The Heal Deal Podcast with Dr. Leona

Our bodies need real food to function. The purpose of food is to nourish our bodies in order to sustain growth, repair and vital processes, and to furnish energy. But now, we are in a state where we eat more harmful chemicals than we eat nutritious food and it is making us sick. Seventy percent of deaths are caused by chronic disease, and these rates will continue to grow if the primary cause is n...

Loren West experienced a sudden heart attack at the young age of 27.  In today’s episode, Loren shares his powerful story of healing and recovery. "It's the scariest thing on earth and it's one of the hardest things to describe, until you go through it." Loren West   In this episode: 00:00 Intro 01:02 Sponsor message: Download your Food Shopping Guide 01:25 The deadly reality of heart disease 02:0...

I dealt with anxiety, depression, and fatigue for many years. But after embracing my introversion, I was able to change my health and my life around. Now, what I used to consider my biggest weakness, is now my superpower.    "Being an introvert, you have to heal your mind, because that's where you live most of the time. " Dr. Leona   In this episode: 00:00 Intro 00:58 Welcome 02:12 Sponsor message...

Our healing journeys are unique. In today’s episode, my client and guest, Kisha Wesley, candidly shares her ups and downs in her weight loss journey and how it evolved to a journey of self-discovery. Tune in as she discusses what drove her to change, the obstacles she faced, what she learned most about herself, and the freedom she experienced in the journey. "I had to go beyond that short-term goa...

Last week I discussed the fear, frustration, and overwhelm that's associated with the discouragement you face when your fitness and weight loss goals aren't met. As a result, discouragement lowers your self-esteem. It makes you feel hopeless. It overwhelms you until you are ready to give up all together. In this episode, I'm going to share solutions on how to overcome discouragement by understandi...

Whenever we take on a new journey, there are going to be moments when we become discouraged.  These are low moments in our lives when we feel hopeless and want to give up. We become hard on ourselves and start to sabotage our own efforts.  Discouragement and those feeling that go along with it, such as fear and depression, is part of the journey. You can’t avoid it. In order to heal, you must lear...

Today we are going to talk about fasting. I want you to have a better understanding of fasting because from where I'm sitting, I have seen it done more wrong than right. I strongly believe the reason for that is because many people don't understand the true purpose of fasting, what it is, how it works, and how it can be properly applied to their life, their health, and of course their weight loss...

The key to successful weight loss it to be able to burn fat for energy, and this happens at the hormonal level. This episode will be about the #1 hormone that contributes to weight gain, and how you can manage it for successful weight loss. "Healthy weight loss is a result of your body burning fat for energy." Dr. Leona   In this episode: 00:00 Intro 01:01 Sponsor message: Download your Food Shopp...

For the past 30 years, conventional nutritional wisdom has recommended eating less and exercising more if you want to lose weight. In theory, this makes sense – burn more calories than you eat, and the pounds will come off. I wish it was that simple, but it’s not. To believe that weight is due to calories in vs. calories out is a huge mistake. Calorie restriction IS NOT the solution for long-term,...

Every January, millions of Americans have made New Year’s resolutions to lose weight, get in shape, eating less sugar, or go plant-based. This is also the time of the year the internet will be inundated with the latest weight loss fads, gimmicks, and other misleading information. Before you get sucked into the next marketing scam, please listen to this episode to learn the 3 common lies you have b...

We often find ourselves discouraged with the time and effort that is required to get from where we are to where we want to be, but what we do with those feelings of discouragement is what matters.  In this episode, I'll be sharing the three keys to successful weight loss. They will help you stay motivated throughout your journey and realize that there is freedom in the process. Successful weight l...

Many people are trapped in harmful patterns and thoughts, and they don't have room to breathe. They’re suffocating and really want to find a way out. Then there's others out there that have no clue that they're in a box. They have normalized their dysfunction and are comfortable.  It's hard for people to think outside of a box when they don't realize that they're in a box to begin with. There’s a...

Today, more time, money, and energy are spent on discovering how to become more comfortable in our illness, and learning how to adapt to a toxic environment instead of using natural approaches to healing. Many of you trust or rely on this approach to healing, unaware of understanding how your body is intelligent enough and capable enough of healing itself under the right conditions. This episode w...

We are made up of approximately 50 trillion cells, which are the building blocks of our body. Our cells build our tissues, our tissues form our organs, and our organs create our organ systems, which work together to keep us alive! In today's episode, I want you to understand how healing begins at the cellular level. I want to open your eyes to how amazing your cells are, and how they connect to yo...

Our bodies are precious, and once we understand the complexities of it and how it operates, we’ll learn to appreciate it and be more encouraged to take care of it. It’s your body that allows you to connect with the world around you. It allows you to touch, smell, see, hear, taste, think, and do. Without your body, these experiences wouldn’t be possible. Most of us don’t understand in detail, how t...

Healing isn’t just about your body—it’s about your choices, your mindset, and your willingness to grow. In this episode, Dr. Leona Allen invites you to take a deeper look at the patterns, beliefs, and habits that may be holding you back from true transformation. Healing is a journey of self-awareness—one that asks: What are you willing to let go of? What are you willing to embrace? You’ll discover...

Many of us strive to be healthy, but do we clearly understand what being healthy means? Health can mean different things to different people. But before you can comprehend where your journey will lead you, you must first understand what health is. In your journey to healing, you want to get clear on your health destination, because if you know your destination before you start, it's so much easier...

All journeys require preparation. The journey to healing is no exception. Dr. Leona sets the stage for the Heal Deal Podcast as she shares what you should expect as you prepare for your healing journey.   “If you know your destination before you start, it's easier to navigate how to get there.” Dr. Leona   In this episode: 00:00 Intro 01:02 Welcome to the premier episode of the Heal Deal Podcast 0...

No matter what I do, I just can't feel any better. It seems like every year it gets worse and worse. I got my physical the other day. And I told the doctor, I wasn't feeling like myself. But he told me it was all in my head. I'm getting older, and I just have to live with it. I don't know what else to do. I'm trying my best to change my diet. I exercise. I'm taking my supplements every day, but I'...