Natural Health Network Podcast

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The Natural Health Network Podcast helps families across the U.S. find trusted holistic providers, root-cause solutions, and natural wellness resources. Hosted by Sarah Rasnick, each episode features vetted experts in functional medicine, hormone balance, gut health, pediatrics, mental health, fitness, and prevention—offering practical tools for lasting, whole-body healing. More than a podcast, NHN is a nationwide directory and professional network connecting families with mission-driven practitioners. Find providers or learn more about memberships: https://www.naturalhealthnetwork.org/

  1. Jul 30

    S1 E15: From Chronic Illness to Creating InnPeace: Finding Low-Tox Vacation Rentals for Health-Conscious Travelers

    Finding a healthy place to stay while traveling shouldn't feel impossible—but for people living with chronic illness, mold illness, Lyme disease, chemical sensitivities, autoimmune conditions, or simply pursuing a low-tox lifestyle, it often is. In this episode of the Natural Health Network Podcast, Sarah sits down with Hannah, founder of InnPeace, a unique travel directory designed to help families discover healthier vacation rentals, hotels, cabins and retreats. After spending nearly a decade healing from mold exposure, Lyme disease, toxic overload and nervous system dysfunction, Hannah realized there was no easy way to find accommodations that supported healing instead of working against it. You'll hear the powerful story behind InnPeace, how Hannah transformed years of personal struggle into a growing community resource, and how travelers can now search for accommodations based on features like fragrance-free environments, low-EMF spaces, saltwater pools, sensory-friendly options and other wellness-focused amenities. Whether you're navigating chronic illness, looking for healthier travel options for your family, or simply want to make more informed choices while away from home, this episode is filled with hope, practical resources and inspiration. In this episode you'll learn: Why Hannah created InnPeace after her own healing journeyHow to find low-tox vacation rentals and healthier accommodationsWhat features to look for if you have mold, Lyme disease, chemical sensitivities or autoimmune conditionsHow InnPeace is connecting health-conscious travelers with like-minded property ownersWhy creating safe spaces can play an important role in rest, recovery and wellness Visit InnPeace.com to explore listings or submit a property, and learn more about trusted holistic health resources at Natural Health Network.

  2. Jul 22

    S2 E4:Thyroid Surgery (Part 3): What No One Told Me Recovery, Unexpected Symptoms & The One Thing That Helped

    f you're preparing for thyroid surgery (thyroidectomy), recovering from thyroid cancer, or searching for answers about thyroid health, this episode is for you. In Part 3 of my thyroid journey, I'm sharing what happened during my thyroid surgery, what recovery was really like, and the things I wish someone had told me beforehand. From unexpected symptoms after anesthesia to the surprising improvement in my anxiety after surgery, this is an honest look at what recovery looked like for me. I also share: What to do before thyroid surgery to make recovery easierWhat surgery and recovery actually felt likeThe unexpected symptom that no one warned me aboutHow my scar healedMy Stage 1 follicular thyroid cancer diagnosisThe importance of being your own self advocate if you feel off even though your bloodwork is "normal" Life two years later with only half a thyroidWhy being your own health advocate can make all the differencePlease remember that this episode shares my personal experience and is not medical advice. Always work with your healthcare team to determine what's best for you. If you're looking for trusted holistic health professionals, visit the Natural Health Network Directory to find vetted practitioners who can support your health journey. 💚 We'd love to hear from you! Leave a comment with your questions or let us know what topics you'd like us to cover in future episodes. 📧 Have a question you'd like answered on the podcast? Email us at hello@naturalhealthnetwork.org. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who could use a little hope on their healing journey. Keywords: thyroid surgery, thyroid cancer, follicular thyroid cancer, thyroidectomy recovery, thyroid health, functional medicine, thyroid recovery, anxiety and thyroid, dry eyes and thyroid, thyroid symptoms, holistic health, thyroid healing, thyroid support, thyroid podcast.

  3. Jul 3

    S2 E3: Perimenopause vs. Menopause: Signs, Symptoms, Weight Gain, Hot Flashes & Hormone Balance

    Are you wondering if you're in perimenopause or menopause? Struggling with hot flashes, night sweats, stubborn weight gain, mood swings, brain fog, anxiety, or poor sleep? In this episode of the Natural Health Network Podcast, Sarah Rasnick sits down with hormone balance nutritionist Renata Trebing to answer some of the most common questions women are asking about perimenopause and menopause. You'll learn: • The difference between perimenopause and menopause• Common signs and symptoms of hormonal changes• Why weight gain becomes more common after age 35• The connection between blood sugar balance and hormone health• Natural ways to support hot flashes and night sweats• How nutrition impacts mood swings, anxiety, sleep, and energy levels• What seed cycling is and how it may help support hormone balance• When hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may be beneficial• Why “normal” lab work doesn't always mean optimal health• The role of DUTCH testing and functional lab testing in uncovering root causes Renata shares practical nutrition and lifestyle strategies that can help women better understand their bodies, reduce symptoms, and feel empowered throughout every stage of hormonal change. 🔗 Connect with Renata Trebing:Nourish with Renate Directory Listing 📖 Get Renata's bestselling cookbook:Nourish Your Body: A 30-Day Healthy & Delicious Meal Plan on Amazon 🌿 Explore the Natural Health Network Directory:Natural Health Network Website 📱 Follow Natural Health Network for wellness resources, provider interviews, and holistic health education:Natural Health Network Instagram Have a question you'd like answered on a future episode? Reach out Hello@NaturalHealthNetwork.org We're here to help connect you with trusted, heart-centered providers who can help you uncover the root cause and support your wellness journey.

  4. Jun 19

    S1E14: Beyond Prescriptions: How Functional Medicine Uncovers Root Causes

    Many people spend years searching for answers to chronic fatigue, hormone imbalance, digestive issues, autoimmune symptoms, allergies, anxiety, weight gain, and other persistent health concerns—only to leave appointments with more prescriptions and few real solutions. In this episode of the Natural Health Network Podcast, Sarah Rasnick sits down with Dr. Mila McManus and Kim Beale of The Woodlands Institute for Health & Wellness to discuss how functional medicine helps uncover the underlying causes of chronic illness rather than simply managing symptoms. Dr. McManus shares her personal health journey from being a chronically ill child to becoming a board-certified physician who discovered firsthand that addressing root causes can transform health outcomes. Together, they explain how factors such as gut health, food sensitivities, hormone imbalances, chronic stress, environmental toxins, hidden infections, genetics, and nutrition can impact nearly every aspect of health. You'll learn: • What functional medicine is and how it differs from conventional medicine• Why gut health plays a role in so many chronic symptoms• The connection between food sensitivities and inflammation• How mold exposure, toxins, and hidden infections can affect health• Why hormone balance is about more than just bloodwork• What patients can expect during their first visit• Real patient success stories and healing journeys• How personalized treatment plans help address root causes Whether you're struggling with chronic symptoms or simply looking for a more proactive approach to wellness, this conversation offers valuable insight into what true root-cause healthcare can look like. Learn more about The Woodlands Institute for Health & Wellness through the Natural Health Network Directory and connect with their team to explore whether functional medicine may be right for you. For more holistic health resources, expert interviews, and vetted practitioners, visit: Natural Health Network Website Blog Instagram YouTube Subscribe to Our Monthly News Letter

  5. Jun 18

    S1 E13: The Hidden Hormone Connection Behind Fatigue, Weight Gain, PMS & Fertility Struggles with Renata Trebing

    Are you struggling with stubborn weight gain, fatigue, brain fog, PMS symptoms, irregular periods, fertility challenges, digestive issues, or blood sugar imbalances—even though you're trying to eat healthy? In this episode of the Natural Health Network Podcast, Sarah sits down with nutrition coach and hormone health expert Renata Trebing of Nourish with Renata to uncover the powerful connection between nutrition, hormone balance, fertility, gut health, and overall wellness. Renata shares her personal journey into nutrition after discovering that simple dietary changes dramatically improved both her infant daughter's health and her own. What began as a search for answers became a mission to help women understand how food can support hormone balance, improve fertility, reduce inflammation, stabilize blood sugar, and restore energy. In this episode, you'll learn: • Common signs of hormone imbalance that many women overlook• The surprising connection between gut health and hormone health• Why PMS symptoms, painful periods, and irregular cycles aren't "normal"• How nutrition can support fertility naturally• The role blood sugar plays in PCOS, hormone balance, and weight loss• Real client success stories, including natural conception after IVF and infertility and PCOS reversal• Practical ways to start supporting your hormones through food today Whether you're navigating fertility concerns, perimenopause, low energy, digestive issues, or simply want to feel better in your body, this conversation offers valuable insights and actionable steps you can begin implementing right away. Connect with Renata: Visit Renata's profile in the Natural Health Network Directory to learn more about her coaching programs, hormone health support, fertility coaching, workshops, cookbook, and free consultation: https://www.naturalhealthnetwork.org/directory/nourish-with-renata About Natural Health Network Natural Health Network connects individuals and families with trusted, vetted holistic providers, products, and services across the United States. Through our directory, podcast, blog, YouTube, Social Media and community events, we help you find natural solutions and practitioners you can trust. Follow Natural Health Network for more expert interviews, holistic health education, and wellness resources. #HormoneHealth #WomensHealth #FertilitySupport #PCOS #GutHealth #NutritionCoach #BloodSugarBalance #NaturalHealth #HolisticHealth #Perimenopause #HormoneBalance #NaturalHealthNetwork #NourishWithRenata

  6. Jun 3

    S1 E12: From H1N1 to Healing: The Story Behind That Elderberry Chick

    What started as a family's battle with H1N1 swine flu turned into a passion for helping others discover natural immune support. In this episode Sarah Rasnick sits down with Korinne Provoast, founder of That Elderberry Chick, to discuss the benefits of elderberry, natural wellness, immune system support, and how one family's health journey inspired a thriving business. You'll learn how elderberry became their go-to natural remedy, the importance of sourcing high-quality ingredients, why timing matters when using elderberry products, and what makes That Elderberry Chick's products different from many commercial options. Korinne also shares the story behind her elderberry syrup kits, teas, gummies, infused honey products, and the powerful superfood ingredient baobab, which provides antioxidants and vitamin C to complement elderberry's natural benefits. Whether you're interested in natural immune support, herbal remedies, elderberry syrup, holistic wellness, or finding healthier alternatives for your family, this episode is packed with practical information and inspiration. Topics discussed: Elderberry syrup benefitsNatural immune supportHerbal remedies for familiesBaobab superfood benefitsLocal honey and wellnessNatural alternatives to over-the-counter productsSupporting the body's natural defensesHolistic family health🔗 Connect with That Elderberry Chick & explore their products: 🔗 Find trusted holistic providers in the NHN directory:  https://www.naturalhealthnetwork.org/directory Have questions about holistic health or want to connect? Email us at Hello@NaturalHealthNetwork.org or find us on Instagram, Facebook, and Our Blog — we’d love to hear from you!

  7. May 21

    S1E11:How Serenity Sips Became a Wellness Destination

    In this episode of the Natural Health Network Podcast, Sarah Rasnick sits down with CJ and Gracie of Serenity Sips in the Woodlands, Texas to share the inspiring story behind one of most unique wellness cafés. After a life-changing brain injury, CJ and her family created a calming community space focused on healing, nervous system support, clean ingredients, and holistic wellness. They discuss the powerful wellness modalities available at Serenity Sips, including HOCATT, Flowpresso lymphatic drainage, red light therapy, vibration therapy, NanoVi therapy, infrared sauna sessions, and frequency-based wellness protocols. You’ll also learn how lymphatic drainage, nervous system regulation, inflammation reduction, and functional wellness therapies can support recovery, energy, hormone balance, stress relief, and overall health. If you’re searching for holistic wellness in The Woodlands, functional medicine support, natural healing therapies, clean coffee shops, red light therapy, lymphatic drainage, or biohacking wellness tools, this episode is packed with valuable insights and real-life healing stories. Learn more about: HOCATT ozone sauna therapyFlowpresso lymphatic drainageRed light therapy benefitsNervous system healingWellness cafés in The WoodlandsFunctional wellness modalitiesFrequency and vibration therapyHolistic healing and inflammation support🔗Read the Blog for more information on the things shared in this episode: https://www.naturalhealthnetwork.org/news 🔗 Connect with Serenity Sips & explore their services: 🔗 Find trusted holistic providers in the NHN directory:  https://www.naturalhealthnetwork.org/directory Have questions about holistic health or want to connect? Email us at Hello@NaturalHealthNetwork.org or find us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube — we’d love to hear from you!

  8. May 14

    S1E10: Mental Health Meets Business Strategy: A Holistic Approach to Success

    In this episode, we sit down with holistic health and lifestyle coach and licensed professional counselor Judith Labert to explore the intersection of mental health, nervous system regulation, entrepreneurship, and relationships. Judith shares her unique, integrative approach to supporting clients who are navigating burnout, anxiety, and the emotional toll of building a business. Her work blends clinical expertise with holistic modalities such as somatic practices, EFT tapping, trauma-informed care, and lifestyle-based support—including nutrition and nervous system regulation. We also dive into her innovative coaching model for entrepreneurs, where she helps simplify marketing systems and business operations so clients can focus on their strengths without being overwhelmed by backend stress and burnout. On the personal side, Judith opens up about her expanding work in relationship and marriage support, inspired by both her clinical experience and her own lived experience navigating challenges and growth in partnership. This conversation is a powerful reminder that sustainable success starts with internal regulation, emotional resilience, and aligned systems—both in life and business. Whether you're a business owner, wellness seeker, or someone feeling stretched thin by life, this episode offers grounded insight and practical tools for creating more balance, clarity, and capacity. 🔗 Connect with Judith on the Natural Health Network directory: Have questions about holistic living? Comment here, find us at NaturalHealthNetwork.org,  Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or email us at Hello@NaturalHealthNetwork.org

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The Natural Health Network Podcast helps families across the U.S. find trusted holistic providers, root-cause solutions, and natural wellness resources. Hosted by Sarah Rasnick, each episode features vetted experts in functional medicine, hormone balance, gut health, pediatrics, mental health, fitness, and prevention—offering practical tools for lasting, whole-body healing. More than a podcast, NHN is a nationwide directory and professional network connecting families with mission-driven practitioners. Find providers or learn more about memberships: https://www.naturalhealthnetwork.org/

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