What happens when a life-altering moment forces you to completely change direction, and what if that moment becomes the catalyst for deep healing, purpose, and service? In this intimate and inspiring conversation, Nicole Doran sits down with Lindsay O’Neill, TEDx and Gaia speaker, Harvard-certified culinary medicine chef, and founder of Small Hinges Health. Lindsay shares her powerful journey from tech executive to wellness entrepreneur, a shift sparked by a near-fatal accident during pregnancy that left her bedridden and spiraled into autoimmune disease.
With raw honesty and clarity, Lindsay talks about reclaiming her health through functional medicine, detoxification, culinary healing, and frequency-based therapies, not just for herself, but for her daughter, whose own complex health challenges transformed Lindsay’s understanding of resilience, parenting, and integrative care.
You’ll hear stories of radical healing, the importance of small daily shifts, and how trauma, when alchemized, can become the blueprint for profound personal evolution. If you’re navigating chronic illness, burnout, or simply want to feel more empowered in your wellness journey, this episode is a must-listen.
Resources & Links:
- Follow Lindsay on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smallhinges/
- Lindsay’s website: https://www.smallhinges.health/
- Optimize We Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7oS3SGGhtJb0vtYEFugXtF?si=2a1f913104bf4280
- Learn more about red light therapy: https://purformhealth.com/treatments/red-light-therapy/
- Learn more about hydrogen therapy: https://purformhealth.com/treatments/hydrogen-therapy/
- Lisa Wimberger & Neurosculpting: https://www.neurosculpting.com/
- Learn more about HBOT: https://purformhealth.com/treatments/hyperbaric-oxygen-therapy-hbot/
- Purchase Radical Candor by Kim Scott: https://www.amazon.com/Radical-Candor-Kick-Ass-Without-Humanity/dp/1250103509
🌿 Chapters:
- (00:00) Introductions
- (00:21) Meet Lindsay O’Neill: From Tech Exec to Wellness Leader
- (03:43) The Accident That Changed Everything: A Wake-Up Call During Pregnancy
- (07:34) From Autoimmune Crisis to Full Recovery Through Functional Medicine
- (10:19) Brynn’s Health Journey: Childhood Illness, Biofeedback & the Immortal Chamber
- (17:43) Molecular Hydrogen, Red Light & the Healing Power of Frequency-Based Therapies
- (21:55) The Power of Mindset: Identity Shifts and Emotional Healing
- (27:29) Leading by Example: Parenting, Intuition, and Building Trust
- (31:53) A Love Reunited: Finding Support, Alignment, and Spiritual Partnership
- (37:23) Getting Engaged, Blending Families & Building a Conscious Home
- (40:48) Radical Candor in Parenting, Leadership & Business
- (43:10) The Ego Problem: Challenges Within the Biohacking & Wellness Industry
- (46:09) Lindsay’s Wild First Biohacking Conference Experience
- (55:59) Overcoming Shame in Chronic Illness & Claiming the Role of the Healer
- (01:03:34) Lindsay’s Favorite Biohacking Tools: PEMF, Red Light, and ATP Support
- (01:08:01) Final Thoughts & Takeaways
