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In this episode, we speak to Mandy Townsend, mom of 3, and how she discovered that food dyes were sending her child into an emotional meltdown. She shares the process that she used to discover the root cause and how she has modified her family's life without breaking the bank. Her story is very compelling, you will want to listen. You can follow her at mm_townsend on instagram.

Sometimes you are thrust into the role of a caregiver. This is such an important role when you are responsible for the welfare of someone else. But how do you take care of yourself so you don't get burnt out and you can still take care of your loved ones. We speak to Nancy White, host of the Healthy Cells Chick Show on Win-Win Women TV. She has also written several books and is currently living th...

The holiday season starts so early. Can you maintain the enthusiasm and excitement for so long? We talk about the scrooge in some of us and how we manage and why certain things are a problem for us. And as always, we offer some suggestions. Products Mentioned: Light Therapy box Episode outline: Call To Action Review: 0 - 7:40 What we love: 7:40 - 12:22 Holiday Hype: 12:22 - 53:01 If you are intere...

There are things that people have said that leave a mark. It may be a stranger or maybe someone who you really care about. But the hurt is always the same when someone says something negative. How can we get over it so we are not affected by it over and over again? We talk to Bill O'Boyle, therapist trained in strategic family therapy, solution-focused therapy and more. He talks to us about strate...

We speak to Alyse Bacine, Breathwork and Trauma expert. She uses breathwork to help her clients realize what is blocking them from success and fulfilling their dreams by clearing past traumas. She shares with us how fear and trauma become hurdles to our happiness but there are ways to overcome this and just by breathing and letting go of fear then we can start to become the person we were meant to...

There is something called dessert mentality. No matter how full you are there will always be room for dessert. Why does this happen? We also looked into why dessert was created, very interesting and also to see how it evolved into what we now have for dessert. We had a lot of fun in this episode. Take a listen. Products mentioned: Pura D'or Shampoo and Conditioner

Sometimes life becomes so monotonous and routine and nothing seems exciting. Or things are out of your control so you feel helpless and unmotivated. Whatever is going on, we have all been there. But how do we shake this mood and lift ourselves up and make ourselves feel better? Take a listen, this might make you feel less alone. Products Mentioned: Air Popped Popcorn

Do you constantly think about food, the next meal, your sweet treats, your indulgences? Guess what? It is pretty normal and common for this to happen. But what can we do about it? You will want to listen to this episode. Products mentioned: Sweet Bobby Podcast

The fall is wonderful, but with it, it brings germs and colds and the flu. Why do some people get more sick than others? And if we look at more sinister sicknesses, why are the rates of cancer and other diseases skyrocketing. There are so many things in our daily life that are making us sick. Are you using, eating some of these things? Products mentioned: Flawless Facial Hair Remover Vogcrest Nose...

We have all heard about the healing touch. As humans we need touch to heal, but the expertise of a massage therapist can help us to heal the aches and pains of our body. The massage therapy can also help mental issues. It is part of a holistic picture of good health. We speak to Lotus Ajia Wanamke, licensed massage therapist, who explains all the nuances of massages.

The body is so complicated and each function is so important. This week we are asking about the liver. It is involved in so many functions. The staggering statistic we found out was that how many people have non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. So this is a topic that everyone needs to pay attention. Products mentioned: Health Hacks Podcast, Mark Hyman

We speak to Jackilyn Lopez, DA, RDH, MAS™ , Myofunctional Airway Specialist, Breathe Institute Myomastermind, and Educator, Owner of Myosolutions. She gives us some really valuable information about the root causes of sleep apnea and what can be done to help you. She also says that anyone can be affected by sleep apnea, regardless of age or weight. If you would like to schedule an appointment with...

How did it happen that we don't stopped knowing when we are full? We eat and eat to a point of being uncomfortable. Is this what we think it means to be full, and are we hopeless? The truth is that we have overridden years of code and we can get back to knowing when to stop eating. It will just take some practice and patience. Products mentioned: Goodle noodles

Life is full of up and downs. We all know the feeling of everything is going well and then suddenly you get knocked on your side. Then you get up and you get knocked down again. It seems that some periods of our lives are full of bad weather. So how do we take care of ourselves so we don't suffer while hard things are happening? Products mentioned: C2O coconut water Kirkland organic coconut wa...

As children we moved a lot, without being told to exercise. How can we teach children to love exercise and not make it seem like work? We talk to Lisa Starr, fitness and health teacher at the elementary level. She talks to us about making children excited to move and care about nutrition and we can adopt some of those habits as adults.

Recently we talked to licensed acupuncturist and herbalist. Kamna goes for an appointment and shares her experience in this special episode.

Knowing we should change something and doing it while others around us are not changing can be difficult. Today we talk to Lisa Starr, Certified Nutrition Coach. She tells us how after years of being sick and taking lots of antibiotics, she knew she had to make a change. Listen to why she decided being vegan was the way to go. Resources Mentioned: forksoverknives.com Move the Body, Heal the Mind -...

In this episode we speak to Malerie Giaimo is a Diplomate of Oriental Medicine, Licensed Acupuncturist, and Herbalist.  At her clinic in Rocky River, Ohio, Malerie treats patients for general health and wellness, pain relief, digestive health, fertility, menopause, neurological conditions, anxiety, depression, and trauma. She receives favorable results by addressing the root cause of disease and d...

We have all been in a place where we were working hard, counting calories, working out and the scale isn't cooperating. We also have had those crazy moments where you can gain and lose 10 pounds in a day. We asked the questions of what are the biological reasons for this madness. Products mentioned: Good and Gather Avocado Spray from Target

Watching our blood sugar and minimizing spikes seems to be the key to overeating but what is the impact on a diagnosis of diabetes? What is it mean if you are prediabetic and can you prevent yourself from getting diabetes? Do you have to give up sugar completely? We ask our guest, Isaac Pohlman, Diabetes Dietician and Blood Sugar Coach all the questions. He is the author of "Have Your Carbs a...

We have special guest Chef Nicole who talks to us about food memories, her journey to become a chef. And she also talks about restaurant law and what you are allowed to ask for as a patron. We ask her about certain things we have heard whether or not they are true and she answers all of our questions. You won't want to miss this episode.

Why does it seem that you decide to do something there is something within you offering resistance? What is that and is it trying to sabotage us? Can it be changed so we can improve and change our habits? Take a listen and see how you relate.

We all have loops that run in our head. Guilt, shame, coping mechanisms. If this is something we have always done, how do we start doing something different? In part 1 of 2, we talk about the pre-work that has to happen before change can actually happen. And Leah comes up with a great visual aid to explain how to start.

We are so frustrated and angry with our weight loss journey. We feel like we are doing all the things necessary, but are we? In this episode, we take a look at all the things that are frustrating and why. And Leah has a very unique and interesting solution. Mentioned in this episode: Glucosegoddess

There is so much we are supposed to eat but how do we know if our bodies are extracting the most nutrition possible? Today we explore food combinations and what foods help each other out. We also talk about anti nutrients and why they are harmful to us, but how we can have these foods without any of the harm. Also a fun little countdown of interesting food combos.