Wellness By Design
Welcome to the Wellness By Design podcast. I believe every one of us has the power to achieve optimal wellness not by reacting to the world around us but by intentionally designing a life based on what our own body needs. This show is for people who want to relieve pain and inflammation naturally by addressing root causes, rather than masking symptoms and by tapping into the wisdom of their body, mind and spirit. And I want to give you the tools to help make that happen.
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269. Beyond Darwin: Bruce Lipton on the New Science of Human Evolution
08/12/2026
269. Beyond Darwin: Bruce Lipton on the New Science of Human Evolution
Struggling with chronic stress, pain, or feeling stuck in your health no matter what you try? Learn how reprogramming your subconscious mind can help your body heal and put you back in control. đ Download a FREE chapter of my book Pain-Free on Purpose and find what no one tells you about chronic pain: What if 95% of your life is being run by hidden programs you never consciously chose⌠and what if rewriting them is the key to healing your body and your life? Join me and my guest, Dr. Bruce Lipton, internationally recognized cell biologist and bestselling author of The Biology of Belief, to learn more about how your beliefs shape your biology, why the subconscious controls most of your day, and how to shift from victim to creator so your body can finally heal. Concerned about the negative impacts of EMFs on your health? Save up to 50% on Harmoni Pendant here: In this episode, youâll learn: â° 00:00 - Introduction â° 02:29 - Beyond Darwin: Why Cooperation Beats Competition â° 12:29 - Collapse, Stress & the Real Cause of the Health Crisis â° 20:23 - Epigenetics: Your Genes Don't Control You â° 28:33 - How Your Subconscious Runs 95% of Your Life â° 49:10 - The ONE thing you can do to activate self-healing Check out Bruce Liptonâs Bio: Bruce H. Lipton, Ph.D., former medical school professor and epigenetic science pioneer, is the bestselling author of The Biology of Belief, Spontaneous Evolution and The Honeymoon Effect. Bruce received the prestigious Goi Peace Award (Japan) in honor of his scientific contribution to world harmony. For over ten years, Bruce has been listed in the top 100 of âthe worldâs most spiritually influential living peopleâ by United Kingdomâs Watkins Journal. He will be releasing his new book, Beyond Darwin: How Epigenetics, Quantum Science, and Cooperation Shape Humanityâs Future in 2026. Bruce Liptonâs gift: Get Bruce's new book, Beyond Darwin and discover why genes don't control your destiny. Get your copy at Connect with Bruce Lipton: Website: Facebook: Instagram: YouTube: ***** 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 Connect with Jane: Facebook: Instagram:
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268. Breast Implant Illness: What Could Be Hiding Beneath the Surface?
08/05/2026
268. Breast Implant Illness: What Could Be Hiding Beneath the Surface?
Struggling with unexplained fatigue, brain fog, pain, or inflammation? The hidden cause could be your breast implants⌠and here's what you can do about it. đ Download a FREE chapter of my book Pain-Free on Purpose and find what no one tells you about chronic pain: What if the symptoms you've been told are "just stress" or "getting older" were actually connected to something hidden inside your body? Join me and my guest, Dr. Rob Whitfield, MD, board-certified plastic surgeon and founder of the SHARP Method, to learn more about how surgery, genetics, detoxification, mitochondrial optimization, and regenerative medicine come together to create safer procedures, smoother recoveries, and better long-term outcomes. Concerned about the negative impacts of EMFs on your health? Save up to 50% on Harmoni Pendant here: In this episode, youâll learn: â° 00:00 - Introduction â° 03:27 - Why Implants Trigger Illness â° 15:39 - The Biofilm Discovery: 29% of Explant Capsules Test Positive â° 18:02 - Inside the SHARP Method: Genetics, Detox & Surgical Prep â° 28:13 - Prioritize Sleep: Cortisol, Nighttime Waking & the 3-2-1 Method â° 55:15 - The ONE thing you can do to activate self-healing Check out Rob Whitfieldâs Bio: Dr. Robert Whitfield, MD, is a board-certified plastic surgeon and founder of the SHARP Method, a biologic recovery system integrating surgery, genetics, detoxification, and regenerative medicine. Nationally recognized for his work in Breast Implant Illness, he published the largest series of PCR-tested explant capsules, finding bacterial contamination in nearly 29% of cases. He has performed thousands of explant and fat transfer procedures, and practices in Austin, TX, working with patients worldwide. Rob Whitfieldâs gift: Complete Anti-Inflammatory Supplement Kit for Acute and Chronic Inflammation: and both books (SHARP and Breast Implants, Explant Surgery, and Breast Implant Illness): Connect with Rob Whitfield: Website: YouTube: Facebook: Instagram: TikTok: ***** 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 Connect with Jane: Facebook: Instagram:
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267. Chronic Pain: What If Your Body Isnât Broken? with Jane Hogan
07/29/2026
267. Chronic Pain: What If Your Body Isnât Broken? with Jane Hogan
Living with chronic pain and feeling like your body has turned against you? This episode offers a different path to healing⌠one that starts with understanding what your pain is actually trying to do. đ Download a FREE chapter of my book Pain-Free on Purpose and find what no one tells you about chronic pain: What if the pain you've been fighting has been trying to protect you the whole time? Join me to learn more about why pain is an intelligent response, how the pain-fear cycle keeps it switched on, and a simple compassion practice you can try right now to help your body feel safe enough to heal. Concerned about the negative impacts of EMFs on your health? Save up to 50% on Harmoni Pendant here: In this episode, youâll learn: â° 00:00 - Introduction â° 02:16 - The Shift: What If Pain Is Intelligent? â° 09:54 - Pain Is Protection â° 19:12 - The Pain-Fear Cycle & Hidden Protective Patterns â° 23:17 - A Compassion Practice: "You Are Not My Enemy" â° 27:12 - 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 Connect with Jane: Facebook: Instagram:
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266. Engineering an Awakened Life with Dr. Sue Morter | Jane Hogan
07/22/2026
266. Engineering an Awakened Life with Dr. Sue Morter | Jane Hogan
Struggling to heal no matter what you try? Your body (not your mind) may hold the real pathway to self-healing, wholeness, and lasting well-being. đ Download a FREE chapter of my book Pain-Free on Purpose and find what no one tells you about chronic pain: What if your spiritual anatomy isn't just a metaphor, but an actual mechanism you can switch on? And what if you don't have to wait until you're "healed, ready, or worthy" to start living your fullest life? Join me and my guest, Dr. Sue Morter, bestselling author of The Energy Codes and her new book The Anatomy of Awakening, to learn more about the five hidden energy centers beyond the physical body, how consciousness shapes the reality you experience, and the simple daily practice that shifts you into a healing state. Concerned about the negative impacts of EMFs on your health? Save up to 50% on Harmoni Pendant here: In this episode, youâll learn: â° 00:00 - Introduction â° 05:07 - The 5 hidden chakras beyond your body â° 21:32 - Quantum science: how consciousness creates your reality â° 32:42 - The "quantum flip" & why worthiness is a non-issue â° 51:27 - The ONE thing you can do to activate self-healing Check out Sue Morterâs Bio: Dr. Sue Morter is an internationally acclaimed speaker, master of Bioenergetic Medicine, and thought leader bridging science, spirituality, and human potential. She is the founder and CEO of the Morter Institute for Bioenergetics, and host of breakout podcast, The Art of Awakening and Gaia TVâs Healing Matrix. A leading expert in the clinical application of bioenergetics and co-developer of the Bio-Energetic Synchronization Technique, Dr. Sue teaches how to reprogram the bodyâs electromagnetic energy flow through a process she calls Embodiment. Through her globally taught Energy CodesÂŽ seminars, LiveAwake!ÂŽ programs, JourneyAwakeÂŽ retreats, and BodyAwakeÂŽ Yoga trainings, she illuminates the relationship between consciousness, the nervous system, and sustainable self-healing. With over 40 years of experience, Dr. Sue is a New York Times, USA Today, Publishers Weekly, and Canadaâs Globe and Mail, international best-selling author, Transformational Leadership Council award recipient, and respected voice in integrative healthcare and human awakening. Sue Morterâs gift: Dr. Sue's newest book, The Anatomy of Awakening, reveals five hidden codes to move beyond survival mode and awaken your body's power to heal. Get your copy at then go to to get your free guided meditation. Connect with Sue Morter: Website: YouTube: Facebook: Instagram: ***** 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 Connect with Jane: Facebook: Instagram:
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265. The Microbiome Connection: Parkinsonâs, Chronic Disease and the Hidden Impact of Modern Life with Martha Carlin | Jane Hogan
07/15/2026
265. The Microbiome Connection: Parkinsonâs, Chronic Disease and the Hidden Impact of Modern Life with Martha Carlin | Jane Hogan
Chronic pain and chronic disease may be connected to something invisible to the naked eye⌠your microbiome. Discover how shifting the trillions of microbes in your gut can transform symptoms doctors call "progressive" and "incurable." đ Download a FREE chapter of my book Pain-Free on Purpose and find what no one tells you about chronic pain: What if the disease you've been told has no cure is actually deeply connected to the trillions of microbes living in and on your body? Join me and my guest, Martha Carlin, Founder of BiotiQuest Probiotics, to learn how she uncovered the hidden link between the microbiome and chronic disease after her husband's Parkinson's diagnosis. Concerned about the negative impacts of EMFs on your health? Save up to 50% on Harmoni Pendant here: In this episode, youâll learn: â° 00:00 - Introduction â° 02:30 - From Personal Crisis to Microbiome Research â° 12:41 - Understanding the Microbiome's Role in Health â° 20:57 - Probiotics and Their Impact on Chronic Conditions â° 26:55 - The Connection Between Stress and Chronic Disease â° 32:30 - The ONE thing you can do to activate self-healing Check out Martha Carlinâs Bio: Martha Carlin became a microbiome researcher through love and necessity when her husband John was diagnosed with Parkinson's at 44, she refused to accept "there's nothing we can do," sparking a 24-year journey into the science of chronic disease. Today she's the founder of BiotiQuest Probiotics, author of CONNECTED: Love, Loss, and the Unseen Forces Behind Chronic Disease, a published researcher on the glycocalyx, a speaker at the White House Microbiome Initiative, and a Research Fellow at the Australian National University. A TEDxBoulder speaker and Kilimanjaro climber, Martha lives in Colorado, where she continues exploring how the microbiome shapes our hormones, energy, mood, and long-term vitality. Martha Carlinâs gift: Grab your copy of CONNECTED and unlock $247 in exclusive bonuses: Try Martha's probiotic, BiotiQuest: Connect with Martha Carlin: Website: | Blog/Substack: Instagram: ***** 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 Connect with Jane: Facebook: Instagram:
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264. The MAP Method: Release Emotions That Are Hindering Healing with Colette Streicher | Jane Hogan
07/08/2026
264. The MAP Method: Release Emotions That Are Hindering Healing with Colette Streicher | Jane Hogan
Struggling to heal from trauma, anxiety, or limiting beliefs that keep holding you back? Discover a gentle, fast way to clear subconscious and generational trauma without reliving the pain. đ Download a FREE chapter of my book Pain-Free on Purpose and find what no one tells you about chronic pain: What if the emotions blocking your healing aren't just "in your head" but stored in your cells, your nervous system, and even your DNA? Join me and my guest, Colette Streicher, Licensed Psychotherapist and founder of the MAP (Make Anything Possible) Method, to learn how trauma gets recorded across body, mind, energy, and soul and how working with the "superconscious" mind can find and neutralize those hidden memories quickly and gently. Concerned about the negative impacts of EMFs on your health? Save up to 50% on Harmoni Pendant here: In this episode, youâll learn: â° 00:00 - Introduction â° 03:23 - Colette's Origin Story â° 12:45 - How Trauma Hides in Your DNA â° 18:41 - What Is the MAP Method? â° 25:30 - Inside a Session â° 36:08 - The ONE thing you can do to activate self-healing Check out Colette Streicherâs Bio: Colette Streicher is a Licensed Psychotherapist and founder of the Make Anything Possible⢠(MAP) Method, a holistic psychology that leverages the Superconscious mind to quickly and gently clear challenging emotions, traumatic memories, and limiting beliefs stored across body, mind, energy, and soul. She is the author of the Amazon international bestseller Abundance on Demand and founder of the MAP Coaching Institute, which trains psychotherapists and coaches worldwide. In her private practice, she's the secret weapon of peak performers, top athletes, CEOs, and business leaders. Colette Streicherâs gift: Sign up for the MAP Workshop here: Connect with Colette Streicher: Website: Facebook: YouTube: LinkedIn: ***** 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 Connect with Jane: Facebook: Instagram:
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263. Beyond Humming: 5 Ways to Support Your Vagus Nerve | Jane Hogan
07/01/2026
263. Beyond Humming: 5 Ways to Support Your Vagus Nerve | Jane Hogan
What if you could calm your nervous system in under 60 seconds⌠without apps, supplements, or anything but your own breath and body? đ Download a FREE chapter of my book Pain-Free on Purpose and find what no one tells you about chronic pain: Join me as we go Beyond Humming and explore 5 simple, science-backed ways to support and tone your vagus nerve. Humming is powerful (and yes, we cover it!) but it's only the beginning. You'll discover four "doorways" you can use anytime, anywhere to shift out of the stress response and into the rest-digest-repair state where real healing happens. Concerned about the negative impacts of EMFs on your health? Save up to 50% on Harmoni Pendant here: In this episode, youâll learn: â° 00:00 - Introduction â° 02:36 - Understanding the Vagus Nerve â° 11:36 - Breath and Voice: Humming and Voo Breathing â° 15:38 - Eye Movements: Connecting Vision and Relaxation â° 21:34 - Body Awareness: Grounding and Movement Techniques â° 29:54 - Head, Ears, and Tongue: Unique Practices for Activation â° 35:07 - 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 Connect with Jane: Facebook: Instagram:
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262. Immuno-Rejuvenation for Chronic Pain Relief with Jeffrey Bland | Jane Hogan
06/24/2026
262. Immuno-Rejuvenation for Chronic Pain Relief with Jeffrey Bland | Jane Hogan
Chronic pain may be driven by inflammation and an aging immune system. Learn how immuno-rejuvenation can help calm inflammation, support healing, and reduce pain naturally. Could the key to chronic pain relief be hidden within your immune system? Join me and my guest, Dr. Jeffrey Bland, founder of Big Bold Health and widely recognized as the father of functional medicine, to learn more about immuno-rejuvenation, the emerging science of renewing the immune system to reduce inflammation, support resilience, and help ease chronic pain. đ 16 leading experts reveal the science-backed breakthroughs to finally calm your nervous system and live pain-free â Struggling with sleep? Wear blue-light-blocking glasses in the evening to help prepare your nervous system for better sleep. Save 10% at Vivarays with this link: In this episode, youâll learn: â° 00:00 - Introduction â° 03:16 - Understanding Pain and Its Connection to Immunity â° 12:54 - The Science Behind Immune Cell Renewal â° 17:04 - Nutritional Factors for Immune Health â° 23:10 - The Importance of Sleep and Stress Management â° 32:14 - The ONE thing you can do to activate self-healing Check out Jeffrey Blandâs Bio: Jeff Bland, PhD, is a renowned nutritional biochemist, educator, author, and widely recognized as the father of functional medicine. With more than 40 years of experience in health and wellness, he co-founded the Institute for Functional Medicine and later the Personalized Lifestyle Medicine Institute. Today, as founder of Big Bold Health, Jeff is advancing the science of Immuno-Rejuvenation, exploring how nutrition, regenerative agriculture, and ancient food crops can support a healthier immune system and improve human and planetary health. He is the author of numerous books and scientific publications, including âThe Disease Delusionâ. Connect with Jeffrey Bland: Website: Instagram: Facebook: YouTube: ***** 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 Connect with Jane: Facebook: Instagram:
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261. Winning The War On Cancer: The Epic Journey Towards a Natural Cure with Sylvie Beljanski | Jane Hogan
06/17/2026
261. Winning The War On Cancer: The Epic Journey Towards a Natural Cure with Sylvie Beljanski | Jane Hogan
What if some of the most promising discoveries in cancer research were hidden from public view? Discover how plant-based compounds may help support healthy cells and why addressing root causes matters in cancer prevention and recovery. Join me and my guest, Sylvie Beljanski, President of The Beljanski Foundation, to learn more about her father's pioneering work in molecular biology, his discovery of plant extracts that selectively target cancer cells, and the remarkable story behind a research legacy that continues today. đ Download my free guide to understand why pain persists: Struggling with sleep? Wear blue-light-blocking glasses in the evening to help prepare your nervous system for better sleep. Save 10% at Vivarays with this link: In this episode, youâll learn: â° 00:00 - Introduction â° 02:11 - Sylvieâs Journey â° 11:03 - The Legacy of Research and the Beljansky Foundation â° 18:23 - Plant Extracts and Their Role in Cancer Treatment â° 27:18 - Integrative Approaches to Cancer Care â° 33:28 - The ONE thing you can do to activate self-healing Check out Sylvie Beljanskiâs Bio: Sylvie Beljanski, a French lawyer turned health advocate, author, and entrepreneur, continues her familyâs legacy as leaders in integrative health and cancer research. She is Founder and President of The Beljanski Foundation, a nonprofit advancing natural approaches to cancer, and CEO of Maison Beljanski, a global dietary supplement company. Author of âWinning The War On Cancer", host of the âBeljanski Cancer Talk Showâ, and producer of the Beljanski Integrative Cancer Conference, Sylvie is a sought-after speaker worldwide, educating audiences on scientific breakthroughs in holistic and integrative medicine. Sylvie Beljanskiâs gift: The Beljanski Integrative Cancer Conference brings together world-class experts to share cutting-edge research and natural, integrative strategies for supporting the body's fight against cancer. Check it out at Connect with Sylvie Beljanski: Website: Instagram: ***** 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 Connect with Jane: Facebook: Instagram:
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260. The Neuroscience of Chronic Pain: Why Your Body May Not Be Broken with Irena O'Brien | Jane Hogan
06/10/2026
260. The Neuroscience of Chronic Pain: Why Your Body May Not Be Broken with Irena O'Brien | Jane Hogan
Chronic stress, anxiety, and chronic pain can keep your brain stuck in protection mode. Learn how to calm your nervous system, retrain your brain, and create more safety for healing and resilience. Why does your brain keep repeating the same stress patterns, anxious thoughts, or pain responses⌠even when you want to change? Join me and my guest, Dr. Irena OâBrien, neuroscientist and founder of The Neuroscience School, to learn more about how the brain predicts, protects, and shapes our behaviors, emotions, and even chronic pain experiences. đ Download my free guide to understand why pain persists: Struggling with sleep? Wear blue-light-blocking glasses in the evening to help prepare your nervous system for better sleep. Save 10% at Vivarays with this link: In this episode, youâll learn: â° 00:00 - Introduction â° 02:45 - The Brain's Role in Safety and Energy Management â° 12:47 - Understanding Pain as Protection â° 21:42 - Stress and Its Impact on Energy â° 34:25 - Finding Personal Practices for Calmness â° 42:23 - The ONE thing you can do to activate self-healing Check out Irena O'Brienâs Bio: Dr. Irena OâBrien is a cognitive neuroscientist, educator, and founder of The Neuroscience School. She is known for making complex brain science practical and accessible, helping coaches, leaders, and helping professionals better understand behavior, stress, resilience, and change through the lens of neuroscience. After beginning her career in accounting, Dr. OâBrien returned to university and discovered a passion for neurobiology that changed the direction of her life. She earned her PhD in Psychology from the UniversitĂŠ du QuĂŠbec Ă MontrĂŠal and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at McGill University. Today, she is the creator of an ICF-accredited Applied Neuroscience program and host of the Neuroscience of Coaching podcast. Irena O'Brienâs gift: The Neuroscience of Why Clients Get Stuck and The Brain-Based Change Blueprint offer practical, neuroscience-based insights into why change can feel difficult and the key conditions that help lasting transformation become possible. Check it out at Connect with Irena O'Brien: Website: LinkedIn: ***** 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 Connect with Jane: Facebook: Instagram:
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259. From Chronic Pain to the Red Carpet: The Truth About Pain No One Told Me | Jane Hogan
06/03/2026
259. From Chronic Pain to the Red Carpet: The Truth About Pain No One Told Me | Jane Hogan
Chronic pain in women is often misunderstood, dismissed, or treated as something to âjust live with.â What if your chronic pain isnât a sign that your body is broken ⌠but a sign that your nervous system has been stuck in protection mode? Join me in this deeply personal episode as I share my experience attending the premiere of the womenâs health documentary sHEALed at the Cannes Film Festival and the powerful realization that women are suffering from chronic pain at disproportionately high rates. đ Download my free guide to understand why pain persists: Struggling with sleep? Wear blue-light-blocking glasses in the evening to help prepare your nervous system for better sleep. Save 10% at Vivarays with this link: In this episode, youâll learn: â° 00:00 - Introduction â° 03:52 - Women's Health and Chronic Pain â° 09:51 - Understanding Pain: The Role of the Brain and Nervous System â° 19:56 - The Impact of Stress on Pain Perception â° 31:56 - Empowerment and Healing: Shifting Perspectives on Pain â° 35:45 - 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 Connect with Jane: Facebook: Instagram:
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258. Why Your Pain Wonât Go Away (The Bioenergetics Breakthrough) with Harry Massey | Jane Hogan
05/27/2026
258. Why Your Pain Wonât Go Away (The Bioenergetics Breakthrough) with Harry Massey | Jane Hogan
Chronic pain, fatigue, and low energy may not just be âagingâ... they could be signs of energetic imbalance in the body. What if your body already knows how to heal⌠it just needs the right information and energy? Join me and my guest, Harry Massey, bioenergetics researcher and founder of Energy4Life, as we explore the fascinating connection between energy, information, the brain, and chronic pain. After spending seven years bedridden with chronic fatigue and pain following multiple accidents, Harry discovered a completely different approach to healing rooted in bioenergetics. đ Download my free guide to understand why pain persists: Struggling with sleep? Wear blue-light-blocking glasses in the evening to help prepare your nervous system for better sleep. Save 10% at Vivarays with this link: In this episode, youâll learn: â° 00:00 - Introduction â° 01:38 - The Simple Equation of Health â° 08:39 - The Role of Energy and Information in Healing â° 19:41 - Biophotons and the Body's Electromagnetic System â° 24:40 - Results and Case Studies of Bioenergetic Treatments â° 32:46 - How Infosuticals Work and How They Are Determined â° 40:43 - The ONE thing you can do to activate self-healing Check out Harry Masseyâs Bio: Harry Massey is a bioenergetics pioneer, bestselling author, filmmaker, and Quantum Wellness visionary whose path began after a devastating mountaineering accident left him bedridden for nearly a decade. When conventional, holistic, and functional medicine failed him, he turned to physicsâsparking a lifelong pursuit to understand and restore the bodyâs energy systems. He went on to co-found one of the first bioenergetics R&D companies, spending over 20 years developing technologies to measure and optimize human energy. Today, he is the Founder & CEO of Energy4Life and the creator behind innovations like the miHealth device, Bioenergetic Voice Scan, GEM wearable, and FDA-approved infoceuticals and WellNES System. Beyond tech, Harry is a bestselling author and award-winning filmmaker, known for The Living Matrix, with a new film set for release in Summer 2026. Across all his work, his mission remains clear: to help restore and elevate human energy for life. Harry Masseyâs gift: One man's quest to heal himself changed everything he knew about the body. Medicine Is Not Enough streaming July 8 at Connect with Harry Massey: Website: Facebook: | Instagram: YouTube: | LinkedIn: ***** 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 Connect with Jane: Facebook: Instagram:
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257. Why Nothing Worked for Her Chronic Illness (Until This Shift) with Allie Chandler | Jane Hogan
05/20/2026
257. Why Nothing Worked for Her Chronic Illness (Until This Shift) with Allie Chandler | Jane Hogan
Healing chronic illness often involves more than treatments⌠it requires understanding the nervous system, mindset, and the bodyâs capacity to recover when it feels safe. What if the path to healing isnât about doing more, but about doing things differently and starting with the nervous system? Join me and my guest, Allie Chandler, founder of Upsell Health and wellness marketing strategist, to learn more about her decade-long healing journey through chronic symptoms, misdiagnosis, and ultimately nervous system recovery. đ Download my free guide to understand why pain persists: Struggling with sleep? Wear blue-light-blocking glasses in the evening to help prepare your nervous system for better sleep. Save 10% at Vivarays with this link: In this episode, youâll learn: â° 00:00 - Introduction â° 02:29 - Understanding Lyme Disease and POTS â° 13:10 - The Role of Perfectionism and Pressure â° 18:26 - Navigating the Path to Recovery â° 35:53 - Empowering Patient Archetypes for Healing â° 43:24 - The ONE thing you can do to activate self-healing Check out Allie Chandlerâs Bio: Allie Chandler is the founder of Upsell Health, where she helps functional medicine practitioners and wellness brands scale to $2-10M+ through marketing that feels as natural as the healing they provide. Her approach? Data-driven strategies delivered with heart, creating connections that convert without feeling salesy. Her path into wellness marketing began in 2013 while teaching high school creative writing, when a trip to Europe led to sudden illness in Amsterdam. This began an eight-year health journey with chronic Lyme disease, mold toxicity, and ânormalâ test results despite severe symptoms. She experienced being bedbound, major weight loss, and complex protocols, giving her deep insight into what patients need in healing. Today, she runs Upsell Health and teaches her Practitioner Archetype Framework, helping healers grow thriving practices without losing authenticity or burnout. Allie Chandlerâs gift: Meet Your Healer helps people with chronic illness find aligned practitioners based on root causes and healing patterns. Join the waitlist + access the FREE Brain Healing Blueprint & Archetype Quiz at Connect with Allie Chandler: Website: Instagram: Linkedin: YouTube: TikTok: ***** 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 Connect with Jane: Facebook: Instagram:
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256. Your Pain Isnât Random (Hereâs What Itâs Responding To) | Jane Hogan
05/13/2026
256. Your Pain Isnât Random (Hereâs What Itâs Responding To) | Jane Hogan
Struggling with unpredictable pain flare-ups that seem to come out of nowhere? Learn how your thoughts, emotions, and nervous system may be driving pain (and how to shift it). Have you ever had a pain flare and thought, âWhat did I do wrong?â In this special compilation episode, weâre bringing together powerful insights from four leading experts in mind-body healing to help you understand whatâs really happening beneath the surface when pain returns. đ Download my free guide to understand why pain persists: Struggling with sleep? Wear blue-light-blocking glasses in the evening to help prepare your nervous system for better sleep. Save 10% at Vivarays with this link: In this episode, youâll learn: â° 00:00 - Introduction â° 02:38 - Thought Patterns and Pain â° 07:21 - The Role of Doubt and Fear â° 10:52 - Impact of Self-Criticism â° 14:08 - Emotions and Pain Regulation â° 19:04 - 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 Connect with Jane: Facebook: Instagram:
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255. How to Hum to Calm Pain (Backed by Science) | Jane Hogan
05/06/2026
255. How to Hum to Calm Pain (Backed by Science) | Jane Hogan
Struggling with chronic pain or a tense, overwhelmed body? Discover how a simple humming practice can calm your nervous system and support natural pain relief. Have you ever noticed yourself humming without even thinking about it⌠and felt a little better afterward? Join me in this episode to learn more about how humming activates the parasympathetic nervous system, increases nitric oxide, and sends a signal of safety to your body so it can begin to soften, repair, and heal. đ Discover the science-backed healing power of humming: Struggling with sleep? Wear blue-light-blocking glasses in the evening to help prepare your nervous system for better sleep. Save 10% at Vivarays with this link: In this episode, youâll learn: â° 00:00 - Introduction â° 02:12 - The Healing Power of Humming â° 05:03 - Experiencing Humming: A Guided Practice â° 15:13 - The Science Behind Humming and Healing â° 18:13 - 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 Connect with Jane: Facebook: Instagram:
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254. What If Your Pain is Trying to Tell You Something? with Kelly McCann | Jane Hogan
04/29/2026
254. What If Your Pain is Trying to Tell You Something? with Kelly McCann | Jane Hogan
What if your symptoms werenât something to fight⌠but something to understand? Join me and my guest, Dr. Kelly McCann, MD, MPH, functional medicine expert and creator of The Unforgetting Project, to explore a deeply transformative approach to chronic pain, autoimmune conditions and holistic health. We go beyond traditional pain reduction strategies and uncover why addressing only the physical body often isnât enough for true healing. đ Download my free guide to understand why pain persists: Struggling with sleep? Wear blue-light-blocking glasses in the evening to help prepare your nervous system for better sleep. Save 10% at Vivarays with this link: In this episode, youâll learn: â° 00:00 - Introduction â° 02:40 - The Unforgetting Project â° 10:14 - Understanding the Body's Language â° 14:27 - The Role of Emotions in Health â° 22:45 - Shifting Perspectives on Pain and Healing â° 29:46 - Understanding Emotions and Their Impact â° 40:47 - Reframe symptoms as a message from your body Check out Kelly McCannâs Bio: Kelly K. McCann, MD, MPH is a triple board-certified physician in Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, and Integrative Medicine, with additional certifications in Functional Medicine and Medical Acupuncture. She is the founder of The Spring Center in Costa Mesa, California, where she specializes in complex chronic illness, including Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, mold and mycotoxin illness, Lyme disease, and environmentally acquired conditions. Dr. McCann has hosted multiple international summits on MCAS and allergy-related illness and serves on the boards of the American Academy of Environmental Medicine and was a founding Board member of the International Society for Environmentally Acquired Illness. A graduate of Tulane University School of Medicine and one of only 35 physicians worldwide to complete the residential fellowship at the University of Arizonaâs Center for Integrative Medicine, she also holds a Masterâs in Spiritual Psychology. Her work is now evolving into what she calls The Unforgetting Project: a new healing paradigm that bridges functional medicine with spiritual psychology, inviting patients to experience symptoms not as failures, but as meaningful messages guiding them back to wholeness. Connect with Kelly McCann: Website: | Facebook: Instagram: ***** 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 Connect with Jane: Facebook: Instagram:
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253. Somatic Yoga for Trauma Relief with Liz Albanis | Jane Hogan
04/22/2026
253. Somatic Yoga for Trauma Relief with Liz Albanis | Jane Hogan
Is your pain really physical⌠or is your body holding onto unprocessed emotions? Discover how somatic yoga can help you release tension and feel safe in your body again. đ Download my free guide to understand why pain persists: Have you ever noticed tension in your body that just wonât let go⌠no matter what you try? Join me and my guest, Liz Albanis, Somatic Yoga Teacher, to learn more about how trauma is stored in the body, the role of the psoas muscle, and simple, trauma-informed practices to release tension and regulate your nervous system. Concerned about the negative impacts of EMFs on your health? Save up to 50% on Harmoni Pendant here: In this episode, youâll learn: â° 00:00 - Introduction â° 02:28 - The Connection Between Trauma and Pain â° 06:12 - Understanding the Psoas Muscle â° 14:27 - Trauma-Informed vs. Traditional Yoga â° 25:27 - The Impact of Trauma on Physical Health â° 35:09 - The Role of Breathwork in Trauma Release â° 43:35 - The ONE thing you can do to activate self-healing Check out Liz Albanisâ Bio: Liz serves people who feel excluded from mainstream yoga and wellness, especially those dealing with stress, trauma, grief, anxiety, burnout, pain, or major life transitions. She helps them through personalised, trauma-aware yoga practices that support nervous system regulation, emotional resilience, and everyday wellbeing. Her approach uses accessible tools like breathwork, gentle movement, meditation, and somatic yoga so people can find support in ways that honour their body, history, and real life. Liz Albanisâ gift: Check out . Liz Albanis is offering free yoga and nervous system support resources designed to help people feel calmer, more grounded, and more supported in everyday life. Her free offerings include tools such as a âRelax & Restoreâ bundle with Yoga Nidra audio and Bee Breath guidance, a chair yoga practice for settling a restless body and mind, a gentle class to support low mood and energy, and a trauma-informed meditative relaxation. These resources are designed to be accessible, beginner-friendly, and supportive for people navigating stress, anxiety, overwhelm, or emotional fatigue. Connect with Liz Albanis: Website: Instagram: Youtube: ***** 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 Connect with Jane: Facebook: Instagram:
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252. Releasing Guilt, Shame and Emotional Pain for Healing with Kat Courtney | Jane Hogan
04/15/2026
252. Releasing Guilt, Shame and Emotional Pain for Healing with Kat Courtney | Jane Hogan
Struggling with chronic pain, trauma symptoms, or a dysregulated nervous system that wonât seem to settle no matter what you try? Thereâs a deeper root cause many people miss: your nervous system. đ Download my free guide to understand why pain persists: Have you ever wondered if your bodyâs symptoms are actually messages from your nervous system asking for safety and release? Join me and my guest, Kat Courtney, Founder of Plant Medicine People, to learn more about nervous system regulation, trauma healing, chronic symptoms like pain and tinnitus, and plant-based somatic approaches to restoring balance and safety in the body. Concerned about the negative impacts of EMFs on your health? Save up to 50% on Harmoni Pendant here: In this episode, youâll learn: â° 00:00 - Introduction â° 02:29 - The Foundation of Healing: The Nervous System â° 13:28 - Understanding Trauma and Its Impact â° 22:19 - Exploring Healing Modalities â° 31:12 - The Power of Forgiveness and Self-Compassion â° 34:17 - The ONE thing you can do to activate self-healing Check out Kat Courtneyâs Bio: Tina âKatâ Courtney is a pioneer in the modern day Plant Medicine space; she is a traditionally trained Ayahuasquera and Huachumera with over 2 decades of professional psychedelic experience. Kat apprenticed for over 10 years in the Shipibo-Conibo and Quechua-Lamista traditions. Sheâs the author of Plant Medicine Mystery School Vol 1: The Superhero Healing Powers of Psychotropic Plants â a book that celebrates the dynamic and sentient personalities of all the entheogens. Kat is a trailblazer in the Psychedelic Integration space, as well as an expert in cultivating life-changing relationships with plant spirits. She leads Master Plant Diets both in person and remotely, and is available for coaching about this and all shamanic topics. Kat is also a certified Death Doula honored to help people make peace with the inevitable and beautiful transition into the afterlife. She has spent her adult life cultivating a bonded and trusting relationship with the darkness, and she lives to promote reverent and consciousness connections to the entire plant kingdom. Kat Courtneyâs gift: Katâs retreats through and , offer deeply intentional, expertly guided healing experiences for people seeking transformation, self-understanding, and meaningful integration. These retreats include ayahuasca retreats, ayahuasca and wachuma retreats, and master plant diets, often built around specific themes and supported with integration so participants can carry the experience into real life. Connect with Kat Courtney: Website: | | Instagram: | ***** 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 Connect with Jane: Facebook: Instagram:
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251. Why Pain Flares Happen (And What They Really Mean) | Jane Hogan
04/08/2026
251. Why Pain Flares Happen (And What They Really Mean) | Jane Hogan
Have you ever felt hopeful⌠only to have your pain suddenly spike again? đ Download my free guide to understand why pain persists: Chronic pain flare-ups can feel like youâre back at square one but what if theyâre not setbacks at all? Learn what to do during a pain flare so you can calm your nervous system and return to healing faster. In this episode of Wellness by Design, youâll discover why flares happen, the hidden patterns behind them, and how stress, fear, and even your thoughts can trigger these responses. Most importantly, you will be walked through a simple, in-the-moment reset you can use to signal safety to your body and ease the flare. Concerned about the negative impacts of EMFs on your health? Save up to 50% on Harmoni Pendant here: In this episode, youâll learn: â° 00:00 - Introduction â° 02:28 - Understanding Pain Flares and Setbacks â° 08:22 - Recognizing Patterns in Pain Flares â° 11:34 - Common Triggers for Pain Flares â° 16:27 - Flares as Signals, Not Setbacks â° 19:12 - Managing Pain Flares Effectively â° 22:23 - 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 Connect with Jane: Facebook: Instagram:
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250. The Missing Key to Healing: Your Nervous System with Christine Ruch | Jane Hogan
04/01/2026
250. The Missing Key to Healing: Your Nervous System with Christine Ruch | Jane Hogan
Have you ever wondered if your symptoms might be your bodyâs way of communicating with you? Chronic illness and nervous system dysregulation can keep the body stuck in stress and survival mode. In this episode, youâll 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: Concerned about the negative impacts of EMFs on your health? Save up to 50% on Harmoni Pendant here: In this episode, youâll learn: â° 00:00 - Introduction â° 02:54 - Journey of Transformation â° 09:02 - The Role of the Nervous System in Healing â° 17:35 - Emotional Capacity and Resilience â° 23:06 - Daily Practices for Nervous System Health â° 28:51 - Trusting the Healing Process â° 35:53 - The ONE thing you can do to activate self-healing Check out Christine Ruchâs 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 soulâoffering tools to move beyond symptom management and into lasting inner healing. Sheâs here to share insight, hope, and grounded practices for listeners ready to reclaim their health from the inside out. Connect with Christine Ruch: Website: Instagram: ***** 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 Connect with Jane: Facebook: Instagram:
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249. Use Your Hands to Listen to Your Body with Jen Aks | Jane Hogan
03/25/2026
249. Use Your Hands to Listen to Your Body with Jen Aks | Jane Hogan
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 bodyâs wisdom and access its powerful guidance for healing. Did you know that your hand gestures reflect your emotions â even your subconscious emotions? Join me and my guest, Jen Aks, embodied leadership coach, TEDx speaker, and founder of The Power of GestureÂŽ, to learn how simple hand gestures and body awareness can help you regulate emotions, reconnect with your bodyâs wisdom, and shift into a calmer, more empowered state. Is your brain keeping you in pain? Download my free 10-question quiz here: Concerned about the negative impacts of EMFs on your health? Save up to 50% on Harmoni Pendant here: In this episode, youâll learn: â° 00:00 - Introduction â° 02:27 - Journey to Body Awareness â° 08:30 - Understanding Multiple Intelligences â° 15:22 - The Concept of Body Set â° 19:24 - The Power of Gesture in Emotional Expression â° 22:29 - Transforming Emotions Through Gestures â° 24:17 - Common Gestures and Their Meanings â° 28:33 - Practical Steps for Body Awareness â° 30:19 - The ONE thing you can do to activate self-healing Check out Jen Aksâ 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 GestureÂŽ, a science-based somatic practice that reconnects people to three intelligence systemsâemotional, somatic, and kinestheticâ 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 Aksâ gift: You Know You're Capable of More. Bodyset Shows You How to Access It: Connect with Jen Aks: Website: Instagram: ***** 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 Connect with Jane: Facebook: Instagram:
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248. Use Brain Scans to Speed Up Your Healing with Dr. Steve Rondeau | Jane Hogan
03/18/2026
248. Use Brain Scans to Speed Up Your Healing with Dr. Steve Rondeau | Jane Hogan
Youâve tried everything for your pain⌠but what if youâre 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 isnât just âin your headâ but in your brain patterns? Is your brain keeping you in pain? Download my free 10-question quiz here: Concerned about the negative impacts of EMFs on your health? Save up to 50% on Harmoni Pendant here: In this episode, youâll learn: â° 00:00 - Introduction â° 02:45 - A Scientific Approach in Mental Health â° 13:41 - The Importance of Creative Outlets â° 19:39 - Exploring Trauma and Its Impact on the Brain â° 24:50 - Building Resilience Through Data-Driven Conversations â° 29:28 - Finding Individualized Treatment Paths â° 34:51 - The ONE thing you can do to activate self-healing Check out Dr. Steve Rondeauâs 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 Rondeauâs gift: Dr. Steveâs 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 to learn about qEEG and how objective data can help them design a better path to wellness. Connect with Dr. Steve Rondeau: Website: Linkedin: ***** 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 Connect with Jane: Facebook: Instagram:
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247. Why Your Pain Wonât Go Away⌠Even When Nothing Is âWrongâ | Jane Hogan
03/11/2026
247. Why Your Pain Wonât Go Away⌠Even When Nothing Is âWrongâ | Jane Hogan
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. Youâll 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: Concerned about the negative impacts of EMFs on your health? Save up to 50% on Harmoni Pendant here: In this episode, youâll learn: â° 00:00 Introduction â° 02:37 Chronic Pain and My Personal Journey â° 08:38 The Role of the Nervous System in Pain â° 14:38 Experiencing Safety and Grounding Techniques â° 20:42 Empowerment Through Awareness and Action â° 24:31 Breathing Exercise for Nervous System Relaxation â° 30:41 Activating the Relaxation Response â° 33:37 The Neuroplasticity of the Brain â° 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 Connect with Jane: Facebook: Instagram:
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246. Nervous System Regulation for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome with Miguel Bautista | Jane Hogan
03/04/2026
246. Nervous System Regulation for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome with Miguel Bautista | Jane Hogan
Ever wonder why your body feels exhausted, yet all your tests come back ânormalâ? 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: Concerned about the negative impacts of EMFs on your health? Save up to 50% on Harmoni Pendant here: In this episode, youâll learn: â° 00:00 Introduction â° 04:40 Understanding Chronic Fatigue Syndrome â° 09:13 The Role of the Nervous System â° 14:28 Education as a Foundation for Recovery â° 19:38 The Software Upgrade for Recovery â° 24:11 Understanding the Body's Response â° 27:07 The Journey to Recovery â° 32:19 Common Mistakes in Healing â° 37:32 Tools for Recovery â° 40:50 The ONE thing you can do to activate self-healing Check out Miguel Bautistaâs 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 systemâdriven 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 Bautistaâs 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: Connect with Miguel Bautista: Website: Instagram: YouTube: LinkedIn: TikTok: ***** 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 Connect with Jane: Facebook: Instagram:
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245. How to Get Younger With Age with Bettina Gordon-Wayne | Jane Hogan
02/25/2026
245. How to Get Younger With Age with Bettina Gordon-Wayne | Jane Hogan
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: Is your brain keeping you in pain? Download my free 10-question quiz here: In this episode, youâll learn: â° 00:00 Introduction â° 02:31 Cancer, Motherhood at 44 and the Wake-Up Call â° 09:17 The Power of Mindset in Healing â° 19:44 Scientific Evidence Supporting Mind-Body Connection â° 26:29 Practical Steps to Reverse Aging â° 33:13 How Your Mindset Can Impact Your Aging â° 38:47 The Magic is in the Fundamentals â° 42:11 Telomeres and Biological Age â° 48:15 Aging is a Choice â° 54:09 The ONE thing you can do to activate self-healing Check out Bettina Gordon-Wayneâs 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 whatâs possible at midlife and beyond. Take this fun quiz to find out if youâre aging faster (or slower) than you think! Discover simple ways to influence your biological age and turn back the clock: Connect with Bettina Gordon-Wayne: Website: TEDx Talk: TikTok: Instagram: LinkedIn: ***** 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 Connect with Jane: Facebook: Instagram:
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244. An Intelligent & Loving Approach to Relieve Pain Holistically | Jane Hogan
02/18/2026
244. An Intelligent & Loving Approach to Relieve Pain Holistically | Jane Hogan
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 youâre 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: In this episode, youâll learn: â° 00:00 - Introduction â° 02:55 - Why chronic pain is not the enemy â° 05:26 - How to lower pain intensity â° 10:55 - The nervous systemâs role in chronic pain â° 14:27 - The missing puzzle piece in pain relief â° 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 Connect with Jane: Facebook: Instagram:
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243. An Integrative Approach to Cancer Prevention & Treatment with Ryan Sternagel | Jane Hogan
02/11/2026
243. An Integrative Approach to Cancer Prevention & Treatment with Ryan Sternagel | Jane Hogan
Have you ever wondered how a family navigates a stage-four cancer diagnosis in their infant with strength and hope? Ryanâs 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 familyâs 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 âOur 7â supplement with 7 botanicals and minerals for oxidation and inflammation reduction support use code BYDESIGN to save 10%: In this episode, youâll learn: â° 00:00 - Introduction â° 03:12 - Discovering Ryderâs tumor and stage 4 Neuroblastoma â° 12:20 - Blending chemo with integrative healing at home â° 20:13 - Cancer today and the power of foundations â° 23:11 - Cancer as disconnection from nature â° 31:54 - Cancer support community and the birth of The Stern Method â° 1:00:28 - The ONE thing you can do to activate self-healing Check out Ryan Sternagelâs 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 worldâs 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. đ Download your copy of The Stern Method Guide to Strategic Supplementation: A Practical Framework for Healing & Preventing Disease Without Breaking the Bank: Connect with Ryan Sternagel: Website: Facebook: Instagram: ***** 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 Would you like to learn how to release pain by creating more peace and calm? Download my free guided meditation audio bundle here: Connect with Jane: Facebook: Instagram:
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242. Super Spices & Ayurveda to Lower Inflammation with Dr. Shivani Gupta | Jane Hogan
02/04/2026
242. Super Spices & Ayurveda to Lower Inflammation with Dr. Shivani Gupta | Jane Hogan
Have you ever wondered why inflammation sticks around no matter how âcleanâ 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 energyâwithout restrictive dieting. Pre-order âThe Inflammation Codeâ today and claim bonuses that guide you through anti-inflammatory living using super spices, lifestyle modifications, and mind-body practices: In this episode, youâll learn: â°00:00 - Why chronic inflammation is so hard to turn off â°03:06 - Shivaniâs personal health journey and discovering Ayurveda â°04:58 - Hidden toxins, EMFs, and circadian rhythm challenges â°08:24 - The six pillars of elemental design â°11:40 - Mental inflammation and why it blocks healing â°12:34 - What is Ayurveda? â°15:17 - The three elemental constitutions (Vata, Pitta, Kapha) â°26:19 - Ayurvedic super spices and how to use them â°38:22 - The ONE thing you can do to activate self-healing Check out Dr. Shivani Guptaâs 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 Masterâs in Ayurvedic Sciences and a PhD focused on turmeric, she translates ancient wisdom into simple daily ritualsâElemental 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. Sheâs spent over 20 years helping women and families build sustainable routines that actually stickâin real life. Learn more at shivanigupta.com. 7-Day Inflammation Detox Challenge: Anti-Inflammatory E-Cookbook: Connect with Dr. Shivani Gupta: Website: Facebook: (@theshivanigupta) Instagram: (@dr.shivanigupta) YouTube: (@dr.shivanigupta) Pinterest: (@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 Would you like to learn how to release pain by creating more peace and calm? Download my free guided meditation audio bundle here: Connect with Jane: Facebook: Instagram:
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241. The Diabetes Myth Doctors Donât Talk About with Dr. Beverly Yates | Jane Hogan
01/28/2026
241. The Diabetes Myth Doctors Donât Talk About with Dr. Beverly Yates | Jane Hogan
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. Youâll 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: In this episode, youâll learn: â° 00:00 - Introduction â° 02:29 - Mold illness and a new career path â° 04:52 - Family diabetes wake up call â° 07:32 - Why type 2 diabetes is super lifestyle sensitive â° 08:48 - Five root causes of blood sugar problems â° 12:40 - Restaurant ownerâs story with eight chronic conditions â° 19:09 - Early warning signs of prediabetes â° 24:15 - What to do if you notice symptoms â° 28:24 - For those who struggle with cravings â° 31:14 - Is frequent eating really necessary to keep up metabolism? â° 39:53 - The ONE thing you can do to activate self-healing Check out Dr. Beverly Yatesâs 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 âThe Yates Protocol: 5 Simple Steps to Fix Your Blood Sugar and Reverse Type 2 Diabetes" đ Connect with Dr. Beverly Yates: Website: LinkedIn: Facebook: Instagram: YouTube: ***** 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 Would you like to learn how to release pain by creating more peace and calm? Download my free guided meditation audio bundle here: Connect with Jane: Facebook: Instagram:
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240. The Untold Story of Vision and Brain Health with Dr. Bryce Appelbaum | Jane Hogan
01/21/2026
240. The Untold Story of Vision and Brain Health with Dr. Bryce Appelbaum | Jane Hogan
Have you ever assumed your eyesight is fixed and thereâs 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: đ In this episode, youâll learn: â° 00:00 - Introduction â° 02:16 - Eyesight vs. vision â° 04:13 - From struggling kid to thriving after vision therapy â° 06:37 - Myopia epidemic and modern visual stress â° 18:33 - How nervous system is connected to your vision â° 20:49 - The 20-20-20 rule, blinking, and vision breaks â° 26:12 - Eye movement improves relationships â° 29:42 - How most head injuries affect vision â° 33:09 - How Dr. Appelbaum helps people with cataracts and glaucoma â° 36:52 - The ONE thing you can do to activate self-healing Check out Dr. Bryce Appelbaumâs 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 ScreenFitâ˘, his revolutionary online vision training program, Dr. Appelbaum has supported thousands of patients around the world to thrive in a screen-heavy societyâbecause 20/20 eyesight isnât the whole story. đGet the Free Vision Health Guide: đFree Vision Assessment: đŤ°đťGet $200 off ScreenFit using code: XX đGet 10% off Digital Performance Lenses & more using code XX in the MVF Shop đ˛Follow Dr Appelbaum for more tips & education content: @DRBRYCEAPPELBAUM Connect with Dr. Bryce Appelbaum: Website: LinkedIn: YouTube: TikTok: Facebook: Instagram: ***** 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 Would you like to learn how to release pain by creating more peace and calm? Download my free guided meditation audio bundle here: Connect with Jane: Facebook: Instagram:
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