Growing Up in the Spotlight with Ava Kolker: ...

This episode is your sign to reset — gently, intentionally, and without the pressure to become a brand-new person overnight.I’m walking you through a full “getting my life back together” reset: cleaning my space (bedroom, bathroom, car), doing laundry, organizing drawers, donatin ...  Show more

Being independent in a relationship doesn’t mean being distant, cold, or emotionally unavailable. It means knowing who you are, honoring your own needs, and choosing your partner from a place of fullness—not fear.In this episode, I’m talking about what independence in a relations ...  Show more

Big meals and holiday stress = a recipe for gut chaos. In this episode, Dr. Mark Hyman explores why the holidays often wreak havoc on your digestion. From common culprits like sugar and stress to deeper issues like SIBO and IBS, he shares a functional medicine approach to restori ...  Show more

Your body has two brains. And your second brain is your gut. Many think the “gut” is only the stomach - but it’s a network of organs, working together to regulate many different areas of health. When almost half of us suffer with gastrointestinal issues, learning how these organs ...  Show more

Tired of dealing with constant bloating and discomfort? In this episode, I break down the root causes of IBS and other common gut problems, from food sensitivities and SIBO to the gut-brain connection and stress. We’ll explore why ultra-processed foods are wreaking havoc on your ...  Show more

In this episode, we dive deep into the condition known as "leaky gut syndrome" — a condition that could be silently wreaking havoc on your health. What is leaky gut, and how does it affect everything from digestion to your energy levels and even your immune system? We’ll uncover ...  Show more