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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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74. A Guided Meditation for Nervous System Regulation...

The Vital Spirit Podcast with Dr. Kelly Livingston ·

2026/10/07

There’s a difference between thinking about your body and actually being in it.So much of healing can become another thing to figure out. Another symptom to analyze, protocol to follow, supplement to try, or piece of information to understand. And while understanding matters, sometimes the body doesn’t need another answer. Sometimes it needs us to slow down enough to actually listen.This episode of The Vital Spirit Podcast is a little different. Instead of spending our time talking about embodiment,

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73. Chiropractic, the Nervous System, and the Body’s...

The Vital Spirit Podcast with Dr. Kelly Livingston ·

2026/09/30

What if your body is far more capable of healing than you’ve been taught to believe?Today I’m joined by Dr. Daniel Goodman, a second-generation chiropractor and holistic health practitioner, for a conversation that goes far beyond the idea of chiropractic as simply “cracking” your back.Daniel takes us back to what chiropractic was originally built around: the central nervous system, communication between the brain and body, and removing interference so the body can do what it already knows how to

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37:31

72 Part 2. Food as Medicine: Sugar, Gluten, Dairy &...

The Vital Spirit Podcast with Dr. Kelly Livingston ·

2026/09/23

Food as medicine isn’t supposed to become food as fear.In Part 1, we talked about what we can add to our diets to better nourish the body. Now, in Part 2, I want to talk about the other side of that conversation: what might be worth recognizing, auditing, or removing, and how to do that without becoming afraid of everything you eat.In this episode of The Vital Spirit Podcast, I’m walking you through how I think about added sugar, ultra-processed foods, gluten, and dairy when I’m working with

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72 Part 1. Food as Medicine: What I Teach Every New...

The Vital Spirit Podcast with Dr. Kelly Livingston ·

2026/09/16

If you’ve ever wondered what I actually mean when I say “food as medicine,” this episode is for you.Food is one of the first places I start with patients because what we eat is one of the most consistent signals we send our physiology every single day. But food as medicine is not about handing everyone the same restrictive diet or labeling foods as universally “good” or “bad.” Your symptoms, labs, hormones, gut health, blood sugar, lifestyle, and even your relationship with food all matter.In this

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71. Your Body Knows How to Heal: Vitalism, Homeopathy...

The Vital Spirit Podcast with Dr. Kelly Livingston ·

2026/09/09

There are some teachers who shape the way you practice medicine long after you leave the classroom, and Dr. Florence “Flo” McPherson is one of those people for me.Dr. Flo was one of my professors and clinical mentors during my naturopathic medical training, and so many of the ideas that are foundational to the way I practice today were first introduced to me through her. In this conversation, we get to return to one of the biggest questions she taught me to ask: What does it actually mean to heal?We

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01:11:53

70. The Missing Pieces of Healing: Metabolic Health,...

The Vital Spirit Podcast with Dr. Kelly Livingston ·

2026/09/02

What if healing doesn’t require adding another supplement, protocol, or health hack, but actually letting some things go?In this episode of The Vital Spirit Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Michelle Peris, ND, naturopathic doctor, breathwork facilitator, and founder of The Poppy Clinic. Michelle and I have so much overlap in how we think about healing, especially when it comes to the body’s innate ability to heal, the importance of nervous system regulation, and creating the right conditions for our vital

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28:41

69 Part 2. Chronic Inflammation: What’s Driving It...

The Vital Spirit Podcast with Dr. Kelly Livingston ·

2026/08/26

What if chronic inflammation isn’t something you need to fight, but a clue pointing you toward what your body needs?In this episode of The Vital Spirit Podcast, I’m continuing our conversation about inflammation and moving from understanding what inflammation is to a much more practical question: What is keeping your immune system activated in the first place?If you’ve been wondering what’s actually driving your inflammation, how to recognize it, or where to begin making changes without chasing

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24:20

69 Part 1. Chronic Inflammation: The Signs You May Be...

The Vital Spirit Podcast with Dr. Kelly Livingston ·

2026/08/19

What if inflammation isn’t the enemy but your body’s way of trying to protect you?In this episode of The Vital Spirit Podcast, I’m breaking down one of the most talked-about—and misunderstood—topics in health: inflammation. We hear constantly about anti-inflammatory diets, supplements, and ways to “get rid of inflammation,” but before we try to shut it down, we need to understand why our bodies create it in the first place.I explain the important difference between acute and chronic inflammation and

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01:22:56

68. You Are the Medicine: Coming Home to Yourself in...

The Vital Spirit Podcast with Dr. Kelly Livingston ·

2026/08/12

What if midlife isn't something to survive but an invitation to come home to yourself?In this episode of The Vital Spirit Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Kathy Casey, DACM, L.Ac., C.Ht., doctor of acupuncture and Chinese medicine, to explore a completely different way of looking at midlife. Instead of seeing symptoms as something to suppress or simply "get through," we talk about how this season of life can become an opportunity to reconnect with yourself, your body, and the wisdom that's been there

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67. Ferritin: The Missing Lab Marker Behind Fatigue,...

The Vital Spirit Podcast with Dr. Kelly Livingston ·

2026/08/05

In this episode of The Vital Spirit Podcast, I take a deep dive into one of the most overlooked lab markers I run in clinical practice: ferritin. While many people associate iron with anemia, ferritin tells us a much bigger story about your body's iron reserves and can offer important clues when you're dealing with fatigue, brain fog, hair loss, anxiety, poor exercise recovery, or simply feeling like something isn't right.I explain why ferritin is rarely the diagnosis itself—it's a clue that helps

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01:06:02

66. Why High-Achieving Women Burn Out (Even When...

The Vital Spirit Podcast with Dr. Kelly Livingston ·

2026/07/29

What if doing everything “right” is exactly what’s keeping you exhausted?In this episode of The Vital Spirit Podcast, I sit down with naturopathic doctor Dr. Kirsten Vandenheuvel to talk about something so many women experience but rarely understand: burnout. We explore why high-achieving women often hit a point where the routines that once worked stop working, why perfectionism can quietly keep us stuck, and how chronic stress changes the way our bodies function over time.Dr. Kirsten shares her own

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01:03:32

65. The Truth About HPV: Why Some Women Clear It and...

The Vital Spirit Podcast with Dr. Kelly Livingston ·

2026/07/22

Receiving an HPV diagnosis can feel overwhelming, but it doesn't have to define your future.In this episode of The Vital Spirit Podcast, I sit down with naturopathic physician, professional midwife, and women's health expert Dr. Doni Wilson to talk about what's often missing from the conversation around HPV. Instead of asking, "How do we get rid of the virus?" we explore a different question: "Why did the body become more susceptible in the first place?"Together, we discuss how stress, trauma, gut

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43:41

64. When Your Labs Are “Normal” But You Still Don't...

The Vital Spirit Podcast with Dr. Kelly Livingston ·

2026/07/15

Almost every week, women tell me the same thing: "I just don't feel like myself anymore."They may still be managing work, caring for their families, exercising, and checking all the boxes but something feels different. Their energy is gone, their resilience has changed, and despite being told their labs are "normal," they know something isn't right.In this episode, I unpack one of the most common conversations I had on discovery calls and explain why so many women fall into the gap between feeling

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25:29

63 Part 2: Fascia: Why Stress, Trauma, and Pain Live...

The Vital Spirit Podcast with Dr. Kelly Livingston ·

2026/07/08

If you've ever wondered why your neck is always tight, why your jaw won't unclench, or why your body feels stuck even when your lab work looks normal, this episode offers a different way of seeing what's happening. I continue the fascia conversation by moving beyond anatomy into real clinical practice, explaining how fascia reflects the body's adaptations to stress, trauma, and chronic nervous system dysregulation. Through patient stories and practical examples, I explore why chronic tension is

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63 Part 1: Fascia: Why Stress, Trauma, and Pain Live...

The Vital Spirit Podcast with Dr. Kelly Livingston ·

2026/07/01

What if the system connecting your muscles, organs, hormones, nervous system, and even your emotional health has been overlooked all along?In this first part of a two-part series, I introduce fascia through a completely different lens. While it's often described as connective tissue, fascia is far more than that. It's a living, responsive network that helps your body communicate, adapt, and heal.We explore why fascia is becoming an increasingly important topic in modern research, how it responds to

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62. Supporting Women's Hormones Naturally at Every...

The Vital Spirit Podcast with Dr. Kelly Livingston ·

2026/06/24

Your body is always communicating with you. The real question is: are you listening?In this episode of The Vital Spirit Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Sheena Jongeneel, licensed acupuncturist, founder of Empress, and practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine, to explore women's hormones through a different lens—one rooted in patterns, vitality, and the body's innate wisdom. We talk about the connection between stress and hormone health, why so many women feel disconnected from their cycles, and how

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61 Part 2. Why Grief Feels Physical: Supporting Your...

The Vital Spirit Podcast with Dr. Kelly Livingston ·

2026/06/17

Grief doesn't just live in your mind. It lives in your body, too.In part two of this series, I move beyond the physiology of grief and into the healing process itself. We explore how grief shapes fascia, nervous system patterns, hormones, and even our sense of safety—and why healing isn't about "moving on," but about creating the conditions for your body to reorganize after loss.I share the herbs I commonly use to support acute stress and chronic dysregulation, how homeopathy helps us understand

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61 Part 1. Why Grief Feels Physical: Understanding...

The Vital Spirit Podcast with Dr. Kelly Livingston ·

2026/06/10

Grief isn’t just something we feel emotionally—it changes us physically, too.In this episode, I take a deeper look at what happens inside the body when grief, loss, and major life transitions don’t fully move through our system. Building on my recent conversation with Dr. Mark Romano, we explore how grief affects the nervous system, cortisol rhythm, inflammation, gut health, and hormone balance, especially during perimenopause and menopause.Whether you're grieving the loss of a loved one, navigating

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60. How the Body Holds Grief: A Conversation on...

The Vital Spirit Podcast with Dr. Kelly Livingston ·

2026/06/03

What if grief doesn’t just live in the mind but in the body too?In this episode of The Vital Spirit Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Mark Romano, ND for a deeply thoughtful conversation on grief, healing, the nervous system, and what it means to feel at home in your body again.We explore how loss and transition can live in the body long after the moment has passed, how tension and symptoms can become part of our body’s way of holding what hasn’t fully moved through, and why healing often begins not with

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59 Part 2. Homeopathy in Perimenopause: What Your...

The Vital Spirit Podcast with Dr. Kelly Livingston ·

2026/05/27

Perimenopause has a way of bringing everything to the surface.What once felt manageable can suddenly feel louder. Sleep shifts. Anxiety rises. Your cycle changes. Your nervous system feels more reactive. And many women find themselves saying, “I don’t feel like myself anymore.”In this episode of the Vital Spirit Podcast, I continue our deep dive into homeopathy and perimenopause by moving from theory into practice. If part one laid the foundation, this conversation is where it all becomes real.I

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