Rooting Within Health
Claim This Podcastby Kimberly W. Williamson
Podcast Overview
<p>Rooting Within Health explores the powerful connections between oral health and overall systemic wellness, while addressing critical issues in the dental industry that often go unspoken. Hosted by Kimberly W. Williamson, a registered dental hygienist, integrative health coach, and registered yoga teacher. This podcast goes beyond the surface to examine how oral health impacts our entire body, mind, and quality of life. </p><p><br></p><p>Through a hybrid approach of solo episodes and conversations with healthcare professionals, wellness experts, and individuals navigating their own health journeys, we'll dive into topics that matter. From oral-systemic health connections, workplace wellness and culture in healthcare settings, to behavior modifications for sustainable health to the urgent need for advocacy and reform within the dental industry - no topic is off limits.</p><p><br></p><p>Whether you're a dental professional seeking community and validation, a healthcare worker facing workplace challenges, or someone interested in holistic approaches to health, this podcast creates space for honest conversations and meaningful change. We're here to educate, empower, and build community around the issues that matter most - because true health starts from within, and change begins when we're willing to speak up.</p>
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10/29/2025
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Recent Episodes
April 29, 2026
Episode 15: Why Health Coaches Are the Missing Link to Our Healthcare System: A Conversation with Elyse Wagner
What if the missing piece in our healthcare system isn't another prescription, but a person trained to actually guide you toward the change you already know you need to make? In this episode, Kimberly sits down with Elyse Wagner, founder and CEO of Elyse Wagner International, creator of A Nourished Business Academy and A Nourished Life, and one of the leading voices for health coaches worldwide. With over a decade of experience training more than 5,000 health coaches globally, Elyse is on a m...
April 15, 2026
Episode 14: YOGA + Oral Health + Neuroplasticity: What You Need to Know
In this solo episode, Kimberly Williamson explores the fascinating and often overlooked connection between yoga, oral health, and the brain. She breaks down the science behind chronic stress and its direct impact on periodontal disease, explains how the vagus nerve controls salivary function, and shares what the research says about yoga as an evidence-based tool for reducing the inflammatory burden that makes gum disease worse. She also dives into neuroplasticity, the brain’s rema...
April 1, 2026
Episode 13: "Don't Do It:" Is The Language We Use Hurting Our Profession?
A student posted a TikTok asking for guidance, comparing dental hygiene to respiratory therapy, standing at a crossroads and looking for clarity. What they found in the comment section was a chorus of other people's unresolved pain. Dental hygienists were telling them to 'run. Don't do it. Get out.' In this episode, Kimberly talks about the real cost of that language. Not just for the student who sees it, but for our entire profession. There is a profound difference between sharing your lived...
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- What is Rooting Within Health?
<p>Rooting Within Health explores the powerful connections between oral health and overall systemic wellness, while addressing critical issues in the dental industry that often go unspoken. Hosted by Kimberly W. Williamson, a registered dental hygienist, integrative health coach, and registered yoga teacher. This podcast goes beyond the surface to examine how oral health impacts our entire body, mind, and quality of life. </p><p><br></p><p>Through a hybrid approach of solo episodes and conversations with healthcare professionals, wellness experts, and individuals navigating their own health journeys, we'll dive into topics that matter. From oral-systemic health connections, workplace wellness and culture in healthcare settings, to behavior modifications for sustainable health to the urgent need for advocacy and reform within the dental industry - no topic is off limits.</p><p><br></p><p>Whether you're a dental professional seeking community and validation, a healthcare worker facing workplace challenges, or someone interested in holistic approaches to health, this podcast creates space for honest conversations and meaningful change. We're here to educate, empower, and build community around the issues that matter most - because true health starts from within, and change begins when we're willing to speak up.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
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- Does this podcast accept guests?
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