Meet Ellen: Get the Key to Health & Happiness

EP 42 of Meet Ellen features Angela Dorn, Interim Executive Director of Public Allies-NY, a national not for profit. This episode is the last of a three-part series entitled "Health, Benefits & Not For Profits." Public Allies has helped thousands of underrepresented young leaders serve our country, get on successful pathways to higher education and careers, and bring communities together to work for the common good. Public Allies serves in 24 communities nationwide. Prior to serving at Public Allies, Angela was the Chief Legal Officer and Founding Member of Single Stop USA, where she oversaw organizational governance, internal and external relationships, and had oversight over all legal issues. Angela is a graduate of Harvard-Radcliffe Colleges where she received a degree in Economics, and a degree from Harvard Law School. Today's text is from chapter nine "Teaching and Healing" p. 116 in the Harvestime Books' edition of The Ministry of Healing, the focus of the Meet Ellen podcast.

EP 41 of Meet Ellen features Angela Dorn, Interim Executive Director of Public Allies-NY, a national not for profit, in the "Health, Benefits & Not for Profits" series. Public Allies has helped thousands of underrepresented young leaders serve our country, get on successful pathways to higher education and careers, and bring communities together to work for the common good. Public Allies serves in 24 communities nationwide. Prior to serving at Public Allies, Angela was the Chief Legal Officer and Founding Member of Single Stop USA, where she oversaw organizational governance, internal and external relationships, and had oversight over all legal issues. Angela is a graduate of Harvard-Radcliffe Colleges where she received a degree in Economics, and a degree from Harvard Law School. Today's text is from chapter nine "Teaching and Healing" p. 115 in the Harvestime Books' edition of The Ministry of Healing, the focus of the Meet Ellen podcast.

"Self-care is part of the strategy of successful community engagement, " says Angela Dorn, Interim Executive Director of Public Allies-NY, a national not for profit in episode 40 of Meet Ellen.  "Self-care and self-reflection come in different forms be it exercise, making the right food choices or making the right choices regarding people you want to spend time around." Public Allies has helped thousands of underrepresented young leaders serve our country, get on successful pathways to higher education and careers, and bring communities together to work for the common good. Public Allies serves in 24 communities nationwide. Prior to serving at Public Allies, Angela was the Chief Legal Officer and Founding Member of Single Stop USA, where she oversaw organizational governance, internal and external relationships, and had oversight over all legal issues. Angela is a graduate of Harvard-Radcliffe Colleges where she received a degree in Economics, and Harvard Law School. Today's text is from chapter nine "Teaching and Healing" p. 112 in the Harvestime Books' edition of The Ministry of Healing, the focus of the Meet Ellen podcast.    

EP 039 Meet Ellen GUEST Sherolin Daley Pt. 3 of 3 Sherolin Daley, health coach and director of a plant-based/vegetarian cooking school, outlines the 8 Laws of Health in EP 039 and the conclusion of the "Shake & Bake" series.  The wife of Leroy Daley, the Northeastern Conference of Seventh-day Adventists' Health Ministries director, is on the frontline of helping people transition to healthier living primarily through nutrition. Although she admits that it is not always an easy task, she does offer divinely-inspired solutions. The text is from chapter nine "Teaching and Healing" p. 110 in the Harvestime Books' edition of The Ministry of Healing, the focus of the Meet Ellen podcast.  

"Just because we function, just because we are able to move from one day to the next, just because the habits we do a lot don't cut us down immediately, we continue to do them," says Sherolin Daley, health coach and director of a plant-based/vegetarian cooking school in EP 038 and the "Shake & Bake" series of Meet Ellen. "And we've been doing them for years. And after a while they catch up with us, and it is sad." The wife of Leroy Daley, the Northeastern Conference of Seventh-day Adventists' Health Ministries director, is on the frontline of helping people transition to healthier living primarily through nutrition. Although she admits that it is not always an easy task, she does offer some solutions. The text is from chapter nine "Teaching and Healing" p. 107 in the Harvestime Books' edition of The Ministry of Healing, the focus of the Meet Ellen podcast.  

"I found that the reason individuals don't make changes to natural health is because they don't have the know how," says Sherolin Daley, health coach and director of a plant-based/vegetarian cooking school in EP 037 and the "Shake & Bake" series of Meet Ellen. "They don't know how to properly prepare food."  The wife of Leroy Daley, the Northeastern Conference of Seventh-day Adventists' Health Ministries director, is on the frontline of helping people transition to healthier living primarily through nutrition. She admits that it is not always an easy task.  "Our tastebuds have become so warped that it is a little challenging to eat foods that are first class, that are healthy, that are wholesome," she laments. "Our tastebuds have been so polluted that we want things that are highly spicy and sweet and salty and unhealthy." Our text is from chapter eight "The Physician, an Educator" p. 105 in the Harvestime Books' edition of The Ministry of Healing, the focus of the Meet Ellen podcast.

"The absence of anger is not the presence of love," Scott recalls of a divine revelation in his personal journey of forgiveness in the conclusion of this three-part series of the same name. This author and podcaster continues with the solution to bitterness and un-forgiveness sharing his R.E.S.T.O.R.E. method based on how God restores us to Him. Scott ends the "Forgiveness" series talking about how he helps people find their purpose and calling in three easy steps and pinpointing the three main roadblocks to that most important discovery. The text for today's episode is from chapter eight "The Physician, An Educator" p.102 in the Harvestime Books' edition of The Ministry of Healing, the focus of the Meet Ellen podcast.  

"Bitterness, resentment and un-forgiveness can lead to physical illness. Soul sickness can cause physical sickness. Being bitter or unforgiving is like drinking poison and hoping the other person is going to die." Scott Wessell-Pastor/Author/Podcaster In EP 35 and the second part of the "Forgiveness" series, Scott continues with the solution to bitterness and un-forgiveness in his R.E.S.T.O.R.E. method based on how God restores us to Him. The text for today's episode is from chapter eight "The Physician, an Educator" on p. 100 of the Harvestime Books' edition of The Ministry of Healing, the focus of the Meet Ellen podcast.  

"I was raised by my mom and my stepdad ...My stepdad, he was an angry, violent man. He would slap me around, choke me, throw me into walls, backhand me. The physical part wasn't that damaging. Bruises heal. The thing that really, really, really affected me was the verbal abuse--the things that he would say like 'you'd better pray to God that you have a strong back because the only thing that you are going to be good for in life is digging ditches.' I just grew to hate him..At one time, my anger and hatred for him was so intense, I planned on killing him once." -Scott Wessell-Pastor/Author/Podcaster The text for today's episode is from chapter eight "The Physician, an Educator" on p. 97 in the Harvestime Books' edition of The Ministry of Healing, the focus of the Meet Ellen podcast.

In EP 033 and the conclusion of the three-part series "Creator's Masterpiece," Jerrmain Clarke focuses on and breaks down the "Diseases of the Egyptians" that plague God's people today.  This lifestyle consultant and educator presents the solution. Hippocrates, the father of medicine, said "let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food." God has given us all we need. He promises protection with obedience to His Natural Laws presented in the Bible and The Ministry of Healing by Ellen G. White.  Today's text is from chapter 8, "The Physician, An Educator" pp. 94-97 in the Harvestime Books' edition of The Ministry of Healing, the focus of the Meet Ellen podcast.

n the second of a three-part series called "Creator's Masterpiece," Jerrmain Clarke, lifestyle consultant and educator, talks about the effects of processed foods and excitotoxins on the body-- especially the brain.  The text is from chapter 7 "Co-working of Divine and Human" on p. 91 of the Harvestime Books' edition of The Ministry of Healing, the focus of the Meet Ellen podcast.  

In part one of this three-part series entitled "Creator's Masterpiece", lifestyle consultant and educator Jerrmain Clark talks about his introduction to The Ministry of Healing book written by Ellen G. White. Clarke, director of New Jersey-based Wilt Thou Be Made Whole Ministry, also shares about the human body as "God's creation" and the Bible  as the "owner's manual" that comes with it for its upkeep and preservation. Clarke calls the Bible "the greatest medical book that has ever been written."  Our text is from chapter seven, "Co-working of Divine and Human," p.88 of the Harvestime Books' edition of The Ministry of Healing, the focus of the Meet Ellen podcast.  

In EP 030 and this "Everyday People" segment of Meet Ellen, Linda Marrow discusses how she became a Seventh-day Adventist and her health and wellness journey towards a meat-free life. Linda was born and raised in Harlem. She is a Registered Nurse (RN) who works as a Case Management Nurse Supervisor at Guildnet, a home care organization. Linda's an Elder & Women's Ministries Leader at City Tabernacle SDA Church in New York City. Linda's a proud wife and mother of two sons-Pastor Donald Rolle & Dr. Isaiah Rolle. Her goal is to live healthier by adopting a more wholesome diet free of flesh. The text from this is episode is from chapter seven "Co-working of Divine and Human", p. 85 in the Harvestime Books' edition of The Ministry of Healing, the focus of the Meet Ellen podcast.

In EP 029 and this "Everyday People" segment of Meet Ellen, Linda Marrow discusses how she became a Seventh-day Adventist and her health and wellness journey towards a meat-free life. Linda was born and raised in Harlem. She is a Registered Nurse (RN) who works as a Case Management Nurse Supervisor at Guildnet, a home care organization. Linda's an Elder & Women's Ministries Leader at City Tabernacle SDA Church in New York City. Linda's a proud wife and mother of two sons-Pastor Donald Rolle & Dr. Isaiah Rolle. Her goal is to live healthier by adopting a more wholesome diet free of flesh. The text from this is episode is from chapter seven "Co-working of Divine and Human", p. 82 in the Harvestime Books' edition of The Ministry of Healing, the focus of the Meet Ellen podcast.  

In EP 028 and the conclusion of the I Can't Breathe series on asthma, Dr. Lonna P. Gordon gives her take on the 8 Laws of Health: Nutrition, Exercise, Water, Sunshine, Temperance, Air, Rest, and Trust in God. "Water is what should be the beverage of choice for anybody. There's no reason to drink juice if you are over the age of five. You don't need it. If you want juice, eat fruit instead. Your body is 60 percent water. You should be drinking water." Dr. Lonna P. Gordon Dr. Gordon received her Doctor of Pharmacy from Florida A & M University and her Doctor of Medicine from the Morsani College of Medicine at University of South Florida.  She is board-certified in General Pediatrics as well as Adolescent & Young Adult Medicine.   Her clinical interests include health disparities, obesity, and reproductive health. She happens to be an asthmatic as is Marci Kenon, the host of Meet Ellen.   Our text is from chapter 7, p. 80 of the Harvestime Books' edition of The Ministry of Healing. 

In this segment, Dr. Gordon discusses the obesity factor in the rise of asthma. "Fat is metabolically active which means that fat does stuff," she says. "One of the things that fat does is it causes inflammation in the body."  Dr. Gordon received her Doctor of Pharmacy from Florida A & M University and her Doctor of Medicine from the Morsani College of Medicine at University of South Florida.  She is board-certified in General Pediatrics as well as Adolescent & Young Adult Medicine.   Her clinical interests include health disparities, obesity, and reproductive health. She happens to be an asthmatic as is Marci Kenon, the host of Meet Ellen. Our text is from chapter six "Saved to Serve" on p. 77 through the end of the Harvestime Books' edition of The Ministry of Healing, the focus of Meet Ellen.

    I CAN'T BREATHE! series -One in 12 people in the United States has asthma-an estimated 25 million people.  -Half of the 25 million people with asthma has an attack every year. -Asthma costs the U.S. $56 billion a year in medical costs, lost school and work days and early deaths. -The number of people with asthma increases every year. -Asthma claims the lives of about 200 children and 3,500 adults every year. -The most common person to die from asthma is a young black woman between the age of 25-40.   Dr. Lonna P. Gordon received her Doctor of Pharmacy from Florida A & M University and her Doctor of Medicine from the Morsani College of Medicine at University of South Florida.  She is board-certified in General Pediatrics as well as Adolescent & Young Adult Medicine. Her clinical interests include health disparities, obesity, and reproductive health. The text is from chapter 6 "Saved to Serve" on p. 73 in the Harvestime Books' edition of The Ministry of Healing, the focus of the Meet Ellen podcast.

Welcome to the first segment of "Everyday People" featuring Ron Carter, media relations veteran and long-time vegan. In EP 25 and the last of a three-part series, Ron talks about how the 8 Laws of Health fit into his life. He reminisces about his mother, her spirituality and the lasting impact it has had on his life.  Ron is Managing Director of The Carter Agency (TCA), a media relations firm. He is the principal for projects managed by TCA for clients including the City of Pasadena, Pasadena Unified School District, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Los Angeles Tourism and Convention Board, and Walmart among others. Our text is from chapter six, "Saved to Serve" in the Harvestime Books' edition of The Ministry of Healing, the focus of the Meet Ellen podcast.  

Welcome to the first segment of "Everyday People" featuring Ron Carter, media relations veteran and long-time vegan. In EP 24 and the second of a three-part series, Ron takes us through his journey from vegetarian in the late 70s to vegan in the 1990s and from social drinker to abstinence after he stumbled upon an alcoholic with a wet brain teetering on the brink of a horrific death. Ron is Managing Director of The Carter Agency, TCA, a media relations firm. He is the principal for projects managed by TCA for clients including the City of Pasadena, Pasadena Unified School District, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Los Angeles Tourism and Convention Board and Walmart among others. Our text is from chapter six, p. 67 in the Harvestime Books' edition of The Ministry of Healing, the focus of the Meet Ellen podcast.  

Welcome to the first segment of "Everyday People" featuring Ron Carter, media relations veteran and long-time vegan. In EP 23 and the first of a three-part series, Ron takes us through his journey from vegetarian in the late 70s to vegan in the 1990s and from social drinker to abstinence after he stumbled upon an alcoholic with a wet brain teetering on the brink of a horrific death. Ron is Managing Director of The Carter Agency, TCA, a media relations firm. He is the principal for projects managed by TCA, which included The City of Pasadena, Pasadena Unified School District, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Los Angeles Tourism and Convention Board and Walmart among others. Our text is from chapter five, pp. 65-67 in the Harvestime Books' edition of The Ministry of Healing, the focus of the Meet Ellen podcast.  

Charelle Sydonie Pierre recently graduated from  the very first youth Medical Missionary training in New York in 2016. Charelle uses  her passion for a healthful lifestyle, natural beauty and haircare to encourage others in their wellness journey. She combines spiritual and physical aspects of wellness in her presentations and points others to Christ as she motivates individuals to care for their temple as God intended. Today's text is from chapter 5, "Healing of the Soul" pp. 62-65 in the Harvestime Books' edition of The Ministry of Healing, the focus of the Meet Ellen podcast.  

In the last episode of the “Financial Health & Happiness” series, financial literacy and money management educator Tim Gittens suggests that we minimize the transfer of wealth to increase our own financial wellness. He recommends we pay less attention to image which is often the impetus for people with limited means to overspend. He concludes that we focus on discipline in the financial-area of life, and that discipline can be learned and practiced. The text for episode 21 is from chapter 5, "Healing of the Soul" pp. 59-62 in the Harvestime Books' edition of The Ministry of Healing, the focus of the Meet Ellen podcast.

Tim Gittens considers teaching financial literacy and money management a hobby. In this episode he continues to discuss the benefits of giving, the blessing of tithing and the wisdom of deferred gratification-particularly for those living paycheck to paycheck. Tim also warns of pitfalls like payday loans and “so-called” sales that drain the resources of those already struggling. The text for this episode is from Chapter 5, "Healing of the Soul" on p. 56 of the Harvestime Books' edition of The Ministry of Healing, the focus of the Meet Ellen podcast.

Tim Gittens considers teaching financial literacy and money management a hobby. In this episode he discusses the benefits of giving, the blessing of tithing and the wisdom of deferred gratification-particularly for those living paycheck to paycheck. Tim also warns of pitfalls like payday loans and “so-called” sales that drain the resources of those already struggling. Today's text is from Chapter 5, "Healing of the Soul" of the Harvestime Books' edition of The Ministry of Healing, the focus of the Meet Ellen podcast.

Brother Larry Fleming, long-time Adventist and founder of Little Lad's Bakery, shares stories of the influence The Ministry of Healing has had on secular society over the years. The author of the classic natural health book Back to Eden was impacted. The producer of the China Study, the creators of the "Forks Over Knives" documentary and the "originator" of the Hallelujah Diet all have been influenced by this little know book with its 8 Laws of Health that were the divine inspiration of a woman named Ellen G. White. The text is from Chapter 5, "Healing of the Soul" on p. 51 in the Harvestime Books' edition of The Ministry of Healing.

Imagine being an 11-year-old boy who has decided not to eat "unclean meat" anymore watching as your mother places ham straight out of the oven onto the table. Little Larry's father cut a piece of ham and put in on top of all the food Larry had willing put on his plate. Larry ate all around the ham and then the moment came for him to stand up to his father...

Brother Larry Fleming tells some incredible stories of the impact of The Ministry of Healing and Ellen G. White in this episode and series. His own journey into a nutrition-focused  lifestyle started when he was 11 years old and his grandmother showed him God's dietary guidelines in the Bible. Brother Larry, a strict vegan for many years, feels as though the Adventist community is burying the rich heritage of Ellen G. White, The Ministry of Healing and the  8 Laws of Health while the world is recognizing the value of the divine revelation given her over 100 years ago. Today's text is from "The Touch of Faith, chapter 4, p. 46-48 in the Harvestime Books' edition of The Ministry of Healing.

Viki Radden, U.S. food policy expert, chats about solutions to the challenges of feeding an exploding world population. Co-hosted by Chef Babette of Stuff I Eat restaurant in Inglewood, CA. Text from The Touch of Faith, Chapter 4 in the Harvestime Books' edition of The Ministry of Healing.

In the series "All About the Benjamins" U.S. food policy expert Viki Radden continues her insight into our food supply, soil, water, and urban farming. Radden touches on how convenience foods evolved and became millstones around the waistlines of Americans. Text begins on p. 41 of chapter 4 "The Touch of Faith" in the Harvestime Books' edition of The Ministry of Healing. 

In the first of episode of "All About the Benjamins," food policy expert, Viki Radden discusses her background in food and shares some of the history of the industries and government agencies that play a part in the explosion of health issues like diabetes, asthma, cancer, and high blood pressure that plague Americans today. The bottom line is that it's so often about the "bottom line" and executives of corporations and government agencies have not counted the costs. This series is co-hosted by Chef Babette of Stuff I Eat vegan restaurant in Inglewood, CA. The text for this episode begins Chapter 4 "The Touch of Faith" on p. 38 and ends at the top of p. 41 in the Harvestime Books' edition of The Ministry of Healing.

Medical Missionary Edwin McBride has been an Elder for over 40 years and currently serves at the Newbrighten SDA Church in Staten Island. In the last of this three-part series entitled "Jesus Christ: Our Example," McBride discusses the process Jesus used in taking care of people's physical and spiritual needs. Today's text concludes Chapter 3 "With Nature and with God." See full bio/show notes at the Meet Ellen website.  

Medical Missionary Edwin McBride has been an Elder for over 40 years and currently serves at the Newbrighten SDA Church in Staten Island. In the second of this three-part series entitled "Jesus Christ: Our Example," McBride discusses the process Jesus used in taking care of people's physical and spiritual needs. Today's text concludes Chapter 2 "Days of Ministry" and begins Chapter 3 "With Nature and with God." See full bio/show notes at the Meet Ellen website.  

Medical Missionary Edwin McBride has been an Elder for over 40 years and currently serves at the Newbrighten SDA Church in Staten Island. In the first of this three-part series entitled "Jesus Christ: Our Example," McBride discusses the process Jesus used in taking care of people's physical and spiritual needs. Today's text is from Chapter 2 "Days of Ministry" on p. 28, second to the last paragraph in the Harvestime Books' edition of The Ministry of Healing. See full bio/show notes at the Meet Ellen website.  

Heather Evans,  registered nurse of 30+ years, current hospital administrator, and natural health educator finishes breaking down the "8 Laws of Health". When these natural laws are wholeheartedly applied to one's life, healing and health can quickly follow. Today's text is from Chapter 2 Days of Ministry p. 25, the last paragraph. In the Harvestime Books' edition of The Ministry of Healing.

  Heather Evans, registered nurse of 30+ years, current hospital administrator and natural health educator breaks down the "8 Laws of Health" in this three-part series. Evans goes into detail about each law and how these simple principles can be applied daily.  When these natural laws are wholeheartedly incorporated into one's life, healing and health can follow. Today’s text is from Chapter 2 “Days of Ministry” p. 22, second to the last paragraph in the Harvestime Books’ edition of The Ministry of Healing. N.E.W.S.T.A.R.T. -Nutrition Exercise Water Sunshine Temperance Rest Air Trust (in God)

Heather Evans, registered nurse of 30+ years, current hospital administrator and natural health educator breaks down the "8 Laws of Health" in a new three-part series. Evans goes into detail about each law and how these simple principles can be applied daily.  When these natural laws are wholeheartedly incorporated into one's life, healing and health can follow. 

The St Juste family lived in their van for months after quitting their 9 to 5 jobs and taking over a lawn care business to make end's meet. A few years later, they own and operate a 22-room home in Pine Bush, NY that serves as a lifestyle center. Prepare to take notes as brothers Ezra and Monet testify as to how a huge leap of faith and a move from Miami, Florida to Pine Bush, New York paid off for these Spirit-filled, young missionaries!

EP 005 Meet Ellen GUEST Eden Lifestyle/ Part 2 of a three-part series entitled "Young & About the Father's Business." Eden Lifestyle is a family ministry comprised of three brothers, a sister and a wife: Ezra St Juste,Monet St Juste, Kalina St Juste, Renoir St Juste, and Jenee St Juste. These health missionaries range from 21-28 years of age and have already dedicated their lives to Kingdom work full-time. They seek to continually grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ and to take the everlasting gospel to the ends of the earth, through gospel medical missionary work. In this episode, the eldest brother Monet joins Ezra in breaking down the methods of the greatest Medical Missionary who ever lived: Jesus Christ. They elaborate on how Eden Lifestyle follows his example. The brothers also share techniques that aid in the process of health transformation, citing prayer as the number one tool. On Feb. 5th, the family opens a 22-bed lifestyle center in Pine Bush, NY. Today's text is from Chapter One-"Our Example" p. 13, section Brotherly Love in the Harvestime Books' edition of The Ministry of Healing.

Eden Lifestyle is a family ministry comprised of three brothers, a sister and a wife: Ezra St Juste,Monet St Juste, Kalina St Juste,Renoir St Juste, and Jenee St Juste. These health missionaries range from 21-28 years of age and have already dedicated their lives to Kingdom work full-time. They seek to continually grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ and to take the everlasting gospel to the ends of the earth, through gospel medical missionary work. In this episode, 21-year-old Ezra tells their story of struggles, sacrifices, victories and miracles as they aid people in making lifestyle changes for healing and health. Today's text is "Our Example" p. 10, the last paragraph in the Harvestime Books’ edition of The Ministry of Healing.

In EP 003 and the conclusion of the three-part series "Creator's Masterpiece," Jerrmain Clarke focuses on and breaks down the biblical "Diseases of the Egyptians" that plague God's people even today. This lifestyle consultant and educator presents some natural solutions in this episode. Hippocrates, the father of medicine, said "let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food." God has given us all we need. He promises protection with obedience to His Natural Laws presented in the Bible and Ellen G. White’s The Ministry of Healing, the focus of the Meet Ellen podcast. Today’s text is from Chapter One “Our Example” pp. 8-10 in the Harvestime Books edition of The Ministry of Healing (00:55-06:59).

In the second of a three-part series called "Creator's Masterpiece," Jerrmain Clarke, lifestyle consultant and educator, talks to Meet Ellen host Marci Kenon about the effects of processed foods and excitotoxins on the body-- especially the brain.  Today’s text is from the section "Read This First" featuring The Laws Governing Our Being (p. 5) and Basic Principles (pp. 6-7) in the Harvestime Books edition of Ellen G. White's The Ministry of Healing written over 100 years ago. New Jersey-based Clarke is the director of Wilt Thou be Made Whole Ministry.  He consults individuals and conducts health seminars/expos and Medical Missionary training schools. For more information, visit the Meet Ellen website.

In this inaugural episode, Jerrmain Clarke talks about his introduction to The Ministry of Healing written by Ellen G. White over 100 years ago. Clarke, director of New Jersey-based Wilt Thou Be Made Whole Ministry, also shares about the human body as "God's creation" and the Bible  as the "owner's manual" that comes with it for its natural health and restoration. Clarke calls the Bible "the greatest medical book that has ever been written," and he gives the scriptures to prove it! This episode opens with reading of text from the title, introduction and content pages of The Ministry of Healing. Show Notes at http://www.meetellen.org.

I am Marci Kenon, IFPA-certified personal fitness trainer and lifestyle coach. In a previous life, I was a music journalist who contributed to Billboard magazine and interviewed giants including Diana Ross, Donnie McClurkin, Kirk Franklin, Russell Simmons, Jay-Z and Daymond John. Those moments pale when compared to the privilege to introduce author Ellen G. White and her timeless health message delivered in The Ministry of Healing book, the focus of the Meet Ellen podcast. Ellen G. White, co-founder of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, wrote The Ministry of Healing over 100 years ago, and its pages continue to illuminate the path to health and healing today. This daily podcast (Monday-Friday) features every word of the book with commentary from a variety of experts on and enthusiasts of topics including spirituality, natural remedies, vegan diets, pharmaceutical drugs, addiction, ministry, family, natural resources, food supply/distribution and how they  impact our lives. In the "Blue Zones" study conducted in 2004 to identify a demographic and/or geographic area of the globe where people live measurably longer lives, the Seventh-day Adventists of Loma Linda, CA were one of the five acknowledged “Blue Zones."  The way of life observed by these Adventists stems from biblical principles and the 8 Laws of Health presented by Ellen G. White in The Ministry of Healing. In 2014, Smithsonian Magazine named her one of "the 100 Most Significant Americans of All Time." Much of the wisdom of the natural health movement today has its roots in the divinely-inspired writings of this eloquent and poetic woman with a third-grade education. With so much information about health, nutrition and exercise at our fingertips today, why are so many Americans suffering from lifestyle illnesses? Because change is simple, but it is NOT easy. We often go around and around the wilderness like the Israelites, never quite getting the victory we are promised. So as we venture through the treasure trove of wisdom in the pages of The Ministry of Healing and pick the brains of a host of esteemed guests, we will also provide evidence-based, actionable strategies to build new and edifying habits that lead to the transformation we all seek in different areas of our lives. Ellen G. White recognized that health goes beyond the body, mind and spirit; she offers guidance on dress, the home, rearing children and thriving in the workplace.  It’s time to enter the Promised Land of peace that comes from living consistently in divine obedience. That truly is the KEY to health and happiness. This journey goes beyond the podcast. Go to the Meet Ellen website and join the Facebook group and newsletter. Get support, offer encouragement and keep abreast of live events including health expos and seminars where we can meet face-to-face. I was given a copy of The Ministry of Healing at a health expo hosted by the Apollo Theater in Harlem on September 19, 2015, and the trajectory of my life has been forever changed. Now it's time for YOU to meet Ellen and be transformed by the 8 Laws of Health outlined in The Ministry of Healing and presented in the "Meet Ellen: Get the Key to Health & Happiness" podcast.