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Welcome to the Wildly Optimized Wellness podcast, where host Toréa Rodriguez takes you on a journey toward holistic well-being and self-discovery. With a lifelong fascination for the natural world and its impact on our physical and mental health, Toréa, a functional practitioner and curator of transformation experiences, explores the intricate connections between our environment, thoughts, beliefs, emotions and physical wellness.

Through insightful conversations, personal anecdotes, and expert interviews, she delves into the transformative power of neurology, brain rewiring, and intentional living. Whether you're seeking practical tips for vibrant health or profound insights for personal growth, this podcast offers a refreshing blend of science, spirituality, and real-life wisdom. Stay informed on the latest science and get inspired to re-wild yourself.

What's a Biological Dentist? | S3E6 (E026)
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What's a Biological Dentist? | S3E6 (E026)

Oral health is typically the last stop on people’s list when trying to correct their health. Really it should be at the beginning, and today we learn why from Dr. Kelly Blodgett DDS. Listen in on all the wonderful topics regarding oral care, past oral care that might have failed, and preventative care from one of the world’s leading experts on holistic and biological dentistry.

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Breathwork | S3E5 (E025)
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Breathwork | S3E5 (E025)

Something we do so subconsciously has a huge impact on health. Breathing. Most of us don’t think about it and it happens automatically. But when you start to consciously think and intentionally change the way you are breathing, it can really change your physiology. Listen in as Evie and Toréa share their favorite breathwork techniques.

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What Fires Together Wires Together | S3E4 (E024)
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What Fires Together Wires Together | S3E4 (E024)

How do you change neural pathways in the brain? One way is through language patterning. Today we talk about how particular language exercise patterns can help re-wire the brain and help someone feel relief from intense emotions and triggers. And after the world has experienced so many intense triggers for such an extended period of time, this type of work with a practitioner couldn't be more timely. Discover Evie’s experience of neural reprogramming in today’s conversation.

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Skin Cancer | S3E3 (E023)
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Skin Cancer | S3E3 (E023)

This episode we cover the downsides to sun exposure. While we love the health benefits of getting outdoors and into sunlight, the reality is there are downsides. Toréa shares her story of getting a skin cancer diagnosis and how she handled receiving the diagnosis, options for treatment and how its changed her relationship to the sun (a bit). Learning how to catch skin cancer early is the key, so listen in to hear how to do that!

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Parasympathetic Tools | S3E2 (E022)
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Parasympathetic Tools | S3E2 (E022)

Evie and Toréa share their favorite ways of activating the parasympathetic nervous system and how to build your own personal toolkit to develop nervous system resiliency and balance. There might also be an important PSA about bears!

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