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Wellness Reality Check
Hosted by Jessica Aldredge / Ashley Ihemelu · EN
Jess and Ashley are two health practitioners, moms and best friends trying to navigate the world of holistic health in a balanced productive way that brings health to our lives instead of dogmatic extremes. We'll be breaking down health trends, interviewing your favorite health influencers and always keeping it real. We hope this podcast brings listeners back down to earth, providing a dose of reality in the often idealized world of health and wellness.
New episodes return August 5th
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24 - Endometriosis Uncovered with Dr Taylor Reyes
Apr 15, 202501:25:44Tap to summarizeDr Taylor Reyes is a licensed physical therapist, doctor of physical therapy, and board certified functional manual therapist.With a passion for empowering individuals to take control of their healing journey, Dr. Taylor has dedicated her career to helping people overcome chronic pain. She believes that true healing extends far beyond just physical treatment, and that by modifying our mindset and lifestyle, we can unlock a more profound and lasting recovery.Through her work, Dr. Taylor has witnessed countless individuals break free from the cycle of chronic pain, reclaim their lives, and rediscover their vitality. Her expertise in pelvic floor therapy has helped numerous women overcome issues such as painful sex, urinary incontinence, and pelvic organ prolapse.Here's Dr Taylor Reyes' links:Instagram (@drtaylorreyes)Website Endometriosis EbookNancy's Nook Facebook Group (NOT a support group, resources only) OMGYES: anatomy and intimacy educationProducts:Intimate Rose for Pelvic Floor tools and resourcesFringe Red Light Pelvic Wand (red light, infrared, blue light, and vibration) - use code REYES15 through 4/7/25, otherwise or at a later date, REYES10 for 10% off Tushy Bidet: use code DRTAY10 for 10% offVisit us on Instagram @wellnessrealitycheckGo to BodyBio.com and use our one-time code 'WRC' for 20% off*The views expressed by the guests on WRC aren't necessarily the personal views of Ashley and Jess. We find it's important to learn and grow from other's experiences and gain a different perspective on life, however guests might have values and beliefs that are not our own. Please use discernment when listening.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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23 - Legacy of Health with Jess Kane Berman
Apr 8, 202500:56:28Tap to summarizeJessica Kane Berman is owner & Chief Brand Officer of Body Bio a cutting edge third generation family owned supplement company revolutionizing the way we approach health and wellness. As a mother of three, Jessica understands the importance of prioritizing family, self-care, and personal growth. Her unique blend of entrepreneurial spirit, marketing expertise, and passion for wellness has made her a respected thought leader in the industry. In this episode Jessica dives into her personal story, we explore how she merged her personal and professional passions and what sets Body Bio above the rest. From innovative marketing strategies to the latest trends in health and self-care we are excited to share Jessica's expert opinions.Visit us on Instagram @wellnessrealitycheckGo to BodyBio.com and use our one-time code 'WRC' for 20% off*The views expressed by the guests on WRC aren't necessarily the personal views of Ashley and Jess. We find it's important to learn and grow from other's experiences and gain a different perspective on life, however guests might have values and beliefs that are not our own. Please use discernment when listening.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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22 - Healing Out Loud with Dr Courtney Kahla
Apr 1, 202501:17:26Tap to summarizeDr Courtney Kahla is a nervous system focused chiropractor, wellness expert, and one of the pioneers in the wellness influencer space. Courtney is the founder of Our Well House, a holistic wellness center dedicated to empowering individuals to take control of their health. With her extensive knowledge and experience in holistic health, Dr Courtney has inspired thousands of people world wide to prioritize their well-being and live a more balance lifestyle. After getting out of an abusive marriage Courtney is bravely healing out loud and sharing her stories along with resources to hopefully help other women in the same situation.Dr Courtney Kahla's InstagramDr Courtney's Amazon Store Front Books on Abuse, Narcissism, and Divorce RecoveryPower and Control Wheel (The Duluth Model)Forms of Non-Physical AbuseSigns of Narcissistic AbuseAbusive Entitlement Screening QuestionsFind a Nervous System Chiropractor Near YouVisit us on Instagram @wellnessrealitycheckGo to BodyBio.com and use our one-time code 'WRC' for 20% off*The views expressed by the guests on WRC aren't necessarily the personal views of Ashley and Jess. We find it's important to learn and grow from other's experiences and gain a different perspective on life, however guests might have values and beliefs that are not our own. Please use discernment when listening.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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21 - Mental Hell to Somatic Healing: Jenna Hamm's Raw, Real Comeback
Mar 25, 202501:18:46Tap to summarizeJenna Hamm of Felt Sense shares her very vulnerable story around possible mold, insomnia, mental health, prescription medications, perfectionism, and even a suicide attempt. Her story highlights how the professional can become the patient and how she was able to dig herself out of a real bad place and become a better practitioner as a result.Read her full written story in her Blog PostInstagram: @feltsensewpgCheck out Jenna's library membership option here.Link to the e-book: https://www.jennahamm.com/demystifying-somaticsVisit us on Instagram @wellnessrealitycheckGo to BodyBio.com and use our one-time code 'WRC' for 20% off*The views expressed by the guests on WRC aren't necessarily the personal views of Ashley and Jess. We find it's important to learn and grow from other's experiences and gain a different perspective on life, however guests might have values and beliefs that are not our own. Please use discernment when listening.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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20 - Q and A with Jess & Ash
Mar 18, 202501:08:41Tap to summarizeJess shares the struggles of navigating oral dysfunction with her kids. Then the ladies answer your questions in this episode. They cover what their favorite health gadgets are, what are supplements they can't live without, what their favorite part of this season of life is and also the struggles of being a health practitioner. Ashley shares how it's been transitioning from living in the jungle of Costa Rica full time to moving to the city and how moving to isolation might not solve all your problems. Thank you for submitting your questions!Visit us on Instagram @wellnessrealitycheckGo to BodyBio.com and use our one-time code 'WRC' for 20% offSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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19 - Above the Pain: Harnessing Feminine Strength in Birth with Leah Barto
Mar 11, 202501:08:42Tap to summarizeWherever and how ever you choose to birth your child it takes a lot of harnessing your feminine strength to have a successful outcome. Leah discusses her experience as a doula as well as her own birthing experience of her children and what she chose for herself. The ladies discuss how choosing a hospital birth can lead to more medical interventions and how imperative it is to be knowledgable, empowered and supported during birth.Visit us on Instagram @wellnessrealitycheckGo to BodyBio.com and use our one-time code 'WRC' for 20% off*The views expressed by the guests on WRC aren't necessarily the personal views of Ashley and Jess. We find it's important to learn and grow from other's experiences and gain a different perspective on life, however guests might have values and beliefs that are not our own. Please use discernment when listening.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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18 - Breaking Down Health Trends
Mar 4, 202501:10:09Tap to summarizeYou probably see a lot of health trends on social media and find it hard to know what's right for you. Ash and Jess share their opinions on 'Order of Operations', HTMA vs Bioresonance, Parasite Cleansing, Forcing Detox/Herxing, Muscle Testing, Ozone IVs, Hormonal Replacement Therapy, and what they've learned a long the way from a perspective of practitioner and patient.Visit us on Instagram @wellnessrealitycheckGo to BodyBio.com and use our one-time code 'WRC' for 20% offSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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17 - Taking Responsibility of Your Own Healing with Paula Salas
Feb 25, 202501:20:29Tap to summarizePaula shares her story of being chronically ill as a child and the holistic approaches that her parents took to help her heal. However when symptoms arose later in life Paula had to rely on her own intuition, judgement and choices to heal herself again. She goes through the hardcore detoxing that she did, both physically and emotionally and ultimately surrendering to her experience to gain freedom. And when she felt the best she had she started to tackle the dysfunction in her mouth which lead to a completely different learning experience and new level surrender and trust.Visit us on Instagram @wellnessrealitycheckGo to BodyBio.com and use our one-time code 'WRC' for 20% off*The views expressed by the guests on WRC aren't necessarily the personal views of Ashley and Jess. We find it's important to learn and grow from other's experiences and gain a different perspective on life, however guests might have values and beliefs that are not our own. Please use discernment when listening.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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16 - Conscious Parenting with Kristen Willis
Feb 18, 202501:19:39Tap to summarizeAsh and Jess interview Kristen Willis of Kristen Willis Sacred Medicine. Kristen brings a wise approach to parenting where it's equally as important to parent yourself as it is to parent your children. They discuss homeschooling, sending children to public school and ultimately honoring what is right for each family in the many different seasons of life. They offer a different perspective on how your parenting type might say a lot about your own needs and to use parenting as an opportunity to get to know each of your uniquely individual children. In today's parenting climate it's not easy, hopefully this episode reminds you that you are doing a great job and no one has it all figured out.You can find more information about Kristen Willis and her offerings on her website. And specifically about her MotherWell 1:1 Soul Immersion mentioned in this episode here at this link. You can also follow along on her Instagram @kristenwillissacredmedicineVisit us on Instagram @wellnessrealitycheckGo to BodyBio.com and use our one-time code 'WRC' for 20% off*The views expressed by the guests on WRC aren't necessarily the personal views of Ashley and Jess. We find it's important to learn and grow from other's experiences and gain a different perspective on life, however guests might have values and beliefs that are not our own. Please use discernment when listening.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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15 - Andrew Melrose and a Different Look into Mold
Feb 4, 202501:20:22Tap to summarizeAndrew brings a very different and incredibly inspiring approach to mold education. They discuss some of the deeper meanings of why mold may be a continuous issue in one's life, and how to use your experience to create radical shifts in your life. Andrew may be a mold inspector, but he is so much more in how he approaches this subject and brings comfort, confidence and courage into each of his client's life. The girls deep dive into how we can stop living in fear and live beyond an experience with mold and mold illness. How to find Andrew Melrose:Youtube: www.melrosemoldsolutions.comEmail: andrew@melrosemoldsolutions.comOne on One Booking Link for Mold ConsultationThe Mold Safe Home HabitsThe Mold Removal Guide: Avoid Costly Remediation MistakesVisit us on Instagram at @wellnessrealitycheckGo to BodyBio.com and use our one-time code 'WRC' for 20% off*The views expressed by the guests on WRC aren't necessarily the personal views of Ashley and Jess. We find it's important to learn and grow from other's experiences and gain a different perspective on life, however guests might have values and beliefs that are not our own. Please use discernment when listening.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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