Wellness By Design

Jane Hogan | The Wellness Engineer
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Welcome to the Wellness By Design podcast. I believe every one of us has the power to achieve optimal wellness not by reacting to the world around us but by intentionally designing a life based on what our own body needs. This show is for people who want to relieve pain and inflammation naturally by addressing root causes, rather than masking symptoms and by tapping into the wisdom of their body, mind and spirit. And I want to give you the tools to help make that happen.

  1. 6d ago

    279. The Healing Myth That Keeps You Stuck

    Could self-judgment and constant self-criticism be affecting your experience of chronic pain? Discover the connection between self-love, nervous system regulation, and your mind-body healing journey. 👉 Download a FREE chapter of my book Pain-Free on Purpose and find what no one tells you about chronic pain: https://www.thewellnessengineer.com/freechapter  What if the missing piece in your healing journey isn't about trying harder, but learning to relate to yourself differently? In this episode, we'll explore the often-overlooked connection between how you see yourself, your nervous system, and your physical well-being. Join me to learn more about how self-judgment, perfectionism, and feeling "not good enough" may influence your stress response, plus a simple Ho'oponopono forgiveness practice to help you cultivate more self-compassion, inner peace, and kindness toward yourself. Concerned about the negative impacts of EMFs on your health?  Save up to 50% on Harmoni Pendant here: https://thewellnessengineer.com/harmoni   In this episode, you'll learn: ⏰ 00:00 - Introduction ⏰ 02:49 - Why It's Not Just Physical ⏰ 08:48 - Self-Judgment and Not-Enoughness ⏰ 12:15 - Two States of Your Nervous System ⏰ 15:44 - The Spiritual Side of Healing ⏰ 18:42 - The ONE thing you can do to activate self-healing ***** Hi there! I am Jane Hogan, the Wellness Engineer, and the host of Wellness By Design. I spent 30 years designing foundations for buildings until the pain and inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis led me to hang up my hard hat and follow my heart. Now I blend my backgrounds in science and spirituality to teach people how to tap into the power of their mind, body and soul. I help them release pain naturally so they can become the best version of themselves.  Wellness By Design is a show dedicated to helping people achieve wellness, not by reacting to the world around them but by intentionally designing a life based on what their own body needs. In this show, we explore practices, methods, and scientific principles that help naturally relieve pain and inflammation. Learn more at https://thewellnessengineer.com Connect with Jane:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaneHoganHealth/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewellnessengineer/

  2. Oct 14

    278. Healing Hair Loss Naturally: Why Alopecia May Be a Signal, Not a Sentence

    Hair loss can be more than a cosmetic concern and finding the root cause may be the key to supporting healthier hair growth. Discover why autoimmune hair loss and alopecia require a personalized approach rather than a one-size-fits-all solution. 👉 Download a FREE chapter of my book Pain-Free on Purpose and find what no one tells you about chronic pain: https://www.thewellnessengineer.com/freechapter  What if your hair loss is your body's way of signaling that something deeper needs attention? And what if the answer isn't simply another supplement, shampoo, or treatment? Join me and my guest, Johanna Dahlman, holistic hair loss expert and alopecia survivor, to explore the root causes of hair loss, the connection between autoimmune conditions and hair loss, and how diet, lifestyle, and personalized healing strategies may support your journey back to health. Concerned about the negative impacts of EMFs on your health?  Save up to 50% on Harmoni Pendant here: https://thewellnessengineer.com/harmoni In this episode, you'll learn: ⏰ 00:00  - Introduction ⏰ 02:55  - Johanna's Alopecia Story  ⏰ 08:00  - Personalized Root Causes  ⏰ 18:36  - Stress and Hair Loss Types  ⏰ 26:26  - Diet and Whole Foods  ⏰ 36:59  - The ONE thing you can do to activate self-healing Check out Johanna Dahlman's Bio: Johanna Dahlman is the leading expert and high-performance hair growth coach, she is a professional speaker, and podcast host to the Alopecia Angel Podcast: Awaken to Hair Growth. Through her own struggle with autoimmune alopecia, she now helps others reverse and heal it naturally without the need for medications worldwide defying the odds within various types of hairloss.  Having helped thousands in over 68 countries, she focuses on various types of hair loss including autoimmune, androgenic, diffuse, telogen effluvium, scarring and others. She serves children and adults.  90% see hair growth in less than 8 weeks! Shedding stops in less than 6 weeks on average! Age, race and how long you've had it for, are no longer excuses, anyone can heal and she shows you how!  Johanna Dahlman's gift: Get your free PDF guides on medications that cause hair loss, the side effects of alopecia medications, and hair products linked to hair loss and cancer. hairnheal.com/free-resources   Connect with Johanna Dahlman: Website: alopeciaangel.com/   Facebook:  facebook.com/alopeciaangel   Instagram:  instagram.com/alopecia_angel/  Youtube: youtube.com/AlopeciaAngel  Podcast: alopeciaangel.com/podcast-2/  ***** Hi there! I am Jane Hogan, the Wellness Engineer, and the host of Wellness By Design. I spent 30 years designing foundations for buildings until the pain and inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis led me to hang up my hard hat and follow my heart. Now I blend my backgrounds in science and spirituality to teach people how to tap into the power of their mind, body and soul. I help them release pain naturally so they can become the best version of themselves.  Wellness By Design is a show dedicated to helping people achieve wellness, not by reacting to the world around them but by intentionally designing a life based on what their own body needs. In this show, we explore practices, methods, and scientific principles that help naturally relieve pain and inflammation. Learn more at https://thewellnessengineer.com Connect with Jane:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaneHoganHealth/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewellnessengineer/

  3. Oct 7

    277. Why Your Brain Keeps Pain Turned On (According to Neuroscience)

    Chronic pain doesn't always mean something is wrong with your body. Your brain may be keeping it switched on to be efficient, and retraining your nervous system can help you break the pain cycle. 👉 Download a FREE chapter of my book Pain-Free on Purpose and find what no one tells you about chronic pain: https://www.thewellnessengineer.com/freechapter  Why would your brain pick constant pain over uncertainty, and how do you change its mind? Join me and my guest, Cameron Allen, neuroscientist and partner at Sensorium Neurowellness, to learn more about how fear fuels chronic pain, how neurofeedback and VR biofeedback calm an overprotective nervous system, and the simple daily habit that starts shifting your brain toward healing. Concerned about the negative impacts of EMFs on your health?  Save up to 50% on Harmoni Pendant here: https://thewellnessengineer.com/harmoni In this episode, you'll learn: ⏰ 00:00 - Introduction ⏰ 02:59 - From Aviation to Neuroscience  ⏰ 08:48 - Surgery Without Anesthesia?  ⏰ 13:03 - How Fear Fuels Pain  ⏰ 28:06 - Building Nervous System Capacity  ⏰ 44:44 - The ONE thing you can do to activate self-healing Check out Cameron Allen's Bio: Cameron Allen is a translational neuroscientist and founder of Neuro Progeny, where he pairs neuroscience with scalable technology to help leaders, coaches, and teams build the nervous system capacity for sustained performance. With eighteen years in neuroimaging, he has reviewed more than 8,000 brain scans and published peer-reviewed research alongside clinicians, researchers, and geneticists. After testing brain-based tools with real clients and seeing the gap between research and results, he built Neuro Progeny to close it. He also co-founded Sensorium Neuro Wellness, with clinics in Asheville, Charlotte, and Spartanburg. Cameron believes all behavior is adaptive and capacity is trainable, and he's on a mission to positively impact 50 million lives. He is a husband and father, roles that shape everything he builds.  Cameron Allen's gift: Discover your Nervous System Capacity Index — a personalized snapshot of how your nervous system handles stress, recovers, and shows up across 14 key areas of life. https://nscapacityindex.com/  Connect with Cameron Allen: Website: neuroprogeny.com/  Facebook:  facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583888395371 Instagram: instagram.com/neuro_cameron/  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/cameron-allen-neuro/  ***** Hi there! I am Jane Hogan, the Wellness Engineer, and the host of Wellness By Design. I spent 30 years designing foundations for buildings until the pain and inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis led me to hang up my hard hat and follow my heart. Now I blend my backgrounds in science and spirituality to teach people how to tap into the power of their mind, body and soul. I help them release pain naturally so they can become the best version of themselves.  Wellness By Design is a show dedicated to helping people achieve wellness, not by reacting to the world around them but by intentionally designing a life based on what their own body needs. In this show, we explore practices, methods, and scientific principles that help naturally relieve pain and inflammation. Learn more at https://thewellnessengineer.com Connect with Jane:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaneHoganHealth/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewellnessengineer/

  4. Sep 30

    276. Not Just Hot Flashes: Hormones and the Four Diseases of Aging

    Could hormone replacement therapy do more than relieve symptoms—and actually help you age well? And what hidden ingredients in your hormones should you know about before taking them? 👉 Download a FREE chapter of my book Pain-Free on Purpose and find what no one tells you about chronic pain: https://www.thewellnessengineer.com/freechapter  What if the key to protecting your bones, brain, and long-term health starts with understanding your hormones? Join me and my guest, Dr. Stephanie Gray, functional medicine doctor and author of Your Hormone Blueprint, to explore hormone optimization, bioidentical hormones, hidden ingredients in HRT, and how personalized hormone care may support healthy aging. Concerned about the negative impacts of EMFs on your health?  Save up to 50% on Harmoni Pendant here: https://thewellnessengineer.com/harmoni In this episode, you'll learn: ⏰ 00:00 - Introduction ⏰ 03:00 - Hormones and Healthy Aging  ⏰ 07:38 - Bioidentical vs. Synthetic Hormones   ⏰ 13:40 - Hidden Ingredients in HRT  ⏰ 24:47 - Hormone Testing and Risks  ⏰ 31:18 - The ONE thing you can do to activate self-healing Check out Dr. Stephanie Gray's Bio: Dr. Stephanie Gray, DNP, MS, ARNP, AGNP-C, ABAAHP, FAARFM, is a functional medicine provider specializing in hormone optimization, health, and longevity. She helps women navigate midlife by restoring hormone balance to improve sleep, mood, body composition, and overall well-being. She is the Amazon bestselling author of Your Longevity Blueprint and Your Fertility Blueprint, with Your Hormone Blueprint forthcoming. She hosts the Your Longevity Blueprint podcast and co-founded the Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic in Iowa with her husband, Eric. Dr. Stephanie Gray's gift: When you buy the book, go to yourhormoneblueprint.com and enter your order number, and you get seven free companion resources. https://amzn.to/46fubLg  Connect with Dr. Stephanie Gray: Website: ihhclinic.com  Facebook: facebook.com/stephanie.gray.np | facebook.com/IntegrativeHealthAndHormoneClinic  Instagram: instagram.com/stephaniegraydnp/  Youtube: youtube.com/@YourLongevityBlueprint  ***** Hi there! I am Jane Hogan, the Wellness Engineer, and the host of Wellness By Design. I spent 30 years designing foundations for buildings until the pain and inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis led me to hang up my hard hat and follow my heart. Now I blend my backgrounds in science and spirituality to teach people how to tap into the power of their mind, body and soul. I help them release pain naturally so they can become the best version of themselves.  Wellness By Design is a show dedicated to helping people achieve wellness, not by reacting to the world around them but by intentionally designing a life based on what their own body needs. In this show, we explore practices, methods, and scientific principles that help naturally relieve pain and inflammation. Learn more at https://thewellnessengineer.com Connect with Jane:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaneHoganHealth/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewellnessengineer/

  5. Sep 23

    275. When Pain Isn't About the Body: Emotions, the Nervous System, and the Mind-Body Connection

    Can chronic pain be influenced by emotions, stress, and the nervous system, even when the pain feels completely physical 👉 Download a FREE chapter of my book Pain-Free on Purpose and find what no one tells you about chronic pain: https://www.thewellnessengineer.com/freechapter  Discover how the mind-body connection and nervous system may play a role in the way we experience chronic pain.  In this episode, we will explore the surprising connection between chronic pain, emotional stress, subconscious patterns, and nervous system regulation. You'll discover why fear and stress can keep the body in a protective state, and why understanding this connection can open up a whole new way of looking at pain.  Concerned about the negative impacts of EMFs on your health?  Save up to 50% on Harmoni Pendant here: https://thewellnessengineer.com/harmoni In this episode, you'll learn: ⏰ 00:00 - Introduction ⏰ 03:17 - Pain Is Real  ⏰ 08:56 - The Brain & Pain  ⏰ 13:18 - Emotional Pain  ⏰ 17:50 - Perceived Threats  ⏰ 21:49 - The ONE thing you can do to activate self-healing ***** Hi there! I am Jane Hogan, the Wellness Engineer, and the host of Wellness By Design. I spent 30 years designing foundations for buildings until the pain and inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis led me to hang up my hard hat and follow my heart. Now I blend my backgrounds in science and spirituality to teach people how to tap into the power of their mind, body and soul. I help them release pain naturally so they can become the best version of themselves.  Wellness By Design is a show dedicated to helping people achieve wellness, not by reacting to the world around them but by intentionally designing a life based on what their own body needs. In this show, we explore practices, methods, and scientific principles that help naturally relieve pain and inflammation. Learn more at https://thewellnessengineer.com Connect with Jane:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaneHoganHealth/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewellnessengineer/

  6. Sep 16

    274. Fasting for Healing: What Happens When You Give the Body Time Instead of Food

    Could fasting help reduce inflammation, support healing, and give your body the space it needs to recover? 👉 Download a FREE chapter of my book Pain-Free on Purpose and find what no one tells you about chronic pain: https://www.thewellnessengineer.com/freechapter  Discover how therapeutic fasting may support your body's natural healing processes and why preparation, hydration, and proper guidance matter.  Join me and my guest, Loren Lockman, an expert in therapeutic fasting with decades of experience, for a fascinating conversation about the potential benefits of fasting, the science behind autophagy, hydration, rest, and what happens inside the body when we stop eating.  Concerned about the negative impacts of EMFs on your health?  Save up to 50% on Harmoni Pendant here: https://thewellnessengineer.com/harmoni In this episode, you'll learn: ⏰ 00:00  -  Introduction ⏰ 02:30  -  Loren's Fasting Journey  ⏰ 14:43  -  Why Does Fasting Work?  ⏰ 20:57  -  Fasting Safety & Electrolytes  ⏰ 46:43  -  The Surprising Power of Hydration  ⏰ 58:00  - The ONE thing you can do to activate self-healing Check out Loren Lockman's Bio: Loren Lockman is one of the world's most experienced water fasting educators, having guided more than 12,000 fasts over the past 30 years. As the founder of Tanglewood Wellness Center and Fast to Rise, he has dedicated his life to helping people better understand the body's innate ability to heal through properly supervised water fasting, deep rest, and a whole-food, plant-based lifestyle. Loren is passionate about educating others on the principles of natural health, addressing the root causes of illness rather than simply managing symptoms. Through his online programs, educational content, and speaking engagements, he empowers people around the world to make informed decisions about their health and discover the remarkable healing intelligence of the human body. Loren Lockman's gift: Free Ebook: Ancient Secrets of Healing https://www.fasttorise.com/fasttorise-freeguide Connect with Loren Lockman: Website: fasttorise.com/  Facebook:  facebook.com/loren.lockman  Instagram:  instagram.com/lorenlockman.official/  YouTube: youtube.com/@lorenlockman_official | youtube.com/@LorenLockman  ***** Hi there! I am Jane Hogan, the Wellness Engineer, and the host of Wellness By Design. I spent 30 years designing foundations for buildings until the pain and inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis led me to hang up my hard hat and follow my heart. Now I blend my backgrounds in science and spirituality to teach people how to tap into the power of their mind, body and soul. I help them release pain naturally so they can become the best version of themselves.  Wellness By Design is a show dedicated to helping people achieve wellness, not by reacting to the world around them but by intentionally designing a life based on what their own body needs. In this show, we explore practices, methods, and scientific principles that help naturally relieve pain and inflammation. Learn more at https://thewellnessengineer.com Connect with Jane:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaneHoganHealth/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewellnessengineer/

  7. Sep 9

    273. Brain Fog After Surgery: What to Know Before You Go In

    Brain fog after surgery is real… anesthesia is one of the biggest neurological stress events your brain will ever face.  👉 Download a FREE chapter of my book Pain-Free on Purpose and find what no one tells you about chronic pain: https://www.thewellnessengineer.com/freechapter  What if the conversation about post-surgery brain fog needs to happen before you go in, not months later when you're still struggling to find your words? Join me and my guest, Sandra Bargeron, PA-C, CAA, founder of Beyond Brain Health™, to learn more about why it's not the anesthetic drugs that matter… it's the brain that walks into the operating room, and what you can do to prepare it.  Concerned about the negative impacts of EMFs on your health?  Save up to 50% on Harmoni Pendant here: https://thewellnessengineer.com/harmoni In this episode, you'll learn: ⏰ 00:00 - Introduction ⏰ 02:53 - What anesthesia actually does to your brain ⏰ 14:46  - The 1999 study that cut delirium 40%  ⏰ 25:34 - The domains of neurologic resilience + the NSRI™ ⏰ 35:54 - Good, better, best: how long you need to prepare ⏰ 52:12 - The ONE thing you can do to activate self-healing Check out Sandra Bargeron's Bio: Sandra Bargeron, PA-C, CAA, has spent 22 years in operating rooms as a PA first assistant and 16 years delivering anesthesia across more than 10,000 cases. After watching someone she loved experience significant cognitive decline after surgery, she made it her mission to protect brain health around anesthesia. She created the Neurologic Stress and Recovery Index™, wrote Break Through Anesthesia Fog introducing her HARP™ framework, and founded Beyond Brain Health™ to help patients prepare and recover. Sandra Bargeron's gift: You can take our Resilience and Support Quiz (Mini-NSRI) to measure how well your brain can handle surgery, illness, and life. Check it out at https://beyondbrainhealth.com/  Connect with Sandra Bargeron: Website: http://www.beyondbrainhealth.com  YouTube: youtube.com/@beyondbrainhealth  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/cleanlivingbasics  Instagram:  instagram.com/beyondbrainhealth  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sandra-bargeron  ***** Hi there! I am Jane Hogan, the Wellness Engineer, and the host of Wellness By Design. I spent 30 years designing foundations for buildings until the pain and inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis led me to hang up my hard hat and follow my heart. Now I blend my backgrounds in science and spirituality to teach people how to tap into the power of their mind, body and soul. I help them release pain naturally so they can become the best version of themselves.  Wellness By Design is a show dedicated to helping people achieve wellness, not by reacting to the world around them but by intentionally designing a life based on what their own body needs. In this show, we explore practices, methods, and scientific principles that help naturally relieve pain and inflammation. Learn more at https://thewellnessengineer.com Connect with Jane:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaneHoganHealth/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewellnessengineer/

  8. Sep 2

    272. Health Self-Advocacy: What Actually Works

    Told your labs are "normal" but you still don't feel like yourself? You're not imagining it… women with chronic pain and perimenopause symptoms are dismissed every day. 👉 Download a FREE chapter of my book Pain-Free on Purpose and find what no one tells you about chronic pain: https://www.thewellnessengineer.com/freechapter  What if the most powerful thing you bring to your next appointment isn't a list of symptoms, but a completely different way of showing up in the room? Join me and my guest, Katie Patel, PharmD, IFM-AFMCP, founder of Radiant Origins Wellness, to learn more about self-advocacy in a medical system that wasn't built for chronic conditions and the exact words, documentation, and nervous system shifts that change how your provider hears you. Concerned about the negative impacts of EMFs on your health?  Save up to 50% on Harmoni Pendant here: https://thewellnessengineer.com/harmoni In this episode, you'll learn: ⏰ 00:00 - Introduction ⏰ 01:29 - Why Women's Pain Gets Dismissed ⏰ 11:00 - Food, Root Cause, and Nervous System Readiness ⏰ 18:30 - Intuition and "Normal" vs. Optimal Labs ⏰ 27:00 - Inner Guidance, Micro-Moments, and Building Your Support Team ⏰ 34:30 - The ONE thing you can do to activate self-healing Check out Katie Patel's Bio: Katie Patel, PharmD, IFM-AFMCP, is the founder of Radiant Origins Wellness, where she works as a precision and functional wellness practitioner for high-achieving women 35 and up. Katie spent over 10 years in pain management across private practice and VA settings, working alongside physicians on chronic disease and pain management, before transitioning to full-time practice helping women understand what's actually happening in their bodies during perimenopause and midlife, rather than being handed a prescription and sent on their way. Her approach centers on calming the nervous system first, then getting precise with functional testing, so that healing has the right foundation to actually stick. She is based in Johns Creek, Georgia right outside Atlanta. Katie Patel's gift: Get your printable guide with a one-sentence prompt, a symptom tracker (with cycle-day tracking), and specific questions to ask a provider: https://go.radiantoriginswellness.com/advocatingforyourself  Connect with Katie Patel:  Website: http://www.radiantoriginswellness.com  Facebook:  facebook.com/people/Radiant-Origins-Wellness/61576098712636/  Instagram:  instagram.com/radiantoriginswellness  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/radiantoriginswellness  ***** Hi there! I am Jane Hogan, the Wellness Engineer, and the host of Wellness By Design. I spent 30 years designing foundations for buildings until the pain and inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis led me to hang up my hard hat and follow my heart. Now I blend my backgrounds in science and spirituality to teach people how to tap into the power of their mind, body and soul. I help them release pain naturally so they can become the best version of themselves.  Wellness By Design is a show dedicated to helping people achieve wellness, not by reacting to the world around them but by intentionally designing a life based on what their own body needs. In this show, we explore practices, methods, and scientific principles that help naturally relieve pain and inflammation. Learn more at https://thewellnessengineer.com Connect with Jane:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaneHoganHealth/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewellnessengineer/

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Welcome to the Wellness By Design podcast. I believe every one of us has the power to achieve optimal wellness not by reacting to the world around us but by intentionally designing a life based on what our own body needs. This show is for people who want to relieve pain and inflammation naturally by addressing root causes, rather than masking symptoms and by tapping into the wisdom of their body, mind and spirit. And I want to give you the tools to help make that happen.

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  • Creator
    Jane Hogan | The Wellness Engineer
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    278
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    ©️2025
  • Show Website
    Wellness By Design

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