Designed Foundations

In your journey to greater health and wellness, awareness always precedes momentum; sometimes the first move forward is simply to pause.

Our host, Kelly Meehan, sits down with Ben Brown, founder of Body Systems. Ben’s work isn’t built on fads or formulas. It’s rooted in a deeper kind of wisdom: the kind that asks you to stop guessing and start noticing. Before progress can happen, he says, you have to see the truth of your habits—not what you think you’re doing, but the actual day-to-day reality in tangible, quantified terms.

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Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do for your body isn’t to push harder, but to step back.

Our host, Kelly Meehan, chats with Alisha Banks, whose story is a reminder that healing isn’t just physical—it’s spiritual, emotional, and deeply personal. What started with a decision to stop taking birth control led her through a health crisis that shook every part of her life. But it also uncovered something vital: healing doesn’t happen when we rush or force—it begins when we pause and listen.

In the aftermath of her health s...

What if the breakthrough your body needs isn’t in doing more—but in letting it recover?

Our host Kelly Meehan peels back the layers on one of the most overlooked keys to wellness: sleep.

Sleep is more than rest—it’s repair. It’s when your brain detoxifies, your liver resets, your hormones rebalance, and your immune system strengthens. And when that’s disrupted, everything else—your mood, focus, digestion, even how your kids behave—can fall out of rhythm.

As with anything worth attaining, there are no band-aid solutions. Supplements, diets, and trendy hacks...

What happens when we stop blindly chasing outcomes and start building foundations—one quiet, intentional step at a time?

Today our host Kelly Meehan sits down with Designed Family Wellness client Sarah to unpack her journey to embracing holistic health. Along the way, they unearth nuggets of wisdom not just around physical health, but also around mindset, family, and faith.

She explains that chronic headaches—not excess weight—finally became her catalyst for real change. Weight loss had always been the surface-level goal, but this time, it was about healing from the inside out.

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This one’s for all the women out there who feel stuck.

You’re stretched thin, juggling everything—schedules, to-do lists, lunch boxes—all on top of a full-time job. You take care of everyone and everything, but something is off. You feel sluggish. Hormonal. Your skin breaks out. Your emotions feel heavier than they should. Deep down, you know something has to change.

So you reach for another plan. Another meal plan, another course, another supplement.

Another attempt, another cycle.

Months pass. Sometimes years. And you’...

Celiac disease affects approximately 1 in 100 people. Yet, in the U.S., only about 30% of them are ever diagnosed. That means millions, including children, are walking around with an autoimmune condition that is silently damaging their bodies–without any idea that it’s happening.

“The risk of developing another autoimmune condition increases with delayed diagnosis.”

Listen in as our host Kelly Meehan covers one of the most misunderstood and overlooked diseases today. She discusses celiac disease’s far-reaching effects beyond digestive issues, including risks during pregnancy and the other autoimmune conditions that may develop due to delayed di...

Today our host Kelly Meehan walks us through over a dozen powerful natural remedies that moms can use to take full control of their family’s health and well-being!

From fevers and coughs to tummy troubles and allergies, building this tried-and-tested natural medicine cabinet will prepare you for any midnight health emergency–sans frantic pharmacy runs!

“Our goal is to support our body, not just suppress symptoms.”

From reishi and elderberries to red light therapy and castor oil, Kelly covers a broad yet succinct menu of natural tools that are practical, reliable, and perfect...

“This is my life. This is outside of my control. I have to accept it–even the difficulty and the suffering of it.”

Our host, Kelly Meehan, is joined once again by special guest Natalie Black to dive into her story of resilience living with type 1 diabetes, as well as her practical advice for not simply living but thriving day-to-day with chronic disease.

Listen in as Natalie shares her poignant journey of adapting to life with type 1 diabetes from the age of nine, describing the early warning signs and that pivotal moment at the pediatrician's office...

Juggling the demands of work, family, and personal aspirations often leaves us yearning for a more balanced life. This episode of Designed Foundations explores why incorporating true biblical rest in the home is foundational for every family.

Our host, Kelly Meehan, sits down with her dear guest, Natalie Black, as she shares the profound impact that small, mindful changes to your day-to-day life can make. Drawing from both cultural contexts and biblical teachings, Natalie’s insights paint a picture of how true rest can positively transform our often hectic schedules.

In a world where our id...

“What if your body can’t eliminate the toxins it already has? If your drainage system is backed up, the toxins have absolutely nowhere to go.”

Unlock the path to mastering the natural detoxification processes as our host Kelly Meehan explores the ins and outs of the body's drainage system!

Exhaustion, brain fog, and skin issues–among other symptoms–could be your body's way of signaling a clogged drainage system. Before reaching for detox protocols or supplements, it’s important to ensure that your natural processes are working optimally. Through asking the right questions, you’ll learn to as...

“Food doesn't just affect the body. It also affects the mind.”

Today, our host, Kelly Meehan explores the link between gluten and mental health and walks us through the most common diseases gluten may lead to and why a gluten-free diet could be a powerful tool for those experiencing certain chronic conditions.

When Kelly’s youngest daughter started experiencing mood swings, irritability, and joint pain, she was utterly mystified. That was until her celiac disease diagnosis opened her eyes to the potent link between gluten and mental health. Her daughter’s journey through gluten withdrawal and the...

“Gratitude is not about ignoring the struggles. It’s about being able to hold space for the hard and the beautiful, about acknowledging that while life is messy, there are still things worth celebrating. Gratitude says, ‘Yes, this is hard, but I can still see what’s good.’”

How far can an attitude of gratitude go in rewiring your brain, calming your central nervous system, and improving your physical health?

Our host, Kelly Meehan, walks us through the incredible, science-backed benefits of gratitude and how it not only calms the brain's fear center but also helps transi...

“Your body is uniquely designed with its own blueprint for health and healing.”

After years of watching her daughter struggle with unexplained health issues, our host Kelly Meehan, decided to take matters into her own hands. Traditional lab results had always deemed her "normal," but her symptoms told a different story.

By seeking a second opinion from a naturopath, Kelly uncovered hidden health issues that standard tests had missed. This experience transformed her perspective on health and taught her the importance of looking for optimal levels, not just normal ones. Her story is a testament to t...

Ever felt like you're running on empty while trying to keep up with life's demands?

It’s a trap we’ve all fallen into at some point–trying to make life work at the expense of our well-being. The best way to nip this problem in the bud? It all comes down to identifying your starting point.

By pausing and assessing where you’re currently at, you can pinpoint problem areas as well as recognize and utilize your innate strengths. Our host Kelly Meehan says that honest reflection makes up the foundation for a wellness journey...

Welcome to the very first episode of the Designed Foundations Podcast! This show is tailor-made for the mom looking to supercharge their health and wellbeing–and their family’s–but is feeling overwhelmed by the ever-growing sea of information out there!

“True wellness is not about chasing perfection!”

Listen in as your host, Kelly Meehan, paints a picture of what it means to achieve true wellness. Moving beyond conventional ideas that focus solely on diet and exercise, Kelly explores a more holistic approach that offers a step-by-step map for building a strong foundation. This base encompasse...

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