The Practitioners Rise Podcast

Most of us have been taught to treat symptoms instead of asking why they're happening in the first place. When today's guest was diagnosed with cancer at just 28 years old—and then again only two years later—she refused to accept that it was simply "bad luck." That question led her down a path that completely changed not only her own health, but the lives of thousands of families she now serves through functional medicine. In this conversation, I sit down with Becky Witt, founder of Wholistic Nutrition, to explore what it really means to heal from the inside out. We dive into the powerful connection between gut health, toxins, nutrition, and chronic symptoms that so many people have been told are simply "normal." We also share our own experiences navigating childhood eczema, food sensitivities, and the overwhelming journey of trying to find answers when conventional medicine leaves you feeling stuck. Whether you're dealing with fatigue, bloating, autoimmune symptoms, hormonal imbalances, digestive issues, or you're simply looking to create a healthier home for your family, this episode is filled with practical, hope-filled insights that remind us healing doesn't happen overnight—but it is possible. In this episode, we discuss: • Becky's personal journey through two cancer diagnoses and the questions that changed everything • Why gut health is the foundation of healing • The surprising role bile plays in digestion, hormones, and detoxification • Why eczema is often a sign of deeper gut dysfunction—not simply a skin condition • Common symptoms we've been taught to normalize (that actually aren't normal) • How toxins, fragrances, and everyday household products can impact our health • Why organic food matters and what to prioritize if you're on a budget • Simple, realistic swaps to reduce your family's toxic load without feeling overwhelmed • How functional medicine helps uncover root causes instead of masking symptoms • Why healing is a journey—and why small, consistent changes create lasting results If you've ever wondered whether there's another way to support your health beyond managing symptoms, this conversation will leave you feeling informed, encouraged, and hopeful that your body was designed to heal when given the right support.

What happens when the career you worked so hard to build starts to feel like a cage? For Kelli Cook — nurse practitioner, RYT 200 yoga instructor, and founder of The Yoga Plant in Chippewa Falls — the answer came down to one thing: self-love. And choosing a path that wasn't nourishing her wasn't it. In this episode, Kelli shares the story of walking away from conventional western medicine, what it felt like to be in a system she couldn't fully stand behind, and how getting laid off turned out to be exactly the push she needed. She talks about the 14-year transformation that led her to open The Yoga Plant, move into functional medicine, and build a practice rooted in the mind-body-spirit connection she always knew mattered. But this episode isn't just about a career pivot. Kelli gets practical too. She's a busy mom of four running a studio and a functional medicine practice, and she talks about why underscheduling is her biggest power move, why 15 minutes counts even when it doesn't feel like enough, and how to stop waiting for self-care to look a certain way before you let yourself have it. She also breaks down breathwork in a way that's easy to take home with you — what's happening in your body when you breathe with intention, how a simple box breath can quiet a chaotic mind, and why the words you pair with your breath carry more weight than most people realize. If you've ever felt like the path you're on stopped feeling like yours, this episode is worth a listen.

What if your symptoms aren’t the problem… but communication from your body? In this deeply thoughtful and eye-opening episode of Practitioners Rise, Hailey sits down with chiropractor, speaker, educator, and founder of Cook Chiropractic Center and Well Adjusted Students, Dr. Lona Cook for a conversation about nervous system health, chronic stress, healing, childhood wellness, and the body’s incredible ability to adapt and recover when properly supported. Together, they explore a completely different lens on health — one that moves beyond simply suppressing symptoms and instead asks: What is the body trying to communicate? Dr. Lona shares: The philosophy of Innate Intelligence and the body’s natural healing ability Why symptoms are often signals, not mistakes The connection between stress, nervous system “tone,” and overall health How thoughts, toxins, and trauma impact the body Why so many kids today are struggling with sleep, anxiety, ear infections, constipation, and immune challenges How chiropractic care supports regulation and resilience The difference between reactive sick care and proactive wellness This conversation is grounding, empowering, and deeply validating for anyone who feels exhausted, overwhelmed, disconnected from their body, or frustrated by surface-level approaches to health.

What if the life you’re living no longer feels like you… but you can’t explain why? In this deeply honest and emotional conversation, Hailey sits down with certified Master Reiki Practitioner, author, and Energy Tutor, Katy Anderegg to talk about the healing journey that changed everything. Before Katy ever helped others heal, she was navigating deep depression, emotional exhaustion, and a feeling she couldn’t quite put words to — like something inside her was missing. Then one unexpected conversation and one life-changing book cracked open an entirely new way of seeing herself, healing, intuition, and the world around her. Together, Hailey and Katy explore: What Reiki actually is (without the fluff or confusion) How emotional energy can show up physically in the body Why so many people ignore the inner nudge trying to guide them Generational healing and inherited emotional patterns The connection between gratitude, awareness, and nervous system healing What it means to stop living from fear and start listening inward This episode is compassionate, grounding, and deeply human, especially for anyone who’s ever felt stuck, disconnected, overwhelmed, or quietly aware that something in their life needs to change. Katy's story is worth hearing, especially if you've been feeling some version of it yourself.

What if pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care were designed to truly support women physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually? In this deeply grounding conversation, Hailey sits down with Dr. Erica Boland, chiropractor, certified professional midwife, and co-founder of Coulee Health and the Coulee Health Birth Collective, to explore what’s possible when we stop treating birth like a medical event to survive… and start honoring it as a transformational experience women were designed to move through with support, connection, and trust. Dr. Erica shares the deeply personal story that first led her into birth work after becoming a mother at 19, how that experience completely changed the trajectory of her life, and why she believes moms and babies should never be treated as separate systems. Together, they unpack: The connection between movement, mindset, nervous system regulation, and birth outcomes Why postpartum support is so critically missing in modern care What surrender actually means during birth and motherhood The difference between standard maternity care and a more holistic, integrated approach What women should know about their birth options before making decisions How chiropractic care, midwifery, breath, and emotional support work together This episode is equal parts empowering, eye-opening, and validating for any woman who has ever felt like there has to be a more connected way to experience pregnancy, birth, and postpartum recovery. Whether you’re preparing for your first baby, navigating postpartum, supporting mothers in your work, or simply curious about a different model of care, this conversation will stay with you.

In today’s episode of the Practitioner RISE Podcast, Hailey sits down with Dr. Gilles LaMarche, chiropractor, speaker, educator, author, Vice President of University Advancement at Life University, and 2025 World Champion in the 400-meter run for Team USA Masters Track & Field. At twelve years old, Dr. Gilles was a chronically unwell child suffering with constant pain and digestive issues, until one chiropractic visit changed the trajectory of his entire life. Then decades later, at age 48, after spending years teaching people about the body’s ability to heal, he received a devastating diagnosis: primary pulmonary hypertension. He was told he had two years to live. What happened next will challenge the way you think about health, healing, aging, and what the body is truly capable of. This episode is about more than chiropractic. It’s about hope. Discipline. Faith. Nervous system health. And the small daily choices that quietly shape the quality of our lives over time. Whether you’re a practitioner, parent, entrepreneur, or simply someone trying to feel better in your body, this conversation will stay with you.

What happens when your child is struggling… and the answers you’re given don’t fully sit right in your gut?   In this deeply personal intro episode, Hailey Krajewski shares the story behind why she created the Practitioner Rise Podcast: from her twins’ painful eczema as babies to emergency hospital visits, food allergy discoveries, asthma struggles, and the emotional weight so many moms quietly carry while trying to make the “right” health decisions for their families. This episode isn’t about fear or perfection.   It’s about becoming more informed. More intentional. More empowered to ask deeper questions.   Hailey opens up about navigating both Western medicine and holistic healing modalities, the guilt that can come with parenting through health challenges, and the incredible practitioners who helped her family along the way through chiropractic care, nutrition, acupuncture, and root-cause healing approaches.   If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed trying to figure out what’s best for your health or your children’s health…   If you’ve ever stayed up late Googling symptoms…   If you’ve ever thought, “There has to be more to this”…   This conversation is for you.   Because when practitioners rise, entire communities rise with them.