In today's episode, host Dr. Stephanie Canestraro candidly chats with Amanda Panacea and share details about their transformative journeys and insights into holistic wellness.   Amanda shares her journey from burnout and addiction to discovering her path in functional medicine. Through vulnerability and honesty, she guides others on their healing journeys while Dr. Steph adds to the conversation by discussing her struggles with heavy metals, EMFs, and toxic load.  Amanda and Stephanie explore the vital interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit in healing chronic illnesses. They stress the importance of addressing root causes rather than just symptoms.  Both also have their experiences with holistic healing methods, emphasizing natural emotional and physical wellness approaches. They discuss the impact of heavy metals, calcium shells, mast cell activation, and toxic load on health.Tune in to this enlightening journey into the interconnected realms of healing, health, and personal growth.A little more about Amanda: Amanda is a dedicated healer who brings a wealth of personal experience and professional knowledge to her work, guiding others through their own journeys of recovery and wellness. Having battled an array of chronic conditions from childhood into early adulthood—including allergies, asthma, eczema, anxiety, self-sabotage, low self-esteem, codependency, and substance abuse—Amanda's profound transformation began following a spiritually awakening encounter with mold illness, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), histamine intolerance, full-body eczema, and topical steroid withdrawal (TSW). This challenging period catalyzed her holistic approach to healing, emphasizing the crucial roles of emotional, spiritual, and energetic wellness alongside physical health.Amanda advocates a tripartite model of wellness, encompassing:Energetics: Focus on nervous system regulation and the principles of quantum physics.Physical Health: Promotion of bodily health and the use of somatic techniques.Mental and Spiritual Well-being: Commitment to profound inner work.Amanda places a strong emphasis on psychoneuroimmunology, trauma-informed care, quantum physics, belief systems, and the interplay between the nervous and immune systems, all of which significantly influence overall health. Her advanced training in blood chemistry and various lab interpretations further equip her to guide individuals toward achieving balance and wellness in all facets of their lives. Follow Amanda on Instagram here.Learn more on her website, YouTube channel and podcast. Follow Dr. Stephanie on Instagram here.Follow Dr. Stephanie's Functional Medicine Clinic - Vagus Clinic here.For more resources and how to work with Vagus Clinic - check out the website here.SummaryChronic illness, burnout, and healing journey. 4:36Heavy metals, calcium shell, and burnout. 12:16EMFs, health, and harmonizing frequencies. 18:10Emotional healing and biohacking devices. 22:47Healing layers of trauma and connecting to a higher power.