Are you interested in learning more about your health issues? Have you been worried about your chronic conditions? In this episode I talk with Evan Transue, AKA Detective Ev. Evan is the host of The Health Detective Podcast and owner of Bucks County Light Therapy and Functional Medicine Center. He graduated from Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (FDN) in 2017. Prior to finding FDN he, and his mom, had suffered with a variety of health challenges for over a decade. The FDN system transformed his and his mom's lives so profoundly that all of his work is now centered around spreading its teachings. Evan speaks professionally to middle and high school students about mental health challenges and to date has spoken to 50,000 students. We discuss his journey with mental health struggles, sickness, drug use and so much more. He describes his struggles and his journey into functional wellness to heal himself.
Questions I asked:
· Can you tell us your story?
· What happened with your drug use?
· What was the catalyst for you trying to figure out what was wrong?
· How did you figure out what was wrong?
How does gut health play a role in this?
What changed in your diet?
What advice do you have for anyone listening?
Where can people find you?
Topics Discussed:
· Chronic conditions.
· Natural foods.
· Immune issues.
· Gut health.
· Mental health.
· Depression and Anxiety.
· Finding out what’s wrong.
· Overcoming challenges.
· Drug abuse.
Quotes from the show:
· “Due to the mental health struggles, I started abusing drugs at the age of 15.” @evantransuespeaks @SisterhoodSweat
· “I have a PhD, I got it at age 18 and it’s called blaming other people for my problems.” @evantransuespeaks @SisterhoodSweat
· “After heavy drug use, your brain is not working the way it used to, and your personality isn’t the same.” @evantransuespeaks @SisterhoodSweat
· “The worse I got mental health wise, the more I embodied the idea that I’m the problem.” @evantransuespeaks @SisterhoodSweat
How you can stay in touch with Evan:
· https://www.functionaldiagnosticnutrition.com/
· https://buckscountylight.kartra.com/page/home
· https://www.facebook.com/FunctionalDiagnosticNutrition/
· https://www.facebook.com/evantransuespeaks
· https://www.instagram.com/evantransue_/
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On this Let It Rip Friday, we're keeping the theme of the holiday going by discussing how Gratitude lifts the spirit. Hope you had a lovely Thanksgiving!
Are you interested in a more natural way of living? Have you been worried about the quality of your food? In this episode I talk with Kim Rahir. Kim is a 60 year old mother of three who was diagnosed with MS 10 years ago and decided to ignore her then doctor's advice and muscle her way back to a happy life. This year she became European Champion in Masters Weightlifting in her age and weight category. Her journey inspired her to leave her career in journalism in her 50s and become a health coach for middle aged women - with a big focus on reactivating and rebuilding muscle. She helps women start strength training wherever they are at and get rid of diet culture conditioning to eat to nourish and flourish. We discuss weightlifting for women, and why it’s considered such a masculine thing. We also discuss the importance of building muscle and keeping yourself healthy and injury free.
Questions I asked:
· Can you tell us your story?
· What is your mission?
· Why muscle for women?
· How are muscle and health related?
· Why is it particularly important for women?
· What about running or Pilates?
· What can women do to start building muscle without getting hurt?
· How can we overcome the stereotypes of: muscle building is “pumping iron” and will make women bulky?
· Where can people find you?
Topics Discussed:
· Health.
· Natural foods.
· Immune issues.
· Weightlifting.
· The science behind aging.
· Higher energy levels.
· Healthy.
· Diet and Exercise.
Quotes from the show:
· “If you view food as your fuel, then everything will become easier.” Kim Rahir @SisterhoodSweat
· “You can hit your bodies calorie needs so easily with healthy fats.” Kim Rahir @SisterhoodSweat
· “It was a full MS releapse.” Kim Rahir @SisterhoodSweat
· “You train the body to recover.” Kim Rahir @SisterhoodSweat
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Are you interested in beauty secrets? Have you been struggling with your health? In this episode I talk with Caitlin Spears and Samantha Abrahamson. Samantha Abrahamson, who holds a Doctorate of Pharmacy with over 8 years experience in the health industry. This ultimate wellness tool is not just a treasury of nourishing and delectable recipes crafted by nutrition coaches and pharmacists, but a groundbreaking innovation designed to align dietary choices with the different phases of the menstrual cycle. Actually Healthy’s standout feature is its AI Nutrition Coach, a virtual companion providing around-the-clock expert advice on health and nutrition. It’s like having a personalized nutritionist, responding instantaneously to all your inquiries, ensuring you’re informed and supported 24/7. It takes the hassle out of healthy eating by converting recipes into custom grocery lists linked to Instacart for expedient delivery. Caitlin Spears, stands at the forefront of the wellness industry as a leader in holistic health and transformation through her proven process, the CAIT Method. The CAIT Method is a 4-step process designed to help individuals become stronger and healthier, consisting of four modules: "Connect," focusing on mindset and overcoming limiting beliefs; "Approach," emphasizing relearning nutrition without calorie counting; "Integrate," incorporating sleep, workouts, and daily activity; and "Transform," teaching sustainable implementation for long term results. The Look Good Feel Good course is a unique, self-paced four-step program that offers an empowering approach to health and well-being, focusing on building lifelong habits rather than temporary fixes. The Look Good Feel Good course in partnership with the Actually Healthy app launches November 1, 2023.
Questions I asked:
· How are you guys?
· How did you start your app?
· How did you get into America’s Next Top Model?
· How do you deal with the body everything thinks you have to have?
· Why don’t you have calories in the app?
· What is the focus of your app?
· Why is fueling as important as exercise?
· Which of you went to IIAN?
· Do you just do coaching, or do you do fitness training?
· How do people use your app?
· How did you work AI into your program?
· What is the best part of your app and program?
Topics Discussed:
· Health.
· Natural foods.
· Workout.
· Creating a business.
· Creating an App.
· AI.
· Being in flow.
Quotes from the show:
· “It was just a workout app for women at first.” @samanthanicolee_ @caitlinsheyspears @SisterhoodSweat
· “Sometimes you never know what it will turn out to be, you just have to start.” @samanthanicolee_ @caitlinsheyspears @SisterhoodSweat
· “I was being cut from America’s Next Top Model because I needed to work on my body.” @samanthanicolee_ @caitlinsheyspears @SisterhoodSweat
· “I realized that was never meant for me, it could’ve ruined everything.” @samanthanicolee_ @caitlinsheyspears @SisterhoodSweat
How you can stay in touch with Caitlin and Samantha:
· Complete by Caitlin Website - https://www.thecbcmethod.com/
· Caitlin Spears Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/caitlinsheyspears/
· Caitlin Spears Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/caitlin-spears-32b837285/
· Caitlin Spears TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@caitlinsheyspears?_t=8eLDwByo3Df&_r=1
· Actually Healthy App Landing Page - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/actually-healthy-food-recipes/id6446492606
· Actually Healthy Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/actuallyhealthy.app/
· Samantha Abrahamson Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/samanthanicolee_/
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On this week's episode, we're discussing gratitude as we approach thanksgiving.
On this week's episode, we're discussing the importance of living in an abundance mindset even when we might feel like we're in scarcity.
Are you interested in building muscle? Have you been worried about how to lose weight? In this episode I talk with Debra Atkinson. Hormone Balancing Exercise Coach and 39-year Fitness Expert Debra Atkinson has helped over 275,000 women “flip” their 2nd half with vitality and energy they want. Bestselling author of You Still Got It, Girl: The After 50 Fitness Formula for Women; Navigating Fitness After 50 and Hot, Not Bothered, Debra hosts Flipping 50 TV and The Flipping 50 Show, and She Means Fitness Business podcasts, with more than 3.5M downloads. She’s a prior Senior Lecturer in Kinesiology and a Subject Matter Expert recognized by the American Council on Exercise, AARP, Washington Post, Prevention Magazine, and USA Today to name a few. Her TEDx talk is titled Everything Women in Menopause Learned About Exercise May Be a Lie. Debra is the creator of the first and only exclusively made-for-menopause fitness membership in the world and the Flipping 50 Menopause Fitness Specialist course for fitness and health coaches. Flipping 50’s message is there is no bigger health influencer in the world than a midlife woman. Most women get hurt just when they begin getting into a routine. Debra gives so many tips on how to prevent injuries by exercising intelligently in this episode.
Questions I asked:
· How did you come up with the name Flipping 50?
· How can people be more relevant after 50?
· Why it is harder to make muscle in menopause?
· How can women recovery better?
· What type of supplements are good for you?
· How do you find the right exercise for you?
· How does caffeine impact your gut health?
· How do you deal with osteoporosis and exercise?
· How do people lose weight on vacation?
· How do we reduce belly fat for women?
· What to women in hormonal phases need to know?
· What are some solutions for women in menopause?
Topics Discussed:
· Health.
· Natural foods.
· Hormones.
· Weight loss.
· The science behind aging.
· Embracing a healthy menopause.
· Higher energy levels.
Quotes from the show:
· “Too many women didn’t understand being toned comes from muscle.” @flipping50tv @SisterhoodSweat
· “When estrogen goes down, your body sends cortisol up.” @flipping50tv @SisterhoodSweat
· “If you want good results, you may have to manipulate the exercise.” @flipping50tv @SisterhoodSweat
· “You’ve gotta restore before you can do more for your body.” @flipping50tv @SisterhoodSweat
How you can stay in touch with Debra:
· https://www.flippingfifty.com/
· https://www.instagram.com/FLIPPING50TV/
· https://www.linkedin.com/in/debraatkinson/
· https://www.facebook.com/Flipping50TV/
· https://www.youtube.com/flipping50tv?sub_confirmation=1%20
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On this week's Motivation Monday, we're discussing why someone would want to steal your thunder, and why they can't.
On this week's Let it Rip Friday, we're discussing how your courage is fire.
Are you interested in a more natural way of living? Have you been worried about the quality of your food? In this episode I talk with Stephanie Nelson. Stephanie is the founder of the Coupon Mom website, which launched the coupon movement that took America by storm in 2008. As a savings expert, Stephanie has appeared on many national and local television news shows, including Good Morning America, the Today show, and The Oprah Winfrey Show. Her entrepreneurial Coupon Mom concept started a national cottage industry of other “coupon moms,” as she inspired women to start profitable websites in their communities. Her book The Coupon Mom's Guide to Cutting Your Grocery Bills in Half was a New York Times bestseller. Stephanie currently hosts her podcast, Pivotal People. We discuss how to tune into our purpose and take small steps to reach it. Sometimes you don’t expect the purpose you might be given, but it can happen.
Questions I asked:
· Can you tell us about the book you wrote?
· Why did you write this book?
· How did you end up couponing?
· How do you follow your path?
· What are the steps to begin to find your calling?
· Why should we listen to our dreams?
· What did you learn from writing your book and your career?
Topics Discussed:
· Passion.
· Writing a book.
· Couponing.
· Finding your why.
· Faith.
· Telling your story.
· Find your path.
Quotes from the show:
· “God gives you the path, he may not give you the steps.” Coupon Mom @SisterhoodSweat
· “I didn’t start this to make money, I wanted to help people..” Coupon Mom @SisterhoodSweat
· “The most important thing is the relationships we make along the way.” Coupon Mom @SisterhoodSweat
· “I just wanted to share my story behind the success.” Coupon Mom @SisterhoodSweat
How you can stay in touch with Stephanie N:
· https://www.facebook.com/couponmom
· https://www.instagram.com/stephanie_nelson_cm
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