Less Stressed Life: Helping You Heal Yourself

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The Less Stressed Life celebrates 10 years next year🤯, and as I looked back through some of the early episodes, I realized there were a few conversations I wanted to bring back because they're just as relevant today as when they were first recorded. This week, we're revisiting Episode 39 from 2018 with Jeff Chilton, one of the world's leading experts on medicinal mushrooms and the founder of Nammex.
In this episode, we explore the science behind functional mushrooms, what makes mushrooms like lion's mane, reishi, cordyceps, chaga, and shiitake unique, and why not all mushroom supplements are created equal. We also discuss beta-glucans, immune and cognitive support, how to identify quality mushroom products, and simple ways to incorporate mushrooms into your daily routine.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
 Functional mushrooms and their unique benefits 
 Lion's mane, reishi, cordyceps, and chaga explained 
 Beta-glucans and immune support 
 How to choose a quality mushroom supplement 
 Mushroom myths and common misconceptions 
 Cooking with mushrooms for maximum flavor 
 Simple ways to add mushrooms to your wellness routine
ABOUT GUEST:
Jeff Chilton is a mycologist, author, and founder of Nammex, one of the world's leading suppliers of certified organic functional mushroom extracts. With more than 50 years of experience in mushroom cultivation and research, Jeff has been a pioneer in bringing medicinal mushrooms to the North American natural health industry. He co-authored the bestselling book The Mushroom Cultivator and has spent decades working alongside leading mushroom researchers and growers throughout China to advance quality standards, education, and scientific research on functional mushrooms. Today, he continues to advocate for transparency, proper labeling, and evidence-based mushroom products. 
WHERE TO FIND GUEST:
Website: https://www.nammex.com/
Website: https://realmushrooms.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/real_mushrooms/
Educational: https://www.nammex.com/mushroom-education/
Research White Paper: https://www.nammex.com/redefining-medicinal-mushrooms/

SPONSOR:
Thank you to Jigsaw Health for being such a great sponsor. 😎  Try their Electrolyte Supreme in the crowd-favorite Fruit Punch flavor this summer.🍓🍹Use code LESSSTRESSED10 on every order for 10% off! 
NUTRITION PHILOSOPHY OF LESS STRESSED LIFE:
🍽️ Over restriction is dead
🥑 Whole food is soul food and fed is best
🔄 Sustainable, synergistic nutrition is in (the opposite of whack-a-mole supplementation & supplement graveyards)
🤝 You don’t have to figure it out alone
❤️ Do your best and leave the rest
WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:
Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/
Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionist
Podcast Instagram: @lessstressedlife
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlife
More Links + Quizzes: https://www.christabiegler.com/links
Protocols: https://www.christabiegler.com/protocolshop
❓Questions for Christa? Submit them here: https://www.christabiegler.com/questions

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The Less Stressed Life celebrates 10 years next year🤯, and as I looked back through some of the early episodes, I realized there were a few conversations I wanted to bring back because they're just as relevant today as when they were first recorded. We're kicking off this replay series with Episode 30 from 2018, featuring Dr. Raleigh Duncan, one of the early pioneers in the infrared sauna industry.
In this episode, we talk about what makes infrared saunas different from traditional saunas, what's happening in the body during a sauna session, and the research behind many of sauna's health benefits. We also discuss detoxification, nervous system regulation, recovery, cardiovascular health, and simple ways to get more out of your sauna routine.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
Infrared vs. traditional saunas
The science behind sauna
Detoxification and sweating
Nervous system support
Sauna and exercise recovery
Simple sauna best practices
Building a sustainable wellness habit
ABOUT GUEST:
Dr. Raleigh Duncan is a Doctor of Chiropractic and the founder and CEO of Clearlight®, one of the world's leading infrared sauna companies. A pioneer in infrared sauna technology for nearly three decades, he has dedicated his career to researching how infrared therapy can support healing, recovery, and overall wellness. Dr. Duncan has developed numerous patented infrared technologies and continues to advance innovations in sauna and wellness products used by individuals, health practitioners, and fitness professionals around the world.
WHERE TO FIND GUEST:
Website: https://infraredsauna.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clearlightsaunas
SPONSOR:
Thank you to Jigsaw Health for being such a great sponsor. 😎  Try their Electrolyte Supreme in the crowd-favorite Fruit Punch flavor this summer.🍓🍹Use code LESSSTRESSED10 on every order for 10% off! 
NUTRITION PHILOSOPHY OF LESS STRESSED LIFE:
🍽️ Over restriction is dead
🥑 Whole food is soul food and fed is best
🔄 Sustainable, synergistic nutrition is in (the opposite of whack-a-mole supplementation & supplement graveyards)
🤝 You don’t have to figure it out alone
❤️ Do your best and leave the rest
WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:
Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/
Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionist
Podcast Instagram: @lessstressedlife
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlife
More Links + Quizzes: https://www.christabiegler.com/links
Protocols: https://www.christabiegler.com/protocolshop

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In this episode of the Less Stressed Life, I’m joined by Louise Wilson for a conversation about dreams, intuition, and the possibility that some of our best ideas may arrive while we're asleep. We explore the concepts of 3D, 4D, and 5D reality, why Louise believes dreams can be a powerful source of guidance, and how sleep may be an overlooked opportunity for problem-solving, creativity, and personal growth. We also discuss the power of asking better questions, creating space for deeper rest, and why the answers we're seeking may be closer than we think.
Take Louise's 90-Second Wealth Mapping Quiz and discover whether you're operating in 2D, 3D, 4D, or 5D: https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/68bb3263f9cddc0015d2b866
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
• Ancient cultures viewed dreams as a powerful source of wisdom and guidance
• How questions can shift your focus toward solutions and possibility
• The difference between 3D, 4D, and 5D perspectives
• Sleep may be an untapped tool for problem-solving and creativity
• Dreams, even the strange ones, may contain valuable messages
• Your intuition grows stronger when you learn to trust it
• Some of the answers you're seeking may already be within you
ABOUT GUEST:
Louise Wilson is a Business and Quantum Manifestation Coach who helps entrepreneurs combine intuition, mindset, and practical action to grow thriving businesses. A former Finance Manager for Greenpeace International and successful serial entrepreneur, she has spent the past 15 years coaching business owners through her proprietary Quantum Leap In Your Sleep framework, helping them create greater clarity, alignment, and results.
WHERE TO FIND GUEST:
Website: https://louise-wilson.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.infinite.entrepreneur/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPptpAbR6oG-oXgkoQm2bPg
SPONSOR:
Thank you to Jigsaw Health for being such a great sponsor. 😎  Try their Electrolyte Supreme in the crowd-favorite Fruit Punch flavor this summer.🍓🍹Use code LESSSTRESSED10 on every order for 10% off! 
NUTRITION PHILOSOPHY OF LESS STRESSED LIFE:
🍽️ Over restriction is dead
🥑 Whole food is soul food and fed is best
🔄 Sustainable, synergistic nutrition is in (the opposite of whack-a-mole supplementation & supplement graveyards)
🤝 You don’t have to figure it out alone
❤️ Do your best and leave the rest
WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:
Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/
Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionist
Podcast Instagram: @lessstressedlife
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlife
More Links + Quizzes: https://www.christabiegler.com/links
Protocols: https://www.christabiegler.com/protocolshop

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This week, I’m joined by Helen Eimers for a conversation about the hidden beliefs, energy leaks, and patterns that may be keeping us stuck. Helen is also my sister-in-law and one of the very first guests I ever had on the podcast, so it was a special treat to welcome her back for a second conversation. We explore why so many high-achieving women find themselves exhausted despite doing all the “right” things, how self-sabotage often stems from parts of ourselves that simply want to be seen, and why healing isn’t about fixing or erasing our wounds. Helen shares her perspective on building capacity from the inside out, the role of self-compassion in lasting change, and how gratitude, curiosity, and learning to receive support can help us create more energy, fulfillment, and freedom in our lives.
If you'd like to listen to Helen's first appearance on the podcast, you can find that episode here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/775589/episodes/2341202
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
✨ Stop fighting yourself and start getting curious
✨ Hidden beliefs may be draining more energy than you realize
✨ You can't think your way through everything—you have to feel it too
✨ Martyrdom, burnout, and people-pleasing often go hand in hand
✨ Receiving support is just as important as giving it
✨ Lasting change happens when you build capacity from the inside out
ABOUT GUEST:
Helen Eimers is a Success Coach, certified conscious heart hypnotherapist, speaker, and author who helps ambitious women overcome self-doubt, burnout, and inner resistance so they can create sustainable success and fulfillment. Drawing on her background as a registered nurse, Helen combines practical strategy, mindset work, and hypnotherapy to help women build confidence, clarity, and alignment from the inside out. She has spent more than a decade guiding women toward greater capacity, purpose, and intentional living. 
WHERE TO FIND GUEST:
Website: https://www.heleneimers.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/helen.eimers
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heleneimers/
SPONSOR:
Thank you to Jigsaw Health for being such a great sponsor. 😎  Try their Electrolyte Supreme in the crowd-favorite Fruit Punch flavor this summer.🍓🍹Use code LESSSTRESSED10 on every order for 10% off! 
NUTRITION PHILOSOPHY OF LESS STRESSED LIFE:
🍽️ Over restriction is dead
🥑 Whole food is soul food and fed is best
🔄 Sustainable, synergistic nutrition is in (the opposite of whack-a-mole supplementation & supplement graveyards)
🤝 You don’t have to figure it out alone
❤️ Do your best and leave the rest
WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:
Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/
Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionist
Podcast Instagram: @lessstressedlife
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlife
More Links + Quizzes: https://www.christabiegler.com/links
Protocols: https://www.christabiegler.com/protocolshop

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This week, I’m joined by Dr. Nicole Cain for a conversation about anxiety, panic, stress, and what our symptoms might be trying to tell us. We talk about the difference between fear, anxiety, and panic, why anxiety may be more of a signal than a problem, and how chronic stress can quietly build beneath the surface long before we recognize it. Dr. Nicole shares her perspective on complex trauma, nervous system regulation, and the ways modern life constantly pulls us into reactivity without us even realizing it. We also explore why awareness is often the first step toward healing, how nature can help bring us back into balance, and why anxiety isn’t necessarily something you have to live with forever.
Check out Dr. Nicole's Free Gifts here: https://drnicolecain.com/free-gifts/
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
 Anxiety may be a signal rather than the problem itself 
 Panic often builds long before it feels like it comes out of nowhere 
 Chronic stress can become invisible when it feels normal 
 Complex trauma develops through repeated experiences over time 
 Nature and nervous system regulation can support healing
ABOUT GUEST:
Dr. Nicole Cain is a naturopathic physician, EMDR-trained clinician, author, and expert in trauma-informed mental health care, holistic anxiety treatment, and panic recovery. Holding a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology, she combines evidence-based psychology with integrative and functional medicine to help people address the root causes of anxiety and chronic stress. She is the author of Panic Proof (Rodale, 2024) and host of the Holistic Inner Balance: Natural Mental Health Podcast, where she shares research-backed strategies for emotional well-being. Dr. Nicole is also a regular contributor to Psychology Today and has been featured in numerous national health and wellness publications.
WHERE TO FIND GUEST:
Website: https://drnicolecain.com/
Book Website: https://www.panicproof.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drnicolecain/
SPONSOR:
Thank you to Jigsaw Health for being such a great sponsor. 😎  Try their Electrolyte Supreme in the crowd-favorite Fruit Punch flavor this summer.🍓🍹Use code LESSSTRESSED10 on every order for 10% off! 
NUTRITION PHILOSOPHY OF LESS STRESSED LIFE:
🍽️ Over restriction is dead
🥑 Whole food is soul food and fed is best
🔄 Sustainable, synergistic nutrition is in (the opposite of whack-a-mole supplementation & supplement graveyards)
🤝 You don’t have to figure it out alone
❤️ Do your best and leave the rest
WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:
Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/
Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionist
Podcast Instagram: @lessstressedlife
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlife
More Links + Quizzes: https://www.christabiegler.com/links
Protocols: https://www.christabiegler.com/protocolshop