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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.

Microdosing with Mycology Psychology: Deep Dive Part 1 | E041
Should you be Micro- or Macrodosing?
And what’s the difference between the two?
Are there any benefits?
Today, we’re so pleased to be joined by two experts from Mycology Psychology, Dr. Victoria Sterkin & Rome Shadanloo, who are here to answer these questions and more! If you’re curious about psilocybin treatments, if you want to know more about how medicinal mushrooms can help you, or if you just want to know what the latest research is saying about mycology, this episode is for you! There’s so much to explore in the world of fungi, so let’s get started!
And if you enjoy this, be sure to tune in to Part 2 with Dr. Victoria Sterkin & Rome Shadanloo - only available on the Wildly Optimized Wellness Premium podcast, which is one of the many benefits you receive when you become an Optimized Wellness Community member!

What’s IN & What’s OUT: Wellness Trends Examined | S4E10 (E040)
Trends come and go, even in the wellness world!
And today, we’re tackling all the latest trends. Come find out what’s IN and what’s OUT!
Is cold plunging still cool? What about Hot Yoga and HIIT? Should you still be taking those generic multivitamins? Come find out our HOT take on these trendy topics and more
PLUS, we have some BIG, exciting changes coming to the Wildly Optimized Wellness Podcast, so don’t miss out on this fun + informational episode!

The Real Reason We Need Nutrient Supplementation | S4E9 (E039)
Do you know where your food comes from or how it’s grown?
What about your supplements?
Should you even care?
In today’s episode, we’re diving into supplements, nutrients, and taking a look at regenerative farming. We’ll get into what it is and why it matters and we’re joined by two experts, Ret Taylor and Vida Chavez-Garcia. Ret co-founded Ned, a supplement company creating and offering simple and effective natural remedies for common ailments. At Ned, they’re keeping things purely simple, on purpose. So, come find out if you should take supplements, why we should ALL care about regenerative farming, and why your bowl of greens has a fraction of the nutrients it used to.

The Missing Wellness Piece: Self-Compassion | S4E8 (E038)
Happy New Year friends!
We’re so excited to welcome you back to the Wildly Optimized Wellness podcast and we’re starting off 2023 with compassion.
Compassion for ourselves!
This week we’re joined by Jessica Brown. She’s a clinical nutritionist with over 25 years of experience, a Self-Compassion teacher, and author of The Loving Diet, a mind-body book supporting those with autoimmune disease. Jessica’s helped thousands of people heal physically, emotionally, psychologically, and spirituality, and she’s here to offer help to YOU.
If you’re in the depths of despair in your healthcare journey, if you struggle with disordered eating, or if you just find it hard to be kind to yourself (so many of us do!), then you’ll want to listen in. Come find out why Jessica states ‘love is the medicine and your heart is the pharmacy’!

Live from the Holistic Reset Retreat in Ohio! | S4E7 (E037)
What are the benefits of the cold plunge? And should you get into it?
How do you handle gatherings when you’re the only “healthy” one?
And how can you adapt your wellness habits when it’s cold and dark out all winter long?
This is just a taste of the topics we’re getting into on today’s Q&A episode. We recorded live from our Holistic Reset Retreat in Hocking Hills, Ohio and took some questions from the group. We weren’t sure where it would lead or what topics would come up, but, WOW did they ask some great questions! Plus, if you’ve ever wondered what a wellness retreat would be like or if you would even “fit in” at one, now’s your chance for a look behind the scenes! But, spoiler alert! If you want to go to one, then you belong! Listen in and we’ll tell you why.