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Happy Whole You

Happy Whole You

Anna Marie Frank

Better health, wealth, happiness, and success grows when your brain and biology thrive. Brain health and wellness enthusiast share the key biological downloads that have helped them and hurt them. This podcast is for anyone looking to upgrade their brain, biology, and life! Get ready to hack into a new you!

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Happy Whole You episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Happy Whole You for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Happy Whole You episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Happy Whole You - 33. Anxiety Be Gone!

33. Anxiety Be Gone!

Happy Whole You

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08/17/20 • 15 min

In this episode, Anna Marie talks about Anxiety and how it can affect your body as well as the brain. Anxiety is something many people have but for some, it can stay with them for months or even years. A person’s mental health can be affected by anxiety as well, Stay tuned to hear how you can spot the signs of anxiety and what you can do to help reduce it.

Links/ Resources Mentioned

Find the guided meditation headset here:

https://braintap.com/braintap-hs/#a_aid=1905ANNA&a_bid=4d5f6d31

Find the guided meditation sessions here:

https://braintap.com/essentials/#a_aid=1905ANNA&a_bid=e1f970a7

You can find “The Plan” book here:

https://www.amazon.com/Plan-Eliminate-Surprising-Healthy-Fat/dp/1455515485

Get Anna Marie’s Book(s) Here:

“Stop Bullying Yourself,” “Becoming you,” or “Beat your Inner Bully in 14-Days.”

http://www.happywholeyou.com/books

Get a Brain Health Coach or Life Coach:

http://www.happywholeyou.com/coaching

Signup for the Happy Whole You Newsletter:

http://www.happywholeyou.com/explore

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Anna Marie Frank: Instagram / Facebook

Get in touch:

(661)-337-0216

[email protected]

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Happy Whole You - 32. Pregnancy and Postpartum
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08/10/20 • 25 min

In this episode Anna Marie talks about Pregnancy and Postpartum and what it was like for her during her 1st and 2nd Pregnancy. Stay tuned to hear more about this beautiful journey and how you can learn a tip or two from Anna Marie.

About the guest:

Anna Marie is a successful business owner and empowers other local business owners through her women's group and charity work. She is a published author, speaker, certified Integrative Nutrition Health coach, certified Human Potential Coach, and certified Worksite Wellness Specialist, she also created the employee wellness program for the largest high school district in the state of California. She has been a regular guest on Sunrise 17 an NBC affiliate and her work has been published in local magazines and online. Anna Marie is also the main blogger and owner of Happy Whole You in Bakersfield, California. Anna Marie has done many amazing things and dedicated over 18 years helping others improve their health and happiness.

Fun fact: She is an avid runner, loves to Rollerblade, and most importantly is a happy wife and proud mother.

What this episode covers:

  • What Anna Marie learned during her pregnancy.
  • Going through postpartum depression.
  • Why sleep is important after your pregnancy?
  • Getting enough ‘Me Time’.
  • Why your nutrients and supplements are important?
  • Exercise and move at your own pace.
  • The little things do matter.
  • Looking back during the pregnancy.
  • Always remember take care of yourself.

Quotes from the episode

“It is important for us as women to take care of ourselves, that includes our mind, body, and spirit.”

“During our pregnancy we never know what just might happen.”

Links/ Resources Mentioned

🏽🏽🏽 Check out Anna Marie’s safe pregnancy products: Body Products Make-up & Baby

Get Anna Marie’s Book(s) Here:

“Stop Bullying Yourself,” “Becoming you,” or “Beat your Inner Bully in 14-Days.”

http://www.happywholeyou.com/books

Get a Brain Health Coach or Life Coach:

http://www.happywholeyou.com/coaching

Signup for the Happy Whole You Newsletter:

http://www.happywholeyou.com/explore

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Anna Marie Frank: Instagram /

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Are quick fixes the answer to lasting health and weight loss?

In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Anna Marie, Melissa Vogel, and Dr. Janine Krause dive into the growing buzz around GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic and their role in weight management. But there’s more to the story—these experts unpack why a holistic approach is crucial, exploring the connections between mental health, detoxification, and sustainable wellness. They also share powerful insights on overcoming the negative effects of comparison, setting boundaries, and prioritizing self-care. Tune in for actionable advice, fresh perspectives, and inspiration to take charge of your health journey.

About Melissa Vogal:

Melissa Vogal serves as the Business Owner and Operator of Melissa Vogel Fitness, LLC. With over 20 years of experience as a certified Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor, she is a recognized expert in the fitness industry. Melissa is the creator of the "Busy to Bomb Fit Mom" program, which empowers busy mothers to reclaim their fitness through a holistic approach that emphasizes mindset, vision, balance, proper nutrition, and exercise.

In her role as host of The Bomb Mom Podcast, Melissa engages with a diverse range of speakers to explore topics that redefine health and inspire listeners to discover new ways to set, achieve, and sustain their personal goals.

Beyond her fitness endeavors, Melissa is a motivational speaker, author of The Bomb Mom Recipe Book, model, and actress. As a devoted mother of three daughters, she exemplifies balance and dedication, inspiring women to embrace and succeed in their fitness journeys.

Connect with Melissa:

Email: [email protected]

Website: It’s Melissa Vogel Fitness

Instagram: @itsmelissavogel

Podcast: Bomb Mom Podcast

About Dr. Jannine Krause :

Dr. Jannine Krause is a naturopathic doctor, acupuncturist and host of The Health Fix Podcast who helps athletic women over 40 optimize mental and physical performance. She believes no sport, hobby or bucket list activity is out of the question at any age and is helping clients discover their unique needs to optimize their health. When she's not out on an outdoor adventure with her husband she can be found in her kitchen whipping up new recipes from something she grew in her garden.

Connect with Dr. Jannine:

Website: doctorjkrausend.com

Connect with Heather:

LinkedIn Heather Laganelli

IG/FB @heatherlaganelli

IG/FB @locale.eatery.bakersfield

IG @muralalleybakersfield

Connect with Anna:

Email: [email protected] / [email protected]

Website: www.happywholeyou.com / https://linktr.ee/happywholeyou

Instagram: @happywholeyou

Facebook: Happy Whole You

LinkedIn: Anna Marie Frank

Venmo: @happywholeyou

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In this episode of The Happy Whole You Podcast, we're joined by integrative health professional Angela T. Moore to explore her incredible journey of resilience, healing, and helping others. Angela shares her personal story of overcoming profound loss, from the early passing of her mother to the loss of her brother, and how these experiences shaped her passion for holistic health.

We dive into the transformative connection between mental and physical well-being, as Angela reveals how movement, nutrition, and emotional support can empower us to navigate life's toughest challenges. She offers actionable tips for maintaining health and wellness during cold weather and practical strategies for setting and achieving meaningful goals.

Whether you’re looking to improve your physical health, overcome personal obstacles, or find balance in your life, this episode is full of heartfelt wisdom and actionable advice. Tune in for a powerful conversation about turning adversity into strength and creating the life you deserve.

Don’t miss this inspiring episode about finding purpose, building resilience, and thriving in every season of life!

About Angela Moore:

9x author, top podcaster and TEDx speaker, Stephanie May Wilson is on a mission to be who she needed when she was younger — walking women through life's biggest decisions and transitions. Through her new book, Create A Life You Love, and her chart-topping podcast, Girls Night, Stephanie helps women take off the pressure of what their lives are “supposed to” look like by now, figure out where they actually want to go in life, and take steps to get there.

When she’s not writing, speaking, or recording a podcast episode, you can find Stephanie laughing with her husband Carl and their twin toddlers, eating pizza with her close tribe of girlfriends, or planning her family's big move to Spain."

Angela T. Moore is an accomplished integrative health expert, keynote speaker, business owner, and podcast host with over three decades of experience in wellness education. As the Founder and Owner of The Body Principle, Angela leads an integrative health organization that offers comprehensive services, including health assessments, mental, nutritional, and physical wellness programs, educational webinars, and empowerment coaching. Her mission is to help individuals and organizations achieve holistic health and sustainable well-being through customized strategies and practical tools.

In addition to her work with The Body Principle, Angela is the creator of the PropelSM Youth Empowerment Program, which is dedicated to enhancing self-esteem, confidence, and resilience in young people. A sought-after keynote speaker, she has inspired diverse audiences across the country with her insights on health, wellness, and personal growth. Angela’s dedication to making a positive impact extends to schools, companies, and community organizations, where she provides engaging workshops and programming to promote a healthier, more empowered future for all.

Connect with Angela:

https://empoweredbyangela.com/dont-take-a-holiday-from-your-health-during-the-holidays/

Connect with Heather:

LinkedIn Heather Laganelli

IG/FB @heatherlaganelli

IG/FB @locale.eatery.bakersfield

IG @muralalleybakersfield

Connect with Anna:

Email: [email protected] / [email protected]

Website: www.happywholeyou.com / https://linktr.ee/happywholeyou

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Happy Whole You - 53. 9 Reasons You are Heavy
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07/26/21 • 16 min

In this episode, Anna Marie Frank talks about what are the 9 possible reasons why we’re not losing weight.

”When we think of weight lose, I think its important to remember what we can add to our lives vs. what we take away.”

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Anna Marie Frank: Instagram / Facebook

Get in touch:

(661)-337-0216

[email protected]

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Happy Whole You - 47. Biohack Your Brain with Dr. Kristen Willeumier
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04/05/21 • 55 min

Kristen Willeumier, Ph.D., is a neuroscientist with research expertise in neurobiology and neuroimaging. Dr. Willeumier holds a B.A. degree in psychology from Boston College, M.S. degrees in physiological science and neurobiology, and a Ph.D. degree in neurobiology from the University of California, Los Angeles. She conducted her graduate work in the laboratory of neurophysiology at the University of California, Los Angeles, and the laboratory of neurogenetics at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. She was a postdoctoral scientist in the Department of Neurology at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, where she continued her work in neurodegenerative disease, focusing on the molecular mechanisms underlying Parkinson’s disease. In recognition of her work at UCLA and Cedars- Sinai, she was the recipient of an NIH fellowship from the National Institute of Mental Health. She has presented her work at national and international scientific meetings including the Society for Neuroscience and the Gordon Research Conference in Honk Kong, China.

More recently, Dr. Willeumier served as the Director of Neuroimaging and Clinical Research for the Amen Clinics, where she led the efforts to utilize imaging technologies to better understand the neurobiological issues underlying psychiatric disorders. In this capacity, she oversaw many pioneering studies, including a clinical research trial investigating the long-term effects of repetitive subconcussive impacts in National Football League players. Subsequent work focused on therapeutic approaches to rehabilitate brain function in athletes with mild traumatic brain injury and the application of machine learning algorithms to neuroimaging data to improve the diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric disorders. Dr. Willeumier is widely published and has co-authored over 70 scientific publications and abstracts in peer-reviewed journals including The Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, Nature Translational Psychiatry, The Journal of Neuroscience, and The Journal of Nuclear Medicine. Areas of published research include traumatic brain injury, posttraumatic stress disorder, autism, biomarkers of suicide, obesity, gender differences in brain function, clinical outcomes, and brain rehabilitation.

Dr. Willeumier currently holds a position on the Scientific Advisory Board of Tate Technology, LLC, a Los Angeles-based sports safety and technology licensing company, and serves as a Scientific Advisor to the Addiction Medicine Institute in Newport Beach, CA, and the Bangkok Dusit Medical Services Wellness Clinic Center for Neuroscience in Bangkok, Thailand.

Dr. Willeumier is a leading advocate for brain health and wellness and a frequent contributor to top media outlets. She has been featured on Radio MD with Your Brain Health with Dr. Kristen Willeumier and the Salem Radio Network with Here’s To Your Health. She has appeared on Good Morning America (GMA3), Good Day LA KTTV-TV FOX Los Angeles, Good Day NY WNYW-TV FOX New York, FOX 32 Chicago, KMIR-TV NBC Palm Springs, KING5-TV CBS Seattle, KDVR-TV FOX Denver, WATN-TV ABC Memphis, WSFA-TV NBC Montgomery, KSWQ-TV FOX San Diego, Signal Boost with Zerlina Maxwell, Salem Radio, Coast-to-Coast, The Michael Savage Show, and on-line/print magazines including Marie Claire, Harper’s Bazaar Arabia, Shape, Science Times, Yahoo News, PopSugar, Niki Swift, HelloGiggles, Mind Body Green, Well+Good, Verywell Health and Psychology Today. She is the author of the new book Biohack Your Brain: How to Boost Cognitive Health, Proficiency & Power, published by the William Morrow imprint of HarperCollins.

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Happy Whole You - 49. Real Mushrooms with Jeff Chilton
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05/31/21 • 60 min

In this episode, Anna Marie interviews mushroom expert and founder of Nammex, Jeff Chilton. Jeff shares his mushroom journey and how this “forgotten food" can positively replenish the brain and body. From Mushroom history to nutrients all the way to health benefits, Jeff shares it all. Stay tuned to find out how this magical healing fungi food can enhance your health and give you the brain boost you need.

About the Guest:

Jeff is an instrumental figure in the creation of the now booming medicinal mushroom product category. With over 40 years of mushroom growing experience, he was one of the first to bring mushroom extracts to the North American market and organized the first organic mushroom growers' workshop in China back in 1996. He was then one of the first to bring organic mushroom extracts to the North American market. Jeff had a passion and appreciation for mushrooms, which led him to develop a product line called Nammex, based on the mushroom itself. His goal was to educate the public on how medicinal mushrooms are grown, what to look for in a medicinal mushroom product, and ensure that our products were consistent with the scientific research. Jeff would then go on to partner with his son, Skye Chilton, the owner of RealMushrooms. This family-owned and operated company supplies top-quality herbal and medicinal mushroom products online.

What this episode covers:

  • How Jeff started his mushroom journey? (00:00-02:15)
  • The different kinds of mushrooms. (02:16-07:18)
  • How Mushrooms can be very nutritious? (07:19-13:45)
  • The Healing benefits of mushrooms. (13:46-22:06)
  • The difference between a normal and poisonous mushroom. (22:07-25:08)
  • The connection between mushrooms and holistic health. (25:09-35:32)
  • What is the right mushroom supplement? (35:33-51:02)
  • Where can you find good-quality mushroom extracts? (51:03-01:01:13)

Quotes from the episode

“Mushrooms are the missing dietary link.”

“We want food that Nourishes us but also food that has medicinal benefits, that is what we are after .”

Links/ Resources Mentioned

You can find Nammex here

You can find Realmushrooms

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Happy Whole You - 207. From Science to Sunlight with Anthony Hartcher
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03/17/25 • 50 min

You might not think twice about sunlight, but Anthony sees it as the key to better health.

A former chemical engineer turned clinical nutritionist, he shares how his own struggles with acne and ear infections led him to rethink everything. His journey wasn’t just about science—it was about reconnecting with what the body truly needs.

In this episode, Anthony breaks down why natural light is more than just Vitamin D. He explains how morning sunlight boosts metabolism, balances hormones, and improves mental well-being. Plus, he challenges common beliefs about sunscreen and why overuse might be doing more harm than good. If you’re looking for simple, science-backed ways to feel better, this conversation will make you rethink your relationship with the sun.

About Anthony Hartcher:

Anthony is the founder and CEO of me&my wellness which provides holistic health solutions using food is medicine, combined with a holistic, balanced, lifestyle approach. Anthony holds three bachelor's degrees in Complementary Medicine; Nutrition and Dietetic Medicine; and Chemical Engineering. Furthermore, Anthony is a Trained Facilitator in the Demartini Method.

Connect with Anthony Hartcher:

Website: me&my wellness – We exist because the world of wellness has become way too complicated. (meandmywellness.com.au)Podcast: me&my health up (buzzsprout.com)Facebook: me&my wellness | Sydney NSW (facebook.com)Twitter: me&my wellness (@MeandMyWellness) / TwitterLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/me&my-wellness/ Instagram: me&my wellness (@meandmywellness) • Instagram photos and videosYouTube: me&my wellness - YouTubeTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@memywellness Pinterest: (1) Pinterest

Connect with Anna:

Email: [email protected] / [email protected]

Website: www.happywholeyou.com / https://linktr.ee/happywholeyou

Instagram: @happywholeyou

Facebook: Happy Whole You

LinkedIn: Anna Marie Frank

Venmo: @happywholeyou

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In this episode of The Happy Whole You Podcast, we're joined by author, podcaster, and speaker Stephanie May Wilson to discuss her inspiring new book, Create the Life You Love. Stephanie shares her journey of navigating life’s biggest decisions, from career shifts to motherhood, and finding her voice amidst the noise of societal expectations.

We dive into the challenging but transformative process of defining what fulfillment looks like for ourselves and the importance of recognizing that you get to decide. Stephanie offers practical tools for tuning out unhelpful advice, identifying your true desires, and embracing the autonomy needed to make authentic life choices.

Whether you're in your 20s, 30s, or 40s and facing crossroads in career, family, or identity, this episode is packed with wisdom to empower you to step boldly into a life you truly love. Tune in for heartfelt insights and actionable steps that will inspire you to trust yourself and rewrite your narrative.

Don't miss this conversation about finding clarity, confidence, and joy in your journey!

About Stephanie:

9x author, top podcaster and TEDx speaker, Stephanie May Wilson is on a mission to be who she needed when she was younger — walking women through life's biggest decisions and transitions. Through her new book, Create A Life You Love, and her chart-topping podcast, Girls Night, Stephanie helps women take off the pressure of what their lives are “supposed to” look like by now, figure out where they actually want to go in life, and take steps to get there.

When she’s not writing, speaking, or recording a podcast episode, you can find Stephanie laughing with her husband Carl and their twin toddlers, eating pizza with her close tribe of girlfriends, or planning her family's big move to Spain."

Connect with Stephanie:

StephanieMayWilson.com

Connect with Heather:

LinkedIn Heather Laganelli

IG/FB @heatherlaganelli

IG/FB @locale.eatery.bakersfield

IG @muralalleybakersfield

Connect with me:

Email: [email protected] / [email protected]

Website: www.happywholeyou.com / https://linktr.ee/happywholeyou

Instagram: @happywholeyou

Facebook: Happy Whole You

LinkedIn: Anna Marie Frank

Venmo: @happywholeyou

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FAQ

How many episodes does Happy Whole You have?

Happy Whole You currently has 212 episodes available.

What topics does Happy Whole You cover?

The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Success, Happiness, Wealth, Marketing, Leadership, Anxiety, Selfhelp, Entrepreneur, Mental Health, Mindset, Girlboss, Motivational, Depression, Wellness, Mentalhealth, Energy, Storytelling, Podcasts, Relationships, Business and Biology.

What is the most popular episode on Happy Whole You?

The episode title '32. Pregnancy and Postpartum' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Happy Whole You?

The average episode length on Happy Whole You is 30 minutes.

How often are episodes of Happy Whole You released?

Episodes of Happy Whole You are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Happy Whole You?

The first episode of Happy Whole You was released on Nov 6, 2019.

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