HEAL with Kelly

Could some of the symptoms you’ve learned to live with — brain fog, fatigue, headaches, hormonal changes, or simply not feeling like yourself — have less to do with what’s happening inside your body and more to do with the environment you’re living in? In this episode of the HEAL with Kelly Podcast, I sit down with Ariana Thacker, chemical engineer and founder and CEO of MoldCo, whose own unexpected health crisis led her to investigate one of the most overlooked environmental factors affecting our health: mold exposure. We talk about why mold-related illness can be so difficult to recognize, why conventional testing often completely misses it, and the surprising reason two people living in the exact same home can have completely different experiences. Ariana also challenges some of the biggest assumptions we have about where mold exists — including why newer homes aren’t necessarily in the clear. We explore the emerging connections researchers are seeing between our environments and everything from brain and immune health to hormones, metabolism, and chronic illness. And Ariana shares what she wishes she had known before getting sick, how to begin thinking differently about the health of your home, and why mold may only be one piece of a much bigger environmental conversation.   If you’ve ever had symptoms you couldn’t quite explain, wondered whether your home could be affecting how you feel, or simply want to know what may be hiding in the places you spend the most time, this conversation will change the way you look at your environment — and your health. Exclusive HEAL Offer: Ready to take a closer look at your health and home? Use code HEAL15 to save 15% off MoldCo’s CIRS Panel, Complete Panel, and Home Test. Key Moments You'll Love ✨ : 🏠 [2:01] 50 Million Americans Impacted by Mold 🧬 [2:33] The Gene That Makes Mold Exposure Devastating 🤒 [4:23] From Crushing It at Work to Slurring Her Words 🔍 [7:31] Her Air Test Showed 34,000 Spores Per Meter 💊 [10:34] First Month on a Binder and Her Brain Came Back 🧪 [12:17] The HLA Test That Shows How Vulnerable You Are 🚪 [13:47] 75% of People Get Better Just by Leaving 🏘️ [14:09] Your Rights When a Landlord Won't Fix the Problem 🔧 [37:08] How to Find a Mold Inspector You Can Actually Trust 🦠 [39:48] CIRS Explained and Why Medicine Misses It Completely 🧫 [40:00] Actinobacteria — The Hidden Threat Beyond Mold 🧴 [46:09] Binders as a Longevity Hack Even If You're Not Sick LINKS MoldCo website: https://www.moldco.com/ Free Questionnaire: https://access.moldco.com/signs MoldCo on Instagram @themoldcompany SPONSORS: JUST THRIVE: When you start a 90-day Just Thrive probiotic gummy subscription, you'll get a free 30-day probiotic gummy. That’s 4 months worth to get started on your health journey. Visit ⁠⁠https://justthrivehealth.com/heal⁠⁠ to claim your free probiotic gummy with your first 90-day probiotic subscription, or enjoy 20% off anything sitewide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you struggle to get good sleep? The reason you’re exhausted, waking up at 3 a.m., or struggling to feel like yourself might surprise you. And likely has to do with sneaky and quietly disruptive sleep habits. In this episode of the HEAL with Kelly Podcast, I sit down with world renowned sleep expert Dr. Michael Breus, PhD, a double board-certified Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Sleep Specialist known as The Sleep Doctor. After nearly 25 years in the field, he has a refreshingly simple message: we may be making wellness — and sleep — far more complicated than it needs to be. There is a ton of information jam packed in this episode. We explore the fascinating science of our individual sleep chronotypes (I’m a Lion, what are you?!) and how understanding your body’s natural rhythm could change the way you approach not only sleep, but your entire day. Dr. Breus shares some surprisingly simple sleep tips that challenge many of the things we’ve been taught about getting a good night’s rest. We tackle some of the biggest questions around sleep — from those frustrating middle-of-the-night wake-ups, to menopause, sleep apnea, melatonin, sleep trackers, caffeine, alcohol, and the everyday habits that may be affecting us more than we realize. And we go beyond sleep itself, exploring the fascinating world of dreams, the connection between sleep and emotional healing, and why the timing of everything from your morning routine to intimacy may matter more than you think. This conversation made me look at sleep in an entirely new way. Rather than chasing the perfect nighttime routine, what if better sleep actually begins with what you do the moment you wake up? If you’re ready to understand your sleep differently and discover simple ways to feel more rested and energized, this episode is for you. Key Moments You'll Love ✨ : ⏰ [0:30] Wake Up at the Same Time Every Day — Here's the Biology 🦁 [2:40] Lions, Bears, Wolves and Dolphins — What's Your Chronotype? 🐬 [9:27] The Fourth Chronotype Nobody Talks About 🔥 [11:52] The Best Time to Have Sex Based on Your Hormones ☕ [14:09] Wait 90 Minutes Before Your First Coffee 🌡️ [22:49] Why You Wake Up at 3am — and the Exact Fix 😮 [27:53] The Sleep Doctor Has Sleep Apnea and Didn't Know It 👩 [32:42] How Women's Sleep Apnea Gets Misdiagnosed as Depression 🛏️ [34:31] The Truth About Toxic Mattresses 💭 [42:46] Dreams Are Emotional Metabolism — What's Really Happening 🦷 [45:14] Why Everyone on Earth Has the Teeth Falling Out Dream 🧠 [49:31] How to Remember Your Dreams — and When Not To ✨ [50:20] Lucid Dreaming for PTSD and Trauma Healing 💊 [1:00:12] Sleep Is a Quality Game — Not a Quantity Game ⚠️ [1:01:00] Why Melatonin Is More Dangerous Than You Think 🧬 [1:05:18] His Exact Supplement Stack for Better Sleep 😔 [1:08:03] A Few Bad Nights of Sleep Can Make You Believe Dark Thoughts LINKS Sleep Doctor’s website: https://sleepdoctor.com/heal Sleep Doctor on Instagram @thesleepdoctor Dr. Michael Breus on Instagram @drmichaelbreus SPONSORS: JUST THRIVE: When you start a 90-day Just Thrive probiotic gummy subscription, you'll get a free 30-day probiotic gummy. That’s 4 months worth to get started on your health journey. Visit ⁠https://justthrivehealth.com/heal⁠ to claim your free probiotic gummy with your first 90-day probiotic subscription. Enjoy 20% off anything sitewide. COWBOY COLOSTRUM: For a limited time, get up to 25% off your entire order. Go to https://cowboycolostrum.com/kellyg and use code KELLYG at checkout for 25% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could some of the biggest health challenges our kids are facing today — anxiety, emotional meltdowns, trouble focusing, allergies, even immune issues — are actually rooted in the gut? In this episode, I sit down with Tina Anderson, founder of Just Thrive, for a conversation about why the microbiome may be one of the most overlooked foundations of lifelong health. After leaving successful careers in the pharmaceutical industry, Tina and her husband set out to understand the root causes of chronic disease, and what they discovered completely changed the direction of their lives.  We explore the powerful connection between the gut and the brain, why so many children are struggling with gut imbalances today, and how everyday factors like antibiotics, ultra-processed foods, environmental toxins, and chronic stress may be impacting our health in ways most of us never realized. Tina also breaks down common myths about probiotics, explains what makes spore-based probiotics different, and offers a simple explanation of concepts like leaky gut and microbial diversity. I found this conversation to be extremely empowering — especially as I think about how to best support my daughter’s health. It's not about striving for perfection, which can be flat out exhausting. It's about understanding how small, intentional choices can help create a stronger foundation for us and our children. Just Thrive is offering my listeners something special:When you start a 90-day Just Thrive probiotic gummy subscription, you'll get a free 30-day probiotic gummy. That’s 4 months worth to get started on your health journey. Visit https://justthrivehealth.com/heal to claim your free probiotic gummy with your first 90-day probiotic subscription. Enjoy 20% off anything sitewide. Key Moments You'll Love ✨ : 💊 [0:00] She Left Pharma After Watching It Make People Sicker — Not Better 🧠 [4:41] 90% of Your Serotonin Is Made in Your Gut — Not Your Brain 👶 [6:31] The Kids Allergy and ADHD Epidemic Is Really a Gut Health Crisis 🌾 [7:38] Glyphosate, Antibiotics and Ultra Processed Food Are Destroying the Gut 💡 [10:06] A Wayne Dyer Book Woke Them Up — Then Came the Call That Changed Everything 💸 [11:31] They Took Their Life Savings and Licensed Strains From a London University 🥛 [14:49] Why Refrigerated Probiotics Are Dead Before They Even Reach Your Gut 🦠 [20:21] You Are Ten Times More Bacterial Cells Than Human Cells 👦 [30:30] An Autistic Boy's Mood, Energy and Behavior Shifted on the Spore Probiotic 🧬 [44:38] The New Strain Coming That Targets Metabolic Health and Insulin 🧘 [47:37] The Gut Brain Probiotic That Supports Brainwave Activity and Inflammation 💛 [49:37] 14 Years In — and the Stories Still Give Her Goosebumps Every Single Day LINKS Just Thrive website: https://justthrivehealth.com/heal Just Thrive on Instagram @justthrivehealth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever wondered how some people find the strength to keep going when life keeps knocking them down? In this conversation, I sit down with bestselling author and creator of the global phenomenon The Miracle Morning, Hal Elrod, to explore what it really means to heal, persevere, and choose hope in the face of overwhelming adversity. Millions know Hal for transforming their mornings — but fewer know the extraordinary journey that led him there. From a car accident that left him clinically dead for six minutes and being told he'd never walk again, to a rare cancer diagnosis with only a 20-30% survival rate, Hal has been forced to confront life's darkest moments over and over, and has found his way back every single time. What struck me most wasn't just his resilience — it was his perspective. We get into the five-minute rule, the difference between optimism and delusion, why he believes resistance — not circumstance — is the real source of emotional pain, the true origin of the Miracle Morning and the SAVERS practice, his approach to affirmations and visualization (and why most people get both wrong), the holistic modalities he pursued alongside conventional treatment, and what no one warns you about when medication starts changing who you are. If you've ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or needed a reminder that difficult seasons don't last forever — this one's for you. Content Advisory: If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide or is in emotional distress, please reach out to a trusted loved one or a qualified mental health professional. If you're in the U.S. or Canada, you can call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. If you are elsewhere, please contact your local crisis services. You are not alone. Key Moments You'll Love ✨ : 🚗 [6:40] Hit Head On at 70mph — Then Died for Six Minutes 🧠 [10:21] The Five Minute Rule That Changed Everything 🏥 [12:37] Doctors Said Never Walk Again — He Took His First Step Three Weeks Later 💸 [13:47] Lost Half His Income in 2008 and Had a Life Changing Epiphany ☀️ [18:58] How the Miracle Morning Was Born 🎗️ [27:28] Stage Four Cancer and a 20 to 30% Survival Rate 💪 [30:19] Why He Told His Wife There Was a 100% Chance He Would Survive 📖 [32:20] The SAVERS System Explained ✍️ [34:45] How to Write Affirmations Your Brain Actually Believes 👁️ [40:23] The Right Way to Visualize — Mental Rehearsal Over Vision Boards 🧠 [46:52] How to Wake Up With Energy No Matter How Little Sleep You Got 🧪 [51:14] Chemo Broke His Brain and the Suicidal Depression That Followed 💡 [1:05:10] A Grieving Father Did the Miracle Morning and Chose Not to Be Depressed Anymore LINKS Miracle Morning website: https://miraclemorning.com/ Miracle Morning book in Amazon: https://amzn.to/4b1y7Sq Hal Elrod on Instagram @hal_elrod SPONSORS RE-LYTE: Go to https://redmond.life/kelly and use code KELLY to get 15% off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices