In this episode of The Positively Healthy Mom, host Laura Ollinger sits down with Becca Kyle, a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, to explore what’s really behind chronic stress, anxiety, fatigue, and mood swings—for both moms and teens.

Becca breaks down how to support the nervous system naturally using simple yet powerful lifestyle changes, functional lab testing, and a root-cause approach to wellness. From blood sugar crashes to cortisol imbalances, and why play is just as important as sleep, this conversation is packed with practical advice for moms who want to feel better and raise healthier, more resilient kids.

🎧 Topics We Cover:

• What is Functional Diagnostic Nutrition?
• Why you're tired, anxious, or wired at night
• Nervous system stress explained
• Cortisol, hormones, and gut health
• Why play and rest are essential—not optional
• Actionable tips: sunlight, sleep, food, and movement
• How to start healing for both you and your teen

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Website: https://www.holisticobsession.com
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Teen Anxiety, Gut Health & Natural Solutions | Laura Ollinger with Guest Karen Jansen
In this episode of The Positively Healthy Mom, host Laura Ollinger sits down with long-time friend and doTERRA wellness advocate Karen Jansen to talk about a topic so many families are facing—teen anxiety.

From the impact of gut health to the importance of sleep, movement, and reducing toxins at home, Karen walks us through the doTERRA Wellness Lifestyle Pyramid and how small, empowered steps can make a big difference.

🌿 Learn how lifestyle shifts and natural tools like essential oils can support emotional resilience—for both teens and moms.
💬 Don’t miss Karen’s personal healing journey and her tips for raising strong, healthy kids in a busy, modern world.

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Welcome to another episode of Positively Healthy Mom! I'm your host, Laura Ollinger—teen and parent well-being coach—and today I’m honored to be joined by Dr. Becky Whetstone, PhD, a Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in helping couples through some of the hardest seasons of life.

In this episode, Dr. Becky shares her personal journey, insights into managing a marriage in crisis, how infidelity should really be handled, and why stepfamily dynamics can make or break a second marriage. Whether you’re navigating a rough patch or want to avoid common missteps, this conversation is full of practical, compassionate guidance.

📘 About Dr. Becky Whetstone
Becky Whetstone, PhD, is a Marriage and Family Therapist and Life Coach based in Arkansas. She developed the Managed Separation (MS) method, a structured approach to navigating separation with clarity, purpose, and timelines. Inspired by her own experience with marital crisis, she created tools to help couples reduce chaos and foster healthy reconnection—or transition with grace.
Her new book, I (Think) I Want Out: What To Do When One Of You Wants To End Your Marriage, releases February 4, 2025.

🔗 Connect with Dr. Becky
🌐 Website: marriagecrisismanager.com
📘 Facebook: facebook.com/relationshipcrisismanager
📸 Instagram: @doctorbecky
📹 YouTube: @doctorbeckywhetstone3829
💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/becky-whetstone-ph-d-33866211

💬 Topics in This Episode
• Marriage is hard—but stepfamily marriage is 10x harder
• What sabotages most stepfamilies
• The truth about infidelity and reconnection
• What not to do when separation feels inevitable
• How to support your kids through big transitions
• Why step-parenting needs its own rulebook

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