Episodes

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...

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 ...

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 w...

This episode features a fascinating conversation with Dr. Kendall Stewart, a pioneer in integrating functional medicine, genetics, and neurology. Dr. Stewart shares his journey from traditional ear, nose, and throat surgery to championing holistic patient care, where nutrition, preparation, and cellular health take center stage in both surgical outcomes and chronic disease management. Key Topics: Functional Medicine Before It Was Trendy: Dr. Stewart reveals his early adoption of biochemistry,...

Episode Overview In this powerful episode, Dr. Matt sits down with Andi Lew, acclaimed author, wellness presenter, and advocate, for an eye-opening discussion on Breast Implant Illness (BII). Drawing on her decades of experience and personal journey—as chronicled in her bestselling book, Treasured Chest: Exposing Explants and Empowering You—Andi exposes the hidden dangers, medical gaslighting, and emotional toll facing women experiencing BII. She also offers supportive and practical advice for w...

This episode jumps into the world of our chemical environment and touches on the most invasive intruders to our health. In part 1 of a 2 part discussion, we dive deep into the world of Microplastics and Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (we will keep it PFAS) for short since it is a mouthful. In this episode we go into how microplastics and PFAS are becoming more and more of a growing issue within our body and yet it seems like our health and environmental overwatch is asleep at the wheel. Or...

In this episode we jump in and address why someone can have optimal levels of hormones on labs but still not see or feel the results of "so called" optimal hormones. Unfortunately, the majority of people get prescribed hormones and yet the provider does not address: 1-Why their hormones were low to begin with and 2-What can prevent hormones from finding their landing/receptor site on the cell... essentially making them less effective, even at an optimal dose. The net result... people having horm...

In this episode on Gut Health, we dive deep on the the importance of a great functioning gut, what's is normal and what happens when it starts to break down and become problematic. Most commonly known as leaky gut, intestinal permeability is the more accurate and the term that will help track down better research on the subject matter. Many try diets, detoxes but do they truly address the enough of the stresses that lead to leaky gut? The truth is many do not and so it is a repetitive cycle of ...

We’re Back! Kicking Off Season 3 with Energy, Insight & Transformation We’re thrilled to be back for Season 3, and we’re not just returning—we’re coming back with inspirational energy and more than just healthcare knowledge. Too often in healthcare, we focus solely on giving medical advice. We listen to patients, but are we truly hearing them? We miss the deeper reasons why they struggle to reach their goals—why they start implementing a healthier lifestyle but fall off after a week or a month. ...

In our latest episode, we dive in with serial entrepreneur, author, mindset expert, and biohacking enthusiast, Rob Coats. Rob has a contagious energy that easily uplifts those around him. I first met Rob back in July during a trip to Fort Lauderdale for a health conference. I was immediately drawn to his positive energy and mindset. The more we talked, the more I realized we shared many similar passions, which eventually led us down the path of discussing biohacking and peptides. In this episo...

In our latest episode, we dive in with serial entrepreneur, author, mindset expert, and biohacking enthusiast, Rob Coats. Rob has a contagious energy that easily uplifts those around him. I first met Rob back in July during a trip to Fort Lauderdale for a health conference. I was immediately drawn to his positive energy and mindset. The more we talked, the more I realized we shared many similar passions, which eventually led us down the path of discussing biohacking and peptides. In this episo...

In this episode, we host and interview Sandra Hooper-Murcott, founder of BraintrainDFW and an educator with more than 20 years of experience. We dive into the Braintrain process, from the initial brain mapping using QEEG to the implementation of Neurofeedback sessions. We discuss the wealth of data that a QEEG can reveal. Before partnering with Sandra and Braintrain centers, I was researching QEEG software and equipment due to the valuable, non-invasive information it provides. QEEG offers base...

In this episode, we host and interview Sandra Hooper-Murcott, founder of BraintrainDFW and an educator with more than 20 years of experience. We dive into the Braintrain process, from the initial brain mapping using QEEG to the implementation of Neurofeedback sessions. We discuss the wealth of data that a QEEG can reveal. Before partnering with Sandra and Braintrain centers, I was researching QEEG software and equipment due to the valuable, non-invasive information it provides. QEEG offers base...

In this episode we had the pleasure of interviewing and hosting Dr. Courtney Gowin, a pediatric chiropractor and maternal health expert as well as a serial entrepreneur and soon to be author. We have known Dr. Gowin for years and when ever we had a pediatric case that needed her expertise she was always our referral of choice for our patients. In our episode we discuss the her journey into specializing into pediatric and maternal health. We touch on the areas that is lacking for pediatric and m...

In this episode we had the pleasure of interviewing and hosting Dr. Courtney Gowin, a pediatric chiropractor and maternal health expert as well as a serial entrepreneur and soon to be author. We have known Dr. Gowin for years and when ever we had a pediatric case that needed her expertise she was always our referral of choice for our patients. In our episode we discuss the her journey into specializing into pediatric and maternal health. We touch on the areas that is lacking for pediatric and m...

Podcast Episode Description: In this episode, we are thrilled to welcome a special guest, Sally K. Norton, MPH, also known as The Ivy-League Nutritionist. Sally is the esteemed author of "Toxic Superfoods: How Oxalate Overload is Making You Sick—and How to Get Better" and "Data Companion to Toxic Superfoods" (visit her at sallyknorton.com). Join us as we delve into Sally's journey to becoming an expert in the world of oxalates and their significant role in human health. Despite the limited disc...

Podcast Episode Description: In this episode, we are thrilled to welcome a special guest, Sally K. Norton, MPH, also known as The Ivy-League Nutritionist. Sally is the esteemed author of "Toxic Superfoods: How Oxalate Overload is Making You Sick—and How to Get Better" and "Data Companion to Toxic Superfoods" (visit her at sallyknorton.com). Join us as we delve into Sally's journey to becoming an expert in the world of oxalates and their significant role in human health. Despite the limited disc...

In this episode we interview a colleague and local entrepreneur that I hold tremendous respect for. A new business opening during the chaos of COVID and all the hurdles that comes with a new business, our guess walks us through what helped him get through this to where he is today...a thriving and expanding business. I have known of Scott for almost 8-10 years if I had to guess but it was not until the past few years where I was fortunate to get to know him on a personal level. We have mutual pa...

In this episode we interview a colleague and local entrepreneur that I hold tremendous respect for. A new business opening during the chaos of COVID and all the hurdles that comes with a new business, our guess walks us through what helped him get through this to where he is today...a thriving and expanding business. I have known of Scott for almost 8-10 years if I had to guess but it was not until the past few years where I was fortunate to get to know him on a personal level. We have mutual pa...

In this episode we dive into the world of functional health and discuss Functional Neurology with our special guest Freddy Garcia, director of operations at the Carrick Institute for Neuroscience and a clinical neuroscientist with more than a decade of experience. Dr. Garcia is a leader in education and travels the world teaching other doctors, in various specialties, the latest in functional neurology. We discuss his journey that led him to where he is today as a leader in functional neurolog...