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Episode Highlights With DaniHer 24 years spent with chronic lifestyle diseases like IBS, Lupus, urticaria, and othersShe was 24 years in before a doctor asked what she was eating If you were born healthy… you do not have to live sick!How quickly the body can adapt when given the right inputsHealing is incredibly simple, but not easyShe starts with diet first and then builds from there… the importance of single-ingredient foodsReal food goes bad… auditing your food choices, and cooking is self-careThe top seven most inflammatory foods in the modern diet and why she does food sensitivity testImportance of sleep and how if we don't sleep, we don't healBallroom dancing is the number one way to decrease Alzheimer's and dementia riskHow data shows that community is extremely important to healthWe are a nation of empty vessels Rest and self-care are so important, and we often forget these- you cannot serve from an empty vesselResources MentionedDani Williamson - WebsiteWild & Well: Dani's Six Commonsense Steps to Radical Healing by Dani Williamson

In Part 2 of our functional testing mini-series, we dive deeper into the functional lab testing that uncovers the root causes of symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, anxiety, and low resilience. If you've ever been told “everything looks normal” on your blood work while still struggling with low energy, mood swings, or brain fog, this episode is for you. We explain how functional medicine uses advanced testing to investigate stress hormones, brain chemistry, and nutrient deficiencies that conventional lab testing often overlook.1:40 – What is an Adrenal Saliva Test?4:40 – Who should get an Adrenal Saliva Test?7:00 – What does a Neurotransmitter Profile show?8:45 – Signs You may need a Neurotransmitter Test10:10 – Mitochondrial Stress Test explained12:30 – Who benefits from Mitochondrial Testing?13:45 – What is Functional Nutrition Testing?16:40 – Who should get Functional Nutrition Tests?17:30 – From guesswork to personalized root cause healthWe walk you through real-life scenarios from our clinical practice and share how tailored interventions, based on data, not guesswork, can restore your vitality and help you feel like yourself again. You'll also learn the importance of interpreting lab results in the context of your full health history, not just in isolation.RESOURCES: Grab all the links and resources mentioned in this episode at https://www.nicolegoodehealth.com/the-goode-health-podcast/episode-88DISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast and related website is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice. It is not intended to be used to diagnose or treat, instead it is designed to help educate and inspire. Always seek the advice of a professional medical practitioner or qualified health practitioner. Never ignore or disregard advice given to you based on information in this podcast or related website and do not delay in seeking medical advice.

Would you trade your brain health for career wins? You might already be and you're not noticing it. It's in the way you push through the back-to-back meetings, rely on caffeine to stay sharp, and squeeze in rest when you can. Your brain is keeping score of that behavior, and if you keep doing it, your performance, energy, and health will slowly decline—even while you're “succeeding.”Today's Happiness Squad Podcast episode is your chance to flip the script. Ashish Kothari sits down with Dr. Ryan Williamson about how you can actively protect your brain, extend your health span, and sustain peak performance—not just today, but for the decades ahead.Dr. Ryan Williamson is a board-certified neurologist, U.S. Navy veteran, and founder of Transcend Health. Focused on brain health and longevity, he helps individuals optimize performance and build lasting legacies through evidence-based wellness strategies. His work includes a membership program, educational resources, and an upcoming book aimed at expanding his impact on health and success.Things you will learn in this episode: • Why you have more control over your health than you think• The four pillars of brain longevity• How to manage chronic stress• How to improve your sleep quality and why it matters• How having a community helps you take control of your healthWe're all going to live longer—but how we live matters more than how long. If you're ready to make the shift now, check out our full episode here: [link]Resources:• Transcend Health: https://transcendhealthgroup.com/ • Brain-Computer Interaction study by Microsoft: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/publication/brain-computer-interaction-applying-minds-human-computer-interaction/ • Dr. Peter Attia: https://peterattiamd.com/ • Dr. Andrew Huberman: https://www.hubermanlab.com/ Books:• Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity Book by Bill Gifford and Peter Attia: https://a.co/d/dFKDGOX • Hardwired for Happiness by Ashish Kothari: https://a.co/d/6TnTq5h

Today, I'm joined by Professor Leigh Breen, a leading expert in muscle health and ageing. He's Professor of Translational Muscle Physiology at the University of Birmingham, where he researches how exercise and nutrition can help us maintain muscle as we get older.We'll be covering:✅ Why strength training is essential for healthy ageing✅ The key exercises every older adult should be doing✅ How much protein you actually need as you age✅ Is walking enough to keep your muscles strong?✅ How to start strength training if you've never done it before✅ The hidden benefits of exercise, from sharper thinking to blood sugar control✅ Supplements, new therapies, and what's on the horizon for muscle healthWe'll also talk about the most important muscle groups for longevity, the best compound exercises to focus on, and how progressive overload can help you stay strong for life.This is essential information, whether for you, your parents, or someone you love. So share this episode with family and friends who need to hear it! And as always, let us know your thoughts—your feedback helps make the podcast even better.“Couch to Compound” exercises. These are the ones that give you the most bang for your buck and focus on the muscles that you need to prioritise for healthier ageing.1. Squat2. Deadlift3. Bench or Chest Press4. Pull Up5. Lunges / Farmers Walk6. PlanksAnd as always, give us feedback to help us make the podcast even better.

Things we talked about : Ridgewood/Bushwick border is getting a Burlington, what is Burlington?St Marks is Disney Universities are company townsLet's dissolve ColumbiaLet's dissolve all the universitiesWas Luigi the real shooterMayors raceLet's leave the democratsDSA should drop the AThe ZiziansFocusing on our healthWe are taking over Middle VillageBryan Lehrer come on the show -Marshall’s good … Continue reading "218 – Mall Museum"

We are officially opening enrollment for my signature program, Healing Horses Their Way 2025, which I was proud to launch in 2018!Every year, from late November to early December, we roll up our sleeves, set the dates, map out the plan, and fine-tune the details for the year ahead.Join me today for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at how we structure the program, what you will learn, the rollout date, and all the incredible benefits you can expect!Overview of the ProgramThis signature program has been a favorite among horse owners and practitioners since it launched in 2018. It has been designed to give you a strong foundation in holistic horse care and is packed with practical, easy-to-understand information to help you make the best choices for a healthy and happy horse. Updated in 2020 with even more resources, it is a hands-on, flexible learning experience perfect for horse lovers at any level.A Supportive Global CommunityCaring for horses can feel like a solo adventure sometimes, especially if you live in a remote area. This course connects you with a worldwide community of like-minded people who share your passion. You will swap stories, share insights, and learn how horse care challenges are surprisingly universal, no matter where you are.How the Course WorksThe course spans 12 weeks and includes nine in-depth modules with a few pause weeks to allow you to work through the material at your own pace. Each module builds on the last, with practical exercises you can apply to any horse.A Holistic MindsetThe course starts by helping you view horse health from a new perspective. You will learn to look at the history of a horse, spot patterns, and connect the dots between symptoms and underlying issues. It is a whole-horse approach that considers mental, physical, emotional, and even spiritual health, giving you a deep understanding of how the equine body works and reacts to care.Practical Horse CareIn modules two and three, we dive into the fundamental aspects of anatomy, physiology, and diet. You will learn how to use food as medicine, tailoring the diet to address imbalances, intolerances, or allergies. By the end, you will know how to customize a feeding plan to meet the unique requirements of your horse. Advanced Tools for HealthWe also explore therapeutic nutrition, herbs, and homeopathy. You will learn to use vitamins, minerals, and natural remedies to tackle specific health challenges. These modules are all broken down into simple and easy-to-apply, actionable steps.Tackling Common ProblemsIn the later modules, we get into the nitty-gritty of hoof health, toxins, and parasites. You will learn how to spot common hoof issues, like thrush or long toes, and how to address them naturally. You will also learn strategies to minimize exposure to toxins and manage parasites in ways that keep your horse feeling their best.Real-Life SolutionsOne of the highlights of this course is the final module, which has natural protocols for over 30 specific health issues. When you reach this point, you will have all the tools you need to create a personalized care program for your horse. You will also know how to track your horse's progress and adjust when necessary.Flexible and Easy to FollowThe course is structured to fit into your busy life. The materials are released weekly, and there are live classes every Tuesday evening (with recordings if you cannot make it). There is also a private Facebook group where you can get extra support and connect with other participants, and quizzes you can complete along the way, and you will earn a certificate at the end.Ready to Join?Registration...

Emotional health is deeply intertwined in an ongoing journey with spiritual health. This involves opening to our pain, grieving our trauma, and patiently cultivating a resilience that stabilizes and secures our relationships and our sense of self.With compassion, pastoral presence, and emotional attunement, psychologist Dr. David Wang is using psychological and theological tools to help us understand and adapt to emotional realities, explore the wounds of our past, and find healing and strength through acceptance and grief.In this conversation with David Wang, we discuss:The difference between human development and spiritual formation and how to understand maturityThe centrality of relationships in human life and growth, and how that's grounded in divine relationality and our communion with GodHow to become friends with ourselves, offering self-compassion and being moved by our own sufferingThe impact of childhood trauma on adult emotional, psychological, and spiritual healthAnd finally, how a practice of grief can help us understand and work through traumatic experiences and move toward healing.Show NotesChristian theology and formationA philosophical approach to theologically informed strategies for transformation and growthHow the relational aspects of God ground an approach to therapy and spiritual formationWhat are the markers of maturity?Relatedness and connection to others facilitates the process of human growth and developmentEmotional building blocks and relational capacities for maturityDave Wang on spiritual health and thrivingTheological and psychological frameworks of thrivingHolding the beautiful beside the brokenBecoming friends with ourselvesShow compassion, be moved by our own suffering, and accept limitations as we strive toward the hard work we're all called to.Two paradoxical needs to achieve spiritual maturity and healthWe are made for relationships, but we also need independenceBalanceSpiritual and emotional maturityFormation through practice, education, and healthy developmentCan virtue be taught?Can maturity be educated?Can we learn to thrive and be spiritually healthy?In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts, Dr. Gabor Maté writes that “The attempt to escape from pain is what creates more pain.”When our brains and our bodies go into survival modeAvoidance as a coping mechanism or strategyChildhood trauma in childhood“When the psychic pain is so unbearable, the felt threat so intimidating, we mentally and emotionally try to escape.”Childhood trauma can reemerge in adult behaviors, relationships, habits, language, even physical illness or conditions.Do I have trauma that I haven't dealt with?The symptoms or signs of traumaHow to approach the process of seeking help and healing.Concrete practices that can help and heal traumatic experienceLearning to grieveChristian spiritual practices of prayerThe emotional practice of grief and acceptanceDr. Pam King's Key TakeawaysHuman beings need both relationships and independence. And learning how to balance and integrate them is a marker of our maturity.Though we may try to escape from pain, to deal with trauma we need to practice acceptance and grief. It's a difficult and complex relational process that brings us closer to healing and wholeness.We can befriend ourselves in our pain through a practice of self-compassion.In this life, we have to hold beauty beside brokenness. Cultivating the capacity to do so is the hard work of growth into spiritual and emotional maturity, and the joyful journey of thriving.www.drdavidcwang.comhttps://www.seminaryformationproject.com/About David WangDr. David Wang is a licensed psychologist and Associate Professor of Psychology at Fuller Theological Seminary, where he's also the Cliff and Joyce Penner Chair for the Formation of Emotionally Healthy Leaders and scholar in residence at Fuller's Center for Spiritual Formation. He speaks and trains leaders globally on trauma informed care. And he conducts research and teaches courses in Trauma Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Multicultural Psychology, and the Integration of Psychology and the Christian faith. He is also Pastor of Spiritual Formation at One Life City Church in Fullerton, California. About the Thrive CenterLearn more at thethrivecenter.org.Follow us on Instagram @thrivecenterFollow us on X @thrivecenterFollow us on LinkedIn @thethrivecenter About Dr. Pam KingDr. Pam King is Executive Director the Thrive Center and is Peter L. Benson Professor of Applied Developmental Science at Fuller School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy. Follow her @drpamking. About With & ForHost: Pam KingSenior Director and Producer: Jill WestbrookOperations Manager: Lauren KimSocial Media Graphic Designer: Wren JuergensenConsulting Producer: Evan RosaSpecial thanks to the team at Fuller Studio and the Fuller School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy.

Love Addiction, do you feel constant stress about what your partner is up to, if they're thinking about you, why they're not checking in with you, if their feelings have changed? You might have a love addiction. Do you feel like you are not whole without a partner? Are you constantly seeking your other half? Do you feel like you must become exactly what others are looking for to be loved and accepted? You might have love addiction. Tune in to Doug and Dr. Talia as they do a quick deep dive!Keywordslove addiction, attachment theory, relationships, communication, self-love, emotional dependency, anxiety, conflict resolution, personal growth, mental healthWe're Not Finehttps://werenotfine.comShop the Pod: https://werenotfine.com/shopInstagram: @werenotfinepod Doug JensenProfile: https://werenotfine.com/our-team/Email: contact@werenotfine.comIG: douglasljensenTwitter: dougjensen4CsDr. Talia JacksonProfile: https://werenotfine.com/our-team/Email: contact@werenotfine.comIG: @drtaliajacksonTwitter: @Talia.Jackson77

Welcome to the Thriving Man Podcast, where we help you build a thriving life and conquer your everyday chaos.Today, we're diving into the 21-Day Core 4 Challenge, a practical way to jumpstart your personal growth and create lasting change by making the core four areas of your life regular habits.The key to living what you value is to systemize the core areas of your life. We discuss what that looks like as we discuss the motivation behind the 21-Day Turnaround.Why the 21-Day Turnaround Challenge?This challenge is about aligning your daily habits with your core values. As Benjamin Franklin said, "A goal without a system is just a dream." Our brains need to know not only the what but also the how. That's where systemization comes in.Systemizing the Core 4The Core 4: A Blueprint for a Life Well-LivedSpiritual Health: The Power of Daily Scripture Reading or ListeningWe challenge men to read through a Proverb every day. 2. Physical Health: 30 Minutes of ExerciseWe all need to move and devote 30 minutes each day to movement because it is important for our overall healthWe discuss the high bar, and low bar principle and how physical health benefits our lives. 3. Mental Health: Sharing Gratitude with OthersThe importance of our focus and finding the good in our life.Gratitude is key to cultivating a positive mindset. 4. Emotional Health: Intentional EncouragementThe key to how we talk to people in relationships and how we should focus on the most important relationships in our lives.Bringing intentionality to relationships benefits us in many ways.The Power of ConsistencyWe discuss common challenges to this system, such as not involving others and not having set times and ways to do your habits.We'll explain the importance of consistency and how it leads to big returns. "How you spend your day is how you spend your life." We'll also share stories of people who have successfully changed their lives.Sign up using the link below and join the Thriving Man Facebook group. Invite a friend to do it with you. It's better together!www.21dayturnaround.comRESOURCES TO HELP YOU THRIVE AS A MAN========================Thriving Man Coaching Resources4D MODEL FREE PDFLearn about the 4 fundamentals of a Successful LifeDiscover OUR SPEAKING AND HOW WE HAVE EMPOWERED THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE ACROSS THE WORLD

We are working hard, gearing up to launch my signature program, Healing Horses Their Way 2025. From late November to early December, we start rolling up our sleeves, setting the dates, mapping out the plan, and fine-tuning what will be in store for the coming year. Today, I take you behind the scenes to explain how we structure the program, what you will learn, the rollout date, and the benefits you stand to achieve.Join us this week to learn more about the signature program I proudly launched in 2018.Overview of the ProgramThis signature program has been a favorite among horse owners and practitioners since it launched in 2018. It has been designed to give you a strong foundation in holistic horse care and is packed with practical, easy-to-understand information to help you make the best choices for a healthy and happy horse. Updated in 2020 with even more resources, it is a hands-on, flexible learning experience perfect for horse lovers at any level.A Supportive Global CommunityCaring for horses can feel like a solo adventure sometimes, especially if you live in a remote area. This course connects you with a worldwide community of like-minded people who share your passion. You will swap stories, share insights, and learn how horse care challenges are surprisingly universal, no matter where you are.How the Course WorksThe course spans 12 weeks and includes nine in-depth modules with a few pause weeks to allow you to work through the material at your own pace. Each module builds on the last, with practical exercises you can apply to any horse.A Holistic MindsetThe course starts by helping you view horse health from a new perspective. You will learn to look at the history of a horse, spot patterns, and connect the dots between symptoms and underlying issues. It is a whole-horse approach that considers mental, physical, emotional, and even spiritual health, giving you a deep understanding of how the equine body works and reacts to care.Practical Horse CareIn modules two and three, we dive into the fundamental aspects of anatomy, physiology, and diet. You will learn how to use food as medicine, tailoring the diet to address imbalances, intolerances, or allergies. By the end, you will know how to customize a feeding plan to meet the unique requirements of your horse. Advanced Tools for HealthWe also explore therapeutic nutrition, herbs, and homeopathy. You will learn to use vitamins, minerals, and natural remedies to tackle specific health challenges. These modules are all broken down into simple and easy-to-apply, actionable steps.Tackling Common ProblemsIn the later modules, we get into the nitty-gritty of hoof health, toxins, and parasites. You will learn how to spot common hoof issues, like thrush or long toes, and how to address them naturally. You will also learn strategies to minimize exposure to toxins and manage parasites in ways that keep your horse feeling their best.Real-Life SolutionsOne of the highlights of this course is the final module, which has natural protocols for over 30 specific health issues. When you reach this point, you will have all the tools you need to create a personalized care program for your horse. You will also know how to track your horse's progress and adjust when necessary.Flexible and Easy to FollowThe course is structured to fit into your busy life. The materials are released weekly, and there are live classes every Tuesday evening (with recordings if you cannot make it). There is also a private Facebook group where you can get extra support and connect with other participants, and quizzes you can complete along the way, and you will earn a certificate at the end.Ready to...

The perfect recipe for burnout is to work in a caring profession, be a slave to perfectionism, and neglect your needs. As clinicians, we realize that we work in a flawed healthcare system in the US, but how do we exist in this environment to do good work and sustain ourselves from a holistic perspective that goes way beyond basic self-care? We are diving into this topic with today's guest. Join us!Our Featured GuestDr. Jessi GoldDr. Jessi Gold is the first Chief Wellness Officer for the University of Tennessee System, which comprises five campuses and more than 60,000 students. Also serving as an associate professor of psychiatry, Dr. Gold is a speaker, media advocate, author, and mental health consultant. She recently wrote How Do You Feel? One Doctor's Search for the Humanity in Medicine. In today's session, Jessi shares her experience in teetering on the edge of burnout and what she learned about herself. Dr. Jessi GoldYou'll Learn:The basics of Dr. Jessi's role with the University of Tennessee and what it means to be a Chief Wellness OfficerThe differences and barriers from campus to campus in a university system“Silo-breaking” as it relates to mental healthThe difficulty in caring for ourselves while caring for othersPerfectionism, burnout, and why “it's OK not to be OK”The pandemic's part in training us to wear a “badge of honor” for not caring for ourselves and our mental healthWe are human—and we forget that very often.The event that was the impetus for Dr. Jessi's book—and why it left her feeling horribleSigns of early burnout that Dr. Jessi only noticed in hindsightMaking the shift to navigate perfectionist tendencies to prevent burnoutThe importance of having self-compassion and reframing the mean things we say to ourselvesThe value of timeout for MEResources:Interested in becoming part of our affiliate program? Learn more!Want to launch your online course?Please check out our free 7-Day Course Creator Starter Kit for Therapists at https://sellingthecouch.com/coursekit.If you are a seasoned therapist who wants to move from clinical to online course income, we have a specific mastermind for you. We meet together to build, grow, and scale our online courses. You can learn more at https://sellingthecouch.com/mastermind.Mentioned in this episode:Need Community Support? Join the MastermindIf you are a seasoned therapist, and you are wanting to move from clinical to online course income, we actually have a specific mastermind for therapists who are doing this. We meet together to build and grow and scale our online courses. You can learn more about that mastermind over at https://sellingthecouch.com/mastermind.Try Alma!Building and managing the practice you want can be challenging. That's why Alma offers tools and resources to help you build not just any practice, but your private practice. They'll help you navigate insurance, access referrals that are the right fit for you, and efficiently manage administrative tasks — so you can spend less time on the details, and more time delivering great care. You support your...

For many women, the experience of going through menopause can have a significant impact on their mental health. And due to the stigma around it, many don't get the help they actually need. In this episode of From Survivor to Thriver, we sat down with Ann Bell to discuss the link between menopause, perimenopause, postmenopause, and mental health and how women can educate themselves and become their own best advocates. Ann Bell is here to remind women that their needs matter, that they deserve an enjoyable, nourishing sex life, and that there is a deep connection between menopause and mental health. Her journey into this field began in 1998 as a massage therapist, where she discovered the deep need for addressing mental, emotional, and relationship health in people's lives. Clients found solace in confiding in her during their sessions and, in 2012, Ann made the decision to formalize her commitment to their overall wellness. In 2020, she furthered her expertise by obtaining certifications in relationships, sex, and love coaching.In today's episode, we cover: The different stages of menopause The number one symptom of menopauseHidden symptoms of menopause that many people don't know aboutThe impact of menopause on your mental healthThe number one thing women need to treat menopauseWhy postmenopausal women struggle to get access to HRTThe problems in women's healthcare The impact of antidepressants on menopausal women The importance of educating yourself about your health so that you can be your own advocateThe stigmas around women's healthWe hope you enjoyed this conversation with Ann! If you want to learn more from her, you can visit her website here. You can also learn more about menopause and how to find a menopause practitioner at menopause.org/. Thanks again for tuning in. We are so grateful to each and every one of you. Please remember to leave a rating and review of our show. It helps us grow and reach those who need it. Also, make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode! Links: Visit Ann's websiteVisit the menopause websiteGet in touch: amgits.reverse@gmail.comQuotes: “Being on hormone replacement therapy is nourishing for your body.” -Ann “When it comes to perimenopause and your menopause, the number one  prescription that needs to be written is hormone replacement therapy.” -Ann “How many women are going to therapists and are presenting with anxiety and depression and the question probably doesn't even come up of ‘are you perimenopausal? Are you menopausal?' And then they're being prescribed antidepressants, which, as I read, often have the opposite effect on women who are menopausal.” -Erik 

As last week was Dietitian's week and April is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) awareness month, in today's episode of Hera Health Hub we are chatting to the lovely Annabel Johnston. Annabel is a highly trained Dietitian with a bachelor's degree in Applied Science and a master's degree in Dietetic Practice.  She currently runs her own business "Nutrition for Living" in Brisbane, where she specialises in gut health and disordered eating. Annabel is a ray of sunshine and we just know that you are going to love this episode!In this episode we cover:What a gut health dietitian does and what they can help withWhy she decided to specialise in gut health specificallyAnnabel explains the link between gut health and diet as well as what the gut-brain axis is and how our mental health can impact gut healthWe chat about the role of probiotics in gut health She gives us her opinion on gut health powdersWhat she wishes more people knew about gut health And the top 3 gut health misconceptions that she sees in her clinicAnnabelle also shares her “Kitchen Confession” in our segment where we share funny or embarrassing kitchen mishaps. From burnt dinners to culinary disasters, we embrace the imperfect moments and find humour in the kitchen. Send in your Kitchen Confession HEREYou can find Annabel on Instagram HERE or via her website HERE. References:1. https://bmcmedicine.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12916-017-0791-yDon't forget to like, follow and leave us a review on your podcast platform so we can reach and help more people just like you! Find Us: Instagram: Heranutrition_ Tiktok: Heranutrition_ Website: heranutrition.com.au Get in touch: hello@heranutrition.com.auHave you downloaded our freebies yet?Download our FREE Endometriosis Breakfast Recipe eBook HERE.Download our FREE Fertility Nutrition Checklist HERE.Download our FREE Starting Solids Checklist HERE. Disclaimer: Information shared on The Hera Health Hub Podcast is general in nature and should not replace individualised advice from a health professional. Professional medical advice should be obtained before making any decisions regarding your health. Hera Nutrition absolves itself of any responsibility or legal liability for any harm or damages that may arise as a consequence of following any of the recommendations or suggestions presented i...

In this episode of From Survivor to Thriver, we sat down with Dana Diaz. After living through years of narcissistic and physical abuse, she learned that it was time to make a change and create a better life for herself.Join us as Dana shares her story and the importance of rediscovering who you are after leaving an abusive relationship and how she learned to put little deposits into her own happy jar. Dana is a wife, mother, and author of the best-selling book GASPING FOR AIR: THE STRANGLEHOLD OF NARCISSISTIC ABUSE. Dana has had life-long experience with narcissistic abuse, beginning in childhood. Her education in journalism and psychology at DePaul University in Chicago gave her the ability to accurately verbalize and express how narcissistic abuse creates confusion and conflict within victims, so that she can help other victims know they are not alone and better understand their own circumstances. Today, Dana is a proud voice for fellow victims who are unable, afraid, or ashamed to share their experiences. She strives to create awareness and understanding to ensure victims are given the support they need to first understand their situation and then begin the healing process. Her first book, chronicling her own abusive marriage that lasted nearly three decades, started as a journal that she hid under the couch cushion in the basement. In today's episode, we cover: How Dana began writing her book with a notebook hidden under a cushionHow Covid turned into a game of survivor for Dana with her abuserThe physical and mental abuse Dana endured from her caregivers growing upThe traits of a true narcissistWhen Dana realized she reached a deal breaker in her marriageThe ability people have to make you sick The ongoing process of healingThe power of asking yourself what you really wantThe stigmatized way people treat others that struggle with their mental healthWe hope you enjoyed this conversation with Dana! If you want to learn more from her or read her book, make sure to visit her website. You can also follow her on Instagram here! Thanks again for tuning in. We are so grateful to each and every one of you. Please remember to leave a rating and review of our show. It helps us grow and reach those who need it. Also, make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode! Links: Visit Dana's website Follow her on Instagram Visit our websiteFollow us on FacebookFollow us on InstagramGet in touch: amgits.reverse@gmail.com“They say toxins in your environment can make you sick, but people can make you sick too. I would have never thought that in my life, but it has been such an eye-opening thing for me and such a significant part of the healing aspect of my life.” -Dana“Thriving means different things to different people at different times.” -Erik “There is a better life for you and you deserve it. We are all worthy of being loved and being able to care for ourselves.” -Marc

One of the most fascinating conversations we have had to date. Lucas Aoun is Australia's leading biohacker, famous for telling men to ice their balls to increase their testosterone levels. He is a naturopath with a family background in pharmaceuticals and is passionate about educating people to feel better through the analysis of blood work and then manipulating your health through the power of nutrients and vitamin status. 
We cover a spectrum of health issues including iron deficiency, high cortisol, adrenal fatigue, melatonin use, cognitive decline, anxiety, fat loss, MTHFR gene mutation and how to manipulate your body, brain and hormones for these issues for optimum health. Guy we also haven't forgotten about you. We talk about testosterone, how to get better erections and how to make your swimmers more fertile. Plus what's the next upcoming supplement in the anti-ageing space in the world? See more about Lucas here @ergogenic_healthWe have an official instagram page. Stay up to date and see behind the scenes content here. @curious_conversations_podcast Stay up to date with the Tully & Sarah @tullyhumphrey @spasini To shop Tully Lou visitwww.tullylou.com.au @tullylou Use code TLCHERRY for $15 off your first order at Tully Lou#paidcollaboration @chemistwarehouse Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Imagine the weight of command in combat intertwined with the silent battle of mental illness. In this episode of From Survivor to Thriver, we sat down with General Gregg Martin, who fought a tremendous battle with bipolar disorder all while navigating an accomplished career in the military.Gregg is sharing his story of resilience in the face of a disorder that pushed him into profound mania and deep depression. He is now passionate about helping shatter the stigma around bipolar disorder so that anyone struggling with this illness can stop suffering in silence and get the treatment that can change the trajectory of their lives. Gregg Martin, PhD. is a retired major general and a 36-year Army combat veteran, celebrated for his remarkable career commanding engineer units and holding prestigious roles such as president of the National Defense University, and commander of Fort Leonard Wood. An accomplished author, his book “BIPOLAR GENERAL: My Forever War with Mental Illness” candidly shares his journey. With advanced degrees from MIT, the Naval War College, and the Army War College, Gregg's indomitable spirit offers hope and inspiration to others, while he finds strength and joy alongside his wife in Cocoa Beach, Florida.  In today's episode, we cover: Gregg's experience with bipolar disorder while serving in the militaryWhat happened when his disorder became out of control How your self-perception shifts when you are manic versus depressedGregg's journey to getting his diagnosis and how it helped him begin his recoveryWhy we have to get rid of the stigma around getting helpThe power medication and treatment have to turn your life around How important hope is during your healing journey How people perceive mental illnessHow we can begin to normalize the conversations around mental healthWe hope you enjoyed our conversation with General Gregg! If you want to learn more from him, make sure to visit his website and get a copy of his book. You can also follow him on LinkedIn. Thanks again for tuning in. We are so grateful to each and every one of you. Please remember to leave a rating and review of our show. It helps us grow and reach those who need it. Also, make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode! Links: Visit his website Connect with him on LinkedInVisit our websiteFollow us on FacebookFollow us on InstagramGet in touch: amgits.reverse@gmail.com“Without help for mental illness, a person is probably going to go down a road of destruction and even death. But if they do get help, professional medical help, there are treatments available that can lead to a happy, purposeful, healthy life.” -Gregg“Illness or disease and injury in your brain are not the same things.” -Marc “There is no weakness in being vulnerable.” -Erik 

Episode Highlights With Dr. Tabatha BarberWhy conventional gynecology is not just failing women but hurting usHow she became disillusioned with the mainstream narrative of women's healthWe're asking the wrong people for help in women's healthGynecologists are surgeonsBirth control pills do not regulate your hormones (and why this lie is told so often)How birth control causes serious magnesium and B-vitamin deficienciesWhat questions to ask to find a good practitionerFactors within your control that can help support your hormonesSigns to be aware of for hormone problems and symptoms to listen toResources We MentionThe Gutsy Gynecologist's Guide to Balancing Your HormonesFast to Faith: A 40-Day Awakening: Reconnect Your Body, Mind and Soul for Lasting Weight Loss, Sustained Energy, and Unstoppable Strength by Tabatha BarberDr. Tabatha - WebsiteMy flo living appOura ring

Episode Highlights With Dr. Uma NaidooHow foods affect mental healthFoods to prioritize and avoid for optimal mental healthWe know our diets affect our bodies, but they impact our brains just as much! How the gut and the brain communicate95% of serotonin receptors and serotonin is in the gut!A simple acronym for remembering the best brain foods, especially for kidsWhy we crave more food than we need when we aren't getting enough micronutrientsSome powerful herbs and spices to incorporateEven more reasons that a little sun exposure each day is important Adding herbal teas for the nutritional benefits The world is more anxious across all age groups and what we can do about itMetabolism is closely linked to anxietyHer top foods to avoid and to consumeResources We MentionThis Is Your Brain on Food: An Indispensable Guide to the Surprising Foods that Fight Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, and More by Uma Naidoo, MDThe Food Mood Connection by Uma Naidoo, MDDr. Uma Naidoo - websiteDr. Uma Naidoo - Instagram

Any conversations that involve *weight* can be really challenging and require a really thoughtful approach. This week, we chat with Dr. Peggy Greco, pediatric psychologist who specializes in eating disorders,  about how to talk with parents when you're concerned about their child's health and weight OR the parent is *overly* concerned about their child's weight. We discuss how to- use the "Yes AND" approach to :- address parental fears and feelings about their child's weight- AND shift the conversation from weight to healthWe also talk about the importance of- reflecting on your own experiences with weight, food, eating, etc.- connecting with a larger team to care for kids with eating disorders, obesityCheck out our website PsychEd4Peds.com for more resources.Follow us on Instagram @psyched4peds

In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, I have a very special guest, Jodi Cohen, and together we talk about the wonders of essential oils and how these can help support patients and clients who have certain health problems. Jodi Sternoff Cohen is a bestselling author, award-winning journalist, functional practitioner and founder of Vibrant Blue Oils, where she has combined her training in nutritional therapy and aromatherapy to create unique proprietary blends of organic and wild-crafted essential oils. She has helped over 50,000 clients heal from brain related challenges, including anxiety, insomnia, and autoimmunity.For the past ten years, Jodi has lectured at wellness centers, conferences, and corporations on brain health, essential oils, stress, and detoxification. She has been seen in The New York Times, Wellness Mama, Elephant Journal and numerous publications. Her website, vibrantblueoils.com, is visited by over 300,000 natural health seekers every year, and she has rapidly become a top resource for essential oils education on the Internet today. IN THIS EPISODE:Neck as a BottleneckWe explore the notion of the neck as a bottleneck, looking at its role in bridging the connection between the brain and the body.Together we discuss how congestion in the neck can impact the flow of nutrients, oxygen, and the removal of toxins from the head down into the body affecting the gut-brain axis.Three Key Components for HealthWe discuss the vital components related to neck health: the vagus nerve, lymphatic system, and fascia. The vagus nerve's role in triggering digestion, detoxification, and immune response is highlighted, along with the significance of lymphatic drainage and the impact of fascia constriction on affecting the efficiency of detoxification.Holistic Approach Using Essential OilsA holistic approach is recommended for addressing neck congestion, with a specific emphasis on using essential oils. Jodi Cohen also introduces a unique blend called "Fascia Release," advocating for the topical application of essential oils to promote lymph drainage, address vagus nerve issues, and alleviate fascia constriction. We discuss the importance of following a specific order to efficiently move the lymph and release congestion.Jodi Cohen LinksVisit the Vibrant Blue Oils website here. Like the Vibrant Blue Oils Facebook page here. Follow Vibrant Blue Oils on Instagram here. Subscribe to the Vibrant Blue Oils YouTube channel here.Check out the Drain the Brain Webinar here.Important ReInvent Healthcare Links Get our free Functional Food Guide to learn more about foods and herbs to support clients on healing For an in depth study of herbs and medicinal mushrooms, check out “Practical Herbal Therapeutics”Access Additional Resources for Practitioners ready to improve...

Why do women struggle with weight during and after the menopause? This is the key question I'm putting to Dr Louise Newson on todays podcast as it's the most commonly asked question that I get from Doctor's Kitchen followers as well as from patients during my medical career.She is the perfect person to be discussing this topic as Dr Louise Newson is one of the UK's leading medical experts on the menopause and has championed women's health for years. I also discuss with Dr Louise the 3 key things that all women should understand about the menopause.Having worked as a GP as well as opening the Newson Health menopause clinic, she has built a wealth of knowledge from first-hand experience of treating perimenopausal and menopausal women. And she's also written “The Definitive Guide to the Perimenopause and Menopause” which lays out everything women need to know to understand and reclaim their power during this stage. Her book covers:- The key facts about hormones- An essential guide to HRT- Navigating an early menopause- Exercising and Eating during the menopause- Taking care of your mental healthWe also discuss the unlikely way in which Louise found out about her own menopause, which just goes to show how unaware we could all be about these symptoms!

What's the difference between struggle and choice?Today I want to introduce you to Donat, Dona is the kind of man that you meet and instantly feel like you have been friends for a long time, he speaks to you without judgment or fear, and listens with sincerity and intention I met Donat back in the winter during dive training in Rijeka, and immediately was made aware of his genuine acceptance and care for others. So getting to spend time with not only him but also his beautiful family during my recent time in Croatia, I was so excited to get to sit down and let you guys hear a bit of who he isWe chat about what it means to find joy in another's success, about the difference between talking, complaining, and taking action, how people often fear what they don't understand, and how he often prefers when others don't believe in himHe shares how he has grown up in the sea, how as far back as he can remember he was always diving, how he wishes we were doing more to protect the ocean and how he has seen so much decline even in his own lifetime in its healthWe talk about what it would be like really know what others think of us, how important it is to be able to hear something without fear and making our own determination on the weight another's words should have, and the importance in valuing honesty and dedication to something no matter what that looks like for someone else Donat is a man that in my opinion takes things as seriously as they should be, he pushes himself hard, and gives everything he can towards the things that matter to him, and holds balance in being able to not give weight to the things that have no right to hold us down, he's a friend, a father, a husband, and human I respect and value a lotSo tune in today and meet Donat, someone that reminds us all to not fear what's said, to not fear difficulty, and to find joy in the days we are givenAnd to you Donat thank you, thank you for the way you welcomed me immediately as a friend, shared time and space with me, for your encouragement and support as I continue on my diving journey, for speaking English to my overloaded brain;), and for the honor of getting to know you more. You are a gem of a human my friend @donatfaraguna

I'm so excited to bring you my interview today!  Join the conversation as I explore the intersection of health and business in this episode. In today's episode, we have a special guest, Maja Miller, the Founder of Maja Miller Wellness, who will share her insights on the vital role of taking care of our health in building successful businesses.Some of the important topics discussed in this episode:Discussing the often overlooked connection between personal wellbeing and professional achievements.Maja's personal experience and how prioritizing her health impacted her entrepreneurial journeyProviding actionable steps for listeners to integrate health-focused strategies into their entrepreneurial journeyReclaiming our power with our health What may lead to burnout for many women entrepreneursExamination of burnout and various types of stressBio individuality and individual solutions for healing your healthWe hope you've gained valuable insights from our conversation with Maja Miller, Founder of Maja Miller Wellness, on the significance of prioritizing our health to build thriving businesses. Remember, investing in your physical and mental wellbeing is not just an act of self-care, but a strategic move towards long-term success. By implementing Maja's practical tips and embracing a holistic approach to wellness, you can create a solid foundation for personal and professional growth. Make sure to connect with Maja and explore her wellness resources and programs to embark on your own journey towards a healthier, more prosperous business. Stay tuned for more enlightening discussions!Connect with Maja! Maja's Website | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedInLet's connect! Head on over to my website at:

In this episode, Sammy is joined by Lactation Counselor and mama of two, Andrea Gaskins. She shares her journey, from a new breastfeeding mother who suffered from anxiety surrounding sleep, to eventually tuning into her instincts and becoming her own “expert” in all things parenting. Andrea gives tips for how new Moms can set themselves up for a positive, successful breastfeeding experience and gets honest about how formula companies use sly marketing tactics that may hurt your milk supply in the long run.In this episode:Follow your instincts: Nobody knows your kids better than youStress around sleep & wake windows leading to insomnia and PPDHow can we really prepare ourselves for a positive breastfeeding experience?The “fed is best” message prevents systemic changeFormula companies are manipulative: combo feeding may be hurting your milk supplyBreastfeeding & going back to work: managing supply and mental healthWe must change cultural and social attitudes surrounding breastfeedingThoughts on tongue tie revisions and percentile growth chartsHow do we boost milk supply? Thoughts on lactation cookies, low supply, and freezer stashesShow References:Andrea's Full-Spectrum Holistic Breastfeeding/Postpartum Prep Course: Birthday sale hereSponsor Info:Butcher Box | http://rwrd.io/bxy895l?cGo Diaper Free | https://godiaperfree.com/srwellness/?invite=926Nuuly | http://fbuy.me/s0MOgClearSTEM Skincare  | Code  ‘SRWELLNESS' at clearstemskincare.com for 15% offSocial Tags:Follow Andrea:@instinctualmothering on InstagramFollow Richard Raymond Sniegowski II:@richard_raymond_ii@yourdads_old45s@welcometolimeforestFollow Sammy Sniegowski:@samantharosewellnesssamantharosewellness.comsamanthaconrad.comFollow What The Fuck Is Happening:instagram.com/wtfh.podcast

Get your free Personal Reboot Guide at www.theconfidentman.meCheck out more resources to help you as a man at David Maxwell CoachingToday, we are talking about the power of long-term success in our lifeThe most powerful men who leave the longest-lasting legacy in the world are the ones focused on long-term successAs men, we must not allow ourselves to get caught up in the quick-fix culture We must work to build a solid foundation for our life so success lastsYes, this is the harder way, but it is the way that lasts the longestQuick Fix-vs-Sustained GrowthThe Quick fix Quick Fix symptoms"Can I" wins over "should I"The tendency to overbookQuick fixes often hurt the closest relationshipsSustained growth Sustained growth focuses on prioritiesLong-Term FocusesPriorities and PurposesSelf-Regulation over Self-GratificationThe priority of relationshipsThe daily choicesAdrenaline Fixes-vs-Healthy ChoicesWhen you are looking at long-term success, health has to be a factorYou want to have energy and be able to last in the long term so you have to think about your healthWe often live from adrenaline fix to adrenaline fix instead of making the long-term healthy choicesAdrenaline isn't sustainableHealthy choices need momentumFind Your RealityDecide to Bring Your BestFlow with natural rhythms of lifeEmbrace the suck when you have toConstant Turmoil-vs-Intentional LivingThe battle we face is our decision on what type of headspace we want to haveConstant turmoilJust making it and trying to surviveThe voices in your headTurmoil boils overIntentional LivingPurposeful livingWatching the compassIntentional relationshipsThe goal is not perfectionOne intentional decision today can turn into two intentional decisions tomorrow

Episode Highlights With Dr. PalmerHis amazing story of almost not finishing high school and eventually becoming a Harvard professorWhy mental health issues are on the rise and what's wrong with what we currently understand about mental healthMental health disorders are now the leading cause of disability on the planetWhy it isn't a coincidence that rates of all these things are on the rise at the same time and how this can be a clue about how to handle serious mental illnessHow mental health and metabolic health are connectedWhen the brain is malfunctioning, the only way to understand that is to understand the metabolismHow mitochondria come into play in understanding mental healthWe've known for over a century that people with mental disorders have a metabolic issueMitochondria play a direct role in the production and regulation of neurotransmitters and hormonesHow trauma and stress come into play and how they're connected as wellWhy these metabolic and mitochondria dysfunction issues exhibit in different ways in different peopleSmokers have double the rate of type 2 diabetes even though they're thinner on average than non-smokers and why this is important to understanding mental healthDietary strategies that may help with mental health: biggest one is to get rid of processed food especially highly palatable foodHow community and social factors come into play for both mental health and metabolic healthThe dietary factors that can support metabolic and brain healthPrevention strategies in children for avoiding mental illnessResources We MentionDr. Christopher Palmer - WebsiteBrain Energy: A Revolutionary Breakthrough in Understanding Mental Health--and Improving Treatment for Anxiety, Depression, OCD, PTSD, and More by Christopher M. Palmer MDAtkins for Life: The Complete Controlled Carb Program for Permanent Weight Loss and Good Health by Dr. Robert C. Atkins M.D.Wellness Mama Bulk Protein EbookLevelsThanks to Our Sponsors:Wellnesse - My line of clean and non-toxic personal care products such as toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo and much more!Joovv - Red light therapy can be an important part of any health routine and I use mine daily to support cellular function and for my skin and thyroid. Use code wellnessmama for a discount.

Hello Family,Welcome back! This is day 21 of our 54-Day Rosary Novena. Monday of the second week of Lent. Family, if you are enjoying our podcast and our podcast is helping you grow spiritually during this Lenten season.Will you please help us with a rating or review? This will help boost our podcast to the top of the religious category. This will make it easier for new listeners to find our podcast and join our Family in prayer.The link to leave a review on the Apple podcast is listed below.Please let us know if you have any ideas on how we may improve our podcast. Send an email to prayers@54daysofroses.comDay 21 - Glorious Mysteries in PetitionLet's start. Today, we're praying the Sorrowful Mysteries in Petition. Blessed Mother, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, help us to live and celebrate, in our daily lives, Jesus in the Eucharist. Blessed Mother, we pray to forgive as we have been forgiven.We pray to have a clean and pure heart.We pray to avoid judging others.We pray for Central Africa, Venezuela, El Salvador, and EcuadorWe pray for financial healthWe pray for those with a terminal illnessWe pray for family, healthy communication, healing, discernment, and conversion,We pray for all fathers, step fathers, and spiritual fathers.We pray for mothers, step mothers, spiritual mothers, women in labor, and minors.We pray for adoptive parents and familyWe pray for foster parentsThose trying to conceive a childThose seeking the vocation of marriage.We pray for all souls departed.We pray for all souls in purgatory.Blessed Mother, we pray for our Family's intentions here on the podcast, intentions received by email, Instagram, and YouTube.And we pray for the intentions of: Alejandra, Mary, Terri, Tammy, Lorencia, Ashley, Muireann, Shirainai, Kayla, Roza, Dave, Christine, Solenn, Anarela, Maureen, Rafael, Siobhain, David, Sara, Jerezama83, Carla, Amparo, Arturo, Wanda, Gertrude, Livi, Carlos, Catherine, Philip, Demi, Kristina, Jake, Rachel, Taylor, Sarah, Ivette, Kathleen, Sarah F, Jose, Sarah C, Mirjana, Melissa,  | Patricia, Christine, Vivian, Miguel, soul of Juanito, Isabelle, Eve, Mary, Kaitlin, and Joseph.With Love,Maritza MendezLinktr.eehttps://linktr.ee/54daysofrosesWebsite:https://www.54daysofroses.com/Review our podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/54-days-of-roses-catholic-rosary-novena/id1528924905Submit your prayer requesthttps://www.54daysofroses.com/requestsSubscribe to our YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@54daysofrosesDownload the Prayer Guidehttps://www.54daysofroses.com/how-to-praySupport our Ministryhttps://www.54daysofroses.com/supportDonate via Venmohttps://account.venmo.com/u/Novena54DaysofRosesDonate via PayPalhttps://www.paypal.com/paypalme/54DaysOfRosesSupport the show

For some people that suffer from depression and anxiety, medication is not enough. Despite their best efforts to get better, it just doesn't help. If this sounds like what you've experienced, you aren't alone. In this episode of From Survivor to Thriver, we sat down with Dannie De Novo to talk about her journey through severe depression and suicidal thoughts. After trying multiple medications and even electro-shock therapy, she found that her body just didn't respond to any of them. Even her doctors were at a loss for how to help her.  In this episode, Dannie shares how, after becoming a mother and gaining a new perspective, she decided to be brave, take it into her own hands and find her own way back to happiness. Dannie De Novo is an award-winning happiness coach, attorney, speaker, single mom, and international bestselling author. After having battled depression and anxiety for most of her early life, Dannie set out on a course to learn what true happiness was for her and for the sake of her baby girl. Today, Dannie regularly appears on ABC, Fox, NBC, and CBS TV news and talk shows as an expert on creating happiness, combating loneliness and depression, managing anxiety, and being brave.  In today's episode we cover: Dannie's mental health journeyThe side effects of depression medicationsDepression and anxiety among children and parentsDanni's experience with electro-shock therapyThe issues with mental health treatmentHow motherhood changed her perspectiveHer experience studying happinessHow she became a happiness coachBeing in alignment with the things that you wantThe impact of social media on our mental healthWe hope you enjoyed our conversation with Dannie. If you want to learn more from her, make sure to visit her website and follow her on social media. Thanks again for tuning in. We are so grateful to each and every one of you. Please remember to leave a rating and review of our show. It helps us grow and reach those who need it. Also, make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode! Links: Check out Dannie's websiteCheck out Dannie's booksConnect with Dannie on LinkedIn Follow her on Instagram Follow her on YouTubeFollow her on FacebookFollow her on TikTokFollow us on FacebookFollow us on InstagramFollow us on TikTokGet in touch: amgits.reverse@gmail.comQuotes: “I was studying happiness for my daughter but it was rapidly changing my life.” -Dannie“I immersed myself into the study of happiness and writing it down and putting it into words that I could one day teach to my daughter.” -Dannie“We often don't get better for ourselves. We get better for someone else.” -Marc“We get so comfortable being who we are and doing what we do that we fear the idea of doing something new and liking it.” -Erik

In this episode we interview Chine McDonald, Director of Theos and mum of two boys about her experience with hyperemesis gravidarum (extreme morning sickness) and issues around maternal mental health, and then we discuss her book ‘God is Not a White Man' (2021) and the issues of racism in the Church in relation to being a parent.KEY TOPICSTopic #1 [5:10] Pregnancy and maternal mental healthWe discuss Chine's unfortunate experience with hyperemesis gravidarum (extreme morning sickness) and how she got through such a debilitating experience (including a very tricky interview with the ex-Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams). We then question whether there can be more pressure on Christian Mum's to cope/not be open about their mental health when they're struggling, and what the Church can do to help women and families better at this, sometimes overwhelming and all- consuming time of their life.Topic #2 [21:43] God is Not a White Man and issues around race, the Church and parentingWe get Chine to give us a brief outline of how the image of God “as a white man” has perpetuated racism in the Church. We then turn to parenting black boys in modern culture, how being part of an interacial couple has affected parenting, and then we turn to Chine's hopes and dreams for the Church in relation to her boys.RESOURCES & LINKSChine's book ‘God is not a White Man' (2021) can be bought from https://uk.bookshop.org/books/god-is-not-a-white-man-and-other-revelations/9781529349078?gclid=Cj0KCQiAmaibBhCAARIsAKUlaKQEL_zfx58dy9S6CLdKKaymDEiDztnhhKk2Y95xyQmFcj-HqE2U-fsaAicxEALw_wcBYou can find Chine on Twitter @chinemcdonald and also find more information about her and her work at www.chinemcdonald.comOn the podcast we mentioned three books;All About Diversity by Felicity BrooksBringing Up Race by Uju AsikaWhat White People Can Do Next by Emma DabiriFINALLY...Remember to subscribe, and also be sure to let us know what you think by leaving us a review. If you're got any questions or suggestions you can email us at saltymumspodcast@gmail.com.You can find us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @saltymumspod

This week - Brooke and Danny talk about how todays diet can be causing you health problems, from digestive issues, to energy and even your immune healthWe touch on how a simple digestive enzyme can make a huge difference. Want to know more about what we mean? You'll have to tune in to hear!For more info on how RAW Fitness can help you live life with confidence through health and fitness go to Https://Madeatrawfitness.comTo connect with us more, be sure to follow us on out social media accounts.Instagram - www.instagram.com/madeatrawfitnessfacebook - https://www.facebook.com/madeatrawfitness

More and more, people are talking about manifestation, spirituality, and the law of attraction. In this episode of From Survivor To Thriver, we sat down with Krysta Francoeur to talk about her healing journey.  After suffering from a lifetime of chronic illness, Kyrsta came across The Secret and learned about the law of attraction. After discovering it, she went down a path of spirituality, magick, and healing which has led her to help others as well.  Krysta Francoeur is known for her ability to create beauty in everything she sees, Krysta, the Founder and CEO of Wild Remedies, is a Modern Magick Maven who uses her lessons of karmic suffering in her body, mind, and spirit to facilitate healing, awareness, and balance in every area of her life.  After spending a large part of her life battling chronic illness, inflammation, and self-sabotaging behaviors, she incorporated the conscious use of mindfulness, mysticism, and introspection to help uncover the answers that were always there, within herself. Harnessing these energies, although difficult, has guided her through an amazing journey of thousands of hours of research, spiritual, and self-exploration that has reconnected her with the creative and magical nature of herself, and of all women.  Through the use of education, plant medicine, botanicals, and ancient wisdom, she hopes to help other women reconnect with themselves so they too can consciously utilize energies to heal imbalances and reignite the beauty and magic in their own lives.  In today's episode we cover: The law of attraction and magickHer experience with chronic illnessTaking control of your healthFinding your inspirationBeing present in the momentTrusting your intuitionExcavating your trauma Chaga mushroomsThe impact of your gut health on your mental healthWe hope you loved this conversation with Krysta. Make sure to check out her shop and get 15% off with the discount code 15OFF.Thanks again for tuning in. We are so grateful to each and every one of you. Please remember to leave a rating and review of our show. It helps us grow and reach those who need it. Also, make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode! Links: Visit her website Listen to the Wild Remedies Podcast Follow her on InstagramFollow us on FacebookFollow us on InstagramFollow us on TikTokGet in touch: amgits.reverse@gmail.com“People need to start empowering themselves to take control of their own health because you can't put your health into the hands of other people.” -Krysta “We live in duality and nothing ever stays the same.” -Krysta“The more time you spend in the present, the more access you'll have to joy, the less anxiety you'll have about the future, and the less depression you'll have about the past.” -Marc“Your intuition is a de facto way of allowing you to do things on your terms.” -Erik

Eric and Justin talk about simple things that act like shortcuts to health. Justin tries to attempt a new world record for saying "hyperlink" in a single podcast episode. Deeper diving into topic like...Episode 8: First Nutrition Habitshttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1894628/episodes/10069119Simple things to boost mental healthWe re going to find what we look forPutting effort into finding the positive in thingsGratitude journalingBody language behind positivityLaw of attractionBeing grateful for the state of the worldIncreasing wealthDeclining deaths from childbirth, war, famine and plagueNegative mediaPositive Psychology treatmentsBuilding on strengthsInterpreting the external worldThe importance of breathing in exerciseThe intelligence of your breathSymptoms of a threatened nervous systemExercise as self induced stressHolding your breath when you exerciseSympathetic arousal posture Holding your breath to recruit strengthDecompressing with exhalesBreathing as a sign of perceived weakness and struggleDigging deepEpisode 4: Treat Yo-Self https://www.buzzsprout.com/1894628/episodes/9750298The struggle is the pointGoing to failure in fitnessExercising more with better breathingHow to breath while running or exercisingExhale on effortOverriding your stress systemChannel capacity in exerciseRemoving things from your lifeRemoving news and social mediaYou are what you readYou are what you watchHow media impacts your mental healthWhat goes in comes outPaying attention to what you consumeNegativity as a stimulantAssessing threats and the nervous systemActual threats versus perceived threatsHow much news should I watchOpinions versus informationStoicismSerenity prayerControlling how you respond to thing out of your controlSeva Distance ProjectRunning CoachingCouch to 5kAccountability for runnersMobilityPhysical hierarchy of fitnessStretching and flexibilityYogaReclaiming your full range of motion in your joints Easing into fitnessStress in body tissueResist the emotional slingshotRelieving your painEgo writing checks your body can't cashBurnout and exhaustionAdrenal fatigueStarting point of fitnessFinding the right yoga class or teacherKeeping up with the herdSelf determination theoryFinding encouragement from other peopleParticipating in a support systemConnectednessHaving people check on youMaintaining friendshipsLonger lifespan and a healthy social lifeNot liking peopleConnecting with other humansFeeling good about yourselfNot liking yourselfBrutal honesty looking in the mirrorBuddy systemInvesting in yourselfInvesting in your healthYou have to invest if you want a returnHaving skin in the gameHiring a coachGetting ahead with accountability and educationHaving natural athleticismStair stepping into fitnessThe sacrifice of healthThe sacrifice of illnessHigher quality of lifeTherapy in a moment of crisisSmug mug

What are the colonial legacies in global health? And what impact have they had on how some health and health research programmes are run in Africa? In this episode, we speak to two visionary women leaders who tell us what's wrong in global health and give concrete steps toward more equitable and inclusive partnerships. Host Garry Aslanyan speaks with the following guests:Catherine Kyobutungi, Executive Director of the African Population and Health Research Center in KenyaAgnes Binagwaho, Vice Chancellor of the University of Global Health Equity in RwandaRelated documents, transcripts and other information can be found on our website at https://tdr.who.int/global-health-matters-podcast/actions-for-decolonizing-global-healthWe are keen to engage with you, our listeners, at every step of the way – please feel free to suggest topics and questions to be discussed and share your feedback by dropping us a line at TDRpod@who.int.Follow @TDRnews on Twitter, TDR on LinkedIn and @ghm_podcast on Instagram for updates.Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed during the Global Health Matters podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of TDR or the World Health Organization.

We've all felt pressured to keep up with the JoJo's of the world, so in this episode, we have some drinks and chat about how we're dealing with feeling like we need to spend money on stuff that doesn't really matter! Content Warning: Fatphobia, sexual assault, mental healthWe're here to make friends!Twitter: @bachelornomicsInstagram: @bachelornomicsTikTok: @bachelornomicsLove this episode? Please leave us a review and share it on social media. If you tag us in your review, we'll send you some love!

JOIN SARAH'S BREATHWORK COURSE! Click Here or head to www.sarahjeanharken.com/breathe-freeWelcome back to another week of the Her Vibe Is Pretty Podcast! Today Sarah & Dr. Jenny talk about some topics that are generally taboo but SO necessary to have conversations around for the sake of our health and happiness! Here's a low-down on the convo - the questions Dr. Jen answers and the topics we discussed! Why the naturopath/holistic route?Why women's health?How is my period pain related to/affected by my lifestyle, what I'm eating, what I'm drinking, etc.?What are symptoms of a hormonal imbalance?Why are so many prescribed to birth control?What are other options for me to prevent pregnancy if I don't want outside hormones going into my body?Talk about the pill and the IUDThe FOUR hormonal phases a woman goes through every monthHow the four phases work Feeling unmotivated and sluggish during periodWHY ORGASMS and sex FOR HEALTH?Reproductive tract holding onto emotions and traumaTHREE BEST PRACTICES to enhance hormonal healthFoods with the most hormonal benefits!Rapid Fire QuestionsWhat's your morning routine? Favorite meditation practice? What's a practice you do to get back into alignment? What's your favorite meal to prep?What's your favorite meal to cook? Best place you've ever traveled to? LET'S. GET. OUR HORMONES BALANCED & VIBEY!!!LINKS:Dr. Jen on IG - @docjenb_ndDaysy Fertility TrackerBasal Thermometer from Natural CyclesIn The Flo Book by Alisa VittiJolene Brighten - Amazing resource for all things hormone healthWe want to hear from you! Share your biggest takeaway in the Her Vibe is Pretty Community on Facebook! Click here to join: Her Vibe is Pretty PodcastDM & Tag us on Instagram!@maryochsner@sarahjeanharken@hervibeisprettypodcastOR Send us an email at:hervibeisprettypodcast@gmail.com

My experience during childhood led me to study the effects of oral hygiene on our overall health.We often took what happens inside our mouths for granted and only sought help when it starts getting painful.Why do we always neglect the signs and symptoms that our mouths are showing us?In this episode, I will be sharing facts about how crucial our oral health is in detecting long-term diseases and the importance of good oral health to our bodies. "Our mouth is our gateway to our body, and it's key to our overall health." 3 Things You'll Learn in This Episode-Why do we treat our mouth as an isolated part of our body?Why do we often neglect the signs and symptoms found in our mouth when it could potentially lead to a much-dreaded disease? -Why should you follow your instincts?Why aren't we listening to our gut feeling when we know something is wrong with our bodies? -Why the choices, habits, and things we teach affects our long term healthWe started using our mouths when we were born, so why aren't we critical of our oral health? www.dentalhygiene411.com

Hey everyone - meet my friend Eugene!!Eugene and I met at an online event hosted by Conscious Connections. After having some intriguing conversations with Eugene and learning more about her personal story I just knew I had to get him on the podcast. During our conversation we covered:Eugene's immigration journey from the Philippines to CanadaWhat motivated him to come to Canada?What were some of the biggest challenges he faced when he first arrived?How can Canada be more inclusive to immigrant individuals?I asked Eugene if he was always openminded or if it was a skill he had to learnHow to have the courage to ask the hard questions and leading these conversations with curiosity Eugene and I both shared about our journey with vulnerability I asked Eugene what his relationship with masculinity has looked like throughout his lifeThe impacts social media can have on our mental healthWe both chatted about the role that curiosity plays within our livesAs always, we covered a lot more than highlighted above. Eugene also has a strength for asking questions so throughout the conversation he popped in quite a few questions for me, including why I decided to start my podcast.Connect with me on Instagram: @thecuriousonepodcastFor more information, resources and detailed show notes, check out my website: www.thecuriousonepodcast.com

Today's Patreon-fueled shout-out is for the Plant Northern Piedmont Natives Campaign, an initiative that wants you to grow native plants in yards, farms, public spaces and gardens in the northern Piedmont. Native plants provide habitat, food sources for wildlife, ecosystem resiliency in the face of climate change, and clean water.  Start at the Plant Northern Piedmont Natives Facebook page and tell them Lonnie Murray sent you! On today’s show:CRHA gets an update on two upcoming construction projectsBatesville residents have the chance to ask questions about a 60-acre solar projectVirginia General Assembly is considering legislation to require schools return to in-person educationLet’s begin with a quick look at COVID numbers today.The local surge continues while the statewide recedes. The Virginia Department of Health reports 1,907 new cases today, which is just one number off the statewide 7-day average of 1,908. 102 of those new cases are in the Blue Ridge District with 80 from Albemarle and ten from Albemarle. The University of Virginia is now reporting 853 active cases on its COVID tracker. Source: Virginia Department of HealthWe need to talk a little about deaths. After over a week without any fatalities, thirteen new cases have been reported in Blue Ridge Health District for the past four days. That doesn’t mean the individuals died yesterday, as the Virginia Department of Health recommends looking at fatalities on the day they occured. Statewide the death count had been going up sharply as a backlog of death certificate data is entered. The total is 7,807 in Virginia as of today. One alarming metric change today is a sudden increase of cases of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children from 18 on Monday to 25 yesterday to 27 today. Read coverage on that topic in the Henrico Citizen. Charlottesville is moving forward with a plan to return students to classrooms on March 8. Albemarle County goes from Stage 3 to Stage 4 on March 15.  A bill that would require school systems to make in-person instruction the default form of education has passed a Virginia House of Delegates panel. SB1303 was approved by the 17-3 by the House Education Committee on Monday. Here’s the sponsor, Senator Siobhan Dunnavunt (R-12).“It requires each School Board to offer in-person education for the minimal number of hours required annually to each person in K-12 schools [and] to follow the mitigation guidelines of the CDC to do that in a safe way,” Dunnavant said. Schools would be directed to work with local health departments to ensure anyone who contracts a case would be quarantined. Dunnavunt said opening schools will help some people get back to work. “We are seeing that working mothers have the highest unemployment rate and after all of our efforts in equality in employment, we have had a huge setback with untold jeopardy for moms going forward because the infrastructure of school is a necessary component of the stability of the family,” Dunnavunt said. The bill under consideration is a substituted amended to allow some students to continue to attend school virtually. “Folks are able to learn virtually if they have medical reasons they feel are important or if their community is just a bit more wary of going back,” said Delegate Schuyler VanValkenburg (D-72).The legislation would go into effect July 1. An emergency clause requiring schools to open immediately was removed before it passed the Senate. For a snapshot of what divisions are doing what at the moment, consult the Virginia Department of Education map. Source: Virginia Department of EducationWhile we’re on the topic of legislation, a bill to create a passenger rail authority for the New River Valley has passed the full General Assembly. This year’s recommended Smart Scale projects include $50 million to expand passenger rail to Christiansburg. More on that in Amy Freidenberger’s story in the Roanoke Times.Finally in brief COVID news, the Center at Belvedere has announced it will reopen its doors on March 15. The community space off of Rio Road closed their doors in late January amid a surge in cases. An email from Center executive director Peter Thompson said vigilance will still be required. “Not everyone has received a vaccination, and uncertainty surrounding coronavirus variants remains,” Thompson wrote. “To safeguard against complacency, we are adding a few new protocols to ensure the safest possible environment in which to enjoy our many programs.”* The Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority’s Board of Commissioners held their final meeting before groundbreaking will take place for the first new public housing units to be built in a generation. Jay Kessler has been working as the project manager on behalf of the CRHA in a position known as “owner’s representative.”  Riverbend Development is the private partner under an LLC called the Affordable Housing Group.  “And in this case, the owner is different than my normal clients because it really is AHG, it’s CRHA, and it’s PHAR,” Kessler said. “Owners have a significant role to play in the success of their design and construction projects. I bring a 35-year construction background.”  Kessler said he had no prior experience working on projects that trigger regulations from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Kessler said actual work at South First Street began on February 8.“Right now they are working on getting erosion and sediment control set up, getting security fencing up, getting signs and banners up so people know what’s going on if they drive by on if they are not familiar with it,” Kessler said. The first building pad will be ready in April, followed by significant construction activities.  The work is expected to be complete in June 2022. Kessler said the Crescent Halls renovations are not as close to construction and negotiations are still underway for a contract price with GMH Construction. He said he hoped the project could close by the first week of March with construction beginning in mid-April and concluding toward the the end of 2022. “We had hoped to be there at the end of last week but didn’t quite get to where we have a final contract in place,” Kessler said. “Their plan is to start on the re-roofing of the building once the 8th floor is vacant so that we don’t have too much noise for residents living there.” Kessler said the construction schedule depended on enough residents volunteering to be temporarily relocated to other units within the building and that CRHA had enough verbal commitments to proceed.  “There will be challenges with it being occupied during the renovations but that’s had a lot of discussion, a lot of planning,” Kessler said. The cost of both projects have increased due to a scarcity of building materials, which has resulted in an increase in costs.“That’s definitely an issue on South First Street, but I know our contractor Breeden Construction factored in the cost risk into their contract so if the market changes, they are at that risk, not us, not the owner,” Kessler said. The occasion was noted by Joy Johnson of the Public Housing Association of Residents, who recently won the Dolbeare Lifetime Service Award from the National Low-Income Housing Coalition for her work in laying the groundwork for affordable housing reform in the city.“The work that PHAR and myself has done, and to see those 63 units getting ready to go up and to see Crescent Halls getting ready…. ...to be able to see that to me I am just very thankful,” Johnson said. The CRHA will have a work session on the agency’s capital budget on Thursday. It’s been postponed twice due to recent inclement weather. Crescent Halls was built in 1976. Learn more about it in on cvillepedia.Last night, a community meeting was held for a special use permit for a 60-acre utility-scale solar facility near Batesville. Sun Tribe Solar is applying for the 8-megawatt project on behalf of the Central Virginia Electric Cooperative, which purchased the property last year. Supervisors updated the zoning code to allow such facilities with a special use permit. Bobby Jocz is a permitting lead with Sun Tribe Solar. “Once the life of this facility is complete, the site will be restored to its original condition,” Jocz said. Neighbors had the opportunity to ask questions about the project. Paul Miller is a resident of Craigs Store Road, where the site would be located.“I’m in general in favor of solar development, but I’m not so sure about this particular location when I look at opportunities for development on top of buildings in urban areas,” Miller said. Miller asked if there could be opportunities for sheep to be able to graze on the property. Miller and others also expressed concern about outdoor lighting at the facility given concerns about preserving the dark sky. Mark Tueting also lives on Craigs Store Road and he is concerned on the visual impacts for the years before vegetated landscaping grows in. He also had a question about whether this would be a “substantial detriment” “I’m excited solar and they’ve been really good to work with and they’ve talked about letting my son keep running his sheep there, but I have to worry about property values, too,” Tueting said. “I think most of us who live in the area said we wanted to live in a rural area. We know we probably wouldn’t have bought here if there was a power plant next door.” Bill Fritz with Albemarle’s Community Development Department said there is a high bar to stop a project based on the claims for “substantial detriment.”“Substantial detriment that planners use is that the impact is such a severe impact that it denies the right to use another property,” Fritz said. “For example, if I have a use that generates a massive amount of odor, and I am next to a restaurant, I have effectively made it so that restaurant cannot operate. That would be a substantial detriment. The mere fact it can be seen would not be a substantial detriment.” However, Fritz said there are three other factors staff will review while it conducts its review.“It may not be a substantial detriment but it might be inconsistent with the character of the area,” Fritz said. The project will next go to the Planning Commission for a recommendation followed by the Board of Supervisors. Watch the whole video of the community meeting on YouTube.Location of the property on Craigs Store Road where the 60-acre facility would be located. This is a public episode. Get access to private episodes at communityengagement.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, we are joined by quite the dynamic due; Dr Heleen Roex, and her daughter, Dr Juliette Roex.Heleen is a paediatrician, Food For Life instructor and serves as Chair of Board for Doctors For Nutrition (DFN) – which, by the way, she co-founded!Juliette is currently completing her GP training and serves as South Australian ‘Ambassadoc' and Lead Student Advisor for DFN.Both doctors are a phenomenal wealth of knowledge on the health benefits of a whole food, plant-based lifestyle.In this conversation we discuss:• Both Heleen's and Juliette's background and the motivation behind adopting plant-based diets• How DFN came to life and the charity's main aims• The lack of nutrition training in med school, underscoring the importance of DFN's work• The current ‘sick-care' model and the unfortunate exclusion of disease prevention training for doctors• DFN's Health Professionals Guide and other helpful resources available for health professionals and the public• The benefits of healthy eating and the spectrum of plant-based diets. • Bridging the gaps between nutrition, environmental health and human healthWe hope you enjoy this important conversation and would love to hear your feedback! Be sure to tag @TheLentilIntervention and help us reach more people by liking, reviewing, subscribing and sharing this episode with your friends and family.Please support our work and enable us to deliver more content by buying us a coffee.

Barbara Fraile is an artist and author. She started her blog, Life with a Mug in 2019 where she shares her experiences of starting her life back after having to deal with PTSD in 2017 and depression. In this episode, we look at how Barbara approaches life - all it's highs and lows - to create a life being true to herself and doing what she loves. What We Discuss on This EpisodeWhy Barbara started Life with a Mug to help her get through one of the most difficult periods of her life.Her Wheel of Success that has helped her art business thrive despite the pandemic while taking care of her mental healthWe also talk about her new book, ‘Own Your Happiness' which was a result of Barbara's process of healing the loss of her sister and reconnecting with her inner self and establishing life priorities. Barbara shares the 5 pillars of her Wheels of Success in her book for anyone interested in living a balanced life from the inside out. Download your free copy here.Connect with Barbara on:Instagram BlogIf you liked what you heard, please sign up to my mailing list to receive updates about new podcast episodes, free training and courses to learn more about your psychology and relationship with money, and how to implement practical, grounded actions to live a life you love and be financially free.

Today I am chatting with Chef Jennifer Markell. Jennifer is the creative mind behind the website and blog veganitreal.com and founder, owner and operator of Vegan It Real Personal Chef Services located in the Tampa Bay area. Since 2017 Jennifer has been standing at the forefront of the plant-based movement with a mission to “veganize” the planet, one meal at a time. As a certified holistic nutritionist and a certified plant-based chef, Jennifer embraces Hippocrates’ concept that “food is thy medicine and medicine is thy food.” She is driven by her passion to bring delicious and nutritious meals to hear clients’ tables along with the knowledge that real, whole food is good for the environment, the animal and your health! Key points addressed were  Jennifer’s education and certification regarding nutrition and plant based whole foods within the arenas of vegan diets, cooking, and healthWe also discussed Jennifer’s collaborative efforts via her services as well as her prediction as to where she thinks the plant based and vegan food scenes are headed in the next 5 years This series features conversations I conducted with individuals who have dedicated their work and lives to Vegan research, businesses, art, and society. This podcast series is hosted by Patricia Kathleen and Wilde Agency Media. TRANSCRIPTION*Please note, this is an automated transcription please excuse any typos or errors [00:00:00] In this episode, I speak with chef, blogger, founder, owner and operator of Vegan, it real personal chef services Jennifer Markell. Key points addressed were Jennifer's education and certification regarding nutrition and plant based Whole Foods within the arenas of Vegan diets, cooking and health. We also discussed Jennifer's collaborative efforts via her services, as well as her prediction as to where she thinks the plant based in Vegan food scenes, are headed in the next five years. Stay tuned for my fascinating talk with Jennifer Markell. [00:00:41] My name is Patricia Kathleen, and this series features interviews and conversations I conduct with experts from food and fashion to tech and agriculture, from medicine and science to health and humanitarian arenas. The dialog captured here is part of our ongoing effort to host transparent and honest rhetoric. For those of you who, like myself, find great value in hearing the expertize and opinions of individuals who have dedicated their work and lives to their ideals. If you're enjoying these podcasts, be sure to check out our subsequent series that dove deep into specific areas such as founders and entrepreneurs. Fasting and roundtable topics they can be found on our Web site. Patricia Kathleen Acom, where you can also join our newsletter. You can also subscribe to all of our series on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Pod Bean and YouTube. Thanks for listening. Now let's start the conversation. [00:01:38] Hi, everyone, and welcome back. I'm your host, Patricia. And today I'm excited to be sitting down with Jennifer Markell. Jennifer is a chef, blogger, founder, owner and operator of Vegan Real Personal Chef Services. You can find out more on her Web site about herself, her services and everything we talk about today on her Web site. W w w dot Vegan it real dot com. That is BGA and i t r e l dot com. Welcome, Jennifer. [00:02:05] Hi. So happy. I'm so happy to be here. It's so great to be here. [00:02:09] Absolutely. I'm excited to climb through everything with you. I really love your web. I like the services that you offer. And I know our audience is really going to benefit from everything that we talk about today. For those of you listening, that might be news on this podcast. I will proffer a quick bio on Jennifer. But before we get to that, a roadmap for the line of inquiry, the trajectory that will that line of inquiry will go. We'll first look at Jennifer's academic and culinary nutritional background and training, and then we'll turn towards unpacking her personal Vegan story if it hasn't already been mentioned in the aforementioned. And then we'll unpack Vegan it real Web site, the services, info, education, collaboration, all of the kind of efforts that Jennifer has involved with that. Then we'll turn our efforts towards answering rapid fire questions. For those of you that are returning, these are questions that you have submitted to our Web site, w w w dot, Patricia, Kathleen, dot com and reached out. We always encourage our audience to ask questions based on any profession that we might run into if any of our series and we will get those up on air. And under that we will get to about seven to 10 rapid fire questions that some of you have for Vegan chefs and people in the Vegan food industry who wrap the entire podcast up with them. Thoughts that Jennifer has for things that may be on the horizon in the Vegan food scene and services and collaborative work in culinary enterprises and all that good stuff. [00:03:27] So, as promised, a quick bio on Jennifer. Chef Jennifer Markell is the creative mind behind the website and blog, Vegan it real and founder, owner and operator of Vegan it real personal chef services located in the Tampa Bay Area since 2017. Jennifer has been standing at the forefront of the plant based movement with a mission to organize the planet. One meal at a time. [00:03:51] As a certified holistic nutritionist and a certified plant based chef, Jennifer embraces Epocrates concept that food is a medicine and medicine is the food. She is driven by her passion to bring delicious and nutritious meals to her clients tables, along with the knowledge that real whole food is good for the environment, the animal and your health. So, Jennifer, I love, you know, a lot of your focus. I've looked through all a lot of your information across your social media accounts, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, on your Web site, of course. And you you really do hit that points hard. And so I'm really happy that it's in your bio, this kind of food, as they medicine, let it be as such. And before we climb into your Web site and some of the ethos and the philosophy behind it, I was hoping you could draw out a little bit further your academic and culinary and nutritional training that you've had that led you to launching Vegan. [00:04:44] Oh, sure. Sure. So it's really, you know, one of those stories where I had spent almost most of my adult life until almost middle age in the corporate world. [00:04:58] And after a horrible, you know, layoff in 2013, that was when I had an opportunity to reevaluate things and submerge myself into learning what it was. [00:05:12] That was going to be my next step in life, my next career. And I wasn't going settle. So what I did was I started doing my own research on food. I learned a lot about organic food. And it was solely just self driven research podcast and TED talks and working actually part time for an organic farmer. So just moving myself closer to the food food systems, food producers. And then in two thousand and eighteen, early 2018, when my mother became ill, very, quite ill. [00:05:55] I was really to the tipping point of deciding, you know, do I want to go back into the corporate world or really just take that leap of faith into my education and my knowledge and learning about food for medicine. So I enrolled in what I could at the time, what I was able to do for my work life balance. I was, you know, a mom of a mom of four kids, two of my own, two stepchildren. You know, I run a home and I had other part time work that I was doing so I couldn't just go and roll into, you know, the call the local college and become a full time student. And I couldn't go to culinary. Well, that was pretty much out of the question for me. So what I decided to do was investigate some holistic nutrition opportunities. There's a few out there and I enrolled in a six month training program that was fully online, a one on one coaching program through American fitness professionals and associates a f, p, a and graduated at top of the class for it with my holistic nutrition certification. So I really understood I had that piece, that credential to really tie food to the body. And I understood how food was both making a sick and healthy at the same time. But that wasn't enough for me. I knew that it worked well, but I really still only knew how to cook, you know, the vegetables that I was used to. And I really didn't know how to take advantage of all the great products out there. [00:07:36] So then I decided to get a little bit of culinary credential and again, did a lot of investigative research, talked to a lot of chefs out there. [00:07:46] What did they do? And again, knowing called actual culinary school was out of the question. I enrolled in Ruby R.O. you. It's so funny. Everybody thinks it's are you b y? But it's not. It's a French word. R o u x b e. And it was a Ruby International online culinary program and they had what was a very focused plant based culinary professional program. [00:08:11] And it's a six month self-paced program where you have access to actual chefs through an interactive program online. So I was able to take that six month program, graduate within four months and really have a really great understanding of not only how food is for your body, good for your body, but also how to actually make it taste good and try to work to convert some of those folks who think that tofu and kale are bad and disgusting. [00:08:46] So I really then I felt like, wow, I have a really good grasp on that knowledge. So, you know, it was important for me, even just when I was a blogger, but definitely when I was going into a culinary profession to have some kind of credential, I just didn't want I wanted to have that education. However, I could get it something that I could say, yes, I took the time to do that. And then just to kind of add on to that and we'll talk about the business in a minute. This year I went and received my certification as a food safety manager. [00:09:21] So funny enough, in January of this year, I learned all about cross contamination and food safety. And now, you know, I could technically go in and, you know, open a restaurant and be part of that food safety and security part of it, because I've been certified there, too. So education was really important to me and I couldn't go mainstream. So I kind of piecemealed my education. And to this day, I just just get involved in lots of different research and my own driven research and try to keep a very diverse and inclusive set of resources that I go to that are also unbiased. That's one thing I learned in my training. Follow the source of the funding. [00:10:07] Thanks. You know, I hope that answers your question. [00:10:10] I'm curious, given that you have this NFPA mixed with Ruby, you know, so from from a layperson's term, NFPA sounds kind of like the holistic dietary, you know, nutrient side of it. And the ruby sounds like it was teaching as flavor you flavors technique, how to bring in some of, you know, those aspects to your cooking. And in that sense, I'm curious which one leads Flagship to your recipe development? Do you first think about nutrition or do you first think about flavor? [00:10:41] OK. That's a great question and here's why. And here's why I developed Vegan it real and there's a story behind that. So I like to keep veganism real. So I, I started off really becoming focused on the nutrition and plant based piece of it. [00:10:59] But then I realized the way to people and the way to maybe transform people's lifestyles is to keep the food real. So I then started focusing on the flavor side of things and the Shefi side of me kind of came out and I, I wanted to play with the new products out there and I wanted to see if I could fool my friends or my family with, you know, the latest plant based sausage. And so that's where I kind of got away from that Whole Foods plant based. [00:11:34] No oil, salt, sugar menz. Ality, but still with that said. I try to really I don't submerge myself in, like, the deep fry and, you know, oil frying and things like that. So I'm very conscious. And I was so thankful for that training. But it's it's a great question because initially I thought I would go into that coaching about food for health. But then once I got into the kitchen and started playing with food, I couldn't get out. [00:12:05] Yeah, it sounds like it sounds like a great love for flavor and the culinary arts. You know, that's those dimensions. Is it the French, the triangle of of spices or flavors that affect you? I can't remember. I was talking. It's not my forte, but I was speaking and chef one time when they were talking about the simplicity of patissier and things like that and really getting into the French flavors and the classical techniques that are developed around those very simple moments and deaths. It's an absolute art, you know. No doubt. No doubt about that. I want to kind of unpack Vegan it real for a minute now before we start getting into, like, the key components that someone will hit when they hit your side, some of the services you offer and the collaboration and things like that that I'm actually quite moved by. I want to first know personally how you define the terms plant based. You've gotten into the Whole Foods and how, you know, keeping it real was more an introductory and a conversion from people who were eating meat. But how do you personally define plant base as opposed to injecting position or next to defining Vegan? [00:13:11] Absolutely. And it is confusing. And that's why I use. I usually say I'm a plant based vegan because veganism is really a movement. [00:13:24] Veganism in itself is a movement. So when in vegans, you know, true vegans who are passionate about the animals and driven towards that activism will definitely call you to the mat on how you define yourself, you know? But so veganism itself is a movement. However, when you are when you eat a vegan diet, you will allow for those processed foods. So you might go get the annys mac and cheese and you might go get the Gardein bagged, frozen, you know, check on Nugget's, you know, the fake chicken nuggets and the plant based processed foods to incorporate into your daily life as a supplement when you are living a Whole Foods plant based lifestyle, those processed foods are very, very, very limited. If if you incorporate them at all. And it's funny because one of the things I learned in my research and doing my through my education and tea calling Campbell is a hero who who's book who whose books I have read, sometimes more than once. And in reading those types of resources and folks material, I didn't realize that you can still incorporate fish and meat and cheese into a plant based diet. Right. Plant based diet is really 90 percent of what you are consuming is whole. It's, you know, so whole grains. It's it's not your process greens. It's not your process. We test your whole wheat, your, your whole Raices, all of those foods and your fruits and vegetables. But it allows for a very small portion of animal based products. Veganism does not allow for any portion of animal based products. I mean, and so that's why as far as when I define myself, some people will relate more to the plant based side of things for the health. And some people relate more so to the veganism for the movement. And interestingly enough, I started to be plant based and Vegan for the health. And now I am holistically for everything, the animals, the health and the planet, because I have just learned so much. It's kind of you kind of have to embrace all three. [00:16:00] Yeah. I feel like that's kind of the narrative that's really common along a lot of people's lines. You know, the gateway into what led to plant based vegan lifestyle. It starts to curing itself. You know, I, I just haven't spoken to a vegan who's been Vegan for five years that still trying to score, you know, the Gardein chicken stuff as much anymore. It starts to be right off. If they came at it from the environment, again, that has something to do with age and education. But I think that it's an interesting tie in. So given your personal Vegan. [00:16:37] I mean, you've you went along this whole path you had. Did you have a health improvement when you came Vegan? [00:16:43] Well, funny enough, I will say I'm novice, so I have only been completely Vegan for three years. It was three years. June 24th, I believe, was our anniversary. June 24th was my anniversary. And then my husband and my stepdaughter, me and her, her. Their anniversary is, quote, a goal. They say July 1st. So two thousand seventeen. So three years. I'm I'm I'm very, you know, very early in my veganism compared to some folks who I have come into contact with who have never eaten meat or have never eaten a plant based product or, you know, plant or I'm sorry. Animal based product before. So, you know, I have so much to learn and I never, ever want somebody things that I have it all figured out because I am not the expert. But I did notice changes and we noticed changes a lot, especially initially, because you think you're going to lose weight and you don't. Some people don't. And we gained weight. And then, you know, and then we felt, you know, bloated all the time. And so you start to question yourself in the commitment. Same thing with any other, you know, change or trying to make. And we did. And, you know, my husband had suffered for, gosh, since almost since the time I had met him in 2012 with what was called chronic to Carea, which is chronic hives. And you don't know why and you can't figure out why. Surely after I would say within six months to a year of going Vegan, his hives disappeared completely. And this is by no means and this is just my personal story. I have TMJ and I've had diagnosed and received cortisone shots for pre arthritis conditions, you know, pain and things like that. Wow, what a difference. I now I hardly ever have pain where I used to have pain. I'm not not saying that I don't get older and we don't have pains, but I just saw an overwhelming sense of. Feeling young. Just feeling better. [00:19:02] I don't know how to describe in a lot of vegans, it's hard to describe. You just feel. And I. I almost think that there's a connection between the animal consumption and, you know, your your mind and where your head that because you just feel a little lighter. No pun intended. But over the course of three years, for instance, I do not. I eat as much as I want today without having to worry about a calorie. I don't. I try to just eat a little bit of everything that the Earth has given us. You know, every day I don't stress about what I'm going to, you know, if I'm going get on the scale and it's going to say five pounds heavier or not. Because I just know that's gonna all, you know, just just shake on it. And I have seen over the course of the first two years, my husband and I equally lost between 15 and 20 pounds. And people would look at us and they said, well, you didn't need to lose 15 or 20 pounds. But clearly we did because it it just you know, now we are at optimum weights, you know? I mean, I weigh less now than I did in high school as. And he's the same way. And we are you know, he's fifty one and I'm hearing that a hitch. [00:20:19] Yeah. And there's, I mean there's future payoffs as well. [00:20:23] I think, you know, the immediate health turnaround. I've never spoken with anybody who was under the age of 30 that didn't go from eating some kind of animal byproduct or animal based diet to Vegan that didn't have an alleviation from everything from occasional pains. Athletes that just have less inflammation to, you know, turnaround's of chronic issues, you know, with autoimmune and diabetes and all sorts of things that I'm certainly not the first to chronicle these. You know, there's them what the health and conspiracy and all of these stories that kind of implement that health aspect and people that dedicated their lives to it. But it is a common theme. And when you don't speak with anybody who doesn't have a story like that, it just becomes like, wow. And then there's the future. You know, there's there's less of Alzheimer's with, you know, with. Yeah, Vegan Dice's. There's correlation studies being done. There's just some of the things that come to get all of us in our older age seem to be at least a lesser extent, which is kind of a nice aspect in addition to saving the planet for our future generations, as well as being kind to other sentient beings. [00:21:32] Oh, absolutely. And you hit the nail on the head. I had mentioned, you know, my mom was was very ill and she suffered from Crohn's disease for many, many, many years, many undiagnosed years as well prior to that. And along with some of her other conditions that I visibly expert, you know, saw and experienced firsthand in what she went through, I chose that, you know, to make a lifestyle change. I you know, I chose that. I didn't want to experience those things because a lot of Alzheimer's runs in my mother's side of the family. She had several sisters that were diagnosed with it as well. And you know it. [00:22:15] You start to think, gosh, do I want to start taking pills to try to avoid these things that I could genetically, you know, inherit? Or do I want to change those and try to repair those broken DNA as cells to actually repair them and not just put a Band-Aid on them with the actual food that we were meant to eat. So you made a great point it all. [00:22:41] It all began and continues to this day because I don't want to have to rely on, you know, a medicine cabinet when when I'm much older. [00:22:51] You right? Yeah, absolutely. It's it's a great fear of mine to discover how many of my colleagues were on, you know, Daily Pharmaceuticals at the age of 40 was daunting for me. [00:23:02] I am not sure I could keep up with the time getting up on the same time every day. [00:23:08] I'm wondering, unpacking your Web site was interesting for me. I want to know about some of the impetus that when you went to launch it because it's different then. You know, I can't get enough of Vegan food Web sites anyway. I'm a kind of suer of sorts. But yours has a very unique and different tone to it. And I'm thinking that had something to do with some of the reason, the impetus behind the inspiration. Can you kind of speak to what inspired you to launch it? [00:23:35] Sure. Well, it's been it's been a long time in the making. And I was actually fortunate enough to have a great web designer that helped me push it over the edge there and get it launched, because I'll tell you, if it was up to me, I would I would have never pulled the trigger because it was never good enough. But thank you. Thank you. Because it's gone through a few different transformations. I initially, as mentioned when I started looking at a new career in food, was going to look at the consulting and the coaching and the the blogging and being able to get my voice out there and my message heard and try to just bring more awareness to veganism and the really real ness of it. [00:24:25] And so it started off as more of like, hey, I'm gonna sit here and I'm going to blog about food and I'm going to coach people. [00:24:33] And then again, once I got submerged into the food, I was getting asked a lot of questions about my recipes. And I would post a picture. And, you know, obviously people want to know what's in it. And. And so I just said, you know, I got to start documenting it. And so I do have a good amount of recipes out there. [00:24:56] I'd love to have more recipes out there. I focus on my blog. I was also doing some big in travel with my husband a little bit, whereas when I say Vegan travel, we would pick a destination that had a big Vegan footprint so I could go taste all the food. I mean, I'm a foodie. That's we were driven by food at some point. So there's some on there about my art Vegan travel that's kind of been nipped in the bud right now. [00:25:24] But then up until just recent. So I was really focused on the informing, you know, let's inform people. Let's share my experience. Let's share the products that work for me. Share the food tips that work for me. And then once I started seeing that my recipes were making a difference and that I was going to pursue the actual culinary piece of it. That's when I have been transforming. And it's still going through a transformation if you go out there into the personal chef services. So I wanted to make. I wanted to keep Vegan it real the brand altogether because I love my brand and I wanted to also incorporate that services piece into the Web site where my locals could go out and take advantage of the services that I do offer from a personal chef's perspective. So it's gone through quite a few transformations, and I'm pretty certain that when my web designer receives an email from me, she shakes her head and, you know, it's it against the wall or something. But yeah, she I'm to the point where I can go in and just not break it. [00:26:35] But it's definitely going through transformations and I do get a lot of feedback on it. I'm not big into advertising, you know, right now. [00:26:45] I like I like people to just go get the information and keep it raw and real and transparent. I'm not necessarily out at my site to make money. I just want people to really profit off the information that I bring. [00:26:59] And that's what it seems like. It really feels like it's even curated the recipes that you have. [00:27:04] Yeah, photos are beautiful and the stuff that you're making. And I fancy myself, you know, in a fairly tidy, Vegan, self-taught chef. And they're beautiful. You know, I was looking at some of the reinventions, even the cheesy, like sausage and tartar torte, Vegan casserole and just different things like that. You know, I really it was inspirational. [00:27:28] The Tater Tots casserole. [00:27:29] Yay, not tartar casserole. I have children. These are the types of things that I'm thinking. I could make that a little bit more fun, particularly when they have friends over that. You're trying to kind of woo into this whole like, no, we're not a weird household. This is this is a great way of eating. I'm curious, you have a collaboration. You kind of tapped touched on it. It's this seems like the future of you know, it's the fact that you're constantly evolving the site and things like that that's, I think, evolve or die. Right. And the collaboration aspect of it is really the area that I feel a lot of chefs in general, Vegan chefs, you know, they go and they might eat at someone's establishment or get some information or get on someone's Instagram feed. But you never hear about this collaborative moment, like, let's work together, let's apply my lens to yours. Where do you see that heading in your future? [00:28:20] Well, I'm fortunate because I have a ton of an area that's very new to the Vegan world where I live in the Tampa Bay area. I would say it's fairly new compared to, say, like Portland or, you know, something that has a much bigger Vegan footprint. So Vegan Vegan restaurants are popping up all over. And which means that the Vegan footprint, the plant base, cost conscious eater footprint is growing every day. So I recently plugged into, you know, all the restaurants because we we like to convert more vegans. We're never going to. [00:28:59] For everybody, so we I think and this is just this is I think a lot of the business owners around here would say the same thing. We promote each other's business. We don't compete for their business, the business, the client business. So I may go to my local Vegan Deli and, you know, take a picture and promote, promote, promote on my pages. And they're certainly gonna scratch my back, too. They're gonna promote my food, even though, you know, I'm cooking for other people. And it might feel like I'm taking away from their business. They know I'm not going to make a dent necessarily, you know, because I'm doing my own thing. I'm not trying to do their thing. So I think that there's a big collaboration just in general in the Vegan community where I live. [00:29:47] And then, you know, I have been fortunate to be approached, to be part of some of, you know, opening of Vegan restaurants and whatnot, to be able to even have the opportunity to, you know, lay the groundwork for some of the places around here, even as just a subject matter expert, whatever the case may be, whatever the role may be, has been really great. And there are a lot of Vegan small business owners outside the restaurant that are product owners around here as well that I'm hoping, you know, we've already made connections, but I'm hoping that we can make much deeper connections. Right now. Social media is everywhere. It's everything. Live. Live collaboration's kind of hard right now because of Hovig, you know, so you just think outside the box. And I just think that as far as in just a step back to apologize. But with branding as well, we have a lot. We were having the veg fests around here. We have several per year. I don't know how that's gonna go, but just the brand collaboration in the community seems very cohesive and noncompetitive. And I maybe that's naive of me to think, but it just. And in the future, I'm sure it will become more competitive. But I think the collaboration's I like to take part in are those who bring transparency to their company, their brand, their their food, their product. And just making sure that their their future forward thinking model is, you know, all about sustainability and still aligns with my fundamental beliefs. Yeah, absolutely. [00:31:44] And I think so, too. And kind of to that end, I want to move into one of our rapid fire questions is kind of in that arena. [00:31:50] And we have a lot of people right in asking where do you, as you know, in your food and culinary expertize, do you have a hit on? Do you have a feel for where Vegan food or plant based food in the industry is headed? If you could toss a prediction out for the next five years, what do you see growing in track or any trends? [00:32:10] Well, the financial predictions are in the billions. And I, I personally every say here's a great indicator that when you when you go to your store, go to the Vegan section and I'm talking in your produce section and I'm talking over the course of, say, three months, six months. Anybody can do this. Look at the brand expansion in those categories. That's that's a great way to see how that trend is going. The trend is going up. I talked to everybody in it. Let me put it this way. The people that I talked to in the industry, I've yet to meet somebody who says, gosh, I wish I would have picked printing or I wish I would have gone in to accounting. I mean. [00:33:04] Pretty much it's not only is it going to be in, it is consistently a profitable business. I saw my business launch immediately at the beginning of this year and covered hit and I was going through my launch during Koven and I saw great demand. So I just foresee. The Vegan movement is no longer going to be a movement. It's going to become a lifestyle for more people than not, especially when we're going through times like like now with Cobh. It it's a it's a great example. And, you know, again, I'm not a medical professional, but sadly, through a lot of these cases that that I've been reading and researching and the underlying conditions, so many are preventable. And so that saddens me. I mean, I get so sad because I know that if folks would just do their own research and be open minded and, you know, bite the bullet and make hard lifestyle changes, you know, it might take three years like me, but you will you will feel the benefits of it. But yeah. So I think I when when Burger King is offering impossible burgers and KFC is offering getting ready to be on offer beyond meat nuggets. I think the trend is definitely going in the right direction. [00:34:27] Yeah, absolutely. And that's funny you say that it leads address into the direct next question with Rapid Fire, which is what do you think about the main offenders in the meat industry and the propagators of kind of everything that's been wrong with, you know, not just the animal rights issues, but also the environmental impact that these places like Burger King and KFC and McDonalds, if it ever joins, which it doesn't really need to, because they have like 40 percent soy products and half of their meat products anyway, they've partly joined. But what do you think about the different kind of soy you think? What do you think about? Do you do you welcome the change? Because any change towards, you know, this sustainable, healthy vegan lifestyle is good? Or do you think that it's tragic that they're kind of benefiting yet once again? Or was it just destined to be do you have, like, a takeaway on that? [00:35:25] I do it's a hard question because, you know, I think the easy answer for vegans or is, you know. Well, if we can Kimber anybody, it's it's a step in the right direction. And I don't necessarily have that belief because I'm not into GMO, like I'm not into genetically modified ingredients, which is why I tried to personally stem my my processed foods. And I'm definitely one of those folks who's who tries to live more on the organic side of of the lifestyle. If, if and when possible. So, you know, holistically, I don't like, you know, the large scale models because it is propagating the same systems more or less, you know. So sometimes it can be within the system, the processes that need to be fixed. For instance, here's an example is we mentioned C.M.A soy. So, you know, subsidizing for soy. Our governments subsidize for, you know, GMO tons of, you know, soy. So why are we supplementing those folks when we could. Across the board, change diets by supplementing and subsidizing organic farmers? You know, why are we right. Supplement. It's almost like we're we're focused on the wrong things. And of course, this is just me looking in. But I think that. It's it is they are profiting off of Vegan for sure. And I mean, that's that's a great case in point, because, you know what? If it goes back to your last question, if the trend wasn't growing, they wouldn't want to have a footprint in the market. So I think that we definitely need laws change within the system itself. And this this goes I mean, I could talk all day about our food system that goes into the school systems and our hospitals and, oh, my gosh, don't get me started. So, yeah, I am definitely I keep a very conscious mind, especially with the brands I work with and for about that exact thing. So no where I'm glad burgling has the impossible burger for people. I don't eat it. Right. James, your question. [00:37:56] Yeah, I think it kind of does. [00:37:57] And I it's it's quite similar to my own narrative, which is, you know, I interviewed Ingrid Newkirk, founder of PETA, not too long ago. And I believe while I didn't ask her that exact question, she would say, you know, when support like any anything to get away from the abuse and suffering of animals and and to promote a healthier future. But that being said, I don't think she's running out to try one anytime soon. Right. You, myself as well. My final question for today is get a lot of people who want to know your personal take away. So your elevator pitch, your top three. You know, if you were sitting down with someone who was open, not angry, which there is a huge difference, but I heard you were Vegan and you were writing up to the 20th floor in an elevator and said, what are like the top three reasons as to why do you have kind of things that you find yourself prattling off as to kind of give people as this gateway moment? [00:38:53] Yeah, only if they ask. And I say that because I have already learned that you can't sell things to people who aren't listening or who aren't open to that. So once they ask and I don't have elevator speech and I probably should because I just ride alone all the time. But what I do is I will just tell them my personal story and I tell them about basically I'll just, you know, plants. There's no food out there today that you cannot basically enjoy that wasn't made from plants. And I say that because I've tried it. So, for instance, if I wanted to become vegan 20 years ago, it's not the Vegan as veganism it is today. So I would say that before you poo poo the whole idea, let me cook you a meal and then we can talk about whether it was vegan and whether it was cruelty free and whether it save the planet or not. [00:40:00] Nice. That's a good pitch. You don't need an elevator pitch. That's it. I don't know. [00:40:05] I don't. I can't. Do I? You know, you're supposed to have that. That three 30 second pitch. I'm a rambler. [00:40:14] No, you don't need one. You're fine. And you're willing to have someone to dinner, you know, and to put in the legwork so you don't need an elevator pitch just right. Well, Jennifer, thank you so much for speaking with me today. I appreciate your time. I know you're busy and I really appreciate your candor and all of your information. [00:40:30] Well, this was a great collaboration. This is where it's at. So I appreciate. I appreciate your time as well. This is great. Thank you so much. [00:40:39] You bet. For everyone listening, we've been speaking with Jennifer Markell. She's a chef, blogger, founder, owner and operator of Vegan at Real Personal Shefford Services. You can find out more on her Web site. W w w dot Vegan at real dot com. Thank you for giving us your time today. [00:40:56] And until we speak again next time, remember to stay safe, eat responsibly and well and always bet on yourself. Slainte. 

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