Fear is part of being human, but what happens when it quietly runs the show?

In this raw, eye-opening episode of Everyday Epigenetics, Susan Robbins and Kate King dive headfirst into the many faces of fear: the helpful, the harmful, and the hidden. From sudden panic to the low-grade anxiety we carry every day, they explore how fear impacts your physiology, rewires your brain, and keeps you stuck in survival mode, disconnected from joy, pleasure, and the life you're here to live.

You’ll learn:

• The real difference between fear and anxiety, and why it matters
• How fear can literally reshape your health through chronic inflammation, hormone disruption, and sleep disturbances
• The brain, body, and DNA’s role in your fear response (and what you can do about it)
• How to use breathwork, gratitude, and epigenetic insight to calm your nervous system and build resilience
• Why joy can be terrifying, and how to safely let it back in
  
  

Whether you freeze, fawn, fight, or flee, this conversation will help you understand your default response and give you the tools to reclaim your sense of safety, confidence, and calm.

If you’re ready to stop letting fear make your choices and start living a radiant, full-spectrum life, this episode is for you.

About Susan Robbins and Kate King

Susan and Kate come from two very different, but perfectly complementary, worlds in the health and wellness space. Together, their synergy is magnetic. Think: science meets soul, strategy meets intuition, real talk meets radical transformation.

RESOURCES:

Questions to ask yourself (From Byron Katie)

- Is that true?

- Can you be absolutely sure that it's true?

- How do you feel when you notice that thought?

- Who would you be without that thought?

Read more about her four questions here: https://thework.com/2017/10/four-liberating-questions/

Find all of Kate and Susan’s Resources and links on the show notes!

Shownotes: https://healthyawakening.co/2025/06/09/episode61/

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It’s an exciting new era for the Everyday Epigenetics: Raw. Real. Relatable. podcast… and this episode is your official invitation to join us.

Susan Robbins is now joined by her new co-host, Kate King, a licensed psychotherapist, board-certified art therapist, and award-winning author, and together, they’re bringing you into deeper, more expansive conversations about what it really takes to create a radiant life through epigenetics.

This episode sets the tone for everything to come. You’ll hear the “why” behind this evolution, what to expect moving forward, and how Kate and Susan plan to bring their unique blend of science, soul, strategy, and lived experience to the mic each week.

If you’ve ever felt like your health, your mood, or your relationships are disconnected from how you want to feel… this is where we start putting the puzzle pieces together. This podcast has always been about lifestyle and environment, now it’s also about your inner world, your nervous system, your story, and your capacity to thrive from the inside out.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• The vision behind Kate joining the show as co-host
• How your relationships, mindset, and emotional environment impact your gene expression
• The power of curiosity and compassion in creating your most radiant, aligned life
• What’s coming next on the podcast (and how it’s getting even better!)

Learn More about Kate King:

Kate brings nearly two decades of experience as a licensed psychotherapist and board certified art therapist, combined with her work as a Radiant Life coach to the table. She is also the multi-award-winning author of three powerful self-help psychology books. Kate's work integrates epigenetics through a relational, behavioral, and intergenerational family trauma lens. She also incorporates brain and nervous system science with psychology, spirituality, and creativity for a dynamic approach to deep inner work and personal healing.

Learn More about Susan Robbins:

Susan is a retired law enforcement officer and an accomplished Certified Epigenetic Human Performance Coach with a diverse and extensive background in wellness. She began her wellness career in 2015 as a holistic health and stress management coach. Her passion for helping others led her to expand her expertise into epigenetics in 2019, where she discovered the missing piece of the health optimization puzzle: Personalized health.

As a Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Certified Level 2 Apeiron Zoh Epigenetic Human Performance Coach (DNA), and Certified PH360 Coach through Precision Health Alliance, Susan has developed a unique approach to health and wellness through completely personalized health. She is the proud recipient of the 2023 Precision Health Alliance Coach of the Year award. Susan works with clients to elevate their health and overall quality of life by understanding their unique needs based on their genetic makeup, taking out the guesswork, and getting results.

Together

Susan and Kate come from two very different, but perfectly complementary, worlds in the health and wellness space. Together, their synergy is magnetic. Think: science meets soul, strategy meets intuition, real talk meets radical transformation.

RESOURCES:

Find all of Kate and Susan’s Resources and links on the show notes!

Shownotes: https://healthyawakening.co/2025/06/02/episode60/

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You brush your teeth every day (hopefully), but do you really understand how much your oral health is impacting your whole body?

In this episode, Susan sits down with her own holistic dentist, Dr. Frank Becvar, founder of Dental By Nature in Longmont, CO, for a chat into the powerful connection between your mouth, your microbiome, and your long-term health.

From root canals to mercury fillings, mouth breathing to nitric oxide production (a hugely underestimated health component!), this conversation is eye-opening, empowering, and guaranteed to make you rethink your next trip to the dentist.

In This Episode:

• Why oral health is a window into your overall health
• The shocking truth about dental amalgams (aka “silver” fillings)
• How to build a real oral care routine beyond brushing and flossing
• The impact of mouth breathing on your face, brain, and health
• What fluoride really does (and why Europe banned it)
• The simple nutritional upgrades that can totally transform your dental health
  
  

Dr. Becvar brings 25+ years of experience, and a ton of real-talk honesty to this jam-packed episode. If you’ve ever been curious about biohacking your wellness through your mouth (yes, that’s a thing), this is your episode.

Learn More about Dr Frank Becvar

Dr. Frank Becvar is a holistic dentist in Longmont, Colorado. He has been practicing for over 30 years and enjoys fishing, hunting and spending time with his wife and four children. His practice focuses on providing chemical free dentistry and safe mercury removals, while offering a complete line of dental nutritional supplements. He enjoys teaching patient’s more natural ways to combat tooth decay and periodontal disease.

RESOURCES:

Connect with Dr. Becvar:

Website: https://dentalbynature.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DentalByNature/

Fusion Toothbrush: https://www.waterpik.com/lp/sonic-fusion/

Gurunanda Oil Pulling: https://gurunanda.com/

Fermented Cod Liver Oil Green Pastures: https://www.greenpasture.org/product/fermented-cod-liver-oil-liquid/

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SHOW NOTES: https://healthyawakening.co/2025/05/28/episode59/

Connect with Susan:

Contact me for your DNA testing or epigenetic coaching!

To schedule a FREE consultation, send an email to susan@healthyawakening.co

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/susanrobbinshealthyawakening

Instagram: @susanrobbins_epigeneticcoach

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