Episodes
Feb. 2, 2026
57 - When A Child Changes Overnight: Understanding PANS, PANDAS, Neuroinflammatory Autism
In this episode of Wellness Reality Check, Ashley and Jess sit down with Dr. Melissa Jones, a board-certified pediatric neurologist with advanced training in functional psychiatry and the Shoemaker Protocol for mold-related i...
Jan. 26, 2026
56 - Popular Health Trends: What We'd Actually Spend Money On
Standby for trending health supplements and holistic wellness hacks. In this value-packed episode, Ashley and Jess offer their down-to-earth, experience-driven perspectives on the latest health trends making waves on social m...
Jan. 19, 2026
55 - The Dopamine Economy: How Social Media Hooks Us All
This week on Wellness Reality Check, we're getting real about something that touches every single one of us: social media, influencer culture, and the constant pressure to buy, compare, perform and consume. In a world where e...
Jan. 13, 2026
54 - Healthy Home Building Explained: What Actually Matters for Your Health with Ashley Spanovich
Ashley and Jess invite Ashley Spanovich—founder of Awakening Spaces and expert in healthy home design, environmental wellness, and building biology. Dive into Ashley's personal health journey from battling unexplained symptom...
Jan. 5, 2026
53 - New Year, Real You: Ditch the Pressure and do This Instead
Every January we're told to reinvent ourselves: bigger goals, stricter rules, faster results. But what if real change doesn't come from doing more..i.it comes from doing less, consistently? In this episode, Ash and Jess break...
Dec. 22, 2025
Happy Holidays!
Thank you for your curiosity and commitment to the amazing conversations that we have had throughout the year. Wishing you all the best of the Season. We will be back with a new episode January 6th. Ashley & Jessica
Dec. 15, 2025
52 - Your Period is a Vital Sign - Here's What It's Telling You with Jenna Longoria
In this week's podcast Ash and Jess are joined by Ashley's good friend Jenna Longoria, better known as The Period Guru . Jenna is a Board-Certified Functional Nutritionist and Certified Midlife Specialist who helps women deco...
Dec. 8, 2025
51 - The New Era of Holistic Healing: Nutrition, Energy, and Nervous System Work with Hope Pedraza
In this week's episode Ash and Jess are joined by Hope Pedraza, a powerhouse in the wellness space and someone who truly embodies mind-body healing. Hope is a Certified Holistic Nutritionist, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition P...
Dec. 1, 2025
50 - Mouth Matters: The Surprising Link Between Oral Function & Whole-Body Health with Karindy Ong
On this week's episode of Wellness Reality Check, we’re joined by Karindy Ong, a Speech-Language Pathologist who shifted from working with brain and spinal cord injury patients to focusing on airway health after her own child...
Nov. 24, 2025
49 - Your Body Isn't Broken: It's Wired This Way with Adrian Davidson
In this week's episode we’re joined by Adrian Davidson, the creator behind Capitalism and Glitter — a space where she brilliantly blends honesty, wit, and insight to challenge modern narratives around health and wellness, pop...
Nov. 17, 2025
48 - Your Hormones Aren't Failing, Your Diet and Lifestyle Are: with Carrie Korem
In this week's episode, we’re diving into a topic that so many of us struggle to truly understand — hormones — and how they impact everything from our energy and mood to our digestion, sleep, and overall well-being. Our guest...
Nov. 10, 2025
47 - Why Hustle Culture Is Making Women Sick with Echo Summer Hill
This week's guest is someone whose energy radiates strength, authenticity, and deep feminine wisdom, Echo Summer Hill. Echo's mission is to help women heal the hustle, recover from burnout, and awaken to their divine feminine...
Nov. 3, 2025
46 - Behind the Service: The “Origin” Story You Haven’t Heard
This week's episode is a special one — a little different, a little more personal. We’re sitting down with my dear friends and co-host, Jess & Russell, the incredible minds and hearts behind Origin Kitchen + Bar. For years, O...
Oct. 27, 2025
45 - The Missing Link in Wellness: How Light Heals What Medicine Can’t with Brian Richards, founder of Sauna Space
Welcome to our conversation with Brian Richards, the visionary founder and CEO of SaunaSpace. Brian's journey began with a personal quest to overcome health challenges, leading him to discover the profound benefits of near-in...
Oct. 20, 2025
44 - From Depleted to Deeply Nourished: The Mineral Episode
Get ready to shine a light on the minerals that make life sparkle! Joining us today (for the third time) is Dawn Lusk, an expert in all things minerals! From the earth's crust to our daily lives, minerals play a vital role in...
Oct. 13, 2025
43 - Understanding Narcissism with Adriana Bucci
In this week's episode we are joined by Adriana Bucci, a renowned Narcissist Abuse Recovery Coach. After experiencing the devastating effects of narcissistic abuse firsthand, Adriana transformed her pain (both physical and me...
Oct. 6, 2025
42 - Rewiring Resilience: Dr Cathleen King's Primal Trust Approach to Healing Chronic Illness and Stress
We are thrilled to have Dr. Cathleen King, a Doctor of Physical Therapy and founder of the Primal Trust Academy & Community on the podcast. After navigating her own two-decade-long journey with debilitating illness, Dr. King ...
Sept. 29, 2025
41 - Homeopathy Heals: Vital Force, Miasms and Curing Chronic Illness with Lisa Strbac
Lisa Strbac, a renowned homeopath and health coach, shares her journey into holistic health after witnessing the transformative power of homeopathy on her daughter's chronic autoimmune condition. She emphasizes the importance...
Sept. 22, 2025
40 - Believing in Your Body Again with Sophia Rocha
Ashley and Jess welcome holistic health practitioner Sophia Rocha. Sophia shares her journey into holistic health, sparked by her husband’s mysterious illness and the challenges they faced navigating the medical system. She discusses the emotional and physical impact of her breast implant and expla…
Sept. 8, 2025
39 - The Other Side of High
In this week's episode Ash & Jess breakdown trends around frequent marijuana and psychedelic use. Is "California Sober" the new answer to partying without consequences or is it just another way of spiritually bypassing your p...
Sept. 1, 2025
38 - Why Willpower Isn't Enough: A Nervous System Lens on Nutrition with Timothy Frie
Timothy Frie is a neuronutritionist, nutritional psychology researcher, public scholar, and educator, who digs into how what we eat impacts how we think, feel, and behave. With a passion for translating complex science into actionable insights for everyday wellness, Timothy is all about empowering …
Aug. 25, 2025
37 - Aging in a Culture Obsessed with Youth
In this week's episode Ash & Jess discuss the frustrations with aging in a culture obsessed with youth. Both women being in their 40s they find that it's a topic that is super relevant as they try to stay holistic and health-...
Aug. 18, 2025
36 - Mast Cells Gone Wild: Understanding MCAS & Histamine with Dr Laura Gouge
Dr. Laura Gouge, a naturopathic doctor, discusses the complex connections between mental health, chronic illness, mast cell activation, and histamine intolerance. She shares her personal journey with these conditions, includi...
Aug. 11, 2025
35 - Energy in Motion: How Frequency Shapes Your World with Dr Jen Rochlis
Dr. Jennifer Rochlis, a NASA scientist turned holistic health practitioner, explores the scientific understanding of energy and wellness in this episode. After being diagnosed with breast cancer, she delved into the energetic...