The Hidden Epidemic of Tick-Borne Illness and Chronic Disease with Dr. Susan Marra

What Every Woman Needs to Know About Midlife Hormones With Dr. Blake Myers

If you feel exhausted, wired but tired, or like your energy suddenly changed even though nothing obvious happened, this conversation will help you understand what may be happening underneath the surface. Rachael and Dr. Blake discuss how hormone shifts in midlife can impact energy, sleep, stress resilience, recovery, and nervous system function. They also break down why so many high-functioning women are running on stress hormones instead of true energy, how cortisol is often misunderstood, and what actually helps restore energy from a root-cause perspective. You’ll learn why fatigue is not just about needing more sleep or more discipline, how the nervous system influences energy production, and what evidence-based strategies can help women feel more regulated, supported, and connected to their bodies again. This episode is for the woman who feels like she has tried everything, but still feels drained, dysregulated, or disconnected from her body. Tune in to learn how to start thinking about your energy, hormones, and symptoms differently so you can stop pushing through and start supporting your body at the root. _________ If you liked this podcast, I would love for you to share the episode with a friend and subscribe for more. Connect with Blake: https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@TheBridgeSystem⁩  [https://www.youtube.com/@TheBridgeSystem] Follow me on Instagram: @⁠healthbyrachael⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/healthbyrachael/] Learn more about working with me: ⁠ [http://www.healthbyrachael.com]www.healthbyrachael.com [www.healthbyrachael.com]⁠ Want to be a guest on Experience Health? Send Rachael Vassar a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/experiencehealth [https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/experiencehealth]

The Treatment You’ve Never Heard Of for Anxiety (CES) with Tauna Young

Most people are still trying to “think their way out” of anxiety. But what if anxiety isn’t just mental… it’s physiological? In this episode of the Experience Health Podcast, I sit down with Tauna Young, psychiatric clinician and nervous system expert, to unpack a treatment most people have never even heard of - Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation (CES). We break down what’s actually happening in your body when you feel anxious, why high-functioning people still struggle despite doing everything “right,” and how nervous system dysregulation may be the missing piece behind your sleep and stress. Then we dive into CES - a non-invasive, FDA-cleared tool designed to support brain signaling and help bring your nervous system back into balance. If you’ve tried meditation, mindset work, supplements, or therapy and still feel stuck… this conversation will shift how you see anxiety entirely. Inside this episode: Why anxiety isn’t just a mindset problem What’s really happening in a dysregulated nervous system How CES works and what it actually feels like Why tools like this aren’t talked about more What true regulation and calm actually feel like This is about expanding your toolkit, not masking symptoms. Because when your body finally feels safe… everything changes. Listen now and start looking at anxiety and sleep through a completely different lens. _________ Connect with Tauna:⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tauna-young-/⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/tauna-young-/] Learn more about Neurovana Calm: ⁠https://neurovanacalm.com/⁠ [https://neurovanacalm.com/] Code: EXPHEALTH to get a free prescription ($20 off) _________ If you liked this podcast, I would love for you to share the episode with a friend and subscribe for more. Follow me on Instagram: @⁠healthbyrachael⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/healthbyrachael/] Learn more about working with me: ⁠ [http://www.healthbyrachael.com]www.healthbyrachael.com⁠ Want to be a guest on Experience Health? Send Rachael Vassar a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/experiencehealth [https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/experiencehealth]

The Deeper Reasons Behind Picky Eating in Kids with Lena Livinsky

In this episode of the Experience Health Podcast, we’re breaking down picky eating from a completely different lens.Because it’s not just about behavior, and it’s not something your child will always “grow out of.”Picky eating is often one of the earliest signals that something deeper is going on - whether that’s gut imbalances, nervous system dysregulation, or sensory challenges that most parents completely miss.I’m joined by Lena Livinsky, a holistic pediatric feeding specialist and speech language pathologist, to unpack what picky eating actually means and how to start decoding your child’s symptoms at the root.We talk through the biggest myths parents believe, how to tell the difference between a phase and a red flag, and why so many kids today struggle with textures, limited food variety, and mealtime stress.We also dive into the connection between the nervous system and digestion, how stress shuts down appetite, and why forcing food or using reward systems often makes things worse.Most importantly, we shift the conversation from trying to control behavior to actually supporting the body.If you’ve ever felt frustrated, confused, or concerned about your child’s eating habits, this episode will give you a completely new framework to understand what’s really going on - and what actually helps.Connect with Lena:Website: https://lenalivinsky.com/ [https://lenalivinsky.com/]Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lena.livinsky [https://www.instagram.com/lena.livinsky]_________ If you liked this podcast, I would love for you to share the episode with a friend and subscribe for more. Follow me on Instagram: @⁠healthbyrachael⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/healthbyrachael/] Learn more about working with me: ⁠ [http://www.healthbyrachael.com]www.healthbyrachael.com⁠ [about:blank] Want to be a guest on Experience Health? Send Rachael Vassar a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/experiencehealth [https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/experiencehealth]

The Future of Skin Longevity: A Smarter, Health-First Approach with Lily Shapiro, PharmD

What if skin health was not about chasing youth, but about supporting biology where it actually breaks down? In this episode of the Experience Health Podcast, I sit down with Lily Shapiro, pharmacist and founder of ATIKA, to unpack the science, strategy, and systems-level thinking behind her skin longevity formulation. We focus on why most skin supplements fail long-term, how stress and burnout disrupt collagen synthesis and barrier integrity, and why Lily chose to build an entirely new category instead of launching another collagen or anti-aging product. This is a deep dive into formulation logic, bioavailability, absorption, and biological timing - and how ATIKA was designed to support skin as a metabolically active organ, not a cosmetic afterthought. In this episode, we cover: * What skin longevity actually means and how it differs from anti-aging * Why single-ingredient skin supplements fall short under chronic stress * How nervous system load and oxidative stress show up in skin biology * The systems-biology rationale behind ATIKA’s formulation * How Lily prioritized bioavailability and absorption in product design * Additional whole-body benefits beyond skin health * Why consumer expectations often conflict with biological reality If you care about evidence-based formulation, long-term results, and understanding why a product works - not just what it contains - this episode will give you a new lens on skin health from within. __________ Connect with Lily: Instagram: @atika.wellness [https://www.instagram.com/atika.wellness/] Website: https://www.atikawellness.com/ [https://www.atikawellness.com/] Listener discount: Use code HEALTHBYRACHAEL10 at checkout. _________ If you liked this podcast, I would love for you to share the episode with a friend and subscribe for more. Follow me on Instagram: @⁠healthbyrachael⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/healthbyrachael/] Learn more about working with me: ⁠ [http://www.healthbyrachael.com]www.healthbyrachael.com⁠ _________ Want to be a guest on Experience Health? Send Rachael Vassar a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/experiencehealth [https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/experiencehealth]

The Hidden Epidemic of Tick-Borne Illness and Chronic Disease with Dr. Susan Marra

Tick-borne illness is rising - and it is far more complex than most people realize. In this episode of the Experience Health Podcast, Rachael Vassar speaks with Dr. Susan L. Marra, MD, a board-certified physician with over 27 years of clinical experience and NIH training, about the hidden realities of Lyme disease and chronic illness. Dr. Marra explains why Lyme is often missed or misdiagnosed, why many patients never recall a tick bite, and how delayed treatment can evolve into multi-system dysfunction affecting the immune system, nervous system, hormones, gut, and brain. She also unpacks the overlooked connection between tick-borne illness and mold exposure, and why addressing mycotoxins is often essential for healing. This conversation explores where chronic illness medicine is headed next, what true recovery actually looks like, and why patient self-advocacy matters more than ever. A must-listen for anyone navigating persistent symptoms, unexplained fatigue, neurological issues, or chronic illness without clear answers. ____________ Connect with Susan Marra: www.drsusanmarra.com [http://www.drsusanmarra.com/] _________ If you liked this podcast, I would love for you to share the episode with a friend and subscribe for more. Follow me on Instagram: @⁠healthbyrachael⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/healthbyrachael/] Learn more about working with me: ⁠ [http://www.healthbyrachael.com]www.healthbyrachael.com⁠ [about:blank] Want to be a guest on Experience Health? Send Rachael Vassar a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/experiencehealth [https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/experiencehealth]