In this solo episode, I share my passion for the connection between the heart and the brain, and the importance of heart-brain coherence for our overall health and wellbeing. I encourage listeners to cultivate a daily practice of generating coherence through feelings of love, appreciation, and gratitude, as this can have profound impacts on our physical, mental, and emotional health. I also touch on the fascinating connection between the heart and the Earth's natural rhythms, highlighting how we are all intricately linked through these invisible energetic fields. I hope that this episode inspi ..read more

In this solo episode, I share a different perspective on brain health and explore the terrain of the brain. I discuss how we need to look beyond just neuropsychiatric conditions and mental health issues such as brain fog, and instead dive deeper to understand the root causes which could be stemming from mold or exposure to other toxicants. Overall, the key message is that brain health is deeply connected to the entire body. By addressing underlying imbalances and stressors, we can empower the brain's incredible capacity for repair and regeneration. There are many solutions available, from supp ..read more

In this episode, I sat down with Jana Danielson, Amazon Best Selling Author, owner of Lead Pilates and Lead Integrated Health Therapies, and creator of the Cooch Ball. The Cooch Ball is the world’s first patented pelvic floor fitness tool for women and Jana has coached thousands of women from all over the world to help improve their quality of life.  Jana shared her personal journey of dealing with chronic illness and realizing that the body has an innate intelligence to heal itself when obstacles are removed. This led her to develop the Cooch Ball as a way to facilitate better breathing ..read more

In this episode, I talk with Dr. Greg Kelly, VP of Product Development at Neurohacker Collective, about their new product Qualia Synbiotic - an emerging next-generation probiotic for gut-brain support. We dive deep into the world of "biotics" - probiotics, prebiotics, postbiotics, and symbiotics. Dr. Kelly answers some of the most asked questions regarding gut health and explains how the brain is involved in the gut ecosystem. So whether you're struggling with gut issues or just want to learn more about nurturing your gut for overall health, this information-packed episode has insights you won ..read more

In this solo episode of the Spectrum of Health podcast, I delve into the importance of sleep and discuss one solution that I helped to create called Somnium (GABA Cream). I share valuable insights into the different phases of sleep, including deep sleep and REM sleep, and their impact on our overall health and well-being. To learn more about Somnium and how it can help you, please check out my iPothecary store in the link down below! For the full show notes please visit my website: www.drchristineschaffner.com/Episode231 ..read more

In this episode, I dive deep into the fascinating world of lunar cycles and women's health with my guest, Masami Covey. We explore how the moon influences our hormones, sleep patterns, and overall well-being, especially during menopause and post-menopause. Masami shares her expertise on how women can support their hormonal balance by aligning with the moon's phases and offers practical tips for tuning into our personal lunar cycles. We also discuss the power of creating a global community of women who support each other through these cycles, leading to a quantum field of coherence and well-bei ..read more

In this episode, I spoke with Dr. Cathleen King, a physical therapist who is passionate about teaching neuroscience-based practices targeting the brain and nervous system. Dr. King shared her personal recovery story and founded Primal Trust Academy to empower others on their self-healing journey. We discussed how unresolved trauma keeps the body stuck in survival mode, unable to access its innate capacity to heal and so much more. I highly recommend connecting with Dr. King's community for support in healing at the deepest layers. Please check the link below for the complete show notes and inf ..read more

In this week's episode, I interview my dear friend and colleague Anna Fornachon, Crystal Healing & Gendai Reiki Practitioner, about her experience as a neutral witness supporting healing journeys. Anna shares insights from her multifaceted background, including energy healing, Reiki, sound healing, past life regression, and plant medicine ceremonies. Check the link below for the full show notes from this enlightening episode! For the full show notes please visit my website: www.drchristineschaffner.com/Episode227 ..read more

In this week’s episode, I interviewed my colleague Dr. Catherine Clinton about the exciting field of quantum biology in addition to The Art & Science of Cultivating Coherence. Tune in to learn about the power of cultivating personal coherence, about quantum phenomena happening within our bodies, the biological communication highway made possible through liquid crystalline networks, and how accessing states of quantum coherence allows our systems to work synergistically. Discover practical methods to increase coherence using breathwork, gratitude practices, and more. Make sure to check out ..read more

In this week’s episode, I spoke with my colleague Dr. Hamel Patel. We explored mitochondrial health, including what happens to mitochondria during chronic illness, and the concepts of mitochondrial autophagy and biogenesis. Dr. Patel gave an overview of his innovative new mitochondrial efficiency test (mescreen), including the different panels and what they measure. We went through my own test results, analyzing areas that were out of balance like my high baseline respiration. Dr. Patel provided his insights on what may have contributed to my results, like prolonged stress, and offered potenti ..read more