Closer Every Day Podcast https://jessicadephillips.podbean.com Closer Every Day is a whole-person health podcast for anyone ready to live healthier, happier, and longer. In bite-sized 10–20 minute episodes, host Jess DePhillips sits down with experts to unpack what it really takes to build lifelong wellbeing — one habit, one insight, one percent at a time. New episodes drop regularly, packed with real conversations and practical takeaways you can start using today.

Closer Every Day was founded on the belief that lasting health isn’t built in one big leap — it’s built one percent at a time…

One percent closer to your best self — every single day.

]]> Sun, 06 Sep 2026 14:02:39 -0500 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2026 All rights reserved. Health & Fitness:Alternative Health 1440 episodic jessicadephillips jessicadephillips No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/22553274/closer-every-day-logo-2000x2000.png Closer Every Day Podcast https://jessicadephillips.podbean.com 144 144 🎙️ Episode 6: The One Degree Fix - Chiropractic Care, Posture & the Surprising Power of Creatine 🎙️ Episode 6: The One Degree Fix - Chiropractic Care, Posture & the Surprising Power of Creatine https://jessicadephillips.podbean.com/e/what-your-posture-is-costing-you-fix-pain-with-small-daily-habits/ https://jessicadephillips.podbean.com/e/what-your-posture-is-costing-you-fix-pain-with-small-daily-habits/#comments Sun, 06 Sep 2026 14:02:39 -0500 jessicadephillips.podbean.com/3773ef9d-40e7-33a5-bb26-2f9da99e6b98 In this episode, host Jess DePhillips sits down with Dr. Justin Behnke, who breaks down how everyday posture can affect your entire life. Dr. Behnke shares how movement habits quietly accumulate into pain, walks through what actually happens during a chiropractic adjustment, and clears up common misconceptions around chiropractic care.

He also dives into practical movement assessments, the role of muscle activation, and the emerging cognitive benefits of creatine.

Key takeaway: Consistency beats intensity — small daily habits around movement and stretching can improve mobility, reduce pain, and build long-term resilience.

#CloserEveryDay #ChiropracticCare #WholePersonHealth #OnePercentCloser 

westendchiros.com

Disclosure: This episode is intended to provide education and awareness around chiropractic care. I am not a medical professional, and nothing shared in this podcast should be considered medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider with any questions about your own health.

 

]]> In this episode, host Jess DePhillips sits down with Dr. Justin Behnke, who breaks down how everyday posture can affect your entire life. Dr. Behnke shares how movement habits quietly accumulate into pain, walks through what actually happens during a chiropractic adjustment, and clears up common misconceptions around chiropractic care.

He also dives into practical movement assessments, the role of muscle activation, and the emerging cognitive benefits of creatine.

Key takeaway: Consistency beats intensity — small daily habits around movement and stretching can improve mobility, reduce pain, and build long-term resilience.

#CloserEveryDay #ChiropracticCare #WholePersonHealth #OnePercentCloser 

westendchiros.com

Disclosure: This episode is intended to provide education and awareness around chiropractic care. I am not a medical professional, and nothing shared in this podcast should be considered medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider with any questions about your own health.

 

]]> jessicadephillips false No 1223 1 6 full 🎙️ Episode 5: Muscle is the New Medicine - Lift Heavy, Live Longer 🎙️ Episode 5: Muscle is the New Medicine - Lift Heavy, Live Longer https://jessicadephillips.podbean.com/e/why-women-must-lift-muscle-is-the-new-medicine/ https://jessicadephillips.podbean.com/e/why-women-must-lift-muscle-is-the-new-medicine/#comments Sat, 29 Aug 2026 13:47:43 -0500 jessicadephillips.podbean.com/cf407da5-4acf-357a-9b7f-0fa4308f5f42 Lean muscle mass isn’t just about how you look — it’s one of the biggest predictors of women’s long-term health. This week host Jess DePhillips sat down with personal trainer, Katrina Ellensohn. The ladies talk about why strength training is key to preventing frailty, osteoporosis, and dementia as we age.

We cover it all: starting with small stabilizing muscles, progressive overload, the post-workout nutrition window, tracking skeletal muscle mass — and finally busting the myth that lifting weights makes women “bulky.” 💪

Practical, science-backed, and useful at any age.

🎧 Listen now 

#CloserEveryDay #OnePercentCloser #WomenAndStrength #LiftHeavy #StrengthTraining #BustTheBulkyMyth

]]> Lean muscle mass isn’t just about how you look — it’s one of the biggest predictors of women’s long-term health. This week host Jess DePhillips sat down with personal trainer, Katrina Ellensohn. The ladies talk about why strength training is key to preventing frailty, osteoporosis, and dementia as we age.

We cover it all: starting with small stabilizing muscles, progressive overload, the post-workout nutrition window, tracking skeletal muscle mass — and finally busting the myth that lifting weights makes women “bulky.” 💪

Practical, science-backed, and useful at any age.

🎧 Listen now 

#CloserEveryDay #OnePercentCloser #WomenAndStrength #LiftHeavy #StrengthTraining #BustTheBulkyMyth

]]> jessicadephillips false No 789 1 5 full 🎙️ Episode 4: When Diabetic Ketoacidosis Struck - A Mom’s Race to Save Her Son 🎙️ Episode 4: When Diabetic Ketoacidosis Struck - A Mom’s Race to Save Her Son https://jessicadephillips.podbean.com/e/when-diabetic-ketoacidosis-struck-a-mom-s-race-to-save-her-son/ https://jessicadephillips.podbean.com/e/when-diabetic-ketoacidosis-struck-a-mom-s-race-to-save-her-son/#comments Sat, 22 Aug 2026 14:01:13 -0500 jessicadephillips.podbean.com/8217d534-51d4-321f-b022-28ecb7a43bac Emily Loose, a mom of four and longtime esthetician, joins Closer Every Day to share her health routines and the life-changing moment when her 10-year-old son, Jamison, was rushed to the PICU with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA).

She recounts early symptoms, urgent care missteps, how she advocated for her son, the ER turnaround, and how quick treatment saved him. The episode covers their adjustment to living with type 1 diabetes, the relief of CGM and smart pump technology, and practical tips for other parents.

Also included: Emily’s simple 15-gram protein coffee hack, her skincare and self-care advice, and actionable takeaways like recognizing DKA warning signs and shopping smart for diabetic supplies.

Disclosure: This episode is intended to provide education and awareness around Type 1 diabetes, including its impact on children and families. We are not medical professionals, and nothing shared in this podcast should be considered medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider with any questions about your own health.

This is #Closer. #closer_pod 

]]> Emily Loose, a mom of four and longtime esthetician, joins Closer Every Day to share her health routines and the life-changing moment when her 10-year-old son, Jamison, was rushed to the PICU with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA).

She recounts early symptoms, urgent care missteps, how she advocated for her son, the ER turnaround, and how quick treatment saved him. The episode covers their adjustment to living with type 1 diabetes, the relief of CGM and smart pump technology, and practical tips for other parents.

Also included: Emily’s simple 15-gram protein coffee hack, her skincare and self-care advice, and actionable takeaways like recognizing DKA warning signs and shopping smart for diabetic supplies.

Disclosure: This episode is intended to provide education and awareness around Type 1 diabetes, including its impact on children and families. We are not medical professionals, and nothing shared in this podcast should be considered medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider with any questions about your own health.

This is #Closer. #closer_pod 

]]> jessicadephillips false No 1445 1 5 full 🎙️ Episode 3 is here! Meet Whitney Carlson, Founder of WellHaus 🏃‍♀️ 🎙️ Episode 3 is here! Meet Whitney Carlson, Founder of WellHaus 🏃‍♀️ https://jessicadephillips.podbean.com/e/cold-plunges-ultra-runs-and-the-birth-of-wellhouse/ https://jessicadephillips.podbean.com/e/cold-plunges-ultra-runs-and-the-birth-of-wellhouse/#comments Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:06:59 -0500 jessicadephillips.podbean.com/d3df8cc6-5c02-3df6-8ceb-50374295dc9e In this episode, Whitney Carlson, Founder of WellHaus in West Des Moines, IA, shares her wellness journey. From Pilates instructor and personal trainer to business owner and ultra-marathoner, Whitney discusses the origin and meaning of WellHaus. She also shares the benefits and best practices of cold plunges and contrast therapy and services she offers-  including sauna, red light, and massage.

Whitney and Jess discuss pushing outside the  comfort zone with Whitney’s daily one-mile commitment. 

🎧 Listen to Ep. 3 now.

#CloserEveryDay #Wellhaus #closer_pod 

www.wellhausdsm.com

]]> In this episode, Whitney Carlson, Founder of WellHaus in West Des Moines, IA, shares her wellness journey. From Pilates instructor and personal trainer to business owner and ultra-marathoner, Whitney discusses the origin and meaning of WellHaus. She also shares the benefits and best practices of cold plunges and contrast therapy and services she offers-  including sauna, red light, and massage.

Whitney and Jess discuss pushing outside the  comfort zone with Whitney’s daily one-mile commitment. 

🎧 Listen to Ep. 3 now.

#CloserEveryDay #Wellhaus #closer_pod 

www.wellhausdsm.com

]]> jessicadephillips false No 1255 4 full 🎙️ Episode 2: The Reason Behind Closer 🎙️ Episode 2: The Reason Behind Closer https://jessicadephillips.podbean.com/e/closer-every-day-1-better-every-day/ https://jessicadephillips.podbean.com/e/closer-every-day-1-better-every-day/#comments Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:07:23 -0500 jessicadephillips.podbean.com/d716ffba-abb9-3487-a8af-9f138209f0de Host Jess DePhillips introduces the Closer Every Day podcast and explains its mission: helping listeners become 1% closer to their best selves by exploring health, longevity, and overall well-being with expert guests and practical advice. In this episode, Jess breaks down what’s ahead: supplements, hormones, cold plunges, IV infusions, and all the latest wellness trends we’ll be digging into together. This is Closer. 🌿

One percent closer. Every single day.

]]> Host Jess DePhillips introduces the Closer Every Day podcast and explains its mission: helping listeners become 1% closer to their best selves by exploring health, longevity, and overall well-being with expert guests and practical advice.

In this episode, Jess breaks down what’s ahead: supplements, hormones, cold plunges, IV infusions, and all the latest wellness trends we’ll be digging into together. This is Closer. 🌿

One percent closer. Every single day.

]]> jessicadephillips false No 225 3 full 🎙️ Episode 1: The Drive to Iowa City 🎙️ Episode 1: The Drive to Iowa City https://jessicadephillips.podbean.com/e/road-trip-to-iowa-city-career-dreams/ https://jessicadephillips.podbean.com/e/road-trip-to-iowa-city-career-dreams/#comments Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:28:22 -0500 jessicadephillips.podbean.com/d080814d-f635-3970-8d60-1a0cd5a8997e Welcome to Closer. In this intro episode, host Jess DePhillips sits down with the most important guest of all — her daughter, Alyx — for an unfiltered conversation recorded on a drive to Iowa City. They talk about Alyx’s upcoming sophomore year, her calling toward medicine and her drive to help as many people as possible. The ladies reflect honestly on what it was like for Alyx growing up with a mom who was only 21 when she was born. 

Real, raw, honest, and under 10 minutes. This is Closer. 🌿

One percent closer. Every single day.

 

]]> Welcome to Closer. In this intro episode, host Jess DePhillips sits down with the most important guest of all — her daughter, Alyx — for an unfiltered conversation recorded on a drive to Iowa City. They talk about Alyx’s upcoming sophomore year, her calling toward medicine and her drive to help as many people as possible. The ladies reflect honestly on what it was like for Alyx growing up with a mom who was only 21 when she was born. 

Real, raw, honest, and under 10 minutes. This is Closer. 🌿

One percent closer. Every single day.

 

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