the surprising connections between tuberculosis (TB) and Lyme disease, pulling from insights in John Green’s “Everything Is Tuberculosis.” With an integrative approach, Krista explores the medical, historical,...
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Understanding Insomnia
In this episode of Made To Be Whole, host Krista Michener dives deep into the world of sleep, focusing on insomnia and its wide-ranging impact on physical, mental, social, vocational, and financial health. Learn why sleep matters, explore various subtypes of insomnia, and discover practical,...
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Understanding Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)
In this episode of Made to Be Whole, host Krista Michener dives deep into Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), exploring its symptoms, triggers, diagnostic complexities, and the critical connection between environment and chronic illness. With a compassionate and evidence-based approach, Krista...
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Understanding Long COVID
In this insightful episode of Made to Be Whole, host Krista Michener dives deep into the complexities of Long Covid—also known as Long Haulers or PASC (Post-Acute Sequelae of COVID-19). This episode offers an integrative look at what drives lingering multi-system symptoms after COVID-19…
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From Symptoms to Systems with Integrative Care
In this episode of Made to Be Whole, host Krista Michener is joined by pharmacist and psychopharmacology expert Kerry Earlywine from Infuserve America. Together, they dive deep into integrative mental health care, moving beyond the conventional "pill mill" approach to discuss root causes,...
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Finding Wholeness Beyond Body Image
In this episode of Made to Be Whole, host Krista Michener tackles the immense influence of body image and how it can become a “false idol” in our lives. Drawing from personal experience and spiritual insights, Krista confronts the toxic beliefs that keep us preoccupied with appearance instead of...
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Parenting Through Chronic Illness
In this powerful episode of Made To Be Whole, host Krista Michener sits down with Michelle McAdoo, mom of Carson, to discuss the long, complex journey of parenting a child through chronic illnesses—specifically PANS/PANDAS, Bartonella, and recently-diagnosed compression syndromes. Michelle opens…
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Small Changes, Big Impact
Welcome back to Made To Be Whole with Krista Michener as host and special guest Aicila. In this inspiring episode, we dive deep into Aicila’s personal health journey and discover the transformative impact of micronutrient testing, B12, hormone balance, and self-advocacy—especially for women in...
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Pillars of Healing
In the Season Three kickoff episode of Made to Be Whole, host Krista Michener revisits and expands on the foundational Pillars of Healing framework—demonstrating how these guiding principles apply to the complex treatment of autoimmune encephalitis (including PANS/PANDAS) and chronic infections....
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Top 10 Health Hacks of 2025: Family-Tested Strategies for Better Wellness
In this special year-end episode of Made To Be Whole, host Krista Michener delivers her renowned annual countdown of the Michener family’s top health hacks from 2025. Drawing from personal experiences, family insights, and patient observations, Krista Michener unpacks a variety of practical tools...
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Six Gifts to Help You Become Whole This Holiday Season
In this holiday special of Made to Be Whole, host Krista Michener explores six transformative gifts you can give yourself—each designed to support your healing, health, and happiness. Drawing from personal experiences and evidence-based insights, Krista Michener shares practical strategies to...
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Understanding Gut Health
In this episode of Made To Be Whole, host Krista Michener dives deep into the multifaceted world of gut health, exploring what it really means to heal your gut—beyond just food choices and testing. Discover the pivotal role of micronutrient deficiencies, environmental exposures like mycotoxins…
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Healing from PANS/PANDAS, and Bartonella: Emma’s Journey to Wholeness
In this episode of Made To Be Whole, host Krista Michener welcomes 16-year-old guest Emma to share her inspiring recovery story from severe illness caused by PANS/PANDAS, and Bartonella. Emma details her sudden onset of symptoms, the emotional toll on her family, her journey through different...
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How to Use Spoon Theory to Manage Holiday Expectations
In this episode of Made to Be Whole, host Krista Michener dives into the concept of Spoon Theory and how it can help you set realistic holiday expectations, especially if you live with chronic illness or simply want to avoid holiday overwhelm. Krista shares practical strategies for managing your...
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The Healing Effects of Gratitude for Health, Relationships, and Resilience
In this episode of Made to Be Whole, host Krista Michener explores the scientifically-backed healing power of gratitude and its influence on our health, relationships, and emotional resilience. Drawing from personal experiences, scientific studies, and practical tips, Krista illuminates how...
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Effective Treatments for Lyme Disease, Mold, and Chronic Illness – Lessons from ILADS 2025
In this episode of Made to Be Whole, host Krista Michener wraps up her three-part series on the ILADS 2025 conference by diving deep into evidenced-based and holistic treatment strategies for Lyme disease, mold exposure, chronic infections, and associated conditions such as sleep disorders,...
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Comprehensive Diagnostics for Complex Chronic Illness: Insights from the ILADS Conference
In this week’s episode of Made to be Whole, host Krista Michener unpacks the latest breakthroughs from the ILADS Conference, focusing on advanced diagnostics and the pathogenesis of chronic diseases such as Lyme, Bartonella, Babesia, and mold illness. Drawing on expert lectures—including Dr.…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Join Krista Michener each Sunday on Made to be Whole, a transformative podcast that dives into the world of integrative health. As a Nurse Practitioner with a special interest in the intersection of physical and mental health, Krista shares her unique insights on blending traditional Western medicine with alternative healing methods to treat the whole person.
Krista explores the framework of integrative health, emphasizing the importance of addressing hidden infections, the immune system, inflammation, and the overall integrity of body systems. Drawing from her personal and professional experiences, she highlights the significance of understanding the root causes of health issues and advocates for a holistic approach to treatment.
Listeners will be introduced to Krista's "pillars of healing" model, which focuses on identifying injuries or infections, strengthening the immune system, controlling inflammation, and maintaining balance in both physical health and per
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