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Build to Thrive
Are you ready to take control of your health and create lasting, positive change? This podcast dives deep into the root causes of poor health and explores simple, practical steps to improve your well-being from every angle.
To achieve true health, we need balance in all areas of life, including:
✅ Physical health – Nutrition, movement, and disease prevention
✅ Mental health – Managing stress, mindset, and emotional well-being
✅ Environmental health – How our surroundings impact our health
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Episodes
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Jaws of Life: The Connection Between Your Airway and Longevity with Dr. Hana Khan
Send us Fan Mail My guest today is Dr. Hana Khan, an experienced airway dentist and orofacial myologist who graduated from the UCLA School of Dentistry. Like…
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Toxic Burden or Body's Blueprint with Angela Jenkins: Your Body's Blueprint May Help Target Your Detox
Send us Fan Mail Hey everyone, and welcome back to the show! I am so excited for today's episode because we had an absolute powerhouse joining us—Angela…
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Hormone Hijackers: The Hidden Chemicals Costing You Energy and Midlife Vitality
Send us Fan Mail Are you eating clean, taking your walks, and prioritizing sleep, yet still struggling with flatlined energy, stubborn midlife weight, or…
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Tuning the Vagus Nerve to Fix Your Digestion: The Missing Mechanical Link
Send us Fan Mail What if your post-meal bloating, uncomfortable fullness, or stubborn acid reflux isn’t just a chemical or microbial issue, but a physical…
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Why your scale is a total liar: Do you have sarcopenic obesity?
Send us Fan Mail Hey friends, welcome back to Build to Thrive! Grab your favorite water, tea, or matcha, take a big deep breath, and let’s get settled in…
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Tendon Trouble: Why Rest Fails and Movement Heals
Send us Fan Mail Welcome back, everyone! In this episode of Build to Thrive, Linda Brown dives deep into the science of stubborn tendon pain—from the Achilles…
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Unlock Your Inner Pharmacy! 💊
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dr. Linda Brown dives deep into the science of natural metabolic health and muscle preservation. Did you know your gut is an…
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Rebuild Your Battery
Send us Fan Mail Ever hit a 2:30 PM energy wall even after checking all your health boxes—sleeping eight hours, drinking your water, eating clean, and…
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Thriving on GLP-1s: Why Resistance and Real Food Are Non-Negotiable
Send us Fan Mail Everywhere you turn lately—from the evening news to social media feeds—one topic is dominating health headlines: GLP-1 receptor agonists like…
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The Golden Threads of Our 50-Episode Journey
Send us Fan Mail Can you believe it? We are at Episode 50! Today, we are taking a journey to unpack the golden threads connecting our last 50 episodes and…
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Your Brain - Rooted and Rewired: A Functional Approach to Mood
Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to the Healthy California Podcast! In this episode, your host Linda Brown—physical therapist and functional nutritionist—sits…
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Don’t Let Your Tower Topple: The Jenga Science of Human Alignment
Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt like your body is just "one wrong move" away from collapsing? In this episode of Healthy California, we’re diving deep into…
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Creatine - The Ultimate Brain and Body Rebrand
Send us Fan Mail Today, we're talking about the biggest "PR rebrand" in nutrition history: Creatine. Forget the old "gym bro" stereotypes. In 2026, research…
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Your Internal Scaffolding—Building Bones That Won’t Break
Send us Fan Mail Bones aren't just static "pipes" holding us up; they are living, breathing tissues that are constantly being remodeled. In this episode, Linda…
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IBS - The Gut Brain Glitch
Send us Fan Mail In the functional medicine world, we view IBS as a "communication breakdown" between your brain and your gut. It's not just in your head, it's…
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A Healthier Bowl, A Happier Tail
Send us Fan Mail Why Your Pet's Nutrition Matters If your pet is family (and let's be honest—they are), then what's in their bowl matters just as much as…
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The Truth on Your Plate - Processed vs. Ultra-Processed Foods
Send us Fan Mail Today, we're demystifying the labels in your pantry. We've all been told to avoid "ultra-processed foods" (UPFs), but what does that actually…
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Moving Through Arthritis - What Every Body Needs to Know
Send us Fan Mail I am so glad you're here today because we are diving into a topic I am truly passionate about: arthritis. Many people believe arthritis is…
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The Breath of Life - COPD
Send us Fan Mail Today we're diving into a condition that affects more than 15 million Americans and remains one of the most underdiagnosed chronic diseases…
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Managing Medication Side Effects and Nutrient Gaps
Send us Fan Mail Welcome back, California! In today’s episode, we dive into a startling statistic: 60% of Americans take at least one prescription drug. While…
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Stroke-Proof Your Kitchen
Send us Fan Mail Stroke is often thought of as sudden and unpredictable, but research shows that up to 80% of strokes may be preventable through lifestyle and…
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The Roughage Revolution
Send us Fan Mail I have a passion for empowering people through simple, small strategies that can lead to meaningful, long-term health improvements. Today's…
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Eating Today to Prevent Heart Disease Tomorrow
Send us Fan Mail In Episode 37 of Healthy California, we dive deep into one of the most urgent and preventable health issues in the United States…
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Stop Eating Like It’s 1992: The New Food Pyramid Explained
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Healthy California, I, a physical therapist and functional nutritionist, take us back to 1992 and the original USDA food…
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The Architect of 2026: Goal Setting Through Resilience
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Healthy California! I’m your host, Linda Brown, Physical Therapist and Functional Nutritionist here in California. Today, we’re…
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Your Healthy Mindset for the New Year
Send us Fan Mail You're in that "Golden Week" sweet spot between Christmas and New Year's—congrats, you made it through 2025. While the world exhales, the…
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GLP-1 Medications: Benefits, Risks & What You Need to Know
Send us Fan Mail This week, as we step into the holiday season, we're discussing something millions of people use, but few fully understand: GLP-1 medications…
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EMFs & Your Health: What We Know, What We Don’t, and What You Can Do
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we dive into a topic that quietly surrounds us every day: electromagnetic fields (EMFs). These invisible energy waves are…
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Just Breathe – The Power of Oxygen and the Gift of Life
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Healthy California, I’m coming to you from the highest city in the world—La Paz, Bolivia—where breathing takes on a whole…
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Whole Body, Whole Life – A Blueprint for Healthy California Living - a recap of the last 30 episodes
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we take a 30,000-foot view of the first 30 episodes — connecting the dots between food, movement, stress, sleep, and…
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The Power of Physical Therapy – Why PT is more than just rehab
Send us Fan Mail Physical therapy isn’t just about stretches or rehab—it's a science of movement. It is a clinical discipline focused on restoring motion…
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Micronutrients—Small but Mighty
Send us Fan Mail This week we're zooming in on micronutrients—the vitamins and minerals your body needs in tiny amounts to run big, life-sustaining processes…
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Protein – Building Blocks for a Healthy Life
Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode, we’re diving into the world of protein—one of the three essential macronutrients alongside carbs and fats. Proteins…
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Fats: Friend, Foe, or Functional Fuel?
Send us Fan Mail Today we’re diving into a subject that often sparks confusion and controversy: fat. Last week, we explored sugar, and next week we’ll round…
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Don’t Sweet Talk Me: Understanding Sugar – The Good, The Bad, and the Hidden
Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to Healthy California! I’m here to empower you with the knowledge to make simple, sustainable, and science-backed health choices…
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The Dairy Dilemma
Send us Fan Mail Dairy: Is it the perfect food or a hidden trigger for inflammation and illness? In this episode of Healthy California, I dive deep into the…
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Spiritual Health: The Missing Piece in Your Wellness Journey
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Healthy California podcast. In this special episode, I explore a frequently overlooked dimension of wellness: spiritual health…
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The Truth About Gut Health: It's More Than Just Digestion
Send us Fan Mail Gut health has been a hot topic—but if it’s been talked about so much, why are we still struggling with digestive issues, chronic…
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Healthy Mind, Healthy Life – Understanding Brain Health
Send us Fan Mail Your brain is the command center of everything you do—how you think, move, feel, breathe, and interact with the world. It’s what helps us…
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Hormones Part 2. Women’s Hormones: Balance, Disruption, and What You Can Do About It
Send us Fan Mail Today we’re continuing our hormone series with Part 2: Women’s Hormones. Last week, we focused on men’s hormones. Now, it’s time to explore…
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Hormones 101: Male Hormones
Send us Fan Mail Episode Summary: This week on Healthy California, we’re diving into the incredible world of hormones—what they are, how they work, and why…
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Sunscreen, Sunlight, and Skin Health: What You Need to Know
Send us Fan Mail Summer is here, and so is sun exposure! In this week's episode of Healthy California, we dive into the heated topic of sunscreen. Should we…
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Food Allergies vs. Sensitivities – What’s the Difference?
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Healthy California, we break down the often misunderstood world of food allergies and food sensitivities—what they are, how…
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Understanding Chronic Pain – More Than Just a Symptom
Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, we're diving deep into chronic pain—what it is, how it affects your body and mind, and why it’s not just about pain that…
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Understanding Stress — The Good, The Bad & How to Cope
Send us Fan Mail 📌 Episode Summary: Welcome to the Healthy California Podcast, where we explore practical, holistic approaches to well-being. I'm your host…
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The Plastic Problem — How Microplastics Affect Your Health
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to another episode of the Healthy California podcast! I’m your host, Linda Brown, and I’m here to help you make empowered, informed…
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What Is Cancer & How to Lower Your Risk
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we break down the fundamentals of cancer—what it is, how it forms, and why it matters to your long-term health. Cancer occurs…
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Should I be Gluten Free?
Send us Fan Mail Welcome back, California! In this episode of the Healthy California Podcast, we’re diving into a topic that’s often talked about—but rarely…
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Harmful Substances (Part 2 of 2)
Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Healthy California with Linda Brown: Ep. X – Detox Deep Dive, Part 2: Reducing Your Toxic Burden Welcome back to the Healthy California…
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Harmful Substances in Your Environment (1 of 2)
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we dive deep into the everyday toxins and harmful substances in our environment, how they impact our health, and most…
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Unlocking the Power of Sleep: Why It's essential for Your Health
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Healthy California, we explore a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of health: sleep. We spend nearly a third of our lives…
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Raising Healthy Children
Send us Fan Mail Raising children isn’t just about keeping them free from illness or disease—true health goes far beyond a diagnosis. Just because a child…
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Diabetes - Why is it such a problem
Send us Fan Mail Episode Overview: Did you know that 1 in 3 people are pre-diabetic—and 80% of them don’t even know it? This alarming statistic from the CDC…
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Metabolism and Weight
Send us Fan Mail Episode Overview: Did you know your body burns calories even when you're resting? It all comes down to metabolism—the process that affects…
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Inflammation - What is it?
Send us Fan Mail Episode Overview: Did you know that chronic inflammation could be silently affecting your health and increasing your risk for disease? Many…
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Constipation. Why is it a big determiner of health.
Send us Fan Mail Episode Overview: Constipation is the #1 gastrointestinal (GI) complaint—but did you know it could also be a key indicator of colon cancer? In…
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Organics and Why?
Send us Fan Mail Episode Overview: In this episode, we dive into the world of organic foods, pasture-raised, and free-range options to help you make the best…
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Episode #2 - Food Deserts, Food Insecurities
Send us Fan Mail Episode Overview: In today’s episode, we dive deep into a critical yet often overlooked issue: food deserts and food insecurity. While many…
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First Episode. My introduction
Send us Fan Mail This episode explains why I decided to start a podcast on health after being a physical therapist for 20 years, and why it is important to me…