Elevated | Conversations About Health & Healing

Ellie Anderson
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Welcome to Elevated: Conversations About Health & Healing! Join your host, Ellie Anderson — MHS, RDN, LD, Advanced Practitioner, Educator, and Founder of Elevated Integrative Wellness — as she unpacks the world of holistic, integrative, Christ-centered health. From hormones and health hacks to faith and family, we’ll dig into what it really takes to heal at the root and live fully alive. We keep it real, we keep it Elevated… and yes, sometimes a little sassy too. Because HE heals. We just get to help. ✨

  1. No, They Don’t “Grow Out of It” — The Airway Truth About Kids & Adults

    13H AGO

    No, They Don’t “Grow Out of It” — The Airway Truth About Kids & Adults

    Most parents are told the same thing: “They’ll grow out of it.” Snoring. Mouth breathing. Grinding. ADHD symptoms. Crooked teeth. But what if they don’t? In this powerful conversation, Ellie sits down with airway-focused dentist Dr. Jamie St. Marie to unpack the truth behind pediatric airway development — and why what looks cosmetic on the outside may be deeply functional underneath. You’ll learn: • Why crooked teeth are often a structural message • The difference between cosmetic orthodontics and functional expansion • How mouth breathing shapes the face, brain, and nervous system • Why “wait and see” can become adult fatigue, anxiety, and sleep apnea • The real difference between Phase One and Phase Two orthodontics • What options exist for adults who were missed as kids This episode is not about perfect smiles. It’s about foundation. Because children don’t grow out of airway issues. They grow into adults who are tired, wired, inflamed, and grinding their teeth at night. If you’re a parent — or an adult who’s been told your symptoms are “normal” — this episode may change everything.

    47 min
  2. LENTEN MINI-SERIES: Ash Wednesday → Into The Desert

    2D AGO

    LENTEN MINI-SERIES: Ash Wednesday → Into The Desert

    This Lenten mini series invites listeners into the desert — not as a place of punishment, but as a place of encounter. Guided by Scripture, Catholic tradition, and whole-person reflection, these short episodes explore fasting, suffering, surrender, and restoration through the lens of faith and trust. Together, we’ll reflect on what it means to return to God with our hearts, embrace the refining work of Lent with hope, and prepare ourselves for the joy of resurrection.

    11 min
  3. Elevate Your Gut Health. Balance Your Microbiome w/ Practitioner Katie

    FEB 13

    Elevate Your Gut Health. Balance Your Microbiome w/ Practitioner Katie

    Elevate your health starting with the foundation. In this episode, Ellie sits down with Katie to unpack why gut-first healing matters and how true restoration goes far beyond probiotics, cleanses, or symptom suppression. Together, they explore how the gut microbiome influences digestion, hormones, immunity, inflammation, mood, and energy — and why so many people stay stuck when they guess instead of test. Katie shares what she sees clinically, the most common gut patterns holding clients back, and how data-driven functional testing, including comprehensive stool testing from Vibrant America, brings clarity and precision to the healing process. You’ll also learn more about GutWell, Katie’s 6-month, practitioner-led gut restoration program designed to rebalance the microbiome, uncover root digestive dysfunction, and restore whole-body vitality through personalized protocols, targeted nutrition, and ongoing clinical support. This conversation is for anyone dealing with chronic digestive symptoms, hormone imbalance, inflammation, food sensitivities, or the feeling that their body just isn’t responding — even when they’re “doing all the right things.” Inside this episode: Why surface-level gut fixes often fail What functional stool testing reveals that standard labs miss How the microbiome impacts hormones, immunity, and the nervous system What makes the GutWell Program different from one-time consults or cleanses Who gut restoration is truly for — and when deeper support is needed 🔗 Learn more & book with Katie: https://www.elevatedintegrativewellness.com/katie-jaster 🔗 Explore the GutWell Program: https://eatingelevated.practicebetter.io/#/68c9655b4a01db806b90933f/bookings?s=68e5230e7469cdfddfeaac6d&step=date 🔗 Learn More about GutWell: https://www.instagram.com/p/DR2E948CazR/

    37 min
  4. Inflammation... What's it Trying To Tell You?

    FEB 6

    Inflammation... What's it Trying To Tell You?

    Inflammation isn’t the enemy—it’s information. In this episode, we unpack what inflammation really is, why so many women are walking around inflamed without realizing it, and how chronic inflammation quietly disrupts hormones, metabolism, gut health, brain clarity, and energy. We’ll talk through the hidden drivers of inflammation most people miss—blood sugar swings, nervous system overload, gut dysfunction, toxin exposure, and nutrient depletion—and why simply “eating clean” or exercising harder often isn’t enough. This conversation is about restoring balance, not fear. You’ll walk away with a clearer understanding of how your body communicates, how inflammation becomes chronic, and the practical, root-cause steps that actually calm the system so healing can happen. If you’ve been told your labs are “normal” but you don’t feel normal… this episode is for you. ✨ Whole-body healing ✨ Root-cause education ✨ Faith-forward stewardship of your health Work With Elevated Integrative Wellness Book an initial consult and use code LOVE for 30% off: 🔗 https://www.elevatedintegrativewellness.com We’re Hiring Elevated Integrative Wellness is currently hiring a Nurse Practitioner. Interested candidates can email Jenna@eatingelevated.org Returning or Reactivating Clients If you’ve worked with us before and are ready to re-engage, we offer a reactivation discount. Email us directly to receive your exclusive code.

    25 min
  5. When Stress Shows Up in the Body: A Nervous System Asking for Safety | 219

    JAN 30

    When Stress Shows Up in the Body: A Nervous System Asking for Safety | 219

    What if your body isn’t failing you—but faithfully communicating with you? In this episode, we explore what’s really happening when stress starts to show up physically: fatigue, tension, digestive issues, anxiety, hormone disruption, and burnout that no amount of “trying harder” seems to fix. Through a nervous-system–informed lens, we’ll unpack why these symptoms aren’t signs of a broken body, but signals of a body asking for safety. This is a gentle, grounding conversation for women who are tired of fixing and ready to start listening. We’ll talk about stress, regulation, and what it actually means to support healing at the root—especially in seasons of motherhood, leadership, and constant demand. If you’ve ever felt like your body is working against you, this episode is an invitation to pause, breathe, and reconsider what healing might really require. Join Elevated for Valentines Day: https://www.instagram.com/p/DT8_fRhCbod/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Pray the Litany of Trust: https://sistersoflife.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Mobile-Litany-of-Trust.pdf

    25 min
  6. Raising Whole Humans: Body, Mind & Soul with Ana | 218

    JAN 29

    Raising Whole Humans: Body, Mind & Soul with Ana | 218

    In this special and heartfelt episode, Ellie is joined by her daughter Ana for an honest conversation about what it really means to heal whole—body, mind, and soul. Together, they explore how health isn’t just about what we eat or how we move, but how we think, how we rest, how we pray, and how we care for our hearts. Ana shares, from a 10-year-old’s perspective, the simple practices she uses to take care of her body, mind, and soul—from nourishing foods and movement, to quiet time, gratitude, and staying connected to God. This episode is a gentle reminder that true wellness can be learned young and lived simply. Ellie weaves in her clinical and motherly perspective, reflecting on why integrative healing must address the whole person—and how these same principles guide the care offered through Elevated Integrative Wellness, including their virtual care services for individuals and families seeking root-cause healing. This episode is for parents, practitioners, and anyone longing for a more grounded, faith-filled approach to wellness—and a reminder that healing is not complicated, but it is intentional. WORK WITH US VIRTUALLY: https://www.elevatedintegrativewellness.com/virtually Details on Ellie's Trips to Omaha and Birmingham! https://my.standardprocess.com/Events

    19 min

  7. JAN 16

    Why Girls Are Getting Their Periods Earlier — And Why This Matters for Their Future Health | 217

    More girls are getting their first period at 8, 9, even 10 years old — and while there is a normal range for puberty, this trend deserves a deeper conversation. In this episode, Ellie breaks down why early cycles are becoming more common, what history and current research actually show us, and — most importantly — why early menarche is not a neutral event for long-term health. We talk about: What age girls typically should begin menstruating Why “common” does not always mean “optimal” How modern inputs like food quality, environmental chemicals, stress, and sleep disruption are signaling young bodies to grow up faster The long-term health implications of early puberty, including hormone imbalance, metabolic dysfunction, mental health challenges, fertility considerations, and increased disease risk later in life What parents can realistically do now to reduce toxic load and support healthier hormonal timing — without fear, perfection, or going off-grid This episode is not about blame.It’s about awareness, empowerment, and stewardship of our daughters’ health. Puberty isn’t broken.The inputs are. A proactive, education-based course for parents who want to understand hormones, cycles, blood sugar, and modern health inputs — and help their daughters grow up grounded, informed, and supported. ⁠👉 Learn more about Redeeming Normal⁠ https://www.elevatedintegrativewellness.com/redeeming-normal ** USE CODE PODCAST FOR 50% OFF** Looking for individualized support, functional labs, or guidance for hormone, metabolic, or cycle health? ⁠👉 Book a discovery call with the Elevated team⁠ https://www.elevatedintegrativewellness.com/discovery-video-call You can hyperlink each of these directly in your show notes: JAMA Network Open (2024)Trends in Age at Menarche and Time to Menstrual Regularity Among US Women– Demonstrates earlier age of menarche across birth cohorts, longer time to cycle regularity, and links to BMI and environmental factors. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) / National Center for Health StatisticsTrends in Mean Age at Menarche– Shows gradual decline in average age at first menstruation in the U.S. Endocrine Society – Scientific StatementsEndocrine-Disrupting Chemicals and Pubertal Timing– Reviews evidence linking chemical exposures to earlier onset of puberty in girls. National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)Environmental Factors and Early Puberty– Explores how hormone-disrupting chemicals impact reproductive development. American Heart Association (AHA)Early Menarche and Cardiometabolic Risk– Links earlier puberty timing to higher risk of insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease later in life. The Lancet Diabetes & EndocrinologyPuberty Timing and Long-Term Metabolic Health– Discusses associations between early puberty and long-term metabolic outcomes. Breast Cancer Research Foundation / Epidemiologic ReviewsLifetime Estrogen Exposure and Cancer Risk– Explains how earlier menarche increases cumulative estrogen exposure and associated cancer risk.

    33 min

  8. JAN 9

    Liver Love: The Hidden Hero of Your Wellbeing | 216

    If your metabolism feels stuck… If hormones feel chaotic… If digestion, energy, or weight loss feel harder than they should… Your liver is likely part of the story. In this episode, Ellie dives into the liver — an organ that quietly performs hundreds of vital functions every single day, yet is often overlooked until symptoms appear. We break down what the liver actually does, why it plays such a critical role in metabolism, digestion, hormone balance, and detoxification, and how modern life has placed an unprecedented load on this powerful system. You’ll learn: Why the liver is the metabolic “air traffic control center” of the body How liver function impacts digestion, bile flow, and nutrient absorption The connection between the liver and hormone balance (including estrogen and cortisol) Why liver overload can stall fat loss and disrupt blood sugar How stress and emotional load influence liver signaling in the body Simple, realistic ways to support liver health — without extreme detoxes or deprivation This episode isn’t about “cleanses” as a trend. It’s about understanding why support matters and how partnering with your body changes everything downstream. When the liver is supported, metabolism gets easier. Hormones regulate more smoothly. Energy returns. 🔗 Ready to Take the Next Step? 🌿 Join Our Cleanse If you’re ready to gently reduce toxic load, support liver pathways, and give your metabolism the reset it’s been asking for, our cleanse is designed to do exactly that — without starvation, extremes, or guesswork. 👉 Sign up for the cleanse here: [ https://eatingelevated.standardprocess.com/products?page=1&searchTerm=21%20day%20purification&sortOrder=relevance ] Book with Elevated Integrative Wellness Want personalized guidance, functional labs, or support tailored to your specific hormone, metabolic, or digestive concerns? 👉 Book a consultation with the Elevated team: [ https://www.elevatedintegrativewellness.com ]

    37 min
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Welcome to Elevated: Conversations About Health & Healing! Join your host, Ellie Anderson — MHS, RDN, LD, Advanced Practitioner, Educator, and Founder of Elevated Integrative Wellness — as she unpacks the world of holistic, integrative, Christ-centered health. From hormones and health hacks to faith and family, we’ll dig into what it really takes to heal at the root and live fully alive. We keep it real, we keep it Elevated… and yes, sometimes a little sassy too. Because HE heals. We just get to help. ✨

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