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20 million people have a thyroid condition and 60% don't even know it β because the labs your doctor runs are barely scratching the surface of what's actually going on.
In today's episode of The Wellness Effect, Kira breaks down how the thyroid actually works β from the brain-driven HPT axis to the T4-to-T3 conversion process β and why "normal" TSH doesn't mean your thyroid is fine. The trio unpacks what really drives thyroid dysfunction (stress, gut health, liver congestion, blood sugar, minerals, toxins, and autoimmunity), plus which labs to actually ask for and what to do if your doctor won't run them.
Key Takeaways
TSH isn't a thyroid hormone β it's a signal from your brain, and a "normal" TSH can still hide real dysfunction in T3, reverse T3, or antibody levels. Most thyroid hormone conversion happens outside the thyroid β 60-70% in the liver, 20% in the gut β so liver and gut health are often the real root cause. Minerals (iodine, selenium, zinc, iron, magnesium) are required raw materials for thyroid hormone production and conversion, not optional extras.Chapters
[00:00] - Intro: Why Thyroid Issues Are So Common
[01:24] - What Your Thyroid Actually Does
[04:50] - The HPT Axis: How Your Brain Controls Your Thyroid
[07:50] - T4 vs T3: How Thyroid Hormone Is Made
[13:57] - Reverse T3 Explained
[19:19] - The Thyroid Labs You Should Ask For
[24:46] - Hypothyroid vs Hyperthyroid Symptoms
[30:21] - What's Really Driving Thyroid Dysfunction
[35:46] - The Minerals Your Thyroid Needs
[44:32] - Toxins, Autoimmunity & Hashimoto's
[52:02] - What To Actually Do About It
[57:18] - Why Working With a Practitioner Matters
Resources & Mentions
HTMA (Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis) testing GI Map testing Related episode: previous toxic/low-tox living episode hosted by Lacey (referenced re: environmental toxins)Want to Work With Us?
Join us in the Root Cause Reset Program: https://www.lifestyleucoaching.ca/wellness-effect-906145 and use code "Wellness Effect" for a FREE functional lab test when you join the program.Follow us on Instagram:
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Jensen spent years treating her acne, irregular cycles, and eating patterns as separate problems β until a PMOS (previously known as PCOS) diagnosis connected the dots.
This episode breaks down how she stopped chasing symptoms and started actually healing. In this episode, Jensen walks through her full health journey β from childhood body image pressure and disordered eating, through years of unexplained acne and cycle irregularity, to finally getting a PMOS diagnosis and learning to treat the root cause instead of the symptoms. She shares what functional health coaching taught her about balance, hormone health, and healing without perfectionism.
Key Takeaways:
PMOS (previously PCOS) symptoms like acne and irregular cycles are often treated as isolated issues β but they're usually connected to a bigger root cause. Restrictive eating patterns can quietly contribute to hormonal and metabolic dysfunction years down the line. Real healing means shifting from symptom-chasing (spot treatments, quick fixes) to addressing root causes β and learning balance over perfection.Chapters:
00:00 β Intro (the deer chase story)
06:00 β Childhood: Type A, "Glass Child Syndrome" & Control
11:42 β The Start of an Eating Disorder
15:09 β Binge Eating & Purging: What It Really Looked Like
18:14 β The Turning Point: Discovering Macros
20:27 β How Restriction Led to PCOS & Metabolic Damage
28:40 β The Acne Journey: From Age 13 to Present
33:37 β Getting the PCOS Diagnosis
45:09 β Cycle Syncing & Knowing Your Body
47:24 β Balance Over Perfection: The 80/20 Approach
53:08 β Bodybuilding, Burnout & Quitting Cold Turkey in MexicoWant to Work With Us?
Join us in the Root Cause Reset Program: https://www.lifestyleucoaching.ca/wellness-effect-906145 and use code "Wellness Effect" for a FREE functional lab test when you join the program.Follow us on Instagram:
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Kira Iskra - https://www.instagram.com/wellbykira/
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Summer heat literally changes how your digestion works β and it's not the food, it's the environment. Jensen, Kira, and Lacey break down why your gut, hormones, and stress levels need a different approach once temperatures rise.
This week, Jensen, Kira, and Lacey dive into how to actually enjoy summer without derailing your hormone or gut health progress. They cover why heat affects digestion, how cortisol quietly spikes during "relaxing" summer months, sunlight and circadian rhythm, hydration and electrolyte needs, navigating BBQs and social events, setting boundaries around alcohol, and their go-to "floor and ceiling" method for staying consistent without burning out.
Key Takeaways:
Summer heat redirects blood flow away from digestion, so smaller meals and warm/room-temp foods help if you're prone to bloating. Cortisol often rises in summer from packed social schedules, so setting boundaries before events prevents the anxiety-and-overdoing-it cycle. The "floor and ceiling" method β defining your minimum and best-case effort for nutrition, movement, and nervous system care β keeps you consistent without all-or-nothing thinking.Chapters:
[00:00] - Intro
[00:34] - Staying on Track This Summer
[06:44] - Supporting Digestion in Summer Heat
[11:37] - Cortisol, Stress & Hormones in Summer
[14:52] - Setting Boundaries & Summer Intentions
[18:42] - Sleep, Circadian Rhythm & Sunlight
[23:27] - Sunscreen & Sun Exposure for Kids
[29:25] - Hydration & Electrolytes
[35:40] - Navigating Summer Events & BBQs
[44:10] - Alcohol, Peer Pressure & Drinking Goals
[48:02] - The Floor & Ceiling Method
[58:02] - Getting Back on Track After a SlipResources & Mentions
My Circadian app (free) β tracks sunlight/UV timing Relight electrolytes by Redmond Sea Salt (Amazon) Minerals and Chill electrolyte brand Aussie trace minerals (regular staple mentioned)Want to Work With Us?
Join us in the Root Cause Reset Program: https://www.lifestyleucoaching.ca/wellness-effect-906145 and use code "Wellness Effect" for a FREE functional lab test when you join the program.Follow us on Instagram:
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Kira Iskra - https://www.instagram.com/wellbykira/
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Kira takes us back to the very beginning β from undiagnosed childhood anxiety and a decade of binge drinking to the fertility journey that included an ectopic pregnancy, two miscarriages, and two wildly different birth experiences.
In this episode of The Wellness Effect, Lacey and Kira sits down for full-circle look at Kira's health journey β from her childhood as the eldest daughter, through birth control and untreated anxiety, into the wellness challenge that changed everything, and finally through her fertility struggles, an ectopic pregnancy, multiple losses, and the births of Ellie and Jake.
Key Takeaways: Undiagnosed childhood anxiety and nervous system dysregulation often show up decades later as coping patterns like binge drinking β and healing means going back to understand where it started. Mineral depletion from years of hormonal birth control and lack of preconception replenishment can carry real consequences into pregnancy and postpartum β but it's never too late to start repleting. Trusting your intuition and asking questions (even when providers push back) can change the entire trajectory of a birth and postpartum experience.Chapters:
[00:00:00] - Intro
[00:01:06] - Childhood, Eldest Daughter Syndrome & Family Dynamics
[00:04:49] - Undiagnosed Anxiety & Nervous System Dysregulation as a Kid
[00:06:33] - Late Puberty, Birth Control & Teenage Acne
[00:09:29] - Binge Drinking Years & Coping Through Her 20s
[00:10:32] - Meeting Brett & the Wellness Challenge That Changed Everything
[00:13:43] - Coming Off Birth Control & the Copper IUD Mistake
[00:15:15] - Trying to Conceive & a Rough First Pregnancy with Ellie
[00:20:35] - Ellie's Traumatic Hospital Birth Story
[00:33:56] - COVID Vaccine, Trying for "Two Under Two" & the Ectopic Pregnancy
[00:42:35] - Miscarriages & the Long Road Back to Pregnancy
[00:47:06] - Jake's Healed Home Birth, Postpartum & Trusting Intuition Over Western MedicineYou Might Want to Listen:
S2E47 - Kira's Birth Story: 6 Hour Labor & Home Birth
Want to Work With Us?
Join us in the Root Cause Reset Program: https://www.lifestyleucoaching.ca/wellness-effect-906145 and use code "Wellness Effect" for a FREE functional lab test when you join the program.Follow us on Instagram:
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Kira Iskra - https://www.instagram.com/wellbykira/
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You've tried the topicals, the antibiotics, maybe even birth control β and your skin still isn't clear. That's because acne isn't a skin problem. It's an inside job.
In this episode, Jensen, Kira, and Lacey break down the real root causes of acne β from gut health and mineral imbalances to blood sugar, hormones, and bile flow β and give you the actionable habits to finally address what's happening beneath the surface.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Your skin is an elimination organ β when your gut, liver, or lymphatic system is overwhelmed, it shows up on your face. Hormonal acne is rarely a hormone problem; it's usually a downstream symptom of things like blood sugar dysregulation, poor bile flow, or chronic stress. Healing your skin starts with foundations β sleep, minerals, hydration, and drainage β before jumping to testing or treatments.CHAPTERS:
[00:00:00] - Introduction: Why Your Skin Isn't Clearing
[00:03:17] - Skin as an Elimination Organ
[00:10:09] - The Gut-Skin Axis & Leaky Gut
[00:22:28] - Mineral Imbalances & the HTMA Test
[00:29:00] - Blood Sugar, Insulin & Androgens
[00:31:14] - Hormones Are a Symptom, Not the Root Cause
[00:35:08] - Bile Flow & Estrogen Clearance
[00:36:55] - Why You Break Out Before Your Period
[00:43:18] - Actionable Habits: Sleep & Circadian Rhythm
[00:50:44] - Hydration, Minerals & Blood Sugar Support
[00:57:10] - Lymphatic Drainage for Skin
[00:58:52] - Skincare Minimalism During Active AcneRESOURCES & MENTIONS:
High frequency wand (Amazon) β https://amzn.to/4oJ5sY2 Quinton Minerals - https://amzn.to/4w6nhCP Aussie Trace Minerals - https://amzn.to/4gqcnTJ / https://a.co/d/0gD6ueeX My Circadian app - https://mycircadianapp.com/ Root Cause Reset program - https://www.lifestyleucoaching.ca/wellness-effect-906145 Blood Sugar Resource - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PUa-wZinrpzobigPES3bTW-5TwNOXVuK/view?usp=drive_link Psyllium husk (fiber support) Spearmint tea (for high androgens)EPISODES MENTIONED:
Inflammation episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/going-down-the-inflammation-rabbit-hole-ep-70/id1561267131?i=1000767549037 Circadian Rhythm 101: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/plant-medicine-peptides-relationships-a-candid/id1561267131?i=1000754622631 Lymphatic Drainage episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lymphatic-drainage-your-bodys-most-underrated-system-ep-68/id1561267131?i=1000764261331Want to Work With Us?
Join us in the Root Cause Reset Program: https://www.lifestyleucoaching.ca/wellness-effect-906145 and use code "Wellness Effect" for a FREE functional lab test when you join the program.Follow us on Instagram:
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Kira Iskra - https://www.instagram.com/wellbykira/
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What if your child's meltdowns, picky eating, grumpy mornings, and sensory struggles weren't personality traits β but signals? Kira shares how testing her daughter's minerals changed everything in just 3 days, and the 7 foundational habits behind it.
Kira and Lacey dive into children's functional wellness, starting with Kira's personal journey discovering her daughter Ellie was severely mineral-depleted despite doing "everything right." She walks through the 7 foundational habits she believes every child needs for better sleep, mood, behavior, immunity, and emotional regulation β and why most families are unknowingly skipping them.
Key Takeaways:
Your kid's "quirks" β tantrums, picky eating, sensory issues, poor sleep β may be signs of mineral depletion or nervous system dysregulation, not just personality. Foundations like protein-forward breakfasts, morning light, and gut health support need to be in place before any supplement can do its best work. Your nervous system as a mom directly regulates your child's β working on your own regulation is one of the most impactful things you can do for their health.Chapters
00:00:48 - Ellie's Story: When "Normal Kid Stuff" Isn't Normal
00:03:17 - The Meltdowns, Sensory Struggles & Grumpy Mornings
00:06:57 - Testing Her Minerals: The 4Lows Result
00:13:04 - 3 Days on the Mineral Blend & What Changed
00:17:36 - The Transformation: Sleep, Mood & Getting Dressed
00:25:15 - It's Never Too Late to Start
00:29:52 - The Input-Processing-Output Framework
00:33:48 - Pillar 1: Protein-Forward Breakfast
00:38:38 - Pillar 2 & 3: Morning Light + Minerals in Water
00:43:47 - Pillar 4 & 5: Outdoor Movement + Protecting Light at Night
00:49:42 - Pillar 6: Co-Regulation (Your Nervous System First)
00:55:14 - Pillar 7: Gut Health β One Food In, One Food OutResources & Mentions:
HTMA (Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis) β the test used to assess mineral levels; available through Root Cause Reset Aussie Trace Minerals β available on Amazon; mentioned as an easy entry-point mineral addition to kids' water Root Cause Reset β Join the program, click here. Circadian Rhythm 101 β https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/circadian-rhythm-101-the-missing-link-behind-sleep/id1561267131?i=1000751377962Want to Work With Us? Join us in the Root Cause Reset Program: https://www.lifestyleucoaching.ca/wellness-effect-906145 and use code "Wellness Effect" for a FREE functional lab test when you join the program.
Follow us on Instagram:
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Lacey Iskra - https://www.instagram.com/laceeiskk/
Jensen - https://www.instagram.com/wellnesswjensen/
Kira Iskra - https://www.instagram.com/wellbykira/
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Your body already makes peptides every single day β so before you write them off as another wellness trend or jump on the Ozempic hype train, it's time to actually understand what they are.
In this episode of The Wellness Effect, we breaks down peptides from the ground up β no hype, no fear, just a real explanation of what they are, how they communicate with your body, and why the conversation is so much bigger than weight loss. She walks through five specific peptides (semaglutide/Ozempic, retatrutide, BPC-157, GHK-Cu, and CJC-1295/ipamorelin), explains where they sit on the spectrum between supplements and steroids, and makes the case for why foundations always come first β even if you're curious about peptides for gut healing, skin, recovery, or longevity.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:1. Peptides aren't supplements and they aren't steroids β they're precision keys that fit one specific lock and turn on one specific system. More targeted than a supplement, way less system-wide than a steroid.
2. "Peptides" β "Ozempic." The peptide world covers gut healing, skin, recovery, longevity, and more. The weight-loss lens is exactly why everyone's either over-hyped or scared.
3. Foundations first β always. Sleep, food, movement, stress. No peptide, no matter how well-targeted, will land in a body running on empty.
Chapters:
(00:00) Welcome
(00:51) What Even Is a Peptide? The Lego Brick Breakdown
(05:45) Peptides as Messengers: The Lock and Key System
(06:50) How Peptides Differ from Hormones
(10:54) Peptide Levels Decline with Age (and Why That Matters)
(12:44) The Spectrum: Supplements β Peptides β Steroids
(19:24) Peptides vs. Endocrine Disruptors β Are They the Same?
(25:20) Why Is Everyone Suddenly Talking About Peptides?
(31:10) Peptide #1: Semaglutide (Ozempic/Wegovy)
(39:45) Peptide #2: Retatrutide β The Next Generation GLP-1
(42:52) Peptide #3: BPC-157 β Gut Healing & Injury Recovery
(47:17) Peptide #4: GHK-Cu β The Skin, Collagen & Longevity Peptide
(53:47) Peptide #5: CJC-1295 + Ipamorelin β Growth Hormone & Recovery
(01:01:00) Why Foundations Always Come First
(01:09:57) The Wrap-Up: What to Actually Take Away From This
Want to Work With Us? Join us in the Root Cause Reset Program: https://www.lifestyleucoaching.ca/wellness-effect-906145 and use code "Wellness Effect" for a FREE functional lab test when you join the program.
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Jensen, Lacey, and Kira are back for this month's Wellness Hour β and they're not holding back. This episode is a raw, honest conversation about fertility challenges, the limits of conventional medicine, and what it actually takes to support your body's hormonal health long-term.
Lacey opens up about her ongoing fertility journey, including her resistance to moving into the next phase of testing, her experience with acupuncture, and why she's choosing to trust the process β for now. The trio digs into the newly renamed PMOS β Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome β and why the rebrand actually matters. And Kira brings her signature woo-woo-meets-science perspective on the menstrual cycle as a monthly health report card, the power of cycle tracking, and why teaching the next generation of girls to understand their bodies is non-negotiable.
Chapters
[00:00:00] - Intro & Welcome
[00:01:38] Kira's Boil Water Advisory Spiral
[00:05:46] Lacey's Birthday Recap & Surprise Visit from Costa Rica
[00:12:23] Lacey's Fertility Update: Acupuncture & the Sex Protocol
[00:16:41] Jensen's Fertility Journey & Booking the Fertility Clinic
[00:18:58] Endometriosis, Thin Uterine Lining & What to Rule Out
[00:32:27] Jensen's Comprehensive Testing: Ultrasound & Blood Work
[00:34:00] 5 Years Off Birth Control β What Regulating Your Cycle Actually Takes
[00:35:38] Cycle Tracking as a Superpower: Reading Your Body's Signals
[00:36:22] Birth Control at 14 β IVF at 30: The Pipeline Nobody Talks About
[00:42:15] PCOS Gets a Rebrand: Introducing PMOS
[00:46:13] PCOS Is a Metabolic Disease β and It Takes Time to Reverse
[00:50:00] The Bigger Problem: Treating Symptoms Without Fixing Metabolism
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If you've spent years doing cardio wondering why nothing is changing β or you've never picked up a weight in your life and aren't sure where to start β this episode is for you.
Jensen, Lacey, and Kira break down everything you actually need to know about resistance training: what it is, why it matters more than almost anything else you can do for your health, and how to get started no matter where you're at right now.
This isn't about getting toned. It's about building a body that works β at 40, at 60, at 80.
In this episode, we talked about:
What resistance training actually is (and why it's not just for gym people) Why women lose 3β8% of their muscle after age 30 β and what to do about it Why 2β3 days a week for 30 minutes is genuinely enough to startChapters:
(00:00) Introduction
(01:03) Resistance Training: It's not about aesthetics β it's about longevity
(06:08) Mind-muscle connection
(13:40) Why cardio isn't the full picture
(16:33) Insulin sensitivity + blood sugar
(21:25) Cortisol β the nuanced truth
(30:00) Estrogen dominance + hormonal balance
(34:57) Testosterone β yes, women need it too
(38:36) Resistance training as we age
(48:35) How lifting actually strengthens your bones
(49:44) Muscle loss after 30
(52:19) Where to start β beginner guide
(01:00:13) Practical tips: workout clothes, habit anchors
Resources Mentioned:
Root Cause Reset Program β https://www.lifestyleucoaching.ca/wellness-effect-906145 use Wellness Effect for a FREE functional lab test when you join the program. Ep 42 - The Complete Guide to Mineral Testing & Balancing for Women (HTMA Episode) - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-complete-guide-to-mineral-testing-balancing-for-women/id1561267131?i=1000734027057 Ep 56 - Your Health Net Worth: How Daily Habits Shape How You Feel - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-health-net-worth-how-daily-habits-shape-how-you-feel/id1561267131?i=1000747996005 Ep 62 - Functional Fat Loss: Why You Can't Lose Weight (Inflammation, Metabolism & Hormones Explained) β https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/functional-fat-loss-why-you-cant-lose-weight-inflammation/id1561267131?i=1000755918799Want to Work With Us? Join us in the Root Cause Reset Program: https://www.lifestyleucoaching.ca/wellness-effect-906145 and use code "Wellness Effect" for a FREE functional lab test when you join the program.
Follow us on Instagram:
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Kira Iskra - https://www.instagram.com/wellbykira/
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You're eating clean, hitting the gym, getting your sleep β and you still feel exhausted, bloated, and hormonally off. It's not you. It's what you're being exposed to every single day without realizing it.
In this episode, we break down low-tox living in the most approachable, judgment-free way possible. No fear-mongering, no guilt about last night's candle or this morning's dry shampoo β just the information most women were never given and that doctors rarely talk about.
If you've been doing "everything right" but still can't figure out why your hormones are a mess, your energy is tanked, or your weight won't budge β your toxic load might be the missing piece. Tune in as Lacey walks you through how your endocrine system works, what's quietly disrupting it, and exactly where to start making swaps without feeling overwhelmed.
Key Takeaways
Your toxic load β the cumulative buildup of everyday chemical exposure β could be the root cause behind hormone imbalance, unexplained fatigue, and stubborn weight gain. The word "fragrance" on any label can legally hide hundreds of undisclosed chemicals, many of which are known endocrine disruptors linked to estrogen dominance and fertility issues. You don't need to overhaul your entire home overnight. Small, consistent swaps β done over time β genuinely move the needle.Chapters
00:00 β Introduction: What Is Low-Tox Living & Why It Matters
08:06 β Your Endocrine System Explained: The Hormone Lock & Key Analogy
11:29 β Endocrine Disruptors: How Everyday Chemicals Hijack Your Hormones
23:03 β The #1 Ingredient to Avoid: Fragrance, Phthalates & the Label Loophole
26:52 β Why BPA-Free Doesn't Mean Safe: The Truth About Plastics
28:30 β Parabens, Non-Stick Cookware & Other Hidden Household Toxins
45:00 β Low-Tox Swaps for Beginners: Where to Actually Start
01:05:00 β Supporting Your Body's Natural Detox Pathways
01:10:00 β Final Thoughts: It's Never Just One Thing
Resources & Mentions:
Download our free guides:
Toxin Free Living - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WblJ5SgLgETzowSwi3D-UIWYaEJeXwYl/view?usp=share_link Herbal Infusions & What They Support - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1s5ORmqOs9_tx1MTuj7JEKLyZj1l5pT2U/view?usp=sharing Anti-Inflammatory Grocery List - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GDcfccDs7KQo8keZ_B0lg2TjlCxiLB-m/view Toxic Product Swap Checklist - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_NlIaClGP_05pKVD2uWm5apgZomF6Qj1/viewShop non-toxic skincare at Primally Pure and use code wellnesswjensen at checkout: https://primallypure.com/?srsltid=AfmBOorHWmAnc7DDRZdUBglbn91qrTg8jlQ6wNOlu-8iTAPQ9EaCLfUC
Shop low-tox brands at LiveHealthillie and use code LACEY10 to get 10% OFF! : https://livehealthillie.com/laceyiskra
Shop at Organic Olivia and use code KIRA: https://www.organicolivia.com?sca_ref=9252799.O6GZeJarXpvU0d
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Dishsoap
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Inflammation gets a bad reputation β but did you know it's actually one of your body's most intelligent survival mechanisms? In this episode, Kira, Jensen, and Lacey pull back the curtain on chronic low-grade inflammation: what it actually is, why so many women are living with it without realizing it, and what's quietly driving it every single day. From brain fog to puffy morning eyes to stubborn weight that won't budge β this episode will completely change how you look at everyday symptoms you've probably been told to just accept.
Key Takeaways
1. Your "normal" symptoms are not actually normal. Brain fog, fatigue that sleep doesn't fix, puffy eyes, bloating, mood swings, and recurring skin issues are not just part of being a busy woman.
2. Gut health is ground zero β and it affects everything. 80% of your immune system lives in your gut. When your gut lining is compromised (leaky gut), particles that shouldn't be in your bloodstream get through and trigger a constant, system-wide inflammatory response that can show up in your joints, skin, brain, hormones, and more. Healing the gut isn't a trend β it's foundational.
3. You can't out-supplement a fried nervous system. Nervous system regulation β breathwork, proper sleep, blood sugar stability β isn't a nice-to-have. It's the foundation everything else builds on.
Chapters
00:00 β Welcome & Why Inflammation Matters
01:20 β What Is Inflammation, Actually?
05:13 β How to Know If You're Inflamed
10:45 β The Root Causes: Why This Keeps Happening
21:13 β Sleep, Blood Sugar & Your Nervous System
30:33 β Lymphatic Drainage & Why the Foundations Always Win
32:20 β How to Actually Support Your Body
38:09 β Inflammation & Fat Loss (The Missing Link)
45:16 β Raising Healthy Kids in a Toxic World
57:40 β The Origin of Processed Food (A Surprising Story)
Resources & Mentions
GI Map Testing β Functional gut test used with clients to assess inflammation markers, gut bacteria, pathogens & immune function
HTMA (Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis) β Used to assess magnesium, zinc, copper ratios and their role in inflammation
Supplements mentioned:
Magnesium glycinate, zinc, omega-3 fish oil, L-glutamine, collagen, aloe vera juice Foods highlighted: Bone broth, fermented foods (sauerkraut, kimchi), fatty fish, colourful vegetables, bell peppers, oysters (for zinc)
Trackers: Cronometer (for tracking fibre and micronutrient diversity)
Book: The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post β mentioned by Jensen
Previous episodes referenced:
Gut Health 101 - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gut-health-101-why-your-gut-controls-your-hormones/id1561267131?i=1000732955756
Functional Fat Loss - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/functional-fat-loss-why-you-cant-lose-weight-inflammation/id1561267131?i=1000755918799
Lymphatic Episode - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lymphatic-drainage-your-bodys-most-underrated-system-ep-68/id1561267131?i=1000764261331
Identity Shift Episode - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mindset-shifts-for-womens-health-why-your-identity/id1561267131?i=1000763028899
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Life updates, hormone wins, and holistic health deep dives β we are back with a raw, real catch-up episode you don't want to miss.
In this week's catch-up episode of The Wellness Effect, we share personal health updates that are equal parts exciting and eye-opening. Jensen reveals a potential breakthrough in her menstrual cycle after completing a parasite cleanse β her shortest cycle in three years. Lacey opens up about her first acupuncture experience with a Chinese medicine practitioner on her fertility journey, unpacking what pulse reading, meridians, and liver qi stagnation actually mean for hormone health. Kira gets vulnerable about her emotional thaw after years of fertility struggles, sharing how she's finally reconnecting with the joy of creating holiday memories for her kids.
We also get into the dangers of toxic household products like Scentsy and dryer sheets as endocrine disruptors, and Jensen's plans to start making home-cooked, whole-food meals for her dog Stevie, who has been dealing with pancreatitis and GI issues.
Key Takeaways
1. Parasite cleansing may support hormonal and menstrual health.
2. Chinese medicine and acupuncture offer a whole-body lens on fertility.
3. Everyday scented products are endocrine disruptors harming your hormones.
Chapters
(00:00) Welcome + Life Updates (Mexico trip, Easter, catching up)
(01:00) Jensen's Parasite Cleanse Results & Menstrual Cycle Update
(05:00) Rope Worm, Biofilm & What's Actually Leaving Your Gut
(07:45) Kira's Emotional Thaw: Reconnecting with Motherhood & Holidays
(12:00) Nervous System Healing & Creating Magic for Your Kids
(16:50) Lacey's First Acupuncture Appointment with a Chinese Medicine Practitioner
(19:30) What Is Chinese Medicine? Qi, Meridians & Pulse Reading Explained
(23:00) Lacey's Appetite Struggles, Peptides & Possible Self-Sabotage
(33:30) Castor Oil Packs, Sauna Use & Cycle-Syncing Detox Protocols
(39:30) Jensen's Dog Stevie: Home-Cooked Meals for Pancreatitis & GI Issues
(42:00) Scentsy, Dryer Sheets & Toxic Household Products as Endocrine Disruptors
(48:30) HTMA Testing for Dogs & the Future of Functional Pet Health
(50:30) Jensen's Move to Kamloops
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If you've been bloated, puffy, fatigued, or breaking out β your lymphatic system might be the missing piece. We break down what the lymphatic system actually is, why it quietly affects everything from your immune health to your skin, and exactly how to start supporting it today β most of it free.
Key Takeaways
1. Your lymphatic system has no pump β movement is the only way to keep it flowing. Even walking and belly breathing count.
2. A congested lymphatic system shows up as puffiness, brain fog, chronic fatigue, skin issues, cellulite, frequent sickness, and more.
3. Your brain has its own lymphatic system (the glymphatic system) that only activates during deep sleep β another reason quality sleep is non-negotiable.
Chapters
00:00 β Intro
02:00 β What is the lymphatic system?
09:14 β Lymphatic organs (spleen, thymus, tonsils & why they matter)
13:20 β Why your lymph affects how you look and feel daily
19:38 β The glymphatic system & brain health during sleep
23:30 β Signs your lymphatic system is congested
27:42 β How to support it: movement & rebounding
32:33 β Diaphragmatic breathing for lymph flow
34:44 β The Big Six lymphatic activation
40:00 β Dry brushing, contrast showers & red light therapy
45:26 β Hydration, minerals & supportive foods
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You've cleaned up your diet. You've done the supplements, the workouts, the routines. Things improve for a while β and then something pulls you back. If that sounds familiar, this episode is the missing piece you never knew you needed.
Join us in this episode as we break down why so many women stay stuck in their health. It's not because of a lack of discipline or willpower, but because of identity. Drawing on Lacey's $40,000 mindset coaching experience (condensed here for free), we walk through the 5 identity and mindset shifts women make right before their bodies finally start changing for good. This isn't woo-woo β there's real nervous system science behind it.
Key Takeaways:
1. Your brain is wired for safety, not success. Your nervous system learned what "safe" looked like before age 10 β and it's still running those programs today.
2. Self-sabotage is self-protection in disguise. What looks like self-sabotage is actually your brain repeating what feels familiar β because familiar is predictable, and predictable feels safe. Flip the question from "what's wrong with me?" to "what does my body think it's protecting me from?"
3. Lasting change requires an identity shift, not more discipline. Real change happens when your daily actions become congruent with who you believe you are. You need to start seeing yourself as the healthy person you're becoming.
Chapters
00:00:00 Welcome β why identity is the missing piece in women's health
00:04:31 Your brain is designed for safety, not success
00:10:27 How childhood experiences shape your health today
00:15:11 Why mindset work alone doesn't move the needle
00:22:47 Shift #1 β "Something is wrong with me" β "My body is communicating with me"
00:30:32 Shift #2 β "I need more discipline" β "My body needs safety first"
00:36:29 Shift #3 β "I always self-sabotage" β "I learned protection patterns"
00:43:25 Shift #4 β Suppression β Emotional release
00:47:47 Shift #5 β Fixing yourself β Becoming yourself
00:56:42 What if nothing is actually wrong with you?
Resources:
π Atlas of the Heart β BrenΓ© Brown. π‘ The Emotion Wheel β A journaling tool for identifying root emotions beneath the surface. ποΈ The Wellness Effect β Functional Fat Loss Episode β Companion listen on why doing less can be the more healing choice.Want to Work With Us? Join us in the Root Cause Reset Program: https://www.lifestyleucoaching.ca/wellness-effect-906145 and use code "Wellness Effect" for a FREE functional lab test when you join the program.
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The wellness tool that sounds wild β until you try it.
If you've ever been curious about coffee enemas but didn't know where to start, this episode is your sign. Kira, Lacey, and Jensen share their personal journeys, break down the science behind liver detox and bile flow, walk you through how to do one safely, and explore the unexpected spiritual side that nobody else is talking about.
Key Takeaways
Coffee enemas support far more than digestion β the compounds in coffee travel directly to the liver via the portal vein, stimulating bile flow, boosting glutathione, and supporting full-body detox. Always replenish your minerals after β coffee enemas are mineral-intensive, and skipping this step is the number one reason people feel drained or get headaches afterward. They can double as a spiritual practice β when treated as a ritual with intention and stillness, many people experience emotional releases they didn't expect.Chapters
00:00 β Introduction: Why coffee enemas? Personal stories from Kira, Lacey & Jensen
09:50 β What is a coffee enema? History from the 1800s, WWI, and Gerson Therapy
13:12 β The liver & bile connection: how coffee compounds stimulate detox pathways
15:46 β Bile, fat digestion, and fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E & K)
17:01 β Glutathione, Phase 2 liver detox, and why this matters for skin and hormones
19:35 β Full benefits list: parasites, candida, heavy metals, hormones, mental clarity, pelvic floor health
25:21 β How to do a coffee enema: coffee grade, kit types, temperature, and setup
30:24 β Tips for holding, breathing through waves, and releasing
34:29 β Post-enema support: binders, mineral replenishment, adrenal cocktails
36:38 β Coffee enemas as a supplement, not a foundation β know when you're ready
38:02 β The spiritual ritual: intention setting, journaling, playlists, red light therapy
42:03 β Important cautions: pregnancy, breastfeeding, and a reminder that they're not doctors
Resources
π Kira's Coffee Enema Training Guide β full step-by-step instructions, binder list, mineral support protocol, and playlist β https://wellbykira.myflodesk.com/i9rr9lnmqu π Lifestyle U β root cause health coaching with functional nutrition and lab testing. Use code WELLNESS EFFECT for a free functional lab when you join β https://www.lifestyleucoaching.ca/wellness-effect-906145Connect with us
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Kira Iskra - https://www.instagram.com/wellbykira/
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What if your stress, self-sabotage, and even physical symptoms aren't just "in your head"βbut stored in your body?
In this episode, we're joined by Chelsea, practitioner behind Deconstructed Wellness, who blends BodyTalk, somatic healing, and human design to help people reconnect with their bodies and break free from deep-rooted patterns. We explore how your nervous system, subconscious beliefs, and past experiences shape your healthβand how to start healing from the inside out.
From understanding why self-worth blocks keep you stuck, to learning how your body communicates what it needs, this conversation will completely shift how you view healing, stress, and personal growth.
In this episode, we discuss...
What BodyTalk is and how it connects physical, emotional, and energetic health How somatic healing helps release stuck emotions through the body How to support your kids' emotional health through repair, not perfectionChapters
00:00 β Introduction
02:00 β Chelsea's journey: from healthcare to holistic healing
05:00 β What is BodyTalk & how it works
07:30 β The nervous system's role in health & behavior
18:00 β Why everyone's healing journey is unique
20:00 β Why women feel unheard in traditional healthcare
22:00 β Introduction to somatic healing
31:00 β Parenting & nervous system regulation for kids
35:00 β Human design explained simply
43:00 β Simple daily practices for nervous system health
47:00 β Meditation struggles & neurodivergence
57:00 β Intuition vs anxiety (how to tell the difference)
1:00:00 β Muscle testing & body intelligence
Connect with Chelsea
Website: https://chelseadeconstructedwellness.podia.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deconstructed.wellness/
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What does it actually look like to live a holistic wellness lifestyle? This week, we pull back the curtain β worms, cliffs, and toddler head-butts included.
We are back with a full catch-up episode covering real life in the functional wellness world. Jensen is mid-parasite cleanse with results she didn't see coming. Lacey survived heli-skiing in Revelstoke and finally got her dream backyard sauna. And Kira is navigating the chaos of gentle parenting with a toddler who gives as good as she gets.
Plus: why GLP-1 supplements while breastfeeding are a hard no, the moon's role in parasite activity, and building a personal brand in the health space.
Key Takeaways
Don't jump into a parasite cleanse unprepared. If your drainage pathways aren't open, your minerals are depleted, or you haven't addressed your gut environment, parasites will come back β and you'll have wasted your money. Gentle parenting isn't passive parenting. Holding natural consequences with a highly emotionally intelligent child takes serious nervous system regulation. Repeat yourself on social media. No one remembers what they saw yesterday. You become known for a topic by saying the same thing 50 times β not by constantly creating new content.Chapters
01:43 - Lacey and her building a personal brand presentation
08:04 - Jensen's parasite cleanse: coffee enemas, real results, and what nobody warns you about
22:23 - Why parasite cleanses aren't a "level one" protocol (minerals, drainage & environment first)
25:00 - Gentle parenting with a headstrong toddler: Kira's honest struggles with Ellie
33:22 - Lacey's heli-skiing trip to Revelstoke: avalanche risk, powder boards & expanding capacity
44:07 - Lacey's dream sauna is finally here: nighttime routine, cold plunge & grounding
45:00 - Does moonlight affect your circadian rhythm? Full moon, melatonin & parasite activity
48:36 - PSA: GLP-1 supplements while breastfeeding + why postpartum weight loss pressure misses the point
52:16 - Wrap-up & what's coming next
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Struggling with eczema, skin flare-ups, or chronic inflammation that just won't go awayβno matter what you try?
In this episode of The Wellness Effect, we dive deep into all things eczema. We're also exploring why topical treatments alone often aren't enough and what your body might actually be trying to tell you.
We unpack the connection between gut health, inflammation, immune response, and skin conditions, and share real-life experiences navigating eczema, lifestyle changes, and holistic healing approaches. From triggers like food sensitivities and stress to deeper conversations around functional medicine, nervous system regulation, and long-term healing, this episode offers a grounded, honest look at what it really takes to heal from within.
If you've been stuck in cycles of flare-ups, confusion, or frustration with your skin, this conversation will help you better understand eczema root causes, natural healing strategies, and sustainable wellness practices.
Key Takeaways
Eczema is often a symptom, not the root problem. True healing requires addressing internal imbalances like gut health and inflammation. Triggers are highly individual, making self-awareness and tracking essential for long-term skin health. Sustainable healing comes from a holistic approachβcombining nutrition, stress management, and lifestyle changes rather than relying on quick fixes.Chapters
00:00 β Eczema & Skin Health: Why Nothing Seems to Work
02:10 β Personal Experiences with Eczema & Chronic Skin Issues
05:45 β Understanding Eczema as an Internal Inflammation Issue
10:20 β Gut Health, Food Triggers & Skin Flare-Ups
16:30 β Stress, Nervous System & Skin Reactions
22:15 β Why Topical Treatments Aren't Enough for Eczema
28:40 β Functional Medicine Approach to Skin Healing
35:10 β Identifying Triggers & Lifestyle Patterns
42:00 β Healing from Within: Diet, Habits & Long-Term Change
49:30 β Key Takeaways for Managing Eczema NaturallyWant to Work With Us? Join us in the Root Cause Reset Program: https://www.lifestyleucoaching.ca/wellness-effect-906145 and use code "Wellness Effect" for a FREE functional lab test when you join the program.
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If fat loss feels like a constant battle, it's likely not a discipline issue β it's a physiology issue. In this episode, we break down how inflammation, metabolic dysfunction, and chronic stress can block fat loss, even when you're doing "everything right."
Join us as we dive into functional fat loss β a smarter, more sustainable approach to losing fat by addressing the root cause instead of forcing restriction. We unpack why the traditional calories in vs. calories out approach doesn't work the same in stressed or dysregulated bodies, and how factors like inflammation, cortisol, insulin resistance, thyroid function, and nervous system stress directly impact your ability to lose fat.
You'll learn why many women feel stuck despite eating less and exercising more, and why fat loss often becomes easier β not harder β when you focus on regulating your body first. We also walk you through a 3-step functional fat loss framework to help you lose fat and keep it off long-term.
If you've been stuck in cycles of dieting, burnout, or "white-knuckling" your way through fat loss, this episode will help you understand what's actually going on in your body β and what to do instead.
Key Takeaways
β’ Fat loss resistance is often a physiology problem, not a willpower problem
β’ Lowering inflammation and stress can lead to fat loss before dieting
β’ Sustainable fat loss happens when you regulate, repair, then reduceChapters
00:00 β Functional Fat Loss Explained: Why Weight Loss Feels So Hard
06:30 β Calories In vs. Calories Out (Why It Stops Working)
12:00 β Metabolism, Hunger Hormones & Energy Adaptation
18:00 β Inflammation vs. Fat: What You're Really Holding Onto
25:30 β Cortisol, Insulin Resistance & Thyroid Function
34:00 β Why Dieting Increases Stress & Blocks Fat Loss
41:00 β Signs Your Body Is Not Ready for Fat Loss
47:30 β The 3-Step Functional Fat Loss Framework
55:00 β Why Most People Regain Weight After Dieting
01:02:00 β How to Lose Fat & Keep It Off for Good
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Kira Iskra - https://www.instagram.com/wellbykira/
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In this candid catch-up episode of The Wellness Effect, we dive into a wide-ranging conversation about wellness, relationships, plant medicine, and peptidesβand the real-life decisions that shape our health journeys.
From Kira's plant medicine experience to the growing conversation around peptides in functional medicine, we explore how modern wellness trends intersect with personal experimentation. We also open up about relationships, parenting challenges like baby eczema, and how everyday lifestyle choices impact overall health and well-being.
This episode introduces a new segment of The Wellness Effect, where we share life updates while diving into evolving conversations around functional wellness, biohacking trends, and modern health practices.
If you enjoy behind-the-scenes conversations about plant medicine, peptides, wellness trends, and personal growth, this episode offers an honest look at the experiences shaping today's wellness conversations.
In This Episode We Discussβ¦
Kira's experience exploring plant medicine and personal growth The growing conversation around peptides in wellness and functional medicine Relationships, long-term partnerships, and navigating life changes Parenting challenges, including baby eczema and gut health The balance between unconventional wellness practices and practical lifestyle habits How wellness trends like biohacking and peptides are influencing modern health conversationsChapters
00:00 β Introduction
02:00 β Kira's Plant Medicine Experience
06:30 β Peptides Explained: Why They're Trending in Wellness & Biohacking
12:00 β Relationships, Anniversaries & Life Transitions
18:00 β Parenting Conversations: Baby Eczema & Gut Health
25:30 β Raves, Lifestyle Choices & Wellness Balance
34:00 β Navigating Wellness Trends with Curiosity
44:00 β Final Thoughts on Wellness, Relationships & Personal Growth
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