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What does it look like to steward a diversified organic farm across six generations? On this episode of the Thriving Farmer Podcast, Michael is joined by John Bell, managing owner of Elmwood Stock Farm in Georgetown, Kentucky. John and his wife Melissa are raising the farm's seventh generation while managing over 400 acres of USDA Certified Organic vegetables, poultry, pork, and grass-fed beef. Since becoming certified organic in 2000, Elmwood Stock Farm has focused on sustainable rotations of crops and livestock to build soil health, reduce off-farm inputs, and nourish their community with nutrient-dense food. Tune in to hear how this legacy farm continues to thrive in a modern marketplace. In This Episode, You'll Hear: Farm history – When Elmwood Stock Farm was established and how it's evolved [0:59] Animal integration – How and when livestock were added to the operation [8:29] Customer base – Who buys their diverse organic products and how they connect with their market [21:17] Vision for the future – John's thoughts on where Elmwood is headed in the coming years [29:49] Location advantage – Why their Kentucky location works for organic sales [33:28] Team dynamics – What their year-round and seasonal staffing looks like [40:59] Favorite tool – The tool John relies on most in his daily work [42:59]  Don't miss this episode if you're curious about running a truly diversified, multi-generational organic farm that continues to innovate while staying true to its roots.   About the Guest: John Bell has spent his life working on Elmwood Stock Farm, a sixth-generation family farm in Georgetown, Kentucky. As a managing owner, John leads organic vegetable production and oversees their pastured pork and grass-fed Wagyu-Angus cattle operations. He's an active voice in regional agricultural leadership and a past board chair of the Organic Association of Kentucky. Alongside his wife Melissa, John is raising the farm's next generation while advancing a vision of ecological farming and community nourishment.   Connect with Elmwood Stock Farm:

Sir Robert Bryson Hall II, who uses the stage name Logic, is a Grammy-nominated, platinum-selling American rapper, record producer, author, actor, and streamer. His style is known for its storytelling and blends classic boom-bap and backpacker rap with contemporary pop and trap. Logic has released seven studio albums and cites Frank Sinatra as his biggest inspiration. Visit https://www.logicmerch.com/ for more! Subscribe to When a Stranger Callz with Howie & Harland: https://www.youtube.com/@WhenAStrangerCallz Bobbys World Merchandise from Retrokid: https://retrokid.ca/collections/bobbys-world Howie Mandel Does Stuff available on every Podcast Platform Visit the Official Howie Mandel Website for more: https://www.howiemandel.com/ Howie Mandel Does Stuff Merchandise available on Amazon.com here https://www.amazon.com/shop/howiemandeldoesstuff Join the "Official Howie Mandel Does Stuff" Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/HowieMandelPodcast/ Thanks to our sponsors: Wish you could turn back the clock on wrinkles, age spots, and other signs of aging? Introducing Purity Woods' Age-Defying Dream Cream, a potent combination of nature's 25 most effective skin-loving botanicals, like red maple leaf extract, to help restore the appearance of youthful skin. Plus, it's USDA Certified Organic, so you don't have to worry about harsh chemicals or toxins. Head over to puritywoods.com & use the code 'HOWIE10' for 10% off. — trust me, you're gonna love it! Birchwood & Bark's laundry-free dog bed uses high-density memory foam, nestled inside a medical-grade waterproof cover. No spills, no stains, no allergens can penetrate this fortress of cleanliness. And when it's time for a refresh? Just swap out the top biodegradable cover and toss it in the compost. It's that easy! Use the code "HOWIE20" at birchwoodandbark.com and you'll get 20% off your entire order! BEACON40® emits a gentle, flickering light at a specific frequency - 40Hz- that actually stimulates gamma brainwaves. Supporting these brain waves can lead to significant improvements in memory, focus, and sleep quality. It's like a workout for your brain, but without the sweat and the gym membership! Use the code "HOWIE10" at checkout for 10% off at beacon40.com!Follow BEACON40® here: instagram: / beacon40.light TikTok: / beacon40.lights Facebook: / beacon40.light Website: beacon40.com Say Hello to our house band Sunny and the Black Pack! Follow them here! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BlackMediaPresents TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@blackmediapresents Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/01uFmntCHwOW438t7enYOO?si=0Oc-_QJdQ0CrMkWii42BWA&nd=1&dlsi=a9792af062844b4f Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SunnyAndTheBlackPack/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackmediapresents/ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/blackmediapresents Twitter: twitter.com/blackmedia Logic Reveals Big Announcements | Howie Mandel Does Stuff #236 @howiemandel @jackelynshultz @logic

Kyle M (known to the world as comedian, actor, writer, and director Kyle Mooney) is a San Diego-born musician who writes, performs, and produces all of his songs. His debut album, The Real Me, is a singular artistic vision unbound by genre - you'll find rock, country, dance, R&B, and more. Follow @kylemooney for more Subscribe to When a Stranger Callz with Howie & Harland: https://www.youtube.com/@WhenAStrangerCallz Bobbys World Merchandise from Retrokid: https://retrokid.ca/collections/bobbys-world Howie Mandel Does Stuff available on every Podcast Platform Visit the Official Howie Mandel Website for more: https://www.howiemandel.com/ Howie Mandel Does Stuff Merchandise available on Amazon.com here https://www.amazon.com/shop/howiemandeldoesstuff Join the "Official Howie Mandel Does Stuff" Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/HowieMandelPodcast/ Thanks to our sponsors: Wish you could turn back the clock on wrinkles, age spots, and other signs of aging? Introducing Purity Woods' Age-Defying Dream Cream, a potent combination of nature's 25 most effective skin-loving botanicals, like red maple leaf extract, to help restore the appearance of youthful skin. Plus, it's USDA Certified Organic, so you don't have to worry about harsh chemicals or toxins. Head over to puritywoods.com & use the code 'HOWIE10' for 10% off. — trust me, you're gonna love it! Elevate your spice game with the SpiceQuest Pro Kit: 10 hand-picked chili peppers, ranked from mild to mind-blowing. Each sleek, push-button grinder comes pre-filled with lab-tested peppers, giving you precise control—whether you're adding a whisper of heat or embracing the full fire. Ready to start your quest? Visit spicequestlabs.com and use code HOWIE15 for 15% off your first order. SpiceQuest—because life tastes better with a little heat. Dry mouth, an achy body, and snoring could be signs of mouth breathing, which nearly half of adults face. But don't worry, you're not alone! Introducing Lunasol Sleep Mouth Tape! It's like a little "shush" for your mouth, so your nose can finally do its job. The result? Deeper sleep, less snoring, and it's comfy all night long – even if you've got a lumberjack beard! Head over to lunasolsleep.com, use code ‘HOWIE20' for 20% off, and make tonight the night you breathe, sleep, and live better with Lunasol Sleep. Say Hello to our house band Sunny and the Black Pack! Follow them here! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BlackMediaPresents TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@blackmediapresents Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/01uFmntCHwOW438t7enYOO?si=0Oc-_QJdQ0CrMkWii42BWA&nd=1&dlsi=a9792af062844b4f Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SunnyAndTheBlackPack/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackmediapresents/ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/blackmediapresents Twitter: twitter.com/blackmedia Kyle M [Kyle Mooney] Reveals Taylor Swift Style Music Drop | Howie Mandel Does Stuff #240 @howiemandel @jackelynshultz @kylemooney

How can small-scale farmers maximize productivity while staying true to their values? In this episode of the Thriving Farmer Podcast, we're joined by Sara Krohn and Sam Odin, owners of Village Farmstead, a USDA-Certified Organic farm in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. Farming on just one acre, they prioritize human-scale farming, soil health, and a deep connection to their community. Sara and Sam are also part of a 14-acre housing cooperative, where their farm integrates with a broader vision of sustainable living. They rely on hand tools, minimal soil disturbance, and permanent raised beds to create a financially and ecologically sustainable farm. Tune in to hear how they make it all work while maintaining a thriving, small-scale operation!   Episode Highlights: Farming Beginnings: How did Sara and Sam get started in farming? [1:39] Farm Layout: What is the setup of Village Farmstead? [4:24] Soil Fertility: How do they build and maintain soil health? [8:22] Weekly Schedule: What does a typical week look like on their farm? [15:25] Soil Mix: What do they use for their seed-starting mix? [25:17] Community Involvement: How does their workshare and communal living model work? [30:53] Favorite Farm Tool: What tool do they rely on the most? [37:02] Don't miss this episode on how small-scale farmers can maximize productivity, build soil health, and foster community while staying financially and ecologically sustainable!   About the Guests: Village Farmstead is a small-scale, Certified Organic farm located on the bluffs of Lake Michigan, just south of Milwaukee. They specialize in growing nutrient-dense food while minimizing soil disturbance and using sustainable farming techniques. Through their farm and cooperative housing model, Sara and Sam are building a resilient, community-focused food system.  

Can you trust what's on your plate? In this episode of Fresh Take, we explore the critical role of maintaining integrity in USDA-certified organic products. We're joined by Orsi Dézsi, Executive Director and CEO of OMRI, who shares insights on how OMRI ensures organic inputs meet stringent standards and fortifies consumer trust in the organic label. Discover OMRI's journey to listing 10,000 certified products and its pivotal role in guiding organic operations.We also dive into the Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE) rule, designed to strengthens oversight and enforcement of the production, handling, and sale of organic products. Orsi discusses SOE's impact on OMRI, particularly in processing aids now requiring organic certification, and highlights how USDA organic standards stand out among food labels.Tune in and stay informed on the latest in organic certification and enforcement!Support the Show.We hope you enjoyed the episode! Please help us continue to produce more valuable content by subscribing to our Fresh Take Podcast Series! Subscribe here SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY- Learn more about the many benefits of becoming a Sponsor of Florida Organic Growers! Your contribution will not only help to advance an organic and sustainable future but gain brand awareness through our growing audience. If you are interested, click here

Organic farmer Kaitlyn Kimball is my guest on this show. Kaitlyn is Owner of Sunset Organic farm in Naugatuck Ct. with her husband Lawrence Passeck. Sunset is a USDA Certified Organic vegetable and flower farm focused on sustainability and community. Kaitlyn is also Director of Agriculture at CitySeed in New Haven. CitySeed has a mission to "create a healthy, sustainable, and just food system for all.”

I am pleased to have Kaitlyn Kimball as my guest this show, Kaitlyn is Owner of Sunset Organic farm in Naugatuck Ct. with her husband Lawrence Passeck. Sunset is a USDA Certified Organic vegetable and flower farm focused on sustainability and community. She is also Director of Agriculture at CitySeed in New Haven.

I'd like to welcome to Digging in the Dirt, Kaitlyn Kimball Director of agriculture for CitySeed up in New Haven. CitySeed has a mission to create a healthy, sustainable, and just food system for all.” We will be talking about CitySeed's fabulous Farmers Markets. Kaitlyn is also Owner of Sunset Organic farm in Naugatuck Ct. with Lawrence Passeck . Sunset is a USDA Certified Organic vegetable and flower farm focused on sustainability and community.

As the Meaningful Marketplace Podcast Show continues its mission connecting food entrepreneurs with resources for success, we explore the six-state Regional Food Business Center one state at a time. Having spent the first two months of this year with Oregon foodpreneurs, we begin learning from Wyoming's best by joining with co-co host Melissa Hemken from Central Wyoming College. Melissa is the community food systems specialist at the college. Her role is to support market infrastructure and sales channels, boosting food companies from their current level to their next level. Wyoming has a state law that is a big help to entrepreneurs by allowing their cottage industry to flourish. Sounding similar to the Tennessee law discussed in episode #177, entrepreneurs can sell directly from their kitchen to the end consumer without licensing or inspection. The entrepreneur also can sell on consignment through a retailer, expanding their reach far past traditional farmers market sales. Melissa's program also has put on well-attended multi-day workshops touching on all aspects of the food industry from farming to production to consumer acceptance. Today, the trio is interviewing Daniel Stewart, founder of High Country Fungus offering functional mushroom products for everyday living. They are a small, family-owned and operated business in Riverton, Wyoming and their goal is to offer the highest quality mushroom infused products plus fun merchandise. A physics major in college, Daniel was taking a botany class in 2012 at Washington State University. On an outdoor hike with a group of friends and family in Idaho one of the party came running up with their hat full of morel mushrooms, talking excitedly about all sorts of recipes and what they planned to do with them that week. Daniel had never seen a mushroom before and was fascinated. That moment was Daniel's "ah-hah!" moment and sparked his continued love and curiosity for mushrooms. Idaho was a perfect spot for mushrooms to grow and while Daniel was working in a restaurant, he began foraging for them. He joined an association, started reading books and began introducing mushrooms into the restaurant. Daniel subsequently moved to Missoula, Montana and had been thinking about starting his own company for some time. He started his first company there in 2019 supplying mushrooms and offering not only mushrooms but also the necessary products for cultivating mushrooms. Then the “roadblock” hit, as happens to all entrepreneurs. It was the beginning of the foraging season for the business. Not only did COVID begin to hit, but while out foraging, Daniel stepped in a wasps' nest, then blew out his knee running away, requiring surgery. Moment of truth: Keep moving forward to quit? For Daniel, he used the recovery time to think about his next move. The business did not survive, having missed the foraging season, so he and his family moved to central Wyoming, where his wife grew up. It was a high desert climate as opposed to the rain forest Daniel had experienced before. So naturally, he turned to indoor cultivation, which the scientist in him loved as it opened up a whole new world to explore. This was in April of 2021 and started in Daniel's garage. Daniel has been fortunate to have many mentors along the way and encourages all entrepreneurs to find and work with a mentor if possible. High Country Fungus products are USDA Certified Organic, 100% Mushroom Fruiting Body Extracts. Their mix is made of Lion's Mane, Cordyceps, Turkey Tail, Reishi and Chaga. This mix is at the core of their lifestyle and the foundation of their infusions. The High Five Mix is for all-day energy and clarity; reduced inflammation, bloating, and over all wellness. Shop their products on their website: https://highcountryfungus.com/, Follow them on IG @high_country_fungus and FB@highcountryfungus. Our hosts: Twitter - @sarahmasoni and @spicymarshall, Instagram - @masoniandmarshall.

The population on Earth has now passed 8 billion. 8 billion people who need protein, but a sustainable source that has a positive effect on the environment when it is made. This is the core of Agoge, to deliver a new food product/ingredient/and category of Universal Hemp Protein. Hemp remediates greenhouse gasses 4+ times better then hardwood forest, and soil is improved after hemp is grown. It's the perfect rotational crop. Now we take this plant that improves our environment while being farmed and we are making nutritious protein from its seeds. Our product contains zero CBD or THC and is USDA Certified Organic and is FDA GRAS approved. https://agoge.life/password Thank you again for Listening to ON THE DELO. I hope you enjoy this Podcast and some of my older Episodes ! Follow me @iamthedelo on IG and on my website https://www.iamthedelo.com/ Please subscribe to the Podcast. I am passionate about my guest and what we do !

Ohio farmer Stephen Mackell talks with podcast host Lisa Munniksma about microgreens, actually sustainable (profitable!) small-scale farming and food access. Hear about how Stephen found his passion for farming through the magic of starting seeds. Learn about the Mission of Mary Cooperative Farm in Dayton, Ohio, where Stephen started out as a volunteer farm manager and went on to build their community programs for nine years. Stephen explains how the farm came to financially sustain itself with a two-tier CSA being grown on six empty housing lots and eight homemade caterpillar tunnels and greenhouses. He also talks about other food-access programs, including an after-school program that eventually led to food production for the school salad bar and a program to help 100 neighbors start their own gardens. Get to know Stephen's 1/2-acre Greentable Gardens in Xenia, Ohio, where he and one part-time employee serve a 90-member microgreens, salad and full-vegetable CSA. Learn how Stephen got his garden beds established from lawn to permanent raised beds, including the installation of drainage tiles. Stephen talks about his farming and business efficiencies—hint: microgreens are a year-round, stable source of income—and his farm's niche as a USDA Certified Organic home-delivery CSA. Get Stephen's advice for growing microgreens yourself, too. Hear about how Stephen, as a college student, was inspired to start a curbside-collection compost subscription company, which he then sold. It's still in business today!  Greentable Gardens on Instagram Greentable Gardens on Facebook Greentable Gardens website  

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David Leite of Leite's Culinaria talks the romance of Key Lime Pie; with ingenious ideas for upping your crust, filling and topping game. And Sarah Wells, at the helm of Hinterland highlights the virtues of Manuka Honey. Her extraordinary New Zealand honey is USDA-Certified Organic and is now available on Amazon! Plus, we're dishing on the beauty of grilled fruit and I'm sharing the best chicken marinade ever~

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In today's video, we sit down with Brian Vaszily. Brian Vaszily has been a prominent leader, researcher, and advocate in natural health and wellness for over 20 years. He's the founder of the popular health destination, TheArtofAntiAging.com, with over 500,000+ members. The Art of Anti-Aging's mission is to empower those in their 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, and beyond with the most effective evidence-based natural solutions to look and feel their best, avoid and overcome disease, and live long doing it. In the past couple of years, he has created and hosted several highly acclaimed online summits featuring today's top anti-aging and longevity doctors and researchers that have been heard by over a million people. Brian is also the founder of PurityWoods.com, one of the world's only providers of premier-quality and fully USDA Certified Organic anti-aging skincare products.Your host, Nathan Crane, is a Certified Holistic Cancer Coach, Best-Selling Author, Inspirational Speaker, Cancer-Health Researcher and Educator, and 20X Award Winning Documentary Filmmaker with Over 15 Years in the Health Field.Today's podcast is focused on talking about the art of anti-aging with Brian Vaszily as well as the things he has written about in his Best-Seller The 9 Intense Experiences. Visit The Nathan Crane Podcast on YouTube to watch the full podcast!Connect with Nathan Crane!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr_nathan_crane/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NathanCraneOfficialPage/Websites: https://nathancrane.com/www.Becomingcancerfree.com www.Healinglife.netCheck out our guest Brian Vaszily on Social Media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/puritywoodsorganicsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/puritywoodsinc/Website: http://www.puritywoods.com/ & https://theartofantiaging.com/

Whole Foods Market IP, Inc., a subsidiary of Amazon, is an upscale American multinational supermarket chain headquartered in Austin, Texas, which sells products free from hydrogenated fats and artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives.[5] A USDA Certified Organic grocer in the United States, the chain is popularly known for its organic selections.[6] Whole Foods has 500 stores in North America and seven in the United Kingdom as of March 4, 2019.[3][7] Amazon acquired the company for $13.7 billion on August 28, 2017.[8] Twitter Instagram Mack's channel Intro music by Dan Mason

Small town girl turned CEO, Miranda Inglis is in the Fast Lane discussing her life journey that led her from sickness to health. Miranda, an engineer, went from making her own personal care products to selling them. Miranda didn't stop there, she became the CEO of Pure Haven, a company that has dedicated its very existence to providing families with safe products for their homes.    Instagram: @nontoxceo   Miranda earned her bachelor's degree in engineering from Ohio State University and quickly became a leader in the automotive industry. For 13 years she built a career that spanned the areas of manufacturing, parts distribution, quality, safety, and leadership development for a top automobile manufacturer. Miranda led a development program for engineers that changed the way the company hired and developed individuals throughout its North American operations. Miranda is now a mom on a mission. After a long struggle with infertility, she became passionate about clean ingredients and found Pure Haven while searching for safe products for her family. She went from creating her own safe formulations for her own family at home to sharing Pure Haven's important mission and products with families as an independent Consultant. In 2017, after three years of experiencing the power of direct sales as a Consultant, Miranda joined the Pure Haven corporate team, unleashing her passion for helping others thrive in this business model. Miranda's broad knowledge of all engineering fields came into play in her role as Pure Haven's Chief Operating Officer. In this position, Miranda led research and development efforts, overseeing a team of capable individuals, working with them to formulate products using strictly safe, non toxic ingredients. She was responsible for interfacing with vendors to verify the purity of ingredients and ensure a 100% clean finished product. She is in tune with trending ingredients and an expert in planning for variability due to the nature of fresh ingredients. In October 2022, Miranda was appointed as Pure Haven's Chief Executive Officer, taking the company from woman co-led to woman led. Miranda has an unwavering commitment and dedication to the Pure Haven mission and our independent Consultants' success. Miranda lives in Ohio with her husband and two sons, who are her everyday reminder of why Pure Haven's mission to educate and protect families is so important. You can also follow her on Instagram for tips to living toxin free @noxtoxceo. About Pure Haven: Pure Haven removes toxins so you can protect your family. Pure Haven non toxic products are made with safe ingredients that you can feel good about using and sharing with loved ones. At our very own USDA Certified Organic facility, located in Johnston, Rhode Island, we manufacture unique, non toxic formulations that are trusted and true. All Pure Haven products are cruelty free, gluten free, and made in the USA.  

Brian Vaszily is a renowned and respected natural health leader, researcher, and advocate. For over 20 years, he has helped guide millions of people to research-based natural health solutions. He is the founder of the popular health destination, theartofantiaging.com, with over 500,000 members. The Art of Anti-Aging's mission is to empower those in middle age and their golden years with the most effective evidence-based natural solutions to look and feel their best, avoid and overcome disease, and live longer. Brian is also the founder of Purity Woods, a provider of premier-quality USDA Certified Organic skincare products that I personally happen to love. In this episode, we discussed the health implications of products we put on our skin, and Brian talks about certain natural ingredients we can all use to reduce wrinkles, improve skin elasticity, and help us have vibrant, healthy skin as we age.   Links Purity Woods Dream Cream*   Timestamps: [02:26] Brian's Backstory [11:08] His Feelings About Mindset and Aging [17:07] All About the Skin [25:54] This is Why Purity Woods is Wonderful [32:58] How Alma is Different than Taking Vitamin C [39:37] Two More Quick Topics   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 Happy Bones, Happy Life Podcast. *In compliance with the FTC guidelines, please assume the following about links on this site: Some of the links going to products are affiliate links of which I receive a small commission from sales of certain items, but the price is the same for you (sometimes, I even get to share a unique discount with you). If I post an affiliate link to a product, it is something that I personally use, support, and would recommend. I personally vet each and every product. My first priority is providing valuable information and resources to help you create positive changes in your health and bring more happiness into your life. I will only ever link to products or resources (affiliate or otherwise) that fit within this purpose.

 "Plant-based was born and became adopted by the industry because this is not necessarily a vegan product, but it has some of these same values." -MJ Kinney   Creating a plant-based food product is no small feat— from developing a nutritious and flavorful recipe to designing your labeling and packaging, and eventually coming up with a strategy for getting your products into the hands of potential consumers.    It takes a lot of hard work, dedication, and passion to get to your first sale. But if you have a great idea for a plant-based product, it can be extremely rewarding both personally and professionally.   In this episode, Justine sits with MJ Kinney, the founder and Principal Food Scientist at FareScience. MJ works in the advancement of plant-based food products in terms of nutrition, taste, price, and scalability. Her work in moving food science forward is not only tailored with the society's need for better alternatives but also to promote product development with values.   Listen in as Justine and MJ discuss the necessary steps in launching a plant-based food product— from concept building, to finding the right contract manufacturers, and from making sure your product follows the plant-based values to finally seeing your own products in store shelves. They also talk about the shaming around vegetarianism and veganism, how plant-based was born, and how long it takes to launch your product. Meet MJ:  MJ Kinney uses her specialized scientific, social, and commercial knowledge to develop exceptional food products that do well for both producers and consumers. MJ is a food scientist and the founder of FareScience, specializing in alternative proteins. Her innovative approach relies on a comprehensive understanding of how R&D, marketing, sales, and project management interact. MJ's creative and unique strategy is born from her varied roles in and around food science, as well as her successes in business to business, business to consumer, and non-profit sectors.   MJ's product development experience spans the natural, organic, and plant-based foods segment, where she has formulated according to a wide variety of standards including vegan, clean label, USDA Certified Organic, Non-GMO, allergen-free, gluten-free, protein enhanced, and reduced sugar. She is a go-to expert for the application of plant protein ingredients into alternative meat, egg, and dairy products, as well as puffed snacks, cereals, beverages, spreads, sauces, and much more. Website LinkedIn Connect with NextGen Purpose: Website Facebook Instagram  YouTube Linkedin Episode Highlights: 03:32 Meet MJ and Fare Science 06:07 The Shame and Guilt Around Vegetarianism 10:11 How Plant-Based Was Born 16:54 What Goes Into Contract Manufacturing 19:42 Working with Contract Manufacturers 24:19 When Your Labor Bears Fruit

"We, as food brands, can do better. We can deliver higher quality products. We can work with fresher ingredients that are better sourced." -Ryan Johnston   The trend of going plant-based is powerful for many reasons. For one, it promotes gut health. Our gut microbiome is made up of trillions of bacteria that play a crucial role in digestion, immunity, and overall health.    Diet is a major modifiable factor that influences the composition of the gut microbiota. Unfortunately, the modern diet and lifestyle are major contributing factors to an imbalanced gut microbiome. On the other hand, a plant-based diet is rich in fiber and phytonutrients, which promote a healthy gut microbiome.    Biotic Ferments is a company that was built for this reason. Being a social purpose company, Biotic Ferments have taken their game to the next level by using USDA Certified Organic ingredients that are regeneratively sourced. They also use renewable sources in their production, practice zero food waste, use 70% recycled glass with BPA-free lids, and avoid using refined sugar in their products. Most importantly, they do not sacrifice taste as they believe that food should be a source of joy and satisfaction.    In this episode, Justine sits with Biotic Ferments co-founder and CEO, Ryan Johnston. Justine and Ryan discuss how to weave tradition into innovation, what regenerative agriculture means and how to practice it at home and in business, how to run a food brand that touches people, what it takes to run a family business,  and the secret to creating products with better flavor and higher quality. Meet Ryan: Ryan is the co-founder and CEO of Biotic Brands, a family-owned social purpose beverage company. He grew up in west Sonoma County where his love for living systems had grown over the years.    Ryan also serves as the Strategic Advisor at Landscape Carbon Calculator, Orchard Manager and Cidemaker at Ethic Ciders, and the Chair of the Board of Directors at Daily Acts Organization, where he also met his lovely wife, Kellen.    When he's not working, Ryan spends his time fly fishing, backpacking, foraging, gardening, and cooking. Ryan and Kellen now live in Sebastopol.    Website Instagram LinkedIn Connect with NextGen Purpose: Website Facebook Instagram  YouTube Linkedin Episode Highlights: 01:20 Expanding KVASS 05:29 Building Relationships Around Food 09:14 What is Regenerative Agriculture 13:35 The Role of Food Brands 18:49 Passion for Flavor and Quality 25:12 Catering to People's Tastes

Have you wanted to learn more about the benefits of juicing? Do you make fresh juice at home?  Have you purchased fresh juice at the market?   Do you know the difference between a green smoothie and green juice? On today's podcast, we cover all of these questions and more, with Kimmye Bohannon the CEO of The Weekly Juicery and the Founder of The Juice Ritual program.  Kimmye says she felt like she was aging in “dog years” and juicing turned back the clock! We discuss the benefits of juicing and how to get started. Kimmye shares her recommended juicer and best book to begin… but first we get into her inspiring entrepreneurial journey. Kimmye had worked at JP Morgan for nearly 15 years when she launched The Weekly Juicery in her home in 2012 with no experience in this business.  Her goal was to create a juice delivery service that would make drinking cold-pressed juices convenient for busy people.  She would wake up at 2am – yes 2am – to deliver fresh juice to her early subscribers.  That's how passionate she is about the benefits. We have a lot of laughs during this conversation and I hope you'll be laughing along with us too!    For show notes visit:  https://thegoodlifecoach.com/015 *This interview is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended to replace your relationship with your doctor or trusted healthcare providers.* Key Takeaways: A mother to 3 children in just four years, Kimmye felt like she was aging much too quickly.  She bought a juicer and picked up a book from Natalia Rose.  Kimmye started to feel great and before she knew it her passion for juicing became her calling.  She had no idea about this industry or how to do all the things to make it a reality, but step by step, she found her way. It takes 3 1/2 – 4 1/2 pounds of produce for 16 ounces of juice! My favorite takeaway:  “As entrepreneurs we need to always be asking: ‘Is there a better way?'” She had no prior experience and her company continues to deliver delicious, fresh juice throughout the United States.  In addition,  there are five Weekly Juicery retail locations and the online Juice Ritual Program which is a guided, one-day juice fast experience each month. The Weekly Juicery juices are 100% USDA Certified Organic, vegetable-centric with little to no fruit. RESOURCES: The juicer that Kimmye recommends: The Brevillle Juice Fountain – JE98XL  The Juice e-Book Giveaway referenced in the show. Detox for Life – Natalia Rose Detox 4 Women – Natalia Rose  The E-Myth by Michael Gerber – helps you create a business and not a job.   Where to find Kimmye and other resources mentioned: theweeklyjuicery.com Michele on IG Natalia Rose Institute Get your FREEBIE for joining the newsletter. Kimmye's 3 best tips for success: You need to be a student and a teacher.  People want to help you.  Ask people for help.  Share your experience back.  Intuition is generally right and yours will be too.  “The net is going to appear.  Make a big leap.”  Be very unattached to outcomes in your business.  If you are too attached you might miss other opportunities.   Books: This episode was sponsored by Design a Life You Love, A Woman's Guide to Living a Happier and More Fulfilled Life.  My book includes 52 inspirations, one for every week of the year, each with practical tips to guide you to self-love and success on your own terms. It's a short book that you can read in about an hour, but includes life lessons that will last a lifetime. Thank you for listening to the show! Please be sure to share it with your friends who would benefit from this information.  Also be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app to be a part of this community of strong, smart, and successful women.  

In this episode of Return on Podcast, Tyler Jefcoat and Tyler Ornstein discuss consumer mindset, auditing your personal relationships, and why billionaires like chess. Started in 2003 Tylers Coffee is The World's First and Only Acid-Free Coffee, USDA Certified Organic and was founded out of necessity after Tyler's father was told by his physician that he could no longer drink coffee. After developing the Z-Roasting Process and perfecting each batch, a 14-year-old Tyler went door-to-door on his bicycle selling Tylers Coffee. Tylers Coffee has since seen a tremendous amount of growth. In 2020-2021 Tyler was featured twice in Forbes online, launched his own book, and was featured in USA Today. Tylers Coffee can now be found in thousands of stores across the country and worldwide including Sprouts, Natural Grocers, Hy-Vee, and mom and pops across the country. Tyler's contact links LinkedIn Tyler's Coffee Tyler's Newsweek Op Ed Also mentioned in this episode: Atomic Habits - James Clear Grit - Angela Duckworth Welcome to Return on Podcast, the show where we help e-commerce sellers improve their ROI in business and in life. Hosted by Tyler Jefcoat and in affiliation with Seller Accountant, Return on Podcast aims to leave listeners with new insights and actionable life and business hacks at the end of each episode.

WTTA is back to discuss all the huge STAR WARS CELEBRATION announcements! The boys deliver all the new Action Figure news, and do a deep spoiler filled dive on the new Disney+ OBI WAN KENOBI show! It's not a disturbance in the Force it's just another wacky episode of WHERE THE TOYS ARE!!  This episode is brought to you in part by UGUD DOG CBD - A pet wellness brand offering USDA Certified Organic and premium grade broad spectrum (0.0% THC) CBD products formulated specifically for dogs. Each ingredient is consciously sourced and tested for both purity and quality to ensure safety for all our furry family members. Their focus is to provide a holistic opportunity for all dogs to live long and comfortable lives with their families. Check em out - https://uguddog.com/

This week we are joined by pal of the show, GI JOE Toy freak, and Death Metal master DOKTOR ROSS SEWAGE! Brent and Ross hit up the TIME TUNNEL TOYS Toy show in Santa Clara, California and give us their toy pick ups and thoughts on live toy shows being back!! Sam brings the news and talks about recent TODD MCFARLANE TOYS controversy. The boys also open some vintage GI JOE toys live on air! Keep my podcast name IN YOUR MOUTH ..............it's WHERE THE TOYS ARE!! DOKTOR ROSS SEWAGEwww.doktorsewage.comwww.instagram.com/doksewage/This episode is brought to you in part by UGUD DOG CBD - A pet wellness brand offering USDA Certified Organic and premium grade broad spectrum (0.0% THC) CBD products formulated specifically for dogs. Each ingredient is consciously sourced and tested for both purity and quality to ensure safety for all our furry family members. Their focus is to provide a holistic opportunity for all dogs to live long and comfortable lives with their families. Check em out - https://uguddog.com/

Have you prepared your land for a bountiful elderberry harvest? What are your elderberry options if you haven't?  For the second installment of our special Elderberry Workshop Series we're hosting Taylor Clark of Boulder Berry Farms, located in southwest Ohio. Boulder Berry Farms offers USDA Certified Organic elderberries; fresh, frozen, dried, and freeze dried. They also have a herd of purebred KuneKune pigs, a docile grazing farm animal perfect for smaller homesteads. In late 2019, they cut their first rows of elderberries and purchased hundreds of cuttings. From there, the rest is history…which you can hear in this episode!   You'll hear: Who Taylor is and how he got into elderberries 1:12 What role water plays in the farming of elderberries 3:31 About land preparation for Boulder Berry Farms 6:24 How you can grow elderberries if you don't have your land prepped in time 10:12 The typical yield per acre on Boulder Berry 17:00 How Boulder Berry has refined their practices over time 23:25 The vision for the near future of Boulder Berry Farms 28:41 Where you can find out more about Taylor and Boulder Berry Farms 31:00Resources:Sign up for our free Elderberry workshop series - https://www.elderberryworkshop.com Boulder Berry Farms website - https://www.boulderberry.com Boulder Berry Farms Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/boulderberry

Where The Toys are is back for another informational, wacky, Action Figure filled episode! The Star Wars , Mandalorian,  HasLabs, Razor Crest has finally arrived and Brent breaks down how awesome it is, and how his GI JOE Sailor ReAction Figures love to hang out in it!  We cover the last episode of the BOOK OF BOBA FETT in a spoilerific play by play with predictions for what's next.  We also give you store pick up reports and news......it's WHERE THE TOYS ARE!! This episode is brought to you in part by UGUD DOG CBD - A pet wellness brand offering USDA Certified Organic and premium grade broad spectrum (0.0% THC) CBD products formulated specifically for dogs. Each ingredient is consciously sourced and tested for both purity and quality to ensure safety for all our furry family members. Their focus is to provide a holistic opportunity for all dogs to live long and comfortable lives with their families. Check em out - https://uguddog.com/

The Avana Organic Cocktail line was handcrafted with the health conscious consumer in mind. Only the highest grade of organic ingredients were used in each of our premium canned cocktails. Their R&D team in Southern California has worked countless hours to reduce the calories and sugar concentration of our products to a record breaking low. We pride ourselves in staying true to our main initiative of being the health conscious consumer's beverage of choice while simultaneously delivering a refreshing taste like no other. Avana is the first canned cocktail line to ever use Ultra Premium Organic Tequila and have the entire cocktail itself certified USDA Organic. The Avana Organic cocktail line was founded on the idea that we only have one life to live so we should live it to the fullest, love like it's endless, and drink only the purest. Their handcrafted organic cocktails are here to help you do just that. For more information, visit https://www.drinkavana.com/ If you have the next big idea, apply to the Expert Dojo Accelerator: www.expertdojo.com

If You Want to Achieve Your Youngest-Looking Skin, You Should: Be mindful of what you are putting into your body and what you should keep out Switch out the toxic products that sit on your skin with certified organic products instead Start viewing your skincare products the same as you view your food intake   We often forget that our skin is our largest organ in the body and plays a pivotal role in our hormones, longevity, immune system, and overall health. Everything you put onto your skin is absorbed into your body, including your shampoo, lotion, makeup, and household cleaners. When we use personal care products that are filled with chemicals, it can lead to a myriad of health problems and actually age us faster.   Natural Skincare Solutions With Brian Vaszily Brian Vaszily is a prominent natural health leader, researcher, and advocate with over 20 years of experience. He is the founder of The Art of Anti-Aging and Purity Woods, a premier-quality USDA Certified Organic skincare product line. He is on a mission to help those in their 30's, 40's, 50's, 60's, and beyond with the most effective evidence-based natural solutions to look and feel their best, avoid and overcome disease, and live longer.   The Problem with Toxins Feeding your skin is just like feeding your body. Unfortunately, the personal care industry is one of the most unregulated industries in this country, with only 11 chemicals being banned for use in personal care products. Compared to the over 1300 chemicals that have been banned in the EU and other countries, this is a huge red flag. While consuming these toxic products through your skin may not have an immediate effect on your health, using these products for days, weeks, and years can be detrimental. This is why we have to put as much time and care into selecting products for our skin as we do when feeding ourselves.   Achieving Younger-Looking Skin Naturally Let's be honest; we all want to look younger. Our skin is a big indicator of youth, which is why we can't separate it from the rest of our health. The goal is to put something on our skin that will keep us looking, and feeling great, without damaging our skin biome and immune system. Aging is a wonderful thing. But the key to aging gracefully is to use products that nourish us rather than consuming chemicals that can have some seriously negative long-term effects on our health. By educating yourself on the best ingredients for your skin, you can look and feel younger for longer. Are you ready to achieve younger-looking skin by removing the toxic chemicals from your personal care routine? Share your thoughts on what Brian shared with us today with me in the comments section of the episode page.   Quotes: “When we put ingredients on our skin, they go into our body, they are food, just like the same way we put food in our mouth.” (8:20) “In the European Union, and in other countries, over 1300 different chemicals have been banned from cosmetics and personal care products because they are known toxins or highly potential toxins. In the United States guess how many have been banned? 11.” (16:43) “Day after day, week after week, month after month, decade after decade, [using these products], it's like death by a thousand cuts.” (19:42) “When you have your grocery store cart and you are pushing it down the aisle of stores, and you hit the cosmetics and personal care aisle, you are pushing your cart through a food aisle. Never forget that! (24:42) “This is my temple, our bodies, this is my temple. And its about what we allow in, and what we keep out. Thats really the basis of what great health is.” (31:04)   In This Episode Why you need to be careful when selecting the products you put onto your skin (13:22) How your personal care products filled with toxins are the equivalent of fast food (21:02) The most important products to switch out of your daily personal care routine (26:01) Which organic products you should introduce into your routine for optimal results (33:36) The best ingredients for your skin that you have probably never heard of (35:55)   Resources Mentioned: Use Promo Code ‘drmariza' for 15% Off Your Organifi Order The Age-Defying Dream Cream Nature's Top 10 Most Effective Anti-Aging Ingredients E-Book Purity Woods Website Follow Purity Woods on Pinterest   Other Resources: Check out the full show notes page Keep up with everything Dr. Mariza Follow Dr. Mariza on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube Podcast production & marketing support by the team at Counterweight Creative   Related Episodes:  Essentially You Episode #140: How to Get Youthful, Glowing Skin Naturally, and Skin-Loving Essential Oils Essentially You Episode #169: Everyday Detox: Strategies for Reducing Daily Environmental Toxic Exposure with Lara Adler

If you like growing things that are slightly unusual, then pawpaws may be for you. They are a "tropical" fruit tree that grows in colder climates.In this episode, I'm talking with Blake Cothron, the author of "Pawpaws: The Complete Growing and Marketing Guide" and the co-owner of Peaceful Heritage Nursery, a USDA Certified Organic fruit mail-order nursery in Kentucky.Since most people don't know what pawpaws are, that's where we start! Then we discuss their incredible history and talk about the basics of growing them. Like a lot of fruit trees, you will need at least two for proper pollination, and Blake suggests buying three to start in case something happens to one.Finally, we will talk about the best practices for harvesting pawpaws, as well as the best way to preserve that harvest. (Big hint: do NOT make fruit leather with pawpaws!)Full show notes here -- https://thriftyhomesteader.com/pawpaws-the-complete-growing-and-marketing-guide/ To see the most recent episodes, visit  ThriftyHomesteader.com/BookChat

The podcast will tell you in details about the country of origin labeling law, organic food definition, and organic fraud.  You will learn about the USDA organic inspection system and its flaws.  Finally, we cannot talk about organic food without mentioning about organic products from China. The truth can be very disturbing! The contents of the podcast are from our book: China!  Hidden Toxins: Putting Your Health at Risk. Please follow us on Facebook and Twitter at Ahbonbon Facts or visit our website: www.ahbonbon.com.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AhbonBonFacts)

One of the biggest blocks to healing is the inability to process grief. In this episode, Liza sheds light on the importance of processing grief. Her guest, Lara Kitts, shares the story of how she finally found happiness by way of grieving and routine self-care. Lara is a mother of three daughters and her oldest is severely impaired with multiple conditions including autism, epilepsy and cerebral palsy. After surviving years by living moment to moment, Lara found herself depressed and unwell at rock bottom, so she checked into a grief center where she slowly relearned how to tend to her needs. Today, Lara is committed to a lifestyle of radical self-care, while helping other mothers with special needs children do the same. Listen to this heartfelt conversation for support and validation in your journey. This conversation will inspire you to tend to the grief that is stopping you from transforming into the most empowered version of yourself.  *This episode is sponsored by Green Compass CBD.* Liza's favorite CBD brand for her family is Green Compass, which is USDA Certified Organic. Click here to learn more. https://veryhappystories.greencompassglobal.com/ Connect with Liza: Follow Liza and Very Happy Stories on Facebook and Instagram  https://www.facebook.com/veryhappystorieswithLizaBlas https://www.instagram.com/lizasveryhappystories/ Download Liza's free Thrive Guide for more of Liza's best practices on empowerment and happiness. Subscribe to Liza's newsletter at http://VeryHappyStories.com/ About Liza's Guest, Lara Kitts: Lara Kitts is an entrepreneur and a mom.  The oldest of her three daughters has severe impairments and this has shaped Lara's life and her business.  She works to help other parents of kids with special needs find ways to nurture and take care of themselves while they are taking care of their high-needs children. Lara has spent almost two decades advocating within the Special Education system and is the co-founder of an amazing nonprofit organization that supports kids with special needs in her west Michigan community. Lara's Website, Flight Club and Blog https://www.larakitts.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/larakittsllc  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lara.kitts/?hl=en Podcast, Changing Your Dreams: Parenting a Child with Special Needs - https://anchor.fm/larakitts

Some people are sensitive, but others are Highly Sensitive People, otherwise known as an HSP. This trait, recognized in the world of psychology, can affect up to twenty percent of the population and greatly affects an individual's nervous system – leaving them in a constant state of fight or flight. You might go through your whole life trying to suppress this trait when it might actually be your greatest superpower yet. In today's interview, Liza speaks with Julie Staub, certified Holistic Wellness Coach, HSP Lifestyle Coach, and Highly Sensitive Person. Julie breaks down the unique characteristics of a highly sensitive person and provides valuable information on realistic lifestyle modifications to maximize your energy and live your best life. This episode will leave you energized! Listen today. *This episode is sponsored by Green Compass CBD.* Liza's favorite CBD brand for her family is Green Compass, which is USDA Certified Organic. Click here to learn more. https://veryhappystories.greencompassglobal.com/ Connect with Liza: Follow Liza and Very Happy Stories on Facebook and Instagram  https://www.facebook.com/veryhappystorieswithLizaBlas https://www.instagram.com/lizasveryhappystories/ Download Liza's free Thrive Guide for more of Liza's best practices on empowerment and happiness. Subscribe to Liza's newsletter at http://VeryHappyStories.com/ More about Liza's Guest: Julie Staub, certified Holistic Wellness Coach, HSP Lifestyle Coach, Highly Sensitive Person and naturally gifted healer. Julie helps Highly Sensitive People clear blocks and obstacles that keep them from relief and ease by creating practical systems that honor their sensitive nature so they can rest and digest. www.juliestaub.com (website) www.instagram.com/hsp.juliestaub (IG) @hsp.juliestaub (profile) www.facebook.com/JulieStaubHWC (FB page) www.clubhouse.com/club/highly-sensitive-peo (HSP Club on Clubhouse) @juliestaub (profile) Join my HSP email list for weekly email:https://view.flodesk.com/pages/60071eb19b717a1de629873d HSP Resource Guide: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/603434b054e75769ef59d25e Mental Health Resource Guide for HSPs:https://view.flodesk.com/pages/60a719fef58a0010a20bcf29

How does a Harvard graduate end up broke, divorced, and working minimum wage? In this episode, Liza interviews Aron Croft, Harvard-trained ADHDer with a Master's degree in Coaching Psychology. Aron shares his personal story of how he was finally diagnosed with ADHD in his mid-thirties. If you are frustrated parenting a kid who seems completely unmotivated, listen to this episode. Aron reveals realistic and reliable best practices to motivate our kids outside of medication. More importantly, he reveals how we can help regulate our kids when they are constantly being bombarded with artificial dopamine hits all day long. This interview is a wake-up call. Kids with ADHD are not going to perform just to make us happy. Find out what lights them up. About Liza's Guest: Aron Croft appeared to have it all when he got into Harvard. But that was the beginning of his demise. He struggled nonstop for 15 years until he was broke, divorced, and earning minimum wage, failing out of his first 7 jobs and businesses. But after getting a Master's degree in Coaching Psychology and a diagnosis of Inattentive ADHD, his life changed. He built a successful Fortune 500 career consulting to companies such as Marriott, Deloitte, Johnson & Johnson, McDonald's, KPMG, and United Healthcare. He also got remarried, and most importantly, discovered how to get sh*t done with a neurodivergent brain. Now he's on a mission to raise awareness about Inattentive ADHD, how it goes under the radar, and how to rebuild your life post-diagnosis. www.HiddenADD.com *This episode is sponsored by Green Compass CBD.* Liza's favorite CBD brand for her family is Green Compass, which is USDA Certified Organic. Click here to learn more. https://veryhappystories.greencompassglobal.com/ Connect with Liza: Follow Liza and Very Happy Stories on Facebook and Instagram  https://www.facebook.com/veryhappystorieswithLizaBlas https://www.instagram.com/lizasveryhappystories/ Download Liza's free Thrive Guide for more of Liza's best practices on empowerment and happiness. Subscribe to Liza's newsletter at http://VeryHappyStories.com/

How does a dyslexic child who never gains reading fluency become a successful CEO and entrepreneur? Listen to this important interview. Liza speaks with Eric McGehearty, founder of Globe Runner. Eric shares his story of how he adapted quickly, advocated early on, and hard-wired everything he learned in class without ever reading by sight and without taking notes. In Eric's story, you hear how one career in his life prepared him for the next. He teaches us the importance of advocacy, adaptive technology, and providing our kids with opportunities for self-efficacy. To support Dyslexia Awareness Month and Learning Disabilities Awareness Month, please share this episode with someone who could use this hopeful and inspiring story. More About Liza's Guest: Eric McGehearty founded Globe Runner in 2009. Over the last 12 years under Eric's leadership the company has become one of the most prominent digital agencies in Dallas and was recognized by INC5000 as one of the fastest-growing companies in the country. Eric volunteers his time to work with and advocate for people with learning differences. A dyslexic himself, he is committed to improving education for those of us that learn differently. In 2016, Eric and Heather founded StandUpLD, a non-profit support network for parents and educators seeking educational resources to support and inspire children with learning differences.  Though McGehearty has achieved success in many fields, the role he cherishes most is that of a husband to his wife Heather and a father to their four children. Connect with Eric: My Business: GlobeRunner.com Our Nonprofit: https://standupld.org/ Dyslexia walk: https://www.bonfire.com/dyslexia-walk-2021/ *This episode is sponsored by Green Compass CBD.* Liza's favorite CBD brand for her family is Green Compass, which is USDA Certified Organic. Click here to learn more. https://veryhappystories.greencompassglobal.com/ Connect with Liza: Follow Liza and Very Happy Stories on Facebook and Instagram  https://www.facebook.com/veryhappystorieswithLizaBlas https://www.instagram.com/lizasveryhappystories/ Download Liza's free Thrive Guide for more of Liza's best practices on empowerment and happiness. Subscribe to Liza's newsletter at http://VeryHappyStories.com/

In this interview, Liza speaks with Tamara Ortegal, health coach and mom. Over ten years ago two of her sons were diagnosed with severe Crohn's disease. Despite their conditions, she was able to collaboratively coach them through their lifestyle changes even at a young age. Today, her sons are thriving and managing their own wellness. Tamara shares the reality of living with chronic illness and how small modifications ensured her sons still had a very fulfilled and normal childhood. Find out how she navigated this journey and empowered her sons.  About Liza's Guest: Tamara Ortegel has worked as a health coach for the past 7 years. In 2009, two of her boys were diagnosed with Crohn's disease. She became very interested in natural ways to support the body. She graduated from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in 2014 and has been helping people identify solutions for wellness ever since. She is an advocate of food-first and recommends Juice Plus+ to all of her clients. Tamara is the host of the Stepping Into Health podcast and enjoys sharing healing stories with her audience. She is pivoting just a bit in September and will be talking on her podcast about Thriving in Midlife. You can find her podcast on Apple and Spotify or connect with via her website http://www.tamaraortegel.com.  Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/tamaraortegel/ *This episode is sponsored by Green Compass CBD.* Liza's favorite CBD brand for her family is Green Compass, which is USDA Certified Organic. Click here to learn more. https://veryhappystories.greencompassglobal.com/ Connect with Liza: Follow Liza and Very Happy Stories on Facebook and Instagram  https://www.facebook.com/veryhappystorieswithLizaBlas https://www.instagram.com/lizasveryhappystories/ Download Liza's free Thrive Guide for more of Liza's best practices on empowerment and happiness. Subscribe to Liza's newsletter at http://VeryHappyStories.com/

Have you accepted adversity? In this episode, Liza interviews the Adversity Rockstar, Aric H. Morrison. Aric is the Award-Winning Author of “Adversity Rockstar: A Systematic Approach to Facing Life's Hardships Head On.” He is also an international speaker and expert in human behavior and managerial leadership. Through his personal story, Aric reveals how he transformed after being faced with the biggest adversity of his life. Moreover, his personal website to update friends and family on the status of his critically ill son quickly went viral and became a global symbol of hope and inspiration around the world. Today Aric shares his mindset to overcome all adversity and his number one piece of advice -- acceptance. Listen to this episode and gain a mindset reset in tackling your own adversity today. Connect with Liza's Guest, Aric H. Morrison https://adversityrockstar.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/authorarichmorrison/ https://www.instagram.com/adversityrockstar/ *This episode is sponsored by Green Compass CBD.* Liza's favorite CBD brand for her family is Green Compass, which is USDA Certified Organic. Click here to learn more. https://veryhappystories.greencompassglobal.com/ Connect with Liza: Follow Liza and Very Happy Stories on Facebook and Instagram  https://www.facebook.com/veryhappystorieswithLizaBlas https://www.instagram.com/lizasveryhappystories/ Download Liza's free Thrive Guide for more of Liza's best practices on empowerment and happiness. Subscribe to Liza's newsletter at http://VeryHappyStories.com/

Albie Chris and Urbano are back in Studio B! They're talking awkward sexual encounters, moving in with your partner, and a mailbag from a listener who found out the guy she's been dating is still active on Tinder! Oh and Chris had to buy his friend back from a pimp once?? Listen to find out and join the show by writing to us at Dearalbiemailbag@gmail.com And shout-out to our amazing sponsors: One Farm - an Austin, TX based wellness group that lets nature lead when harnessing the healing powers of plants to support your daily life with their USDA Certified Organic natural remedies. If you're interested go to onefarm.com/coupon/dearalbie. Ritual- a subscription-based multivitamin company that offers a traceable source of nutrients for men and women. Vegan Friendly. Non GMO. 30 Day Guarantee. Right now Ritual is offering our listeners 10% off your first three months. Visit ritual.com/DEARALBIE  Follow us on Instagram @Dear_Albie and send us your Chimes! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Are you faced with making difficult decisions regarding your child's mental health? Is your child's anxiety or depression severe and elevated? In this episode, Liza brings you a healthy dose of joyful courage, with Casey O'Roarty, author, parent educator and facilitator of personal growth. Together, Liza and Casey unpack the stress and anxiety of the season, which Casey calls, “the fall apart” fall. In her story, Casey reveals a dark point in her life when she was faced with admitting her teen daughter into a program for anxiety. Like Casey's daughter, so many of our kids are struggling beyond our parental scope and many of us have had to consult with outside teams, specialists, and even outside programs, like in-patient programs and partial hospitalization programs for a higher level of care. Learn how Casey was able to find the courage to be a solid presence for her daughter, instead of being stuck in fear. If you have concerns about your own child's mental well-being or if you are looking for guidance and validation through these complex circumstances, this is an important episode to hear. Connect with Liza's Guest, Casey O'Roarty: https://www.joyfulcourage.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joyful_courage/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/joyfulcourage Joyful Courage Podcast - https://www.joyfulcourage.com/jcp/ *This episode is sponsored by Green Compass CBD.* Liza's favorite CBD brand for her family is Green Compass, which is USDA Certified Organic. Click here to learn more. https://veryhappystories.greencompassglobal.com/ Connect with Liza: Follow Liza and Very Happy Stories on Facebook and Instagram  https://www.facebook.com/veryhappystorieswithLizaBlas https://www.instagram.com/lizasveryhappystories/ Download Liza's free Thrive Guide for more of Liza's best practices on empowerment and happiness. Subscribe to Liza's newsletter at http://VeryHappyStories.com/.

It's a new season of storytelling. In this episode, Liza reveals a recent breakdown that ultimately led to a timely breakthrough. Liza tells the story of how a routine dog walk with her husband brought on an emotional breakdown at therapy, leading both of them to unpack years of suppressed pain. The breakthrough? It was time for them to heal their partnership! After years of navigating the uncertainty of their children's challenges (including anxiety, depression, ASD, ADHD, OCD, and Lyme Disease) it was time to re-connect. Learn why our personal breakdowns ARE our breakthroughs in disguise. Liza encourages her listeners to lean into these moments and not be afraid because when they show up, they show us IT'S TIME. This episode will inspire you to set your healing journey in motion. It's time! *This episode is sponsored by Green Compass CBD.* Liza's favorite CBD brand for her family is Green Compass, which is USDA Certified Organic. Click here to learn more. https://veryhappystories.greencompassglobal.com/ Follow Liza and Very Happy Stories on Facebook and Instagram  https://www.facebook.com/veryhappystorieswithLizaBlas https://www.instagram.com/lizasveryhappystories/ Download Liza's free Thrive Guide for more of Liza's best practices on empowerment and happiness. Subscribe to Liza's newsletter on http://VeryHappyStories.com/.

Shark Tank and Good Morning America's Nardo's Natural comes to the show with Co-Founder Danny Mastronardo for our Season 10 Premiere.Thank you for your support through the first nine seasons. "What It's Really Like to Be an Entrepreneur" has been rebranded  to "That Entrepreneur Show" https://www.VincentALanci.com/. Whether you are looking to start or scale your business, this is the show for you.The story began when the four Mastronardo brothers discovered the health benefits of coconut oil for the skin. The brothers were inspired to formulate a responsible skincare line with ingredients derived from nature. A few months later, Nardo's Natural developed their first moisturizer in their kitchen. The family business has since introduced a variety of USDA Certified Organic products and continues to grow everyday.  Nardo's Natural sources locally and coined the phrase “MADE LOCAL, THINK GLOBAL”.  Nardo's manufactures and formulates premium skincare and is headquartered in Tampa Bay Florida.  With growth, future plans are to expand local job creation while increasing warehousing, offices and distribution in the USA.  Nardo's Natural has every intention to provide more jobs within the community and promote green business partnerships.The Four Brothers of Nardo's Natural recently competed on ABC's Shark Tank and reeled in the catch of a lifetime.  Nardo's Natural welcomes their new business partner, Barbara Corcoran, widely known as the woman who turned a $1,000 loan into a billion dollar empire. “We four brothers were so thrilled to introduce a big sister into the mix, it's going to be an exciting journey!” Says DJ Nardo, oldest of the four brothers. The brothers plan to expand their market while introducing a new innovative organic products. Barbara Corcoran has already teamed the boys up with Good Morning America's, Tory Johnson. Tory recently featured Nardo's Natural on Good Morning America and the response was phenomenal. The Brothers of Nardo's Natural plan to attend a few major Spa Conferences and have quite a few organic surprises up their sleeve!.Guest Name: Danny Mastronardo Nardo's Natural Website: https://www.nardosnatural.com/To contact: https://www.nardosnatural.com/pages/contactHost Name: Vincent A. LanciEmail: PodcastsByLanci@Gmail.comYouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCy0dil34Q5ILEuHgLVmfhXQInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatentrepreneurshowFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThatEntrepreneurShowTwitter: twitter.com/PodcastsByLanciLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/thatentrepreneurshowThe Future | https://soundcloud.com/strawberry-candy-musicAdventure by MusicbyAden | https://soundcloud.com/musicbyadenMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unportedhttps://creativecommons.oFor Digital Editing Inquiries, email PodcastsByLanci@Gmail.comSpotlight Story Source: Entrepreneur.com 

Today's story highlights one mom's journey to healing which came in the form of -- the breakdown. Liza's guest today is Emily Johnson, a registered nurse and the owner of Hot Yoga Cape Cod. Emily also serves as an integrative nurse coach. In January of 2020 she became a member of a club no one wants to belong to when her son became acutely ill and was diagnosed with PANDAS.  A year later Emily founded The PANS Party Project to support and celebrate parents of children who have a neuroimmune disorder.  Emily's story is one of grief, healing and transformation. She reveals her best practices and how she slowly crawled out of the victim mindset. Even simple daily practices like movement, creativity, being present (with your mind and body), and finding gratitude go a long way! Together, Liza and Emily discuss how they both find empowerment despite raising children impacted by complex neurological and often psychiatric conditions. Don't miss this inspirational story and the last episode of season two. About Liza's Guest: Emily Johnson is a recovered DIY'er. She is a source of strength and inspiration for many.  As a registered nurse and the owner of Hot Yoga Cape Cod she believes deeply in unifying the body, mind, and spirit in order to achieve optimal health.  Emily serves and supports clients as an integrative nurse coach and focuses her teaching on mental and physical health benefits of a mindfulness practice. In January of 2020 she became a member of a club no one wants to belong to when her son became acutely ill and was diagnosed with PANDAS.  A year later she founded The PANS Party Project to support and celebrate parents of children who have a neuroimmune disorder.  Emily is a steadfast advocate, mental health ally, and kitchen dance party enthusiast. She lives on Cape Cod in Massachusetts with her husband Ty and her 2 sons (Miles + Will).  IG: https://www.instagram.com/emilyjohnsonrn/  https://www.instagram.com/thepanspartyproject/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/emilyjRN Personal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emily.johnson.56211/ Website: https://www.thepanspartyproject.com/ www.emilyjohnsonrn.com The Kindness Rocks Project: https://www.instagram.com/thekindnessrocksproject/ https://www.thekindnessrocksproject.com/ *This episode is sponsored by Green Compass CBD.* Liza's favorite CBD brand for her family is Green Compass, which is USDA Certified Organic. Click here to learn more. https://veryhappystories.greencompassglobal.com/ Follow Liza and Very Happy Stories on Facebook and Instagram  https://www.facebook.com/veryhappystorieswithLizaBlas https://www.instagram.com/lizasveryhappystories/ -   Download Liza's free Thrive Guide for more of Liza's best practices on empowerment and happiness. https://deft-builder-6983.ck.page/c3faebc92e -   Subscribe to Liza's newsletter on http://VeryHappyStories.com. -  Read Liza's Very Happy Stories Blog. https://www.veryhappystories.com/blog -   Find out if Liza can help you by clicking here and schedule your free consultation through her calendar.

“All ice cream pints in the US and worldwide are not recyclable.” – Kailey Donewald This week on the Gooder Podcast, I had the pleasure of talking with Kailey Donewald, the founder and CEO of Sacred Serve – a plant-powered functional gelato and pioneer in 100% compostable ice cream packaging. We discuss her personal health history's impact on the creation of Sacred Serve and the exciting future for the brand and category. We also learn about Kailey's influence in spreading awareness of diet and disease and how a trip to Indonesia became the awakening for a healthier life. Along the way, we hear the amazing journey of a passionate leader who promotes the mission of changing the landscape of functional foods. We tackle everything from nutrition to sustainability - to Kailey's personal commitment to food education in public schools. In this episode we learn: - About the history and inspiration of Sacred Serve. - How and when Kailey identified the connection between diet and disease and the trip that literally changed her life. - How she used her healing journey through nutrition and healthy lifestyle to create her brand. - Trends in functional foods. (Especially frozen treats!) - Sacred Serve's transition from non-compostable packaging to becoming the first ice-cream brand that uses 100% plastic free and compostable ice cream cartons. - The technology behind compostable packaging in the frozen aisle. - Why Kailey believes brands are resistant and hesitant to use compostable packaging.  - Why Kailey makes a priority to participate in food and meal-prep education programs in one of Chicago's public schools. About Kailey Donewald: I've spent the last 10 years traveling the world over in search of Mother Nature's most potent cures to modern-day ailments. Living in places like India and Indonesia, studying under leading practitioners in the fields of yoga, meditation, Eastern medicine, and alternative therapies has taught me a lot. I discovered firsthand the power connection between diet and disease, having healed myself of several chronic conditions through a nutrient-dense, plant-based diet alone. With this profound understand of the body and its innate ability to heal itself, I now want to share and serve the power of Mother Nature's most sacred elements with you. Guests Social Media Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaileydonewald/ Instagram: @sacredserve  Facebook: @sacredserve   Email: kailey@sacredserve.com Website: https://www.sacredserve.com/  Show Resources: Fast-moving consumer goods, also known as consumer packaged goods, are products that are sold quickly and at a relatively low cost. Examples include non-durable household goods such as packaged foods, beverages, toiletries, candies, cosmetics, over-the-counter drugs, dry goods, and other consumables. Whole Foods Market, Inc. is an American multinational supermarket chain headquartered in Austin, Texas, which sells products free from hydrogenated fats and artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives. A USDA Certified Organic grocer in the United States, the chain is popularly known for its organic selections. The Clean Label Project award program is based on food and consumer product safety issues that consumers are increasingly caring about-heavy metals, pesticide residues, and plasticizers, other chemicals of concern, and truth in labeling. All programs require unannounced retail product sampling and testing.   PCC Community Markets is a Seattle's community-owned food market since 1953 with 15 certified organic stores. Beecher's Handmade Cheese is an artisan cheese maker and retail shop with locations in the Pike Place Market, Seattle, Washington and New York City's Flatiron District.  Moon Juice: “Plant sourced alchemy to nourish and elevate body, beauty and consciousness.” Costco Wholesale Corporation is an American multinational corporation which operates a chain of membership-only big-box retail stores. As of 2020, Costco was the fifth largest retailer in the world and the world's largest retailer of choice and prime beef, organic foods, rotisserie chicken, and wine as of 2016. Natural Products Expo, the world's largest natural, organic and healthy products event, brings together an inspired community of industry members and exhibiting companies. Episode Sponsor - Retail Voodoo: A creative marketing firm specializing in growing, fixing and reinventing brands in the food, beverage, wellness and fitness industry. If your natural brand is in need of positioning, package design or marketing activation, we're here to help. You can find more information at www.retail-voodoo.com  

“If you can understand how to learn and you have a learning mindset all the time, you can pretty much do anything.” – Pam Montgomery This week on the Gooder Podcast, I had the pleasure of talking with Pam Montgomery, the founder and CEO of Chukar Cherries – a pioneer in boutique food processing, that turned Pacific Northwest cherries into a global gifting brand. We discuss the history of Chukar Cherries and the a-ha moment of Pam's product idea, including the acquisition of chocolate making “tools” from a famous chocolatier. We also learn about Pam's leadership for driving an inclusive workplace. Along the way, we hear the amazing journey of a dedicated woman who lead the way in clean food processing, environmental stewardship, equity and has a deep passion for the agricultural community of Central Washington State. In this episode we learn: - About the history and inspiration of Chukar Cherries. - The stories of hunting for and finding THE right ingredients and tools to make a premium delicious gifting chocolate. (pre-internet!) - How she uses her real-estate back-experience to grow her brand. - Pam's emphasis on inclusivity, team fulfillment and leadership in Chukar's workplace culture. - How “box-checking” isn't the path to growth. - How the pandemic has impacted the business and the opportunities that came along with it. - The drivers behind the trend of biodegradable and compostable packaging in her business. About Pam Montgomery: Pam Montgomery started multiple businesses in her 20's, but it was in Northwest cherries, chocolate & wine in the late 80's that she found her calling.  Early childhood tragedy accelerated Pam's self-reliance, independence, and problem-solving. She was just shy of 5 years old when her mother died of polio. Her older sisters and newborn brother were sent to live with relatives in California, but Pam stayed with her father—a forester for Weyerhaeuser stationed in a tiny logging community outside of Olympia, WA. On weekdays, Pam and her dad would climb into the work truck and drive into the mountains, walking for hours inspecting new tree plantings. The family was eventually re-united, and Pam's French-Canadian grandmother cared for Pam and her siblings for several years, during which homemade soup, fruit pie, and suet pudding were the heart of the home.  Fast forward to 1988: Pam and her young family escaped the bustle of Seattle to purchase the largest family-owned cherry orchard in Washington State. 8000 trees and three daughters (under the age of four) later, she had an idea. On her daily walk around the orchard, Pam noticed that cherries left on the tree after harvest increased in natural sugar while slowly dehydrating. Their flavor was incomparable! A question nagged her, why couldn't cherries be dried without adding sugar for a healthy year ‘round snack?  At the time, no one was drying cherries without preservatives, sulfites, or added sugars. Pam reached out to UC Davis—the research center for California's raisin and prune industries. They told her it could not be done. Undeterred, Pam started experimenting on her own and found that the natural sugars in a cherry that was allowed to fully ripen on the tree were sufficient. Pam began dehydrating Bing & Rainier cherries with no added ingredients whatsoever.    Later, on a trip to London, Pam visited the famous Harrods department store and their huge art deco confectionery hall filled with European fruits—preserved and chocolate covered. Visually, it was stunning, and the naturally dried dark sweet cherries covered in chocolate astonished her. She purchased a jar to take home as inspiration to create a Pacific Northwest chocolate-covered cherry. Over the next three decades Chukar's product line blossomed from naturally dried & chocolate covered cherries to cherry & nut energy snacks, fruitful preserves & sauces, baked goods & granola, and now regional wine & chocolate pairings—all made with clean ingredients and local cherries.  When the pandemic stopped many businesses in their tracks, Chukar continued in their capacity as a food processor, selling their goods at CHUKAR.COM  Since 1988 Pam has remained the creative force in Chukar Cherries—creating a team culture committed to excellence in product development, customer retention, and sustainability.  Perhaps Pam's greatest contribution has been mentorship within her company. Notably, she's willing to “take a chance” and hire young people in whom she sees potential, regardless of their level of experience. Guests Social Media Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pam-montgomery-0b666715/ Email: Pam@Chukar.com Website: http://www.chukar.com/ Show Resources: The University of California, Davis is a public land-grant research university near Davis, California. Named a Public Ivy, it is the northernmost of the ten campuses of the University of California system.   Harrods Limited is a department store located on Brompton Road in Knightsbridge, London, England. It is owned by the state of Qatar via its sovereign wealth fund, the Qatar Investment Authority.  The Guittard Chocolate Company is an American-based chocolate maker which produces couverture chocolate, using original formulas and traditional French methods. The company is headquartered in Burlingame, California.  AT&T Inc. is an American multinational conglomerate holding company, Delaware-registered but it is headquartered at Whitacre Tower in Downtown Dallas, Texas. It is the world's largest telecommunications company, and the second largest provider of mobile telephone services.   Battelle Memorial Institute (or Battelle) is a private nonprofit applied science and technology development company headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. Whole Foods Market, Inc. is an American multinational supermarket chain headquartered in Austin, Texas, which sells products free from hydrogenated fats and artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives. A USDA Certified Organic grocer in the United States, the chain is popularly known for its organic selections.  Amazon.com, Inc. is an American multinational technology company based in Seattle, Washington, which focuses on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence.   Food & Wine Classic in Aspen is a culinary event that consists of three incredible days of cooking demonstrations, wine tastings and panel discussions by world-class chefs and wine experts. Episode Sponsor - Retail Voodoo: A creative marketing firm specializing in growing, fixing and reinventing brands in the food, beverage, wellness and fitness industry. If your natural brand is in need of positioning, package design or marketing activation, we're here to help. You can find more information at www.retail-voodoo.com

In this episode, Liza brings in boy experts Janet Allison and Jennifer L.W. Fink, co-hosts of ON BOYS podcast. Together, they discuss the boys who just do not fit the mold and more than that, they disrupt their environment. It's often the case that our disrupters can cause parents frustration, exhaustion and even anger, but there is so much beneath their disrupting behaviors. Many of our boys have ADHD, anxiety, sensory processing issues and/or learning differences. This episode discusses their many strengths and the areas we really need to stay focused on including connection with our boys and supporting their interests and passions. Learn useful ways to navigate conversations, allow their spirit to flourish, build confidence, and just be brave when we wrestle with big questions, like homeschooling. This one is for the boys.  About the guests of this episode: Janet Allison is the Founder of Boys Alive! and the Co-Host of the ON BOYS Parenting Podcast. With more than 20 years of experience coaching parents, mentoring teachers, and being the featured parenting expert on both radio and TV, Janet loves empowering parents and teachers with proven tools and strategies to raise boys to be confident, caring and capable adults. Find her popular Boy TALK Blueprint here and pave the way for great conversations with your son! Jennifer L.W. Fink, RN, BSN is the founder of BuildingBoys.net and a writer specializing in health, education and parenting. She's also the mother of four boys. Jennifer's articles about boys have appeared in The Washington Post, Parents magazine, Parade magazine and FOX News. You can follow her on Facebook and Twitter. *This episode is sponsored by Green Compass CBD.* Liza's favorite CBD brand for her family is Green Compass, which is USDA Certified Organic. Click here to learn more. https://veryhappystories.greencompassglobal.com/ Follow Liza and Very Happy Stories on Facebook and Instagram  Download Liza's free Thrive Guide for more of Liza's best practices on empowerment and happiness. Subscribe to Liza's newsletter on VeryHappyStories.com. Read Liza's Very Happy Stories Blog. Find out if Liza can help you by clicking here and schedule your free consultation through her calendar.

Today we sit down with Angela Zheng the founder of Karuna. Karuna provides a broad array of functional juices and smoothies that work to restore health through whole plant-based ingredients. Formulated from a belief that Food Is Better Medicine™, each unique offering is inspired by ancient wisdom and backed by modern science. Karuna does not add sugar to their products, and they are all USDA Certified Organic, Non-GMO Project Verified, and gluten-free. Karuna was founded on the philosophy that diet can improve and prevent many health issues, as Angela and her husband, an oncologist, believe the right food can act as medicine. We have such a wonderful and educational conversation and we know you will enjoy this episode! Also keep a look out on our Instagram page for a fun giveaway coming up with Angela and the Karuna team! Enjoy!  To learn more about Karuna you can visit: https://mykaruna.com or follow on instagram @mykaruna To learn more about our health coaching subscription service visit: www.patreon.com/courageouswellness Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Courageous Wellness! We release new episodes each #WellnessWednesday! You can also follow us on instagram @CourageousWellness and visit our website: www.courageouswellness.net to get in touch.  This episode is brought to you by Milk+Honey.  To receive 15% off your purchase visit www.milkandhoney.com and use code: CWPODCAST (all one word) at checkout! Milk+Honey is a line of non-toxic, effective, and safe bath, body, and skincare products made in small batches in Austin, Texas. We are so happy to offer our listeners a discount with Recess! A wonderful alcohol alternative or just a fun afternoon treat to keep you calm, cool, and collected. With flavors including, blackberry chai, coconut lime, blood orange, black cherry, peach ginger, and pomegranate hibiscus - they offer 6 and 12 packs, subscriptions, and sampler packs for your enjoyment. To save 15% on all beverages or subscriptions, you can use code "courageous" at checkout when you visit: https://takearecess.co/ Are you interested in becoming a health coach or furthering your nutrition education? We loved our program at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and are happy to offer our listeners a discount on tuition! To receive up to $2000 off tuition (for payments in full and $1000 off tuition for payment plans) you can use our name Aly French or Erica Stein when you enroll. To learn more you can also take a Sample Class, check out the Curriculum Guide, or visit the application page to enroll.  We are so happy to offer our listeners 10% off on all Four Sigmatic superfood coffee and elixirs! For 10% off Four Sigmatic products visit https://foursigmatic.com/ and use the code: courageous at checkout!  

Is your coping mechanism for a rough day a bad habit?  Liza’s guest, Christie Cuthbert, made the decision to stop drinking wine for one entire year after the stress of 2020 turned her love of wine into a routine and bad habit. Can you relate? Christie Cuthbert is an author and mom of four boys, including triplets. As the demands of parenting increase, some of us turn to bad habits to cope. Breaking our routine of bad habits requires a thoughtful plan so Christie suggests having a support system to have your back, as well as committing to a hard stop. Releasing bad habits is part of the journey towards personal empowerment. Listen and learn how this mom is using an entire year to let go of her bad habit in order to re-establish her love of wine. About today’s guest: Christie Cutbert is an author and mom of four boys, including triplets. In 2020 she published "Mom! I Farted in Church" One Type A Mama's Journey Learning to Laugh and Let Go, and in 2021 she published a children's book, "The Mischief Makers." Prior to writing books she was a journalist for 18 years, writing for multiple publications including Today Show Parenting Team, Scary Mommy, San Antonio Woman's Magazine and more. You can find out more about her and her books at www.christiecuthbert.com, or follow along on Instagram @christiecuthbert *This episode is sponsored by Green Compass CBD.* Liza’s favorite CBD brand for her family is Green Compass, which is USDA Certified Organic. Click here to learn more. https://veryhappystories.greencompassglobal.com/ Follow Liza and Very Happy Stories on Facebook and Instagram  -   Download Liza’s free Thrive Guide for more of Liza’s best practices on empowerment and happiness. -   Subscribe to Liza’s newsletter on VeryHappyStories.com. -  Read Liza’s Very Happy Stories Blog. -   Find out if Liza can help you by clicking here and schedule your free consultation through her calendar.

Some people devote their lives to living healthy. That was the case for Liza’s guest, Deborah Herlax Enos. Deborah is a certified nutritionist and has been in the healthcare industry for over 30 years, so she was the last person you’d expect to be diagnosed with breast cancer. Through Deborah’s journey, Liza served as her cancer mentor and the two reflect on how the experience changes women and what Deborah is most grateful for today. First, she stopped being a lifelong people-pleaser and discusses the distinction between being a peacekeeper and a peacemaker. A peacemaker can sometimes ruffle feathers, but comes from a place of empowerment and also stems from love. Moreover, Deborah re-learned how to authentically love herself, instead of loving the idea of what people think of her. You do not need a cancer diagnosis to self-heal and find self-love. Listen to this episode and start your own transformational journey of self-healing today About today’s guest, Deborah Herlax Enos, CN. Deborah is a certified nutritionist, nationally known healthy living expert, and health coach for high-performance executives. Deborah is a regular on Q13 FOX News, NBC, and CBS and is The One Minute Wellness Coach for The Doctors TV Show. She's designed health coaching programs for executives and employees at Costco Wholesale, Caterpillar, Boeing, Amazon, and Waste Connections. She designs programs knowing that busy executives and entrepreneurs usually put their health and wellness at the bottom of their list.  Her programs are designed to help them overcome health obstacles in an expeditated way. She assists her clients in changing their mindset to level up their health, all while creating practical, healthy habits that will last a lifetime. Deborah holds a bachelor's degree in Health Science with special study and university certification in Exercise Science. She also has additional certifications from American Health Science University as a certified nutritionist and has a double certification from the American College of Sports Medicine. Deborah lives in Sammamish, WA, with her husband. Fun Fact: Deborah was the health coach for the rock band Metallica.  FB: @DebsHealthCoachKitchen Twitter: @DebsHealthKitch Instagram: @debshealthcoachkitchen www.DeborahEnos.com *This episode is sponsored by Green Compass CBD.* Liza’s favorite CBD brand for her family is Green Compass, which is USDA Certified Organic. Click here to learn more. https://veryhappystories.greencompassglobal.com/ Follow Liza and Very Happy Stories on Facebook and Instagram  -   Download Liza’s free Thrive Guide for more of Liza’s best practices on empowerment and happiness. -   Subscribe to Liza’s newsletter on VeryHappyStories.com. -  Read Liza’s Very Happy Stories Blog. -   Find out if Liza can help you by clicking here and schedule your free consultation through her calendar.

“Everyone has the right to a healthy home.” – Kelly Vlahakis-Hanks This week on the Gooder Podcast I had the pleasure of talking with Kelly Vlahakis-Hanks, the President and CEO at ECOS. We discuss the innovations in ECOS and how they ensure sustainability in the company. We also learn about the trends that have come up in the natural cleaning industry, accelerated due to the pandemic. Along the way we learn the story of the transformation of a family legacy into a category champion and hear about an innovative leader who advocates for corporate social responsibility and sustainable manufacturing. In this episode we learn: - About the family history and legacy of ECOS.  - How far green science has evolved and its impact on product efficacy in home cleaning and personal care. - Reasons why consumers resist switching from traditional industrial cleaners to more people/planet/pet friendly cleaning products. - About product innovation and trends in the natural cleaning industry. - The behind-the-scenes efforts of developing one of the most disruptive environmentally friendly supply chains and its net-positive impact for consumers pocketbooks. - How Kelly’s commitment to diversity, inclusion and love inspires a brand that continues to break all the rules on its way to saving the planet. About Kelly Vlahakis-Hanks: As President and CEO, Kelly Vlahakis-Hanks, leads the strategy and production environmentally friendly cleaning products at ECOS. She oversees four geographically diverse facilities across the U.S. as well as a European Manufacturing platform. She has been widely recognized for her highly effective movement, corporate social responsibility, and sustainable manufacturing. Vlahakis-Hanks has led ECOS to become a Climate Positive company and the first company in the world to achieve the sustainability trifecta of carbon neutrality, water neutrality, and TRUE Platinum Zero Waste certification. Her sustainable business   practice has made ECOS a model for green business in the U.S. ECOS is a primary manufacture that has received many awards for its innovations in safer green chemistry, including the U.S. EPA’s Safer Choice Partner of the Year four times. As an African American woman and the daughter of a Greek immigrant, Vlahakis-Hanks has made environmental and social justice a cornerstone of ECOS’s mission. She actively promotes a corporate culture of diversity and empowerment, ensuring that over 50% of her C-Suite and top executives are women. She supports a green economy by creating sustainable manufacturing jobs across the U.S. and offering strong employee benefits and a living minimum wage of $17 per hour, one of the highest in the industry.  She also offers financial incentives to employees who make sustainable living choices such as purchasing a low-emissions vehicle or solar panels. Vlahakis-Hanks received her undergraduate degree at UCLA and an MBA at Chapman University Argyros School of Business and Economics. She has been featured on CNN, CBS News, FOX News, NBC News, Bloomberg and Marketwatch and in publications such as Fortune, Entrepreneur and the Los Angeles Times. She has received many awards for her sustainable leadership, including Entrepreneur Magazine’s 100 Powerful Women in 2020 and Conscious Company’s World-Changing Women in Conscious Business Award. She is an active member of several boards, including the Environmental Media Association and the Chapman University Board of Governors, where she serves on the Diversity Task Force. She is active in industry councils and public policy advocacy, including the American Sustainable Business Council and the Companies for Safer Chemicals coalition, working to promote higher standards for consumer products to protect human health and the environment.  She is also a member of YPO (Young Presidents’ Organization) and Abundance 360, Peter Diamandis’ select community of executives and entrepreneurs using exponential technologies to transform their businesses. Vlahakis-Hanks resides in southern California with her husband, teenage daughter and rescue dog Mina. Guests Social Media Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyvlahakishanks/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/kvlahakis?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellyfromecos/?hl=en Website: https://www.ecos.com     Show Resources: ECOS’ One-Step Disinfectant - Fragrance Free. ECOSNEXT™ Liquidless Laundry Detergent - Free & Clear. The University of California, Los Angeles is a public land-grant research university in Los Angeles, California. UCLA traces its early origins back to 1882 as the southern branch of the California State Normal School. Brown + Dutch was founded in 1996 when Alyson Dutch and her chocolate Labrador Rocky Brown found themselves starting a PR agency, quite by accident.  Walmart Inc. is an American multinational retail corporation that operates a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores from the United States, headquartered in Bentonville, Arkansas. The company was founded by Sam Walton in 1962 and incorporated on October 31, 1969.    Sam's West, Inc. is an American chain of membership-only retail warehouse clubs owned and operated by Walmart Inc., founded in 1983 and named after Walmart founder Sam Walton.  Costco Wholesale Corporation is an American multinational corporation which operates a chain of membership-only big-box retail stores. As of 2020, Costco was the fifth largest retailer in the world, and the world's largest retailer of choice and prime beef, organic foods, rotisserie chicken, and wine as of 2016.  TerraCycle is a private U.S. recycling business headquartered in Trenton, New Jersey. It primarily runs a volunteer-based recycling platform to collect non-recyclable pre-consumer and post-consumer waste on behalf of corporate donors or municipalities to turn it into raw material to be used in new products.  Whole Foods Market, Inc. is an American multinational supermarket chain headquartered in Austin, Texas, which sells products free from hydrogenated fats and artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives. A USDA Certified Organic grocer in the United States, the chain is popularly known for its organic selections. The Environmental Protection Agency is an independent executive agency of the United States federal government tasked with environmental protection matters. President Richard Nixon proposed the establishment of EPA on July 9, 1970; it began operation on December 2, 1970, after Nixon signed an executive order. Safer Choice helps consumers, businesses, and purchasers find products that perform and contain ingredients that are safer for human health and the environment. Green For All is an organization whose stated goal is to build a green economy while simultaneously lifting citizens out of poverty. It is a DC-based group that brings unions and environmentalists together to push for anti-poverty measures and a clean-energy economy. The Environmental Media Awards have been awarded by the Environmental Media Association since 1991 to the best television episode or film with an environmental message. YPO is a global leadership community of chief executives with approximately 29,000 members in more than 130 countries, according to the organization's 2019 YPO international fact sheet. Women's History Month is an annual declared month that highlights the contributions of women to events in history and contemporary society. Daniel Pink’s Master Class: Teaches Sales and Persuasion. Kellogg Garden has operated as a family-owned and operated company. Established in 1925, they have remained a stable, steadfast family business guided by the core values of their founder, H. Clay Kellogg: integrity, innovation, loyalty, experience, commitment, and generosity. Beyond Green is a Certified B Corp making positive change easier by inspiring everyone to create a sustainable world. Rivian is an American automaker and automotive technology company founded in 2009. The company develops vehicles, products and services related to sustainable transportation. Publix was founded in 1930 in Winter Haven, Florida, by George W. Jenkins. Their mission is to be the premier quality food retailer in the world. Episode Sponsor - Retail Voodoo: A creative marketing firm specializing in growing, fixing and reinventing brands in the food, beverage, wellness and fitness industry. If your natural brand is in need of positioning, package design or marketing activation, we’re here to help. 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I am SO excited to introduce you to our podcast sponsor, the incredible woman behind Ayurvedic Protein - Lizzy Sinatra.This is one of the most beautiful, vulnerable, real conversations I've had in a while, and I'm infinitely grateful to Lizzy for going deep with me. Lizzy Sinatra is the Founder of Ayurvedic Protein, a Master Level Sattva Yoga Teacher, & Spiritual Life Coach. After being diagnosed with PCOS (Polycystic Ovary syndrome) and suffering for years from symptoms of depression, anxiety and weight-gain, Lizzy began working with an Ayurvedic physician while traveling through India who saved her life with herbs, a mostly vegan diet, and other healing therapies. She shares all about this experience inside of this episode! Ayurveda is the oldest medicinal system in the world. With Ayurveda, herbs are viewed as medicine. Lizzy created Ayurvedic Protein powder with the help of her Ayurvedic physician in order to heal and empower others who seek mind & body balance, or simply a moment of self-care. Ayurvedic Protein is USDA Certified Organic, Certified Vegan, Certified Gluten-Free, Soy-Free and contains medicinal-grade, sustainably-sourced and fairly-traded herbs and spices that promote focus and concentration, gut health, immunity and stress support. Ayurvedic Protein's mission is to inspire others to nurture their best self from the inside-out, through high-vibrational, real ingredients from Mother Nature. Inside of this interview, Lizzy & I go deep into the power of vulnerability, how to embrace Ayurveda while on a healing journey, her own personal healing story & journey in India, how she created Ayurvedic Protein, the importance of sacred self care & showing up to life as your best self through difficult times, and so much more.   Ayurvedic Protein is the sponsor of this podcast. I think you'll know exactly why I asked Lizzy to be the sponsor after listening to this episode. Ayurvedic Protein is a woman-owned, heart-centered small business. Link to Lizzy's Ayurvedic Living Ebook Link to Lizzy's 7-Day Ayurvedic Detox Ebook (I have this one & LOVE IT!) *** Use discount code: SHANNONK2020 for 20% off your bag of the BEST plant-based protein powder on the market! *** Connect with Lizzy of Ayurvedic Protein on Instagram: @ayurvedicprotein Connect with Lizzy via email: lizzy@ayurvedicprotein.co   Connect with me on Instagram: @shannonkeating Join our free FB Community: Unmasked & Open Hearted - The Community Start following & listening to our playlist: The Unmasked & Open Hearted Podcast Spotify Playlist Video sharing all the details of my upcoming mastermind (we begin on November 12th!): Unmasked & Open Hearted Mastermind Details Connect with me over Zoom to chat details, if you're feeling an intuitive pull to join this Mastermind & you're ready to dive in deep & empower yourself in life, business, & everything in between alongside other incredible women: Schedule your Discovery Call!   Intro & outro music by: Emma Platais & DJ Flayva, co-owners of Serenna Music. Connect with Emma on Instagram: @emmita.platais. Connect with Flavia on Instagram: @djflavya   If this episode supported you, take a screenshot, share the episode on Instagram, tag both me & Lizzy/Ayurvedic Protein on Instagram, and let us know some of your main takeaways!

Have you or anyone you know tried medication and other methods to deal with your mental illness and found that it hasn't worked, or even made it worse? Certified Mind-Body wellness coach, Amanda Webster, offers so much incredible insight and inspiration on the "What's Up Down There?" podcast this week as she shares her experience with dealing with and overcoming depression. “These medical professionals do get kickbacks for writing you these prescriptions. They're not going to make anything if you change your diet. That's not helping them. They don't want you to heal, because if you heal yourself, you're not going to go to them anymore. ” The majority of serotonin is produced in your gut, so if you are not your body is not getting the nutrient it needs, you will not produce the serotonin that could help you feel better. You need to give your body the proper tools to operate at the optimum level. If you feed yourself garbage, you will probably feel that way. “If you're not feeding your body, it's going to affect your emotions and anger is an emotion.” Go more in-depth into these topics and so much more in this inspiring and inspiring episode of "What's Up Down There?" as host, Laurie Seely, speaks with Amber Webster. Key Points: *Gut health does affect mental health. *How the death of Linkin Park singer, Chester Bennington, affected Amanda. *What large farms are really doing with cancerous tumors *The true meaning of the USDA Certified Organic label. *How anxiety and adrenal fatigue are related. *The influence pharmaceutical companies have on doctors and medical schools. *Masturbation as an act of self-love and mindfulness. *What you eat has an effect on your emotions. *You can't help people who don't want to help themselves. *”Fat-free” products used to distract from products full of sugar. Amanda Webster is a certified Mind-Body Wellness coach who has beat depression on her own terms. After being guinea pigged on medications for years, succumbing to addiction and self-harm and nearly taking her life on the ledge of a Canadian hotel room, she realized that she needed to make some changes in her life if she wanted to give herself the best chance possible at healing. Now, she is being decertified as having a Serious Mental Illness (SMI) by the very professionals that told her it was impossible. When she was struggling and wanted to get referrals to other specialists to get to the source of what was causing her mental illness, she realized the incentives doctors had for not giving her the referrals she wanted. Get in touch with Amber Webster: FREEBIE: Top 10 nutrients that affect mental health enter email on website: www.amandawebsterhealth.com INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/amandawebsterhealth/ Connect with host, Laurie Seely: https://laurieseely.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/lauriegutsy/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/LaurieSeelyHealthCoach/ YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpFG74HFcHcSCsyhynnxZSQ — This episode is sponsored by Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app —- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/laurie-seely/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/laurie-seely/support --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/laurie-seely/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/laurie-seely/support