The Shift Podcast with Heidi Swapp & Dr. Vohn Watts

Heidi Swapp
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Welcome to the Shift podcast where midlife, medicine, and mindset meet. We're breaking the silence around women's health and simplifying the path to feeling strong, clear, and better than ever. Hosted by Heidi Swapp, with insights from Dr. Vohn Watts and stories from real women.  The Shift podcast is here to challenge the narrative, empower you with information, and create a new vision for your next chapter. On the show, Doctor Vohn Watts, a chiropractor and founder of Foundational Wellness, shares his insights on how the body functions as a whole system, along with the principles he uses to help people get on the path to better health. Please remember, the information shared on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to replace medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Every person is unique, and your health decisions should always be made in consultation with a qualified health care professional who knows your individual circumstances. Neither Doctor Watts nor this podcast is responsible for any actions you choose to take based on these discussions in these episodes.

  1. 4D AGO

    The Medical History They Erased — And What They Don't Want You to Know | Robert Scott Bell

    What if the medicine you grew up trusting was built on a lie? In this episode, Heidi and Dr. Vohn sit down with Robert Scott Bell — homeopathic doctor, 27-year radio host, and one of the most well-researched voices in natural medicine. Robert was chronically ill from birth to age 24, on every drug imaginable, told he'd "probably grow out of it." At 60, he's doing 60 burpees in under 4 minutes and running circles around people half his age. This episode goes deep — from the suppressed history of homeopathy and the Flexner Report, to root canals and breast cancer, fluoride as industrial waste, mercury fillings and mental illness, and why chromium may be the key to reversing type 2 diabetes. 🔍 In this episode: • How Robert went from chronically ill to the healthiest 60-year-old you've ever seen • What homeopathy actually is — and why the AMA was founded to destroy it • The Flexner Report of 1910: how medicine was hijacked by petrochemical money • Why Rockefeller used a homeopathic doctor himself while selling us pharmaceuticals • Root canals: dead tissue, chronic infection, and the breast cancer connection • Mercury fillings, the Mad Hatter, and what amalgam does to your brain • Fluoride: industrial waste product sold to the government as a health supplement • Why minerals matter more than multivitamins • Chromium and the real cause of type 2 diabetes • How to regenerate faster than you degenerate On the show, Dr. Vohn Watts, a chiropractor and founder of Foundational Wellness, shares his insights on how the body functions as a whole system, along with the principles he uses to help people get on the path to better health. Please remember, the information shared on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to replace medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Every person is unique, and your health decisions should always be made in consultation with a qualified health care professional who knows your individual circumstances. Neither Doctor Watts nor this podcast is responsible for any actions you choose to take based on these discussions in these episodes.

    1h 13m

  2. MAY 5

    Muscle Testing, Parasites & The Truth About Your Immune System | LaKrista Valentine

    Welcome back to The Shift Podcast! In this mind-blowing episode, Heidi Swapp and Dr. Vohn Watts sit down with LaKrista Valentine, a functional medicine practitioner and muscle testing expert from Native Wellness LLC in Oklahoma. LaKrista shares her incredible personal journey — from being a traditional labor and delivery nurse battling severe autoimmune disease, to discovering the power of muscle testing (applied kinesiology) that saved her life twice. Together they dive deep into the hidden root causes of chronic illness: parasites, mold toxicity, Lyme disease, and heavy metals that the Western medical system routinely misses. If you've ever felt like your doctor isn't giving you the full picture, or you're exhausted by cookie-cutter protocols that don't work, this episode will challenge everything you thought you knew about healing. LaKrista explains how to naturally support your immune system, why your genetics are just a "light switch," and why true functional medicine is always individualized — never one-size-fits-all. Connect with LaKrista Valentine: Website: NativeWellnessLLC.com | Instagram: @lakristavalentine Subscribe to The Shift Podcast for more insights on midlife, medicine, and mindset. On the show, Dr. Vohn Watts, a chiropractor and founder of Foundational Wellness, shares his insights on how the body functions as a whole system, along with the principles he uses to help people get on the path to better health. Please remember, the information shared on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to replace medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Every person is unique, and your health decisions should always be made in consultation with a qualified health care professional who knows your individual circumstances. Neither Doctor Watts nor this podcast is responsible for any actions you choose to take based on these discussions in these episodes.

    1h 18m

  3. APR 28

    The Hidden Reason Your Hormones Are Out of Control | Ellie Anderson

    Most women spend years trying to "fix" their hormones — and never get better. Not because their hormones are broken, but because nobody ever taught them how their body actually works. In this episode, Heidi and Dr. Vohn sit down with Ellie Anderson, a functional medicine dietitian and founder of Elevated Integrative Wellness in Minnesota. Ellie went from conventional Western medicine dietetics — where she watched people not heal — to becoming one of the most sought-after hormone and fertility practitioners in her region. This conversation covers everything nobody taught you about your cycle, your detox pathways, your nervous system, and why the fat-free era may have quietly destroyed your hormones. 🔍 In this episode: • Why your body isn't broken — it's protecting you • The drainage funnel: what it is and why it controls your hormones • How to sync your lifestyle with your menstrual cycle (and why it matters) • The full moon hack for women who don't have regular cycles • What castor oil packs actually do — and how to use them correctly • Why dietary fat does NOT make you fat (and what actually does) • The truth about low-fat, skim milk, and the sugar they sneak in • What a binder is and why Ellie takes one every single day • The three supplements every woman needs for hormone health • Simple nervous system hacks to lower cortisol and let progesterone thrive • Why your symptoms are check engine lights — not your identity 🌿 If you've been told your labs are "normal" but you still feel terrible, this episode is for you. 📲 Follow Ellie: @ElevatedIntegrativeWellness 📲 Follow The Shift: @TheShiftPodcast 🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts — link in bio. #HormoneHealth #WomensHealth #TheShiftPodcast #FunctionalMedicine #MenstrualCycle #DetoxPathways #CastorOilPacks #HolisticHealth #NervousSystemHealing #EllieAnderson On the show, Dr. Vohn Watts, a chiropractor and founder of Foundational Wellness, shares his insights on how the body functions as a whole system, along with the principles he uses to help people get on the path to better health. Please remember, the information shared on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to replace medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Every person is unique, and your health decisions should always be made in consultation with a qualified health care professional who knows your individual circumstances. Neither Doctor Watts nor this podcast is responsible for any actions you choose to take based on these discussions in these episodes.

    1h 28m

  4. APR 21

    She Left Nursing to Heal What Conventional Medicine Couldn't | Melissa Dyer

    What if the reason you can't get pregnant, can't lose weight, or can't feel well has nothing to do with your diagnosis — and everything to do with what your body is actually missing? In this episode, Heidi and Dr. Vohn sit down with Melissa Dyer, a functional medicine nurse practitioner from Kentucky who went from nail school to the ICU to building her own root-cause healing clinic — and became known as "the baby maker" along the way. Melissa uses muscle testing, nutritional deficiency analysis, and a deeply faith-rooted approach to help women heal when conventional medicine has given up on them. Her story is equal parts fascinating, funny, and deeply moving. 🔍 In this episode: • From nail technician to nurse to functional medicine practitioner — Melissa's full journey • What muscle testing actually is and why it works • How nutritional deficiencies and toxins are behind most chronic illness • Why she became known as "the baby maker" — and the women she helped conceive • The role of emotional trauma, bitterness, and unforgiveness in physical disease • How faith shapes her entire approach to medicine • Why you are the best doctor in the room — and how to trust your own body • What to try before spending $10,000 on IVF 🌿 If you've been told there's nothing more that can be done, this episode is for you. 📲 Follow Melissa: @CovenantNaturalHealthCare 📲 Follow The Shift: @TheShiftPodcast #FunctionalMedicine #MuscleTestingNaturalFertility #TheShiftPodcast #HolisticHealth #WomensHealth #RootCauseMedicine #NaturalHealing #GettingPregnantNaturally #NurseHealer On the show, Dr. Vohn Watts, a chiropractor and founder of Foundational Wellness, shares his insights on how the body functions as a whole system, along with the principles he uses to help people get on the path to better health. Please remember, the information shared on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to replace medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Every person is unique, and your health decisions should always be made in consultation with a qualified health care professional who knows your individual circumstances. Neither Doctor Watts nor this podcast is responsible for any actions you choose to take based on these discussions in these episodes.

    1h 17m

  5. APR 14

    She Fasted for 41 Days and Lost 40 Pounds — But That's Not the Full Story | Melissa Ramos

    What happens when you stop eating for 41 days? Most people would say that's impossible. Melissa Ramos did it — and what she discovered on the other side wasn't just a smaller body. It was herself. In this raw and deeply moving episode, Heidi and Dr. Vohn sit down with Melissa Ramos, a woman who went from a size 24 to a size 14, lost 40 pounds and 13.25 inches off her waist — all while processing the grief of losing her father, navigating menopause, and breaking free from decades of emotional eating and negative self-talk. But this episode isn't really about fasting. It's about what happens when you stop hiding. 🔍 In this episode: • Melissa's journey from monthly religious fasts to a 41-day extended fast • What the first few days of fasting actually feel like (and why they're brutal) • The difference between white-knuckling a fast and doing it with real support • How emotional toxins and physical toxins are both stored in fat cells • Why you can eat perfectly and still not lose weight • The grief, trauma, and self-doubt Melissa released along the way • What self-love actually looks like — and why it's the real catalyst for change • How menopause can become a turning point instead of a breakdown 🌿 This is one of those episodes you'll want to share with every woman in your life. 📲 Follow The Shift: @TheShiftPodcast #ExtendedFasting #FastingJourney #WomensHealth #TheShiftPodcast #HolisticHealth #EmotionalHealing #WeightLoss #Menopause #SelfLove #MindBodyConnection On the show, Dr. Vohn Watts, a chiropractor and founder of Foundational Wellness, shares his insights on how the body functions as a whole system, along with the principles he uses to help people get on the path to better health. Please remember, the information shared on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to replace medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Every person is unique, and your health decisions should always be made in consultation with a qualified health care professional who knows your individual circumstances. Neither Doctor Watts nor this podcast is responsible for any actions you choose to take based on these discussions in these episodes.

    1h 24m

  6. MAR 31

    Your Gallbladder Matters — What Happens When It's Gone | Dr. Vohn Watts

    Most people are told their gallbladder is "not a big deal" — remove it and move on. But what if that one surgery is quietly affecting your digestion, your hormones, your nutrient absorption, and your energy for years afterward? In this episode, Heidi sits down with Dr. Vohn Watts to break down everything you were never told about your gallbladder — what it actually does, why it matters, and what you need to do to support your body if it's already gone. 🔍 In this episode: • What your gallbladder actually does (and why every organ has a purpose) • How bile regulates fat digestion, toxin removal, and hormone balance • Why gallbladder removal leads to irregular bowels and malabsorption • The connection between liver health and your thyroid, skin, and blood sugar • How to support your body naturally if you no longer have a gallbladder • Why most gallbladder surgeries are unnecessary — and what to do instead • The simple "maintenance" approach to keeping your liver and gallbladder healthy 🌿 If you or someone you love has had their gallbladder removed — or has been told they might need to — this episode is essential listening. 📲 Follow The Shift: @TheShiftPodcast 🛒 Dr. Vohn's supplement company: Egis (A-E-G-I-S) 🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts — link in bio. 0:00 - Introduction: Why We're Talking About the Gallbladder 3:47 - Heidi's First Lesson on the Gallbladder (The Story That Started It All) 7:30 - Every Organ Has a Purpose — The Problem with "Just Remove It" 9:00 - Where Is the Gallbladder and What Does It Actually Do? 10:05 - What Is Bile and Why Does It Matter? 12:45 - What Happens When You Lose Your Gallbladder 14:45 - Irregular Bowels, Malabsorption & Vitamin Deficiency 20:00 - The Liver-Gallbladder Connection 30:00 - How Toxins and Sludge Build Up Over Time 45:00 - Supporting Your Body Without a Gallbladder 55:44 - The "Car Maintenance" Approach to Liver Health 57:00 - How Liver Health Affects Your Thyroid 1:00:06 - The Body Is Self-Healing — You Just Need the Right Conditions 1:04:29 - Final Thoughts & How to Get Started On the show, Dr. Vohn Watts, a chiropractor and founder of Foundational Wellness, shares his insights on how the body functions as a whole system, along with the principles he uses to help people get on the path to better health. Please remember, the information shared on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to replace medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Every person is unique, and your health decisions should always be made in consultation with a qualified health care professional who knows your individual circumstances. Neither Doctor Watts nor this podcast is responsible for any actions you choose to take based on these discussions in these episodes.

    1h 3m

  7. MAR 24

    What Your Eyes Reveal About Your Health, Gut & Trauma | Iridology & Sclerology Explained

    What if your eyes could tell a practitioner about your gut health, genetic weaknesses, stored trauma, and nervous system — before you said a single word? In this episode, Heidi and Vohn sit down with Nicole, a certified Iridologist and Sclerologist (and wife of Dr. Ian, the @ToxFreeDoc), to break down one of the most fascinating and underutilized tools in holistic health. From reading the iris to analyzing the whites of your eyes, Nicole explains what she sees, what it means, and how it can guide your healing journey. 🔍 In this episode: • What iridology actually is — and what it's NOT • How your eye color reveals genetic predispositions • The gut zone in the iris and what it shows about digestion • How generational trauma and stored emotions show up in the eyes • Sclerology: reading the sclera (whites of the eyes) for active health issues • The connection between your eyes, nervous system, and EMF exposure • How quickly the body can change when you address root causes • How to book a session with Nicole 🌿 Whether you're deep into your wellness journey or just getting started, this episode will change the way you look in the mirror. 📲 Follow Nicole: @ThreeSproutsHolistic 📲 Follow The Shift: @JoinShiftCollective 🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts — link in bio. #Iridology #Sclerology #HolisticHealth #EyeHealth #GutHealth #TheShiftPodcast #NaturalHealing #TraumaHealing #WomensHealth #FunctionalMedicine On the show, Dr. Vohn Watts, a chiropractor and founder of Foundational Wellness, shares his insights on how the body functions as a whole system, along with the principles he uses to help people get on the path to better health. Please remember, the information shared on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to replace medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Every person is unique, and your health decisions should always be made in consultation with a qualified health care professional who knows your individual circumstances. Neither Doctor Watts nor this podcast is responsible for any actions you choose to take based on these discussions in these episodes.

    1h 8m

  8. MAR 17

    The Toxins Making You Tired, Fat & Inflamed (w/ Dr. Ian — Tox Free Doc)

    Dr. Ian (@ToxFreeDoc) unpacks the environmental toxins silently driving hormone dysfunction, stubborn weight, and accelerated aging. From glyphosate’s hidden patents to BPA’s stranglehold on estrogen receptors, this episode reframes everything you thought you knew about your body “breaking down.” Dr. Ian shares his three-layer approach to reclaiming your health: circadian alignment, deep nutrition, and foundational detox support — plus why your symptoms might actually be the best sign your body is still fighting for you. A must-listen for any woman navigating perimenopause or midlife health shifts. On the show, Dr. Vohn Watts, a chiropractor and founder of Foundational Wellness, shares his insights on how the body functions as a whole system, along with the principles he uses to help people get on the path to better health. Please remember, the information shared on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to replace medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Every person is unique, and your health decisions should always be made in consultation with a qualified health care professional who knows your individual circumstances. Neither Doctor Watts nor this podcast is responsible for any actions you choose to take based on these discussions in these episodes.

    1h 17m
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Welcome to the Shift podcast where midlife, medicine, and mindset meet. We're breaking the silence around women's health and simplifying the path to feeling strong, clear, and better than ever. Hosted by Heidi Swapp, with insights from Dr. Vohn Watts and stories from real women.  The Shift podcast is here to challenge the narrative, empower you with information, and create a new vision for your next chapter. On the show, Doctor Vohn Watts, a chiropractor and founder of Foundational Wellness, shares his insights on how the body functions as a whole system, along with the principles he uses to help people get on the path to better health. Please remember, the information shared on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to replace medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Every person is unique, and your health decisions should always be made in consultation with a qualified health care professional who knows your individual circumstances. Neither Doctor Watts nor this podcast is responsible for any actions you choose to take based on these discussions in these episodes.

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