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Holistic Strategies for Back to School Wellness

Hosted by: WholisticMatters

Episode 21 – airs August 25, 2026

HOST: Amy Malek, CCN, CCH, INHC

GUEST: Betsy Miller, MS, CNS, RH(AHG), DCN-c

Host Amy Malek and guest Betsy Miller engage in a fun and informative conversation about holistic strategies to help kids stay healthy as they head back to school. They cover the common concerns – immune support, focus, sleep, and anxiety. They discuss diet, supplements, and lifestyle routines to support an easy transition. Betsy shares strategies that work for her school age children, like creative methods for getting kids to take supplements, nutrient dense colorful whole food recipes, and how to encourage a healthy relationship with food.

Betsy Miller is a Registered Herbalist and Certified Nutrition Specialist, and the manager of Clinical Product Support at Standard Process. Betsy specializes in nutrition and herbs for women’s reproductive health, particularly fertility challenges, prenatal care and postpartum support. In addition to her work with Standard Process, Betsy adjunct faculty in the herbal medicine program at the School of Integrative Health at the Notre Dame Maryland University where she is also a clinical nutrition doctoral candidate.

Podcast Summary

  • 2:21 Supporting brain health and focus in school age children with supplements and whole food nutrition
  • 5:24 Supplementing to fill nutrient gaps in children
  • 7:44 Immune support for back-to-school
  • 12:28 Choosing supplement formats and formulas designed for children
  • 15:17 What to look for when choosing a pediatric multivitamin
  • 17:52 Sleep hygiene for school age children including herbal remedies, routines, and lifestyle recommendations
  • 23:11 Managing anxiety around social and academic concerns
  • 26:28 The color of food and it’s impact on immunity and overall health for kids
  • 30:09 Cultivating a healthy relationship with food

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Amy Malek, CCN, CCH, INHC