#458 Energy Leaks, Building Capacity & Martyrdom with Helen Eimers

Send us Fan MailThis week, I’m joined by Helen Eimers for a conversation about the hidden beliefs, energy leaks, and patterns that may be keeping us stuck. 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. 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 outABOUT 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 restWHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionistPodcast Instagram: @lessstressedlifeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlifeMore Links + Quizzes: https://www.christabiegler.com/linksProtocols: https://www.christabiegler.com/protocolshop

Send us Fan MailThis 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 healingABOUT 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 restWHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionistPodcast Instagram: @lessstressedlifeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlifeMore Links + Quizzes: https://www.christabiegler.com/linksProtocols: https://www.christabiegler.com/protocolshop

Send us Fan MailThis week, I’m joined by Michele Spring for a conversation about Hashimoto’s, autoimmune healing, and the often-overlooked role stress plays in chronic illness. We talk about why food can be a powerful tool for uncovering inflammation, how restrictive diets are meant to be temporary, and what happens when symptoms return after you've already done the work to feel better. We also explore the connection between perfectionism, people-pleasing, overachievement, and autoimmune disease, along with why nervous system regulation became such an important piece of Michele’s healing journey.KEY TAKEAWAYS:• Hashimoto’s is about more than thyroid hormones• Food can uncover hidden sources of inflammation• Healing often requires more than dietary changes• Overachievement and people-pleasing can fuel chronic stress• Nervous system support is a missing piece for many peopleABOUT GUEST:Michele Spring is an autoimmune health coach, founder of Thriving Autoimmune, and a Hashimoto’s and Celiac disease warrior. After struggling for years with fatigue, brain fog, weight gain, and other symptoms despite conventional treatment, she discovered a root-cause approach that transformed her health. Today, Michele helps women with Hashimoto’s and hypothyroidism reclaim their energy, clarity, and confidence through nutrition, gut health, nervous system support, and sustainable lifestyle changes. Through her coaching programs, educational resources, and personal experience, she has helped hundreds of women take control of their health and thrive. WHERE TO FIND GUEST:Website: https://thrivingautoimmune.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivingautoimmune/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 restWHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionistPodcast Instagram: @lessstressedlifeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlifeMore Links + Quizzes: https://www.christabiegler.com/linksProtocols: https://www.christabiegler.com/protocolshop

Send us Fan MailThis week, I’m joined by optometrist Dr. Dawn Wattenhofer for a conversation about dry eye, light sensitivity, and the surprising ways our modern lifestyle impacts eye health. We talk about how screen use, inflammation, and environmental stressors affect the eyes, why dry eye is becoming increasingly common, and what newer therapies are changing the way practitioners approach treatment. Dr. Dawn also shares how her perspective on sunlight and eye care has evolved over the years and why supporting long-term eye function requires a more whole-body approach.KEY TAKEAWAYS: • Your eyes need healthy blinking habits  • Modern life is hard on eye health  • Sunlight isn’t always the enemy  • New therapies are changing dry eye care  • The eyes reflect what’s happening in the bodyABOUT GUEST: Dr. Dawn Wattenhofer is co-owner of Vision Source Specialists in Rapid City and has practiced optometry since 1998. She specializes in dry eye testing and treatment through the clinic’s Ocular Surface Disease Clinic and has completed extensive post-doctoral training focused on overall health, wellness, and their impact on the eyes. Dr. Wattenhofer has also completed specialized dry eye training through the Dry Eye Institute and Dry Eye University. WHERE TO FIND GUEST:Website: https://www.visionsourcespecialists.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sd_visionsource/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SDVisionSource/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 restWHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionistPodcast Instagram: @lessstressedlifeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlifeMore Links + Quizzes: https://www.christabiegler.com/linksProtocols: https://www.christabiegler.com/protocolshop

Send us Fan MailThis week, I’m joined by my friend and fellow mastermind member, Rianne Klein Getlink, for a conversation about authenticity, self-expression, and the subtle ways we learn to wear masks to fit into the world around us. We talk about how conditioning, professional expectations, and social pressure can slowly disconnect us from who we naturally are, along with why the things that feel most effortless to us are often the biggest clues to our authentic selves. We also explore two Dutch words that don’t have direct English translations but completely change the way we think about ease, joy, anticipation, and possibility. This episode is a reminder that reinvention is always available and that maybe the parts of yourself you’ve been trying to tone down are actually the parts that were meant to shine the brightest. KEY TAKEAWAYS: • Many women unknowingly wear “masks” to fit in • What feels effortless may reveal your authentic self • Conditioning can disconnect us from our natural energy • Anticipation and joy are experiences worth cultivating • “Yes, and” thinking creates more creativity and possibility • Small mindset shifts can change your energy quickly • Reinvention is possible at any stage of lifeABOUT GUEST:Most of us desire to BE ourselves in every context, yet as we age we create a multitude of filters and masks between who we are and how we express ourselves. Rianne (49, The Netherlands) is on a mission to bring out all and more that what makes you YOU into the world.We're all born with an innate energy that wants to be expressed and instead of dimming your light, let's amplify all that lives in you so that we get to witness the real you and in return you feel actually seen as you.A Less Stressed Life because you get to live it as YOU.WHERE TO FIND GUEST:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/riannekleingeltink/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kies.vanuit.je.krachtNUTRITION 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 restWHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionistPodcast Instagram: @lessstressedlifeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlifeMore Links + Quizzes: https://www.christabiegler.com/linksProtocols: https://www.christabiegler.com/protocolshop

Send us Fan Mail🚨🚨🚨Interested in working with Christa? Find out more here:Momentum Program: https://www.christabiegler.com/momentumChrista's Free Training: https://www.christabiegler.com/blueprintThis week, Jennifer Gularson joins me to talk about perimenopause, menopause, and low libido, along with what’s actually happening in the body during this transition. We break down how stress, sleep, blood sugar, under-fueling, and hormone shifts can all impact libido, mood, cycles, and energy levels. We also discuss why so many women feel dismissed when symptoms start showing up, how testosterone, estrogen, and progesterone change through perimenopause and menopause, and the evolving conversation around hormone replacement therapy, healthy aging, and longevity so women can better understand what their body may actually need.KEY TAKEAWAYS: • Low libido is rarely just one thing • Stress hormones affect sex hormones • Perimenopause can feel unpredictable • Estrogen impacts long-term health • Lifestyle habits still matter deeplyABOUT GUEST: Jennifer Gularson, PA-C, IFMCP is a board-certified Physician Assistant and functional medicine practitioner specializing in perimenopause, menopause, hormone therapy, and women’s midlife health. With over 20 years of clinical experience, she focuses on personalized, science-based care to support longevity, metabolic health, and overall wellness for women navigating hormonal changes. WHERE TO FIND GUEST:Website: https://www.yourbestlifewithjennifer.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennifergularson/ 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 restWHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionistPodcast Instagram: @lessstressedlifeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlifeMore Links + Quizzes: https://www.christabiegler.com/linksProtocols: https://www.christabiegler.com/protocolshop

Send us Fan MailIn this bonus episode, I’m sharing a behind-the-scenes updates on how we’ve shifted the way we help people inside the Less Stressed Life over the last several years. I talk about how Momentum was created to help people get faster results in a more accessible and streamlined way, why we now offer both one-on-one and group options, and why enrollment is temporarily closing next week while I focus on a new project!RESOURCES MENTIONED:Momentum Program: https://www.christabiegler.com/momentumChrista's Free Training: https://www.christabiegler.com/blueprint Christa's Health Crisis Part 1: https://youtu.be/ssJa_QQODj4?si=BrxrAh_cViC7dsbG Christa's Health Crisis Part 2: https://youtu.be/1WypKk7df18?si=dlHuE7fCPS53FQyZ  ❓Questions for Christa? Submit them here: https://www.christabiegler.com/questionsNUTRITION 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 restWHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionistPodcast Instagram: @lessstressedlifeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlifeMore Links + Quizzes: https://www.christabiegler.com/linksProtocols: https://www.christabiegler.com/protocolshop

Send us Fan MailThis week, Inna Segal joins me to talk about healing in a way that goes beyond quick fixes. Instead of looking for someone else to “fix” you, we break down what it actually means to participate in your own healing and why that shift is often the turning point.We walk through the stages of healing, why people get stuck, and how the nervous system, past experiences, and overwhelm can slow progress. We also talk about how to start reconnecting with your body through simple tools like breath and awareness, and how symptoms can act as signals instead of something to suppress.If you want to go deeper, Inna offers a couple of starting points to help you begin this work:👉 The Secret Language of Your Body Masterclass👉 Intuitive MasterclassKEY TAKEAWAYS: • Healing requires your participation • There are stages to healing you can’t skip • The nervous system has to be ready for change • Symptoms can be signals, not just problems • Overwhelm keeps you stuck early on • Connection starts with breath, touch, and awareness ABOUT GUEST:Inna Segal is a pioneer in the field of energy medicine and human consciousness, and the bestselling author of The Secret Language of Your Body, translated into 27 languages and sold over a million copies worldwide.Her journey began after years of illness and the tragic stillbirth of her child, which led her to discover a profound ability to heal herself. From that turning point, she dedicated her life to helping others transform pain into freedom.For over 25 years, Inna has worked with people worldwide—from doctors and psychologists to trauma survivors and creatives—teaching how to uncover the true roots of suffering and restore health through the wisdom of the body and soul.WHERE TO FIND GUEST:Website: https://www.innasegal.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innasegalauthor/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InnaSegalAuthor WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionistPodcast Instagram: @lessstressedlifeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlifeMore Links + Quizzes: https://www.christabiegler.com/linksProtocols: https://www.christabiegler.com/protocolshop

Send us Fan MailThis week’s episode is a behind-the-scenes conversation with my podcast manager, Lori, where we look back on the first quarter of episodes and talk honestly about what stood out, what we liked, what didn’t land as well, and what actually felt useful. We get into some of the bigger topics from the quarter like radon, water filtration, fascia, and detox, share a bit about how we think through guests and episode quality, and wrap up with what’s coming next, including new protocols and where I want to take the podcast this year.Episodes Worth Revisiting:#439 Stealth Toxins: Testing Radon and Indoor Air Contaminants#438 The Link Between Minerals, Emotions & Fatigue#445 Fascia, Stress, Trauma and a 50 lb Weight Loss#440 You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know: A Guide to Getting Started#443 Healing Crisis Part 2: How I Trashed My Hormones#446 What My DUTCH Test Revealed (and What I’m Doing About It)#448 Everything Water Filtration#449 Metal Circulation, Sensitivities, Binder Types, and HistamineResources Mentioned:Water Testing & Filtration GuideTargeted protocols (sinus congestion, blood sugar, and more)Collagen ChallengeInflammation Guide & ScoreThe Clean Water Store is also offering listeners 15% off water testing or whole house systems. Use code LESSSTRESSED15 at checkout and you’ll be automatically entered to win a Portable Stainless Steel Gravity Water Filter with UV Purification (a $230 value).Questions or comments for Christa? Submit them here: https://www.christabiegler.com/questionsWHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionistPodcast Instagram: @lessstressedlifeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlifeMore Links + Quizzes: https://www.christabiegler.com/linksProtocols: https://www.christabiegler.com/protocolshopNUTRITION 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 restSPONSOR:Thank you to Jigsaw Health for being such a great sponsor. 😎 Use code LESSSTRESSED10 anytime for 10% off!

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I’m breaking down collagen and why it matters more than you might think as you age.After a conversation about my own eyesight, I started digging into how collagen declines over time and how that impacts skin, joints, bones, and more. This episode walks through the different types of collagen, what to look for on labels, and how to actually use it in a way that makes sense.I also share what the research shows, how much you need to see results, and why consistency matters if you want to notice a difference.I’m inviting you to join me in a simple 30-day collagen challenge so you can test this instead of guessing.👉 Join the collagen challenge: https://www.christabiegler.com/collagenKEY TAKEAWAYS:✨ How collagen declines with age✨ The most important types of collagen and where they work✨ What to look for in a quality collagen supplement✨ How much you actually need to see results✨ Why consistency matters📢 Sponsor Shoutout: Jigsaw HealthThis episode is sponsored by Jigsaw Health. I’ve personally been to their warehouse and seen the level of care they put into their products.Their collagen is grass-fed, includes hyaluronic acid for added hydration support, and is third-party tested with results available for full transparency.If you’re looking for a high-quality option, this is one I trust and use.👉 Get 10% off your order with code LESSSTRESSED10 at jigsawhealth.com.❓Questions for Christa? Submit them here: https://www.christabiegler.com/questionsNUTRITION 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 restWHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionistPodcast Instagram: @lessstressedlifeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlifeMore Links + Quizzes: https://www.christabiegler.com/linksProtocols: https://www.christabiegler.com/protocolshop