When food becomes the fight: The hidden language of eating disorders

Energetic Health Institute Radio with Holly Whalen – Every pattern we call “disordered” is a survival strategy. Restriction feels powerful when the world feels chaotic. Binging feels soothing when emptiness aches. Purging feels like release when shame becomes unbearable. Even the relentless drive to “eat clean” or “optimize” health—orthorexia—is the nervous system searching for certainty in a world that...

Energetic Health Institute Radio with Dr. H – According to the American Medical Association, the average American spends nearly $15,000 per year for conventional healthcare. This amount covers payments made for private health insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and additional out-of-pocket expenses. And even with this hefty price tag, Americans have been left suffering from higher rates of chronic disease, obesity, and...

Energetic Health Institute Radio with Carmen Adams, CHN – Beyond just a place for cooking and eating, your kitchen can become a powerful health hub where you transform food into medicine. With thoughtful choices and intentional stocking, you can support your well-being naturally, boost immunity, improve digestion, and cultivate vitality through everyday meals and remedies...

Energetic Health Institute Radio with Holly Whalen – For so long, your nervous system has been on high alert, scanning for danger, planning for disaster, running on old stories of fear. Over time, those patterns became familiar — even when the threat was gone. The body learned tension as safety, vigilance as control. But here’s the good news: the same system that once memorized survival can also...

Energetic Health Institute Radio with Angela Bulaga CHN – They’re very inexpensive and help with sleep, relaxation, detoxification, muscle soreness, skin health, calming the nervous system, and so much more! There are things you can add to a bath to make it a “Super Bath” and boost its healing power even more! I recommend a water filter/purifier too!

Energetic Health Institute Radio with Dr. H – In the United States alone, it is estimated that individuals have a 1 in 3 chance of developing some form of cancer in their lifetime. And unfortunately, many of the treatments offered through the conventional medical system are oftentimes costly and astoundingly ineffective, at times causing more harm than the disease itself...

Energetic Health Institute Radio with Carmen Adams, CHN – Begin by choosing a cabinet in your kitchen, a shelf in your office, or any dedicated space in your home. This is where your personal collection of herbal remedies can grow. Look around your household, think about the common discomforts or health issues people in your family face, whether it's headaches, digestive upset, colds, or stress...

Energetic Health Institute Radio with Holly Whalen – For decades, the dominant story has been that depression is a chemical imbalance — specifically, not enough serotonin in the brain. Doctors have repeated it, drug companies have marketed it, and millions have believed it. But the science doesn’t back it up. A 2022 review of decades of research concluded there’s no convincing evidence that serotonin deficiency causes depression...

Energetic Health Institute Radio with Dr. H – When we are faced with a serious illness, it can become easy to let doubt creep in and fear guide our decisions. We seek the advice of experts who we are taught have our best interests in mind and understand the complexities of health. The fear begs us to follow their advice even if deep down we know it may not be right...

Energetic Health Institute Radio with Dr. H – Often, pet owners turn to commercially prepared foods and treats for their convenience and cost, without understanding that they may not be the best option for their pet’s long-term health. Many of these products are filled with artificial chemicals and preservatives, unneeded fillers, and low-quality ingredients that are of questionable sourcing...