The New Dominion Podcast

I Grew Up Drinking From a Water Hose!

Hosts Dr. Abbe Keen, Chiropractic Physician and Functional Nutrition Practitioner, Taylor Keen, Licensed Professional Counselor, and Kiersten Hansen, Functional Nutrition Practitioner, turn their attention to one of the most essential and often overlooked foundations of health in this episode: water. The conversation explores why hydration plays such a critical role in physical, mental, and emotional well-being. The hosts discuss how water supports everything from cellular function and detoxification to energy, digestion, joint health, brain clarity, and mood. They also explain how hydration impacts the body’s ability to regulate inflammation, communicate effectively, and function at its best. Along the way, they address common questions and misconceptions about hydration, including whether coffee or tea count toward daily water intake and why thirst is often mistaken for hunger. Listeners will also hear practical guidance on recognizing signs of dehydration, understanding how much water the body may need, and making small, sustainable changes that can improve overall health over time. The episode also takes a closer look at water quality and modern concerns surrounding tap water, including contaminants, microplastics, and filtration options. Rather than approaching the topic with fear, the hosts encourage listeners to stay informed, think critically, and make realistic choices that fit their lifestyle and health goals. Throughout the discussion, the hosts emphasize that hydration is not complicated, but it is foundational. By viewing water as a daily tool for supporting the body and mind, listeners are encouraged to take simple, intentional steps toward greater health, balance, and resilience.

Man, That’s Expensive Urine!

Hosts Dr. Abbe Keen, a Chiropractic Physician and Functional Nutrition Practitioner, Taylor Keen, a Licensed Professional Counselor, and Kiersten Hansen, a Functional Nutrition Practitioner, continue their conversation in part two of “You Want Me to Eat That?” by exploring the practical and relational impact of food, community, and supplementation. Building on the educational foundation of part one, the hosts shift toward application by discussing the role food plays in connection, tradition, and celebration. They reflect on how shared meals foster community while also creating opportunities to make more intentional and nourishing choices. The conversation challenges listeners to think not only about what they consume, but also about how food can serve and support others. The episode also takes a deeper look at supplementation and why even a whole-food diet may not fully meet the body’s needs in today’s environment. The hosts explain the difference between synthetic and whole-food supplements, discuss the importance of bioavailability, and caution against a one-size-fits-all approach to health. Emphasizing individualized care, they encourage listeners to work with trained practitioners who focus on identifying root causes rather than simply managing symptoms. Throughout the discussion, the hosts highlight the connection between nutrition and mental and emotional well-being, exploring how nutrient deficiencies may affect anxiety, energy, focus, and resilience. They also reinforce that supplements are intended to support, not replace, foundational health habits such as whole foods, movement, sleep, and meaningful community. This episode encourages listeners to approach their health with greater awareness and stewardship while offering practical insight into creating a more sustainable and personalized approach to nourishment.

You Want Me To Eat That?!

Hosts Dr. Abbe Keen (Chiropractic Physician and Functional Nutrition Practitioner), Taylor Keen (Licensed Professional Counselor), and Kiersten Hansen (Functional Nutrition Practitioner) kick off Season 2 by diving deeper into the practical side of nutrition with the episode, “You Want Me to Eat That?!” Building on their holistic framework, the trio explores how modern food culture, convenience, and the Standard American Diet have distanced us from nutrient-dense, whole foods. They unpack the physical, emotional, and even spiritual implications of what we eat, highlighting how processed foods, depleted soil, and nutrient deficiencies can impact everything from energy levels to anxiety and resilience. With a strong emphasis on curiosity over judgment, they address the overwhelm many people feel around food and offer a grounded, grace-filled approach to making change. Listeners are guided through simple, practical shifts like shopping the perimeter of the grocery store, reading ingredient labels, and prioritizing whole foods while also considering the role of habits, community, and mindset in long-term health. This episode serves as an approachable starting point for anyone looking to better understand the connection between food and overall wellbeing, while offering realistic next steps to begin nourishing the body with intention.

Waves of Emotion

Hosts Dr. Abbe Keen, Taylor Keen, and Kiersten Hansen complete their "Triangle of Health" series by focusing on Emotional & Spiritual Wellbeing. Licensed Professional Counselor Taylor Keen steps to the forefront, integrating concepts like nervous system regulation, the Polyvagal Theory, and the mind-body connection into spiritual life. They discuss the critical role of emotional health in achieving true dominion, explaining how unprocessed trauma and chronic stress manifest physically and chemically, completing the health triangle. Drawing on the show's faith-based foundation, they encourage listeners to move beyond fear and embrace vulnerability as the path to healing, fostering resilience, and stewarding their internal landscape. The episode offers practical steps for grounding, finding spiritual rest, and ensuring your "bucket" doesn't get too full to serve your community. Reference Resources: * “The Body Keeps the Score” by Bessel Van Der Kolk [https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0143127748] * “Waking the Tiger” by Peter Levine [https://www.amazon.com/Waking-Tiger-Healing-Peter-Levine/dp/155643233X] * The Allender Center [https://theallendercenter.org/] * Polyvagal Theory by Dr. Stephen Porges * “The Body Teaches the Soul” by Justin Whitmel Earley [https://www.amazon.com/Body-Teaches-Soul-Essential-Healthy/dp/0310368596] * The Psalms [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=psalms]

Chemicals, Additives, and Toxins…Oh My!

Hosts Dr. Abbe Keen, Taylor Keen, and Kiersten Hansen continue their series by examining the Chemical Component of the Triangle of Health. They define chemical health broadly, covering everything we ingest (food, air, water) and absorb (skin products), highlighting how our body's biochemistry is constantly interacting with the environment. Dr. Keen discusses the post-WWII industrialization of chemicals and the alarming lack of regulation by the EPA, FDA, and USDA over food additives, cosmetics, and pesticides. The hosts confront the role of substances like MSG in overriding the body's natural satiety signals, linking these modern food formulations to the rapid rise in chronic illness. Taylor connects the gut microbiome to emotional health, emphasizing that what we eat profoundly impacts our neurochemistry. Ultimately, the conversation pivots from fear-based control to curious, faith-filled stewardship, encouraging listeners to choose joy and community over chemical perfection, and to use elimination diets as tools to empower, not restrict. Reference Resources: * Moms Across America [https://www.momsacrossamerica.com/] * Vani Hari (Food Babe) [https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00KWWWHJS?ccs_id=a7ec9111-e70f-4737-9f5c-9c34d902002d]