In this episode, Dr. Maame-Mensima Horne (Naturopathic Doctor and Clinical Hypnotherapist) and Health Empowerment Coach Joanna Mickel sit down with Dr. Doris-Owanda Johnson, licensed acupuncturist, herbalist, nutritionist, and founder of the Heart & Soul Institute of Natural Medicine, to explore the deeper roots of adrenal fatigue and burnout.

Together, they unpack how chronic stress is more than an emotional experience—it’s a physiological cascade that impacts hormones, immunity, digestion, and long-term vitality. Through the lens of East Asian medicine, Dr. Doris discusses how specific acupuncture approaches, herbal medicine, and functional strategies can help restore balance in the face of chronic stress and adrenal depletion. She explains how gentle, individualized treatment supports the body in rebuilding its reserves and recovering from burnout.

In this conversation, you’ll discover:

• Subtle signs of adrenal depletion and impending burnout

• How gut health and hormonal pathways intertwine

• Why “resource-building” (rest, nourishment, emotional support) is foundational for healing

• How acupuncture, herbal medicine, and integrative care support resilience

• Why pushing the body too hard can create healing setbacks

This episode is an invitation to slow down, listen to your body, and approach healing with reverence instead of force. Whether you’re an overwhelmed professional, a practitioner, or someone navigating unexplained fatigue, this conversation offers grounded, holistic tools to help you rebuild from within.

Dr. Doris Johnson has been serving patients since 1993 and is described by many as a blend of old-fashioned medicine woman, modern integrative healer, and lifesaver. She holds a MATCM from Yo San University and a Ph.D. in Oriental Medicine from American Liberty University. A passionate educator, herbal alchemist, Tai Chi practitioner, and community activist, she has taught at Daoist Traditions College and Wongu University and volunteered with Acupuncturists Without Borders in Haiti. Her life’s work centers on helping individuals reclaim radiant, balanced health—body, mind, emotions, and spirit.

Tune in and discover how resource-based healing can help you reclaim your energy and your life.

To learn more about Dr. Doris Johnson and the Heart & Soul Institute of Natural Medicine, visit: https://www.doris-owandajohnson.com/

To learn more about Dr. Maame-Mensima Horne, visit:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://heartbodyglow.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

To learn more about Joanna Mickel, Health Empowerment Coach, visit:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.healthempowermentcenter.com⁠

In this episode, Dr. Maame-Mensima Horne (Naturopathic Doctor and Clinical Hypnotherapist) and Health Empowerment Coach Joanna Mickel explore how food choices shape hormones, chronic disease risk, and mental well-being. Through both modern research and traditional wisdom, they unpack how nutrition serves as a foundation for neurotransmitter balance, immune resilience, and long-term vitality.

Together, they discuss how life stages, stress, and environmental exposures influence nutritional needs, and examine fascinating examples from traditional diets and human adaptation to nutrient deficiencies. The conversation highlights the role of key micronutrients—such as iron, zinc, selenium, iodine, and vitamin D—in thyroid function, brain health, and immune regulation, as well as the growing impact of pesticides, herbicides, and ultra-processed foods on nutrient absorption and chronic illness.

They also bridge perspectives from naturopathic medicine and Chinese medicine, exploring the gut-brain axis, blood sugar regulation, and the energetic balance of yin and yang through food. Topics include hydration strategies, herbal infusions, and electrolytes; the effects of artificial dyes and sweeteners on brain health and hyperactivity; and how traditional food systems contrast with today’s fast, industrialized diets.

Throughout the episode, they emphasize mindful eating, the relationship we have with food, and how nourishment extends beyond calories to include awareness, balance, and intention.

Tune in for a grounded, integrative conversation that reframes nutrition as a powerful tool for hormonal harmony, mental clarity, and whole-body healing.

To learn more about Dr. Maame-Mensima Horne, visit her website for Heart Body Glow: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://heartbodyglow.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

To learn more about Joanna Mickel, Health Empowerment Coach, visit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.healthempowermentcenter.com⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, Dr. Maame-Mensima Horne (Naturopathic Doctor and Clinical Hypnotherapist) and Health Empowerment Coach, Joanna Mickel, explore the timeless principle of food as medicine, inspired by the teachings of Hippocrates, who famously said, “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.”

Together, they discuss how whole foods support healing, the balance between macronutrients and micronutrients, and how fats, proteins, and carbohydrates are digested and utilized by the body. The conversation highlights how everyday food choices influence immunity, inflammation, and long-term health.

They also bridge perspectives from naturopathic medicine and Chinese medicine, examining how food sensitivities, allergies, and immune responses can evolve over time. Throughout the episode, they emphasize mindfulness in eating, the impact of beliefs and behaviors around food, and how nourishment extends beyond nutrients to include awareness and relationship.

Tune in for a grounded, thoughtful conversation that reframes food as a powerful tool for healing and resilience.

To learn more about Dr. Maame-Mensima Horne, visit her website for Heart Body Glow: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://heartbodyglow.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

To learn more about Joanna Mickel, Health Empowerment Coach, visit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.healthempowermentcenter.com⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, Dr. Maame-Mensima Horne (Naturopathic Doctor and Clinical Hypnotherapist) and Health Empowerment Coach, Joanna Mickel, dive into the real heart of goal-setting—beyond pressure, not meeting expectations, or the typical “New Year, New Me” mindset.

Together, they explore the art of balancing ambition with ease as they discuss goal setting, lifestyle changes, and New Year's resolutions. As the holiday season approaches, they share insights on maintaining healthy habits, and the power of reflection and mindfulness in achieving personal growth.

Tune in for practical advice and inspiring stories that will help you navigate the holiday stress with mindfulness and compassion.

Whether you are preparing for the New Year, craving a fresh start, or simply wanting to move through the holidays with more ease and intention, this episode offers inspiration, clarity, and strategies to help you create a more mindful and fulfilling life.

To learn more about Dr. Maame-Mensima Horne, visit her website for Heart Body Glow: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://heartbodyglow.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠

To learn more about Joanna Mickel, Health Empowerment Coach, visit: ⁠⁠⁠www.healthempowermentcenter.com⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, Dr. Maame-Mensima Horne (Naturopathic Doctor and Clinical Hypnotherapist) and Health Empowerment Coach, Joanna Mickel, delve into the intricacies of health anxiety and the empowerment that comes from taking control of one's health. They explore natural approaches to wellness, emphasizing the importance of community, personal empowerment, and alternative medicine. Through engaging discussions, they highlight the role of homeopathy, community gardening, and the power of personal health journeys. Tune in to discover how you can reclaim your health and reduce anxiety through mindful practices and community support.

To learn more about Dr. Maame-Mensima Horne, visit her website for Heart Body Glow: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://heartbodyglow.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

To learn more about Joanna Mickel, Health Empowerment Coach, visit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.healthempowermentcenter.com

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In this episode, Dr. Maame-Mensima Horne (Naturopathic Doctor and Clinical Hypnotherapist) and Health Empowerment Coach, Joanna Mickel, explore how the immune system works—and how lifestyle choices and stress can either protect or weaken it. They break down the body’s intricate defense network in simple, empowering language, highlighting how chronic stress, poor sleep, emotional and physical stressors, and nutrient depletion can quietly wear down our natural resilience.

Drawing from both clinical practice and lived experience, they share lifestyle strategies and holistic tools that help the body recover from stress and restore inner balance. The conversation also touches on the mind-body connection between emotional regulation and immune strength, reminding listeners that true immunity isn’t just physical— there are mental and spiritual contributors.

Whether you’re navigating chronic stress, seasonal changes, or simply want to feel stronger from the inside out, this episode offers education and encouragement to support your body’s natural healing wisdom.

To learn more about Dr. Maame-Mensima Horne, visit her website for Heart Body Glow: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://heartbodyglow.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

To learn more about Joanna Mickel, Health Empowerment Coach, visit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.healthempowermentcenter.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, Dr. Maame-Mensima Horne (Naturopathic Doctor and Clinical Hypnotherapist) and Health Empowerment Coach Joanna Mickel dive into the often-overlooked connection between stress, trauma, and reproductive health. From conditions like uterine fibroids to endometriosis, they explore how chronic stress—especially unprocessed emotional and cultural stressors—can manifest in the body and disrupt hormonal and reproductive balance.

Drawing from clinical insight and personal experience, they discuss how traditional medicine, nutrition, and mind-body medicine can support healing for individuals navigating reproductive challenges. The conversation also sheds light on the impact of racial, generational, and cultural stress—particularly within communities that are disproportionately impacted by reproductive health concerns.

Whether you're living with a reproductive diagnosis, trying to understand your cycle, or seeking a deeper connection with your body, this episode offers compassionate wisdom, practical tools, and a powerful reminder: your reproductive health is inseparable from your emotional and spiritual well-being.

To learn more about Dr. Maame-Mensima Horne, visit her website for Heart Body Glow: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://heartbodyglow.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠

To learn more about Joanna Mickel, Health Empowerment Coach, visit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.healthempowermentcenter.com⁠⁠

In this episode, Dr. Maame-Mensima Horne (Naturopathic Doctor and Clinical Hypnotherapist) and Health Empowerment Coach Joanna Mickel explore the essential role of emotional healing in creating sustainable health and well-being. Together, they discuss how unresolved emotional stress can manifest as physical symptoms, disrupt the nervous system, and contribute to chronic illness — and how integrative approaches such as mind-body medicine, hypnotherapy, and trauma-informed care can offer a path to true healing.

Blending personal insight with clinical experience, they share how cultivating emotional awareness and resilience is key to managing stress, supporting immune function, and restoring the body’s natural capacity to heal. They also share how emotional awareness can impact the relationships and communities.

Whether you're navigating illness, burnout, or emotional overwhelm, this episode offers compassionate guidance and empowering tools to help you reconnect with your inner strength.

**Meditation ends at 23:32, please do not participate when driving or utilizing machinery .**

To learn more about Dr. Maame-Mensima Horne, visit her website for Heart Body Glow: ⁠⁠⁠https://heartbodyglow.com/⁠⁠⁠

To learn more about Dr. Maame-Mensima's upcoming retreat, visit https://helishealingretreat.my.canva.site
To learn more about Joanna Mickel, Health Empowerment Coach, visit: ⁠⁠⁠www.healthempowermentcenter.com⁠