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Wholistic Living
by Marla Pietruszko
Wholistic Living is a podcast focused on teaching you how to understand and heal your body by addressing the root cause of chronic illness. After years of struggling with PCOS, severe IBS, eczema, psoriasis, mold toxicity, and thyroid issues, I spent countless appointments with doctors and specialists only to feel worse and without answers. When I finally turned to a holistic approach, I didn’t just manage symptoms. I healed them. Today, I am completely symptom free and thriving. With over 15 years of education in biology and holistic health, I now help others reclaim their health through education, science-backed holistic strategies, and lifestyle changes. Each episode breaks down how the body works, why symptoms appear, and what you can do to nourish, support, and heal it naturally. Tune in weekly to learn how to create balance, restore health, and live fully in alignment with your body.
Episodes
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Episode 134: How To Address Skin Issues in Babies & Toddlers
I talk about the 4 triggers for childhood skin issues and how to address each of them! We chat about eczema, cradle cap, hives, baby acne and more an dhow to get to the root of the issue. Save 25-40% OFF my favourite protein with code 'MARLA': https://www.equipfoods.com/MARLA Clearly Filtered…
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Episode 133: The 411 on Cholesterol Everyone Should Know
In this episode I expain the ROOT cause of cholesterol, whether or not high cholesterol is something to be concerened of and I bust some myths on the allopathic and holistic medicine side of things. Save 15-30% OFF my favourite protein with code 'MARLA': https://www.equipfoods.com/MARLA Clearly...
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Episode 132: Antioxidants - The Science Behind Oxidative Stress & Cellular Health
What are antioxidants, and why are they so important for cellular health? In this deep dive, we explore oxidative stress, free radicals, reactive oxygen species, mitochondrial function, glutathione, SOD, catalase, glutathione peroxidase, Nrf2, methylation, COMT, SOD2 and the body's natural...
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Episode 131: You Need to Know This About Psoriasis
I explain how to tell if psoriasis is clearing, how to clear it, how to reset the body and more! Save 15-30% OFF my favourite protein with code 'MARLA': https://www.equipfoods.com/MARLA Clearly Filtered water filters (10% off with this link): https://clearlyfiltered.com/WHOLISTICHOMEOPATH Beef...
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Episode 130: Why You Are Reacting to Everything Including The SUN - Bioenergetic Intolerance Elimination
Have you reached the point where you feel like you're reacting to almost everything you eat, breathe or touch? In this episode, we’re talking about the connection between mold exposure, food sensitivities, extreme dietary restrictions, and Bioenergetic Intolerance Elimination (BIE). I share...
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Episode 129: Glyphosate, Autoimmune & America’s Cancer Belt
Could one of the most widely used herbicides in America be connected to rising rates of cancer? In this episode, we explore the growing body of research surrounding glyphosate, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, leukemia, and cancer rates across the United States. We take a closer look at Iowa and other...
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Episode 128: Weight, Gut & Metabolism Connection With Elizabeth Aylor
In this episode of Wholistic Living, I’m joined by Elizabeth Aylor, Holistic Nutritionist, GAPS Practitioner, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P), and Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist. We dive into the root causes of gut dysfunction, hormone imbalance, metabolic...
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Episode 127: Surprising Candida Cleanse Facts
In this episode I explain the important facts about candida cleansing especially how long the cleanse should last for. Thereis so much candida and parasite cleanse misinformation out there so this episode helps to explain the science behind dysbiosis in the gut and how to effectively clear it…
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Episode 126: Is Childhood Obesity a Form of Child Neglect?
Childhood obesity has become so common that many of us have stopped recognizing it as the serious health issue it is. In this episode, I'm tackling one of the most controversial conversations in modern parenting: what responsibility do adults have when it comes to the health of the children they...
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Episode 125: Your Home Has a Microbiome. Don't Destroy It
Your home has a microbiome, just like your gut, and trying to sterilize it may actually be working against your health. In this episode, we explore the science behind the home microbiome, why overusing antibacterial cleaners can disrupt beneficial microbial communities, and how this may…
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Episode 124: The Art of Contentment: Finding Peace Without Waiting for Life to Be Perfect
We spend so much of our lives waiting to be happy. Waiting until we're healthier, wealthier, more successful, or finally have everything figured out. But what if peace isn't something we find in the future? What if it's something we can practice today? In this episode, we explore the art of...
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Episode 123: Signs Your Kidneys Are Not OK
The kidneys are a major detox organ and are often overlooked or ignored entirely by most practitioners. In this episode I chat about the importance of the kidneys, how they work, signs they may need a detox and detos and drainage tips. Equip Grass fed protein: www.equipfoods.com/MARLA 60 Day Gut...
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Episode 122: The Silent Pandemic: Why Antibiotics Are Stopping Working
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is being called the "silent pandemic" by global health experts, but what does that actually mean? In this episode of the Wholistic Living Podcast, we explore why antibiotic-resistant infections are increasing worldwide, how bacteria develop resistance through…
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Episode 121: Why Lyme Disease Is Exploding - Coinfections, Natural Remedies & The Vaccine Controversy
Lyme disease cases are skyrocketing across North America and many people are suffering with chronic symptoms for years without answers. In this episode of Wholistic Living, we dive deep into Lyme disease, coinfections like Bartonella and Babesia, chronic inflammation, biofilms, nervous system...
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Episode 120: The Missing Enzyme Behind Eczema, Inflammation & Poor Detox
In this episode of Wholistic Living, we dive into the powerful connection between myrosinase, gut health, eczema, inflammation, detoxification, and the microbiome. Learn why cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, kale, arugula, cabbage, and broccoli sprouts may not provide their full benefits if…
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Episode 119: PMOS & Hantavirus - Fear, Hormones & The Real Health Crisis
In this episode of Wholistic Living, we dive deep into the growing epidemic of PCOS and it has been renamed to PMOS — Polymetabolic Ovarian Syndrome. We unpack what PCOS really is, the major root causes driving it, and why symptoms like acne, weight gain, irregular cycles, infertility, hair loss,...
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Episode 118: How to Overcome the Feeling of Failure
This is a vulnerable episode where i share about my struggles as of late and talk about the swinging health pendulum and how you can find uour middle ground with a healthy lifestyle. Equip Grass fed protein: www.equipfoods.com/MARLA Work with me: https://holisticspring.com/contact 60 Day Gut…
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Episode 117: Reverse Aging Naturally With PRP, Diet, Supplements & More
Discover how cellular toxicity and chronic inflammation drive aging, grey hair, and wrinkles, and how to reverse it naturally. This episode breaks down anti-aging strategies using nutrition, detoxification, fasting, herbs, supplements, sleep, exercise, saunas, skincare, and PRP to support…
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Episode 116: Why Your Liver Is Making Your Toxins More Toxic
Eczema, psoriasis, acne and other chronic illness (even ones that aren't skin related) may be more than just a skin condition. In this episode, we explore how liver detox pathways Phase 1, Phase 2, and Phase 3 influence skin health, and how nutrient deficiencies or excesses can trigger...
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Episode 115: Cortisol Chaos - The Adrenal & Thyroid Solution
Most thyroid issues aren’t really about your thyroid at all — they start with stress, adrenal dysfunction, and hormonal imbalance. In this episode, we break down how chronic stress affects cortisol and DHEA, slows thyroid function, drives inflammation, insulin resistance, PCOS, poor sleep, and...
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Episode 114: Stop Buying These Supplements – They’re Not Doing What You Think
Most supplements aren’t fixing your symptoms, they’re masking them. In this episode, we expose the most overhyped supplements (GLP-1 boosters, fat burners, peptides, detox products, probiotics + more) and break down why they’re not working the way you think. If you’re tired of spending money on...
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Episode 113: The Tongues Influence on Sleep, Posture and Facial Structure with Dr. Mandeep Johal
Whole-body health starts in the mouth. In this episode of Wholistic Living, I sit down with holistic dentist Dr. Mandeep Johal to uncover how the mouth, tongue, and airway shape far more than just your smile. We dive deep into the overlooked connection between tongue posture, facial development,...
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Episode 112: Is Your Iron Supplement Fueling Infections?
Iron is one of the most commonly recommended supplements for fatigue, anemia, and low ferritin. But what if increasing iron is sometimes the exact thing that allows harmful microbes to thrive? In this episode of Wholistic Living, we explore the lesser-known connection between iron and pathogen...
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Episode 111: 6 Supplements Children Should be Taking
I chat about the six most important supplements that most kids could benefit from early on in their life. These supplements will help build a strong foundation within the immune system, gut, and brain helping improve their growth, development and resilience as they progress through life. Equip...
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Episode 110: Stage 4 Palliative to Almost Cancer-free, Shelly Boudah Shares Her Sanoviv Journey
They Said “Prepare for the Worst” ... Then Everything Changed. Shelly Boudah shares her journey with being diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer that spread to her lymph nodes, neck and liver. She was offered palliative care. She went for a 3 week cancer treatment at Sanoviv medical institute in...
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Episode 109: The Real Reason You're Not Successful at Healing Your Autoimmune
This episode explains the stages of autoimmune progression and what is necessary to achieve remission. I explain how a balanced lifestyle is only effective for maintenance and that if you want remission, weight loss or any kind of improvement with your health, the restriction phase needs to be...
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Episode 108: COMT Gene - The Wired “Warrior” Vs. the Low-Dopamine “Worrier”
Why can one person drink coffee at night and sleep fine while another feels anxious and wired for 12 hours? Why do some people thrive on high-dose B vitamins while others spiral into panic and insomnia? Why does estrogen feel overwhelming for some but not others? The answer may lie in one…
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Episode 107: The Food Pyramid to Braces - How Diet Shapes Our Jaw Development
For decades, the U.S. food pyramid shaped how Americans ate, emphasizing carbs, avoiding fats, and largely ignoring food quality and texture. Today, that model has been replaced with a more balanced approach, but there’s still an important piece of the nutrition conversation missing. In this...
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Episode 106: Sanoviv Medical Institute, Cancer & Fluoride Benefits
Chatting about alternative cancer therapies, integrative medicine at Sanoviv Medical institute, major root cause of cancer and how fluoride may not always be bad and when to use it for cavities and weakened enamel. Equip Foods Grass-fed beef protein - Code: MARLA Want to work with me? email me to...
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Episode 105: Boring is The Ultimate Goal
A boring life means a fullfilling, healthy and nervous system grounding kind of life and I am here for it! Equip Foods Grass-fed beef protein - Code: MARLA Want to work with me? email me to [email protected]
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Episode 104: The Real Causes of IBD (Chrons & Colitis)
Inflammatory Bowel Disease is often explained as a “gut issue” or something managed solely with immune-suppressing medications. But the science tells a much deeper story. In this episode of Wholistic Living, we break down what actually drives IBD at the immune, genetic, and microbial level,...
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Episode 103: 10 Simple Things to do in 2026 That Will Transform Your Health
I share the top 10 things I did over the past decade that completely transformed my health. I am sharing them in hopes you can implement some of these super simple tips to transofrm your health too! These health and wellness tips will help you detox, lose weight, boost your immune system…
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Episode 102: The Missing Nutrients Behind Food Allergies
In this episode, we dive deep into the holy trinity of gut repair: Akkermansia muciniphila, butyrate, and choline... and why people with food sensitivities, allergies, histamine reactions, IBS, constipation, autoimmune issues, or chronic inflammation cannot heal without addressing this trio.…
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Episode 101: The Cloned Meat Cover-Up & My Truth Bomb Rant
Welcome to Season 5! In this episode, I drop a truth-bomb rant about Canada’s quiet approval of cloned meat and what this means for our health, our food system, and future generations. We break down what cloned meat actually is, how Health Canada slipped it into our food supply with little public...
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Episode 100: From Comfort Zone to Brain Zone: Unlocking Mental Flexibility
Discover how stepping outside your comfort zone can literally rewire your brain! In this episode of Wholistic Living, the science of neuroplasticity, showing how trying new things builds new synapses, strengthens neural networks, and boosts cognitive flexibility. Learn why novelty and challenge…
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Episode 99: Why HbA1c Is More Than Just Blood Sugar
In this episode of Wholistic Living, we’re unpacking the truth about HbA1c, insulin resistance, and metabolic health, beyond just what you eat. You’ll learn exactly what HbA1c measures, how insulin works on a cellular level to move glucose into your cells for ATP energy, and what happens when…
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Episode 98: What's Really Hiding In Your Tap Water
What’s really hiding in your tap water? In this eye-opening episode of Wholistic Living, we dive deep into what North Americans are actually drinking ! From microplastics leaching out of PEX pipes to hormones, pharmaceuticals, pesticides, and heavy metals that slip through outdated filtration...
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Episode 97: Methylene Blue, Ivermectin, Nicotine: Miracle or Misunderstood?
Are methylene blue, THC, CBD, ivermectin, nicotine, colloidal silver, or creatine miracle cures… or dangerous fads? In this episode of Wholistic Living, we dive deep into some of the most controversial and misunderstood compounds in health and biohacking. Discover how these molecules can boost...
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Episode 96: The Only Way You Can Stay Eczema & Psoriasis Free For Life
If your eczema or psoriasis keeps coming back no matter what cream or detox you try, this episode explains why. Marla uncovers the hidden root cause and how Candida’s invasive form triggers histamine, inflammation, and autoimmune flares that overload your liver and show up on your skin. She also...
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Episode 95: Clutter, Cortisol & Consumption - The Hidden Stressors
Overconsumption of things, content and food causes disease, mental health issues and more. Listen to this weeks episode for the conection! Equip Foods Grass-fed beef protein - Code: MARLA Want to work with me? email me to [email protected] INSTA: @wholistichomeopath
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Episode 94: Who Really Owns Your Health Foods - Simple Mills, Siete, PepsiCo, Nestle
Your favorite “clean” health foods might not be as independent as you think. In this episode of Wholistic Living, we uncover how brands like Simple Mills, Siete, Vital Proteins, RXBAR, Poppi, and Garden of Life—once founded on mission and integrity—were bought out by corporate giants like Nestlé,...
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Episode 93: The Biblical Diet - Why Everyone Should be Following It
Biblical living is holistic. It doesn’t just feed the body, it nurtures the mind, spirit, and soul. By integrating these timeless principles into modern life, we can cultivate optimal health, vitality, and spiritual harmony. Join the EPIC 60 Day gut reset and transform your health! $200OFF with...
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Episode 92: Why Your Vitamin D Blood Test Might Be Lying to You
Vitamin D test are not accurate and poor vitamin D receptor function can lead to autoimmunty, psoriasis, cancer, endometriosis and more. Join the EPIC 60 Day gut reset and transform your health! $200OFF with code 'SECRETOFFER!...
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Episode 91: The Carb Confusion: Clearing the Myths
NEW SEASON (FALL) AND NEW SEASON (5)! I chat all about carbs pros and cons, the keto and carnivore diet and when to eat and avoid carbs. Carbs are demonized online so i breka thy myth and explain why they may cause weight gain and more! Join the EPIC 60 Day gut reset and transform your health!...
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Episode 90: Life Updates, Moving, New Services & More
In this last episode of season 4, instead of chatting about health topics i am sharing some life updates! Join the EPIC 60 Day gut reset and transform your health! $200OFF with code 'SECRETOFFER! https://checkout.teachable.com/secure/1716725/checkout/order_q9s5bzn3?coupon_code=SECRETOFFER Want to...
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Episode 89: Liver After Dark - The Hidden Key to Healing Chronic Illness
Today, we’re talking about one of the most underappreciated—yet most powerful—things your body does while you’re sleeping: liver detox. If you’ve ever wondered why you wake up between 1 and 3 a.m., why your brain fog is worse in the morning, or why your chronic symptoms seem to flare when you’re...
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Episode 88: Behind the Healing - What It’s Really Like to Reverse Chronic Illness Naturally
Taking you behind the scenes of what it is really like to work with a practitioner to reverse your chronic illness natueally. I share the step by step rptocools, the time it takes, what is required of you through diet and more! Join the EPIC 60 Day gut reset and transform your health! $200OFF…
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Episode 87: The Hidden Gut Saboteurs No One Talks About
We are not talking about gluten, dairy, sugar, or even leaky gut. We’re talking about the silent saboteurs—the things that are messing with your gut health every single day... and no one’s warning you about them. Join the 60 Day gut reset and transform your health! $200OFF with code 'SECRETOFFER!...
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Episode 86: Comparison Is The Thief Of Joy
Comparing your healing journey to someone elses will only give you stress. COmparing your health to someone elses will only give you stress. Everyone is on their own journey. I hope this episode brings you peace. Join the 60 Day gut reset and transform your health! $200OFF with code 'SECRETOFFER!...
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Episode 85: WHY COFFEE IS MAKING YOUR IBS WORSE
Coffee is most likely one of your IBS triggers but you just might not know it! I dive into the science of how coffee interacts with our body and gut in this episode. Join the 60 Day gut reset and transform your health! $200OFF with code 'SECRETOFFER!...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Wholistic Living is a podcast focused on teaching you how to understand and heal your body by addressing the root cause of chronic illness. After years of struggling with PCOS, severe IBS, eczema, psoriasis, mold toxicity, and thyroid issues, I spent countless appointments with doctors and specialists only to feel worse and without answers. When I finally turned to a holistic approach, I didn’t just manage symptoms. I healed them. Today, I am completely symptom free and thriving. With over 15 years of education in biology and holistic health, I now help others reclaim their health through education, science-backed holistic strategies, and lifestyle changes. Each episode breaks down how the body works, why symptoms appear, and what you can do to nourish, support, and heal it naturally. Tune in weekly to learn how to create balance, restore health, and live fully in alignment with your body.
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Marla Pietruszko
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