Listen To Your Mother

Dr. Stacey Kargman went from a fatigued, wandering, sick, young adult to an energized, driven, and healthy Naturopathic Doctor. She was inspired by her own healing recovery journey to help others heal their bodies naturally. Dr. Kargman shares how to tell if food allergies are the hidden culprit to your chronic fatigue and why it’s more than noticing the obvious. Hint: inflammation and immune response. We break down the scale to know the early signs of digestive issues and one way of eating that supports proper nutrient absorption. You can learn more about Dr. Kargman at:  http://www.marylandnaturalhealthcenter.com  

In this weeks episode we break down the proper health of the bones through nutrition. My mom shares why calcium isn't what your body needs for bone health, and what happens when you have too much of this one mineral. We invited Joe (episode #1 guest) back on the show to share his story of healing his broken bone through nutrition. My mom breaks down the science behind his treatment, how it worked, and why eggs could be the missing link to a overly calcified population.     

Mira Dessy is The Ingredient Guru – an author, speaker, Holistic Nutritionist and Real Food Advocate. She emphasizes the importance of a healthy lifestyle through whole foods.  After experiencing years of debilitating digestive issues and health challenges, Mira realized the healing strength of food after she learned to eat right – slowly but surely regaining her health. Her recovery and its connection to food and eating made such a powerful impact that she returned to school and earned certification as a Nutrition Educator. Mira was inspired to share the knowledge she gained on her journey to better health and wrote The Pantry Principle: how to read the label and understand what’s really in your food. The Pantry Principle explains the hidden ingredients lurking on grocery store shelves, presents valuable information that is easy to understand and offers suggestions for healthier choices while encouraging your progress one step at a time. Mira is passionate about what’s in (and on) our food and how this affec

Botanist turned naturopathic doctor, Dr Autumn Frandsen took her healing knowledge of plants into her education of holistic medicine. On the show Dr. Frandsen shares why plant medicine can heal better than pharmaceutical medications and without the side-effects. She distinguishes the difference between a food allergy vs. a food sensitivity and how to know for sure. In her research she discovered that using muscle testing and energy work is more accurate than blood work. Lastly she shares the one strategy she gives her clients to combat food addictions.  You can learn more about Dr Autumn Frandsen at: http://www.velisetotalhealth.com/autumn-frandsen-nd

Loriana Hernandez-Aldama, an Emmy award winning news anchor/health and fitness reporter turned cancer survivor. She was living the ‘healthy lifestyle’ so when she was diagnosed with cancer she was in disbelief. However it was because she lived a healthy lifestyle that gave her body the resilience to combat cancer. In the hospital she took action to teach and inspire others to ArmorUp for LIFE so they’ll be ready for their fight. We will all face some sort of health challenge, Loriana wants you to be fully armed for whatever battle comes your way.  Her ArmorUp (501c3) for LIFE campaign was created to help cancer patients be ready in multiple areas of life. It’s more than knowing how to eat well, it’s about being ready in all areas of life; self-care, finances, sleep, relationships, development, etc. You can learn more about Loriana and her work on: www.lorianahernandez.com  www.armorupmedia.com www.armorupforlife.org

Kristina Amelong suffered through Celiac disease, multiple chemical sensitivities, autoimmunity diseases and struggled with addiction. Following the conventional forms of treatment didn’t seem to work. When she went seeking for other forms of healthcare she found herself healing physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Kristina learned that it would take a long & deep journey to understand what her body needs. On the show she shares what you need to know in educating yourself, the practical tips to maintain your journey, and the one thing you can do if you don’t have the support.  After learning about her own health, and not being able to find solutions from mainstream medicine, she turned that into a service. She developed a worldwide resource to assist people to optimize their health and wellness. She now has helped others heal through the resources from the Optimal Health Network.  More ways to connect with Kristina: Optimal Health Network: www.optimalhealthnetwork.com   7 Billion Project: https://www

Essential oils have been used for healing for over 5,000 years and some people still don't know about the health benefits. On the episode we talk about the history of essential oils, how they compare to pharmaceutical treatments, and why they are a superior option. My mom shares 3 effective ways to use essential oils, and how our body knows how to use them. We recommend the 4 essential oils beginners can purchase to start using essential oils in their own lives.  

Aglaée is a gut-friendly and non-diet registered dietitian and heart & soul nutritionist (with 10+ years of experience). She faced many health issues, especially with her digestion, hormones and her relationship with her food and body, which made her ditch the food pyramid to develop a natural and holistic approach to heal herself. She shares her approach in her book & cookbook “Digestive Health with REAL Food: A Practical Guide to an Anti-Inflammatory, Nutrient Dense Diet for IBS & Other Digestive Issues” and her blog RadicataNutrition.com. She also co-hosts the podcast Real Food Mamas. Now that she healed herself, she loves eating chocolate, practicing yoga, traveling, living in tune with the moon and spending as much time as she can outside close to trees and water. You can learn more about Aglaee on: http://radicatanutrition.com

Dr. Katherine Reid is a scientist, researcher, TEDx speaker and concerned mom of an autistic child. Turning her frustrations into action she studied the science of what is causing the harm in her daughter's body. Her research lead her on a journey to discover it was MSG. After removing all forms of MSG from her daughter's life she is now off the spectrum. Inspired by her discovery she formed a non-profit to help other families use food as treatment. Spoiler alert: Her entire family eats this way, and everyone has experienced their own form of healing and higher quality of life.  You can find more about Dr. Reid on: TEDx Talk: What are we eating? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iL4SD5f2toQ And her non-profit unblindmymind.org      

Petra Chambers-Sinclair is a researcher, blogger, mom, and self-proclaimed N=1 life experimenter. After trying so many diets, she discovered paleo and the auto immune protocol to work for her, and the weight came off. Not only did she loose weight she also cured her depression. That lead her on a path to understand the science behind why she lost the weight, healed her depression, and other chronic symptoms. In her journey she started a blog and used her knowledge to run health protocol protocols on her husband. What she found was simple and a method others might find useful.  You can find more on Petra on: https://petra8paleo.com NOTE: We had some brief technical difficulty mid-show. It's short, but there. Part of the joys of podcasting

Gillian Riley wants you to lose weight and adapt a healthier lifestyle. However before he does she wants first discover your motivating reasons to change. In this weeks episode I interviewed Gillian on the reason why most people suck at dieting, what first needs to happen, the 3 core issues in sustaining a healthier lifestyle. Gillian is a Tedx speaker and the author of 2 books in the area of mindset, eating, and adapting a healthier lifestyles. Ditching Diets and Eating Less: Say Goodbye to Overeating You can find her Tedx Talk at: https://youtu.be/E5TIpQsOAHU And more of her work on: http://eatingless.com

Our environment is filled with more and more toxins, and we need to support our bodies natural ways of detoxifying. On the show we share the harmful toxins that are in our household, ways to remove it, and alternative solutions. We discuss natural ways our bodies detox on a regular basis and ways to support it. We let you in our gold standard my mom discovered to detox the body. The show ends with simple and free methods of detoxifying the body. 

In this episode we educate folks with food allergies on how to live full life.  Sonia Hunt has dealt with her food allergies since she was 5. However that didn't stop this foodie and world traveler from experiencing life. She had to learn new skills when it came to cooking, traveling, and mindset. She developed a system that works for her and inspires others who struggle with food allergies to alleviate challenges. She shares her story and practical ways to live life. You can find more about Sonia on:   http://soniahunt.com And on the Tedx Stage:  https://www.google.com/#q=sonia+hunt+tedx  

Marlene Alvarez Brewer is an RN, nutritional therapist and a busy mother of 2 boys. Like many people she jumped on the next diet trend to lose weight and feel fit. It was vanity that got her to using real food and making this into a lifestyle vs. a diet. That opened up a new world to her and now shares her knowledge of real food nutritional benefits with other busy moms. On the show Marlene shares why the next diet fad didn't work for her, the nutrition topic she uses to educate her nursing friends, and practical tips for moms with sporty kids.  You can find more about Marlene on:  http://cleanmarlenern.com  

In this week's episode I interviewed Sally Fallon Morrell the founder of the Weston A Price Foundation. Sally shares her origin story of healing her body using traditional foods, and how writing a simple cookbook lead to forming a foundation. Her mission is to bring the wisdom of traditional diet into the mainstream. She gives you the bell weather question to ask yourself when cutting through the the clutter of health advice. You'll learn to be practical when it comes to eating a traditional diet, and the mindset needed when choosing nutrition over pharmacology.  

Sherry’s philosophy is that Your Health Non-Negotiable. This is at the core of everything she does: “You were given one asset in life … just one! Your body is the only thing in life you’re guaranteed to have until the day you die. Yet, it’s always the last thing on your list to nourish. It’s time to take your health back and make you a priority” Sherry spent the first two decades of her life healthy, active, and happy. But life got in the way. She soon found herself weighing in at 180lbs and feeling sick, tired, and defeated. After spending most of her twenties between a size 12­ – 16, she was sick and tired of feeling sick and tired. So, she set aside the short­cuts, yo­yo diets, quick fix methods, and fitness fads. She spent the next few years learning as much as she possibly could about fitness and nutrition. 35 certifications, hundreds of seminar and podcast hours and thousands of hours on the gym floor, Sherry is truly inspired to teach others all that she had learned. On the episode Sherry shares her hu

We are on the brink of choosing the next president of the United States and the topic of leadership is on the forefront of many people's mind. There is a lot that goes into being a powerful leader, and being an effective leader has a lot to do with our lifestyle and nutrition. We break down how leaders can positively influence their mental clarity, physical stamina, and emotional stability. My mom shares tips on what you can do to become a more influential leader and how to be avoid being a scatter brained leader. 

On the show we have Nadine Grzeskowiak, RN owner of Gluten Free RN and author of Dough Nation. Nadine tells her story of being on the brink of death to healing her body with food. She shares a special perspective on understanding modern medicine and the deficiencies it has when recommending nutrition for healing. She shares her first step when it comes to starting your health journey. We end the show discussing the business of wheat and how its focused on profits not nutrition.   You can find Nadine on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GlutenFreeRN Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glutenfreern Website: http://glutenfreern.com  

In this weeks episode we go deep into the world of how food impacts us on the spiritual level. We break down the how and why of fasting. We discuss which foods eastern religions use to prepare the body for a spiritual journey.  We give you tips on how to prepare yourself for a spiritual fast, and the science behind it. 

This week we have Hilda Labrada Gore the host of the Wise Traditions Podcast from the Weston A. Price Foundation. Hilda is also a health coach that has studied over 100 different diets out there, find out the one she recommends to her clients. Hilda also teaches us how to cut through the noise of health and nutrition with 3 simple tips.  You can find Hilda on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hgorganic/ Weston A Price Foundation: http://www.westonaprice.org/uncategorized/wise-traditions-podcast/