New Normal Big Life: Functional Medicine and Holistic Health

Antoinette Berrafato: Army Medic, TBI Survivor, and Holistic Health Advocate

Recognized as a Top 10 Health & Fitness Podcast by PodMatch. New Normal Big Life is a functional medicine and holistic health podcast for people who feel their body or household slipping — and are ready to take their health back, live longer, and stay strong while they do it.Hosted by traumatic brain injury (TBI) survivor and former Army medic Antoinette Berrafato, The Wellness Warrior. Finding people, passion, and purpose was essential to her healing journey. Doctors, functional medicine clinicians, naturopaths, and researchers join her for plain-language conversations on root-cause medicine, nervous system regulation, longevity, holistic nutrition, and what it actually takes to stay strong when the standard answers fall short.This show is for 18-to-25-year-olds watching parents age too fast, people past 40 whose bodies changed hard and who want a simpler life they are in charge of, people over 50 who refuse to treat aging as slowing down and giving up what they love, and the veterans, first responders, caregivers, and blue-collar listeners who built the room in the first place. Different lives. Same hunger: more good years, a household that still works when daily life stops being normal, and proof that a stronger life is allowed for an ordinary person.Get answers from expert guests you’re not getting in your 7-minute doctor appointment. Listeners text the show or reach out on social with their biggest health challenge. We pull an expert from a network of more than 4,000 available guests and build a full episode around that question, with a shoutout to the listener who asked.We cover the root cause of chronic illness — not just how to manage the symptoms. Expert guests walk through the same steps they use with patients to help people take their health back from chronic illness: why your labs can look fine when you feel terrible, how to settle a nervous system that has been on high alert for years, food and home as natural health solutions, traumatic brain injury (TBI) and brain health, caregiver burnout, disaster preparedness as a health practice, and longevity that starts with how you live — place, food, skill, and medicine that fits you.This show answers questions like:* What is functional medicine, and how is it different from conventional care?* Why am I always tired, no matter how much I sleep?* What causes chronic inflammation, and how do I fix it naturally?* How do I stay strong and not age like the people I’m watching?* How do I regulate my nervous system after trauma or years of stress?* Why does my doctor keep telling me my labs are normal when I feel terrible?* How do I depend less on a fragile food, power, or healthcare system?* What actually helps after traumatic brain injury (TBI), burnout, or a body that stopped cooperating?If you want real answers, plain language, and a host who has lived it, you are in the right place. Start here: https://nnbl.blog/podcast/start-here Disclaimer: For informational not medical advice and should not be treated as such. Always consult your physician or healthcare provider before pursuing any health-related procedure or activity.

  1. 6d ago ·  Video

    Dr. Stella Reveals How Herbal Medicine Supports Healing

    If chronic symptoms and conflicting supplement advice have you searching for herbal medicine that truly supports healing, this curated mashup brings the missing context together in one place. You will hear how National Institutes of Health (NIH) backed research, medicinal teas, and everyday food choices connect to immune support and metabolic balance. This is for listeners navigating fatigue, sugar cravings, diabetes, weight loss, inflammation, high blood pressure, or gut issues who want root cause options beyond quick fixes and want to take more responsibility for their health. As New Normal Big Life podcast host who used nature therapy (archery and kayaking) to recover from physical limitations, finding passion, purpose, and people as a recipe for mental health, Antoinette Berrafato curates the top 4 themes from these expert clips and notes other topics are available inside the full episodes. Chapters 00:00 - Why Herbal Medicine Matters For Chronic Symptoms 01:40 - Natural Health Solutions And Medical Trust 05:30 - How To Research Herbal Medicine With NIH Studies 09:50 - NIH Studies On Medicinal Herbs Benefits 13:40 - Supplements And Herbal Medicine Alongside Care 18:10 - Herbal Tea Benefits For Sugar Cravings 21:40 - Parasite Cleanse And Hidden Exposure Risks 24:20 - Immune Support And Natural Remedies Tools 26:05 - Dandelion Health Benefits And Insulin Resistance Basics Try this 3 Day Proof Lab: Day 1 research one herb on NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, Day 2 swap one sugary drink for a medicinal tea, Day 3 audit your pantry for one whole food swap. We want to solve your biggest health challenge. Send us a text DrStellaMD MarketplaceImmune-boosting Premium all-natural supplements Telehealth + wellness consultations Code NNBL 5% BeRootedInRootedIn: Magnesium Cream. Shop Now With My Affiliate LinkReady Hour & My Patriot SupplyBest price on US-based preparedness and long-term storable food. Shop now with my affiliate link.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show New here? Start with our 8‑episode playlist: https://nnbl.blog/podcast/start-here/ Free listener ebooks & guides (newsletter subscribers only): https://nnbl.blog/new-normal-big-life-ebooks-and-guides/ Rebuilding Resilient Lives Uncensored Community: https://rebuilding-resilient-lives.mn.co/share/kNbNMRnkLlpKWjar?utm_source=manual New Normal Big Life streams free in audio and video on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. DISCLAIMER: For informational purposes only, not medical advice. Always consult your own healthcare professional.

    Dr. Stella Reveals How Herbal Medicine Supports Healing
  2. Sep 1 ·  Video

    How Spiritual Alignment Unlocks Nervous System Regulation

    Nervous system regulation after trauma feels impossible, even when you have done the therapy, followed the protocols, and pushed harder than anyone knows. You are not broken, and you are not lazy. You are missing a layer. In this episode, Antoinette Berrafato sits down with Caleb Matthews, creator of the DNA of Design framework, to reveal why medicine treats the body and therapy treats the mind, yet most healing approaches leave out the part of you that governs everything else. Caleb breaks down his Spirit, Soul, Body method, a three-part blueprint for moving out of chronic fight or flight and into a regulated, purposeful life. At the heart of the conversation is a truth he wants every listener to hear: "You have a unique purpose, a blueprint that has been customized by God and breathed into you at conception, and you are built for more than just what you're good at. You're built for something that you're designed for. Whether you're a seer, an activator, a catalyst, a navigator, a builder, a steward, or a healer. No matter what your design is, there is a place for you in the earth. There is a place for your expression to come forth." If you are a veteran, first responder, caregiver, or anyone recovering from trauma and burnout, this episode hands you a recovery method you have never heard before. Caleb shares the story that changed everything for him, the surprising difference between being good at something and being designed for it, and why your hardest seasons never disqualified you from your purpose. He also reveals the seven design types, and which one you are may reframe your entire recovery. Antoinette and Caleb unpack her design type in this episode. Chapters: 0:00 You Are Built For Purpose0:55 Meet Caleb And The Blueprint Idea2:03 Trauma Healing And The Trap Of Trying5:29 The Missing Layer Beyond Mind And Body7:34 Baby Steps Back To Childhood Joy16:19 SSB Explained With A Mirror Practice20:39 Soul Loops And Joy Versus Happiness 27:05  A Coma Story And Speaking Life31:04 The Seven Design Types Quiz In Action36:52 Nightmares As Signals Not Sentences42:02 Entrepreneurship And Designed Versus Good AtAre you a Seer, Activator, Navigator, Catalyst, Steward, Builder or a Healer? Most people are playing a game they weren't designed for.  Take the free DNA of Design Quiz in under 5 minutes and discover the unique blueprint you've been overlooking your entire life. Connect with Caleb Matthews and take the free DNA of Design quiz. We want to solve your biggest health challenge. Send us a text DrStellaMD MarketplaceImmune-boosting Premium all-natural supplements Telehealth + wellness consultations Code NNBL 5% BeRootedInRootedIn: Magnesium Cream. Shop Now With My Affiliate LinkReady Hour & My Patriot SupplyBest price on US-based preparedness and long-term storable food. Shop now with my affiliate link.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show New here? Start with our 8‑episode playlist: https://nnbl.blog/podcast/start-here/ Free listener ebooks & guides (newsletter subscribers only): https://nnbl.blog/new-normal-big-life-ebooks-and-guides/ Rebuilding Resilient Lives Uncensored Community: https://rebuilding-resilient-lives.mn.co/share/kNbNMRnkLlpKWjar?utm_source=manual New Normal Big Life streams free in audio and video on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. DISCLAIMER: For informational purposes only, not medical advice. Always consult your own healthcare professional.

    How Spiritual Alignment Unlocks Nervous System Regulation
  3. Aug 25 ·  Video

    Empty Nest Syndrome: Why You Feel Lost, Not Depressed

    Your child just left home and now empty nest syndrome has you feeling lost, restless, and more anxious than you expected. Jay Ramsden, the Empty Nest Coach, explains why that emptiness is often not depression at all, and hands you the tools to reclaim your identity, passion, and purpose. This episode is for the parent facing a quiet house, the retiree wondering who they are without a title, and anyone caught in the anxious space between one chapter of life and the next. If you're struggling with who will I be after leaving the military or law enforcement, or maybe your parents are struggling with an empty nest, this episode is for you. Couples are roughly 40% more likely to divorce in the years after their children leave home, according to the Journal of Marriage and Family. A phenomenon known as gray divorce. Gray divorce is the demographic trend of couples aged 50 and older ending long-term marriages. Rates have doubled since 1990, driven by longer lifespans, shifting social norms, and a greater focus on personal happiness in later life, according to the Cleveland Clinic. Here's what Jay sees in the people he coaches: unallocated energy and focus, a nervous system still revving high with no target on the radar, a high-velocity engine just idling in the driveway. And we know what happens to an engine that idles too long. It runs out of gas, runs out of oil, and burns up. Jay is a Certified Personal and Executive Coach and founder of This Empty Nest Life, ranked among Feedspot's Top 25 Empty Nester Influencers. His story is anything but ordinary: he lost his home to fire, overcame alcohol addiction, climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, and walked the Camino de Santiago as an empty nester. Listen in to hear the move from Sage on the Stage to Guide on the Side, why going back to work can be purpose or escape, and the one honest first step you can take this week. Tune in to find out what Jay learned at 19,000 feet and on the trail. Chapters: 02:52The Energy Crash06:42Three Stages09:32The ME Era11:02Guide on the Side12:38Back to Work13:42Marriage After Nest22:19Kilimanjaro & JOMO27:09Your First Step We want to solve your biggest health challenge. Send us a text DrStellaMD MarketplaceImmune-boosting Premium all-natural supplements Telehealth + wellness consultations Code NNBL 5% BeRootedInRootedIn: Magnesium Cream. Shop Now With My Affiliate LinkDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show New here? Start with our 8‑episode playlist: https://nnbl.blog/podcast/start-here/ Free listener ebooks & guides (newsletter subscribers only): https://nnbl.blog/new-normal-big-life-ebooks-and-guides/ Rebuilding Resilient Lives Uncensored Community: https://rebuilding-resilient-lives.mn.co/share/kNbNMRnkLlpKWjar?utm_source=manual New Normal Big Life streams free in audio and video on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. DISCLAIMER: For informational purposes only, not medical advice. Always consult your own healthcare professional.

    Empty Nest Syndrome: Why You Feel Lost, Not Depressed
  4. Aug 18 ·  Video

    People Pleaser Psychology: Dr. Groppel on the High Achiever Trap

    People pleaser psychology hides inside high achievement, and Dr. Jack Groppel spent decades inside the world's most elite performance environments before recognizing the pattern in himself. Co-founder of the Johnson and Johnson Human Performance Institute and 11 years of real world experience practicing in these fields, he trained Olympic athletes, coached the Chicago White Sox, and advised Fortune 50 leaders. Then he hit a wall. Dr. Groppel calls it achievement addiction, a compulsion to succeed at all costs that came from a wound with his father and nearly cost him everything.  In this episode, he reveals the question he now asks himself three or four times a day, the single shift that separates people who break free from those who stay trapped, and why the fix does not start where most self-help advice points. This is for high achievers, caregivers, veterans, and anyone who has ever been physically present but emotionally gone, skimming across the surface of their own life while handing their energy to everyone else. Chapters 0:00 People Pleaser Psychology0:30 Meet Dr. Jack Groppel2:27 Defining The Disease To Please3:11 Gender Conditioning And Approval4:03 The Parenting Approval Wound8:40 High Achievement Without Burnout11:11 Always On Culture And Boundaries15:12 Energy Management Beats Multitasking17:49 The Hidden Cost Of Overgiving20:56 Nature As A Nervous System Reset23:56 Purpose Beyond People Pleasing30:01 Nervous System Change And Forgiveness35:40 What Matters Most Right NowNeed help forgiving someone? Forgiveness mentor Katharine Giovani shows you how in these two episodes of New Normal Big Life Podcast.  Learn How to Forgive With Katharine Giovanni How to Forgive and Heal in 3 Steps You can find Dr. Jack Groppel's Book on Amazon. We want to solve your biggest health challenge. Send us a text DrStellaMD MarketplaceImmune-boosting Premium all-natural supplements Telehealth + wellness consultations Code NNBL 5% BeRootedInRootedIn: Magnesium Cream. Shop Now With My Affiliate LinkDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show New here? Start with our 8‑episode playlist: https://nnbl.blog/podcast/start-here/ Free listener ebooks & guides (newsletter subscribers only): https://nnbl.blog/new-normal-big-life-ebooks-and-guides/ Rebuilding Resilient Lives Uncensored Community: https://rebuilding-resilient-lives.mn.co/share/kNbNMRnkLlpKWjar?utm_source=manual New Normal Big Life streams free in audio and video on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. DISCLAIMER: For informational purposes only, not medical advice. Always consult your own healthcare professional.

    People Pleaser Psychology: Dr. Groppel on the High Achiever Trap
  5. Aug 11 ·  Video

    Concierge Medicine: 40 Patients Instead of 2,500

    If you've ever walked out of a doctor's appointment with more questions than answers, concierge medicine may be the solution you haven't heard about. Board-certified neurologist and U.S. Navy veteran Dr. Ryan Williamson, MD, pulls back the curtain on what relationship-based care delivers when a physician manages 40 patients instead of 2,500. This episode is for anyone tired of 7-minute appointments, rushed diagnoses, and a healthcare system built around billing codes instead of health outcomes. Dr. Williamson explains why a one-degree shift in daily habits compounds into decades of better brain function, how a single supplement changed our host's cognitive performance in under three months, and what longevity medicine means beyond adding years to life. You'll also hear the stark reality of what happens when quality of life is sacrificed for quantity, and why having a target for your senior years is the first step most people skip. Start with one of the three simple levers Dr. Williamson recommends this week.  Hosted by Antoinette Berrafato, the New Normal Big Life podcast host who used nature therapy to recover from physical limitations after a traumatic-brain injury and a boken back, finding passion, purpose, and people as a recipe for mental health. Chapters 0:00 Concierge Medicine: Why Appointments Leave You Confused1:02 Broken Healthcare System: A Neurologist Explains2:44 Healthspan Before Lifespan: Longevity Explained9:00 Creatine Brain Health & The Power Of Small Habits13:22 Sleep Regularity & Wearables For Longevity17:26 VO2 Max: Never Too Early, Never Too Late29:22 Cognitive Decline: Testing Before Symptoms38:38 Concierge Medicine: Cost, Value & Tradeoffs44:44 Healthcare Future & Final TakeawaysWe want to solve your biggest health challenge. Send us a text DrStellaMD MarketplaceImmune-boosting Premium all-natural supplements Telehealth + wellness consultations Code NNBL 5% BeRootedInRootedIn: Magnesium Cream. Shop Now With My Affiliate LinkReady Hour & My Patriot SupplyBest price on US-based preparedness and long-term storable food. Shop now with my affiliate link.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show New here? Start with our 8‑episode playlist: https://nnbl.blog/podcast/start-here/ Free listener ebooks & guides (newsletter subscribers only): https://nnbl.blog/new-normal-big-life-ebooks-and-guides/ Rebuilding Resilient Lives Uncensored Community: https://rebuilding-resilient-lives.mn.co/share/kNbNMRnkLlpKWjar?utm_source=manual New Normal Big Life streams free in audio and video on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. DISCLAIMER: For informational purposes only, not medical advice. Always consult your own healthcare professional.

    Concierge Medicine: 40 Patients Instead of 2,500
  6. Aug 4 ·  Video

    Stage 4 Cancer Remission: Dr. Contreras and Survivor Emma Johnson

    When a stage 4 cancer diagnosis leaves you searching for other options beyond the standard protocols, the choices can feel nonexistent. Diagnosed with stage 4 cancer and given eighteen months to live by a conventional oncologist, Emma Victoria Johnson began her search. At Oasis of Hope Cancer Center, oncologist Dr. Francisco Contreras's integrative cancer treatment approach led to a cancer remission that defied every prognosis. This cancer survivor's journey from diagnosis to cancer remission is proof that integrative treatment, used alongside the best of conventional care, can change outcomes conventional medicine never anticipated. Emma was handed a terminal timeline and told to get her affairs in order. Instead of accepting that sentence, she went looking for a treatment philosophy that addressed the whole person. Integrative oncology, an approach that combines standard medical treatments with evidence-based complementary therapies like nutrition, stress management, and lifestyle changes, was exactly what she needed. At Oasis of Hope Cancer Center, she found a team led by Dr. Francisco Contreras, MD, renowned for combining conventional and alternative medical treatments long before holistic cancer care entered the mainstream conversation. Emma and Dr. Contreras walk through the day-to-day reality of her treatment at Oasis of Hope, the emotional turning points, what it is like to seek treatment outside your passport country, and the protocols that moved her from a stage 4 diagnosis to near-complete remission in under a year. Dr. Contreras also offers actionable steps for reducing your cancer and chronic health risk. Be sure to catch this episode on video to see what treatment is like at Oasis of Hope Cancer Center. If you or someone you love is facing a diagnosis, out of options, or simply wants to understand cancer prevention and what integrative cancer care looks like in practice, this episode was made for you. Remember, every healing journey is unique, and hope is always possible, no matter the diagnosis. You are not alone on this path. Chapters 0:00 Cancer Rates Are Rising Fast1:14 Why This Conversation Matters4:10 Oasis Of Hope’s Holistic Philosophy6:40 Emma’s Shocking Diagnosis And Rapid Growth9:42 Prevention Vs Early Detection12:55 Simple Diet And Exercise Targets15:58 Refusing The Prognosis And Choosing Treatment Abroad20:20 What Treatment Felt Like at Oasis of Hope23:55 The Power Of Mind26:58 Integrative Care And Patient Dignity31:32 Cancer Genes, Good Information, Real Choice36:42 Turbo Cancers, Toxins, And Immune Therapy42:42 Courage To Travel And Family Pushback48:30 Finding Community With Other Patients55:08 Health Systems, Money, And Time WindowsWe want to solve your biggest health challenge. Send us a text DrStellaMD MarketplaceImmune-boosting Premium all-natural supplements Telehealth + wellness consultations Code NNBL 5% BeRootedInRootedIn: Magnesium Cream. Shop Now With My Affiliate LinkDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show New here? Start with our 8‑episode playlist: https://nnbl.blog/podcast/start-here/ Free listener ebooks & guides (newsletter subscribers only): https://nnbl.blog/new-normal-big-life-ebooks-and-guides/ Rebuilding Resilient Lives Uncensored Community: https://rebuilding-resilient-lives.mn.co/share/kNbNMRnkLlpKWjar?utm_source=manual New Normal Big Life streams free in audio and video on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. DISCLAIMER: For informational purposes only, not medical advice. Always consult your own healthcare professional.

    Stage 4 Cancer Remission: Dr. Contreras and Survivor Emma Johnson
  7. Jul 28 ·  Video

    The Parasite Cleanse Danger No One Warns You About

    Dr. Kate Davis is a functional medicine doctor who spent nearly a decade battling unexplained gut issues before discovering a three-foot parasite living inside her own body. She now treats women with chronic constipation, IBS, bloating, and acid reflux. She joins Antoinette Berrafato, host of New Normal Big Life to walk through the exact healing sequence that prevents detox disaster. Dr. Davis explains why going straight to killing parasites without preparing your drainage organs can trigger gallbladder attacks, migraines, and emergency room visits. She breaks down what leaky gut actually does to nutrient absorption, why the "expensive pee" phenomenon keeps people sick despite spending thousands on supplements, and the biggest gut health myths she sees causing harm on social media. If you have tried every protocol, diet and supplement and still aren't better, this conversation maps out what functional medicine treats that conventional approaches miss. Connect with Dr. Kate Davis: Instagram: @drkatedavis — DM the word "100" for $100 off an initial consult plus labs package. Chapters 0:00 A Shocking Parasite Wake Up Call2:44 What Parasites Are And How You Get Them8:52 Why Doctors Miss Parasites11:41 Why Random Cleanses Can Backfire17:39 SIBO And The Gallbladder Link20:29 Leaky Gut And The Absorption Problem25:10 Drainage Organs And Poop Basics28:15 Medication Culture Versus Root Cause38:30 Heavy Metals Sources And Safer Detox41:34 Why Constipation Is So Common43:42 Gut Health Myths To Ignore46:01 Hope For Healing And How To ConnectJoin Antoinette on a doctor-formlated parasite cleanse. Follow the show on social media to learn more. X: https://x.com/NNBLBlog IG: https://www.instagram.com/nnblpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@newnormalbiglifep F: https://www.facebook.com/NewNormalBigLifePodcast/ In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinetteberrafatomba/ We want to solve your biggest health challenge. Send us a text DrStellaMD MarketplaceImmune-boosting Premium all-natural supplements Telehealth + wellness consultations Code NNBL 5% Ready Hour & My Patriot SupplyBest price on US-based preparedness and long-term storable food. Shop now with my affiliate link.BeRootedInRootedIn: Magnesium Cream. Shop Now With My Affiliate LinkDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show New here? Start with our 8‑episode playlist: https://nnbl.blog/podcast/start-here/ Free listener ebooks & guides (newsletter subscribers only): https://nnbl.blog/new-normal-big-life-ebooks-and-guides/ Rebuilding Resilient Lives Uncensored Community: https://rebuilding-resilient-lives.mn.co/share/kNbNMRnkLlpKWjar?utm_source=manual New Normal Big Life streams free in audio and video on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. DISCLAIMER: For informational purposes only, not medical advice. Always consult your own healthcare professional.

    The Parasite Cleanse Danger No One Warns You About
  8. Jul 20 ·  Video

    Hidden Organ Damage Wildfire Smoke Causes Right Now

    That campfire smell outside your window is fine particulate matter from over 850 wildfires burning across Canada and the Midwest. And it's doing more than irritating your throat. This episode breaks down exactly what wildfire smoke does to your brain, your heart, and your lungs, plus the protection steps that can reduce your indoor particle exposure by up to 85%. If you're watching the haze roll in and wondering what it means for you or your family's long-term health, this episode is for you. Chapters 0:00 The Hidden Threat In Smoke1:16 PM2.5 And Toxic Smoke Chemistry3:14 Inflammation In Lungs And Blood4:24 Brain Risks Anxiety And Dementia5:48 Who Is Most Vulnerable Right Now6:36 Three Steps To Protect Yourself8:33 Hydration Food And Herbal SupportNew Normal Big Life podcast host Antoinette Berrafato used nature therapy; archery and whitewater kayaking, to recover from physical limitations, finding passion, purpose, and people as a recipe for mental health. She brings functional medicine and 11 years of real-world experience practicing in these fields to every conversation, stripping away the overwhelm and handing you the exact steps to protect what matters most. We want to solve your biggest health challenge. Send us a text DrStellaMD MarketplaceImmune-boosting Premium all-natural supplements Telehealth + wellness consultations Code NNBL 5% Ready Hour & My Patriot SupplyBest price on US-based preparedness and long-term storable food. Shop now with my affiliate link.BeRootedInRootedIn: Magnesium Cream. Shop Now With My Affiliate LinkDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show New here? Start with our 8‑episode playlist: https://nnbl.blog/podcast/start-here/ Free listener ebooks & guides (newsletter subscribers only): https://nnbl.blog/new-normal-big-life-ebooks-and-guides/ Rebuilding Resilient Lives Uncensored Community: https://rebuilding-resilient-lives.mn.co/share/kNbNMRnkLlpKWjar?utm_source=manual New Normal Big Life streams free in audio and video on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. DISCLAIMER: For informational purposes only, not medical advice. Always consult your own healthcare professional.

    Hidden Organ Damage Wildfire Smoke Causes Right Now

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Recognized as a Top 10 Health & Fitness Podcast by PodMatch. New Normal Big Life is a functional medicine and holistic health podcast for people who feel their body or household slipping — and are ready to take their health back, live longer, and stay strong while they do it.Hosted by traumatic brain injury (TBI) survivor and former Army medic Antoinette Berrafato, The Wellness Warrior. Finding people, passion, and purpose was essential to her healing journey. Doctors, functional medicine clinicians, naturopaths, and researchers join her for plain-language conversations on root-cause medicine, nervous system regulation, longevity, holistic nutrition, and what it actually takes to stay strong when the standard answers fall short.This show is for 18-to-25-year-olds watching parents age too fast, people past 40 whose bodies changed hard and who want a simpler life they are in charge of, people over 50 who refuse to treat aging as slowing down and giving up what they love, and the veterans, first responders, caregivers, and blue-collar listeners who built the room in the first place. Different lives. Same hunger: more good years, a household that still works when daily life stops being normal, and proof that a stronger life is allowed for an ordinary person.Get answers from expert guests you’re not getting in your 7-minute doctor appointment. Listeners text the show or reach out on social with their biggest health challenge. We pull an expert from a network of more than 4,000 available guests and build a full episode around that question, with a shoutout to the listener who asked.We cover the root cause of chronic illness — not just how to manage the symptoms. Expert guests walk through the same steps they use with patients to help people take their health back from chronic illness: why your labs can look fine when you feel terrible, how to settle a nervous system that has been on high alert for years, food and home as natural health solutions, traumatic brain injury (TBI) and brain health, caregiver burnout, disaster preparedness as a health practice, and longevity that starts with how you live — place, food, skill, and medicine that fits you.This show answers questions like:* What is functional medicine, and how is it different from conventional care?* Why am I always tired, no matter how much I sleep?* What causes chronic inflammation, and how do I fix it naturally?* How do I stay strong and not age like the people I’m watching?* How do I regulate my nervous system after trauma or years of stress?* Why does my doctor keep telling me my labs are normal when I feel terrible?* How do I depend less on a fragile food, power, or healthcare system?* What actually helps after traumatic brain injury (TBI), burnout, or a body that stopped cooperating?If you want real answers, plain language, and a host who has lived it, you are in the right place. Start here: https://nnbl.blog/podcast/start-here Disclaimer: For informational not medical advice and should not be treated as such. Always consult your physician or healthcare provider before pursuing any health-related procedure or activity.