The GetWellBe Podcast

This is a between-seasons bonus episode in which I share two major insights I've had in the past few months while on maternity leave. Topics include how much sleep we really need, sleep tracking, the relationship between sleep deprivation and mental health and immune system strength, as well as the impact of our homo sapien roots and being part of a community on motivation and habit change and formation. Any new updates will be in my newsletter and on Instagram during maternity leave so make sure you're on the list! xx Adrienne https://getwellbe.com/subscribe/

I'm currently 9 weeks postpartum and I recorded a between-seasons bonus episode detailing my labor, delivery, and postpartum experience. The good, the bad and the ugly. I'm active on my newsletter and Instagram during maternity leave so keep up with me there! xx Adrienne https://getwellbe.com/subscribe/

In the wellness sphere, it’s common to hear people talk about ways to lower your cortisol levels. That’s all well and good, but we have a few follow-up questions: first of all, do those cortisol-lowering strategies actually work, and are they backed by research? And second, how are you supposed to know if your cortisol levels need lowering? In our latest investigative guide, we answer those questions and many more. Listen to learn more about cortisol (aka the “stress hormone”) in your body, telltale signs that your cortisol is high, common causes of high cortisol, and how to lower your cortisol naturally. Join the conversation at the written version of the interview here: https://getwellbe.com/symptoms-of-high-cortisol-levels/

One of the most exciting (and controversial) areas of study in the realm of mental health involves psychedelics. There’s a lot of promising research about how psychedelic compounds like LSD and psilocybin could potentially transform our minds for the better, but it’s a confusing topic with lots of open questions. Dr. Fred Barrett, cognitive neuroscientist and researcher at Johns Hopkins University, sat down with Adrienne to answer some of those questions and discuss the latest in psychedelic research. Listen to learn how psychedelics work, the benefits of LSD, psilocybin, and other psychedelic compounds for treating mental health issues like PTSD and depression, the potential limitations of psychedelics, and much more. Join the conversation at the written version of the interview here: https://getwellbe.com/psychedelic-treatment-dr-fred-barrett

I recently celebrated my birthday, and to mark the occasion I revisited an exercise I first did in 2018 that’s focused on defining my purpose in life. Having a clear purpose not only feels good, but it’s also been shown to have health benefits: it can make you live longer and make you more resistant to chronic disease! Listen to this episode to learn more about why it’s so important to have a life purpose, a simple exercise to help you define your purpose, and how I define my own purpose this year. Join the conversation at the written version of this piece, here: https://getwellbe.com/inspiration/10-ways-define-life-purpose/

It’s summer, which means it’s sunscreen season. We’ve all universally been told and mostly accepted the fact that it’s important to wear sunscreen every day to protect our skin from damage and skin cancer — but more and more, we’re learning about the dangers of sunscreen itself. So what’s the deal? What should you and you loved ones do to ensue you’re protecting your skin but not damaging your health? Listen to learn everything you need to know about sunscreen and your health, including what sunscreen ingredients to avoid, the best non-toxic sunscreens, natural sunscreen alternatives, and much more. Join the conversation at the written version of the article here: https://getwellbe.com/safer-sunscreen-guide/

It's that time again! We're here with our second health & wellness news wrap-up of 2023, and it's full of important and impactful news stories, research breakthroughs, and other tidbits that have an impact on your short- and long-term health. Listen to learn about why you definitely want to invest in a water filter no matter where you live, which supplement has been shown to reduce cancer risk by 12% when taken daily, what people who live over 100 all have in common, the best age to give kids their first smartphone in terms of mental health repercussions, and much more. Join the conversation at the written version of the article here: https://getwellbe.com/health-research-wellness-news-april-may-june-2023

There are few things worse than not being able to sleep at night. When you’re tossing and turning in bed for hours, it can be tempting to reach for anything that will just let you fall asleep — but what impact do those sleep aids have on your health? There are a wide range of different sleep aids, from prescription to OTC to natural supplements, and in this episode we’re looking at the health effects of all of them. Listen to learn the short- and long-term side effects of the most common pharmaceutical sleep aids, whether or not natural sleep aids like melatonin are okay for your health, what you can do besides taking a sleep aid to help you get better rest, and more. Join the conversation at the written version of the article here: https://getwellbe.com/natural-sleep-aids/

May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month, and so this week Adrienne is sharing her own story of recovery from chronic Lyme. After years of symptoms like fatigue and brain fog, she was finally diagnosed, but the recommended course of antibiotics didn't help. Spearheaded by her mother, she set off on a years-long journey of experimenting with alternative and integrative medicine approaches until, finally, she was able to eliminate her symptoms and her body fully beat the disease. Listen to hear her (sometimes wild!) story, or join the conversation at the written version, here: https://getwellbe.com/adrienne-lyme-disease/

Donna Jackson Nakazawa is an acclaimed science writer who loved to tackle complex problems with big implications for people's everyday life and health. In this interview, she explains one of the biggest and most exciting of these topics: the field of psycho neuroimmunology, of the interplay between our brain, our stress response, and our immune system. Listen to the interview to learn how difficult childhood events shape our stress response for life, why the brain has its own immune system and what this has to do with our body's immune system, why emotional or social threats can have a serious impact on physical health, how early childhood experiences can contribute to autoimmune disease later in life, and much more. Join the conversation at the written version of the article here: https://getwellbe.com/psycho-neuroimmunology-donna-jackson-nakazawa

Do you breathe through your mouth at night, or know someone who does? If so, it's a bigger problem for your health than you might think. In this fascinating interview, Adrienne talks with dental hygienist and Faceology founder Sarah Hornsby about the emerging field of orofacial myofunctional therapy, and how it helps people correct problems in their breathing (and all the downstream health problems that stem from that). Listen to learn what causes mouth breathing, what health issues are linked to mouth breathing (from autoimmune issues to ADHD and more), how tongue ties relate to it all, and much more. Join the conversation at the written version of the article here: https://getwellbe.com/mouth-breathing-at-night-sarah-hornsby/

Kelli Tennant was in the best shape of her life, playing volleyball as a D-1 athlete when suddenly her body completely broke down — numbness, nerve pain, extreme fatigue. She was diagnosed with fibromyalgia and told she would never play sports again. Over the course of the next 13 years, she went on an incredible healing journey that led her to uncover several root cause conditions and find lasting health. Listen to learn why she decided to abandon conventional treatment for a more integrative approach, what lifestyle changes she made to reverse her symptoms, the role emotional trauma played in her healing, and much more. Join the conversation at the written version of the article here: https://getwellbe.com/kelli-tennant-fibromyalgia/

It's that time again! We're here with our first health & wellness news wrap-up of 2023, and it's full of important and impactful news stories, research breakthroughs, and other tidbits that have an impact on your short- and long-term health. Listen to learn about why Lunchables ended up in school cafeterias, which type of birth control is associated with breast cancer, exactly how psychedelics change a person's brain, why maternal death rates are at their highest in 60 years, and much more. Join the conversation at the written version of the article here: https://getwellbe.com/health-research-wrap-up-january-february-march-2023/

If you're among the billions of people who drink coffee every day, you likely have a certain routine around it: how much you drink, what kind of beans you use, how you brew it, what you put in it, whether you drink decaf or regular, etc. But did you know that each one of those choices has an impact on both your long- and short-term health? We know, it's a lot to consider, especially before you've had your morning cup, so we broke it ALLLLL down in this in-depth guide. Listen to learn the health impact of caffeine, the 4 worst things to put in your coffee (and what to choose instead), which method of brewing to avoid at all costs, and much more. Join the conversation at the written version of the guide here: https://getwellbe.com/healthy-coffee-creamer-alternatives/

Abby Tai had eczema since was a baby, but it didn't become unmanageable until her teenage years. At that point, it got so bad that she was completely debilitated by her skin condition, and even contemplated suicide. After years of treating the symptoms, she decided to get to the root cause — and once she was able to heal, she dedicated to her life to help others do the same, founding Eczema Conquerors and hosting The Eczema Podcast. Listen to our interview with Tai to hear her story and learn about this common skin condition, including the difference between eczema and psoriasis, the relationship between gut health and eczema, side effects of topical steroids for eczema, and much more! Join the conversation at getwellbe.com

Antibiotics have been around for a loooong time, and while they can be potentially life-saving in certain circumstances, most of the time they do more harm than good. That applies to your own personal health, the health of the planet, and even the health of the human race. It's complicated, we know, which is why we put together an in-depth investigative guide on all things antibiotics. Listen to the episode to learn what exactly antibiotics are, how antibiotics mess with your health, why overprescription of antibiotics is such a serious issue, why you need to worry about antibiotics in meat even if you're a vegetarian, and much more. Join the conversation at the written version of the article here: https://getwellbe.com/what-are-antibiotics/

It's rare we have a repeat interview on the podcast, but this week's guest is such a treasure trove of knowledge that we needed to have him back! In this week's episode, Adrienne talks with Dr. Bill Rawls about a topic you might not have thought about much, but which has a HUGE impact on your health, how quickly you age, your chronic disease risk, and more: cellular wellness. Listen to learn what cellular wellness is, why it's at the root of so many health issues, what harms cellular wellness, how you can improve the health of your cells, how to use herbs to improve cellular health, and much more! Join the conversation at the written version of the article here: https://getwellbe.com/cellular-health-bill-rawls

It's the last podcast of the year!! In lieu of our normal Q4 news wrap-up, we decided to look back at the WHOLE year of health and wellness news and bring you the 10 biggest news stories. Each of these topics have major implications for the world of health, as well as your day-to-day life and the health of you and your loved ones. From major scandals in the research world, to toxins in everyday products, to breakthroughs regarding mental health and gut health, a LOT happened this year! Join the conversation at the written version of the wrap-up, here: https://getwellbe.com/2022s-ten-most-important-health-wellness-stories/

As we wrap up the year, we're looking back on 2022 and what content resonated the most with you this year. In this episode, Adrienne reveals the 3 most downloaded WellBe Podcast episodes of the year, and shares her thoughts on what that means for wellness trends right now and going forward. If you missed any of the top 3 episodes (or didn't miss them but want to listen again) here are the links: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-release-trapped-emotions-with-emdr-trauma/id1403955889?i=1000532807208 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wellbe-podcast-hannah-bronfman/id1403955889?i=1000570494231 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-valencia-porter-on-how-toxins-affect-your-body-what-to-do/id1403955889?i=1000574792541

We all know that alcohol isn't the best for your health. But is it okay to have a glass of wine with dinner or go out for the occasional happy hour? The answer is, it depends. In this guide, we look at the different ways that alcohol affects your body, and why that might differ from person to person. We also look at the best (and worst) types of alcohol for your health, as well as why it's so important to choose organic wine. Listen to learn all that and more, and join the conversation at the written version of the guide: https://getwellbe.com/healthier-alcohol/