Wellness By Design

Jane Hogan | The Wellness Engineer

Welcome to the Wellness By Design podcast. I believe every one of us has the power to achieve optimal wellness not by reacting to the world around us but by intentionally designing a life based on what our own body needs. This show is for people who want to relieve pain and inflammation naturally by addressing root causes, rather than masking symptoms and by tapping into the wisdom of their body, mind and spirit. And I want to give you the tools to help make that happen.

  1. 3d ago

    275. When Pain Isn't About the Body: Emotions, the Nervous System, and the Mind-Body Connection

    Can chronic pain be influenced by emotions, stress, and the nervous system, even when the pain feels completely physical 👉 Download a FREE chapter of my book Pain-Free on Purpose and find what no one tells you about chronic pain: https://www.thewellnessengineer.com/freechapter  Discover how the mind-body connection and nervous system may play a role in the way we experience chronic pain.  In this episode, we will explore the surprising connection between chronic pain, emotional stress, subconscious patterns, and nervous system regulation. You'll discover why fear and stress can keep the body in a protective state, and why understanding this connection can open up a whole new way of looking at pain.  Concerned about the negative impacts of EMFs on your health?  Save up to 50% on Harmoni Pendant here: https://thewellnessengineer.com/harmoni In this episode, you'll learn: ⏰ 00:00 - Introduction ⏰ 03:17 - Pain Is Real  ⏰ 08:56 - The Brain & Pain  ⏰ 13:18 - Emotional Pain  ⏰ 17:50 - Perceived Threats  ⏰ 21:49 - The ONE thing you can do to activate self-healing ***** Hi there! I am Jane Hogan, the Wellness Engineer, and the host of Wellness By Design. I spent 30 years designing foundations for buildings until the pain and inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis led me to hang up my hard hat and follow my heart. Now I blend my backgrounds in science and spirituality to teach people how to tap into the power of their mind, body and soul. I help them release pain naturally so they can become the best version of themselves.  Wellness By Design is a show dedicated to helping people achieve wellness, not by reacting to the world around them but by intentionally designing a life based on what their own body needs. In this show, we explore practices, methods, and scientific principles that help naturally relieve pain and inflammation. Learn more at https://thewellnessengineer.com Connect with Jane:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaneHoganHealth/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewellnessengineer/

  2. Sep 16

    274. Fasting for Healing: What Happens When You Give the Body Time Instead of Food

    Could fasting help reduce inflammation, support healing, and give your body the space it needs to recover? 👉 Download a FREE chapter of my book Pain-Free on Purpose and find what no one tells you about chronic pain: https://www.thewellnessengineer.com/freechapter  Discover how therapeutic fasting may support your body's natural healing processes and why preparation, hydration, and proper guidance matter.  Join me and my guest, Loren Lockman, an expert in therapeutic fasting with decades of experience, for a fascinating conversation about the potential benefits of fasting, the science behind autophagy, hydration, rest, and what happens inside the body when we stop eating.  Concerned about the negative impacts of EMFs on your health?  Save up to 50% on Harmoni Pendant here: https://thewellnessengineer.com/harmoni In this episode, you'll learn: ⏰ 00:00  -  Introduction ⏰ 02:30  -  Loren's Fasting Journey  ⏰ 14:43  -  Why Does Fasting Work?  ⏰ 20:57  -  Fasting Safety & Electrolytes  ⏰ 46:43  -  The Surprising Power of Hydration  ⏰ 58:00  - The ONE thing you can do to activate self-healing Check out Loren Lockman's Bio: Loren Lockman is one of the world's most experienced water fasting educators, having guided more than 12,000 fasts over the past 30 years. As the founder of Tanglewood Wellness Center and Fast to Rise, he has dedicated his life to helping people better understand the body's innate ability to heal through properly supervised water fasting, deep rest, and a whole-food, plant-based lifestyle. Loren is passionate about educating others on the principles of natural health, addressing the root causes of illness rather than simply managing symptoms. Through his online programs, educational content, and speaking engagements, he empowers people around the world to make informed decisions about their health and discover the remarkable healing intelligence of the human body. Loren Lockman's gift: Free Ebook: Ancient Secrets of Healing https://www.fasttorise.com/fasttorise-freeguide Connect with Loren Lockman: Website: fasttorise.com/  Facebook:  facebook.com/loren.lockman  Instagram:  instagram.com/lorenlockman.official/  YouTube: youtube.com/@lorenlockman_official | youtube.com/@LorenLockman  ***** Hi there! I am Jane Hogan, the Wellness Engineer, and the host of Wellness By Design. I spent 30 years designing foundations for buildings until the pain and inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis led me to hang up my hard hat and follow my heart. Now I blend my backgrounds in science and spirituality to teach people how to tap into the power of their mind, body and soul. I help them release pain naturally so they can become the best version of themselves.  Wellness By Design is a show dedicated to helping people achieve wellness, not by reacting to the world around them but by intentionally designing a life based on what their own body needs. In this show, we explore practices, methods, and scientific principles that help naturally relieve pain and inflammation. Learn more at https://thewellnessengineer.com Connect with Jane:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaneHoganHealth/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewellnessengineer/

  3. Sep 9

    273. Brain Fog After Surgery: What to Know Before You Go In

    Brain fog after surgery is real… anesthesia is one of the biggest neurological stress events your brain will ever face.  👉 Download a FREE chapter of my book Pain-Free on Purpose and find what no one tells you about chronic pain: https://www.thewellnessengineer.com/freechapter  What if the conversation about post-surgery brain fog needs to happen before you go in, not months later when you're still struggling to find your words? Join me and my guest, Sandra Bargeron, PA-C, CAA, founder of Beyond Brain Health™, to learn more about why it's not the anesthetic drugs that matter… it's the brain that walks into the operating room, and what you can do to prepare it.  Concerned about the negative impacts of EMFs on your health?  Save up to 50% on Harmoni Pendant here: https://thewellnessengineer.com/harmoni In this episode, you'll learn: ⏰ 00:00 - Introduction ⏰ 02:53 - What anesthesia actually does to your brain ⏰ 14:46  - The 1999 study that cut delirium 40%  ⏰ 25:34 - The domains of neurologic resilience + the NSRI™ ⏰ 35:54 - Good, better, best: how long you need to prepare ⏰ 52:12 - The ONE thing you can do to activate self-healing Check out Sandra Bargeron's Bio: Sandra Bargeron, PA-C, CAA, has spent 22 years in operating rooms as a PA first assistant and 16 years delivering anesthesia across more than 10,000 cases. After watching someone she loved experience significant cognitive decline after surgery, she made it her mission to protect brain health around anesthesia. She created the Neurologic Stress and Recovery Index™, wrote Break Through Anesthesia Fog introducing her HARP™ framework, and founded Beyond Brain Health™ to help patients prepare and recover. Sandra Bargeron's gift: You can take our Resilience and Support Quiz (Mini-NSRI) to measure how well your brain can handle surgery, illness, and life. Check it out at https://beyondbrainhealth.com/  Connect with Sandra Bargeron: Website: http://www.beyondbrainhealth.com  YouTube: youtube.com/@beyondbrainhealth  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/cleanlivingbasics  Instagram:  instagram.com/beyondbrainhealth  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sandra-bargeron  ***** Hi there! I am Jane Hogan, the Wellness Engineer, and the host of Wellness By Design. I spent 30 years designing foundations for buildings until the pain and inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis led me to hang up my hard hat and follow my heart. Now I blend my backgrounds in science and spirituality to teach people how to tap into the power of their mind, body and soul. I help them release pain naturally so they can become the best version of themselves.  Wellness By Design is a show dedicated to helping people achieve wellness, not by reacting to the world around them but by intentionally designing a life based on what their own body needs. In this show, we explore practices, methods, and scientific principles that help naturally relieve pain and inflammation. Learn more at https://thewellnessengineer.com Connect with Jane:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaneHoganHealth/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewellnessengineer/

  4. Sep 2

    272. Health Self-Advocacy: What Actually Works

    Told your labs are "normal" but you still don't feel like yourself? You're not imagining it… women with chronic pain and perimenopause symptoms are dismissed every day. 👉 Download a FREE chapter of my book Pain-Free on Purpose and find what no one tells you about chronic pain: https://www.thewellnessengineer.com/freechapter  What if the most powerful thing you bring to your next appointment isn't a list of symptoms, but a completely different way of showing up in the room? Join me and my guest, Katie Patel, PharmD, IFM-AFMCP, founder of Radiant Origins Wellness, to learn more about self-advocacy in a medical system that wasn't built for chronic conditions and the exact words, documentation, and nervous system shifts that change how your provider hears you. Concerned about the negative impacts of EMFs on your health?  Save up to 50% on Harmoni Pendant here: https://thewellnessengineer.com/harmoni In this episode, you'll learn: ⏰ 00:00 - Introduction ⏰ 01:29 - Why Women's Pain Gets Dismissed ⏰ 11:00 - Food, Root Cause, and Nervous System Readiness ⏰ 18:30 - Intuition and "Normal" vs. Optimal Labs ⏰ 27:00 - Inner Guidance, Micro-Moments, and Building Your Support Team ⏰ 34:30 - The ONE thing you can do to activate self-healing Check out Katie Patel's Bio: Katie Patel, PharmD, IFM-AFMCP, is the founder of Radiant Origins Wellness, where she works as a precision and functional wellness practitioner for high-achieving women 35 and up. Katie spent over 10 years in pain management across private practice and VA settings, working alongside physicians on chronic disease and pain management, before transitioning to full-time practice helping women understand what's actually happening in their bodies during perimenopause and midlife, rather than being handed a prescription and sent on their way. Her approach centers on calming the nervous system first, then getting precise with functional testing, so that healing has the right foundation to actually stick. She is based in Johns Creek, Georgia right outside Atlanta. Katie Patel's gift: Get your printable guide with a one-sentence prompt, a symptom tracker (with cycle-day tracking), and specific questions to ask a provider: https://go.radiantoriginswellness.com/advocatingforyourself  Connect with Katie Patel:  Website: http://www.radiantoriginswellness.com  Facebook:  facebook.com/people/Radiant-Origins-Wellness/61576098712636/  Instagram:  instagram.com/radiantoriginswellness  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/radiantoriginswellness  ***** Hi there! I am Jane Hogan, the Wellness Engineer, and the host of Wellness By Design. I spent 30 years designing foundations for buildings until the pain and inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis led me to hang up my hard hat and follow my heart. Now I blend my backgrounds in science and spirituality to teach people how to tap into the power of their mind, body and soul. I help them release pain naturally so they can become the best version of themselves.  Wellness By Design is a show dedicated to helping people achieve wellness, not by reacting to the world around them but by intentionally designing a life based on what their own body needs. In this show, we explore practices, methods, and scientific principles that help naturally relieve pain and inflammation. Learn more at https://thewellnessengineer.com Connect with Jane:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaneHoganHealth/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewellnessengineer/

  5. Aug 26

    271. The Hidden Cost of Living in Protection: Perfectionism, People-Pleasing, and Chronic Pain

    Chronic pain can become a frustrating cycle of fear, stress, and nervous system dysregulation. But what if some of the patterns keeping that cycle going are happening beneath your awareness? 👉 Download a FREE chapter of my book Pain-Free on Purpose and find what no one tells you about chronic pain: https://www.thewellnessengineer.com/freechapter  Could your thoughts and beliefs be influencing how your nervous system responds to pain? In this episode, we explore the hidden connection between subconscious patterns, the brain, and the pain-fear cycle. You'll discover why the brain can learn pain, and how awareness, nervous system regulation, and new thought patterns may help create a greater sense of safety and possibility.  Concerned about the negative impacts of EMFs on your health?  Save up to 50% on Harmoni Pendant here: https://thewellnessengineer.com/harmoni In this episode, you'll learn: ⏰ 00:00 - Introduction ⏰ 02:49 - Your Nervous System ⏰ 06:23 - The Subconscious Mind ⏰ 09:53 - Repeating Old Patterns ⏰ 13:13 - Rewiring the Brain ⏰ 18:28 - The ONE thing you can do to activate self-healing ***** Hi there! I am Jane Hogan, the Wellness Engineer, and the host of Wellness By Design. I spent 30 years designing foundations for buildings until the pain and inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis led me to hang up my hard hat and follow my heart. Now I blend my backgrounds in science and spirituality to teach people how to tap into the power of their mind, body and soul. I help them release pain naturally so they can become the best version of themselves.  Wellness By Design is a show dedicated to helping people achieve wellness, not by reacting to the world around them but by intentionally designing a life based on what their own body needs. In this show, we explore practices, methods, and scientific principles that help naturally relieve pain and inflammation. Learn more at https://thewellnessengineer.com Connect with Jane:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaneHoganHealth/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewellnessengineer/

  6. Aug 19

    270. Chronic Pain: The Hidden Truth About Adhesions

    Tired of chronic pain that just won't go away no matter how much you stretch, strengthen, or push through? 👉 Download a FREE chapter of my book Pain-Free on Purpose and find what no one tells you about chronic pain: https://www.thewellnessengineer.com/freechapter  What if the pain in your back, neck, or knees actually starts in your feet? In this episode, discover how tight fascia creates restrictions, miscommunication, and pain throughout the body and the simple practices you can use to release them and feel at home in your body again. Join me and my guests, Deanna Hansen, creator of Block Therapy and fascia decompression, and Stacey McCarthy, master yoga teacher with 40 years of experience, to learn about The Unbound Method… a powerful fusion of yoga and fascia decompression designed to release adhesions, ease chronic pain, and help you reconnect with your body from the inside out. Concerned about the negative impacts of EMFs on your health?  Save up to 50% on Harmoni Pendant here: https://thewellnessengineer.com/harmoni In this episode, you'll learn: ⏰ 00:00 - Introduction ⏰ 02:26 - How Deanna & Stacey Created the Unbound Method ⏰ 11:33 - A Health Crisis and the Discovery of Fascia ⏰ 17:42 - Block Therapy Meets Yoga: How the Method Works ⏰ 26:42 - Come Home to Yourself: Why Feet Come First ⏰ 36:42 - The ONE thing you can do to activate self-healing Check out Stacy McCarthy & Deanna Hansen's Bio: Stacy has delivered over 2,000 trainings and taught audiences as large as 1,000 people. She is an Integrative Wellness expert with a specialty in yoga and meditation. Her impact in the science of yoga and wellness is undeniable. She was named the 2021 IDEA World Instructor of the Year and co-created the first College Accredited 200- and 500-hour Yoga Teacher Training. As a celebrated speaker at events around the world, she's dedicated to unlocking the limitless potential within every individual. Deanna Hansen is a pioneer in the field of fascia decompression for physical and emotional transformation. With more than 20 years of hands-on clinical experience, Deanna created Block Therapy™, a unique fascia-release protocol, to relieve chronic pain and dis-ease, encourage healthy detoxification, and reverse cellular aging. Stacy McCarthy & Deanna Hansen's gift: The Unbound Method friends and family introductory offer through Aug 21st (save $50 off the regular price): https://kd167.isrefer.com/go/unbound/bydesign/  Connect with Stacy McCarthy & Deanna Hansen: Website: https://blocktherapy.com/  Facebook:  facebook.com/DeannaHansenBlockTherapy/  YouTube:  youtube.com/@Fluidisometrics  ***** Hi there! I am Jane Hogan, the Wellness Engineer, and the host of Wellness By Design. I spent 30 years designing foundations for buildings until the pain and inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis led me to hang up my hard hat and follow my heart. Now I blend my backgrounds in science and spirituality to teach people how to tap into the power of their mind, body and soul. I help them release pain naturally so they can become the best version of themselves.  Wellness By Design is a show dedicated to helping people achieve wellness, not by reacting to the world around them but by intentionally designing a life based on what their own body needs. In this show, we explore practices, methods, and scientific principles that help naturally relieve pain and inflammation. Learn more at https://thewellnessengineer.com Connect with Jane:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaneHoganHealth/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewellnessengineer/

  7. Aug 12

    269. Beyond Darwin: Bruce Lipton on the New Science of Human Evolution

    Struggling with chronic stress, pain, or feeling stuck in your health no matter what you try? Learn how reprogramming your subconscious mind can help your body heal and put you back in control. 👉 Download a FREE chapter of my book Pain-Free on Purpose and find what no one tells you about chronic pain: https://www.thewellnessengineer.com/freechapter  What if 95% of your life is being run by hidden programs you never consciously chose… and what if rewriting them is the key to healing your body and your life? Join me and my guest, Dr. Bruce Lipton, internationally recognized cell biologist and bestselling author of The Biology of Belief, to learn more about how your beliefs shape your biology, why the subconscious controls most of your day, and how to shift from victim to creator so your body can finally heal. Concerned about the negative impacts of EMFs on your health?  Save up to 50% on Harmoni Pendant here: https://thewellnessengineer.com/harmoni In this episode, you'll learn: ⏰ 00:00 - Introduction ⏰ 02:29 - Beyond Darwin: Why Cooperation Beats Competition ⏰ 12:29 - Collapse, Stress & the Real Cause of the Health Crisis ⏰ 20:23 - Epigenetics: Your Genes Don't Control You  ⏰ 28:33 - How Your Subconscious Runs 95% of Your Life ⏰ 49:10 - The ONE thing you can do to activate self-healing Check out Bruce Lipton's Bio: Bruce H. Lipton, Ph.D., former medical school professor and epigenetic science pioneer, is the bestselling author of The Biology of Belief, Spontaneous Evolution and The Honeymoon Effect. Bruce received the prestigious Goi Peace Award (Japan) in honor of his scientific contribution to world harmony. For over ten years, Bruce has been listed in the top 100 of "the world's most spiritually influential living people" by United Kingdom's Watkins Journal. He will be releasing his new book, Beyond Darwin: How Epigenetics, Quantum Science, and Cooperation Shape Humanity's Future in 2026. Bruce Lipton's gift: Get Bruce's new book, Beyond Darwin and discover why genes don't control your destiny. Get your copy at https://amzn.to/4bnWE4A Connect with Bruce Lipton: Website: brucelipton.com Facebook: facebook.com/BruceHLiptonPhD  Instagram:  instagram.com/brucelipton  YouTube: youtube.com/user/biologyofbelief  ***** Hi there! I am Jane Hogan, the Wellness Engineer, and the host of Wellness By Design. I spent 30 years designing foundations for buildings until the pain and inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis led me to hang up my hard hat and follow my heart. Now I blend my backgrounds in science and spirituality to teach people how to tap into the power of their mind, body and soul. I help them release pain naturally so they can become the best version of themselves.  Wellness By Design is a show dedicated to helping people achieve wellness, not by reacting to the world around them but by intentionally designing a life based on what their own body needs. In this show, we explore practices, methods, and scientific principles that help naturally relieve pain and inflammation. Learn more at https://thewellnessengineer.com Connect with Jane:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaneHoganHealth/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewellnessengineer/

  8. Aug 5

    268. Breast Implant Illness: What Could Be Hiding Beneath the Surface?

    Struggling with unexplained fatigue, brain fog, pain, or inflammation? The hidden cause could be your breast implants… and here's what you can do about it. 👉 Download a FREE chapter of my book Pain-Free on Purpose and find what no one tells you about chronic pain: https://www.thewellnessengineer.com/freechapter  What if the symptoms you've been told are "just stress" or "getting older" were actually connected to something hidden inside your body?  Join me and my guest, Dr. Rob Whitfield, MD, board-certified plastic surgeon and founder of the SHARP Method, to learn more about how surgery, genetics, detoxification, mitochondrial optimization, and regenerative medicine come together to create safer procedures, smoother recoveries, and better long-term outcomes. Concerned about the negative impacts of EMFs on your health?  Save up to 50% on Harmoni Pendant here: https://thewellnessengineer.com/harmoni In this episode, you'll learn: ⏰ 00:00 - Introduction ⏰ 03:27 - Why Implants Trigger Illness ⏰ 15:39 - The Biofilm Discovery: 29% of Explant Capsules Test Positive ⏰ 18:02 - Inside the SHARP Method: Genetics, Detox & Surgical Prep ⏰ 28:13 - Prioritize Sleep: Cortisol, Nighttime Waking & the 3-2-1 Method ⏰ 55:15 - The ONE thing you can do to activate self-healing Check out Rob Whitfield's Bio: Dr. Robert Whitfield, MD, is a board-certified plastic surgeon and founder of the SHARP Method, a biologic recovery system integrating surgery, genetics, detoxification, and regenerative medicine. Nationally recognized for his work in Breast Implant Illness, he published the largest series of PCR-tested explant capsules, finding bacterial contamination in nearly 29% of cases. He has performed thousands of explant and fat transfer procedures, and practices in Austin, TX, working with patients worldwide. Rob Whitfield's gift: Complete Anti-Inflammatory Supplement Kit for Acute and Chronic Inflammation: https://drrobssolutions.com/products/inflammation-support-bundle and both books (SHARP and Breast Implants, Explant Surgery, and Breast Implant Illness): https://drrobssolutions.com/products/sharp-method-bii-book-dr-whitfield-book-bundle?_pos=2&_psq=book&_ss=e&_v=1.0  Connect with Rob Whitfield: Website: drrobertwhitfield.com YouTube: youtube.com/@robertwhitfieldmd   Facebook:  facebook.com/DrRobertWhitfield  Instagram:  instagram.com/robertwhitfieldmd  TikTok: tiktok.com/@robertwhitfieldmd  ***** Hi there! I am Jane Hogan, the Wellness Engineer, and the host of Wellness By Design. I spent 30 years designing foundations for buildings until the pain and inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis led me to hang up my hard hat and follow my heart. Now I blend my backgrounds in science and spirituality to teach people how to tap into the power of their mind, body and soul. I help them release pain naturally so they can become the best version of themselves.  Wellness By Design is a show dedicated to helping people achieve wellness, not by reacting to the world around them but by intentionally designing a life based on what their own body needs. In this show, we explore practices, methods, and scientific principles that help naturally relieve pain and inflammation. Learn more at https://thewellnessengineer.com Connect with Jane:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaneHoganHealth/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewellnessengineer/

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Welcome to the Wellness By Design podcast. I believe every one of us has the power to achieve optimal wellness not by reacting to the world around us but by intentionally designing a life based on what our own body needs. This show is for people who want to relieve pain and inflammation naturally by addressing root causes, rather than masking symptoms and by tapping into the wisdom of their body, mind and spirit. And I want to give you the tools to help make that happen.

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