My Edified Life with Jillian McKenzie

Last week I went to DC for the Save America Rally. I talk a little about that. I also talk about my reaction when someone told me there was no fraud in this election and then refused to look at the sources they even asked to see! (insert angry face). Also, you can currently find me on Telegram @jillianmckenzie to message me about joining my membership group. -30 minute workouts, 5 days/week -everyday access to me on Voxer -weekly Zoom calls -nutrition coaching -learning to become confident to get your concealed carry permit -That and SO much more! Thanks for tuning in. Until next time!

On today's episode I talk about a highly controversial subject that I was quiet about for many years. It wasn't until a made a new friend-who introduced me to many other new friends- who were loud and spoke out about this topic. I was inspired and impressed by them and felt an urge to be as brave as they are. I'm still questioning whether or not I should continue to speak out, or dive back into my bubble.

On Today's episode I talk about detoxifying from heavy metals, Ben Affleck smoking while also virtue signaling the rest of us to wear a mask, did we really land on the moon?, and how I really want to swear... but don't. For your own safe heavy metal detox go to the link below. If you sign up as a distributor you can still get the discount without having to sell. https://mckjillian.mycoseva.com/ To sign up for my Wise Women's group to be in a community with other women who want to get stronger and be able to protect their families go to this link, I'll get your email and get you in from there. https://mckjillian.wufoo.com/forms/w5itf7m05n5mb4/ Lastly, to show the world you're a lion and not a sheep go here. I love, love, love, love (!!!) these designs and am more than happy to do my own sort of virtue signaling. https://lions-not-sheep.myshopify.com/?rfsn=5143159.4b86f2

What does medical freedom mean to you? Have you ever thought about it before? Probably not because it's always been around and available, like walking your dog. You may have never realized it IS a thing and it IS free... at least for now. On today's episode I do a little dive into medical freedom, what it is and what it isn't, and why I feel it's necessary. You want chemotherapy to be a part of your cancer treatment? Fine, you should have the freedom to choose. You don't want to fill a prescription? Fine, the choice is yours. Your doctor doesn't feel right about performing a certain procedure or it goes against his/her beliefs? That should also be ok. We should always have the right to choose what is done and what is not done with our bodies. Makes sense, right? Doesn't matter. It doesn't matter if it makes sense or not because there may come a day when you no longer have the right to choose. To lessen your toxic load choose a environmentally friendly and safe laundry detergent and household cleaner. I use Branch Basics and if you click below you can get $10 off your order. http://branchbasics.refr.cc/jillianmckenzie To join my membership group go here! I'll be emailing you back within 48 hours to get you signed up and started. https://mckjillian.wufoo.com/forms/w5itf7m05n5mb4/

On today's episode I explain our hormone cycle (just us women, men don't have one). What's happening and the hormones involved. Then I tell you what I've learned that I wish (wish!!) I knew as a young 20 year old, when I first started taking oral contraceptives. Like most us, I had many friends in high school who started birth control either to help control acne, an irregular period, or one friend who was an athlete and wanted to get on birth control so she wouldn't have the inconvenience of having to "deal with" her period, which I totally understand. No one like dealing with a period. But what side effects have doctors and scientists, the creators of birth control, known for years that they haven't told us about? Also, our health gets better when we have less toxins coming in. I use Branch Basics laundry detergent for this very reason. It's hypoallergenic, perfectly safe, and nontoxic. Get yourself some and save 10% here: Branch Basics Also, to help rid my and my kid's bodies of heavy metals, I use Coseva TRS. It's THE safest heavy metal detox spray. Use 1 spray under the tongue for every 30 lbs of body weight. Get yourself some here. Coseva TRS

On today's episode I talk about my family's recent trip to Hocking Hills, OH and the head injury I got there. I also share much of what I did to heal it, starting with allowing myself to feel the emotion of pain and let it out. Did you know that an emotion only takes 90 seconds to move through us? But if we suppress it we are setting ourselves up for physical pain later. I also talk about homeschooling and home birth. How are the two related? I feel like as mothers we've been told we're incapable of baring and schooling our own children and I share why. I am currently looking for new clients who want to release excess weight (and figure out why it's hanging on to begin with) and learn how to make healthier choices with food and exercise and be held accountable for it. 3 months of weekly video chats and daily check ins through the Voxer app. I'm here for you, because I know that whatever you've tried in the past hasn't work and you're tired of starting over. Go to the link below to schedule a FREE Discovery Session Schedule a Call Here !!!  

On today's episode I dive into the saying, "It's not what you're eating, it's what's eating you." Why do we turn to the foods we eat that we know don't serve us in any way, but only leave us feeling more heavy, gross, bloating, and disappointed?  Even if you read every diet book published, the excess weight you carry would never go away for good because of the excess weight you carry- in your mind. Why do we eat what we do? What are we trying to hide or fulfill? I ask those questions and more. For personal nutrition and lifestyle coaching you can reach out to me here to schedule a free Discovery Session. Discovery Session

Are we focusing on not getting sick? Or are we focusing on being healthy? You might think that those are the same things but their actually not. In the last year I have taken a deep dive into Ayurvedic wisdom and practices and I have loved what I've been learning. What we eat matters, as well as when we eat. I used to describe myself as and Intermittent Faster, like how someone might describe their habits of eating as paleo or keto. I'm still fasting, for up to 14 hours between dinner and breakfast. But I'm loving what I'm seeing as I've incorporated a breakfast back into my diet and focusing on eating 7-9 cups of fruits and vegetables everyday. You might think that eating that many cups of fruit and vegetables is too hard, but I break it down for you, it's simpler than you realize. And where there's a will, there's a way. When you're focused on being healthy you're going to figure out a way to make that happen. Links mentioned in this podcast are: My go-to CBD oil "Change Your Schedule, Change Your Life" by Dr. Suhas Kshirsagar

28. Have you, or someone close to you, had to bury a child? How about two? It's a parent's worst nightmare. On today's episode I'm talking with Jenn Knight. Jenn's daughter was diagnosed in 2017 with a glioblastoma, at the same time Jenn discovered the baby she was carrying had Trisomy 18, a chromosomal condition associated with many defects and abnormalities. In the space of a little over 3 months Jenn buried both children in Salt Lake City, UT. Listen in to hear her story of how it all unfolded, the questions she's asked herself, the help she received, and how faith in Heavenly Father and living again as families brings comfort and peace. Links for the episode are: www.hempworx.com/mckjillian CBD oil is becoming more and more mainstream because of reassuring clinical trials and individuals own testimonies about how it's helped with anxiety, cancer, insomnia, epilepsy, and so much more. To find authentic studies go to  www.pubmed.gov    

It's not for monks and gurus, but for anyone who decides that it might be for them. I was resistant to meditation for a long while. I thought I couldn't sit still long enough and wondered how I'd silence my thoughts. Turns out I had it wrong. I love the opportunity it gives me to sit still, and I learned that rather than silencing my thoughts I could allow them to pass me by without giving them an emotional response, but instead allowing them to be just what they are, thoughts. On today's episode I tell you what meditation has done for me and I walk along with you during a guided breathing meditation. So set down the heavy machinery, find a comfortable space, and let's get started. Links for this episode are the meditation practice that taught me: www.zivameditation.com "Ayurveda, the Power to Heal" by Paul Dugliss

Changes in who we are and what we identify as is to be expected in life. Nothing is ever certain, but how do we get through it? Changes in our marriage status, job, finances, health, and more can make us go from feeling we're standing on solid ground to feeling as if we're walking on marbles. Today's guest, Cody Jefferson, experienced the loss of loved ones, a divorce, his job, and his health all in a very short amount of time. But through it all he discovered his purpose, found his passion, and how to live in his power. Now he helps thousands of others to do the same. He's the founder and CEO of Embrace the Lion, and the creator of LION Method, the #1 Group Coaching Program for High-Achieving Men and Women looking to adopt the right support, belief, habits, and community to create success in their lives and business. You can find his website at: www.codyjefferson.com

In the last few months we've all had a to go through a change of identity in some form. Many of us have had to walk away from our job, everyone became a homeschool parent. These things were forced upon us but even when we choose change it's still uncomfortable, it's still hard.  Karen helps individuals and businesses flow through changes in their identity. Rather than struggling to hold unto what's no longer healthy, or fulfilling she helps her clients flow into growth and change, taking on new identities (but not staying married to them) and leading toward where intuition is guiding to go. Find Karen here. Get your CBD here.  

The words we speak to ourselves matter. If we understand that stressful or negative thoughts can create anxiety and disease within us, then the opposite is also true- that healthy and happy thoughts can create more more health and happiness within us as well. In this episode I share examples and read from a few of my favorite books on how this works and how we can use this in our life. The books can be found here: "Feelings Buried Alive Never Die", by Karol Truman "You Can Heal Your Life" by Louise Hay "The Great Pain Deception" by Steven Ozanich

Today I went LIVE in my FB group, like I do every Friday, and answered some of the members questions. They wanted to talk about exercise, nutrition, and the V word. What is the V word? You'll have to listen to find out.  A few resources I suggested can be found here: Change Your Schedule, Change Your Life Ayurveda The Power to Heal unvaccinated Come join my FB group, Spiritual Rebels, here and be in on the conversations we're having that no else is.  Spiritual Rebel Facebook Group

Have you, or someone you know, suffered through Postpartum Depression?  Lizzie Langston never had any anxiety or depression until after her second baby. Her life went from happy to considering suicide in just a short time. Maxed out on antidepressants, she found coaching and now helps others find their strength. Lizzie is a light. She believes in our own individual power, that healing is already within us, we just need to see the ladder to be able to climb out. You can find her on IG @lizzielangston And go to her website:  www.lizzielangston.com For a CBD oil that might help you go to: www.hempworx.com/mckjillian

With so many ideas on how to eat, what to eat, when to eat, so many of us (myself included) get confused at what's "right" or "wrong". Ayurveda, which is an ancient Indian tradition of living and healing, teaches the most simple basic way to eat. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, done. In this episode I break it down, talking about how this is beneficial. I also discuss food addiction, what it takes to poop, eating fruit for breakfast, and insulin. As always, please leave a 5 star rating, kind review, and share. Thanks.

Because of what's been going on in the world recently, my husband's income was cut in half. This led to he and I both deciding on financial sacrifices we needed to make. I decided that continuing with my podcast was a luxury I didn't need. It didn't take too long for me to know that if I wanted to continue, which I did, I needed to figure it out on my own. So here I am, taking imperfect action. In this episode I talk about how you should do the same. The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago, so you better just plant it today.  Your hobby, dream, goal is the exact same way. Oh, and I also talk about how our body is only a product of it's environment and one simple thing we can do to better our environment within. Links for this episode are: hempworx.com/mckjillian

On this special episode of My Edified Life, Jillian sits down with a guest who wishes to remain anonymous at this time. Why? Because she went through an extremely traumatic experience when she was date raped by a man in her community. This act lead to a pregnancy and a fear to report this individual. You see due to the trauma this guest had blacked out this experience, then relied on a psychic to find out how she became pregnant.  She wanted to share her story because so many women all of the world go through this, and it's important to know that you are not alone.

Joan MacDonald, is a 73 years old. 3 years ago she was 5'3'', 198lbs, and a 39" waist. She was on medication for high blood pressure and acid reflux, she had terrible edema in her ankles, her arthritis was extremely painful, and she had difficulty walking up and down stairs. She was tired, emotional, and she was in desperate need of a change. Does any of this sound familiar to you? Her daughter Michelle came to her on the verge of tears. She said that Joan had to make a choice. She said if she continued on the path she was on she would end up even worse off, and probably on even more medication. She offered Joan the opportunity to work with her that winter. She would be participating in an online group with other women who were all working to change habits and take the best possible care of themselves.   So with the support and guidance of Michelle and the team of women allowed Joan to make a massive 180.  She learned how to use an i-phone for the first time in her life.  She renewed her gym membership, bought a food scale, a measurement tape, and got to work.  Her motto was, "I don't mind if my changes are slow. I am going to go at my own pace and this time the changes are going to last the rest of my life.'' and she really meant it.  Part of the program she was doing required that each of them prepare a collage comparing their starting point to where we currently were. She thinks it is human nature especially on a long journey to wonder if we are on the right track or not. But as the months rolled by Joan could see that we were all changing. The weight  and the inches were coming off. Her confidence in the gym was growing. We were all cheering each other on. ​ She's now three years into her journey and she can honestly say that she is a different woman than she was when she started out. She know's what macros are, she can create balanced meals, she knows how to move around with confidence in the gym and she understands the importance of lifting heavy weight.  She just love connecting with other women and men who are also choosing to live a healthier lifestyle.  Joan found that this new way of living has allowed her to meet and help encourage many others to do the same. If you're looking to make a change with Joan she's on Instagram @trainwithjoan and her daughter and coach is @yourhealthyhedonista  Also, make sure to grab Joan and Michelle's new ebook. It will have recipes, meals, tips and tricks, etc. You can find that ebook through Joan's IG page when it comes out! 

Why would a person or organization say something is safe, whether it is or not?  In this weeks solo episode, Jillian dives into the topic of understanding where the source comes from. She uses the example of water "purity" and the chemicals that Dupont was putting into our water for years, which was literal poison. We have to vet where we get information from, and how trusted it is. We need to make sure that it isn't a money driven response to something, but a place of trust and love. Also - we have a special guest correspondent in this episode. Tune in to find out!

Diana Christadore is a certified nutritionist who is forging the path for women to overcome the binge/resitrict cycle and empower them to create a lifestyle of food and fitness freedom! No matter where you are in your health journey, it is a constant journey. As we age, things need to change, as we challenge ourselves, our training regime changes. In this episode Diana dives into the reality that it takes consistent work and evolution to become who we want to become.

In this solo episode Jillian discusses her experience working in Oncology as an RN, and how she observed the treatment of cancer. Not only the controversial way we do it, but what can be learned by this process. How do we as individuals educate ourselves on success, and so much more? By observing....because Success Leaves Clues! This episode with Jillian is so insightful. Don't miss it!

Jen Hennessy has battled her weight her entire life. Constantly trying fad diets, like Keto and Weight Watchers. She would try diet pills that made her feel ill, but she didn't care, all she wanted to do was lose that weight. She attributes the struggle and lack of confidence to her moms approach to her weight while she was young. Now, Jen found BeachBody and started to follow the program. Doing the daily workouts, and working with their nutrition plan, she realized what HEALTHY was. It's so much more than "the weight". One year later, Jen is in a better place mentally, physically, and emotionally. This episode is a can't miss! 

Lacie Oakey is a mom, a photographer, and an artist. So, why did she get involved in body building? She simply needed to take time for herself. What started out as an escape, became a lifestyle, which led to winning body building competitions. But, it wasn't always easy. Lacie injured herself which led to paralysis, the inability to talk, and so much more. But, she was able to refocus and win the overall professional bikini championship. It doesn't matter if body building is your thing or not, this is about being dedicated to yourself so you can serve your family. On Part 2 we do a deep dive into how this rock bottom affected her and how she was able to put in the work to overcome it! This inspiring story is a can't miss!  Make sure to check out Lacie on Instagram @creatingafigure

Lacie Oakey is a mom, a photographer, and an artist. So, why did she get involved in body building? She simply needed to take time for herself. What started out as an escape, became a lifestyle, which led to winning body building competitions. But, it wasn't always easy. Lacie injured herself which led to paralysis, the inability to talk, and so much more. But, she was able to refocus and win the overall professional bikini championship. It doesn't matter if body building is your thing or not, this is about being dedicated to yourself so you can serve your family. Don't miss this OR part 2 next week.

If you've tuned in before, you've heard stories of incredible women who were either in a situation that wasn't serving them, chaotic, not healthy, and they decided to do something different. In this weeks episode, I'm speaking with my dear friend Rhena Worthington. The difference with her is that, she didn't have a choice whether to do something different or not. You see, her son, at the age of 11 lost his life in a fatal car accident. In this very sensitive episode, we dive into how Rhena has been able to navigate this terrible time, and how you're able to navigate something tragic in the future for yourself.  Want to give back? Check out https://indianadonornetwork.org/hope/worthington-family/ 

In this episode, McKenna Woolley shares her journey of deciding to do a home birth and what that looked like for her. We dive into how we need to follow our intuition and our bodies. Why your path shouldn't look like someone else's and why a fear based approach has been put into our lives and why we should consider other paths. Having her first child changed McKenna. It sparked a fire within, launching her into a new lifestyle she had never even considered before. Somehow when she knew a small little human body was growing inside her, her health and wellness became all the more crucial, because it wasn’t just about HER anymore. She was partnering with God in bringing forth one of his souls. Birth was something McKenna Woolley desired to be natural, spiritual, and empowering. It was at this time she started learning about essential oils, herbs, whole food supplements, and eating nutrient dense foods.  Realizing we live in a toxic world, it became her goal, her motherly instinct, to protect her family from the corruptions of our society from what we surround ourselves with and what we take in to our bodies through ingestion, injection, aromatically and topically. To find out more about McKenna - head to www.meorawellness.com 

In this weeks solo episode Jillian dives into how you can get what you want in life. She shares stories of living in Florida while her husband needed to be there for school and how she formed thoughts of resentment toward the women in her community. She realized she was separating herself because she wasn't so sure about herself. So, she talks about how you can make friends, and get what you want in life. This episode is a can't miss!

This episode with Juliana James is going to light you up! In this episode we talk about Juliana's journey in which she embarked on to create her perfect life, and how she went about it all wrong at first.  Then what did that look like to make sure she got it right? She even took her family along for the journey with her! She now teaches her clients how to Unlock Five Figure Months and Rise Above the Glass Ceiling. This episode is a can't miss! Make sure to check her out on Instagram at www.instagram.com/msjulianajames  

Emily Busman is a woman who is in the beginning of her amazing journey, and I am so grateful to have a small part of it. Emily is the mother of twins (one boy & one girl), but even that wasn't easy for her. You see, her and her husband battled for 7 years with infertility. Until, one day, Emily listened to her intuition.  Emily is a student at The Institute of Transformational Nutrition and has written a book that is currently awaiting publishing. She is now leading the way (following her intuition of course) and bringing other women just like her along with her.

Stress on the body is no bueno! So, in this weeks solo episode Jillian McKenzie does a deep dive on two ways to destress your life. Jillian has worked with a number of clients who are Type 2 Diabetics and she shares not only the tips but also her first hand experience with how these two tactics lowered their insulin levels, and helped them destress and how it relates to you!

Jenn is a Certified Transformational Nutrition Coach, FPL Certified Thyroid Coach, and a Master Transformational Coaching Method Coach. Her education combines the science of functional nutrition with the psychology of eating, and the practice of tapping into your Spiritual energy that is within us all. But, it wasn't always like that. Jenn was depressed, with bent over gut aches, acne, eczema, rosacea, major freaking fatigue, brain fog and she didn't sleep through the night for 12 years!  She forgot who she was and she forgot what feeling good felt like.   She was mis-diagnosed, then properly diagnosed, with Hashimoto's. It took years to find answers.  But she finally found them. She found the keys to nourishing her body and her spirit.  Now? She's helping other women discover this for themselves.  In this episode, we dive into so much from how she was able to cure her hoshimotos to living life fully. This is a can't miss.  Make sure to check Jenn out at www.jennkrusinskiwellness.com 

After 30+ years as a nurse, which if you don't know can be the most stressful and demanding job out there, Karrie has decided to take her lifetime of work and now help others avoid the burnout. Karrie is a graduate from The Institute of Transformational Nutrition and is currently focusing on helping other in service-oriented careers avoid or recover from the burnout it causes.

Cori Watson is a solo parent, mother to four children - two boys and two girls. She has a passion for the human body and the complexity of it. She's fascinated by movement and structure. Cori has the desire to help people understand their bodies on every level. She has been working with the human body since 2009. As a Myofascial Release Therapist, she helps people learn to make friends with their body again, to HEAR and FEEL it speak to them in ways other than pain. Cori is on the next part of her journey of being of service to the human body as a Sexual Alchemy Coach for mothers. Helping women navigate burnout, the less talked about struggles of the Motherhood Journey, (burnout, exhaustion, infertility, sex, body issues, low desire, no desire, stuck in your head) guiding them to reignite the spark of sexual energy &  desire in themselves: connecting them to their bodies, which ultimately leads them to reconnect with their partner better. As a mother and Myofascial Release Therapist, her training and career has been built on understanding the systems of the body and empathizing with and uplifting mothers. She can offer insight into the body and have the experience and have knowledge to back it up. She is trailblazing a path to a different route for mothers, so that my Alchemist can transmute energy to heal & integrate mothers bodies liberating their mind and spirits!!  

During this weeks solo episode Jillian does a deep dive into her story of discovering and utilizing intermittent fasting in not only her life but also her clients.  She uses an incredible analogy using Costco and how intermittent fasting works with your body. If IF is something you've ever considered, or looked into, this is the perfect episode to find out more and if it is for you.

Cassandra is a Naturopathic Doctor, Herbalist and Yoga Teacher with a passion for women’s health and healing. Creating GoddessCeremony out of a deep desire to create an empowering space for all women to gather, she awakened an experience for women to remember who they were born to be. She has been honored to lead over 160 sacred women’s circles, 52 Sacred Goddess Retreats, dozens of women’s leadership trainings and support thousands of women on the path of awakening the wild woman within.  Known for her warmth, eloquence in public speaking and revival of women’s wisdom, Cassandra and GoddessCeremony have quickly risen to one of the leaders in women’s health and traditional wisdom.  In February 2019, Cassandra launched the GoddessCeremony Podcast. Eager to share wisdom in an accessible way for women around the world, she build this platform out of service and inspiration for women to feel supported and encouraged. Releasing a new episode every Monday, the podcast has been downloaded over 10,000 times and ranks in the United States, the Czech Republic and Hungary. The podcast is projected to hit 100,000 downloads by the end of 2019.  Cassandra also offers a select amount of consultations as a Naturopathic Doctor in a virtual setting for women anywhere in the world who desire to heal in an empowered way. Specializing in women’s health, fertility and cycle regulation, she has been revered as a leader in women’s health and advocate in bridging the gap between natural health and western medicine. 

My Edified Life is hosted by Jillian McKenzie and in this show her and her guests are going to show you that your passion can be your purpose. Your struggles can become strengths, and you mess can become your message. This is for women who have "checked all of life's boxes" who are ready to create something new without messing up what they already have created.