What I Learned from the Loss of My Dad
Life lessons on loss, grief, and gratitude – including a tribute to Dr. Doni’s dad who recently died from a hemorrhagic stroke.
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How to Deal with the Death of a Loved One
Dr. Doni’s father recently died, so she’s relearning how to process and accept this profound loss. She shares how we can all shift the experience of loss, grief, and the associated stress with a better understanding of self-care.
Grief and Stress with Dr. Doni (Episode 132)
Many health problems can develop when we’re under high stress. And one of the greatest stresses that we experience as humans is the loss of a loved one. Dr. Doni talks about supporting your body when you are grieving.
Facing Infertility with Jenica Parcell (Episode 131)
Infertility doesn’t have to get in the way of achieving happiness. Even though infertility is a really challenging thing, you can also learn so much from it and even live a really joyful life even while experiencing it.
The Gut-Brain Axis with Dr. Doni (Episode 130)
Chronic stress in our bodies disrupts our gut health, which in turn disrupts our cortisol levels and our nervous system. This creates a vicious cycle that leads to various health issues including anxiety, depression, and insomnia. Let’s look to our gut-brain axis for help.
Adrenal Facts and Misconceptions
More and more people are seeking out functional medicine practitioners and learning that their adrenal glands need attention because they are not addressed by conventional practitioners. Read on to learn about Dr. Doni’s adrenal gland research and protocol that is adding years to her patients’ lives.
Stress and Gut Health with Kiran Krishnan (Episode 129)
Most chronic illnesses come about because of an imbalance of certain types of microbes within our system. That means our longevity and overall health are based on the health of ourselves and our microbiome. Microbiologist Kiran Krishnan joins Dr. Doni to talk about how to achieve a healthy gut biome.
Escape Narcissism (Episode 128)
Someone who is narcissistic is focused only on their own self-interest; they don’t have the ability to have empathy for others. In contrast, a healthy sense of self-care is paying attention to ourselves and prioritizing ourselves and loving ourselves.
Wild & Well: Six Commonsense Steps to Radical Healing with Dani Williamson (Episode 127)
Trauma and stress in our childhood has a potential to affect our health for the rest of our lives, but we also know that there’s something we can do about it. Dr. Doni interviews Dani Williamson about radical healing and the path to recovery from stress and trauma.
Break Your Stress Addiction (Episode 126)
It’s possible to become addicted to feeling stressed, which can lead to getting stuck in “stress mode.” A path to recovery depends on your unique stress type.
The Thyroid Debacle with Dr. Eric Balcavage (Episode 125)
Dr. Doni’s interview with Dr. Eric Balcavage goes beyond what you might hear from most practitioners about optimized thyroid function, how it relates to and affects your whole body, and contributes to your overall health.
Stress Is Like a Fishbowl
Most of us get so accustomed to stress exposure that we can’t imagine what it is like to exist outside of it. Read Dr. Doni’s very personal and vulnerable story about troubling relationships, feeling disconnected from herself, and how she discovered the breakthrough of five stress types.
Learning from Real Cases with Dr. Doni (Episode 124)
Leaky gut presents in different ways for each person. Here are 6 real cases from my practice that show the range of symptoms. In some cases, it wasn’t obvious up front that they had leaky gut!
Escape the Blood Sugar Roller Coaster with Dr. Mariza Snyder (Episode 123)
When we are experiencing burnout and chronic fatigue, we often reach for sugar and caffeine to keep us going. As this becomes a habit, our blood sugar spikes – which eventually leads to weight issues, mood swings, and can make us feel even MORE tired. Dr. Mariza Snyder describes 5 ways to upgrade energy and support you metabolic health.
Supplements and the Highly Sensitive Person (Episode 122)
As a highly sensitive person, your body is more sensitive to medications and natural substances alike. When our system is completely overwhelmed, it is often more effective to use the most subtle, gentle, low-dose approaches to herbs, nutrients, and dietary supplements.
