Nature Within Us

Dr. Christy Matusiak is a holistic chiropractor, expert in Applied Kinesiology and Neuro Emotional Technique (NET), and author of two books.  Dr. Christy shares her powerful insights on holistic healing, the mind-body connection, and how she helps patients uncover the root cause of their health challenges.  We also discuss how emotions, traumas, "the 7 doctors" impact our physiology and why they are key to health and longevity.  

If you would like to work with Dr. Christy or access her books, CLICK HERE:   https://linktr.ee/christymatusiakdc

NET FAST Technique:  https://www.firstaidstresstool.com/

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In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Liza Paniz, a naturopathic doctor who specializes in helping career-driven women reclaim their health and balance their lives. Dr. Paniz shares how chronic stress and modern hustle culture impact hormones, GI health, energy levels, and emotional well-being—and what to do about it.  From functional lab testing to practical nutrition, herbal medicine, and lifestyle shifts, Dr. Paniz brings a science-backed yet intuitive approach to healing. Whether you’re burning out, dealing with hormone imbalances, digestive issues, or just seeking to feel better in your body while thriving professionally, this conversation is for y...

Lauren Raney is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, a Registered Art Therapist, and the founder of Hope Forest Therapeutic Art Studio located in the suburbs of Chicago. Drawing from her own experience of losing her mother at a young age, Lauren was inspired to blend her passion for art with her calling to support others through the grieving process. She offers a compassionate and creative approach to healing, using art therapy as a powerful tool to help clients of all ages navigate various stages of bereavement. Through a wide range of artistic mediums, Lauren provides a safe space for...

Tadas Kunickas, the founder of TAVO Sleep, has an inspiring journey that led to the creation of a silent, next-generation alarm clock designed to improve how we wake up.  TAVO Sleep’s alarm clock gently wakes users during their lightest sleep phase—the most natural and optimal time to rise—helping them start the day feeling more refreshed and energized.  The device also tracks sleep patterns, providing users with insights to improve their sleep quality.  But this wearable alarm clock is not the only thing you can find at www.tavosleep.com — other sleep aids like acupressure mats, pillows, and mouth t...

Lauren Bradley is a healer who utilizes Biomagnetism, and also owns a frequency skin care line called Béla Nektar.  Lauren gives us a scientific look into how biomagetism works, and how she formulates her full spectrum line of beauty products.  You can connect with Lauren by following her on Instagram, or checking out her website www.belagusta.com.  Lauren also cohosts a podcast called The Quantum Connection Roundtable.

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Dr. Nora is a pelvic floor physical therapist who discusses the importance of pelvic floor therapy, what conditions pelvic floor therapy can help with, and ways to improve your own pelvic floor at home. 

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Dr. Emily is a chiropractor at Balanced Health & Wellness in Berkley, Michigan who specializes in various techniques that utilize the "God within you" to stimulate innate healing.  This episode combines chiropractic medicine & spiritual aspects to healing to help you reach your health goals, whether you are in the womb, one day old, or 85 years old!  Connect with Dr. Emily by checking out Balanced Health & Wellness' website.  

PubMed Article mentioned in this episode connecting brain activity & prayer:  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11769861/ 

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Dr. Lijana is a licensed acupuncturist who specializes in the acupuncture for pain relief, injury prevention, and performance optimization.  The specific acupuncture techniques that Dr. Lijana utilizes in her practice provide a non-invasive alternative option for pain management and get you moving how your body is meant to!  You can receive treatment by Dr. Lijana and her team at Sports Acupuncturist in Northbrook, IL, and be sure to follow her on Instagram, Facebook, or Youtube.  

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Dr. Liron returns to Nature Within Us podcast to talk about her new practice opening in Miami, Florida, and how nervous system focused chiropractic care is essential for family health & healing.  We discuss topics of digestion, breastfeeding, latching struggles, milestones, and how imperative integrated care with other providers is for whole body healing.  If you are in the Miami area and would like to connect with Dr. Liron, follow her on Instagram, Facebook, or learn more about Third Space Chiropractic by visiting her website. 

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Kelly Baums is a virtual ADHD coach who works with adult women diagnosed with late onset ADHD.  In this episode, we dive into some of the tips Kelly has for those who experience ADHD, and how you can connect with her for 1-on-1 sessions or participate in group sessions with others who hold accountability together.  You can follow Kelly on Youtube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and her website kellybaums.com.

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Sam Hittle is a virtual & in-person yoga instructor based in North Carolina who is passionate about making yoga accessible for everyone and connecting people through the powerful practice of yoga.  Sam shares her story, the population groups she quite often works with, and the inspiring donation-based oceanside events she hosts in her community. 
Follow Sam's journey as she travels the world this next year offering virtual events, and connect with her for future events on the beach:  https://www.samanthahittle.com/

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Dr. Tara is a naturopath and licensed acupuncturist at Prosperian Integrative Clinic in Oakbrook Terrace, IL who specializes in fertility.  This episode is all about women's fertility pillars, menstrual cycles, hormones, and how naturopathic & acupuncture care can improve your body's innate ability to get pregnant!  This is PART 1, because as Dr. Tara says in this episode, it takes two to tango-- men's health matters, too, in the fertility journey, so look forward to a future episode with Dr. Tara where we discuss the pillars for men's fertility.  
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Asta Malciute is a breathwork practitioner, sisterhood circle facilitator, and energy healer for women in the Chicagoland area.  In this episode, Asta shares the importance of creating safe spaces for women to release somatic tension in the body, and how our breath can help women overcome past and current traumas being stored.  Check out Asta's free 10 minute guided breathing meditation, or visit her website https://astartliving.com/.  You can also follow Asta on Instagram (@astamalciute) and view daily intentions, affirmations, or healing journey challenges to do together through a virtual space.  
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Christine Bongiovanni is a marriage and personal coach who guides couples to create a strong marriage with the partner they have.  In this episode, we discuss lifestyle tips, relationship advice, and how your relationship can impact your mental & physical health.  If you would like to work with Christine, check out her website christinebongiovanni.com, email her at christine@christinebongiovanni.com, or follow her on social media @christine.bongiovanni

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Lindsey O'Connor is a flower essence practitioner and plant intuitive who works with clients from around the world through her virtual practice-- Singing Sunflower.  In this episode, she shares what flower essences are, the healing goals one receives with incorporating them, and some cases.  If you would like to work with Lindsey, you can check out her website www.singingsunflower.com or follow her on Instagram singing_sunflower_. 

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Dr. Shannon Hillsinger is a naturopathic doctor in Pennsylvania who works with a wide variety of cases and populations-- from women's health, to hormones, to pediatrics, and more.  We dive into the testing that is necessary to assess hormone health, and why hormones are important in all stages of life.  If you would like to work with Dr. Shannon, visit Natural Paths to Wellness website to schedule an appointment with her!

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Dr. Makayla Rosekrans is the owner of Embody Natural Health & Nutrition, a naturopathic practice in Lansing, Michigan.  Dr. Rosekrans shares with us the importance of quality foods and products that we use in our day to day life, and how these exposures can be a leading cause to common health concerns.   She also breaks down the variety of blood tests naturopaths care about to assess overall health, wellness, and even the important ones if you are looking to get pregnant.  
To work with Dr. Makayla, you can visit her website https://www.embodynaturalhealthmi.com/
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On this episode we speak with guest Benjamin Stehr who runs an organic mango farm in La Palma of the Canary Islands. We chat about the meaning of "organic", what it's like volunteering on the farm, the varieties of mangos, what wwoofing is and how you can do it too. Benjamin hosts volunteers through the wwoofing platform as well as direct message through Instagram and Facebook. 

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Dr. Louise Edwards is a naturopathic doctor of 36 years and professor of 25 years at various naturopathic medical schools across the United States.   Dr. Lou has presented at many different conferences,  like the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP) annual conference, the Beaumont Hospital Integrative Medicine conference, the Chicago Medical student Integrative conferences, the Naturopathic Medicine Institute conferences, and multiple naturopathic state associations and at the inaugural conference for the National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM) Spirituality and Healing Institute. She has been a frequent speaker at The Naturopathic Gatherings and Revitalization/Revival Retreats as well.  In this episode, Dr. Lou...

Vanessa Baldwin is a certified quantum clinician and classical homeopath who utilizes the healing power of the sun to optimize your health.   Vanessa's personal testimony is a profound story on the impact the sun can have on your health to transform the healing course-- jumpstarting vitality and regaining your power.  We discuss cases, research, and tips on how to optimize sun exposure no matter where you live and what job you have.   
To work with Vanessa, you can check out her website brightlightwellnesscoach.com
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Olga Saletsky is a classical constitutional homeopath with over 25 years of experience working with clients from around the world.   In today's episode, she sits down with us to discuss a topic flooding her practice-- she calls it the Anxiety Pandemic.  Olga presents beautiful analogies of homeopathy, its connection with our mental and emotional symptoms, and how there is a greater level of healing when we address the root causes of our anxiety.   She also shares her insight into some of her client's cases and how she approached the appropriate remedy selection.

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We welcome back Dr. Ashley D'Adam, a naturopath specialized in complex cases who uses intuitive homeopathy and breath work to improve the lives of those affected by routine conventional medicine interventions.  In this episode we discuss the variety of symptoms that can present in complex cases post-jab, what ingredients are in vaccines, techniques we can use to bring life back into those injured, and the psychology behind vaccine administration.   CLICK HERE to access Dr. Ashely's list of resources, research, and videos (all free information).

If you would like to work with Dr. Ashley, visit her website evolvehomeopathy.com...

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Certified Circadian Coach, Classical Homeopath
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Dr. Rosita is a doctor of naprapathy, an herbalist, and author of 11 different books.  She is the founder of The Abdominal Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy and teaches this technique to healthcare professionals from across the world.  Dr. Rosita shares her incredible apprenticeship story from her 13 years of learning from Mayan shaman Don Elijio Panti, and how his teachings have influenced the modalities she uses on her clients today.  Dr. Rosita also discusses her favorite herbs and tips on how you can get started incorporating them into your daily life. 

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If you are attending an accredited naturopathic medical program and interested in attending residency after graduation, Dr. Whitney Grier has joined us for a raw, insightful episode discussing the challenges and blessings residency has to offer.   She also shares a checklist of things you need to do before you start a residency so you can be prepared and qualified for the opportunity.   

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Bee Westwood is a holistic nutritionist in Pittsburg, PA, and the owner of Olive and Dove Nutrition (@olive_and_dove).  Bee shares her perspective on a variety of food topics--  gluten, lab meat vs real meat, ozone technique for your produce,  vegan/vegetarian sustainability, and more!  We also dive into the difference between men and women and what foods are best to keep hormones and body battery charged! 
Follow Bee on Instagram @olive_and_dove and reach out if you would like to set up a free discovery call with her! 

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Olivia Westwood is a radical birth keeper advocating for all women maintaining authority over their bodies and especially during the birthing process. We discuss the myths of home birth, many of which that have not been confirmed by science, the differences between midwives/doulas/radical birthkeepers, the biological process that is innate within every woman's body to have a safe birth all on their own, and so much more.
For more information reach out to Olivia on IG @birthstarringyou

Episode Breakdown: 
00:58  Radical Birthkeeping 
16:00  Risk & cascade of intervention
26:03  Pregnancy scans
42:18  Liability impact...

Katie shares with us some of her stories and experiences using herbs, and how the power of intention can enhance the healing of these plants.   Katie is also the owner of Taproots Healing, which you can follow on Instagram @taprootshealing.   Look forward to future podcast series here on Nature Within Us where we will sit down with Katie and discuss specific herbs and herbal products that can help you thrive.   
 

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1:55  Allergic reaction
25:41  Irregular menses
31:12  Back pain
37:04  Idiopathic subglottic stenosis

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Contact Dr. Kessler by visiting her website https://www.vitalsignsnaturalhealth.com/ or if you are interested in learning more about her Swell Recovery Program, check it out swellrecovery.com

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If you are in the Chicagoland area, you can work with Dr. Zanayed by checking out his website-- https://azchirousa.com/ 
Also, if you are interested in the Cox Technique research and learning more about the modality, click HERE.

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Dr. Ashley Dumont is a naturopathic doctor who specializes in dermatology, with a practice in New Hampshire called Coastal Thyme.  In this episode, Dr. Dumont breaks down the phases of gut healing that greatly influences one's skin health, and she answers your most curious questions from our social media question queue.   We also discuss why functional testing can be extremely beneficial for creating an individualized treatment plan, and how the supplements or medications you are on can impact your hormones.  
You can follow Dr. Ashley Dumont on social media @coastalthymeskin, or contact to set up an appointment on her...

Dr. Corey is a chiropractor and acupuncturist who’s super passionate about Chinese Medicine. In this podcast he breaks down the main principles and theories behind acupuncture and all that it can be used to treat. He shares several success stories as well as his initial disbelief that acupuncture could work at all. Dr. Corey aims to explain the depths of Chinese Medicine in simple and easy to understand terms so that you can be inspired by this medicine just as we are!

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This is such a fantastic and information packed episode on gut-health. Dr. Nari goes into detail on how our gut is connected to everything in our body and has an impact on so many symptoms and diseases we may experience. We chat about the microbiome, antibiotics, nutrition, organic food, and even the cost of a healthy lifestyle. The podcast starts off with a brief introduction to acupuncture and how it works so well with naturopathic medicine. We’re so excited for you to listen and hope you enjoy!

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Dr. Sofia and I had the pleasure of chatting with Daisy who’s the founder of Little Buddha, a skin care company that focuses on clean, ethically sourced, quality ingredients. We talked about the importance of what goes onto our skin and how it affects our whole health - we know that health is from the inside out but it’s so important what we put on the outer surface of our body, our skin, as well. Daisy shares some ingredients to watch out for and avoid and shares her own skin care routine. Hope you enjoy!

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Dr. Ashley D'Adam is a naturopathic doctor, homeopath, and breathwork facilitator dedicated to helping families and their children heal from complex cases, like autism.  Dr. D'Adam has first-hand experience caring for her autistic brother and shares her story of how her family used holistic modalities to help him thrive in the world today.  In this episode, Dr. D'Adam also dives into the power of your breath, where it can take you mentally and physically, and how it can enhance your homeopathic remedy potential.  
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Dr. Brianna Jones, owner of Well Wellness in North Carolina, connects faith and naturopathic principles together to bring about holistic healing to her clients.   Having multiple family members pass away from preventable conditions like diabetes and heart disease, her mission is to teach individuals how to prevent & optimize wellness by restoring the family unit and bringing education back into healthcare. 
Be spiritually inspired by Dr. Brianna's Monday Miracle posts on her Instagram @greatphysiciansdaughter, or take advantage of her personalized wellness care packages on her website:  https://wellwellnesshealth.com/ . 
Dr. Brianna is also the author of two children's colo...

Dr. Melissa Kroll is a chiropractic doctor specializing in frequency medicine to help her clients balance their emotional and physical bodies.   Dr. Melissa assesses health by looking at the body structurally, emotionally, and biochemically to recognize imbalances, deficiencies, pathogens, etc. and applying forces that ignite our self-healing processes to restore the triad of health.    She also dives into environmental exposures like EMF's , molds, and how those affect specific organ systems, while also educating us on ways to minimize the effect these have on each one of us.
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Livija is a physical therapist in Kaunas, Lithuania and a recently certified yoga instructor. We were so glad to have her on to talk all about movement and what it actually is. We dove into some controversial topics about back pain, posture, ergonomics, and good form at the gym. What she shared definitely contradicted some of the information I learned in school! Listen to learn when it’s physiologically the best time to exercise, what techniques she uses with nearly all her patients, and what are some exercises that literally anybody could do!

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Dr. Gytis is a chiropractor who owns a functional fitness studio called Revamped in the Chicagoland area where he helps individuals improve their quality of movement so they can thrive in their day-to-day lives.  Dr. Gytis believes movement is how you fix things long term, and when you have proper body awareness, you can adjust your body to function the way it was designed to perform.   You will also learn the difference between his studio and regular gyms, and how Revamped tailors every client's workouts to promote flexibility, mobility, and longevity.   Dr. Gytis even shares his story of how he...