The Holistic Health Adventure

After a decade of helping patients with holistic health, we have learned a lot! That knowledge has been life-changing for our own family. We started this podcast simply to share practical tools, spread some encouragement, and empower your family with the same natural health knowledge we use in our own home. Welcome to the Holistic Health Adventure!

17. Holistic Nutrition + Your Questions Answered with Alice Smith 12/11/2023

17. Holistic Nutrition + Your Questions Answered with Alice Smith This episode dives right into an interview with Alice Smith of Alice Approved about holistic nutrition, and answering some of your questions! This conversation journeys through what Alice ate for breakfast, being intuitive and self-aware in our eating habits, wisdom with supplements, and what to eat for women in postmenopause. Alice is a Registered Dietitian, Certified Health Coach, and entrepreneur. She is the founder of Alice Approved, a nutrition education and counseling service. Alice is committed to helping women reach their health goals through her life-changing group programs and 1:1 nutrition coaching. She is passionate about sharing wellness tips on her Alice Approved social media pages, website, podcast, and regular occurring television segments. Her enthusiasm for healthy eating is infectious and contagious! For more information about Alice Approved, or to schedule a free nutrition assessment call, go to To Download Alice’s Quickstart Guide to Clean Eating, click . Facebook: Instagram: @alice_approved /episode/index/show/theholistichealthadventure/id/29003148

16. Food, Mood, and Emotional Health with Dr. Andrea Lein 11/11/2023

16. Food, Mood, and Emotional Health with Dr. Andrea Lein Dr Andrea Lein is a mental health expert who is passionate about mental health and emotional well-being from a holistic approach. Join Dr. Nixon as he interviews Dr. Andrea about how food impacts our mood and emotional health, as well as how we heal from trauma. To learn more about Dr. Lein, go to or reach out on Instagram @dr.andrealein To learn more about the Nixons and their mission, visit If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate and review, and share it! Thank you! /episode/index/show/theholistichealthadventure/id/28595438

15. What’s In Our Health Cabinet? (Kid Edition) 06/23/2022

15. What’s In Our Health Cabinet? (Kid Edition) In today’s episode, Dr. Tom and Marissa share what they keep stocked in their health cabinet for their kids! Learn their top holistic, simple solutions when it comes to teething, ear infections and more. To learn more about the Nixons and their mission, go to /episode/index/show/theholistichealthadventure/id/23514023

14. Quarterly Rhythms 05/24/2022

14. Quarterly Rhythms How do you plan for your year? What steps can you take to set goals and be intentional with your life? Dr. Tom and Marissa share what their goals looks like for this quarter, and present simple first steps for you to plan yours! If you haven’t listened to Episode 5, “Daily & Yearly Rhythms”, be sure to check it out in tandem with this episode! To learn more about the Nixons and their mission, go to /episode/index/show/theholistichealthadventure/id/23212223

13. Lily Ember's Birth Story 02/16/2022

13. Lily Ember's Birth Story Today we are sharing the birth story of Dr. Tom and Marissa's daughter, Lily Ember! We'd love to hear your questions about postpartum care, prenatal care, or other topics you'd like to hear more about! Reach out us on Instagram @twincityhealth to submit yours. To learn more about the Nixons and their mission, go to /episode/index/show/theholistichealthadventure/id/22155941

12. Lincoln's Birth Story 11/23/2021

12. Lincoln's Birth Story This is a very special episode in which Dr. Tom and Marissa tell their son, Lincoln's birth story! /episode/index/show/theholistichealthadventure/id/21252635

11. Detoxing, Part 2: How To Detox 06/03/2021

11. Detoxing, Part 2: How To Detox Dr. Tom and Marissa talk about how to detox in this episode, giving practical advice and sharing different ways you can detox. Tom also shares his personal yearly detox schedule. /episode/index/show/theholistichealthadventure/id/19344854

10. Detoxing, Part 1: Toxicity 05/29/2021

10. Detoxing, Part 1: Toxicity Toxins are everywhere. Our water, air, makeup, and mattresses all have chemicals that are harmful to our bodies. Thankfully our bodies are made to detox these chemicals! In this episode Dr. Tom and Marissa offer practical help for navigating the world of toxins: what they are, where they are hiding, and how to make the transition towards a less toxic lifestyle. /episode/index/show/theholistichealthadventure/id/19287674

9. Stress, Part 2: Cultivating Peace 03/28/2021

9. Stress, Part 2: Cultivating Peace This episode is the second half of a mini-series on STRESS, all about how to cultivate peace in our lives. From slowing down and brewing your own coffee, to trying yoga, practicing meditation, and considering therapy, this episode is full of empowerment for beginning to cultivate peace. /episode/index/show/theholistichealthadventure/id/18493877

8. Stress, Part 1: Addressing Causes 03/18/2021

8. Stress, Part 1: Addressing Causes Stress is one thing that every single person on the planet can relate to! We all deal with it in one way or another. This episode is part one of a two part series on STRESS, in which the Nixons dive into addressing its root causes. /episode/index/show/theholistichealthadventure/id/18373085

7. Sustainable Nutrition 02/11/2021

7. Sustainable Nutrition Dr. Tom and Marissa share ideas for making the transition to eating healthier, through simple changes over time that lead to a life of sustainable nutrition. /episode/index/show/theholistichealthadventure/id/17918168

6. Healthy for the Holidays! 11/21/2020

6. Healthy for the Holidays! Dr. Tom and Marissa discuss a game plan for staying healthy in the holiday season! In this episode, the Nixons share practical tips, recipe ideas, and their thoughts on being intentional with your needs. /episode/index/show/theholistichealthadventure/id/16901225

5. Daily & Yearly Rhythms 11/15/2020

5. Daily & Yearly Rhythms Dr. Tom and Marissa share on the power of having consistent rhythms in life, and discuss the daily, weekly, quarterly and yearly rhythms they have practiced over the last 8 years. /episode/index/show/theholistichealthadventure/id/16811831

4. Our First Steps: How We Transitioned Into Holistic Health 09/13/2020

4. Our First Steps: How We Transitioned Into Holistic Health In this episode, Dr. Tom and Marissa share how they took their first steps into Holistic Health, and how you can begin to take yours! The Nixons cover how they were introduced to natural remedies, and give tips on nutrition, exercise habits, toxicity, and the importance of mindset. /episode/index/show/theholistichealthadventure/id/15988004

3. Dr. Tom's Positive COVID-19 Antibody Test 05/21/2020

3. Dr. Tom's Positive COVID-19 Antibody Test Dr. Tom was sick back in February and took two days off of work for the first time in seven years. Suspecting it was COVID-19, Tom took an antibody test which came back positive. In this episode, the Nixons describe their experience, answer your questions, and share what they do when they get sick. /episode/index/show/theholistichealthadventure/id/14444930

2. Practical Peace & Clarity for COVID-19 04/27/2020

2. Practical Peace & Clarity for COVID-19 "The perspective we choose shapes the experience we’re having." /episode/index/show/theholistichealthadventure/id/14145917

1. The Holistic Health Adventure 04/23/2020

1. The Holistic Health Adventure Dr. Tom and Marissa share the stories behind how and why they began to pursue holistic health, and lay the groundwork for this podcast. /episode/index/show/theholistichealthadventure/id/14107109

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