The Evolving Wellness Podcast with Sarah Kleiner Wellness

Sarah Kleiner

Sarah Kleiner Wellness challenges preconceived notions about modern health + wellness by breaking down scientific research into digestible, actionable actionable information to help people live genuinely healthy lives. We dive deep into circadian health, quantum health, hormone health, nutrition, and more. As a certified Nutrition + Quantum Health Coach, I provide instructor-led and self-led workshops and programs that allow people to regain control and intention over their wellness journey and health outcomes.

  1. 3 days ago

    Reversing Plaque? Why Heart Disease Is Actually Metabolic | Dr Anthony Jay

    On the Evolving Wellness podcast, host Sarah interviews returning guest Dr. Anthony Jay (PhD biochemistry; former Mayo Clinic researcher) about his book Sugar Beat: How Sugar, Not Cholesterol, Destroys Arteries and his broader critique of mainstream cardiology. Jay cites a 28,000-person study where insulin resistance had the highest heart-attack hazard ratio (6.4) versus hypertension (2.2), triglycerides (2.1), and LDL (1.38), arguing doctors overemphasize cholesterol while neglecting insulin and HOMA-IR. He claims statins increase arterial calcification and diabetes risk, criticizes organizations like the American Heart Association, and disputes fears around LDL, ApoB, and Lp(a), describing them as fat-transport/oxidation-related. Jay recommends focusing on metabolic health, diet and fasting to promote fat burning and plaque reversal, cautions about processed foods and mislabeled oils, discusses CAC vs CCTA imaging variability, and notes genetic nuances such as iron-related risk and sitosterolemia. —  Connect with Dr. Anthony Jay website - https://www.ajconsultingcompany.com/ YT - https://www.youtube.com/@dranthonyjay  Books: Sugar Beat - https://amzlink.to/az0hIdy8AMV03 Estrogeneration:  https://amzlink.to/az0U0rLUAUr8f _________ Sponsored By: → Bon Charge | Go to https://boncharge.com/products/demi-red-light-device?rfsn=8108115.26608d & use code SARAHKLEINER for 15% off storewide. _________ Timestamp: 00:00 Insulin Resistance vs LDL 01:05 Meet Dr Anthony Jay 04:03 Censorship and Free Speech 10:14 Seed Oils and Food Fraud 14:04 Statins and Calcified Plaque 21:53 Sugar Beat Heart Disease Mechanism 30:59 Saturated Fat Genes and Lp a 40:52 Sleep Stress Insulin Link 42:14 Metabolic Flexibility Basics 42:55 Genetic High Cholesterol Cases 43:40 Oreo Study LDL Trap 45:45 Statins Guidelines Corruption 51:02 CAC vs CCTA Scans 57:04 Labs Genes Wrap Up ———  This video is not medical advice & as a supporter to you and your health journey - I encourage you to monitor your labs and work with a professional! ________________________________________ Get all my free guides and product recommendations to get started on your journey! https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/all-free-resources Check out all my courses to understand how to improve your mitochondrial health & experience long lasting health! (Use code PODCAST to save 10%) -  https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/courses My free product guide with all product recommendations and discount codes: https://www.canva.com/design/DAF7mlgZpJI/xVyE4tiQFEWJmh_Xwx8Kbw/view?utm_content=DAF7mlgZpJI Free Webinar on Light & Health (includes free light bulb guide) - https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/mycircadianapp-free-webinar Get Early Access to Podcast Episodes & my Seasonal Food Course + UVB+Red Light Therapy course for free -  https://open.substack.com/pub/sarahkleinerwellness/p/uvbred-light-protocol?r=5eztl9&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

  2. 2 Sept

    How Light Can Heal Your Brain: Autoimmune, Seizures & Neurology | Dr. Brandon Crawford

    In this podcast episode, Dr. Brandon Crawford, a chiropractor with training in functional neurology, discusses his work combining functional neurology with photomedicine/photobiomodulation, describing an early pediatric case where laser use appeared to spur unexpected brain development. He explains why some lasers may worsen symptoms (e.g., seizures) due to beam “hot spots,” wavelength energy, and dosing factors such as frequency and duty cycle, emphasizing that light is “information” and not always about increasing ATP. The conversation highlights foundational health strategies—sunlight, grounding, deuterium-depleted water, cold exposure, and reducing screens/non-native EMFs—sharing a case where these improved a child’s labs and heavy metal burden. Crawford outlines a developmental functional neurology framework (sensory mapping, primitive reflexes, muscle spindle “conversion,” spinal cord/motor neuron involvement) and discusses PANS/PANDAS as autoimmune encephalitis, focusing on neuroimmune imbalance and individualized treatment that may include targeted activation, nuanced photobiomodulation, and regenerative options like extracellular vesicles, VSEL procedures, and patented Dezawa MUSE cells. He also notes rising neurodegeneration possibly linked to geomagnetic shifts and the South Atlantic Anomaly, and provides ways to contact his clinic and options for telehealth versus intensives. —  Connect with Dr Brandon https://www.drbrandoncrawford.com/ https://www.instagram.com/bcrawforddc/ Neurosolution Center of Austin https://www.neurosolutionatx.com/ https://www.instagram.com/neurosolutionatx/ https://www.facebook.com/neurosolutionatx 528i Laser https://528innovations.com/ https://www.instagram.com/528innovations/ _________ Sponsored By: VIVARAYS  -Go to  https://vivarays.com/sarah and use code SARAH at checkout. Get back in sync with your own rhythm, one sunset at a time. _________ Timestamp: 00:00 Laser Hotspots Problem 01:19 Podcast Intro and Disclaimer 03:43 Dr Crawford Background 08:17 Why Avant Felt Too Much 11:11 Light as Information 17:02 Foundations Before Detox 24:50 Functional Neurology Framework 32:29 Geomagnetic Health Concerns 34:15 Grounding and Sunlight Tools 34:57 Therapy Upgrades TMS PEMF 37:43 Screens EMFs and Social Connection 42:07 PANS PANDAS Family Journey 43:25 Functional Neurology Approach 01:02:00 Care Options and Wrap Up ———  This video is not medical advice & as a supporter to you and your health journey - I encourage you to monitor your labs and work with a professional! ________________________________________ Get all my free guides and product recommendations to get started on your journey! https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/all-free-resources Check out all my courses to understand how to improve your mitochondrial health & experience long lasting health! (Use code PODCAST to save 10%) -  https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/courses My free product guide with all product recommendations and discount codes: https://www.canva.com/design/DAF7mlgZpJI/xVyE4tiQFEWJmh_Xwx8Kbw/view?utm_content=DAF7mlgZpJI Free Webinar on Light & Health (includes free light bulb guide) - https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/mycircadianapp-free-webinar Get Early Access to Podcast Episodes & my Seasonal Food Course + UVB+Red Light Therapy course for free -  https://open.substack.com/pub/sarahkleinerwellness/p/uvbred-light-protocol?r=5eztl9&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

  3. 26 Aug

    Hormones, Histamine, and Finally Feeling Human Again | Sheila Kenneal

    Host Sarah Kleiner welcomes naturopath and educator Sheila Kennealy, an American living in France who teaches functional blood chemistry and runs The Practitioner Blueprint course. Sheila shares how early health challenges—Roaccutane, rapid weight loss, heavy antibiotic use, liver and biliary issues, mold exposure, and family trauma—shaped her focus on biochemistry, meditation, and the link between psychological and physiological freedom. They discuss environmental contributors to modern illness (non-native EMFs, food, water, air, mold, viral reactivation), the importance of nervous system regulation, and why dogmatic diets and chronic macronutrient restriction can backfire, especially for women. They emphasize pattern recognition in labs over single markers, seasonality in interventions, supplement fatigue, and nuanced approaches to GLP-1s, HRT, and MCAS/POTS, including the viral Pepcid/Allegra PMDD trend. —  Connect with Shelia Website - https://healthymomentumclinic.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/holistichealthbysheila/  Courses - https://thepractitionersblueprint.com/  _________ Sponsored By: VIVARAYS  -Go to  https://vivarays.com/sarah and use code SARAH at checkout. Get back in sync with your own rhythm, one sunset at a time. Bon Charge | Go to https://boncharge.com/products/demi-red-light-device?rfsn=8108115.26608d & use code SARAHKLEINER for 15% off storewide. _________ Timestamp: 00:00 Meeting Yourself Daily 00:44 Podcast Welcome and Guest Intro 01:25 Show Disclaimer and Resources 02:39 Sheila Origin Story 06:06 80s Health Culture and Antibiotics 09:41 Travel and Leaving Chicago 11:02 EMF and US Health Debate 12:08 Sponsor Break VivaRays Glasses 13:22 Weight Journey and Food Freedom 16:01 City Living Mitigation Tips 17:37 Bloodwork Patterns and Flux 19:58 Carbs Stress and Insulin Resistance 22:24 GLP1 Drugs Tradeoffs 23:36 Sponsor Break Red Light Panel 25:15 Beyond Supplements Meditation 30:30 Back to Balanced Eating 31:35 Seasons in Functional Medicine 32:00 Seasonal Biohacking Mindset 33:11 Online Nutrition Dogma 34:22 Supplement Fatigue Reset 37:08 Complexity and Bioindividuality 40:51 Labs Genetics Context 45:53 MCAS POTS Rising 50:50 Hormones Histamine Link 58:37 Pepcid Allegra Trend 01:02:57 Where to Find Sheila ———  This video is not medical advice & as a supporter to you and your health journey - I encourage you to monitor your labs and work with a professional! ________________________________________ Get all my free guides and product recommendations to get started on your journey! https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/all-free-resources Check out all my courses to understand how to improve your mitochondrial health & experience long lasting health! (Use code PODCAST to save 10%) -  https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/courses My free product guide with all product recommendations and discount codes: https://www.canva.com/design/DAF7mlgZpJI/xVyE4tiQFEWJmh_Xwx8Kbw/view?utm_content=DAF7mlgZpJI Free Webinar on Light & Health (includes free light bulb guide) - https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/mycircadianapp-free-webinar Get Early Access to Podcast Episodes & my Seasonal Food Course + UVB+Red Light Therapy course for free -  https://open.substack.com/pub/sarahkleinerwellness/p/uvbred-light-protocol?r=5eztl9&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

  4. 19 Aug

    What Every Sports Parent Should Know About Brain Injury - CTE and Red Light Therapy | Dr. Larry Carr

    On the Evolving Wellness Podcast, host Sarah interviews Larry, a former football player and PhD in exercise physiology, about his worsening anxiety, depression, and cognitive symptoms after years of collision sports and a 2010 diagnosis of significant brain damage. After meeting CTE researcher Ann McKee in Boston and learning of near-infrared light research at the VA, Larry entered a study using a near-infrared headset and reports major improvements in mood, PTSD measures, cognition, and MRI functional connectivity, with symptoms returning when he stopped and improving again on a home device. He describes subsequent research in first responders and a season-long BYU football study comparing sham vs active headsets, reporting broad gains in performance measures and MRI indicators showing inflammation increases in controls but a net loss of inflammation and better axon health in treated players. Larry discusses practical use (20 minutes, typically mornings, three to five days weekly) and argues the approach is disease-modifying and relevant for athletes, veterans, and others. —  BLUEPRINT INFO session - https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/blueprint-live-info-session Blueprint sign up here - (closes August 24) - https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/offers/ExuLzY2G/checkout Vielight - code SARAHK for a discount - http://www.vielight.com/devices _________ Sponsored By: VIVARAYS  -Go to www.vivarays.com/sarah and use code SARAH at checkout. Get back in sync with your own rhythm, one sunset at a time. Bon Charge | Go to https://boncharge.com/products/demi-red-light-device?rfsn=8108115.26608d & use code SARAHKLEINER for 15% off storewide. _________ Timestamp: 00:00 Breakthrough Results Teaser 00:58 Podcast Return and Why This Matters 04:32 Guest Intro and Football Background 06:40 Symptoms and CTE Reality Check 10:42 Near Infrared Light Turning Point 16:03 From Personal Win to Research Mission 22:14 BYU Study Shocking Brain Findings 32:19 Choosing Real Devices 33:39 How To Use Vielight 34:54 Evidence And Research 36:22 Office Light Mitigation 38:03 Timing And Mechanisms 41:18 CTE Risks And Prevention 50:43 Adoption And Closing Thoughts ———  This video is not medical advice & as a supporter to you and your health journey - I encourage you to monitor your labs and work with a professional! ________________________________________ Get all my free guides and product recommendations to get started on your journey! https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/all-free-resources Check out all my courses to understand how to improve your mitochondrial health & experience long lasting health! (Use code PODCAST to save 10%) -  https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/courses My free product guide with all product recommendations and discount codes: https://www.canva.com/design/DAF7mlgZpJI/xVyE4tiQFEWJmh_Xwx8Kbw/view?utm_content=DAF7mlgZpJI Free Webinar on Light & Health (includes free light bulb guide) - https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/mycircadianapp-free-webinar Get Early Access to Podcast Episodes & my Seasonal Food Course + UVB+Red Light Therapy course for free -  https://open.substack.com/pub/sarahkleinerwellness/p/uvbred-light-protocol?r=5eztl9&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

  5. 15 Aug ·  Bonus

    LOW Ferritin Explained (And What Doctors Miss) - The One Number Often Overlooked

    Blueprint info session - (doors close August 24) - https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/offers/ExuLzY2G/checkout Low ferritin can leave you exhausted, shedding hair, and wired at night even when your bloodwork looks "normal." In this episode I break down what "ferritin face" really means, the ferritin numbers that actually matter, and the exact labs to bring to your provider. I share my own story (my ferritin dropped to a 9), the three ferritin patterns to know, why "normal" is not the same as optimal, and the root causes most people miss like estrogen clearance, gut absorption, and blood loss. None of this is medical advice, it's here to help you ask better questions and advocate for yourself. Some of the links below are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you buy through them, at no extra cost to you. I only share things I actually use and trust. Substack ferritin/iron article with my full personal protocol, estrogen clearance protocol, HCL protocol, and the extended lab lists - https://sarahkleinerwellness.substack.com/p/two-things-everyone-with-a-ferritin?r=5eztl9&utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=post%20viewer Previous episode: "5 diet trends that can increase estrogen dominance" - https://youtu.be/60U3Fuk340U Ulta Labs, for ordering your own direct-to-consumer labs -https://www.ultalabtests.com/oxygenmaskmeditation Melatonin hair serum / hair care system - https://monatsocialshop.com/SARAH-KLEINER?q=ir-clinical-hair-thinning-defense Shampoo + Conditioner I use - https://monatsocialshop.com/SARAH-KLEINER?q=thick-full-haircare-duo Fermenting Fairy kefir —code sarahk - https://fermentingfairy.com/products/vanilla-bean-coconut-milk Lab list: Low ferritin is never just one marker. Bring these to your provider (not medical advice): ferritin, serum iron, transferrin saturation (TSAT), transferrin, TIBC, CBC (hemoglobin, RBC count, MCV), hs-CRP, ESR, copper, ceruloplasmin, B12, folate, full thyroid panel (TSH, Free T3, Free T4, Reverse T3, thyroid antibodies), liver markers, kidney markers, plus your symptoms and bleeding history. Cofactors to check: copper, retinol (vitamin A), B12, B2, B6, folate This video is not medical advice & as a supporter to you and your health journey - I encourage you to monitor your labs and work with a professional! ________________________________________Get all my free guides and product recommendations to get started on your journey!https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/all-free-resourcesCheck out all my courses to understand how to improve your mitochondrial health & experience long lasting health! (Use code PODCAST to save 10%) - https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/coursesMy free product guide with all product recommendations and discount codes:https://www.canva.com/design/DAF7mlgZpJI/xVyE4tiQFEWJmh_Xwx8Kbw/view?utm_content=DAF7mlgZpJI Free Webinar on Light & Health (includes free light bulb guide) - https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/mycircadianapp-free-webinar Get Early Access to Podcast Episodes & my Seasonal Food Course + UVB+Red Light Therapy course for free -  https://open.substack.com/pub/sarahkleinerwellness/p/uvbred-light-protocol?r=5eztl9&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true Quick note, some of the links in my description are affiliate links, so I may earn a small commission if you use them, and it doesn't cost you anything extra. I only ever share stuff I actually use.

  6. 9 Aug

    FIVE HEALTH TRENDS THAT MAKE ESTROGEN DOMINANCE WORSE!

    Estrogen Cheat Sheet - https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/opt-in-poor-estrogen-clearance-cheatsheet Article - https://sarahkleinerwellness.substack.com/p/two-things-everyone-with-a-ferritin?r=5eztl9 Free Information Session - https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/blueprint-live-info-session 00:00 Estrogen Dominance Overview 00:49 Resources and Coaching Info 03:22 Light and Hormone Basics 03:49 Blueprint Testimonials 05:42 Trend One High Protein 10:34 Trend Two Chronic Low Carb 15:23 Trend Three Carnivore No Fiber 17:58 More Testimonials 19:00 Trend Four Undereating Fasting 21:50 Trend Five Nuts Seeds Grains 24:47 Foundational Fixes Light Sleep 27:33 Wrap Up and Next Steps This video is not medical advice & as a supporter to you and your health journey - I encourage you to monitor your labs and work with a professional! _______________________________________ _Get all my free guides and product recommendations to get started on your journey!https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/all-free-resources Check out all my courses to understand how to improve your mitochondrial health & experience long lasting health! (Use code PODCAST to save 10%) - https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/courses My free product guide with all product recommendations and discount codes:https://www.canva.com/design/DAF7mlgZpJI/xVyE4tiQFEWJmh_Xwx8Kbw/view?utm_content=DAF7mlgZpJI Free Webinar on Light & Health (includes free light bulb guide) - https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/mycircadianapp-free-webinar Early Access to Podcast Episodes & my Seasonal Food Course + UVB+Red Light Therapy course for free -  https://open.substack.com/pub/sarahkleinerwellness/p/uvbred-light-protocol?r=5eztl9&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

  7. 19 Jul ·  Bonus

    Do Carbs Cause Diabetes? The Truth About Weight Loss, Hormones, and Reintroducing Carbs

    BLUEPRINT WAITLIST - https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/the-bio-individual-blueprint-waitlist CARBS - USE CODE SUMMER50 - https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/offers/B8z53ZXr?coupon_code=SUMMER50 Do Carbs Cause Diabetes? The Truth About Weight Loss, Hormones, and Reintroducing Carbs (Perimenopause-Friendly) Sarah Kleiner answers common questions about carbohydrates, arguing that blaming carbs alone for diabetes and weight gain is shortsighted and ignores lifestyle and environmental factors like circadian rhythm, light exposure, sleep, and grounding. She shares her experience with long-term carb restriction leading to low T3, hormone issues, worsened metabolic health, and weight gain, and explains how adding back healthy carbs has helped many clients—especially perimenopausal and menopausal women—sleep better and lose weight. She distinguishes whole-food carbs from processed versions (e.g., potato vs. chips), discusses carb timing and insulin sensitivity, explains individualized carb needs, and addresses glycation, AGEs, oxidative stress, and deuterium through a “terrain/mitochondria” lens. TESTIMONIALS - https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/testimonials BLUEPRINT TESTIMONIALS - https://docs.google.com/document/d/18KAOOuw33Yg0pJomVG5LySaZFdioReNRaaLNP3mSNGE/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.5kttr5hvafmw TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Carb Questions Intro 00:29 Sarah Story Low Carb 02:44 Disclaimer And Coaching 04:37 Do Carbs Cause Diabetes 05:20 Astronaut Lifestyle Factors 08:17 Good Carbs Vs Junk 10:59 Weight Loss And Thyroid 15:32 Carbs Timing Circadian 18:07 How Many Carbs Needed 19:43 Menopause Carb Strategy 23:40 Reintroducing Carbs Safely 25:50 Glycation And AGEs 30:29 Why Cutting Carbs Works 32:02 Randall Cycle Deuterium 34:43 Wrap Up And Resources STUDIES: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12361776/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38378043/ https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/BF03350482 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24694994/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20585000/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1249190/ This video is not medical advice & as a supporter to you and your health journey - I encourage you to monitor your labs and work with a professional!

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Sarah Kleiner Wellness challenges preconceived notions about modern health + wellness by breaking down scientific research into digestible, actionable actionable information to help people live genuinely healthy lives. We dive deep into circadian health, quantum health, hormone health, nutrition, and more. As a certified Nutrition + Quantum Health Coach, I provide instructor-led and self-led workshops and programs that allow people to regain control and intention over their wellness journey and health outcomes.

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