Essentials of Healthy Living

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A functional medicine approach to preventing and treating prostate cancer Sep 28, 2026

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Dana Laake and her special guest Dr. Geo Espinosa will discuss a functional medicine approach to preventing and treating prostate cancer. Dr. Geo Espinosa, ND, L.Ac, IFMCP, CNS, is a naturopathic functional medicine doctor recognized as an authority in urology and men’s health. He is faculty and a holistic clinician in urology at New York University Langone Health and faculty for the Institute for Functional Medicine. Dr. Geo is the first naturopathic physician to complete an internship, residency, and fellowship in urology at a conventional medical institution at Columbia University in New York. He has authored numerous scientific papers and books, including the best-selling prostate cancer book, Thrive, Don’t Only Survive, and he co-edited the book, Integrative Sexual Health. Dr. Geo is the chief medical officer and formulator at XY Wellness, LLC. He lectures internationally on the application of science-based holistic treatments for urological conditions.

How to Achieve a Healthy Home Sep 28, 2026

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Dana Laake and her special guest Andrew Pace will discuss how to achieve a healthy home. Andy Pace is a nationally recognized expert on green and healthy building products. As founder of the oldest healthy building supply company in the United States, Andrew has become one of the single most helpful and educational experts dealing with the day-to-day concerns of individuals who suffer from allergies, asthma and chemical sensitivities. As the leading expert on the topic of human health vs environmental health, Andrew launched a new green building product rating system called Degree of Green, which is being used by consumers to eliminate the confusion within the green building realm and to help guide consumers to what they truly need.

Breakthroughs in Brain Health with Light, Sound and Vibration Sep 28, 2026

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Dana Laake and her special guest Dr. Patrick K. Porter will discuss breakthroughs in brain health with light, sound and vibration. Patrick K. Porter, PhD, is the founder of BrainTap™, which was created with a singular mission in mind: to better a billion brains. With its proprietary app and headset technology, BrainTap enables users to tackle the challenges of today’s stressful world and enhance quality of life through improved brain health. With over 800 uniquely-encoded audio sessions, BrainTap empowers users to reduce stress, sleep better, and maximize performance. Dr. Porter has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, People, Entrepreneur and INC magazines, and on ABC, NBC, CBS and the Discovery Channel. He is head of mind-based studies at Quantum University and the author of six books.

The latest research on toxins, how they impact health, and what we can do to fix it Jun 21, 2020

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Dana Laake and her special guest Dr. Pizzorno will discuss the latest research on toxins, how they impact health, and what we can do to fix it. Dr. Joseph Pizzorno is a transformational leader in medicine. He founded Bastyr University, the country’s first and largest fully accredited university of natural medicine, and served as its president for twenty-two years. A naturopathic physician, educator, researcher, and expert spokesman, he is editor-in-chief of PubMed-indexed IMCJ, founding board member and currently chair of the board of IFM, founding board member of American Herbal Pharmacopoeia, and a member of the science boards of the Hecht Foundation, Gateway for Cancer Research, and Bioclinic Naturals. He was appointed by Presidents Clinton and Bush to two prestigious government commissions to advise the President and Congress on how to integrate natural medicine (by whatever name) into the healthcare system. He is author or co-author of six textbooks for doctors (most recently Clinical Environmental Medicine) and seven consumer books, including the Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine (with more than two million copies in six languages) and, most recently, The Toxin Solution.

Electromagnetic Radiation in our Homes Jun 14, 2020

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Dana Laake and her special guest Bill Cadwallader will discuss electromagnetic radiation in our homes. Bill Cadwallader, MBA, EMRS, is a certified Electromagnetic Radiation Specialist. These trained specialists measure electromagnetic radiation and consult for detection, protection and solutions in homes, schools, businesses, and other indoor and outdoor environments. Bill is an author and accomplished speaker and has spent his adult life working around technology, including his time in the U.S. Marine Corps and his postgraduate work at Pepperdine University. He was a project manager in the aerospace industry in California, and also worked in information technology for Clark County, Nevada. Bill has presented at the Annual Cancer Convention in Los Angeles and has taught at the International Institute for Building-Biology & Ecology (IBE). He serves as a coach for IBE's Apprentice Program. He also speaks extensively on solutions to harmful electromagnetic radiation.

Inner Bonding: The Power to Heal and Love Yourself May 31, 2020

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Dana Laake and her special guest Dr. Margaret Paul will discuss inner bonding, the power to heal and love yourself. Dr. Margaret Paul holds a PhD in psychology, is a relationship expert, public speaker, consultant and artist. She is a bestselling author and co-creator of the powerful Inner Bonding® self-healing process, and the related SelfQuest® self-healing online program. Her book titles include, Do I Have to Give Up Me to Be Loved By You (and subsequent titles, Do I Have to Give Up Me to Be Loved By God, and…By My Kids), Healing Your Aloneness and Inner Bonding, and the recently published, Diet For Divine Connection and The Inner Bonding Workbook. Margaret has successfully worked with thousands and taught classes and seminars for over 50 years.

Ayurvedic solutions to combat viruses and other respiratory illnesses May 24, 2020

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Dana Laake and her special guest Dr. Kalpna Ranadive will discuss Ayurvedic solutions to combat viruses and other respiratory illnesses. Dr Kalpna Ranadive is an integrative biological dentist, who is also certified by the American Naturopathic Certification Board. The central theme of her practice revolves around Ayurveda and ancient health science and wisdom. Dr. Ranadive is an international speaker, author and sought-after trainer by dentists and health care professionals, as she teaches them how to integrate ancient Vedic wisdom in their health practices. She is a naturalist, minimalistic and eco-friendly dental surgeon who strongly believes in saving teeth while paying attention to integrative health pathways. With a unique gift to individualize health and lifestyle protocols, Dr Kalpna enjoys helping individuals learn how to implement easy self-healing techniques for life.

The book Radical Hope: 10 Key Healing Factors from Exceptional Survivors of Cancer and Other Disease May 17, 2020

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Dana Laake and her special guest Dr. Kelly Turner will discuss her new book Radical Hope: 10 Key Healing Factors from Exceptional Survivors of Cancer and Other Disease. Kelly Turner, Ph.D., is the New York Times best-selling author of Radical Remission. Over the past 15 years, she has conducted research in 10 different countries and analyzed over 1,500 cases of radical remission. She holds a B.A. from Harvard University and a Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley. She is the founder of the Radical Remission Project at RadicalRemission.com, which provides courses, workshops, and a free database of healing stories for patients and their loved ones. She is the founder of the Radical Remission Foundation, a nonprofit research organization, as well as the director and producer of the docuseries Radical Remission.

The role of micronutrients during COVID-19 Apr 26, 2020

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Dana Laake and her special guest Dr. Bernarda Zenker will discuss the role of micronutrients during COVID-19. Dr. Bernarda Zenker, MD, is a board-certified family physician through the American Academy of Family Medicine. She is also board-certified in integrative medicine and certified functional medicine through the Institute for Functional Medicine. Dr. Zenker has a concern for finding solutions to chronic health problems using methylation genetics, nutritional supplements and diet recommendations to assist traditional medicine in the treatment and prevention of chronic diseases. Some areas of specific focus are preventing age-related memory loss, detoxification of toxins, diagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease and mycotoxin illness from mold exposure.

BRAIN WASH: Detox Your Mind for Clearer Thinking, Deeper Relationships, and Lasting Happiness Apr 19, 2020

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Dana Laake and her special guest Dr. David Perlmutter will discuss how to detox your mind for clearer thinking, deeper relationships, and lasting happiness. David Perlmutter, MD, FACN, ABIHM, is a board-certified neurologist and Fellow of the American College of Nutrition. He is the recipient of numerous awards, including the Linus Pauling Award for innovative approaches to neurological disorders, the National Nutritional Foods Association Clinician of the Year Award, and the Humanitarian of the Year award from the American College of Nutrition. He is the author of New York Times bestsellers Grain Brain, Brain Maker, The Grain Brain Whole Life Plan, and The Grain Brain Cookbook, as well as Raise a Smarter Child by Kindergarten.

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