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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Find listening links here: https://healthyawakening.co/links

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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You don’t have to live in pain. You don’t have to slow down as you age. You just need to move differently, on purpose, with purpose.

In this episode, I’m joined by Bobby Aldridge, a sports kinesiologist, two-sport Division 1 athlete, and the founder of BAMmetrics. Bobby brings over 30 years of experience working with elite athletes, from PGA golfers to pro baseball players to traveling with tennis legend Andre Agassi. But what I love most about Bobby’s approach is that it’s not just for athletes, it’s for all of us.

We dive into a powerful conversation about the role movement and biomechanics play in our health, vitality, and even our genetic expression. Bobby breaks down how personalized movement, postural alignment, and measurable metrics can help us reduce pain, prevent injury, and live more fully in our bodies, at any age.

If you’ve ever felt like your body is slowing down… or wondered if aches and pains are “just part of getting older,” this episode is going to blow your mind.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Why one-size-fits-all workouts don’t work, and what to do instead
• How movement influences gene expression and long-term health
• The difference between flexibility and mobility, and why that matters
• Bobby’s “dirty dozen” foundational exercises that anyone can start today
• How to train your body based on how you’re built (Ferrari, tractor, or Toyota?)
  Bobby’s insane Body for Life transformation that literally got him kicked out of a contest (you’ll want to hear this)
• And why movement is about so much more than just looking good, it's about living with joy, freedom, and strength
  
  

I could’ve talked with Bobby for hours. His approach is simple, empowering, and incredibly effective. Whether you’re an athlete or just trying to feel better in your daily life, this conversation will get you thinking, and moving, differently.

Learn More about Bobby Aldridge

Bobby Aldridge, a Sports Kinesiologist, two-sport Division I athlete, and three-time author, is the founder of BAM-Metrics, a revolutionary system for pain management, injury prevention, and performance optimization through measurable mobility. With over 30 years of experience, Bobby has worked with elite athletes, including PGA golfers, professional baseball players, boxers and traveled with Andre Agassi during his reign as the world’s #1 tennis player in the world. Renowned for his human-centered approach, Bobby empowers ‘athletes’ to move with ease, grace, and power, reducing injuries and enhancing performance. His mission is to inspire lasting transformation through metrics-based movement, ensuring longevity and resilience in every client, because “We are ALL athletes!”

RESOURCES:

Connect with Bobby Aldridge

Visit: www.BAM-Metrics.com

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Find listening links here: https://healthyawakening.co/links

SHOW NOTES:

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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What if your backyard could feed your family? And not just with a couple of tomato plants, but with a thriving, abundant ecosystem designed to grow nutrient-dense food year after year, no chemicals, no constant upkeep, and no trips to the grocery store required.

In this episode, Susan sits down with Travis Holzelm, a Desert Storm Marine veteran turned Food Forest Designer, to talk about how transforming unused land into vibrant, sustainable food forests is not just possible, it’s essential for our health and the planet.

From battling chronic disease through better nutrition to lowering grocery bills and reconnecting with nature, Travis shares how you can turn your lawn, patio, or even a small plot of land into a living, breathing food system that supports your body and soul.

Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or someone who swears they have a black thumb, this conversation will leave you inspired to rethink what’s growing, or not growing, right outside your door.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN:

• What a food forest actually is, and why it’s a game changer for health and sustainability
• How to design your own low-maintenance edible landscape using permaculture principles
• Why nutrient-dense food grown in your backyard beats anything you’ll find at the grocery store
• How growing your own food is like printing your own money (and how it helps combat food insecurity)
• How food forests help families reconnect with nature and teach kids life-changing skills
• Why those perfectly manicured green lawns might be doing more harm than good

It’s time to stop waiting for someone else to fix the food system, let’s take our health and our future into our own hands, starting right at home.

Learn More about Travis Holzem

Travis Holzem, a Desert Storm Marine veteran and single father of three, brings a unique blend of discipline, creativity, and passion to his work as the owner of Food Forest Design Minnesota. After a successful 25-year career in web design, SEO, and online marketing, Travis traded the digital world for the natural one, dedicating himself to revolutionizing local food production. He now empowers individuals, families, and communities to transform ordinary lawns and underutilized land into thriving, regenerative food forests. These low-maintenance ecosystems, built on permaculture principles, provide abundant, chemical-free yields year after year, enhancing biodiversity and soil health. Travis is making sustainable home food production a reality for anyone. He's not just designing landscapes; he's cultivating healthier lifestyles and building a more sustainable and equitable future, one food forest at a time.

RESOURCES:

Connect with Travis Holzem: Check out all of his links available on the website

https://foodforestdesignmn.com

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foodforestdesignminnesota@gmail.com

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Connect with Susan:

Contact me for your DNA testing or epigenetic coaching!

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

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When you think of hypnosis, cancer treatment probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind, but after this episode, it just might be.

This week on Everyday Epigenetics, Susan sits down with clinical hypnotherapist Garry Coles, who’s spent over 20 years working in the fascinating field of hypno-oncology, helping cancer patients improve outcomes, reduce side effects, and rewire their mindset for healing through the power of the subconscious.

What started as skepticism turned into groundbreaking research, hospital partnerships, and over 2,500 patient journeys supported by Garry’s work. Whether you’re a science nerd or a total newbie to hypnotherapy, this conversation will open your mind to what’s possible when we treat the mind and body as part of the same healing system.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How one hypnotherapy session cured Garry’s lifelong nightmares (and sparked his new career)
• What hypno-oncology really is, and how it helps before, during, and after cancer treatment
  The surprising impact of pre-surgery hypnosis on pain perception, recovery speed, and medication use
• What psychoneuroimmunology (PNI) means, and how emotions literally affect your immune system
• Why “self-fulfilling prophecies” can make or break your healing
• Real stories of patients who went from devastation to empowerment (and even triathlons!)
  
  
  

Learn More about Garry Coles

With over 20 years’ experience as a full-time hypnotherapist, Garry holds an MSc in Clinical Hypnotherapy, for which he carried out research into the effects of presurgical hypnosis on the recovery quality in breast cancer operations. Garry was contracted, for over 19 years, to a major UK NHS hospital for oncology-based hypnotherapeutic work, in addition to practicing from within a local GP surgery. Garry is a regular presenter, worldwide, at conferences as well as presenting his own popular masterclasses and monthly mentoring services.

RESOURCES:

Connect with Garry Coles:

Website: https://hypno-oncology.com/

Website: https://releasehypnotherapy.com/

Email:  Garrycoles@hotmail.com

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Find listening links here: https://healthyawakening.co/links

SHOW NOTES: https://healthyawakening.co/2025/05/09/episode56/

Connect with Susan:

Contact me for your DNA testing or epigenetic coaching!

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

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What if the secret to living past 100 isn’t hidden in your DNA, but in how you think, feel, and connect with others? In this must-listen episode of Everyday Epigenetics: Raw. Real. Relatable., host Susan Robbins and soon-to-be co-host Kate King welcome the groundbreaking Dr. Mario Martinez, a clinical neuropsychologist who’s devoted decades to unlocking the mysteries behind healthy centenarians across the globe. Get ready to rethink aging, longevity, and what it truly means to thrive.

Prepare to have your assumptions turned upside down as Dr. Martinez shares the surprising truth: genetics play only a small role in reaching a vibrant, long life. Most of what matters, he reveals, comes from our beliefs, emotional habits, rituals, and cultural conditioning. From the eight core factors for healthy aging to the mind-body effects of gratitude and self-worth, Dr. Martinez unpacks practical wisdom anyone can apply, at any age.

In this episode:

• The real reason some people live well over 100, and why genes don’t tell the whole story
• How emotions and perceptions shape stress, inflammation, and healthspan
• The difference between routines and rituals (and why meaning matters)
• Myths about aging and anti-aging that might be shortening your life without you knowing it
• Why culture, self-valuation, and curiosity radically impact your biology
• Practical steps to embody longevity and create your own centenarian mindset (it’s never too late!)

Listen in for a fascinating fusion of science, psychology, and real-life tools to help you write your own healthiest story, one inspired habit at a time.

Learn More about Dr. Martinez

Dr. Martinez is a clinical neuropsychologist who specializes in how cultural beliefs affect health and longevity. He proposes, based on multidisciplinary research evidence, that longevity is learned, and the causes of health are inherited. For the past 25 years, he has studied healthy centenarians (100 years or older) worldwide and found that only 20 to 25% can be attributed to genetics - the rest is related to how they live and the cultural beliefs they share. He is the author of the bestselling book The MindBody Code that teaches his theory and practice of biocognitive science for the general public as well as professionals in the life sciences. In addition to longevity, he also lectures on why our immune system is not just a protector. Instead, it responds to the cultural premises we learn to perceive and emote the world: How Meaning-Making Affects Biology.

RESOURCES:

Sign up for Dr. Martinez May 10 webinar! https://www.biocognitiveculture.com/event-details/solitude-loneliness-longevity

Connect with Dr. Martinez

Check out all of Dr. Martinez’s links and articles over on the show notes!

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SHOW NOTES: https://healthyawakening.co/2025/05/02/episode55/

Connect with Susan:

Contact me for your DNA testing or epigenetic coaching!

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

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What happens when you stop waiting for the “right time” and start saying yes to the opportunities that light you up, even if they terrify you?

In this episode, I sit down with the powerhouse that is Dana Ayers, author, speaker, decorated veteran, former White House staffer, and someone who has made a career of walking straight into the unknown and discovering just how capable she really is.

From her first internship at the White House, on 9/11, no less, to deployments overseas and even her surprising side gig in a D.C. cover band, Dana shares how following the breadcrumbs (no matter how small) has led to some of the biggest, boldest adventures of her life.

We talk about:

• Why fear is not the enemy, and how it can actually lead you home
• How to build confidence by doing the uncomfortable
• Her hilarious journey from strategic comms to singing onstage
• What it really means to live authentically and chase your dream life
• And how to stop talking yourself out of the very thing you’re meant to do

This episode is part story, part pep talk, and full permission slip to get out of your own way and go after the life you were meant to live.

If you’ve ever found yourself stuck in indecision, overwhelmed by what people might think, or too afraid to take the leap, this conversation is exactly what you need to hear.

Press play and let Dana’s journey remind you just how powerful (and fun!) life can be when you dare to go for it.

Learn More about Dana Ayers

Dana Ayers is an author, speaker, decorated veteran, and long-time national security professional. She’s someone who thrives on inspiring others to push their limits and achieve their goals. Dana has burrowed her way into all sorts of places she had no business being, including herding celebrities in green rooms, working as an armed communicator in Afghanistan, serving as a White House staffer, and advising special forces. She is passionate about sharing insights she's learned for getting out of her comfort zone and going after dreams where she didn’t fit the typical mold.

RESOURCES:

Connect with Dana Ayers

My website is: dcdana.com

Socials:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dana-ayers-a123aa5

Instagram: http://instagram.com/DanaAyersAuthor

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

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SHOW NOTES: healthyawakening.co/episode54

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