In this episode, Dr. Kelli is joined by her friend and quantum health colleague Oksana Hansen, Founder of Quantum Lens Wellness, for a grounded, empowering conversation about cold plunging, quantum cold exposure, and why nature-based experiences and community matter deeply for nervous system healing.
We explore cold exposure not as a badge of toughness, but as a biological conversation with the nervous system—one that can build resilience, mitochondrial signaling, and emotional regulation when done wisely and trauma-informed. This is about learning how to meet stress without overwhelming the system.
Oksana also shares details about two powerful cold exposure–centered events we discuss in the episode:
Together, we explore how science, nature, and lived experience can coexist—without turning healing into another extreme sport.
In this episode, we discuss:
About Oksana Hansen
Oksana Hansen is the Founder of Quantum Lens Wellness, where she helps individuals reconnect with their biology through light, temperature, nature, and intentional living. Her work blends applied quantum biology with grounded, embodied practices that support nervous system resilience and cellular health.
Events mentioned in this episode
Return to Nature – Cold Exposure & Nature Gathering
Hosted by Oksana Hansen
Learn more:
👉 https://www.quantumlenswellness.com/retreat
Cold Plunge Research Institute Symposium
A science-forward symposium focused on cold exposure research, application, and innovation
Learn more:
👉 https://www.morozkoforge.com/cold-plunge-research-institute
Gentle reminder:
Cold exposure is a powerful tool—but it’s not one-size-fits-all. If you have a history of panic, trauma, or nervous system dysregulation, start slowly and consult your healthcare provider. Healing happens through capacity, not force.
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In today’s episode, Dr. Kelli sits down with Dr. Kathleen Horstmeyer—Director of Certification & Continuing Education for the Institute of Applied Quantum Biology and a deeply heart-centered practitioner whose work blends science, intuition, and lived experience.
This conversation is nonlinear in the best way.
Together, they explore:
If you’re curious about quantum health, emotional resilience, and what it means to serve humans at the deepest level, this conversation is rich, warm, and eye-opening.
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In this short solo episode, Dr. Kelli shares the two simple daily habits that helped her “clean her brain” long before she ever understood the science of applied quantum biology.
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In this short, potent solo episode, Dr. Kelli unpacks one of the biggest misunderstandings in the anxiety recovery world:
you don’t heal by finding “the root.”
You heal by building the container that allows your emotional truth to rise and release.
If you’ve been doing all the things — breathwork, mediation, supplements, yoga, light exposure, therapy — and still feel anxious, this episode will feel like a deep exhale.
Inside, Dr. Kelli breaks down:
This episode reframes healing in the most compassionate, liberating way:
you don’t have to dig for the root.
You simply need the container, and your nervous system will do the rest.
Dr. Kelli closes with:
“The light in me sees and honors the light in you.”
…a beautiful doorway into next week’s conversation.
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If you’ve ever felt your heart race before a trip—or found yourself tense and wired even after the plane lands—you’re not crazy, and you’re not broken. Your travel anxiety isn’t just “in your head”… it’s in your cells.
In this solo episode, Dr. Kelli unpacks the real, biological roots of travel anxiety through the lens of quantum mental health—from disrupted circadian rhythms and dehydration to mitochondrial stress and sensory overload. You’ll learn how to support your body’s electrical system so your mind can actually rest.
Because freedom shouldn’t feel like fear. When your cells feel safe, you feel safe. 🌍
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Counting calories and chasing macros might make sense for body composition but when it comes to mental health, that approach can fall short.
In this solo episode, Dr. Kelli breaks down why nutrition for your brain and nervous system is far more nuanced than any one-size-fits-all plan.
You’ll learn:
✨ Why calorie counting can disrupt your body’s sense of safety and intuition
✨ The real role of protein, fat, and carbs in supporting mood and neurotransmitters
✨ Why animal-based amino acids are superior building blocks for mental clarity and calm
✨ How dietary fats protect your brain, hormones, and nervous system
✨ What makes “mental-health macros” different from “weight-loss macros”
This is nourishment that honors biology, not diet culture ~ because your brain deserves better fuel than numbers on a label.
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Can red light therapy help your pet heal, recover, and thrive?
In this illuminating finale to the Red Light Therapy Series, Dr. Kelli is joined by her friend and fellow quantum health practitioner Jackie Jolie, founder of EquiSol™, to explore how light-based technology is transforming animal wellness.
Together they discuss:
✨ How animals naturally respond to light and frequency
✨ The science behind red and near-infrared light for tissue repair, inflammation, and performance
✨ Everyday ways to support your pets with light exposure — from sunrise walks to the innovative DogSol™ Blanket
✨ How red light therapy is enhancing recovery for dogs, cats, and even high-performance horses
✨ Why honoring circadian rhythms isn’t just human biology — it’s universal biology
This conversation will leave you inspired to see light as a form of love — one that bridges species and helps every living being reconnect to its innate healing intelligence. 🌞🐾
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How much red light is just right?
In this second episode of my Red Light Therapy Series, I’m joined again by my friend and fellow quantum health practitioner Kelly Bento, founder of Soleil-Well Red Light, whose devices are among the best in the industry. Together, we unpack one of the most common questions people have about red light therapy—how to dose it properly.
Whether you’re using red light for energy, skin health, hormone balance, or recovery, this episode will help you move beyond guesswork into grounded science.
We discuss:
✨ The difference between red and near-infrared light—and why both matter
✨ How too much light can actually backfire (yep, there’s a sweet spot)
✨ How to find your ideal exposure time based on your goals
✨ Real-life examples of dosing for mood, mitochondria, and menopause
✨ What makes Soleil-Well devices different—and worth the investment
If you’ve ever wondered how long, how often, or how close you should be to your device, this is your go-to guide for getting real healing results without overdoing it.
💡 Listen to Episode 1: Red Light, Real Healing: How It Boosted My Energy, Clarity & Vision
💡 Stay tuned for Episode 3: Red Light Therapy for Pets with Jackie Jolie
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https://soleilwell.com
https://www.instagram.com/soleilwell
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In this solo episode, I’m kicking off a 3-part Red Light Therapy Series with a personal story — the real reason I started using red light therapy in the first place.
What began as an experiment to support my son’s health turned into one of the most life-changing daily practices for me. From brighter mornings to deeper clarity and even sharper eyesight, red light has been a quiet game-changer in my healing journey.
In this episode, I share:
✨ Why I began red light therapy through a quantum biology lens
✨ The shifts I noticed in energy, mental clarity, and vision
✨ How morning light and red light work together to reset your circadian rhythm
✨ Simple, practical ways to start your own red light routine
This episode is for anyone who’s curious about red light therapy — or ready to reconnect with their body’s natural vitality.
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🔆 Red Light Therapy Series Line-Up:
1️⃣ Red Light, Real Healing — with Dr. Kelli Ritter (this episode)
2️⃣ Red Light Therapy Dosing — with Kelly Bento, founder of Soleil-Well
3️⃣ Red Light Therapy for Pets — with Jackie Jolie, founder of EquiSol
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What really happens when you stop drinking ~ not just to your body, but to your confidence, relationships, and mental health?
In this raw and radiant conversation, I sit down with my dear friend and award-winning beauty editor Donna Francis to talk about her year of no alcohol - and how that decision changed everything.
Together we explore:
✨ How giving up alcohol improved Donna’s energy, skin, sleep, and self-esteem
✨ The reality of “hangxiety” and why her nervous system finally feels calm
✨ The emotional stretch of facing life’s stressors (like last year’s hurricane) without numbing
✨ What happens to friendships and social circles when you choose sobriety
✨ The deeper peace ~ and pride ~ that come from living fully awake
As two women who’ve both experienced life on the other side of alcohol (I’m nine years alcohol-free), this episode is an honest, uplifting look at what it means to come home to yourself - without the crutch of a drink.
If you’ve ever questioned your relationship with alcohol, or you’re craving more energy, clarity, and confidence, this conversation will leave you feeling seen, inspired, and deeply empowered.
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In this short solo episode, I share the simple foundations that keep me steady - especially during stressful times. From light to water, earth to food, and of course breath, these quantum health basics are the anchors I return to again and again. Consider this your reminder that the path to calm doesn’t have to be complicated - sometimes it’s about reconnecting with what your body and cells already know.
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What if your family’s wellbeing could be shaped not just by what you do, but by the rhythms you live in?
In this heart-opening conversation, I’m joined by my friend and colleague Oksana Hansen to explore how quantum health principles extend far beyond the individual and into the fabric of family life. Together, we discuss:
✨ Circadian rhythms as a foundation for homeschooling ~ how light, routine, and alignment with nature create stability and focus for children.
✨ Coherence in daily life ~ why regulating our own nervous systems matters for emotional healing and for the energy field our families live in.
✨ Reconnecting with nature ~ simple but profound practices that nurture resilience, calm, and whole-body healing.
Oksana also shares about her Return to Nature retreat, where emotional healing and quantum practices meet in community.
This episode is for you if you’ve ever wondered how to bring nervous system safety, coherence, and natural rhythms into your home so that healing becomes a family culture ~ not just a solo journey.
Connect with Oksana:
https://www.quantumlenswellness.com
https://www.instagram.com/quantumlenswellness
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What does it really feel like to age inside a quantum health lifestyle? In this refreshingly honest conversation, I sit down with my friend and colleague, Kelly Bento, founder of Soleil-Well and expert in red light therapy, to talk about the real journey of midlife, menopause, and mitochondrial health.
We hold nothing back as we share both the frustrations (because yes, sometimes it sucks!) and the deep gratitude of moving through this stage of life with quantum awareness. From hormonal shifts to the power of light, from the vulnerability of changing bodies to the privilege of living in alignment with nature—we cover it all.
We also touch on red light therapy and why it’s a tool both Kelly and I rely on daily—but don’t worry, we’ve got a whole second episode coming soon in my Red Light Therapy Series dedicated to diving deeper into that!
✨ Whether you’re in menopause, perimenopause, or simply curious about aging well, this conversation is a dose of honesty, humor, and hope.
Listen in to learn:
Kelly is living proof that aging doesn’t have to mean decline—it can mean deeper wisdom, embodiment, and vitality when we partner with light.
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What if your anxious thoughts and mood swings weren’t “all in your head”… but in your blood sugar?
In this fascinating conversation, I sit down with Danielle Hamilton, FNTP, RWP - functional nutritionist, restorative wellness practitioner, and fellow quantum health advocate - to unpack the critical (and often overlooked) role blood sugar plays in anxiety, depression, and overall mental health.
Danielle shares her expertise on:
🔄 How blood sugar imbalances can mimic or worsen mental health symptoms
🌞 The surprising connection between circadian rhythms, mitochondria, and glucose regulation
🧠 Why regulating blood sugar is one of the most powerful tools for calming anxiety and stabilizing mood issues
🥩 Nutritional and lifestyle strategies to create metabolic stability and mental clarity
This episode is packed with both science and practical takeaways to help you understand why blood sugar regulation is foundational to mental health — and how you can start supporting your brain and body today.
Danielle’s passion, wisdom, and clarity will leave you inspired and empowered to take small steps that create big shifts in your energy, focus, and emotional resilience.
Connect with Danielle:
🔗 www.daniellehamiltonhealth.com
📱Instagram: @daniellehamiltonhealth
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In this short and heartfelt solo episode, Dr. Kelli gets real about the difference between self-love and self-absorption. For much of her career, she misunderstood what it really meant to love herself—and she knows she’s not alone.
You’ll hear a powerful story about a family friend whose adult son told her to never admit she loved herself, reflecting how often self-love is misunderstood as selfishness. Dr. Kelli unpacks why this belief is so harmful and shares how learning to embrace true self-love can transform the way we live, heal, and connect with others.
This episode will leave you reflecting on your own relationship with self-love and why it’s a radical, necessary act—not something to hide or feel ashamed of.
✨ What you’ll learn in this episode:
• Why self-love is often misinterpreted as self-absorption
• The personal confession Dr. Kelli shares about her own journey
• How embracing self-love creates a foundation for healing anxiety and living fully
• A new perspective on why loving yourself is actually one of the most generous things you can do
If you’ve ever struggled with feeling like self-love is “selfish,” this episode is for you.
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In this radiant episode of the Quantum Mental Health Podcast, Dr. Kelli sits down with Jeffrey Hartford—massage therapist, health & wellness coach, and owner of J_Hart Fitness. Known as an “obnoxious optimist,” Jeffrey is on a mission to show people just how incredible the human body really is.
After being diagnosed with a tumor on his kidney, Jeffrey made the bold choice to pursue quantum health strategies and a natural healing path. His story is a powerful reminder that mindset is medicine, and that the body carries an innate wisdom when we learn how to listen.
Together, we explore:
Jeffrey isn’t just a coach—he’s a father, husband, son, brother, and friend who embodies transformation inside and out. His light is contagious, and his story will leave you inspired to trust your own body’s brilliance.
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In this short solo episode, Dr. Kelli invites you to reimagine your evenings through the lens of quantum health. While we often focus on morning routines, it’s the evening that sets the stage for circadian alignment, nervous system repair, and true anxiety recovery.
You’ll learn:
Why honoring the dark is one of the most overlooked tools for mental health
How blue light after sunset hijacks your sleep and mood
Simple steps to create a calming, family-friendly evening rhythm that signals safety to your brain and body
How to bring more connection and less conflict into the hours before bedtime
This isn’t about adding a long checklist. It’s about reclaiming evenings as sacred—whether you’re solo, partnered, or guiding a family.
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What if your biggest transformation couldn’t be measured by pounds lost… but by peace gained?
In this powerful episode, Dr. Kelli sits down with Adrian Gledhill, former Biggest Loser contestant, to explore the untold mental health side of weight loss. Beyond the workouts and weigh-ins, Adrian opens up about her experience with trauma, anxiety, and the internal pressure that followed her even after the cameras stopped rolling.
Together, we unpack:
How trauma and stress can distort body image and self-worth
The emotional cost of “performative” weight loss
The real reason anxiety often returns after external transformation
Adrian’s experience with micro-dosing GLP-1s for gentle metabolic and mental health support
The radical self-love practices that finally brought her peace
Why healing is never just physical—and why quantum mental health matters
Whether you’ve struggled with weight, anxiety, or the feeling that you’re “never enough,” this episode is a reminder: you are not broken—and you don’t have to hustle to heal.
✨ This is healing from the inside out.
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In this deeply illuminating episode, we welcome Dr. Susan Heitler—clinical psychologist, conflict‑resolution expert, and author of Prescriptions Without Pills: For Relief from Depression, Anger, Anxiety, and More (2016). She brings her signature Hand Map of Bump Theory, a trauma‑informed, integrative framework that gives concrete tools for moving from emotional distress into solution.
Dr. Susan Heitler teaches us to chart our emotional journeys using her Hand Map of Bump Theory, a bold, visual method to understand how life stressors (or “bumps”) trigger depression, anxiety, anger, or addiction. We learn how to navigate toward a solution path—a “thumb route”—rather than reactive spirals. Applying real examples, her step‑function strategies empower listeners to take clear, grounded action toward emotional resilience—pill‑free. Drawing from conflict‑resolution training, her approach helps us heal within and in relationship, all through trauma‑informed, applied therapeutic insight.
“When you hit a life bump, there are five potential pathways—but only one returns you to well‑being: the thumb route.”
“Instead of asking ‘Why am I depressed?’, start mapping what hurt—or what need wasn’t met—and step toward solutions.”
“Conflict resolution isn’t just couples therapy—it’s how we resolve inner conflict, shifting from reactivity to shared problem‑solving.”
Connect with Dr. Susan Heitler: Visit her official site at TherapyHelp.com to explore her clinical practice, blog, videos, and workshops
Get the Book: Prescriptions Without Pills (2016) offers self‑help worksheets, video resources, and real‑world examples for facing emotional distress without pills
Dr. Heitler’s TEDx Talk
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What Happens When You Forget Your Lines (and Love Yourself Anyway)
In this tender solo episode, Dr. Kelli shares a real-time story of what happened after a recent podcast interview — the part you don’t see on air.
She opens up about the moment she blanked on her own overthinking styles, how the inner critic rushed in, and the spiral of self-doubt that followed… despite everything else going well.
But instead of staying stuck in shame, she chose something else: radical self-love.
You’ll hear:
▪️ Why blanking or stumbling doesn’t mean you’re not wise or worthy
▪️ A dream that shifted her entire perspective on performance, life, and purpose
▪️ The powerful hand-on-heart ritual that turned it all into medicine
▪️ How this experience deepened her commitment to realness, not perfection
Whether you're a healer, helper, or human who sometimes forgets your own brilliance — this episode is for you.
You don’t need a perfect script to show up in your power. No one has the full script. We’re all improvising. And that’s enough.
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