Kombucha Kamp Podcast by Hannah Ruhamah the Kombucha Mamma Hannah Ruhamah the Kombucha Mamma

Overcoming Chronic Disease and Embracing Health with Heather Lowen
In this thoughtful and informative discussion, Heather Lowen shares her personal journey of overcoming chronic disease, specifically Lyme Disease. She reveals her early challenges with constipation and trauma leading to autoimmune diseases and struggles with mental health. Heather also shares her experience with how shifting from a victim mentality to a proactive approach to health led to her eventual healing. Her continuous search for solutions led her to become a functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner. The conversation also touches on the need for better understanding of the impact of toxic environments and diet on our health. Heather stresses the necessity of regular detoxification practices and shares specific modalities she has used on her health journey. Furthermore, she encourages listeners to take charge of their health through dietary changes, functional diagnostic nutrition, mindfulness, breath work and other healing practices.
00:00 Introduction and Personal Struggles
01:21 Understanding Lyme Disease: Origins and Transmission
02:34 Personal Journey: From Childhood Trauma to Autoimmune Diseases
02:45 Transmission and Prevention of Lyme Disease
03:48 The Struggles of Getting a Diagnosis and the Stigma of Mental Health
04:01 Personal Journey with Lyme Disease
05:53 Challenges in Diagnosis and Treatment
07:11 The Role of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition in Healing
07:44 Becoming a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner
08:21 Challenges with Health Insurance and the Importance of Preventative Care
09:49 Overcoming Health Challenges and Advocacy
16:22 The Role of Fermented Foods in Healing
19:04 Overcoming Health Challenges: From Mold Exposure to Nervous System Resetting
21:56 Importance of Detox and Regular Self-Care
22:57 Exploring Detox Methods: Coffee Enemas and Castor Oil Packs
23:26 The Power of Castor Oil Packs
24:29 The Power of Skin Brushing and Sauna
25:01 The Role of Lymphatic Movement and Grounding
26:06 The Role of Sunlight in Health
27:47 The Power of Mindset in Health
28:04 The Impact of Mindset and Emotions on Health
35:56 The Struggle with Family Relationships and Mental Health
40:26 Overcoming Victim Mentality and Embracing Healing

In this episode, Sophia Eng talks about her transition from a tech job in the city to a holistic farming life. She discusses her background growing up with immigrant parents, her journey into developing her passion for traditional fermented foods, and her experience of moving from San Jose to Walnut Creek to start her own farm. Sophia also shares her experiences of embracing homeschooling, self-sustainability, using her tech knowledge for her business needs, and writing her cookbook 'The Nourishing Asian Kitchen.' She also highlights the importance of supporting local farmers, maintaining a positive attitude and infusing adaptive stress responses into daily life through regular Kombucha intake.
00:42 Introduction and Guest Arrival
01:05 Guest's Background and Journey into Fermented Foods
02:27 Cultural Aspects of Fermentation
02:44 Transition to Farming and Self-Sufficiency
03:20 Balancing Full-Time Work and Farming
04:59 The Impact of Farming on Family Life
05:09 The Journey to Becoming a Farmer
11:01 The Decision to Move and Expand the Farm
17:05 The Role of Fermentation in Their Lifestyle
24:14 The Impact of Technology on Modern Farming
29:03 Merging Tradition with Modernity in Cooking
29:34 The Story Behind the Cookbook
30:16 The Importance of Umami Flavors in Asian Cuisine
30:52 The Journey of Creating the Cookbook
32:14 The Challenges of Balancing Work and Family
32:56 The Struggles of Working with Grandma
33:21 The Significance of Family and Tradition
33:36 The Thrifted Dishware Collection
35:01 The Impact of Aging Parents on Family Dynamics
35:25 The Importance of Documenting Family Recipes
38:29 The Value of Intergenerational Living
44:10 The Cookbook and Where to Find It
47:50 The Importance of Supporting Local Small Farmers
52:57 The Benefits of Kombucha in Stress Management

Shaping Healthy and Sustainable Lifestyle Habits: A Conversation with Mira Dessy
In this lively conversation, Mira Dessy, also known as the Ingredient Guru, shares essential tips to maintain a healthy lifestyle, particularly during the holiday season. She discusses the importance of mindful eating, making healthy choices at holiday buffets, and building meaningful personal rituals. Additionally, Mira also talks about her 'Preparedness Pantry Masterclass', a program aiming to help people be better prepared for emergencies. She also mentioned her ongoing online community sessions, 'The Kitchen Table', where health enthusiasts gather to learn and share perspectives. The discussion concluded with Mira sharing her personal rituals for the transition into the new year.
Show Notes:
01:02 Discussing Healthy Gifts for the Holidays
03:00 The Importance of Mindfulness and Preparedness
03:31 The Impact of Stress and How to Manage It
05:39 The Benefits of Kombucha and Adaptogens
11:24 Tips for Staying Hydrated and Healthy
16:17 The Importance of Preparedness Pantry
25:00 The Role of Community in Learning and Growth
29:31 Holiday Tips for Health and Wellness
38:43 Closing Remarks and Goodbyes

On this episode we are featuring guest, Tyler Moore, commonly known as Tidy Dad. Tyler shares his thoughtful approaches to tidying and maintaining a neat home despite living in a small space in New York City with his wife and three daughters. He emphasizes the psychological benefits of tidying, associating cleanliness with minimized stress levels and improved mental health.
Tyler also details his strategy for organizing and cleaning, which involves separating tasks, creating manageable parts, setting boundaries around certain things, and effectively managing time and energy. He gives specific examples, such as his own wardrobe editing process and his family's approach to handling gifts and items with sentimental value. The podcast ends with the host, Hannah, expressing appreciation for their conversation and hinting at the idea of re-gifting or sharing belongings to minimize waste. 
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On this episode of The Kombucha Kamp Podcast, host Hannah invites Sally Lamont, a licensed Naturopathic Doctor and Acupuncturist, to discuss important tips on how to stay healthy while enjoying alcohol at parties. Sally emphasizes the importance of staying hydrated and shares methods to balance drinks with water or Kombucha while at parties.
The episode also discusses the concept of personal boundaries and their importance in finding balance in life and avoiding guilt. Along with it, Sally shares tips on how to maintain a healthy gut microbiome, choosing a healthy diet over unhealthy foods, and bringing a food gift to parties for nutritious options. Tune in to learn about the benefits of alternative modalities and why it’s essential to seek such methods for natural healing.
Sally Lamont is a naturopathic doctor and acupuncturist based in Northern California. She grew up in Wichita, Kansas, where she witnessed the impact of an unhealthy lifestyle on her family members as they faced heart attacks and diabetes. Sally's interest in health led her to study biology and eventually enter the field of naturopathic medicine. She graduated from a four-year graduate level naturopathic Medical School in Portland, Oregon, over 40 years ago. Sally is passionate about promoting natural health and wellbeing through diet and lifestyle changes. 
Ready to re-up on your Kombucha and fermentation supplies & best practices? Get it all on our website https://www.kombuchakamp.com/. There you'll also find our fermentation courses, 30 day Kombucha challenge, our Big Book of Kombucha, and more! Thanks for listening and we'll catch ya on the next episode! If you like the content so far it would be absolutely massively appreciated if you could subscribe, download the episodes you love or want to listen to, and leave a short review so we can reach more people and change the world one gut at a time!

In this episode we're talking with Mathieu Vallart about nourishing our body with very delicious and simple foods and recipes that balance our glucose levels, improve our mood, and give us more energy throughout the day.
Ready to re-up on your Kombucha and fermentation supplies & best practices? Get it all on our website https://www.kombuchakamp.com/.
There you'll also find our fermentation courses, 30 day Kombucha challenge, our Big Book of Kombucha, and more! Thanks for listening and we'll catch ya on the next episode! If you like the content so far it would be absolutely massively appreciated if you could subscribe, download the episodes you love or want to listen to, and leave a short review so we can reach more people and change the world one gut at a time!