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Thrive in Leadership and Build Trust with Gary Niebur- a former professional tennis player and the co-founder and President of Stan Smith Events, a premier global events and hospitality company. With over three decades of experience, he has been instrumental in creating exclusive, high-impact experiences for Fortune 100 companies, international non…
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From Soil to Soul: Gardening for Wellness with Lauren Lee
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38:40In this episode of the Little By Podcast, Lauren shares her passion for gardening, rooted in her childhood memories with her grandmother. She discusses common myths and misconceptions about gardening, emphasizing that anyone can grow plants with the right knowledge. The conversation explores the importance of nutrient balance, composting, and the n…
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Fueling Endurance: Nutrition, Hormones & Performance with Ashley Shrader, DNP
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42:11In this episode of Little By, Kristin Oja, DNP, and Ashley Shrader, DNP, dive deep into what it really takes to fuel endurance athletes—from macros to mitochondria. They bust myths about weight gain during training, break down hormone differences between male and female athletes, and share why magnesium and electrolytes are non-negotiables. You'll …
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Kicking off Season 10, all about Thriving! In this episode of Little By Podcast, host Kristin Oja, DNP sits down with integrative health coach, wellness expert, PhD in Political Science Dr. Alex Pauley, PhD to explore a transformative approach to managing autoimmune and chronic conditions to help you thrive in your own body. With personal experienc…
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Navigating Postpartum Mental Health with Mamaya Health Founder, Amy Green
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55:23In this episode of The Little By Podcast, Kristin Oja, DNP sits down with Amy Green, founder of Mamaya Health, to explore the often-overlooked challenges of postpartum mental health. Amy shares her personal journey and the inspiration behind Mamaya Health, a platform dedicated to supporting new mothers through the emotional, physical, and mental tr…
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Building Strength & Longevity with Saran Pilates' Founder, Gabrielle
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44:42In this episode of Little By, we dive into the transformative power of Pilates with Gabrielle, founder of Saran Pilates. Gabrielle shares her journey of building a thriving Pilates brand, the science behind Pilates’ impact on strength, mobility, and longevity, and how movement can be a game-changer for overall health. Whether you're a Pilates enthu…
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When and Why to Wear a Blood Sugar Monitor
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21:04In this episode of Little By, Kristin Oja dives into the world of continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) —who should consider using them and why they can be game-changers for optimizing health. Whether you're managing diabetes, focusing on longevity, or simply curious about stabilizing energy levels and cravings, tracking blood sugar can provide powerf…
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The Power of Fitness and Community with Terry Barga
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43:03During this episode we talk about Terry's background, what got him into the wellness space, trends in the fitness space, and how to foster community. Get to know Terry: Terry Barga is the owner of Nashville Fit Magazine, a powerhouse in the Middle Tennessee fitness community dedicated to inspiring, educating, and connecting fitness enthusiasts, ath…
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🫀 Did you know that 50% of heart attacks happen in people with normal cholesterol levels? That means traditional heart screenings often miss early warning signs—but the good news is, there’s so much more we can do to assess and prevent heart disease before it becomes life-threatening. In this episode, I’m diving into: ✅ Why heart disease is still t…
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Did you know that microplastics have been found in our food, water, and even the human bloodstream? In this eye-opening episode, Kristin Oja, DNP, FNP-C, IFMCP, breaks down everything you need to know about microplastics—what they are, where they come from, and how they impact our health. She explores the latest research on their role in inflammati…
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The Gut-Metabolism Connection with Julie Ann, FNP-C
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48:09The gut plays a big role in our metabolic health. In this episode, Kristin and Julie Ann talk about what bacteria influence our metabolism, how to get more fiber through food and supplementation, whether akkermansia lives up to the hype, and so much more. Learn more about Julie Ann below: Website: www.julieannwellness.com IG and FB: @julieannwellne…
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Thank you all for your questions; we had so many come through Kristin had to divide the Functional Medicine Q&A into 2 parts. Check out our events: www.statwellness.com/links Interested in becoming a patient of STAT Wellness- book a free 15 minute consult with someone on our team by calling or texting 404-254-5905…
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Thank you for sending your questions! In this episode, Kristin talks about everything from hormones to GLP-1s to viral exposure and mold toxicity. She barely got to scratch the surface of all your questions so we will be doing a part 2 next week. For more information on our Functional Medicine 101 Webinar, Blood Sugar Bootcamp, and other events go …
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Build Muscle and Support a Healthy Metabolism with Kim Schaper
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39:41What a better way to kick off the new year and new season than with Kim Schaper? She is the queen of metabolic health, strength training, and all things women's health. She understands each women is a unique individual and does not believe in the "one size fits all" mentality. Lets move away from weight loss and focus on muscle building in 2025! Le…
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Rethinking Cardiovascular Health with Joel Kahn, MD
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53:49Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Someone passes from heart disease every 33 seconds. It is estimated that 75-80% of heart disease is modifiable with lifestyle. Through medical advances and further testing, it is evident that checking a traditional cholesterol profile is not enough to evaluate cardiovascular…
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Living a Long and Healthy Life with Robert Lufkin, MD
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49:32We cover it all in this episode: the current state of our healthcare system, the root of disease, tests to evaluate longevity, and lifestyle tips to live a long and healthy life. Dr. Lufkin is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to all things longevity. Learn a little bit more about him below along with some of the resources referenced throughout t…
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Stress + Loneliness: Is it the New Smoking?
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27:0390% of primary care visits are thought to be associated with stress. We are in a stress epidemic in the United States. Noise is coming at us from all directions and we are searching in many of the wrong places for happiness. Tune into this episode to learn more about the implications of stress and how to start balancing it today. Want to become a p…
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Finding Peace for Over Functioning Mama's with Jess Durando
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40:41Are you surviving or thriving as a Mom? Are you trying to do it all and struggling to know what fuels you? This episode is with Jess Durando a licensed clinical therapist, certified nutrition coach, certified pre-& postnatal coach and mama of 2. She takes a mind-body approach to helping overwhelmed moms feel happier and healthier through every phas…
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The 4 Phases of your Menstrual Cycle with Cycle Syncing Tips
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23:21Solo episode all about the four phases of our menstrual cycle including menstruation, follicular phase, ovulation, and luteal phase. We discuss whats happening with our hormones and how we can start syncing our lifestyle with each phase. Want to test your hormones or work one on one? Call or text 404-254-5905 to get scheduled today.…
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Optimizing Stress Resilience for Human Performance with Stephen Sideroff, PhD
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58:03This episode is all about optimizing stress resilience for human performance with expert Dr. Stephen Sideroff, PhD. Dr. Sideroff is an internationally renowned psychologist, consultant, author and professor at the UCLA Geffen School of Medicine, who has established innovative training and treatment programs around the world. He has hosted summits, …
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For Laurie Lewis, menopause dealt a crushing blow — brain fog, lack of balance, memory loss, intense joint pain, and the sudden gain of 50 pounds. She tried everything she knew to feel better. After years of struggle, Laurie read about Intermittent Fasting and started that very same day. Not only did she shed the stubborn 50 pounds, but the menopau…
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Reducing Acne and Aging Gracefully with Maedah Samimi
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40:19Maedah developed adult onset cystic acne and she quickly learned that masking her breakouts with makeup wasn't improving her skin condition but further clogging her pores. With acne being the most common skin condition affecting up to 60 million people per year this quickly became her passion. This led her to open Urban Skin Care Clinic in February…
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The Benefits of Polysaccharides with John Lewis, PhD
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42:38With over 180 peer-reviewed publications and extensive research experience, Dr. John Lewis, Founder and President of Dr Lewis Nutrition, is a trusted authority in his field. His studies on the effects of nutrition, dietary supplementation, and exercise on various aspects of human health include his groundbreaking findings surrounding the importance…
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Evaluating your health does not need to cost a fortunate. There are a few inexpensive labs that can tell us a lot about your health. In this short episode, Kristin discusses 3 basic labs that everyone should have checked. Want to book an appointment with STAT Wellness? Call or text 404-254-5905
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Getting Organized and Quieting the Noise with Nicole Thaxton, PhD, LPC
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43:02In this episode, we discuss tips and tricks to stay organized as a Mom and business owner! Dr. Nicole shares strategies to quiet the noise and find more internal stillness. Meet Dr. Nicole Thaxton: Nicole Thaxton, PhD, LPC, NCC, CPCS, has one goal in life – to help people live life well. She is a Board Certified, Licensed Professional Counselor in …
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GLP-1s are such a hot topic right now. They can be very useful and scientifically have a lot of benefits when used appropriately. Unfortunately, many are abusing these and giving them a bad rap. Tune into this episode to see who is a good candidate for GLP-1s and what the benefit is! Want to become a patient of STAT Wellness? Call or text 404-254-5…
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Breaking Down the Fascia with Julia Blackwell, BS, CKP, CRP, PAS
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40:13Julia Blackwell is a fascia release practitioner, educator, and creator of The Fascia Remedy. In this episode we talk about what the fascia is, how to keep it healthy, and the benefits of foam rolling. Be sure to check out her website for FREE resources: https://www.movementbyjulia.com/
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A Physician & Patient Living with MS with Susan Payrovi, MD
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56:50Meet Susan Payrovi, MD- a physician and patient living with MS. She got diagnosed shortly after the birth of her first child about 12 years ago. She was working as an anesthesiologist, working 100 hours a week. Eventually, after seeing four Neurologists, she got diagnosed with MS, and that immediately ended her career as an anesthesiologist. So tha…
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Spiritual Health and Wellbeing with Megan Broadhead
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40:09With over a decade dedicated to guiding hundreds of individuals in their journey to greater mental and spiritual health, Megan Broadhead ("Meg") stands at the forefront of a burgeoning movement. We're living in a time where 70% of Americans identify as "spiritual" beings, and there is a rapidly growing movement that embraces spiritual health or "so…
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Vagus Nerve Health with Kyle Compaan, FNP-C, CIPP
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41:47The Vagus Nerve is the longest nerve in the body that connects our brain and gut. Stress, trauma, viruses, environmental triggers, and more can all affect its function. When our vagus nerve health gets off it can impact gut motility, ability to make digestive enzymes, breathing, heart rate, can cause dizziness and more. STAT Wellness' Functional Me…
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Functional Neurology, Enneagram, and Overall Wellbeing with Jerome Lubbe, DC
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52:38From enneagram to overall mental wellbeing, you don't want to miss this episode. Dr. Jerome D. Lubbe is referred to as the “Patient Doctor” because it was his own quest for neurological well-being that led him to specialize in complex, unresolved neurological cases. He exists to create spaces that guarantee people can feel safe and loved. His pract…
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Kara Pepper, MD is an internal medicine physician in Atlanta, GA that provides exceptional, compassionate medical care for all adults, especially folks with eating disorders. During this episode, we discuss how being "thin" became a thing and what you may be complimenting when you comment on someone's weight. This episode is just starting to scratc…
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Kristy is a serial entrepreneur and single Mom to 3 boys. She has started and restarted life on multiple occasions. In this episode, we talk about organization, balance, and giving yourself grace. Be sure to check out Kristy's START Brands below: https://startbrands.com/
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Metabolism and Mindset with Megan Hansen, RD
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36:33This episode is with Metabolism Makeover Founder, Megan Hansen RD. She is a single Mom that has really become the best version of herself (as we say Megan 2.0)! In this episode, we go much deeper than metabolism. We talk about mindset, manifesting, journaling, and more. Make sure to get a copy of Megan's Metabolism Makeover book at Amazon or most l…
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Skin Health with Dermatologist Corinne Erickson, MD
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40:42Your skin is your largest organ. It gives us a glimpse of your internal health. During this episode we have Dr. Erickson, on to chat about skin care, why it is important, and some simple things we can do to take care of our skin. Book an Appointment: https://georgiaskinspecialists.com/
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Highly Sensitive People with Rachel Dorneanu LPC NCC
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35:33In this episode, we dive into Highly Sensitive People or as many say HSPs. We talk about the window of opportunity with hyperarousal and hypoarousal states. Plus, tips on how to structure your day for success if you are a HSP and resources to take for a self assessment to learn more about YOURSELF! Questionnaire: → https://hsperson.com/test/highly-…
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If you have struggled with any ongoing symptoms post viral infection, this episode is for you. During ths episode, Kristin covers symptoms of post viral syndrome and treatment options to help alleviate these unwanted symptoms. Her and her team have seen remarkable improvements in post viral syndrome with patients at STAT Wellness and our team has l…
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This episode is with Dr. Sarah Druckman, DC, CAC. She is not only a human and animal chiropractor but she is the Founder of the Alpharetta Wellness Collective, yoga teacher, life coach, functional medicine practitioner, and avid equestrian. As a female entrepreneur and medical professional, she experienced repeated bouts of burnout while building a…
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The Journey to Health and Wellness with Gabrielle D'Auria
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33:08Gabrielle, Founder of WellScene, is on a mission to empower women and promote holistic well-being. During this podcast, she shares her experience with chronic illness + journey to health and wellness. We are so excited the WellScene is BACK on November 12th at Factory Atlanta. Get your early bird tickets by 9/22. Link: www.wellsceneatl.com…
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Anxiety is the most common mental illness in the US affecting over 40 million adults annually. Yet only about 37% of people with anxiety seek treatment. I am here to tell you it is not just in your head. There are several root causes of anxiety and we are here to help you uncover them! Call or text 404-254-5905 to get on our schedule today and chec…
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What is beauty? Is it what our culture has told us is beautiful? Why do we use the words anti-aging? Isn't the ability to age a gift? These are things we think about frequently. That is why we wanted to have Lisa with The New Knew on our podcast. She is an expert in the clean beauty space and has built an incredible community supporting women going…
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The way we structure our mornings have the power to set our day up for success or failure; from blood sugar balance, to energy, hormone balance, and mental clarity- mornings matter. Get your hormones checked with us at STAT Wellness. Book a free consult at www.statwellness.com
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Humanize Infertility with Hillary Alberta Sherer, PhD
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47:25According to WHO 1 in 6 individuals, globally have experienced infertility at some point in their lives. Everyone's journey and experiencing is different. Hillary Alberta Sherer, PhD is working to humanize infertility with one woman, one couple, and one story at a time by empowering those struggling with infertility with knowledge, hope and connect…
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Berberine has become one of the top google searches recently- why is it so popular and what is the buzz about? Tune into this episode on the benefits of berberine and some research studies to support its use. Want to try berberine- here is a clean supplement: https://shorturl.at/pCKM6 Book an appointment with STAT Wellness today by calling or texti…
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Recognizing and Responding to Burnout with Athena Newell, NP
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29:33Burnout has become such a hot topic with an estimated 80% of employees feeling burned out at some point over the past year. In this episode Athena + Kristin talk about what is burnout and what are some quick tips and tricks to prevent burnout today because after all little by little a little becomes a lot! Join our Hormone Optimization that starts …
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Enneagrams and Finding Middle Ground in Marriage
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27:20In honor of Valentine's day, my husband and I got together for an impromptu podcast episode. We talk about the importance of enneagrams in marriage and some small changes we made to hold ourselves accountability and be the best version of ourselves. And as discussed get an extra bottle of Dry Farm wine for a penny with the website link below! Links…
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Strength Training for Women with Nikki Chalmers, PT
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23:51We say it all the time at STAT Wellness that your muscle is your greatest asset as you age. Strength training is important for everyone but especially women to help with metabolism, bone density, injury prevention, and more. Tune into this episode with strength training specialist, prenatal/postpartum certified, kettlebell expert, and Movement Spec…
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Mitochondria Function with Functional Medicine Provider, Kyle Compaan NP-C
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29:43Mitochondria function and health is essential for our quality of life, energy, and longevity. During this episode we discuss, what the mitochondria is, symptoms of mitochondria dysfunction, and things we can do to support healthy mitochondria function today. To book a visit at STAT Wellness- call or text 404-254-5905 or check us out online at www.s…
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Changing Habits with Health Coach, Stephanie Watson
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26:22Changing habits is TOUGH! However, what we do on a consistent basis with our lifestyle is what is going to impact our health the most. It is not the supplement, prescription or hormone that is the magic bullet. It is our daily decisions around our diet, movement, sleep, stress, and relationships. Want to become a member of STAT Wellness and get UNL…
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This episode is with STAT Wellness' Dietitian, Sarah Ganka, RD. We discuss all things metabolism and why you should focus on reverse dieting and eating MORE in 2023. Want to make a FREE 15 min consult with Sarah Ganka, RD. Call or text 404-254-5905 or visit our website at www.statwellness.com.
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