Podcast appearances and mentions of randy hartnell

International Friendship Day is coming up on July 30th, and at 1-800-Flowers.com, we're focusing our attention on the special relationships shared between friends and what they can accomplish together.    One story of friendship that has inspired me recently is that of Dave Hamburg and Randy Hartnell. Dave and Randy bonded over a shared love of fishing, a passion that eventually led them to go into business together and found Vital Choice.    Founded in 2001, Vital Choice has grown into a trusted source of premium wild-caught fish and seafood from around the globe, as well as pastured proteins, organic foods, and marine-source nutritional supplements. Together, Dave and Randy have created an incredible business doing something that they love. Their passion for the product is evident by their educational efforts around it, sharing lore, recipes, history, and articles on natural science on the Vital Choice website.   It goes to show what can happen when two friends with a shared enthusiasm build something meaningful together!     New podcast episodes released weekly on Thursday. Follow along with the links below: Sign up for the Celebrations Chatter Newsletter: https://celebrationschatter.beehiiv.com/    Subscribe to Celebrations Chatter on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@celebrationschatter  Follow @CelebrationsChatter on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celebrationschatter/    Follow @CelebrationsChatter on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@celebrationschatter  Listen to more episodes of Celebrations Chatter on Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/celebrations-chatter-with-jim-mccann/id1616689192    Listen to more episodes of Celebrations Chatter on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Yxfvb4qHGCwR5IgAmgCQX?si=ipuQC3-ATbKyqIk6RtPb-A    Listen to more episodes of Celebrations Chatter on Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5saWJzeW4uY29tLzQwMzU0MS9yc3M?sa=X&ved=0CAMQ4aUDahcKEwio9KT_xJuBAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQNg  Visit 1-800-Flowers.com: https://www.1800flowers.com/    Visit the 1-800-Flowers.com YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1800flowers  Follow Jim McCann on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim1800flowers/  Follow Jim McCann on X / Twitter: https://twitter.com/jim1800flowers (@Jim1800Flowers)

Dr. Rob Downey speaks with Randy Hartnell, CEO of VitalChoice.com, the leading online seafood company he and his wife Carla founded in 2001. Today, they talk about how Randy helps his customers live healthier lives by providing reliable access to safe, sustainable seafood, and educating them about the far-reaching impact of their seafood choices on our health, society, and the environment.  Randy Hartnell is CEO of VitalChoice.com, the leading online seafood company he and his wife Carla founded in 2001. Randy loves helping his customers live healthier lives by providing reliable access to safe, sustainable seafood, and educating them about the far-reaching impact of their seafood choices on our health, society, and the environment. Prior to founding Vital Choice, Randy spent more than twenty years as an Alaskan commercial fisherman. He has a degree in English Literature from UC, Berkeley. His first book, The Seafood Prescription—Live a Healthier, Happier, Longer Life with Nature’s Perfect Food, is due out later this year. He and his wife Carla reside in the Pacific Northwest. Timestamps [04:35] What makes wild Alaskan salmon especially healthy? [09:43] How do omega-3 fatty acids make our body more resilient? [19:30] The “good news” in terms of fishing [23:30] Why not to worry about accumulation of fish-associated biotoxins, like mercury [38:01] Randy’s health advice- and the beauty that comes with it  

Randy Hartnell is the Founder & CEO of Vital Choice Wild Seafood and Organics, a trusted source for the world’s finest wild seafood. Before starting Vital Choice, Randy owned and operated four commercial fishing vessels for harvesting wild salmon and herring in west coast fisheries from California to Alaska. After spending more than 20 years as a commercial fisherman, he founded the company with a mission to provide consumers with high-quality sustainable seafood while educating them about the impact of their food choices on their health and the environment. In this episode… Running a business is a hurdle race. For instance, demand for a high-selling product can diminish in a given market and lead to losses. Entrepreneurs then have to discover—or create— a solution to the challenges they face and sometimes, shift gears to a different product entirely. An industry with its fair share of obstacles is commercial fishing, which has been negatively impacted by the growth of industrial seafood farming. Although wild seafood tends to be healthier, it can be pricey for some consumers. Not only that, but grocery stores often end up throwing out much of their product since it’s perishable and goes bad quickly. This leads to markets stocking farmed seafood, which they get fresh and at a cheaper price. Rich Goldstein, host of the Innovations and Breakthroughs Podcast, is joined by Randy Hartnell, the Founder & CEO of Vital Choice Wild Seafood and Organics and a former commercial fisherman, to talk about how entrepreneurs can pivot when demand for their product goes down. Randy talks about his history in commercial farming, the benefits of wild seafood, how industrial seafood farming affected his fishing business, and what he’s done to continue providing households with healthy food.

In this episode, Jess sits down with Randy Hartnell, CEO and founder of Vital Choice Wild Seafood and Organics, a company that we know and love well! It was such an honor to have him on to speak on the creation of Vital Choice and the state of sustainability in the seafood industry. We covered what's going on in the seafood industry to promote environmental sustainability, how to responsibly source your seafood, the difference between farmed vs. wild seafood, the health benefits of regular seafood in your diet, and concerns of purity and contaminants in certain kinds of seafood. IT WAS MINDBLOWING. I personally haven't been so enthralled by a topic in a long time! We have always loved seafood, and after learning more, we make an effort to have some sort of Vital Choice seafood or supplement in our diet multiple times a week! Randy Hartnell is CEO of VitalChoice.com, the leading online seafood company he and his wife Carla founded in 2001. Randy loves helping his customers live healthier lives by providing reliable access to safe, sustainable seafood, and educating them about the far-reaching impact of their seafood choices on our health, society, and the environment. Prior to founding Vital Choice, Randy spent more than twenty years as an Alaskan commercial fisherman. He has a degree in English Literature from UC, Berkeley. His first book, The Seafood Prescription—Live a Healthier, Happier, Longer Life with Nature's Perfect Food, is due out later this year. He and wife Carla reside in the Pacific Northwest. Follow along on Instagram at @vitalchoice Check out their website: https://www.vitalchoice.com Thank you to our Sponsors! Shop 15% off Beekeeper's Naturals products with code: modernmamas Shop 15% off Four Sigmatic products with code: modernmamas Shop 10% off Vital Choice Seafood and Organics with code: modernmamas Shop 15% off Paleovalley with code: modernmamas Connect with us on Instagram at @modernmamaspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-modern-mamas-podcast/support

Randy Hartnell is CEO of Vital Choice, the leading online seafood company he and his wife, Carla, founded in 2001. His passion is to share his knowledge about the many remarkable benefits of safe, sustainable seafood, and provide his customers with reliable access to the very best of it. Prior to founding Vital Choice, Randy spent more than twenty years as an Alaskan commercial fisherman. His first book, The Seafood Prescription — Live a Healthier, Happier, Longer Life with Nature’s Perfect Food, is due out in 2020. During the episode, Randy reveals the truth behind seafood that the majority of the consumers are not aware of. He explains the difference between a wild fish and a farm-raised fish in terms of nutritional value, health consequences, and physical characteristics. He also explains how mercury, plastics, and other external factors, affect the fish and the people consuming them. This is a great episode where you can learn about the safest and healthiest seafood you can eat. Links: Affiliate Disclosure* Link to Vital Choice Seafood – Use coupon code HAPPYBONES for 10% discount Black Friday and Beyond Sale – 15% Before December 4th – Use coupon code BFNX19 Articles on Seafood Consumption and Pregnancy   Time Stamps: 03:08 – What led him into fishing? 04:26 – The Genesis of Vital Choice 06:36 – Nutritional differences between wild salmon and farmed salmon 08:26 – “There is no food that I know of that is more sustainable than wild salmon” - Randy Hartnell 09:26 – Should you avoid farmed salmon? 11:44 – “The bottom line is, just find reputable fish people” - Randy Hartnell 12:21 – Where can you find 95% of wild salmon? 15:33 – How to differentiate a wild salmon from farm-raised 18:48 – Health consequences and benefits of omega 3 21:24 – Balancing omega 3s and 6s 25:41 – How does mercury in fish affect the consumers? 33:41 – Taking fish oil as a source for omega 3 37:34 – Effects of plastics in our oceans 41:04 – A taste of fresh fish in a can 47:54 – “It’s really all about the quality and getting fish that are chosen well and cared for” - Randy Hartnell DISCLAIMER – The information presented on this podcast should not be construed as medical advice. It is not intended to replace consultation with your physician or healthcare provider. The ideas shared on this podcast are the expressed opinions of the guests and do not always reflect those of Margie Bissinger and the Happy Bones, Happy Life program.  

Dana Laake and her special guest Randy Hartnell will discuss the benefits of sustainable seafood. Randy Hartnell is CEO of Vital Choice, the leading online seafood company that he and his wife, Carla, founded in 2001. Randy loves sharing his knowledge about the benefits of safe, sustainable seafood, and providing his customers with reliable access to the very best of it. Prior to founding Vital Choice, Randy spent more than 20 years as an Alaskan commercial fisherman. He has a degree in English Literature from UC, Berkeley. His first book, The Seafood Prescription—Live a Healthier, Happier, Longer Life with Nature’s Perfect Food, is due out in 2020.

Randy Hartnell of Vital Choice Seafood discusses The Truth about Seafood with Dr. Ben Weitz. [If you enjoy this podcast, please give us a rating and review on Itunes, so more people will find The Rational Wellness Podcast. Also check out the video version on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/user/weitzchiro/]   Podcast Highlights 3:12  Randy Hartnell became a commercial fisherman […]

Mitchell's guest this evening is founder & President of Vital Choice, a sustainable fish company, Randy Hartnell.  Randy Hartnell is the President of Vital Choice Wild Seafood & Organics, a leading e-commerce natural foods company that he and his wife, Carla, founded in 2001. Vital Choice provides easy, reliable access to top quality sustainable seafood and much more. Randy loves sharing his knowledge about the unique benefits of seafood, and especially enjoys ‘myth-busting' common misunderstandings about seafood quality, authenticity, purity, sustainability and more. Prior to founding Vital Choice, Randy earned an English degree from UC Berkeley, and spent more than twenty years as an Alaskan commercial fisherman. He and Carla reside in Washington State. A Better World is making Vital Choice available to on its website next week  www.abetterworld.tv --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/abwmitchellrabin/support

Randy Hartnell, former Alaskan fisherman and current founder and president of Vital Choice Wild Seafood and Organics, thought losing his life’s passion as captain and owner of an Alaskan fishing fleet would change his life forever. But he simply adjusted his goals, reapplied his entrepreneurial vision and doubled down on his passions. Join us today to hear the back story and remarkable business success that is at the heart of the entrepreneur’s mission. Quote of the Day “A single A-player can run circles around an entire team of B or C-players” - Steve Jobs on the virtues of hiring the very best. “To save wild salmon, you’ve got to eat wild salmon.” - Randy Hartnell “If you had a million-dollar race horse, what would you feed it?” - In response to the high cost of fine product: Joe Polish Passions It’s important to do something you love, to have one of those jobs that doesn’t feel like work, and to do it as well as it can be done. And do what you can in the process to help other people. “Our mission at Vital Choice is to help our customers… by providing deeply nourishing 'real' foods, backed by great customer service and our worry-free guarantee.” The wild salmon is among the richest sources of omega 3 fatty acid (an essential component of all human cells’ lipid membranes) that we can access, and it’s delicious. To provide that resource to clients is more than rewarding. Run your business with the highest regard for your clients/customers. It’s actually the Golden Rule that should provide the moral compass of any good business. Resources Vital Choice – Randy Hartnell’s solution to farm grown salmon fisheries. Visit the web site for a look at business done right. Mentions Joe Polish - also at AES Nation Steve Jobs Walter Isaacson Jeff Bezos John’s 3 Key Take-aways As entrepreneurs, don’t always be looking ahead for what’s new; rather, draw on what you’ve always known to be true in business that will not change, especially regarding the client experience. Build your company to reflect your own values. Remember integrity isn’t universal, but it is among the most important traits to require of team members and stakeholders. Find people you can trust who are A-players. Don’t assume the world is going to work as it always has. It’s critical to prepare for what’s on the horizon and to be ready with contingencies. Prefer Audio? Read the Transcript You can download a complete transcript of this entire episode by clicking here.

Randy Hartnell, former Alaskan fisherman and current founder and president of Vital Choice Wild Seafood and Organics, thought losing his life’s passion as captain and owner of an Alaskan fishing fleet would change his life forever. But he simply adjusted his goals, reapplied his entrepreneurial vision and doubled down on his passions.

TOPICS News and updates from Liz [1:52] Introducing our guest, Randy Hartnell from Vital Choice [3:21] Environmental impact with seafood shopping [8:47] Farmed versus well-managed fisheries [13:48] B corporation status and what it means [21:58] Farmed fish and seafood [24:26] Contaminants in seafood [30:27] Perfectionism around buying seafood [34:21] Farmed Atlantic salmon [40:28] Palatability and affordability [42:33] Environmental impact on seafood [51:18] Randy's favorite subject to speak about [1:00:44] Rapid fire questions [1:02:59] Grab a copy of Diane's book, "Practical Paleo" - http://practicalpaleobook.com/ Want IN on Diane's 21-Day Sugar Detox? Check it out here -https://21daysugardetox.com/ Grab a copy of Liz's book "Eat the Yolks" - http://balbit.es/Amazon_EatTheYolks GET FULL EPISODE SHOW NOTES WITH TRANSCRIPT -http://balancedbites.com/episode358

To receive 10% off your first order from Randy's company vitalchoice.com use coupon code LTH2018 at checkout.   Wild Salmon  http://learntruehealth.com/wild-salmon/ Many of you have probably heard that eating fish is good for your health.  But not all fish can give you maximum health benefits. Salmon for one, is a favorite preference apart from tuna or halibut. But according to my guest, Randy Hartnell, not all salmon are the same. To educate us further on this topic, he explains the difference between wild salmon and farm salmon in this episode. Discovering Fishing Randy Hartnell discovered a love for fishing during his college years while he was earning a degree in English at the University of California in Berkley. Taking on a summer job, it led him to discover fishing in Alaska.  Randy Hartnell fell in love with commercial fishing and continued after graduating from college. He bought boats, hired a crew and dived into commercial fishing for 20 years in Alaska. Every spring and summer was devoted to catching herring and salmon. “It was a great lifestyle. I would have still been doing it except for the rise of industrial farm salmon in the world market,” said Randy Hartnell. “In the late 90s, farm salmon exploded despite the nutritional and environmental disadvantages. At that time few consumers knew the difference.” He adds, “What grocery stores and chefs understood was that farm salmon was now available 24/7, it was cheap and consistent. So, in a couple of years, the price collapsed. That’s why I had to figure out something else to do.” Vital Choice Randy Hartnell had a friend call him one day. Together they discussed the factors surrounding the demand for either wild salmon or farm salmon. And because people loved wild salmon, it was an excellent opportunity to make wild salmon more available to consumers. Randy Hartnell initially hired friends and family members.  He launched the company in 2002 and had grown every year since then. One of the favorite things the company offers is their Vital Box subs program, containing the company’s greatest hits. It includes the most popular Vital Choice products that consumers can customize. “We enjoy educating people that fish is yummy and easy to prepare and healthy, too. Always go for quality,” Randy Hartnell advises. “Those healthy omega three fats in the fish is unstable. It is prone to oxidation. That’s one reason why chefs prefer farm salmon. Because wild salmon goes bad quickly.”  Looming Problems According to Randy Hartnell, the most significant problems fall into two categories. One is environmental, particularly the impact of the farm salmon on the local ecosystem. Everything you’re putting into those cages to feed those fish, a lot of that ends up in the surrounding environment. That in turn, can have a profound impact on the local species. To get the bigger picture, Randy Hartnell says that salmon farming first started in Norway. The farms there have devastated the wild salmon stocks. In fact, Randy Hartnell talked to a scientist there a few years ago. And that scientist said that British Columbia is insane to put salmon farms along wild salmon migration routes. You see, Randy Hartnell reveals that in British Columbia, fisheries placed hundreds of farm salmon pans along the migration routes of five different species of wild Pacific salmon. And this scenario attracts diseases and parasites. “The solution is to move those pens onto land and do closed containment tanks. But the problem is you don’t have mother nature subsidizing your processing of sewage, pumping, and water. That’s why farm salmon that is raised sustainably is more expensive. So, unfortunately, there is not much market for it,” shares Randy Hartnell. Randy Hartnell says the other issue is the nutritional side. Some are fed wild fish which are turned into pellets and fed to farm salmon. The problem is, the fish might end up having trace levels of contaminants. “Plus, when you start feeding these farm salmons a lot of grains, you have way more omega 6 to omega 3. Wild salmon has more omega three compared to omega 6,” said Randy Hartnell. Randy Hartnell also shares that now there is a big mining consortium, that is trying to build a massive open-pit mine right at the headwater. It’s called the Pebble Mine Project, and many are stopping it.  “There are always going to be bad actors out there. And the best way to put them out of business is to educate consumers to look for and choose sustainably sourced alternatives,” said Randy Hartnell. Alaska’s Solution Randy Hartnell fished in Alaska for 20 years.  He shares that based on the state constitution, it states that fisheries will be managed on a sustainable basis. This means a scientist manages every river that has fish coming up to it. His primary goal is to make sure that every season there is a sustainable yield basis. It’s monitoring the passage of fish into the river and making sure there is harvestable surplus. Alaska’s “fish cops” primarily protect the habitat. There are no big tourism establishments, logging or dams to destroy the natural environment.  In fact, they are currently expecting fifty to sixty million salmon are coming back to spawn. Reputable Organizations Randy Hartnell reveals that consumers are now demanding sustainable seafood. To date, there are 30 NGOs now focusing on ocean sustainability and fisheries around the world. There’s still a lot of work to do. To those who aren’t aware, a fishery is primarily a defined by its region, the fishing method it uses and the type of fish it catches. Generally, most of the seafood and salmon in the United States come from Alaska because it is sustainable. Randy Hartnell says the gold standard of organizations is called the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) where he is a member. They are rigorous in evaluating fisheries especially since over 130 species rely on wild salmon throughout their lives, from bacteria to killer whales. It takes thorough scrutiny before one company gets that coveted MSC logo on their packaged products.  And Randy Hartnell says the nutrition packages that those fish represent is some of the healthiest food on the planet, not to mention sustainable, too. Benefits of Wild Salmon According to Randy Hartnell, wild salmon and seafood in general, is one of the last wild, natural organic foods that we have on the planet. They are just about the most nutrient-dense food you can find. And they have way more than the RDI of many of our essential amino acids or healthy fats. “We all need omega 3 and omega 6 in our diet. They are precursors to all kinds of different hormones that allow ourselves to communicate with one another,” said Randy Hartnell. “So, when you have an imbalance of these two types, it causes a lot of problems like chronic diseases.”  Seafood Prescription Randy Hartnell has an upcoming book coming up, called the Seafood Prescription.  It explains the nutrients in seafood and how it addresses so many needs that we have on a biochemical level. “The fatter the fish, the more omega three it has. Alaskan king salmon or British Columbia king salmon are going to have the most, approximately two grams on a six-ounce portion,” Randy Hartnell said. “Don’t worry too much about the number. Just incorporate more fish into your diet. It’s not about getting the omega three but rather also about restricting the omega 6.” He narrates that his wife had chronic allergies, skin issues, and inflammatory eye condition before. When he started this company, Randy Hartnell met Dr. William Lands, who was a pioneer in this field and discovered a lot of this biochemistry. After being educated about fish, the omega 6 factor and how prevalent it is, Randy Hartnell and his wife started cutting out omega 6.  It wasn’t long before his wife was cured of her health problems and Randy Hartnell’s family history of eczema and psoriasis was cured as well. Fresh Vs. Frozen Randy Hartnell says that most people will say fresh is superior to frozen. But there was a study before regarding this. From the study, 80% wanted fresh, not frozen fish. Both kinds were cooked side by side, and in the end, the frozen fish tasted better. “Currently, there’s also a tool to measure cellular damage from freezing and quality degradation,” shares Randy Hartnell. “Freezing is like nature’s preservative. You protect those unstable oils from the air and protect them from oxidation. It will taste like it just came out of the water as long as it is frozen properly.” Canned Fish The commonly canned fishes are tuna and salmon. But Randy Hartnell says many are poorly canned because some companies pack lower quality fish into the can. As a result, Randy Hartnell makes sure partner with a company that puts the best fish in the can. Vital Choices Products Randy Hartnell assures that his company only buys domestically processed seafood in Alaska or Washington. It costs more, but it’s an excellent avenue to support jobs. Some other excellent Vital Choices products worth trying are their burgers and sausages. It took quite a while to develop their wild salmon sausages that come in three delicious flavors. Randy Hartnell also believes that a healthy mom delivers healthy babies. That’s why Vital Choice also has a healthy diet option that caters to pregnant women. In fact, Randy Hartnell shares that there was a study conducted over a span of twenty to thirty years involving 14,000 moms and kids. “The study looked into the impact on fish consumption and impact on neurological health on children. It also identified that the risks of not eating fish are much greater than those with trace levels of mercury.” Out of Balance There are many success stories of people who made the switch to incorporating more fish or fish oil products into their diet. Randy Hartnell says there was one case wherein a patient had omega three therapy. It involved intravenous fish oil to repair the brain which worked. Randy Hartnell also had a personal experience with omega three therapy when his daughter was hospitalized for bacterial meningitis, severe, and brain swelling. It benefited his daughter as well, and the recovery was faster. To further get some additional resource, do check out Randy Hartnell’s Out of Balance video on his website, where he interviews five well-known authorities talking about the importance of balancing omega 3. Randy Hartnell’s website is a wealth of information and even has an online store.  As a bonus, he’s giving all you listeners a 10% discount so be sure to type in LTH2018 for the coupon code upon checkout.  Bio Randy Hartnell is the president of Vital Choice Wild Seafood & Organics, the leading online seafood company he and wife Carla founded in 2001. He is responsible for guiding the company on its mission of helping consumers source high-quality, sustainable seafood while educating them about the impact of food choices on their health, the environment, and the commercial fishing community.  Randy Hartnell is the public face of Vital Choice, fostering relationships with environmentally minded, health-conscious consumers and nutrition-oriented health and wellness advocates. 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On this episode of the Sustainable Dish podcast I speak with Randy Hartnell, founder and CEO of Vital Choice. We discuss Randy’s start in commercial fishing, the creation of Vital Choice, wild versus farm raised fish and the importance of sourcing fish sustainably.

What do you do when your tried-and-true business model collapses? Randy Hartnell spent 17 years fishing in Alaska. When industry demands shifted and he couldn’t meet payroll, he had to make a change. He decided to start Vital Choice, shipping wild salmon by mail to consumers. Today, Vital Choice generates $20M a year. Listen and find out how you can get through challenging times and subsequently grow your business.   TOPICS:   What gave Randy the capabilities that he needed to be successful with Vital Choice? [02:20] What made Randy decide to start VitalChoice.com? [04:56] How did Randy get through the challenging and pivotal time for his business? [08:59] What were the steps that Randy took to get Vital Choice off the ground? [10:44] How did Randy tap into influencers to promote his business? [13:30] How much of a help were the influencers to Randy in getting his business to the seven-figure level? [13:59] How does the company get value from going to conferences and tradeshows? [16:22] How did the company grow its revenue from seven figures to eight figures? [20:34] What has Vital Choice done to differentiate their products, drive sales, and build brand loyalty? [21:13] What areas of customer experience does Vital Choice focus on? [22:54] What is the one thing that Randy did that had the biggest impact on Vital Choice’s growth? [26:42] What is Randy’s number one recommendation for selecting a partner? [27:42] What is Randy’s advice for breaking a ceiling? [30:38]   "To be successful, an idea has to sound crazy, because otherwise, somebody else would have done it.” - Randy Hartnell  "When you're doing what you're supposed to do, serendipity tends to happen.” - Randy Hartnell   More from Randy Hartnell Newsletter Email Instagram   Resource Mentioned Essentialism by Greg McKeown Sponsor link 14-day Free Trial to LeadQuizzes   Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, share and subscribe to this podcast and don’t forget to leave me a rating and a review on iTunes!

You’ve heard the saying, “Know your farmer”? Today’s podcast episode is all about getting to know your fisherman too! As a self-proclaimed seafood addict, I’m very interested in what our guest Randy Hartnell has to say about hot topics like mercury in seafood, sustainable fishing, farmed vs. wild seafood, and how to know which seafood is …

You’ve heard the saying, “Know your farmer”? Today’s podcast episode is all about getting to know your fisherman too! As a self-proclaimed seafood addict, I’m very interested in what our guest Randy Hartnell has to say about hot topics like mercury in seafood, sustainable fishing, farmed vs. wild seafood, and how to know which seafood is …

You’ve heard the saying, “Know your farmer”? Today’s podcast episode is all about getting to know your fisherman too! As a self-proclaimed seafood addict, I’m very interested in what our guest Randy Hartnell has to say about hot topics like mercury in seafood, sustainable fishing, farmed vs. wild seafood, and how to know which seafood is …

Randy Hartnell is the Founder of Vital Choice Wild Seafood & Organics. He's our guest this week where we talk about seafood safety & the nutritional benefits of seafood. There are a lot of questions and misinformation around seafood that Randy's going to help clear up in this episode. Here's what you'll hear: Min 02:05 Introduction to Randy Hartnell Min 04:35 How Vital Choice was born Min 09:00 Differences between farmed & wild fish Min 13:30 Farmed salmon & eating out Min 16:40 Fukushima radiation & seafood safety Min 21:20 Benefits of eating seafood Min 31:00 Antioxidants in seafood Min 32:55 Vital Choice supplements To learn more about Randy & Vital Choice, visit their website here  and follow them on social media: Facebook  Twitter  Instagram  Pinterest  YouTube  Google+    Sign Up For Our Newsletter  If you have not yet joined our community, be sure to grab our hidden Hormone stressors quiz here, and come on board! Thanks for listening, Bridgit Danner, Founder of Women's Wellness Collaborative

Finding high quality seafood can be challenging and confusing. Is it wild or farmed? Where was it caught? How has it been handled?  With recent rising concerns about the amount of mercury found in tuna in particular, many people are steering clear of it all together out of fear, or they turn to expensive alternatives where fish is only a "treat" in their house.  I've tried several low-mercury brands from the health food store myself but I was never really crazy about the taste. Then I ran across a really cool company called  Vital Choice.  I was impressed with how transparent they were with exactly where their fish came from, how they were handled and freezed, and their specialized techniques that ensure a reduced rate of mercury in their fish. So I decided to give it a try. The Ventresca is so succulent, I just eat it straight out of the easy pull-top can! AND the best part is that it is really reasonably priced.  So after several months of phone tag, I was finally able to get the Founder and President of Vital Choice, Randy Hartnell,  to come on the show to talk about how we can make sure the fish we consume is healthy and safe to eat (including what to NEVER buy from the grocery store!). Oh, and did I mention he used to be a former Alaskan Fisherman? He has some insightful stories for us about that too.  Share this free resource with someone you care about and be sure to join us live to have your questions answered by the founder himself!   

Adrienne begins this episode with an update on her session of New Decision Therapy with Christina Heike.  She was able to uncover her death wish and understand why she had been making some poor choices recently.  She's now feeling great having gone from being overwhelmed to overjoyed! Paranoia in the food supply…. Can we eat fish? Is there a particular fish we should or should not be eating? Where does the mercury in fish come from?  It's always been around, how does it enter the food supply?  How can you avoid it? There's so much information out there, with over 30,000 studies on Omega 3 alone, how do you know what you should believe, especially with current propaganda? Guest Heretic Randy Hartnell has been in the wild salmon business for over 20 years and is the President of the company he started with his wife, Carla, in 2001, Vital Choice Wild Seafood & Organics, an online company with the mission of providing consumers with high quality sustainable seafood, while educating them about the impact of their food choices on their health, the environment, and the wild salmon resource. Adrienne's been a long-time fan of Randy and his salmon (did she really call Randy  tasty on air?).

Welcome!  My guest today is former Alaska commercial fisherman and wild seafood advocate, Randy Hartnell, discusses the industrialization of our food supply and its deadly impact on our heath and well-being. His deep knowledge follows years of collaborating with and learning from leading holistic physicians, nutritional health researchers, and oceanographic experts. Learn how wild, sustainably harvested seafood can heal for chronic illness and environmental degradation. In this episode you will learn: The difference between labels of wild caught and sustainably farmed How preparation affects quality and why "flash" freezing is important Nutritional differences between wild an sustainable farmed Health benefits of wild caught salmon The healthy fats your body needs Misinformation of consumers with labeling Quality standards that Vital Choice enforces Randy has been so kind to give a special one time 10% discount to you!  You can go to VitalChoice.com and use Coupon Code FAMVC2015, good for one-time before 12/31/15. Now it’s your turn! WHAT changes have you made in your diet? HOW have those changes affected your health? WHAT has been your biggest challenge while implementing a healthy lifestyle? WHO do you want to hear from? Let me know in the comments below and I will try my best to get them on the show!  I want to answer your burning questions and for YOU to add your thoughts to the conversation.  So go ahead and leave a comment now. And if you want even more resources to heal yourself naturally, make sure you sign up for my email updates, because I share some insights in my email updates that I don’t share anywhere else. Thanks so much for stopping by and until next time, remember to eat consciously, because the world needs a healthy and vibrant you! BECOME A FOOD AS MEDICINE VIP FOR FREE.  ENTER YOUR EMAIL BELOW AND RECEIVE: My free gift, “The Clean Eating Rules.” It’s my #1 guide for how to eat to lose weight, improve your biometrics, and get more energy. Summary of Pearls shared on the show Occasional Love Letters from Dr. Anh, where I share my favorite recipes and products, upcoming events, new information I’ve learned, and other goodies ☺

Topics:1. Introducing our guest, Randy Hartnell from Vital Choice [1:45]2. Farmed versus wild caught salmon [6:18]3. Recommendations for quality fish on a budget [14:58]4. Safety in eating seafood [19:41]5. The quality of the Vital Choice brand [31:39]6. The Breach movie [40:57]7. Diane’s Kitchen tip: cooking seafood [44:29]8. This week in the Paleosphere/Shout Out: #Dianessaladmadness [47:50]

Topics: 1. What’s new for you from Diane [3:27] 2. Introducing our guest, Dr. Terry Wahls [4:24] * How long should I stay strictly on the Wahls Protocol? [15:57] * Managing the Wahls Protocol with a busy lifestyle [19:37] * What if my doctor isn't ready to listen? [23:35] * Ketogenic Wahls Protocol and Hashimoto's [26:44] * Dr. Wahls' take on coffee [29:18] * How varied should our vegetable choices be? [30:19] * Eating large amounts of fiber with Irritable Bowel                               Disease/Crohn’s/Ulcerative Colitis [37:39] * Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Seafood Health Benefits [40:05] 3. An Interview with our Sponsor: Seafood Sustainability with Randy Hartnell [43:53] 4. Update on Dr. Wahl's research trials [46:42] * Dr. Wahls' book updates [59:16]

Topics: 1. What’s new for you from Liz & Diane [4:57] 2. Shout Out: Nom Nom Paleo and Robb Wolf [12:35] 3. This week in the Paleosphere:  8 Positive Outcomes of the Paleo Diet [14:17] 4. Listener Questions: My period did a vanishing act! [22:39] Adult acne while on paleo [30:52] Sparkling water on 21DSD [38:02] Transition help into higher intensity workouts [40:58] 5. An interview from our sponsor, Vital Choice’s Randy Hartnell [48:42] 6. Liz’s fertility tip of the week: folic acid versus folate [51:11] 7. Diane’s Kitchen tip: Saving the zest [54:02] 8. This week’s hashtag details: #BoneBrothMyWay [56:38]  

Topics: 1. What’s new for you from Liz & Diana [4:39] 2. Shout Out: Real Food RN [16:13] 3. This week in the Paleosphere: the American gut project [16:49] 4. Listener Questions: * How can I best help someone who does not want to be helped? [21:27] * Thoughts on using coconut oil to reduce appetite [35:18] * Kombucha during pregnancy [44:23] 5. An interview from our sponsor, Vital Choice’s Randy Hartnell [50:45] 6. Liz’s skin care tip of the week: combating winter skin [52:29] 7. Diana’s Kitchen tip: cast iron care [53:57]