Well-Informed by Source & Self

When your shoulders are always tense, your thoughts won’t slow down, and sleep feels just out of reach, your body may be trying to tell you something important.

In this episode, Abby Starr talks with Christie Jordan, an acupuncturist and the founder of Source Healing, about why so many of us are stuck in a constant state of low-grade fight or flight and how to shift out of it. Christie shares what she sees in her practice: people...

“One of the things I think about when it comes to food is balance. And one of the biggest goals in nutrition is balancing your blood sugar,” says dietitian Barbara B. Lincoln, who joins host Abby Starr on this episode of Well-Informed to discuss how small, practical changes can reshape our health. Barbara shares her approachable philosophy on nutrition that focuses on a balanced diet that doesn’t require drastic measures. Is sugar ...

Are we asking the right questions about our health? For Dr. Nathalie Bloom, a practitioner of functional medicine and clinical nutrition, the journey starts with why. “In functional medicine, we focus on the root cause, the why behind a problem or a condition or an ailment,” she explains to host Abby Starr in this episode of the Well-Informed Podcast.

Dr. Bloom peels back the layers of functional medicine, a practice rooted in ad...

“It’s all about that balance and finding it,” says Sylwia Matula, the founder of Aurum Health. “That’s what I strive to find and have in my practice and with my clients,” she adds, reflecting on her mission to deliver personalized wellness solutions that blend Eastern and Western medicine.

Sylwia, a board-certified registered nurse with over 15 years of experience in diverse healthcare settings, joins Abby Starr to share her jour...

Health isn't found in the latest trends, but in the everyday choices we make: what we eat, how we sleep, and the toxins we expose ourselves to. 

In this second part of their conversation, host Abby Starr and Joline Rivera, founder of Rbel Bee Sweets, dive into the impact of environmental toxins on our health. Joline shares her journey undergoing a Toxin Plasmic Exchange to remove heavy metals and microplastics from her body, spar...

Food can be a powerful form of medicine, and Joline Rivera is showing us how real, wholesome ingredients can revolutionize both wellness and the candy industry.

Joline, who’s the founder of Rebel Bee Sweets, shares her inspiring journey from a creative director in the food industry to launching a brand that prioritizes health through natural, nutrient-rich ingredients. She opens up about her own struggles with inflammation and in...

Nature has a plan of its own. Are we willing to listen?

In this last part of their conversation, host Abby Starr and Ke’oni Hanalei explore the deep relationship between wellness, nature, and self-awareness. Running is more than movement for Ke’oni. It is meditation, a way to connect with breath and presence. Foraging is not just gathering. It is a conversation with the plants, asking for consent and honoring the exchange. What s...

The wisdom of Mu is alive, carried in our bodies and passed through generations, waiting to be remembered.

In this second part of their conversation, Ke’oni Hanalei shares the purpose and origin of his work with host Abby Starr, revealing the depth of Mu culture and its connection to human consciousness. He explains how knowledge was preserved without written language, why the spinal cord holds ancestral memory, and how this wisd...

True well-being begins when you stop performing for the world and start aligning with your purpose.

Ke’oni Hanalei knows what it means to lose yourself and find your way back. A descendant of a kahuna, he shares how reconnecting with his origins and embracing his kia kahi (purpose) changed everything. His journey from addiction and incarceration to a life rooted in plant medicine and ancestral wisdom shows the power of alignment.

Welcome to the Well-Informed Podcast by Source & Self! In each episode, we explore the lives of founders, experts, and everyday people, discovering how they weave wellness into their daily routines. Together, we’ll tackle topics like mental health, overall well-being, and the impact of our environment on our health. These insightful conversations offer fresh perspectives and wisdom, keeping you well-informed and empowered to ma...