The Beautifully Broken Podcast

Every week, my inbox fills up with questions like, “Freddie, what do you think of this gadget?” In a world overflowing with wellness tech—hydrogen water, PEMF, lymphatic suits—it’s hard to know what’s real and what’s just shiny marketing. So I’m laying it all out.

This episode breaks down the six core principles I use to evaluate technology: science and safety, lifestyle compatibility, value versus hype, brand reliability, longevity, and remembering the most important truth—your body does the healing. Whether you're a practitioner or just starting your wellness journey, these tips will help you make smart, aligned decisions with your energy, time, and dollars.

HIGHLIGHTS

[00:00] - Technology doesn’t heal—you do
[01:12] - My #1 principle: science, safety, and real validation
[02:58] - The Flowpresso example: lymph, sleep, and cellular hydration
[04:20] - Lifestyle compatibility: will you actually use this device?
[06:10] - Ice baths and the reality behind the hype
[07:47] - Value vs marketing: understanding true cost
[09:22] - Brand support: who picks up the phone when something breaks?
[10:10] - Longevity and market trends: is this company sticking around?
[11:10] - Final reminder: the body heals, tech just supports

LINKS & RESOURCES

BEAM Minerals: http://beamminerals.com/beautifullybroken
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Flowpresso: https://calendly.com/freddiekimmel/flowpresso-one-on-one-discovery

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CONNECT WITH FREDDIE

Check out my website and store: (http://www.beautifullybroken.world)  

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Miesha Tate is a fighter in every sense of the word—but the real victories didn’t happen in the octagon. In this intimate episode, we go behind the title belts to explore the deeper work: healing trauma, redefining success, and reconnecting with the self.
Miesha opens up about being the only girl wrestling boys in high school, navigating a career in a male-dominated sport, and what happened when she hit a “false summit” of success that didn’t deliver the peace she was chasing. We talk about parenting with intention, recovery through movement and tech, and the spiritual and emotional work that brought her back to center.
Whether you’re facing burnout, parenting challenges, or your own inner critic—this episode is a powerful reminder that our greatest breakthroughs often begin with breaking down.

HIGHLIGHTS
[00:00] - Winning a UFC title—and realizing it didn’t fix what was broken
[05:32] - Miesha’s start in wrestling and early brushes with adversity
[12:26] - Why MMA is more mindful art than chaotic violence
[16:40] - The “false summit” of success and redefining identity
[23:19] - Breaking generational patterns as a parent
[27:34] - Plant medicine, prayer, and the road back to self
[35:09] - Biohacking and clean living with intention
[42:50] - Why RICE isn’t the recovery answer and what actually works
[56:07] - Her message to young athletes (and her younger self)

LINKS & RESOURCES

Built For Growth Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/built-for-growth-by-miesha-tate/id1768061788
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/builtforgrowthpodcast/
Miesha's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mieshatate/

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In this soulful and timely episode, I sit down with Dr. Melissa Sonners—chiropractor, author, and mother of three—for a deep conversation on navigating chronic illness, rediscovering inner wisdom, and healing in community. We talk about how neurological Lyme disease and mold toxicity shook her life—and how it ultimately became the catalyst for transformation.

Melissa shares why rest and stillness matter more than most of us admit, how brainwave rhythms can radically shape our state of being, and why connection (to ourselves and others) is the real medicine we all need. We also dive into her upcoming book The Connection Code, which provides tools to reclaim your voice, values, and vitality—especially in a world that often feels isolating. From power hours to playful rituals, this conversation is a heartfelt invitation to start listening to what your body’s been trying to say all along.

HIGHLIGHTS

[01:40] - How a wellness festival sparked reconnection and community
[05:38] - Facing neurological Lyme, memory loss, and a full-body shutdown
[12:14] - Why she ditched the "power hour" and built a nervous-system-friendly morning
[22:08] - The two-minute practice that can reconnect you to your inner voice
[33:58] - Creating true community by coming home to yourself
[39:04] - The brainwave blueprint: Theta, Alpha, Beta—and how to live in flow
[47:13] - The 3-part decision matrix: intuition, nervous system, and values
[55:49] - Behind the book: how The Connection Code came to life
[59:27] - Melissa’s one message to a divided world: come back to who you are

Dr. Melissa's RESOURCES

Best Friends Book Nook- an online book club for women: https://www.drmelissasonners.com/book-nook
Regulate YOUR Rhythm: https://www.drmelissasonners.com/regulated-rhythm
The Connection Code: https://www.drmelissasonners.com/resources/connection-code-bundle
Morning Self-WITH challenge: https://www.drmelissasonners.com/resources/5-day-challenge-of-being-self-with
How to Set the Tone for Your Day: Morning Sit Spot Ideas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7biHnjVFdk
How To Turn Your iPhone Screen RED [Block Blue Light At Night]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZ3EFgs3CQg

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CONNECT WITH DR. MELISSA
Dr. Melissa's Podcast: apple.co/43P1baU
Dr. Melissa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/BeInspiredMama/
Dr. Melissa's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melissa.sonners/
Dr. Melissa's YouTube: https://bit.ly/3VSFIvM

CONNECT WITH FREDDIE

Check out my website and store: (http://www.beautifullybroken.world)  

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Welcome to the Beautifully Broken Podcast! In this solo episode, I open my heart and speak candidly about why I keep showing up to produce this show—and how it has become the greatest teacher in my life. I explore the eternal thread of human suffering that ties us to past civilizations, the modern epidemic of loneliness and chronic illness, and the quiet power of storytelling in igniting hope.

From the fall of Rome to the rise of suicide in the age of supercomputers, this reflection journeys through history, psychology, and the challenges of being human in 2025. I dive into what it means to live with intention, to own your healing, and why investing in personal growth is the best ROI you’ll ever find. If you're feeling disconnected or overwhelmed, let this be your call to anchor in purpose and choose to rewrite your story.

HIGHLIGHTS

[0:44] - Why suffering isn’t a glitch, it’s part of the design
[1:07] - Lessons from the fall of Rome and the resilience of civilizations
[2:17] - We have supercomputers in our pockets—and yet, we’re still struggling
[2:30] - Sobering stats: Suicide vs. homicide in modern history
[3:18] - The pandemic of disconnection amid technological hyperconnectivity
[3:44] - Why I invest in this podcast: The ripple effect of purpose and story
[4:23] - My universal truth: Radical candor and rewriting your reality
[5:08] - Foundational health starts with minerals: Beam Minerals promo
[6:06] - Celebrating 6 years and 9 seasons—how you can support the show
[6:29] - Explore curated wellness tools at BeautifullyBroken.World
[7:30] - Closing message: Your healing is the heart of this podcast

LINKS & RESOURCES

BEAM Minerals: http://beamminerals.com/beautifullybroken
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CONNECT WITH FREDDIE

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In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Adam Boender—entrepreneur, peptide expert, and co-founder of Legacy BioScience—for a powerful exploration of what peptides really are, how they function in the body, and why they’re a game-changing tool in the world of regenerative health.

We unpack how peptides act as biological communicators to restore cellular function, improve efficiency, and accelerate healing. We also discuss the difference between deficiency and dysfunction, the pitfalls of cheap peptides, and how to approach peptide therapy with purpose and personalization. From BPC-157 and thymosin alpha-1 to epitalon and VIP, we explore therapeutic peptides that support gut health, immune resilience, longevity, and even deep REM sleep. Whether you're facing chronic illness or simply want to upgrade your biology, this episode will leave you empowered and informed.

HIGHLIGHTS

[1:58] - Peptides 101: What they are and how they work inside your body
[5:45] - Is it really a deficiency or just inefficiency? Understanding cellular exhaustion
[9:49] - Peptides vs. "moonshot medicine"—do they work without the lifestyle blueprint?
[14:05] - From skeptic to believer: why peptides didn’t work—until they did
[15:47] - How to start: sourcing, safety, and what to look for in your first peptide
[20:36] - BPC-157, SLU-PP-332, and other "Wolverine-like" peptides explained
[25:35] - The impact of GLP-1s: beyond weight loss to metabolic and cognitive health
[36:28] - The VIP + Epithalon duo that reset sleep and immune systems
[48:20] - Thymosin Alpha-1 and immune modulation for Lyme, mold, and SIRS
[51:56] - Don’t go it alone: how to find trusted peptide consulting and support
[55:31] - Frugal wellness: why a guided peptide protocol can save you money
[1:02:59] - What labs are most helpful (and what peptides don’t show up on)
[1:05:05] - The most common health complaints Dr. Boender sees—and the peptide response
[1:12:38] - What it means to be beautifully broken: Dr. Boender’s heartfelt closing reflection

LINKS & RESOURCES

Legacy BioScience: https://legacybioscience.com/#a_aid=BeautifullyBroken
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Research Articles & Guides: peptideresearcher.com

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CONNECT WITH FREDDIE

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In this revelatory episode, I sit down with Caroline Alan, founder of Beam Minerals, to explore why minerals—specifically humic and fulvic—may be the most overlooked cornerstone of modern health. Caroline shares her personal journey from corporate burnout and mold illness to discovering the regenerative power of nature’s oldest detox tools. We discuss why 75% of Americans are walking around chronically dehydrated at the cellular level, why your multivitamin might not be working, and how minerals act as the missing link between nutrition, energy, and resilience.
We also dig into the science of how these plant-derived substances bind to heavy metals and glyphosate, restore gut integrity, and deliver nutrients directly to your mitochondria. Whether you’re an athlete looking for performance edge or navigating chronic fatigue, this is your crash course in ecosystem-based healing. No fluff, no hype—just the raw, unfiltered truth about what your body really needs.

HIGHLIGHTS
[1:48] - Caroline’s health collapse—and the single mineral shift that changed everything
[3:19] - How one little cup of minerals resolved years of gut, sinus, and adrenal symptoms
[7:42] - Seeing the body as a 37-trillion-cell ecosystem
[10:21] - What are minerals? Why they're foundational and not optional
[14:43] - Humic and fulvic acids: nature’s delivery and detox system
[19:11] - Where Beam sources its minerals (hint: it’s 65 million years old)
[21:33] - “Mother Nature’s janitor”: how humic binds and clears toxins
[26:10] - The superpower of fulvic: nutrient delivery + cellular cleanup
[30:09] - HTMA testing, pill graveyards, and why most supplement routines don’t work
[34:02] - Athletes, osteoporosis, and the dark side of over-supplementation
[38:49] - Why Beam is in my course—and how it changed my brain and workouts
[43:12] - Reallocating funds: what to stop taking when you start with minerals
[47:07] - Why modern food, water, and soil leave us depleted
[51:15] - Glyphosate 101: what it does and how humic can help
[54:34] - The electrical current of life: how minerals drive every biological function
[57:46] - What makes Beam different—and how to start slow if you're sensitive
[59:41] - Kids, hydration, and giving the next generation a better foundation

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We're bringing this powerhouse episode back to your ears—because it’s just that good. Microbiologist and gut health innovator Dr. Kiran Krishnan returns for what might be our most impactful conversation yet. Together, we explore why your gut microbiome is the ultimate predictor of resilience, longevity, and even how well you’ll respond to illness.

Kiran breaks down the staggering impact of microbial diversity, how modern life has wiped out essential strains, and why his team is resurrecting ancient microbes for the modern gut. We also get into what he actually takes when flying 400,000 miles a year, the truth about keto, and how poop (yep!) holds the key to personalized healing.

It’s science, inspiration, and a whole lot of fun—complete with a poop-testing parody of “Dick in a Box.” You’ll walk away with five daily practices to boost gut diversity and a renewed belief in your body’s natural brilliance.

HIGHLIGHTS

[3:42] - How the digital world is changing what we know and how we connect
[6:10] - Building resilience vs. chasing perfection in health
[8:24] - What centenarians around the world teach us about gut diversity
[13:01] - Why your poop holds the answers: shape, frequency, and clues to dysfunction
[16:28] - Microbial extinction and why we’ve lost two-thirds of our gut species
[21:56] - What is MegaGenesis and how keystone strains are being brought back
[23:54] - Why restrictive diets harm the gut—and what to do instead
[28:49] - The new FXBiome test: better resolution, actionable insights
[38:24] - Covid, long-haul illness, and the gut’s predictive power
[43:57] - 5 lifestyle upgrades for gut diversity: from fasting to forest walks
[49:32] - Why your household shares microbes—and why dogs help
[58:07] - Kiran’s closing message: there’s always hope when you start with the gut

CONNECT WITH DR. KIRAN KRISHNAN + MICROBIOME LABS

Website: microbiomelabs.com
Instagram: @microbiomelabs

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In this episode, I sit down with my dear friend and Flowpresso founder, Desiree De Spong, for a deep dive into the lymphatic system—and why it's the secret key to modern health. We explore how Flowpresso evolved from a wild idea to a game-changing class 2 medical device, how mechanical compression mimics the body’s own fluid dynamics, and why heat, pressure, and vibration can completely reset your nervous system.
We unravel the myths around cancer and lymphatic drainage, discuss why chronic stress is the true pandemic, and celebrate the simple acts of grounding, breathing, and reconnecting to your body’s natural rhythms. This conversation is rich with gems for anyone looking to heal faster, age gracefully, and thrive in a world that often pulls us away from ourselves.

HIGHLIGHTS

[02:59] - Why Desiree created Flowpresso: solving for scarcity in lymphatic care
[06:54] - Debunking the myth: does lymphatic drainage spread cancer?
[11:57] - How Flowpresso’s compression system mirrors true lymphatic flow
[14:05] - The magic of overlap: why bladder design matters for real drainage
[17:18] - Why we push fluid to the heart: the importance of the terminus
[19:18] - How gentle heat enhances lymphatic, vascular, and cellular health
[21:33] - The FlowVibe tool: facial lymphatics made simple and effective
[28:51] - Why daily lymphatic support is essential in today's toxic world
[35:38] - Chronic stress: the biggest driver of disease you might be missing
[41:45] - Measurable change: shifting fluid from extracellular to intracellular
[45:56] - How lymphatic drainage supports wound healing and post-surgical recovery
[49:47] - Physical therapy, athletic performance, and the future of healing
[53:35] - Why Flowpresso became an FDA Class 2 Medical Device
[57:43] - Trauma, memory, and why holding space matters in healing sessions

CONNECT WITH DESIREE DE SPONG + FLOWPRESSO

Website: https://flowpressousa.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flowpresso/

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In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Ryan Meyers—a clinician, movement specialist, and founder of The Movement Clinic in Utah—for a rich conversation about what it really takes to heal chronic pain and illness. Ryan and his wife spent over a decade navigating misdiagnoses, despair, and dead ends before they unlocked a path to deep healing through functional medicine and holistic care.

We explore why traditional lab work often fails those suffering silently, how hyperbaric oxygen and lymphatic flow therapy became their game changers, and what role the subconscious mind plays in either locking us in illness—or setting us free. From shifting your questions to unlocking self-worth, Ryan breaks down healing in the most accessible way: by simply showing up. If you’ve been “doing all the things” but still feel stuck, this episode will crack something open for you.

HIGHLIGHTS

[2:48] - The “normal labs” paradox and what doctors are missing
[6:24] - Three unmet expectations that stall the healing process
[8:37] - Why progress is invisible—and how to measure your breakthroughs
[14:35] - Chronic pain, identity, and the invisible upside that keeps us stuck
[16:55] - Your subconscious answers every question—are you asking the right ones?
[23:51] - How Ryan “takes off the name tags” to uncover root cause illness
[30:36] - Why stacking tools beats collecting them: healing through intentional therapy
[35:09] - When healing becomes a threat: the mindset shift no one talks about
[41:18] - Can we afford to heal? Why access, empathy, and practicality must co-exist
[47:48] - The truth about stem cells and regenerative therapy (and why they’re not a magic bullet)
[55:46] - Ryan’s top 3 wellness tools that everyone can benefit from

CONNECT WITH DR. RYAN MEYERS

Website: https://themovement.clinic/
https://www.instagram.com/docryanmeyers/

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