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Developing a Positive Mindset with Dr. Ana-Maria Temple Jan 24, 2023

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It is no longer a question of ifyou have health issues, it’s a matter of how many you have, how severe they are, and how you’re being treated. Children are not exempt from this category as illness can strike at any age. But not all prescriptions are safe and healthy for children to use.

Dr. Ana-Maria Temple, also known as The Eczema Lady, talks to Jen about how her children’s chronic illness prompted a lifestyle revamp and dietary changes. Together, they discuss healing illness through real food, top products to avoid, and the role that community plays when making drastic changes.

In this episode, Dr. Temple talks to Jen about the challenges of becoming healthier and how to overcome them. Sustaining momentum in your health journey can be achieved by building community and developing a positive mindset.

Key Takeaways

[02:10] - How Dr. Ana-Maria Temple became a holistic pediatrician.
[04:14] - When Dr. Ana-Maria discovered the root cause of her children’s chronic illness.
[06:41] - The importance of eating whole foods.
[08:03] - The holistic medicine difference.
[09:24] - How Dr. Ana-Maria advocates for a healthier lifestyle.
[11:24] - Dr. Ana-Maria’s specialization and her online course.
[12:41] - The first step in helping heal illness.
[15:36] - Top foods to avoid.
[18:20] - How to keep up with Dr. Ana-Maria.
[19:38] - Dr. Ana-Maria’s thoughts on Stevia.

Quotes

[11:56] - “When you see people get better in your situation, it empowers you and strengthens you. It gives you hope, so you’re gonna stick with the plan. You are going to heal faster and better.” ~ Dr. Ana-Maria Temple

[14:41] - “We have a lot of data out there that is showing that food colors and preservatives are indeed inflaming our children, so we gotta start with reading the labels.” ~ Dr. Ana-Maria Temple

[16:44] - “You either have results or you have excuses.” ~ Dr. Ana-Maria Temple

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The Snacking Solution with Katy Tucker and Lisette Howard Jan 17, 2023

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Healthy snacks in the grocery store are hard to come by, especially for kids. Colorful packaging and smiling mascots appeal to young audiences and disguise several toxic ingredients. With such a plethora of sugary, nutritionless, highly processed snacks, it’s rare that your child would leap for a low-sugar, natural option. Are there snacks that are tasty and kid-approved, without all of the harmful ingredients?

Enter Katy Tucker and Lisette Howard, Co-Founders of Sunnie, who created a solution for parents craving a convenient, clean alternative to sugary snacks. The two mothers promised they would build a brand with integrity and snacks that use real foods and minimal processing. They partnered with top childhood nutrition expert, Jill Castle, MS, RDN, to develop their products with pride and equip families with healthier snacking choices.

Katy and Lisette talk to Jen about the lack of healthy kids' snacks available to parents, the ingredients that differentiate Sunnie from other snack brands, and the key to convincing your kids to eat cleaner.

Key Takeaways

[02:05] - The struggle to find healthy snacks for kids.
[02:59] - The inspiration behind Sunnie.
[05:06] - The ingredients that differentiate Sunnie’s snacks.
[10:29] - Disrupting the snack industry for kids.
[13:09] - Crafting Sunnie’s recipe.
[14:19] - Sunnie’s newest flavor coming out soon.
[16:57] - How Katy and Lisette’s kids react to their product.
[17:46] - The key to convincing kids to eat cleaner.
[21:41] - Where to find Sunnie’s snacks.

Quotes

[11:33] - “It’s all about the choices you make. Making the choice to prioritize better for you products, maybe it takes a bit more of your wallet share but, over time, that does pay off.” ~ Katy Tucker

[12:55] - “We’re at the intersection of convenience and nutrition.” ~ Katy Tucker

[18:16] - “We put so much expectation on our kids about food that the minute you let go of that control and say, ‘take it or leave it, it’s all good either way’, they’re interested.” ~ Katy Tucker

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Physical and Emotional Healing with Steven Wright Jan 10, 2023

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When we are struck with illness, we are willing to go to extremes to bring a semblance of normalcy back to our lives. The conventional medical system is ridden with hidden costs, and a person could easily spend thousands of dollars trying to find solutions with minimal results.

That’s what happened to Steven Wright, Co-Founder and CEO of The Healthy Gut Company. He spent years looking for the answers to his digestive and chronic health issues to no avail. His frustrations eventually led him to start his own business. Steven discusses how the specific carbohydrate diet (SCD) bettered his body, how supplements can help with deficiencies you might not even be aware of, and why the emotional component of healing is as important as the physical one.

Steven talks to Jen about his personal path to healing, the value of magnesium, and his advice for anyone struggling with health complications.

Key Takeaways

[01:41] - Introduction to Steven Wright.
[04:48] - A summary of Steven’s health issues.
[07:17] - The beginning of Steven’s healing.
[10:54] - Why restricting your diet too much can be harmful.
[12:50] - Why do our bodies need magnesium?
[15:57] - Different types of magnesium.
[20:08] - Magnesium in food.
[21:02] - How to get started with magnesium.
[23:24] - Steven’s Wake Up moment.
[29:36] - Steven’s thoughts on the supplement industry.

Quotes

[08:18] - “Changing your diet is as much an emotional process as a social process.” ~ Steven Wright

[10:54] - “It’s never just going to be one thing. There’s not one miracle, drug, supplement. There’s not one miracle food or exercise. It’s the combination of how we live our lives that will get you a really broad, diverse diet.” ~ Steven Wright

[25:13] “It’s not just the supplements and diets and testing. That’s a really important part of most people’s healing journeys, and I don’t know that you can get there without it, but also doing the emotional trauma work is also going to get you where you want to go.” ~ Steven Wright

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How High-Quality Ingredients Transform Your Health with Jason Bronstad Jan 03, 2023

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Milk alternatives have become increasingly popular over the years, with 41% of consumers choosing a dairy-free approach to their life. With so many options available - soy, coconut, oat, almond, rice, hemp, cashew - it’s become difficult to decide which alternative milk suits you. What factors should we consider when switching to a plant-based alternative, and how do we know which alternative milk is right for us?

Jason Bronstad wants the decision to be easy for consumers by providing a simple, clean dairy-free option: MALK Organics. Before becoming MALK Organics’ CEO in 2020, Jason’s health journey began in 2019 after realizing his children mirrored his poor habits. He lost over 100 pounds and prioritized high-quality, organic products, and clean eating. This commitment in Jason’s personal life also rings true professionally as the CEO of MALK Organics. Unlike many alternative milk companies, MALK Organics only uses a handful of high-quality ingredients in their plant-based products.

In this episode, Jason talks with Jen about why organic products matter, how clean eating changed Jason’s health journey, and what makes MALK better than its plant-based competitors.

Key Takeaways

[02:08] - How Jason became the CEO of MALK Organics.
[03:01] - The start of Jason’s personal health journey.
[05:05] - Jason’s first impression of MALK Organics.
[08:10] - The importance of reading the ingredients.
[09:22] - MALK’s mission to provide quality ingredients.
[10:13] - Where to find MALK Organics products.
[11:18] - What is clean eating?
[12:21] - The organic difference.
[14:34] - Benefits of drinking MALK Organic’s milk.
[17:00] - How MALK Organics differs from other plant-based milks.
[20:28] - A challenge Jason faced as MALK Organic’s CEO.
[23:30] - The meaning behind MALK Organics’ name.
[25:10] - Pivotal moments in Jason’s personal and professional life.

Quotes

[09:49] - All of our products have five ingredients or less. You can pronounce them all; they’re all authentic, organic ingredients. It’s clean and simple. It’s who we are and it’s who we’re going to be as we go forward.” ~ Jason Bronstad

[12:34] - “A farmer has to make a choice: are they going to go have a clean, organic crop that they're going to grow, or are they going to try and optimize and get as much product out of that field as humanly possible? A tip of the hat to all of the farmers across America, especially those that choose to grow organic products.” ~ Jason Bronstad

[25:31] - “One of the things I used to be proud of is I could grocery shop the entire week in 20 minutes. Now, we proudly take about an hour and a half to go through the store and find the right ingredients.” ~ Jason Bronstad

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Avoiding Hidden Toxins in Your Coffee with Dr. Emily Gonzalez Dec 27, 2022

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Starting off your morning with a strong cup of coffee (or two, or three) is a daily ritual that brings peace to many of us. With caffeine pulsing through our veins, we feel ready to tackle whatever challenge the day may bring. While this coffee may give us a burst of energy, how often do we think about what it is actually made of?

Dr. Emily Gonzalez, Manager of Science and Nutrition at Bulletproof, speaks to Jen about how mold is sneaking into our coffee and the possible side effects of drinking toxins. Coming from a naturopathic medical background, Emily believes in the importance of research and ingredient testing at Bulletproof to produce the highest quality products. At first, those higher quality products may have a heftier price tag, but you won’t be shelling out a fortune at the doctor’s office later on.

In this episode, Emily talks to Jen about the insidious toxins that could be hiding in your coffee, how to avoid them, and how Bulletproof differs from your average cup of joe.

Key Takeaways

[01:58] - Dr. Emily Gonzalez’s role at Bulletproof.
[03:57] - Why supplements can’t compensate for a bad diet.
[08:54] - The basics of a Bulletproof coffee.
[12:28] - What is a prebiotic?
[13:50] - The difference between MCT oil vs. the brain octane C8 MCT oil.
[16:09] - Which Bulletproof blend optimizes energy.
[18:20] - How Bulletproof coffee remains purposeful and toxin-free.
[19:53] - How mold is sneaking into our coffee.
[21:11] - Possible side effects of drinking mold and toxins.
[24:43] - Collagen vs. protein.
[27:54] - Bulletproof’s ingredient testing.
[30:44] - Why higher quality foods can be more expensive.
[34:56] - Emily’s Wake-Up Moment that led her to become healthier.
[38:37] - Where to find Bulletproof.

Quotes

[18:20] - “We are very purposeful about our coffee. It's all expertly chosen, handpicked, and then sustainably washed, and mechanically dried. All of these things are really important to get the highest quality.” ~ Dr. Emily Gonzalez

[29:59] - “Any kinds of problematic ingredients that shouldn't be in [our products], we make sure they're not. There are brands that are not good players, and the FDA catches a lot of them. It’s unfortunate because it makes it harder for those of us that really are doing the right thing.” ~ Dr. Emily Gonzalez

[34:01] - “I want people to realize how amazing they can feel in their own body. And that’s why they then choose to do more healthy behaviors. Not because they’re told to or not because they should, but it has this rolling effect of positive feedback.” ~ Dr. Emily Gonzalez

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Healing Illness with Herbal Therapy with Dr. Bill Rawls Dec 20, 2022

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Our bodies are constantly talking to us, but we don’t always choose to listen. It is not until we are struck with a health crisis that we are forced to seek the necessary changes. Even then, there’s no guarantee that our health ailments will be fixed easily.

That was the case for Dr. Bill Rawls, Co-Founder and Medical Director of Vital Plan. A traditionally trained physician for over 30 years, he was diagnosed with fibromyalgia in his 40s. After having little luck with traditional medical recommendations, Dr. Rawls turned to alternative treatments and herbal supplements, which healed his chronic health issues. Dr. Rawls now combines his knowledge of traditional medicine with herbal therapy for a holistic health approach. His journey inspired Vital Plan, an herbal supplement and wellness company Dr. Rawls co-founded with his daughter.

In this episode, Dr. Rawls talks to Jen about the benefits of herbal therapy, the body’s reaction to stress and healing, and how to get started with herbal supplements. Learn more at WakeUpAndReadTheLabels.com.

Key Takeaways

[02:38] - How Dr. Bill Rawls got into herbal therapy.
[06:48] - Dr. Rawls’ unique perspective on herbal therapy.
[8:08] - The history of herbs.
[11:46] - The difference between herbs, vitamins, and antioxidants.
[15:12] - How herbs make us more resilient.
[18:41] - How to get started with herbs.
[23:46] - The impact of taking herbs consistently.
[27:11] - Why you should research when looking for herbs.
[29:42] - Cell healing and chronic illness.
[31:26] - What could be stressing your cells.
[33:20] - The inspiration behind Vital Plan.
[34:32] - Dr. Bill Rawls’ favorite herbs.
[36:14] - How to get started with herbal therapy.

Quotes

[13:52] - “When we take an herb, we are taking in the plant’s defense system and its regulatory system. Our cells, which are constantly being bombarded with free radicals and chemical toxins, benefit from that extra protection.” ~ Dr. Bill Rawls

[23:52] - I’m 65 now. I thought I had totally lost my health forever at age 50. I’ve been taking herbs now for 15 years, every single day, in pretty significant quantities. And I’m doing everything I want to in life, and it’s great. I’m aging, but aging without debilitating symptoms.” ~ Dr. Bill Rawls

[31:03] - “Your body’s talking to you. And people ignore these signals, we’re not listening. It is more sensitive than any lab you can get.” ~ Dr. Bill Rawls

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Minimizing the Effects of Environmental Toxins with David Roberts Dec 13, 2022

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Humans are creatures of habit who are not always aware of the world around us. Rarely will we make lifestyle changes without a catalyst that leaves a lasting impression on us and drives us to behave differently.

For David Roberts, everything changed when his late wife, Mara, was diagnosed with breast cancer 10 years ago. This unfortunate news propelled David to study the environment around him. He discovered that toxins are everywhere. Coming from a public health background, this inspired David to co-found Mara Labs and develop their hallmark product, BrocElite.

In this episode, David talks with Jen about what environmental toxins are, where they can be hiding, and how to minimize their negative consequences.

Key Takeaways

[01:51] - An overview of David’s public health experience.
[03:00] - How, why, and where environmental toxins are hiding.
[06:23] - How environmental toxins in the U.S. compare to other countries.
[07:13] - What is glyphosate?
[09:12] - How to combat the negative consequences of glyphosate.
[10:37] - Why organic labels matter.
[11:20] - What inspired David to create Mara Labs.
[14:59] - Who should be taking BrocElite.
[17:14] - How turmeric helps your microbiome.
[20:14] - How Mara Labs’ products differ from other industry supplements.

Quotes

[09:40] - “Things like corn that is GMO is used to make high-fructose corn syrup, which is in everything. If you go and walk down an aisle, it would be hard not to find.” ~ David Roberts

[15:05] - “Sulforaphane is the best natural phase II detox for any compound. It works in all three phases.” ~ David Roberts

[21:41] - “We make everything here in Charlottesville, Virginia, in our manufacturing facility, but that’s rare.” ~ David Roberts

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Intentionality, Mindfulness, and Wellbeing with Dr. Monisha Bhanote Dec 06, 2022

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Health complications have become so omnipresent in the United States that we don’t usually think twice about them. We turn to our healthcare providers to prescribe us pills that offer relief, but not long-term solutions. While many want to find another solution, many of us don’t know how to take action.

Dr. Monisha Bhanote, also known as the Wellbeing Doctor, talks to Jen about her work as an integrative lifestyle medicine physician and the steps we can take to control our health proactively. Dr. Bhanote believes that doctors have a responsibility to help patients listen to their bodies, keep their cells healthy, and find sustainable long-term solutions to their ailments.

In this episode, Dr. Bhanote talks to Jen about the difference between traditional medical treatment and integrative medicine, the importance of listening to your symptoms and keeping your cells healthy, and how to switch off autopilot and live with intention.

Key Takeaways

[04:18] - What people receive by seeking out integrative medical care.
[06:41] - Dr. Monisha Bhanote’s whole-body approach.
[08:20] - The power of listening to your symptoms.
[10:54] - How food has changed over time.
[12:58] - Dr. Bhanote’s take on gluten-free and prioritizing real food.
[15:23] - How to keep your cells healthy.
[18:12] - Dr. Bhanote’s rituals.
[21:00] - The toxin removal system.
[23:03] - The dangers of food additives.
[26:10] - Who should read Dr. Monisha Bhanote’s book, The Anatomy of Wellbeing.

Quotes

[09:16] - “Trying to get people off their medications and supporting them in another way is our duty as doctors. We’re there to address their symptoms and we want to give them something, but this is not a long-term solution.” ~ Dr. Monisha Bhanote

[10:10] - “Integrative and functional doctors, and even some patients now, can order their own tests but if you don’t actually know how to interpret [the results] and address them in a way that can be measurable, then you could really go down the wrong path.” ~ Dr. Monisha Bhanote

[16:23] - “Cell care is self-care.” ~ Dr. Monisha Bhanote

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Automating Meals Using the Brava Oven with Travis Rea and Annie Garcia Lucey Nov 29, 2022

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Imagine if you could snap your fingers and have an oven that generates recipes, cooks at the speed of light, and reminds you when your food is done so it never burns. The Brava oven uses pulses of light to cook meals faster than you can order bad takeout.

Travis Rea, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, and Annie Garcia Lucey, Director of Recipe Development and Culinary Content at Brava Home Inc. both use the Brava oven in their homes. It can be utilized by experienced cooks as well as people who are intimidated by cooking. As a trained chef from the restaurant world, Travis was skeptical of kitchen gadgets but became a convert after tasting a meal made in a Brava oven.

In this episode, Travis and Annie talk to Jen and Seth Smiley about how the Brava smart oven works, how technology fits into clean eating, and fun recipe ideas.

Key Takeaways

[04:19] - Travis and Annie explain the Brava oven.
[07:07] - The difference between a traditional oven and a Brava oven.
[08:42] - What foods Travis and Annie like to cook in their Brava.
[11:24] - Brava’s banana bread recipes and other features.
[14:25] - Brava’s app and how Brava is linked to clean eating.
[18:44] - Why Brava was invented and their target audience.
[25:16] - The craziest thing someone has cooked in a Brava.
[32:34] - Travis and Annie’s Wake Up moments.

Quotes

[04:51] - “It’s the only device on the market that is about to cook three different ingredients at the exact same time but to differing levels of doneness.” ~ Travis Rea

[05:30] - “One of the things that I personally really love about Brava, is that it just makes it more realistic to get a delicious dinner on the table.” ~ Annie Garcia Lucey

[07:29] - “Where Brava comes in, that’s a little bit different, is by using really high-powered infrared laps, we’re able to achieve full power in less than one second.” ~ Travis Rea

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Revolutionizing the Bread Industry with Jeanne David Nov 22, 2022

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Flour-based products like bread, pasta, and crackers make up a major part of the standard American diet, leading to inflammation, blood sugar spikes, and weight gain. This high-carb diet is said to be one of the reasons the current generation is living with long-term inflammatory illnesses.

Jeanne David, Founder, and CEO at Outer Aisle, is leading a wave of bread alternatives that are hitting supermarket shelves. After leaving her job as a director for a nonprofit, she started Outer Aisle as a family project with her four sons. Jeanne wanted to change her diet and get more servings of vegetables without depriving herself of some of her favorite bread-based dishes. Today, her manufacturing plant turns 70,000 pounds of cauliflower into cauliflower sandwich thins and pizza crust. Jeanne’s philosophy is that people can improve their health by eating the nutrient-rich food usually found in the outer aisles of the supermarket.

In this episode, Jeanne talks to Jen about switching to an anti-inflammatory diet, the process of developing her cauliflower recipes, and the versatility of Outer Aisle products.

Key Takeaways

[01:09] - An intro to Jeanne David.
[03:18] - Jeanne and her husband’s food journey.
[10:34] - How Outer Aisle, a family project, was started.
[15:17] - Products Jeanne is excited to venture into.
[17:07] - The meaning of the name Outer Aisle.
[19:01] - Where to find Outer Aisle products.
[19:44] - The meaning of “love and kindness added.”
[20:53] - Options available for employees at Outer Aisle.
[23:11] - Fun recipes to make with Outer Aisle products.
[24:42] - Outer Aisle’s partnership with World Vision.
[26:25] - Jeanne’s Wake-Up Moment.

Quotes

[04:26] - “The low-fat generation, everything became low fat we didn’t look at anything else. So that brought in a lot of empty carbs and high carbs that really just spiked your blood sugar.” ~ Jeanne David

[07:50] - “People know that if you eat sugar, your blood sugar is going to go up, but what they don’t know is that empty processed carbs do the same thing in your body.” ~ Jeanne David

[17:16] - “Outer Aisle is the concept of, if you want to eat healthy, eat the outer aisle of the grocery store.” ~ Jeanne David

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