Healthy Discourse with Dr. Wiggy and Emily Saunders

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By: Wiggy and Emily Saunders

It's hard to sort through ALL the information out there on wellness, faith, parenting and current events. We're here to dive deeper and talk it out with you along with our special guests. Dr. Wiggy is an integrative medicine medical doctor and Emily is an entrepreneur and healthy living advocate for women and families. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthydiscourse/support

Sidelined: Are Women Mismanaging Their Healthcare with Susan Salenger
04/02/2024

Author Susan Salenger joins the show today with a fascinating perspective on the approach women take the healthcare, what her research revealed about the challenges women face in our broken healthcare system, tips for being prepared for every medical appointment and much more! We also discuss how Susan has continued power lifting at the age of 81!! Susan Salenger is the author and researcher behind SIDELINED: How Women Can Navigate A Broken Healthcare System. Sidelined examines the many ways in which some women manage and sometimes mismanage their healthcare.Susan explores how women, typically the medical gatekeepers for their families, tend to...


Who's Got Your Back? Community Matters with the Dooable Health Team
03/19/2024

There is no question that our society is isolated, anxious, depressed and overwhelmed. We lack community in ways that we never have before.

Having “community” is so important in today’s landscape because we are so isolated.  Finding support is critical to our mental health, but sometimes that support has to come from within- is that how we are designed?

The team from Dooable- Dr. Joe and Jeanine join the podcast today to share some practical tips on why community matters and how we can build it in a culture that's more isolated than ever.

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Does Constipation Cause Childhood Bedwetting? with Steve Hodges MD
03/05/2024

Dr. Steve Hodges joins the show today to share his unique work as a urologist studying childhood bedwetting and its link to constipation.

We talk about the causes of childhood constipation and its link to bedwetting in kids, why so many kids are constipated without knowing it, how to tell if your child is constipated, when is "too old" for normal bedwetting and so much more. My favorite question was a hot take on asking Dr. Hodges about his views on Miralax and experiences with kids who have negative reactions.

We even discuss why we...


Growing Up Amish with Elizabeth Yoder
02/20/2024

Ever wondered what it would REALLY be like to grow up Amish? Today's guest, Elizabeth Yoder, shares about her upbringing in the Amish community and why she ultimately left as an adult. She gracefully shares her real life story of the good, bad and ugly of her own experience and the values she has taken with her into adulthood as well as those she left behind. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthydiscourse/support


Year of MISSION: Intentional Parenting with Wiggy and Emily
02/06/2024

Dr. Wiggy and Emily are back in our "studio" with baby Naomi to share our intentional parenting focuses for 2024. We talk about our family wind down time, Charges for 2024 for each of our boys and how we are living slower in this season. Mentioned: Flicker Light: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08YJQ8V1X?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share Take Back Your Family by Jefferson Bethke Habits of the Household by Justin Earley --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthydiscourse/support


Inflation, College, Debt, Savings, Investing and More with Adam Carroll, Founder of the SHRED Method
01/23/2024

Adam Carroll, financial expert, joins the show today to dip a toe into today's financial snapshot including the value of college, debt, savings, investing, teaching kids about money, digital currency and more! This is a must listen for all parents and those looking to slash debt in 2024! Adam Carroll has decades of experience working with families and business owners who are interested in creating massive efficiencies when it comes to their income and wealth building capacity. With an unwavering commitment to helping people make the most of the money they make, while limiting risk, reducing tax liabilities, and increasing liquidity...


The Postpartum Episode: What No One Talks About with Kristian Jordan
01/09/2024

Emily's doula, Kristian Jordan, is back on the show to talk all things postpartum. From recovery to support to practical tips and also the juicy stuff like placenta incapsulation and intimacy, we hit it all! A must listen for all expecting moms and support systems (a great listen for spouses, grandparents and friends). Learn more about Kristian and her doula partners here: https://holisticheritagebirthservices.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthydiscourse/support


Unconventional Reasons To Homeschool with Cheryl from The Homeschool How To
12/05/2023

Podcaster Cheryl joins the show today to discuss her personal story about leaving government work to homeschool her children and starting her own podcast. We dig into all kinds of interesting reasons that parents might take the plunge. Join us while we talk to Cheryl about how "homeschooling-hesitant" parents take the plunge into a world of freedom, community, and familial bond that creates a love of learning right from child to the parent. https://thehomeschoolhowto.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthydiscourse/support


Our Home Birth Story: Welcome Naomi Jane
11/02/2023

Our baby girl has arrived and she was born right in our bedroom where we recorded this episode! Dr Wiggy and Emily discuss why they decided to plan a home birth, consiferations in making that decision, common misconceptions, choosing a birth team, what we LOVED about the experience , and some of the sweet details of her birth. A must listen episode for those who are considering home birth or might not know much about it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthydiscourse/support


Flu Season: Prevention and Treatment with Dr. Wiggy
10/17/2023

Flu season is inevitable and most of traditional medicine will just tell you to get your shot and move on. Dr. Wiggy joins the show to share his tips for preparation and prevention, early symptoms, and helping support the body through sickness. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthydiscourse/support