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This is a lighthearted, sometimes crass, accidentally educational podcast about poop and other stuff "down there." Laurie is an opera singer turned functional medicine health coach who brings in guest experts and listeners to share their views and insight on anything that can assist her listeners with their health. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/laurie-seely/support

What's Up Down There‪?‬ Laurie Seely

    • Health & Fitness
    • 5.0 • 7 Ratings

This is a lighthearted, sometimes crass, accidentally educational podcast about poop and other stuff "down there." Laurie is an opera singer turned functional medicine health coach who brings in guest experts and listeners to share their views and insight on anything that can assist her listeners with their health. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/laurie-seely/support

    Dr. Emily Wolbers: Naturopathic Physician

    Dr. Emily Wolbers: Naturopathic Physician

    Do you know how stress, digestive issues, and mental health issues relate to gut health?  Find out in this episode with guest, Dr. Emily Wolbers, a naturopathic physician with a gastro-focused practice in both Portland, OR and Davenport, IA. She earned her medical degree from the National University of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon and has a Bachelor degree in dietetics from Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois. With her background in nutrition, Dr. Wolbers utilizes Food as Medicine as a main modality for health. She treats the whole person and finds the root cause of disease through natural, non-invasive means.

    Key Points:

    *Having 2-3 bowel movements a day is ideal.

    *Your gut is your body’s “second brain“

    *Mental health issues and gut issues can many times be related.

    *Chronic stress is not healthy and negatively affects our digestion.

    *When you eat, focus on your food and eliminate distraction.

    *Sit down when you eat.

    *Smell your food before you eat.

    *Meal prep if you don’t have much time to cook, or use a meal subscription service if you are really strapped for time.

    *Do not be so hard on yourself if you have digestive issues.Connect with Dr. Emily Wolbers:

    GET FREEBIE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER AT HER WEBSITE: https://www.qcnaturalhealth.com/

    FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/qcnaturalhealth/ 

    INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/qcnaturalhealth/

    Connect with host, Laurie Seely:

    WEBSITE: https://laurieseely.com/

    INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/lauriegutsy/

    FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/LaurieSeelyHealthCoach/

    YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpFG74HFcHcSCsyhynnxZSQ

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    • 46 min
    Kathy Gruver: Coach, Therapist, Trapeze Artist

    Kathy Gruver: Coach, Therapist, Trapeze Artist

    If you're dealing with constant stress, this is a great episode for you!  This week's guest is Kathy Gruver, a PhD who has graced stages on four continents (including 2 TEDx), three cruise ships and a handful of islands. Her combination of humor, performance background, real life experience and formal education makes her a well-rounded, in-demand speaker. She hosted the TV show based on her first book, The Alternative Medicine Cabinet and has earned her PhD in Natural Health. Dr. Gruver is the twelve-time award-winning author of seven books including, Conquer Your Stress, Workplace Wellness, Conquer your Stress at Work, and Journey of Healing. She has studied mind/body medicine at the famed Benson-Henry Institute for Mind-Body Medicine at Harvard, and has been featured as an expert in numerous publications including Glamour, Fitness, Time, WebMD, Prevention, Huffington Post and Dr. Oz’s The Good Life, and has appeared on over 250 radio & TV shows including Lifetime, NPR, CBS Radio and SkyNews London.

    Key Points:

    *Majority of doctor’s visits are related to stress.

    *Stress was not meant to be something that is prolonged all day.

    *Do something every day that you enjoy that makes you happy.

    *Check in on yourself every day to check how you are feeling.

    *Sex is a great de-stressor.

    *Being open and honest with your partner about your wants and needs is essential.

    Connect with Kathy Gruver:

    Meditation giveaway: bit.ly/kgmeditation

    WEBSITE: http://www.kathygruver.com/

    COACHING: http://www.kathygruver.coach/

    HYPNOTHERAPY: http://www.healingcirclehypnotherapy.com/

    FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/DrKathyGruver/

    INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/drkathygruver/

    LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathygruver/

    TWITTER: https://twitter.com/klgruver

    Connect with host, Laurie Seely:

    WEBSITE: https://laurieseely.com/

    INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/lauriegutsy/

    FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/LaurieSeelyHealthCoach/

    YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpFG74HFcHcSCsyhynnxZSQ

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    • 46 min
    Jennifer Tolo: Tame The Chaos

    Jennifer Tolo: Tame The Chaos

    Having a hard time dealing with stress? Unfortunately, stress is not something that can be completely eliminated from our lives, but we can empower ourselves to deal with it better. Laurie’s guest, Jennifer Wren Tolo, mom of four boys, is an RN, Whole Health Educator, and the owner of Butterfly Family Wellness. She acts as ‘An Integrative Bridge to Health’ helping bridge the gaps between modern medical healthcare and alternative health, & between self-care and caring for others. Listen to hear about how you can be empowered to heal herself!

    Key Points:

    *Jennifer uses a “whole person health“ approach to help people.

    *It is possible to heal yourself.

    *You need to take care of yourself because you can take care of others.

    *It’s important to be mindful and check in with yourself and how you’re feeling.

    *Letting your child with mental and physical health issues lead their healing.

    *A healthy diet is essential.

    *The dairy, soy, corn, and pesticide industries have a vested interest in having studies published that are favorable to them.

    *Pharmaceuticals and alternative medicines can be used together in a balanced way.

    Connect with Jennifer Tolo:

    Schedule a FREE Taming the Chaos Call: https://butterflyfamilyw.kartra.com/calendar/tamingthechaos

    WEBSITE/ SIGN UP FOR NEWSLETTER: https://butterflyfamilywellness.com/

    FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/butterflyfamilywellness

    YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2r7_Tqeb1ODJXLLjQjFGOQ

    INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/jenwrentolo/

    LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-wren-tolo-rn-ma-44a5935a/

    TWITTER: https://twitter.com/butterflywelnes

    VIMEO: https://vimeo.com/user91017763

    GRAVITAR: https://en.gravatar.com/jentolo

    Connect with host, Laurie Seely:

    WEBSITE: https://laurieseely.com/

    INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/lauriegutsy/

    FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/LaurieSeelyHealthCoach/

    YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpFG74HFcHcSCsyhynnxZSQ

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    • 57 min
    Todd Nyholm: Somatic Therapist, Mind and Body Work

    Todd Nyholm: Somatic Therapist, Mind and Body Work

    What is a "Somatic Therapist?"  Find out in this episode, as Laurie's guest is Todd Nyholm, a Somatic Therapist working through the body with a number of modalities to help people reconnect with themselves and move towards more health and feeling better. He got into using modern and ancient therapies from all around the world in his own struggles to find health which started at an early age, which lead to a lifelong search for healing modalities and methods and ultimately the development of his own methods.

    KEY POINTS:

    *Organs can get misplaced, which can lead to health issues.

    *Watching yourself eat can help you eat less.

    *Processed foods contain chemicals that make you addicted to that food.

    *Acupuncture and reflexology can help gut issues.

    *Diet is a lifestyle, not temporary fix.

    *Being mindful of what you are eating can help you improve your diet.

    *Results take time, so do not get discouraged if you do not see results immediately,

    Connect with Sandy Joy Weston:

    WEBSITE: https://www.nytality.com/

    INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/nyholmvitallifemethod/

    FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/Nytality

    Connect with host, Laurie Seely:

    WEBSITE: https://laurieseely.com/

    INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/lauriegutsy/

    FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/LaurieSeelyHealthCoach/

    YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpFG74HFcHcSCsyhynnxZSQ

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    • 44 min
    Sandy Joy Weston: Change Your Habits in 1 to 3 Minutes A Day

    Sandy Joy Weston: Change Your Habits in 1 to 3 Minutes A Day

    Do you want to make change in your life, but it feels like such a large undertaking that you don't have the time for?  Well, Sandy Joy Weston wants you to know it IS possible to make lasting changes in your life in just 1 to 3 minutes a day!  How?  Well, Sandy goes into how you can do that and so much more with Laurie on this episode of "What's Up Down There?"  Listen to it now and start forming new habits that will change your life!  Sandy Joy Weston M.Ed has owned and operated health and wellness companies for over 30 years. For the past five years, Sandy has been focusing on SJW Productions, an international company that teaches and highlights others promoting mental and physical wellbeing. She does this through her podcasts, books, speaking engagements and programs, which have taken her all around the world. Sandy believes you can make a powerful difference in your life in just 1 to 3 minutes a day.

    KEY POINTS:

    *You can choose how you show up to the world by doing things that bring you "pure joy" in the morning for one to three minutes a day.

    *The universe will deliver what you want when you show that you are ready to receive it.

    *Doing things for yourself a little bit at a time over  a long period of time can make a big difference.

    *Creating a change in your life does no have to be complicated.

    *Power statements can be helpful in keeping you motivated.

    Connect with Sandy Joy Weston:

    WEBSITE: http://www.sandyjoyweston.com/   

    FREEBIE: https://designrr.s3.amazonaws.com/mmcevoy_at_sandyjoyweston.com_91240/Brain%20Resets_5250.pdf   

    PODCAST: http://www.sandyjoyweston.com/train-your-head-and-your-body-will-follow

    BOOKS: http://www.sandyjoyweston.com/blog-it-out

    INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sandyjoyweston

    FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/sandyjoywestonofficial/

    TWITTER: https://twitter.com/SandyJoyWeston

    LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandy-joy-weston-m-ed-aba61728/

    Connect with host, Laurie Seely:

    WEBSITE: https://laurieseely.com/

    INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/lauriegutsy/

    FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/LaurieSeelyHealthCoach/

    YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpFG74HFcHcSCsyhynnxZSQ

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    • 58 min
    Susan Neal: Food Relationships and Gluten Related Disorders

    Susan Neal: Food Relationships and Gluten Related Disorders

    Don't know how to stop those sugar and carb cravings?  Laurie's guest, Susan Neal, discusses why sugar is so addictive and steps you can take to kick the habit, as well as how to go gluten-free, and much more.  Susan Neal, RN, MBA, MHS, lives her life with a passion for helping others improve their health. She is an author, speaker, and Certified Health and Wellness Coach. Her award-winning best-seller is 7 Steps to Get Off Sugar and Carbohydrates. The third book in her Healthy Living Series, Healthy Living Journal, won the Golden Scrolls award “2019 Best Inspirational Gift Book.” Her newest release Solving the Gluten Puzzle helps many determine if they have a gluten-related disorder and how to treat it. She has been featured in many media outlets including The Bridges TV show, Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN), Charisma magazine, and numerous podcasts and radio shows.

    KEY POINTS:

    *It is possible to cure your candida with the right knowledge.

    *Why sugar is addictive.

    *Four root causes for inappropriate eating.

    *If you want to go gluten-free, it’s best to purchase foods located on the perimeter than processed, ‘gluten-free,’ foods.“

    *Tip to start going gluten-free.

    *There are people with celiac disease who may not know it.

    *Four gluten-related diseases.

    Connect with Susan:

    WEBSITE: https://susanuneal.com/     

    FREEBIE: https://susanuneal.com/7DayChallenge   

    Connect with host, Laurie Seely:

    WEBSITE: https://laurieseely.com/

    INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/lauriegutsy/

    FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/LaurieSeelyHealthCoach/

    YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpFG74HFcHcSCsyhynnxZSQ

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    • 39 min

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