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The GetWellBe Podcast
by Adrienne Nolan-Smith
Adrienne Nolan-Smith, BCPA is a holistic patient advocate, speaker, health researcher, and wellness expert.The GetWellBe Podcast shares investigative guides and research roundups as well as informative and inspiring interviews from the world’s greatest experts on functional medicine and wellness – people who have dedicated their lives to studying and working with patients to heal naturally or who themselves have healed devastating chronic illnesses with a holistic approach – to inspire YOU to become the most empowered you can be in your health, and therefore your life, and your future. For the written and video versions of all episodes as well as much more to help empower you in your health, head to https://getwellbe.com - but first be sure to subscribe to the podcast.
Episodes
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Four health trends I'm seeing + a personal update!
I'm sharing four health trends I saw in 2024 that I'll be talking a lot more about now that I'm back from maternity leave plus some personal updates and announcements! Make sure we're connected https://getwellbe.com/subscribe/ and https://www.instagram.com/getwellbe/
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Maternity leave update: sleep and mental health, habit formation and community, and more!
This is a between-seasons bonus episode in which I share two major insights I've had in the past few months while on maternity leave. Topics include how much sleep we really need, sleep tracking, the relationship between sleep deprivation and mental health and immune system strength, as well as…
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My Birth Experience
I'm currently 9 weeks postpartum and I recorded a between-seasons bonus episode detailing my labor, delivery, and postpartum experience. The good, the bad and the ugly. I'm active on my newsletter and Instagram during maternity leave so keep up with me there! xx Adrienne...
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How Do You Know If Your Cortisol Is High?
In the wellness sphere, it's common to hear people talk about ways to lower your cortisol levels. That's all well and good, but we have a few follow-up questions: first of all, do those cortisol-lowering strategies actually work, and are they backed by research? And second, how are you supposed…
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A Johns Hopkins Neuroscientist on Psychedelics and Mental Health
One of the most exciting (and controversial) areas of study in the realm of mental health involves psychedelics. There's a lot of promising research about how psychedelic compounds like LSD and psilocybin could potentially transform our minds for the better, but it's a confusing topic with lots…
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The Health Benefits of Having a Purpose in Life
I recently celebrated my birthday, and to mark the occasion I revisited an exercise I first did in 2018 that's focused on defining my purpose in life. Having a clear purpose not only feels good, but it's also been shown to have health benefits: it can make you live longer and make you more...
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The Real Deal with Sunscreen and Your Health
It's summer, which means it's sunscreen season. We've all universally been told and mostly accepted the fact that it's important to wear sunscreen every day to protect our skin from damage and skin cancer — but more and more, we're learning about the dangers of sunscreen itself. So what's the…
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The WellBe Health News Wrap-Up for April - June 2023
It's that time again! We're here with our second health & wellness news wrap-up of 2023, and it's full of important and impactful news stories, research breakthroughs, and other tidbits that have an impact on your short- and long-term health. Listen to learn about why you definitely want to…
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What Are the Best Sleep Aids for Your Health?
There are few things worse than not being able to sleep at night. When you're tossing and turning in bed for hours, it can be tempting to reach for anything that will just let you fall asleep — but what impact do those sleep aids have on your health? There are a wide range of different sleep…
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Faceology Founder Sarah Hornsby on the Health Risks of Mouth Breathing
Do you breathe through your mouth at night, or know someone who does? If so, it's a bigger problem for your health than you might think. In this fascinating interview, Adrienne talks with dental hygienist and Faceology founder Sarah Hornsby about the emerging field of orofacial myofunctional...
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My Chronic Lyme Recovery Story
May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month, and so this week Adrienne is sharing her own story of recovery from chronic Lyme. After years of symptoms like fatigue and brain fog, she was finally diagnosed, but the recommended course of antibiotics didn't help. Spearheaded by her mother, she set off on a...
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Donna Jackson Nakazawa on the Link Between Stress, Emotion, and Immunity
Donna Jackson Nakazawa is an acclaimed science writer who loved to tackle complex problems with big implications for people's everyday life and health. In this interview, she explains one of the biggest and most exciting of these topics: the field of psycho neuroimmunology, of the interplay…
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How Star Athlete Kelli Tennant Healed her Fibromyalgia
Kelli Tennant was in the best shape of her life, playing volleyball as a D-1 athlete when suddenly her body completely broke down — numbness, nerve pain, extreme fatigue. She was diagnosed with fibromyalgia and told she would never play sports again. Over the course of the next 13 years, she went...
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Health News Wrap-Up for January - March 2023
It's that time again! We're here with our first health & wellness news wrap-up of 2023, and it's full of important and impactful news stories, research breakthroughs, and other tidbits that have an impact on your short- and long-term health. Listen to learn about why Lunchables ended up in school...
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How Your Daily Coffee Affects Your Health
If you're among the billions of people who drink coffee every day, you likely have a certain routine around it: how much you drink, what kind of beans you use, how you brew it, what you put in it, whether you drink decaf or regular, etc. But did you know that each one of those choices has an…
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Abby Tai on Healing Eczema by Getting to the Root Cause
Abby Tai had eczema since was a baby, but it didn't become unmanageable until her teenage years. At that point, it got so bad that she was completely debilitated by her skin condition, and even contemplated suicide. After years of treating the symptoms, she decided to get to the root cause — and...
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How Bad Are Antibiotics for Your Health?
Antibiotics have been around for a loooong time, and while they can be potentially life-saving in certain circumstances, most of the time they do more harm than good. That applies to your own personal health, the health of the planet, and even the health of the human race. It's complicated, we...
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Dr. Bill Rawls on How Cellular Health Impacts Chronic Disease
It's rare we have a repeat interview on the podcast, but this week's guest is such a treasure trove of knowledge that we needed to have him back! In this week's episode, Adrienne talks with Dr. Bill Rawls about a topic you might not have thought about much, but which has a HUGE impact on your...
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The Top 10 Health News Stories of 2022
It's the last podcast of the year!! In lieu of our normal Q4 news wrap-up, we decided to look back at the WHOLE year of health and wellness news and bring you the 10 biggest news stories. Each of these topics have major implications for the world of health, as well as your day-to-day life and the...
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The Most Popular Podcast Episodes of the Year
As we wrap up the year, we're looking back on 2022 and what content resonated the most with you this year. In this episode, Adrienne reveals the 3 most downloaded WellBe Podcast episodes of the year, and shares her thoughts on what that means for wellness trends right now and going forward. If…
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Can Alcohol Ever Be Healthy? How Drinking Affects Your Health
We all know that alcohol isn't the best for your health. But is it okay to have a glass of wine with dinner or go out for the occasional happy hour? The answer is, it depends. In this guide, we look at the different ways that alcohol affects your body, and why that might differ from person to...
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Why Do We Resist Practicing Gratitude When It's Good for Us?
In the lead-up to Thanksgiving, we're sharing the first installment of a new series: WellBe Quick Hits! These episodes will be more personal, as well as more timely and shorter (under 10 minutes). In this inaugural episode, Adrienne explores the idea of why we might resist doing things that we…
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Holistic Nutritionist Maria Marlowe on the Root Cause of Acne
Did you know that we've been treating acne incorrectly for DECADES, even though researchers had identified the real root cause? Neither did we, until we spoke with Maria Marlowe. Marlowe, a holistic nutritionist, author, and podcast host, spoke with Adrienne about all things acne, including…
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Dr. Kasey Holland on How EBV Affects Long-Term Health
This week, Adrienne is joined by naturopathic physician Dr. Kasey Holland to discuss an infection that you almost definitely have: Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). Whether you know it or not, you're likely carrying EBV, since 95% of people get infected, and once it's in your body it never leaves. For…
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Water 101: The Best Water Filters & Bottled Water Brands
Water is essential to your health, but not all water is created equal. Whether you're drinking bottled water or water from the tap, there are a ton of factors to consider that influence how good that water is for you. With tap water, there are a ton of different contaminants (many of which are...
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Which Type of Contraception Is Best (and Worst) for Your Health?
Effective contraception is essential for sexually active people who don't want to get pregnant and want to protect themselves against STDs. But one thing that doesn't get talked about much is how that contraception can affect your health in other ways — and for some forms of contraception, those...
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What to Know About Mercury and Your Health
We all vaguely know that tuna contains some amount of mercury, but most of us don't know all that much about what that means for our health. Just how bad is mercury for your body? How much mercury is in a can of tuna? What about other fish? How does it get into the fish in the first place? And if...
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WellBe Health News Wrap-Up for July - September 2022
It's that time again! Trying to stay on top of wellness and health news and research can be overwhelming. It's a lot to digest (pun intended) and read thoroughly. We saved you the trouble — we looked through dozens of studies and pulled out the most important pieces of information. Here are the...
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All About Mold Toxicity with Dr. Jess Peatross
We all know that there are environmental toxins and pollution outside — but what many people don't think about is the harmful substances that might be lurking in your own home. One of the most dangerous of those is mold. This week, we're speaking with Dr. Jess Peatross, an expert in environmental...
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What's the Deal with "Healthy" and "Unhealthy" Fats?
We now know that fats were unfairly villainized in the 90s. But still, that doesn't mean that all fats are created equal: some are genuinely good for you, while others...not so much. But understanding which ones are healthy and which ones are harmful can be very confusing, especially since some...
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Dr. Will Bulsiewicz on Food Intolerances vs Food Allergies
This week we're so happy to welcome back gastroenterologist and gut health expert Dr. Will Bulsiewicz. On his first podcast appearance, he talked about why fiber is so essential to a healthy microbiome. This time, he's discussing a topic that's often misunderstood: food intolerances. Listen to...
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How (And Why) to Do an Elimination Diet
The idea of an elimination diet can be overwhelming — so overwhelming that many people never attempt it. But the truth is, there's still no better way to truly identify a food sensitivity. In the newest WellBe investigative guide, we dive deep on all things related to elimination diets, including...
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Certified Lactation Consultant Andrea Syms-Brown's Advice to Mothers
This is a special episode. Adrienne is speaking with Andrea Syms-Brown, a breastfeeding expert and the lactation consultant who "saved" Adrienne on her breastfeeding journey and completely turned around her experience as a new mom. Listen to hear Andrea's wisdom and breastfeeding tips, including...
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Should You Do a "Sugar Detox"?
The idea of a "sugar detox" is pretty trendy right now, but are there actually any health benefits there? And what even is a sugar detox in the first place? We break it all down in our latest in-depth investigative guide. In the guide, we look at the science-backed health benefits of cutting out...
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Dr. Valencia Porter on How Toxins Affect Your Body (& What to Do)
You might have heard that the idea of "detoxing" is bogus, because your body naturally gets rid of toxins through your liver and kidneys. But according to Dr. Valencia Porter — a double board-certified doctor, functional medicine practitioner, and expert in environmental health — while this may...
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WellBe Health News Wrap-Up for April - July 2022
It's that time again! Trying to stay on top of wellness and health news and research can be overwhelming. It's a lot to digest (pun intended) and read thoroughly. We saved you the trouble — we looked through dozens of studies and pulled out the most important pieces of information. Here are the...
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Hannah Bronfman on How Dental Trauma Led to Fertility Issues
Author, content creator, and HBFit founder Hannah Bronfman joins Adrienne to kick off season 7 of the WellBe Podcast! In this episode, Hannah tells the eye-opening story of how a bike accident led to dental trauma that triggered a cascade of health issues years later. She shares her journey to…
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Season 7 Trailer from Adrienne
In this season 7 trailer, Adrienne looks at the two most important questions in the world: How, and Why. Listen to hear her go deep on the driving mission behind WellBe, her own personal health journey, and what to expect in the season ahead. Be sure to subscribe so you're the first to know when...
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New! Health & Wellness News Wrap-Up: April 2022 - Mid-Season Bonus Episode
We're back with the first new podcast of 2022 and Adrienne's first podcast back from maternity leave, and it's a big one! We normally do a health & wellness news wrap-up every quarter, but have taken a break while Adrienne was away, so there is a TON to cover here. Listen to learn about: which...
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Update from Adrienne & Season 7 Sneak Peak!
Adrienne stops by to say hi, check in, and share a special preview of what's coming in the upcoming podcast season. Find out what to expect from us this spring, including exciting new guests, personal stories from Adrienne, and investigative guides that go layers beneath the surface to uncover…
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Update from Adrienne! Dispatches from New Motherhood
The WellBe Podcast is currently between seasons, but Adrienne decided to record a quick update and hello to check in. She's currently in the thick of new motherhood, and shares how that's going so far, what else is going on in her life, and what to expect from us in the coming months. Listen now,...
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How to Release Trapped Emotions with EMDR Trauma Therapy & Other Techniques
Dealing with difficult emotions is, well....difficult. But sometimes those emotions or traumas are just too difficult to deal with at all, and so they get repressed, or trapped, in our bodies. These unprocessed emotions get buried so deep that you might even not even know they're in there — but...
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Improving Gut Health for Kids with Dr. Michael Ruscio
It's probably not news to you that your gut health affects basically every aspect of your well-being. But what about gut health for kids? What's different in the microbiomes of children and babies, and what can parents (and parents-to-be) do to ensure that their kids are set up to have healthy...
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Midwifery Care, Explained: What Does a Midwife Do?
We've all heard of midwives, but how many of us could actually explain a what a midwife does? While midwives have been around for centuries, there are a ton of misconceptions about their training and what they are qualified to do — especially in the U.S. and Canada. In our latest in-depth...
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How Chronic Loneliness Impacts Your Health with Tony Selimi
Because of the Covid-19 pandemic, many of us have experienced loneliness this past year. This loneliness doesn't feel great, but did you also know that it can have a serious impact on both your physical and mental health? What's more, millions of people around the world have been living with...
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My Experience with Miscarriage + Understanding and Healing Pregnancy Loss
Few things are more devastating than losing a pregnancy, and yet miscarriages are far more common than anyone acknowledges. I myself had one in September 2020. I was lucky but for some, this loss is not a one-time event. A small but sizeable percentage of women experiencing recurrent…
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Holistic Ob-Gyn Dr. Anna Cabeca on Natural Fertility, Pregnancy, Menopause & More
Many of a woman's most important life moments involve her reproductive health, from her first period to pregnancy to menopause, and many more. But many women deal with chronic health issues related to their reproductive health — and, even worse, many conventional OB-GYNs see these chronic issues…
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The Health Risks of Grilling — and How to Prevent Them
Nothing says summer like grilling food outside with friends. It's a classic warm-weather activity that's been bringing people together for ages...but unfortunately, it's not all innocent fun. First, the bad news: research shows that grilling food (especially meat) can actually be quite harmful to...
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Integrative Cancer Dr. Christian Gonzalez on Preventing and Treating Cancer Holistically
Cancer rates are skyrocketing across the world and in the U.S., and integrative cancer Dr. Christian Gonzalez says it's pretty clear why this is happening. He also knows what needs to change about the conventional medical system (and conventional oncology in particular) to better treat cancer so...
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The Top 9 Health News Topics from April-June 2021
It's that time again! We're back with another quarterly wrap-up of all the most essential health & wellness news and research that came out in the past three months. As always, there were a TON of new studies, policy changes, rulings, reviews, and more to comb through, but we distilled it all…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Adrienne Nolan-Smith, BCPA is a holistic patient advocate, speaker, health researcher, and wellness expert.The GetWellBe Podcast shares investigative guides and research roundups as well as informative and inspiring interviews from the world’s greatest experts on functional medicine and wellness – people who have dedicated their lives to studying and working with patients to heal naturally or who themselves have healed devastating chronic illnesses with a holistic approach – to inspire YOU to become the most empowered you can be in your health, and therefore your life, and your future. For the written and video versions of all episodes as well as much more to help empower you in your health, head to https://getwellbe.com - but first be sure to subscribe to the podcast.
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