Vibrant Life - Living a Holistic Lifestyle for Optimal Health
60 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 months ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsJessica Parker is a Holistic Health Coach with a Masters in Health Psychology. She is also a Fitness Instructor and avid outdoors person! Her focus is on Keto for Women, but she loves to nerd out on all things holistic health and living.
Jessica and her husband also run a pasture raised meat business in Oregon (serving multiple states). They ship high quality beef, pork and chicken directly to your door and pride themselves on strict standards (no antibiotics or added hormones, nose to tail and sustainable farming).
Jessica grew up in Oregon, lived a handful of years in Alaska as well as Washington and LOVES the PNW!
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Episode 60: Mercury Detox Update plus Life/Career update!!
July 10, 2023 02:01 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBI haven’t been here in some time due to some big changes in my life that are exciting! In the midst of that I have also moved into the phase of finally detoxing mercury from my brain. Please listen in! You can find my new Tallow Body Butter website here: www.vibrantlifetallow.com Use code PODCAST10 for 10% off your order! To find out more about Dr. Pompa’s program please check it out here Find high quality meat raised to strict standards and shipped frozen to your door here: www.oregonv...
Episode 59: Hollie + Angie’s health transformation!
May 13, 2023 15:22 - 37 minutes - 26 MBThey originally contacted me for weight loss help and 6 months later they have truly transformed their lives in ways probably none of us expected! It’s amazing when people dig deep and are willing to let go of things that hold them back from true and optimal health! These women are such an inspiration! Find Angie’s beautiful charcuterie and cutting boards on IG: twigandtimberoregon Find me at www.thatvibrantlife.com FB: thatvibrantlife IG: that_vibrantlife
Is Your Green Smoothie Doing You More Harm Than Good?
April 26, 2023 14:55 - 47 minutes - 110 MBOften times someone will blend a bunch of fruits and vegetables up thinking they are making an awesome, super nutrient dense “meal to go”. But, there might be more to the story. What does your body miss out on when you blend your food? Can you eat too many plant foods? Let’s dive into this super interesting topic with Lisa Parker, FNP, who is a metabolic specialist! Case study on oxalate toxicity that Lisa references during our chat: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/...
Episode 57: You Don’t Need Cleanses to Support Your Detox System!
April 06, 2023 05:17 - 31 minutes - 71.5 MBWe hear the word TOXINS and we think hazmat! ⚠️ But, the reality is we battle toxins in small amounts all. day. long. These things accumulate and make it hard for our natural detox system to do what it’s designed to do because we are inundated with them now more than ever! Tune in to make an overwhelming situation easier to navigate! I’ll give you some tools to use that are practical and actually make some of this fun! Find me here: www.thatvibrantlife.com FB/thatvibrantlife IG/that_vib...
Episode 56: How Keto Can Help Mental Health!
March 28, 2023 16:39 - 1 hour - 152 MBOur Standard American Diet keeps glucose high, creates insulin resistance and so much systemic inflammation. All of this is a recipe for mental health dysfunction. FAT is good for your brain CHOLESTEROL is good for your brain KETONES are amazing for your brain (clean fuel) Part of it is about removing the source of the dysfunction, the other part is about adding NOURISHMENT into your body and specifically your brain! Lisa Parker, FNP, is a metabolic specialist and in this episode she dives ...
Episode 55: The truth about Ketosis vs Ketoacidosis and why it feels so good to be in ketosis!
March 08, 2023 17:07 - 51 minutes - 117 MBIn this episode, Lisa Parker, FNP and I dive into ketosis vs ketoacidosis (this is our second episode together!). We also go into exogenous ketones, how to measure ketones, insulin and metabolic health and dysfunction. There is SO much information out there and often it is conflicting! It can be quite hard to navigate. We talk about this and how to really discern truth. Let's keep our eyes on optimal health and not get distracted by shiny objects out there! Find me here: www.thatvibrantlif...
Episode 54: Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care: why I have been doing it for years and why I recommend it!
March 02, 2023 17:15 - 24 minutes - 56 MBI started going to an upper cervical chiropractor when I had a health crisis several years ago and started dealing with autoimmune and neurological issues. It has been one of THE MOST helpful practices I keep in terms of managing my symptoms! This is where I go: http://uppercclinic.com/ Resources: https://nucca.org/ https://ucmonograph.org/ You can find me here: www.thatvibrantlife.com FB/thatvibrantlife IG/that_vibrantlife ———— Looking for high quality PNW raised meat?! My famil...
Episode 53: Guest Lisa Parker, FNP: “Why We NEED Cholesterol”!
February 15, 2023 21:07 - 1 hour - 166 MBLisa Parker is a Family Nurse Practitioner as well as a Metabolic Health Practitioner and Advanced Diabetes Manager. She lives on a farm in Ashland, Oregon. Lisa has been on a keto/low carb journey herself for 5+ years. In this episode Lisa goes into depth on why cholesterol is GOOD and why we need it! She discusses what the lab numbers really mean and how all of this relates to metabolic health. Find Lisa on her brand new Instagram page: metabolicjournies Find me here: www.thatvibrantlif...
Episode 52: Estrogen Dominance and How Progesterone Plays a Factor
February 07, 2023 04:43 - 21 minutes - 49.9 MBEstrogen Dominance is a huge issue in the American culture due to our standard American way of life!! Let’s dive into what it is, what it’s happening and what to do! Here is my favorite way to test hormones plus a $100 coupon for a kit! www.dutchtest.com Code: jepa100 Sign up for my newsletter here and grab my toxin free master list: https://healthwithjessica.us12.list-m... Get 10% off pasture raised beef, pork + chicken (no added hormones, no antibiotics, no soy or corn) using ...
Episode 51: Pills and surgery for childhood obesity?? Why is this being recommended?
January 19, 2023 04:38 - 23 minutes - 52.8 MBNew American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines on evaluating and treating children and adolescents with obesity include medication and surgery. Let’s talk about this! Resources: https://www.aap.org/en/news-room/news... www.stateofchildhoodobesity.org https://www.goodranchers.com/blog/new... Find pasture raised meat with no antibiotics or added hormones from my other business: www.oregonvalleyfarm.com Use code: VIBRANTLIFE for 10% off Sign up for my next 4 week virtual program: the W...
My journey to keto and how things look 5 years in!!
January 10, 2023 23:01 - 20 minutes - 47.7 MBIt’s been quite a long and windy road for me with my relationship with food and fitness. At this stage in my life, I am super happy, have great energy and feel proud of the fact that, at 46 I am on zero medications (the average adult takes 4+ prescription meds per day). Tune in to episode 50 to hear about how things have been recently as I have moved closer to a carnivore style of eating. My first virtual program of 2023 starts on January 23rd: Warrior Woman Project Use code: WARRIOR to ...
What’s the Big Deal About Cooking Oil? Why is it Bad? What is it in? What to Use Instead! Episode 49
December 31, 2022 18:25 - 20 minutes - 47.3 MBLet take a little walk back in history to find out more about industrial seed oils (what we know today as the vegetable and cooking oils most commonly used, like canola). What makes them so bad for us? Where to watch for them and what to use instead! Here are some of my favorite options: https://a.co/7Hu8h9a Here’s where you can find my Tallow Body Butter: https://etsy.me/38kALpn Use code POCAST10 for 10% off! Find me here: www.thatvibrantlife.com FB: thatvibrantlife IG: that_vibran...
Homeopathy is Being Threatened!
December 09, 2022 01:12 - 12 minutes - 29.3 MBPlease go to www.homeopathychoice.org to plug in and help! If you are in Oregon and interested in medical freedom, please also go to www.oregoniansformedicalfreedom.com to get involved in what is going on locally! Find me here: www.thatvibrantlife.com FB/thatvibrantlife IG/that_vibrantlife
The World is Insane: How to be on Different Sides, But the Same Team!
November 23, 2022 01:27 - 27 minutes - 62 MBWe have a lot of crazy things going on right now and people are either fighting about it or ignoring it altogether. I believe those to be different sides of the same coin!! Be empowered, have conversations, be real…let’s not let “them” win!! Please share this + like it so I can build my channel! 🙌🏻 Find me here: www.thatvibrantlife.com FB/thatvibrantlife IG/that_vibrantlife Find my Tallow Body Butter here (support small business and toxin free living!!!): https://etsy.me/38kALpn 🌟Use...
Episode 46: Why “everything in moderation” might be BS for YOU
October 01, 2022 03:17 - 19 minutes - 43.7 MBI’m hearing a lot of health and fitness people on social media say things like “you shouldn’t remove an entire food group from your diet” or “low carb/keto is way too restrictive”. I get it, I used to say the same things. But when it comes to “food freedom”, sometimes you need to trade through in for “health freedom”. Let’s dive into this together! Find me here: www.thatvibrantlife.com FB/ vibrantlife IG/that_vibrantlife To find my tallow body butter go here and use code PODCAST...
Are you getting ENOUGH salt (and the right kind)??
July 29, 2022 00:30 - 17 minutes - 39.1 MBSalt has been demonized and blamed for certain health conditions like hypertension…but does the science and research really conclude this is true? What happens if you are too low in sodium? Tune in to dive into this topic! Resources: https://drinklmnt.com/blogs/health/the-fdas-misguidance-on-sodium https://chriskresser.com/shaking-up-the-salt-myth-healthy-salt-recommendations/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3416162/ Find me here: www.thatvibrantlife.com IG/that_vibrantlife FB/vi...
Are Keto Foods Sabotaging Your success?
June 13, 2022 04:20 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBThere are two different ways to define “keto foods”. Let’s define those and strategize about how to have a smart approach to this that helps you actually reach your goals and feel AMAZING!! Find me here: www.thatvibrantlife.com FB/thatvibrantlife IG/that_vibrantlife
Episode 43: Common Keto Mistakes
June 05, 2022 03:43 - 14 minutes - 33.6 MBThere are some very common things I see people doing with keto (I’m raising my hand here because I am not immune to these mistakes) that really trip them up and hold them back from reaching goals! It might surprise you that sometimes adhering too much to certain “keto rules” can be part of these mistakes! Join my 8 week virtual Keto for Woman group that starts MONDAY, June 6th!! Details and signup here: https://healthwithjessacademy.teachable.com/p/ketoforwomen-virtualprogram Find me h...
Episode 42: A Protein Focused Keto Diet VS High Fat
May 27, 2022 00:28 - 11 minutes - 27.2 MBThere are many approaches to the ketogenic diet and yours should depend on your goals! A higher fat protocol works well for some and can be quite therapeutic if there are any neurological or neurodegenerative issues one is trying to combat. If losing weight is your focus, you might want to zero in on the protein. Listen in for the “why” behind this and some of the things you should consider when it comes to protein! My next KETO FOR WOMEN group starts June 6th! Find out more here: https:...
What Does Medical Freedom Mean to YOU?
April 20, 2022 03:56 - 15 minutes - 35.6 MBLet’s talk about some big reasons that validate making your own health decisions! We are used to this protocol: “identify a problem, diagnose, prescribe”! There’ is such a better approach and I believe we have the right to choose how we address our own health issues! Listen in! I have some things to kind of "chew on" when it comes to why this should really be the case for people. WHY we should weigh our options and perhaps even look at our health differently! I am a firm believer in bein...
Episode 40: Get Involved and Let Your Voice Be Heard! Let’s Forget About Political Party
April 13, 2022 00:06 - 19 minutes - 45 MBI have been on a huge spiritual journey these past few years and it has led me to get involved in government! That might sound crazy…but listen in! It is NOT a time to just sit back or live in fear! In this video I mention a program I’ve done that I encourage you to check out: www.restore7.com You can find me here: www.thatvibrantlife.com FB/thatvibrantlife IG/that_vibrantlife
5 Things to Consider Regarding the ”Plant Based Push”: Let’s talk BETTER meat instead of NO meat!
March 17, 2022 19:31 - 28 minutes - 66 MBCommercials, grocery stores, politics, schools…you see the “plant based push” EVERYWHERE. I understand the “why”…but let’s talk a little deeper about science and the possibility that getting rid of meat is not necessarily the right direction. I was vegetarian for several years; this is not about bashing someone’s choices…let’s be clear on that! Find me here: www.thatvibrantlife.com FB: thatvibrantlife IG: that_vibrantlife Some people I mentioned in this episode that you might consider ...
Episode 38: Statistics Do NOT Support How Children and the “Vid” Have Been Handled.
February 19, 2022 01:28 - 32 minutes - 74.7 MBI want to talk about our children, their overall health, including mental health, and the fact that none of what has been done concerning them and the “vid” has been good. Let’s focus on getting them healthier than they were even pre-pandemic. If we have learned anything from these past two years (when it comes to health), it should be that our health in the US is horrible and deserves a TON of attention!! This goes for kids and adults. Referenced in the podcast/video: https://www.psychol...
Episode 37: my journey with mercury toxicity from dental amalgams (plus the connection with MS)
February 01, 2022 02:13 - 27 minutes - 61.9 MBPart one of getting the mercury out of my body is DONE! My amalgams have been SAFELY removed by a biological dentist!! In this episode I will talk about “what is next” in terms of removing the stored mercury from my body and brain. It’s tricky and you have to approach this with SO MUCH CAUTION!!! www.thatvibrantlife.com FB/thatvibrantlife IG/that_vibrantlife SHOW LESS
Episode 36: Oregon Facing PERMANENT Masks. Let’s Chat About Current Findings With “the Vid”
January 24, 2022 05:25 - 13 minutes - 30.5 MBNew stuff being *admitted* about masks, natural immunity and how diet and lifestyle factors impact risk. Let’s look at real information versus just “what we are being told”. Time to take a stand! DO YOUR RESEARCH!! Do not just listen to what people/news are telling you! www.thatvibrantlife.com FB/thatvibrantlife IG/that_vibrantlife
Episode 35: Kim lost 100 pounds!! Here She Shares Her Journey with Us!
January 09, 2022 23:02 - 35 minutes - 81.7 MBI have not coached Kim, but met her when she had already lost this incredible amount of weight! Her journey is fascinating and offers such motivation and inspiration to anyone on this road, no matter where you are in the process!! Please listen in and if you would like to connect with Kim, let me know and I'll get you in touch with her! www.thatvibrantlife.com FB/thatvibrantlife IG/that_vibrantlife Music: The Good Life, Musician: Taynte, Album: Taynte, Source: https://www.vcg.com
Intermittent Fasting! My thoughts on it and do you have to do it on Keto? Episode 34
January 03, 2022 16:34 - 22 minutes - 50.5 MBLet’s chat about what intermittent fasting is, plus the benefits of it and also some things I would caution against! My next KETO for Women 8 week virtual program starts 1/10/22!! Head here for details and/or to sign up! https://healthwithjessacademy.teachab... OR, schedule a FREE consult: https://calendly.com/healthwithjess/2... www.thatvibrantlife.com FB: thatvibrantlife IG: that_vibrantlife
Basics of Keto + Why I LOVE it + info on my upcoming program! Episode 33
December 30, 2021 22:37 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBI used to think KETO was a horrible fad that would ruin health! I had zero understanding of how it works and it had never donned on me that it could be done in a holistic manner. Once a bunch of holistic practitioners that I’ve followed for years and really respect started talking about the health benefits of it, my ears perked up! I then spent a ton of time researching it and have now followed a ketogenic protocol myself for about 4 years. Listen in for some details on all of this, plus i...
We Need to Rise Above the Darkness
December 21, 2021 04:47 - 10 minutes - 23 MBNo one would argue that the world had been a little weird the last couple of years. I believe there is a lot to this and that this is a Spiritual battle above anything. In this short episode I am sharing some thoughts and perspective on this and the importance of standing strong and rising above the darkness in the world. Please tune in and share this! www.thatvibrantlife.com FB/ thatvibrantlife IG/that_vibrantlife
My Journey with Mercury Toxicity from Dental Amalgams: Part 1 (Episode 31)
December 16, 2021 19:13 - 27 minutes - 62 MBI’ve been on a very long journey trying to figure out what’s been going on with my body since June of 2018. I have been to mainstream doctors and neurologists who offer very little…well…very little of anything except frustration. I have been told by a couple of medical practitioners that I could be facing an MS diagnosis and the symptoms match (it can take YEARS for this diagnosis). HOWEVER, I have decided to dive into this myself from a functional, root cause approach and am addressing...
Blood Sugar Versus Ketones: 5 Reasons to Test Blood Sugar Instead of Ketones on Keto
December 14, 2021 04:37 - 19 minutes - 45.7 MBI have seen people hyper focus on ketones while following a ketogenic protocol. Ketones are quite therapeutic for many reasons. However, if your goal is to lose weight, you might want to track blood sugar instead. Please tune in for my 5 reasons for tracking blood sugar instead of ketones! www.thatvibrantlife.com FB: thatvibrantlife IG: that_vibranife
Being Compassionate Critical Thinkers When it Comes to the v@€€iN€$ + Experiences With Them
December 07, 2021 01:49 - 19 minutes - 44.9 MBMy friend Laurie shared her story recently (bad reaction to put it mildly) in Episode 27. She was told the medical practitioners don't know how to treat the people that are having these issues and being referred to rheumatology, so they aren’t taking these new patients. In today’s episode I dive into MY perspective and how I would encourage us all to step away from how we are being told to react, and instead listen, research and at the very least honor the fact that real human beings are ac...
A Few Things I Did Right and What I Could’ve Done Better When I Had Covid. Vibrant Life Episode 28
November 15, 2021 17:07 - 15 minutes - 36 MBThis is kind of a part 2 from episode 26 when I went in more detail on what my covid experience was like and how I handled it. This goes a little more into what I personally could’ve done better for prevention and recovery. There are things, though, that I did that I would urge anyone to do if you have not yet had it! Find me here: www.thatvibrantlife.com FB/vibrantlife IG/that_vibrantlife Sponsored by: www.oregonvalleyfarm.com FB/oregonvalleyfarm IG/oregonvalleyfarm
An Interview with Laurie Who Shares Her Story Post V@ggseen (Vibrant Life Episode 27)
November 08, 2021 19:03 - 47 minutes - 109 MBIt’s been over 80 days since Laurie has gotten *sauced*. Her journey has been frightening, frustrating and depressing at times. She is finally going back to work after almost 3 months of dealing with these symptoms, getting test after test done and still not having much actual help. Thankfully Laurie is a strong advocate for her own health and well-being, knows how to research and has done so much to gradually gain some normalcy back. She’s still dealing with a lot and some of this might b...
My Personal Experience When I Had Covid and What Helped Me Recover
November 04, 2021 05:26 - 18 minutes - 41.8 MBI recently had covid. I had all the things I needed on hand and I would highly recommend this…always, for any illness going around! But here I share what I did and what my experience was like. I did test for the antibodies and I do have them (very thankful)! You can get yours tested through www.labcorp.com I also mentioned that I would share info on this since I always have it in my medicine cabinet: https://draxe.com/nutrition/colloidal... Here’s the Himalayan Salt Inhaler I used: htt...
What Thyroid Numbers You MUST Have Tested and What if Your Doc Says NO!! Episode 25
October 22, 2021 00:42 - 12 minutes - 29.4 MBI have clients ALL the time who go into the doctor because they feel crappy and suspect thyroid issues. Their doc tests their thyroid levels and comes back with “well everything looks normal”….however you feel anything BUT normal and now you’re frustrated and confused. Listen in for a breakdown of the 6 numbers you have to have tested in order to truly know what’s going on with your thyroid. What do you do if your doctor won’t run the labs?? Connect with me if you would like your labs...
All Things Bone Broth! Interview with Beth from Beth‘s Bountiful Broth (Episode 24)
October 12, 2021 02:15 - 25 minutes - 57.5 MBBeth from Beth’s Bountiful Broth joins me for an interview where she shared her story; how she came to include bone both in her diet regularly and how it helped completely transform her gut health. Beth now makes and sells dehydrated veggie and spice bone broth kits to make bone both making easy and delicious! Find Beth here: www.bethsbountifulbonebroth.com FB/simplyfinegmt IG/bethsbountifulbonebroth Find me here: www.thatvibrantlife.com FB/vibrantlife IG/that_vibrantlife This po...
Let’s Test for Antibodies!! Vibrant Life Episode 23
September 24, 2021 18:54 - 13 minutes - 30.2 MBWhy aren’t we testing for antibodies?? It’s been long enough that we now have solid evidence that (as suspected) natural immunity wins!! Also, should you get the “v@—ine” if you have had the virus and recovered?? Plus, if you have autoimmune issues, should you get the “v@—ine”?? Links to the research and articles mentioned in this episode: https://www.nih.gov/news-events/nih-r... https://medicine.wustl.edu/news/good-... https://www.nature.com/articles/d4158... https://www.theepocht...
How to Rise Above the Fear Right Now -in Mind Body and Spirit!
September 10, 2021 20:58 - 16 minutes - 36.7 MBFear porn is everywhere no matter where you land in any pressing topic of the day. Fear is literally a risk factor for having a worse outcome related to the “illness” we are dealing with. In this episode 22 of Vibrant Life I share some simple things I do to not succumb and become paralyzed by it all. We need to protect our health and that means mentally and spiritually as well! _____________ This episode is sponsored by www.oregonvalleyfarm.com FB/oregonvalleyfarm IG/oregonvalleyfarm H...
Keys to Success on Keto! Bridget’s Personal Journey Using My Keto for Women Program. (Vibrant Life Episode 21)
August 27, 2021 16:47 - 30 minutes - 70.2 MBBridget is the perfect example of having all the challenges to make healthy choices hard, but doing it anyway!!! We had been connected in a toxin free living community and she was asking some questions that lead to us having a one on one conversation about keto. As a busy wife and mom If two young kiddos AND a business owner who has an hour commute to work EACH WAY…PLUS she lives in a very remote area so there is no “running to the store really quick” …Bridget absolutely let nothing get i...
“Trust the science”…Wait…Only the Science We Allow You to Trust!
August 24, 2021 21:42 - 20 minutes - 18.3 MBWhile “trust the science” is being preached, people are being blocked from access to ALL THE DATA! Informed Consent; what does it mean? Is it happening these days?? Enough following what the media is telling us! Enough bashing others for differing opinions! Actually do some research to back your decisions and in the meantime, allow others to do what they know is best for them!! P.S. the F Dee AY approves a ton of very toxic products. It won’t approve things like vitamins and supplement...
10 Things to Consider or Research Having to Do with Coronavirus (Episode 19 Vibrant Life)
August 10, 2021 02:01 - 19 minutes - 45.2 MBLet’s make critical thinking cool again!! Time to turn off the TV and use our brains! Let’s examine 10 facts that I encourage you to research in order to have a better understanding of all that is going in and perhaps have less fear. Let’s stop fighting one another and support each other through all of this. Truth matters!! Find me here: www.thatvibrantlife.com FB/healthwithjess IG/healthwithjessica
Episode 18: Understanding the Inflammation/Autoimmune Connection Episode 18
July 30, 2021 03:47 - 26 minutes - 60.8 MBLet’s dive into the root cause of autoimmune and how inflammation plays into it. I am going to share a bunch of things I personally do that have helped me immensely in terms of managing my own symptoms!! Sadly I see far too many people really focus on their condition and try to put that fire out with a band-aid, rather than zooming out and understanding the system approach that should be taken no matter what autoimmune condition/disease you are dealing with! ________ This podcast is spons...
Episode 17: Are you low in potassium? It’s a common problem!
July 20, 2021 22:20 - 22 minutes - 52.5 MBCommon symptoms of low potassium include: Heart palpitations High blood pressure Constipation Numbness and tingling Muscle cramps Nausea Fatigue Depression Irritability Weight gain You might even feel like you are having a panic attack if your potassium dips too low! Due to processed foods and lots of sugar, our diet is much lower in potassium than it was in the past. Listen in for some tips on what to do if you suspect you are low in potassium. Understand that it’s also dangerous to be t...
Vibrant Life Episode #16: MAGNESIUM! Why YOU need to supplement + why it’s important!
July 08, 2021 23:32 - 21 minutes - 29.2 MBMagnesium is responsible for over 300 enzymatic reactions in your body!! It is ESSENTIAL. Your body does not make it, therefore we must get it exogenously. You can get it from food…but it’s much harder to do than it used to be due to soil depletion plus stress and toxins from our modern day lifestyle. How much should you take? What kind should you take?? Listen in!! _________ Vibrant Life is sponsored by Oregon Valley Farm, my family owned and operated pasture raised beef business. www.or...
Why Electrolytes Are SO Important
June 22, 2021 19:47 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBThere are so many daily issues people deal with that range from very minor to very serious that absolutely stem from electrolyte imbalance. Unfortunately we don’t talk enough about this. I really only knew about electrolytes growing up in relation to playing a sport or getting sick and that they were important then…but I didn’t exactly know why. Electrolytes impact our hearts, our brains, our bone health, as well as regulating fluid balance and promoting nerve and muscle function. Very impo...
Sex Trafficking Awareness. An interview with Joni Wilkinson, founder of Ones Purpose in Oregon
June 03, 2021 03:16 - 31 minutes - 72.8 MBJoni Wilkinson is the founder of Ones Purpose in Eugene, Oregon. Her mission is to help educate, spread awareness and help those who are and have been victimized by sex trafficking. Please listen in. This topic is for EVERYONE. I have had the honor and privilege of becoming a volunteer for this organization and I have learned SO MUCH. I used to have this strong desire to help "somehow" and what I have learned is that you CAN help and in big and small ways....it all makes a difference! Tun...
Vaccines and Why it’s Okay if You Have Questions and Concerns
May 27, 2021 03:00 - 13 minutes - 11.9 MBI know: super controversial topic. My point in discussing this is to hopefully have people understand that there are personal reasons for being hesitant. Enough of the name calling and finger pointing. Also, let’s talk about those who have had it and have immunity! That should be a huge topic right now. Why isn’t it?? Remember that at the end of the day we are bio individuals with very distinct bodies, health, reactions, etc. Let’s get back to having respect for one another and also som...
We Are Getting Mixed Messages for our Health (Here Are Some Suggestions for Optimal Immune Function)
May 15, 2021 00:45 - 17 minutes - 41 MBWe are being told to cover our faces and get injected, and I have seen a bunch of incentive by using junk food and fast food. We have political figures telling us they cover their face even when they don’t need to because it sets an example, but there are also those eating crap food and encouraging it as a “reward” for getting injected. Stop. Hear me on this: obesity, diabetes, lack of exercise, pre-existing conditions are all risk factors for this virus. Now re-read the above paragraph. ...
Episode 11: What Can I do to Help Sustainable Farming Survive?
May 05, 2021 00:32 - 14 minutes - 12.8 MB*if you have not listened to Episode 10, please go back and listen as it will provide the background for this one. In this episode I mention several people with large followings that I would highly suggest you go follow and support as part of the “what to do”! Being part of these communities that these platforms have created as well as helping to grow the truth and spread understanding and awareness (even if it’s just to one person) is KEY!!! Diana Rodgers: www.sustainabledish.com Creator ...