PRETTY WELL - Anti-Aging, Beauty, Balanced Hormones, Inflammation, Gut Health, IBS, Evidence-based cover art

PRETTY WELL - Anti-Aging, Beauty, Balanced Hormones, Inflammation, Gut Health, IBS, Evidence-based

PRETTY WELL - Anti-Aging, Beauty, Balanced Hormones, Inflammation, Gut Health, IBS, Evidence-based

By: Lisa Smith MS RD LDN |Functional Wellness| Holistic Gut:Mitochondria Expert
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Your science-backed guide to longevity, energy, and ageless skin.

Tired of feeling older than you are? Spent way too much time and money on “miracle” fixes that don’t work?

If you’re done feeling tired, achy, or like you're aging too fast—welcome home.

I’m Lisa, a Functional Health Practitioner who helps women find the why behind their inflammation, fatigue, and hormone chaos so they can feel and look amazing again.

Each week, we dive into the root causes of aging—from gut and hormone health to mitochondrial repair—so you can take the guesswork out of what your body really needs to thrive.

Lisa Smith, MS, RD, LDN |Functional Wellness| Holistic Gut:Mitochondria Expert Alternative & Complementary Medicine Hygiene & Healthy Living
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  • Crohn's and Colitis Impossible To Heal? He Did It Naturally — and Now Helps Thousands Do the Same

    Crohn's and Colitis Impossible To Heal? He Did It Naturally — and Now Helps Thousands Do the Same
    Dec 3 2025
    #184 - Crohn's and Colitis Impossible To Heal? He Did It Naturally — and Now Helps Thousands Do the Same How He Reversed Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis — and What It Teaches Us About Healing Anything with Dane Johnson What if the thing that almost killed you became the reason you truly started living? In this episode, I sit down with Dane Johnson, founder and CEO of Crohn’s Colitis Lifestyle and the creator of the SHIELD Program — a holistic system that’s helped thousands of people around the world reverse inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) symptoms and rebuild their health, naturally. Dane’s story reads like a medical miracle — but what makes it powerful is how repeatable it is. After nearly dying from Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis, multiple hospitalizations, and a laundry list of failed medications, he turned his healing into a blueprint for anyone with chronic illness who’s ready to stop managing symptoms and start reclaiming their life. We unpack what he discovered along the way: 🔥 The mindset shift that turned his healing around — and why it starts with what you stop doing, not what you add 🌿 The spiritual, emotional, and physical work required to rebuild the gut from the inside out 🥑 What “low risk, high reward” strategies actually look like for gut healing ⚡️ Why he believes self-empowerment is more important than any supplement, protocol, or lab test 🧠 How the same habits that heal disease also build longevity, vitality, and joy 💡 What the SHIELD framework really means — and how you can start applying it today This conversation isn’t just about Crohn’s or colitis — it’s about reclaiming power in a world that’s told you to outsource it. If you’ve ever been told your condition is “manageable” but not “reversible,” this episode will give you new hope, a clear plan, and a reason to believe your body isn’t broken — it’s just waiting for the right instructions. ⏰ Timestamps: 02:00 – The early signs of IBD and what doctors got wrong 05:00 – “Common sense medicine”: what Dane noticed that experts missed 07:00 – Root cause vs. root causes: the functional medicine shift 09:30 – Why healing disease and optimizing longevity are the same process 11:00 – The spiritual side of recovery: humility, joy, and rediscovering balance 18:00 – The first step to healing: what to stop doing before adding more 20:00 – Walking toward a smile: how to find joy in discomfort 23:00 – Building your foundation: what Dane’s 90-day “cook everything” rule taught him 27:00 – How to make progress without perfection — and why small wins matter 33:00 – Low-risk, high-reward strategies for gut healing 35:00 – Emotional healing, nervous system regulation, and digestion 36:00 – Vitamin D, magnesium, and foundational nutrient support 38:00 – The real goal: becoming self-empowered over your health 42:00 – The SHIELD Program: what it is and who it’s for 50:00 – Final thoughts: your body isn’t broken — it’s brilliant 🔗 Resources & Links (As An Amazon Associate I Earn A Small Commission From Qualifying Purchases At No Extra Cost To You): Dane Johnson’s website: https://crohnscolitislifestyle.com/ SHEILD Program: https://crohnscolitislifestyle.mykajabi.com/shieldprogram?el=website Seed oil card to take to restaurants: https://www.seedoilcard.co/products/seed-oil-card ✨Join the conversation: Share your thoughts with us on social media or in the comments! 🎙 Subscribe, Share & Review: If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Your support helps us reach more people who need these insights. Thanks for tuning in to Pretty Well! See you next week! Contact Lisa: Website: www.lisasmithwellness.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/prettywell_podcast/ Disclaimer: Nothing in this podcast is to be taken as medical advice, please take informed accountability and speak to your provider before making changes to your health routine. The primary purpose of The Pretty Well Podcast being to educate. This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice nor to take the place of such advice or treatment from a personal physician. By listening to this content, you agree to consult your own physician or qualified health professional regarding specific health questions. Neither Lisa Smith, The Pretty Well Podcast, nor any guest takes responsibility for possible health consequences of any person or persons following the information in this educational content. All listeners of this content, especially those who are pregnant or taking prescription or over-the-counter medications, should consult their physicians before beginning any nutrition, supplement, or lifestyle program. The Pretty Well Podcast is for private non-commercial use and our guests do not necessarily reflect any agency, organization, or...
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    51 mins
  • Your Face is Talking — Here’s What It’s Saying About Stress, Emotions, & Aging

    Your Face is Talking — Here’s What It’s Saying About Stress, Emotions, & Aging
    Nov 26 2025
    #183 - Your Face is Talking — Here’s What It’s Saying About Stress, Emotions, & Aging What Your Face Reveals About Stress, Emotion, and Aging — with Functional Aesthetics Pioneer Cathy Goldstein What if your face was telling the story of your emotional health — and you could literally retrain it to radiate vitality again? In this episode, I’m joined by Cathy Goldstein, founder of Tru Energy® Skincare, acupuncturist, and one of the early pioneers in functional aesthetics — where fascia, frequency, and emotional energy meet skincare science. Cathy shares her wild health journey that started with Crohn’s disease and led her to discover what Western medicine misses — the healing system. Now, she helps women (and men!) release emotional stress patterns stored in their faces, retrain their fascia, and use energy medicine to restore collagen, mood, and authentic radiance — no needles, toxins, or downtime required. We dive into: ⚡️ How emotions get “stuck” in facial muscles and show up as premature aging 🌿 Why your face is a mirror of your emotional patterns, resilience, and even your fascia health 💎 The science of frequencies, biophoton communication, and fascia intelligence (and why it’s not as “woo” as it sounds) 💫 How Cathy’s Tru Energy tools increased collagen production by 25% in just 30 days — and helped women look and feel rejuvenated 🧬 What quantum biology, the lymphatic system, and your skin have in common 🌸 Why aggressive skin treatments (microneedling, harsh peels, etc.) can backfire long-term 💋 The surprising emotional consequences of Botox (and what happens to your empathy when your face can’t move) ✨ Why “how we age” is optional — and how to do it beautifully, consciously, and naturally This conversation is packed with paradigm-shifting insight about how beauty, biology, and emotional health are more connected than we’ve ever realized. If you’ve ever looked in the mirror and thought, “Why do I look more tired than I feel?” — this one’s for you. ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00 – Meet Cathy Goldstein: the woman redefining functional aesthetics 02:00 – Her journey from severe Crohn’s to energy medicine and facial healing 04:00 – How stress and emotion literally show up on your face 06:00 – The “emotional meridians” in your facial map (and what they mean) 08:30 – How facial expressions talk directly to your brain and nervous system 10:30 – The limbic loop: how your face and emotions communicate in real time 12:30 – The 30-day collagen study that shocked dermatologists 15:00 – Understanding energy medicine, frequencies, and fascia as information highways 19:00 – How True Energy tools are imprinted with cellular repair frequencies 22:00 – Functional skincare 101: cleansing, hydration, and bioadaptive ingredients 25:00 – Why lymphatic drainage and fascia release are the secret to lifting and sculpting 28:30 – Hidden toxins in “clean” skincare and how to avoid them 31:00 – How to spot marketing gimmicks in skincare labels 33:00 – The truth about microneedling, collagen, and “aggressive” anti-aging 35:00 – The emotional and neurological effects of Botox (you’ll rethink it) 38:00 – How your facial micro-expressions shape your relationships and connection 40:00 – Client transformation stories that’ll blow your mind 42:00 – The Tru Energy body sculpting system (yes, for crepey legs too!) 44:00 – Closing thoughts: beauty as vitality, energy, and authenticity 🔗 Resources & Links: Pretty Well Special for Tru Energy Skincare: https://truenergyskincare.com/you Tru Energy Skincare Website: https://truenergyskincare.com/ 💥 Join the conversation: Share your thoughts with us on social media or in the comments! 🎙 Subscribe, Share & Review: If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Your support helps us reach more people who need these insights. Thanks for tuning in to Pretty Well! See you next week! Contact Lisa: Website: www.lisasmithwellness.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/prettywell_podcast/ Disclaimer: Nothing in this podcast is to be taken as medical advice, please take informed accountability and speak to your provider before making changes to your health routine. The primary purpose of The Pretty Well Podcast being to educate. This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice nor to take the place of such advice or treatment from a personal physician. By listening to this content, you agree to consult your own physician or qualified health professional regarding specific health questions. Neither Lisa Smith, The Pretty Well Podcast, nor any guest takes responsibility for possible health consequences of any person or persons following the information in this educational content. All listeners of this content, especially those who are pregnant or...
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    46 mins
  • Ultimate Pretty Well 2025 Holiday Gift Guide

    Ultimate Pretty Well 2025 Holiday Gift Guide
    Nov 19 2025
    #182 - Ultimate Pretty Well 2025 Holiday Gift Guide If you’ve ever hit mid-December with that “Wait… who did I forget?” panic, this episode is your new holiday BFF. Today, I’m sharing my Ultimate 2025 Holiday Gift Guide — packed with wellness upgrades, beauty favorites, nervous-system soothers, clean-living staples, and thoughtful gifts that don’t feel generic or last-minute. Every item on this list is something I’ve personally used, gifted, or fallen in love with… and every single one supports the glowier-skin, calmer-nervous-system, healthier-hormones lifestyle we’re about around here. Think: ✨ toxin-free beauty ✨ anti-aging essentials ✨ sleep upgrades ✨ nervous system resets ✨ everyday things that feel luxurious ✨ crunchy-girl-approved home swaps ✨ gifts people won’t regift or pretend to love Grab your peppermint mocha, your matcha, or your favorite tea — and let’s make holiday gifting fun again. 🌿 In This Episode, We Dive Into… ✨ The clean-beauty swaps that actually move the needle on glow, texture, hydration, and long-term skin health ✨ The everyday upgrades that protect your hormones, support detox pathways, and keep inflammation low during the busiest time of year ✨ Nervous system–soothing tools that calm stress in minutes, help you sleep deeper, and make your home feel like a sanctuary instead of a cortisol lab ✨ The wellness essentials that make routines easier, healthier, and actually… enjoyable (yes, even during holiday chaos) ✨ The much-loved gifts that help regulate your emotions, reconnect with yourself, and stay grounded when everyone else is spiraling ✨ Crunchy-girl-approved home swaps that reduce toxins, elevate your space, and make daily life feel more elevated ✨ Upgrades for your morning and nighttime rituals that support hormones, skin, gut health, and energy ✨ Thoughtful gifts that feel personal, uplifting, and genuinely useful—not random stuff that ends up in a drawer ✨ And a few surprising wellness gems that make life smoother, calmer, glowier, and way less stressful ⭐Takeaway Every single gift on this list is more than a product — it’s a moment. A moment of beauty. Of calm. Of feeling cared for. Of choosing the healthier, cleaner, more grounded version of yourself. Whether you gift these to people you love—or slip some under the tree for yourself—each one is meant to make everyday life feel smoother, cleaner, glowier, and a little more magical. ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 — Welcome to the Ultimate 2025 Holiday Gift Guide 02:00 — The filtered showerhead that saves your hair + skin 03:30 — My favorite seaweed-based skincare brand 05:00 — Dry brushing 101: glow, lymph, circulation 06:30 — Tiny luxuries: lip balm, under-eye patches, and more 08:00 — Makeup erasers + hair wraps you’ll thank yourself for 10:00 — Hair clips, safety hazards, and the cutest flat claws 11:30 — Clean fragrances I actually wear 13:00 — Sleep upgrades: sunrise clocks + magnesium lotion 15:00 — Reflexology tools that ground your entire nervous system 17:00 — The weighted eye pillow every anxious girl needs 18:00 — Dish soap that doubles as aromatherapy 19:00 — Non-toxic foaming hand soaps for crunchy girl heaven 20:00 — The $10 kitchen upgrade you didn’t know you needed 21:00 — The 5-minute journal that changes your mindset 22:00 — Immune support blends that smell like the holidays 23:00 — The rattan diffuser for clean, cozy vibes 24:00 — The personal safety alarm I gift to every woman I love 🔗 Resources & Links: **All links will be added today!** ✨Join the conversation: Share your thoughts with us on social media or in the comments! 💥 Join the conversation: Share your thoughts with us on social media or in the comments! 🎙 Subscribe, Share & Review: If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Your support helps us reach more people who need these insights. Thanks for tuning in to Pretty Well! See you next week! Contact Lisa: Website: www.lisasmithwellness.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/prettywell_podcast/ Disclaimer: Nothing in this podcast is to be taken as medical advice, please take informed accountability and speak to your provider before making changes to your health routine. The primary purpose of The Pretty Well Podcast being to educate. This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice nor to take the place of such advice or treatment from a personal physician. By listening to this content, you agree to consult your own physician or qualified health professional regarding specific health questions. Neither Lisa Smith, The Pretty Well Podcast, nor any guest takes responsibility for possible health consequences of any person or persons following the information in this educational content. All listeners of this content, especially those who are ...
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    27 mins
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