Active Health Podcast with Dr. Josh Mason

In one of the most relatable and inspiring conversations yet, Dr. Josh sits down with financial advisor and former college athlete Baileigh Ashbrook to explore the surprising connection between physical health, financial wellness, and the daily habits that shape both. Baileigh opens up about life as a working mom, business owner, and former athlete who learned early on that discipline is not punishment but freedom. She reflects on the reality many adults face after sports end, when the struct...

In this episode of the Active Health Podcast, Dr. Josh Mason sits down with Fort Dodge Senior High Strength & Conditioning Coach, Brock Adams. They dive into: • How structured athletic programs build discipline, confidence, and leadership in students • The role sports play in shaping character both on and off the field • What it takes to balance academics, athletics, and personal growth • The growing need for upgraded training spaces at Fort Dodge Senior High • How the upcoming November 4...

In this episode of the Active Health Podcast, Dr. Josh Mason is joined again by his wife Kim, a nurse and functional medicine coach, to break down what cholesterol really is and why it’s been misunderstood for so long. Learn the roles of HDL, LDL, VLDL, and triglycerides, how cholesterol is produced, and what your labs may not be telling you. They dig into the pros and cons of statins, the overlooked power of lifestyle medicine, and how inflammation—not cholesterol—is the real culprit in hear...

After years of knee pain, a torn meniscus, and limited relief from surgery, Mike was looking for another option that didn’t involve a full joint replacement. In this episode, he opens up about his journey with Active Health Clinics, what made him commit to the process, and the three-part treatment plan that changed everything. From light therapy to physical therapy, Mike shares what it’s really like to take ownership of your recovery and why the results have been worth it. Whether you’re expl...

In this episode of the Active Health Podcast After Hours, Jessica and Lynn from Active Health Clinics sit down to talk about something that doesn’t get said enough: Healing doesn’t just happen in the clinic. From showing up for your appointments to drinking enough water, managing stress, and getting enough sleep, true progress starts with YOU. We talk about: How we walk with patients not for them Why accountability outside the clinic matters just as much Stories of patients who took ownersh...

If you’ve ever felt nervous walking into a clinic — not knowing who’s going to listen, what’s going to happen, or if it’ll even help — this episode is for you. In this first episode with Josie and Lynne pull back the curtain on what really happens when a patient walks into Active Health Clinics. From that first conversation to creating a personalized care plan, they walk through every step — emotionally and physically — and explain how their job as case managers is to carry your story from s...

Your blood sugar could be silently damaging your body—causing inflammation, chronic disease, and even nerve damage. Don’t wait for a diagnosis. In this episode, Dr. Josh Mason and Kim Mason, functional medicine coach, explain the real numbers you should be looking at in your bloodwork—and why most “normal” ranges are based on unhealthy populations. 💡 Want help understanding your bloodwork and taking control of your health? Visit https://www.wellnesswarriorfm.com/ to book your discovery call...

In this solo episode of the Active Health Podcast, Dr. Josh Mason takes a powerful deep dive into why addressing the root cause of your symptoms is the only way to achieve lasting relief and true healing. From headaches and back pain to high blood pressure and cholesterol, Dr. Josh explains how most traditional treatments focus on masking symptoms rather than solving the real issue underneath. You’ll learn why your body isn’t deficient in ibuprofen—and why true recovery starts with asking th...