Experience Health

Rachael Vassar

Welcome to the Experience Health Podcast! I am your host, Rachael Vassar, an Online Holistic Health Practitioners helping high achievers conquer weight loss resistance, gut issues & low energy by healing the root cause to finally experience health! If you have a question or are interested in learning more about working with me, DM me on Instagram @healthbyrachael or go to my website at www.rachaels.fitness

  1. May 8

    What Every Woman Needs to Know About Midlife Hormones With Dr. Blake Myers

    If you feel exhausted, wired but tired, or like your energy suddenly changed even though nothing obvious happened, this conversation will help you understand what may be happening underneath the surface. Rachael and Dr. Blake discuss how hormone shifts in midlife can impact energy, sleep, stress resilience, recovery, and nervous system function. They also break down why so many high-functioning women are running on stress hormones instead of true energy, how cortisol is often misunderstood, and what actually helps restore energy from a root-cause perspective. You’ll learn why fatigue is not just about needing more sleep or more discipline, how the nervous system influences energy production, and what evidence-based strategies can help women feel more regulated, supported, and connected to their bodies again. This episode is for the woman who feels like she has tried everything, but still feels drained, dysregulated, or disconnected from her body. Tune in to learn how to start thinking about your energy, hormones, and symptoms differently so you can stop pushing through and start supporting your body at the root. _________ If you liked this podcast, I would love for you to share the episode with a friend and subscribe for more. Connect with Blake: https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@TheBridgeSystem⁩  Follow me on Instagram: @⁠healthbyrachael⁠ Learn more about working with me: ⁠www.healthbyrachael.com⁠ Want to be a guest on Experience Health? Send Rachael Vassar a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/experiencehealth

    45 min

  2. Apr 10

    The Treatment You’ve Never Heard Of for Anxiety (CES) with Tauna Young

    Most people are still trying to “think their way out” of anxiety. But what if anxiety isn’t just mental… it’s physiological? In this episode of the Experience Health Podcast, I sit down with Tauna Young, psychiatric clinician and nervous system expert, to unpack a treatment most people have never even heard of - Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation (CES). We break down what’s actually happening in your body when you feel anxious, why high-functioning people still struggle despite doing everything “right,” and how nervous system dysregulation may be the missing piece behind your sleep and stress. Then we dive into CES - a non-invasive, FDA-cleared tool designed to support brain signaling and help bring your nervous system back into balance. If you’ve tried meditation, mindset work, supplements, or therapy and still feel stuck… this conversation will shift how you see anxiety entirely. Inside this episode: Why anxiety isn’t just a mindset problem What’s really happening in a dysregulated nervous system How CES works and what it actually feels like Why tools like this aren’t talked about more What true regulation and calm actually feel like This is about expanding your toolkit, not masking symptoms. Because when your body finally feels safe… everything changes. Listen now and start looking at anxiety and sleep through a completely different lens. _________ Connect with Tauna:⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tauna-young-/⁠ Learn more about Neurovana Calm: ⁠https://neurovanacalm.com/⁠ Code: EXPHEALTH to get a free prescription ($20 off) _________ If you liked this podcast, I would love for you to share the episode with a friend and subscribe for more. Follow me on Instagram: @⁠healthbyrachael⁠ Learn more about working with me: ⁠www.healthbyrachael.com⁠ Want to be a guest on Experience Health? Send Rachael Vassar a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/experiencehealth

    47 min

  3. Apr 3

    The Deeper Reasons Behind Picky Eating in Kids with Lena Livinsky

    In this episode of the Experience Health Podcast, we’re breaking down picky eating from a completely different lens.Because it’s not just about behavior, and it’s not something your child will always “grow out of.”Picky eating is often one of the earliest signals that something deeper is going on - whether that’s gut imbalances, nervous system dysregulation, or sensory challenges that most parents completely miss.I’m joined by Lena Livinsky, a holistic pediatric feeding specialist and speech language pathologist, to unpack what picky eating actually means and how to start decoding your child’s symptoms at the root.We talk through the biggest myths parents believe, how to tell the difference between a phase and a red flag, and why so many kids today struggle with textures, limited food variety, and mealtime stress.We also dive into the connection between the nervous system and digestion, how stress shuts down appetite, and why forcing food or using reward systems often makes things worse.Most importantly, we shift the conversation from trying to control behavior to actually supporting the body.If you’ve ever felt frustrated, confused, or concerned about your child’s eating habits, this episode will give you a completely new framework to understand what’s really going on - and what actually helps.Connect with Lena:Website: https://lenalivinsky.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lena.livinsky_________ If you liked this podcast, I would love for you to share the episode with a friend and subscribe for more. Follow me on Instagram: @⁠healthbyrachael⁠ Learn more about working with me: ⁠www.healthbyrachael.com⁠ Want to be a guest on Experience Health? Send Rachael Vassar a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/experiencehealth

    40 min

  4. Jan 23

    The Future of Skin Longevity: A Smarter, Health-First Approach with Lily Shapiro, PharmD

    What if skin health was not about chasing youth, but about supporting biology where it actually breaks down? In this episode of the Experience Health Podcast, I sit down with Lily Shapiro, pharmacist and founder of ATIKA, to unpack the science, strategy, and systems-level thinking behind her skin longevity formulation. We focus on why most skin supplements fail long-term, how stress and burnout disrupt collagen synthesis and barrier integrity, and why Lily chose to build an entirely new category instead of launching another collagen or anti-aging product. This is a deep dive into formulation logic, bioavailability, absorption, and biological timing - and how ATIKA was designed to support skin as a metabolically active organ, not a cosmetic afterthought. In this episode, we cover: What skin longevity actually means and how it differs from anti-aging Why single-ingredient skin supplements fall short under chronic stress How nervous system load and oxidative stress show up in skin biology The systems-biology rationale behind ATIKA’s formulation How Lily prioritized bioavailability and absorption in product design Additional whole-body benefits beyond skin health Why consumer expectations often conflict with biological reality If you care about evidence-based formulation, long-term results, and understanding why a product works - not just what it contains - this episode will give you a new lens on skin health from within. __________ Connect with Lily: Instagram: @atika.wellness Website: https://www.atikawellness.com/ Listener discount: Use code HEALTHBYRACHAEL10 at checkout. _________ If you liked this podcast, I would love for you to share the episode with a friend and subscribe for more. Follow me on Instagram: @⁠healthbyrachael⁠ Learn more about working with me: ⁠www.healthbyrachael.com⁠ _________ Want to be a guest on Experience Health? Send Rachael Vassar a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/experiencehealth

    34 min

  5. Jan 9

    The Hidden Epidemic of Tick-Borne Illness and Chronic Disease with Dr. Susan Marra

    Tick-borne illness is rising - and it is far more complex than most people realize. In this episode of the Experience Health Podcast, Rachael Vassar speaks with Dr. Susan L. Marra, MD, a board-certified physician with over 27 years of clinical experience and NIH training, about the hidden realities of Lyme disease and chronic illness. Dr. Marra explains why Lyme is often missed or misdiagnosed, why many patients never recall a tick bite, and how delayed treatment can evolve into multi-system dysfunction affecting the immune system, nervous system, hormones, gut, and brain. She also unpacks the overlooked connection between tick-borne illness and mold exposure, and why addressing mycotoxins is often essential for healing. This conversation explores where chronic illness medicine is headed next, what true recovery actually looks like, and why patient self-advocacy matters more than ever. A must-listen for anyone navigating persistent symptoms, unexplained fatigue, neurological issues, or chronic illness without clear answers. ____________ Connect with Susan Marra: www.drsusanmarra.com _________ If you liked this podcast, I would love for you to share the episode with a friend and subscribe for more. Follow me on Instagram: @⁠healthbyrachael⁠ Learn more about working with me: ⁠www.healthbyrachael.com⁠ Want to be a guest on Experience Health? Send Rachael Vassar a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/experiencehealth

    1h 16m

  6. 11/07/2025

    Putting Autoimmunity Into Remission Without Relying On Long-Term Medication with Dr. Kevin Smith

    What if autoimmunity didn’t have to mean a lifetime of medication?In this episode of The Experience Health Podcast, I’m joined once again by Dr. Kevin Smith - a board-certified functional medicine practitioner with over 20 years of experience helping people reverse chronic illness by addressing the root cause.We’re breaking down what’s really driving the rise in autoimmune conditions - from Hashimoto’s and RA to lupus and celiac - and how true remission happens when you stop suppressing symptoms and start creating an internal environment where your body can heal.You’ll learn:💡 What autoimmunity actually is - and why it’s skyrocketing🔥 Why medication alone can’t stop immune dysfunction🌿 The most common root causes: gut permeability, stress, toxins, and nutrient depletion🧠 How stress management and blood sugar balance calm inflammation💪 What remission looks like in real life - and how to maintain itDr. Smith shares the practical steps he uses in his clinic to help patients safely reduce medication, restore immune balance, and finally experience health again.If you’ve ever been told “there’s nothing you can do but manage it,” this conversation will change how you see your body - and your ability to heal.🎧 Listen now _________ Connect with Kevin Smith: Instagram: @⁠kevinsmithdc⁠ Website: ⁠https://www.metabolicsolutions.net/ _________ If you liked this podcast, I would love for you to share the episode with a friend and subscribe for more. Follow me on Instagram: @⁠healthbyrachael⁠ Learn more about working with me: ⁠www.healthbyrachael.com⁠ Want to be a guest on Experience Health? Send Rachael Vassar a message on PodMatch HERE

    44 min

  7. 10/31/2025

    Thriving in Your Relationship When You Have Chronic Illness with Lisa Gray

    When chronic illness enters a relationship, everything changes - communication, expectations, and the emotional balance that holds two people together. In this week’s episode of the Experience Health Podcast, I sit down with Lisa Gray, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who’s been helping couples for over 20 years - and who personally lives with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. Lisa brings both clinical expertise and lived experience to the conversation as we unpack what it really takes to sustain and strengthen a relationship when illness becomes part of the story. This episode focuses on the emotional, practical, and psychological layers that couples face when navigating chronic illness together. You’ll learn: 💬 How illness changes communication and connection 🧠 Why chronic illness often triggers a grieving process in relationships ❤️ How to support a partner without falling into the caretaker role ⚡ The six ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) skills that help couples adapt and grow 🌿 Practical tools to move from survival mode to partnership again Whether you’re living with chronic illness or love someone who is, this episode offers grounded insight, compassion, and realistic strategies to help you feel less alone in the process. 🎧 Listen now _________ If you liked this podcast, I would love for you to share the episode with a friend and subscribe for more. Follow me on Instagram: @⁠healthbyrachael⁠ Learn more about working with me: ⁠www.healthbyrachael.com⁠ Want to be a guest on Experience Health? Send Rachael Vassar a message on PodMatch HERE _________ Connect with Lisa Gray: Instagram: @lisagraymft Get her book: www.lisagrayauthor.com

    44 min

  8. 10/24/2025

    You Don’t Need a Nutrition Degree to Outsmart the Food Industry with Julie Ruelle

    The food industry wants you confused - and it’s working. In this episode, Rachael sits down with Julie Ruelle, a Registered Dietitian with over 20 years of experience and the U.S. Nutrition Lead at GoCoCo, a food scanner app helping nearly a million people cut back on ultra-processed foods. Together, they pull back the curtain on what’s really happening in our grocery stores - from deceptive “healthy” labels to the marketing tactics that keep us hooked on products that harm our health. You’ll learn:- What “ultra-processed” actually means (and why it matters more than calories) - The sneaky ways food companies disguise junk as health food - How these foods impact your gut, hormones, and blood sugar - Real-life swaps and strategies for eating better without obsession or overwhelm - How GoCoCo is using tech to help people make smarter, simpler food choices If you’ve ever stood in the grocery aisle staring at labels wondering what’s actually healthy - this episode is your crash course in cutting through the noise. Bonus: Stick around to the end for a free year of GoCoCo Premium. _________ If you liked this podcast, I would love for you to share the episode with a friend and subscribe for more. Follow me on Instagram: @⁠healthbyrachael⁠ Learn more about working with me: ⁠www.healthbyrachael.com⁠ Want to be a guest on Experience Health? Send Rachael Vassar a message on PodMatch HERE ______ Connect with Julie: LinkedIn Website Android GoCoCo 90 days free code use 4 times - Code: EXPERIENCE Apple GoCoco 1 year free - ⁠Code: EXPERIENCE

    43 min
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Welcome to the Experience Health Podcast! I am your host, Rachael Vassar, an Online Holistic Health Practitioners helping high achievers conquer weight loss resistance, gut issues & low energy by healing the root cause to finally experience health! If you have a question or are interested in learning more about working with me, DM me on Instagram @healthbyrachael or go to my website at www.rachaels.fitness

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  • Creator
    Rachael Vassar
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    112
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Rachael Vassar
  • Show Website
    Experience Health