Essence of Health Tea Time

by Shayla Toombs-Withers, DO

Join Dr. Shayla Toombs-Withers and friends as she spills the tea on all things health, wellness, and plant based nutrition! The Essence of Health is in YOU! Send inquiries to TeaTimeEOH@gmail.com.

Podcast episodes

  • Season 3

  • The Tea on your Thyroid: Testing, Toxins and Truth - Part 2

    The Tea on your Thyroid: Testing, Toxins and Truth - Part 2

    Welcome to Season 3 of the Essence of Health Tea Time podcast! Thyroid disorders are among the most common endocrine conditions, affecting millions of people worldwide. Studies have shown that there is a portion of the general population that may have some degree of thyroid hormone dysfunction leading to a variety of symptoms, with normal test results. This month on The Essence of Health Tea Time podcast, we'll have a two-part episode with guest, Dr. Dana Gibbs. On today's episode, Dr. Shayla and Dr. Dana will be spilling "𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐚 𝐨𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐓𝐡𝐲𝐫𝐨𝐢𝐝: 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐓𝐨𝐱𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐡, 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝟐". Listen to last week’s episode for Part 1. Dr. Dana Gibbs is a board-certified otolaryngologist, thyroid surgeon, and founder of Consultants in Metabolism. She specializes in the medical treatment of Hashimoto's disease and helps patients regain their energy and vitality. Synopsis: Discover the impact of stress on our thyroid and overall health Understand the thyroid gland’s role in optimizing your Gut Health Get insight on certain foods that may or may not be helpful in promoting healthful thyroid function Explore some of the environmental toxins that may disrupt your endocrine system and how to identify them Get Dr. Dana’s "thyroid nutrition tea" on dietary measures for thyroid health and metabolism Connect with Essence of Health: – FREE Nourish & Flourish 5 Day Challenge: www.DrShayla.com/NFchallenge – FREE Class “Ditch The Diet: Mindful Strategies for Lasting Metabolic Health” at www.DrShayla.com/DTD –Essence of Health Wellness Clinic & Coaching: www.DrShayla.com/EOH –Click the SUBSCRIBE button on your favorite podcast platform so that you never miss a moment of the Essence of Health Tea Time Podcast! – FREE "Healthy Tips For A Healthy Lifestyle" Guide: https://essenceofhealth.link/e-book —----------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with Dr. Dana Gibbs: Website: https://www.danagibbsmd.com/ Facebook: @consultantsinmetabolism Instagram: @danagibbsmd YouTube: @danagibbsmd8190 TikTok: @dana.gibbs.md Podcast: “Beyond The Thyroid” https://www.buzzsprout.com/2373989 Resources to avoid Toxins: EWG’s Healthy Living/Skin Deep App Think Dirty App

  • The Tea on your Thyroid: Testing, Toxins and Truth, Part 1

    The Tea on your Thyroid: Testing, Toxins and Truth, Part 1

    Welcome to Season 3 of the Essence of Health Tea Time podcast! Thyroid disorders are among the most common endocrine conditions, affecting millions of people worldwide. Studies have shown that up to 60% of the population may have some form of thyroid dysfunction that they are totally unaware of. This month on The Essence of Health Tea Time podcast, we'll have a two-part episode with guest, Dr. Dana Gibbs. On today's episode, Dr. Shayla and Dr. Dana will be spilling "𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐚 𝐎𝐧 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐓𝐡𝐲𝐫𝐨𝐢𝐝 - 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐓𝐨𝐱𝐢𝐧𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐡 - 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝟏". Dr. Dana Gibbs is a board-certified otolaryngologist, thyroid surgeon, and founder of Consultants in Metabolism. She specializes in the medical treatment of Hashimoto's disease and other complex thyroid-related illnesses and chronic fatigue. Dr. Gibbs helps patients who have not responded to levothyroxine or who were not offered treatment due to normal TSH regain their energy and vitality. Synopsis: Discover the most common thyroid disorders and their typical symptoms. Learn about often-overlooked symptoms of thyroid dysfunction that might surprise you. Understand why TSH alone isn't enough and explore the comprehensive thyroid testing approach Dr. Gibbs uses. Gain insights into the intricate balance of your thyroid hormones and how other thyroid tests may be helpful. Get the "thyroid tea" on how proper thyroid balance affects everything from weight management to brain function. Stay tuned next week to hear part 2 of this episode... Connect with Essence of Health at www.DrShayla.com/EOH – Join the FREE Nourish & Flourish 5 Day Challenge at www.DrShayla.com/NFchallenge –Take our FREE Class “Ditch The Diet: Mindful Strategies for Lasting Metabolic Health” at www.DrShayla.com/DTD –Click the SUBSCRIBE button on your favorite podcast platform so that you never miss a moment of the Essence of Health Tea Time Podcast! –Follow Dr. Shayla on social media at Essence of Health Wellness Clinic on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube and at DrShayla on TikTok. —----------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with Dr. Dana Gibbs: Website: https://www.danagibbsmd.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/consultantsinmetabolism Instagram: @danagibbsmd YouTube: @danagibbsmd8190 TikTok: @dana.gibbs.md LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danagibbsmd/ Podcast: “Beyond The Thyroid” https://www.buzzsprout.com/2373989 The Essence of Health is in You!

  • Season 2

  • The Tea About A Plant Powered Lifestyle To Lower Your Cancer Risk - Part 2

    The Tea About A Plant Powered Lifestyle To Lower Your Cancer Risk - Part 2

    Welcome to Season 2 of the Essence of Health Tea Time podcast! The three most common cancers in women are Lung Cancer, Breast Cancer, and Ovarian Cancer. Studies show that 13 percent of women will be diagnosed with female breast cancer at some point during their lifetime. While we know there are a variety of factors that can play a part in the development of cancer, there are ways to reduce your risk and enhance your overall quality of life. This month on The Essence of Health Tea Time podcast, we’ll have a two part episode with guest, Dr. Simran Malhotra. On today’s episode, Dr. Shayla and Dr. Simran will be spilling “𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐚 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐀 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐲𝐥𝐞 𝐓𝐨 𝐋𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐤 - 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝟐”. Dr. Simran Malhotra is a triple board-certified physician in internal medicine, hospice & palliative care, and lifestyle medicine as well as a certified health and wellness coach. She is a BRCA 1 previvor with a strong family history of breast & female reproductive cancers and has an encouraging story of how she has managed this medical history at such a young age. She founded Wellness By LifestyleMD, a platform where she aims to educate people, particularly women at high risk of cancer like herself, on the powerful impact that positive lifestyle changes can have on their quality of life and even longevity. Synopsis: Discover the problem with processed foods and how they increase your cancer risk Gain an understanding of how exercise can lower your cancer risk Explore other lifestyle factors that may be increasing your cancer risk Get the “motivating tea” on practical strategies to maintain overall health and wellness to lower your cancer risk Connect with Essence of Health: – Join the FREE Nourish & Flourish 5 Day Challenge at www.DrShayla.com/NFchallenge –Learn more about Essence of Health Wellness Clinic & Coaching at www.DrShayla.com/EOH –Submit a question to our "Ask The Expert" segment of this podcast so that you can get my opinion on your questions related to plant based nutrition, health and wellness. Submit your questions for this segment here: https://essenceofhealth.link/ask-the-expert –Click the SUBSCRIBE button on your favorite podcast platform so that you never miss a moment of the Essence of Health Tea Time Podcast! –Get your FREE "Healthy Tips For A Healthy Lifestyle" Guide to get you started on your health and wellness path. https://essenceofhealth.link/e-book –Follow Dr. Shayla on social media at Essence of Health Wellness Clinic on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube and at DrShayla on TikTok. —----------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with Dr. Simran Malhotra: Awaken Your Wellness Columnist at Everyday Health: https://www.everydayhealth.com/columns/awaken-your-wellness/ Website: https://www.coachsimranmd.com/ Instagram: @Drsimran.malhotra LinkedIn: @Simran Malhotra The Essence of Health is in You!

  • The Tea About A Plant Powered Lifestyle To Lower Your Cancer Risk - Part 1

    The Tea About A Plant Powered Lifestyle To Lower Your Cancer Risk - Part 1

    Welcome to Season 2 of the Essence of Health Tea Time podcast! The three most common cancers in women are Lung Cancer, Breast Cancer, and Ovarian Cancer. Studies show that 13 percent of women will be diagnosed with female breast cancer at some point during their lifetime. While we know there are a variety of factors that can play a part in the development of cancer, there are ways to reduce your risk and enhance your overall quality of life. This month on The Essence of Health Tea Time podcast, we’ll have a two part episode with guest, Dr. Simran Malhotra. On today’s episode, Dr. Shayla and Dr. Simran will be spilling “𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐚 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐀 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐲𝐥𝐞 𝐓𝐨 𝐋𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐤 - 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝟏”. Dr. Simran Malhotra is a triple board-certified physician in internal medicine, hospice & palliative care, and lifestyle medicine as well as a certified health and wellness coach. She is a BRCA 1 previvor with a strong family history of breast & female reproductive cancers and has an encouraging story of how she has managed this medical history at such a young age. She founded Wellness By LifestyleMD, a platform where she aims to educate people, particularly women at high risk of cancer like herself, on the powerful impact that positive lifestyle changes can have on their quality of life and even longevity. Synopsis: Hear Dr. Simran’s and Dr. Shayla’s plant based journeys and their motivation to put more plants on their plates. Discover those important genetic mutations to be aware of for female related cancers. Gain an understanding of hereditary versus non-hereditary risk factors for cancer and those details that are most important. Explore your family history and those factors that you should be aware of as it relates to your health. Get the “crunchy tea” on the connection of your nutrition to inflammation and how this plays a part in cancer prevention including those micronutrients to look out for. Stay tuned next week to hear part 2 of this episode… Connect with Essence of Health: – Join the FREE Nourish & Flourish 5 Day Challenge at www.DrShayla.com/NFchallenge –Learn more about Essence of Health Wellness Clinic & Coaching at www.DrShayla.com/EOH –Click the SUBSCRIBE button on your favorite podcast platform so that you never miss a moment of the Essence of Health Tea Time Podcast! –Get your FREE "Healthy Tips For A Healthy Lifestyle" Guide to get you started on your health and wellness path. https://essenceofhealth.link/e-book –Follow Dr. Shayla on social media at Essence of Health Wellness Clinic on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube and at DrShayla on TikTok. —----------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with Dr. Simran Malhotra: Awaken Your Wellness Columnist at Everyday Health: https://www.everydayhealth.com/columns/awaken-your-wellness/ Website: https://www.coachsimranmd.com/ Instagram: @Drsimran.malhotra LinkedIn: @Simran Malhotra The Essence of Health is in You!

  • The Tea Beyond Weight Loss: Unlocking The Key To Insulin Sensitivity Through Body Composition

    The Tea Beyond Weight Loss: Unlocking The Key To Insulin Sensitivity Through Body Composition

    Welcome to Season 2 of the Essence of Health Tea Time podcast! Within the arena of diet culture and weight loss, the focus tends to be on the number on the scale, cutting calories, cutting carbs, doing the latest workout trends and taking the latest supplement that promises to give you the easy road to achieving the magical number on the scale that you desire. However, with the development of the latest weight loss medication therapy options, many are starting to understand that there is so much more to health beyond just weight loss and the number on the scale. On today’s episode of the Essence of Health Tea Time Podcast, Dr. Shayla Toombs-Withers will be spilling “The Tea Beyond Weight Loss: Unlocking The Key To Insulin Sensitivity Through Body Composition”. Synopsis Develop an understanding of Body Composition Analysis and how its a more effective measure of body mass than weight alone. Discover the variety of ways Insulin Resistance may present and how it may be impacting your health and waistline. Get informed on the different ways that you can obtain your Body Composition measurements. Learn how certain foods can be consumed to help improve insulin sensitivity. Get the “strategic tea” on 10 practical strategies that you can use to improve your overall metabolic health. Connect with Essence of Health: – Join the FREE Nourish & Flourish 5 Day Challenge at www.DrShayla.com/NFchallenge –Learn more about Essence of Health Wellness Clinic & Coaching at www.DrShayla.com/EOH –Submit a question to our "Ask The Expert" segment of this podcast so that you can get my opinion on your questions related to plant based nutrition, health and wellness. Submit your questions for this segment here: https://essenceofhealth.link/ask-the-expert –Click the SUBSCRIBE button on your favorite podcast platform so that you never miss a moment of the Essence of Health Tea Time Podcast! –Get your FREE "Healthy Tips For A Healthy Lifestyle" Guide to get you started on your health and wellness path. https://essenceofhealth.link/e-book –Follow Dr. Shayla on social media at Essence of Health Wellness Clinic on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube and at DrShayla on TikTok. The Essence of Health is in You!