Beauty & the Babble Melissa Bolona

Join Melissa Boloña in an insightful conversation on maternal health as she sits down with doula Carson Meyer to delve into her journey into doula work and the essential building blocks for healthy conception, delivery, and post-birth care. Discussing the historical context of women's healthcare during delivery, the importance of preparing your body for postpartum recovery, the joys of breastfeeding and water births, and how nourishing foods can combat postpartum depression, Meyer offers a co...

Dive into this week’s incredible episode of Beauty and the Babble with host Melissa Boloña as she engages in a captivating conversation with biohacker and health optimization expert Kayla Barnes. Together, they explore the intricate workings of the brain, uncovering strategies to break bad habits, cultivate good ones, and rewire neural pathways for a positive mindset. From gratitude practices to ancestral healing to modern science, they delve into holistic approaches to optimize both body and...

Dr. Terry Wahls shares her powerful story about her battle with multiple sclerosis and her miraculous recovery. As a doctor herself, now helping hundreds of other patients with their own autoimmune or mobility struggles, Dr. Wahls shares her recommendations to set patients on their own path towards recovery. Discussing a redesigned paleo diet, vitamin and mineral supplements, exercise regimen, meditation/mindfulness practices and electrical current stimulation exercises, Melissa and Dr. Wahls...

In this episode, Melissa sits down with holistic nutritionist, Elissa Goodman as she shares her inspiring journey of battling lymphoma and losing a loved one and how she embraced a holistic approach to reclaim her health. From the transformative power of spiritual grounding, yoga, meditation and plant medicine, Elissa delves into the various practices that played pivotal roles in her healing process. Explore the importance of journaling, prioritizing sleep, and engaging in energy work as Elis...

Melissa and holistic psychologist Dr. Kelly Vincent look at the different ways to examine our feelings, anxieties, and traumas examining every aspect of the human; body, mind, feelings, environment, etc. in order to start the healing process. In this episode, Melissa and Dr. Vincent discuss trauma, understanding triggers and biological responses, starting the positive ripple effect with self-exploration, nervous system informed approaches, real threats vs. perceived threats, EMDR, and so much...

In this episode Melissa talks with Dr. Steven Gundry about breaking down the function of good bacteria in the gut and the detriments of harmful bacteria in your microbiome. Delving into the science of food, they discuss fermented foods, leaky gut, genetic materials in our foods and bodies, heart health, ATP, auto-immunity, and psychedelics. Dr. Steven Gundryis one of the world’s top cardiothoracic surgeons and a pioneer in nutrition. He hosts top-rated health show,The Dr. Gundry Podcast, is t...