In today's episode of the Keeping Abreast podcast, we welcome Dani Williamson, a dedicated nurse practitioner who shifted from conventional to functional medicine driven by her personal health journey. Dani reveals her transformative insights on creating a healthier home, the power of self-care, and making proactive changes to enhance family dynamics and overall well-being. We delve into the importance of addressing dietary and lifestyle factors, managing stress, and embracing a holistic approach to health. Dani shares her six foundational steps towards wellness and discusses the epidemic of thyroid dysfunction, the impact of trauma, and actionable steps for positive health changes.In this episode you'll:Discover how a woman's emotional state influences family well-being.Learn practical methods to automate, eliminate, and delegate tasks, creating more personal time.Gain insights into the challenges of leaving toxic environments and the strength required.Uncover the link between childhood trauma and chronic health issues.Explore the harmful effects of consuming inflammatory foods like gluten and dairy.Examine how EMFs influence health and sleep quality.Recognize the importance of regular bowel movements, hydration, and magnesium.Episode Timeline:01:30 Guest Introduction: Dani Williamson02:45 Setting the Tone: Emotional State and Family Dynamics07:12 Dani's Personal Journey: From Conventional to Common Sense Medicine11:08 Creating Margin: Automate, Eliminate, Delegate14:35 Making the Best Yes: Prioritizing Family and Self-Wellbeing18:29 Challenges of Leaving Toxic Environments22:11 Childhood Trauma and Chronic Health Issues27:54 Impact of Inflammatory Foods: Gluten, Dairy, and More33:50 Electromagnetic Fields and Sleep Quality38:17 Importance of Regular Bowel Movements and Hydration40:29 Proactive Healthcare in Practice43:41 Community and Social Connections for Healing48:56 Holistic Approach: Diet, Exercise, and Stress Reduction52:03 ConclusionDani Williamson is a nurse practitioner who transitioned from conventional medicine to a integrative practitioner. Her passion for addressing dietary and lifestyle factors stems from her childhood trauma and chronic health issues, empowering her to guide patients toward better health through practical, holistic steps. Dani is also the author of "Wild and Well: Six Common Sense Steps to Radical Healing," a guide to overcoming trauma, reducing inflammation, and achieving improved health.daniwilliamson.comwww.instagram.com/daniwilliamsonwellnessTo talk to a member of Dr. Jenn's team and learn more about working privately with RHMD, visit: https://jennsimmons.simplero.com/page/377266?kuid=327aca17-5135-44cf-9210-c0b77a56e26d&kref=vOKy0sAiorrKTo get your copy of Dr. Jenn's book, The Smart Woman's Guide to Breast Cancer, visit: https://tinyurl.com/SmartWomansBreastCancerGuideJoin the Facebook group: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/keepingabreastwdrjennConnect with Dr. Jenn:Website: https://www.realhealthmd.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJennSimmonsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjennsimmons/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.jennsimmons