What if the reason you’re still stuck isn’t because you haven’t done enough — but because you’ve been looking in the wrong place?

Kristi Hujik sits down with Kiki Cordero-Drake, co-founder of Moderne Athlete, Vice President of EQ Flux Wave and founder of PEMF Pilates, for a fascinating conversation about pain, movement, nervous-system regulation and the interconnected nature of the body.

After years of injuries and multiple surgeries as a young athlete, Kiki eventually discovered Pilates and later PEMF therapy. Today, she combines Pilates Sports Therapy with frequency, vibration, breathwork, bodywork and fascial work to help people move, recover and feel better.

Kristi and Kiki explore why Pilates is more than exercise, how PEMF is being incorporated with movement, the potential significance of scars and fascial restrictions, and the connections between the jaw, diaphragm, pelvic floor, posture and pain.

They also tackle a bigger idea that runs throughout the conversation:

Your body isn’t necessarily fighting you. It may be trying to protect you.

Instead of immediately overriding a symptom, what might change if you became curious about what your body is trying to tell you?

If you’ve been doing “all the things” and still feel stuck, this episode may change where you look next.

Chapters

00:00 Intro Your body is a masterpiece, not a disaster

00:22 Kiki's journey from injuries to holistic healing

01:20 The impact of emotional trauma on physical health

02:16 How injuries in youth shape lifelong health

04:03 The breakthrough moment with PEMF therapy

06:20 Why stabilization and movement are essential

07:54 The emotional side of chronic pain

09:28 Why Pilates is a mind-body-soul connection

12:40 Understanding PEMF and its benefits

19:29 Combining PEMF with movement for optimal results

22:58 Healing emotional wounds stored in the body

27:54 Transformations through body awareness and frequency

31:34 Scars as memories and their role in healing

34:23 At-home techniques for scar and fascia release

40:07 Listening to your body's signals for better health

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What if the reason you feel depleted isn’t that you need to try harder—but that you’re carrying more than you realize?

In this episode of The Ripple Effect Connection, Kristi Hujik chats with health and performance expert Justin Buckthorp for a conversation about energy, resilience, recovery, and the hidden toll of modern life.

With more than 25 years in health and wellness, Justin has worked with everyone from executives to elite athletes, including professional golfer Justin Rose and soccer superstar Harry Kane. Through that experience, he’s seen that while our environments may be very different, the physical, mental, and emotional demands of life ultimately land on the same biological systems.

Justin introduces the idea of Life Load™ —the total stress we’re carrying at any given time—and explains why understanding that load can help us get ahead of burnout, illness, injury, and declining performance.

Kristi and Justin also explore the health consequences of being constantly “on,” why distraction is draining more than our productivity, and what elite performers understand about protecting their capacity that the rest of us can learn from.

Along the way, they get practical about morning routines, movement, recovery, sleep, gratitude, gut health, wearables, and why adding more health advice to an already overwhelmed life isn’t always the answer.

At its core, this conversation is about protecting your energy so you have more of yourself available for what matters most.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Justin Buckthorp and episode overview

01:58 Justin's journey into health and wellness

04:05 The evolution towards functional medicine

05:30 Working with professional athletes versus corporate wellness

07:07 Understanding life load and allostatic load

09:06 Proactive management of stress and recovery

11:05 The impact of distraction and modern society

12:58 Simple daily habits for health and well-being

17:01 Introduction to 360 Health and Performance™ platform

20:01 The future of personalized health care and technology

24:03 Gut health and the gut-brain axis

28:00 Practical tips for improving digestion and gut health

29:50 Connecting with Justin Buckthorp and resources

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What happens when doing all the right things… still doesn’t feel like enough?

In this episode, with my sister-in-law, Sharon Hujik, we explore what resilience really looks like when life presents challenges you didn’t choose — and can’t control.

Sharon shares the deeper lessons she’s learned navigating trauma, parenting through the complexity of Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD), and the emotional weight that many women quietly carry. This conversation moves beyond surface-level advice and into the real work of resilience — the internal shifts that change how we respond when life feels overwhelming.

We talk about:

• How trauma and chronic stress shape the brain
• The role of neuroplasticity in changing our responses
• Why endurance alone isn’t the answer
• The importance nervous system awareness and regulation
• Practical tools to move from reaction → response

This is a conversation for the woman who feels stretched, responsible for everything, and is ready to respond differently — not by doing more, but by understanding herself on a deeper level.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re holding it all together on the outside… while navigating something heavy on the inside — this one will resonate.

🎙️ Listen now and learn how resilience is not something you’re born with — it’s something you build.

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Podcast "Rising To Resilience"

Told he had just three years to live, Ian Clark chose not to accept the prognosis.

In this episode, we discuss his journey from health crisis to rebuilding his body through essential minerals, detoxification, and a deep commitment to learning what the body truly needs.

We explore magnesium and iodine as foundational elements, the overlooked link between dental health and systemic disease, the importance of delivery methods in supplementation, and why the way we speak to ourselves may shape our biology more than we realize.

This is a conversation about responsibility, discernment, and rebuilding health from the inside out.

Chapters

00:00 The Journey of Personal Transformation

09:04 Understanding the Body's Healing Needs

11:42 Being the CEO of Your Own Body

15:48 Navigating Conflicting Health Information

20:32 The Importance of Detoxification

24:31 Nutrient-Dense Products for Healing

24:52 The Importance of Magnesium in Health

25:50 Introducing Solaris: A Natural Remedy

27:33 The Role of Restore in Detoxification

28:46 Understanding Blood Health and Detoxification

30:28 Navigating Supplement Choices

31:55 The Connection Between Dental Health and Overall Wellness

32:20 The Challenges of Dental Care

34:43 Simplifying Oral Health Practices

36:01 Rethinking Longevity and Health Mindset

38:57 The Power of Positive Self-Talk

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Nervous system regulation, breathwork, energy, cutting edge recovery technology, and systems-based care take center stage in this powerful conversation with Dr. Sean Drake, founder of Moderne Athlete.

In this episode of Ripple Effect Connection, Kristi Hujik chats with Dr. Sean Drake to explore a modern, human-first approach to healing and performance—one that treats the body as an integrated system rather than a collection of isolated parts.

Drawing from years of experience working alongside professional athletes across the NFL, NBA, NHL, PGA TOUR, and beyond, Sean shares why sustainable performance doesn’t come from pushing harder, but from restoring safety, alignment, and regulation within the body.

Together, they discuss the central role of the nervous system in recovery and resilience, the profound impact of breathwork in calming the body and supporting healing, and how movement, mindset, and regulation work together to expand capacity. Sean also brings real client stories into the conversation, illustrating the meaningful shifts that occur when individuals feel supported rather than overridden.

This episode is for athletes, high performers, entrepreneurs, and anyone who feels stuck in overdrive and is searching for a more aligned, sustainable path to health and performance.

Chapters

00:00 Intro

04:47 Combining Modalities For Healing and Recovery

06:25 Integrating Modalities for Holistic Healing

07:45 Energy In The Body and the Combination of Therapies

11:09 Personalized Approaches to Athlete Recovery

13:19 The Importance of Safety in Healing

19:36 Real-Life Success Stories in Healing

22:38 Amazing Healing Stories In Finding Safety

24:30 Understanding the Body's Natural Healing

26:33 Addressing Skepticism in Alternative Therapies

29:31 The Power of Breath Work

35:27 Zenbud Device for Nervous System Regulation

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The food pyramid is back — and like in Stranger Things, it’s upside down.

In this episode of Ripple Effect Connection, Health & Performance Coach Kristi Hujik breaks down the new dietary guidelines and explains what they actually mean for your health, energy, gut, and daily food choices.

Kristi covers what changed, what didn’t, and what’s still missing — including protein recommendations, full-fat dairy, ultra-processed foods, added sugar, and alcohol guidance. She will also explain that even it is never applied to your nutrition decisions this is a ground-breaking development.

This episode is a calm, practical translation of nutrition guidance — designed to help you eat well without overwhelm, fear, or extremes.

If you’ve felt confused by changing nutrition advice, this episode will bring clarity.

00:00 Introduction to the New Food Pyramid

02:29 Understanding the Impact of Dietary Guidelines

03:55 Pros and Cons To Dietary Guideline Changes

04:57 The Importance of Protein in the New Guidelines

07:34 Beware of Processed Protein Products

08:26 Dairy and Fats: A New Perspective

11:26 Addressing Ultra-Processed Foods

13:46 Added Sugars and Alcohol Guidelines

15:47 What Remains the Same in Dietary Guidelines

17:32 The Need for Individualized Nutrition

19:51 Conclusion: A Simple Framework for Healthy Eating

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Detox don't retox!We take the air we breathe and the water we drink for granted — yet both can have a profound impact on our overall health. In this episode of Ripple Effect Connection, Kristi Hujik is joined by wellness entrepreneur & SVP at AirDoctor & AquaTru by Ideal Living Helen Christoni for a thoughtful conversation on why air and water deserve just as much attention as food when it comes to reducing toxic load. Helen pioneered the company’s expert social programs, helping bring science-backed air and water purification into millions of homes. Together, they explore lesser-known truths many people have never been taught — including why boiling water doesn’t remove chemical contaminants, how indoor air quality can quietly contribute to dis-ease, and why third-party testing is critical when choosing filtration systems. They also discuss travel, everyday exposure, and how filtering the air you breathe and the water you drink can meaningfully support the body’s ability to function, repair, and detoxify over time. Connect with Kristi Hujik: ===== Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/wholehealthkristi⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠===== Website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.kristihujik.com/===== Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Wholehealthkristi===== Coaching - ⁠https://www.kristihujik.com/coaching-offerings ===== Join my free online VIP Wellness Community - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BBMu47UsB/===== Show Notes - https://www.kristihujik.com/podcast===== Product discounts and links for you - https://linktr.ee/wholehealthkristi===== Watch On & Subscribe To My Youtube Channel - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@wholehealthkristi13 ⁠⁠⁠Connect with Helen Christoni:===== Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/helenchristoni/===== LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/helenchristoni/===== X - https://x.com/helenchristoni

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In this episode of Ripple Effect Connection, host Kristi Hujik welcomes Dr. Georgia Brown, a chiropractor and functional medicine practitioner with over 22 years of experience. They explore the intricate connections between physical health, emotional well-being, and energetic balance. Dr. Brown shares her personal journey and insights on how stored emotions and stress impact the body, the importance of addressing both physical and emotional health, and the role of functional medicine in holistic healing. They discuss the significance of understanding trauma, the necessity of forgiveness, and the challenges women face during menopause. The conversation also delves into the gut-brain connection, the benefits of bioidentical hormones, and the importance of supporting children and teens in their health journeys. The episode concludes with practical biohacking tips for better health and wellness.

00:00 Intro

02:59 Full Body Approach and Energetics

04:21 The Interconnection of Physical and Emotional Health

06:47 Understanding Emotional Patterns in Chronic Symptoms

08:45 The Impact of Trauma on Health

11:49 Forgiveness and Self-Awareness

12:50 Empathy and Boundaries in Healing

17:19 Functional Medicine and Holistic Approaches

19:59 Healing Is Not Linear

22:42 Integrating Wellness in Chiropractic Care

25:11 Transformative Impact on Children and Teens

29:20 The Gut-Brain Connection

31:47 Navigating Menopause with Bioidentical Hormones

36:26 Empowering Women Through Hormonal Health

39:47 Biohacking Favorites

41:07 Favorite Go-To Supplements

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