WholisticMatters Podcast Series

WholisticMatters Podcast Series


Latest Episodes

Community Health Programs Making A Difference
January 04, 2021

In the second episode of the Nutrition Education and Racial Disparities series, our guests are Alicia McDaniel, MPH, Rolanda Patrick Forehand, MPH, and Casey Brown from the Cabarrus Health Alliance. We discuss the processes of applying for grants and...

HMOs and 2'-FL with Dr. Lars Bode
December 16, 2020

Dr. Lars Bode discusses the relationship between 2’-FL, a novel prebiotic, and the human microbiome, including what makes 2’-FL stand out from other HMOs, and why HMOs stand out from other oligosaccharides. Additionally, the group talks about the ...

Delivering the Message of Chiropractic to Communities Where It’s Needed the Most
December 07, 2020

Welcome to the very first episode of the new monthly podcast series on WholisticMatters: Nutrition Education and Racial Disparities in Health. This month we’re talking with chiropractor and co-founder of Evoke Chiropractic Coaching, Dr. Edgar...

Trailer | Special Series: Nutrition Education and Racial Disparities in Health
December 02, 2020

Introducing a special season of the WholisticMatters Podcast Series, where the hosts are talking with a diverse group of guests to explore how nutrition education and natural approaches to health could affect positive change regarding racial...

Herbs and Healthy Skin | MH, E7
November 06, 2020

In this episode, naturopathic clinician Angela Hywood returns to the show to talk with host Sara Le Brun-Blashka, MS, to talk about natural approaches to healthy skin, for aging, acne, inflammation, and the skin-gut connection. With herbs like gotu...

Herbs and Premenstrual Syndrome | MH, E6
October 02, 2020

Herbs for PMS (premenstrual syndrome) may help with anxiety, cravings, depression, and bloating women may experience as premenstrual symptoms. Naturopathic clinician Angela Hywood joins host Sara Le Brun Blashka, MS, to talk about herbal solutions for...

Cat’s Claw for Immunity and Recovery | MH, E5
September 04, 2020

Today we are talking about cat’s claw for immunity and recovery with naturopath and medical herbalist Berris Burgoyne, who joins our host, nutritionist Sara Le Brun Blashka, for the fifth episode of our special series on Medicinal...

Bitter Herbs for Digestive Health and More | MH, E4
August 07, 2020

Today we are talking about bitter herbs and their multi-faceted role in health. Host Sara Le Brun Blashka discusses bitter herbs with naturopath and medical herbalist Amanda Williams, who has been practicing for over 20 years. She focuses on female...

Herbs for Stress, Sleep, and Nervous System Health | MH, E3
July 03, 2020

Today host Sara Le Brun Blashka, MS, is talking with naturopathic clinician Angela Hywood, who guides us through a selection of medicinal herbs that play important roles as tonics and adaptogens for nervous and adrenal health. These herbs have long...

Applying the Wholistic Approach to Pet Care | S3, E4
June 17, 2020

This episode featured , who has been practicing since 1999. His unique practice combines Western veterinary medicine with acupuncture and traditional Chinese veterinary medicine as well. He believes in a wholistic approach, taking a step back and...