Episode Description:
In this powerful episode of Real Food Mental Health, we explore how switching your metabolic fuel source can radically transform your mental and physical well-being. Our guest, Kyle Rootsaert, unpacks the science behind ketosis, why cravings aren't your fault, and how processed foods and artificial sweeteners impact brain chemistry and emotional resilience.

You'll learn how insulin, blood sugar, and ketones play a direct role in mood, addiction, energy, and long-term health—and why education and measurement are critical for real change. This conversation blends personal insight with clinical wisdom to help you understand what's really going on in your body, and what you can do about it.

Whether you're keto-curious or simply looking for clarity around cravings and metabolic health, this episode will leave you empowered to take action.

In This Episode, We Cover:

• The connection between food, mood, and brain function

• How to recognize and overcome sugar withdrawal

• Why ketosis isn’t just a weight-loss trend—it’s a neurological tool

• The problem with artificial sweeteners

• How to track ketones and why it matters

• VO2 max and other markers of true health

• The emotional and cultural layers of changing how we eat

• What informed consent really means when it comes to your health

Key Takeaway:
You don’t need to be a lifelong patient—you need to be an informed one. With the right support, it’s possible to heal, think clearly, and feel empowered in your own body.

Resources Mentioned:

• Blood ketone meters and testing tools: See Keto-Mojo

• Triglyceride/HDL ratio as a health marker

• Nutrient-dense foods to support metabolic healing

• • How movement improves brain resilience

  
  

  Start Here:
  If you’re not ready for full ketosis, start with real food. Reduce sugar. Track how you feel. Movement matters. And when you're ready, start measuring. Your health is in your hands. Want some peer support? Check out the online group nutrition program.

  
  

  Connect with Kyle

  • Social Media: ⁠theunscriptedpharmacist⁠
  • Website: ⁠unscriptedpharmacist.com

  
  

  Connect with Cody: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with anyone who might benefit from these insights. Follow Cody on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ for more tips and conversations about holistic nutrition, mental health, and family wellness.

  To support Cody and the production of this podcast, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠ko-fi.com/codycox ⁠⁠⁠⁠

  To access clinical-grade (the highest quality) supplements and other health products, ⁠⁠⁠⁠visit my dispensary⁠⁠⁠⁠.

  Visit my website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠beavercreekwellness.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ where you can read more about me and schedule sessions.

🗓️ Episode Summary:
In this enriching episode of Real Food Mental Health, Cody sits down with Pamela Dangelmaier, a seasoned mindfulness facilitator and wellness educator, to explore the transformative power of mindfulness, the art of intentional living, and how simple, consistent practices can radically improve our mental, emotional, and even physical well-being. From creating mindful routines to overcoming smartphone addiction and boosting creativity, this episode is a heartfelt, practical, and empowering invitation to slow down and tune in.

🧘‍♀️ Topics We Cover:

• The profound connection between mindfulness and mental health

• How to gently guide yourself away from screen addiction

• Using open awareness meditation to spark creativity and problem-solving

• The relationship between intention, attention, and presence

• Why mindfulness is a sustainable “medicine” with no side effects

• ADHD, screen time, and how mindfulness compares to medication

• The Viktor Frankl quote that might just change your life

• Building a mindfulness practice that works for you, starting today

• Resources, apps, and tools Pamela recommends for beginners and seasoned practitioners

• Pamela’s one wish for how we approach health and wellness as a society

🧰 Resources Mentioned:

• App Recommendation: Vital App – customizable AI-generated meditations for every mood and intention

• Pamela’s Free eBook: The Power of the Pause

  • Includes the 7-Day Pause Challenge + simple mindfulness exercises

• YouTube Channel: Search for Pamela Dangelmaier for guided meditations and talks

💬 Connect with Pamela:

• Website: Your Mind and You

• Instagram: @YourMindAndYou

• Free resources available on her website

🔔 Subscribe & Leave a Review:
If you enjoyed today’s episode, please subscribe and leave a review. It helps others find the show and keeps these mindful conversations going.

Follow Cody on ⁠Instagram⁠ for more tips and conversations about holistic nutrition, mental health, and family wellness.

• To support Cody and the production of this podcast, go to ⁠⁠⁠ko-fi.com/codycox ⁠⁠⁠
• To access clinical-grade (the highest quality) supplements and other health products, ⁠⁠⁠visit my dispensary⁠⁠⁠.
• Visit my website at ⁠⁠⁠beavercreekwellness.com⁠⁠⁠ where you can read more about me and schedule sessions.

Episode Summary:

In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with Blanca—licensed massage therapist, fitness instructor, and former professional dancer—who shares her deeply intuitive approach to healing through bodywork. With over two decades of experience, Blanca explains how she integrates modalities like myofascial release, hot stone therapy, lymphatic drainage, and reflexology to support each client's unique journey.

We explore the vital connection between physical touch and emotional healing, the power of rest and integration (especially those final moments in a massage or yoga class), and how trauma-informed care plays a role in helping clients with complex histories—including breast cancer survivors.

Blanca also opens up about her personal path into massage therapy, the value of ongoing education, and why she believes healing can start at any age—as long as we release comparison and embrace progress over perfection.

Whether you're a practitioner, a seeker, or someone navigating your own healing path, this conversation is rich with wisdom, inspiration, and grounded reminders of the power of presence and touch.

✨ What We Cover:

• Blanca’s integrative approach to massage: myofascial release, bamboo massage, lymphatic drainage & more

• A powerful story of working with a breast cancer survivor and honoring the emotional body

• The importance of Shavasana and rest—whether in yoga or massage

• Why Blanca doesn’t charge extra for tools like hot stones (and what that says about her philosophy)

• Her path from aspiring physical therapist to massage therapist and dancer

• The value of continuing education and student mindset in the healing professions

• Why self-acceptance and letting go of comparison are crucial to well-being

• How healing can begin at any stage in life

🧘 Guest Spotlight: Blanca, LMT & Wellness Practitioner

Blanca is a licensed massage therapist, fitness instructor, and lifelong learner dedicated to helping people reconnect with their bodies and find relief from pain, trauma, and stress. Her work is deeply rooted in compassion, intuition, and a commitment to individualized care.

🌐 Visit her website
📱 Instagram | TikTok | Facebook: @woundedhealer.blancae

📣 Let’s Connect!
Enjoyed this episode? Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs a little healing touch in their life.

Follow me on ⁠Instagram⁠ for more tips and conversations about holistic nutrition, mental health, and family wellness.

• To support me and the production of this podcast, go to ⁠⁠⁠ko-fi.com/codycox ⁠⁠⁠
• To access clinical-grade (the highest quality) supplements and other health products, ⁠⁠⁠visit my dispensary⁠⁠⁠.
• Visit my website at ⁠⁠⁠beavercreekwellness.com⁠⁠⁠ where you can read more about me and schedule sessions.