TRUE Wellness with Dr. Z
Welcome to TRUE Wellness with Dr. Z—where we are redefining health and empowering change. Hosted by Dr. Z, creator of the T.R.U.E. Wellness Framework, this podcast is your gateway to unlocking true health and vitality.
Each episode explores the foundational components of TRUE Wellness, including personalized health protocols, connecting with your body, balancing hormones, managing stress, and cultivating emotional well-being and self-growth. Through thought-provoking interviews with leading experts, inspiring healing stories, and actionable insights, TRUE Wellness with Dr. Z uncovers new ideas and practical strategies to empower your journey toward a healthier, more vibrant life.
Whether diving deep into the root causes of dis-ease or discovering groundbreaking approaches to holistic living, this podcast invites you to rethink wellness and embrace lasting transformation.
Dr. Z, PhD, is a passionate advocate for holistic health and natural solutions. With expertise in functional medicine, nutrition, bioenergetics, and mindset transformation she holds a PhD in Natural Medicine, a MS in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine, an MBA, and a BA in Psychology and Education. Dr. Z is the owner of South Bay Wellness (www.SouthBayWellness.com) and has been in practice for nearly two decades. She has helped countless individuals reclaim their health and embrace balanced, vibrant living. Her mission is to empower you to unlock your true potential and thrive.
If you’re ready to explore new perspectives, uncover hidden opportunities for growth, and thrive in every aspect of your life, tune in and join the conversation today.
Visit www.DrZTRUEWellness.com to learn more.
Episodes
78 episodes
Why Your Body Won't Heal (Even When You're Doing Everything Right)
Energy healing, emotional blocks, and nervous system release — what if the reason nothing is working isn't a strategy problem? What if you are not stuck — you are just blocked?In this conversation, Dr. Z sits down with Stu Weintraub — sh...
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Done Pretending: How to Reclaim Your Identity in Midlife | Susan Houston & Dr. Z
Limiting beliefs, midlife reinvention, self-sabotage, and inherited fears — what if the voice telling you to stay small was never even yours to begin with?In this episode of TRUE Wellness with Dr. Z, Dr. Z sits down with Susan Hou...
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Why Your Diet Isn't Working — Your Genes Have the Answer
Personalized nutrition, DNA testing, and nutrigenomics — the science that finally explains why the same diet, supplement, or caffeine habit works beautifully for one person and completely backfires for another. Dr. Z sits down with the research...
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Why High Performers Burn Out & How to Come Back Stronger | Stacey Kulongowski, Former Google Director
Burnout, executive coaching, and high-performance leadership — this conversation with former Google Director Stacey Kulongowski is for every woman who has built something impressive and still felt completely disconnected from herself.Sta...
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The Stages of Grief Nobody Talks About in Dietary Change | Celiac Disease, Food Identity & Healing
Celiac disease, dietary change, and the grief nobody tells you about — this conversation with Rebecca Stanevich is for anyone who has ever felt like a diagnosis or a dietary shift just blew up their entire life.Because here's what the we...
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The New Weight-Loss Pill: What Women in Menopause Need to Know
GLP-1 weight loss pills, menopause weight gain, and midlife hormone chaos — the conversation just got louder. FDA-approved Fondeo is here. And Dr. Z is not here to tell you it's evil. She's here to make sure you think before you decide....
Why Doing Everything Right Still Isn't Working — The Real Reason High Performers Stay Stuck
Fatigue, bloating, hormone chaos, and weight that won't budge — even when you're eating clean, taking supplements, and doing all the right things. Dr. Z is naming what nobody else will say out loud.In this solo episode, Dr. Z dismantles ...
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Your Body Already Has the Answer — You Just Stopped Listening
Health misinformation, toxic supplements, and social media wellness trends are costing women their health — and their trust in their own bodies. Dr. Z is done staying quiet about it.In this solo episode, Dr. Z delivers one of her most i...
Why High-Achieving Women Burn Out — Self-Awareness, Core Values & Mental Health Reset
You've tried the diet. The supplements. The routine. But the exhaustion is still there — because none of it addressed what's actually running the show: the gap between who you are and how you're living.In this conversation, Dr. Z sits do...
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Your Cortisol Isn't Crashing — It's Stuck. Here's Why High Achievers Feel Wired and Exhausted
What if the exhaustion you’re feeling isn’t because your cortisol is crashing… but because your stress response is stuck?Many high-performing women today are living in a constant state of “wired but tired.” You...
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Wired at Night, Exhausted by Day? Your Nervous System Is Stuck in Emergency Mode
Wired at night, exhausted by day? It's not your hormones — it's your nervous system stuck in emergency mode.In this episode, Dr. Z breaks down why "adrenal fatigue" is actually HPA axis dysfunction — and why high-performing women ...
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Burnout Is A Signal (Not A Flaw): The Recovery Science for High Achievers
Feeling burned out? You’re not alone — and it’s not a flaw.In this episode of TRUE Wellness with Dr. Z, Dr. Dee talks to Amy Schamberg, a school psychologist, functional medicine health coach, and Denver’s Top Burnout Co...
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You Are Not Lazy: The 'Functional Freeze' Response Explained
What if the reason you can’t get off the couch at night isn’t laziness… but survival?In this episode of we explore the high-functioning freeze response — the nervous system shutdown that many driven, capable women find themselves in with...
Why Your Doctor Says You're Fine (But You Feel Sick)
Have you ever walked out of a doctor's office with "normal" blood work but zero answers for your exhaustion, weight gain, or brain fog? You aren't crazy, and you aren't just "getting older."In this episode, Dr. Z reveals why standard med...
Why Forcing Healing Backfires (And What Actually Works)
What if healing isn’t about pushing harder — but listening deeper? In this episode, we explore why stress, trauma, and unprocessed emotion live in the body… and how true healing begins when force stops.Stress doesn’t just liv...
Burnout, Cancer & the Wake-Up Call No One Talks About
What if burnout isn’t a failure — but a message your body refuses to ignore?In this episode, Dr. Dee sits down with Bron Watson, entrepreneur and founder of The Serenity Project, to talk about what happens when hus...
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The Hidden Reason You Can’t Relax (And How to Reset Fast)
What if the reason you’re exhausted, inflamed, foggy, or stuck… isn’t because you’re doing something wrong?What if your body is simply in survival mode?In this solo episode, Dr. Dee breaks down what survival mode really is,...
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Brain Fog, Belly Fat, & Bad Sleep After 40: The Real Root Cause No One Explains
What if brain fog isn’t a mental problem — but a biological signal?In this solo episode of the TRUE Wellness Podcast, Dr. Dee breaks down the real reason brain fog shows up, especially in high-performing women navigating ...
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Why Your Nervous System Is Blocking Healing (And How to Fix It)
What if your hormones aren’t broken—your nervous system is just overwhelmed?In this episode of True Wellness, Dr. Dee sits down with Akary Busto, Emotional Biohacker and Nervous System Strategist, to unpack the rea...
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Why January Diets Fail (And How Hormones Sabotage Weight Loss)
What if the reason January diets fail isn’t lack of discipline — but hormonal resistance?In this solo New Year’s Day episode of the TRUE Wellness Podcast, Dr. Dee breaks down why restriction feels productive… but quietly trains your bod...
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The Hidden Energy Drain No One Talks About During the Holidays
You’re eating clean. You’re hydrating. You skipped dessert. So why does your energy feel like it’s at 2%?In this solo episode of the TRUE Wellness Podcast, Dr. Dee breaks down the real reason high-achie...
The Real Reason Motivation Fails (It’s Not Laziness or Discipline) | Dr. Z & Kam Knight
You can want change more than anything and still feel stuck.In this episode of the TRUE Wellness Podcast, Dr. Dee sits down with Kam Knight to uncover the invisible force inside the brain that quietly blocks action, motiv...
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ADHD, Over giving & Mental Clutter: Why High Achievers Burn Out
Why are smart, capable women drowning in overwhelm… even with all the planners, checklists, and productivity hacks?In this powerful episode of the TRUE Wellness Podcast, Dr. Dee sits down with Lisa Zawrotn, who is a Product...
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Why Women Feel “Fine” But Are Falling Apart | Dr. Z & YG Collaborations
Why do so many women say “I’m fine”… while they’re secretly falling apart?In this powerful, truth-telling episode of the TRUE Wellness Podcast, Dr. Dee sits down with Yvette and Geo of YG Collaborations — two women leading a global move...
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The Science and Power of Gratitude: How It Changes Your Brain, Hormones, & Health | Dr. Z
Gratitude isn’t just a “feel-good” emotion. It’s a biological intervention.In this week’s episode of the TRUE Wellness Podcast, Dr. Z dives into the real science of gratitude.Gratitude isn’t about pretending ever...
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