Rewilded Wellness

Episode #221: My Perspective on fasting & options beyond food 

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Welcome back to *A Joy To Be Me*! Did you know that this month marks the 5-year anniversary of this podcast? What a wild five years it has been—am I right? As we navigate this post-COVID era, many of us are seeing it as a wake-up call to readjust our lifestyles to better align with our true needs. This silver lining encourages us to prioritize what matters and embrace a healthier, more mindful way of living. It’s inspiring to see many of my clients making significant life changes and laying strong foundations for their health and well-being during this time.

Recently, a client asked for my insights on fasting, particularly the "Fasting Like a Girl" movement, which I hadn’t explored before. While fasting isn't something I typically focus on, I have many thoughts on the subject that I haven’t shared publicly. For me, fasting has naturally integrated into my life—not as ...

Episode #219: How maternal microbiomes charge immune health 

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Exploring the Impact of Maternal Microbiomes on Immune System Function and Overall Health

In my previous episode, I emphasized how a mother’s health lays the groundwork for her children's well-being. Unfortunately, we often overlook the importance of preparing our bodies to ensure robust health for future generations. Today, I want to connect some vital themes that have surfaced recently, highlighting the necessity of prioritizing our microbiome health—even amidst our busy and stressful lives. This issue can no longer be placed on the back burner.

A staggering statistic shared at a recent event caught my attention: 80% of autoimmune diseases occur in women. While this figure pertains to diagnosed autoimmune conditions, many women remain undiagnosed. They may exhibit symptoms indicating they are on the path to developing autoimmune issues but are not receiving the app...

Episode #218: Healing Burnout: How mothers and environment shape our health 

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Reflecting on Our Motherline: A Journey Towards Healing

Today, I invite you to explore a profound topic that begins with our mothers but extends far beyond. Whether you are a mother, hope to become one, or are simply interested in this essential aspect of life, this discussion is for you. Why are we collectively experiencing burnout and chronic health issues?

I believe many of us are born into a state of deficit. Degeneration is real, and if we want to shift toward more regenerative ways of living, we must first acknowledge this reality. The work of Weston Price and the insights from *Deep Nutrition* significantly influenced my understanding during my nutrition training. If you haven't yet delved into ancestral nutrition, I encourage you to do so—just remember to avoid becoming overly dogmatic about it.

In my last episode, I discussed how chronic hea...

Episode #216: Navigating the New Year: Clearing Space for Wellness

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In this episode, I dive into some end of the year reflections with my biggest takeaways and reflections to support you moving forward on your own health journey. 

Plus, I shared my top 5 episodes with a reminder of my 7 pillars to create a foundation for your health. 

Join me as I share insights with you to consider as you map out the new year for your own wellness intentions. 

End of Year Reflections – Clearing Space for Growth

As the holiday season winds down, I’ve taken this time to rest, reflect, and focus on my family. This period has been a valuable opportunity to assess the past year—what worked well (like helping more people improve their gut health) and what didn’t (my experience on Instagram). I’m still in the midst of this evaluation, so there’s more to come.

This year has been about recalibrating and stabilizing after several years of transition for my...

Episode #215: Let's talk about winter wellness (a guide to beat the blues)

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In this episode, I dive into the importance of importance of aligning with winter to optimize your energy and mood so winter no longer feels like something to be afraid of. 

Plus, I chat about how you can do this through my 7 pillars of wellness. You'll learn tips for how to make adjustments in several areas of your life. I also share a heartfelt testimonial from a client who has made remarkable progress in her health journey through a gentle, personalized approach.

Join me as we explore ways to reclaim your energy and vitality, and discover how you can reconnect with nature and your authentic self this winter!

Embracing the Winter Transition

As we recently marked the winter solstice on December 21st, we find ourselves in a season where darkness outweighs daylight. However, as we move past the solstice in the northern hemisphere, we begin to notice th...

Episode #214: Rethinking Thyroid Health: A Path to Authentic Expression 

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In this episode, I delve into why I think how we have collectively been thyroid health has been a disservice and what we need to know and do instead. I share a bigger picture view so we can take that and then chunk things down more sensibly to target repair and rebuilding our health instead of a bandaid approach such as hormone replacement only. 

Plus, I chat about my two core functional approaches minerals and microbes then I dive into my 7 pillars as they pertain to thyroid health. It's so good! When you start to see it this way, nature's way, you will be better equipped to make lifestyle habit adjustments. 

Why we need more women in their full Thyroid expression: My Rewilded Functional Approach 

Over the years, I've had many conversations, primarily with women, seeking answers to a range of health concerns and looking for a more holistic appro...

Welcome Back, Friends!

I hope you're all savoring September—my personal favorite month. We're on the cusp of the fall equinox, a beautiful time when daylight and night are perfectly balanced, aligning with Libra season—a time for harmony, balance, and recalibration in our lives and relationships.

We're also entering peak harvest season, where summer produce offers its final burst and fall veggies begin to roll in. I recently picked up my weekly CSA haul—deep green, spicy arugula, and delicata squash were the highlights. These small joys really root me in the present and remind me of the balance we’re all seeking in our health.

Shout-Out

A big thank you to Anna for her kind review on iTunes! She wrote:

*"Lydia is the most knowledgeable nutritional therapy and mineral practitioner I know. Listening to her podcasts as a professional in this space is a treat. Not only has the content enriched my personal health, but it has also helped expand my knowledge base to better serve clients. Sh...

Episode #197: Let's talk about nettles & perimenopause

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In this episode I'm still savoring the spring by highlighting one of my favorite wild greens, nettles. I share more about it and what it helps with particularly as a women's hormones ally. Then I opened up a conversation about perimenopause from my own personal perspective then with my practitioner hat on too. I would love to hear from you once you listen as to any take-aways you may have had.

Last year marked a significant milestone for me: I successfully harvested all my own nettles from the wild for personal use, sharing some with friends along the way. It was a goal I had set for myself, and I’m grateful to nature for her abundant nourishment. During my last harvest, I found myself singing to the nettle patch, and I've realized how important it is to connect with the plants we gather from the earth.

I’d like to share my song with you:

**Amazing Nettles**

Amazing nettles, how sw...

I had a couple clients bring this up this week: anything in 3s I know I need to do a podcast -so here it is. 

Listen to Episode #108: When your blood pressure is low, so are you: Find: A Joy To Be Me; On: iTunes, iHeartRadio, Stitcher or Spotify

First person was someone who has been burning the candle at both ends since forever and just started back up training for the most intense race of her life. She was puzzled by why she couldn’t do it like she could before one day when she had shortness of breath and dizziness. I asked her to get her blood  pressure checked ASAP because off hand she did not know what it was or the last time it was checked. 

Here’s why it’s an important marker for health, especially when it’s low NAMELY because we never hear anything about what to do if it’s low or what it means if it’s low but rather are just ushered along; after hearing ‘your BP is nice and low’ 

They don’t have a medication for that (yet) so it’s clearly nothing to be concerned about…

It's not helpf...

I am Celebrating 2 years of podcasting on this heart opening day of honoring LOVE. 

If you haven’t listened to my first episode -go back and do so, it’s just under 20 minutes: Get your spark back!

I introduced my story and why I started this podcast for you! I share how I got my spark back after many years of deep burnout and why I’m SO passionate about pleasure!

That shared, in episode 104, I talk about an important piece in helping us all get our vitality -therefore spark, back or ignited.

Listen to Episode #104: Celebrating 2 Years ! + Digging Into Glutathione: Find: A Joy To Be Me; On: iTunes, iHeartRadio, Stitcher or Spotify

Whenever I see patterns emerging in my conversations and my client work or research, I take note. One topic that has been coming up recently is; supporting the body to increase energy and detox better. A big piece is through glutathione production in the body so everything functions better.

We all need help detoxing today but how we approach this is key. We do...