Wellness Sherpa

About Wellness Sherpa

Welcome to the Wellness Sherpa podcast, where we engage with passionate leaders, holistic thinkers and disruptors who courageously share their personal journey, mission and wisdom with you. Together, we create a safe space to empower YOU to live your best, most vital life.

Publisher

Jenn Payeur

Category

education · health & fitness · science

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

14 Feb 2024

Latest episode

24 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

56 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   24 Sept 2026

   Healing From the Inside Out: The Essiac Tea Story

   Timestamps : 00:20 - Intro: Jenn's Stage 4 Cancer Story 01:14 - What Is Essiac Tea? Ojibwe Origins 02:16 - The Nurse's Discovery: First Cancer Remission 04:22 - Dr. Brusch & 8 Years of Research 09:27 - The TV Show That Changed Everything 11:09 - Going Online in 2004 13:48 - The Frying Pan Analogy: Long-Game Cleansing 15:22 - Ingesting Herbs Whole: Ojibwe Tradition 16:46 - 4.5–6 Months to a Pristine Intestinal Wall 17:45 - How Toxins Reach Your Organs 18:35 - Tumors, White Blood Cells & the Eggshell Effect 20:04 - Clean Blood = Clean Organs 21:02 - DNA Repair: The Science (Mice & Human Studies) 22:23 - Total Load: Toxins in Our Environment 25:35 - Stage 4 Patients & the Timeline Challenge 26:46 - The Aspirin Analogy: Healing Takes Time 27:29 - Lifestyle & Essiac's Power to Overcome Bad Habits 28:46 - Bryan's Father: Lung Cancer Recovery Story 31:23 - Essiac Alongside Chemo & Radiation 31:54 - Hair Regrowth & Anti-Aging Effects 32:57 - Preventative Use & Maintenance Protocol 34:43 - Bryan's Personal Daily Routine 36:29 - How the 8 Herbs Work Synergistically 38:40 - Sensitive People & Detox Reactions 41:09 - Water Quality Recommendations 44:18 - The Wild West of Essiac: Authenticity & Pricing 45:35 - 10–15% Given Away Free: Dr. Brusch's Mandate 46:34 - The Money-Back Guarantee: Bryan's Brother's ALS Story 49:39 - Where to Find Genuine Essiac 52:43 - Final Thoughts & Who Can Benefit 55:18 - Taste & Preparation Tips What if the key to fighting cancer, repairing DNA, and restoring overall health wasn't a new drug — but an eight-herb tea formula rooted in thousands of years of Indigenous medicine? In this episode, host Jenn Payeur sits down with Bryan Paulhus of Genuine Essiac to trace the remarkable journey of Essiac tea — from its Ojibwe origins, to a Canadian nurse's clinic in the 1920s, to eight years of research led by President Kennedy's personal physician, Dr. Charles Brusch. Bryan shares powerful personal stories — including his own father's recovery from lung cancer and his brother's battle with ALS — and discusses research showing 33–50% reductions in DNA damage among X-ray technicians, along with findings from radiation-exposed mice. Whether you're dealing with a chronic illness or simply curious about natural approaches to gut health and longevity, this conversation explores a formula that has quietly changed thousands of lives — available for about a dollar a day, with a satisfaction guarantee. #HolisticHealth #AlternativeMedicine #FunctionalMedicine #HolisticWellness #HolisticLiving #NaturalHealth #PreventativeHealth #HealthPodcast #WellnessJourney — Listen to The Wellness Sherpa here and anywhere from one of these popular apps: Apple Podcasts:- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wellness-sherpa/id1734332235 Spotify: - https://open.spotify.com/show/3BVxQTTvraInTvn6iiSkl7?si=fd8a63272cdf496c Google Podcasts Please subscribe, rate, and review - thank you! — I'm Jennifer Payeur, the host of The Wellness Sherpa as well as the CEO and Founder of Nature Provides. I was diagnosed with cancer in 2015 which brought me the gift of deeply reconnecting with myself and nature, re-discovering the healing power of plants. In 2017, I left my 29 year career in financial services to become a teacher and mentor, traveling around the world to educate others on the inherent healing properties found in nature. Once 2019 came around, I started Nature Provides, whose mission is to transform health and well-being through organic plant-based herbs and essential oils. By collaborating with nature, we can create a healthy thriving world and a sustainable earth. Welcome to the Wellness Sherpa podcast, where we engage with passionate leaders, holistic thinkers and disruptors who courageously share their personal journey, mission and wisdom with you. Together, we create a safe space to empower YOU to live your best, most vital life. Visit https://nature-provides.com/ (https://nature-provides.com/) now and learn more about me and my mission to assist healing people while creating a healthy, sustainable planet. Connect with Jennifer Payeur on these platforms: Facebook:- https://www.facebook.com/jennifer.juddobrien/ (https://www.facebook.com/jennifer.juddobrien/) Instagram:- https://www.instagram.com/jenpayeur/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/jenpayeur/?hl=en) LinkedIN:- https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenn-payeur-5a1163375/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenn-payeur-5a1163375/) DISCLAIMER: All the information and advice presented in this podcast is only for educational purposes. It is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure, heal, or prevent any health condition. Go to a professional physician or qualified healthcare provider with any questions related to a disease or medical condition before performing any type of exercise, supplement, diet, or other action featured in this podcast. This podcast should not replace what your doctor or health care practitioner tells you.

2. 

   17 Sept 2026

   Beyond Glasses: Healing Your Vision the Holistic Way with Claudia Muehlenweg

   Timestamps : 01:06 - Claudia's origin story 01:29 - Glasses at age three & childhood bullying 02:29 - Vision decline under life stress 05:25 - Relaxation, not eye exercises 06:21 - Light sensitivity & sunglasses myth 07:29 - Glasses-free for 20 years at 20/10 10:58 - Why healthy eyes move constantly 13:29 - Emotional roots of vision problems 15:43 - Children's myopia epidemic & school stress 17:44 - Astigmatism & emotional confusion 20:11 - Eye diseases & emotional causes 22:36 - Screens, blinking & ergonomics 24:52 - Blue light glasses: do they work? 28:41 - The #1 vision myth 28:57 - The truth about LASIK risks 41:09 - Claudia's 12-week Naturally Clear Vision Program 44:43 - Closing advice: don't wait to care for your eyes What if everything you've been told about your eyesight is only part of the story? In this episode, host Jenn Payeur sits down with Claudia Muehlenweg — holistic vision coach and founder of the Naturally Clear Vision Institute — to explore a different approach to eye health. Claudia shares her journey from getting her first pair of glasses at age three and watching her vision deteriorate under stress to becoming glasses-free for over 20 years. Together, they dive into: How vision works — the anatomy of the eye, central and peripheral vision, and why we "see" with our brain, not our eyes The emotional roots of vision problems — how nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism can reflect patterns like overwhelm, avoidance, and indecision The hidden costs of LASIK, progressive lenses, and cheap readers Practical habits for healthier eyes — from blinking and breaks to light exposure, screen ergonomics, and safely reducing glasses dependency Why children are facing a myopia epidemic and what stress, safety, and school environments may have to do with it Claudia's 12-week Naturally Clear Vision program Whether you wear glasses, contacts, or have had eye surgery, this episode explores the idea that vision is dynamic and may be improvable. You'll walk away with simple steps for caring for your eyes naturally. Connect with Claudia: - Website: naturallycleervision.com - Instagram & YouTube: @HolisticVisionCoach - Free download: "10 Habits for Healthy, Happy Eyes" - Free 4-day course: "See Better in Just 4 Days" — See Better in Just 4 Days Sign Up Link: https://jennifer2025--holisticvision.thrivecart.com/naturally-clear-vision-ch/63b460a68b448/ Free Vision Improvement Masterclass : https://jennifer2025--holisticvision.thrivecart.com/naturally-clear-vision-ch/63b4607f8b447/ Naturally Clear Vision Program : https://jennifer2025--holisticvision.thrivecart.com/naturally-clear-vision-ch/6408cf00565ed/ — #HolisticVision #NaturalVisionImprovement #EyeHealth #VisionCoaching #GlassesFree #NaturallyClearVision #EyeCare #HolisticHealth #VisionTherapy #EyeExercise — Listen to The Wellness Sherpa here and anywhere from one of these popular apps: Apple Podcasts:- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wellness-sherpa/id1734332235 Spotify: - https://open.spotify.com/show/3BVxQTTvraInTvn6iiSkl7?si=fd8a63272cdf496c Google Podcasts Please subscribe, rate, and review - thank you! — I'm Jennifer Payeur, the host of The Wellness Sherpa as well as the CEO and Founder of Nature Provides. I was diagnosed with cancer in 2015 which brought me the gift of deeply reconnecting with myself and nature, re-discovering the healing power of plants. In 2017, I left my 29 year career in financial services to become a teacher and mentor, traveling around the world to educate others on the inherent healing properties found in nature. Once 2019 came around, I started Nature Provides, whose mission is to transform health and well-being through organic plant-based herbs and essential oils. By collaborating with nature, we can create a healthy thriving world and a sustainable earth. Welcome to the Wellness Sherpa podcast, where we engage with passionate leaders, holistic thinkers and disruptors who courageously share their personal journey, mission and wisdom with you. Together, we create a safe space to empower YOU to live your best, most vital life. Visit https://nature-provides.com/ now and learn more about me and my mission to assist healing people while creating a healthy, sustainable planet. Connect with Jennifer Payeur on these platforms: Facebook:- https://www.facebook.com/jennifer.juddobrien/ Instagram:- https://www.instagram.com/jenpayeur/?hl=en LinkedIN:- https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenn-payeur-5a1163375/ DISCLAIMER: All the information and advice presented in this podcast is only for educational purposes. It is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure, heal, or prevent any health condition. Go to a professional physician or qualified healthcare provider with any questions related to a disease or medical condition before performing any type of exercise, supplement, diet, or other action featured in this podcast. This podcast should not replace what your doctor or health care practitioner tells you.

3. 

   27 Aug 2026

   Wise Women: The Untold Story of Menopause and Human Evolution

   Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction & Welcome 01:40 - The Origin of the Film 03:04 - Divine Intervention & Research Beginnings 03:53 - Debunking the Medical Narrative on Menopause 05:05 - The Evolutionary Role of Post-Menopausal Women 06:47 - Reproductive Consciousness & the Rise of Patriarchy 09:35 - The Shift from Patriarchy to Matriarchy 10:33 - Rebuilding the Village Concept 11:33 - Celebrating Menopause as a Sacred Transition 14:33 - Surprising Discoveries During Filmmaking 17:34 - Advice for Younger Women 21:55 - Envisioning a New World 22:33 - Trauma, Safety & The Bonobo Sisterhood 28:24 - Listening to Your Body's Wisdom 31:58 - Where to Find the Film & Closing Jenn Payeur sits down with filmmaker Dominique Debroux to unpack the revelations behind her documentary Wise Women: Humanity's Untold Origins. Topics include: The evolutionary science showing menopause as a human adaptation, not a medical mistake How post-menopausal women architected early societies The shift from female-led communities to patriarchy and its lasting impact Why menopause should be celebrated as a sacred transition The Bonobo Sisterhood model and healing from collective trauma Practical wisdom for women of every age — from 20-somings to post-menopause Natural approaches to managing symptoms by listening to your body Find the documentary on Bingeable and at wisewomenmovie.com. Follow Dominique on YouTube at Food Lady Dominique. #Menopause #WiseWomen #WomensHealth #MenopauseAwareness #HumanOrigins #FemaleEmpowerment #WomensEmpowerment #Matriarchy #PostMenopausal #Evolution #Anthropology #BonoboSisterhood #SacredTransition #CronePhase #WomensWisdom #Ageism #Patriarchy #FeminineLeadership #HolisticHealth #NutritionalChef #DocumentaryFilm #WomensStories #BodyWisdom #HealingJourney #FemaleLed #VillageConcept #MenopauseMatters #WomensRights #TraumaRecovery #NaturalTherapies — Listen to The Wellness Sherpa here and anywhere from one of these popular apps: Apple Podcasts:- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wellness-sherpa/id1734332235 Spotify: - https://open.spotify.com/show/3BVxQTTvraInTvn6iiSkl7?si=fd8a63272cdf496c Google Podcasts Please subscribe, rate, and review - thank you! — I'm Jennifer Payeur, the host of The Wellness Sherpa as well as the CEO and Founder of Nature Provides. I was diagnosed with cancer in 2015 which brought me the gift of deeply reconnecting with myself and nature, re-discovering the healing power of plants. In 2017, I left my 29 year career in financial services to become a teacher and mentor, traveling around the world to educate others on the inherent healing properties found in nature. Once 2019 came around, I started Nature Provides, whose mission is to transform health and well-being through organic plant-based herbs and essential oils. By collaborating with nature, we can create a healthy thriving world and a sustainable earth. Welcome to the Wellness Sherpa podcast, where we engage with passionate leaders, holistic thinkers and disruptors who courageously share their personal journey, mission and wisdom with you. Together, we create a safe space to empower YOU to live your best, most vital life. Visit https://nature-provides.com/ now and learn more about me and my mission to assist healing people while creating a healthy, sustainable planet. Connect with Jennifer Payeur on these platforms: Facebook:- https://www.facebook.com/jennifer.juddobrien/ Instagram:- https://www.instagram.com/jenpayeur/?hl=en LinkedIN:- https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenn-payeur-5a1163375/ DISCLAIMER: All the information and advice presented in this podcast is only for educational purposes. It is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure, heal, or prevent any health condition. Go to a professional physician or qualified healthcare provider with any questions related to a disease or medical condition before performing any type of exercise, supplement, diet, or other action featured in this podcast. This podcast should not replace what your doctor or health care practitioner tells you.

Who has been a guest on Wellness Sherpa

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• Elizabeth Yarnell
• Dan Stachowski
• Rita Hogan
• Jason Duncan
• Matt Landman

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

9 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 27 / 100

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Quality

42

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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