Now and Then Podcast

Dr. Bart Precourt
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Welcome to the Now + Then Podcast with Dr. Bart Precourt and Callie Michaelis, where we cut through the noise to find what's timeless, what's trending, and what actually works. Longtime listener? You're in the right place. The Health Made Simple Show is now the Now + Then Podcast, same mission of making health simple, now with two clinical perspectives instead of one. Health advice changes every week. Headlines contradict each other. Influencers push the next magic fix. We bring something different: real clinical experience, a root cause approach, and a healthy dose of common sense. Dr. Bart Precourt is a Doctor of Chiropractic and certified acupuncturist who has been helping people get to the root of their health issues since 1997. Callie Michaelis, MS, RD, LDN, is a functional nutritionist and personal trainer who helps clients tackle blood sugar, hormone, and gut issues with guidance that actually fits real life. Together at Balance Health Studio on 30A, they see every day what works in the real world, not just what works on paper. Each week on the Health Hub, they break down the latest trends, biohacks, and headlines, then hold them up against the timeless fundamentals that never go out of style. Your choices right now shape your health later. That's the now and the then. No magic lotions, potions, or pills. Just honest conversations about real food, real movement, and real health. New episodes every week.

  1. 6d ago

    What If Your Symptoms Aren't the Problem? The Truth About Medications, Postpartum & Inflammation | Now + Then Podcast

    What happens when we stop chasing symptoms and start asking why they are happening? In Episode 294 of the Now and Then Podcast, Dr. Bart Precourt and Callie Michaelis explore how your personal health philosophy can influence the decisions you make about medication, healing, postpartum recovery, inflammation, and alternative therapies. They discuss the growing conversation around deprescribing, why postpartum symptoms may involve more than hormones alone, how science is beginning to examine the healing mechanisms behind acupuncture, and why immediately suppressing inflammation may sometimes interfere with the body's natural repair process. This episode is not about stopping medication or avoiding medical care. It is about asking better questions, reviewing your options with qualified professionals, and becoming a more informed advocate for your health. WHO IS THIS EPISODE FOR? This episode is for anyone who: Takes prescription medications and wants to better understand deprescribing and medication reviews Is experiencing postpartum depression, anxiety, exhaustion, or possible nutrient depletion Is curious about acupuncture and how ancient medicine connects with modern science Frequently uses NSAIDs, anti-inflammatory medications, or steroid injections for pain and injuries Wants to understand the root cause behind symptoms instead of only managing them TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Welcome to Episode 294 & Today's Health Topics 06:29 – Building Your Personal Health Philosophy 10:18 – How the Body Heals: Deficiency, Toxicity & Interference 12:30 – Medication Overload & the Rise of Deprescribing 15:55 – The Prescribing Cascade & Medication Side Effects 20:58 – Postpartum Depression, Anxiety & Recovery 24:55 – Nutrient Deficiencies & Postpartum Symptoms 28:20 – Supporting the Body During & After Pregnancy 35:56 – Acupuncture: Has Ancient Medicine Been Right All Along? 38:50 – The Science Behind Acupuncture & Tissue Repair 43:45 – Acupuncture for Stress, Fertility, Pain & Nervous System Health 46:23 – Anti-Inflammatory Medications, NSAIDs & Healing 52:35 – Steroid Injections & Long-Term Recovery 61:30 – What Are Your Symptoms Really Telling You? 66:51 – Final Takeaways: Ask Better Questions About Your Health WHAT YOU'LL LEARN What deprescribing means and why regularly reviewing medications matters How postpartum symptoms may involve nutritional, hormonal, physical, and situational factors How acupuncture may support tissue repair, circulation, and the body's healing response Why inflammation plays an important role in healing and what may happen when it is suppressed Why understanding what is behind a symptom can help you ask better questions and make more informed health decisions Disclaimer: This podcast is for education and general awareness only. It is not medical advice and should not replace care from a qualified healthcare professional. Do not stop medication or change your treatment plan without speaking with the prescribing provider. FOLLOW US Dr. Bart Precourt https://www.instagram.com/drbartprecourt/ Callie Michaelis https://www.instagram.com/callieamichaelis/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Balance30A Instagram https://www.instagram.com/balance30a/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@DrBartPrecourt WANT TO GO FURTHER? Schedule a health consultation with us at Balance Health Studio: https://momence.com/appointments/appointment-reservation/70712?boardId=76851 #Deprescribing #PostpartumDepression #Acupuncture #Inflammation #MedicationReview #PostpartumHealth #FunctionalMedicine #NaturalHealing #NSAIDs #HealthPodcast #DrBartPrecourt #Balance30A

  2. Aug 24

    Are Common Health Guidelines Getting It Wrong? Blood Pressure, Colonoscopies & GLP-1s

    Are the health standards we have trusted for years always supported by the latest research? In Episode 293 of the Now and Then Podcast, Dr. Bart Precourt and Callie Michaelis break down some of the week's biggest health conversations from changing blood pressure recommendations and proper testing to colonoscopy research, GLP-1-related muscle loss, and the overlooked symptoms associated with mast cell activation. This conversation is not about ignoring medical care or recommended screenings. It is about asking better questions, understanding what your results may be telling you, and looking beyond symptom management to address your health more proactively. WHO IS THIS FOR? This episode is for anyone who: Has concerns about blood pressure or inaccurate readings Is considering a colonoscopy or wants to understand screening versus prevention Uses or is considering GLP-1 medications Experiences unexplained inflammation, brain fog, anxiety, or fatigue Wants to make more informed, proactive health decisions   TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Welcome to Episode 293 01:14 – This week's biggest health topics 03:05 – Are blood pressure standards changing? 05:42 – What systolic and diastolic numbers actually mean 09:18 – The problem with "whack-a-mole" healthcare 12:36 – White coat syndrome and inaccurate readings 15:44 – Stress, sleep, inflammation, and blood pressure 18:48 – How to check your blood pressure properly at home 22:02 – Becoming your own health advocate 24:11 – Colonoscopies: screening versus prevention 27:06 – What newer colonoscopy research suggests 30:32 – Colon health, polyps, and the gut microbiome 34:47 – Less-invasive testing and stool analysis 38:15 – GLP-1 medications and muscle loss 42:09 – Why losing weight is not the same as becoming healthier 46:18 – How to protect muscle while using GLP-1 medications 50:26 – Using GLP-1s safely and strategically 53:38 – Understanding mast cell activation 56:21 – Overlooked physical and mental symptoms 59:12 – Inflammation, brain fog, anxiety, and feeling disconnected 1:02:18 – Practical steps and final takeaways WHAT YOU'LL LEARN What blood pressure numbers may actually be telling you How stress, sleep, and inflammation can affect your readings The difference between colon cancer screening and prevention Why GLP-1 medications may contribute to muscle loss How mast cell activation may be connected to overlooked symptoms Practical ways to become a stronger advocate for your health DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for personalized medical advice. Never stop medication or change your treatment plan without consulting a qualified healthcare professional. FOLLOW US Dr. Bart Precourt https://www.instagram.com/drbartprecourt/ Callie Michaelis https://www.instagram.com/callieamichaelis/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Balance30A Instagram https://www.instagram.com/balance30a/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@DrBartPrecourt WANT TO GO FURTHER? Schedule a health consultation with us at Balance Health Studio: https://momence.com/appointments/appointment-reservation/70712?boardId=76851 #BloodPressure #GLP1 #Colonoscopy #GutHealth #MastCellActivation #FunctionalMedicine #MuscleLoss #WeightLoss #HealthPodcast #DrBartPrecourt #Balance30A

  3. Aug 15

    Is Your Avocado Oil Fake? Plus the New Vaccine Schedule, Fauci Texts & Full Fat Dairy | Now + Then Podcast

    Is your avocado oil even real? A new UC Davis study tested 54 avocado oil products and most failed authenticity testing. This week on the Now + Then Podcast, Dr. Bart and Callie break down which products missed the mark, why cheaper seed oils end up in your "healthy" swaps, and how to protect yourself at the grocery store. Then they take on the biggest health headlines of the week: the new executive order proposing changes to the childhood vaccine schedule, the newly released Fauci messages about the COVID vaccine and pregnancy, and why the conversation about informed consent matters no matter where you stand. In this episode: The UC Davis avocado oil study: 48 of 54 products failed authenticity testing Why chips, mayos, and salad dressings are the biggest offenders The new vaccine schedule order: what it actually proposes (spacing shots, splitting the MMR, aligning with other countries) Why informed consent and parent autonomy are the real conversation The Fauci texts: what the released messages said about pregnancy and the COVID vaccine Rebuilding trust with your doctor and building a health team you can rely on Full fat dairy is back: the new study showing no increase in weight, body fat, or cholesterol What A2 dairy is and why it may fix your "dairy problem" How to read a food label: why the front is marketing and the back is the truth Seven days of meditation may rewire your brain, plus free daily tools to regulate your nervous system Want to go further? Schedule a health consult with us at Balance Health Studio: https://momence.com/appointments/appointment-reservation/70712?boardId=76851 What's timeless. What's trending. What actually works. New episodes every week. Subscribe so you don't miss one.

    Is Your Avocado Oil Fake? Plus the New Vaccine Schedule, Fauci Texts & Full Fat Dairy | Now + Then Podcast

  4. Aug 13

    Do You Trust the Research? Bought Studies, Ozempic Hair Loss & Methylene Blue | Now + Then Podcast

    Is half the research you're reading bought and paid for? This week on the Now + Then Podcast, Dr. Bart and Callie break down who's really funding nutrition science, and why "trust the science" isn't as simple as it sounds. Then they dig into the headlines: Is Ozempic causing hair loss, or is it the crash dieting? Are artificial sweeteners quietly starving your gut bacteria? And what's the deal with methylene blue, genius biohack or expensive blue urine? In this episode: Why nutrition research is 7x more likely to be industry funded Scientists vs. clinicians vs. influencers: who to actually listen to Ozempic, GLP 1s and hair loss, the real mechanism (muscle wasting, protein and nutrient deficiencies) How to protect muscle mass if you're on a GLP 1 Artificial sweeteners and your gut microbiome Methylene blue: how it works, how to dose it, and why SSRI users should steer clear "Natural" vs. "synthetic" and why both labels can mislead you Whole food supplements vs. ascorbic acid (and the expensive urine problem) Can too much TV in midlife actually shrink your brain? Want to go further? Schedule a health consult with us at Balance Health Studio: https://momence.com/appointments/appointment-reservation/70712?boardId=76851 What's timeless. What's trending. What actually works. New episodes every week. Subscribe so you don't miss one.

    Do You Trust the Research? Bought Studies, Ozempic Hair Loss & Methylene Blue | Now + Then Podcast

  5. Jul 19

    The Pain Reset: If You're Living With Pain, Start Here | Ep. 290

    Does your body ache the moment you get out of bed? Do you carry tension in your shoulders and neck that never fully lets go, no matter how many massages or adjustments you try? In this episode, Dr. Bart shares what three decades of practice have taught him about pain: that roughly half of it can be eliminated with four habits that cost nothing. He also explains why most people never follow through, from the fear of giving up comfort foods to the all-or-nothing thinking that makes people quit before their body has a chance to respond. In this episode: The surprising side effect Dr. Bart discovered after 15 years of running his annual cleanse How sugar, bread, and processed carbs keep your pain signals high and alert What "absolutism" is and how it sabotages your progress A simple breathing practice to shift your nervous system from fight or flight into rest and digest Why sleep is where your body does its healing, rebuilding, and repair The case for moving more, not less, when your joints hurt Read the full episode breakdown: https://balance30a.com/get-rid-of-pain-naturally/ Ready for a root-cause approach to your health? Schedule a consultation: https://healthmadesimpleshow.com/schedule

  6. Jun 8

    Stress, Immunity, and Mast Cells: Breaking the Cycle | Ep. 289

    Have you reached the point where you're constantly bracing for your next symptom? Even simple things like eating something you've eaten before, or having a busy day at work, fill your mind with the worry: "Is this going to set my body off again?" If you've been dealing with brain fog, bloating, skin reactions, fatigue, anxiety, heart palpitations, or other symptoms that seem to come out of nowhere, you know how exhausting it can be to lose trust in your own body. In this episode of The Health Made Simple Show, Dr. Bart explores one of the most overlooked pieces of the puzzle behind Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS): the relationship between chronic stress, your nervous system, and your immune system. Because while foods, toxins, and environmental triggers certainly matter, your body can only stay in a constant state of fight-or-flight for so long before the immune system itself begins to change. In this episode, you'll learn: Why chronic stress can quietly dysregulate your immune system The connection between stress and MCAS symptoms How cortisol, adrenaline, blood sugar, and inflammation work together Why your body can become more reactive over time The difference between living in fight-or-flight versus the body's natural healing state   Plus, Dr. Bart shares the same therapies he's used to help hundreds of people shift their bodies back into a healing state. If you've been trying to avoid every trigger but still don't feel like yourself, this episode will help you start seeing the bigger picture. 👉 Looking for personalized guidance to find relief from your symptoms faster? Schedule a 1:1 consultation with Dr. Bart here: https://healthmadesimpleshow.com/schedule   #MCAS #MastCellActivationSyndrome #NervousSystemRegulation #ChronicStress #FightOrFlight #FunctionalMedicine #RootCauseHealing #BrainFogRecovery #ChronicFatigue #HealthMadeSimple

  7. Jun 2

    MCAS root causes and where to start today | Ep. 288

    What if your brain fog, bloating, fatigue, anxiety, skin reactions, and heart palpitations aren't separate problems at all? Most people look at these symptoms one at a time. They try a supplement for digestion… Something else for energy… A new diet for inflammation… Or they visit different specialists for each symptom… But Dr. Bart knows these seemingly unrelated issues are usually connected. So in this episode of The Health Made Simple Show, Dr. Bart breaks down Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) and explains why it's becoming one of the most overlooked drivers of chronic symptoms. You'll learn: What MCAS actually is and why it's becoming more common Why symptoms can appear in multiple body systems at the same time The four major root causes that can drive mast cell dysfunction Why standard testing often fails to identify the issue How stress and nervous system dysregulation can amplify symptoms The role mold, toxins, and environmental exposures may be playing The first step Dr. Bart recommends for calming an overwhelmed system If you've been struggling with symptoms that don't seem to make sense together, this episode will help you start connecting the dots. 👉 Looking for a more personalized approach to combat your symptoms for good? Schedule a 1:1 consultation with Dr. Bart: https://healthmadesimpleshow.com/schedule   #MCAS #MastCellActivationSyndrome #FunctionalMedicine #RootCauseHealing #BrainFog #ChronicFatigue #GutHealth #NervousSystemHealing #MoldToxicity #HealthMadeSimple

  8. May 22

    Decoding Syndromes: From Symptoms to Solutions"? MCAS, Leaky Gut Syndrome, Metabolic Syndrome | Ep. 287

    Why do your symptoms keep coming back… even when you're doing the "right" things? You clean up your diet. You take the supplements. You commit to the routine. You start feeling better. But the bloating comes back. The energy crashes return. The inflammation flares again. Or a completely different symptom shows up. And suddenly it feels like you're taking one step forward and two steps back. In this episode of The Health Made Simple Show, Dr. Bart explains why this pattern is so common (and why chronic symptoms usually require more than one quick fix). He breaks down what a "syndrome" really means, and why conditions like MCAS, leaky gut, IBS, metabolic syndrome, and chronic fatigue often involve multiple issues happening at the same time. In this episode, you'll learn: Why one supplement, medication, diet, or cleanse rarely solves chronic symptoms What your body may be trying to tell you when symptoms keep returning Why the order of healing matters just as much as the tools you use How stress, toxins, gut dysfunction, sleep, and lifestyle habits can all compound over time Why a personalized, root-cause strategy is often the missing link If you've been doing "all the right things" but still don't feel like yourself, this episode will help you start seeing the bigger picture.     👉 Need help finding your missing link?  Schedule a 1:1 consultation with Dr. Bart:  https://healthmadesimpleshow.com/schedule     👇 Let our team know: What symptom keeps circling back no matter what you try? Drop it in the comments. Your answer might help someone else realize they're not the only one stuck in this cycle.   #RootCauseHealing #GutHealth #ChronicFatigue #LeakyGut #MCAS #HealthMadeSimple #FunctionalMedicine #IBS #MetabolicSyndrome

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Welcome to the Now + Then Podcast with Dr. Bart Precourt and Callie Michaelis, where we cut through the noise to find what's timeless, what's trending, and what actually works. Longtime listener? You're in the right place. The Health Made Simple Show is now the Now + Then Podcast, same mission of making health simple, now with two clinical perspectives instead of one. Health advice changes every week. Headlines contradict each other. Influencers push the next magic fix. We bring something different: real clinical experience, a root cause approach, and a healthy dose of common sense. Dr. Bart Precourt is a Doctor of Chiropractic and certified acupuncturist who has been helping people get to the root of their health issues since 1997. Callie Michaelis, MS, RD, LDN, is a functional nutritionist and personal trainer who helps clients tackle blood sugar, hormone, and gut issues with guidance that actually fits real life. Together at Balance Health Studio on 30A, they see every day what works in the real world, not just what works on paper. Each week on the Health Hub, they break down the latest trends, biohacks, and headlines, then hold them up against the timeless fundamentals that never go out of style. Your choices right now shape your health later. That's the now and the then. No magic lotions, potions, or pills. Just honest conversations about real food, real movement, and real health. New episodes every week.

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  • Creator
    Dr. Bart Precourt
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    294
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Now and Then Podcast

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