The Natural Health Rising Podcast

118: Healing from the Inside Out: Nervous System Health and Plant-Based Skincare with Jodi Scott

Jodi Scott is the co-founder of Green Goo by Spry Life and a health psychologist with a background in psychoneuroimmunology. She began formulating plant-based salves with her mom and sister in their family kitchen, using slow herbal infusions and clean, functional ingredients to support real people with real health needs. Her journey of building, selling, and eventually buying back the company paralleled her own path from chronic stress and burnout to nervous-system healing and conscious leadership. Today, Jodi blends science, herbalism, and lived experience to help others reclaim their health, resilience, and connection to nature.What We Cover:The origin story: Creating herbal salves in mason jars with her mom and sister in the family kitchenThe building phase of Green Goo: sleepless nights, chronic stress, and the toll on personal healthUnderstanding "nervous-system intelligence" and how to cultivate itThe first practical steps Jodi took to begin healing her nervous system after burnoutKey practices and mindset shifts that made the biggest difference in her recoveryAdditional health improvements beyond nervous system healingActionable advice if you are feeling burnt out right now and where to startWhat whole-plant herbal infusions mean and why they're different from conventional skincareKey herbs used in Green Goo formulations and their specific benefits for skin healthHow Green Goo sources ingredients to ensure quality and potencyRed flag ingredients to look out for in your bathroom cabinet skincare productsWhy clean, functional ingredients matter for real health needsSponsors:Free Mold Guide: ⁠https://www.naturalhealthrising.net/mold-guide⁠EQUIP Prime Protein: https://www.equipfoods.com/NHR15 Save 15% off with code: NHR15Connect with Jodi:Website - https://www.greengoo.com/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/greengoohelps/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GreenGooHelpsConnect with Rachel:Free Health Consultation with Rachel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.naturalhealthrising.net/health-consultation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Webinar to Heal Your Autoimmune & Mystery Symptoms: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.naturalhealthrising.net/webinar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Natural Health Rising community to heal naturally: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.skool.com/natural-health-rising-6209/about?ref=77c29ce69cbf4fb2be0865f18fea6bcc⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://naturalhealthrising.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support this podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/rachel-smith11/support⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

117: Your Home is Medicine: Building Homes That Heal with Paul Kealey

Paul is the founder and CEO at EkoBuilt and his mission is clear: to make homes that heal. He has built his career around proving that healthy homes are the most powerful medicine we take every day - lowering energy bills, reducing stress, preventing mold and illness, and protecting the planet. From families seeking nurturing environments to developers building sustainable communities, Paul brings science-backed insight, practical strategies, and an unwavering belief that the home is humanity’s most overlooked medicine.What We Cover:What passive house design means and how it minimizes toxins and guarantees mold-free livingThe "Home Hangover": common symptoms like morning fatigue, brain fog, and sinus issues caused by your homeSilent health saboteurs: high CO2 levels, mold spores, dust, VOCs, and noise pollutionHow mold develops within the first 2 years of occupancy and its connection to chronic illnessSpecific construction designs that prevent mold and other hidden harmful issuesCarbon dioxide levels in homes and their impact on the bodyProper ventilation systems and techniquesTesting and monitoring tools you should have for safety and optimal healthThe dangers of formaldehyde and which building materials to favor or avoidHow well-designed healthy homes lower energy bills and save money long-termSponsors:Free Mold Guide: https://www.naturalhealthrising.net/mold-guideRA Optics Blue Light Blocking Glasses:  https://lddy.no/1441xSave 15% off with code: naturalhealthrisingConnect with Paul:Podcast - Ekobuilt.com/podcastIG - instagram.com/ekobuiltpassivehouseYoutube - youtube.com/@ekobuiltpassivehomesFacebook - Facebook.com/ekobuiltWebsite - https://ekobuilt.com/Connect with Rachel:Free Health Consultation with Rachel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.naturalhealthrising.net/health-consultation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Webinar to Heal Your Autoimmune & Mystery Symptoms: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.naturalhealthrising.net/webinar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Natural Health Rising community to heal naturally: ⁠⁠https://www.skool.com/natural-health-rising-6209/about?ref=77c29ce69cbf4fb2be0865f18fea6bcc⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://naturalhealthrising.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support this podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/rachel-smith11/support⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

116: Breast Implant Illness: The Hidden Autoimmune Trigger No One's Talking About

Fatigue, joint pain, brain fog, hair loss, anxiety… and your doctor says your labs are fine. What if your breast implants are the missing piece? In this episode, I join Brandi to explore the truth about Breast Implant Illness (BII) and share essential information to help you understand what to do about this growing health concern. What We Cover:What breast implant illness (BII) actually is and why it's not "in your head"The top reported symptoms of BII to look out for How breast implants increase your risk of autoimmune diseasesMechanisms of breast implant illness like the biofilm theoryThe "rain barrel effect": how long-term immune dysregulation leads to gut issues, nutrient deficiencies, and toxic overloadTimeline of symptom onset with BIIHow to safely remove implantsWhy explant is just the beginning and the next steps to true healingSponsors:EQUIP Prime Protein: https://www.equipfoods.com/NHR15 Save 15% off with code: NHR15Connect with Rachel:Free Health Consultation with Rachel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.naturalhealthrising.net/health-consultation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Webinar to Heal Your Autoimmune & Mystery Symptoms: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.naturalhealthrising.net/webinar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Natural Health Rising community to heal naturally: ⁠https://www.skool.com/natural-health-rising-6209/about?ref=77c29ce69cbf4fb2be0865f18fea6bcc⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://naturalhealthrising.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support this podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/rachel-smith11/support⁠⁠⁠⁠Breast Explant References:[1] Ferreira, S., Barros, A. S., & Marques, M. (2025). Breast Implant Illness: Symptoms, Outcomes with Explantation and Potential Etiologies—A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 49(23), 6600–6620.[2] U.S. Food and Drug Administration. (2025, February 6). Medical Device Reports of Systemic Symptoms in Women with Breast Implants.[3] Suh, L. J., Khan, I., Kelley-Patteson, C., Mohan, G., Hassanein, A. H., & Sinha, M. (2022). Breast Implant-Associated Immunological Disorders. Journal of Immunology Research, 2022, 8536149.[4] Watad, A., Rosenberg, V., Tiosano, S., et al. (2018). Silicone breast implants and the risk of autoimmune/rheumatic disorders: a real-world analysis. International Journal of Epidemiology, 47(6), 1846-1854.[5] Adams, W. P., Jr., & Deva, A. K. (2020). Surgical Best Practices: 14-Point Plan. Sientra.[6] DeCesaris, L. (2022, September 22). A Functional Medicine Approach to Breast Implant Illness: BII. Rupa Health.[7] Dreyfuss, D. (n.d.). 8 Tips for a Quick Breast Implant Removal Recovery. Dreyfuss Plastic Surgery.

115: Why Your Nervous System Holds the Key to Autoimmune Healing

Are you tired of battling autoimmune symptoms like joint pain, fatigue, or gut issues?In this episode, I sit down with Miranda from the Wildly Thriving podcast to talk about the real root causes of autoimmune disease and why conventional medicine keeps missing the mark.What We Cover:The 3-legged stool of autoimmunity: genetic predisposition, intestinal permeability (leaky gut), and environmental triggersWhy 80% of people with autoimmune diseases report significant emotional stress right before diagnosisHow childhood trauma and adverse experiences increase your risk of autoimmune disease, heart disease, and cancerThe polyvagal theory and why your nervous system is either keeping you sick or helping you healPractical vagus nerve tools you can start using todayWhy extreme diets (vegan, carnivore, etc.) might give you initial relief but aren't the long-term answerThe difference between functional medicine lab testing and conventional labsMy RISE framework: Root cause identification, Integrative protocols, Support & supplementation, and Elimination of symptomsSponsors:ENERGYbits: https://energybits.com/discount/NHR?rfsn=7945821.43865e Save 20% off with code: NHRConnect with Rachel:Free Health Consultation with Rachel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.naturalhealthrising.net/health-consultation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Webinar to Heal Your Autoimmune & Mystery Symptoms: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.naturalhealthrising.net/webinar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Natural Health Rising community to heal naturally: https://www.skool.com/natural-health-rising-6209/about?ref=77c29ce69cbf4fb2be0865f18fea6bcc Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://naturalhealthrising.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support this podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/rachel-smith11/support⁠⁠⁠

114: The Molecule Behind a 90% Life Extension: Longevity, Sleep & Energy w/ Chris Burres

In this episode, Chris Burris, founder and chief scientist at My Vital C, discusses his journey into longevity research, the discovery of the ESS-60 molecule, and its implications for health and wellness. He shares insights on the transition from industrial applications to the supplement industry, the importance of testimonials, and the mechanisms behind the molecule's effects on oxidative stress and inflammation. Chris also emphasizes the need for careful consideration when navigating the supplement market and offers practical tips for improving health and longevity.What we cover in this episode:How a Nobel Prize-winning molecule (ESS60) extended lifespan by 90% in animal studiesThe transition from industrial applications to health supplements driven by customer demand.The BOSS theory and how the ESS-60 molecule buffers oxidative stress.Smart ways to stack ESS60 with other longevity supplementsThe main drivers of aging and natural ways to slow them down.Common supplement scams and how to identify safe, high-quality products.The importance of sleep and its impact on overall health.Sponsors:Free Webinar to Heal Your Autoimmune Disease and Mystery Symptoms: https://www.naturalhealthrising.net/webinar EQUIP Prime Protein: https://www.equipfoods.com/NHR15 Save 15% off with code: NHR15Connect with Chris and MyVitalC:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myvitalcFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/myvitalcTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myvitalcYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MyVitalC/videosLive Longer and Better book: https://amzn.to/48TKJuETry MyVitalC:Special discount for listeners: https://www.myvitalc.com/pages/nhr/?ref=nhrConnect with Rachel:Free Health Consultation with Rachel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.naturalhealthrising.net/health-consultation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Webinar to Heal Your Autoimmune & Mystery Symptoms: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.naturalhealthrising.net/webinar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Energy Reboot Plan: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.naturalhealthrising.net/energy-reboot-plan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://naturalhealthrising.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support this podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/rachel-smith11/support⁠⁠⁠