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422: Saving Animals from Factory Farm Abuse (The Most Shocking Stories We’ve Ever Heard on Food Heals Part 2)

05/09/2023
Tagged as: cody carlson, Factory Farm Abuse, Food Heals, Mercy for Animals, Milo Runkle

In today’s episode of Food Heals, you’ll hear from two incredible undercover investigators from Mercy For Animals who endured witnessing animal cruelty to shed a light on animal abuse and change the laws around factory farming.

In our first clip we hear from Mercy For Animals Undercover Investigator, Cody Carlson. Cody heard about Mercy For Animals when he was a private investigator for a business intelligence firm. Moved by their work, he reached out to the founder, Milo (Nathan) Runkle. Before he knew it, Cody had quit his job, grown a goatee and become an undercover animal rights investigator.

It was a wild ride. Working undercover as a farm hand is exhausting physical work and emotionally intense. He witnessed how over 4,000 cows were kept constantly pregnant, saw newborn calves torn from their mothers and left to die, or sold for slaughter. He saw how much the animals wanted to play, to be loved. His footage of workers’ cruelty and the atrocities committed in the farm was broadcast by the media and resulted in legislation that changed how these animals are treated. And that was it. He was hooked. He went to law school and is now one of Mercy for Animal’s attorneys.

In our second clip, we hear from the Founder of Mercy For Animals, Milo Runkle. Milo grew up on a farm in a small town. At 15 years old, after witnessing the brutal murder of a piglet, he founded Mercy for Animals. He started by carrying out open rescues: going into farms’ undercover and rescuing injured animals. Trawling through manure pits, witnessing first-hand the cruel conditions, and investigating the horror of slaughterhouses made him even more determined to give animals a voice and drive positive change in the world.

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421: The Most Shocking Stories We’ve Ever Heard on Food Heals – Part 1: Escaping Abuse and Two Near Death Experiences

04/28/2023
Tagged as: Escaping Abuse, Near Death Experience

Throughout the years, we have heard some crazy and sometimes shocking stories on Food Heals. In this series, we’re sharing the best of the best. You’ll hear about a woman who had only 11 hours to escape from an abusive husband with her daughter in tow without letting him find out. You’ll also hear from an actress who survived not one but TWO near-death experiences, a basketball player who proved that you don’t need meat for muscle and can be a healthy, athletic vegan, a health coach who discovered where parasites really live in the body and how to remove them for good (hint: it’s not pretty), and undercover investigators who endured witnessing animal cruelty to shed light on animal abuse and change the laws around factory farming.

In the first episode in the series, the Alli and Suzy throw it back to episodes 194 and 126, where they interview two inspiring women who have overcome shocking, difficult challenges in their lives. In Part 1, they speak with Rosie Aiello, a survivor of an abusive relationship who eventually made “the great escape” from her abusive husband with her daughter in tow. Rosie is now a successful entrepreneur, coach, and author who is on a mission to help other women escape abusive relationships and thrive.

In Part 2, they interview Maura Knowles, a survivor of two near-death experiences who turned her health struggles into a musical comedy and a line of healthy treats. Maura Knowles lay on the operating table, awake. A routine procedure that should have taken a few minutes had turned into a life-threatening operation. She was only 20. Everything that could have gone wrong in hospital, did—pancreatitis, infections, misdiagnoses, you name it. She survived not one near death experience, but two! Her fighting spirit and the support of her family pulled her through.

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420: Ask Alli: Peptide Updates, Ozempic, Covert Vs. Overt Narcissist, #Scandoval & Vanderpump Rules

04/22/2023
Tagged as: Covert Vs. Overt Narcissist, Food Heals Podcast, Ozempic, Scandoval, Vanderpump Rules

Get your green juice and buckle up! It’s time for another episode of Ask Alli on Food Heals! This week, Allison Melody is back with a solo show that is sure to leave you feeling empowered and informed.

In Part 1, Allison is spilling the tea on peptides and the latest updates on her wellness & weight-loss journey. She’ll be sharing her thoughts on semaglutide and Ozempic and what the differences are, plus her thoughts on the media hype. Plus, Allison shares how although the peptides did help her lose 25 pounds, she doesn’t believe they are right for everyone. Tune in to find out why.

In Part 2, Allison answers your questions about narcissism and breaks down the differences between overt and covert narcissists. She explains that while overt narcissists are more obvious and easier to spot, covert narcissists are more passive in their control and manipulation, making them harder to detect. Allison shares some personal stories about her encounters with these types of personalities, and provides her sassy take on the subject.

And last but certainly not least, Allison is giving us the scoop on her experience hanging out with the cast of Vanderpump Rules. She’s got some thoughts on our favorite possible narcissist in the media, Tom AKA, The Artist formerly known as #Scandoval and she’s not holding back! Get ready for some green juicy gossip.

So, grab a smoothie, get comfy, and join Allison for another fun and informative episode of Ask Alli!

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419: Gwyneth Paltrow, Miyoko Schinner, and More: The Latest Health Headlines and Hot Takes with Katie Krimitsos and Ashley Fillingim

04/19/2023
Tagged as: Dr. Will Cole, Gwyneth Paltrow, Gwyneth Paltrow podcast, Miyoko Schinner, Womens Meditation Network

Are you ready for a juicy, hilarious, and informative episode? Look no further than the latest installment of the Food Heals podcast, featuring the fabulous trio of Allison Melody, Ashley Fillingim, and Katie Krimitsos.

In this episode, the ladies tackle some of the most buzzworthy health headlines of the moment, with their signature wit and wisdom.

First up, the co-hosts dive into the controversy surrounding Gwyneth Paltrow’s wellness routine. From a recent podcast episode about bone broth and detoxing, Gwyneth’s wellness advice has been the subject of much debate. But what do our hosts think?

Tune in to find out as they share their opinions on the wellness industry, the benefits and drawbacks of various health fads, and what it means to truly prioritize one’s health. With their combined expertise in law, meditation, and holistic health, the trio provides a lively and informative discussion that will leave you feeling empowered and informed.

But that’s not all. The conversation heats up even further as the co-hosts discuss the recent court appearance of Gwyneth Paltrow herself. From memes to courtroom drama, this story has it all, and our hosts are here to break it all down for you.

And if that’s not enough scandal and silliness for one episode, the ladies also tackle the shocking news of Miyoko Schinner’s removal from her own company. With legal battles and investor disputes, the situation at Miyoko’s Creamery is nothing short of a soap opera. But don’t worry, our hosts are here to dish out all the details and provide their thoughts, insights, and support for their favorite vegan cheese company.

Check out Ashley’s brand new podcast, Kick Ash Life!

Get Katie’s Guided Meditations at WomensMeditationNetwork.com.

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417: Food Heals Takes Miami: Eating at Planta, Vegan Stories, Ayahuasca vs. Antidepressants & More with Ella Magers and Ashley Fillingim

04/08/2023
Tagged as: planta restaurant, vegan miami

No topic is left unturned on this episode live from Miami where Alli catches up with Ella Magers and Ashley Fillingim. Tune in to hear the crazy stories about how they all met, their retreat to Italy, what they ate at Planta, and a candid discussion about Ayahuasca vs. Antidepressants.

Check out Ashley’s brand new podcast, Kick Ash Life:

We have permission to begin again. We are meant to thrive, to live life out loud, to seek joy and abundance. We get to hit reset and take risks to build a life we love. Sounds great in theory. But the question is, how? A big firm lawyer for 20 years, Ashley Fillingim walked out of her corner office in the city, trading high heels for flip flops and burnout for big dreams, seeking a KickAshLife. Sounds idyllic, right? Yeah, about that … literally nothing went as planned. Come along for the journey, as Ashley interviews dream builders – everyday people doing extraordinary things – and shares her own thoughts about seeking joy at the intersection of business and life. Curiosity and conversation lead to beautiful moments. If you want someone to walk beside you, someone who really doesn’t have it all figured out, the KickAshLife podcast is for you. Follow Ashley on Instagram @kickashlife for real talk about life, sprinkled with tips on business and law for entrepreneurs. Subscribe to The KickAshLife Podcast and share it with a friend. Let’s do life. Together.

And Ella has two podcasts! Check them out:

Whether you’re already vegan, in the process of transiting to a vegan lifestyle, or consider yourself “vegan-curious,” join Sexy Fit Vegan® Ella Magers, MSW and Mindset Master Stephanie Aguilar for a show that is all about helping you leap into your power and build a healthy, plant-strong body and mind for life.

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A holistic health and wellness-forward show for the vegan-curious and the curious-vegan…Ella Magers is on a mission to revolutionize the way we as human beings navigate this adventure we call life holistically, both by up-leveling our own health and wellbeing through self-compassion, but also expanding our circle of compassion to all living beings in the earth itself.

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416: Healing Lyme: Testing For the MTHFR Gene, The FODMAP Diet, Candida & Bacterial Optimizer Protocol, and More! (Healing Lyme Disease Series Part 3)

03/23/2023
Tagged as: Aimee Valpone, Dr. Stephen Cabral, Functional Medicine, healing lyme disease naturally, MTHFR Gene

Lyme disease can cause a range of symptoms, including fever, rash, joint pain, and fatigue, even arthritis, heart problems, and neurological issues. In the last two episodes, we spoke to Devon Dionne, Adrienne Nolan-Smith, and Robin Shirley who all used varying combinations of nutrition, detoxification, and alternative medicine to heal their Lyme disease.

In this episode, you will hear Dr. Stephan Cabral give a listener advice on her Lyme disease. Then we chat with Aimee Valpone, who shares her harrowing story of overcoming Lyme and how changing her diet and learning how to detox saved her life when she was at death’s door.

Dr. Stephen Cabral is a board-certified Naturopath, Ayurvedic, Functional Medicine and Integrative Health Practitioner. He is the founder, creator and teacher of the Integrative Health Practitioner Institute. In today’s episode Dr. Cabral answer’s a listener question about Lyme, Sibo and the FODMAP diet.

Then we will hear from Amie Valpone and her journey to heal. For years, Aimee suffered from various ailments, including Lyme disease and PCOS, and conventional medicine failed to provide a diagnosis. Doctors treated her symptoms with pill after pill, but nothing seemed to work. Even when she was lying in a hospital bed with morphine dripping into her arm, her HR department contacted her to say they thought she was bluffing, because she was blogging. This was the moment when Aimee decided that if she survived, she would dedicate her life to helping others. And that’s exactly what she did.

As Aimee began detoxing, many emotional issues surfaced, including the trauma from years of looking for someone to diagnose her, not being believed, and searching for answers. She started to detox her entire life, including holistic practices such as cranial sacral therapy and energy healing.

Aimee shares her story on her blog to help others heal themselves. She guides them through health tests, including one that checks for the MTHFR gene, without which the body cannot properly detoxify. She emphasizes that high toxicity is one of the main reasons the body gets ill. This is where detoxing is incredibly powerful because it essentially gets the bad stuff out of your body. Eating organic foods helps the body cope with the bombardment of toxins.

If you’re interested in learning more about Aimee’s journey and the power of detoxing, be sure to check out her book, Eating Clean: The 21-Day Plan to Detox, Fight Inflammation, and Reset Your Body.

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415: Healing Lyme: Alternative Medicine, Cowden Protocol, Heavy Metal Detox, & Chelation (Healing Lyme Disease Series Part 2)

03/21/2023
Tagged as: Chelation for lyme disease, Cowden protocol, Lyme, Lyme disease podcast, robin shirley, Systemic Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis

Robin was diagnosed with Systemic Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis and chronic Lyme disease when she was just 11 years old. She suffered from painful joints, inflammation, rashes, fatigue, fevers. The heavy medication she was prescribed caused digestive problems, nausea and hair loss. The drugs also suppressed Robin’s immune system, causing frequent infections and affecting all parts of her life. At just 23, Robin’s life looked set towards pain and disability. However, now 27, she’s healthy, free from pharmaceuticals and running the company of her dreams.

The journey to health wasn’t simple—at the time, childhood autoimmune disorders weren’t common and doctors were unsure what to do. Robin’s family was into healthy living and tried many different therapies to alleviate her symptoms – from juicing to acupressure to consultations with healers. But nothing worked. “We weren’t doing the right things,” says Robin. She soon realized there was a definite link between her illness and the foods she ate; wanting to commit to a healthy holistic life, she left college to study at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition.

Within a few months of starting at the Institute, Robin was giving cookery lessons, which soon evolved into one-on-one sessions and weekend yoga retreats. She was helping others whilst also helping herself. “The career and my health happened simultaneously,” she says, reflecting on how coaching others keeps her committed to a healthy lifestyle.

Determined to get better, she started by giving her immune system what it was craving, what it needed to function optimally. She included plenty of antimicrobial and antibacterial foods, such as herbs and spices, in her diet, in combination with other holistic treatments like aromatherapy. Although this helped her to feel better, the real turning point in her health was when she was finally diagnosed with Lyme disease and began a Lyme-specific treatment protocol.

Changing her diet and taking herbs from the Cowden protocol got Robin back on track with her health, but she still struggled with fatigue and depression. When she started detoxing her body from heavy metals, her body healed and her health improved dramatically. Where she once found it hard to walk up a flight of stairs, Robin can now work 12 hour days, go out afterwards and still feel full of energy. She talks us through heavy metal chelation, the key issues to watch out for and how to detox safely.

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414: Healing Lyme: Hyperbaric Oxygen, Chlorella, Colloidal Silver, Herbs, Bovine Colostrum Therapy, and Naturopathy (Healing Lyme Disease Series Part 1)

03/18/2023
Tagged as: Adrienne Nolan-Smith, Devon Dionne, Healing Lyme, Lyme disease podcast, natural cures for lyme disease

Let’s talk about Lyme disease. It’s a bacterial infection caused by the bite of an infected tick and it’s pretty prevalent in the US with over 300,000 cases reported each year. But here’s the thing, conventional medicine usually only treats the symptoms of Lyme disease with antibiotics, which can have negative side effects and don’t address the root cause of the disease.

That’s where functional medicine comes in. It offers an alternative approach to treating Lyme disease that focuses on supporting the body’s natural healing processes. Functional medicine practitioners use a variety of tools and techniques to identify the underlying factors contributing to a patient’s Lyme disease, such as genetic predispositions, environmental toxins, and nutritional deficiencies.

That’s why today I am bringing you some of the most inspiring stories of people who have healed themselves of lyme disease through functional medicine testing, nutrition, detoxification and alternative medicine. This is the Lyme series: This is the series to listen to or send a loved one who is suffering with Lyme and has exhausted all other options. There is hope. You can heal.

First up, we roll a clip from episode 199 with Devon Dionne. Devon’s wellness journey dates back to her late 20’s. Despite being a dancer and appearing slim and healthy, she had a disordered relationship with food, and was pre-diabetic and pre-menopausal: her blood sugar and hormones were completely out of balance. And, she was suffering from Lyme disease. Through a combination of Gyrotonic training, holistic anti-aging strategies and nutrition, Devon completely healed her Lyme disease, balanced her hormones and now feels healthier than ever.

Then we’re throwing it back to episode 247 with Adrienne Nolan-Smith. Adrienne was diagnosed with Lyme disease at just 11 years old. Back then, doctors didn’t know much about Lyme, how to recognize it, much less, how to treat it. Antibiotics weren’t working, but Adrienne did not give up. She went on a route to heal herself and between a whole foods diet, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, alternative medicine and more Adrienne healed her body from Lyme disease.

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413: The Gut Connection: How Chronic Conditions, Infertility, and Autoimmune Diseases are Directly Connected to Your Microbiome and How to Shift Your Diet, Mindset, and Lifestyle to Heal with Naturopath Katherine Maslen

03/14/2023
Tagged as: Katherine Maslen, Naturopath Katherine Maslen, the Shift Podcast

Did you know that chronic disease is the number one thing killing us in 2023? Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) kill 41 million people each year worldwide, equivalent to 71% of all deaths globally. That statistic is staggering. Don’t become a statistic! Instead listen to today’s episode of Food Heals with Katherine Maslen, Naturopath and Founder of The Shift Clinics in Australia.

When addressing the cause of chronic disease, the number one thing we need to talk about is gut health. What do cancer, autoimmune diseases, allergies, mental health and fertility all have in common? The gut.

That’s right! Your microbiome does everything from digesting food to absorbing minerals to regulating your immune system and your hormones. All disease begins in the gut… and that’s where healing begins as well! So in this week’s episode we couldn’t wait to interview an international expert on the topic of gut health, Katherine Maslen.

Katherine got into nutrition after witnessing a close friend’s journey through lupus, an autoimmune disease. As she got sicker, her medicine cabinet grew, yet none of these medications had any positive effect on her health. She passed away at just 52.

Katherine knew there just had to be a better way. This is what led her to create the Shift Clinic, an international wellness company that is changing the face of health and empowering people to take control of their healing journey.

Check out Katherine’s book Get Well Stay Well to discover the secrets to get back in touch with your body and start thriving.

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