Human Wellness Podcast

From Shame to Symptoms: How Repressed Emotion Becomes Physical Illness & How to Resolve Them (LGBT Story)

What if your symptoms aren’t physical… but emotional? We’re told health is about diet, workouts, and supplements… but what if that’s not the full picture? In this episode, Dr. Kyle Laughlin breaks down how emotions, especially shame, can be stored in the body and show up as real physical symptoms like digestive issues, chronic pain, and nervous system dysregulation. This is especially prevalent in the gay community. We dive into Neuro Emotional Technique (NET) and how it helps uncover hidden emotional patterns that may be keeping you stuck, even if you’re doing everything “right” on the surface. Kyle shares his personal story of struggling with severe digestive issues, and how uncovering a deeper layer of self-disgust and shame, tied to realizing he was gay at a young age, changed everything. We talk about how stress shuts down digestion, the connection between organs and emotions, why unresolved experiences from childhood still affect you today, and how to actually start letting go. If you feel like you’re doing all the right things but still not getting better, this episode will challenge the way you think about healing.

The Truth About Back-Pain: Healing the Mind-Body Connection

In this episode of the Human Wellness Podcast, we uncover the shocking truth behind back pain and how substances like marijuana and botox can effect the body mind connection. Neurosomatic therapist, Shila Lagrua ,shares her perspective on back pain and why it often has more to do with the nervous system, stress, and emotional patterns than structural issues. We then dive into Hobie’s personal journey through severe back pain, where he was told his only option was spinal fusion. While relying on marijuana to cope and continuing to push through stress, the pain only intensified. This experience opened the door to a deeper understanding of how the body holds tension, emotion, and unresolved stress. Together, we explore how modern coping habits like marijuana can mask underlying issues, why pain isn’t always physical, and what it looks like to address the root cause. We also discuss the growing normalization of Botox, and how limiting facial expression may impact communication and connection, especially between mothers and their infants during critical stages of bonding.

Healing ADHD, Autism & Anxiety in Kids: Nervous System & Nutrition | Austin Tchikatilov

In this episode of the Human Wellness Podcast, we explore the growing number of children struggling with attention, behavior, and emotional regulation through the lens of the brain and gut connection. Austin shares his journey into functional neurology and how it shaped his understanding of the nervous system and brain development. We begin by discussing the role of manual therapies such as functional neurology, craniosacral therapy, and chiropractic care in supporting nervous system communication, improving regulation, and helping the brain and body work together more efficiently. From there, we dive into the powerful relationship between the gut and the brain. We explore how imbalances in digestive health can influence mood, focus, and behavior, and why supporting the gut can be a foundational step in supporting the developing brain. We also discuss how an animal based approach to nutrition may help strengthen this connection by providing nutrient dense, whole food support. This episode offers parents a clearer framework for understanding how the brain, gut, and body work together and practical ways to support stronger, more resilient kids from the inside out.

20 Years of Ashtanga Yoga and Healing Post-COVID Through Soup | Jade Skinner

Meet my incredible first guest, Jade Skinner, a 20-year yoga veteran, dedicated Ashtanga teacher and practitioner, and soup chef. Jade opens up about her inspiring journey into yoga, her yoga philosophy, and unique 300-Hour YTT training. She also shares her experience of losing her sense of smell during COVID and how she restored it through intuitive healing soup recipes, a personal form of medicine that eventually grew into her own thriving business.