The Fiercely Awakening Podcast

The Fiercely Awakening Podcast

Hello, and welcome to the Fiercely Awakening podcast. My name is Dr. Tonya Holcomb, and I’m on a mission to normalize naturopathy in big, bold ways. I want you to see the world through my eyes, where extraordinary health and massive upgrades in life are always available to you. You’ll be inspired and motivated to trust your body’s wisdom to heal, claim your next upgrade in health and life, release what no longer serves you, and pursue what you truly desire. If you seek truth, you are on the freedom path to your greatest potential. You are Fiercely Awakening. Welcome. Disclaimer: The content in this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. It is intended to be provided for informational, educational and self-empowerment purposes ONLY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

Episodes

April 18, 2025 108 mins

Birth today in the US is a pretty corrupted experience. How often does it go the way mom wants? The way baby wants?

This conversation is a sacred one. Birth is where it all starts.

Every single one of us has a birth story.

In other words, the way we came into the world IS significant.

In today’s episode, I sit down with FEM Nicole Safford, RN, BCP2, BCP3, and we go deep into birth trauma.

Our conversation can help you have incr...

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As you know, I’m an avid reader, rabbit hole deep-diver and researcher. 

I want to know the truth. Always. 

And one of my gifts is my built-in bullshit detector. My body quickly responds to and has resonance with truth and alignment, knowing when false narratives, pretty lies or fear mongering are at play.

So when I started hearing and seeing highly respected and adored natural health influencers (women who I shared many similar h...

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Is your body craving a cleanse, but your mind keeps derailing you? 

Do you look in the mirror and wish for a natural glow-up? 

If you want a massive upgrade and transformation in your health and your life, this episode is a must-listen.

Join me as I sit down and talk with Carla Westerby, who's now completed two Master Cleanses.

She is PROOF that even ONE cleanse can literally change your life.

What I love so much about this intervi...

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Millions of families are stuck in what Dr. Francois Montbrun, D.C., calls "The Perfect Storm," a seemingly endless cycle of sickness, stress and exhaustion.   Join me in today's episode to listen in to a conversation I had with Dr. Francois in my private Facebook group, Mamahood. With an understanding that the body has unlimited healing potential, Dr. Francois loves working with kids of all ages, especially supporting those who nee...
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    Join me as I sit down with Nick Pineault, the #1 bestselling author of "The Non-Tinfoil Guide to EMFs" and an advocate for safe technologies. 

    Known as "The EMF Guy" with an unconventional approach that blends humor, science and common sense, Nick has become a leading voice on the topic of electromagnetic pollution and how it affects our health.

    For the last few years, he's been interviewing some of the best minds on health and tec...

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    Are you dealing with mysterious or persistent symptoms?

    Have they led you to unsettling health news?

    If so, I invite you to tune into this episode where we’ll quickly plug you back into *knowing* the BODY’s wisdom and the truth about root-cause healing.

    This story will blow your mind from start to finish.

    Join me and Amanda Wilkes, a 5th-year Fiercely Empowered Mama and the newest member of my team, as we dive into:

    • Her hubby’...

    I first met Laurel six years ago when she found me through a Facebook post and scheduled our call.

    Laurel had received a depressing prognosis and was in a debilitated state due to injuries she suffered in a car accident. 

    But she refused to accept that healing was impossible for her.

    Her decision to get on a call with me and join Fiercely Empowered Mama changed everything. 

    And that first step she took made the impossible, possible...

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    I received the most questions EVER after I shared my six-month fitness journey update in last week’s episode.

    I love that you’re interested in my progress, learning alongside me and asking beautiful follow-up questions.

    Today’s episode is a celebration of your curiosity — a deep dive into the answers to all of your questions about my fitness journey so far, including:

    • Who’s my trainer?
    • Why did I sign up to work with her?
    • What d...
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    In the six months since I started my fitness journey, the big wins and lessons I’ve experienced have been incredibly valuable.

    I’m so excited to share them with you in today’s episode!

    Join me as I talk about:

    • A decision I made to support myself for the rest of the year.
    • The physical changes I’ve seen and felt.
    • My current metrics that speak to progress.
    • A deep dive into my microbiome and how this was impacting my results.
    • A ti...
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    Join me in today’s episode as I talk about:

    • The number one thing to do to help your kids tap into an abundance mindset (in other words, turn weaknesses into opportunities and transform negative experiences into positive ones).
    • The real problem with saying “I’m fine” when you’re not.
    • How playing “make believe” helps develop the ability to visualize, and why this matters later in life.
    • The art of expanding good feelings even on “...
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    Have you noticed that the more you worry, the more there seems to be to worry about?

    Focusing on not having enough money is no different.

    The more you stress, worry about and doubt money, the more you experience a life of stress, worry and doubt. And it simply makes life harder.

    So, how do you change this?

    Join me in today’s episode as I talk about:

    • What your limiting beliefs and money memories are.
    • How to know if you’re stru...
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    Embracing an abundance mindset has, without a doubt, profoundly changed my life. It’s helped me see endless opportunities and transform negative experiences into positive ones.

    Join me in today’s episode as I talk about:

    • The difference between scarcity thinking and abundant living.
    • The top signs that you’re stuck in a scarcity loop.
    • The profound impact of gratitude work.
    • What your RAS system is and how to leverage it to work fo...
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    It’s been 16 weeks since I started my fitness journey, and I’m so excited to share some of my big wins and lessons with you. 

    In today’s episode, I talk about:

    • The surprising truth of the transformation process.
    • Physical changes I’ve seen and felt. 
    • A triggering experience I had to work through. 
    • A major ah-ha to create more momentum.
    • What I’m using to track my daily steps, sleep, stress and more.
    • My unexpected experience with ...
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    Do you want to know which needle-movers are the most POWERFUL to focus on when it comes to your physical health as a woman?

    In today’s episode, I share what I believe are the top 10. You’ll be forever grateful you made these a priority!

    Listen in as I dive into:

    • The issue with food funks.
    • Being unsatisfied with food and feeling overwhelmed by what to eat.
    • What it means to be truly satiated. 
    • Why I’m SO giddy about sleep optimiz...
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    Here’s what we’re told: When you turn a certain age (hello, 40s), the majority of women are going to experience the symptoms of perimenopause.

    In other words, it’s normal and potentially inevitable that you’ll go through a roller coaster ride of hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, weight gain, changes in sex drive, vaginal dryness, thinning hair and dry skin, mood swings, heart palpitations, migraines, frequent headaches and poor...

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    You may already know that parasites exist all around us. Every single person has them.

    What you may not know is how much they're affecting your body and your mind. There’s a high probability that parasites are tied to your current symptoms.

    In today’s episode, my intention is to build a strong case for parasite cleansing!

    I share with you:

    • The big symptom I experienced recently that was 100% related to parasites.
    • The numerous s...
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    Did you know we’re in an iodine crisis?

    This worldwide deficiency is potentially having a major impact on your health.

    Iodine is found in every single cell of your body, which means that every single cell uses iodine! But most importantly, iodine is food for your thyroid.

    In today’s episode, I review:

    • The signs that you may be struggling with thyroid issues.
    • The big things to know about iodine.
    • Who's most vulnerable to havin...
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    Do your plans for this year include taking your fitness to the next level, gaining muscle and radically changing your body composition?

    If so, then let’s chat! It’s been seven weeks since I started my highly upgraded fitness journey, and I have so much to fill you in on.

    In today’s episode, I share with you:

    • Why I decided to hire a fitness trainer.
    • Who I hired.
    • An update on how it’s going.
    • An overview of my daily workouts.
    • ...
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    When was the last time you stopped to question if the things you believe about your health actually are true?

    Any beliefs you have that limit what you think is possible are the biggest roadblocks when it comes to achieving amazing health.

    Mindset trumps every action, every supplement, every biohacking tool, everything!

    In today’s episode, I share the top sneaky limiting beliefs that may truly be getting in the way of you moving t...

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    Last year, we made something BIG happen in our lives that we’d been wanting for a long time.

    Listen in to hear the story of the unfolding of my favorite manifestation of 2023.

    Not only do I dish the personal details, but I also share with you the process and feelings that come with the territory of going after something really big!

    If you’re into dreaming bigger than ever, this one is for you!

     

    Learn the ways we can work together ...

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