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One of Danielle and Whitney’s most foundational conversations on the podcast to date, today we’re re-sharing our conversation with Dr. Mark Hyman on why food really is medicine. Together, they explore how our dietary choices can heal, prevent chronic diseases, and boost overall health.
Dr. Hyman shares:
The surprising connection between food and chronic disease preventionSimple ways to incorporate healing foods into your daily lifeThe science behind food as a powerful medicineHow to tailor your nutrition for optimal healthPersonalized tips for turning your diet into a wellness tool
About Dr. Mark Hyman:
Dr. Mark Hyman is a renowned family physician and a leading figure in Functional Medicine. As the founder of The UltraWellness Center and chairman of the Institute for Functional Medicine, he has authored twelve New York Times bestselling books. Dr. Hyman is passionate about using food to revolutionize health care and personal wellness.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmarkhyman/

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Today we’re sharing an encore of one of our favorite episodes featuring the incredible Dr. Robynne Chutkan. Dr. Chutkan takes us on a journey into the magical world of the microbiome to discover how the tiny bacteria in our gut play a massive role in our health and well-being.
Robynne shares:
Why gut health is crucial for digestion, immunity, and mental well-beingEasy tips to boost your microbiome through diet and lifestyleCutting-edge research on the microbiome’s role in preventing chronic diseasesHow to maintain a healthy gut at any ageSimple changes to improve your gut flora and overall health
About Dr. Robynne Chutkan:
Robynne Chutkan is a leading integrative gastroenterologist and the founder of the Digestive Center for Wellness. As the author of several bestsellers on gut health, she is dedicated to helping people achieve optimal health through holistic and integrative approaches.
Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/gutbliss/

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Today Danielle and Whitney sit down with trauma healing expert Dr. Christian Gonzalez to understand how we can all start to become more embodied, move through stored trauma, and ultimately live a more vibrant life in connection with our true selves. 
Dr. Gonzalez shares:
Why so many of us feel disconnected to ourselves in our 30’s, 40’s, and 50’sHow we can better understand the survival mechanisms we took on as childrenHow our childhood trauma manifests in the body and how to move through itHow we can start to become more embodied and know ourselves betterWhat is integrity and what can it teach us about boundaries?
About Dr. Christian Gonzalez:
Dr. Gonzalez is a doctor of naturopathic medicine and a trusted leader in emotional and trauma healing with a passion for helping people optimize their health to prevent chronic disease. Dr. Gonzalez completed a two-year residency position at the competitive Cancer Treatment Centers of America in Philadelphia and received a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine at the University of Bridgeport College of Naturopathic Medicine in 2014. Dr. Gonzalez applies the belief that the body has an innate ability to heal itself when given favorable conditions to thrive. He works in finding the root cause of imbalance and giving the body what it needs to heal while removing obstacles to restoring health. He carries this very mantra to all his patients to find long-term healing.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gonzalez/

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Today Danielle and Whitney sit down with pediatric nourishment expert Dr. Mona Amin to talk in-depth about one of their most frequently asked question: how can we help our kids become mindful eaters? 
Dr. Amin shares:
Her personal birth trauma and how it fuels her missionMind/body parenting: raising children with healthy relationships to food and themselvesHow we can help our children cultivate awareness to their own body & honor their boundariesTerminology that can change the way we interact with our children around mealtimesNavigating sugar intake and setting boundaries around it (in a healthy way)The difference between picky vs. preference eating and how to reframe our thinkingHow we can model healthy body image for our children
About Dr. Mona Amin:
Dr. Mona is a Board Certified General Pediatrician and has spoken across the country to educate parents and professionals regarding the health, development, and parenting of children. Through her brand PedsDocTalk, Dr. Mona provides relatable and easy-to-digest guidance for the modern parent. Known for her non-judgemental approach, Dr. Mona aims to guide parents in a mindful way to bring more confidence and calm into their parenting journey. 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pedsdoctalk/

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Today we’re diving into the world of chronic illness to uncover some of the complexities behind one of the most mysterious and misunderstood conditions: Lyme disease. An expert in this field, Dr. Bill Rawls joins us to talk about his personal journey with the disease, how he was able to recover his health completely, and the things he learned along the way that changed his life forever.
Dr. Rawls shares:
What is chronic illness?How we can start discovering the root cause instead of only treating our systemsWhy Lyme disease is dangerously misunderstood and what everyone needs to knowThe path to healing & how to begin addressing chronic illness through herbsRest & recovery: why we can’t overlook this piece of the puzzle
About Dr. Bill Rawls:
After graduating from medical school, Dr. Bill Rawls practiced conventional medicine for 15 years. However, when Lyme disease and fibromyalgia disrupted his career at age 45, he was forced into the world of herbal and alternative medicine. Restoring his health through holistic and herbal therapies inspired him to share his revelations on the importance of cellular wellness. Today, he works to bring life and vitality to others as he helps them establish their own paths to wellness through modern herbology. His most recent book, "The Cellular Wellness Solution," explores the critical role our cells play in supporting optimal health and through it he shares actionable recommendations to transform your health from the inside out. 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rawlsmd/

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On this episode of The Sakara Life Podcast Danielle and Whitney sit down to answer some listener questions and share their experiences around some of our most-requested topics: from navigating body image postpartum to their stance on macro counting and portion control, to how to find balance and educate (not dictate) while nourishing little humans.
Discover:
How to start healing body image postpartum and releasing some of our expectationsWhat Danielle and Whitney recommend when your goal is weight lossWhy you should TRUST your hunger (but first you need to learn HOW)How to approach a plant-based diet in ways that feel easyWays to avoid food fights with your kids and help them learn body intelligence
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