The Fiercely Awakening Podcast

Dr. Tonya Holcomb
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There's another way. The Fiercely Awakening Podcast is devoted to helping mothers heal their families naturally, trust the wisdom of their own bodies, and reclaim the vibrant life they're meant for, without fear, quick fixes or handing their power to anyone else. Host Dr. Tonya Holcomb, naturopathic doctor and founder of Fiercely Empowered Mama, shares insights from more than a decade in practice and the thousand-plus women she's guided to become the healers of their homes, alongside candid conversations with the health experts she trusts, the practitioners and mamas living this work, and the bold thinkers exploring mindset, purpose and what becomes possible on the other side of fear. So you can move from confusion and second-guessing to confidence and clarity... with deeper trust in your body, a calmer home, more energy and the freedom to finally want more from your life. You are Fiercely Awakening. Welcome. Disclaimer: The content in this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. It is provided for informational, educational and self-empowerment purposes only. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

  1. 3d ago

    Episode 143: You Can't Avoid Every Toxin. But You Can Build Resilience.

    If your feed looks anything like mine right now, it is A LOT. Wildfire smoke maps glowing red. Posts screaming that the air is thick with glyphosate. Theories that the parasite outbreak is actually radiation. A brand-new bill that could make our winter mornings an hour darker. If it feels overwhelming, just remember: it is designed to be. So today, I am not here to pile onto the panic. I am here to help you SORT it. Think of this as a little world events meet-up, where we walk through: Why fear moves so fast, and how to receive hard information without absorbing it The wildfire smoke conversation with actual nuance: dose, duration and how I make real-time decisions with my own family Why "I feel fine" is not the same as being fine, and why your home is your recovery space The Sunshine Protection Act, and why permanent daylight saving time steals your morning light Glyphosate: where it's hiding in your food, the forestry-and-wildfire debate and why the makers are being handed legal immunity My thoughts on the "Cyclospora is really radiation" theory, and more Why DIRTbath belongs in your bathtub, and the many reasons I would use it tonight You cannot avoid every toxin. But you can still build resilience. You are Fiercely Awakening. Big News + Monthly Giveaway The Fiercely Awakening Podcast is officially in the TOP 2 PERCENT of all podcasts worldwide. This happened because of YOU. To keep the momentum going, here is the ask: Leave a 5-star review wherever you're listening. Screenshot your review. Send it to me on Instagram or Facebook. Every screenshot you send equals an entry into our monthly giveaway. ✨🎉 One lucky woman will win a bag of DIRTbath™ or FEMfusion. Every. Single. Month. Already left a review? Share this episode to your stories and tag me. That counts as an entry too! You get an entry to win for as many times as you share. Your reviews and your shares are how this message reaches the women it was meant to reach. Resources Mentioned My favorite air purifier (with a discount): because your home is the air your family breathes all night. → shop here using code DRTONYA for $200 off Blog: How I support the body during wildfire smoke → read here The Sunshine Protection Act: the full breakdown and exactly how to use your voice is coming in this week's email. Watch your inbox. DIRTbath™: Your Family's Daily Detox Your kids are living their beautiful, messy, full-tilt childhoods. Swimming in the pool. Jumping in the lake. Rolling in the grass. Coming in covered in dirt, bug bites, sunscreen, sweat and who knows what else. You cannot control every single thing their little bodies come into contact with. But at the end of the day, you can draw a bath. DIRTbath™ is my simple, mineral-rich soak made for exactly this. It works with your child's largest organ, their skin, to help their body release what the day handed it and replenish the minerals that growing, sweaty, playing kids burn through every single day. A humic and fulvic complex, mineral-rich salts, and aluminum-free baking soda.  After the pool. After the lake. After the smoky day. After the bug bites and the sunburn and the long afternoon outside. After it all. And it is the path of least resistance. No dropper battles. No negotiating. Just warm water, a scoop, and let them play. Grab your first bag and save $10 with code DIRT10. → Shop DIRTbath FEMfusion: Hydration Your Body Can Actually USE Plain water is not always enough, especially when your body is working hard to offload, recover, and keep up with a hot, busy summer. FEMfusion is my mineral hydration blend.  It is foundational, everyday support for the terrain, on a smoky day, a sweaty day or any day your body needs to be truly resourced. → Shop FEMfusion The FEM 2027 Waitlist Become the healer of your home. Fiercely Empowered Mama, or FEM, is the membership I built for mothers who are ready to stop guessing what their body and their child's body need, and start KNOWING. It's a community of women learning naturopathic medicine in real time with mentors who have watched the body do what conventional medicine said was impossible. It's live support when you're wobbly so you never have to make a fear-based decision at 2 a.m. again. It's the kind of room where you can finally let your shoulders down. If this podcast episode lit something up in you, if you felt that pull toward being the one with the tools instead of the one scrambling, THAT is what FEM is for. This is the place where "I hope I'm doing the right thing" becomes "I know exactly what my body is telling me and exactly how to respond." → Join the waitlist for 2027 enrollment. Connect with Dr. Tonya You can find me here on Instagram and here on Facebook. And be sure to visit my website. You'll find even more resources that I'd love to share with you.   Disclaimer: This episode and the products referenced are shared for educational purposes and purchasing convenience only. They are not medical advice, and they are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Nothing here replaces individualized care from a qualified provider who knows your situation. All dosing shared is general guidance for healthy adults; amounts and choices should be adjusted for children, during pregnancy or nursing, and for anyone who is immunocompromised or managing a health condition. Cyclospora and other diarrheal illnesses carry a real risk of dehydration. Please seek medical care promptly for signs of dehydration, blood in the stool, high fever, severe pain, symptoms in an infant or medically vulnerable person, or any illness that is worsening rather than improving.

  2. Jul 13

    Episode 142: The Cyclospora Outbreak – What the Headlines Aren't Telling Mamas

    The "explosive diarrhea parasite" is all over your social media feed right now. Outbreak. Contaminated produce. Thousands of cases. And if you've been feeling that little knot of uncertainty in your stomach every time you open your fridge, this episode is your exhale. Because this is not another headline designed to scare you. This is the OTHER half of the story. The half almost nobody is telling you. In this episode, I give you the allopathic facts with my terrain twist. Then I take you underneath the facts and into the WHY. Why this is happening. Why the "official" numbers are not what they seem. Why some bodies get leveled by the same salad that never bugs the person sitting next to them. And I share exactly what I would do in my own home if this showed up under my roof. Press play to find out: Why the "official" case count is not remotely accurate, and what the map is really showing you. The terrain question that changes everything: Why HER and not HIM? How your stomach acid is the front gate, and the free 40-second practice to build it. How human waste actually ends up on fresh produce, and the one- to two-week "ripening" that explains why you can't catch this from a sick person. What really works to wash your produce, and the false confidence of a quick rinse. The true danger of any diarrhea illness, and the dehydration red flags to watch for. My complete at-home support protocol, with the clinical "why" behind each piece. And you'll hear real questions for the Fiercely Empowered Mama community answered. You are not powerless here. You are the one at the head of the table. You are Fiercely Awakening.   Big News + Monthly Giveaway The Fiercely Awakening Podcast is officially in the TOP 2 PERCENT of all podcasts worldwide. This happened because of YOU. To keep the momentum going, here is the ask: Leave a 5-star review wherever you're listening. Screenshot your review. Send it to me on Instagram or Facebook. Every screenshot you send equals an entry in our monthly giveaway. ✨🎉 One lucky woman will win a bag of DIRTbath™ or FEMfusion. Every. Single. Month. Already left a review? Share this episode to your stories and tag me. That counts as an entry too! You get an entry to win for as many times as you share Your reviews and your shares are how this message reaches the women it was meant to reach.     Resources & Links Mentioned The Full Protocol Cyclospora Home Support Protocol from Fullscript: The complete protocol with every product and dose, clinical-grade and professionally sourced. Please do not buy these on Amazon. → Get the complete protocol here from Fullscript. DIRTbath™: A warm mineral soak to calm the nervous system, soothe aches and cramping, and deliver minerals through the skin when the tummy wants nothing by mouth. Keep the bath warm, not hot, and keep sipping your electrolytes. → Get your bag of DIRTbath™ here. WavWatch Frequency Therapy: I love reaching for the parasite and digestive support settings with tools like this. Frequencies work fast and provide such an easy, passive layer of support to stack on top of everything else. → Learn more and save here. Use code DRTONYA for $100 off.   Hydration FEMfusion, My Mineral Hydration Blend: The single most protective thing you can work with for a draining bug like this is hydration your cells can actually USE, not plain water that dilutes you further. That's exactly why I made FEMfusion, your front line for any GI storm. → Unlock hydration your cells can actually use. The Hydration Challenge, Free: Short, actionable, daily steps to real hydration for you AND for your kids. → Join my free Hydration Challenge. Redmond Real Salt: → Order yours here.    Produce Washing Therasage TheraO3 Ozone Bubbler: The ozonator I use. → Purchase yours here. Use code DRTONYA to instantly save!   Stomach Acid + Digestion Pre-Meal Essential Oil Blend, My Rest-And-Digest Cue: → Search “Parasympathetic” here. Use code DRTONYA for 20% off. My Favorite HCL Product: → Try it here.     The FEM 2027 Waitlist Become the healer of your home. Fiercely Empowered Mama, or FEM, is the membership I built for mothers who are ready to stop guessing what their body and their child's body need, and start KNOWING. It's a community of women learning naturopathic medicine in real time with mentors who have watched the body do what conventional medicine said was impossible. It's live support when you're wobbly so you never have to make a fear-based decision at 2 a.m. again. It's the kind of room where you can finally let your shoulders down. If this podcast episode lit something up in you, if you felt that pull toward being the one with the tools instead of the one scrambling, THAT is what FEM is for. This is the place where "I hope I'm doing the right thing" becomes "I know exactly what my body is telling me and exactly how to respond." → Join the waitlist for 2027 enrollment.     Connect with Dr. Tonya You can find me here on Instagram and here on Facebook. And be sure to visit my website. You'll find even more resources that I'd love to share with you.     Disclaimer: This episode and the products referenced are shared for educational purposes and purchasing convenience only. They are not medical advice, and they are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Nothing here replaces individualized care from a qualified provider who knows your situation. All dosing shared is general guidance for healthy adults; amounts and choices should be adjusted for children, during pregnancy or nursing, and for anyone who is immunocompromised or managing a health condition. Cyclospora and other diarrheal illnesses carry a real risk of dehydration. Please seek medical care promptly for signs of dehydration, blood in the stool, high fever, severe pain, symptoms in an infant or medically vulnerable person or any illness that is worsening rather than improving.

  3. Jul 5

    Episode 141: When "Normal" Isn't Healthy – Learning to Read Your Child's Symptoms – Part 2 of 2

    Last week in part one, we tore down the biggest lie in modern motherhood... that ill health is normal. And I handed you the first eight of the 15 indicators I use in my practice to read whether a child is THRIVING or whether their body is quietly asking for help. But here is what I know. It's one thing to start seeing the whispers. It's another thing entirely to know what to do once you cannot un-see them. That is what part two is for. Because reading your child's symptoms was never meant to leave you anxious, scanning every rash and every restless night for proof that something is wrong. It was meant to give you back your power. To move you from fear to fluency. From second-guessing to KNOWING. In this episode, I walk you through the final seven of the 15 indicators, the ones almost no one is taught to read. And then I show you what to actually DO with everything you're now noticing, without spiraling, without overwhelm and without handing your power back to a system that told you "it's just genetics" in the first place. Listen in to learn: Indicators nine through 15, the final and most overlooked signals your child's body is sending every single day. What your child's BREATHING is telling you, and why mouth-breathing, restless sleeping is almost never "just a phase." The difference between a child who sleeps and a child who actually RESTORES, and how to tell which one is under your roof. The truth about meltdowns, big feelings and the nervous system, and why "behavior" is so often biology. How to read your child's resilience... how fast they bounce back from a bug, a hard day, a hard season. Why you do NOT need to fix all 15, and the ONE pattern to look for instead. Plus a simple reflection process to truly embrace your child's story, their health history and the totality of symptoms. If part one cracked something open in you, this is where it becomes usable. If you've been feeling both relieved and a little overwhelmed by everything you're suddenly noticing, this episode is especially for you. And if you're ready to stop reacting to symptoms and start responding to your child's body with confidence, this is your invitation. You are Fiercely Awakening.   Big News + Monthly Giveaway The Fiercely Awakening Podcast is officially in the TOP 2 PERCENT of all podcasts worldwide. This happened because of YOU. To keep the momentum going, here is the ask: Leave a 5-star review wherever you're listening. Screenshot your review. Send it to me on Instagram or Facebook. Every screenshot you send equals an entry into our monthly giveaway. ✨🎉 One lucky woman will win a bag of DIRTbath™ or FEMfusion. Every. Single. Month. Already left a review? Share this episode to your stories and tag me. That counts as an entry too. You get an entry to win for as many times as you share!  Your reviews and your shares are how this message reaches the women it was meant to reach.   Resources Mentioned in the Episode Fiercely Empowered Mama – the FEM 2027 Waitlist The membership I built for mothers who are ready to stop guessing at what their child's body needs and start KNOWING. A community of women learning naturopathic medicine in real time with mentors who have watched the body do what conventional medicine said was impossible. The kind of room where you can finally let your shoulders down.→ Get on the waitlist for the 2027 enrollment. FEMfusion (Mineral Elixir)  The herbal infusion I’ve been drinking for 13 years. The simplest way to mineralize and hydrate from the inside. A ritual gentle enough for pregnancy, kids and even your most skeptical relative. → Feel the difference with FEMfusion here. DIRTbath™ (Mineral Soak)  The terrain-level bath my family relies on, with humic and fulvic binders that pull toxins out through the skin and restore minerals that modern living silently drains. → Get your bag of DIRTbath™ here.   The Hydration Challenge If you take one thing from this episode and act on it this week, let it be HYDRATION. Because hydration is not about how much water your child drinks. It is about whether their body can actually USE the water you give them. My free Hydration Challenge will walk you through what real hydration looks like for you AND for your kids. You'll learn: The signs of dehydration almost no one is taught to read. The minerals that make water absorbable. And the small daily shifts that change everything. → Join my free Hydration Challenge here.   Connect with Dr. Tonya You can find me here on Instagram and here on Facebook. And be sure to visit my website. You'll find even more resources that I'd love to share with you.

  4. Jun 28

    Episode 140: When "Normal" Isn't Healthy – Learning to Read Your Child's Symptoms – Part 1 of 2

    What if the things you've been told are just "normal" childhood stuff... The eczema. The cavities. The headaches. The colic. The chronic ear infections. The picky eating. The constipation. The meltdowns. The bedwetting. The brain fog. The mouth breathing. What if none of that is actually normal at all? Almost one in two children today has at least one persistent health concern. That number was unimaginable a generation ago. What if every "common" symptom is your child's body WHISPERING to you? And what if you're the one person on this planet who's most equipped to decode the communication? In part one of this two-part conversation, I give you the framework I've used with hundreds of mothers to reclaim their seat at the head of their child's healthcare table. And I walk you through the first eight of the 15 indicators I use in my practice to know whether a child is THRIVING or whether their body is asking for help. We are unwinding the deception that ill health is normal. Listen in to find out: The statistics about modern childhood that maybe you've accepted as "just how it is," and the truth underneath them. The math problem that addresses the seat at the head of your child's healthcare table and puts it firmly back in YOUR domain. The deception about "normal" that almost all of us have absorbed without realizing it. Why genetics is not destiny, and what actually determines whether or not your child thrives. The first eight of the 15 indicators I use in my practice to read what your child's body is actually saying. What your child's TEETH are telling you about their whole body, and why having "bad teeth" is almost never really about teeth. The reframe on acute illness that almost no one in conventional medicine is teaching. Plus, I'll give you one question to sit with this week that will start shifting how you see every symptom in your home from this day forward. If you've ever felt that something was off with your child but had no language for it, this episode is for you. If you've been told "it's just genetics" or "they'll grow out of it," this episode is especially for you. If you're ready to take ownership of the head seat that's always been yours, this is your invitation. You are Fiercely Awakening.   Big News + Monthly Giveaway The Fiercely Awakening Podcast is officially in the TOP 2 PERCENT of all podcasts worldwide. This happened because of YOU. To keep the momentum going, here is the ask: Leave a 5-star review wherever you're listening. Screenshot your review. Send it to me on Instagram or Facebook. Every screenshot you send equals an entry into our monthly giveaway. ✨🎉 One lucky woman will win a bag of DIRTbath™ or FEMfusion. Every. Single. Month. Already left a review? Share this episode to your stories and tag me. That counts as an entry too. You get an entry to win for as many times as you share!  Your reviews and your shares are how this message reaches the women it was meant to reach.   Resources Mentioned in the Episode Fiercely Empowered Mama – the FEM 2027 Waitlist The membership I built for mothers who are ready to stop guessing at what their child's body needs and start KNOWING. A community of women learning naturopathic medicine in real time with mentors who have watched the body do what conventional medicine said was impossible. The kind of room where you can finally let your shoulders down.→ Get on the waitlist for the 2027 enrollment. The Body Talk Program  The program I built to teach you the language of the body so you can decode what your symptoms—and your child's symptoms—are actually saying. Comes complete with the Body Talk Manual. → Get lifetime access here. Use code PODCAST for $47 off through June 30. FEMfusion (Mineral Elixir)  The herbal infusion I’ve been drinking for 13 years. The simplest way to mineralize and hydrate from the inside. A ritual gentle enough for pregnancy, kids and even your most skeptical relative. → Feel the difference with FEMfusion here. DIRTbath™ (Mineral Soak)  The terrain-level bath my family relies on, with humic and fulvic binders that pull toxins out through the skin and restore minerals that modern living silently drains. → Get your bag of DIRTbath™ here.   The Hydration Challenge If you take one thing from this episode and act on it this week, let it be HYDRATION. Because hydration is not about how much water your child drinks. It is about whether their body can actually USE the water you give them. My free Hydration Challenge will walk you through what real hydration looks like for you AND for your kids. You'll learn: The signs of dehydration almost no one is taught to read. The minerals that make water absorbable. And the small daily shifts that change everything. → Join my free Hydration Challenge here.   Connect with Dr. Tonya You can find me here on Instagram and here on Facebook. And be sure to visit my website. You'll find even more resources that I'd love to share with you.

  5. Jun 20

    Episode 139: Be HER Now

    I was recently on a call with a Fiercely Empowered Mama who was in a perfect storm. Her body was depleted. Her hormones were a mess. Her sleep was wrecked. And she had landed in an overwhelming histamine flare. In the middle of pouring all of it out to me, she said something I'd heard before from a hundred women. "I just cannot wait to get back to MYSELF." And I get it.  But when she said it out loud, I felt immediate DISSONANCE. Like what she had said was not the truth. This episode is what I said to her next. And today, I'm giving it to you. Press play for: The one sentence I keep hearing from women in their hardest seasons, and why it might be the very thing keeping them stuck. The lie about healing that most of us have absorbed without realizing it. What your symptoms are actually trying to say to you. The frame I think about all the time that completely changes how healing FEELS. The teaching about WHO you surround yourself with that I had to deliver very carefully so you would not hear what I was not saying. The story from my own home that taught me what conviction actually looks like in practice. Five declarations and a heart-tapping practice to set the frequency of your every morning. Plus, I give you three things to focus on this week. If you're sitting in the thick of healing and wondering when your life will go back to "normal," this episode is for you. If you've been carrying conviction for everyone in your home and you're running on empty, this episode is especially for you. If you're ready to stop trying to GET BACK to where you were and start feeling something far more powerful, this is your invitation. You are Fiercely Awakening.   Big News + Monthly Giveaway The Fiercely Awakening Podcast is officially in the TOP 2 PERCENT of all podcasts worldwide. This happened because of YOU. To keep the momentum going, here is the ask: Leave a 5-star review wherever you're listening. Screenshot your review. Send it to me on Instagram or Facebook. Every screenshot you send equals an entry into our monthly giveaway. ✨🎉 One lucky woman will win a bag of DIRTbath™ or FEMfusion. Every. Single. Month. Already left a review? Share this episode to your stories and tag me. That counts as an entry too. You get an entry to win for as many times as you share!  Your reviews and your shares are how this message reaches the women it was meant to reach.   Resources Mentioned in the Episode The FEM 2027 Waitlist FEM is the room I built for exactly this. A community of women healing in real time. Mentors who have watched the body do what conventional medicine said was impossible. A room where conviction is the air you breathe. → Save your place here. The Body Talk Program The program I mention in this episode. Body Talk comes complete with the Body Talk Manual. → Get lifetime access here. Use code PODCAST for $47 off through June 30. FEMfusion (Mineral Elixir) The herbal infusion I’ve been drinking for 13 years. The simplest way to mineralize and hydrate from the inside. A ritual gentle enough for pregnancy, kids and even your most skeptical relative. → Feel the difference with FEMfusion here. DIRTbath™ (Mineral Soak) The terrain-level bath my family relies on, with humic and fulvic binders that pull toxins out through the skin and restore minerals that modern living silently drains. → Get your bag of DIRTbath™ here.   Connect with Dr. Tonya You can find me here on Instagram and here on Facebook. And be sure to visit my website. You'll find even more resources that I'd love to share with you.

  6. Jun 14

    Episode 138: The Power of a Wake-Up Call – Whispers, Nudges and the Path of Transformation – Part 2 of 2

    This is the episode where I take you behind the curtain. At 24, my body said NO. At 29, I found my purpose. By 30, I had a baby who would teach me more about my work than any book ever could. In part two of our conversation on the power of a wake-up call, I take you inside some of my most defining wake-up calls, plus a few I have rarely shared publicly. Each one shaped a different room of who I am today. Each one carries a different lesson. We go deeper with: The four phases of transformation every wake-up call requires you to walk. The most powerful shift available to a human being, and where most women get stuck. The phase of healing almost nobody is teaching about. Three of my most defining wake-up calls and what each one birthed in me. Why you cannot wake another person up, and the ultimate portal of change for yourself AND everyone around you. Plus a four-part assignment to carry into your week. If you've woken up and you're not sure what to do next, this episode is for you. If you've been losing sleep over someone else's wake-up call, this episode is especially for you. If you're ready to stop carrying your story alone and finally let it become medicine to share with other women, this is your invitation. You are Fiercely Awakening.   Big News + Monthly Giveaway The Fiercely Awakening Podcast is officially in the TOP 2 PERCENT of all podcasts worldwide. This happened because of YOU. To keep the momentum going, here is the ask: Leave a 5-star review wherever you're listening. Screenshot your review. Send it to me on Instagram or Facebook. Every screenshot you send equals an entry into our monthly giveaway. ✨🎉 One lucky woman will win a bag of DIRTbath™ or FEMfusion. Every. Single. Month. Already left a review? Share this episode to your stories and tag me. That counts as an entry too. You get an entry to win as many times as you share!  Your reviews and your shares are how this message reaches the women it was meant to reach.   Resources Mentioned in the Episode The FEM 2027 Waitlist FEM is the container I built for exactly this. The heavy health seasons. The wake-up calls. The in-between. The everything after. If you've been craving a room full of women who get it, who have your back, and who will walk you through to the other side, get on the waitlist. → Save your place here. FEMfusion (Mineral Elixir) The herbal infusion I’ve been drinking for 13 years. The simplest way to mineralize and hydrate from the inside. A ritual gentle enough for pregnancy, kids and even your most skeptical relative. → Feel the difference with FEMfusion here. DIRTbath™ (Mineral Soak) The terrain-level bath my family relies on, with humic and fulvic binders that pull toxins out through the skin and restore minerals that modern living silently drains. → Get your bag of DIRTbath™ here.   Connect with Dr. Tonya You can find me here on Instagram and here on Facebook. And be sure to visit my website. You'll find even more resources that I'd love to share with you.

  7. Jun 7

    Episode 137: The Power of a Wake-Up Call – Whispers, Nudges and the Path of Transformation – Part 1 of 2

    I have watched too many women hit a wake-up call without anyone ever giving them the language for what was actually unfolding. The season that finally asked more of them than they could push through. The moment that made it clear something had to change. We are taught that hard things are punishment. We are taught that the storm means something is wrong with us. We are taught to push past, survive, get back to "normal" as fast as possible. What if all of that is wrong? What if your wake-up call is the most loving invitation you will ever receive? In this episode, I give you the framework that moves me through every hard season. The same one that has helped hundreds of women understand theirs. Listen in for: The single worldview that determines whether your hard season lands as a punishment or an invitation. The framework for how wake-up calls actually arrive in your life (and how to catch yours sooner). Three truths to anchor yourself to when you cannot find solid ground. The naturopathic tools and remedies I lean on when I'm in a storm. Why your body has been writing you the most honest letter you will ever receive. Plus, I'll give you a question to sit with this week that will change how you understand every hard season you've ever lived through. If you're sitting with something hard right now. If you've been carrying a wake-up call you do not have the language for yet. If life has been asking more of you than feels fair... This episode is especially for you. You are Fiercely Awakening.   Resources Mentioned in the Episode The FEM 2027 Waitlist FEM is the container I built for exactly this. The heavy health seasons. The wake-up calls. The in-between. The everything after. If you've been craving a space full of women who get it, who have your back, and who will walk you through to the other side, get on the waitlist. → Save your place right here! Mt. Capra Clean Minerals + Collagen (Hot Cocoa flavor) Throughout this episode, I'm sipping on a delish cup of Mt. Capra Clean Minerals + Collagen in Hot Cocoa. What I love about this is, not only does it taste amazing, it also delivers that beautiful potassium punch. Potassium sensitizes your cells to thyroid hormone, which is a fancy way of saying it helps your thyroid actually do its job. Enjoy it with some raw milk and a scoop of gelatin for extra protein. → Shop here. Use code: DRTONYA for 10% off. Perfect Supplements Gelatin The gelatin I add to my hot cocoa for extra protein. → Shop here. Use code: DRTONYA for 10% off. The Tonsil Guide (New!) The free resource I wish every mama had who’s been told her kid's tonsils are enlarged. → Get my free Tonsil Guide here. FEMfusion (Mineral Elixir) The herbal infusion I’ve been drinking for 13 years. The simplest way to mineralize and hydrate from the inside. A ritual gentle enough for pregnancy, kids and even your most skeptical relative. → Feel the difference with FEMfusion here. DIRTbath™ (Mineral Soak) The terrain-level bath my family relies on, with humic and fulvic binders that pull toxins out through the skin and restore minerals that modern living silently drains. → Get your bag of DIRTbath™ here.   Connect with Dr. Tonya You can find me here on Instagram and here on Facebook. And be sure to visit my website. You'll find even more resources that I'd love to share with you.

  8. Jun 1

    Episode 136: An Update on My Strength Training Journey

    Two and a half years into a strength training journey. Seven weeks into my current, intentional, fat loss phase. And sharing every lesson I learned the hard way. In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of what actually changed my body. The mistakes I made in year one. The shift that happened in year two. The recovery lesson that changed everything. My current cut. And the truth about how long meaningful transformation really takes. Listen in to hear: Why recovery IS the build (and the lesson I had to learn the hard way). The identity shift that determines whether healthy habits actually stick. The moment the lights came on when I started eating more. An unpopular opinion about the scale. How to tell if your fat loss efforts are working with your body or against it. What two and a half years of consistent strength training has taught me about patience, progress and metabolism. And perhaps the biggest lesson of all... Real change is not built in weeks. It is built in months. In years. In showing up over and over again when the results are not yet obvious. It takes time. And it is so worth it. You are Fiercely Awakening.   Resources Mentioned in the Episode The FEM 2027 Waitlist The mentorship where we go deeper into metabolism, hormones, muscle building, fat loss and learning how to feel GOOD in your body. → Save you place right here! The Sacred Mornings Guide (Free) My exact morning flow, the four non-negotiables, and nine declarations to borrow for tomorrow. → Get my free Sacred Mornings Guide here. The Tonsil Guide (New!) The free resource I wish every mama had who’s been told her kid's tonsils are enlarged. → Get my free Tonsil Guide here. FEMfusion (Mineral Elixir) The herbal infusion I’ve been drinking for 13 years. The simplest way to mineralize and hydrate from the inside. A ritual gentle enough for pregnancy, kids and even your most skeptical relative. → Feel the difference with FEMfusion here. DIRTbath™ (Mineral Soak) The terrain-level bath my family relies on, with humic and fulvic binders that pull toxins out through the skin and restore minerals that modern living silently drains. → Get your bag of DIRTbath™ here.

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There's another way. The Fiercely Awakening Podcast is devoted to helping mothers heal their families naturally, trust the wisdom of their own bodies, and reclaim the vibrant life they're meant for, without fear, quick fixes or handing their power to anyone else. Host Dr. Tonya Holcomb, naturopathic doctor and founder of Fiercely Empowered Mama, shares insights from more than a decade in practice and the thousand-plus women she's guided to become the healers of their homes, alongside candid conversations with the health experts she trusts, the practitioners and mamas living this work, and the bold thinkers exploring mindset, purpose and what becomes possible on the other side of fear. So you can move from confusion and second-guessing to confidence and clarity... with deeper trust in your body, a calmer home, more energy and the freedom to finally want more from your life. You are Fiercely Awakening. Welcome. Disclaimer: The content in this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. It is provided for informational, educational and self-empowerment purposes only. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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  • Creator
    Dr. Tonya Holcomb
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Copyright 2026 All rights reserved.
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    The Fiercely Awakening Podcast

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