Health, Wealth & The Ultimate Self

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 chroni

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 charact

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 struggle

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

Is your home making you sick? In this eye-opening episode of The Wellness Institute of Dallas, Dr. Rayner DC, sits down with renowned indoor environmental expert Michael McNatt to unpack the hidden threats of mold and mycotoxin illness—and most importantly, what you can do to protect yourself and your family. Together, they dive deep into: The surprising health risks of mold and mycotoxins Why even “brand new” or luxury homes can harbor serious mold problems The biggest myths (and most common mi

In this compelling follow-up episode, we take a deep dive into one of the most pervasive and controversial chemicals in our environment today—glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup. Building on previous discussions about microplastics and PFAS, we explore what glyphosate is, how it came to dominate farming practices, and its far-reaching impacts on human health. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: History & Background: Discover how glyphosate was first synthesized, the story behind its wide