Episodes

63 - Living in a Hypermobile Body: What Most Doctors Miss with Dr Taylor Goldberg
March 16, 2026

63 - Living in a Hypermobile Body: What Most Doctors Miss with Dr Taylor Goldberg

In this week's episode of Wellness Reality Check , we’re joined by Dr Taylor Goldberg, known online as The Hypermobile Chiropractor . Taylor is a Doctor of Chiropractic who specializes in helping people understand and navigat...
62 - The Chronic Illness Overlap No One is Explaining with Dr Zac Spiritos
March 9, 2026

62 - The Chronic Illness Overlap No One is Explaining with Dr Zac Spiritos

In this week's episode of Wellness Reality Check , we’re joined by Dr. Zac Spiritos , board-certified neurogastroenterologist and co-founder of EverBetter Medicine, to unpack the complex overlap of chronic conditions that oft...
61 - Breaking the Cycle of Disconnection in Marriage with Somatic Marriage Coach Becky Aste
March 3, 2026

61 - Breaking the Cycle of Disconnection in Marriage with Somatic Marriage Coach Becky Aste

Ashley and Jess talk with trauma-informed somatic relationship coach Becky Aste about how the nervous system shapes our relationships far more than insight or communication skills alone. Becky shares the breaking point in her...
60 - The Myths That Keep Us Stuck with Jason Gandzjuk
Feb. 23, 2026

60 - The Myths That Keep Us Stuck with Jason Gandzjuk

In this week's episode Ash and Jess interview Jason Gandzjuk, a mental health and mindset coach whose work centers on nervous system regulation, core childhood wounds, and embodiment rather than quick-fix protocols.
59 - Trimester Zero: The Foundation that Shapes Pregnancy, Birth & Baby with Vida Delrahim of WeNatal
Feb. 17, 2026

59 - Trimester Zero: The Foundation that Shapes Pregnancy, Birth & Baby with Vida Delrahim of WeNatal

Ashley and Jess are joined by Vida Delrahim, co-founder of We Natal, to explore why fertility must be treated as a team sport and why the often-overlooked “trimester zero” is so critical. Vida shares her personal journey of t...
58 - Skinny Doesn't Equal Healing: Unpacking the GLP Craze with Christy Nault
Feb. 9, 2026

58 - Skinny Doesn't Equal Healing: Unpacking the GLP Craze with Christy Nault

Ashley and Jess sit down with Christy Nault, a root cause health practitioner, educator, breath-work facilitator, and founder of Micro Flow Supplements for a nuanced, non‑binary conversation about GLP peptides (Ozempic, Wegov...
57 - When A Child Changes Overnight: Understanding PANS, PANDAS, Neuroinflammatory Autism
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...
56 - Popular Health Trends: What We'd Actually Spend Money On
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...
55 - The Dopamine Economy: How Social Media Hooks Us All
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...
54 - Healthy Home Building Explained: What Actually Matters for Your Health with Ashley Spanovich
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...
53 - New Year, Real You: Ditch the Pressure and do This Instead
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...
Happy Holidays!
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
52 - Your Period is a Vital Sign - Here's What It's Telling You with Jenna Longoria
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...
51 - The New Era of Holistic Healing: Nutrition, Energy, and Nervous System Work with Hope Pedraza
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...
50 - Mouth Matters: The Surprising Link Between Oral Function & Whole-Body Health with Karindy Ong
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...
49 - Your Body Isn't Broken: It's Wired This Way with Adrian Davidson
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...
48 - Your Hormones Aren't Failing, Your Diet and Lifestyle Are: with Carrie Korem
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...
47 - Why Hustle Culture Is Making Women Sick with Echo Summer Hill
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...
46 - Behind the Service: The “Origin” Story You Haven’t Heard
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...
45 - The Missing Link in Wellness: How Light Heals What Medicine Can’t with Brian Richards, founder of Sauna Space
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...
44 - From Depleted to Deeply Nourished: The Mineral Episode
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...
43 - Understanding Narcissism with Adriana Bucci
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...
42 - Rewiring Resilience: Dr Cathleen King's Primal Trust Approach to Healing Chronic Illness and Stress
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 ...
41 - Homeopathy Heals: Vital Force, Miasms and Curing Chronic Illness with Lisa Strbac
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...