This Healthy Life

Erika Schlick
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  1. 2D AGO

    Episode 99 - Izabella Wentz - Thyroid Pharmacist - Thyroid and IBS: Why Autoimmunity Often Starts in the Gut

    MEET THE GUEST Dr. Izabella Wentz is a compassionate, innovative, solution-focused integrative pharmacist dedicated to finding the root causes of chronic health conditions. Her passion stems from her own diagnosis with IBS and Hashimoto's thyroiditis. Beyond her beautiful children, her most proud accomplishment is creating a roadmap that has helped thousands of people get into remission via her NYT bestselling books, Hashimoto’s Root Cause and Hashimoto's Protocol. She is hoping to now help broaden the understanding on getting IBS and IBD into remission with her newest book, IBS: Finding and Treating the Root Cause of Irritable Bowel Syndrome. WHAT WE TALK ABOUT Dr. Izabella’s journey with Hashimoto’s and how it led her to explore root cause approaches beyond medication.Why standard thyroid testing often misses Hashimoto’s and the importance of testing antibodies, not just TSH.The difference between Hashimoto’s and hypothyroidism, and how autoimmunity can exist years before diagnosis.Common symptoms including fatigue, hair loss, brain fog, anxiety, and digestive issues.The connection between Hashimoto’s and IBS, and how gut dysfunction can precede autoimmune disease.Root causes including stress, food sensitivities, toxins, infections, and gut imbalances.Why IBS is a broad diagnosis with multiple drivers like infections, dysbiosis, and food triggers.EPISODE RESOURCES  IBS: Finding and Treating the Root Cause of Irritable Bowel Syndrome by Izabella Wentz https://amzn.to/4cDwf3z Viome Advanced gut microbiome testing that helps identify imbalances and personalized nutrition strategies. https://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/Viome Zego Clean, purity tested foods free from gluten, glyphosate, and common contaminants to support gut and immune health. Use code TRAILTOHEALTH for 10% OFF. https://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/Zego Bonafide Provisions Slow simmered bone broth designed to support gut lining integrity and digestive healing. Use code TRAILTOHEALTH15 for 15% OFF. https://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/BonafideProvisions Pique Tea Clean, toxin tested teas that support digestion, gut health, and metabolic balance. https://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/Pique Thorne Science backed supplements designed to support thyroid function, gut health, and overall metabolic balance. https://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/thorne CONNECT WITH THE GUEST Website: http://www.thyroidpharmacist.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/izabellawentzpharmd Facebook: www.facebook.com/thyroidlifestyle TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@izabellawentz YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThyroidPharmacist KEYWORDS hashimotos, hypothyroidism, thyroid health, IBS, gut health, food sensitivities, gluten free, autoimmune disease, leaky gut, gut brain axis, thyroid antibodies, digestive issues

    40 min

  2. APR 7

    Episode 98 - Dr. Lauren Brindisi - Dysautonomia Doctors - Dysautonomia Explained: POTS, Concussions, and the Autoimmune Connection

    MEET THE GUEST Dr. Lauren Brindisi is a Board Certified Chiropractic Neurologist who has worked with complex neurological cases across the globe. She is dedicated to individualized patient care, seeking to find the root cause of each patient's personal case. With years of experience treating complex conditions, she understands the importance of providing patients the safe place they deserve in order to better their health. WHAT WE TALK ABOUT What dysautonomia is and how it reflects dysfunction in the autonomic nervous system, affecting heart rate, blood pressure, digestion, and more.Common symptoms like dizziness, lightheadedness, exercise intolerance, brain fog, and why this condition is often misdiagnosed.How the brain acts as the control center for the immune, endocrine, and nervous systems, and why dysfunction starts there.The connection between dysautonomia, autoimmune conditions, thyroid disorders like Hashimoto’s, and systemic inflammation.Root causes including infections, mold exposure, hormonal imbalances, concussions, and chronic stress on the nervous system.How concussions and even minor head injuries can disrupt autonomic function and trigger long term neurological and immune symptoms.The role of functional neurology in identifying subtle brain dysfunction and using targeted therapies to retrain the nervous system. EPISODE RESOURCES  Pulsetto Nerve stimulation device designed to support autonomic balance and nervous system regulation. https://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/Pulsetto HeartMath HRV tools that help improve nervous system regulation, stress response, and autonomic function. https://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/HeartMath Therasage Wellness tools that support detox, inflammation reduction, and nervous system recovery. Use code TRAILTOHEALTH for 10% OFF. https://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/therasage HigherDOSEInfrared and wellness tools designed to support circulation, nervous system regulation, and recovery. https://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/HigherDose Promix Clean protein and supplements formulated to support recovery and overall metabolic health. Use code THETRAILTOHEALTH for 10% OFF. https://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/PromixNutrition CONNECT WITH THE GUEST Website: http://carolinafnc.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolina_functional_neurology https://www.instagram.com/dysautonomiadoctors Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CarolinaFunctionalNeurologyCenter https://www.facebook.com/DysautonomiaDoctors TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@carolinafnc YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@carolinafunctionalneurology KEYWORDS dysautonomia, autonomic nervous system, POTS, concussions, vagus nerve, thyroid dysfunction, mold exposure, functional neurology

    42 min

  3. MAR 31

    Episode 97 - Josephine Lieder - From Vegan to Carnivore: Putting Ulcerative Colitis Into Remission

    MEET THE GUEST Josie Lieder, known as The Ex Plant Eater, is a former 14 year vegan who put her ulcerative colitis into remission after transitioning to a carnivore diet. Now five years into a meat based lifestyle, she shares her experience with autoimmune healing, gut health recovery, and the mental and physical benefits she discovered through reintroducing animal foods. WHAT WE TALK ABOUT Josie’s 14 year journey as a committed vegan and the gradual decline of her digestive health.Her diagnosis with ulcerative colitis and the severe symptoms that led her to reconsider her diet.How reintroducing bone broth, eggs, seafood, and eventually red meat led to remission within weeks.The connection between plant based eating, food additives like carrageenan, and gut inflammation.Mental health shifts including improved mood, confidence, stress resilience, and mental clarity on a carnivore diet.How she structures her carnivore lifestyle, including beef focused meals, salt, dairy, and occasional flexibility.Navigating social pressure, criticism from the vegan community, and staying confident in her health choices. EPISODE RESOURCES  Bonafide Provisions Slow simmered, pasture raised bone broth to support gut lining integrity and digestive healing. Use code TRAILTOHEALTH15 for 15% OFF. https://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/BonafideProvisions US Wellness Meats Grass fed and pasture raised meats to support a clean, meat based lifestyle. Use code TTH10 for 10% OFF. https://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/USWellnessMeats Wild Fork High quality beef, bison, venison, and specialty meats for a protein focused, carnivore friendly diet. https://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/WildFork Carnivore Crisps On the go carnivore meat snacks.  Use Code TRAILTOHEALTH25 for 10% off. https://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/CarnivoreCrisps Heart & Soil Supplements Organ meat supplements for animal based nutrients. Use code TRAILTOHEALTH for 10% off. https://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/HeartandSoil Great Lakes Wellness Collagen peptides designed to support gut lining repair, connective tissue health, and recovery. https://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/GreatLakesWellness CONNECT WITH THE GUEST Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/theexplanteater Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61587100112571 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theexplanteater YouTube: https://youtube.com/@theexplanteater KEYWORDS carnivore diet, ulcerative colitis, autoimmune remission, ex vegan, gut healing, leaky gut, inflammation, meat based diet, food sensitivities, carrageenan, mold exposure, mental clarity, women and carnivore, red meat benefits

    42 min

  4. MAR 24

    Episode 96 - Dr Tom O'Bryan - Gluten, Glyphosate, and Leaky Gut: What You Need to Know

    MEET THE GUEST Dr. Tom O’Bryan is a functional medicine expert focused on uncovering root causes of chronic symptoms. Known for advancing research on food sensitivities, environmental toxins, and autoimmunity, he combines science with compassionate care to help individuals and practitioners create lasting, meaningful health transformation. WHAT WE TALK ABOUT Why your immune system can react to foods you feel “fine” eating, and how hidden food sensitivities can drive systemic inflammation without obvious digestive symptoms. How leaky gut develops, why it is a prerequisite for autoimmunity, and how ongoing immune activation silently contributes to chronic disease. The major limitations of standard gluten and celiac testing, and why advanced panels can reveal immune reactions long before diagnosis. How environmental toxins like glyphosate, plastics, heavy metals, and mold disrupt gut integrity, hormone balance, and immune regulation. The connection between toxic burden and the rising rates of infertility, neurodevelopmental disorders, and early cognitive decline. How oxidative stress and free radical damage accelerate aging, impair mitochondrial function, and contribute to brain degeneration. Why genetic predisposition is not destiny, and how diet, environment, and lifestyle choices determine whether disease pathways are activated or reversed. EPISODE RESOURCES  ZEGO Gluten and glyphosate tested foods supporting immune and gut health. Use code TRAILTOHEALTH for 10% OFF. https://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/Zego BiOptimizers Digestive support formulas including gluten enzymes designed to help break down proteins and reduce inflammatory food reactions. Use code THETRAILTOHEALTH for 10% OFF. https://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/biooptimizer Petes Paleo Certified gluten free, fully prepared meals made with real ingredients to support a clean, anti-inflammatory diet. https://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/PetesPaleo Bonafide Provisions Healing bone broth designed to support gut lining repair and reduce inflammation. Use code TRAILTOHEALTH15 for 15% OFF. https://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/BonafideProvisions Branch Basics Non toxic cleaning products that help lower household chemical exposure. Use code TRAILTOHEALTH for 15% OFF. https://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/BranchBasics CONNECT WITH THE GUEST Website: http://thedr.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedrtomobryan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedr.com YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzlefeGh3JA-Nm0jtf9iYoQ LinkedIN:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-tom-o-bryan-10433920/ KEYWORDS autoimmunity, gluten sensitivity, celiac disease, leaky gut, glyphosate, chronic inflammation, mold exposure, toxic burden, Gut Zoomer, Wheat Zoomer, functional lab testing

    45 min

  5. MAR 17

    Episode 95 - Dr. Sarah Daccarett - Autoimmunity in Women: Is It Really a Hormone Problem?

    MEET THE GUEST Dr. Sarah Daccarett, MD, is a longevity and hormone specialist and the Founder and CEO of Inner Balance, a women’s health company dedicated to expanding access to evidence-based hormone care. Her work focuses on modern hormone treatment, telemedicine-driven care models, and closing long-standing gaps in women’s health through science, education, and patient-centered practice. WHAT WE TALK ABOUT Why 80% of autoimmune diseases affect women and how the female immune system is hormonally driven.How puberty, pregnancy, postpartum, and perimenopause trigger autoimmune flares and what that reveals about hormone immune regulation.Why pregnancy can improve conditions like lupus and celiac, showing autoimmunity is hormonally influenced.The link between estrogen, mitochondrial health, and immune burnout, and how low estrogen drives inflammation.How immune dysfunction shows up as food sensitivities, eczema, infections, hives, or bloating.The hormone gut connection, including how estrogen and progesterone affect gut barrier integrity and SIBO risk.Why treating leaky gut may fail if hormone deficiencies are not addressed.The roles of progesterone, estrogen, testosterone, and DHEA, and why ratios matter more than isolated lab numbers.Why perimenopause can begin in a woman’s 20s or 30s and contribute to autoimmunity.What to expect with bioidentical hormone therapy, including timelines for symptom improvement. EPISODE RESOURCES  Fatty15 C15:0 fatty acid support for cellular and metabolic health. Use code TRAILTOHEALTH for $9.99 OFF. https://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/Fatty15 StemRegen Plant based formula designed to support cellular repair. https://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/StemRegen Integrative Peptides Targeted peptide formulas designed to support immune balance and healthy regenerative function. Use code TRAILTOHEALTH for 10% OFF. https://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/IntegrativePeptides Rho Nutrition Targeted supplements to support hormone balance and inflammation regulation. Use code TRAILTOHEALTH for 15% OFF first purchase. https://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/RhoNutrition Function Health Comprehensive lab testing for hormones and inflammation. Use code ESCHLICK10 to get started. https://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/FunctionHealth CONNECT WITH THE GUEST Website: http://www.innerbalance.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innerbalancemd/ https://www.instagram.com/sarahdaccarettmd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Inner-Balance-61556388119053/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sarahdaccarettmd YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InnerBalanceMD KEYWORDS hormones, autoimmunity, female immune system, estrogen, immune health, progesterone balance, perimenopause, hormone gut connection, mitochondrial dysfunction, bioidentical hormone therapy, immune aging, chronic inflammation in women, hormone optimization for longevity

    43 min

  6. MAR 10

    Episode 94 - Dr. Nicole Cain - Anxiety and Panic: What Your Body Is Trying to Tell You

    MEET THE GUEST Nicole Cain, ND, MA, is a pioneer in integrative approaches for mental and emotional wellness. With a degree in clinical psychology, training in EMDR, and a license as a Naturopathic Physician in the state of Arizona, her approach to mental health is multidisciplinary: medical, psychological, and holistic. WHAT WE TALK ABOUT Dr. Nicole's personal journey with anxiety and why she challenges the idea that anxiety is something we simply have to manage or live with forever.The clinical and biological differences between fear, anxiety, and panic, and how panic represents a crisis state of the nervous system rather than a mental failure.How the nervous system responds to perceived danger through fight, flight, freeze, flop, fawn, and fracture, and why symptoms look different from person to person.Why cognitive strategies alone often fail during anxiety and panic, and why regulation must begin in the body rather than the mind.Practical nervous system regulation tools, including temperature, touch, scent, taste, and vagus nerve activation, to interrupt panic in real time.The nine types of anxiety and how identifying the specific pattern driving symptoms allows for more precise and effective treatment.The gut brain oral microbiome axis and how gut health, oral health, and microbiome imbalance can directly influence anxiety and panic.How infections, mold exposure, toxins, hormones, histamine, and immune activation can drive anxiety that is often misdiagnosed as purely psychological.Dr. Nicole's four step approach to healing anxiety, including embodiment, mindful awareness, listening to early body signals, and rebuilding a sense of power and safety.How root cause medicine combined with nervous system resilience creates lasting healing rather than symptom suppression. EPISODE RESOURCES  HeartMath HRV tools for nervous system regulation and stress resilience. https://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/heartmath Cann CBD beverages for relaxation and stress support. https://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/cann Swanwick Blue light blocking glasses for sleep support. Use code TRAILTOHEALTH for 15% OFF. https://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/swanwick Oura Ring Wearable that tracks sleep and recovery. https://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/ouraring True Dark Light blocking tools for circadian and sleep support. Use code TRAILTOHEALTH for 10% OFF. https://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/truedark CONNECT WITH THE GUEST Website:  http://www.drnicolecain.com/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/drnicolecain/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrNicoleCain/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drnicolecain YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrNicoleCainNDMA KEYWORDS anxiety, panic attacks, nervous system regulation, polyvagal theory, vagus nerve, trauma informed care, chronic anxiety, panic disorder, histamine intolerance, MCAS, gut brain axis, microbiome, stress response, fight or flight, limbic system, somatic healing, personalized medicine

    40 min

  7. MAR 3

    Episode 93 - Dr. Melanie Stein - Cell Membrane Repair Is the Key to Healing

    MEET THE GUEST Dr. Melanie Stein is a naturopathic physician in Portland specializing in Cell Membrane Therapy for complex chronic illness, including Lyme, mold illness, MCAS, POTS, and chronic fatigue. She is the author of Breaking Through Chronic Illness and founder of Restorative Health Clinic, where she provides personalized, root cause care. WHAT WE TALK ABOUT Dr. Melanie’s recovery from Lyme disease and why cell membrane therapy became central to healing complex chronic illness.How damaged cell membranes drive conditions like Lyme, mold illness, MCAS, POTS, chronic fatigue, and autoimmunity.The science of membrane repair, including phospholipids and oxidative stress, and why membrane integrity is foundational for recovery.The cell danger response and why inflammation can persist even after infections are treated.The link between mitochondrial dysfunction, fatigue, and why mitochondria cannot recover until membranes are restored.Nervous system and limbic dysregulation in chronic illness and the importance of signaling safety to the body.Environmental toxins, neurological symptoms, and lifestyle strategies that support membrane repair and long term resilience. EPISODE RESOURCES  BodyBio Supports cell membranes and mitochondria. Use code TRAILTOHEALTH for 15% OFF. https://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/BodyBio TheraBodyTools for circulation and nervous system support. https://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/therabody HigherDOSE Infrared sauna blankets for detox support. https://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/higherdose Thorne Mitochondrial and metabolic supplements. https://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/thorne Life Cykel Mushroom extracts for cellular support. Use code TRAILTOHEALTH for 10% OFF. https://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/lifecykel BiOptimizers Formulas for mitochondrial energy. Use code THETRAILTOHEALTH for 10% OFF. https://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/bioptimizers  CONNECT WITH THE GUEST Website: http://www.restorativehealthclinic.com/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/drmelaniestein/ https://www.instagram.com/restorativehealthclinic/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/restorativehealthclinic TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@restorativehealthclinic0 KEYWORDS cell membrane therapy, cell danger response, chronic illness, Lyme disease, mold illness, MCAS, POTS, mitochondrial dysfunction, chronic fatigue, neuroinflammation, nervous system regulation, oxidative stress, phospholipids, longevity

    39 min

  8. FEB 24

    Episode 92 - Dr Todd Maderis - Understanding SOT: Gene Silencing for Infections

    MEET THE GUEST Dr. Todd Maderis is the Founder and Medical Director of Marin Natural Medicine Clinic in the San Francisco Bay Area. He specializes in complex chronic illness, Lyme disease, and chronic infections. His approach focuses on identifying root causes, including infections and toxins, to create personalized treatment strategies. With over a decade of experience, Dr. Todd emphasizes precision testing and individualized care. WHAT WE TALK ABOUT Dr. Todd’s approach to complex chronic illness and why infections and toxins are often at the root of persistent symptoms.What SOT (Supportive Oligonucleotide Therapy) is and how it works as a gene silencing therapy.How SOT targets Lyme, Bartonella, Babesia, and chronic viruses like Epstein Barr, CMV, and HHV 6.Why accurate testing is essential and how SOT is custom made from a patient’s blood.What treatment looks like, including IV administration, timelines, and what patients typically experience.How SOT differs from antibiotics and herbal antimicrobials, including gut impact and herx reactions.The role of mast cell activation in chronic infections and how lowering infectious burden can calm immune overactivation.The link between infections, mold, heavy metals, mitochondrial dysfunction, and chronic fatigue.How long COVID can unmask underlying infections.How infections are prioritized and sequenced in personalized treatment plans.Real patient outcomes and who is a good candidate for SOT. EPISODE RESOURCES BodyBioFoundational supplements that support cellular membranes, mitochondrial function, and immune balance. Use code TRAILTOHEALTH for 15% OFF. https://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/BodyBio Quicksilver ScientificAdvanced detox and liposomal immune support formulas designed to reduce toxic burden and support mitochondrial resilience. Use code TRAILTOHEALTH for 15% OFF. https://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/QuicksilverScientific Integrative PeptidesResearch backed peptide formulas designed to support immune modulation and cellular repair. Use code TRAILTOHEALTH for 10% OFF. https://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/IntegrativePeptides WonderfeelLongevity focused supplements that support mitochondrial health and cellular aging. https://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/wonderfeel Function HealthComprehensive lab testing that provides deep insights into inflammation, toxins, hormones, and root drivers of chronic illness. Use code ESCHLICK10 to get started. https://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/FunctionHealth PulsettoVagus nerve stimulation device designed to support nervous system regulation and stress resilience. https://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/Pulsetto CONNECT WITH THE GUEST Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtoddmaderis/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drtoddmaderis/ Website: https://drtoddmaderis.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@tmndlac KEYWORDSSOT therapy, chronic infections, Lyme disease, tick borne illness, chronic viral infections, Epstein Barr virus, immune dysregulation, mast cell activation, mold illness, environmental toxicity, mitochondrial dysfunction, chronic fatigue, long COVID, personalized medicine

    43 min
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  • Creator
    Erika Schlick
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
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