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I sit with Gabrielle Mullinix, a holistic hairstylist and head spa practitioner, to talk about the unspoken realities of the beauty industry, toxic work environments, and how chronic exposure to chemicals can affect your health. Gabrielle was also my hairstylist who helped me navigate my hair loss during chemotherapy. I am truly so thankful for her and how much her guidance meant to me at that time.

About Gabrielle:

Gabrielle Mullinix is a trailblazing scalp therapist, Holistic HEAD SPA Educator, and founder of GEMPIRE HEAD SPA, a soulful brand dismantling the toxic norms of the beauty industry from the inside out. With over 15 years of experience behind the chair, Gabrielle transformed her own health collapse into a mission-driven movement, guiding both clients and professionals toward a more sustainable, spiritual, and science-backed approach to scalp and nervous system care.

Based in Austin, Texas, Gabrielle blends ancient wisdom, nervous system regulation, and non-toxic tools to create deeply nourishing HEAD SPA experiences. Her online education platform empowers sensitive stylists, estheticians, and wellness practitioners with the techniques, rituals, and marketing tools to build peaceful, profitable careers that don’t compromise their health.

Known for her intuitive guidance, honest insights, and a sense of humor that brings levity to the real stuff, because healing doesn’t have to feel so serious. Gabrielle is a natural leader who blends education with embodiment. She moves with intention, follows her curiosity, and holds deep respect for the sacred rituals that reconnect us to our inner wisdom. She believes that when we care for the crown, we awaken something sacred - our connection to self, spirit, and purpose.

What You’ll Learn:

• How chronic exposure to chemicals in beauty and healthcare settings can contribute to illness
• The real story behind hair loss, cancer, and the overpriced wig industry that often isnt quality despite cancer patients paying thousands of dollars
• What greenwashing is and why “vegan” or “clean” labels aren’t always safe
• Why the nervous system needs time to reset after leaving toxic environments
• How scalp health connects to fascia, hormones, blood flow, and even your nervous system
• Daily things you can do to support healthy hair growth without losing your mind or your money
• Why slowing down and reconnecting with your body is non-negotiable if you want to truly heal

Timestamp:

00:00 Introduction and Welcoming Gabrielle

00:07 Journey of Leaving Toxic Work Environments

00:50 How We Met: A Hair Salon Story

01:51 Health Concerns in the Hair Industry

04:06 Speaking Out About Industry Toxins

06:10 Personal Health and Environmental Factors

13:06 Beauty Standards and Self-Perception

25:36 Navigating the Wig Industry During Cancer

32:50 Navigating Depression in a Salon Environment

33:37 The Reality of Greenwashing in Beauty Products

34:21 The High-Stress Salon Culture

38:07 The Importance of Nervous System Reset

39:22 Transitioning to a Holistic Haircare Approach

48:34 The Significance of Scalp Health

51:32 Practical Tips for Scalp Care

01:04:28 Resources for Scalp and Hair Health

You can learn more about Gabrielle at https://www.gempirehairco.com

You can follow her instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/gempire_hhc/

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I’m joined by Jeremiah Rangel for this episode. We break down how emotional patterns, trauma, and survival strategies get stored in the body, and how most people are unconsciously running their life from old programming they don’t even know they have.

About Jeremiah:

Jeremiah Rangel is a Master Life & Business Coach. For over 26 years he has successfully helped over 7000+ clients focused on connecting them to their internal guidance, Divine Connection and a deeper understanding of how their mind psychologically impacts health, wellness, and success in life. His specific skill set comes from an extensive background traveling the world to gather tools, techniques and strategies that profoundly help to heal chronic illness in a holistic way. When a person has tried everything to heal, but nothing has worked for them; that is when they find Jeremiah to do the deep inner spiritual & psychological work that rescues the younger parts that are demanding attention through physical ailments and are stuck in the past.

I’m joined by Jeremiah Rangel — master NLP practitioner, subconscious rewiring expert, and someone who deeply understands how the nervous system and belief systems shape our lived reality. We break down how emotional patterns, trauma, and survival strategies get stored in the body — and how most people are unconsciously running their life from old programming they don’t even know they have.

This episode bridges the nervous system with NLP, embodiment, subconscious work, and somatic healing in a way that’s grounded, real, and applicable.

What you will learn

• How the body stores emotional and subconscious patterns
• Why your nervous system might be driving your behavior (even when your brain disagrees)
• What NLP is and how it helps rewire limiting beliefs
• Why some people stay stuck in survival mode no matter how much they “try”
• How to spot when you're living from an old subconscious program
• Why regulation and safety are the foundation of real change
• How to create alignment between your body, mind, and future self
• Practical ways to start listening to what your body has been trying to tell you

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

00:21 Meet Jeremiah Wrangle: Master Life and Business Coach

02:50 Understanding NLP: Neurolinguistic Programming

03:51 The Evolution of NLP and Its Founders

07:10 The Importance of Communication in Therapy

19:05 Learning Styles and Effective Teaching

24:02 The Deeper Roots of Pain and Healing

40:16 Exploring Somatic Experiencing and EMDR

40:34 The Importance of Addressing Psychological Stuck Points

41:41 Healing Through Trauma Conferences and Retreats

42:37 Understanding Trauma and Personal Growth

43:42 Navigating Personal Challenges and Awakening

44:26 The Collective Shift and Lack of Resources

46:24 The Privilege and Responsibility of Living in America

55:22 Balancing Masculine and Feminine Energies

59:37 The Role of Divine Presence in Healing

01:05:27 Direct and Indirect Teachers in Life

01:06:19 The Power of Perspective in Overcoming Pain

01:07:44 Introducing the Program and Final Thoughts

You can learn more about Jeremiah here: https://courses.intraawareness.com

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In this episode, Dr. Theresa Pugh and I talk about what’s actually happening in perimenopause, especially the information that isn’t explained clearly. If you're in your 30s or 40s or you work with women in this age range, this podcast episode is for you.

Dr. Theresa Pugh is a board-certified family practitioner with over 20 years of experience in family medicine. She received her MD degree from the Medical College of Virginia at Virginia Commonwealth University and completed residency at Carilion Health Systems where she was able to train with the sports medicine department at Virginia Tech.

A lifelong horsewoman, she continues to ride and compete in hunter/jumpers and became trained in equine assisted learning in the Epona method. She is a facilitator for an Austin-based non-profit called Horselink who provides sanctuary for retired competition horses while providing equine programs for people who have experienced trauma. Dr. Pugh became interested in integrative medicine after being diagnosed with Sjogren's Syndrome.

Through her own healing journey, she gained valuable insight and experience into utilizing different healing modalities to balance mind, body and spirit. She is currently in private practice at Resilient Health in Austin and enjoys helping others with autoimmune conditions as well as practicing precision, personalized healthcare using advanced testing and medical genomics.

We cover:

• Why perimenopause starts earlier than most people realize
• The difference between estrogen dominance and low progesterone in perimenopause and how they can show up together
• What’s really happening when you wake up at 3am or feel ragey
• How symptoms like constipation, hip pain, frozen shoulder, and anxiety can all be hormone-related
• Why labs don't always tell the full story
• What to know about DIM, methylated B vitamins, and hormone detox
• How fascia, nervous system dysregulation, and stress play into it
• Why some people don’t tolerate progesterone and what to do about it
• We also talk about why so many women are told they’re “too young” to be in perimenopause and how to track symptoms so you can advocate for yourself or your patients. This is the conversation I wish more providers were having. It’s time we stop writing off women’s symptoms and start looking at the full picture.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:26 Understanding Perimenopause Symptoms

02:18 Hormonal Changes and Their Effects

03:37 Estrogen Dominance vs. Perimenopause

05:58 Progesterone and Its Impact

08:04 Detox and Lifestyle Adjustments

13:41 Emotional and Physical Changes

16:50 Hormone Replacement Therapy

29:25 Stress and Hormonal Balance

34:45 The Importance of Connection and Laughter

37:18 Small Changes for Big Impact

37:58 The Importance of Sleep

38:37 Infertility and IVF Stress

42:07 Understanding Menopause and Perimenopause

45:02 Managing Hormonal Fluctuations

50:32 Tracking Symptoms and Seeking Help

57:25 The Role of Vitamins and Supplements

01:07:54 Validating Perimenopause Experiences

01:12:06 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

You can learn more about her and the practice she works at, Resilient Health below:

https://resilienthealthaustin.com/

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I’m joined by Dr. Sally Sarrel to discuss the hidden layers of pelvic pain that often get dismissed, misdiagnosed, or misunderstood.

Dr Sallie Sarrel is a pelvic physical therapist and person with endometriosis. After diagnosis took 23 years of sheer frustration with the medical system, Sallie created a practice to be a safe haven for all with endometriosis and its associated disorders.

Together with Dr Andrea Vidali, she founded The Endometriosis Summit to unite surgeons, patients, practitioners and caregivers to drive endometriosis forward.

She has a passion for treating people with endometriosis with leg, bladder, and groin pain , Sallie gives voice to all who struggle with endometriosis and adenomyosis. Reminding the endometriosis community that you are worthy and together we can ignite change

We dig into:

• What an occult (aka hidden) hernia is, and why it’s often missed on imaging
• Why so many people with groin pain or endometriosis are told "it's your ovary"... when it’s not
• The role of the ilioinguinal and genitofemoral nerves in chronic pelvic pain
• How what we think are yeast infections, are nerve compression causing itching
• Why your feet, fascia, and diaphragm might be contributing to your symptoms
• How misused medical language can tank a person’s healing and hope
• The role of thoracic mobility, gait, lymph, and nervous system regulation in long-term recovery
• How as pelvic floor physical therapists we have much more skillsets to help our patients besides internal treatments.

Whether you're a patient, a provider, or both, this episode brings truth, education, and advocacy in a way the pelvic health world desperately needs.

00:00 Introduction to TMI Talk with Dr. Mary

00:13 Meet Dr. Sally Rell: Pelvic Floor Specialist

01:06 Episode Overview: Topics on Pelvic Pain

03:14 Welcome to the Show, Dr. Sally Rell

03:42 Understanding Occult Hernias

07:24 Diagnosing Hidden Hernias

08:52 Physical Therapy Approaches for Pelvic Pain

14:35 The Role of the Diaphragm and Thoracic Mobility

18:11 Challenges in the Medical System

23:44 The Importance of Holistic Treatment

28:08 Hydration and Heart Rate Management

28:24 Empowering vs. Traumatic Diagnoses

28:55 Personal Experiences with POTS and Endometriosis

32:03 The Role of Fascia in Health

33:17 Endometriosis: A Surgical Disease

36:17 Diaphragmatic and Lung Endometriosis

41:33 Educating Healthcare Practitioners and Patients

47:29 The Future of AI in Medical Diagnosis

50:57 Conclusion and Contact Information

You can learn more about Sallie at https://salliesarrel.com

If you are interested in the endometrosis summit, you can learn more here

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We’re calling out the outdated, fear-based, and sometimes downright harmful approaches that still dominate the fitness and rehab industries.

I’m joined by Autumn Halazon, a personal trainer, Pilates instructor, and founder of Halazon Fitness with over 27 years of experience. From her early days in a full-contact boxing gym to her evolution into fascia-based, intuitive movement coaching, Autumn brings a no-nonsense, whole-body perspective to fitness for women over 40.

We explore how the “textbook form” obsession, aesthetic pressure, and shame-based coaching create pain—not progress. We also unpack how overtraining, instructor ego, and nervous system dysregulation sabotage long-term results for clients…and what to do instead.

Whether you’re a clinician, fitness pro, or just sick of toxic wellness culture, this one’s for you.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• Why many fitness certifications don’t prepare you for real bodies
• How form obsession and body shaming sneak into even “wellness”-based spaces
• The harmful legacy of ‘knees over toes,’ posterior tilts, and ‘don’t arch your back’
• How exercise intolerance, chronic pain, and burnout are often signs of nervous system dysregulation
• What happens when movement is used as a trauma response
• Why interoception—body awareness—is the real foundation of strength
• How to coach clients who say “I don’t like strength training” (without forcing it)
• Why overcorrecting or over-cueing is harmful

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction to TMI Talk with Dr. Mary

00:35 Meet Autumn Halazon: A Fitness Journey

01:19 Challenging Traditional Fitness Norms

03:37 Real-Life Client Experiences

05:02 The Importance of Individualized Training

06:27 Addressing Body Image and Trauma

08:54 Ego and Exercise: A Personal Reflection

11:06 Bridging the Gap Between PT and Fitness

13:23 Empowering Clients Through Education

14:37 Understanding and Teaching Body Awareness

22:47 Healing Relationships with Exercise

27:33 Unlearning Old Fitness Myths

28:31 The Importance of Strength Training

29:49 Motivating Reluctant Clients

31:57 Balancing Self-Love and Discipline

34:03 The Influence of Social Media on Fitness

42:58 The Role of Certifications and Intuition

48:30 The Value of Referrals and Holistic Approaches

50:20 Conclusion and Contact Information

You can learn more about Autumn below:

https://www.halazonfitness.com

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In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Mitch Abrams to talk about the real science behind what we feel but often can’t explain: heart coherence, energetic regulation, and the quantum field’s role in healing.

We dive into:

• What heart coherence actually is—and how it's measurable
• How your nervous system sets the tone in every session
• Why compassion and intention shift patient outcomes
• How the Global HeartSync Project is tracking collective coherence globall
• What the quantum field has to do with clinical care (and why it’s not “woo”)

If you’re a practitioner who knows there’s more to healing than protocols, this conversation is your confirmation—and your next step.

0:00 Introduction to Dr. Mitch Abrams and Heart Coherence

01:07 Dr. Abrams' Personal Healing Journey

03:22 The Intersection of Eastern and Western Medicine

07:28 The Science of Compassion and Healing

19:57 The Role of Practitioners in Patient Healing

39:35 Global Implications of Heart Coherence

43:46 Using Cell Phones for Biofeedback

44:09 Global Magnetometers and Coherence

45:07 The Global Consciousness Project

47:13 Impact of Collective Intention

49:03 Understanding Quantum Field and Coherence

51:04 The Power of Intuition and Non-Locality

58:14 The Role of Arts in Global Transformation

01:02:00 Challenges and Opportunities in Modern Society

01:04:34 The Future of Social Infrastructure

01:13:22 Empowering the Youth for Change

01:16:21 Conclusion and Call to Action

You can learn more about Dr. Mitch Abrams below

https://nexgenhealth.solutions

https://globalheartsync.com

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I sit down with Dr. Jill Stephenson, an orthopedic and pelvic floor physical therapist, hypermobility/POTS specialist, and the newest member of our ResilientRx team.

We dive into the overlap of hypermobility, Ehlers-Danlos, POTS, neurodivergence and sensory processing issues and how these often misdiagnosed or misunderstood patterns can drastically change how someone experiences pain, movement, fatigue, and even relationships.

You’ll hear both our clinical and personal perspectives navigating these diagnoses, how they shaped our work, and what the traditional rehab model often misses with this population.

We cover:

• Why POTS and hypermobility show up together more often than you'd think and how impaired connective tissue affects blood flow, energy, and exercise tolerance

• How neurodivergence (especially ADHD and autism traits) changes the way people feel their bodies, process pain, and respond to cues

• What "fatigue" actually means in this population and why pushing through can backfire

• Why some patients need sensory-safe environments just as much as they need strength programs

• How to spot when someone is overwhelmed and what about our language might be triggering without even realizing it

Whether you're a patient who's felt dismissed or a provider wanting to better your these clients, this one’s for you.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

00:40 Personal Experiences with POTS and Hyper-mobility

03:50 Understanding POTS and Its Clinical Presentation

06:07 Challenges and Misdiagnoses in Chronic Illness

08:23 Intersections of Neurodivergence and Hyper-mobility

14:21 Navigating Healthcare and Building Support Systems

29:41 The Importance of Self-Care and Sustainable Growth

38:02 Understanding Neurodivergence and Hyper Mobility

39:16 The Impact of ADHD on Daily Life

39:48 Challenges and Misconceptions in Diagnosing Neurodivergence

41:53 The Importance of Community and Support

42:09 Navigating Hormonal Changes and Neurodivergence

45:09 The Role of Physical Therapy in Managing Symptoms

49:08 Balancing Rest and Activity

01:04:54 Creating a Sensory-Friendly Environment

01:09:10 Final Thoughts and Resources

Dr Jill works at my practice in Austin, TX. You can find more about her there or on IG:

resilient-rx.com

instagram.com/learnwithdrjill

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We explore a connection most clinicians overlook: the link between the feet and the pelvic floor. Whether you treat pelvic health directly or not, understanding this relationship can drastically improve patient outcomes, especially for those with chronic tightness, pain, or pelvic floor dysfunction. You'll learn how fascia, the nervous system, and postural mechanics all play a role—and why traditional Kegels alone often miss the mark.

What You’ll Learn:

• The fascial connections from feet → diaphragm → pelvic floor
• Why tight calves, foot swelling, or poor toe mobility may signal deeper pelvic or lymphatic issues
• How the homunculus explains the foot–genital sensory link
• How foot pressure and posture influence pelvic floor contraction
• Why traditional Kegels often miss the mark, especially for urinary leakage
• How to use weight distribution cues (big toe, pinky toe, heel) to improve pelvic floor recruitment

0:00 Introduction to Feet and Pelvic Floor Connection

01:00 Fascial Connections: The First Link

07:38 Homunculus: The Brain-Body Map

10:12 Kegels and Pelvic Floor Mechanics

14:34 Practical Tips for Clinicians

18:08 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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