Detox don't retox!We take the air we breathe and the water we drink for granted — yet both can have a profound impact on our overall health. In this episode of Ripple Effect Connection, Kristi Hujik is joined by wellness entrepreneur & SVP at AirDoctor & AquaTru by Ideal Living Helen Christoni for a thoughtful conversation on why air and water deserve just as much attention as food when it comes to reducing toxic load. Helen pioneered the company’s expert social programs, helping bring science-backed air and water purification into millions of homes. Together, they explore lesser-known truths many people have never been taught — including why boiling water doesn’t remove chemical contaminants, how indoor air quality can quietly contribute to dis-ease, and why third-party testing is critical when choosing filtration systems. They also discuss travel, everyday exposure, and how filtering the air you breathe and the water you drink can meaningfully support the body’s ability to function, repair, and detoxify over time. Connect with Kristi Hujik: ===== Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/wholehealthkristi⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠===== Website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.kristihujik.com/===== Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Wholehealthkristi===== Coaching - ⁠https://www.kristihujik.com/coaching-offerings ===== Join my free online VIP Wellness Community - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BBMu47UsB/===== Show Notes - https://www.kristihujik.com/podcast===== Product discounts and links for you - https://linktr.ee/wholehealthkristi===== Watch On & Subscribe To My Youtube Channel - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@wholehealthkristi13 ⁠⁠⁠Connect with Helen Christoni:===== Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/helenchristoni/===== LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/helenchristoni/===== X - https://x.com/helenchristoni

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In this episode of Ripple Effect Connection, host Kristi Hujik welcomes Dr. Georgia Brown, a chiropractor and functional medicine practitioner with over 22 years of experience. They explore the intricate connections between physical health, emotional well-being, and energetic balance. Dr. Brown shares her personal journey and insights on how stored emotions and stress impact the body, the importance of addressing both physical and emotional health, and the role of functional medicine in holistic healing. They discuss the significance of understanding trauma, the necessity of forgiveness, and the challenges women face during menopause. The conversation also delves into the gut-brain connection, the benefits of bioidentical hormones, and the importance of supporting children and teens in their health journeys. The episode concludes with practical biohacking tips for better health and wellness.

00:00 Intro

02:59 Full Body Approach and Energetics

04:21 The Interconnection of Physical and Emotional Health

06:47 Understanding Emotional Patterns in Chronic Symptoms

08:45 The Impact of Trauma on Health

11:49 Forgiveness and Self-Awareness

12:50 Empathy and Boundaries in Healing

17:19 Functional Medicine and Holistic Approaches

19:59 Healing Is Not Linear

22:42 Integrating Wellness in Chiropractic Care

25:11 Transformative Impact on Children and Teens

29:20 The Gut-Brain Connection

31:47 Navigating Menopause with Bioidentical Hormones

36:26 Empowering Women Through Hormonal Health

39:47 Biohacking Favorites

41:07 Favorite Go-To Supplements

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Kristi Hujik breaks down the fundamentals of metabolic health — what glucose is, how insulin works, and what metabolic dysfunction really means. You’ll learn why so many people experience early symptoms like fatigue, cravings, weight gain, inflammation, PMS, poor sleep, and anxiety long before their lab work shows a problem.

Kristi also shares why she chose blood sugar as the foundation of her first group program and why she partnered with Levels to help people understand their own metabolism through continuous glucose monitoring and real-time data.

What you’ll learn:
• What glucose actually does in the body
• Why insulin is essential for energy
• What metabolic dysfunction is (and why it’s so common)
• Why blood sugar is the foundation for hormonal balance, mood, and longevity
• How small daily habits create big metabolic shifts
• Why real-time data through Levels can help you understand your own biology

If you’re ready to understand your cravings, energy dips, stubborn weight, mood swings, or sleep issues, this episode will give you the knowledge you’ve been missing.

Chapters

00:00 Intro

01:24 What is Metabolic Dysfunction?

03:13 Why Metabolic Health Is A Problem

04:29 Glucose & Insulin Roles In The Body

07:44 Understanding Glucose Spikes

09:52 30-Day Blood Sugar Reset Importance

10:34 CGM Insights Importance

12:52 Partnership with Levels

15:12 Addressing Foods In Blood Sugar Reset

16:28 Using Levels Tracking In Blood Sugar Reset

Takeaways

- Metabolic dysfunction can lead to serious health issues if not addressed early.

- Common symptoms like fatigue and cravings are often signs of metabolic dysfunction.

- Glucose is essential for energy, but it needs to be regulated.

- Insulin resistance is a key indicator of metabolic health.

- Stabilizing blood sugar can lead to improved energy, mood, and overall health.

- The 30-day Blood Sugar Reset program is designed to help individuals understand and manage their blood sugar levels and address factors not related to food.

- Continuous glucose monitoring provides valuable insights into how lifestyle affects blood sugar.

- Metabolic health is a foundation for deeper healing and wellness.

- Simple lifestyle changes can quickly have a significant impact on metabolic health.

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Upper cervical chiropractor Dr. Matthew Roe joins the show to explore how the Atlas and Axis at the top of the spine influence the nervous system, posture, and whole-body health. He and Kristi unpack the impact of modern stress, chronic sympathetic overload, and the rise of tech neck—especially what this means for kids and future generations. Listeners will learn how upper cervical misalignment can trigger widespread symptoms, why gentle adjustments can create powerful shifts, and what simple daily habits can support spinal alignment and long-term resilience.

00:00 Intro

03:51 Understanding Chiropractic Care and Health

05:48 The Importance of Upper Cervical Spine

08:43 C1 C2 and the Relation to Nervous System

10:57 Common Symptoms and Conditions Treated

13:08 Precision in Upper Cervical Adjustments

15:15 Success Stories and Unexpected Outcomes

18:49 Posture, Vagus Nerve, and Modern Health Issues

21:19 The Impact of Technology on Posture

23:25 Correcting Postural Issues Now and In the Future

25:16 The Need for Chiropractic Care with Younger Generation

27:37 Other Tools Besides Adjustments

31:07 Takeaways For Treating The Upper Cervical Spine

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Do you ever feel stuck in survival mode — anxious, overwhelmed, or like your body and mind just won’t calm down? In this episode, Dena Ford, LMHC, PhD, joins us to explore how mental health, generational trauma, and chronic stress impact both the mind and body.

Dena shares her personal journey into mental health, how her own experiences with trauma shaped her career, and what she’s learned working with clients facing chronic pain, caregiver stress, and life transitions like menopause. We also dive into EMDR and somatic therapy, debunk myths about trauma therapy, and discuss how lifestyle changes and self-awareness can help regulate the nervous system and support long-term healing.

Whether you’re navigating your own trauma, supporting someone else, or just curious about the mind-body connection, this conversation offers practical insight and guidance for moving from stuck in survival mode to empowered, regulated living.

00:00 Intro

04:27 Understanding Generational Trauma

06:30 The Stigma of Trauma

09:14 EMDR and Somatic Therapy

11:58 Chronic Pain and Trauma Connection

14:33 Myths About EMDR and Trauma Therapy

16:51 Balance In The Central Nervous System

18:50 Somatic Work and Body Awareness

20:47 The Interconnection of Body and Mind

24:05 Menopause Hormones and Mental Health

26:30 Reinventing Yourself Through Menopause

27:20 Neuroplasticity and Epigenetics: Taking Control

28:50 The Challenges of Younger Generations

31:24 Social Media's Impact on Mental Health

32:49 Coping as a Caregiver

40:16 Rewiring the Brain/Limbic System

42:37 Simple Modalities for Healing

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Additional Resources:

Dr. Nadine Burke Harris, MD: Nadine Burke Harris | Speaker | TED

Dr. Bessel van der kold, MD: Home - Trauma Research Foundation

Childhood Disrupted book by Donna Jackson Nakazawa

For more information on EMDR:
About EMDR Therapy - EMDR International Association

Do you really need supplements — or are you just buying into the hype? In this candid, unfiltered conversation, with Chiropractic doctor Allan Sidorsky to unpack what’s real, what’s marketing, how to make sense of it all, and make sure it doesn't hit your wallet.

They dive into common supplement myths, red flags to watch for, and why bioindividuality matters more than any trend. It’s a casual yet eye-opening chat between friends offering both clinical and real-world perspectives on smarter, more personalized supplement guidance.

00:00 Intro

02:34 Philosophy on Supplements & Go-To's

04:14 Dangers Of Too Many Supplements

05:29 Methylated B Vitamins vs. Unmethylated

08:18 Fat Soluble Vitamins vs. Water Soluble

11:02 Choosing Quality Supplements vs. Counterfeits

15:15 Importance of Good Manufacturing Practices

17:10 Addressing Chronic Pain with Supplements

19:29 Chasing Acute Symptoms

22:18 The Importance of Nutritional Education

24:29 Nutritional Foundations: The Role of Supplements

26:48 Importance of Vitamin D with K2

28:32 Bone and Hormone Health

32:48 Gallbladder and Digestive Support and Detoxification

35:46 Supplement Myths

41:19 Building a Smarter Supplement Routine

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What if the light around you is silently affecting your hormones, sleep, and energy levels?

In this episode, Kristi talks with Roudy Nassif, engineer, martial artist, and founder of VivaRays, about the powerful — and often overlooked — role that light plays in our health. Once struggling with ADHD, depression, and chronic fatigue, Roudy’s discovery of circadian biology completely changed his life and his mission.

He now helps thousands of practitioners and individuals understand how to live in rhythm with nature’s light and dark cycles to optimize energy, mood, and performance.

You’ll learn:

• • How artificial light disrupts hormones, sleep, and metabolism
  • Are sunglasses friend or foe?

• • Why most “blue light” glasses don’t actually work

• • The connection between light, mitochondria, and blood sugar
  • Simple, ways to reset your circadian rhythm and make your light work for your health

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  00:00 Intro

  02:01 Roudy's Personal Journey to Discovering Light

  07:13 Understanding Good vs. Bad Light

  13:22 Sunlight, Darkness & Artificial Light

  19:40 The Impact of Artificial Light on Hormones

  25:44 Detriments Of Conventional Blue Lighth Blockers

  33:39 VivaRays Circadian Harmonizing Glasses

  39:11 Circadian Rhythm For Overnight Workers

  42:12 Detriments of Sunglasses

  45:41 Benefits of Removing Sunglasses

  48:09 A Good Light Routine

  50:40 Artificial Light, Cortisol & Blood Sugar

  
  

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In this episode, Leanne Venier — former mechanical engineer, Eastern medicine practitioner, and world-renowned expert in the science of light, color therapy, and quantum healing shares her remarkable journey. world-renowned pioneer in the use of color and light for health and vitality.

You’ll discover why her award-winning REDjuvenator™ Quantum Light Therapy device goes far beyond ordinary red light therapy, how light interacts with your body’s energy systems, and why you need to make sure you’re not putting sand in the gas tank.

If you’ve been curious about red light therapy, energy medicine, or natural ways to restore balance, this conversation with Leanne Venier will open your eyes to true healing.

00:00 Intro

02:37 Leanne Venier's Background

04:10 From Engineering to Energy Healing: A Personal Evolution

06:34 The Power of Color and Light in Healing

09:33 Bridging Art and Healing: The Role of Creativity

12:05 Understanding Energy Blockages and Their Impact on Health

14:43 The Connection Between Nature and Well-Being

17:16 The Shift to Teaching: Empowering Others in Healing

19:56 The Art of Healing: Using Color as a Diagnostic Tool

22:43 The Rise of Light Therapy: A New Frontier

25:24 Creating a Healing Device: Merging Science and Art

28:13 The Future of Healing: Integrating Energy Medicine and Light Therapy

40:49 Launching the RedJuvenator™

43:12 The Unique Healing Power of Red Light

44:47 Understanding why the red is foundational

50:47 The Importance of Energy Systems

01:01:16 Empowerment Through Awareness

01:05:26 Transformative Healing Stories

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