Her Healing Path

Welcome to Her Healing Path! I'm Tanya Ellie – your host, holistic health practitioner, and guide. If you're ready to naturally heal from the root, elevate your holistic health, and transform your life, you're in the right place. Each week, I'll be guiding you to explore your wellness on a deeper level, through holistic nutrition, lifestyle, and a wide range of natural remedies that will bring deep healing to your mind, body, and soul. Whether I'm drawing from my own experience, interviewing an inspiring top wellness expert, or answering your own questions – I promise to cover the topics that truly matter. So join me to learn how to nourish your body from the inside out and restore your body's natural ability to heal. New episodes drop every Friday!

Her Healing Path is a health podcast hosted by Tanya Ellie, with 110 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Tanya Ellie hosts Her Healing Path, a health show with 110 episodes published.

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  Episode #109

  The Skin Detox Myth: What Actually Causes Acne & When Detoxification Can Help Clear Your Skin

  Sep 18, 202633 min

  Skin issues and detoxification are often talked about hand-in-hand — especially when it comes to acne. But does breaking out actually mean your body is overloaded with toxins or that you need to detox? In this episode, I'm breaking down the real connection between your skin and your body's detoxification systems, why skin issues don't automatically point to a detox problem, and what could actually be driving them instead. I also share how I approach chronic skin concerns with my own clients to understand what's happening beneath the surface and determine what their skin actually needs. Connect with Tanya: • Take the free quiz → • Get functional lab testing → • Let's connect on IG → In this episode: 02:50 – Skin issues + the detox conversation 05:36 – The detoxification process 08:39 – What actually causes acne? 10:00 – Hormones + your skin 12:22 – Blood sugar, insulin + acne 14:24 – The gut-skin connection 16:28 – Nutrient deficiencies + skin supplements 18:59 – Stress, lifestyle + skincare 21:41 – Reducing environmental toxin exposure 24:39 – How to support your body's natural detoxification 27:43 – When a detox protocol may actually be appropriate 28:58 – How I investigate chronic skin issues + testing I'm so grateful to have you here, friend. If you love the show, be sure to follow and leave me a review!

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  Episode #108

  The Elimination Diet Trap: Rethinking Food Intolerances, Gut Symptoms, Finding the Root Cause & Healing Your Gut Long-Term

  Sep 4, 202643 min

  If cutting out certain foods makes your bloating, gas, reflux, or other digestive symptoms disappear, it's easy to assume you've found the problem. But feeling better without a certain food doesn't necessarily mean that food was the root cause of your symptoms. Sometimes you've simply removed the trigger while the reason your body stopped tolerating it is still there. In this episode, we're talking about elimination diets: when they can actually be helpful, where they can go wrong, and why I don't want food restriction to become your long-term gut health plan. Our ultimate goal is to improve your gut health and give you more freedom around food. Connect with Tanya: • Take the free quiz → • Get functional lab testing → • Let's connect on IG → In this episode: 01:06 – Life update: Dog chaos and a big scare 12:53 – Why we need to be careful with elimination diets 16:39 – Food is often NOT the root cause 19:06 – When elimination diets can actually be helpful 21:01 – Temporary restrictions can't be the whole plan 24:04 – Low FODMAP: how it's actually meant to be used 25:56 – Why your food tolerance may have changed 27:38 – How your gut microbiome factors in 28:32 – Why there's no universal "gut-healing protocol" 30:43 – The digestive process 32:37 – How stress impacts your gut health 34:52 – The questions I ask my gut health clients 37:41 – Figuring out what's actually happening in your gut I'm so grateful to have you here, friend. If you love the show, be sure to follow and leave me a review. New episodes drop every Friday!

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  Episode #106

  A Big Life Update: Some Exciting News, Motherhood, Health & Life Behind the Scenes

  Aug 21, 202622 min

  It's been a little while since we've had a proper catch-up, and there's been a lot going on behind the scenes over here. In this episode, I'm finally sharing a pretty big life update that I've been keeping to myself for the past few months. I talk about what life has looked like lately, some of the physical challenges I've been navigating, motherhood, my changing relationship with movement, and what has me really slowing down and becoming more present. Connect with Tanya: • Find your root cause → • Get functional lab testing → • Let's connect on IG → In this episode: 01:06 – I have some news… 02:59 – Exhaustion, low iron & nausea 04:34 – A new season of motherhood 05:51 – Noah updates 08:35 – Finally getting my energy back 09:46 – My relationship with movement 11:19 – Why I haven't run in two years 13:13 – Setting some goals for next yeat 16:57 – Body changes & a wardrobe update 18:43 – Learning to be more present 20:24 – What's coming next I'm so grateful to have you here, friend. If you love the show, be sure to follow and leave me a review. New episodes drop every Friday!

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  Episode #105

  Latest Highlight Reel: Listener-Favorite Conversations on Hormones, Healing, Functional Medicine & Low-Tox Living

  Aug 14, 202641 min

  In this episode, we're looking back at some of the most-listened-to podcast conversations over the past few months. We talked about how your past life experiences can physically shape your body, why getting back to the foundations changed the way I approach my own health, what healthy female hormone function actually looks like, and why postpartum symptoms aren't always something we should simply accept as "normal." We also get into how to use functional lab testing strategically, simple ways to reduce toxin exposure at home, and why doing more in the name of wellness isn't always better. Whether you're new to the podcast or have been listening for a while, I hope you find a new perspective (or reminder) in this highlights episode. Connect with Tanya: • Find your root cause → • Get functional lab testing → • Let's connect on IG → In this episode: 03:31 – How trauma can shape your nervous system and physical health (Ep. 96: Trauma in the Body; June 12, 2026) 08:23 – What happened when I stopped chasing wellness trends and started focusing on the basics (Ep. 90: My Biggest Health Mistakes; May 1, 2026) 13:37 – What healthy female hormones actually look like with Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton (Ep. 104: A Functional Guide to Hormones; August 7, 2026) 18:41 – Postpartum recovery, depletion, and when it's time to look deeper (Ep. 93: Postpartum Q&A; May 22, 2026) 23:53 – Why more functional lab testing isn't always better and how I test strategically (Ep. 97: The Functional Lab Testing Series; June 19, 2026) 28:19 – How to reduce toxin exposure without becoming overwhelmed with Kelly Love (Ep. 87: Hidden Toxins at Home; April 10, 2026) 33:42 – When wellness becomes too much and why more supplements don't equal better health (Ep. 103: Supplements, Explained; July 31, 2026) I'm so grateful to have you here, friend. If you love the show, be sure to follow and leave me a review. New episodes drop every Friday!

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  Episode #104

  A Functional Guide to Hormones: Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton on Navigating Hormonal Health Through Every Stage of Womanhood

  Aug 7, 20261 hour

  Hormones influence so much more than your menstrual cycle or fertility. They affect your energy, mood, metabolism, sleep, brain health, and so much more. Yet many women don't start thinking about their hormones until they're trying to get pregnant or beginning perimenopause. In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton, Naturopathic Doctor and Chief Medical Officer at Precision Analytical (creators of the DUTCH Test), to talk about what your hormones might be trying to tell you throughout every stage of womanhood. We cover everything from menstrual cycles to fertility, postpartum, and perimenopause, along with some of the biggest misconceptions around hormone balance, functional hormone testing, and how to become a better advocate for your health. You can find Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton on Instagram @dr.jaclynsmeaton , listen to the DUTCH podcast on Apple & Spotify , and learn more about the DUTCH Test here . Resources: • Find your root cause → • Get functional lab testing → • Let's connect on IG → In this episode: 01:05 – Introducing Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton, Naturopathic Doctor & CMO at Precision Analytical (creators of the DUTCH Test) 03:59 – Dr. Jaclyn's background story and path to the medical field 05:34 – Why birth control is so commonly prescribed 09:58 – How to advocate for yourself in the medical system 11:02 – What functional medicine does best 12:37 – How healthy female hormones actually function 16:36 – Why "balancing your hormones" isn't as simple as it sounds 18:53 – Why hormone health matters even if you never plan to conceive 23:42 – Common hormonal patterns behind fertility challenges 25:24 – Tools to track ovulation 30:08 – How functional testing differs from conventional testing 37:20 – Androgens are often overlooked 40:36 – Hormones during postpartum and when to investigate symptoms 48:58 – What happens hormonally during perimenopause 52:50 – Rapid-fire hormone myths, habits, and practical tips I'm so grateful to have you here, friend. If you love the show, be sure to follow and leave me a review. New episodes drop every Friday!

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