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The Shift Podcast with Heidi Swapp & Dr. Vohn Watts

The Shift Podcast with Heidi Swapp & Dr. Vohn Watts

Written by: Heidi Swapp
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 Welcome to the Shift podcast where midlife, medicine, and mindset meet. We're breaking the silence around women's health and simplifying the path to feeling strong, clear, and better than ever. Hosted by Heidi Swapp, with insights from Dr. Vohn Watts and stories from real women.

The Shift podcast is here to challenge the narrative, empower you with information, and create a new vision for your next chapter.

On the show, Doctor Vohn Watts, a chiropractor and founder of Foundational Wellness, shares his insights on how the body functions as a whole system, along with the principles he uses to help people get on the path to better health.

Please remember, the information shared on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to replace medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Every person is unique, and your health decisions should always be made in consultation with a qualified health care professional who knows your individual circumstances. Neither Doctor Watts nor this podcast is responsible for any actions you choose to take based on these discussions in these episodes.2025 All Rights Reserved Heidi Swapp and The Shift Collective Alternative & Complementary Medicine Hygiene & Healthy Living Self-Help Success
Episodes
  • The Truth About Thyroid Problems

    The Truth About Thyroid Problems
    Feb 17 2026
    Is it really your thyroid… or is that just the label you were given?

    In this episode of The Shift, Heidi and Dr. Ron Watts unpack one of the most misunderstood diagnoses in women’s health: thyroid dysfunction. From fatigue and brain fog to weight gain and thinning hair, millions of women are told, “It’s your thyroid,” handed medication, and sent on their way.

    But what if that’s not the whole story?

    Dr. Watts breaks down how the thyroid actually works, why standard panels often miss the root cause, and how issues in the liver, gut, nutrient status, and toxicity can disrupt the entire pathway. They also dive into autoimmunity (Hashimoto’s), overmedication, iron binding issues, hormone interference, and why so many women still feel awful—even when their labs are “normal.”

    This episode goes deeper than labs. Heidi shares personal reflections about her mom’s health journey, dementia, and the painful reality of not knowing there were other options. It’s a powerful reminder that feeling “less than great” is not something you’re doomed to accept.

    If you’re tired, puffy, foggy, frustrated, and wondering if this is just aging… this conversation is for you.


    On the show, Dr. Vohn Watts, a chiropractor and founder of Foundational Wellness, shares his insights on how the body functions as a whole system, along with the principles he uses to help people get on the path to better health.

    Please remember, the information shared on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to replace medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Every person is unique, and your health decisions should always be made in consultation with a qualified health care professional who knows your individual circumstances. Neither Doctor Watts nor this podcast is responsible for any actions you choose to take based on these discussions in these episodes.
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    1 hr and 32 mins
  • How Men Can Support Women Through Perimenopause

    How Men Can Support Women Through Perimenopause
    Feb 10 2026
    In this episode of The Shift Podcast, Heidi and Dr. Vohn Watts sit down with John Busch, for an honest, often funny, and deeply important conversation about relationships during perimenopause and menopause.

    They unpack what many couples struggle with but rarely talk about: how hormonal changes impact emotional regulation, intimacy, identity, and communication — and why so many men unintentionally make this season harder by trying to “fix” instead of support.

    This episode explores what safety actually means to women, why appreciation and presence matter more than solutions, how men can show up without ego, and how couples can navigate changing roles, expectations, and bodies without resentment. It’s a powerful reminder that this stage of life isn’t the beginning of the end — it’s an opportunity to build a deeper, more connected relationship if both partners are willing to grow.

    If you’re a woman who feels unseen, or a man who genuinely wants to do better but doesn’t know how, this conversation offers clarity, compassion, and practical insight.

    On the show, Dr. Vohn Watts, a chiropractor and founder of Foundational Wellness, shares his insights on how the body functions as a whole system, along with the principles he uses to help people get on the path to better health.

    Please remember, the information shared on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to replace medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Every person is unique, and your health decisions should always be made in consultation with a qualified health care professional who knows your individual circumstances. Neither Doctor Watts nor this podcast is responsible for any actions you choose to take based on these discussions in these episodes.
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    1 hr and 46 mins
  • Hormones Shape Your Energy All Month Long

    Hormones Shape Your Energy All Month Long
    Feb 4 2026
    In this episode of The Shift Podcast, Heidi and Dr. Vohn Watts are joined by Lauren Busch for a deep, eye-opening conversation about the female cycle — and why every woman is cycling, no matter her age, birth control history, or stage of life.

    They break down the myth that hormones only matter for fertility and explain how the 28-day cycle impacts energy, creativity, mood, workouts, sleep, detoxification, liver health, and even relationships. From cycle syncing and hormone phases to acne, PMS, menopause, and the role of minerals and liver support, this episode reframes symptoms as communication — not dysfunction.

    You’ll learn why tracking your cycle changes everything, how to eat and move differently throughout the month, and why so many women struggle simply because they were never taught how their bodies actually work. If you’ve ever felt frustrated, confused, or “off” without knowing why, this conversation offers clarity, permission, and a far more compassionate way forward.

    On the show, Dr. Vohn Watts, a chiropractor and founder of Foundational Wellness, shares his insights on how the body functions as a whole system, along with the principles he uses to help people get on the path to better health.

    Please remember, the information shared on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to replace medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Every person is unique, and your health decisions should always be made in consultation with a qualified health care professional who knows your individual circumstances. Neither Doctor Watts nor this podcast is responsible for any actions you choose to take based on these discussions in these episodes.
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    1 hr and 3 mins
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