Gut Check Radio Dr. Nick Belden

“Cancer” may be the scariest word that a person hears their entire life. For Jacqueline Genova, a certified holistic nutritionist, wellness writer, and fellow podcaster, hearing her mom receive this diagnosis years ago certainly made an impact that would change her life forever. Thankfully for us all, Jacqueline’s story isn’t one that ends with fear and worry, but with resolve and passion, as she took the struggles her mother faced and the questions she had about the treatments that were endured and turned them into a beautiful passion - to study, practice, and share breakthrough integrative cancer treatments with patients just like Jac’s mom, who likely find themselves scared with nowhere to turn after a seemingly hopeless diagnosis.

Today, Jacqueline has channeled these passions into the creation of her wildly successful brand, WellnStrong, which helps educate and empower others to live healthy lives through holistic and integrative practices. Many of these practices may seem simple, and quite frankly, too good to be true - but the track record of near-miraculous healing that Jacqueline has witnessed throughout her journey is a testament to the power of nutrition, faith, and the sheer will and resiliency of the human body.

Timestamps


Introduction to my interview with Jacqueline Genova (1:16)


WellnStrong: How Jacqueline channeled her passions and hardships to start a successful new brand (5:16)


What does it mean to “integrate” the multitude of health tools we have at our disposal today? (16:00)


From thesis to career, and everything in between (20:58)


Where do fear, faith, and cancer intersect? (26:58)


The power of belief: your treatment vs. your perception of treatment (36:00)


IV Vitamin C and More: The seemingly simple therapies that kicks cancer’s butt (41:23)


Back to the brand: Jacqueline’s keys to growing WellnStrong to the success it is today (52:21)


Jacqueline’s Gut Check Moment (59:21)



Studies and Products Mentioned

Check out Jacqueline and her incredible wellness brand, WellnStrong, at her website www.wellnstrong.com, on Instagram @well.n.strong, and on her “How to be WellnStrong” podcast on your preferred podcast platform!

Check out Jacqueline’s FREE Integrative Approach to Breast Cancer guide, which includes a culmination of all the research she’s conducted on breast cancer over the years, including various holistic integrative approaches to treatment that may be available to you or your loved ones who are fighting breast cancer.

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Dealing with stress is a guaranteed part of life. As each of us navigate the human experience, we encounter events that cause us to feel stress multiple times a day, seven days a week. Although we often hear of ways for us to reduce stress from day-to-day, I’m here to ask: Is that really the right way to go about life? In today’s episode, we talk about why reducing your stress levels may not be the answer to a healthier thyroid (and a healthier life). Instead, we focus on several ways that each of us can increase our ability to respond to stress in a healthy way. I dive into some of my favorite examples of simple activities we can all do to improve our health both spiritually and physically, and why I think these activities should be seen as such an important part of our daily routines.

Timestamps


How I want us all to approach the holidays this year (0:00)


You DON’T need to REDUCE your stress! (4:59)


Big question of the day: How do you increase the size of your cup? (11:14)


Altering your perception of stress: spiritual activities (13:38)


Altering your perception of stress: physiological activities (17:31)


Where should you start? (30:37)



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When it comes to sleeping well and keeping your circadian rhythm happy, timing is perhaps the single greatest factor we need to consider. On today’s episode of Gut Check Radio, we talk about how getting your sleep right can help you take that next step towards healing your thyroid, and how getting your timing right can help you do just that. I share four simple but powerful tips that you can start using TONIGHT that can help you start seeing improvements in your sleep, and ultimately in your hormonal regulation. We talk about getting enough sun in the morning, darkness in the evening, sleeping at the right temperatures, and keeping all of these things consistent. Also, just as importantly, I make sure to touch on what we should and should not be doing in our beds, so make sure to stay tuned for that.



Timestamps


Sleeping right is all about TIMING (1:21)


Tip #1: Obtaining morning sun exposure (3:21)


Tip #2: Obtaining darkness in the evening (8:24)


Tip #3: Keep it consistent (12:39)


Tip #4: Make your bedroom a sanctuary (15:44)





Studies and Products Mentioned

Check out SleepMe and Eight Sleep for mattress cooling products that can help keep you cool at night and even help you save money on your energy bills. 



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On today’s episode of Gut Check Radio, we kick off a brand new, thirteen-part series called “13 Tips to Heal Your Thyroid”. In this first installment, we start off by answering the obvious question: Why is my Thyroid health so important in the first place? I introduce you to one of my most fundamental and important philosophies when it comes to all things thyroid health, to always “Test, not Guess”, and I explain how running the right thyroid tests can make all the difference in our overall health. I walk you through which tests we should each be running and what they can actually tell us about the way our bodies are working, as well as which tests we might want to stay away from. With this paramount knowledge of how to properly assess how your thyroid is doing, you’re going to be off to a fast start on your thyroid-healing journey!

Timestamps


Why we should care about the thyroid (1:13)


Which tests should we stay away from? (4:06)


So what should we test for? (10:11)


The MOST accurate way to measure Free T4 levels (16:39)


Other ways to assess your thyroid health (19:17)


Outro: What's the bottom line? (24:32)



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On today’s Gut Check Moment of the Week, we revisit my conversation with Amy Vander Linden, an inspiring “mompreneurial” who has gone through her fair share of hardships, even to the tune of having $100,000 stolen from her in the midst of growing her business. In this short nugget from our chat, Amy shares deeply about what it was actually like for her going through some of life’s toughest times, but also how those challenges were able to shape her perspective in an invaluable way. We get into the ever-important topic of Joy and Suffering in life, and Amy reflects on what it took for her to learn to actually experience her own emotions on a deeper level.



Timestamps


Our biggest challenges lend us our greatest perspectives (0:53)


Never forget your personal track record (2:42)


The balance of Joy and Suffering (4:17)


Learning to actually feel our feelings (6:16)





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On today’s episode of Gut Check Radio, we sit down and face one of the only fears that nearly all of us have in common: trying new things. Specifically, we talk about trying new foods that we’ve never bought, cooked, ordered, or tasted before, and why doing so can be a really good idea when trying to fortify your gut health. I breakdown some of the biggest reasons that I think we are all so resistant to eating in a way that can bring so many benefits, including the important elements of taste, convenience, and cost of our nutritional habits. Lastly, I address those of you listeners who often find their own bodies reacting poorly almost everytime a new food is introduced, and I leave everyone with a simple but effective (and maybe even fun?) call-to-action that can make a big difference in your gut health.



Timestamps


Playing with Peptides: A little life update from Dr. Nick (1:37)


Is eating your fruits and veggies the best health trend you’re not taking part in? (8:10)


What kind of role should taste and convenience play when striving to hit our nutritional goals? (15:31)


The all-too-familiar fear of trying new things (19:17)


Comparing apples and oranges: The actual cost of fruits and vegetables today (23:30)


What to do when you find yourself reaction-prone to lots of foods (30:39)





Studies and Products Mentioned

Check out this database from the USDA on the cost of fruits and vegetables today;



More From Dr. Nick

Want to learn about gut health and be entertained in under 5 minutes/per week? Sign up for Dr. Nick’s once-weekly Newsletter.  

You can find Dr. Nick on Instagram @dr.nickbelden or our clinic website, www.hivenaturalhealth.com.

If you enjoy the show, we'd love your 5-star review with any comments on what you like about the show and what you want to hear more of!

THANK YOU - we are incredibly grateful for your support.


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