Vibing Well with Dr. Stacy (A Functional Approach to Healing the LIFESTYLE)

In this episode, I refer to human psychology and meeting our 6 basic human needs, how this drive human behavior and how we strive to meet these (consciously or subconsciously) with our daily decision making. The 6 human needs are: Certainty Uncertainty/Variety Love/Connection Significance Growth Contribution I encourage you to notice which two are going to influence and impact your decisions and beliefs and to also challenge yourself if you are meeting these needs in a positive and sustainable way or in a negative fashion. When we empower ourselves knowing where we stand now, we can use that wisdom as power to choose differently! Thank you so much for being here! For more on these topics and more, follow me on IG @dr.stacy.nd -Dr. Stacy

In this episode, we unpack dopamine (not in regard to gut health) but how it swings and weighs down our pain/pleasure balance in the brain. How these mechanisms overcompensate and try and maintain a state of equilibrium - meaning the more "dopamine heavy" our lives are, for one, the more of that stimulus we need to avoid pain or feeling, but also increasing our susceptibility to physical pain. We talk about adaptation and how fleeting a dopamine hit truly is and how it impacts our sustainable happiness in our lives. We talk about how we are evolved to avoid pain in our lives and this makes the appeal of unnatural dopamine hits that much more attractive. However, if we learn to face our fear and our pain, use it as our guide and teacher, we can learn what these negative emotions are telling us and trying to encourage us to grow. Then, we shift gears and chat about HRT in premenopausal women - sharing true client stories, my own journey, and the suitability in relying on HRT to "mute" our hormonal symptoms and learning WHY hormones go low in the first place, that is where we need to turn to "balancing hormones". Hormones can absolutely be balanced naturally, but it requires CHANGE. It requires doing things differently in the way we synchronize with our hormones, our eating patterns, the way we fuel our bodies, and connect to our natural sleep cycles. All of these and more are how we start supporting hormones and get the body to a place of balance so that our hormones can regulate as they are designed to. To order a DUTCH, to assess hormones, cortisol, the interplay between all of the together, and their detox pathways, click HERE. For more of these things, head to my IG @dr.stacy.nd Thank you so much for being here! -Dr. Stacy

In this episode, I chat about clutter (mental, physical, emotional). I talk about the costs and the impacts that they all have on our health as well as talk about things to look for and actionable steps to start creating boundaries so that you don't get to a place of overwhelment in your own home. Our homes should be our havens, and is we are constantly consuming, storing, decluttering, we are diverting a lot of time and energy to things that do not give us life or bring us joy! Clutter not only drains our physical energy, but mental clarity and focus impacting our jobs, roles in life, and decision making day to day. Let's dive into the whole clutter phenomena and learn how to break free from the hold it has on our time, our attention, our peace, and our clarity! For more on this and SO much more, head to IG @dr.stacy.nd Thank you so much for being here, talk soon! -Dr. Stacy

In this episode, we explore what actually happens when we get into fat burn, what is required, where it goes, and what one's ability to get into this state is determined by. I also talked about my upcoming Heal Your Metabolism Group starting in March, here is the form to be notified when registration opens. I speak about using a CGM (code DRSTACY) and the Lumen (code: DRSTACY) to measure these things, along with looking at hormones through a DUTCH if needed. I also speak about all too often, how insulin/blood sugar issues are masked as "liver" issues and how it is impossible to detoxify the liver if it is full of stored sugar/insulin. We talk about ways to support the liver through food and lifestyle and then leeway into drainage pathways over all. I talk about my favorite ways to support systemic drainage, clean water, sauna (code DRSTACY), Therasage (code DRSTACY) and using food and lifestyle as well! I talk about how to incorporate driang and detox support into your daily habits and lifestyle as well as WHAT they are supporting as WHY (two important pieces that will make you stick with something and KNOW that it is working as you do!) Thank you so much for being here, for more info on all of these and more, head to my IG @dr.stacy.nd *The information in the podcast is not to replace medical care. It is also not intended to diagnose or treat disease. Seek out advice from your practitioner before making any changes to your supplements, diet, and lifestyle.

In this episode, we unpack how we have to create a new "program" or "story" when we are healing. We know our current lifestyle and where that trajectory has gotten us, but how do we break that? How do we undo past conditioning, thoughts, feelings, and beliefs? We talk about a possible addiction to a life we don't even life and I talk more about this on stress hormones and addiction to them in this previous episode. I also have chatted in the past about neuroplasticity and times in the day where we are most open to change in our subconscious here. We also talk about how to take a step back, how to notice, and how to start setting boundaries, habits, thoughts, behaviors, and beliefs that are in alignment with our future and not our past. We talk about our influences, how to assess if these things are helping or harming us? Next, we talk about looking at insomnia on a "lifestyle medicine" perspective. It is SO much more than just taking a supplement. It involves assessing the lifestyle, connecting with the sun and the body's natural circadian rhythm, things that block melatonin, so many ways that we can assess and address the lifestyle so that we can find balance, get to a restful state of sleep on a regular basis. I also talk about testing that can come in handy, specifically a DUTCH and OAT to look at what may be happening with the hormones and the gut. Those can be requested here. I also talk about red light therapy for some and PEMF mats. This is my favorite brand for these: https://www.therasage.com/?rfsn=6701944.26322f&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=6701944.26322f CODE: DRSTACY For more on these things and SO MUCH MORE, follow me on IG @dr.stacy.nd

In the episode, I speak more on the topic of thyroid health, how it is a symptom of a larger imbalance in the body, and how the hierarchy of hormones needs to be considered when it comes to "healing" the thyroid. We also talk about how important gut and liver play a role as most of our thyroid is actually converted in these two areas! We also chat about the things that blow thyroid receptors including heavy metals, halogens, and even insulin. We can test minerals, metals, and toxins through functional labs and those can be requested here. I also talk about the importance of knowing what blood sugar, insulin and cortisol are doing in regard to thyroid, and I always encourage testing your individual response to know for sure with a CGM, like Nutrisense! CODE: DRSTACYND25 Next, I talk about coffee, while there can be many therapeutic benefits from any polyphenol contains foods, we all have different responses to caffeine and coffee, so I speak on some of the signs to look for is it is not working for you, testing your own blood sugar response, of course, and emphasizing QUALITY as well if it is something you continue in your day to day! Lastly, I talk about the power of intention setting when it comes to the new year and really anytime! When it is a heart led or intuition led decision or idea, it is going to stick that much more, we are OUT with the resolutions that are based off of fear, guilt, and shame. We work better in a place of love and empathy for where we are while working on the higher version of ourselves we are working towards! Thank you so much for the support, for more on all of these, head to my IG @dr.stacy.nd and stay tuned for more topics and questions I take from my social! With Gratitude, Dr. Stacy

In this episode, I talk about fat loss, the mechism (or WHY we have fat), what is is protecting us from and why diets DON'T work. I also talk about factors that inhibit your body's metabolic processes, what hormones ACTUALLY need to be considered when trying to heal your metabolism and learn how to burn fat in a sustainable way. I talk about my years as a trainer, how dieting culture did the opposite of what it was supposed to do for me, and how to supportively create sustainable fat loss. I also talk about how thyroid and hormones are blamed, but uncovering how these are not causes, but SYMPTOMS. I also talk about lifestyle factors that keep up with metabolic optimization like our lifestyles, our environments, and our chronic stress. I talk about insulin (the fat storage hormone), how and why it's a problem in today's society, and how to learn how to start supporting it. I also talk about symptoms that can hint to you to start looking in on your response to certain foods and situations. Nutrisense is my GO-TO for this! Your $25 off the first-month discount can be applied at checkout with code DRSTACYND25 I talk about toxins, endocrine disruptors, and obesogens and how to test for them, a toxin lab can be requested here! I also talk about willpower and how it is impossible to beat it when you have pathogens causing cravings, erratic blood sugar, are chronically underfed, overstressed, or eat foods that contribute to inflammation. Lastly, I talk about my GROUP PROGRAM I am laughing at the beginning of the year! This is dedicated to fat loss, weight loss resistance, metabolic healing and everything in between! I am so excited to work with a small group to get their new year started with INTENTION and DIRECTION! You can't hit a target that you haven't set and we are going to dive deep into all of these topics and more so that you can get to a place of metabolic health and KEEP it! You can register for early bird pricing here! (Pricing will increase on 1/1/23) For all things health and healing, find me on IG @dr.stacy.nd Thank you so much for the support, I can't wait to come back with new topics in the new year for you! -Dr. Stacy

In this episode, we chat about ALL of the things healing and nature- everything from grounding, breath work, sunshine, structured water, our body's natural rhythms, and everything in between! I also talk about ways to support and add in these modalities to your own daily rhythm, to learn how to connect with your individual needs, and so much more! If you are unclear of what needs support, functional testing can be requested here! (DUTCH tests, gut tests, etc!) Also, tuning into your individual rhythms (sleep wake, HRV, and ladies- our cycles) is SUPER helpful to do with an OURA ring so that we can collect our individual data and adjust from there! The PEMF met that I mentioned that includes red light therapy, infrared heat, and simulates the frequency of the earth is from Therasage (Code DRSTACY) you can also find ozone support, red light therapy and so much more! The Sauna I have been using to provide once again that infrared heat to structure my internal water is from Higher Dose. Code DRSTACY Lastly, mineralizing water is imperative- here are some of my favorite options for this! For more info on these and so much more, head to my IG @dr.stacy.nd Thank you so much for tuning in and I look forward to chatting soon!

In this episode, we discuss actual awareness when it comes to breast cancer and estrogen dominant cancers, the causes, the systems affected, how we can support and minimize our chances and risks by addressing the LIFESTYLE, toxin load, liver detoxification, microbiome, and so much more! We talk about things that affect estrogen like insulin, endocrine disruptors, and even our light exposure- so many things! We also discuss ALL of the phases of liver detoxification, what co factors are needed, what inhibits them, and how they ALL work together to properly neutralize, package, and clear estrogen and other toxins out of the body. The labs that I mentioned in this episode are the GImap to assess microbiome and beta glucuronidase, the HTMA to look at heavy metals on a tissue level as well as mineral levels, the TOX BURDEN to look at toxin load (mycotoxins, heavy metals, and environmental toxins) and my favorite, the DUTCH to assess not just hormones, but cortisol throughout the day, as well as the phases of liver detoxification. These can be ordered here! For more info on ALL of the things, testing, and my approach to healing- follow me on IG @dr.stacy.nd Thank you for tuning in! Can't wait to chat soon! Dr. Stacy

In this episode, following up from last episode, triggers and situations that keep us hyper vigilant, how to notice and bring awareness to them, and of course, how to support removing your triggers and replacing them with more successful options. I also chat about instant gratification- how it affects our happiness, motivation, and overall nervous system and stress adaptation. I talk about things that affect our neurotransmitters, like pathogens and toxicities. Testing for those can be requested here. Also, some times, limbic training can come in hand along with the other options I mentioned. These are my favorite programs for this: GUPTA and DNRS. Next, I chat about how we can learn to promote change in our brains by simply practicing gratitude daily. I talk about everything from health to our relationships and how those will change with a consistent practice. For more info on testing and ALL things healing, follow me on IG @dr.stacy.nd Thank you so much for the support and I can't wait to chat here soon!

In this episode, I talk about FOF, how it becomes chronic in the body, deciphering the different stages how this affects our body on a chemical level, how it interferes with the body's regulatory processes and lastly how to support pulling out of this constant state of stress. I go through what happens physically in the body in a place of sympathetic vs. parasympathetic and things that keep up in the state of constant FOF. We also discuss the emotions that define each of these stages. Secondly, I chat about healing tools, are they helping us more than they are harming us with more and more data than we know what to do with? Are we losing our intuition in the name of having these fun tools? How to incorporate them into your healing journey without causing more stress and disconnect of the mind and body. I also chat about my faves, how I use them, and when it is best for you to incorporate them into your own journey. The CGM I chatted about can be found here. Your $25 off the first month discount can be applied at checkout with code DRSTACYND25 Here is the episode I compare the CGM/Lumen and what you can benefit from either of them! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vibing-well-with-dr-stacy-a-functional-medicine/id1611155385?i=1000626036492 The Sauna I LOVE is here: CODE: DRSTACY Ozone Modulator/Bubbler here. CODE: DRSTACY Harmonizer: code vibewellness20 For questions and more info, follow me on IG @dr.stacy.nd *Consult with your practitioner before adding in any lifestyle changes or tools discussed on this show! This information is not meant to diagnose, treat, or cure disease.

In this episode, I discuss how important empowering it is to consider how our thoughts and our mindset affect our current situation. I speak about how these patterns become part of our "program" by things like repetition, emotions, and habits, and how they shape our current state or results in life. I also chat about how important it is to realize the power of our influences, our community, and media and how they power of suggestibility shapes our thinking as well. I mentioned my brain wave podcast episode so I am linking that here. I also announced that I am hosting a live workshop to start bringing awareness to our own thought patterns, how to challenge and change them! Registration is now open (this event is live, but will be recorded and available after as well!) Register now HERE! I also talk about why we need to think about blood sugar more than ever before and went through the reasons why! (33:22) I talk about more of these things on my podcast on blood sugar here, and insulin here for more in depth on the how to fix it. Lastly, I talk about my two affiliates, the Nutrisense CGM and the LUMEN. (42:48) These are both amazing tools and I line out who they might be the most helpful for and in what order I would utilize them. I have codes for both: Nutrisense: Your $25 off the first month discount can be applied at checkout with code DRSTACYND25 Lumen: Code DRSTACY for $50 off For all other questions follow me on IG @dr.stacy.nd For Lab Requests/New Client Inquiry click HERE.

In this episode, I chat about how powerful it is to start setting a morning routine, make it tailored to your goals, and why that time of day is more powerful than any other point in the day. I also chat about things that affect our morning rhythm- anything from a lack of sunshine, waking up too abruptly, not prioritizing sleep, and nervous system regulation aspect of getting into a mode to create new pathways in the brain and out of survival. I also mention the possible addiction to stress hormones as discussed on this podcast episode here. I also mention testing if you are doing all of the things and still missing some pieces of the puzzle. Lab testing (including the DUTCH/cortisol) can be requested here. We chat about the importance of blood sugar and insulin. If this is new to you, I highly recommend starting with a CGM like Nutrisense. (Your $25 off the first month discount can be applied at checkout with code DRSTACYND25) I also have a show devoted to insulin here. Lastly we tie this in together to chat about brain wave patterns, what they mean, how they change over our life and even throughout the day. We talk about being able to tap into specific times of the day for the most neuroplasticity, or ability to "fire and wire" new input into the subconscious mind to create new outcomes. For more info on all of the things, follow me on IG, @dr.stacy.nd Thank you for tuning in and I will chat with you soon! - Dr. Stacy *This information is not meant to replace any medical advice. Talk to your practitioner regarding any changes in your protocol/health care plan.

In this episode, I chat about how Insulin is the main driver for metabolic and hormonal imbalances. I talk about what has changed in our society to create the Obesity Epidemic. I also talk about how toxicity needs to be addressed anytime you are trying to control obesity or fat loss. The Total Tox lab from Vibrant is on sale through the end of August (no code needed!) and can be found HERE. I also chat about signs that you may be insulin dominant or resistant including (but not limited to) hormonal imbalances, chronic skin conditions, high blood pressure, inflammation, digestive issues, obesity, PCOS, NAFL, cardiovascular disease, Thyroid and Adrenal issues, cognitive decline and neurodegeneration, brain fog, energy issues/chronic fatigue and so many more chronic conditions. I also talk about tracking blood sugar, and I love Nutrisense for this! Save with code DRSTACYND I also talk about tracking your metabolic flexibility with the LUMEN. This is going to help you get metabolically flexible by helping you go in between fat and carb burning as needed. Save with code DRSTACY ($50 off!) Lastly, I talk about how women need to fast differently than men because of all of our compensatory mechanisms for our hormones. I talk about how to support hormones during different part of our cycles and times in our lives. For more, follow me on IG @dr.stacy.nd For questions, email me at vibewellpodcast@gmail.com *This information is not to replace the information by your practitioner or medical provider, please talk to your primary before attempting any fasting regimen.

In this episode, I retrace my history to all contributing factors that set me up for a lifetime of imbalances, dysfunction, and symptoms. I talk about everything from dental infections, antibiotic use, diet, emotional trauma, societal needs not being met, as well as lacking purpose, passion, and drive. All of these things and more set me up for a snowball effect of symptoms, diagnoses, and band-aids (which you will see never worked). I discuss my journey with Hashimoto's, BII, and debilitating anxiety and the testing I finally found that help me learn where I need to put my energy to heal! The testing I used along my journey can be requested here. For my stories on Thyroid, you can listen to this episode. For more on BII, you can tune in here. For more info, case studies, and testing used in context/explanations, follow me on IG @DR.STACY.ND Thank you for tuning in and I look forward to chatting soon! Dr. Stacy

In this episode, I discuss some hidden and maybe unpredictable signs that you are healing and maybe so motivation to hang in there- change it coming! I also talk about the stress response and how we can become biochemically addicted to it as well as negative emotions. I also talk about ways to get out of this cycle including: DNRS GUPTA As well as testing for chemical stresses including toxins in the environment as well as pathogenic infections that can keep our bodies in a state of stress. Testing can be requested here. For more on this, follow my IG @dr.stacy.nd Questions can be sent to vibewellpodcast@gmail.com Thank you for your support and I will chat with you soon!

In this episode, I talk about ways to support digestion. This includes many lifestyle shifts as well as supporting with Bitters or Digestive Enzymes. I also talk about doing some testing if you suspect overgrowths or imbalances in the gut which can also contribute to chronic digestive symptoms. I also talk about reasons why you get "stuck" along your journey. Some of these reasons include still having a chronic exposure, food and water are going to be the most invasive because they are consistent exposures throughout the day. I always run a toxin load test on my clients so we can locate the toxicities that need to be addressed and what may be causing that chronic stress and inflammatory response. I also discuss water supply, for filtration, I use a Berkey, for structuring, the MAYU vortex, and trace minerals or E-lytes for mineralization. I talk about limbic retraining I use GUPTA or DNRS to support my clients with this. I also chat about Heavy Metals which can be tested for through hair. This is the test I use to look at heavy metals as well as main electrolytes. I talk about consistency, tracking your progress along your journey, and lots of questions to ask yourself as you go to make sure that you are giving your best and most honest effort on your journey and hopefully putting some things into perspective for you so you con trouble shoot along your own healing journey! For more info, follow me on IG @dr.stacy.nd, for questions- email me at vibewellpodcast@gmail.com Thank you for listening as always!

In this episode, I talk about the HTMA test, what it can tell you about stress as well as your adrenal, thyroid production. You can request an HTMA here. I also talk about oxidation status or metabolic types (fast or slow) , what that means, how to find it on your HTMA test, and how to support oxidation as well as root causes of throwing it out of balance. Next, I discuss stress in regards to the HPA axis, I explain how this causes down regulation of other systems in the body, sources of stress, and how to start supporting hormones by supporting things like the adrenals, minerals, and other sources of stress. Lastly, I discuss how to tell if your body can handle hormonal therapy, what the liver detox phases mean, and what to look for on a DUTCH as far as your ability to move out excess hormones and toxins looks like. You can also request a DUTCH here. Adrenal Support Protocol Testing Requests Toxin Lab Test Follow me on IG @dr.stacy.nd for more info on testing, labs, and all things foundational medicine! Questions: email me at vibewellpodcast@gmail.com

In this episode, I discuss oxalates (either inborn or external sources). Oxalic acid can be found on and OAT test here, or you can request one with my interpretation here. I talk about what foods are the top offenders for oxalates, how to start removing them properly, how they are connected to ASD, and inborn errors that can contribute to their formation. We also discuss root causes of Migraines. I, of course, also like to look at gut and toxin load as these are the top offenders, supporting the liver and drainage, and avoiding inflammatory foods. Also, thinking about exposures in your home, VOCs, mold and air filtration. This is my favorite air filter I use daily. I also talk about mitochondrial support. This is "the one" from quicksilver that I enjoy. Liver support is also highly encouraged. This is what I generally start with for liver support as well as castor oil packs. Lastly, we talk about gluten cross reactors, or foods that the body "tags" as gluten. If you want to see what your reactivity is to gluten and non gluten containing foods, you can run a wheat zoomer. For more info, follow me on IG @dr.stacy.nd Email me questions/topics at vibewellpodcast@gmail.com

In today's episode, we chat about methylation, why it is imperative to support, how to test if you have any SNPs, (you can find that testing here.) It is important to look at toxin load, I use a Total Tox test for this. It is also super important to look at inflammation and possible gut imbalances if a nutrient imbalances. I use an OAT test for that. I also discuss Folic Acid and how it interrupts your methylation. It is imperative to support with a methylated folate, something that is bioavailable to the human body and that doesn't block important receptors (especially if you or someone you know has SNPs or symptoms of methylation errors.) Follow me for more info on IG @dr.stacy.nd for more on these issues and the labs I run on my clients!