In this eye-opening episode of The YAM Podcast, I sit down once again with Chirag Davi, a storyteller and truth-seeker, to explore the deeper wisdom of Ekadashi fasting—a bi-monthly, moon-aligned spiritual practice that invites ongoing clarity, energy renewal, and deeper connection to the body.

While many of us approach fasting as a seasonal or religious ritual—like the Baha’i Fast or Ramadan—this episode explores what it means to live the fast, to carry the benefits beyond the 19 or 30 days, and to align ourselves with the moon’s natural rhythm.

Fasting is often misunderstood as extreme or unsustainable—but what if it was the most gentle, intelligent thing you could do for your body?

In This Episode, We Explore:

🔹 What happens inside the body after 8.1 hours of fasting (when the magic begins)
🔹 How the body shifts from glucose to fat-burning—and unlocks the “treasure box”
🔹 Why the 16–24 hour fasting window is key for deep healing and immune regeneration
🔹 How T-cells and B-cells are produced in starvation mode—and why this matters for long-term health and disease prevention
🔹 Why Ekadashi—fasting on the 11th day after each new and full moon—offers a sacred, accessible rhythm to fast all year
🔹 The deeper why of fasting: presence, clarity, devotion, and embodied awareness
🔹 What most people get wrong about the Baha’i Fast—and how to bring intention to your fast, no matter your faith
🔹 How to make fasting livable, especially for women and modern rhythms

In this eye-opening episode of The YAM Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Bradley Campbell, a holistic physician and chiropractor, to break down everything you need to know about thyroid health—from nutrition and hormone balance to the deep connection between stress, adrenal fatigue, and motherhood.

Thyroid dysfunction is one of the most overlooked health issues today, and women—especially mothers—are often the first to experience its effects. Whether it’s fatigue, brain fog, weight struggles, or mood swings, many moms suffer from thyroid imbalances without even realizing it.

In this episode, Dr. Campbell explains how lifestyle, stress, and underlying health conditions impact the thyroid, and shares practical strategies to restore balance and reclaim energy.

In This Episode, We Explore:

🔹 The key nutrients for thyroid health (iodine, selenium, iron & more)
🔹 Why most doctors only test for TSH—and what markers you REALLY need
🔹 The stress-thyroid connection and how adrenal fatigue plays a role
🔹 How gluten, gut health, and inflammation affect thyroid function
🔹 Why postpartum moms are at the highest risk for thyroid dysfunction
🔹 The role of subconscious stress, life purpose & emotional well-being in thyroid health
🔹 How to support your thyroid through food, supplements & lifestyle changes

Dr. Campbell brings deep knowledge and real-life solutions, making this episode a must-listen for anyone experiencing fatigue, hormone imbalances, or stress-related health concerns.

In this powerful episode of The YAM Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Christy Matusiak, a holistic chiropractic physician, to dive deep into the realities of motherhood—the mental load, the chaos, and the unspoken struggles that so many women face.

Motherhood is often painted as a picture-perfect experience, but behind the scenes, many women carry emotional, physical, and energetic burdens that go unnoticed. Dr. Christy shares her expertise on how these subconscious patterns, inherited trauma, and societal expectations shape a mother’s well-being.

In This Episode, We Explore:

🔹 The unseen mental load of motherhood and how it affects women’s health
🔹 How a mother’s pregnancy experience can imprint on a child’s subconscious
🔹 The cultural conditioning that makes mothers put themselves last
🔹 Strategies to reclaim self-care and create balance amidst the chaos
🔹 The power of holistic healing in motherhood

Dr. Christy shares eye-opening stories and practical wisdom to help mothers recognize the patterns that keep them stuck and how they can start prioritizing themselves without guilt.