Her Healing Path

Tanya Ellie
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Welcome to Her Healing Path! I'm Tanya Ellie – your host, holistic health practitioner, and guide. If you're ready to naturally heal from the root, elevate your holistic health, and transform your life, you're in the right place. Each week, I'll be guiding you to explore your wellness on a deeper level, through holistic nutrition, lifestyle, and a wide range of natural remedies that will bring deep healing to your mind, body, and soul. Whether I'm drawing from my own experience, interviewing an inspiring top wellness expert, or answering your own questions – I promise to cover the topics that truly matter. So join me to learn how to nourish your body from the inside out and restore your body's natural ability to heal. New episodes drop every Friday!

  1. The Functional Lab Testing Series | Episode 1: How to Test Strategically & Where to Start

    4 days ago

    The Functional Lab Testing Series | Episode 1: How to Test Strategically & Where to Start

    Functional lab testing can feel overwhelming. Should you test everything? Are your annual labs enough? Why do so many people still feel awful when they're told their labs are "normal"? In this first episode of my Functional Lab Testing Series, I'm sharing the framework I use to help clients make sense of functional testing. We talk about why I don't believe testing everything at once is the best approach, how I strategically decide where to start based on your symptoms and health history, and how these tests help us identify the next best step before moving into more advanced testing. If you're thinking about investing in functional lab testing, listen to this episode before you spend thousands of unnecessary dollars on tests.   Resources: • Which test is best for you? → • Start with functional lab testing → • Let's connect on IG →   In this episode: 01:06 – Welcome to the Functional Lab Testing Series! 03:13 – Testing everything upfront is a mistake 04:42 – My step-by-step approach to functional testing 07:49 – Why foundational blood work comes first 08:35 – Functional vs. conventional lab interpretation 12:40 – Basic vs. cellular micronutrient testing 17:49 – The foundations give us more direction 19:19 – Next episode: the gut is at the root   I'm so grateful to have you here, friend. If you love the show, be sure to follow and leave me a review. New episodes drop every Friday!

    21 min
  2. Trauma in the Body: How My Past Shaped My Nervous System, Hormones, Gut Health & How I Healed

    12 Jun

    Trauma in the Body: How My Past Shaped My Nervous System, Hormones, Gut Health & How I Healed

    Trauma isn't just something that affects your thoughts. It can have a profound impact on your physical health too. In this episode, I share my own story of trauma, toxic relationships, burnout, and my path to understanding how those experiences were showing up in my body. We talk about the connection between trauma, the nervous system, cortisol, hormones, gut health, and why healing from trauma often requires much more than nutrition and supplements alone. If you've experienced trauma in your life, I hope this conversation helps you feel seen and gives you hope that healing is possible.   Resources: • Find your root cause → • Functional lab testing → • Let's connect on IG →   In this episode: 01:06 – Trauma has major health implications 05:24 – Big T vs. little t trauma 07:05 – Growing up in survival mode 12:09 – My physical health raises questions 15:35 – Building back the ability to trust 20:14 – Toxic work environments & chronic stress 25:42 – Finding the missing piece in my healing 32:49 – The trauma response is intentional 34:27 – Learning how to feel safe again   I'm so grateful to have you here, friend. If you love the show, be sure to follow and leave me a review. New episodes drop every Friday!

    38 min
  3. The Infant Microbiome: Cheryl Sew Hoy on Baby Gut Health, Colic, Eczema, Allergies, Sleep & the First 1,000 Days

    5 Jun

    The Infant Microbiome: Cheryl Sew Hoy on Baby Gut Health, Colic, Eczema, Allergies, Sleep & the First 1,000 Days

    What happens in your baby's gut during the first 1000 days of life can have a profound impact on their future health. In this episode, I'm joined by Cheryl Sew Hoy, founder of Tiny Health, to talk about the infant microbiome, how it develops, and why it's becoming such an important piece of the conversation around children's health. We discuss everything from C-sections and antibiotics to colic, eczema, food allergies, breastfeeding, and the critical role gut health plays in immune development. Whether you're currently raising a baby, planning for a future pregnancy, or curious about how early life influences long-term health, this conversation is full of practical insights and fascinating gut science.   Learn more about Tiny Health on Instagram @tiny.health and check out the Tiny Health blog   Resources: • Which lab test is best for you? → • Get functional lab testing → • Follow along on Instagram →   In this episode: 01:05 – Introducing Cheryl Sew Hoy, founder of Tiny Health 03:58 – The story behind Tiny Health 11:27 – Baby gut-related symptoms 15:35 – Why the first 1000 days matter so much 17:59 – Conventional medicine vs. microbiome testing 25:09 – Case study: Noah's gut test results after a C-section birth 28:18 – Natural ways to support infant gut health 32:29 – Why both parents' gut health matters too 38:42 – Missing beneficial bacteria vs. pathogens 43:58 – Building gut resilience in children 50:29 – Introducing solids, allergens, and microbial diversity 55:42 – Key takeaway for parents   I'm so grateful to have you here, friend. If you love the show, be sure to follow and leave me a review. New episodes drop every Friday!

    59 min
  4. A Personal Update: Motherhood, Home Renovations, Sleep Deprivation, and Life Behind the Scenes

    29 May

    A Personal Update: Motherhood, Home Renovations, Sleep Deprivation, and Life Behind the Scenes

    In this episode, I'm sharing a little life update and bringing you behind the scenes of what's been going on lately. We talk about Noah's latest sleep phase and how months of interrupted sleep have shown up in my own lab results. I also share an update on our kitchen remodel after discovering mold earlier this year. We get into what it's been like introducing solids and some of the unexpected challenges that come with teaching a baby how to eat. I definitely don't have everything figured out in this season of motherhood, but I'm bringing you along for the ride. 😅   Resources: • Which lab test is best for you? → • Get functional lab testing → • Follow along on Instagram →   In this episode: 01:05 – Noah's latest sleep phase 04:27 – My body on sleep deprivation 05:46 – Our mold remodel update 11:28 – Designing our new kitchen 14:47 – Solids are kind of stressful! 19:07 – My musings on motherhood   I'm so grateful to have you here, friend. If you love the show, be sure to follow and leave me a review. New episodes drop every Friday!

    23 min
  5. Postpartum Q&A: What's "Normal" During Recovery, Breastfeeding, Energy, Metabolism, Hormones, Gut Health + More

    22 May

    Postpartum Q&A: What's "Normal" During Recovery, Breastfeeding, Energy, Metabolism, Hormones, Gut Health + More

    In this episode, I'm answering your postpartum questions and talking through some of the most common things women experience after having a baby – physically, mentally, and emotionally. We get into exhaustion, hormones, digestion, breastfeeding, metabolism, nervous system stress, and recovery timelines. I also share my perspective on postpartum healing from both a personal and practitioner standpoint on what's "normal" versus what may be a sign your body needs more support.    Resources: • Which lab test is best for you? → • Get functional lab testing → • Follow along on Instagram →   In this episode: 01:06 — Is this normal? 06:43 — Energy + exhaustion 10:35 — Feeling "wired but tired" 12:36 — Getting back to the basics 15:30 — Feeling reactive + sensitive postpartum 19:00 — Hormonal fluctuations 20:37 — When to expect your menstrual cycle 23:15 — Breastfeeding + nourishment 26:26 — Metabolism + weight changes postpartum 29:14 — Digestion, bloating, and what's "normal" 31:03 — When to get more support? 36:24 — The postpartum recovery timeline   I'm so grateful to have you here, friend. If you love the show, be sure to follow and leave me a review. New episodes drop every Friday!

    41 min
  6. Decoding My Postpartum Labs: How Pregnancy, Birth, and Breastfeeding Showed Up in My Body

    15 May

    Decoding My Postpartum Labs: How Pregnancy, Birth, and Breastfeeding Showed Up in My Body

    My postpartum lab results were surprising. In this episode, I'm walking you through what I tested and how pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, stress, sleep deprivation, and overall life left very real patterns in my body months later. We talk about the difference between conventional vs. functional lab interpretation and why context matters just as much as the lab values themselves. To that point, I also share more about my specific pregnancy/birth/postpartum experience and how those experiences influenced my results. I get into how I used my particular test results to connect the dots and create a streamlined recovery plan moving forward. More than anything, this episode is about understanding that your body is not random – it's responding in its own unique way to everything it's been through.   Resources: • Which lab test is best for you? → • Get functional lab testing → • Follow along on Instagram →   In this episode: 01:05 — I finally got my postpartum lab results back 03:03 — Functional vs conventional lab testing 05:38 — Context matters just as much as the numbers 08:25 — My preconception lab testing + results 12:24 — The impact of my pregnancy/birth experience 17:01 — The foundations: women's health blood panel 22:04 — Micronutrient testing: vitamins, minerals, amino acids 26:22 — The GI-MAP: gut microbiome diversity and more 30:45 — Looking at the big picture 34:25 — Answers, validation, and a personalized plan   I'm so grateful to have you here, friend. If you love the show, be sure to follow and leave me a review. New episodes drop every Friday!

    38 min
  7. Why You're Bloated: The Different Root Causes Behind Bloating

    8 May

    Why You're Bloated: The Different Root Causes Behind Bloating

    Bloating is one of the most common symptoms I see in women's health, but not all bloating looks the same. The timing, patterns, and surrounding symptoms can actually tell us a lot about what may be causing it. In this episode, I'm breaking down the different types of bloating I commonly see clinically and some of the most common patterns I find on functional lab tests of women struggling with chronic bloating. I also share why approaches like cutting more foods or taking random supplements often backfire. If you've been feeling bloated and can't figure out why, this episode will help you better understand what your body may actually be trying to tell you.   Resources: • Which lab test is best for you? → • Get functional lab testing → • Follow along on Instagram →   In this episode: 01:05 — Life updates 08:40 — Misunderstandings around bloating 11:53 — Bloating immediately after eating 16:17 — Bloating that builds throughout the day 18:23 — Constant bloating 20:07 — The "root" of the root cause 23:10 — Hormonal bloating 26:41 — Figuring out why you're bloated 27:46 — The most helpful tests for bloating   I'm so grateful to have you here, friend. If you love the show, be sure to follow and leave me a review. New episodes drop every Friday!

    31 min
  8. My Biggest Health Mistakes: What I'd Do Differently If I Could Start Over

    1 May

    My Biggest Health Mistakes: What I'd Do Differently If I Could Start Over

    If I could go back to the beginning of my health journey, I would do things very differently. I honestly made things a lot harder than they needed to be. For a long time, I thought healing meant doing more. More supplements, more routines, more restriction, more effort and constantly trying to optimize everything. But looking back, a lot of that was just adding stress to a system that was already majorly stressed. In this episode, I'm walking you through the biggest shifts that actually made a difference in my healing and the things I had to stop doing in order to finally feel better. If you feel like you're putting in so much effort and still not getting the results you want in your health, this one will help you create a better wellness strategy.   Resources: • Which lab test is best for you? → • Get functional lab testing → • Follow along on Instagram →   In this episode: 01:06 – Finding balance as a working mom  03:35 – Looking back on my healing journey 05:56 – Why doing more didn't help me heal faster 07:17 – Simplifying everything 10:38 – Personalizing the "checklist" 12:40 – How functional lab testing helped me 14:40 – Back to the basics 18:06 – Leaning into a more natural life 19:57 – More advanced protocols 21:05 – Phasing out your health plan 22:30 – A real supplements strategy 25:23 – Using my current labs to create a targeted plan 26:35 – Noah joins us 😌 27:55 – Building a life that actually supports your health 29:19 – Nervous system support and slowing down   I'm so grateful to have you here, friend. If you love the show, be sure to follow and leave me a review. New episodes drop every Friday!

    34 min
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Welcome to Her Healing Path! I'm Tanya Ellie – your host, holistic health practitioner, and guide. If you're ready to naturally heal from the root, elevate your holistic health, and transform your life, you're in the right place. Each week, I'll be guiding you to explore your wellness on a deeper level, through holistic nutrition, lifestyle, and a wide range of natural remedies that will bring deep healing to your mind, body, and soul. Whether I'm drawing from my own experience, interviewing an inspiring top wellness expert, or answering your own questions – I promise to cover the topics that truly matter. So join me to learn how to nourish your body from the inside out and restore your body's natural ability to heal. New episodes drop every Friday!

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  • Creator
    Tanya Ellie
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    98
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024
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    Her Healing Path