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The Vital Spirit Podcast with Dr. Kelly Livingston

Kelly Livingston, ND
Perimenopause
Gut-Brain Axis
Nervous System
Homeopathy
Nervous System Regulation
Depression
HPA Axis
Naturopathic Medicine
Burnout
Health Awakening
Circadian Rhythm
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Gut–brain Axis
Vis Medicatrix Naturae
Sunlight
Hydration
Hydrotherapy
Serotonin
Grief
Epstein-Barr Virus

Welcome to The Vital Spirit Podcast, where holistic health meets true human potential. Hosted by Dr. Kelly Livingston, Naturopathic Physician and expert in mind-body-spirit medicine, this podcast is your guide to navigating the complexities of life with vitality, resilience, and healing. Each episode blends science, intuition, and practical wisdom to help you harmonize your body, mind, and spirit.... more

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Grief doesn't just live in your mind. It lives in your body, too.

In part two of this series, I move beyond the physiology of grief and into the healing process itself. We explore how grief shapes fascia, nervous system patterns, hormones, and even ... more

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Grief isn’t just something we feel emotionally—it changes us physically, too.

In this episode, I take a deeper look at what happens inside the body when grief, loss, and major life transitions don’t fully move through our system. Building on my rece... more

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What if grief doesn’t just live in the mind but in the body too?

In this episode of The Vital Spirit Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Mark Romano, ND for a deeply thoughtful conversation on grief, healing, the nervous system, and what it means to feel at ... more

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Perimenopause has a way of bringing everything to the surface.

What once felt manageable can suddenly feel louder. Sleep shifts. Anxiety rises. Your cycle changes. Your nervous system feels more reactive. And many women find themselves saying, “I do... more

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Dr. Mark Romano
Naturopathic physician and founder of Barefoot Living Arts
Barefoot Living Arts
Episode: 60. How the Body Holds Grief: A Conversation on Healing, Nature & Nervous System Resilience with Dr. Mark Romano, ND
Dr. Jenn Rapkin
Naturopathic physician, body worker, former dancer, author
The Feeling Muscle, drjennrapkin.com
Episode: 44. Why Healing Requires Learning to Feel with Dr. Jenn Rapkin, ND
Dr. Erin Kinney
Licensed naturopathic doctor and the stress reset expert
Kinney Health Clinic
Episode: 42. The Cortisol Cure: Healing Hormones by Working With Stress, Not Against It With Dr. Erin Kinney
Dr. Ginger Nash
Licensed naturopathic physician with over 25 years of experience; expert in complex chronic illness, drainage, homeopathy, and women's health
Roots Deep Medicine
Episode: 40. The Deep Medicine of Drainage: Healing Chronic Illness from the Inside Out with Ginger Nash, ND
Dr. Valerie Simonsen
Global naturopathic physician, metaphysician, founder of You Know More
You Know More (non-profit)
Episode: 38. How to Trust Your Inner Knowing in Midlife with Dr. Valerie Simonsen ND

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Dr. Kelly Livingston
Host of The Vital Spirit Podcast; naturopathic physician with a focus on mind-body-spirit medicine and nervous system regulation.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 13 ratings
  • Informative and practical

    Dr. Kelly is truly knowledgeable and thorough in her work. Love the information she provides, very spot on!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Quest to a better lab
    United Statesa year ago
  • A Natural healer

    Love listening to Dr. Kelly! She is a natural healer and has talk me how my body can heal itself. So many gems awake us in this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Paper Chase Fan
    United Statesa year ago
  • Inspiring

    Thank you, Kelly, for sharing such practical advice for living a more balanced life. Listening to you feels like having a conversation with a trusted friend who genuinely cares about one’s well-being. Your ability to blend science with compassion creates a space where learning about health feels accessible and empowering.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kristen ( fellow Yogi)
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love this!

    Dr. Kelly is smart and intuitive and all the things you want from a doctor bundled into one 🙌💖

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sarah at ND Pen
    United Statesa year ago

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Clear, practical guidance that blends science with compassionate care.
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Listeners feel heard and supported while learning complex concepts.
Genuine expertise in naturopathy with actionable at-home steps.

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38. How to Trust Your Inner Knowing in Midlife with Dr. Valerie Simonsen ND
Q: What is a guiding light through the perimenopausal journey and how can someone begin to reconnect with their body and intuition during this transition?
Valerie shares a turning point at age 44 involving a shift from masculine to feminine alignment, entering the body with new rituals, nature connection, and creative expression to reclaim ownership of one's body and vitality.
38. How to Trust Your Inner Knowing in Midlife with Dr. Valerie Simonsen ND
Q: Could you talk a little bit more about that kind of deep-knowing intuition and how to cultivate it, with discernment between intuition and fear?
The host asks for practical guidance on developing inner knowing; Valerie emphasizes acting on certainty, distinguishing fear from doubt, listening to bodily cues, and using metaphors and experiences to refine discernment, including returning to nourishment from nature and supportive rituals.
42. The Cortisol Cure: Healing Hormones by Working With Stress, Not Against It With Dr. Erin Kinney
Q: How does mindset and life context intersect with physical health in your approach?
She emphasizes the need for a holistic approach that includes support systems, therapy or somatic coaching, boundaries, and recognizing that healing is not linear; personal experience with burnout informs more compassionate, sustainable care.
42. The Cortisol Cure: Healing Hormones by Working With Stress, Not Against It With Dr. Erin Kinney
Q: What are some practical first steps someone can take to start balancing cortisol and supporting their nervous system?
Start with simple daily habits that strengthen the rest-and-digest side of the nervous system, like short, intentional rests (afternoon toes-up), reducing chronic stimulation, balancing meals to maintain blood sugar, and using small daily practices to train the body to relax.
42. The Cortisol Cure: Healing Hormones by Working With Stress, Not Against It With Dr. Erin Kinney
Q: What sparked your interest in cortisol and stress regulation, and how did your journey shape your practice?
Dr. Kinney shares her personal healing journey from burnout, her early experiences with naturopathic medicine, and how she shifted from crisis-driven care to a framework that treats stress regulation as foundational, which then improves hormones and energy.

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What is The Vital Spirit Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show foregrounds holistic health through the lens of mind-body-spirit medicine, with a focus on gut-brain connections, nervous system regulation, and building resilience during life transitions. Episodes blend clinical naturopathic concepts with practical at-home strategies, covering topics from seasonal allergies and autoimmune panels to midlife changes, sleep, light exposure, and self-care rituals. Notably, the host emphasizes rebuilding terrain and safety in the body over symptom chasing, often weaving in lifestyle, environment, and relationship dynamics as part of healing. This combination of science-based insight, actionable steps, and a compassionate, patient-centric approach tends to attract listeners who value integrative health... more

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3. Dr. Erin Kinney
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