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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,...
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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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15 APR 2026 · 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 cellular repair, boost antioxidants, and promote long-term longevity and radiant skin.
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6 APR 2026 · 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 inflammation, histamine buildup, and eczema flares. Learn which vitamins, amino acids, and supplements may be worsening your symptoms by overstimulating detox pathways, and how to properly support the gut liver skin axis for long term healing.
Work with me: https://holisticspring.com/contact
Instagram: www.instagram.com/wholistichomeopath
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31 MAR 2026 · 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 fatigue. Learn practical, science-backed holistic strategies from herbal adaptogens, nutrients, homeopathy, and nervous system practices to restore balance and reclaim energy. If you’ve been told your labs are normal but still don’t feel like yourself, this episode is for you.
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24 MAR 2026 · 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 supplements without results, this is the episode you need.
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Instagram: www.instagram.com/wholistichomeopath
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17 MAR 2026 · 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, breathing, and sleep-disordered breathing... and why so many children and adults today struggle with issues like mouth breathing, crowded teeth, poor sleep, bedwetting and chronic fatigue.
Dr. Johal explains how tongue and lip ties, improper oral posture, and underdeveloped jaws can change the structure of the face and impact the airway, often setting the stage for long-term health problems. We also explore how modern trends like lip filler and nose surgeries may actually be compensating for deeper developmental issues that begin in childhood.
In this episode we discuss:
• Tongue ties and lip ties and how they affect breathing and development
• The role of myofunctional therapy in correcting oral posture
• Why facial structure is changing in modern populations
• The connection between jaw development and sleep-disordered breathing
• Mouth breathing and its impact on long-term health
• Why many people end up needing braces, fillers, or nasal surgery
• How early intervention can change facial growth and airway health
•And so much more!
If you struggle with poor sleep, chronic fatigue, mouth breathing, TMJ issues, or crowded teeth, this episode may completely change how you think about your health.
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Connect with Dr. Johal and get a FREE consultation for yourself or your child - https://drmandeepjohal.com/
Follow Dr. Johal on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmandeepjohal/
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12 MAR 2026 · 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 growth. Many bacteria, fungi, and parasites depend on iron to replicate, strengthen biofilms, and become more resistant to the immune system.
You will learn:
• Why many pathogens actively compete with your body for iron
• How excess iron can support bacterial and fungal overgrowth
• The link between iron, biofilm formation, and chronic infections
• Why some people feel worse after taking iron supplements
• When iron supplementation may actually be appropriate
• Functional medicine considerations for balancing iron and gut health
If you struggle with chronic gut issues, persistent infections, Candida, or symptoms that never seem to resolve, iron metabolism may be an overlooked piece of the puzzle. This episode breaks down the science behind iron and pathogens so you can better understand how to support your microbiome and overall health.
https://www.equipfoods.com/MARLA Code: MARLA
Want to work with me? email me to health@holisticspring.com
3 MAR 2026 · 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.
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Want to work with me? email me to health@holisticspring.com
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27 FEB 2026 · 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 mexico and a few short weeks later she got her life back! Shelly's positivity, persistane, and knowledge is so impressive. Join us today as she talks about her diagnosis, her journey and her results.
Shelly Boudah Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shelly_boudah
https://www.equipfoods.com/MARLA Code: MARLA
Want to work with me? email me to health@holisticspring.com
17 FEB 2026 · 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 implemented BEFORE the balance stage.
https://www.equipfoods.com/MARLA Code: MARLA
Want to work with me? email me to health@holisticspring.com
12 FEB 2026 · 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 powerful gene: COMT.
In this episode of Wholistic Living, we break down the two COMT personality types and how they influence mood, stress response, sleep, hormones, and caffeine tolerance. Slow COMT is often the intense, driven, high-dopamine type. These individuals are focused and sharp but may be prone to anxiety, overthinking, insomnia, estrogen dominance, and caffeine sensitivity. Stress lingers in the system. Hormones feel stronger. B vitamins can overstimulate. Fast COMT is often the lower-dopamine, stimulation-seeking type. These individuals may feel less motivated or more fatigued and may rely on caffeine. They clear stress quickly but also clear dopamine quickly. Too many methyl donors like B9 and B12 can reduce dopamine even further and worsen low mood or lack of drive. In this episode, you will learn:
- How COMT regulates dopamine, adrenaline, and estrogen detox
- Why slow COMT can contribute to PMS, PMDD, histamine issues, and insomnia
- Why fast COMT can affect motivation and mood
- How methylated B vitamins influence each variant differently
- Why caffeine tolerance is genetically influenced
- How to structure your diet and lifestyle based on your COMT type
Genetics are not your destiny, but they are your blueprint. If you have ever felt wired and tired, anxious from supplements, hormonally intense, or chronically unmotivated, this episode will help you understand why. Root cause work begins with understanding your terrain.
https://www.equipfoods.com/MARLA Code: MARLA
Want to work with me? email me to health@holisticspring.com
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,...
show more
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.
show less
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| Author | Marla Pietruszko |
| Organization | Marla |
| Categories | Health & Fitness , Alternative Health , Nutrition |
| Website | www.holisticspring.com |
| health@holisticspring.com |
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