The Roots & Fruits Podcast

Shift your focus from the fruits to the roots.

Honest, inspiring conversations about toxins, gut health, mold and whole-person health, hosted by Josee Bosgra. Because the soil beneath what we see is where the magic happens.

  • 27episodes
  • 17guests
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In conversation withStephanie SeneffJoy McCarthyDr. Donald DennisMarni WassermanMark VolmerDr. Hillary DinningAndrew MelroseNatasha WilchDr. Spencer DeSantiCris RobinsonMichael RubinoLinda BoltonLeanna SantangeloSteph CoulsonLuca CucciaBeckie PrimeEsther Beazer

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All 27 episodes

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  • All About Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome

    with Mark Volmer, R.Ac, FMP

    Mark Volmer unpacks CIRS, a condition triggered by mold and other biotoxins that often goes undiagnosed, and what you can do to start reclaiming your health.

    Oct 1, 202542 minMold
  • When Mold Lives in Your Sinuses

    with Dr. Donald Dennis

    ENT surgeon Dr. Dennis breaks down the ways mold can colonize in your body, and how he helps people heal.

    Sep 1, 202548 minMold
  • Become Your Own Mold Inspector

    with Andrew Melrose

    How to inspect your home for mold, which testing is worth your money, and where to take your first steps.

    Jul 17, 202550 minMold
  • Our Mold Journey: Raw & Unfiltered

    Josee shares her family’s real story of mold sickness, fleeing a toxic home, and rebuilding a healthy one.

    Jul 4, 202551 minMoldFamily
  • Emotional Toxicity: Negative Self-Talk, Unresolved Trauma & More

    with Leanna Santangelo

    Registered psychologist Leanna Santangelo on caring for your heart and mind: nervous system, negativity, stored trauma and social media.

    Jun 30, 20251 hr 1 minWhole-personToxins
  • Castor Oil, Clean Water & Low-Tox Living

    with Steph Coulson

    Steph Coulson of Holistic Goddess on castor oil, clean menstrual products and clean water as must-haves for low-tox living.

    Apr 8, 202536 minToxins
  • Love Your Liver! It Does 500 Things PER SECOND!

    with Cris Robinson

    Nutritional consultant Cris Robinson on why your liver deserves some love.

    Feb 7, 202530 minToxinsGut
  • Adaptability, Sustainability & A Very Merry Christmas

    A short episode from Josee on being attuned to your body for today.

    Dec 22, 202416 minWhole-person
  • The Parasite Q & A, Part 1

    Josee answers your Instagram questions about parasites and shares her experience on the Cellcore protocol.

    Dec 5, 202425 minGut
  • Are Toxins Hiding Behind Your Walls?

    with Michael Rubino

    Mold is everywhere, and if it’s behind your walls, it’s in the air you breathe every day.

    Nov 28, 20241 hr 3 minMoldToxins
  • The Neurodivergence & Toxicity Connection

    with Dr. Hillary Dinning

    Naturopathic doctor Dr. Hillary Dinning, a specialist in children’s care, on neurodivergence and toxicity.

    Nov 13, 202431 minFamilyToxins
  • A New Mom’s Guide to Avoiding Toxins

    with Marni Wasserman

    The next generation’s health starts in our homes. Holistic nutritionist Marni Wasserman on raising healthy kids.

    Nov 10, 202442 minFamilyToxins
  • Staying Sane While Living Against the Grain

    A pause from toxin-focused content to re-center on whole-person health.

    Oct 31, 202434 minWhole-person
  • How NOT To Destroy Your Skin Microbiome

    with Joy McCarthy

    Joy McCarthy on how everyday toxins affect your skin, and how to protect your skin microbiome.

    Oct 24, 202444 minToxins
  • The Scary Truth About Glyphosate

    with Stephanie Seneff

    Stephanie Seneff dives into the statistics around glyphosate and chronic disease.

    Oct 19, 202452 minToxins
  • Why Magnesium Is Essential for Detoxification

    with Linda Bolton, CEO of Natural Calm

    Linda Bolton of Natural Calm on the wonderful world of internal magnesium and detox.

    Oct 10, 202427 minToxins
  • Season Two Kickoff: All About Toxicity

    Why toxicity is such a big underlying factor in chronic health struggles, and where this season is headed.

    Oct 3, 202412 minToxins
  • Not Every Probiotic Is Good for You

    with Luca Cuccia

    Wondering if your probiotic is just a waste of money? Luca Cuccia closes out season one.

    Sep 26, 202437 minGut
  • Our Traumatic COVID Birth Story

    Josee shares the story of her first son’s birth. Content note: birth trauma, Covid vaccines.

    Jun 19, 202450 minFamily
  • Life After the Market & Walking Through Miscarriage

    A vulnerable update from Josee on life after the market and walking through miscarriage.

    May 5, 202447 minFamilyWhole-person
  • It’s Never Too Late: Integrative Concussion Healing

    with Natasha Wilch

    Physical therapist and brain clinic owner Natasha Wilch on integrative concussion healing.

    Feb 28, 202439 minWhole-person
  • A Root Cause Approach to Dentistry

    with Dr. Spencer DeSanti

    Dr. Spencer DeSanti on taking a root-cause approach to dentistry.

    Feb 22, 202441 minWhole-person
  • Gluten: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly

    What is gluten, really? Josee shares her own story with it.

    Feb 15, 202443 minGut
  • Intuitive Entrepreneurship: Broth, Biz & Baths

    with Beckie Prime

    Beckie Prime, founder of Beck’s Broth, on intuitive entrepreneurship.

    Feb 2, 202436 minWhole-person
  • Reframing Fitness Goals: Movement & Body Image

    with Esther Beazer

    A conversation with movement enthusiast Esther Beazer about fitness goals and body image.

    Dec 18, 202337 minWhole-person
  • Laying the Groundwork

    Josee lays the foundation for where season one is headed.

    Dec 7, 202333 minWhole-person
  • Hi, We’re New Here!

    Where it all began: the very first episode, imperfect audio and all.

    Nov 15, 202342 minWhole-person

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Josee Bosgra, host of The Roots & Fruits Podcast

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Hi, I’m Josee.

I’m a Natural Nutrition Clinical Practitioner with a passion for helping people understand their health at a deeper, cellular level. My approach is rooted in education and empowerment: I don’t just tell you what to do, I help you understand why.

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