The Natural Health Rising Podcast

Rachel Smith
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Join Rachel Smith, a certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, for enlightening conversations with top health experts around the world and insightful solo episodes unraveling the power of functional medicine and holistic health. You'll learn the root causes of health issues and practical tips on how to fix them through nutrition, supplementation, and lifestyle changes. Whether you're exploring wellness or seeking natural solutions to health challenges, this podcast is your guide to a healthier, happier life.

  1. 116: Breast Implant Illness: The Hidden Autoimmune Trigger No One's Talking About

    FEB 12

    116: Breast Implant Illness: The Hidden Autoimmune Trigger No One's Talking About

    Fatigue, joint pain, brain fog, hair loss, anxiety… and your doctor says your labs are fine. What if your breast implants are the missing piece? In this episode, I join Brandi to explore the truth about Breast Implant Illness (BII) and share essential information to help you understand what to do about this growing health concern. What We Cover: What breast implant illness (BII) actually is and why it's not "in your head"The top reported symptoms of BII to look out for How breast implants increase your risk of autoimmune diseasesMechanisms of breast implant illness like the biofilm theoryThe "rain barrel effect": how long-term immune dysregulation leads to gut issues, nutrient deficiencies, and toxic overloadTimeline of symptom onset with BIIHow to safely remove implantsWhy explant is just the beginning and the next steps to true healingSponsors: EQUIP Prime Protein: https://www.equipfoods.com/NHR15 Save 15% off with code: NHR15 Connect with Rachel: Free Health Consultation with Rachel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.naturalhealthrising.net/health-consultation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Webinar to Heal Your Autoimmune & Mystery Symptoms: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.naturalhealthrising.net/webinar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Natural Health Rising community to heal naturally: ⁠https://www.skool.com/natural-health-rising-6209/about?ref=77c29ce69cbf4fb2be0865f18fea6bcc⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://naturalhealthrising.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support this podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/rachel-smith11/support⁠⁠⁠⁠ Breast Explant References: [1] Ferreira, S., Barros, A. S., & Marques, M. (2025). Breast Implant Illness: Symptoms, Outcomes with Explantation and Potential Etiologies—A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 49(23), 6600–6620. [2] U.S. Food and Drug Administration. (2025, February 6). Medical Device Reports of Systemic Symptoms in Women with Breast Implants. [3] Suh, L. J., Khan, I., Kelley-Patteson, C., Mohan, G., Hassanein, A. H., & Sinha, M. (2022). Breast Implant-Associated Immunological Disorders. Journal of Immunology Research, 2022, 8536149. [4] Watad, A., Rosenberg, V., Tiosano, S., et al. (2018). Silicone breast implants and the risk of autoimmune/rheumatic disorders: a real-world analysis. International Journal of Epidemiology, 47(6), 1846-1854. [5] Adams, W. P., Jr., & Deva, A. K. (2020). Surgical Best Practices: 14-Point Plan. Sientra. [6] DeCesaris, L. (2022, September 22). A Functional Medicine Approach to Breast Implant Illness: BII. Rupa Health. [7] Dreyfuss, D. (n.d.). 8 Tips for a Quick Breast Implant Removal Recovery. Dreyfuss Plastic Surgery.

    36 min
  2. 115: Why Your Nervous System Holds the Key to Autoimmune Healing

    JAN 22

    115: Why Your Nervous System Holds the Key to Autoimmune Healing

    Are you tired of battling autoimmune symptoms like joint pain, fatigue, or gut issues? In this episode, I sit down with Miranda from the Wildly Thriving podcast to talk about the real root causes of autoimmune disease and why conventional medicine keeps missing the mark. What We Cover: The 3-legged stool of autoimmunity: genetic predisposition, intestinal permeability (leaky gut), and environmental triggersWhy 80% of people with autoimmune diseases report significant emotional stress right before diagnosisHow childhood trauma and adverse experiences increase your risk of autoimmune disease, heart disease, and cancerThe polyvagal theory and why your nervous system is either keeping you sick or helping you healPractical vagus nerve tools you can start using todayWhy extreme diets (vegan, carnivore, etc.) might give you initial relief but aren't the long-term answerThe difference between functional medicine lab testing and conventional labsMy RISE framework: Root cause identification, Integrative protocols, Support & supplementation, and Elimination of symptomsSponsors: ENERGYbits: https://energybits.com/discount/NHR?rfsn=7945821.43865e Save 20% off with code: NHR Connect with Rachel: Free Health Consultation with Rachel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.naturalhealthrising.net/health-consultation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Webinar to Heal Your Autoimmune & Mystery Symptoms: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.naturalhealthrising.net/webinar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Natural Health Rising community to heal naturally: https://www.skool.com/natural-health-rising-6209/about?ref=77c29ce69cbf4fb2be0865f18fea6bcc Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://naturalhealthrising.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support this podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/rachel-smith11/support⁠⁠⁠

    53 min
  3. 114: The Molecule Behind a 90% Life Extension: Longevity, Sleep & Energy w/ Chris Burres

    11/03/2025

    114: The Molecule Behind a 90% Life Extension: Longevity, Sleep & Energy w/ Chris Burres

    In this episode, Chris Burris, founder and chief scientist at My Vital C, discusses his journey into longevity research, the discovery of the ESS-60 molecule, and its implications for health and wellness. He shares insights on the transition from industrial applications to the supplement industry, the importance of testimonials, and the mechanisms behind the molecule's effects on oxidative stress and inflammation. Chris also emphasizes the need for careful consideration when navigating the supplement market and offers practical tips for improving health and longevity. What we cover in this episode: How a Nobel Prize-winning molecule (ESS60) extended lifespan by 90% in animal studiesThe transition from industrial applications to health supplements driven by customer demand.The BOSS theory and how the ESS-60 molecule buffers oxidative stress.Smart ways to stack ESS60 with other longevity supplementsThe main drivers of aging and natural ways to slow them down.Common supplement scams and how to identify safe, high-quality products.The importance of sleep and its impact on overall health. Sponsors: Free Webinar to Heal Your Autoimmune Disease and Mystery Symptoms: https://www.naturalhealthrising.net/webinar EQUIP Prime Protein: https://www.equipfoods.com/NHR15 Save 15% off with code: NHR15 Connect with Chris and MyVitalC: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myvitalcFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/myvitalcTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myvitalcYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MyVitalC/videosLive Longer and Better book: https://amzn.to/48TKJuETry MyVitalC: Special discount for listeners: https://www.myvitalc.com/pages/nhr/?ref=nhr Connect with Rachel: Free Health Consultation with Rachel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.naturalhealthrising.net/health-consultation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Webinar to Heal Your Autoimmune & Mystery Symptoms: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.naturalhealthrising.net/webinar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Energy Reboot Plan: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.naturalhealthrising.net/energy-reboot-plan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://naturalhealthrising.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support this podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/rachel-smith11/support⁠⁠⁠

    1h 7m

  4. 08/15/2025

    113: Beyond MTHFR: What You Really Need to Know About Methylation

    Ryan Monahan is a Certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, AIP Certified Coach, and Clinical Advisor. In this episode, Ryan breaks down the often misunderstood world of methylation which is one of the most fundamental biochemical processes for optimal health. We dive deep into what methylation really is, how it affects everything from energy, hormones, detoxification, brain health, autoimmunity, fertility, and mood, and why it plays such a big role in healing from chronic illness. What we cover in this episode: The real-life symptoms of poor methylationWhat can block your methylation pathwaysWhy checking for MTHFR gene mutations isn’t the whole story and what truly mattersThe best nutrients to naturally support your methylationHow methylation influences DNA repair, neurotransmitter production, fat metabolism, hormone balance, detox, and energyThe biggest myths about MTHFR and methylation (and why most people are looking at it the wrong way) Sponsors: ENERGYbits: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://energybits.com/discount/NHR?rfsn=7945821.43865e⁠⁠⁠⁠ Save 20% off with code: NHR Connect with Ryan: Website: ⁠themindfulnutrivore.comInstagram: ⁠ @themindfulnutrivoreFacebook: facebook.com/themindfulnutrivore Connect with Rachel: Free Health Consultation with Rachel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.naturalhealthrising.net/health-consultation⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Webinar to Heal Your Autoimmune & Mystery Symptoms: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.naturalhealthrising.net/webinar⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Energy Reboot Plan: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.naturalhealthrising.net/energy-reboot-plan⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://naturalhealthrising.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠Support this podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/rachel-smith11/support⁠⁠

    1h 5m

  5. 07/05/2025

    112: Depression, Anxiety & Fatigue: The Overlooked Root Causes and What to Do About Them with Dr. Tracy McCarthy

    If you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, fatigue, or brain fog, this episode is a must-listen. Dr. Tracy McCarthy, MD, is a board-certified psychiatrist and Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner with over 20 years of experience helping people address the real root causes of mental health and energy issues. In this conversation, we uncover how nutrient deficiencies, microbiome imbalances, mold toxicity, blood sugar dysregulation, and poor digestion are often at the core of chronic mood and energy problems... and how to fix them naturally. What we cover in this episode: What most doctors miss about anxiety, ADHD, and depression The top 5 supplements that actually support mood, energy, and focus How to improve digestion and absorb nutrients more effectively Common detox myths & mistakes (and what to do instead) How short-term parasite cleanses may backfire Blood sugar hacks to stabilize your mood Foods that fuel anxiety, and what to eat instead How to retrain your nervous system to feel safe and grounded Why Americans are so fatigued and how to reclaim your energy The truth about caffeine, epigenetics, and mental health If you’re tired of treating symptoms and want to finally understand the root causes behind your emotional and physical burnout, this episode will give you the tools and insights you’ve been missing. Connect with Dr. Tracy here: Website: https://www.drtracymccarthy.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtracymccarthy/?hl=en 10 Overlooked - https://www.drtracymccarthy.com/top10 Mood Solution Program: https://go.tracymccarthymd.com/naturalmoodsolution AFFILIATES: ENERGYbits: ⁠⁠https://energybits.com/discount/NHR?rfsn=7945821.43865e⁠⁠ Save 20% off with code: NHR Connect with Rachel here: - Free Health Consultation with Rachel: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.naturalhealthrising.net/health-consultation⁠⁠⁠ - Free Webinar to Heal Your Autoimmune Disease and Mystery Symptoms: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.naturalhealthrising.net/webinar⁠⁠⁠ - Free Energy Reboot Plan: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.naturalhealthrising.net/energy-reboot-plan⁠⁠⁠ - Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://naturalhealthrising.com/⁠⁠⁠ - Support this podcast: ⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/rachel-smith11/support⁠⁠

    52 min

  6. 06/23/2025

    111: Rewire Your Stress with HRV & Wearables with Dr. Torkil Færø

    Dr. Torkil Færø is a General Practitioner and emergency physician, documentary filmmaker, author and award-winning photographer. Over a 26- year career as a freelance doctor, he has worked all over Norway, had over a hundred thousand consultations and thus gained a unique picture of the diseases that plague us. He learned that the cause is most often found in the stresses our lifestyles place on our bodies. Using wearables, he found a way to track and regulate his nervous system and physiology, to improve health and longevity. More of what Rachel and Dr. Torkil discuss in the episode: - Patterns that erode health, observed from over 100,000 consultations as a physician - What is HRV and what does it tell us about health? - Key habits you may need to change to improve your HRV. - Dr. Torikil’s top strategies to improve sleep. - Foods that trigger internal stress and lower HRV. - The best HRV tracking devices. - Do wearables and tracking apps trigger more stress? - How to balance tracking your biomarkers and listening to your own body. - 8 strategies to add 24 extra years to your life. - Why tracking your HRV is particularly important for women. - How alcohol stresses the body and how to reduce use. Connect with Dr. Torkil here: Social media: https://www.instagram.com/dr.torkil/ The Pulse Cure book: https://amzn.to/4aNFVpu EQUIP Prime Protein: https://www.equipfoods.com/NHR15 Save 15% off with code: NHR15 Connect with Rachel here: - Free Health Consultation with Rachel: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.naturalhealthrising.net/health-consultation⁠⁠⁠ - Free Webinar to Heal Your Autoimmune Disease and Mystery Symptoms: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.naturalhealthrising.net/webinar⁠⁠⁠ - Free Energy Reboot Plan: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.naturalhealthrising.net/energy-reboot-plan⁠⁠⁠ - Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://naturalhealthrising.com/⁠⁠⁠ - Support this podcast: ⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/rachel-smith11/support⁠⁠

    55 min

  7. 05/29/2025

    110: Revive Your Relationship With Somatic Healing With Becky Aste

    Becky Aste is a trauma-informed somatic marriage coach and the host of “Your Breakthrough Blueprint”, a top 5% globally ranked podcast. She is the CEO and creator of “I Do Breakthrough”, a company dedicated to equipping highly ambitious leaders to repair thriving connection in their relationships by moving trauma out of the body. More of what Rachel and Becky discuss in the episode:- Becky’s journey into working as a somatic marriage coach. - What somatics actually means and why it’s such a powerful tool for trauma. - How to incorporate somatic work into your daily life. - How to connect back to your body. - Barriers to intimacy that many couples face. - How the vagus nerve and nervous system can shift intimacy. - Three simple tools to regulate your nervous system and get back to safety. - Signals your body send you when you feel safe. - Why labeling yourself and others may do more harm than good. - How to shift to seeing yourself and others with love. - How woman can get their husbands to do somatic healing work. Connect with Becky here: Website: ⁠www.idobreakthrough.com⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@becky_aste ENERGYbits: ⁠https://energybits.com/discount/NHR?rfsn=7945821.43865e⁠ Save 20% off with code: NHR Connect with Rachel here: - Free Health Consultation with Rachel: ⁠⁠https://www.naturalhealthrising.net/health-consultation⁠⁠ - Free Webinar to Heal Your Autoimmune Disease and Mystery Symptoms: ⁠⁠https://www.naturalhealthrising.net/webinar⁠⁠ - Free Energy Reboot Plan: ⁠⁠https://www.naturalhealthrising.net/energy-reboot-plan⁠⁠ - Website: ⁠⁠https://naturalhealthrising.com/⁠⁠ - Support this podcast: ⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/rachel-smith11/support⁠

    43 min
  8. 109: Harnessing Genetic Testing For Better Mood, Weight Loss and Optimized Health with Elwin Robinson

    01/16/2025

    109: Harnessing Genetic Testing For Better Mood, Weight Loss and Optimized Health with Elwin Robinson

    Elwin Robinson is the founder of Genetic Insights. After facing severe health challenges that traditional and alternative medicine couldn't solve, Elwin turned to genetic testing, sparking a revolutionary approach to health and wellness. His company now empowers individuals by providing personalized, genetic-based health insights. Elwin's passion lies in unlocking the secrets of our DNA to improve our quality of life, making him a true pioneer in the field of genetics and rejuvenation. More of what Rachel and Elwin discuss in the episode: - What does genetic testing entail and what type of data are you gathering from someone’s report? - The science behind genetic testing. - Definition of a SNIP and why analysing millions of snips is more important that a couple dozen. - Predicting your risk of disease and syndromes. - Why looking into just one gene, such as MTHFR, isn’t as important as you think. - Misconceptions about epigenetics versus genetics. - Genetic factors holding you back from losing weight. - Proper thyroid assessment and care for weight loss. - Addressing anxiety, depression, and low oxytocin with genetic testing, supplements and lifestyle change. - How to utilize your temperature to assess your overall health. Connect with Elwin here: - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therealelwin/ - Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/therealelwin - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElwinRobinson Code NHR to get 25% off of your order at www.GeneticInsights.co Connect with Rachel here: - Free Health Consultation with Rachel: https://www.naturalhealthrising.net/health-consultation - Free Webinar to Heal Your Autoimmune Disease and Mystery Symptoms: https://www.naturalhealthrising.net/webinar - Free Energy Reboot Plan: https://www.naturalhealthrising.net/energy-reboot-plan - Website: https://naturalhealthrising.com/ - Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rachel-smith11/support

    1h 12m
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Join Rachel Smith, a certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, for enlightening conversations with top health experts around the world and insightful solo episodes unraveling the power of functional medicine and holistic health. You'll learn the root causes of health issues and practical tips on how to fix them through nutrition, supplementation, and lifestyle changes. Whether you're exploring wellness or seeking natural solutions to health challenges, this podcast is your guide to a healthier, happier life.

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