The Appalachian Wellness Connection
Holistic Health from the Heart of East Tennessee
Welcome to Appalachian Wellness Connection, where Dr. Michael Bryan and Dr. Kevin Britt explore the intersection of traditional wisdom and modern science in the pursuit of true wellness. Broadcasting from the foothills of East Tennessee, this podcast is your down-to-earth guide to holistic health—covering everything from chiropractic care and functional medicine to nutrition, detox, and sustainable lifestyle choices.
Whether you're a curious patient, a wellness enthusiast, or just someone looking for practical ways to feel better and live well, you’ll find real conversations, expert insights, and a whole lot of heart. Tune in as we break down complex health topics, share clinical experience, and reconnect you to what it means to feel good in your body, mind, and spirit.
The Appalachian Wellness Connection
#6 Mitochondria 101: The Engines of Energy and Healing
In this foundational episode of Appalachian Wellness Connection, Dr. Kevin Britt and Dr. Micheal Bryan take you back to biology class with a deep dive into one of the most important (and misunderstood) parts of your body: the mitochondria.
Often called the "powerhouses of the cell," mitochondria do a lot more than just produce energy. We break down their essential role in everything from metabolism and detox to immune function, brain health, and chronic disease. You’ll learn how mitochondrial dysfunction contributes to fatigue, inflammation, and slow healing—and what you can do to restore function using nutrition, movement, light, and lifestyle changes.
This is your Mitochondria 101—the groundwork for understanding how to support your body at the cellular level and reclaim your energy from the inside out.