{"podcast":{"title":"Wholistic Living","slug":"wholistic-living-6719202","podcast_index_feed_id":6719202,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/5815119/episodes/feed","website_url":"http://www.holisticspring.com","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d0962d25cb251573b0201690107c9fd7.jpg","author":"Marla Pietruszko","episode_count":119,"summary":"Wholistic Living is a podcast focused on teaching you how to understand and heal your body by addressing the root cause of chronic illness. After years of struggling with PCOS, severe IBS, eczema, psoriasis, mold toxicity, and thyroid issues, I spent countless appointments with doctors and specialists only to feel worse and without answers. When I finally turned to a holistic approach, I didn’t just manage symptoms. I healed them. Today, I am completely symptom free and thriving. With over 15 years of education in biology and holistic health, I now help others reclaim their health through education, science-backed holistic strategies, and lifestyle changes. Each episode breaks down how the body works, why symptoms appear, and what you can do to nourish, support, and heal it naturally. Tune in weekly to learn how to create balance, restore health, and live fully in alignment with your body.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wholistic-living-6719202"},"episode":{"title":"Episode 112: Is Your Iron Supplement Fueling Infections?","slug":"episode-112-is-your-iron-supplement-fueling-infections","published_at":"2026-03-12T14:06:09+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wholistic-living-6719202/episode-112-is-your-iron-supplement-fueling-infections","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wholistic-living-6719202","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-112-is-your-iron-supplement-fueling-infections--70609056","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70609056/draft_1773322940985534_audio.mp3","summary":"Iron is one of the most commonly recommended supplements for fatigue, anemia, and low ferritin. But what if increasing iron is sometimes the exact thing that allows harmful microbes to thrive? In this episode of Wholistic Living, we explore the lesser-known connection between iron and pathogen growth. Many bacteria, fungi, and parasites depend on iron to replicate, strengthen biofilms, and become more resistant to the immune system. You will learn: • Why many pathogens actively compete with your body for iron • How excess iron can support bacterial and fungal overgrowth • The link between iron, biofilm formation, and chronic infections • Why some people feel worse after taking iron supplements • When iron supplementation may actually be appropriate • Functional medicine considerations for balancing iron and gut health If you struggle with chronic gut issues, persistent infections, Candida, or symptoms that never seem to resolve, iron metabolism may be an overlooked piece of the puzzle. This episode breaks down the science behind iron and pathogens so you can better understand how to support your microbiome and overall health. Equip Foods Grass-fed beef protein - Code: MARLA Want to work with me? email me to health@holisticspring.com","meta_description":"Iron is one of the most commonly recommended supplements for fatigue, anemia, and low ferritin. But what if increasing iron is sometimes the exact thing t…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1413,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/wholistic-living-6719202/episodes/episode-112-is-your-iron-supplement-fueling-infections/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wholistic-living-6719202/episode-112-is-your-iron-supplement-fueling-infections.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}