Episodes

March 25, 2025

Trauma to Triumph: Harnessing Nature's Power for Healing & Renewal (Extended Episode)

In this episode of Healthy House Calls, Angel Shannon welcomes Norris Atkins, a passionate advocate for connecting Black communities with nature. They discuss Norris's journey from Boy Scouts to becoming a nature enthusiast and educator, emphasizing the importance of outdoor activities for mental h…

Nov. 19, 2024

Build A Better Brain: The Key To Thriving In Uncertain Times

Stress, fear, and uncertainty are at an all-time high, making brain health essential for thriving in midlife. Unlock the secrets to building a better brain with simple, science-backed strategies to transform your mind, mood, and metabolism. Discover how stabilizing neurotransmitters, optimizing str…

June 15, 2023

Intuition As Inspiration With Special Guest: Mariyah Thompson

In these complex times, with life moving at such a hurried pace, we all yearn for quick answers and simple solutions to life problems that really aren't all that simple. 'Life hacks' are more prevalent now than ever before. Feeling so overwhelmed with information coming from so many corners, it can…

April 25, 2023

Getting Better With Berberine

Trying to get your cholesterol down? Can't get your blood sugar in check? Still struggling with weight loss? I've got you covered. From healing your gut to harmonizing your hormones this episode is all about the amazing benefits of berberine.

Feb. 28, 2023

When Things Fall Apart: How To Break Up With Your Therapist

Coping with the stress of modern life isn't easy, especially when you're trying to do it alone. Therapy can be the biggest missing link to finding purpose, passion, and meaning in life again. However, not all therapeutic relationships work out for the best, leaving clients wondering how to terminat…

Jan. 10, 2023

Get In The Fast Lane! Flip Your Metabolic Switch Naturally!

Hot flashes, weight gain, brain fog and sleepless nights. Sound familiar? For women in their 40s these symptoms are painfully real. So what do we do when all the lab results are "fine" but we don't actually FEEL fine? Tune into this episode to find out how to get in the fast lane to flip your metab…

Nov. 29, 2022

Karma and The Sacred Pause

In a fast-paced world full of distractions and the constant pressure to achieve, produce, and consume, we need accessible practices that help us become more centered - more in touch with ourselves and others. Rather than withdrawing from the world, we can learn how to use the art of the Sacred Paus…

Aug. 2, 2022

Food, Mood & Mental Health: Is Your Food Making You Sick?

Ever hear the old maxim, “The food you eat can be either the safest and most powerful form of medicine or the slowest form of poison?" Well, it's true. Even the 'healthiest' fruits and veggies can be unhealthy for YOU. Let's take a deep dive into why the inflammation that comes from food allergies…

June 28, 2022

7 Secrets for Keeping Men's Hormones In Balance

Testosterone, estrogen and cortisol levels all have a profound impact on men's health and it's not just your libido that crashes when these hormones are depleted. Here's everything you need to know to keep these hormones in production and in healthy balance.

May 5, 2022

Mindset Mastery: 7 Daily Decisions for Unbeatable Success

Half of this year is almost complete. Have you achieved 50% of your goals? If not, maybe it's time for a spring reboot and refresh. As the late motivational speaker Jim Rohn once said, “Success is something you attract by the person you become. Your level of success will rarely exceed your level of…

March 22, 2022

The Lab Report: Part Two of Beyond Cholesterol For A Stronger Heart, Sharper Brain and Better Sex Life

What's the key to a stronger heart, a sharper brain AND a much better sex life? If you answered cholesterol and cardiovascular health, you're right. Welcome to Part Two! March is National Nutrition Month and in Part 1 of this two part series we talked about everything cholesterol and beyond: why y…

March 8, 2022

The Lab Report: Beyond Cholesterol For A Stronger Heart, Sharper Brain and Better Sex Life

What's the key to a stronger heart, a sharper brain AND a much better sex life? If you answered cholesterol and cardiovascular health, you're right! March is National Nutrition Month and in Part 1 of this two part series we're talking about everything cholesterol and beyond: why you need it, where …

Feb. 8, 2022

Move From Vision to Victory In 2022

Goals. Resolutions. Intentions. Commitments. No matter what we call them, it all boils down to how we execute to move the needle from thinking to doing to having. I'm kicking off season two with eight simple mindset mastery principles to help you move from vision to victory on ALL of your health go…

Dec. 30, 2021

2021 In Review: Inspiration, Insights & Radical Self-Compassion

2021. What a year this has been! Join me as I reflect on the inspiration, ideas and insights I've gained this year, how radical self-compassion practice is changing my life and the deep dive I have planned for you in 2022.

Dec. 21, 2021

The ABCs of Adaptogens For Your Mood Boosting, Stress Reducing Toolkit

Are you feeling tired, wired and uninspired? You're not alone. If three years worth of pandemic news coupled with cold weather and the frenzy of the holidays has you feeling depleted and overwhelmed this episode is for you. You'll get the tools you need to build your own mood boosting, stress reduc…

Oct. 12, 2021

The Lab Report: Food, Mood & Mental Health

Medication. Psychotherapy. Self-care. All of these strategies are important in times like these to strengthen mental health and support well-being but what else can you do when those things don't feel like enough? Welcome to the world of nutritional psychiatry, a fast growing field helping patients…

Aug. 24, 2021

Antioxidizing Your Way to Wellness

Antioxidants. You’ve seen them mentioned all over social media, they're in your favorite health and beauty products and the pandemic has brought them front and center again as the go-to for immune support. But what are they exactly and where can you get them aside from the red, blue and orange frui…

July 14, 2021

Mastering The Master Clock To Boost Your Mood, Jumpstart Your Metabolism & Break Free From Burnout For Good

What do hot flashes, weight gain, depression, anxiety, low libido and mental burnout all have in common? If you answered 'circadian rhythm disruption' you're right. In fact, countless clinical research studies have shown that our master body clock does much more than just regulate our sleep. If the…

June 1, 2021

Pandemic Re-Entry Anxiety? Here's How To Cope & Conquer Your Amygdala Hijack

Are you feeling overwhelmed and exhausted by the very idea of going 'back to the office?' or sending your children 'back on campus' in the fall? Does your heart skip a beat when you even think about sitting in a crowded restaurant again? How are you managing all of the invitations that are suddenly…

April 20, 2021

De-Myth-tifying Multivitamins: Part 2

In 2020, the global dietary supplements market size was valued at USD $140.3 billion. More than ever before, people of all ages are struggling to fulfill their daily nutrient requirements owing to hectic work schedules, chronic stress and changing lifestyles. Millions of people take multivitamins …

March 23, 2021

De-Myth-tifying Multivitamins

How many times have I heard a patient tell me "...but my old doctor said I don't need to take supplements because you get everything you need from your food." Answer: too many times to count. Here's the truth: 1. In a 2015 survey of all 133 US medical schools with a four-year curriculum about t…

March 2, 2021

How To Be a 'Good' Patient

Imagine this: you get the call in the middle of the night that your mother is in the hospital with excruciating pain. You rush to the emergency room to comfort her and find the doctor at her bedside asking critical questions. She's in so much pain that all she can say is "I don't know." She may ne…

Jan. 26, 2021

Healthy Housecalls With Angel: Intro Trailer

Welcome to Healthy Housecalls with Angel, the podcast! Good health is so much more than an annual physical, a routine set of labs and a fitness routine, isn't it? Good health is the first wealth; it's the sense of harmony, balance, peace, purpose and fulfillment we feel in our lives. Good health…