Are you embarrassed or worried about your hair thinning or losing hair, and using hats, scarves, wigs, all the things to cover it up? Not only is this doing more harm than good, but actually treating hair loss/thinning can be possible if you address the root cause! Today we have Alysha Harris, a Holistic Hair Loss Specialist and FNLP, who helps pat…

Did you know the World Health Organization said that 50% of homes in the US and the UK have mold? If you haven't found success in addressing your autoimmune disease, chronic sinus infections, or unexplained fatigue or migraines with diet and lifestyle changes, mold is definitely something to look into! Today, we have Nicole Ritter on the podcast to…

Are you experiencing chronic pain or fatigue and not sure why? Then you'll definitely want to know about the fascia! Our guest Veronique Boileau is an Energetic Balancing Osteopath, who shares how she helps clients work with their fascia to experience life-changing relief from pain and fatigue. Tune in to learn what you need to know about the fasci…

Do you ever feel guilty for a loved one's passing even if you had nothing to do with it? Or perhaps childhood trauma is affecting your everyday life without you even knowing? Today’s guest, Lisa Morrison, an Evidential Psychic Medium, joins me to share how her own anxiety led her to become aware of her abilities and how she now uses those abilities…

Do you talk about living with intention, but do you ever talk about dying with intention? Today, Dr. Kim Fischer joins me to talk about the value of engaging in end-of-life conversations and making sure that your loved ones know NOW (when you’re healthy!) your decisions around what you’d like the end of your life to look like! We discuss: The impor…

How many times have you gotten into an argument with a loved one because you or them assumed what the other person was thinking? This is called Closeness Communication Bias. Dr. Louise Stanger is a Professional Interventionist, Author and Speaker helping families overcome addiction, substance abuse and mental illness. Communication is an important …

Today we’re talking about something you’ve probably never heard about but should definitely know about, called primitive reflexes. Primitive reflexes are movement patterns developed in utero that have far-reaching implications in learning and development. Children and adults may exhibit certain behaviors like aggression, picky eating, and anxiety, …

Have you ever left the doctor's office with regret, perhaps for agreeing to a surgery you instinctively knew you didn't need or want? Have you ever not spoken up about your symptoms because you didn't want to bother anyone? Or not said anything to a doctor who mistreated you because you didn't want to seem rude? You are not alone. Susan Salenger is…

Do you obsessively monitor everything you're putting into your body? Skip meals or do an extra hour of exercise to see the number on the scale go down? In our culture, especially as women, we're constantly bombarded with messaging that tells us to eat less, exercise more, cut out this and that food, and we're in constant fear of getting fat. This l…

Anyone who's had an infertility journey knows it's hard for many reasons- the strain on your relationship, the hurtful comments from people that mean well but don't understand, and grieving. Today I'm talking to Andrea Blindt, a fertility specialized registered nurse, holistic health practitioner, mindset coach and international best-selling author…

Whether you're trying to heal past trauma, chronic or acute pain, phobias, anxiety, or grow your self esteem and confidence...hypnotherapy can be a useful tool for you! And no, we're not necessarily talking about someone swinging a watch in your face and snapping your fingers so you fall asleep. Stepanka Kuralova is a clinical hypnotherapist who gu…

A lot of what we've been told about our female bodies has been misinformation. And there's been a lot of information that has just been totally left out of our education. Such as, we are only fertile for about 6 days every month. Or that periods don't have to hurt. Or that most times you don't need to treat infertility with IVF..it can be treated w…

You can go without food and water for days. But without breath, you’re gone in minutes. It’s something that we do everyday, and is so vital to so many functions in our body, and yet most of us know very little about it and how to actually breath right! Tiffany O’Hearn is an Advanced Functional Breathing Instructor with Oxygen Advantage. She can hel…

Do you wear your stress and busy-ness like a badge of honor? Proud of how you managed to get up at 4:30am, get a workout in, get the kids ready for school, juggle all the things at work while skipping lunch and going for a coffee instead, take the kids to soccer, make dinner, have your nightly glass of wine and do it all again tomorrow? While it mi…

Allergies, sensitivities, food intolerance, histamine intolerance...what does it all mean?! What's the difference and what can you do to reduce your symptoms without yet another cream or super restrictive diet? These are the questions we answer today with Dr. Karen Kaufman, an award winning Allergist Immunologist, Board-Certified in Allergy Immunol…

Can't get out of bed in the morning? Wired and tired? Struggling to lose weight in your midsection? These are all signs of Adrenal Fatigue, and it's not something to put off treating, because the adrenals play such an integral role in so many bodily systems such as blood pressure, blood sugar, sex hormones, metabolism and more. Dr. Lulu Shimek is a…

How many chemicals do you think you come into contact with every day that can cause things such as cancer, diabetes, infertility, Alzheimer’s disease, Autism and more? Women put an average of 168 chemicals on their bodies from just personal care products alone. That doesn’t take into account the chemicals found in cleaning products, plastics, food,…

If you've been only working with the mind to overcome anxiety and trauma, you're missing a critical piece in your healing journey. Did you know that your muscles, your cells, and your tissues literally hold trauma and emotions? This is why healing is not complete without releasing these stored memories from the body. Chris Ann Cravens, author of An…

What the heck is postpartum thyroiditis (PPT)? How do you know if you have it? What can you do to manage it? Today, I’m sharing exactly what it is, the signs and symptoms to look for and ways to get the right treatment! You’ll hear more on… My journey to finding out that I had PPT What happens to the thyroid during and after pregnancy Normal reason…

Ever thought about trying intermittent fasting (IF)? Could it possibly be the answer to not only losing the weight, but to heal your body from the inside? Intermittent fasting coach and aspiring author, Fred Rutman joins me today to talk about what exactly intermittent fasting is and finding the approach that works best for YOU! Oh, and you’ll get …

Ready to embrace every nook and cranny of YOU? Do you want to own who you are and not let your past get in the way of that? If so, then this episode is for you! Dr. Cassandra LeClair joins me today to talk about healing your past traumas to truly reclaim your voice and who you were always meant to be! You’ll hear more about: Dr. Cassandra’s own exp…

Ever feel like you’re not smart enough? Pretty enough? Or just not enough in general? All of these are examples of limiting beliefs that can hold you back from living your life to the fullest. So how can you break free of these beliefs? My guest today, Kamalyn Kaur, joins me today to talk about how you can use practical mindset strategies to move t…

Welcome to The Root Reasons Podcast with me, Jessica Briecke! I’m so excited to kick off the podcast by sharing my own story. Throughout this episode I share some of my own health journey along with that of my family and how it has led me to where I am today. Let’s dive in! Connect with me: Website: https://root-reasons.com Instagram: @jessbrootrea…