About this episode
Daria Machold is a certified HTMA practitioner and health coach specializing in ancestral lifestyles, with a particular passion for mitochondrial health. Daria has served alongside Tara in Higher Coaching since 2020. In this episode, Coach Daria dives into the power of Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) and mineral balancing. She explains how this simple hair test provides a three-month snapshot of mineral status and lifestyle, revealing hidden stress patterns, metabolic types, heavy metal burden, and key mineral ratios. Daria highlights how these insights uncover issues like adrenal fatigue, copper toxicity, and thyroid imbalances, while offering practical solutions on how to restore balance. RESOURCES: Learn more about Daria here: http://metabolicdaria.com Instagram: @metabolicdaria Get 15% off Peluva minimalist shoe with coupon code COACHTARA here: http://peluva.com/coachtara CHAPTERS: 00:00:00 - Intro & Welcoming Daria 00:01:41 - Peluva Barefoot Shoes Review (My Honest Thoughts on Toe Shoes) 00:04:56 - HTMA Basics: What Is Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis? 00:05:23 - HTMA vs Blood Tests: Why It's a 3-Month Snapshot 00:05:51 - How HTMA Reveals Stress Stages (Alarm, Resistance, Exhaustion) 00:06:29 - Key Mineral Ratios & What They Mean (Sodium, Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium) 00:28:42 - Slow vs Fast Oxidizers: Metabolism Patterns Explained 00:20:00 - Heavy Metals on HTMA: Detection, Elimination & Detox Challenges 00:24:38 - Common HTMA Findings (Copper Toxicity, Adrenal Burnout & More) 00:10:11 - Thyroid, Hormones & Mitochondrial Health Insights from HTMA 00:47:34 - Real Client Examples: Hidden Stress & Mineral Imbalances 00:49:46 - Supporting Detox: Liver, Kidneys & the Power of Sweating (Sauna vs Workout) 00:14:42 - Why HTMA Changes Lives: Energy, Creativity & Homeostasis 00:37:23 - Testing in HIGHER Coaching (HTMA, Stool, DUTCH & More) 00:51:47 - Closing Thoughts & How to Work With Us WORK WITH ME: Are You Looking for Help on Your Wellness Journey? Here's how I can help you: TRY MY APP FOR FREE: http://taragarrison.com/app INDIVIDUAL ONLINE COACHING: https://www.taragarrison.com/work-with-me CHECK OUT HIGHER RETREATS: https://www.taragarrison.com/retreats SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram @coachtaragarrison TikTok @coachtaraga
