Very, Very, Quite Contrary Podcast
12 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 636 ratingsFor those who question the status quo, or are just starting to, this podcast will explore a variety of topics; pursuing truth and justice, tempered grace and a little bit of cheek.
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Episodes
Vaccination: A Biblical and Scientific Perspective
June 29, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 54.6 MB“The one who states his case first seems right, until the other comes and examines him.” (Prov. 18:17) We (Janny & Samantha) are back at it again with our favorite topic: vaccines. This time, from a biblical perspective. Few subjects cause more controversy than vaccination - even in the church. While some church leaders have stepped out in support of vaccination, voices of opposition or concern are often ignored on the basis that "the science is settled." We believe such a complex issue wa...
Zach Bush, MD: The Landscape of Chronic Health Conditions & What Now?
June 26, 2019 03:00 - 1 hour - 41.2 MBwelcome Zach Bush, MD to the Very, Very, Quite Contrary podcast today! I know many of you have listened to the mind blowing dialogue shared on the Rich Roll Podcast because I couldn’t shut up about it when it came out, and I’ve been doing my own deep dive into all the information I can gather from Zach including joining his Intrinsic Health Series Biology Basecamp. If you aren’t familiar with Zach Bush, yet, the last several minutes of today’s podcast he’ll summarize in a nutshell the curr...
Vaccine Court is Real. Here is Porter's Story
June 07, 2019 03:00 - 1 hour - 30 MB"Public good can have private shortfalls, and sometimes what edifies the group decimates the individual." Joining me today is Sarah Bridges, mother to Porter, whose lifelong vaccine injury was awarded compensation through the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. This conversation is the story of Porter's injury and a look behind the curtains of Vaccine Court, as we've come to call it, and the difficulties in fighting a system set up for your failure. The audio transcript is avail...
Kimberly Van Der Beek on Newborn Care
May 26, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 31.4 MBKimberly Van Der Beek, well-respected mama of five, joins the podcast to share some of what she's learned along the way and what she wished she'd known with her first child. Kimberly shares invaluable insight yet we hardly scratch the surface of newborns! Perhaps we'll have her back for more beyond the birth and newborn stages, but even if you're not in, or preparing for, that stage of parenting, I bet you'll learn something here that you'll pass along to someone who could benefit from the ...
Transitioning to Non-Toxic Cookware
May 10, 2019 19:00 - 1 hour - 36.3 MBMaking the transition to non-toxic cookware; it can be a daunting task. My friend Molly from MaisonPur and I wrote a blog post about the concerns with different types of cookware along with our recommendations for healthier choices and decided to do an audio version of the post. We know this can be overwhelming, but we hope to present options in a good, better, best format to help you feel comfortable with your choices from a health and budget perspective. Cookware: My heirloom Cast Iron...
The Enneagram Episode
May 02, 2019 20:00 - 1 hour - 29.9 MBElisabeth Bennett of @enneagram.life joins the podcast to discuss the personality typology taking over the internet: The Enneagram. In this episode we discuss: What IS the Enneagram and where did it come from? Attributes of each number How to best love each type Description of wings How your type is “assigned” Why is The Enneagram so popular within faith-based communities Is The Enneagram a good tool to use with our children? Connect with @enneagram.life on instagram and sign up for ...
PCOS & Food: Insulin resistance and pre-diabetes
March 03, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 29.6 MBContinuing the theme of PCOS, Dr. Young joins this episode to discuss my most recent struggle: food. Historically, food hasn't been a source of stress for me as I tend to eat intuitively and focus on ingredient quality instead of scouring the nutrition label. Unfortunately for me, I have a genetic tendency toward diabetes so we've kept an eye on my blood sugar levels and insulin resistance which were getting worse. Today we're talking about why that happened to me and how we began to addres...
PCOS & Household Toxins: A Discussion with Allison Evans
February 23, 2019 08:00 - 57 minutes - 26.2 MBCurrently 1 in 4 women struggle with fertility and PCOS is a leading cause. PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) is largely attributed to chemical toxicity so I'm having a fellow "Cyster" Allison Evans, co-founder of the non-toxic cleaning concentrate Branch Basics on to discuss her journey with this endocrine disorder, detoxing her lifestyle and her two healthy pregnancies! Audio Transcript available here: http://www.jannyorganically.com/blog/2019/2/23/allison-evans-pcos Branch Basics Conce...
A Crunchy Convo with Dr Courtney Kahla
February 02, 2019 18:00 - 1 hour - 36.2 MBIf you follow along on instagram, you probably need no introduction to Dr. Courtney Kahla. My dear friend agreed to help me launch the "why" behind this podcast and how similar we are with our values and how we choose product endorsements to how we differ personality wise. She's the transparent soul sharing vulnerable parts of her life and a believer in our bodies' innate ability to heal...and she's a little crunchier than me! You can find the audio transcript of this podcast and all prod...
Childhood Cancer & Mandated Chemotherapy with Jeff Witzeman
February 01, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 35.9 MBToday, we're talking about childhood cancer and chemotherapy, specifically mandated chemotherapy for children in remission, where there is no such requirement for adults. My guest is Jeff Witzeman, director of the film Flipping the Script: When Parents Fight Back, and he is going to share the how and why behind the U.S. medical system's mandates; something most people aren't aware of. I know I wasn't. Before you say this doesn't apply to you, because you don't have cancer, you don't have ki...
Vaccine Hesitancy & The Global Health Threat with Samantha Lynn
January 27, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 48.9 MBA Semi-Live Podcast on a Fully Controversial Topic Some of you know I've been hinting at launching a podcast. The plans were to launch mid-march, but I felt called to GO NOW despite how informal it will be; i.e., my art work isn't done and I'm not actually listed on Apple Podcasts or Google Play, etc. yet, but instead, you can listen to the audio embedded within my blog post until all the official elements are in place. So what happened? The World Health Organization announced their 2019 G...
The Cannabis Discussion with Dr. Jess
January 25, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 28.4 MBCurious about cannabis? Are you confused about the laws, restrictions and benefits of this plant and the difference is between THC and CBD, full spectrum and everything in between? Whether marijuana has been legalized for medicinal and/or recreational use in your state or not, Dr. Jess joins the podcast to shed some light on this herb! Transcript available here: http://www.jannyorganically.com/blog/2019/2/10/cannabis-with-dr-jess