Gutsy Health | Nutrition and Medicine
The Gutsy Health Podcast, hosted by Juanique Grover, is your go-to resource for holistic health, alternative medicine, functional nutrition, and natural healing. With a mission to empower individuals to reclaim their health, Juanique shares research, expert insights, and practical strategies to help you heal from the inside out.
Discover the truth about healing diets, holistic medicine, root-cause wellness, and evidence-based alternative therapies. Whether you're battling chronic illness, looking to optimize your well-being, or seeking a deeper understanding of how the body heals, this podcast provides actionable guidance to help you take charge of your health and transform your life.
Gutsy Health | Nutrition and Medicine
Mitochondria: The Real Heroes in Healing
In this episode, we explore why mitochondria are Step 2 in the Order of Healing and why they are the MVPs of health and recovery. If you want a healthy body, balanced hormones, strong immune function, or efficient healing, you must prioritize mitochondrial health—because almost all disease begins at the mitochondrial level.
Mitochondria are more than just energy producers; they are intelligent, adaptable, and essential for life. They can merge, share DNA, and adjust to stress, proving that without healthy mitochondria, healing is impossible.
We also discuss:
• Signs of poor mitochondrial health
• How mitochondria adapt under stress and what happens when they don’t
• Key nutrients and lifestyle changes to restore and multiply mitochondria
• Ozone therapy, exercise, and sauna benefits for mitochondria
• Why slow, gentle healing is the key to long-term recovery
If you’ve struggled with fatigue, chronic illness, or slow healing, this episode is a must-listen!
Timestamps & Key Topics:
• [1:10] – Welcoming Gina back to the podcast
• [1:40] – Why mitochondria are the real MVPs of healing
• [2:15] – Signs of poor mitochondrial health
• [4:30] – Why everything depends on healthy mitochondria
• [6:00] – Fun facts about mitochondria
• [8:45] – Healthy vs. unhealthy mitochondria
• [9:20] – What damages mitochondria
• [11:15] – How mitochondria adapt to stress to keep you healthy
• [12:30] – How damaged and stressed mitochondria create more cellular damage
• [13:30] – Healing starts at the organelle level
• [14:50] – Chronic illness results from mitochondria being stressed too long
• [16:25] – How to revolutionize your health by supporting mitochondria
• [18:00] – Mitochondria and stress reduction
• [20:30] – The three steps to healthy mitochondria:
• Protect them with key foods and nutrients
• Get them working better
• Make more of them
• [26:00] – Fortified foods and synthetic supplements vs. real food and high-quality supplements
• [30:30] – What people experience when their healing begins
• [36:40] – How a little bit of stress can help mitochondria work better
• [40:00] – How ozone therapy supports mitochondrial function
• [41:45] – Foods and lifestyle habits that help mitochondria replicate
• [43:50] – The impact of exercise on mitochondrial health
• [44:50] – How saunas improve mitochondria function
• [45:30] – Why healing needs to be gentle and slow
• [50:18] – Take the Root Cause Quiz to see if mitochondria are an area you need to focus on for healing (link in show notes)
• [55:20] – How to read your test results
• [56:48] – This is the year healing becomes easy for you!
Resources Mentioned:
* Take the Root Cause Quiz → https://form.jotform.com/243434742405453
• Gutsy Academy Waitlist → https://www.mygutsyhealth.com/academywaitlist
• Follow @gutsy_mom on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/gutsy_mom
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