What if your stress, self-sabotage, and even physical symptoms aren't just "in your head"—but stored in your body?

In this episode, we're joined by Chelsea, practitioner behind Deconstructed Wellness, who blends BodyTalk, somatic healing, and human design to help people reconnect with their bodies and break free from deep-rooted patterns. We explore how your nervous system, subconscious beliefs, and past experiences shape your health—and how to start healing from the inside out.

From understanding why self-worth blocks keep you stuck, to learning how your body communicates what it needs, this conversation will completely shift how you view healing, stress, and personal growth.

In this episode, we discuss...

• What BodyTalk is and how it connects physical, emotional, and energetic health
• How somatic healing helps release stuck emotions through the body
• How to support your kids' emotional health through repair, not perfection

Chapters

00:00 – Introduction

02:00 – Chelsea's journey: from healthcare to holistic healing

05:00 – What is BodyTalk & how it works

07:30 – The nervous system's role in health & behavior

18:00 – Why everyone's healing journey is unique

20:00 – Why women feel unheard in traditional healthcare

22:00 – Introduction to somatic healing

31:00 – Parenting & nervous system regulation for kids

35:00 – Human design explained simply

43:00 – Simple daily practices for nervous system health

47:00 – Meditation struggles & neurodivergence

57:00 – Intuition vs anxiety (how to tell the difference)

1:00:00 – Muscle testing & body intelligence

Connect with Chelsea

Website: https://chelseadeconstructedwellness.podia.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deconstructed.wellness/

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Kira Iskra - https://www.instagram.com/wellbykira/

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What does it actually look like to live a holistic wellness lifestyle? This week, we pull back the curtain — worms, cliffs, and toddler head-butts included.

We are back with a full catch-up episode covering real life in the functional wellness world. Jensen is mid-parasite cleanse with results she didn't see coming. Lacey survived heli-skiing in Revelstoke and finally got her dream backyard sauna. And Kira is navigating the chaos of gentle parenting with a toddler who gives as good as she gets.

Plus: why GLP-1 supplements while breastfeeding are a hard no, the moon's role in parasite activity, and building a personal brand in the health space.

Key Takeaways

1. Don't jump into a parasite cleanse unprepared. If your drainage pathways aren't open, your minerals are depleted, or you haven't addressed your gut environment, parasites will come back — and you'll have wasted your money.
2. Gentle parenting isn't passive parenting. Holding natural consequences with a highly emotionally intelligent child takes serious nervous system regulation.
3. Repeat yourself on social media. No one remembers what they saw yesterday. You become known for a topic by saying the same thing 50 times — not by constantly creating new content.

Chapters

01:43 - Lacey and her building a personal brand presentation

08:04 - Jensen's parasite cleanse: coffee enemas, real results, and what nobody warns you about

22:23 - Why parasite cleanses aren't a "level one" protocol (minerals, drainage & environment first)

25:00 - Gentle parenting with a headstrong toddler: Kira's honest struggles with Ellie

33:22 - Lacey's heli-skiing trip to Revelstoke: avalanche risk, powder boards & expanding capacity

44:07 - Lacey's dream sauna is finally here: nighttime routine, cold plunge & grounding

45:00 - Does moonlight affect your circadian rhythm? Full moon, melatonin & parasite activity

48:36 - PSA: GLP-1 supplements while breastfeeding + why postpartum weight loss pressure misses the point

52:16 - Wrap-up & what's coming next

Want to Work With Us? Join us in the Root Cause Reset Program: https://www.lifestyleucoaching.ca/wellness-effect-906145 and use code "Wellness Effect" for a FREE functional lab test when you join the program.

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Lacey Iskra - https://www.instagram.com/laceeiskk/

Jensen - https://www.instagram.com/wellnesswjensen/

Kira Iskra - https://www.instagram.com/wellbykira/

Lifestyle U have helped over 1,000+ women transform their mind and body and become the best version of themselves. Want to be next? Click Here to Apply! - https://www.lifestyleucoaching.ca/apply

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If fat loss feels like a constant battle, it's likely not a discipline issue — it's a physiology issue. In this episode, we break down how inflammation, metabolic dysfunction, and chronic stress can block fat loss, even when you're doing "everything right."

Join us as we dive into functional fat loss — a smarter, more sustainable approach to losing fat by addressing the root cause instead of forcing restriction. We unpack why the traditional calories in vs. calories out approach doesn't work the same in stressed or dysregulated bodies, and how factors like inflammation, cortisol, insulin resistance, thyroid function, and nervous system stress directly impact your ability to lose fat.

You'll learn why many women feel stuck despite eating less and exercising more, and why fat loss often becomes easier — not harder — when you focus on regulating your body first. We also walk you through a 3-step functional fat loss framework to help you lose fat and keep it off long-term.

If you've been stuck in cycles of dieting, burnout, or "white-knuckling" your way through fat loss, this episode will help you understand what's actually going on in your body — and what to do instead.

Key Takeaways

• Fat loss resistance is often a physiology problem, not a willpower problem
• Lowering inflammation and stress can lead to fat loss before dieting
• Sustainable fat loss happens when you regulate, repair, then reduce

Chapters

00:00 — Functional Fat Loss Explained: Why Weight Loss Feels So Hard

06:30 — Calories In vs. Calories Out (Why It Stops Working)

12:00 — Metabolism, Hunger Hormones & Energy Adaptation

18:00 — Inflammation vs. Fat: What You're Really Holding Onto

25:30 — Cortisol, Insulin Resistance & Thyroid Function

34:00 — Why Dieting Increases Stress & Blocks Fat Loss

41:00 — Signs Your Body Is Not Ready for Fat Loss

47:30 — The 3-Step Functional Fat Loss Framework

55:00 — Why Most People Regain Weight After Dieting

01:02:00 — How to Lose Fat & Keep It Off for Good

Want to Work With Us? Join us in the Root Cause Reset Program: https://www.lifestyleucoaching.ca/wellness-effect-906145 and use code "Wellness Effect" for a FREE functional lab test when you join the program.

Follow us on Instagram:

The Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/thewellnesseffectpod/

Lacey Iskra - https://www.instagram.com/laceeiskk/

Jensen - https://www.instagram.com/wellnesswjensen/

Kira Iskra - https://www.instagram.com/wellbykira/

Lifestyle U have helped over 1,000+ women transform their mind and body and become the best version of themselves. Want to be next? Click Here to Apply! - https://www.lifestyleucoaching.ca/apply

If you loved this episode and want to hear more, subscribe and leave a review! Share this episode with a friend who's ready to start their own wellness journey. Follow us on Instagram at @thewellnesseffectpod to stay up-to-date with the latest episodes and tips.