596: The Healing Power Of Therapeutic Enemas With Monika Holland

596: The Healing Power Of Therapeutic Enemas With Monika Holland

Author: Heartcast Media September 14, 2026 Duration: 50:49
Last week, Monika Holland explained why rebuilding the gut with No Plant GAPS can lay the foundation for healing. In this follow-up conversation, she explores another often-overlooked piece of the puzzle: therapeutic enemas. Monika explains why enemas have been used for generations as part of the GAPS protocol, describing the different purposes of cleansing, nourishing, and targeted enemas and how she incorporates them into her work with clients facing severe digestive, neurological, and autoimmune challenges. She discusses meat stock enemas for nourishment, coffee enemas for supporting the body's natural detoxification pathways, and other approaches designed to address specific needs. Along the way, Monika shares her own experiences, addresses common misconceptions, explains who should—and should not—consider coffee enemas, and emphasizes the importance of individualized guidance. She also discusses why she believes healing begins with nourishing the body rather than aggressively "killing" pathogens, and why patience, rather than rigid timelines, may be one of the most important ingredients for recovery. WAPF Ad- Join us October 16th through 18th in Washington, D.C. for the 2026 Wise Traditions Conference. To Learn More, visit: 2026 Wise Traditions Conference To learn more about Monika Holland, visit No Plant GAPS
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Produced by Heartcast Media, Wise Traditions is a conversation about health that begins with a simple, radical idea: our ancestors might have known better. This podcast explores the foundations of well-being found in time-honored practices, traditional diets, and holistic living, moving beyond the confines of modern, engineered solutions. Each episode delves into practical and philosophical discussions on how to apply this ancestral wisdom to contemporary life, covering topics from nutrition and fitness to broader lifestyle choices that align with nature's rhythms. The dialogue is built on the premise that true vitality comes not from dominating the natural world, but from understanding and cooperating with it, a concept famously echoed by Dr. Weston A. Price. You'll hear from a variety of voices-practitioners, researchers, and everyday people-who are integrating these principles to cultivate resilience and health. It’s for anyone feeling disconnected from simplistic health trends and seeking a deeper, more rooted path to wellness. Tune in for thoughtful, often challenging conversations that reconnect the dots between what we’ve forgotten and how we can truly thrive.
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595: The Healing Power Of No Plant GAPS With Monika Holland [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:28
What if the foods you believe are nourishing your gut are actually preventing it from healing? Monika Holland knows what it feels like to be told there are no options left. After years of debilitating illness, she was di…
594: Medicinal Clay For Shingles And More With Neal Bosshardt [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:29
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592: Why Your Plate Is Your Fate With Dr. Steve Hughlett [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:28
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591: The Toxic Truth About Modern Textiles With Michel May [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:15
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590: How Cattle Can Green The Desert With Alejandro Carrillo [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:19
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589: Why Baby's First Foods Matter With Kate Pope [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:35
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587: Transcending Fear With Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:09
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