Hosts Dr. Abbe Keen, Taylor Keen, and Kiersten Hansen complete their "Triangle of Health" series by focusing on Emotional & Spiritual Wellbeing. Licensed Professional Counselor Taylor Keen steps to the forefront, integrating concepts like nervous system regulation, the Polyvagal Theory, and the mind-body connection into spiritual life. They discuss the critical role of emotional health in achieving true dominion, explaining how unprocessed trauma and chronic stress manifest physically and chemically, completing the health triangle. Drawing on the show's faith-based foundation, they encourage listeners to move beyond fear and embrace vulnerability as the path to healing, fostering resilience, and stewarding their internal landscape. The episode offers practical steps for grounding, finding spiritual rest, and ensuring your "bucket" doesn't get too full to serve your community.

Reference Resources:

• “The Body Keeps the Score” by Bessel Van Der Kolk

• “Waking the Tiger” by Peter Levine

• The Allender Center

• Polyvagal Theory by Dr. Stephen Porges

• “The Body Teaches the Soul” by Justin Whitmel Earley

• The Psalms

Hosts Dr. Abbe Keen, Taylor Keen, and Kiersten Hansen continue their series by examining the Chemical Component of the Triangle of Health. They define chemical health broadly, covering everything we ingest (food, air, water) and absorb (skin products), highlighting how our body's biochemistry is constantly interacting with the environment. Dr. Keen discusses the post-WWII industrialization of chemicals and the alarming lack of regulation by the EPA, FDA, and USDA over food additives, cosmetics, and pesticides. The hosts confront the role of substances like MSG in overriding the body's natural satiety signals, linking these modern food formulations to the rapid rise in chronic illness. Taylor connects the gut microbiome to emotional health, emphasizing that what we eat profoundly impacts our neurochemistry. Ultimately, the conversation pivots from fear-based control to curious, faith-filled stewardship, encouraging listeners to choose joy and community over chemical perfection, and to use elimination diets as tools to empower, not restrict.

Reference Resources:

• Moms Across America

• Vani Hari (Food Babe)

Dr. Abbe Keen, Taylor Keen, and Kiersten Hansen introduce their core framework, the "Triangle of Health," which links Physical, Chemical, and Emotional/Spiritual well-being. They focus on the Physical apex, with Dr. Keen challenging the cultural tendency towards gnosticism—separating the body from the spirit—by asserting that our physical health is foundational to expressing our faith and loving our neighbors. Taylor discusses the profound mental health benefits of movement, explaining how it helps discharge sympathetic energy, improve nervous system regulation (ventral vagal state), and complete the stress response cycle. The hosts encourage listeners to abandon the search for complex solutions, emphasizing that simple, consistent actions like walking, drinking water, and "sip and see" moments are essential for stewarding the body, our God-given temple.

Reference Resources:

• “The Wellness Revelation” by Alisa Keaton

• Fit Church by Matthew Gay

• “Fearfully and Wonderfully” Made by Philip Yancy

• “The Body Teaches the Soul” by Justin Whitmel Earley

• “Waking the Tiger” by Peter Levine

• “The Body Keeps the Score” by Bessel Van Der Kolk

Hosts Dr. Abbe Keen, Taylor Keen, and Kiersten Hansen pause for an intimate "Reflections & Recap" of the first five episodes of the New Dominion Podcast. They revisit core themes like defining dominion and the W-H-O-L-I-S-T-I-C approach (Ep. 0) and moving from fear-driven control to wise dominion (Ep. 1). The conversation delves into the vital role of community—from the "Hello Law" (Ep. 2) to the hard, but crucial, conversations needed for growth, exemplified by Hormesis (Ep. 3). The hosts share personal insights on breaking negative health and emotional family legacies through epigenetics (Ep. 4), and the difference between mechanistic and vitalistic health paradigms (Ep. 5). Finally, they offer vulnerable life applications, discussing how to combat anxiety and body shame through gratitude and proactive engagement, encouraging listeners to move out of passivity and into stewardship.

Reference Resources:

• "Made for People" by Justin Whitmel Earley

• “The Body Teaches the Soul” by Justin Whitmel Earley

• 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

In this episode, we confront the skepticism behind the title, "You Are Not a Real Doctor," by defining the two paradigms of health: mechanistic and vitalistic.

Cohost Kiersten Hansen shares her personal journey through years of chronic, undiagnosed pain despite seeing countless physicians in the traditional system of medicine.

Dr. Abbe Keen defines mechanistic care as viewing the body like a machine, while vitalistic care recognizes the whole person and the body's natural ability to heal.

Taylor Keen connects this to the Mind-Body Connection and Somatic Therapy, explaining how suppressed emotions can manifest as physical pain when the "bucket is full". The conversation encourages embracing curiosity about your body's response, and understanding that health is a journey of continual adaptation.

In this episode of the New Dominion Podcast, the hosts bravely enter a conversation about Genetics, Epigenetics, and Your Family Tree. They explore how returning to your family of origin can trigger old, unhealthy patterns—from diet choices to emotional reactions—even after establishing new habits.

Kiersten (Functional Nutrition), Dr. Abbe, and Mental Health Counselor Taylor discuss the difference between chronic stress, which can activate genetic predispositions, and the positive stress of Hormesis that promotes growth. Learn how to identify your default responses to stress (over-functioning or shutting down) and the small, intentional steps you can take to become a "generation legacy breaker" for both your mental and physical health.

• The Psalms

• Episode Zero for more discussion on the term "wholistic."

Reference Resources:

The title of this week's episode, 'Hey, You've Got Spinach in Your Teeth,' is an analogy for the blind spots we all have and the uncomfortable but crucial role of community in pointing them out. The hosts introduce the concept of Hormesis, the physiological process of applying small increments of beneficial stress to your system to promote significant growth and reach a new level of balance.

Hosts Kiersten, Dr. Abbe, and Taylor discuss why doing hard things—like brave conversations, intentional rest, or small health changes—is necessary for growth. Learn how a 'one-degree shift' and the power of neuroplasticity can help you widen your Window of Tolerance for stress and embrace a path of continued health and personal development.

What if a simple "hello" could transform our communities? In this episode, Abbe introduces her concept of the "Hello Law"—the idea that acknowledging others in shared spaces creates connection and belonging. The hosts dive into why we're wired for community, exploring co-regulation, nervous system safety, and how healing happens in relationship with others. Taylor breaks down the neuroscience of connection, explaining how our brains literally need other people to grow and regulate. They discuss what makes people "safe," how to navigate difficult conversations, and why vulnerability is the language of connection. From small-town greetings to deep friendships, discover how stewarding your health means doing life alongside others.

References & Resources Mentioned

• "Made for People" by Justin Whitmel Earley

• Deb Dana

• Brené Brown

• • James 5:16
  • Polyvagal Theory by Dr. Stephen Porges

  
  

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