The Science of Yoga, Arthritis & Longevity | Ann Swanson on The Wellness Pro Show
Thrive with Cate Stillman Podcast
About this episode: This episode dives into yoga's benefits for aging populations, particularly concerning chronic inflammation and arthritis. Ann, who has personally experienced arthritis, explains that pain often has "zero correlation" with joint damage. Learn how yoga's holistic approach, including meditation and breathwork, effectively manages pain by rebuilding critical brain areas and promoting better lifestyle choices. The conversation highlights how long-term yoga and meditation can lead to cumulative benefits, including positive brain structure changes. Key Takeaways: ...
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Doctors Are Failing Women: Amy Alkon Exposes Menopause Myths
Thrive with Cate Stillman Podcast
🎙️ Episode Summary: In this episode of Thrive with Cate, author and science investigator Amy Alkon joins Cate Stillman to expose the myths and misinformation surrounding menopause and perimenopause. Known for her relentless pursuit of evidence-based truth, Amy discusses the critical gap in women’s healthcare and the damaging legacy of flawed studies like the 2002 Women’s Health Initiative. Far from being a passive patient, Amy empowers women to question outdated medical narratives and embrace hormone therapy grounded in real science—not fear. If you’ve ever felt dismissed or...
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Reversing Chronic Disease: Dr. Robert Lufkin on Lifestyle, Policy, and the Power of Community
Thrive with Cate Stillman Podcast
Episode Summary: In this episode of Thrive with Cate, Dr. Robert Lufkin shares his remarkable journey from conventional medicine and medical imaging to becoming a leading voice in metabolic health and longevity. After being diagnosed with four chronic diseases, Dr. Lufkin questioned the standard prescription of lifelong medication. His research led him to discover the transformative power of lifestyle changes- and he reversed every diagnosis. 💡 What You’ll Learn: Why lifestyle changes- not just medication- are key to reversing chronic disease. How to identify and restore...
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Your Genes, Your Health: Functional Testing for Real Wellness with Dr. Lipman
Thrive with Cate Stillman Podcast
🧬 Episode Summary: In this powerful conversation, Cate Stillman is joined by Dr. David Lipman, founder of Physical Evidence Chiropractic, to dive into the world of personalized wellness through biometric and micronutrient testing. Dr. Lipman shares how cutting-edge tools help uncover hidden nutrient deficiencies, methylation issues, and detox pathway challenges. Together, they explore how individualized testing can optimize energy, immunity, and long-term health outcomes—especially for those feeling stuck despite taking supplements or eating clean. If you're curious about what your genes...
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Uninflamed Book Club Meeting with Cate Stillman | Healing Inflammation from the Inside Out
Thrive with Cate Stillman Podcast
In this special book club edition, Ayurvedic expert and author Cate Stillman leads a transformative discussion on her latest book, Uninflamed. Together with her community, Cate unpacks what it truly means to live in a body that’s free from inflammation—emotionally, mentally, and physically. Through the lens of Ayurveda, trauma healing, and habit evolution, Cate explores the real roots of inflammation and how we can reclaim clarity, energy, and alignment from the inside out. 💡 In This Episode: The deeper meaning of being “uninflamed” How trauma and toxicity manifest as...
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Fasting for Purpose, Clarity, and Ambition with Cate Stillman
Thrive with Cate Stillman Podcast
What if your hunger isn’t just for food… but for purpose? In this illuminating episode, Cate Stillman—visionary Ayurvedic teacher and founder of Club Thrive—guides us on a journey into the real reasons we fast. It’s not about punishment or restriction. It’s about awakening. Together, we explore how fasting clears the fog of complacency, sharpens our senses, and reveals the hidden desires beneath the noise of modern life. Cate shares a powerful perspective on hunger—not as something to avoid, but as a portal to insight, direction, and soul-aligned living. Expect raw reflections,...
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Holistic Pet Wellness & Conscious Entrepreneurship with Toni Shelaske and Cate Stillman
Thrive with Cate Stillman Podcast
In this soulful conversation, Cate Stillman sits down with Toni Shelaske, a holistic pet wellness expert and regenerative business leader, to explore the powerful intersection of animal health, intuition, grief, and conscious entrepreneurship. Toni shares her journey of building a values-aligned pet wellness business while navigating the challenges of leadership, motherhood, and inner trust. Together, Cate and Toni unpack what it means to serve from the heart, honor the body’s wisdom, and evolve as entrepreneurs and humans. Whether you're a wellness entrepreneur, pet parent, or seeker on the...
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Primal Ayurveda vs Modern Habits: The Paradox
Thrive with Cate Stillman Podcast
🌀 In this Ask Cate episode, Cate Stillman dives deep into the profound tension between Primal Ayurveda and the modern habits that dominate our daily lives. What happens when our body's ancient intelligence collides with today’s hyper-paced routines? Cate explores how ancient Ayurvedic wisdom can help us reclaim health, vitality, and spiritual alignment—even in a world that's lost touch with nature's rhythms. 💡 What You’ll Discover: What Primal Ayurveda means in a modern world How modern lifestyle habits disrupt our circadian and digestive cycles Steps to realign your...
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Raising Primal Kids + Primal Detox
Thrive with Cate Stillman Podcast
What does it mean to live in sync with our primal instincts — especially as parents and healers? In this episode of Thrive with Cate, Cate Stillman is joined by Mama Lynne Talifer, a mother of three and primal wellness coach. Together, they dive deep into how families can embrace primal Ayurvedic living — from cryotherapy and urine therapy to intuitive fasting and seasonal detoxing. You’ll hear powerful stories from Lynne’s life on a farm, raising kids who embrace instinctual healing, and finding freedom from food trauma. Cate and Lynne unpack the connection between ancient Ayurveda,...
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Death Midwife: The Return of Agency to those who want to Die
Thrive with Cate Stillman Podcast
In this powerful episode of Thrive with Cate, host Cate Stillman is joined by Becca Nelson, a practicing death doula, and Andrea Murphy, a licensed funeral director and spiritual caregiver, to discuss the often-avoided topic of death. Together, they explore what it means to consciously midwife death, reclaim agency and ritual, and create a meaningful dying process. Drawing on personal stories, professional experience, and cultural insights, the episode invites listeners to reimagine the end of life with grace and awareness. What You’ll Get Out of Tuning In The parallels between birth...
info_outlineIn this episode, Cate discusses a deeply personal experience as a death doula for her mother-in-law. She shares insights on reclaiming agency in the dying process and the importance of having open, honest conversations about end-of-life choices.
What You’ll Get Out of Tuning In
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Understanding the role of a death doula and how they can support individuals and families during end-of-life (00:00:08)
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Insights into the importance of agency and dignity in the dying process (00:02:49)
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How to initiate and navigate difficult conversations about death and end-of-life wishes (00:05:43)
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Exploring the option of voluntary assisted death and the resources available (00:03:18)
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Recognizing the cultural separation from the dying process and how to reclaim it (00:00:21)
Highlights
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Reclaiming the Dying Cycle: Cate discusses how modern society has become removed from the natural process of death due to the rise of hospitals and care facilities. She emphasizes the importance of bringing death back into our awareness and conversations.
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The Power of Agency: The conversation highlights the significance of empowering individuals to make choices about their own death. Giving her mother-in-law the agency to choose brought her peace.
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Navigating Difficult Conversations: Cate shares her experience of initiating and guiding conversations about death with her mother-in-law, emphasizing the need for honesty, presence, and a willingness to explore uncomfortable topics.
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Voluntary Assisted Death: Cate shares her research into voluntary assisted death, including resources like the Pegasus facility in Switzerland, and the importance of understanding all available options.
Quotes
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"She had agency to choose, and she just let her body just go. So beautiful. The power that we have as humans." - Cate Stillman (00:00:00)
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"This idea of dying, indignity, dying with agency, dying, being, being your own agent, being able to choose how and when you die." - Cate Stillman (00:02:27)
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"How agency is agency and dignity and death is really the bottom line." - Cate Stillman (00:13:58)
Links
Cate Stillman
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Explore Wellness Pro Academy
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Discover wellness in 2025 through Thrive with Cate
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Founder of Yogahealer, ClubThrive.Global, and Wellness Pro Academy
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Author of PRIMAL HABITS, Uninflamed, Body Thrive, Master of YOU, and more!
Cate's story offers a powerful reminder of the importance of open conversations about death and the need to restore agency and dignity to the dying process. We hope this episode inspires you to reflect on your own beliefs about death and to begin having these crucial conversations with your loved ones. If you found this episode valuable, please share it with others and leave us a review. Your support helps us bring more important conversations to light.