Wellness Reality Check

In this week's podcast Ash and Jess are joined by Ashley's good friend Jenna Longoria, better known as The Period Guru. Jenna is a Board-Certified Functional Nutritionist and Certified Midlife Specialist who helps women decode their hormones and thrive through every phase of life, from fertility challenges to perimenopause and beyond. Jenna’s work is deeply personal. After years of struggling with PCOS, endometriosis, irregular cycles, mood swings, and being offered nothing but birth control, she set out to find real answers. Through functional medicine, targeted lab testing, nutrition, and lifestyle shifts, she put her conditions into remission—and even conceived naturally at 37, despite being told it wasn’t possible. Now she’s on a mission to help women do the same. Jenna specializes in PCOS, endometriosis, painful or irregular periods, infertility, PMDD, thyroid issues, and adrenal dysfunction. Her goal is simple: to equip women with the tools to experience pain-free periods, steady energy, healthy digestion, and optimal fertility. We’re excited to dive into her story and her powerful work supporting women’s hormonal health. Jenna is truly an expert in her field and has such a grounding presence and approach to health.You can find Jenna's website here.And her social media @theperiodguruCheck out her course Period Solution course and her free Fertility ChecklistGo to wildwholistic.com and use our discount code 'WRC' for 10% off and to support our sponsor Wild Wholistic.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this week's episode of Wellness Reality Check, we’re joined by Karindy Ong, a Speech-Language Pathologist who shifted from working with brain and spinal cord injury patients to focusing on airway health after her own children faced ongoing issues. That personal journey led her into the world of Myofunctional Therapy, where she now helps clients of all ages uncover the root causes behind complex airway and feeding challenges. Karindy combines science, biohacking, and holistic medicine to optimize healing and shorten treatment time — all while empowering families to understand the crucial role of airway development in lifelong health. She’s the creator of The Myohacker Podcast and is on a mission to help the next generation grow up healthy, vibrant, and thriving.You can find Karindy at her website www.myohackerslp.com and on social media @myohackerslpShe offers an online course Myo Magic at Home and has free downloads here.You can find Karindy's podcast The Myohacker Podcast here and where you stream your podcastsVisit us on Instagram @wellnessrealitycheckGo to wildwholistic.com and use our discount code 'WRC' for 10% off and to support our sponsor Wild Wholistic.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this week's episode, we’re diving into a topic that so many of us struggle to truly understand — hormones — and how they impact everything from our energy and mood to our digestion, sleep, and overall well-being. Our guest Carrie Korem, is a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner based in Dallas, Texas, with over 22 years of real-life experience helping individuals and families reclaim their health through real, natural, nourishing food. Carrie’s passion for wellness comes from her own powerful story — through food and lifestyle, her family has overcome challenges like Hashimoto’s Disease, chronic migraines, IBS, severe asthma, and eczema. Now, she’s on a mission to share the knowledge and tools that helped transform their lives, so others can experience the same kind of freedom and healing. Together, we’ll explore how hormones work, what throws them off balance, and the natural ways we can begin to restore harmony in the body — without the overwhelm or confusion.You can find everything from blog posts, recipes and courses on Carrie's website Deliciously OrganicFollow her on instagram @carriekoremVisit us on Instagram @wellnessrealitycheckGo to wildwholistic.com and use our discount code 'WRC' for 10% off and to support our sponsor Wild Wholistic.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week's episode is a special one — a little different, a little more personal. We’re sitting down with my dear friends and co-host, Jess & Russell, the incredible minds and hearts behind Origin Kitchen + Bar. For years, Origin has been more than just a restaurant — it’s been a gathering place, a labor of love, and a community built around connection, creativity, and truly good food. But recently, they made the difficult decision to close this beautiful chapter.In this conversation, we’ll talk about the journey — the dreams that sparked Origin, the lessons learned through the grind and the grace of running a restaurant, and what it means to let something so meaningful come to an end. It’s about passion, purpose, evolution, and the courage it takes to follow your truth — even when that means closing a door you’ve poured your heart into.This one’s for anyone who’s ever built something from love, watched it change, and learned to trust the next chapter. Let’s dive into the story behind Origin Kitchen + Bar — and the beautiful people who brought it to life.Visit us on Instagram @wellnessrealitycheckGo to wildwholistic.com and use our discount code 'WRC' for 10% off and to support our sponsor Wild Wholistic.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Get ready to shine a light on the minerals that make life sparkle! Joining us today (for the third time) is Dawn Lusk, an expert in all things minerals! From the earth's crust to our daily lives, minerals play a vital role in our health, technology, and environment. Dawn will share her knowledge on the fascinating world of minerals, covering topics like mineral benefits and patterns and why they could be the missing piece to optimal health. We'll dive into the mystical and scientific aspects of minerals, exploring how they impact our well-being and the world around us. Tune in and let's uncover the mineral magic together.You can find Dawn on instagram @ravens_moon_holistic_wellness She has an HTMA Self Study Course where you can join the waitlist for the next launch.And she's currently finishing up HTMA Practitioner Certification Course where you can join the waitlist.Visit us on Instagram @wellnessrealitycheckGo to wildwholistic.com and use our discount code 'WRC' for 10% off. October 20th through October 24th is Wild Wholistic's only sale of the year where you can use WRC20 to stack our code for the biggest savings of the year. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are thrilled to have Dr. Cathleen King, a Doctor of Physical Therapy and founder of the Primal Trust Academy & Community on the podcast. After navigating her own two-decade-long journey with debilitating illness, Dr. King developed the Primal Trust method, a groundbreaking approach that combines nervous system regulation, brain retraining, and trauma healing practices to address chronic stress and its related health issues. As the creator of this innovative program, Dr. Cat shares her expertise on how to integrate top-down and bottom-up healing techniques to overcome chronic illness and trauma. With her Primal Trust Academy and Community, she's helping countless individuals find calm, balance, and healing. Tune in as we dive into the world of holistic health and wellness with Dr. Cathleen King and explore the transformative power of the Primal Trust method.Find Dr Cat King at primaltrust.orgJoin her Primal Trust membership here.You can find her free resources here.Visit us on Instagram @wellnessrealitycheckGo to wildwholistic.com and use our discount code 'WRC' for 10% offSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ashley and Jess welcome holistic health practitioner Sophia Rocha. Sophia shares her journey into holistic health, sparked by her husband’s mysterious illness and the challenges they faced navigating the medical system. She discusses the emotional and physical impact of her breast implant and explant experience, emphasizing the importance of informed consent and self-acceptance. Sophia delves into her philosophy of nourishment, advocating for self-trust, intuitive eating, and foundational health practices over rigid diets or quick fixes. The conversation also explores her and her husband’s fertility journey, highlighting the emotional toll, the need for better male health screening, and the value of counseling. Sophia introduces the gentle support of flower essences for emotional healing and stresses the importance of reconnecting with one’s body. Throughout, she encourages listeners to cultivate trust, resilience, and curiosity on their healing journeys, offering practical insights for overcoming disconnection and embracing holistic well-being.You can find more about Sophia Rocha on her website and on instagram @sophiacrystalwellnessHer E-Book Nourishing with IntentionShop her Flower Essence at CrystalBloomVisit us on Instagram @wellnessrealitycheckGo to BodyBio.com and use our one-time code 'WRC' for 20% offSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.