Wellness + Wisdom Podcast

I used to put myself into so many situations relationally where I was always holding my breath and thinking, 'Well, at least I'm not fully committed to this so I'm free.' But how is holding your breath being free? - Luke Storey   Get 15% off your CURED Nutrition order with the code WELLNESSFORCE   ---> Get The Morning 21 System: A simple and powerful 21 minute system designed to give you more energy to let go of old weight and live life well.   JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP | *REVIEW THE PODCAST*   Wellness Force Radio Episode 361 Motivational speaker, world-class biohacker, and host of The Life Stylist Podcast, Luke Storey, returns to Wellness Force to share what steps he and his love, Alyson Charles, are taking to build a stronger relationship, how kundalini yoga has helped heal his 20+ years of addictions, how you uncover your own behavior patterns through conscious action plus explore the Emotional Ladder and how you can climb up it.   What can help you let go of lower-level emotions during the COVID-19 lockdown to pull yourself out of the dungeon of depression and back to joy?     Join us as Luke and Josh explore relationships, consciousness, and the practical, real tools that allow us to come home to ourselves.   Luke Storey's EMF Home Safety Master Class Click here to join Luke's EMF Home Safety Master Class EMF or electromagnetic frequencies are one of the most toxic elements in our living and work environments. Due to the technical nature of accurately testing for them, and the training required to do so correctly, many of us resign ourselves to the fact that we just have to accept them, and the consequences they bring to use the modern technology on which we’ve come to depend. Are you aware of the dangers of EMF exposure in your home but have no idea where to start when it comes to finding and fixing them? If you’re someone who has been negatively affected by EMF and want to ensure that your home or work environment is a place of healing and restoration, rather than a detriment to your health, this extensive video series is the answer you have been looking for. If you’re unaware of what EMF’s are, or how to detect and fix them, you will find the answers you’re looking for in this easy to understand, and entertaining comprehensive overview. In this 7 part video documentary series, you will follow world-renowned building biologist Brian Hoyer as he tests my entire home, room by room to determine the source and level of every known type of EMF. Listen To Episode 361 As Luke Storey Uncovers:   [1:30] Luke's Personal Transformation Luke Storey The Life Stylist Podcast 285 Luke Storey Breathwork.io Colin Leibold - Leibold Media Cured Nutrition Catching up with Luke Storey, what has changed, and his takeaways from 2020 thus far this year. His decision to participate in plant medicine ceremonies and why it was so challenging for him to make that decision. The evolution that he and his girlfriend, Alyson, have gone through in their relationship. Alyson Charles Unpacking his family's history including alcoholism, abuse, neglect, and how that impacted his life and relationships at a young age. Why he avoided being close to or emotionally intimate with anyone from a young age and how that has changed over the years. 196 Aubrey Marcus [14:00] Sobriety, Transparency, & Inner Work Exploring Luke's journey towards and achieving sobriety including honest transparency and doing the inner work. How kundalini yoga has especially helped him get in touch with himself along his healing journey. His past definition of 'freedom' and the moment he realized that he had actually imprisoned himself. What trauma binding is and why he was unconsciously doing it in past relationships. The addictions he has quit to help him gather greater awareness and consciousness. 12-step groups that focused on helping people with dysfunctional behavior such as sex addiction, love addiction, and issues in relationships. Facing Codependence by Pia Mellody Codependent No More by Melody Beattie Beyond Codependency by Melody Beattie Byron Katie 275 Paul Chek Why it took Luke years to begin doing the full-on inner work and start his wellness journey of healing transformation. [26:00] Breaking Old Habits For Healthier Relationships How he was shown in a number of different plant medicine ceremonies that he is now done repeating his old childhood patterns. What he is doing to help him avoid falling back into his old patterns. The challenges that he and Alyson are still going through and working on to build a stronger relationship. Why it was necessary for him to delve into his self-worth, sense of deserving, capacity, maturity, and level of consciousness to build the relationship he has now. How he's heightened his awareness of negative thought and speaking patterns to improve his relationships. Unpacking the ego and why it is actually a vital part of who we are as humans. Why he decided to interview his girlfriend, Alyson, for episode 111 of his podcast. Episode 111 - Real As F**K! Soul Healing With Alyson Charles The Rockstar Shaman Episode 275 - Come Together: Alyson Charles & The Art Of Shamanic Love WITMA Live The healthy boundaries Luke set for himself when he was ready to start dating again. [38:00] Uncovering Patterns Through Conscious Action The relationship he had with his mom and dad as a kid and how that perpetuated various behavior patterns. Why it's so important to have a conscious pathway to attend a plant medicine ceremony. How Luke has reminded Josh that it's a beautiful thing for men to cry and express their emotions. Relationship advice Luke's father gave him and what it has been like for Luke to now be in a long-term commitment. Why it's good to take a new relationship slowly and consciously instead of going all in and becoming obsessed about it. Their experience participating in several peyote ceremonies together and how that impacted them as a couple early on in the relationship. Why his past fears of commitment came up for him during the peyote ceremonies. How his plans for navigating relationships and boundaries have shifted with their relationship. [59:00] Climbing The Emotional Ladder The inner work that Luke and Alyson have done on their own wellness journeys and how that has benefited their relationship. 046 Dr. John Gray 032 Gay & Katie Hendricks 332 John Wineland Letting Go by David R. Hawkins Vipassana Meditation – A Spartan Race For The Mind Breaking down the emotional ladder and being aware of where you are on that scale. Similarities between and 12 Step Programs and the Emotional Ladder. Exploring intuitive awareness plus when and whether we should open our hearts or protect ourselves. The importance of being aware and compassionate for others when you're about to judge them. Questioning whether or not everything really comes down to love or fear. How Luke Storey brought himself up from a lower state of apathy to reframe his experience and find gratitude. His process of becoming grounded, humble, and grateful in stressful moments. [1:14:00] Coming Back To Home How he is able to go deep enough to have a powerful connection or speaking engagement yet not be too serious about it. Why being too serious all the time can be harmful to our wellbeing and life journey. Unpacking how we can stop taking life so seriously because there's something beyond just this material world. How he comes back home in himself when life becomes so stressful or he's going through a difficult moment. What wellness means to him now compared to how it did when Josh last interviewed him. The importance of not approaching current events with fear. Exploring the nature of reality and what is actually happening beneath the surface in society. How he's helping people learn more about EMFs and how to find sources of it in their homes. Luke Storey's EMF Home Safety Master Class Breathwork.io M21 Wellness Guide Wellness Force Community Power Quotes From The Show   Find Higher Consciousness In Relationships "In order for me to really be able to have a high degree of objectivity about my relationship behavior, patterns, and what it was underneath that really needed to be healed, I really had to do a hard reset. So, for pretty much 2 years, I did almost no porn, no dating, no sex, no flirting; I mean, I barely even looked women in the eyes. By doing that and with self-care practices such as reading, writing, praying, and meditating, I could start to see what patterns I needed to correct really clearly. As I worked on myself more and more, I discovered that I really wanted to be in a long-term, monogamous relationship pretty much for the first time in my life. At my mid-40s I was ready to finally come out of the Peter Pan phase and settle down in a meaningful way with all of this love I have in my heart." - Luke Storey   Exploring Freedom In Dating "I used to put myself into so many situations relationally where I was always holding my breath and thinking, 'Well, at least I'm not fully committed to this so I'm free." But how is holding your breath being free? Now I'm still shocked at how authentic and real I can be with my girlfriend and that she still loves me. It's not a self- deprecating thing, I just didn't know that you could actually be yourself to this degree and the more myself I am, the more that self is received, loved and accepted, and now I have the capacity to do the same in return for Alyson which is ever-growing." - Luke Storey   Coming Home To Ourselves "Wellness is in the realization fundamentally of who and what you are. Whether your experience of that is within your heart and that energetic field that we each possess or your sense of who you are even as your identity in its limited form. We're all in a sense just lost kids trying to find our way but the person that we all truly need is just ourselves; the heart is where the home is and we're the only home we have."- Luke Storey   Links From Today's Show  The Life Stylist Podcast 285 Luke Storey Luke Storey's EMF Home Safety Master Class Breathwork.io Colin Leibold - Leibold Media Cured Nutrition Alyson Charles 196 Aubrey Marcus Codependent No More by Melody Beattie Beyond Codependency by Melody Beattie Facing Codependence by Pia Mellody Byron Katie 275 Paul Chek Episode 111 - Real As F**K! Soul Healing With Alyson Charles The Rockstar Shaman Episode 275 - Come Together: Alyson Charles & The Art Of Shamanic Love WITMA Live 046 Dr. John Gray 032 Gay & Katie Hendricks 332 John Wineland Letting Go by David R. Hawkins Vipassana Meditation – A Spartan Race For The Mind Leave Wellness Force a review on iTunes M21 Wellness Guide Wellness Force Community Luke Storey Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube   About Luke Storey   Luke Storey is a motivational speaker, kundalini yoga and meditation teacher, world-class biohacker, host of The Life Stylist Podcast, and founder of the world's premier online fashion school for stylists, School of Style which he founded in 2008.   Luke Storey's Ultimate Wellness Lifestyle Luke Storey has spent the past twenty-three years developing and refining the ultimate wellness lifestyle, based on the most transformative principles of primal health and ancient spiritual practices, while at the same time embracing the most cutting-edge natural healing and consciousness-expanding technologies. He has tenaciously applied the results of his field research and used them to not only completely transform his own life but also the lives of thousands of fans and followers through his various media channels and speaking engagements. As a transformational speaker and entrepreneur, Luke continues to share his strategies for healing and happiness through his innovative and highly effective Lifestyle Design teachings, his Youtube channel, and his wildly popular podcast.     CURED Nutrition Get 15% off your CURED Nutrition order with the code WELLNESSFORCE It's taken me over a year to find the right hemp and CBD company to introduce to the Wellness Force Community and I could not be more thrilled that it's CURED Nutrition! CURED Nutrition is a movement inspired by nature and grounded in a shared desire to leave a lasting impression on you, our community, and this world. Together, they're a collective of heart-centered human beings who are inviting you – the conscious creatives, dreamers, and healers – to join their family. Learn how CURED hemp and CBD products can enhance your daily wellness routine. Try Cured Today They're Colorado-based organically grown hemp products that have been engineered to transform your approach toward an elevated life. Tap into your inherent potential – your greatest mind-body alignment – and nourish it with the supplements you were designed to thrive on. A greater existence is waiting. Build Immunity. Breathe Deeply. A simple, powerful 21 minute morning system designed to give you more energy to let go of old weight and live life well. Get Your Calm Mind + Immunity Building Guide  *6 science based morning practices guaranteed to give you more energy and less weight in 21 Minutes. *7 day guided B.R.E.A.T.H.E breathwork included.   More Top Episodes 226 Paul Chek: The Revolution Is Coming (3 Part Series) 131 Drew Manning: Emotional Fitness 129 Gretchen Rubin: The Four Tendencies  183 Dr. Kyra Bobinet: Brain Science 196 Aubrey Marcus: Own The Day 103 Robb Wolf: Wired To Eat Best of The Best: The Top 10 Guests From over 200 Shows Get More Wellness In Your Life Join the #WellnessWarrior Community on Facebook Tweet us on Twitter: Send us a tweet Comment on the Facebook page

Get 20% off your Just Thrive Health order with the code JOSH   "The really cool thing about HU36 bacillus indicus is that it actually produces carotenoids and antioxidants in the gut exactly where they need to be absorbed. We have had such great success with helping support leaky gut syndrome because these antioxidants that are produced by HU36 combat that oxidative stress on the gut lining. It really is a unique strain, so effective, and truly what's making it stand out from a lot of the other ones out there." - Tina Anderson   Get 20% off your CURED Nutrition order with the code WELLNESSFORCE   ---> Get The Morning 21 System: A simple and powerful 21 minute system designed to give you more energy to let go of old weight and live life well.   JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP | *REVIEW THE PODCAST* Wellness Force Radio Episode 360 Co-Founder and CEO of Just Thrive Health, Tina Anderson, explains the latest game-changer in gut health - the HU36 bacillus indicus strain, how better gut health can improve your emotional wellbeing, the difference between active and activated probiotics, and why she is so passionate about helping people improve their gut-brain connection for greater health.   With so many choices out there, which probiotic should be on all of our radars?     In this episode, you will learn all about the latest breakthrough research on the superior probiotic from the renowned researcher, Dr. Simon Cutting: the HU36 bacillus indicus strain.   Just Thrive Health Get 20% off your Just Thrive Health order with the code JOSH Just Thrive® is the first 100% spore-forming probiotic and antioxidant supplement that arrives 100% alive to your intestines that's available in the retail market.   Why Just Thrive? There are hundreds of brands of probiotics on the market, but as you’ve probably already discovered, they are not all equal. Just Thrive® contains a patented strain called Bacillus Indicus HU36® – bacillus strains are abundant environmental organisms which are a normal part of the human micro flora. This strain, Bacillus Indicus HU36®, produces antioxidants/ carotenoids (the nutrients that give red peppers and tomatoes their color) in your intestines where they can be best absorbed by the body, making it one of the most absorbable forms of antioxidants on the market. These spores have been successfully used to enhance digestive health for more than 50 years! Listen To Episode 360 As Tina Anderson Uncovers:   [1:30] A New Career Path In Health & Wellness Tina Anderson Get 20% off your Just Thrive Health order with the code JOSH Her calling to change her life from being an attorney to family pharmaceuticals to launching Just Thrive. The experience she and her husband had working in the pharmaceutical industry and how they went from feeling great about it to realizing how abusive it actually was and still is today. Norman Vincent Peale Wayne Dyer 129 Gretchen Rubin How she and her husband came to founding the company and why the timing couldn't have been better for them. The encouragement she gives to others to follow their dreams and pursue what they want to do with their lives and make a career change if they want to change paths. Why there is a place for pharmaceuticals when it comes to saving lives and emergencies but it's not a place for chronic conditions that can be addressed by treating the root cause.   [11:00] What's Better - Dormant or Active Probiotic Strains? Myths and truths about probiotics that inhibit people from actually knowing what probiotics are and what they can do for them. What people should do and look out for when considering taking a new supplement. Steps Just Thrive is doing to raise the bar and set themselves apart from other pharmaceutical companies. Dr. Simon M. Cutting  Why they didn't have to change their supplement formula with the strain too many times before they brought it to the market. What makes their specific bacillus strain so unique and beneficial for our gut health. Breaking down the bacillus strain and others you find in probiotic products. The difference between dormant and active bacteria strains plus the main issue with taking active probiotics. Natural bacteria strains we can come into contact with via the soil and environment compared to the ones from natural, vaginal childbirth and how long they actually last in our system. Weston A. Price Foundation 321 Sally Fallon Morell & Hilda Labrada Gore Wise Traditions Podcast Episode 240 | Breathwork For Stress Relief with Josh Trent The fact that the healthiest children in the world are the ones that grow up playing outside and in the dirt.   [21:30] How Just Thrive Is Helping Heal Mental & Physical Health How Just Thrive's probiotic products have helped people including autistic children. Why severe gut dysbiosis is very common in children who are on the spectrum. AutismOne How probiotics can help boost our energy,  sleep better, and improve how the body functions and help us live our healthiest lives. Why companies are still selling refrigerated, live probiotics if dormant probiotics are better for us. The NIH Human Microbiome Project The profound yet very little amount of science we actually know about gut health in 2020 but how all of that is changing as we research more and more on the topic. The research on how dead bacteria can help give us some relief when we come into contact with it. Breaking down how their products work in synergy and they have changed since launching Just Thrive. Their mission to only bring to the market products that are missing and needed to aide the population's health. The common problem with many prebiotics not being able to distinguish between feeding the good and the bad bacteria plus how they've designed theirs to only target the good bacteria. Precision PREbiotic – Just Thrive Why she's so excited about their new product, Ultimate IgG, that has been designed for immune health and especially for HIV patients. Ultimate IgG – Just Thrive   [31:00] Signs You Have A Leaky Gut 223 Dr. Michael Ruscio Healthy Gut, Healthy You by Dr. Michael Ruscio The importance of focusing on optimizing your gut health by boosting the immune system especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Unpacking the incredible fact that 70-75% of American has leaky gut syndrome. Signs you have a leaky gut and why you should assume that you need to take care of your stomach better. Groundbreaking Study on Healing Leaky Gut With the Strains Used in Just Thrive Probiotic (VIDEO) WholeFoods Magazine: Groundbreaking Probiotic Study on Leaky Gut Breaking down what an LPS toxin is that can leak into the gut and why it's so important to prevent them from seeping into the gut and further into the bloodstream. The study that came out showing that the number one driver of Alzheimer's are LPS toxins in the bloodstream. What Just Thrive's supplements are supporting at the very root of disease and inflammation in the body. The fact that we have 10x more bacterial cells than human cells yet live in such an anti-microbial world with all of these antibiotics, glyphosate, stress, sugar, alcohol, and other toxins. Just Thrive's Probiotics Survivability Test Exploring the extensive research Just Thrive has done on their products to tests their probiotics ability to survive, the positive impact on the gut, and how it increases the gut bacteria's diversity.   [41:30] Healing The Garden That Is Your Natural Body How we can tend to and nurture our body with tools such as diet, sleep, movement, and supplements to help it grow naturally instead of stomp on it with harmful ingredients and chemicals. 345 Dr. Zach Bush 353 Dr. Ben Lynch How overcleaning with Lysol, hand sanitizers, and other household products with chemicals are weakening our health and increasing symptoms of asthma, allergies, and other autoimmune dysfunctions in children. Why hand sanitizers and social distancing aren't helping us as they weaken our natural immune system and there will always be viruses in our world. The power of gratitude through greater awareness and her favorite practice for it. How her rich relationship with her aunt impacted her while she was alive and then again after she passed away. The most difficult obstacle she and her team have faced during their progress and how they gained momentum moving forward. Why she doesn't see other probiotic and supplement companies as their competitors but they do with Big Pharma.   [52:00] Why The HU36 Bacillus Indicus Strain Is A Game Changer The authentic truth behind the phrase, "Your vibe attracts your tribe." Just Thrive's entire team's mission to provide customers with the very best product and guidance they can give to people on their wellness journeys. Further exploring the HU36 bacillus indicus strain and the specifics about it. What their team has found out about the HU36 bacillus indicus strain and all of its benefits for the human gut. The third-party lab studies that have going on to ensure that their product is always what it says it is on the label. Why it's so important that probiotics are alive in your gut; not in the refrigerator and why that's so important when looking for a quality product. What wellness means to her as a combination of physical and mental peace. BREATHE M21 Wellness Guide Wellness Force Community   Power Quotes From The Show Good Health Begins In The Gut "Good health begins in the gut and I cannot emphasize that enough; I mean we are 10x more bacteria than we are human and it's hard to find any disease that's not associated with a dysbiotic gut. Most people will think about gut health if you have diarrhea, constipation, or other gastrointestinal issues but they don't think about it when it comes to weight management, mental health, heart disease, or diabetes. Those things are all related to an imbalance in your gut." - Tina Anderson   Refrigerated Or Shelved Probiotics? "We have to remember it's important that your organisms are alive in your gut, not in the refrigerator. The key is that these strains are actually creating diversity in the microbiome which really equals health. Our strains 100% survive the pathway from the mouth to the intestines and a gut model study showed that after 2.5 weeks, there was a 30% favorable shift in the gut. What the spores do in our products is rebalance and recondition the gut by attaching to the intestinal cell wall and then pull out the pathogenic bacteria and bring the gut back to life." - Tina Anderson   What Destroys Our Gut Bacteria Every Day? "Our whole body is made up of bacterial microorganisms; that is who we are as biological individuals yet we live in such an antimicrobial world. We're living in this world of antibiotics, with glyphosate in our food supply, and with all of this stress, sugar, and alcohol that wreak such havoc on our gut. We have to start removing those things but how are we going to do that? Even when we eat the cleanest of things, organic food, we're still getting glyphosate in there. We're destroying our gut bacteria every single day and people occasionally need to take a probiotic. The gut is like a garden and a probiotic like HU36 bacillus indicus removes the weeds, reconditions the environment, creates diversity, and brings the good bacteria back to life." - Tina Anderson     Links From Today's Show  Get 20% off your Just Thrive Health order with the code JOSH Ultimate IgG – Just Thrive The importance of Probiotic Strain "HU36": Antioxidant Protection for Your Eyes, Heart, Skin & More Precision PREbiotic – Just Thrive Just Thrive's Story Norman Vincent Peale Wayne Dyer 129 Gretchen Rubin Dr. Simon M. Cutting  Weston A. Price Foundation 321 Sally Fallon Morell & Hilda Labrada Gore Wise Traditions Podcast Episode 240 | Breathwork For Stress Relief with Josh Trent AutismOne The NIH Human Microbiome Project 223 Dr. Michael Ruscio Healthy Gut, Healthy You by Dr. Michael Ruscio Groundbreaking Study on Healing Leaky Gut With the Strains Used in Just Thrive Probiotic (VIDEO) WholeFoods Magazine: Groundbreaking Probiotic Study on Leaky Gut Just Thrive's Probiotics Survivability Test 345 Dr. Zach Bush 353 Dr. Ben Lynch E-23 Trust (And Take Care Of) Your Gut with Tina Anderson “5 things I wish someone told me before I became a CEO” with Tina Anderson CEO of Just Thrive Bugging Out: Myth-busting Probiotics & Healing Your Gut Biome Wellness Mama Podcast: 244: Debunking Probiotic Myths With Just Thrive Founder Tina Anderson Bulletproof Radio | Armor-Plated Immortal Probiotics from Space – Just Thrive Health – #629 Leave Wellness Force a review on iTunes BREATHE M21 Wellness Guide Wellness Force Community Tina Anderson LinkedIn Just Thrive Health Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube   About Tina Anderson Tina Anderson worked in the pharmaceutical field for 15 years. Together with their family, they had built thriving careers. But, while successful, their careers were not feeding their passion of natural health and well-being. Just Thrive Co-founder and CEO is available to talk about following your passion (she left a career as an attorney in the pharmaceutical industry to launch Just Thrive), living with gratitude, and the critical importance of gut health and immune support.   Build Immunity. Breathe Deeply. A simple, powerful 21 minute morning system designed to give you more energy to let go of old weight and live life well. Get Your Calm Mind + Immunity Building Guide  *6 science based morning practices guaranteed to give you more energy and less weight in 21 Minutes. *7 day guided B.R.E.A.T.H.E breathwork included.   CURED Nutrition Get 15% off your CURED Nutrition order with the code WELLNESSFORCE It's taken me over a year to find the right hemp and CBD company to introduce to the Wellness Force Community and I could not be more thrilled that it's CURED Nutrition! CURED Nutrition is a movement inspired by nature and grounded in a shared desire to leave a lasting impression on you, our community, and this world. Together, they're a collective of heart-centered human beings who are inviting you – the conscious creatives, dreamers, and healers – to join their family. Learn how CURED hemp and CBD products can enhance your daily wellness routine. Try Cured Today They're Colorado-based organically grown hemp products that have been engineered to transform your approach toward an elevated life. Tap into your inherent potential – your greatest mind-body alignment – and nourish it with the supplements you were designed to thrive on. A greater existence is waiting.   More Top Episodes 226 Paul Chek: The Revolution Is Coming (3 Part Series) 131 Drew Manning: Emotional Fitness 129 Gretchen Rubin: The Four Tendencies  183 Dr. Kyra Bobinet: Brain Science 196 Aubrey Marcus: Own The Day 103 Robb Wolf: Wired To Eat Best of The Best: The Top 10 Guests From over 200 Shows Get More Wellness In Your Life Join the #WellnessWarrior Community on Facebook Tweet us on Twitter: Send us a tweet Comment on the Facebook page

"If the greatest thing is love and connection, then the worst thing is loneliness and fear. We know that fear can shut your immune system down by over 50%. So, just staying in that fear mode which is amplified by masks and by the news is harming us. What easier way to capitalize clickbait than fear?" - Shawn Wells   Get 15% off your CURED Nutrition order with the code WELLNESSFORCE   ---> Get The Morning 21 System: A simple and powerful 21 minute system designed to give you more energy to let go of old weight and live life well.   JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP | *REVIEW THE PODCAST* Wellness Force Radio Episode 359 Global Nutritional Biochemist, Registered Dietitian, Certified Sports Nutritionist, and 'Ingredientologist,' Shawn Wells, explores the power of words and mental health, how we can connect to and let go of our fear especially during COVID-19, what steps we can take to lead from our wounds, and the new era of conscious masculinity.   Can we all be a little bit more conscious, listen, and see what all of us have in common to truly come together in 2020?     Discover how the path of change for society begins when you start to love and accept yourself.   CURED Nutrition Get 15% off your CURED Nutrition order with the code WELLNESSFORCE It's taken me over a year to find the right hemp and CBD company to introduce to the Wellness Force Community and I could not be more thrilled that it's CURED Nutrition! CURED Nutrition is a movement inspired by nature and grounded in a shared desire to leave a lasting impression on you, our community, and this world. Together, they're a collective of heart-centered human beings who are inviting you – the conscious creatives, dreamers, and healers – to join their family. Learn how CURED hemp and CBD products can enhance your daily wellness routine. Try Cured Today They're Colorado-based organically grown hemp products that have been engineered to transform your approach toward an elevated life. Tap into your inherent potential – your greatest mind-body alignment – and nourish it with the supplements you were designed to thrive on. A greater existence is waiting.   Listen To Episode 359 As Shawn Wells Uncovers:   [1:30] Health Practices For Connection And Letting Go Of Fear Cured Nutrition Shawn Wells BioTRUST Nutrition World’s Greatest Ingredients Zone Halo Research Exploring all the concerns that we’re feeling as a collective in 2020 that is generating more and more fear. His experience as a deep Empath as he takes on more energy around him during COVID-19. Why it’s natural for us to have a moment of fear when someone hugs us but then 30-seconds in, the sensation completely changes. His wish for the world for everyone to just talk to one another, be there for each other, and come together during the COVID-19 pandemic as a whole union to let go of the revolving fear. Eckhart Tolle What emotional nutrients we can gather and add to our lives including therapy, self-care, and connecting with Mother Earth. Simple, healthy practices we can apply to our day that will help us spend more time outside to get some natural sunlight and fresh air. Unpacking the fact that fear can shut down the immune system by over 50%.   [16:00] Are You Listening? The mass fear that the media is spreading with COVID-19, racism, and protests. Why we’re meant to come together as a whole in society to be one strong body but we keep fighting each other instead of really connecting and listening to each other. Joyner Lucas - I'm Not Racist How we can come together as a society to love, connect, and support one another. The Great Pause of 2020 as we are collectively listening and figuring out what we're actually willing to fight for in this world. Exploring the power of love and why it needs to take action sometimes. Why the most powerful person in the room isn’t the one speaking but the listener. What powerful lesson Ayahuasca taught Josh about the importance of listening during a plant medicine ceremony.   [23:00] The Power Of Words & Mental Health Unpacking Shawn’s own wellness journey of healing and how he became a world-renowned supplement ingredient specialist. The traumatic childhood he had from problems at home and his brother running away to being bullied at school about his body. How, like many people trying to hold depression back including Chris Farley, Robin Williams, and Chester Bennington, he created himself as the class clown to cover up what was really going on in his life and compensate for his pain. How his interest from business changed as his own health transformation took place. The incredible impact a discussion with his doctor during a physical check-up had on him as he turned his focus to a career in health. Cruel words that were said to him by a guidance counselor regarding his dreams to earn a Master’s in Nutritional Biochemistry that led him down a dark road until it fueled him to excel in his program. The long list of illnesses he had while studying at Chapel Hill including Epstein–Barr virus, chronic fatigue syndrome, Hashimoto’s, fibromyalgia, anorexic, orthorexic, and unpacking why they all happened at once to him. What was going on in the background emotionally for him while he was still excelling academically. Exploring what leads people to become so obsessed with their health that they become orthorexic.   [29:00] How To "Lead From Our Wounds" 332 John Wineland The new face of masculinity as we focus on leading from our wounds rather than our wounds leading us. The Mask of Masculinity by Lewis Howes The toxic masculinity era that Josh and Shawn both grew up in including taunting, bullying, and “manning up.” Why it’s so hard to let go of the old masculine to embrace emotions, be empathetic, and connect with others on a deeper level. Brené Brown Alison Armstrong What male role models men can look up to as they transform into strong people yet be traditional, have values, and respect others. How the Ketogenic diet and supplements helped Shawn begin to heal his illnesses and depression.   [37:00] The New Era Of The Conscious Man The power of participating in Men’s Groups and Masterminds to connect with other people who are also struggling and looking to heal or grow. What imposter syndrome is and his experience feeling it at Lewis Howes' School Of Greatness. Lewis Howes' Summit Of Greatness Why most people out there who have achieved the most are also hurting the most. Breaking down why happiness, not money, is success. Why the societal norm that “men can’t talk about their emotions” is hurting them because they cannot express themselves and thus heal. Exploring the new era of the Conscious Man and what masculinity and being “strong” means today. How we reflect back what we see in ourselves when we either give compliments to project negativity other people.   [51:30] How Much Marketing & Contact Tracing Actually Impacts Our Lives Unpacking how much marketing and data collection from brands like Apple and Google are actually impacting our lives. Why the contact tracing that is being collected behind COVID-19 which claims to “keep us safe” actually has other agendas. What steps are taken in algorithms to share specific ads with us based on everything from where we are to our current emotional state to what music we are listening to on Spotify. Exploring Marketing 101 and why emotions drive our buying behavior. How the news media is using clickbait to hone in our very own feelings when we read the headlines. His question for society: Can you be a little bit more conscious, listen, and see what all of us have in common with one another? The fact that each and every single one of us just wants to be accepted and loved no matter our background. Why these puppeteers from the mass media to organizations want us to be divided in order to control us. How to start finding things around you that light you up and help you love yourself and your life. BREATHE M21 Wellness Guide Wellness Force Community   Power Quotes From The Show   Self-Care During COVID-19 "Connection with Mother Earth is so important right now. It's a primal thing for us to connect and be outside so make sure that you are not isolating more than you need to; you're not just sitting inside and not connecting with people like you can potentially on video and if you do it on video, sit outside or go take a walk. Those things are so critical for our health." - Shawn Wells   Healing Through Connection "I would challenge people right now to get a life coach or therapist. I just started working with a psychologist. I do have mentors, coaches, and friends who I connect, call, and have discussions with; very vulnerable conversations. Now is not the time to be superficial; I mean, it never really is but now is the time to reach out and connect with one another more than ever." - Shawn Wells   What Does It Mean To Be A Man in 2020? "The conscious male doesn't have to be "the new PC" where we're stripped of what makes us male. We can still be strong but great listeners. We can be strong and have great manners. We can be physically strong but not have the need to apply that physical strength. That's like being Clark Kent; you have the power but you don't need to prove anything all the time. Most of the time we don't even need to prove anything to be a man; we just have to show up for our responsibilities and be there for the people in our lives." - Shawn Wells   Links From Today's Show  Cured Nutrition BioTRUST Nutrition World’s Greatest Ingredients Zone Halo Research Eckhart Tolle Joyner Lucas - I'm Not Racist 332 John Wineland The Mask of Masculinity by Lewis Howes Brené Brown Alison Armstrong Lewis Howes' Summit Of Greatness Good Morning LaLa land - Shawn Wells #35 Shawn Wells and Ryan Lowery | Onnit Podcast Shawn Wells talks about his incredible health journey Leave Wellness Force a review on iTunes BREATHE M21 Wellness Guide Wellness Force Community Shawn Wells Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube LinkedIn   About Shawn Wells Shawn Wells, MPH, LDN, RD, CISSN, FISSN is an expert in the fields of performance nutrition, longevity, fitness and supplementation. He earned his master’s degree from UNC-Chapel Hill, where he studied nutritional biochemistry with a minor in exercise science. Shawn is a Registered Dietitian with a decade of experience as a Chief Clinical Dietitian in hospitals and skilled nursing facilities. He is also a Certified Sports Nutritionist and has worked with celebrity clients and professional athletes. Becoming "The World's Greatest Formulator" On the road to being dubbed “The World’s Greatest Formulator”, Biohacktivitst, and Keto Authority, Shawn faced and overcame significant obstacles with his own health—weight issues, depression, autoimmune conditions (Epstein-Barr, Fibromyalgia, and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome), two cervical discs replacements, and a pituitary adenoma, which is a type of brain tumor. They say everything happens for a reason, and in Shawn’s case, his health problems led him down a winding path that required him to find science-based solutions, and they sparked his personal passion for biohacking. In the supplement industry, Shawn has held the titles of Director of Research and Development for Dymatize Nutrition® and Chief Scientific Officer for BioTrust Nutrition®. In addition to these appointments, Shawn is a co-founder of the popular patented ingredients TeaCrine® and Dynamine®, which are featured or used in over 300 products worldwide. Shawn's Career In Health He also has worked on patents on exogenous ketones, glucose tolerance agents, and more as the founding partner of the World’s Greatest Ingredients, LLC, alongside a team of PhDs and scientists. Shawn also is the CEO of Zone Halo Research, a consulting group for supplement formulations, sourcing, manufacturing, marketing, and regulatory/compliance work. Shawn proudly serves on the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (JISSN) editorial board, and he has co-written a chapter on creatine in the most recent ISSN textbook Sports Nutrition and Performance Enhancing Supplements. He was also named to the prestigious ISSN advisory board, as well as having received the honor of being named Fellow of the ISSN. Build Immunity. Breathe Deeply. A simple, powerful 21 minute morning system designed to give you more energy to let go of old weight and live life well. Get Your Calm Mind + Immunity Building Guide  *6 science based morning practices guaranteed to give you more energy and less weight in 21 Minutes. *7 day guided B.R.E.A.T.H.E breathwork included.   More Top Episodes 226 Paul Chek: The Revolution Is Coming (3 Part Series) 131 Drew Manning: Emotional Fitness 129 Gretchen Rubin: The Four Tendencies  183 Dr. Kyra Bobinet: Brain Science 196 Aubrey Marcus: Own The Day 103 Robb Wolf: Wired To Eat Best of The Best: The Top 10 Guests From over 200 Shows Get More Wellness In Your Life Join the #WellnessWarrior Community on Facebook Tweet us on Twitter: Send us a tweet Comment on the Facebook page

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When it comes to this narrative about meat, there are three elements that tend to get thrown out there: meat is damaging to our health, it's unethical to eat meat, and meat is injurious to the environment. There are truths and falsehoods to each one of those ideas but once you look closer at the health and environmental parts then the ethical consideration of meat starts getting interesting. It looks like we have a singular tool that could both feed humanity and potentially protect or save us from climate change. - Robb Wolf   Get 15% off your CURED Nutrition order with the code WELLNESSFORCE   ---> Get The Morning 21 System: A simple and powerful 21 minute system designed to give you more energy to let go of old weight and live life well.   JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP | *REVIEW THE PODCAST* Wellness Force Radio Episode 357 Best Selling author of The Paleo Solution and Wired To Eat, host of The Healthy Rebellion Radio, Robb Wolf, returns to Wellness Force to discuss his new book and film, Sacred Cow: The Case for (Better) Meat, the unintended consequences of changing nature's cycle from agriculture to COVID-19, how COVID-19 has impacted the meat industry, how to make food more affordable plus reduce healthcare costs, and how grazing animals and regenerative farms can help change the world including reverse climate change.   What do you eat for optimal human and planetary health?     Join Robb and Josh as they explore the quandaries we face in raising and eating animals—focusing on the largest (and most maligned) of farmed animals, the cow.   Sacred Cow CLICK HERE to get your own copy of Sacred Cow: The Case for (Better) Meat We’re told that if we care about our health—or our planet—eliminating red meat from our diets is crucial. That beef is bad for us and cattle farming is horrible for the environment. But science says otherwise. Beef is framed as the most environmentally destructive and least healthy of meats. We’re often told that the only solution is to reduce or quit red meat entirely. But despite what anti-meat groups, vegan celebrities, and some health experts say, plant-based agriculture is far from a perfect solution. In Sacred Cow, registered dietitian Diana Rodgers and former research biochemist and New York Times bestselling author Robb Wolf explore this topic in greater depth. Takeaways from Sacred Cow: A Case for (Better) Meat Taking a critical look at the assumptions and misinformation about meat, Sacred Cow points out the flaws in our current food system and in the proposed “solutions.” Inside, Rodgers and Wolf reveal contrarian but science-based findings, such as: Meat and animal fat are essential for our bodies. A sustainable food system cannot exist without animals. A vegan diet may destroy more life than sustainable cattle farming. Regenerative cattle ranching is one of our best tools at mitigating climate change. You’ll also find practical guidance on how to support sustainable farms and a 30-day challenge to help you transition to a healthful and conscientious diet. With scientific rigor, deep compassion, and wit, Rodgers and Wolf argue unequivocally that meat (done right) should have a place on the table. It’s not the cow, it’s the how! WIN 1 of 5 copies! Leave us a podcast review by heading over to wellnessforce.com/review or just leave a review for us on your Apple podcasts app, mention Robb’s book, Sacred Cow, and we will contact you to get your address and send you the book!   Listen To Episode 357 As Robb Wolf Uncovers:   [1:30] Sacred Cow’s Message To The World Robb Wolf Sacred Cow: The Case for (Better) Meat The Paleo Solution Wired To Eat The Healthy Rebellion Radio Diana Rodgers 103 Robb Wolf 345 Dr. Zach Bush  275 Paul Chek C.H.E.K. Institute Savory Institute Robb’s mission and why he chose to write Sacred Cow and also make a film about it. Unpacking the religious connotations of what is shameful and what is good in the world including food. The compelling memes and stories that we are seeing come from the vegan community including that meat will give you cancer or meat will destroy the environment. Exploring the fact that we now have more people dying of diseases from overeating than malnutrition. The actual impact that shellfish and termites have on our environment including creating greenhouse gases. Why the suggestion to expunge organisms like shellfish to create life by stopping greenhouse gases just doesn’t make sense when we look at the whole life cycle.   [15:30] Unintended Consequences Of Changing Nature’s Cycle A story of unintended consequences that came from India’s government trying to incentivize the elimination of their cobra population. Continued nintended consequences that we are seeing right now as people are being forced to lockdown and wear face masks. Unpacking the experiences younger generations are now having compared to older generations when they were their age. How the actions of society now during COVID-19 could significantly impact us in the future. What negative impact lab-created foods are creating for our health compared to food grown organically in nature. The ego humanity has to think that we could create something better in a lab than what Mother Earth is providing us at each meal.   [25:30] How COVID-19 Has Impacted The Meat Industry Earl Butz The impact the Nixon administration had on our food industry by using science to go against nature and grow monocrops. Why Americans were told that it was important to add more carbohydrates, sugars, and monocrops to their diet and less meat during the Cold War which has stuck ever since till now. Ancel Keys Why it was suggested by Ancel Keys that animal fat was the root cause of cardiovascular disease yet he left out a lot of actual science on that statement in his papers. Exploring the McGovern Commission of Nutrition and Human Need that was tasked with preventing nutrient deficiencies in the USA and improve the health of the American Populus with Ancel Keys’ work. Whether he believes that it was good intentions or human greed that created a huge shift in the way that we saw food during the Nixon administration. Unpacking the four identities that own 90% of the food production in the United States including 2 foreign companies. How COVID-19 has impacted food production especially the meat industry.   [35:30] Navigating The Info Wars Of 2020 Dr. David Perlmutter Dr. Ben Lynch How the US economy and regenerative agriculture industry are coming together to focus on taking care of the planet Unpacking the side of economics that leads us on a dark road with regenerative agriculture taking over the market competition. How government decisions at the local, municipal level in European countries differ dramatically from the American system. The culture war we see occurring on social media with one person’s ideas pinned up against another’s. Robb’s insights on how we can navigate the Info Wars of 2020 on social media and in the mass media to come to the real truth of what is going on with meat consumption and the agriculture industry. Alex Jones Sacred Cow’s action plan in the face of a pandemic which was published long before COVID-19. The three talking points surrounding meat in our modern world: Meat is damaging to our health, it’s unethical to eat meat, and meat harms our environment. Why they consider it child abuse in Europe to give babies or children a vegan diet as it is recognized as dangerous for developmental milestones.   [44:30] How Grazing Animals Can Reverse Climate Change How properly raised grazing farm animals can actually reverse climate change, expand our grasslands, and backpedal desertification. Exploring how farm animals can be used as a singular tool to both feed humanity and potentially protect or save us from climate change. The ethical comparison of regenerative raising grass-fed meat and the industrialized row crop model to see which one harms the environment, humans, animals, and insects more. His prediction for the future of agriculture and society years from now and how technology will play a key part in helping us shape that image. The repeated pattern we’re seeing in how technology is impacting the human mind and making us slaves to it like we’re slaves to cheap, processed food. 048 Nir Eyal How much we spend on food in the USA compared to other countries like Italy. The broken economics food pricing model that is bankrupting us with cheap, convenient foods in America. How our mind has shifted over time to see healthy food as something that’s too expensive. Why people would be more likely to eat healthier foods if they knew that it would mean they wouldn’t be crushed under healthcare debt.   [51:00] How To Make Healthy Food More Affordable & Decrease Healthcare Costs Unpacking how we can make healthy food more affordable to help people stop eating Twinkies, drinking Big Gulps, and finding themselves in increasing financial debt. The pilot study he helped create for 40 members of the Reno, Nevada police and fire department to get healthier and help decrease exponentially increasing healthcare costs through a low carb Paleo diet, better sleep, and modified exercise program. His experience working with the Chickasaw Nation for two years as he helped to develop some of the infrastructures of their health risk assessment program. What he learned from working with the Chickasaw Nation including the need for a better paying solution similar to a Medi-Share cooperative.   [59:30] What Lessons We Can All Learn From Sacred Cow Exploring how people can apply the teachings of Sacred Cow to their own lives. What choices families can make to get the most out of the nutrition their meals provide. The high standards that elitists are making and spreading about nutrition like "Eat organic and grass-fed food or avoid it all costs" when we should be avoiding that kind of mentality. Going over the fact that conventional meat still actually has a lot of great nutrients in it when we compare it to grass-fed meat. The hard truth that the only place in the world where grain-fed meat is cheaper than grass-fed meat is the United States of America. Diving into the facts and myths about the amount of grain and water needed to farm cattle. Different categories of water sources and how much we actually use to farm local cattle vs American grown almonds that we export from California. 234 Darin Olien   [1:08:30] How Regenerative Farming Can Change The World Allan Savory  How regenerative farming is economically very savvy as it allows farmers to grow more grass and thus more animals. The trends we are seeing in meat processing plants and the focus on decentralization and regenerative farming. Why it’s so important to fire people up about regenerative farming and eating organically in order for us to see greater change throughout the country. Breaking down how Medi-Share insurance plans are so different and better for us than the traditional insurance model we’ve been following for decades. What steps we can take to help our local food producers as much as possible. Why it appears that we’ve really lost the ability to listen to one another and new, different ideas. His concerns but also what he’s most excited about when he looks at the future of life and greater health for the world. BREATHE M21 Wellness Guide Wellness Force Community   Power Quotes From The Show Meat's Great Potential To Help The Planet "Once you understand that it's going to be very difficult to properly feed humans without animal inputs and once you appreciate the potential that properly raised grazing animals have to reverse climate change, expand our grasslands, and backpedal desertification, not only could we produce a lot of food but we can produce an even greater amount as we reclaim areas that have been turned into deserts."  - Robb Wolf   Should I Only Eat Grass-Fed Meat? "On the organic food front, some people would say, 'Well, if you can't afford to eat organic, grass-finished meat then don't eat meat at all.' That's a pretty elitist position to take. Imagine a family of four that's trying to pull themselves up by their bootstraps and the parents know how critical nutrition is for their children's health. Conventionally-raised meat is going to be far more beneficial than any plant material that you could feed those kids. At some point, you can't put more grapes, bananas, or sweet potatoes down a person without getting nutrient deficiencies relative to just giving them some good, quality meat. Even conventionally-raised meat spends 70% of its life on grass and it's pretty much as nutrient-dense as grass-fed meat." - Robb Wolf     Moving Forward With Regenerative Farming "If we can wrap our heads around the need for an agriculture system that looks more like a natural ecology, then we're moving in a good direction. If we can look at a piece of land holistically and see how we can change it to improve the lives of other animals that live there such as birds, then it's going to be good for farms. When we create regenerative farms, we will see habitat restoration, improve the carbon capture of the soil, improve the water retention of the soil, extend the soil microbiome levels beneath the ground, and produce nutrient-rich food that could go on basically indefinitely for the planet. That is the opportunity that we have with regenerative farming." - Robb Wolf     Links From Today's Show  103 Robb Wolf The Paleo Solution  Wired To Eat The Healthy Rebellion Radio Why eating meat is good for your health... and the planet 345 Dr. Zach Bush  275 Paul Chek C.H.E.K. Institute Savory Institute Earl Butz – Nixon administration Ancel Keys Dr. David Perlmutter Dr. Ben Lynch Alex Jones 048 Nir Eyal 234 Darin Olien Allan Savory  Leave Wellness Force a review on iTunes BREATHE M21 Wellness Guide Wellness Force Community Robb Wolf Facebook Instagram YouTube Twitter Sacred Cow: The Case for (Better) Meat Instagram Facebook Twitter   About Robb Wolf Robb Wolf, a former research biochemist is the 2X New York Times/WSJ Best Selling author of The Paleo Solution and Wired To Eat.  Robb has transformed the lives of hundreds of thousands of people around the world via his top ranked iTunes podcast, books and seminars. Robb has functioned as a review editor for the Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism (Biomed Central) and as a consultant for the Naval Special Warfare Resiliency program. He serves on the board of Directors/Advisors for: Specialty Health Inc, The Chickasaw Nation’s “Unconquered Life” initiative and a number of innovative start ups with a focus on health and sustainability. Robb holds a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu and is a former California State Powerlifting Champion (565 lb. Squat, 345 lb. Bench, 565 lb. Dead Lift) and a 6-0 amateur kickboxer. Wolf has provided seminars in nutrition and strength & conditioning to a number of entities including NASA, Naval Special Warfare, the Canadian Light Infantry and the United States Marine Corps. Robb lives in Texas with his wife Nicki and daughters Zoe and Sagan. Build Immunity. Breathe Deeply. A simple, powerful 21 minute morning system designed to give you more energy to let go of old weight and live life well. Get Your Calm Mind + Immunity Building Guide  *6 science based morning practices guaranteed to give you more energy and less weight in 21 Minutes. *7 day guided B.R.E.A.T.H.E breathwork included.   CURED Nutrition Get 15% off your CURED Nutrition order with the code WELLNESSFORCE It's taken me over a year to find the right hemp and CBD company to introduce to the Wellness Force Community and I could not be more thrilled that it's CURED Nutrition! CURED Nutrition is a movement inspired by nature and grounded in a shared desire to leave a lasting impression on you, our community, and this world. Together, they're a collective of heart-centered human beings who are inviting you – the conscious creatives, dreamers, and healers – to join their family. Learn how CURED hemp and CBD products can enhance your daily wellness routine. Try Cured Today They're Colorado-based organically grown hemp products that have been engineered to transform your approach toward an elevated life. Tap into your inherent potential – your greatest mind-body alignment – and nourish it with the supplements you were designed to thrive on. A greater existence is waiting.   More Top Episodes 226 Paul Chek: The Revolution Is Coming (3 Part Series) 131 Drew Manning: Emotional Fitness 129 Gretchen Rubin: The Four Tendencies  183 Dr. Kyra Bobinet: Brain Science 196 Aubrey Marcus: Own The Day 103 Robb Wolf: Wired To Eat Best of The Best: The Top 10 Guests From over 200 Shows Get More Wellness In Your Life Join the #WellnessWarrior Community on Facebook Tweet us on Twitter: Send us a tweet Comment on the Facebook page

"Can we can heal mental health 100%? The answer is 'yes' but to heal it 100% we have to acknowledge that we're not here to get rid of it, we're here to integrate it into our being."  - Greg Schmaus   Get 15% off your CURED Nutrition order with the code WELLNESSFORCE   ---> Get The Morning 21 System: A simple and powerful 21 minute system designed to give you more energy to let go of old weight and live life well.   JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP | *REVIEW THE PODCAST*   Wellness Force Radio Episode 356 International Holistic Health Coach and Licensed Massage Therapist at Greg's Holistic Strength Training, Greg Schmaus, shares his incredible story of developing OCD and then healing it, how to take back your health into your own hands, the blessing of being a wounded healer, and how listening to your body's wisdom will greatly serve you along your wellness journey.   Which holistic health practices can help you heal the mind and overcome any of the four most common addictions?   Discover what mental hygiene practices you can apply to your life now to help you grow into your best self.     CURED Nutrition Get 15% off your CURED Nutrition order with the code WELLNESSFORCE It's taken me over a year to find the right hemp and CBD company to introduce to the Wellness Force Community and I could not be more thrilled that it's CURED Nutrition! CURED Nutrition is a movement inspired by nature and grounded in a shared desire to leave a lasting impression on you, our community, and this world. Together, they're a collective of heart-centered human beings who are inviting you – the conscious creatives, dreamers, and healers – to join their family. Learn how CURED hemp and CBD products can enhance your daily wellness routine. Try Cured Today They're Colorado-based organically grown hemp products that have been engineered to transform your approach toward an elevated life. Tap into your inherent potential – your greatest mind-body alignment – and nourish it with the supplements you were designed to thrive on. A greater existence is waiting.   Listen To Episode 356 As Greg Schmaus Uncovers:   [1:30] Taking Back Health Into Our Own Hands Greg's Holistic Strength Training Greg Schmaus CURED Nutrition Unpacking what lessons we can learn from our own inner child plus what Josh and Greg have learned from theirs on the path to healing past wounds. Why feeling our emotions is the prerequisite to the healing process. Exploring the chasm between those who want to push pharmaceuticals for "healing" and the other side of healing: people taking the health of their mind, body, and spirit into their own hands. The key differences between curing and healing during the wellness journey. Why the wellness journey of healing is something that we all face during our lifetimes on Earth. His own healing journey after experiencing a testicular torsion and coming out of anesthesia post-surgery. How he came to meet Paul Chek and work with him to learn shamanic practices, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, breathwork, nutrition, and more. 275 Paul Chek Why he used to have moments of questioning, "Why is this happening to me?" but now knows after doing all the work exactly why all of these experiences, no matter how difficult they were, happened to him.   [18:00] The Blessing Of Being A Wounded Healer Why he sees himself on a deeper level as a wounded healer and doesn't just define himself by his credentials. His definition of a wounded healer who has faced the Hero's Journey. Why wellness professionals can only take a client on a healing journey as far as they have been on one in their own lives. How to Eat, Move and Be Healthy! by Paul Chek Understanding that a lot of what the universe wants to share with us is only given when we are truly ready for it. Exploring the collective Hero's Journey we are all facing right now during COVID-19 with mass media manipulation and rising suicide rates. 311 Mark Wolynn Other wounds he has experienced in life as a child and how they gave him the "gift" of OCD. His transition from a physical warrior to a spiritual warrior and how being able to be silent and sit with it is his power. Why some of our greatest attributes that go against cultural norms are being shunned but we shouldn't let that happen.   [29:00] What The Mind Can Teach Us The power of focusing on what our addictions can teach us instead of putting all of our energy into fighting them. How to separate ourselves from conflict with tools such as meditation. The soul loss we experience when we face trauma according to shamanism. Why we should face our obsessive compulsive disorder tendencies with gratitude because not only do they look out for us but they also help us diffuse negative energy. How he healed his OCD when he let go of the need to heal it and why that was so important for him. What process of consciousness we can work through to help us see our mental health in a new light, be willing to experience the whole journey, and accept ourselves. Personal tools of healing that Josh and Greg are incorporating into their lives.   [37:00] How OCD Compares To Other Forms Of Mental Illness Explaining how OCD differs from other forms of mental illness such as ADHD, anxiety, and depression. Why we tend to focus more on our thoughts rather than our emotions and feelings. Unpacking why obsessive compulsive disorder thought patterns are a way of keeping the mind occupied to avoid feelings and emotions that we're not yet ready to embrace and experience. Living 4D with Paul Chek - Greg Schmaus: Overcoming OCD and the Mental Health Crisis Breaking down why anxiety is a masculine energy and depression is a feminine energy. Exploring whether there is a divine timing to heal or if we are the ones who get to decide when it happens. How to decide if it's the right time for you to begin the wellness journey of healing. The importance of having a dream or knowing why you want to heal to help you stick to a program. Why he doesn’t desire to get rid of his OCD or anxiety because he has learned how to integrate them into his being instead. How social media and technology are impacting society’s mental health as numbing agents. The easy access we have to check out of our reality, thoughts, and feelings only to check in to someone else’s via reality TV or a movie on Netflix.   [54:00] Healing OCD With Holistic Nutrition The importance of being more mindful of our caffeine consumption as it drives more and more people to be ‘neck up’ rather than truly in our body. What Josh notices in his own body when he consumes too much caffeine or carbohydrates including putting his mind in a loop and feeling off. How caffeine consumption can further someone’s imbalance in the left brain if they have OCD. What carbohydrates can do to our blood sugar as the body’s system speeds up to an eventual crash. Why someone who is not in tune with their diet won’t acknowledge that stress is occurring within their system and biochemistry but perceive it to be coming from outside in relationships or work. How to apply the teachings of Ayurveda to your life plus how to uncover your Dosha.   [58:00] Listening To Your Body’s Wisdom What steps we can take to become really clear on our body wisdom and what nutrients are best for our unique biochemistry. How to use your natural intuition to know whether a certain food is what your body needs right now. The challenges we face to listen to the body’s wisdom when we either have diet dogmas, addictions, or biochemical imbalances in the gut Why your nighttime cravings might actually be parasites in the gut that are impacting your sleep and overall health. Multiple health symptoms that were showing up in his gut post-surgery as it continued to hold onto the stress through poor digestion and gut dysbiosis. The moment he noticed that the state of his gut had a huge influence on the state of his mind. His view on intelligence and why we often use the idea of intellect as a shield to stay safe and avoid exploring different experiences. Why he views awareness as being more important than intelligence and how we can improve our state of awareness and consciousness through meditation. [1:08:00] Mental Hygiene Practices For Life Why we cannot connect with the world around us when we are not actually connected to ourselves and know who we are at our core. Mental hygiene practices to help us reconnect with ourselves and our inner awareness. Why a consistent meditation practice is a non-negotiable part of his regular mental hygiene. How exposing himself to Hormetic Stressors such as the hot and cold as well as breathwork helps to keep him grounded and strengthen the muscle to embrace discomfort. The power of grounding and earthing by walking barefoot on the earth for someone who has a lot of mental health challenges. Why it’s so important to be mindful of the amount of information you are consuming especially now with the media today.   [1:13:00] The Four Most Common Addictions The Four-Fold Way: Walking the Paths of the Warrior, Teacher, Healer, and Visionary by Angeles Arrien Unpacking the four most common addictions: intensity, perfectionism, needing to know, and the fixation on what’s wrong. Why our constant need to know something or fix what is going on in our lives is an addiction in itself. Exploring one of his favorite quotes from Matt Kahn: “Whatever question you have, the answer is exactly what you don’t need right now but the answer will be there when we’re ready to receive it but you need to be able to live without it first.” Matt Kahn Why, for Greg, stillness is our access to the truth but it’s not necessarily the access to all of the answers because the questions that we’re asking are usually the wrong questions. How he came to the point to realize that his OCD was actually a gift to unpack and apply its spiritual teachings to his life.   [1:19:30] Coming Back Into Balance And Awareness Through The Middle Way Exploring the massive gut check we’re experiencing as a society as we go through the Middle Way in 2020. Whether the Middle Way is actually the right path for us or if we should go hard right or hard left instead. How we use the pathways of hard left or right to counterbalance the imbalance that we had prior to COVID-19 How we can come back to the Middle Way after going hard right or hard left. Why the violence that we’re seeing in today’s society is happening because we’re avoiding going in and looking at the shadow. Exploring this new wave of masculinity as men are starting to face their emotions, feel their pain as well as accept and love all of their feelings. Why there is a place for conscious anger that is not used destructively and how it can be explored in the Middle Way. What happens when we define an emotion as “bad” and store it back in the unconscious instead of being willing to experience and accept it. How the breath is used to bridge the mind and the body in the present moment. BREATHE M21 Wellness Guide Wellness Force Community   Power Quotes From The Show   Healing OCD Through Integrating It Into Your Being "I have healed my OCD but have I completely gotten rid of everything? No, but I don't have the desire to get rid of everything because I've integrated it into my being and I know that it's the greatest spiritual teacher that I've ever had; it's the only reason I can really understand how the mind works and how consciousness works. So, the answer to the question, 'Can we can heal mental health 100%?' is 'yes' but to heal it 100% is the acknowledgment that we're not here to get rid of it, we're here to integrate it. By carrying our mental health struggles with us, we heal them 100% but if we focus on getting rid of it for good, then we're still engaged in it." - Greg Schmaus   Separating Ourselves From Our Addictions "OCD is a form of addiction and the challenge we run into with trying to get rid of an addiction is the part of ourselves that is engaged in it is also the same part that is trying to get rid of it. It's almost as if addiction has this persona that is wrestling itself and we're creating the illusion that we're in the wrestling match. So, the first thing to do is to become aware that you are separate from that conflict; you are the one that is observing the conflict. OCD and addiction are very similar in their energy and root cause; usually they some form of trauma that runs so deep that we will set up these conditions, routines, and rituals as a way of making sure that we never re-experience that level of vulnerability again." - Greg Schmaus     The Healing Journey's Divine Timing "A lot of times, we're not yet ready to heal and integrate the parts of ourselves that we've rejected or abandoned. I do feel that there is divine timing in terms of when we are ready and the opportunities will present themselves but the prerequisite for all of that to happen is awareness. We have to be aware of when those opportunities and those teachers or mentors are presenting themselves to us." - Greg Schmaus   Links From Today's Show  CURED Nutrition 275 Paul Chek How to Eat, Move and Be Healthy! by Paul Chek 311 Mark Wolynn Living 4D with Paul Chek - Greg Schmaus: Overcoming OCD and the Mental Health Crisis The Four-Fold Way: Walking the Paths of the Warrior, Teacher, Healer, and Visionary by Angeles Arrien Matt Kahn Leave Wellness Force a review on iTunes BREATHE M21 Wellness Guide Wellness Force Community Greg's Holistic Strength Training Instagram Twitter Greg Schmaus LinkedIn   About Greg Schmaus Greg Schmaus is a Holistic Health Coach and Licensed Massage Therapist. His work focuses primarily on coaching clients with various physical, mental, and emotional challenges using the tools,  of nutrition, meditation, mindfulness, exercise, and lifestyle coaching, Greg has been a guide for many clients globally .... their healing journey. Greg's work was inspired by his own healing journey, overcoming obsessive-compulsive disorder using these holistic healing modalities. Greg’s journey began in the arena of athletics. As a kid, he was always playing soccer, ski racing, or out playing on the golf course. At the age of 16, Greg moved to South Carolina to pursue golf exclusively. This led him to earn a Division I scholarship at The University of Houston. After a traumatic injury and surgery during his freshman year, Greg began to experience various physical and mental health challenges. These challenges eventually led him in a new direction. Rather than pursuing golf collegiately and professionally, he began to invest more time in holistic health, healing, and went on a journey of self-discovery. This journey led him to the CHEK Institute, where Greg furthered his studies. At the CHEK Institute, Greg studied corrective exercise and rehabilitation, nutrition, and holistic health coaching. Greg's Mission To Help Others Heal During this time, Greg was personally coached and mentored by the founder of the CHEK Institute, Paul Chek. After two years of working with Paul, which included training in meditation, tai chi, shamanic healing, and lifestyle coaching, Greg opened up his own practice. Using the tools that were taught to him by his mentor and guide, Greg now acts as a mentor and guide for others on their healing journey. Currently residing in Englewood, NJ, Greg works with clients locally at his studio and remotely via Skype, FaceTime, or Zoom. Build Immunity. Breathe Deeply. A simple, powerful 21 minute morning system designed to give you more energy to let go of old weight and live life well. Get Your Calm Mind + Immunity Building Guide  *6 science based morning practices guaranteed to give you more energy and less weight in 21 Minutes. *7 day guided B.R.E.A.T.H.E breathwork included. 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"Most people are dealing with a massive amount of toxins in their system; it's impossible not to have any. The chemicals in our tap water, amalgam fillings, GMOs, pesticides, vaccinations, seafood, and most skincare are all synthesized products that we are inundated with on the skin, in the mouth, in the body, and it affects us on a deep, biochemical level because we are creatures of the earth and we are meant to be using natural products from nature. We're not meant to be synthesizing things for maximum profits, minimum costs, and the highest turnaround." - Josh Macin   Get 15% off your CURED Nutrition order with the code WELLNESSFORCE   ---> Get The Morning 21 System: A simple and powerful 21 minute system designed to give you more energy to let go of old weight and live life well.   JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP | *REVIEW THE PODCAST* Wellness Force Radio Episode 355 Founder of The Detox Dudes, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu World and Pan American champion, and host of The Free Macin Podcast, Josh Macin, explains what a samskara is and how we can decharge the ones we carry, shares his own wellness and healing journey of detoxification, and explores what our ego can teach us during our Hero's Journey.   Do you feel sluggish, anxious, unmotivated, tired, or weak all the time? Are you ready to fast-track towards inner harmony, vitality, and clarity?   Discover the mental and emotional process of detoxification.    CURED Nutrition Get 15% off your CURED Nutrition order with the code WELLNESSFORCE It's taken me over a year to find the right hemp and CBD company to introduce to the Wellness Force Community and I could not be more thrilled that it's CURED Nutrition! CURED Nutrition is a movement inspired by nature and grounded in a shared desire to leave a lasting impression on you, our community, and this world. Together, they're a collective of heart-centered human beings who are inviting you – the conscious creatives, dreamers, and healers – to join their family. Learn how CURED hemp and CBD products can enhance your daily wellness routine. Try Cured Today They're Colorado-based organically grown hemp products that have been engineered to transform your approach toward an elevated life. Tap into your inherent potential – your greatest mind-body alignment – and nourish it with the supplements you were designed to thrive on. A greater existence is waiting.   Listen To Episode 355 As Josh Macin Uncovers: [1:30] Getting Back In Line With Our Natural Frequencies Josh Macin The Detox Dudes How Mercury Poisoning Nearly Killed Me The Free Macin Podcast The Fundamentals Of Detox Manual & Five Day Resurrection Protocol Josh's Transformational Detoxification Masterclass The Detox Dudes on YouTube How to Clear Your Sinuses Naturally With Supercharged Neti His mission to help show people that anything is possible through spiritual work and detoxification. The life struggles he has faced so far including obstacles that just came out of nowhere at the top of his game with athletics. Why his mind was in such a dark place and he believed that the next place he was going was an institution. Exploring the difference between someone whose journey leads them to an institution and someone who is able to transcend and help their community which is context. 211 Chad Walding What led him in his heart to take the path to live 6 months in the Amazon jungle in isolation. The energetic match you should feel when turning to the right person to help you heal.   [19:00] Exploring & Healing Our Spiritual Roots Why he felt called to explore his spiritual roots beyond observing a chemical imbalance. His interest in shamanic initiation vs mental illness and how Ayahuasca has healed people from their deepest wounds. The different phases of anger he had towards God until he participated in plant medicine ceremonies as the Ayahuasca gave him glimmers of hope and a bigger mission for him. How he felt that he was helping to heal his past Jewish generational pain from the Holocaust by doing this incredible, deep inner work.  The work he is doing with people from all over the world through their own wellness journeys. His experience being prescribed by Western Medicine's 7 pharmaceutical drugs which did not work, his deep depression and suicidal thoughts, and finally turned towards the medicine of the jungle. What he feels stops people from going down the road of spiritual and emotional detoxification. Why we're so afraid of our own power and force of nature inside of us. What made him feel called to helping people heal after his own detoxification process.   [33:30]  De-Charging Your Samskara Unpacking what a samskara is - a purificatory ceremony or rite marking a major event in one's life. Why it's believed that it is vitally important to decharge your samskara in each life you live so that it does not grow stronger and you take back your free will. Everyday examples of samskaras that take away our free will such as road rage. Why we are all experiencing problems with toxins from our tap water to vaccines to skincare products to seafood and more. Unpacking all of the ways that we have to detox our bodies; not just physically but spiritually, economically, and how we're treating Mother Earth. The middle way or the dark side that we all experience at one point in our lives to move towards the light and our greater purpose.   [42:30] Giving Yourself Permission To Just BREATHE The power of giving yourself permission to let go of negative emotions, do the real work, and detox your mind, body, and soul. Unpacking the mental corner he was backed up into with one way out being suicide and the other breath to get him out of there. 211 Chad Walding Wim Hof SOMA Breathwork 249 Niraj Naik The intuitive space of consciousness that is between each human being when we come together. How the moment he learned about mercury poisoning changed his life forever. Connie Fox The systemic nerve pain he would feel from the slightest things like hearing the sound of a cabinet door closing. What mercury poisoning does to the brain's health including essentially frying the brain.   [50:00] The Detox Dudes' Detoxification Process Unpacking the experience Josh went through to detox himself from all of the parasites and toxins in his system including mercury. Why gut-healing should be your first step towards detoxifying the body and how to do that today. Leaky Gut Syndrome: 7 Signs You May Have It - Dr. Axe What supplements and binders including clays, charcoals, and chlorella you should take to detox and why they work. 205 Wendy Myers 335 Catharine Arnston Tools, supplements, and Josh's favorite methods to detox the body with negatively charged binders. Breaking down the antimicrobial process with substances like garlic, noni, rosemary, and how people can take them including rectally. Why he loves coffee enemas so much and how to make them even more effective with added sulfur, sodium, and iodine.   [55:00] The Mental & Emotional Process To Detoxification Why it is our birthright to feel good on this planet; not all the time but it is our right to feel vibrant during our life journey. The fact that there is no magic pill that will transform your life forever; living a life of wellness and healing is a journey. How an unaligned atlas/upper cervical C1 vertebra can suffocate our brain stem on a constant basis. The process of getting to know ourselves better as we recognize what is harming us like bad diets and then spend time doing the inner work to heal that harm through methods like detoxification. Breaking down how detoxification is a universal truth and what it means to him on a personal level. His core belief that people who suffer immensely and have experienced dark spaces have massive gifts to give to humanity. The work he does to help people from those in really dark places to ones just looking to optimize their life to the next level.   [1:04:30] What Your Ego Can Teach You A deep dive into the ego and its role in the Hero's Journey. His own Hero's Journey and why he was so encapsulated by the stories of others during it. Little Dieter Needs To Fly: Dieter Dengler Rescue Dawn Natascha Kampusch Viktor Frankl Why you can't hold the power of giving and helping others unless you have faced it yourself first. How you can become closer to a higher power when you start taking care of your mind, body, and soul through detoxing. The first steps he recommends moving forward including getting rid of all of the junk that is in your system. 345 Dr. Zach Bush Restore 4 Life Terrahydrite Supplement ION*Biome BREATHE M21 Wellness Guide Wellness Force Community   Power Quotes From The Show Our Birthright To Feel Good On This Planet "It is our birthright to feel good on this planet; not to feel good all the time because this planet has both the light and dark, there is pain and a lot that we have to alchemize. But if you don't feel vibrant in that journey; if you don't, on average, feel like you're living on top of your wounds, pain, and fatigue, then you're not in your given birthright which is vitality. Check-in with yourself; what have you been putting into the machine that is your body? Whatever you put into this machine, you get. Everything you put into the machine slowly accumulates to either make you weak, tired, and sick or strong and healthy. No one thing is going to change your life; healing is a process and a journey where you have to address all of the possible roots of mental, emotional, and physical toxicity." - Josh Macin   Finding Out What Really Matters In Life "We are losing connection to our ancestors, our lineage, our old ways, and our earthly laws. People don't realize how much we're harming ourselves by harming the planet. We're just stuck in this money mindset and everything we're doing in our modern world is chasing an agenda of profits but this is not the way we're meant to live. The coronavirus and the quarantine are almost allowing us to get back to our old ways and how humans are meant to live as we're given this opportunity to introspect and reflect on the way that we've been pillaging the earth. Personally, through my pain and all that I've suffered, I've come to realize that all that really matters is love, peace, fun, joy, transformation, healing, being centered, being connected to the divine, and the earth. These are the only things that matter and it takes pain for people to get there in life."  - Josh Macin   The Incredible Wonder That Is Life "People assume that facing their shadows and darkness is scarier than having them linger in the closet for the rest of their life. Personally, I think it's scarier to have them in the closet for the rest of their life. I think people are terrified of their own power and the sheer lifeforce that lies within. People are terrified of how complex, extraordinary, and magical the body is but if we understood how much is possible in this lifetime; to have access to the inside of our breath, heart, and third eye, it would shatter the body if we had access to all of it in one moment. Accessing all of these points in the mind, body, and soul is a gradual process." - Josh Macin   Links From Today's Show  How Mercury Poisoning Nearly Killed Me The Free Macin Podcast Josh's Transformational Detoxification Masterclass The Fundamentals Of Detox Manual & Five Day Resurrection Protocol How to Clear Your Sinuses Naturally With Supercharged Neti 211 Chad Walding Wim Hof SOMA Breathwork 249 Niraj Naik Connie Fox Leaky Gut Syndrome: 7 Signs You May Have It - Dr. Axe 205 Wendy Myers 335 Catharine Arnston Little Dieter Needs To Fly: Dieter Dengler Rescue Dawn Natascha Kampusch Viktor Frankl 345 Dr. Zach Bush Restore 4 Life Terrahydrite Supplement ION*Biome Leave Wellness Force a review on iTunes BREATHE M21 Wellness Guide Wellness Force Community Josh Macin LinkedIn The Detox Dudes Facebook Instagram YouTube   About Josh Macin Josh Macin was the 2010 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World Champion and the 2012 Pan-American champion. Suddenly, in October of 2013, he began to experience debilitating panic attacks, suicidal despair, and gut-wrenching anxiety. After pharmaceutical drugs provided no relief, he found himself on a hero’s journey – traveling to the corners of the earth experimenting with some of the world’s most powerful hallucinogens. When neither ayahuasca, float tanks, fasting, meditation, colon cleaning, nor yoga could provide him with relief he began to lose faith. In a surreal sequence of events that transpired three years after beginning the journey, he found out about heavy metal poisoning and started a comprehensive detoxification protocol. Now, alive and well to tell the tale, Josh has created TheDetoxDudes.com – a company devoted to helping people overcome toxicity. [spacer height="20px" id="2"] Build Immunity. Breathe Deeply. A simple, powerful 21 minute morning system designed to give you more energy to let go of old weight and live life well. Get Your Calm Mind + Immunity Building Guide  *6 science based morning practices guaranteed to give you more energy and less weight in 21 Minutes. *7 day guided B.R.E.A.T.H.E breathwork included.   More Top Episodes 226 Paul Chek: The Revolution Is Coming (3 Part Series) 131 Drew Manning: Emotional Fitness 129 Gretchen Rubin: The Four Tendencies  183 Dr. Kyra Bobinet: Brain Science 196 Aubrey Marcus: Own The Day 103 Robb Wolf: Wired To Eat Best of The Best: The Top 10 Guests From over 200 Shows Get More Wellness In Your Life Join the #WellnessWarrior Community on Facebook Tweet us on Twitter: Send us a tweet Comment on the Facebook page

I know very well what propaganda is; I know what thought control is and how to avoid it from having been taught in schools in the military. What we're seeing right now in the US during the COVID-19 pandemic is text-book thought control. The first thing you want to do to break someone down or control them is no. 1 create confusion and no. 2 instill fear...What do we have going on right now? Confusion; wear a mask, don't wear a mask...wear a mask, don't wear a mask. They don't know. Social distancing? We don't know; is it 6 feet, 12 feet, 18 feet? Ask anyone on the street right now; what does the CDC say about face masks? Nobody knows. Then they instill fear by putting people in unusual circumstances; what is more unusual than social distancing and mask-wearing? It is textbook mind control. Step back and ask, Is this about health? Or is somebody trying to control me?" - Keith Norris   Get 15% off your CURED Nutrition order with the code WELLNESSFORCE   ---> Get The Morning 21 System: A simple and powerful 21 minute system designed to give you more energy to let go of old weight and live life well.   JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP | *REVIEW THE PODCAST*   Wellness Force Radio Episode 354 CDO & Co-Founder of Paleo f(x), Keith Norris, explains how the government and organizations are instilling confusion and fear to enforce mass mind control, explores how humans are designed to live vs the modern-day American lifestyle, discusses the war going on inside our collective consciousness and unpacks the "bread and circuses" that are present amongst us today in Corporate America.   Are the government lockdowns, CDC guidelines, and face masks about health or is somebody trying to control you? Discover how to empower yourself and unleash your own health freedom now during COVID-19 and beyond for life.    CURED Nutrition Get 15% off your CURED Nutrition order with the code WELLNESSFORCE It's taken me over a year to find the right hemp and CBD company to introduce to the Wellness Force Community and I could not be more thrilled that it's CURED Nutrition! CURED Nutrition is a movement inspired by nature and grounded in a shared desire to leave a lasting impression on you, our community, and this world. Together, they're a collective of heart-centered human beings who are inviting you – the conscious creatives, dreamers, and healers – to join their family. Learn how CURED hemp and CBD products can enhance your daily wellness routine. Try Cured Today They're Colorado-based organically grown hemp products that have been engineered to transform your approach toward an elevated life. Tap into your inherent potential – your greatest mind-body alignment – and nourish it with the supplements you were designed to thrive on. A greater existence is waiting.   Listen To Episode 354 As Keith Norris Uncovers: [1:30] The Fire Inside To Search For The Truth Cured Nutrition BREATHE Keith Norris 167 Michelle Norris Paleo f(x) Exploring how humans were designed to live vs what we're experiencing in modern-day America. Why he decided to leave corporate America because of the bread and circuses it's creating to launch Paleo f(x) with his wife, Michelle Norris. His transition from the military to work for the corporate pharmaceutical industry with the mission to help people. The miserable emotions he and his wife were feeling living the "American Dream" to the point that they wondered if this dream was actually a lie. George Carlin on "the American Dream" The hunger he has always had inside to search for the truth in everything. Why we should pause, observe, and question whether or not what we're reading in the mass media news is true or false. Unpacking the reality we experience first hand and how we project that onto other people.   [19:00] The War Inside Our Collective Consciousness Exploring the consciousness here in the 3D and where we actually are now in human history. The huge spike of people getting interested in plant medicine and psychedelics for deep-dive self-exploration and contemplation. His and Michelle's belief that the reason why everyone is all of a sudden interested in plant medicine is that the Universe is trying to wake up as many people as possible. The importance of getting curious and questioning what is happening around you especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. 353 Dr. Ben Lynch 345 Dr. Zach Bush The old paradigm that is dying as we begin to figure out what we want to create together and what we want to be rebirthed through Mother Earth. Breaking down the Bread and Circuses that we're experiencing today: A diet of entertainment or political policies on which the masses are fed to keep them happy and docile. Questioning whether the government lockdowns, CDC guidelines, and face masks are about health or if someone is trying to control us.   [27:00] Taking Back Our Power From The 1% Why cutting our connection to Mother Earth and the further we go is actually disconnecting us from both ourselves and our brothers and sisters. The power of decentralization to ensure that fewer and fewer people with a motive are able to control our leaders. Why it's so important to talk to people in real life about what's going on instead of allowing the mass media to hijack your thoughts. The forced division of racism that is being driven in society to control people's thoughts, beliefs, and emotions. How racism was handled during his military career and the fact that you were out of the organization if you displayed any behavior of it. Why courage is grown over time and we need to begin to reach deep for the courage to question our own motives, what lense we are seeing things through, and our beliefs. How plant medicine and psychedelics help to put people in a situation where they feel safe and they can disassociate enough from a story to question it objectively. Why it is so hard for us to erase some things from the hard drive we developed between the time we were born and age 7. 213 Bonnie Kelly   [38:00] The Monumental Changes To Come in 2020 Shawn Stevenson - The Model Health Show The fact that there are 60 million people just in the USA who don't have a job or are in massive financial stress due to COVID-19. Why thresholds of pain like what COVID-19 has brought us can actually lead to something beautiful even if we cannot see it now. The financial struggles Keith and Michelle faced in 2008 with the recession and housing crisis. Important choices they had to make moving forwards including whether they should go back to work for corporate America or hold true to the course they set for themselves in 2006 which eventually led to Paleo f(x). Other great entrepreneurial ventures that came from 2008 besides Paleo f(x) such as Airbnb. How humans are designed to be resilient and push forward to create great change for their lives in the face of adversity. What monumental changes he predicts will happen after 2020 that makes 2008 look like child's play. 086 Mark Divine Why the shared suffering we collectively experience will actually bring us closer to one another.   [46:00] The Courage To Speak Your Truth Why the phrase, 'new normal,' has been hijacked by those in power as propaganda to control us. How to not get caught in the idea that 'Zoom' is now the only way to communicate and face masks are now a part of daily life as the 'new normal.' The criteria that the government has put out for large events such as Paleo f(x) and how they're planning to work around it including hosting mini-events all over the USA. Why collaboration is key because no one is going to make it out of the mess that COVID-19 has caused alone. How entrepreneurs are reaching out to one another to help during this difficult time. The fact that we don't grow just by sitting back and being comfortable; we grow when we are thrown into the fire and are challenged to change. Why those who are in control don't care how you react as long as you do react while they're playing not just one side of the story but all of the sides.   [55:00] How To Know When To Fight Or Let Go The message he has received from plant medicine about when to know if it's time to fight for or to let go of something. How to listen to your intuition and innate intelligence to know where the truth and love are by sitting back, taking a breath, and not get caught up in the whirlwind around you. Why the emotion, anger (not irrational anger), can be a source of love if it's coming from a grounded, conscious, and centered place. The stage fright Keith has faced and how he has worked to overcome it on his own and with people such as Bo Eason to switch that sensation from fear to excitement. Bo Eason 275 Paul Chek How Keith and Michelle are moving forward with Paleo f(x) and the Wellness Tribe they've created from 2008. Why Paleo f(x) means so much more to them now than the house, cars, and their children's schools during their "American Dream" era. The fact that materialistic things just don't mean anything anymore compared to having loved ones in your life once you realize that you don't need a lot to be comfortable and happy. BREATHE M21 Wellness Guide Wellness Force Community   Power Quotes From The Show   The Universe Wants Us To Wake Up "About three or four years ago, Michelle and I noticed this exponential growth in people who wanted to find out about plant medicines and psychedelics. Not psychedelics for party use but for deep-dive self-exploration and contemplation. We truly believe that the universe is trying, right now, to wake up as many people as possible. It doesn't a whole lot of nudging to get people to get to the point of questioning and that is the biggest hurdle. Do I sit back and accept what I'm being told or do I question it? Does it make sense? Do I feel like I'm being played or lied to? Is there a narrative of control, who would want to control me, and why? Don't stop asking, 'Why?'" - Keith Norris     Tuning Into Our Innate Intelligence "How do I know when to fight or to let things be? You will know from your own innate intelligence where truth and love are. Trust your innate intelligence but the only way you can do that is if you stand back, take a breath, and don't get caught up in the whirlwind around you. You have to be quiet and in a calm place to be able to listen eternally. If you get caught up in the fanfare of the bread and circuses, it's not going to happen." - Keith Norris     How We Can Win Against Mind Control "Those who are looking to control you are looking for you to react. You are being spun and spun up to create a diversion and profit for someone else. Truly those in control don't care if you react in favor of one thing or the other because really they're playing both sides and all sides; they're going to win either way. The only way they don't win is if there is calm and no reaction. We have to step back and see what is actually happening with the face masks, COVID-19 lockdowns, and social distancing regulations." - Keith Norris     Links From Today's Show  167 Michelle Norris Theory To Practice ID Life ARX Fit Efficient Exercise George Carlin on "the American Dream" 353 Dr. Ben Lynch 345 Dr. Zach Bush 213 Bonnie Kelly Shawn Stevenson - The Model Health Show 086 Mark Divine Bo Eason 275 Paul Chek Leave Wellness Force a review on iTunes BREATHE M21 Wellness Guide Wellness Force Community Keith Norris Facebook Instagram Twitter Paleo f(x) Facebook Instagram Twitter   About Keith Norris Keith Norris is one of those few lucky souls who has been able to completely transition out of corporate America and dive headlong into his passion for bettering lives by teaching the art and science of physical culture. He not only “walks the walk” on a day-to-day basis, but his economic well-being hinges on his precepts of “proper exercise, stellar diet and lifestyle, and intelligent “hacks” and supplementation” forming the bedrock foundation for a long, healthy and prosperous life. The Launch of Efficient Exercise Keith, together with partner Mark Alexander, have molded Austin-based Efficient Exercise into one of the most highly regarded fitness venues in the nation. Keith’s mix of intelligent and highly effective exercise programming, coupled with Mark’s business savvy and proprietary equipment genius have made Efficient Exercise the preeminent wellness authority. The Mission Behind Paleo f(x) The very essence of Paleo f(x)™ is rooted in the idea of putting theory to practice; an idea that Keith is heavily invested in, having been blogging about these issues since early 2007. And his “30-thousand-foot view” for the Paleo f(x)™ enterprise serves as the movement’s guiding, north star. And with a belief that intelligent “hacks” can help bridge the gap between our elegant evolutionary programming and sub-par environmental surroundings, Keith is continually ferreting out and backing the most promising of technological enhancements. As a founding partner of ID Life, Keith is helping to usher-in 21st century, optimal supplement dosing. It might be said that Keith lives by the credo written by the Greek poet and soldier, Archilochus, over 2,600 years ago – “We do not rise to the level of our expectations. We fall to the level of our training”. And his vision for Paleo f(x)™ is that of a battle-tested warrior, preserving the right of everyone to fully, actively and enthusiastically engage in the human experience.   Build Immunity. Breathe Deeply. A simple, powerful 21 minute morning system designed to give you more energy to let go of old weight and live life well. Get Your Calm Mind + Immunity Building Guide  *6 science based morning practices guaranteed to give you more energy and less weight in 21 Minutes. *7 day guided B.R.E.A.T.H.E breathwork included.   More Top Episodes 226 Paul Chek: The Revolution Is Coming (3 Part Series) 131 Drew Manning: Emotional Fitness 129 Gretchen Rubin: The Four Tendencies  183 Dr. Kyra Bobinet: Brain Science 196 Aubrey Marcus: Own The Day 103 Robb Wolf: Wired To Eat Best of The Best: The Top 10 Guests From over 200 Shows Get More Wellness In Your Life Join the #WellnessWarrior Community on Facebook Tweet us on Twitter: Send us a tweet Comment on the Facebook page

We're a very sick population and if we keep thinking that we need to kill and hunt down these sicknesses, viruses, and bacteria, that will forever put us at the mercy of the government or other organizations claiming to try and save us vs. us putting the actual work and effort in to become the healthiest versions of ourselves. It's all about choices vs being manipulated and basically lied to in my opinion. - Dr. Ben Lynch   Do you have symptoms of Dirty Genes?   Get 15% off your CURED Nutrition order with the code WELLNESSFORCE   ---> Get The Morning 21 System: A simple and powerful 21 minute system designed to give you more energy to let go of old weight and live life well.   JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP | *REVIEW THE PODCAST*   Wellness Force Radio Episode 353 Best-selling Author of Dirty Genes, Naturopathic Physician, and President of Seeking Health, Dr. Ben Lynch, explains how to overcome genetic dysfunction, the difference between making our own health choices vs. being manipulated by the system, why any face mask that isn't N95 certified is useless, what the Super 7 Genes are and how they can be supplemented with products from Seeking Health.   Discover the connection between dirty genes, how to clean them, and how to protect yourself from COVID-19 as well as all viruses out there.     Listen To Episode 353 As Dr. Ben Lynch Uncovers:   [1:30] Making Our Own Health Choices vs Being Manipulated By The System Dr. Ben Lynch Seeking Health Dirty Genes by Dr. Ben Lynch 297 Mike Mutzel His statement and medical perspective on May 22nd, 2020 of where we were at with COVID-19. The negative impact of relying on external things compared to taking action on our own health. How suppressing with antibiotics, antacids, antidepressants, and focusing on "killing" the coronavirus, cancer, disease etc. is the mentality that keeps us digging a hole for humanity. What steps we can take to make our own health choices that support our wellbeing vs relying on the systems of the government or the healthcare industry to "fix us." Fear-mongering platforms that the mass media and government are creating around face masks and hand sanitizer. Judy Mikovits Dr. Ben Lynch & Judy Mikovits Facebook Live "People Are Brainwashed by The Big Pharma" - Judy Mikovits Leave You Speechless Why lifestyle change should be considered first before giving a patient a new medication.   [11:00] Questions We Should Be Asking Now About COVID-19 Questions we should be asking ourselves about COVID-19 before creating so much pandemonium around it. Asking the question, Why are we making a big deal about the coronavirus now and not with influenza, H1N1, or measles? Unpacking why there are specific times in history when people with agendas are pushing for vaccines. Comparing control through COVID-19 to looking closely at how Nazi Germany took meticulous records and statistics of all of their prisoners to keep their soldiers busy which then encouraged them to forget how awful their actions were towards people and hijack their conscious thinking. 345 Dr. Zach Bush 350 Greg Anderson Why educating people about the truth doesn't mean we have to keep them in constant fear and busywork. Miseducation about COVID-19 testing, what it actually is, what it does for us, and how it "keeps us safe" or not. What he can tell us about COVID-19 antibodies, vaccines, PCR, and the actual testing that matters for us right now. Why the influenza vaccine, according to one study, will not prevent the spread of it, the severity of it, nor prevent infecting other people; all it did was just shorten the duration of the sickness. Testing for Coronavirus Antibodies and Coronavirus Vaccine Status Report   [20:30] Becoming A True Seeker Of Health Why a true health seeker is someone who just wants to explore it with an unbiased lens. His approach to looking at health with a Socratic lens, taking his time, and really dig into the paperwork. Dr. Ben Lynch's Facebook page Exploring what is it about our microbiome and disconnection to it that are driving more people to be susceptible to any virus let alone COVID-19. Why illness like chronic sinusitis has a higher chance of occurring when there is less diversity in the nasal microbiome. What it actually takes to have a good, diverse microbiome beyond eating fermented foods like kefir, kimchi, and sauerkraut. Different forms of good bacteria that can be found all of the body - our eyes, nose, cheeks, armpits, etc. and why they're so important for our overall health The devastation we are creating for good bacteria, our food, and our own health as we are blasting COVID-19 with sprays, chemicals, disinfectants, sanitizers, and UVs Why antibiotics and antacids are not the first solutions we should go to when we get sick as our healthy bacteria will fight them off on their own. How swollen tonsils actually work as a line of defense to let us know if we're intolerant to certain foods.   [27:00] Why Any Face Mask That Isn't N95 Is Useless Why Mother Nature is very resilient as she has backup systems for backup systems to repair what we're trying to do to this planet with pesticides, pollution, COVID-19, and natural resource drilling. How to tell whether or not our soil is actually healthy. Why we're actually destroying ourselves when we destroy the environment. His views as face masks and why he's 100% confident that it's actually hurting us as it's used as a governmental tool to maintain the fear and submission. Why face masks are useless unless they're N95 because the size of the holes are not sufficient, they're not properly sealed, and you're just exhaling and inhaling the old, toxic air. Unpacking the fact that people with respiratory symptoms such as COPD cannot wear a face mask as it will kill them. The Model Health Show - Can A Mask Really Keep Us Safe? How the coronavirus is proving that we are a sick population and a vaccine is not going to fix that.   [34:00] Making Our Own Conscious Health Decisions How we can use our time in quarantine to pause, start thinking about things and look at what's really going on with COVID-19. Taking a close look at people's personal agendas that are out in plain sight for us all to see including Bill Gates with the WHO as he funds and controls it. Unpacking Washington state governor Jay Inslee's agenda as his daughter works for Gates and he is supported by Big Pharma and the Bill And Melinda Gates Foundation. The new awakening as we pause and actually take a look around us to see what is truly going on in the world and who's ruling it with their wealth power. Exploring the narrative of true health freedom during COVID-19 and beyond. What vitamins such as A, B, C, D, K as well as iron and zinc we should be adding to our diet. Standing by what you know is right for your health and the health of your family rather than allowing the government to control your decisions. Is a vaccine truly the answer to the coronavirus pandemic? With Dr. Ben Lynch and Dr. Paul Saladino on Fundamental Health Podcast Why it's natural that you will have a much more severe reaction to an infection or a virus like a coronavirus if your primary body's antioxidant, glutathione, is low. What the coronavirus actually is: A whole-body hypoxia of the blood vessels as they break and are unable to transport oxygen everywhere. Why putting people on ventilators is not working to help patients with COVID-19 as it increases oxygenated stress and kills 90% of the people.   [20:30] Taking Back Control Of Your Health From The Government How to take back the responsibility of your health rather than the government control it for you. What the government should actually be focusing on instead of what we can and can't do about our health. Why he feels that former President Obama's choice for Minister of Agriculture, the former head of Monsanto, was the wrong choice. Unpacking what he knows about campaign finance reform. The story behind Seeking Health and their hummingbird logo plus what they stand for especially during COVID-19.   [53:00] How To Clean Your Dirty Genes What steps you can take today to get back to the root of your personal health practices. Exploring the concept of Dirty Genes and how to get well again by making good choices focused on living our healthiest lives. How to make your genes clean with a good diet, movement, sleep, and even your wellness tribe. What steps you can take to bring in the stress you feel each day or in specific situations and let them go as you clean your genes. Why you are not your anxiety, depression, or mental health disorder but your own person and that condition is a dirty gene that can be washed depending on what it is. Type 1 Diabetes Expert Dr. Jody Stanislaw How to use the Dirty Genes book as a guide and refer to it when you need it during your wellness journey. Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek The power of starting small when working towards implementing change in your life.   [1:06:00 ] The Super Seven Genes Unpacking what methylation defects are, how we can notice them, and where the process of healing begins. The impacts of certain genes being methylated at various times and their impact on our health. Breaking down how methylation can be a good way for our body to expel toxins from the body. Why he chooses not to consume rice, rice drinks, and rice-based supplements due to them being very high in arsenic. How he chose the Super 7 Genes when there are 19,000 genes in the human body including MTHFR, COMT Fast, COMT Slow, DAO, MAOA Fast, MAOA Slow, GST/GPX, NOS3, and PEMT. The map provided in Dirty Genes to help you along your wellness journey. The Millionaire Messenger by Brendon Burchard The power of giving people what they really need to help them without any expectations. Defining what success actually is: the happiness and gratefulness that you feel. Gary Vaynerchuk How reducing the things you don't need from useless belongings to toxic people to junk food will optimize your life. Why you actually need electrolytes to stay properly hydrated. BREATHE M21 Wellness Guide Wellness Force Community   Power Quotes From The Show   Are Face Masks Hurting Us? "I'm 100% confident that being enforced to wear face masks is hurting us. Face masks are a tool used by the government to maintain the fear and submission. In addition, if a face mask isn't N95 qualified, then when you speak or cough, they will do nothing for the person that is standing next to you. The size of the holes and seal in non-N95 masks are insufficient." - Dr. Ben Lynch     Cleaning Our Dirty Genes "For me, Dirty Genes is a culmination of all of the things that I have learned; how our genes function, what makes them function the best, what prevents them from functioning, and how to optimize their functioning through other outlets than nutrition, lifestyle, and behavior but targeted supplementation and genetic variations." - Dr. Ben Lynch     Unlocking Our Health Freedom "It's great that we can take this moment in quarantine and have time to start thinking about things and really start to look at what is actually going on. Just like prey when facing their predator, they will give it their all to fight back. So, this moment is really a blessing because it is pissing off the world; not just the American public, this quarantine is making the world fight back for its health freedom. It's causing a lot of people to really stop, look, listen, think, and really start understanding what's going on in a big way and none of this is hidden. The government and people with money who have an agenda like Bill Gates who funds WHO are in plain sight." - Dr. Ben Lynch       Links From Today's Show  Dirty Genes by Dr. Ben Lynch 297 Mike Mutzel Judy Mikovits Dr. Ben Lynch & Judy Mikovits Facebook Live "People Are Brainwashed by The Big Pharma" - Judy Mikovits Leave You Speechless 345 Dr. Zach Bush 350 Greg Anderson The Model Health Show - Can A Mask Really Keep Us Safe? Dr. Ben Lynch - We're NOT fighting a virus.  Is a vaccine truly the answer to the coronavirus pandemic? With Dr. Ben Lynch and Dr. Paul Saladino on Fundamental Health Podcast Dr. Ben Lynch on Air Filtration Fear Unmasked: Discover The Truth About The Coronavirus Shutdown by Clay Clark Type 1 Diabetes Expert Dr. Jody Stanislaw Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek The Millionaire Messenger by Brendon Burchard Dr. Ben Lynch - Protests are increasing. Here are my thoughts about how to protest in a safe and respectful manner. Gary Vaynerchuk Testing for Coronavirus Antibodies and Coronavirus Vaccine Status Report Dr. Ben Lynch - Scientists are baffled. They don’t know why coronavirus (or any virus) greatly impacts the elderly population. Leave Wellness Force a review on iTunes BREATHE M21 Wellness Guide Wellness Force Community Dr. Ben Lynch Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Seeking Health Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube   About Dr. Ben Lynch Dr. Ben Lynch is the best-selling author of Dirty Genes and President of Seeking Health, a company that helps educate both the public and health professionals on how to overcome genetic dysfunction. He received his doctorate in naturopathic medicine from Bastyr University. He lives in Seattle, WA with his wife and three sons.   Try Seeking Health Today Get 10% off all Seeking Health products throughout July 2020 with the code: JOSH10 At Seeking Health, we believe there is a fundamental step missing, almost 100% of the time, in today’s healthcare system. A consistent focus on treating symptoms, rather than building health, can mean that you cycle in and out of symptoms and “treatment” over and over, sometimes for years. The root cause for many health conditions and symptoms stems from ineffective digestion and poor diet, along with other issues like environmental exposures, sleep issues and even a lack of community. Supporting you to optimize your digestion, reduce environmental exposure and toxic burden, and optimize your diet so nutrients can flood in, is our path to increasing energy and helping your immune system and overall health.     About Seeking Health Supplements Seeking Health provides supplements out of the belief that in order to remain healthy in our toxic, high stress environment, with our nutrient-depleted soils, one must supplement with pure, scientifically-formulated nutrients. Most of our products are GMO-free Most of our products are free of common allergens such as milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, gluten, corn, yeast, and soy Most of our products are free of magnesium stearate Certificates of Analysis on our products are available by request   Build Immunity. 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We used to think that our brain and gut connection were sending each other a single message from one to the other but now we know that they are actually sending four messages for every single one. The gut and the brain are constantly communicating with each other. So, when our gut is unhealthy, where 95% of our serotonin and 50% of our dopamine is made, then our brain becomes unhealthy too. We're eating three times a day and if we're eating inflammatory foods we are creating an inflammatory environment three times a day not only in our gut but also in our brain. - Autumn Smith   What simple dietary changes can create positive health results for your body's unique needs?   Get 15% off your CURED Nutrition order with the code WELLNESSFORCE   ---> Get The Morning 21 System: A simple and powerful 21 minute system designed to give you more energy to let go of old weight and live life well.   JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP | *REVIEW THE PODCAST*   Wellness Force Radio Episode 352 Co-founder of Paleovalley, Co-Founder of Wild Pastures, and co-host of the top-ranked Optimize Paleo Podcast, Autumn Smith, returns to Wellness Force to explore how we can heal the brain with food, common gut-brain issues, the three foundational steps to a healthier you, and why we should nourish ourselves seasonally.   Discover why so many of us are experiencing poor mental health during this enforced lockdown and what nutrients can help you heal mentally, physically, and emotionally.   Listen To Episode 352 As Autumn Smith Uncovers:   [1:30] Getting To The Root Of Gut-Brain Issues Autumn Smith WFR 135 Autumn Smith Paleovalley Wild Pastures ‎Optimize Paleo Podcast by Paleovalley The incredible personal story of Autumn's background and her life before Paleovalley and becoming a certified eating psychology coach. Digestive problems that started during her teenage years and the struggles she faced as doctors couldn't really help her heal which led to a snowball effect. Diving into the gut-brain connection and how food impacts it. Why she always hid what she was actually feeling to put on a happy face and be positive all the time. How her husband helped her heal from her gut issues and why diet is a common root cause for some people such as herself. Why her and her husband, Chas, decided to create their company, Paleovalley, especially for busy people looking for healthier eating options. The other company they founded, Wild Pastures, and how it was inspired by their son, Maverick. How meditation and breathwork such as 4 -7- 8 have been such key pieces for her daily wellness practice. What she wants people to know about mental health right now during COVID-19. [8:00] The Predicted Mental Health Epidemic After COVID-19 Why the next big issue after the COVID-19 pandemic will be a mental health epidemic. Her message to those with depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues: you don't have to be ashamed of them if they are your reality. Her own mental health issues including anxiety and feeling less than her worth. Mental health struggles that Josh's family members including his mother have faced for years. The #1 Nutrient to Boost Your Mental Health 345 Dr. Zach Bush Unpacking the direct correlation between our gut and brain plus how food can help it heal. Why we used to think that mental health was caused by a chemical imbalance that could only be treated with pills. The fact that there has been no human study to show that depression is caused by a serotonin deficiency. How eating inflammatory foods will create an inflammatory environment in both our gut and brain. [12:00] 3 Foundational Steps To Healing Your Brain With Food What first steps you can take to find out what specifically is causing inflammation for you. Why gluten can be strictly neurological yet there are other factors causing gut problems that are often overlooked. Mild to extreme cases of what happens when people eat vs remove gluten from their diet. Gluten Triggers Strange Delusions in Woman with Celiac Disease Nutrient deficiencies that impact our brain's health and what foods from proteins and healthy fats to specific minerals and vitamins we need. What health issues vegetarians and vegans have faced when they lack the vital nutrients that their bodies need. The Baffling Connection Between Vegetarianism and Depression Why it can take as little as 3 days of an elimination diet to uncover what nutrition gaps you might have. Breaking down what nutrients are the most vital for our mental health: iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin B, omega 3 fatty acids, zinc, and Vitamin C. Myths and facts about eating meat, healthy fats, and lifting heavy weights for women. Julia Ross' Cures [17:30] Seasons Of Nourishment The benefits of eating foods in season for a cyclical connection with the earth rather in imported foods all year round. What she has noticed about eating in season in Colorado compared to in southern California especially becoming more in tune with her body wisdom. The quality in taste and nutrients she has noticed in her locally grown seasonal foods compared to imported products. What vital nutrients can be found in turkey and beef products that help us stay healthy. Unpacking the nutrient, tryptophan, that's found in turkey and it's incredible benefits for keeping us mentally healthy and balance our blood sugar. Why she and her husband specifically decided to create fermented beef and turkey sticks for their customers to aid their health journey. Felice Jacka   [23:00] Combating Food Addiction Her background as a certified eating psychology coach and the personal mission she and her family have behind Paleovalley. Emotional eating patterns we sometimes find ourselves in and how to break that negative cycle. The processed and artificial food combinations that food engineers are paid to create to hijack our brain chemistry and literally keep us from being able to stop eating junk food. How to keep food from being your only source of pleasure by keeping a list of 10 things that light you up and have nothing to do with food and have 2-3 of them in your life every week. Breaking down the most mental health-protective foods out there to add to your next shopping list including high-quality animal products and greens. (30:00) Junk Food May Increase Depression Risk Healthy Eating for Growing Bodies & Minds Her favorite fermented foods she adds to her meals regularly. How to help your children adjust to eating healthier foods with her top hack. EP211: Getting Kids to Care About Healthy Food (& Eat It Too) with Katie Kimball Greens Every Day Keeps Your Brain 11 Years Younger   [32:30] Change Your Food, Change Your Life Why breakfast is the biggest part of keeping your blood sugar stable for the rest of the day. How fasting can help dampen the inflammation associated with anxiety but you should check in with your doctor about it first. 341 Josh Clemente  The importance of measuring your HRV for understanding how healthy your current mindset and wellbeing are in real-time. Why sleep, music, nature, and making time for social connections that you really cherish is so important for your wellbeing. How to begin to heal your relationship with food with tools like intuitive eating and truly listening to your body's needs. Facing the fact that what is working for you today in terms of diet and health practices may not work for you in the future and it's okay to change how you approach your lifestyle. 103 Robb Wolf 275 Paul Chek  What someone with strong mood disorders can do to begin to heal by finding the inflammation, making sure their nutrient bases are covered and stabilizing their blood sugar. The End of Alzheimer's: The First Program to Prevent and Reverse Cognitive Decline by Dale Bredesen   [40:30] The Healthy Benefits Of Tryptophan The differences between getting tryptophan from a turkey or beef stick and taking a supplement. Why we always want to begin with food to heal and nourish the body if supplements are not necessary. The importance of measuring our health especially with blood tests. Cronometer 252 Harpreet Rai Her favorite methods to track her health from nutrition to sleep and everything in between. Why she's begun to track her mineral and microbiome levels more than ever before in 2020. Trace Elements Morley Robbins aka Magnesium Man Her experience helping a little boy with ticks heal his candida. Other important health tests you should take including hormone and thyroid.   [47:30] The Next Step In Your Wellness Journey Exploring what's the next best step for your unique wellness journey. Why there's nothing else out there quite like breathwork to help you build a healthier life right after food and movement. Michael Pollan Breaking down the difference between knowing and doing when it comes to your personal wellness decisions. 311 Mark Wolynn Unpacking generational thoughts, feelings, and pain that are passed down to us through our lineage that don't actually belong to us. Why family is everything to her at the end of the day. Get 15% off Paleovalley's tryptophan-rich Turkey Stick and Grass Fed Beef Stick with the code JOSH. BREATHE M21 Wellness Guide Wellness Force Community   Power Quotes From The Show   Autumn's Three Foundational Health Steps "There are three foundational steps that I like to teach people to help heal their gut and brain when inflammation is present. Find the inflammation, make sure that your nutrient bases are covered, stabilize your blood sugar, and on top of all of that, get some tests done. It's about finding your specific imbalances and then getting the assistance to make some real positive life changes." - Autumn Smith   Creating Discussions Around Nutrient Deficiencies "Many of us are facing nutrient deficiencies and we're not talking enough about what we should be eating. We're all talking about eliminating gluten, soy, dairy, and whatever else and that is great and can be very empowering for a lot of people. However, the bigger picture that we all miss is, 'What are we eating?' and 'Is this enough to sustain us?' because we need to think about how to aid our brain chemicals. That protein you eat is becoming your neurotransmitters. So, if we're not getting enough protein or if the body is unable to digest it, then it will manifest into nutrient deficiencies." - Autumn Smith     The Golden Ticket To Your Perfect Diet "What it all comes down to in creating the perfect diet for you is listening to your intuition and your body because you are the only person who can design it. Don't eat something just because an expert tells you to if you don't like that food. Also if something is working for you today it might not necessarily work for you tomorrow or in the next season. We have to eat in tune with our environment and our life circumstances. There will be times where you experience seasons of nourishment that you need to move through, question, stay aware, and know that your body is going to give you the feedback that you need unless your metabolism has been hijacked with really, really processed foods. Once you tune in and heal what needs your attention, that's going to be your golden ticket to the perfect diet." - Autumn Smith     Links From Today's Show  Autumn Smith WFR 135 Autumn Smith Wild Pastures ‎Optimize Paleo Podcast by Paleovalley The #1 Nutrient to Boost Your Mental Health 345 Dr. Zach Bush Gluten Triggers Strange Delusions in Woman with Celiac Disease The Baffling Connection Between Vegetarianism and Depression Julia Ross' Cures Felice Jacka Junk Food May Increase Depression Risk Healthy Eating for Growing Bodies & Minds EP211: Getting Kids to Care About Healthy Food (& Eat It Too) with Katie Kimball Greens Every Day Keeps Your Brain 11 Years Younger 341 Josh Clemente  103 Robb Wolf 275 Paul Chek  The End of Alzheimer's: The First Program to Prevent and Reverse Cognitive Decline by Dale Bredesen Cronometer 252 Harpreet Rai Trace Elements Morley Robbins aka Magnesium Man Michael Pollan 311 Mark Wolynn Leave Wellness Force a review on iTunes BREATHE M21 Wellness Guide Wellness Force Community Paleovalley Facebook Instagram   About Autumn Smith Autumn Smith has been a health enthusiast her entire life. She began her academic career with a Bachelor's degree in psychology and a minor in dance from the University of Montana. Upon graduation, Autumn danced professionally while becoming a certified yoga instructor. Hoping to combine her love of dance with her passion for health, Autumn became a celebrity fitness trainer with Tracy Anderson, most notably completing a world tour with Jennifer Lopez. Autumn & Paleyvalley's Mission While working as a fitness trainer, Autumn could see that exercise alone was not enough for many of her clients to achieve the radiant health they worked so hard to achieve. Meanwhile, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and anxiety continued to plague her personal health, starting in adolescence. These frustrations further ignited her passion and interest in the study of holistic nutrition. Through self-guided research, she and her husband, Chas, healed her IBS with the paleo diet. She then studied with the Institute for the Psychology of Eating to become a Certified Eating Psychology Coach and Hawthorn University where she obtained a Masters in Holistic Nutrition. In 2013, she founded Paleo valley with her husband and brother-in-law. Paleo valley’s mission is to disseminate excellent nutritional information and organic food products with 100 million people worldwide.   Try Paleovalley's Turkey & Grass Fed Beef Sticks Get 15% off Paleovalley's tryptophan-rich Pasture-Raised Turkey Stick and Grass Fed Beef Stick with the code JOSH Paleovalley's Pasture-Raised Turkey Stick Our Pasture-Raised Turkey Sticks are made with happy, healthy turkeys – none of this "cage free" or "free range" trickery here. Pasture-raised animals living a natural life are, not surprisingly, much healthier and contain higher levels of vitamins and minerals. They also have a much more favorable omega-3 to omega-6 fatty acid ratio which is important because when omega-6 levels are too high inflammation is often the result.   With such high quality ingredients we didn't want to degrade the product in the processing. While most snack stick products contain a health-damaging ingredient called encapsulated citric acid, we naturally ferment our sticks which results in a delicious, shelf stable product with the presence of gut-friendly probiotics.     Paleovalley's Grass Fed Beef Sticks Our 100% Grass Fed Beef Sticks are made beef from happy, healthy cows. They are NEVER fed grains. Unlike most companies using the term "grass fed" even though their products are NOT grass finished - we actually care about the quality of life the animals enjoy. Truly pasture-raised cows are, not surprisingly, much healthier than grain fed cows and contain higher levels of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. They also have a much more favorable omega-3 to omega-6 fatty acid ratio which is important because when omega-6 levels are too high inflammation is often the result.   With such high quality ingredients we didn't want to degrade the product in the processing. While most snack stick products contain a health-damaging ingredient called encapsulated citric acid, we naturally ferment our sticks which results in a delicious, shelf stable product with the presence of gut-friendly probiotics. Build Immunity. Breathe Deeply. A simple, powerful 21 minute morning system designed to give you more energy to let go of old weight and live life well. Get Your Calm Mind + Immunity Building Guide  *6 science based morning practices guaranteed to give you more energy and less weight in 21 Minutes. *7 day guided B.R.E.A.T.H.E breathwork included.   More Top Episodes 226 Paul Chek: The Revolution Is Coming (3 Part Series) 131 Drew Manning: Emotional Fitness 129 Gretchen Rubin: The Four Tendencies  183 Dr. Kyra Bobinet: Brain Science 196 Aubrey Marcus: Own The Day 103 Robb Wolf: Wired To Eat Best of The Best: The Top 10 Guests From over 200 Shows Get More Wellness In Your Life Join the #WellnessWarrior Community on Facebook Tweet us on Twitter: Send us a tweet Comment on the Facebook page