Do you constantly feel overwhelmed, stressed or burnt out? Have you been told that your symptoms are “all in your head” even though you’re sure that they’re not? You’re not alone, and Dr. Kinney is here to help you understand what is REALLY going on in your body. 

Dr. Kinney and I dive into all things cortisol and how it’s role in the body is often misunderstood. We discuss the impact of chronic stress, the importance of balancing your blood sugar, and the influence of past trauma on hormones. If you’re feeling stuck in your health and seeking to reconnect with the wisdom of your body, then this episode is a must listen.

Dr. Kinney’s Bio:

Dr. Erin Kinney is a Naturopathic Doctor, speaker, author and podcast host who helps stressed out patients improve their mood, balance their hormones and increase their energy. She is incredibly passionate about teaching her patients to understand WHY stress causes so many problems in the body and HOW they can change their response to stress so they can take back control in both their bodies and their lives. She received a bachelor of arts from Vanderbilt University and was a summa cum laude graduate of the University of Bridgeport College of Naturopathic Medicine (UBCNM).

She currently runs a private practice in Annapolis, Maryland where she specializes in treating patients with chronic health conditions related to hormonal and nervous system imbalances. In addition to her practice, she offers workshops, retreats and online programs. When not practicing medicine you can find her reading, doing yoga, spreading awareness about Naturopathic Medicine or spending time with her two young daughters.

Website: http://www.drerinkinney.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkinney/

The Dr. Kinney Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dr-kinney-show/id1547023817

00:52 Dr. Kinney’s bio

2:39 Dr. Kinney’s story of her nervous system breaking down and how she came to her work

6:29 Why “depression” is often just the symptom of your symptoms, but not the root problem at all

8:34 What is cortisol and how its role in the body is often misunderstood

12:47 The science behind why you might struggle to relax, and how if you are under chronic stress, your nervous system can get stuck in fight or flight

15:20 How not producing enough cortisol can lead to a decrease in essential sex hormones like progesterone and testosterone, further impacting your health

19:47 How stress is a key factor to autoimmune disease

21:00 How healing past trauma is essential to rebalancing your hormones

23:24 Where to start – what you should do first to begin healing your nervous system and balancing your hormones 

27:09 The right bloodwork to get done to know where you’re at

28:23 The importance of balancing your blood sugar and how fasting will impact your cortisol

33:26 Fasting for women

33:56 Why you shouldn’t “stress out” trying to get healthy

37:08 The importance for women to listen to their body and consider the effects of their hormonal cycle

38:10 The changes you can experience when you address the stress/cortisol imbalances in your body

42:05 Finding the right practitioner who gives you hope

46:33 Why you should tell your brain what you want your supplements to do for you

53:36 How to follow Dr. Kinney and get more information about the resources she offers

On this episode I'm sharing an interview that I recorded on the Digest This Podcast with Bethany Cameron.  If you're struggling with health issues, emotional issues, relationships, past trauma or present trauma, make sure to listen to this episode!

Topics Discussed:

How to rewire your brain from trauma

Why our brain gets triggered in the first place

Why our brain holds onto trauma

How to flip the switch your brain

Neuroplasticity

Nutrition and the brain

The mind / body connection

In this episode, Dr. Jen and Dr. Domenic Fraboni discuss the complexity of pain and the impact social, emotional and mental factors have on creating and amplifying pain. We discuss why you shouldn’t just accept the diagnosis you’re given and place limits on your ability to heal, and how many people have diagnoses from MRI reports and are living completely asymptomatic, free of all pain. We also talk about how breathwork can help calm your nervous system and lower your pain, and how YOU have the power to impact the way you feel and heal your body.

Dr. Jen Fraboni, PT, DPT, is an internationally-renowned physical therapist who specializes in helping people overcome chronic pain and maximize physical performance.  In 2019, Jen was named one of the top 50 most influential healthcare professionals. Jen has been featured in Shape Magazine, Self Magazine, Men’s Fitness and Muscle and Fitness and in 2020, graced the cover of Oxygen Magazine. Dr. Jen is the co-host with her husband, who is also a Doctor of Physical Therapy, to a popular podcast called "The Optimal Body Podcast.”

Domenic Fraboni earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences in 2018. For the past decade, Domenic has been an avid coach, unified partner, and volunteer coordinator for Special Olympics, and has assisted in coordinating events nationally for the NCAA and APTA. As COO of The Mobility Method LLC and co-host of The Optimal Body Podcast, he always hopes to continue to get this message of empowerment out to the masses. 

Jen Health Free Week Trial: https://jen.health/freetrial

Jen's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/docjenfit/

Dom's IG: https://instagram.com/drdomdpt

The Optimal Body Podcast: https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/

2:27 Making the shift from treating the injury to treating the whole person

 8:00 The unique way you can get accessible treatment from Jen and Dom at an affordable price

11:15 How YOU have the power to impact the way you feel and heal your body

13:55 Why you shouldn’t just accept the diagnosis you’re given and place limits on your ability to heal

15:07 How the brain and emotions can be the top risk factors for developing chronic pain patterns

17:23 Back pain and why some people whose MRI shows signs of degeneration, are living completely asymptomatic, free of all pain

20:10 How breathwork can help you start to calm your nervous system and lower your pain

25:11 How your focus or environment can be the cause of your pain

27:28 The key to sticking with the process and getting long-term results

36:55 Why you shouldn’t judge the future of your health based on the past

40:57 Details of Jen and Dom’s online platform – What you get

45:27 The importance of taking responsibility for your health and long-term results

51:43 Jen and Dom coach Ashleigh about her scapula and brachial plexus 

1:02:30 How to learn more about Jen and Dom, their platform, and get a free trial