Episode Description
Cold and flu season is brutal! If you feel like you’re catching everything, this episode is for you.
In this conversation, we break down what immunity actually is, why getting sick doesn’t mean your immune system is “weak,” and the real reasons so many people struggle to recover well during winter months.
This is not an episode about miracle supplements or biohacks. It’s about the everyday levers that actually build a resilient immune system: sleep, food, hydration, movement, stress, and recovery.
If you’re tired of feeling run down, constantly sick, or like one cold completely derails your routine, this episode will change how you think about immunity.
What We Cover:
Why getting sick doesn’t mean your immune system is failing
How mental health, stress, and sleep directly impact immunity
Why under-eating and dieting can suppress immune response
The role of hydration, circulation, and mucous membranes
How movement helps recovery (and when it hurts it)
Which biohacks have evidence behind them
Supplements that support immunity and why they’re not magic
What to do immediately when you feel a cold coming on
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(00:00:00) Welcome to the podcast!
(00:00:53) Emotional support mics, kids, germs, and why immunity matters
(00:07:23) Kelsea’s personal story connecting immunity and mental health
(00:12:45) Getting sick vs. not recovering well
(00:17:50) Sleep: when your immune system actually works
(00:28:40) Calories, dieting, and why under-fueling hurts immunity
(00:33:25) Hydration, mucous membranes, and humidifier love
(00:40:03) Movement, circulation, and “sweating it out”
(00:45:50) Biohacks: cold exposure, acupuncture, and nervous system regulation
(00:54:30) The truth about supplements
(01:01:22) What to do at the first signs of feeling sick: response support
(01:05:45) Wearables, summary and what Rachael does when she’s getting sick
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