Restore the Real
Restore the Real takes an honest and unvarnished look at how we experience health — and how our health can transform our experiences. Each week, Dr. Randy Michaux of Total Body Wellness Clinic sits down with a guest to discuss their experiences developing, living with, or overcoming health challenges: what they’ve learned, what they’ve changed, and how they’re moving forward and learning how to thrive. From clinicians to marathon runners, you’ll hear real stories from real people who aren’t afraid to dig deep and share their inspiring lessons and thought-provoking insights.
Hi! Dr. Randy, here. Thank you for being here! I'd like to invite you, my podcast listeners, to our thriving private health community, Empower Act Heal, on Facebook. It centers around YOU claiming your personal power and gaining momentum on your path to vibrant health! We're a supportive, judgement-free community where you can show up as you are and find greater success. I do weekly LIVES and bring in experts, just like on my podcast, but in a more personalized setting. Just follow this link into our Community, we can't wait to see on the inside!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/empower.act.heal
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About Dr. Randy Michaux
Dr. Randy Michaux is a Doctor of Chiropractic and Holistic Health Coach who specializes in chiropractic, chronic illness, nutritional health, cellular healing, and gut health. Through the globally recognized Total Body Wellness Clinic in Meridian, Idaho, he helps his clients around the world understand and manage the underlying complexities of their chronic conditions, address their emotional health, and regain their body’s capacity to heal itself.
Uncover the root causes of your health conditions and restore the real you.
DISCOVER TOTAL BODY WELLNESS CLINIC
The highly experienced team at Total Body Wellness Clinic provides world-renowned expertise in treating a range of chronic conditions, including Lyme disease, parasitic infections, heavy metal toxicity, chronic fatigue, chronic pain, environmental illness, and other debilitating conditions, through a holistic, functional approach that addresses the physical, environmental, and emotional factors relating to your health and health challenges.
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Restore the Real
Understanding the 5 Pillars Of Health
In this solo episode of Restore the Real, Dr. Randy unveils the five foundational pillars that determine your healthspan — the quality of your life, not just the length of it. Forget chasing trends or obsessing over supplements — this is about returning to time-tested, transformative principles that reset your body, mind, and identity.
You’ll discover why knowing your body type is the first step to healing, how stress and your nervous system shape your wellness, why your breath and sleep are powerful tools, and how being open to coaching could be your greatest health hack. These aren’t theories — they’re simple, sustainable habits Dr. Randy has applied in his own life to radically lower his cardiovascular age and feel more energized, rested, and aligned.
Whether you're overwhelmed by health advice or just looking for a reset that works, this episode breaks it all down so you can take action and build real momentum toward the healthy life you crave.
🔑 Key Takeaways
- Know Your Body Type: Understand the four hormonal body types (Cortisol, Estrogen, Thyroid, Liver) and how they impact weight, mood, energy, and metabolism.
- Regulate Your Nervous System: Chronic stress keeps you stuck. Learn how breathwork and parasympathetic activation can restore calm, digestion, and energy.
- Prioritize Nutrient Density: It's not about calories — it's about minerals, whole foods, and compressed eating windows that support metabolic flexibility.
- Master Your Sleep & Circadian Rhythm: Sleep is your superpower. Get strategies to improve sleep quality, sync your cycle, and regulate hunger and hormones.
- Stay Coachable: Don’t let identity hold you back. Stay open to what your body truly needs — even if it challenges your beliefs.
⏱️ Timestamps
- 00:00 – Intro + upcoming guest sneak peek
- 01:40 – The inspiration behind the 5 pillars
- 03:00 – Pillar 1: Knowing your body type
- 10:00 – Pillar 2: Regulating your nervous system
- 20:00 – Physical, chemical, and emotional stressors
- 23:00 – The power of breathwork for healing
- 28:00 – Pillar 3: Nutrient density and eating windows
- 32:00 – Why mineral deficiency affects energy
- 34:00 – Pillar 4: Sleep and circadian rhythm
- 38:00 – Light exposure, hormones, and hunger regulation
- 41:00 – Pillar 5: Coachability and shifting identity
- 44:00 – Recap + simple next steps
Hi! Dr. Randy, here. Thank you for being here! I'd like to invite you, my podcast listeners, to our thriving private health community, Empower Act Heal, on Facebook. It centers around YOU claiming your personal power and gaining momentum on your path to vibrant health! We're a supportive, judgement-free community where you can show up as you are and find greater success. I do weekly LIVES and bring in experts, just like on my podcast, but in a more personalized setting. Just follow this link into our Community, we can't wait to see on the inside!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/empower.act.heal
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