Wildly Optimized Wellness Podcast Torea Rodriguez

Join host Toréa Rodriguez on a self-discovery journey as she unravels the intricate puzzle of her own migraines. In this episode of Wildly Optimized Wellness, Toréa shares her decade-long quest to conquer chronic pain, exploring the synergy of nature's remedies, medical protocols and wellness foundational basics. From Lyme treatments to blood sugar regulation, Toréa divulges the linchpins of her migraine relief, offering invaluable insights for those navigating their own path to treat chronic pain. Discover the transformative power of nature's healing forces intertwined with the complexities of bio-psycho-social dynamics. If you have ever wondered how to tackle a complex health issue like chronic pain, have a listen!
00:00 - Cracking the Migraine Code: Relief through Bio-Psycho-Social Integration.
02:37 - Toréa's Personal Journey with Chronic Migraines
12:18 - Uncovering Underlying Factors
17:34 Introduction to the concept of pain as a bio-psycho-social phenomenon.
24:56 - Exploring Solutions: Electrolytes, Blood Sugar, and Lifestyle Changes
35:42 - Shifting Language, Perspectives and Identity
44:19 - Looking Ahead: Resources and Support
For full show notes and resources: https://www.torearodriguez.com/wowpodcast/e062

Join me in this enlightening episode as I chat with Michael Wilson, an expert forager, herbalist, and entrepreneur. We delve into the fascinating world of foraging, discussing the ethics, techniques, and joys of harvesting wild mushrooms and herbs. Discover how Michael turned his passion for nature into a thriving business, crafting medicinal extracts from sustainably sourced plants. From the healing power of mushrooms to the art of ethical wildcrafting, this conversation offers valuable insights into reconnecting with the natural world and harnessing its gifts for wellness.
Join us as we wander through the forest.
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Michael Wilson is a forager, homesteader, and rewilding enthusiast.  He regularly takes trips out to the local forests of Pennsylvania for foraging and rewilding experiences.  He has been an organic farmer off and on for the past decade.  He is a permaculture designer, and incorporates elements of nature into his gardening practice.  His business is based around wild medicinal mushrooms and herbs and turning them into extractions, with most of his focus and work dedicated to the Amanita muscaria mushroom. He leads wild walks where he shows people local wild foods that we can procure from the beautiful abundant nature all around us.  Michaels biggest passion in life is education and health and showing others the abundance of wealth we can find in nature.
Show Notes00:00 Wild foraging and rewilding with Michael Wilson
03:29 How Michael got into the foraging world
12:38 Michael learns about edible plants and mushrooms
15:01 Approach to Foraging Ethics
20:36 Understanding the seasons, ecology, and intentionality behind successful foraging
24:02 Embracing a sensory approach to nature
28:13 Torea's desert foraging experience
35:47 Transitioning from foraging to crafting medicinal extracts and starting a business
39:45 Where to find out more about Michael’s products
For full show notes and resources: https://www.torearodriguez.com/wowpodcast/e061

In this episode of the Wildly Optimized Wellness podcast, host Toréa Rodriguez explores the often-overlooked practice of taking a pause in our fast-paced lives. Drawing inspiration from the natural world and personal experiences, Toréa delves into the transformative power of reflection, introspection, and pattern interruption. Discover how embracing the pause can lead to profound insights, clarity, and a renewed sense of purpose.
This episode offers valuable insights and practical tips for anyone seeking to incorporate moments of pause and reflection into their lives for enhanced well-being and clarity of purpose. Join Toréa on this journey of self-discovery and transformation
00:00 - Introduction  
01:08 - Reflecting on the Past Year
05:04 - The Beauty of Taking a Break
10:00 - Prioritizing Self-Care and Clarity
15:00 - Creating Space for Growth
16:34 - Invitation to the Wilderness Reset Retreat
19:07 - Embracing Personal Retreats
For full show notes and resources: https://www.torearodriguez.com/wowpodcast/e060

Attention, adventurers! The Wildly Optimized Wellness Podcast is taking a short break to recharge. We'll be back with even more exciting content. In the meantime, catch up on episodes and get ready for their triumphant return! See you outside! 🎙️✨🌿

Join us for a special replay of the captivating episode of the GabLab Podcast as Toréa dove into a thought-provoking conversation with Michael Wilson.  In this fun interview, we explore the intersection of chronic illness and autoimmune disorders, while delving into unexpected territories such as flying jets and the profound learnings aviation can bring to healing..
Discover firsthand what transformation truly means as we unravel the fascinating journey & unique perspective on personal growth that Torea has developed over the years.. Brace yourself for an enlightening discussion on the use of psychedelics in both transformation and wellness, as she shares her experiences and insights on this intriguing topic.
Whether you're seeking inspiration, knowledge, or a fresh perspective, this episode promises to offer a profound exploration of chronic illness, the pursuit of transformation, and the potential of psychedelics in shaping our well-being. Tune in now to the replay of the GabLab Podcast.
 
Timestamps00:00 Special Replay: Toréa on GabLab
04:31 Toréa’s Professional Journey
11:24 What is Hashimoto’s and why is it a common issue among women.
18:21 The path of healing for people with Hashimoto’s
26:31 Neuro Linguistic Programming
31:53 Mental Health should be your number one priority
38:18 Trust in your own healing ability
43:56 Psychedelics and Quantum Healing
53:48 Putting the rubber to the road and putting things into action
1:02:19 Does Psilocybin Increase Neuroplasticity?
1:07:59 Toréa’s awesome retreats
1:16:03 ATLA Water filtration system
1:19:11 Pandemic and the stagnant pond
1:42:03 Growing up with mental illness in the family
1:46:36 The Wellness Curiosity Collective
1:54:17 The Transformation Academy



And if you enjoyed this, be sure to keep an ear out over the next two weeks for the rest of our Elements series: water and fire! 

For full show notes and resources: https://www.torearodriguez.com/wowpodcast/e059

Long Covid is on the rise, yet most people are still left struggling to recover.
Is it even possible??
In this week’s episode, Evie and Toréa had the opportunity to interview Halina Kowalski to dive into the details of how she recovered from Long Covid! Listen in on this unique approach that Halina used to put her symptoms into remission. Her background as a mental health clinical researcher primed her ability to research and discover the latest scientists and doctors looking at Long Covid. Discover her unique trifecta approach combining precision medicine, functional medicine and the use of contrast therapy to resolve her long illness.
Let’s begin!
 
About Halina Kowalski
Halina Kowalski is a mental health professional & clinical researcher with an insatiable thirst for learning ancient healing methods and practices from all cultures and peoples. Her studies led me down a path and quest to learn the traditional healing methods of her own Latvian ancestry. She discovered, by no coincidence, she had already been deeply drawn to the Latvian-Baltic tradition of sauna (pirts) that incorporates wild foraged plants and herbs into the heat and steam ritual of sacred mind/body/spirit healing. Her role as a researcher allowed her to piece together a combination of precision medicine, functional medicine and these ancient healing practices to place her own long covid into remission.

Timestamps00:00 Overcoming Long Covid with a Trifecta Approach
05:43 Helina’s Long Covid journey
13:15 incellDx by Dr. Bruce Patterson
15:38 The Immune Signature of Long-Haul Covid
17:25 The Theory on Spike Protein
17:55 Monocytes that evade senolysis (cell death) 
23:17 Telemedicine with covidlonghaulers.com
26:25 Incorporating functional medicine into the healing process
31:24 Effects of Cold Exposure against Covid-19
37:47 Where to find Helina and gathersaunahouse.com

For full show notes and resources: https://www.torearodriguez.com/wowpodcast/e057