The Root Reasons

Jessica Briecke
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  • Alternative Health
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Join me for conversations and connections that get to the root reasons of your health concerns, support you on your health journey, and inspire resilience that helps us all find light at the end of the tunnel to live life beautifully.

  1. 08/30/2022

    #23 Getting to the Root of Hair Loss with Alysha Harris

    Are you embarrassed or worried about your hair thinning or losing hair, and using hats, scarves, wigs, all the things to cover it up? Not only is this doing more harm than good, but actually treating hair loss/thinning can be possible if you address the root cause! Today we have Alysha Harris, a Holistic Hair Loss Specialist and FNLP, who helps patients treat hair loss holistically. We cover: What hair loss is and the many reasons why it can happen (it's not just genetics!)Common habits you're doing that may be contributing to hair lossWhy "bandaid solutions" like topical oils don't workIs there a healthy, safe way to do hair extensions?The number one thing to focus on when trying to bring back hairThe best and worst foods for hair healthHerbal remedies for hair healthand more!Connect with Alysha: https://thehairdocta.glossgenius.com https://linktr.ee/TheHairDocta Instagram: @HairDoctaKCMO Connect with me: Website: www.root-reasons.com Instagram: @jessbrootreasons Thinking about joining the membership? Head over to https://root-reasons.com/membership to get started!

  2. 08/23/2022

    #22 Is Mold Exposure Making You Sick? with Nicole Ritter

    Did you know the World Health Organization said that 50% of homes in the US and the UK have mold?  If you haven't found success in addressing your autoimmune disease, chronic sinus infections, or unexplained fatigue or migraines with diet and lifestyle changes, mold is definitely something to look into! Today, we have Nicole Ritter on the podcast today to discuss all things mold, how she helps clients detox from mold exposure and how you can too! We talk about: Nicole's personal struggle with chronic sinus infections, migraines and infertility and how she uncovered black mold to be a huge root problemOptions of what to do if you find mold in your homeDifferent ways you can get exposed to mold that you might not think of (Hint: often it's in your food!)How mold disrupts your health and can cause autoimmune issues, sinus issues, and moreWhy pooping everyday is SO important for overall health and detoxingFunctional lab tests Nicole uses with her clients to assess their mold exposure, gut health, and moreThings you can do on your own to reduce your mold exposure, especially if you can't move out of your homeAnd more! Resources Mentioned: Book: Hashimoto's Protocol by Isabella Wentz Labs:  Organic Acids test by Great PlainsFull Thyroid PanelFull Blood PanelGI MapHair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA)Visual Contrast Sensitivity Test Connect with Nicole: Website: www.mrsnicoleritter.com Instagram: @nicoleritterhealth Connect with me: Website: www.root-reasons.com Instagram: @jessbrootreasons Thinking about joining the membership? Head over to https://root-reasons.com/membership to get started!

  3. 08/16/2022

    #21: The Connection Between the Fascia and Chronic Pain & Fatigue

    Are you experiencing chronic pain or fatigue and not sure why? Then you'll definitely want to know about the fascia! Our guest Veronique Boileau is an Energetic Balancing Osteopath, who shares how she helps clients work with their fascia to experience life-changing relief from pain and fatigue. Tune in to learn what you need to know about the fascia so you can achieve optimal health! We discuss: What exactly is the fascia How a physical injury, surgery, or traumatic emotional event from years ago can still impact your body todayWhy not all "healthy" foods are healthy for YOU and your fasciaHow to eat to support a healthy fascia and your unique biochemistryOther things that impact the health of your fasciaWhy you have unexplained pain in certain areas of your bodyFascial release exercises you can do at home to drastically improve your health and quality of lifeAnd more!Connect with Veronique: https://www.veroniqueboileau.com/ Connect with me: Website: www.root-reasons.com Instagram: @jessbrootreasons Thinking about joining the membership? Head over to https://root-reasons.com/membership to get started!

  4. 08/09/2022

    #20: What is a Psychic Medium and How One Can Help You to Heal

    Do you ever feel guilty for a loved one's passing even if you had nothing to do with it? Or perhaps childhood trauma is affecting your everyday life without you even knowing? Today’s guest, Lisa Morrison, an Evidential Psychic Medium, joins me to share how her own anxiety led her to become aware of her abilities and how  she now uses those abilities to help others (like you!) to find comfort and healing in their own lives. In this episode: Lisa's struggle with unexplained panic attacks and eventually discovering her psychic medium abilitiesHow trauma in childhood can block your psychic or medium abilitiesLetting go of your guilt after a loved one passes onWhen you dream of deceased loved ones, is that really them visiting you?When is the right time to go see a medium  (Hint: It won't always work!)How Lisa actually works with those who've crossed over to deliver messagesThe difference between the psychic and a mediumAnd more!Connect with Lisa: www.psychiclisamorrison.com www.facebook.com/reikimedium Connect with me: Website: www.root-reasons.com Instagram: @jessbrootreasons Thinking about joining the membership? Head over to https://root-reasons.com/membership to get started!

  5. 08/02/2022

    #19 Dying with Intention with Dr. Kim Fischer

    Do you talk about living with intention, but do you ever talk about dying with intention? Today, Dr. Kim Fischer joins me to talk about the value of engaging in end-of-life conversations and making sure that your loved ones know NOW (when you’re healthy!) your decisions around what you’d like the end of your life to look like!  We discuss: The importance of end-of-life preferences being discussed in times of healthStory sharing of times we’ve had to make difficult decisions and we weren’t sure what the incapacitated family member wantedThings you need to  think about when considering end of life preferencesExamples of end of life preferencesNavigating bringing up these difficult conversations with your loved onesHow having these preferences ahead of time helps ease the burden on your grieving loved onesThe problem with death being considered a failure in the medical communityAnd more!Connect with Dr. Kim: www.LucidAdvocate.com Connect with me: Website: www.root-reasons.com Instagram: @jessbrootreasons Thinking about joining the membership? Head over to https://root-reasons.com/membership to get started!

  6. 07/26/2022

    #18: Thriving Beyond Addiction and Mental Illness with Dr. Louise Stanger

    How many times have you gotten into an argument with a loved one because you or them assumed what the other person was thinking? This is called Closeness Communication Bias. Dr. Louise Stanger is a Professional Interventionist, Author and Speaker helping families overcome addiction, substance abuse and mental illness. Communication is an important part of any family unit, and especially families dealing with addiction, which is 1 in 3 families in America! We discuss: What is closeness communication bias How can we be better communicators with our loved onesHow COVID has negatively impacted our communication skillsWhy communication skills are important for overall health and wellnessKey tips people can work on to start improving their listening skillsThe impact of COVID and the Big Pharma & alcohol industries on substance abuse and mental illness, especially for womenJust because marijuana is legal now doesn't mean it's healthy or safeAdvice for family members with a loved one struggling with substance abuse and addictionConnect with Dr. Louise Stanger Website Books Connect with me: Website: www.root-reasons.com Instagram: @jessbrootreasons Thinking about joining the membership? Head over to https://root-reasons.com/membership to get started!

  7. 07/19/2022

    #17 The Importance of Primitive Reflexes for Learning & Development

    Today we’re talking about something you’ve probably never heard about but should definitely know about, called primitive reflexes. Primitive reflexes are movement patterns developed in utero that have far-reaching implications in learning and development. Children and adults may exhibit certain behaviors like aggression, picky eating, and anxiety, or be diagnosed with dyslexia or other learning problems, and it all goes back to the underdevelopment of primitive reflexes. This is especially important for IVF parents, adoptive parents, and parents of multiples to be aware of. Our guest is Niki McGlynn, a Neurodevelopment and Trauma Therapist, gives us the full rundown of what primitive reflexes are and how she helps children and adults with poor focus, poor balance, impulse control, anxiety, social interaction, reading and writing, sensory processing and other issues, by incorporating movement. We discuss: What are primitive reflexes and how do they impact learning and developmentImportant movement milestones for infantsThings you should and shouldn’t be doing as a parent to help your newborn properly developWhy it’s important for you to have movement when you’re pregnantWhy some kids are picky eaters and only eat things like cheese string and chicken nuggetsWhat you should know if you’re doing IVF, or adopting, or having multiplesWhy it’s important for your baby to be on their stomach more oftenWhy more and more babies are having digestion issues nowadaysHow you can get help if your child is having learning, development or behavioral issuesConnect with Niki: https://www.organisedmind.co.uk/ Facebook Connect with me: Website: www.root-reasons.com Instagram: @jessbrootreasons Thinking about joining the membership? Head over to https://root-reasons.com/membership to get started!

  8. 07/12/2022

    #16 How Women Manage and Mismanage Their Health with Susan Salenger

    Have you ever left the doctor's office with regret, perhaps for agreeing to a surgery you instinctively knew you didn't need or want? Have you ever not spoken up about your symptoms because you didn't want to bother anyone? Or not said anything to a doctor who mistreated you because you didn't want to seem rude? You are not alone. Susan Salenger is a researcher and author of Sidelined: How Women Manage & Mismanage Their Health. Sidelined explores the various hurdles women must jump to get the healthcare they want. It examines the many ways in which women have been conditioned not to act in their own best interest when it comes to their health.  In this episode, we discuss:  Why women tend to put themselves at the bottom of their list of prioritiesThe permanent surgery Susan later regretted getting that inspired her to research and write this bookWhy do women tend to take what the doctor says as gospelShocking statistics around why women are prescribed more medications than menWhy it's SO important to get a second opinionHow to prepare for a doctor's visit so that you go in empowered and informedThree questions to ask your doctor before agreeing to any prescription or surgeryAnd more!Connect with Susan Get the book! Sidelined: How Women Manage & Mismanage Their Health Website: https://www.susansalenger.com/ Connect with me: Website: www.root-reasons.com Instagram: @jessbrootreasons Thinking about joining the membership? Head over to https://root-reasons.com/membership to get started!

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Join me for conversations and connections that get to the root reasons of your health concerns, support you on your health journey, and inspire resilience that helps us all find light at the end of the tunnel to live life beautifully.

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  • Creator
    Jessica Briecke
  • Years Active
    2022
  • Episodes
    23
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