How much do your thoughts and words actually influence your health and healing process? Welcome back to the Dr. Kinney show! In this episode, I’m diving into why your mindset plays such a huge role in your health and healing. I see so many patients get stuck in negative thought cycles that seem impossible to break. The truth is, your brain can’t tell the difference between what’s happening in reality and what’s going on in your head. This means that you can actually transf...

Have you ever considered that your exercise routine might be doing more harm than good for your hormonal health? Welcome back to the Dr. Kinney show! In this episode, I’m talking about the complex relationship between exercise and hormonal health, with a particular focus on female hormones. We’ll look at the impacts of different types of exercise on the thyroid, adrenal glands, and sex hormones, such as estrogen and progesterone and how both over-exercising and under-exerc...

Why do you still feel drained, even after a full night's sleep? Could it be 'Cortisol Debt'? Welcome back to the Dr. Kinney show! In this episode, we’re exploring the critical role that rest plays in healing, with a particular focus on adrenal fatigue and burnout. I like to explain cortisol as the body’s 'currency.' Much like financial budgeting, rest helps us 'earn' energy, while our daily activities and stress 'spend' it. When we don't get enough rest, we end up in what ...

The gut truly is like the root from which everything else grows, and if it’s not functioning well, you’re bound to have some negative impacts on your health. In this episode of The Dr. Kinney Show, I sat down with the latest member of my team, Dr. Ana Rodriguez, to talk about SIBO or small intestine bacterial overgrowth. She’s sharing what it is, the symptoms you might be experiencing, and the treatment options you have if this is what you’re dealing with. Topics covered in this epi...

How well do you understand your lymphatic system? In this solo episode of The Dr. Kinney Show, I’m diving into this topic because it is a really important system and it doesn't get talked about enough. Your lymphatic system has an impact on every single other system in the body, and if it isn’t in good health, it can be really hard to make progress in other areas of your health. Topics covered in this episode include: What your lymphatic system is and all of the jobs it has in yo...

Let’s talk about health anxiety. In this episode of The Dr. Kinney Show, I want to address something that has been coming up a lot lately with the patients I see in my private practice- anxiety about your health. This is something that so many people struggle with, myself included, and I want to share some ways that you can overcome it. Topics covered in this episode include: My experience as a hypochondriacThe importance of working with someone who really understands health anxiety...

Do you have all the hypothyroid symptoms even though you’re being told your thyroid is normal? In this episode, I'll be addressing a common concern among my patients—the thyroid. I want to help you understand the importance of accurate testing to determine whether your thyroid is functioning optimally so you can identify any issues and get the treatment plan you need. Topics covered in this episode include: The classic signs and symptoms that something is going on with your ...

Welcome back to the Dr. Kinney Show! In today's episode, we’re discussing the complexities of Cortisol. While often labelled as merely a 'Stress Hormone,' cortisol plays a crucial role in our body's response to stress and overall energy management. In this episode, I talk about the importance of maintaining proper cortisol levels, the consequences of both high and low cortisol, and how they can impact your health and well-being. I also discuss the need for balance and practical st...

Welcome back to the Dr. Kinney Show! This week, I’m joined by Sara Corckran, mindset and positive psychology coach, speaker, and author of Grit and Grace: How to Find Clarity and Optimism in Overwhelming Situations. Sara’s story and work beautifully bridge mindset and medicine, showing how the way we think about our challenges can change how we move through them. In this conversation, we talk about the power of slowing down, listening to your body, and learning to truly care for yourself, not...

Welcome back to the Dr. Kinney Show! In this solo episode, I’m diving deep into one of the most talked-about topics in wellness right now, GLP-1 medications, including Ozempic, Wegovy, and semaglutide. There’s a lot of information (and misinformation) circulating about these drugs, and I want to explain how they actually work, when they can be incredibly effective, and when they can cause more harm than good. I break down the glucose-insulin connection, what insulin resistance really means, a...

Welcome back to the Dr. Kinney Show! This week I’m joined by Jennifer Barnhill, an award-winning journalist, Navy spouse, and author of The Military Stories You’ve Been Told and the Ones You Need to Hear. We dive into the true meaning of resilience and the hidden emotional and physical costs of being expected to “bounce back” especially in military life. Jennifer shares her research and lived experience uncovering how military families navigate chronic stress, lack of support, and societal ex...

Welcome back to the Dr. Kinney Show! Book Sign-Up -- https://www.thekinneyclinic.com/book In this solo episode, I’m sharing what I’ve been up to during my podcast pause and opening up about the inspiration behind my new book. I dive into one of my core teachings, learning to earn more energy than you spend, and explain how taking time to rest, recharge, and slow down can actually help you move faster, feel better, and live more intentionally. I talk about how cortisol functions like your bo...

Welcome back to the Dr. Kinney Show! In today’s episode, I’m joined by professional organizer Susie Salinas, founder of Systems by Susie, to talk all about the life-changing power of home organization. Susie shares how she helps busy families and businesses develop long-term systems to stay organized without the stress. We explore how physical clutter affects your mental load, the difference between organizing and systemizing, and why so many people struggle to maintain order in their homes—e...

Welcome back to the Dr. Kinney Show! In this solo episode, I’m diving into a topic that hits close to home—how to support your tweens and teens as they navigate the wild ride of puberty. As a mom of five, I’m no stranger to mood swings, hormonal shifts, and dinner table meltdowns. This episode was inspired by a recent conversation with my kids that reminded me just how intense and important this phase can be for both kids and parents. In this episode, I share: What’s actually going on in the ...

Welcome back to the Dr. Kinney Show! This week, I’m joined by Dr. Yasaman Roland, founder of the Center for Transformative Dentistry in Annapolis, MD. Dr. Roland is a pioneer in functional whole-body dentistry, helping both children and adults address issues like TMD, sleep apnea, and jaw development—not just for a better smile, but for better overall health. In this fascinating episode, we explore the critical link between oral health and whole-body wellness. From breathing and posture to s...

Welcome back to the Dr. Kinney Show! In this episode, I’m thrilled to be joined by my colleague and longtime friend, Dr. Ana Rodriguez. A licensed naturopathic doctor and acupuncturist, Dr. Ana brings a deeply integrative approach to women’s health, especially during pregnancy and the postpartum period. She shares her personal experience with home births and postpartum recovery, and offers her clinical insights on how to truly support mothers during this critical phase. We dive into the physi...

Welcome back to the Dr. Kinney Show! This week, I’m excited to welcome back Dr. Marisa Catapano, board-certified naturopathic oncologist and certified Neo Emotional Release practitioner. Dr. Catapano’s journey into integrative oncology was inspired by her mother’s battle with stage 4 breast cancer—and today, she helps patients address the emotional and physical root causes of disease while navigating conventional cancer treatment. In this powerful conversation, we dive into how mind-body medi...

Welcome back to the Dr. Kinney Show! In this special solo episode, I’m diving into a powerful concept that’s been central to my own healing journey—and one I’ve recently reconnected with during a Joe Dispenza retreat: love as medicine. We often focus on supplements, tests, and protocols (and those are important!), but what if the most powerful healing tool is actually free and already inside you? This episode explores the neuroscience and biochemistry of love, how it affects your DNA, nervous...

Welcome back to the Dr. Kinney Show! This week, I’m joined by Carrie Chojnowski, certified gut health coach, podcast host of Thrive with Carrie, and a passionate advocate for helping women in midlife go from surviving to thriving. Carrie returns to share how our gut health is deeply connected to perimenopause symptoms—and how addressing your digestion might be the missing link to feeling better. In this candid and relatable episode, we break down why brain fog, fatigue, mood swings, bl...

Welcome back to the Dr. Kinney Show! This week I’m joined again by the brilliant Dr. Molly Hutto, licensed acupuncturist and clinical director of Annapolis Family Acupuncture. In this episode, we explore a groundbreaking treatment that’s changing lives—Soliman Auricular Acupuncture Technique (SAAT)—which is helping people permanently eliminate allergies and reset their immune systems. Dr. Hutto shares her journey from public school teacher to acupuncturist, how acupuncture healed her own depr...