When does your morning coffee go from something you look forward to to something you need just to get through the afternoon? Monirah Bacnik was drinking two or three cups a day and still felt drained. So she took a 90-day break from coffee.

You’ll hear how Monirah kept the ritual of making a drink she enjoyed, what she reached for instead, and what questions to ask before changing your diet based on a food-sensitivity test. Parents will also hear how she uses smoothies to make whole foods more appealing to kids.

Monirah is a certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner and the founder of MŪN WELL. She also created K Bear Foodie, where she shares recipes and practical food ideas for families.

EPISODE RESOURCES

Episode article and full transcript

https://drhaley.com/coffee-burnout-monirah-bacnik/

MŪN WELL coaching and wellness resources

https://www.munwell.com/

MŪN WELL newsletter

https://www.munwell.com/newsletter

K Bear Foodie recipes and family food ideas

https://www.kbear.co/

TIMESTAMPS

00:52 – Meet Monirah Bacnik

04:29 – Why Monirah took a 90-day break from coffee

10:25 – Matcha, Earl Grey, and changing the morning ritual

14:47 – How Monirah describes food-sensitivity blood testing

25:12 – The foods Monirah removed and what surprised her

34:26 – The story behind MŪN WELL and K Bear Foodie

36:58 – Helping kids eat more whole foods

40:49 – Food-sensitivity testing costs and insurance

SHOW SUMMARY

Dr. Michael Haley and Monirah discuss coffee, fatigue, and the pressure to keep adding more to a wellness routine. Monirah explains how she used her test results to decide what to change, and Dr. Haley asks how specific those results can be. Her experience offers a starting point for reflecting on your own habits, while the conversation leaves open which changes accounted for how she felt.

You pay attention to what you eat—but what about the soil that grew it?

UFC Hall of Famer Pat Miletich joins Dr. Michael Haley to explore the connections between soil health, food quality, and human performance. From preparing meals for championship training to growing food with attention to minerals and microbes, this conversation encourages listeners to look beyond the ingredient list.

You’ll hear practical meal-preparation ideas, Pat’s perspective on growing conditions, and questions to consider when evaluating claims about nutrition and soil restoration.

ABOUT THE GUEST

Pat Miletich is the inaugural UFC welterweight champion, a UFC Hall of Famer, and founder of Miletich Fighting Systems. His career spans fighting, coaching, and sports broadcasting. Today, through Soil Saviors, he explores soil biology, minerals, and their relationship to food production.

EPISODE RESOURCES

Episode article and full transcript:

https://drhaley.com/soil-health-pat-miletich/

Soil Saviors — products and free “The Art and Science of Soil” course:

https://www.soilsaviors.org/

Haley Nutrition:

https://haleynutrition.com/

Explore The Dr. Haley Show:

https://drhaley.com/

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

04:44 Childhood respiratory struggles and Pat’s reported turning point

09:22 Whole foods, meal preparation, and antioxidants

13:07 Flavor, growing conditions, and food quality

20:37 Agricultural inputs, weeds, and soil restoration

26:01 Fertilizers, contaminants, and microbes

31:43 Rebuilding health after travel, poor sleep, and alcohol

35:19 The Art and Science of Soil course

39:00 Garden and pasture treatments

44:09 Brix readings and measuring aloe acemannan

46:09 Self-compassion, boundaries, and caring for yourself

SHOW SUMMARY

Pat shares the dietary changes he associates with overcoming childhood respiratory difficulties and supporting his fighting career. He also reflects on losing healthy habits during years of demanding travel—and returning to them.

The discussion explores Pat’s approach to restoring soil minerals and microbial life, his observations about garden productivity and flavor, and a possible experiment involving aloe vera quality. The episode closes with a reminder to extend the care we give our children to ourselves.

Personal experiences and product claims discussed in this episode are not independently established treatment or remediation results.

MEDICAL DISCLAIMER

Educational and informational only; not medical advice. The experiences and opinions discussed should not replace diagnosis or treatment from a qualified healthcare professional. Do not change medication, supplements, diet, or treatment based solely on this episode.

Your labs look normal—but you’re exhausted, waking at 2 a.m., and wondering why your body feels different. What questions should you ask next?

Courtney Garner joins Dr. Michael Haley to discuss women’s hormone health, the distinction between normal and optimal lab results, and her perspective on connecting Christian faith with medical care.

Hear Courtney’s personal experiences with infertility, restrictive eating, intense exercise, and rapid weight gain during a stressful season. Explore questions to bring to your healthcare provider about fatigue, sleep, nutrition, and hormone care—and why emotional support and community belong in the conversation.

ABOUT THE GUEST

Courtney Garner is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner, founder of WellSpot Functional Medicine and WellSpot IV, and author of Where Faith Meets Medicine: A Woman’s Guide to Health, Hormones, and Longevity.

EPISODE RESOURCES

Episode article and full transcript:

https://drhaley.com/hormones-healing-faith-courtney-garner/

Courtney Garner’s website and resources:

https://www.courtneygarner.com/

Where Faith Meets Medicine — book information and purchase links:

https://www.courtneygarner.com/where-faith-meets-medicine

WellSpot Functional Medicine:

https://www.wellspotfunctionalmedicine.com/

WellSpot IV:

https://www.wellspotiv.com/

Watch the interview:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqVFNynXbhI

Courtney mentions a downloadable lab guide through her website or the QR code in her book. Check her website for current availability.

EPISODE TIMESTAMPS

04:24 Connecting faith, healthcare, and purpose

17:06 What Courtney means by “emotional toxins”

19:29 Normal versus optimal lab results

23:42 Fertility, PCOS, and Courtney’s personal story

32:08 Environmental exposures and detoxification

35:59 Plastics, bottled water, and food processing

40:00 Rapid weight gain, stress, and loneliness

43:51 Waking at 2 a.m. and hormone health

46:42 Protein, carbohydrates, fats, and food choices

50:24 Courtney’s book, followed by her perspective on fasting

SHOW SUMMARY

Episode 159 explores the intersection of physical symptoms, emotional well-being, and spiritual life. Courtney shares her clinical perspective and personal testimony while Dr. Haley asks about lab interpretation, fertility, stress, sleep, and nutrition. Their conversation encourages listeners to ask thoughtful questions and consider their health in the context of their whole lives.

Discover more episodes of The Dr. Haley Show:

https://drhaley.com/

MEDICAL DISCLAIMER

Informational only; not medical advice. Personal experiences and clinical observations do not establish treatment effectiveness. Some claims discussed are not substantiated within the episode. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before changing medications, contraception, hormones, supplements, diet, or fasting practices.