Alter Life

High fat diets are still trendy... and  most likely always will be! While they may offer a few short term benefits for some, they come with longterm risks. Here we discuss those risks. If you'd like to join these conversations live, join the Plant Based & Stress Free FB group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/alterhealth Some highlights from today's MM episode... - Why a plant-based d...

Sometimes decisions can feel difficult, and the pressure we may put on ourselves or the situation doesn't make things any easier. Decisions can be easy, targeted, and aligned if we understand where to make them from. Join the conversation live in the Plant Based & Stress Free FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/alterhealth Join the conversation live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.c...

Health starts in the gut! We certainly weren't the first to state this fact! Gut issues are oh so common, and as a result, so are systemic inflammatory or immune-related conditions. Here we dive deep and dissect WHY, understanding the anatomy and physiology that supports digestive and immune integrity. Here are some more GUT HEALTH related episodes you might find useful... https://podcast.alt...

We talk with people every day about changing foundational lifestyle habits. It is so common for people to overTHINK the process and make things SO much more challenging than needed. In reality, change always comes easy when residing in our peaceful true nature where we have full access to wisdom and common sense. Join the conversation live in the Plant Based & Stress Free FB Group: https://www...

Balanced blood sugar is critical for survival! Fortunately, your body knows precisely how to maintain perfect balance given the proper environment and resources! YES... WFPB nutrition is paramount in this process. We've covered sugar/carbohydrates as it relates to diabetes (as well as cancer) in previous episodes... https://podcast.alter.health/68 https://podcast.alter.health/72 https://podca...

Clarity. Insight. Intuition. Knowing..... It's important to feel CONNECTED. In this week's Wisdom Wednesday episode we talk about this innate connection - and how to access more of it! Join the conversation live in the Plant Based & Stress Free FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/alterhealth Join the conversation live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/alterhealth For more, de...

Fermented foods are all the rage, and have been for some time... They are enjoyed throughout cultures and celebrated for health benefits. Are fermented foods really beneficial for gut health? What's going on here? We unpack this topic - and more - in this week's Medicinal Monday! For much more on the Gut Health and Microbiome conversation, tune in to episode 215 - https://podcast.alter.h...

If thoughts aren't real, then what is!? We explore the answer to this question in today's Wisdom Wednesday episode. In a nutshell, thoughts only become reality when we grip onto and breathe life into them. They, in and of themself, do not rule us, despite our programing and beliefs. Join the conversation live in the Plant Based & Stress Free FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/...

Here are our tips on what NOT to do if your goal is healthy WFPB living. A lot of people know exactly what to do to achieve optimal health. Much fewer are really able to put what they know into practice. Here we share our tips - what we've seen support our individual success and the success of others in whole food plant-based living. If you'd like to join these conversations live, join t...

We love the Weather - Mind metaphor... and sometimes it's not even a metaphor! Dr. Susanna shares her experience amidst the recent heatwave in Colorado - which is nothing like what a lot of the country is experiencing now! Moral of the story - everything passes, shifts, changes in divine time leaving us the precise insights and lessons we ever need to support the inevitable evolution of consc...

Covering 2 of our most favorite things here on the podcast today... It is so very common to attribute our mood or mindset to something outside of ourselves. In truth, our moment-to-moment experiece of mental health comes from within 100% of the time. That said, we draw some physiologic connections that exist in the scientific literature... If you'd like to join these conversations live, join...

FEAR! We all have fears... or do we? I don't know... In any case, we humans are prone to becoming AFRAID! Is fear something to fix? Or to conquer? Or to overcome or control in some way? In this Wisdom Wednesday episode we crack into the topic of fear in search of deeper peace. And it turns out that peace can be found everywhere! Join the conversation live in the Plant Based & Stress Free...

Do you wanna get SWOLE!? Well, to be honest, we don't really... BUT, we do want to stay strong, toned, and keep peak physical performance! In this episode, we talk about the proven keys for building muscle mass and why muscles are important for more than just looking good! If you'd like to join these conversations live, join the Plant Based & Stress Free FB group! https://www.faceboo...

It's funny how all humans are nature lovers, while most tend to forget that we, too, are nature! And nature is a beautiful teacher. For us those teachers tend to be our 2 kitty cats - 1.5 yr old Theo and his 9 yr old sister, Winnie. Today we share some of the latest lessons these wise teachers have for us... Join the conversation live in the Plant Based & Stress Free FB Group: https://www...

Do you SNACK? We most certainly do! Snacking can be totally important and healthy for sustaining health and energy, so as long as you are choosing to fuel yourself properly. This week we are talking about favorite tips and strategies for satisfying on the go nourishment, without sacrificing your health! If you'd like to join these conversations live, join the Plant Based & Stress Free FB...

What happens when everything just stops working and there's nothing you can do!? Well... you do nothing! But oftentimes you may also do a considerable amount of whining, complaining, feeling upset, and suffering! At least we do! Here we share the latest opportunity that life presented us - an opportunity to remember to surrender and do nothing because everything fixes itself, even tech issues...

It is SOOOO common to feel alone or overwhelmed on a whole food plant based lifestyle, especially when family, friends, and community have other nutritional understanding or preferences. This week we take notes from Nike and talk about JUST DOING IT. But also, we talk about some strategies when it comes to eating out at restaurants, dinner parties, or preparing food for non-plant-based eaters. If...

We've been wanting to start this project for some time, and that time is NOW! ...even though our fancy camera broke just before the livestream, we move forward into the present moment! We love our Plant Based & Stress Free community, and sometimes feel like we emphasize the "plant-based" more than the "stress-free." (BTW, you can join the group, if you haven't alr...

What does a HEALTHY Microbiome Look Like? This is a question that needs to be asked if you want to experience greater health! The reason being that your MICROBIOME is connected with virtually every aspect of physical health (and to some degree, mental health)! HEALTH BEGINS IN THE GUT. If you'd like to join these conversations live, join the Plant Based & Stress Free FB group! https://www...

Fasting sure is a hot topic in health, and for good reason! In this episode we break down the science of fasting for health, covering everything from prolonged water-fasting to intermittent fasting, and everything in between. If you'd like to join these conversations live, join the Plant Based & Stress Free FB group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/alterhealth Registration for the WFPB En...

Your health today depends upon the habits your habits and behavior yesterday. We all know the importance of creating better habits to actualize the health goals we've set for ourselves.  But all to often, the way we go about managing habits is unsustainable. This typically brings us back to square one. Falling on and off the bandwagon might have you feeling like a failure, like you are lackin...

Is it possible to talk about anything in the world of nutrition without addressing the sexiest of all macronutrients!? I think not. When adopting any form of a plant-based diet, you'll likely hear a continual stream of questions about your protein quality and quantity. Are you getting enough? Where does it come from? What are the best sources? Is it really inferior to animal sources? And on a...

Let's talk about CRAVINGS. We are told to just "deal with it," "force it" or "harness willpower." But, that only takes us so far. Cravings have a way of persisting despite what we do... up until now! Here's a new way of thinking of things... Cravings are messages from the body. The body CRAVES that which it requires for survival; carbohydrates, aka "sug...

Let's talk about stress. It's the elephant in the room... that sometimes we don't even know is there! I this week's Medicinal Monday episode, we briefly unpack the physiology of the stress response before shifting gears to discuss the obvious question that nobody every seems too curious about; Where does stress come from? We are passionate about the subject of mind, thought, an...

In this week's Medicinal Monday episode, we are talking about SUPPLEMENTS! If you know us, you know that we are not huge on supplements. Of course, some have their place to SUPPLEMENT a strong foundation of health. Of course, Vit B12 and Vit D are generally obligate in today's world. The. conversation today is focusing specific nutrient dense "superfood" supplements to take hea...