Wellness By Design

Have you ever wondered if your symptoms might be your body's way of communicating with you? Chronic illness and nervous system dysregulation can keep the body stuck in stress and survival mode. In this episode, you'll discover how learning to work with your nervous system and hold your emotions can unlock deeper healing and resilience. Join me and my guest, Christine Ruch, Transformational Guide, to explore how nervous system healing can transform both health and life. Is your brain keeping you in pain? Download my free 10-question quiz here: https://www.thewellnessengineer.com/yourbrainandpain Concerned about the negative impacts of EMFs on your health? Save up to 50% on Harmoni Pendant here: https://thewellnessengineer.com/harmoni In this episode, you'll learn: ⏰ 00:00 - Introduction ⏰ 02:54 - Journey of Transformation ⏰ 09:02 - The Role of the Nervous System in Healing ⏰ 17:35 - Emotional Capacity and Resilience ⏰ 23:06 - Daily Practices for Nervous System Health ⏰ 28:51 - Trusting the Healing Process ⏰ 35:53 - The ONE thing you can do to activate self-healing Check out Christine Ruch's Bio: Christine Ruch holds the space for you to walk your path to more authentic health. After spending 20 years healing her own MS naturally through whole food nutrition, nervous system restoration, spiritual practice, plant medicine, deep self-inquiry and many other Eastern and Western modalities, Christine now guides others on their own transformative healing path. Her work bridges science and soul—offering tools to move beyond symptom management and into lasting inner healing. She's here to share insight, hope, and grounded practices for listeners ready to reclaim their health from the inside out. Connect with Christine Ruch: Website: christineruch.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christineruch ***** Hi there! I am Jane Hogan, the Wellness Engineer, and the host of Wellness By Design. I spent 30 years designing foundations for buildings until the pain and inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis led me to hang up my hard hat and follow my heart. Now I blend my backgrounds in science and spirituality to teach people how to tap into the power of their mind, body and soul. I help them release pain naturally so they can become the best version of themselves. Wellness By Design is a show dedicated to helping people achieve wellness, not by reacting to the world around them but by intentionally designing a life based on what their own body needs. In this show, we explore practices, methods, and scientific principles that help naturally relieve pain and inflammation. Learn more at https://thewellnessengineer.com Connect with Jane: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaneHoganHealth/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewellnessengineer/

Chronic stress, self-doubt, and disconnection from the body can keep the nervous system stuck in survival mode until you learn to listen to your body's wisdom and access its powerful guidance for healing. Did you know that your hand gestures reflect your emotions — even your subconscious emotions? Join me and my guest, Jen Aks, embodied leadership coach, TEDx speaker, and founder of The Power of Gesture®, to learn how simple hand gestures and body awareness can help you regulate emotions, reconnect with your body's wisdom, and shift into a calmer, more empowered state. Is your brain keeping you in pain? Download my free 10-question quiz here: https://www.thewellnessengineer.com/yourbrainandpain Concerned about the negative impacts of EMFs on your health? Save up to 50% on Harmoni Pendant here: https://thewellnessengineer.com/harmoni In this episode, you'll learn: ⏰ 00:00 - Introduction ⏰ 02:27 - Journey to Body Awareness ⏰ 08:30 - Understanding Multiple Intelligences ⏰ 15:22 - The Concept of Body Set ⏰ 19:24 - The Power of Gesture in Emotional Expression ⏰ 22:29 - Transforming Emotions Through Gestures ⏰ 24:17 - Common Gestures and Their Meanings ⏰ 28:33 - Practical Steps for Body Awareness ⏰ 30:19 - The ONE thing you can do to activate self-healing Check out Jen Aks' Bio: Jen Aks is an embodied leadership coach, TEDx speaker, and author of Your Body is Speaking. She's the founder of The Power of Gesture®, a science-based somatic practice that reconnects people to three intelligence systems—emotional, somatic, and kinesthetic— to calm the nervous system and access the body's innate wisdom. With more than 30 years of experience as a dance educator and somatic practitioner, she guides leaders, creatives, and individuals worldwide to stop searching outside themselves for answers and instead trust the clarity, confidence, and self-direction that already lives within. Jen Aks' gift: You Know You're Capable of More. Bodyset Shows You How to Access It: https://yourbodyisspeaking.org/5-day-r-e-s-e-t-challenge/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfZGY1mAbWs https://yourbodyisspeaking.org/ Connect with Jen Aks: Website: https://jenaks.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jen_aks ***** Hi there! I am Jane Hogan, the Wellness Engineer, and the host of Wellness By Design. I spent 30 years designing foundations for buildings until the pain and inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis led me to hang up my hard hat and follow my heart. Now I blend my backgrounds in science and spirituality to teach people how to tap into the power of their mind, body and soul. I help them release pain naturally so they can become the best version of themselves. Wellness By Design is a show dedicated to helping people achieve wellness, not by reacting to the world around them but by intentionally designing a life based on what their own body needs. In this show, we explore practices, methods, and scientific principles that help naturally relieve pain and inflammation. Learn more at https://thewellnessengineer.com Connect with Jane: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaneHoganHealth/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewellnessengineer/

You've tried everything for your pain… but what if you're missing the most important data point? Join me and my guest, Dr. Steve Rondeau, a pioneer in EEG brain mapping and data-driven mental health care, to explore a fascinating question: What if your chronic pain, anxiety, insomnia, or even hopelessness isn't just "in your head" but in your brain patterns? Is your brain keeping you in pain? Download my free 10-question quiz here: https://www.thewellnessengineer.com/yourbrainandpain Concerned about the negative impacts of EMFs on your health? Save up to 50% on Harmoni Pendant here: https://thewellnessengineer.com/harmoni In this episode, you'll learn: ⏰ 00:00 - Introduction ⏰ 02:45 - A Scientific Approach in Mental Health ⏰ 13:41 - The Importance of Creative Outlets ⏰ 19:39 - Exploring Trauma and Its Impact on the Brain ⏰ 24:50 - Building Resilience Through Data-Driven Conversations ⏰ 29:28 - Finding Individualized Treatment Paths ⏰ 34:51 - The ONE thing you can do to activate self-healing Check out Dr. Steve Rondeau's Bio: Dr. Steve Rondeau is a physician and neuroscientist who is disrupting the standard "categorize and medicate" model of psychiatry. As the Founder of Axon EEG Solutions, he has analyzed over 50,000 brain scans to help clinicians and patients see the objective reality behind symptoms like anxiety, depression, and ADHD. He believes that we need to stop guessing and start looking under the hood. His work focuses on identifying root causes - whether that is inflammation, gut health, or simply a genetic mismatch with one's environment - to help people engineer a life that supports their biology rather than fighting against it. Dr. Steve Rondeau's gift: Dr. Steve's upcoming book, Think Like a Brain, acts as an owner's manual for the mind. It helps patients understand that they aren't broken, they just haven't been given the right map. In the meantime, listeners can visit https://axoneegsolutions.com/ to learn about qEEG and how objective data can help them design a better path to wellness. Connect with Dr. Steve Rondeau: Website: https://axoneegsolutions.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-steven-rondeau-148aa421/ ***** Hi there! I am Jane Hogan, the Wellness Engineer, and the host of Wellness By Design. I spent 30 years designing foundations for buildings until the pain and inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis led me to hang up my hard hat and follow my heart. Now I blend my backgrounds in science and spirituality to teach people how to tap into the power of their mind, body and soul. I help them release pain naturally so they can become the best version of themselves. Wellness By Design is a show dedicated to helping people achieve wellness, not by reacting to the world around them but by intentionally designing a life based on what their own body needs. In this show, we explore practices, methods, and scientific principles that help naturally relieve pain and inflammation. Learn more at https://thewellnessengineer.com Connect with Jane: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaneHoganHealth/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewellnessengineer/

Still in chronic pain even though your blood work is normal and scans show nothing is wrong? Discover why nervous system dysregulation and neuroplastic pain may be keeping your chronic pain alive, and how retraining your brain can calm the stress response and begin healing. You'll also be guided through a simple practice to help you shift your nervous system and lessen pain in real time. Is your brain keeping you in pain? Download my free 10-question quiz here: https://www.thewellnessengineer.com/yourbrainandpain Concerned about the negative impacts of EMFs on your health? Save up to 50% on Harmoni Pendant here: https://thewellnessengineer.com/harmoni In this episode, you'll learn: ⏰ 00:00 Introduction ⏰ 02:37 Chronic Pain and My Personal Journey ⏰ 08:38 The Role of the Nervous System in Pain ⏰ 14:38 Experiencing Safety and Grounding Techniques ⏰ 20:42 Empowerment Through Awareness and Action ⏰ 24:31 Breathing Exercise for Nervous System Relaxation ⏰ 30:41 Activating the Relaxation Response ⏰ 33:37 The Neuroplasticity of the Brain ⏰ 37:09 The ONE thing you can do to activate self-healing ***** Hi there! I am Jane Hogan, the Wellness Engineer, and the host of Wellness By Design. I spent 30 years designing foundations for buildings until the pain and inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis led me to hang up my hard hat and follow my heart. Now I blend my backgrounds in science and spirituality to teach people how to tap into the power of their mind, body and soul. I help them release pain naturally so they can become the best version of themselves. Wellness By Design is a show dedicated to helping people achieve wellness, not by reacting to the world around them but by intentionally designing a life based on what their own body needs. In this show, we explore practices, methods, and scientific principles that help naturally relieve pain and inflammation. Learn more at https://thewellnessengineer.com Connect with Jane: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaneHoganHealth/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewellnessengineer/

Ever wonder why your body feels exhausted, yet all your tests come back "normal"? Join me and my guest, Miguel Bautista, CFS Recovery Expert, to uncover how chronic fatigue syndrome and long COVID might actually be rooted in your nervous system and what you can do to start reclaiming your energy and life. Is your brain keeping you in pain? Download my free 10-question quiz here: https://www.thewellnessengineer.com/yourbrainandpain Concerned about the negative impacts of EMFs on your health? Save up to 50% on Harmoni Pendant here: https://thewellnessengineer.com/harmoni In this episode, you'll learn: ⏰ 00:00 Introduction ⏰ 04:40 Understanding Chronic Fatigue Syndrome ⏰ 09:13 The Role of the Nervous System ⏰ 14:28 Education as a Foundation for Recovery ⏰ 19:38 The Software Upgrade for Recovery ⏰ 24:11 Understanding the Body's Response ⏰ 27:07 The Journey to Recovery ⏰ 32:19 Common Mistakes in Healing ⏰ 37:32 Tools for Recovery ⏰ 40:50 The ONE thing you can do to activate self-healing Check out Miguel Bautista's Bio: Miguel Bautista is the founder of CFS Recovery, a global recovery program helping people overcome Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Long Covid, fibromyalgia, and related nervous system–driven conditions. After spending years severely ill and navigating the medical system without answers, Miguel fully recovered and developed a structured, practical recovery system centered on nervous system regulation and behavioral recalibration. Today, CFS Recovery has helped thousands of people worldwide make meaningful progress toward full health and independence. Miguel Bautista's gift: A Nervous System Health Assessment that helps individuals identify patterns driving their symptoms and provides clear next steps to support recovery and self-healing: https://www.cfsrecovery.co/wellnessbydesign Connect with Miguel Bautista: Website: https://www.cfsrecovery.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cfsrecovery YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cfsrecovery LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/miguel-bautista-85a188a9/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cfs.recovery ***** Hi there! I am Jane Hogan, the Wellness Engineer, and the host of Wellness By Design. I spent 30 years designing foundations for buildings until the pain and inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis led me to hang up my hard hat and follow my heart. Now I blend my backgrounds in science and spirituality to teach people how to tap into the power of their mind, body and soul. I help them release pain naturally so they can become the best version of themselves. Wellness By Design is a show dedicated to helping people achieve wellness, not by reacting to the world around them but by intentionally designing a life based on what their own body needs. In this show, we explore practices, methods, and scientific principles that help naturally relieve pain and inflammation. Learn more at https://thewellnessengineer.com Connect with Jane: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaneHoganHealth/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewellnessengineer/

Worried that aging means decline and chronic pain? Discover how to influence your biological age and reclaim energy and mobility. Join me and my guest, Bettina Gordon-Wayne, to explore how your beliefs and daily habits affect your biological age and how to begin shifting it today. Concerned about the negative impacts of EMFs on your health? Save up to 50% on Harmoni Pendant here: https://thewellnessengineer.com/harmoni Is your brain keeping you in pain? Download my free 10-question quiz here: https://www.thewellnessengineer.com/yourbrainandpain In this episode, you'll learn: ⏰ 00:00 Introduction ⏰ 02:31 Cancer, Motherhood at 44 and the Wake-Up Call ⏰ 09:17 The Power of Mindset in Healing ⏰ 19:44 Scientific Evidence Supporting Mind-Body Connection ⏰ 26:29 Practical Steps to Reverse Aging ⏰ 33:13 How Your Mindset Can Impact Your Aging ⏰ 38:47 The Magic is in the Fundamentals ⏰ 42:11 Telomeres and Biological Age ⏰ 48:15 Aging is a Choice ⏰ 54:09 The ONE thing you can do to activate self-healing Check out Bettina Gordon-Wayne's Bio: Bettina Gordon-Wayne is an international journalist, TEDx speaker, Certified Mental Strength Trainer, focused on mindset, longevity, and human performance. With over 20 years of experience interviewing world leaders and experts, her work is grounded in science, research, and real-world application. Her focus on longevity became personal after becoming a first-time mother at 44 and facing cancer just a few years later. Rather than accepting decline as inevitable, Bettina immersed herself in the science of biological aging and neuroplasticity, discovering how mindset and lifestyle directly influence health. She is the author of The Joy of Later Motherhood and the founder of Younger With Age, helping high-achieving women thrive mentally, emotionally, and physically… and redefine what's possible at midlife and beyond. Take this fun quiz to find out if you're aging faster (or slower) than you think! Discover simple ways to influence your biological age and turn back the clock: https://www.bettinagordon.com/quiz Connect with Bettina Gordon-Wayne: Website: https://www.bettinagordon.com TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7CfQI64uqQ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bettina.gordon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bettina.gordon/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bettinagordon/ ***** Hi there! I am Jane Hogan, the Wellness Engineer, and the host of Wellness By Design. I spent 30 years designing foundations for buildings until the pain and inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis led me to hang up my hard hat and follow my heart. Now I blend my backgrounds in science and spirituality to teach people how to tap into the power of their mind, body and soul. I help them release pain naturally so they can become the best version of themselves. Wellness By Design is a show dedicated to helping people achieve wellness, not by reacting to the world around them but by intentionally designing a life based on what their own body needs. In this show, we explore practices, methods, and scientific principles that help naturally relieve pain and inflammation. Learn more at https://thewellnessengineer.com Connect with Jane: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaneHoganHealth/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewellnessengineer/

Chronic pain feels like something is wrong with your body but what if pain is actually a protective signal from an intelligent nervous system? If you're living with chronic pain, inflammation or autoimmune symptoms, this episode will help you understand why your body may be trying to protect you and how to begin shifting toward relief. Have you ever wondered if your pain is communicating something deeper? In this episode, I share how stress, emotional burdens and nervous system dysregulation can turn on chronic pain and why seeing pain differently can immediately lower its intensity. I also walk you through a simple practice to begin calming your nervous system so your body can feel safe enough to heal. Is your brain keeping you in pain? Download my free 10-question quiz here: https://www.thewellnessengineer.com/yourbrainandpain In this episode, you'll learn: ⏰ 00:00 - Introduction ⏰ 02:55 - Why chronic pain is not the enemy ⏰ 05:26 - How to lower pain intensity ⏰ 10:55 - The nervous system's role in chronic pain ⏰ 14:27 - The missing puzzle piece in pain relief ⏰ 17:27 - The ONE thing you can do to activate self-healing ***** Hi there! I am Jane Hogan, the Wellness Engineer, and the host of Wellness By Design. I spent 30 years designing foundations for buildings until the pain and inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis led me to hang up my hard hat and follow my heart. Now I blend my backgrounds in science and spirituality to teach people how to tap into the power of their mind, body and soul. I help them release pain naturally so they can become the best version of themselves. Wellness By Design is a show dedicated to helping people achieve wellness, not by reacting to the world around them but by intentionally designing a life based on what their own body needs. In this show, we explore practices, methods, and scientific principles that help naturally relieve pain and inflammation. Learn more at https://thewellnessengineer.com Connect with Jane: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaneHoganHealth/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewellnessengineer/

Have you ever wondered how a family navigates a stage-four cancer diagnosis in their infant with strength and hope? Ryan's son was diagnosed with stage-four cancer shortly after his first birthday. A month before he turned one, a lump in his lower back led to a series of scans. An ultrasound and MRI revealed multiple tumors, confirming the devastating diagnosis. In this episode, Ryan shares the family's journey through integrative and conventional healing approaches. His story offers hope, clarity, and empowerment to anyone facing a similar path. Looking for a natural way to support your cellular health? Shop "Our 7" supplement with 7 botanicals and minerals for oxidation and inflammation reduction support use code BYDESIGN to save 10%: https://ourhealthnaturally.com?sca_ref=10078968.EUqhSBYDNdbJ In this episode, you'll learn: ⏰ 00:00 - Introduction ⏰ 03:12 - Discovering Ryder's tumor and stage 4 Neuroblastoma ⏰ 12:20 - Blending chemo with integrative healing at home ⏰ 20:13 - Cancer today and the power of foundations ⏰ 23:11 - Cancer as disconnection from nature ⏰ 31:54 - Cancer support community and the birth of The Stern Method ⏰ 1:00:28 - The ONE thing you can do to activate self-healing Check out Ryan Sternagel's Bio: Ryan Sternagel is the co-founder along with his wife Teddy of The Stern Method, a platform informing and inspiring families preventing or reversing cancer to succeed on all fronts. In May of 2014 their son Ryder was diagnosed with stage four neuroblastoma, a childhood cancer of the nervous system, eleven days before his first birthday. Through an integrative approach leaving nothing on the table, and ridding their lives of all possible causes, including building a non-toxic house in the middle of the woods, today Ryder is thriving. Through continually seeking out and interviewing the world's top integrative cancer doctors to stay up to date, their Going Integrative Plus member community, and Our Health Naturally supplement line, The Sternagels have committed their lives to making healing and prevention easier for others than it was for them. 👉 Download your copy of The Stern Method Guide to Strategic Supplementation: A Practical Framework for Healing & Preventing Disease Without Breaking the Bank: https://thesternmethod.com/supplement-guide Connect with Ryan Sternagel: Website: https://thesternmethod.com/Facebook: https://facebook.com/thesternmethod Instagram: https://instagram.com/thesternmethod ***** Hi there! I am Jane Hogan, the Wellness Engineer, and the host of Wellness By Design. I spent 30 years designing foundations for buildings until the pain and inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis led me to hang up my hard hat and follow my heart. Now I blend my backgrounds in science and spirituality to teach people how to tap into the power of their mind, body and soul. I help them release pain naturally so they can become the best version of themselves. Wellness By Design is a show dedicated to helping people achieve wellness not by reacting to the world around them but by intentionally designing a life based on what their own body needs. In this show we explore practices, methods and science that contribute to releasing pain and inflammation naturally. Learn more at https://thewellnessengineer.com Would you like to learn how to release pain by creating more peace and calm? Download my free guided meditation audio bundle here: https://www.thewellnessengineer.com/audio-bundle Connect with Jane: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaneHoganHealth/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewellnessengineer/

Have you ever wondered why inflammation sticks around no matter how "clean" you eat or how many therapies you try? Ayurvedic practitioner and turmeric researcher, Dr. Shivani Gupta, shares her six-pillar Elemental Design, the everyday super spices you can use like medicine, and the small daily rituals that cool inflammation and restore energy—without restrictive dieting. Pre-order "The Inflammation Code" today and claim bonuses that guide you through anti-inflammatory living using super spices, lifestyle modifications, and mind-body practices: https://www.theinflammationcode.com/ In this episode, you'll learn: ⏰00:00 - Why chronic inflammation is so hard to turn off ⏰03:06 - Shivani's personal health journey and discovering Ayurveda ⏰04:58 - Hidden toxins, EMFs, and circadian rhythm challenges ⏰08:24 - The six pillars of elemental design ⏰11:40 - Mental inflammation and why it blocks healing ⏰12:34 - What is Ayurveda? ⏰15:17 - The three elemental constitutions (Vata, Pitta, Kapha) ⏰26:19 - Ayurvedic super spices and how to use them ⏰38:22 - The ONE thing you can do to activate self-healing Check out Dr. Shivani Gupta's Bio: Dr. Shivani Gupta is an Ayurvedic practitioner, turmeric researcher, and speaker who blends classical Ayurveda with functional medicine to help women calm inflammation, balance hormones, and restore energy. With a Master's in Ayurvedic Sciences and a PhD focused on turmeric, she translates ancient wisdom into simple daily rituals—Elemental Design™ personalization, Mental Inflammation™ resets, gut/estrobolome support, and spice-based micro-habits. Her forthcoming book, The Inflammation Code (Hay House, February 2026), is a practical, non-diet system for cooling chronic inflammation to improve brain fog, bloat, pain, sleep, and mood. Dr. Shivani is the host of the Fusionary Health Podcast and creator/host of the Emmy-nominated TV show Vibrant Health with Dr. Shivani Gupta, syndicated across the Southeast with a DME reach of ~6 million. A sought-after educator for midlife hormone health and metabolism, her work has been featured in MindBodyGreen, wellness summits, and regional TV and radio. She's spent over 20 years helping women and families build sustainable routines that actually stick—in real life. Learn more at shivanigupta.com. 7-Day Inflammation Detox Challenge: https://www.7dayinflammationdetox.com/optin1641313075014 Anti-Inflammatory E-Cookbook: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ItNJ1DV3XsOn5MwBbSpeTFH8o3KFu2qk/view?usp=sharing Connect with Dr. Shivani Gupta: Website: http://www.fusionaryformulas.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theshivanigupta (@theshivanigupta) Instagram: https://instagram.com/dr.shivanigupta/ (@dr.shivanigupta) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.shivanigupta (@dr.shivanigupta) Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/theshivanigupta (@theshivanigupta) ***** Hi there! I am Jane Hogan, the Wellness Engineer, and the host of Wellness By Design. I spent 30 years designing foundations for buildings until the pain and inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis led me to hang up my hard hat and follow my heart. Now I blend my backgrounds in science and spirituality to teach people how to tap into the power of their mind, body and soul. I help them release pain naturally so they can become the best version of themselves. Wellness By Design is a show dedicated to helping people achieve wellness not by reacting to the world around them but by intentionally designing a life based on what their own body needs. In this show we explore practices, methods and science that contribute to releasing pain and inflammation naturally. Learn more at https://thewellnessengineer.com Would you like to learn how to release pain by creating more peace and calm? Download my free guided meditation audio bundle here: https://www.thewellnessengineer.com/audio-bundle Connect with Jane: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaneHoganHealth/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewellnessengineer/

Ever wonder if type 2 diabetes can truly be reversed through lifestyle alone? Naturopathic doctor and former engineer, Dr. Beverly Yates, shares the practical, customizable steps she uses to help people improve blood sugar, lower A1C, and spot early warning signs long before diagnosis. You'll learn how meal timing, stress, sleep, strength training, and individualized nutrition can create real change without feeling deprived. Concerned about the negative impacts of EMFs on your health? Save up to 50% on Harmoni Pendant here: https://thewellnessengineer.com/harmoni In this episode, you'll learn: ⏰ 00:00 - Introduction ⏰ 02:29 - Mold illness and a new career path ⏰ 04:52 - Family diabetes wake up call ⏰ 07:32 - Why type 2 diabetes is super lifestyle sensitive ⏰ 08:48 - Five root causes of blood sugar problems ⏰ 12:40 - Restaurant owner's story with eight chronic conditions ⏰ 19:09 - Early warning signs of prediabetes ⏰ 24:15 - What to do if you notice symptoms ⏰ 28:24 - For those who struggle with cravings ⏰ 31:14 - Is frequent eating really necessary to keep up metabolism? ⏰ 39:53 - The ONE thing you can do to activate self-healing Check out Dr. Beverly Yates's Bio: Dr. Beverly Yates is on a mission to help 3 Million people heal from type 2 diabetes and prediabetes. She has helped thousands of people reverse Type 2 Diabetes and Prediabetes. Dr. Yates is the author of a new book whose publication date is January 20, 2026. The title is: The Yates Protocol: 5 Simple Steps To Fix Your Blood Sugar & Reverse Type 2 Diabetes. The subtitle is: Make Peace With Food and Never Feel Deprived Again. Her prior career as an MIT engineer helps her use health data and people's specific health goals to create practical, sustainable habits that help people heal from metabolic damage, and reverse type 2 diabetes and prediabetes. Pre-order your copy of "The Yates Protocol: 5 Simple Steps to Fix Your Blood Sugar and Reverse Type 2 Diabetes" 👉 https://drbeverlyyates.com/the-yates-protocol-book Connect with Dr. Beverly Yates: Website: https://drbeverlyyates.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/womenshealthexpert/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drbeverlyyates/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/drbeverlyyates YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrBeverlyYates?sub_confirmation=1 ***** Hi there! I am Jane Hogan, the Wellness Engineer, and the host of Wellness By Design. I spent 30 years designing foundations for buildings until the pain and inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis led me to hang up my hard hat and follow my heart. Now I blend my backgrounds in science and spirituality to teach people how to tap into the power of their mind, body and soul. I help them release pain naturally so they can become the best version of themselves. Wellness By Design is a show dedicated to helping people achieve wellness not by reacting to the world around them but by intentionally designing a life based on what their own body needs. In this show we explore practices, methods and science that contribute to releasing pain and inflammation naturally. Learn more at https://thewellnessengineer.com Would you like to learn how to release pain by creating more peace and calm? Download my free guided meditation audio bundle here: https://www.thewellnessengineer.com/audio-bundle Connect with Jane: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaneHoganHealth/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewellnessengineer/

Have you ever assumed your eyesight is fixed and there's nothing you can do about it? Dr. Bryce Appelbaum, a pioneer in neuro-optometry, shares the explosion of screen-time stress in our lives, and how simple habits and specific vision training can reduce headaches, improve learning, help recover from concussion, and even slow or reverse age-related changes. Join me and Dr. Bryce Appelbaum for a live webinar that helps you retrain your eye-brain connection and upgrade the way you see and perform every day, happening on January 29, 2026 at 3:00 PM Eastern: 👉 https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rTqat7qATDy1hHzcydkLhg In this episode, you'll learn: ⏰ 00:00 - Introduction ⏰ 02:16 - Eyesight vs. vision ⏰ 04:13 - From struggling kid to thriving after vision therapy ⏰ 06:37 - Myopia epidemic and modern visual stress ⏰ 18:33 - How nervous system is connected to your vision ⏰ 20:49 - The 20-20-20 rule, blinking, and vision breaks ⏰ 26:12 - Eye movement improves relationships ⏰ 29:42 - How most head injuries affect vision ⏰ 33:09 - How Dr. Appelbaum helps people with cataracts and glaucoma ⏰ 36:52 - The ONE thing you can do to activate self-healing Check out Dr. Bryce Appelbaum's Bio: Dr. Bryce Appelbaum is a neuro-optometrist passionate about unlocking human potential through vision and the founder and CEO of MyVisionFirst, a leading private practice specializing in diagnosing and treating functional vision problems across all ages. Dr Appelbaum is the trusted authority in functional vision, an international Ted X Speaker, and the creator of Vision Performance Training, a transformative approach that optimizes the eye-brain connection, heals post-concussion vision issues, and builds long-term visual resilience. Through his work with MyVisionFirst and ScreenFit™, his revolutionary online vision training program, Dr. Appelbaum has supported thousands of patients around the world to thrive in a screen-heavy society—because 20/20 eyesight isn't the whole story. 📚Get the Free Vision Health Guide: www.screenfit.com/5-proven-secrets-to-relieve-eye-strain 📝Free Vision Assessment: www.myvisionfirst.com/quiz 🫰🏻Get $200 off ScreenFit using code: XX 😎Get 10% off Digital Performance Lenses & more using code XX in the MVF Shop 📲Follow Dr Appelbaum for more tips & education content: @DRBRYCEAPPELBAUM Connect with Dr. Bryce Appelbaum: Website: https://myvisionfirst.com LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/dr-bryce-appelbaum YouTube: https://youtube.com/@drbryceappelbaum TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@dr.bryceappelbaum Facebook: https://facebook.com/myvisionfirstoptometry Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbryceappelbaum ***** Hi there! I am Jane Hogan, the Wellness Engineer, and the host of Wellness By Design. I spent 30 years designing foundations for buildings until the pain and inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis led me to hang up my hard hat and follow my heart. Now I blend my backgrounds in science and spirituality to teach people how to tap into the power of their mind, body and soul. I help them release pain naturally so they can become the best version of themselves. Wellness By Design is a show dedicated to helping people achieve wellness not by reacting to the world around them but by intentionally designing a life based on what their own body needs. In this show we explore practices, methods and science that contribute to releasing pain and inflammation naturally. Learn more at https://thewellnessengineer.com Would you like to learn how to release pain by creating more peace and calm? Download my free guided meditation audio bundle here: https://www.thewellnessengineer.com/audio-bundle Connect with Jane: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaneHoganHealth/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewellnessengineer/

Join the free Pain to Peace Challenge starting January 20th, 2026 👉https://www.thewellnessengineer.com/challenge Did you know… chronic pain isn't the real problem, but a protective signal from a nervous system that doesn't feel safe? In this episode, I gently unpack why all pain is real yet often brain-generated, how stress and old programming keep the body stuck in protection mode, and why creating peace is the missing key to healing — watch to learn more about calming your nervous system so your body can shift from pain and fear into rest, repair, and true healing. In this episode, you'll learn: ⏰ 03:18 - Pain is there to protect us ⏰ 06:08 - Pain is not all in your head! ⏰ 09:00 - Create safety in your nervous system ⏰ 11:49 - Personalities of Protection ⏰ 14:35 - What is the missing piece of pain relief? ⏰ 15:44 - Join Pain to Peace Challenge ⏰ 23:36 - The ONE thing you can do to activate self-healing You are invited to my upcoming Pain to Peace Challenge, where you'll learn how to calm a stressed nervous system, understand the neuroscience of pain, feel sensations without fear, and shift out of fight-or-flight into real-time ease — whether you live with migraines, jaw pain, joint pain, arthritis, or chronic tension — watch to learn more about how a few focused days can help your body move from pain into peace. https://www.thewellnessengineer.com/challenge Listen to Wellness By Design on the go with these apps: Apple Podcasts Spotify iHeart Radio Subscribe, rate and review! ***** Hi there! I am Jane Hogan, the Wellness Engineer, and the host of Wellness By Design. I spent 30 years designing foundations for buildings until the pain and inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis led me to hang up my hard hat and follow my heart. Now I blend my backgrounds in science and spirituality to teach people how to tap into the power of their mind, body and soul. I help them release pain naturally so they can become the best version of themselves. Wellness By Design is a show dedicated to helping people achieve wellness not by reacting to the world around them but by intentionally designing a life based on what their own body needs. In this show we explore practices, methods and science that contribute to releasing pain and inflammation naturally. Learn more at https://thewellnessengineer.com Would you like to learn how to release pain by creating more peace and calm? Download my free guided meditation audio bundle here: https://www.thewellnessengineer.com/audio-bundle Connect with Jane: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaneHoganHealth/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewellnessengineer/ DISCLAIMER: The information contained in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to treat, diagnose, cure or prevent any disease. You should always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you have regarding a medical condition before undertaking any diet, exercise, supplement, health program, or other procedure discussed in this podcast.

Ever wondered if your pet's chronic health issues might have deeper root causes? Holistic veterinarian Dr. Marlene Siegel reveals how nutrition, toxins, stress, and even our own energy influence our pets' health and how simple shifts can help them thrive. You'll learn practical, heart-centered steps like species-appropriate diets, detox support, and creating a healthier home environment to nurture both you and your beloved pet. Concerned about the negative impacts of EMFs on your health? Save up to 50% on Harmoni Pendant here: https://thewellnessengineer.com/harmoni In this episode, you'll learn: ⏰ 00:00 - Introduction ⏰ 03:06 - Dr. Marlene's shift to holistic veterinary care ⏰ 06:44 - What Is Bio-Regulatory Medicine? ⏰ 10:50 - Everyday toxins our pets are exposed to ⏰ 17:24 - Why processed pet food is so hard on our pets ⏰ 22:44 - Mr. Tibbs' condition and holistic steps to help him ⏰ 28:05 - Salt room or halo therapy for pets ⏰ 33:30 - Telemedicine for pets worldwide ⏰ 43:50 - How our emotions and energy impact our pets ⏰ 56:21 - The ONE thing you can do to activate self-healing (pet version) Check out Dr. Marlene Siegel's Bio: Dr. Marlene Siegel helps pet parents and veterinarians find solutions when traditional medicine has nothing more to offer their patients. Committed to always offering solutions when others have given up, has led Dr. Siegel to be an international lecturer, researcher for integrative veterinary technologies and a consultant. In addition to her full time clinical practice, Dr. Siegel contributes her wealth of knowledge writing journal articles and participating in webinars and podcasts. She is a true pioneer with a special expertise in Ozone Therapy, Photodynamic Therapy, Detoxification, Lymphatic, Fascia, Hyperbaric and Energy Medicine. Her success in treating complex chronic dis-ease is attributed to her focus on BioRegulatory Medicine - identifying the root cause of disease and establishing safe and effective solutions. Dr. Siegel has developed online courses for pet parents and veterinarians. For pet parents, her course enables them to learn how to integrate a holistic lifestyle and therapies for their fur babies. Her online courses for veterinarians are focused on supporting veterinarians who want to learn more about integrating alternative services into their mainstream practices. When she was unable to find proper diets and supplements to meet her patient needs, she developed her own raw food and essential supplements company and is preparing to launch S'Paws Family Wellness Centers which are detox centers for pets and their human parents. [Download free e-book] 6 Keys to Health and Healing Pets Holistically: https://courses.transformingvetmedicine.com/free-ebook-1143 Connect with Dr. Marlene Siegel: Website: www.drmarlenesiegel.com Website: https://evolovestore.com/ Website: www.transfomingvetmedicine.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmarlenesiegel/ ***** Hi there! I am Jane Hogan, the Wellness Engineer, and the host of Wellness By Design. I spent 30 years designing foundations for buildings until the pain and inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis led me to hang up my hard hat and follow my heart. Now I blend my backgrounds in science and spirituality to teach people how to tap into the power of their mind, body and soul. I help them release pain naturally so they can become the best version of themselves. Wellness By Design is a show dedicated to helping people achieve wellness not by reacting to the world around them but by intentionally designing a life based on what their own body needs. In this show we explore practices, methods and science that contribute to releasing pain and inflammation naturally. Learn more at https://thewellnessengineer.com Would you like to learn how to release pain by creating more peace and calm? Download my free guided meditation audio bundle here: https://www.thewellnessengineer.com/audio-bundle Connect with Jane: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaneHoganHealth/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewellnessengineer/

Download my free guided meditation audio bundle here: https://www.thewellnessengineer.com/audio-bundle In this episode of Wellness by Design, we have Part 2 with a compilation of eleven new 2025 guest responses to the question: "What's the ONE thing a person could do today that's going to begin to initiate healing in the body?" The range of responses is interesting and enlightening! In last week's episode, we shared Part 1, watch it here. ⏰ 01:55 - Episode #218 Anna Rahe ⏰ 02:55 - Episode #219 Steven Wright ⏰ 04:15 - Episode #221 Dr. David Hanscom ⏰ 05:55 - Episode #222 Dr. Sanda Moldovan ⏰ 07:19 - Episode #223 Dr. Aimie Apigian ⏰ 08:00 - Episode #225 Dr. Piper Gibson ⏰ 09:08 - Episode #227 James Barry ⏰ 11:28 - Episode #230 Pearly Montagu ⏰ 13:16 - Episode #231 Howard Schubiner ⏰ 13:51 - Episode #233 Dr. Myra Reed ⏰ 14:55 - Episode #234 Dr. Doni Wilson Listen to Wellness By Design on the go with these apps: Apple Podcasts Spotify iHeart Radio Subscribe, rate and review! Hi there! I am Jane Hogan, the Wellness Engineer, and the host of Wellness By Design. I spent 30 years designing foundations for buildings until the pain and inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis led me to hang up my hard hat and follow my heart. Now I blend my backgrounds in science and spirituality to teach people how to tap into the power of their mind, body and soul. I help them release pain naturally so they can become the best version of themselves. Wellness By Design is a show dedicated to helping people achieve wellness not by reacting to the world around them but by intentionally designing a life based on what their own body needs. In this show we explore practices, methods and science that contribute to releasing pain and inflammation naturally. Learn more at https://thewellnessengineer.com Would you like to learn how to release pain by creating more peace and calm? Download my free guided meditation audio bundle here: https://www.thewellnessengineer.com/audio-bundle Connect with Jane: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaneHoganHealth/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewellnessengineer/ DISCLAIMER: The information contained in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to treat, diagnose, cure or prevent any disease. You should always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you have regarding a medical condition before undertaking any diet, exercise, supplement, health program, or other procedure discussed in this podcast.