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The Vital Spirit Podcast with Dr. Kelly Livingston

Kelly Livingston, ND

Welcome to The Vital Spirit Podcast, where holistic health meets true human potential. Hosted by Dr. Kelly Livingston, Naturopathic Physician and expert in mind-body-spirit medicine, this podcast is your guide to navigating the complexities of life with vitality, resilience, and healing. Each episode blends science, intuition, and practical wisdom to help you harmonize your body, mind, and spirit. From gut-brain health and nervous system regulation to unlocking your full potential during times of

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47 Part 1. The Gut–Brain Axis: How Your Body Shapes...

The Vital Spirit Podcast with Dr. Kelly Livingston ·

2026/01/21

The gut–brain axis explains something most mental health models miss.In this episode of The Vital Spirit Podcast, I begin a two-part essential series on the gut–brain axis — the communication network between the gut, brain, immune system, hormones, and metabolism that shapes mood, stress resilience, and inflammation.In Part 1, we explore why mood symptoms — including depression — often emerge during periods of chronic stress, immune activation, hormonal shifts, or gut dysfunction, even when life

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46. Movement as Medicine: Restoring Flow, Safety, and...

The Vital Spirit Podcast with Dr. Kelly Livingston ·

2026/01/14

Movement is one of the most powerful tools we have to support our health—especially in midlife—but only when we stop forcing it and start using it intentionally.In this episode of The Vital Spirit Podcast, I unpack what I truly mean by movement as medicine. This isn’t about workouts, punishment, or doing more. It’s about understanding how movement supports your nervous system, mood, hormones, lymphatic flow, and overall vitality when it’s done in a way that’s attuned to your body.This episode is

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45. How Depression Heals: The Therapeutic Order for...

The Vital Spirit Podcast with Dr. Kelly Livingston ·

2026/01/07

What if depression isn’t something to silence but something asking to be understood?In this episode of The Vital Spirit Podcast, I continue our two-part conversation on depression in midlife by shifting from definition to healing. Instead of focusing on quick fixes or symptom suppression, I walk you through how depression actually heals when we work with the body, the nervous system, and the deeper transitions that often surface in midlife.In this episode, we cover:01:03 Why depression often looks

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44. Why Healing Requires Learning to Feel with Dr....

The Vital Spirit Podcast with Dr. Kelly Livingston ·

2025/12/31

Today, we explore what it really means to feel emotions—not analyze them, suppress them, or power through them—but experience them safely in the body with Jenn Rapkin, a naturopathic physician, body worker, and author of The Feeling Muscle.This is a deep, grounded conversation about felt emotion, nervous system regulation, and why so many of us were never taught how to sit with hard feelings. We talk about emotional waves, co-regulation, body-based healing, and why midlife can be such a powerful

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43. What Depression Really Is and What It Isn’t

The Vital Spirit Podcast with Dr. Kelly Livingston ·

2025/12/24

What if depression isn’t a personal failure—or even a single diagnosis—but a message from the body, the nervous system, and the life you’re living?In this episode of The Vital Spirit Podcast, I share one of the most personal and important conversations of my career. Drawing from my clinical work, my background in psychology and naturopathic medicine, and my own lived experience with depression—especially through perimenopause—this episode is about redefining what depression actually is…and what it

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42. The Cortisol Cure: Healing Hormones by Working...

The Vital Spirit Podcast with Dr. Kelly Livingston ·

2025/12/17

What if stress isn’t the problem—but the way we’ve been taught to override our bodies instead of listening to them?In this episode of The Vital Spirit Podcast, I’m joined by my friend and colleague Dr. Erin Kinney, a licensed naturopathic doctor, stress-reset expert, and author of the upcoming book The Cortisol Cure. Together, we unpack one of the most misunderstood hormones in women’s health: cortisol.In this episode, we cover:01:50 Meeting Dr. Erin Kinney and how her own burnout shaped her

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41 Part 2. SSRIs, Serotonin, and the Truth About...

The Vital Spirit Podcast with Dr. Kelly Livingston ·

2025/12/10

What if depression isn’t a flaw or a chemical imbalance but a doorway into understanding your physiology, your history, and your deepest unmet needs?In Part 2 of this powerful two-episode series, I turn inward and share my personal journey with depression, including the moments that brought me to my knees and the practices that helped me rise again.If you’ve ever felt numb, disconnected, misunderstood by the medical system, or overwhelmed by your own healing process, this episode will help you

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41 Part 1. SSRIs, Serotonin, and the Truth About...

The Vital Spirit Podcast with Dr. Kelly Livingston ·

2025/12/03

What if everything you’ve been told about serotonin and depression was incomplete or entirely wrong?In this two-part episode, I open a deep, necessary conversation about SSRIs, the serotonin theory, and what depression actually is on a physiological level. So many women are handed antidepressants without any exploration of hormones, inflammation, trauma physiology, gut health, nutrient status, or nervous system state—leaving them confused when the medication doesn’t work, stops working, or creates

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40. The Deep Medicine of Drainage: Healing Chronic...

The Vital Spirit Podcast with Dr. Kelly Livingston ·

2025/11/26

What if healing chronic illness isn’t about chasing symptoms but understanding the deeper terrain of your body, your nervous system, and even your story?In this episode of The Vital Spirit Podcast, I sit down with my long-time mentor and colleague, Dr. Ginger Nash, whose work has shaped so much of how I practice today. We explore the complexity of chronic illness, the layered wisdom of homeopathy, and why so many women in perimenopause and menopause experience a powerful awakening—physically,

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39. Still Bloated? Why SIBO Treatment Keeps Failing...

The Vital Spirit Podcast with Dr. Kelly Livingston ·

2025/11/19

Have you ever wondered why your bloating, gut issues, or “SIBO flare-ups” keep coming back no matter how many protocols you try? This episode will change the way you think about SIBO—and your gut—forever.In this episode of The Vital Spirit Podcast, I’m breaking down why SIBO isn’t actually the root problem and why real, lasting healing starts with restoring your body’s terrain, rhythms, and nervous system—not just killing bacteria. After 13 years of treating complex gut-brain cases, I’ve seen the

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38. How to Trust Your Inner Knowing in Midlife with...

The Vital Spirit Podcast with Dr. Kelly Livingston ·

2025/11/12

What does it really mean to trust yourself especially in midlife? In this rich and moving conversation, I’m joined by Dr. Valerie Simonsen, a deeply intuitive and experienced naturopathic physician who blends science, spirit, and storytelling in her healing work.We talk about how your body’s symptoms can be messengers, the power of belief in your healing journey, and how tuning into your intuition can shift the trajectory of your health. We also explore Dr. Valerie’s remarkable life—from rescuing

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37. Guide to Navigating Food Allergies, Sensitivities...

The Vital Spirit Podcast with Dr. Kelly Livingston ·

2025/11/05

If you’ve ever thought, “I eat clean but I still feel inflamed,” this episode is for you.We’re breaking down the real differences between food allergies, sensitivities, and intolerances—and why understanding them could be the game-changer in your gut and hormone healing journey. From testing myths to elimination diet tips to patient stories that show what’s possible, this is your go-to food reactivity masterclass.In this episode, we cover:01:03 What’s the difference between allergies, sensitivities,

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36. The Dark Night of the Soul: Descent, Healing, and...

The Vital Spirit Podcast with Dr. Kelly Livingston ·

2025/10/29

What if your hardest season isn’t a setback but an invitation?In this episode, I’m sharing a deeper conversation about what so many of us go through in midlife—a chapter that’s often messy, uncomfortable, and hard to name. It might look like gut symptoms, burnout, anxiety, or the sense that your old routines and wellness tools just aren’t working anymore. But underneath all of that? There’s a sacred awakening happening.I talk about what mystics have called the dark night of the soul—why it shows up,

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35. Sleep Masterclass: The Forgotten Medicine of Midlife

The Vital Spirit Podcast with Dr. Kelly Livingston ·

2025/10/22

If you’ve been waking up at 3 a.m. with your heart racing, or struggling to fall asleep even when you’re exhausted, this episode is for you.In this Sleep Masterclass, I unpack why sleep is one of the most overlooked but essential forms of medicine, especially in midlife. You’ll learn how your circadian rhythm, hormones, blood sugar, and nervous system all impact sleep (and what to do about it). We’ll also explore practical rituals, herbs, nutrients, and even the role of joy and play in helping your

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34. Midlife Hair Loss Decoded: The Gut-Liver-Hormone...

The Vital Spirit Podcast with Dr. Kelly Livingston ·

2025/10/15

What if your hair loss isn’t just a cosmetic issue but a clue your body is asking for deeper support?In this episode, I open up about my own journey with hair loss—what triggered it, how I healed it, and the protocols I use with patients going through the same thing. From low ferritin to blood sugar swings, thyroid patterns to stress responses, we walk through why midlife hair loss happens and what you can do to support regrowth (from the inside out).Whether you’re seeing more hair in the shower

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33. The HPA Axis Deep Dive (Part 2): Why It Comes...

The Vital Spirit Podcast with Dr. Kelly Livingston ·

2025/10/08

If you’ve ever wondered whether you really need hormone therapy—or if there’s more you should address first—this episode is for you. In Part 2 of our HPA Axis series, I take you inside my real-life clinical process, breaking down exactly what labs I run, how I interpret them, and why hormone symptoms aren’t always about hormones. We also explore the deeper spiritual and psychological aspects of healing your stress response through midlife transitions.In this episode, we cover:01:10 Understanding the

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33. The HPA Axis Deep Dive (Part 1): Why It Comes...

The Vital Spirit Podcast with Dr. Kelly Livingston ·

2025/10/01

Ever feel like you're doing all the right things—but you're still exhausted, foggy, or emotionally on edge? In this episode, I unpack what might really be going on: your HPA axis.This system—your hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis—regulates your stress response, hormones, energy, and even how well you sleep. And when it’s off? Everything else can feel off, too.This conversation is about bridging science and self-awareness. I walk you through how your neuroendocrine system actually works, how

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32. What Your Doctor Might Be Missing About Midlife...

The Vital Spirit Podcast with Dr. Kelly Livingston ·

2025/09/24

If you’ve ever felt deeply exhausted—like no amount of sleep, supplements, or self-care can touch it—this episode is for you.I’m walking you through a real-life case of persistent fatigue and how Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) showed up in a way that looked a lot like burnout. You’ll hear how this virus works, why it often reactivates in midlife, and how to approach healing from a place of nervous system and terrain support without fear or overwhelm.In this episode, we cover:01:03 A real-life case of

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31. Detox Without Fear: Foundations for Midlife Health

The Vital Spirit Podcast with Dr. Kelly Livingston ·

2025/09/17

Detox isn’t a trend—it’s a built-in process your body is doing every single day. In this episode, I walk you through what detox really means, why it’s essential for midlife health (especially hormone balance), and how you can support it daily—without fear, fads, or overwhelm.In this episode, we cover:The real reason your detox bucket might be overflowing (and how to lighten the load)Why hydration, fiber, and protein are non-negotiable for hormone healthEveryday practices that support your lymphatic

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30. Why Hydration Alone Isn’t Enough: The Power of...

The Vital Spirit Podcast with Dr. Kelly Livingston ·

2025/09/10

If you’re feeling fatigued, foggy, inflamed—or even emotionally stagnant—this episode is a must-listen.In this episode of The Vital Spirit Podcast, I’m diving into the second seed of health in the Seeds of Health series: hydration and hydrotherapy. And no, it’s not just about drinking more water. We explore hydration as a deeply holistic foundation—impacting everything from your detox pathways and lymph flow to nervous system regulation and emotional resilience.In this episode, we cover:Why 75% of

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