The Real Heal - Intimate Conversations with Holistic Health Experts

Updated: 21 Aug 2025 • 226 episodes
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The Real Heal is a show where Dr. Renee Wellenstein (a double board-certified doc, entrepreneur, and healthcare disruptor) hosts real, raw, and authentic conversations with experts in the holistic health space. This is your opportunity to be a fly on the wall while Dr. Renee has 100% organic, unscripted chats on topics in the holistic health world that most aren't even addressing! For any podcast or affiliate inquiries, please contact me at assistant@drreneewellenstein.com

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Are you a woman over 40 who’s still tired, foggy, inflamed — and not getting answers? It’s not just your hormones. It’s your cells. In this episode, double board-certified Ob/Gyn and Functional Medicine expert Dr. Renee reveals why mitochondrial dysfunction might be the real reason you feel exhausted — even when your l

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Are you skipping breakfast or surviving on coffee in the morning, hoping it’ll help with fat loss? If you’re a woman over 40, this common mistake might be the very thing wrecking your hormones, spiking your cortisol, and slowing your metabolism. In this episode, I break down the science behind why your morning routine

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Are you spending money on supplements but still feeling tired, moody, bloated—or stuck with stubborn weight and hormone issues? You’re not alone! In today’s episode, I’m uncovering the REAL reasons your supplements might not be working: → Poor gut health (even if you're eating "healthy") → Cheap or wrong supplement for

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Are you over 40 and struggling with poor sleep, mood swings, low energy, or hormone issues? Magnesium might be the missing piece—but not all forms work the same. In this episode, I break down what makes magnesium so essential after 40, how to choose the right type for your symptoms, and the biggest mistakes I see when

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Is hormone replacement therapy (HRT) safe after 50? Can you stay on it long term? And what’s the deal with bioidentical hormones? In this episode, I break down the facts about HRT that most women aren’t told—from the flawed Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) study to what the latest science actually says. Whether you’re i

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Struggling with fatigue, hot flashes, mood swings, or sleep issues after 40? These 5 adaptogens can help balance your hormones naturally—without the guesswork. In this episode, I break down which adaptogen works best for your symptoms, how to take them, what to avoid, and how long it takes to see results. Whether you’r

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