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Ep 558: Sleuthing Out Mystery Symptoms and Chronic Illness With Jennifer C. Brower

The Health Fix Podcast - Connecting Women Over 40 With a Weekly Dose of Tips to Optimize Health and Aging

Release Date: 05/14/2025

Ep 570: Labs, lifestyle & Lasting Health with Reed Davis show art Ep 570: Labs, lifestyle & Lasting Health with Reed Davis

The Health Fix Podcast - Connecting Women Over 40 With a Weekly Dose of Tips to Optimize Health and Aging

In this episode of the Health Fix Podcast, Dr. Jannine Krause chats with Reed Davis, a double board-certified holistic health practitioner and founder of Functional Diagnostic NutritionĀ® (FDN). Reed shares his personal journey into holistic health, the origins of FDN, and why functional lab testing is a cornerstone for uncovering hidden health issues. He explains his DRESS protocol—Diet, Rest, Exercise, Stress reduction, and Supplementation—as a comprehensive, client-centered framework for health optimization. Reed breaks down the concept of metabolic chaos, how it develops, and why...

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Ep 569: Why macros are missing half of the story - with Adi Wyshogrod show art Ep 569: Why macros are missing half of the story - with Adi Wyshogrod

The Health Fix Podcast - Connecting Women Over 40 With a Weekly Dose of Tips to Optimize Health and Aging

In this episode of The Health Fix Podcast, Dr. Jannine Krause chats with special guest Adi Wyshogrod, RDN, LDN, Co‑founder & COO of Everlong, a national telehealth nutrition counseling company. Dr. Krause and Adi dive into the transformational power of behavior-first nutrition and look beyond macros and restrictive diet rules. Discover how Everlong is revolutionizing access to compassionate, sustainable nutrition support—delivered virtually and covered by most insurance. Adi brings over a decade of experience helping people heal their relationship with food through behavior change...

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Ep 568: The Intersection of Trauma & Hormones: What Every Woman Needs to Know with Paula Rastrick show art Ep 568: The Intersection of Trauma & Hormones: What Every Woman Needs to Know with Paula Rastrick

The Health Fix Podcast - Connecting Women Over 40 With a Weekly Dose of Tips to Optimize Health and Aging

In this eye-opening episode of The Health Fix Podcast, Dr. Jannine Krause sits down with trauma therapist Paula Rastrick to unpack the complexities of hormonal health for women. They explore why hormone therapy isn’t always the silver bullet it’s marketed to be — and how trauma, nervous system dysregulation, and the HPA axis all play a major role in hormonal imbalance. Paula shares her deeply personal journey through hormonal struggles and burnout, and how she came to understand the nervous system as the foundation of hormone healing. Together, they challenge common myths and shed light...

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Ep 567: Aging Strong with Ayurveda with Dr. John Douillard show art Ep 567: Aging Strong with Ayurveda with Dr. John Douillard

The Health Fix Podcast - Connecting Women Over 40 With a Weekly Dose of Tips to Optimize Health and Aging

In this episode of The HealthFix Podcast, Dr. Jannine Krause is joined by Dr. John Douillard, DC, CAP, a globally recognized Ayurvedic expert and sports medicine educator with over 40 years of experience. They explore how the principles of Ayurveda can be used to optimize digestion, balance hormones, and age strong — especially during the perimenopausal and midlife years. You'll learn how syncing your diet, lifestyle, and lymphatic health to the seasons can unlock more energy, improve metabolic function, and help you feel good in your body again after 40. Dr. Douillard is the creator of , a...

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Ep 566: Gut Issues or Brain Signals? How the Mind Impacts Digestion with Dr. Ali Navidi show art Ep 566: Gut Issues or Brain Signals? How the Mind Impacts Digestion with Dr. Ali Navidi

The Health Fix Podcast - Connecting Women Over 40 With a Weekly Dose of Tips to Optimize Health and Aging

In this episode of The HealthFix Podcast, Dr. Jannine Krause sits down with Dr. Ali Navidi, a gut-brain therapy specialist and co-founder of GI Psychology - a nationwide gut-brain axis focused psychology clinic, to explore how chronic gastrointestinal problems are often rooted in the nervous system — not just the gut. You’ll learn: 🧠 How Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and hypnosis are scientifically proven to help rewire gut-brain communication šŸ½ļø Why conditioned food sensitivities could be keeping you in unnecessary dietary prison ⚔ The power of anchors to manage pain...

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Ep 565: Uncovering The Real Cause of Midlife Addictions with Rachel Graham show art Ep 565: Uncovering The Real Cause of Midlife Addictions with Rachel Graham

The Health Fix Podcast - Connecting Women Over 40 With a Weekly Dose of Tips to Optimize Health and Aging

Wine, sugar, shopping, scrolling, chips, porn, and even exercise — these aren’t just habits. For many over 40, they become coping mechanisms to deal with unprocessed emotional pain. In this powerful and eye-opening episode, Dr. Jannine Krause sits down with Rachel Graham, CEO and Co-founder of Healing Springs Ranch, in Tioga, Texas, to explore the often overlooked world of process addictions — and why they commonly emerge or worsen in midlife. You’ll learn: āœ… What process addictions actually are — and how they differ from substance abuse āœ… Why midlife events like divorce, empty...

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Ep. 564 Exploring the Link Between Weight Gain and Sexual Health show art Ep. 564 Exploring the Link Between Weight Gain and Sexual Health

The Health Fix Podcast - Connecting Women Over 40 With a Weekly Dose of Tips to Optimize Health and Aging

In this episode of the Health Fix Podcast, Jannine Krause explores the intricate relationship between weight gain and sexual health. She discusses how changes in body weight can affect circulation, confidence, and libido, and emphasizes the importance of addressing these issues holistically. Drawing from her experiences and insights from Chinese medicine, she highlights the role of digestion, stress, and lifestyle habits in weight management. The episode also offers practical solutions, including dietary adjustments and herbal remedies, to help listeners regain balance and improve their...

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Ep 563: Aging like a BOSS with ESS-60 and Chris Burres show art Ep 563: Aging like a BOSS with ESS-60 and Chris Burres

The Health Fix Podcast - Connecting Women Over 40 With a Weekly Dose of Tips to Optimize Health and Aging

In this episode of The Health Fix Podcast, Dr. Jannine Krause dives into the world of carbon nanomaterials with scientist and entrepreneur Chris Burres, co-founder of MyVitalC. They unpack the discovery and health applications of ESS-60, a powerful molecule with antioxidant and mitochondrial-supportive properties. From its origins in candle soot to it's promising impact on oxidative stress, detoxification, hormone health, and menopause symptom relief, Chris explains the science behind ESS-60 in everyday language. He introduces the BOSS theory (Buffering Oxidative Stress System) and shares...

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Ep 562: How PEMF Is Changing the Game for Lyme, Anxiety, Weight Loss & More with Mark L. Fox show art Ep 562: How PEMF Is Changing the Game for Lyme, Anxiety, Weight Loss & More with Mark L. Fox

The Health Fix Podcast - Connecting Women Over 40 With a Weekly Dose of Tips to Optimize Health and Aging

In this episode of The Health Fix Podcast, Dr. Jannine Krause sits down with owner and CEO of Resona Health, Mark L. Fox, to break down the real-world impact of the Vibe - a portable PEMF (Pulsed Electromagnetic Field) device on 10 Lyme patients the clinic she practices at - The Center for Human Restoration in Crandon, Wisconsin.  Back in January of this year, Mark donated the devices for Dr. Krause to introduce to her chronic Lyme patients to see their response. We started with 30 days initially but expanded into 90 days due to the fascinating results we'll discuss in this episode. They...

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Ep 561: Restoring Sexual Vitality Over 50 with Dr. Anne Truong show art Ep 561: Restoring Sexual Vitality Over 50 with Dr. Anne Truong

The Health Fix Podcast - Connecting Women Over 40 With a Weekly Dose of Tips to Optimize Health and Aging

Dr. Anne Truong is a board-certified physician with over 20 years of clinical experience and a trailblazer in the field of regenerative medicine and men’s sexual health. Known for her outside-the-box approach, she helps patients heal the cause of sexual dysfunction—not just mask the symptoms. Through her practice, Dr. Anne has helped countless individuals reclaim their vitality, confidence, and quality of life. Her patients, lovingly called ā€œVitality Warriors,ā€ trust her integrative, patient-centered methods that blend cutting-edge regenerative therapies with nutrition, hormone...

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In this conversation, Dr. Jannine Krause sits down with Jennifer Brower as she shares her personal journey through chronic illness, including Lyme disease, mold toxicity, and the aftermath of COVID-19. She discusses the challenges of misdiagnosis and the emotional toll of navigating the healthcare system. Jennifer emphasizes the importance of finding the right healing modalities, building a supportive community, and advocating for oneself in medical settings. She also highlights the significance of emotional health and the need for personalized approaches to wellness.

We dive deep into:
🌿 The hidden dangers of mold and why it’s often overlooked
🦠 Jennifer’s winding path through chronic illness and what finally helped
šŸ”„ The healing role of ozone therapy, infrared saunas, and holistic medicine
✨ Why following your intuition is non-negotiable in your healing journey
šŸ“˜ Her new book The Silent Killers — a must-read for patients and caregivers

 

Jennifer’s story is one of resilience, hope, and fierce determination to not only survive—but thrive.

 

Chapters:

00:00

Introduction to Silent Killers

09:47

Jennifer's Health Journey Begins

16:32

The Role of a Support System

24:21

Nervous System and Healing

30:45

Preparing for Doctor Visits

41:28

Exploring Raindrop Therapy and Community Support

 

ABOUT JENNIFER C. BROWER:
Jennifer holds a degree in Communications & Public Relations from Florida State University and is a licensed commercial real estate broker. But after her own health collapsed, she channeled her passion into wellness advocacy. She now uses her voice to educate others about chronic illness, environmental toxicity, and the power of integrative healing.

 

šŸ“š Grab Jennifer’s Book: The Silent Killers — A handbook for navigating mold, Lyme, and chronic illness - https://silentkillersbook.com/
Follow Jennifer: https://jennifercbrower.com/
Connect with us: The Health Fix Podcast - @drjanninekrause on Instagram

 

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