Do we really need 15 people, an IV, and a timer to welcome a baby—or have we drifted from what the body was built to do?

Dr. Kevin Wall sits down with veteran midwife, educator, and author Elizabeth Davis (40+ years in birth work) to unpack when home birth is safer, how midwives screen risk, and why birth hormones (oxytocin, beta-endorphins, noradrenaline) matter for bonding, breastfeeding, and postpartum mental health. They compare intervention-heavy hospital norms (inductions, Pitocin, epidurals, C-sections) with midwifery care that screens out high-risk moms, monitors vitals continuously, transports when needed, and stays with families after the birth. You’ll hear practical “do this next” steps for pregnancy and the first 10–12 days postpartum.

What They Cover:

• Why 70% of pregnancies may be lower-risk—and what that means for place of birth
• How midwives screen out risk (history, labs, vitals, ongoing assessments)
• Birth hormones 101: how interventions can short-circuit bonding & bleeding control
• Induction & Pitocin: when it’s used vs. when “watchful patience” wins
• C-section rates: why the default matters for lifelong mom & baby health
• Safety net: when and how midwives do transport—and the emergency skills they carry
• Postpartum reality: daily home visits, breastfeeding support, and preventing crash-and-burn

Guest Bio:

Renowned expert Elizabeth Davis has been a midwife, holistic health care specialist, educator, and political consultant for over 40 years. She is internationally active in promoting physiologic birth and is widely sought after for her expertise in midwifery education and organizational development. She holds a degree in Holistic Maternity Care, is a certified professional midwife (CPM) in good standing, and is co-founder of the MEAC-accredited National Midwifery Institute, Inc.

Her journey began in the late 1970’s, when direct-entry midwifery was illegal in most the United States. Having personally experienced the contrast between a violent, abusive hospital birth and an ecstatic, glorious home birth, she felt called to do something to help create the organizational and political infrastructure to make birth at home widely available in the US.

To this end, she was a founding member of:

The Midwives Alliance of North America (open to midwives of all educational backgrounds), whom she served as Pacific Regional Representative and Education Committee Chair for five years. The North American Registry of Midwives NARM (administers the direct-entry credential of Certified Professional Midwife), for whom she called the initial meeting to develop the certification process, gathering midwife representatives from 40 states. The Midwifery Education Accreditation Council MEAC (accrediting body for direct-entry midwifery programs), whom she served as President for one term and for four years on the Board of Directors.

Resources:

Website: https://elizabethdavis.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elizabeth.davis.98622/

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Disclaimer: The content provided in this health podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on this podcast. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 9-1-1 immediately. Reliance on any information provided in this podcast is solely at your own risk. The creators and hosts of this podcast are not responsible for any actions or decisions you may take based on the information presented.

It’s time to wake up and unplug from the confusion around diabetes and “managing” symptoms. Dr. Kevin Wall sits down with registered nurse and metabolic health educator Yvette Oxford to expose what’s happening behind the curtain of diabetes care—and to share a simple, common-sense path to reverse course. From insulin resistance to PCOS, ED, fatty liver, and cardiovascular risk, Yvette explains how food choices, fasting windows, muscle training, and targeted nutraceuticals can flip your body back to fat-fuel, quiet cravings, and restore metabolic health. Health is simpler than you think—here’s how to start.

• Why type 1 and type 2 are different diseases requiring different approaches
• The business of “eat, inject, repeat” vs. real reversal
• Insulin as a fat-storage signal (and how to turn it down)
• The 4 keystones: prioritize protein, don’t fear healthy fats, time-restrict eating, and therapeutically reduce carbs
• Why many adults do best around ≤20g net carbs/day during a reset
• Metformin, GLP-1s, and what lifestyle can replace or reduce
• Metabolic links to PCOS, ED, fatty liver, hypertension, and “type 3” (Alzheimer’s) risk
• A practical metabolic reset you can begin this week
• Hope stories: A1c down, triglycerides down, HDL up, waistlines down

Guest Bio:

Yvette Oxford is a registered nurse and metabolic health educator with a rare 360° view of the system—spanning elite sports massage, hospital bedside care, ER/trauma, diabetes device training, and pharmaceutical sales. After years inside traditional pathways, she returned to wellness education to help people reverse the patterns driving type 2 diabetes and metabolic disease. Yvette specializes in insulin resistance, therapeutic carb reduction, fasting strategies, and evidence-informed nutraceutical support. She coaches clients on reading labs, building muscle-centric nutrition, and asking the right seven questions at the doctor’s office—so patients stop outsourcing their health and start taking it back.

Resources:

You’re Not Broken - You’re Blocked. Let’s Fix That: https://thefeelgreatdoc.com/

Unicity / “You Feel Great” system: Unimate (yerba mate) + Balance (fiber matrix)

GLP-1 medications (e.g., Ozempic®, Mounjaro®) — contrasted with lifestyle and nutraceutical approaches

Metformin and therapeutic carb reduction Flexner Report

Thought leaders referenced: Jason Fung, MD; Mindy Pelz, DC; Nina Teicholz

Event mention: Unicity Medical Summit — Nov 8, Orlando (public welcome per guest)

Content with Yvette Oxford:

Instagram: healthygalshuntsville

Facebook: Healthy Guys and Gals of Huntsville

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@yvettefo05

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yvettefo05

Connect with Dr. Wall:

Website: https://www.drkevinwall.com

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

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.kevinwall/

Twitter: ​​https://x.com/drkevinwall

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.KevinWall

Disclaimer: The content provided in this health podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on this podcast. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 9-1-1 immediately. Reliance on any information provided in this podcast is solely at your own risk. The creators and hosts of this podcast are not responsible for any actions or decisions you may take based on the information presented.

Dr. Wall wraps our mental health series with a provocative question: could mold exposure and parasites be fueling anxiety, depression, brain fog, even memory issues? Dr. Wall connects the dots between mycotoxins, immune inflammation, neurotransmitter disruption, nutrient theft, and practical next steps to reclaim clarity.

Key Takeaways

• Vitamin G recap: Gratitude and depression/anxiety can’t coexist—make gratitude a daily “dose.”
• Your mess = your stress: Clutter and disorganization raise stress hormones, disrupt sleep, and worsen mental health.
• Mold 101: Prolonged exposure → immune activation + inflammation, mycotoxins that disrupt neurotransmitters, worsened allergies/asthma → lower oxygenation and higher anxiety.
• Parasites & mood: Direct neuro-invasion, chronic immune activation, nutrient theft (B-vitamins, omega-3s), and even behavior manipulation can present like anxiety, depression, brain fog, and memory issues.

What to do:

• Identify and remediate sources of moisture/mold (consider professional testing; in stubborn cases, relocation may be necessary).
• Kill & clear: Structured parasite protocols; then binders/detox support.
• Rebuild brain nutrition: Omega-3s, B-complex, magnesium, zinc, iron (as indicated), vitamin D + sunlight exposure (see prior “light” episode).
• Keep it simple: food, water, sunlight, order—then targeted support.

Resources:

• Liver detox support: PushCatch Liver Detox
• Parasite support: CellCore Para 1 & Para 2.
• More from Dr. Wall: Products, Q&A, and contact at https://www.drkevinwall.com/send-us-your-questions

Connect with Dr. Wall:

Website: https://www.drkevinwall.com

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

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.kevinwall/

Twitter: ​​https://x.com/drkevinwall

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.KevinWall

Disclaimer: The content provided in this health podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on this podcast. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 9-1-1 immediately. Reliance on any information provided in this podcast is solely at your own risk. The creators and hosts of this podcast are not responsible for any actions or decisions you may take based on the information presented.

Clutter isn’t just annoying—it quietly elevates stress chemistry, disrupts sleep, and bleeds time, money, and joy. Dr. Kevin Wall welcomes professional organizer Dena Wall (yes, his better half) to break down how disorganization fuels anxiety and what simple, repeatable systems restore clarity, calm, and health.

They discuss:

• Clutter → cortisol: visual mess fuels low-grade fight/flight, anxiety, inflammation, and poor sleep.
• Outer space mirrors inner state: changing your environment helps change your mindset and follow-through.
• Disorganization is expensive: duplicates, missed bills, and constant re-buys add up fast.
• Relationships suffer: embarrassment, lateness, and constant chaos push people away.

Dena’s Core Systems (5)

1. Night-before plan: time-boxed schedule with A (must) and B (nice) tasks.
2. Weekly meals posted: visible board ends “what’s for dinner?” and takeout creep.
3. Chore cadence: same jobs on the same days = less decision fatigue.
4. Mail triage station: trash • read-later • to-do/pay (process only when you can act).
5. “Put the house to bed”: 5–10 minute nightly reset (sinks/counters clear, quick tidy).

Guest Bio:

Dena Wall is a professional organizer and systems strategist with 20+ years of experience helping families, small businesses, and healthcare clinics create calm, efficient spaces that support healthier lives. She’s been integral to keeping AFC Physical Medicine operations streamlined, and she coaches clients to build simple, sustainable routines—from nightly “house to bed” resets to mail triage that ends late fees. Dena holds degrees in Public Relations and Business, is a published author (with a new book releasing soon), and believes organization is a practical pathway to lower stress, better relationships, and greater purpose. When she’s not labeling a pantry that would make Pinterest proud, she’s serving her community, meal-planning, and making order feel doable (and even fun).

Resources:

Mail station with 3 bins: Trash • Read-Later • To-Do/Pay

Weekly meal board (chalkboard/whiteboard on the wall)

Family paperwork baskets by person/child

Nightly “house to bed” checklist (counters, sink, quick tidy)

Timer method (15-minute sprints → 17 → 20 minutes)

Closet hanger test + 1-in, 1-out clothing rule

Professional organizer: typical rates $50–$100/hr

Contact to inquire/ask Dena a question: https://www.drkevinwall.com/send-us-your-questions

Connect with Dr. Wall:

Website: https://www.drkevinwall.com

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

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.kevinwall/

Twitter: ​​https://x.com/drkevinwall

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.KevinWall

Disclaimer: The content provided in this health podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on this podcast. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 9-1-1 immediately. Reliance on any information provided in this podcast is solely at your own risk. The creators and hosts of this podcast are not responsible for any actions or decisions you may take based on the information presented.

Dr. Wall is kicking off a series on mental health, depression, anxiety, and the growing sense of hopelessness, and starting with a powerful, free intervention: gratitude. Mike calls it “Vitamin G.” From death-row forgiveness (Anthony Ray Hinton) to wartime resilience (Corrie ten Boom, Dietrich Bonhoeffer), they explore how shifting from anger and bitterness to everyday thankfulness can change your brain chemistry, your relationships, your immune system, and your story.

What you’ll learn:

• Why gratitude and depression don’t coexist—and how “Vitamin G” raises your mental baseline
• The brain science in plain English: Gratitude practices can boost dopamine and serotonin
• Forgiveness, bitterness, and your body: how your inner life shows up as real symptoms
• Gratitude in conflict: the 3-thanks reset that changes your tone, body language, and outcomes
• “Thermostat vs. thermometer”: setting the atmosphere at home, work, church, and community
• Simple nightly practice that compounds into resilience and joy

Resources:

Anthony Ray Hinton — The Sun Does Shine: (wrongfully imprisoned; radical forgiveness and freedom)

Corrie ten Boom — The Hiding Place: (the “fleas” story and gratitude in hardship)

Dietrich Bonhoeffer — biographies/films on courage and joy through trials

Johns Hopkins & Mayo Clinic — plain-language articles and studies linking forgiveness/gratitude to lower blood pressure, better sleep, improved mood, and stronger immunity

Rice Broocks - God's Not Dead

Guest Bio:

Mike Gowans is an international speaker, missionary, coach, and consultant who has served across India, Africa, South America, Latin America, and here in the U.S. He pastors two churches in Arizona’s Valley and collaborates closely with Rice Broocks (author behind God’s Not Dead). After four decades of counseling and ministry, Mike champions “Vitamin G”—a daily gratitude practice that transforms minds, relationships, and communities.

Connect with Dr. Wall:

Website: https://www.drkevinwall.com

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

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.kevinwall/

Twitter: ​​https://x.com/drkevinwall

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.KevinWall

Disclaimer: The content provided in this health podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on this podcast. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 9-1-1 immediately. Reliance on any information provided in this podcast is solely at your own risk. The creators and hosts of this podcast are not responsible for any actions or decisions you may take based on the information presented.

Health isn’t complicated, but water sure feels like it these days. Dr. Wall and Dr. Jennifer Bush unpack why hydration is foundational for energy, brain function, joint health, and digestion, then cut through the noise on tap, filtered, spring, alkaline, distilled, and hydrogen water. Dr. Bush shares how upgrading her family’s water made a dramatic difference for her medically complex son, and Kevin lays out a simple, budget-aware ladder from “dirtiest to cleanest” so you can choose wisely at home.

They cover:

• Why most people are more dehydrated than they think (and how your body “prioritizes” water)
• Hydration & performance: joints, discs, ligaments, and cerebrospinal fluid
• Fluids ≠ water, Gatorade, diet soda, and caffeine as diuretics
• Electrolytes & salts: when a pinch helps—and what kind of salt to use
• Tap, fridge filters, RO, alkaline, spring, distilled, hydrogen—what’s actually worth it
• Whole-home filtration: showers, laundry, and skin exposure
• A simple ranking: Purified → Spring/Alkaline → Distilled (+electrolytes) → Hydrogen

Guest Bio:

Dr. Jennifer Bush, D.C., is a chiropractor at AFC Physical Medicine & Chiropractic Desert Ridge in Arizona, specializing in holistic family care. She focuses on structural spine and extremity rehabilitation and treating issues like jaw health, sinus problems, gut health, and sports injuries. With a commitment to empowering patients through natural healing, Dr. Bush emphasizes prevention and personalized care. She also developed the FlowerChild Method, an online coaching program designed to help parents integrate holistic health solutions into their family’s routine. Dr. Bush is dedicated to improving her community's well-being through chiropractic care and education.

Resources:

• Hydration “ladder”: Purified → Spring/Alkaline → Distilled (+electrolytes) → Hydrogen
• Sea salt / Himalayan salt (a pinch in one morning bottle can aid absorption)
• Smartwater (example of distilled water with electrolytes added)
• Hydrogen water systems
• “Cows, Constipation & Colonoscopies” – for constipation/gut basics

Connect with Dr. Wall:

Website: https://www.drkevinwall.com

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

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.kevinwall/

Twitter: ​​https://x.com/drkevinwall

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.KevinWall

Disclaimer: The content provided in this health podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on this podcast. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 9-1-1 immediately. Reliance on any information provided in this podcast is solely at your own risk. The creators and hosts of this podcast are not responsible for any actions or decisions you may take based on the information presented.

Ever seen a cow get a colonoscopy? Neither have we, and there’s a reason for that. In this episode, Dr. Wall takes you back to his farm roots to uncover what cows can teach us about digestion, elimination, and why our modern definition of “normal” bathroom habits is way off track.

Constipation isn’t just uncomfortable; it’s tied to leaky gut, malnutrition, autoimmune issues, and even chronic disease. Dr. Wall unpacks why colonoscopies and laxatives aren’t the solution, why bowel dysfunction is so widespread, and what you can do to restore proper elimination naturally.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why farm animals never struggle with constipation (and what that means for us)
• The dangers of overusing colonoscopies and laxatives
• How constipation links to leaky gut, autoimmune conditions, and malnutrition
• Top 5 natural solutions for healthy elimination
• Why prevention is always better than procedures

Resources:

• 12 Step Detox by Dr. Chris Dorais (Amazon)
• Dr. Kevin Wall’s website: https://www.drkevinwall.com

Guest Bio:

Dr. Kevin Wall is a seasoned chiropractor, educator, and health coach with over three decades of experience helping patients find root-cause solutions for chronic health challenges. His passion lies in teaching people how to unplug from the modern chaos of stress, trauma, and toxicity—and realign their lives for lasting health. Known for blending timeless wisdom with cutting-edge research, Dr. Wall is a trusted voice on the connection between brain, body, and belief.

Connect with Dr. Wall:

Website: https://www.drkevinwall.com

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

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.kevinwall/

Twitter: ​​https://x.com/drkevinwall

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.KevinWall

Disclaimer: The content provided in this health podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on this podcast. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 9-1-1 immediately. Reliance on any information provided in this podcast is solely at your own risk. The creators and hosts of this podcast are not responsible for any actions or decisions you may take based on the information presented.