Have you ever wondered what the biggest factor is in determining how long a person lives? Longevity is a topic that seems to be studied extensively, but there’s still so much we don’t know because we are limited by the lifespan of a human. What we do know is that there are several factors that contribute to a long, healthy life, and gratitude lies at the forefront of these. In this episode with Jason Prall, we dive into the topic of longevity and how you can live a long, healthy life. Sign up for the Food Matters Podcast here: https://bit.ly/3oiJJbs Head to https://www.foodmatters.com/podcast/episode-66 for the show notes. Join the Food Matters newsletter: https://www.foodmatters.com/signup/podcast Follow us on Instagram: @foodmatters

Have you ever wondered how to begin incorporating adaptogens into your diet? Adaptogens are taking the health and wellness world by storm right now, and there’s no wonder why. These powerful substances that nature has given us have the potential to help your body adapt to stress. Adaptogenic mushrooms have been around for thousands of years, but in more recent years, you may have noticed their rise in popularity as people are going back to nature to heal their gut issues, maximize their brain function, and boost their immunity. In this episode with Tero Isokauppila, founder of Four Sigmatic, we sit down to talk about the ins and outs of adaptogens and how you can use them to give your body a natural boost and consequently improve your overall health. Sign up for the Food Matters Podcast here: https://bit.ly/3oiJJbs Head to https://www.foodmatters.com/podcast/episode-65 for the show notes. Join the Food Matters newsletter: https://www.foodmatters.com/signup/podcast Follow us on Instagram: @foodmatters

Do you feel like your inner perfectionist keeps you from experiencing good things because you write them off as not good enough? When it comes to relationships, we can have the idea of what a perfect partner is when in reality we are searching for something that exists. That’s why it’s so important to tune into how we actually feel about someone, and if these feelings are being influenced by past trauma. In this episode, Sheleana Aiyana dives into how we can take a look at our own personal experiences and traumas to uncover the root cause and from that place be able to engage in conscious relationships that foster safety, trust, freedom, and honesty. Head to https://www.foodmatters.com/podcast/episode-64 for the show notes. Join the Food Matters newsletter: https://www.foodmatters.com/signup/podcast Follow us on Instagram: @foodmatters

There is an overwhelming number of diets and recommended eating philosophies out there, and choosing the right one can be overwhelming. And you might find that more often than not, these different ways of eating tend to contradict each other. Just because you’ve read about it doesn’t mean it’s right for you. It’s important to check in with your body’s cues to understand what is going to personally help you thrive. In this episode, Dr. Will Cole talks to us about the benefits of intuitive fasting and how valuable it is to learn how to trust your body for optimal health. Head to https://www.foodmatters.com/podcast/episode-63 for the show notes. Join the Food Matters newsletter: https://www.foodmatters.com/signup/podcast Follow us on Instagram: @foodmatters

Could an emotionally stressful event you’ve experienced be causing you physical pain? If you experience persistent discomfort or disease, this question could be the first step to beginning a powerful healing journey. The connection between your thoughts, feelings and past experiences can have a profound effect on how healthy your body is. In this episode with Jake Currie, we delve into the modality of German New Medicine which is the science of how emotional trauma impacts the physical body. Jake explains that in order to heal the body, you must first heal the mind. Head to www.foodmatters.com/podcast/episode-62 for the show notes. Join the Food Matters newsletter: https://www.foodmatters.com/signup/podcast Follow us on Instagram: @foodmatters 

If you knew the quality of your thoughts could affect your reality, would you choose to think differently? You could have more power than you think when it comes to your experiences. By simply choosing more positive thoughts and consciously repositioning your perspective, you could significantly improve your life and minimize the effects of trauma or disease. In the episode, Kat Finnerty discusses the connection between the quality of your thoughts and your personal experiences.  For the show notes, head to: https://www.foodmatters.com/podcast/episode-61  Join the Food Matters newsletter: https://www.foodmatters.com/signup/podcast Follow us on Instagram: @foodmatters

Do you want to use food to overcome issues such as anxiety, depression, and even cancer? We are strong believers that food is our medicine, and that the right nutrition can help to heal many different health conditions. In this episode, we highlight the connection between food and healing with Liana Werner-Gray, founder of The Earth Diet and author of the Earth Diet Book, Cancer-Free with Food, and Anxiety-Free with Food. We discuss how going back to nature is the best nutrition practice, even in a modern world; the top foods we should be eating and those we should be avoiding to reduce the effects of health conditions; and how much of an important role our gut health plays in our overall health and immunity. Head to https://bit.ly/3LZZ2k4 for the show notes. Join the Food Matters newsletter: https://www.foodmatters.com/signup/podcast Follow us on Instagram: @foodmatters

There is an abundance of information available to us when it comes to navigating the best foods and nutritional advice to achieve optimum health. However, much of the time that information can be contradictory. This includes the topic of fats and oils and how they affect our health. Which fats are good for us? Which fats and oils should we avoid? Is it ok to cook with oils, or should we only use them raw? How are oils processed? Does that matter? We explore the answers to these questions with Udo Erasmus, a leading health advocate and author, who believes health is our personal responsibility. Learn more from Udo in this free masterclass on How to Reduce Inflammation With Healthy Fats (free masterclass here) Head to https://www.foodmatters.com/podcast/episode-59 for the show notes. Join the Food Matters newsletter: https://www.foodmatters.com/signup/podcast Follow us on Instagram: @foodmatters

Food cravings can be very common and many people experience them from time to time. However it is important to understand why these cravings are occurring so that you can break old habits and make positive changes in your overall relationship with food. Negative emotions such as stress, can trigger certain cravings, causing you to choose the wrong food to fill a void or for instant gratification. In this week's episode with Marc David we will explore how food cravings can be directly related to your mind and your thoughts, and how you can finally shift those unwanted dietary beliefs. Learn more from Marc in this free masterclass on How to Stop Unwanted Cravings & Emotional Eating (free masterclass here) Head to https://www.foodmatters.com/podcast/episode-58 for the show notes. Join the Food Matters newsletter: https://www.foodmatters.com/signup/podcast Follow us on Instagram: @foodmatters

Could emotional baggage be stopping you from living a life of ease and comfort? There are endless ways emotional baggage can show up in our lives, and the energy of past emotions can literally become trapped in our bodies, affecting physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. Bradley Nelson, one of the world's foremost experts in the emerging fields of Bioenergetic Medicine and Energy Psychology joins us in this exclusive extended interview from Transcendence Season 2 where he explores how pain and illness can often be a sign of unaddressed emotional baggage. During this conversation, we explore the skills needed to discover and release trapped emotions, allowing the body to heal faster and more efficiently. Sign up for the Food Matters Podcast here: https://bit.ly/3oiJJbs Head to https://bit.ly/3T7etdd for the show notes. Join the Food Matters newsletter: https://www.foodmatters.com/signup/podcast Follow us on Instagram: @foodmatters