Doing It Different

Ali a badass CEO who co-founded Oat Haus, the first oat-based spread on the market. But that’s not all - she’s also an advocate for body positivity and openly shares her battle with orthorexia to help others struggling with their relationship with food to feel less alone. 

We talk about Ali’s entrepreneurship journey, the ups, the downs, and some pretty funny stories in between. She shares her passion for influencer marketing and has some great tips for others exploring this space. Ali also shares the tools and resources that help her with her eating disorder recovery to this day. Lastly, we talk about her Hashimoto’s diagnosis and how she is managing the disease with a balance of medication and a holistic lifestyle.  

I loved this conversation and appreciate how open Ali is about her life, both the incredible parts and the parts that no one else seems to talk about. 

I hope you enjoy our chat and I hope it brings some beauty to your day!

Highlights 

• 11:39 The pros and cons of running your own business
• 23:31 Being an entrepreneur in the wellness industry
• 36:36 Ali’s health journey and battle with orthorexia 
• 49:56 Ali’s Hashimoto’s diagnosis and journey
• 54:10 Balancing a holistic lifestyle with medication as needed

Guest: Ali Bonar 

Resources We Mention: 

• Oat.haus
• @alibonar on Instagram 
• @oat.haus on Instagram
• Alicast - Ali’s Podcast 
• @balancebymolly on Instagram
• Brain over Binge Podcast 

Related Episodes: 

• Podcast 059: Behind the Scenes with The Defined Dish: Writing Cookbooks, Building a Community, and Wellness As A Journey with Alex Snodgrass
• Podcast 051: Life After Chronic Illness: Lyme, Psychedelics and Bee Venom Therapy with Holly Owens (@Wellthybelly)
• Podcast 044: Signs from the Universe, Relationship Realness, and Daily Practices for Health with Organic Olivia

Health Resources

• Healing Hashimoto’s Course
• Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free) 
• Recommended Non-Toxic Products

Connect With Carly:

• CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com
• Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner

Sponsors:

• Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off)

Complete Show Notes Here

Mold is a silent threat that can lurk in our homes or inside of our bodies, even years after exposure.

I never would have suspected I had any mold toxicity until I read Dr. Jill Crista’s book and took a test out of curiosity. To my surprise, my mold levels were super high, and I’ve recently been going through a mold detox protocol to improve my health.

This week’s guest is a naturopathic doctor, mold specialist, and author of Break The Mold, the book that started me on my own mold journey.

Dr. Crista and I talk about why mold is an important health issue to be aware of and take care of, the difference between mold and mycotoxins, and how to detox mold from both the environment you live in and from your body.

Episode Highlights: 

• 10:16 Why and how mold can be harmful to your health
• 21:13 Some of the serious health issues that can be caused by mold
• 23:29 Recommend options for getting tested for mold
• 44:39 The five-step process to mold detox
• 48:05 Dietary changes to make during detox that can make a huge difference

Guest: Dr. Jill Crista’s

Resources We Mention:

• Dr. Jill Crista’s Website
• Book: Break The Mold
• Online Mold Quiz
• Full Mold Questionnaire 
• [email protected]
• Visual Contrast Sensitivity test
• DirectLabs.com
• Mold Masterclass from Brian Karr
• Mold Training Course For Medical Practitioners

Related Episodes:

• Podcast 064: Red Light Therapy to Boost Cellular Health: How It Works & How To Use It with Dr. Michael Belkowski of BioLight
• Podcast 033: Do You Have Parasites? How To Test For and Treat Them with Dr. Jessica Peatross a certified Gerson Practitioner
• Podcast 026: Preventing & Getting Rid of Mold In Your Home: What You Need to Know with Brian Karr of the Mold Masterclass
• Podcast 023: How To Build A Nontoxic Home with Green-Building Expert Andy Pace

Health Resources

• Healing Hashimoto’s Course
• Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free) 
• Recommended Non-Toxic Products

Connect With Carly:

• CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com
• Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner

Sponsors:

• Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off)

Complete Show Notes Here

We can have a huge impact on society, and maybe even change the world, if we lean into the phases of our menstrual cycle and understand our body’s cues with neurotransmitter and functional hormone testing and evaluation. 

Dr. Alex Golden, MD and Megan Blacksmith, FDN work together as team Zesty Ginger. Working together they combine functional medicine and mindset to help women balance their hormones and live their best lives.

What I really love about Zesty Ginger is they take it a different approach than a conventional doctor might and use functional hormone testing along with neurotransmitter testing to get a fuller picture of women's health and women's hormone challenges. 

In this episode we go deep into why hormones are so crucial for overall health, the four phases of the menstrual cycle and the superpowers you get in each phase, the amazing learnings we can get from functional lab testing to help our overall health physically and mentally. 

Highlights 

• 14:14 Hormone 101 and why they’re so important for overall health 
• 26:31 The 4 phases of the menstrual cycle 
• 30:46 The superpowers associated with each of the 4 phases 
• 44:18 Functional hormone testing to understand your body
• 50:20 How Dr. Alex systematically goes through the neurotransmitter and functional hormone testing labs 

Guest: Zesty Ginger 

Resources We Mention: 

• Zesty Ginger Website 
• 4 Phase Cycle Podcast 
• Healthy Hormones group program 

Related Episodes: 

• Podcast 053: A Look Inside The Hidden Hormone Epidemic & Becoming Hormone Intelligent with Aviva Romm, MD
• Podcast 056: The Science Of Keeping The Spark Alive with Love and Sex Researcher Dr. Amy Muise
• Podcast 045: Are Your Breast Implants Making You Sick? Implant Illness, PCOS & Patient Empowerment with Dr. Zen
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Health Resources

• Healing Hashimoto’s Course
• Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free) 
• Recommended Non-Toxic Products

Connect With Carly:

• CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com
• Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner

Sponsors:

• Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off)

Complete Show Notes Here

After you drop a bomb on your life you have the opportunity to get back to your most simple self and ask “what do I actually want”. This conversation is with a woman who gave herself that permission after going through a divorce. 

In this episode my guest and friend, Bryn Daylor, shares how she came to truly know who she is through the catalyst of her divorce. We discuss codependent relationship patterns and how Bryn outsourced her wants, needs, and autonomy to her partner without even realizing it. 

It took her years but eventually, the voice telling her that she needed to experience life on her own terms became too loud. Bryn takes us through her divorce and all its hardship and all its beauty. We talk about the gifts that this breakup brought her and the woman that she became because of it.

Highlights 

• 15:10 Bringing more intention into your relationship
• 23:44 Building a new relationship with yourself
• 28:09 Staying in the emotion vs numbing out 
• 38:25 How to find something that allows you to in integrity 
• 52:43 Exploring your sexual blueprint

Guest: Bryn Daylor

Resources We Mention: 

• Bryn’s Website 
• Dipsea: Erotic Audio App 
• Want Will Won’t List 
• @bryndaylor on Instagram 

Related Episodes: 

• Podcast 031: Rising From The Ashes: Using Heartbreak To Fuel Personal Growth With Master Coach Christine Hassler
• Podcast 022: The Awakened Woman: Reclaiming Your Sexuality with Kelli Tennant host of The Kelli Show
• Podcast 017: How to Turn Relationship Conflict Into Connection with Annie Lalla, Relationship Coach
• Podcast 015: Sex, Shame, and Orgasms with Sex & Relationship Coach Alexa Martinez

Health Resources:

• Healing Hashimoto’s Course
• Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free) 
• Recommended Non-Toxic Products

Connect With Carly:

• CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com
• Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner

Sponsors:

• Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off)

Complete Show Notes Here

“Food is not medicine. It is the baseline of health and if we eat it properly, we won’t need all the ‘medicine’.” - Unique Hammond

My guest on this episode is Unique Hammond, a holistic nutritionist, Crohn's survivor, and Bean Protocol expert. 

In this episode, we’re talking about the Bean Protocol. While I haven’t used this protocol myself (yet!), I'm excited to learn more with you because it has helped so many people and gained a lot of attention recently. 

Whether you’re deep into your healing journey or just starting I hope this episode is a light to show that healing is possible. Unique’s story is absolutely incredible, and if you’ve lost sight of your hope for healing, lean on this story, and maybe even the Bean Protocol, to get your hope back.

Highlights 

• 21:21 Who the Bean Protocol is beneficial for 
• 33:38 Food prep when following the Bean Protocol
• 35:54 Patterns and success stories Unique has seen 
• 40:38 Clarifications and breaking misconceptions about the Bean Protocol

Guest: Unique Hammond 

Resources We Mention: 

• Unique on Instagram @UniqueHammond

• The Bean Protocol on Instagram @thebeanprotocol
• Karenhurd.com

Related Episodes: 

• Podcast 62: Our Experience with Kambo: Amazonian Frog Medicine That Heals with Todd Shipman
• Podcast 37: SIBO + Gut Health Simplified: Identifying, Navigating, and Treating SIBO with Phoebe Lapine
• Podcast 18: The Healing Power of Bee Venom Therapy with Brooke Geahan Founder of The Heal Hive
• Podcast 12: Thyroid Health Q&A and Healing Hashimoto’s with Tracey Grant, RDN, CWHC

Health Resources

• Healing Hashimoto’s Course
• Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free) 
• Recommended Non-Toxic Products

Connect With Carly:

• CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com
• Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner

Sponsors:

• Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off)

Complete Show Notes Here

Today's episode is one of my absolute favorites on a topic that we don't discuss enough - natural, non-hormonal birth control. Today I ask - what if you could have unprotected sex the majority of the month, without worry, and without having to be on hormonal birth control?

Sound too good to be true? Well, you might be surprised to find out that more and more women are taking control of their fertility without hormonal or potentially invasive methods of contraception.

Reproductive health practitioner Lisa Hendrickson-Jack explains what Fertility Awareness Method (FAM) is, who it’s for, how it works, how it’s backed by science, and what it looks like on a daily basis.

Highlights:

• 15:40 What it actually looks like to use the fertility awareness method
• 21:22 Pros and cons of tracking your fertility yourself
• 39:51 What cervical fluid does and how it helps with getting pregnant
• 50:02 Tips for people interested in using FAM to prevent pregnancy
• 53:56 Tips for women using FAM and trying to conceive

Guest: Lisa Hendrickson-Jack

Resources We Mention: 

• FertilityFriday.com
• Lisa’s podcast - Fertility Friday
• Lisa’s Book: The Fifth Vital Sign
• Lisa’s online course: Fertility Awareness Mastery

Related Episodes: 

• Podcast 028: What A Normal Period Actually Looks Like And How To Fix Yours with Nicole Jardim of Fix Your Period
• Podcast 053: A Look Inside The Hidden Hormone Epidemic & Becoming Hormone Intelligent with Aviva Romm, MD

Health Resources

• Healing Hashimoto’s Course
• Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free) 
• Recommended Non-Toxic Products

Connect With Carly:

• CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com
• Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner

Sponsors:

• Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off)

Complete Show Notes Here

Today's episode is one of my absolute favorites on a topic that we don't discuss enough - natural, non-hormonal birth control. Today I ask - what if you could have unprotected sex the majority of the month, without worry, and without having to be on hormonal birth control?

Sound too good to be true? Well, you might be surprised to find out that more and more women are taking control of their fertility without hormonal or potentially invasive methods of contraception.

Reproductive health practitioner Lisa Hendrickson-Jack explains what Fertility Awareness Method (FAM) is, who it’s for, how it works, how it’s backed by science, and what it looks like on a daily basis.

Highlights:

• 15:40 What it actually looks like to use the fertility awareness method
• 21:22 Pros and cons of tracking your fertility yourself
• 39:51 What cervical fluid does and how it helps with getting pregnant
• 50:02 Tips for people interested in using FAM to prevent pregnancy
• 53:56 Tips for women using FAM and trying to conceive

Guest: Lisa Hendrickson-Jack

Resources We Mention: 

• FertilityFriday.com
• Lisa’s podcast - Fertility Friday
• Lisa’s Book: The Fifth Vital Sign
• Lisa’s online course: Fertility Awareness Mastery

Related Episodes: 

• Podcast 028: What A Normal Period Actually Looks Like And How To Fix Yours with Nicole Jardim of Fix Your Period
• Podcast 053: A Look Inside The Hidden Hormone Epidemic & Becoming Hormone Intelligent with Aviva Romm, MD

Health Resources

• Healing Hashimoto’s Course
• Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free) 
• Recommended Non-Toxic Products

Connect With Carly:

• CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com
• Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner

Sponsors:

• Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off)

Complete Show Notes Here

Red Light Therapy is a phenomenal tool and one I highly recommend adding to your health toolkit. Relief for people with chronic disease and pain, reducing aging, promoting healthy skin, and healing scar tissue are just a handful of the things Red Light Therapy can do. 

My guest in this episode is Dr. Michael Belkowski, a Physical Therapist and CEO/ Founder of BioLight, a Red Light Therapy device manufacturer and online shop. 

Dr. Belkowski and I break down Red Light Therapy and answer all your questions about this amazing healing therapy. Dr. Belkowski discusses some of the health issues Red Light Therapy can help with (hint: it’s an amazing mitochondria healer, which is often the root cause of disease and chronic illnesses). 

Highlights 

• 12:53 How Red Light Therapy works and what photobiomodulation is
• 20:48 The health issues Red Light Therapy is beneficial for 
• 23:17 Aging, mitochondrial health and the impacts of Red Light Therapy 
• 35:59 Is there a general protocol for using Red Light Therapy?
• 44:15 Is Red Light Therapy safe for kids and pets?

Guest: Dr. Michael Belkowski

Resources We Mention: 

• BioLight Website 
• Red Light Therapy and Oral Health 
• E-Book: Red Light Therapy Treatment Protocol by Dr. Michael Kelkowski

Related Episodes: 

• Podcast: 024: Health Misconceptions Set Straight: Cholesterol, Keto and Meat with Dr. Anthony Gustin
• Podcast 033: Do You Have Parasites? How To Test For and Treat Them with Dr. Jessica Peatross a certified Gerson Practitioner
• Podcast 037: SIBO + Gut Health Simplified: Identifying, Navigating, and Treating SIBO with Phoebe Lapine

Health Resources

• Healing Hashimoto’s Course
• Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free) 
• Recommended Non-Toxic Products

Connect With Carly:

• CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com
• Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner

Sponsors:

• Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off)

Complete Show Notes Here

“The body is a manifestation of the subconscious mind…” Hashimoto’s is much more than just a thyroid disease - it can wreak havoc on the brain, liver, and other organs. If you or someone you know has this disease this is a great listen to learn how Hashimoto’s and the body function are intricately connected. 

Thyroid expert and Chinese Medicine practitioner Mark Ryan is here to talk about autoimmune diseases and their impact on the entire body. Mark is also the author of How to Heal Hashimoto’s and The Hashimoto’s Healing Diet. 

Mark and I discuss the simple truth about Hashimoto’s: it's way more than a thyroid problem. Over time it progressively becomes a body-wide disorder. 

Highlights 

• 14:39 The spectrum of autoimmune diseases 
• 19:39 What’s happening in the body when Hashimoto’s is present 
• 22:24 How Hashimoto’s and the brain are connected 
• 25:28 Hypothyroidism in connection to the liver 
• 27:57 The kidneys and how they’re impacted by Hashimoto’s 

Guest: Mark Ryan

Resources We Mention: 

• Mark Website
• Mark on Instagram
• Mark on Facebook
• Book: How to Heal Hashimoto's: An Integrative Road Map to Remission by Mark Ryan
• Book: The Hashimoto's Healing Diet: Anti-inflammatory Strategies for Losing Weight, Boosting Your Thyroid, and Getting Your Energy Back by Mark Ryan 
• My Hashimoto’s Success Story 
• 5 Biggest Things to Help Heal Hashimoto’s
• 6 Questions Hashimoto’s Patients Should be Asking 

Related Episodes: 

• Podcast 030: Thyroid Health Matters: Preconception, Pregnancy, Postpartum with Dr. Christine Maren
• Podcast 012: Thyroid Health Q&A and Healing Hashimoto’s with Tracey Grant, RDN, CWHC
• Podcast 005: Thyroid Healing is Possible: What You Need to Know On Your Journey to Optimal Thyroid Health with Carrie Vitt of Deliciously Organic

Health Resources

• Healing Hashimoto’s Course
• Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free) 
• Recommended Non-Toxic Products

Connect With Carly:

• CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com
• Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner

Complete Show Notes Here

This episode has 2 parts. In the first half, I interview Todd Shipman of Sun Piper Wellness - who was my Kambo practitioner. We discuss why he started doing Kambo, what the active compounds are in Kambo, and what it feels like to be on Kambo. Todd also discusses what he's experienced being a practitioner and the outcomes he's seen in his clients.

In the second half, my husband, Austin, and I sit down to share our three-day journey with Kambo Amazonian frog medicine. We talk about what we felt in our body and the mental experience when doing it, why we decided to do it, and what advice we have for other people who may feel called try Kambo.

Highlights 

• 5:40 What is Kambo Amazonian frog medicine
• 15:09 Who Kambo is a good fit for and some of the reasons people do it 
• 23:34 Finding the right Kambo practitioner 
• 44:48 What the first time doing Kambo felt like 
• 50:09 Tips for people interested in experiencing Kambo

Guest: Todd Shipman 

Resources We Mention: 

• Sun Piper Wellness Website 
• Todd on Instagram: @biohackertodd 

Related Episodes: 

• Podcast 011: The Ayahuasca Experience: Relationship Revelations, Finding God, and Deep Healing with Mansal Denton of Sacred Hunting
• Podcast 018: The Healing Power of Bee Venom Therapy with Brooke Geahan Founder of The Heal Hive
• Podcast 057: The Psychedelic Renaissance: How MDMA & Psilocybin Are Changing Mental Health Treatment with Ronan Levy of Field Trip Health

Health Resources

• Healing Hashimoto’s Course
• Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free) 
• Recommended Non-Toxic Products

Connect With Carly:

• CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com
• Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner

Complete Show Notes Here