Health, Wealth & The Ultimate Self

In this insightful episode of The Wellness Institute of Dallas, hosts Dr. Matt Rayner, DC, and Dr. Brandon Nutt, DC, sit down in Austin with special guest Dr. Steven Reinlie, DC, founder of In Motion Sport and Spine. Together, they dive deep into the world of sports-specific chiropractic care, functional medicine, injury prevention, and youth athletics. Listeners will learn about Dr. Reinlie's personal journey from a high school athlete facing frustrating injuries to becoming an integrative chi

In this episode of Health, Wealth and The Ultimate Self podcast, we sit down with Dr. Payal Mehta, a Doctor of Physical Therapy specializing in pelvic floor health and scoliosis. Dr. Mehta shares her professional journey from her beginnings in India to her current work in the U.S., delving into the challenges and breakthroughs she's encountered along the way. Dr. Mehta opens up about her personal struggles with pelvic floor dysfunction, the lack of awareness surrounding the condition, and how t

In this insightful episode, we welcome back Sally K. Norton, MPH—internationally recognized as the Ivy League nutritionist and acclaimed author of Toxic Superfoods: How Oxalate Overload Is Making You Sick and How to Get Better. With nearly two years since her last appearance, this conversation dives deeper into the hidden dangers of oxalates—chemicals found in common "superfoods" like spinach, almonds, peanuts, beets, sweet potatoes, and even dark chocolate. Whether you're struggling with chron

Join host Matt Rayner as he welcomes Dr. Julie Merriman—a counselor with over three decades of experience, registered play therapist, and bestselling author—to discuss burnout, compassion fatigue, nervous system healing, and how midlife women can reclaim joy, passion, and vitality. In this candid and actionable conversation, Julie explains the science and lived reality of burnout and compassion fatigue, how it impacts high-achieving women (especially over 50), and why exhaustion is NOT a charac

Episode Summary In this enlightening episode of The Wellness Institute of Dallas, we sit down with Dr. Kelly Ruef, licensed naturopathic doctor and clinical educator for Precision Analytical, the creators of the Dutch Test. Together, we dive into the complex world of female hormones, with a focus on navigating perimenopause, menopause, and the unique challenges women face when it comes to hormone health. Dr. Ruef shares her personal journey into naturopathic medicine, sparked by her own strugg

Welcome to the first episode of 2026 from The Wellness Institute of Dallas—an eye-opening conversation that could transform your approach to healing! In this can't-miss installment, Dr. Matt Rayner (DC) and Dr. Nutt (DC) dive deep into a topic that's often overlooked, yet powerful: the role of faith in health recovery. Whether you think of faith as a spiritual practice, a mindset, or simply the unwavering belief in your body’s ability to heal, this episode unpacks why it's the true cornerstone o