Healthy Discourse with Dr. Wiggy and Emily Saunders

Get ready for an encouraging conversation that’ll inspire and empower! Join Emily and functional health coach, Anu Simh as they dive into the dynamic world of women’s health, tackling the sometimes frustrating challenges of weight loss, gut health, and hormonal shifts with age. Anu unveils the secrets of understanding your biology and harnessing the power of your microbiome to optimize your well-being.

Drawing from her new book, Flourish From Within, Anu delivers bold insights to fuel your journey, empowering you and your family to thrive.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Functional Health Coaching

01:24 Understanding Biological Changes in Women

07:18 The Microbiome and Hormonal Connection

12:54 The Impact of Diet on Gut Health

20:27 Plant-Forward Approach to Nutrition

24:50 Key Takeaways from 'Flourish From Within'

In this conversation, Emily and Dr. Wiggy delve into the concept of dopamine, exploring its role as a neurotransmitter and its impact on behavior and health. They discuss the distinction between 'cheap dopamine'—quick rewards from activities like social media and junk food—and 'earned dopamine,' which comes from more meaningful efforts. The discussion emphasizes the importance of managing dopamine levels, recognizing symptoms of dopamine resistance, and implementing practical strategies for families to foster healthier habits. They highlight the need for parents to model self-control and set boundaries for both themselves and their children, ultimately aiming to create an environment that encourages earned dopamine through productive activities.

Chapters

00:00 Understanding Dopamine: The Basics

02:59 Cheap vs. Earned Dopamine: The Cultural Impact

06:54 The Consequences of Dopamine Resistance

09:42 Practical Strategies for Managing Dopamine

12:58 Setting Boundaries: A Family Approach

15:45 Encouraging Earned Dopamine in Children

18:36 Creating a Healthy Environment for Dopamine

21:45 The Importance of Routine and Mindfulness

It's a new year which means everyone is talking about eating healthier. As with all science, what we know about nutrition is evolving constantly. In this episode we provide an overview of macronutrients and energy production and expenditure in the body before diving into some specific tips around fats, carboyhydrates and protein as we enter a new year.

A few topics include seed oils vs. animal fat, the great fruit vs. grains debate, raw honey and how much protein (and what kind) should we be eating?

Let's focus on more real food in 2025!

It's been MONTHS since we were both on a podcast episode and today's finally the day! We dig into our current fitness regimens, postpartum struggles, prioritizing marriage, honoring each other as spouses, our new school, new work projects and more!

Thanks for tuning in and let us know what medical and wellness topics you would like for us to cover next!

Did you know that anyone of any age can order abortion pills over the internet with no physician guidance, no supervision, no verification of pregnancy and no place to turn when emergencies arise?

Not only are the ethics of these practices beyond questionable, but incredibly unsafe for women and girls facing unplanned pregnancies.

Dottie Powers, Associate Executive Director at Salem Pregnancy Care Center and Melissa Lentz RN both join the show to dig into the dirty details of the practices and policies that are putting the lives of women at risk.

They also share how their organization is bridging the gap to help support women in our most vulnerable communities by building relationships and offering real support.

You've likely heard of illness potentially caused by breast implants, but might not understand the causes, symptoms or long term implications. Dr. Robert Whitfield joins the show to share his expertise on breast implant illness and how he became a holistically minded surgeon through meeting his patients' needs as a physician.

Dr. Robert Whitfield has been a plastic surgeon for over 25 years and board-certified for over 16 years. He specializes in Breast Implant Illness (BII), breast implant removal surgery and advanced cosmetic procedures such as his “No-Cut” Facelift. In addition to his exceptional work as a surgeon, Dr. Rob is a sought-after provider for his Strategic Holistic Accelerated Recovery Program (SHARP). The protocols of SHARP help to reduce systemic inflammation and assist patients who are both preparing or recovering from surgical procedures. Dr. Rob's skills dovetail into a perfect balance of art and science and provides hope to scores of women looking to age gracefully or restore their health after BII.

What is a doula? How are they certified? What do they do and what do they not do? How do doulas support fathers during birth? Kristian Jordan, Certified Doula, joins the show today to share all about doulas and some fun statistics too! A must listen for all expectant moms, dads, grandparents and anyone who might be a parent in the future!

Kenzie Terry, Thermography Technician, joins the show today to share with us the basics of thermography. Many have heard the term, but few people understand what it's used for, who it's for, what the scans show, and how the information can be used by medical providers to monitor and optimize health. Kenzie shares with us important details, safety data, distinctions, and uses for thermography. It's NOT just for breasts and contrary to popular understanding, is an adjunctive tool for many conditions. Be sure to tune in to this short but useful episode!