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Caroline Alan: Natural Mineral Replenishment

October 2, 2026

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The Healing Grove Podcast with Kristin Reihman

This week I am super excited to welcome Caroline Alan BACK to the podcast!

SUMMARY

Caroline Alan is the co-founder and CEO of BEAM Minerals, but like many of my guests on the podcast, she came to her current focus on health and wellness through a debilitating mystery illness that shook her on all limbs of her tree.

Coming from a career in the corporate world, Caroline found herself struggling physically, mentally and energetically. During her circuitous journey back to health, Caroline encountered plant-based minerals and their unique ability to support a return to natural balance in the body. And they changed her life.

Once well (which took about 9 months), Caroline delved into research on minerals: why they are important to human physiology, how they work in the body, why we are all so deficient, and how to replenish them effectively. Her journey took her deep into microbiology, molecular biology, cellular biology, agricultural soil science, the study of plant decomposition and more...and sparked a commitment to share what she had learned with the world. She is now on a mission, devoted to educating people about the benefits of mineral replenishment and the specific efficacy of plant-based humic and fulvic substances.

IN THIS EPISODE

After restoring her own health, Caroline spent months researching the critical role minerals play in cellular function and overall wellness.
Her studies spanned microbiology, cellular biology, soil science, and plant decomposition to better understand why mineral deficiencies are so widespread.
Caroline discovered the unique benefits of plant-based humic and fulvic substances and their role in effective mineral replenishment.
Today, she is dedicated to educating others on the science of mineral health and empowering people with practical tools to support long-term vitality.

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

The Healing Grove Podcast: Caroline Alan: Natural Mineral Replenishment
Beamminerals.com

Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. This content should not be used to diagnose, treat, or prevent any medical condition or health issue. Always seek the guidance of your physician or other qualified health professional with any questions you may have regarding your health or a medical condition.

ABOUT THE HOST

Dr. Kristin Reihman is a physician, a mother, and the author of Life After Lyme, a comprehensive DIY manual to making a complete recovery from an all-too-common illness. Having recovered herself from a debilitating case of Lyme over a decade ago, Dr. Reihman knows all too well what it is to live with a body that feels like it's falling apart, a brain that has forgotten how to do simple math, and the fear that you're going to die from an illness that is invisible to most people. She also knows how to make a complete recovery, and has done that for herself. Now, she is on a mission to help as many people as possible recover their own most vibrant versions of themselves, and get back to living their amazing lives. She shares her favorite tools, practices, and mindset shifts for whole-person healing and wellness in her book, on weekly episodes of her Healing Grove Podcast, and in the online communities she cultivates, including the Healing Grove Membership, on Instagram, and in her latest offerings, the Life After Lyme Coaching Program and the Inner Flow membership.

Website: kristinreihmanmd.com
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ABOUT THE GUEST

Caroline Alan is a health survivor, mineral expert, and educator on a mission to shift the way we think about cellular health. After a demanding corporate career left her depleted, Caroline’s personal journey to wellness led her to plant-based minerals and their powerful ability to help the body restore its natural balance. Her experience sparked a deep dive into the science of humic and fulvic substances and their critical role in energy, detox, hydration, and vitality at the cellular level.

As Co-Founder and CEO of BEAM Minerals, Caroline is known as “The Mineral Geek” for her rare gift of translating complex science into clear, practical insights. With a common-sense approach backed by research, she empowers audiences with simple and actionable steps to support whole-body health and longevity, starting at the cellular level. Caroline’s journey inspired her to co-found BEAM Minerals Inc., where she now serves as CEO, helping people worldwide access the power of mineral replenishment. She is also the author of The Mineral Reset: An Essential Guide to Replenishing Your Body and Restoring Your Health, available now!