Send Vanessa a Text Message10% off any GembaRed product, discount code for listeners: VANESSA10 - available for U.S. customers. Website: https://gembared.com/Get ready, because this episode literally covers EVERYTHING you need to know about Red Light Therapy, AKA photo biomodulation. With all the marketing tactics and an overabundance of voices out there, I asked the trusted founder and owner of GembaRed, Andrew LaTour, to educate us all and help set the record straight. In this insanely comprehensive discussion, we cover the following and more:The basics of RLT (photo biomodulation)Different wavelengths of light and why red is importantNear infrared, far infrared, and red differencesHow RLT affects our mitochondrial/cellular healthStudied benefits of RLT (inflammation, pain, recovery, skin, neuro-protective, etc.)Using RLT for acute and chronic concernsRLT and EMF concernsWhy flicker is an important considerationHow to determine the appropriate dose for your body and goalsCan we overdo using RLT?Are devices supposed to give off heat?How far away should we be from our devices?Targeted versus whole body usageDo we need to wear protective glasses?Are there contraindications or parts of the body we should avoid?What about people with cancer, metal implants, breast implants, tattoos, etc.?Can we use for wounds, post-surgery, with/without medications?How should we approach using RLT for skin health?Do red light bulbs/heat lamps produce the same effect?Why so many issues with honesty in the RLT industry?How is informed consent being compromised?Does price of devices indicate quality? Please refer to these resources:GembaRed Website: https://gembared.com/  (discount code above)GembaRed Learning Center (collection of educational blogs): https://shorturl.at/qDF12GembaRed Product Shopping Guide: https://shorturl.at/fANQWRLT Dosing Calculator: https://shorturl.at/efil7EMF info for RLT: https://shorturl.at/qyCX2Flicker Info: https://tinyurl.com/34d79t4xGembaRed Vector Model that Vanessa currently uses: https://tinyurl.com/ychvheuhGembaRed on IG: https://www.instagram.com/gembared/ GembaRed on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gembaredllc9115Podcast/social media links:Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/well.with.vanessa/Vanessa Lopez on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegiftofgoods/Podcast on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@IntentionallyWellPodcastPodcast on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@well.with.vanessaVaSupport the showPodcast Website: https://intentionallywellwithvanessalopez.buzzsprout.comThis episode is for informational purposes only. Please consult a trusted health practitioner for individual concerns.

Send Vanessa a Text Message10% off any Activation Product(s), discount code for listeners: WELL10 - available to U.S. and Canadian listeners. Activation website: https://shorturl.at/jqwHIIn this episode, I sit down with the CEO and Founder of Activation Products, Ian Clark. Ian's story is nothing short of incredible, as he was told he only had about three years left to live at the young age of 46. Along with going bankrupt and having the grave concern of not being around to raise his seven children, he courageously took matters into his own hands, healing his body and then some.After five remarkable years, Ian built a raw supplement business direct to consumer in his basement, which ended up reaching hundreds of thousands of people in just two years.  Now many years later, Activation Products continues to stand out among the sea of supplement companies due to his relentless research and continued commitment to help people have faith in their own body's capabilities. Ian's story and leap of faith highlights one very important thing: The body CAN heal given the right tools and environment. His dedication to see his healing through wasn't an easy road, but it resulted in his now-superb health status, and was the catalyst to unlocking certain "keys" to cleaning up body toxicities we commonly deal with.Highlighted products we discuss in this episode for reference:Ocean's Alive - Blend of two specially cultivated, hand-selected marine phytoplankton strains; full of natural antioxidants that can reduce oxidative stress, promotes healthy cellular growth and development, and it boosts cognitive function/mental focus.Trace Ocean Minerals - Variety of ionic sea minerals you add to your water to make it healthy/electrolyte-rich.Ease Magnesium - All-natural, bioavailable, non-itch magnesium spray unlike any other on the market. Support sleep, ease, pain, help joints, calm nervous system, etc. Black Cumin Oil - A total body tonic comprised of  essential fatty acids, phytosterols, etc.More info on the "first key," time stamp - 49:30: https://tinyurl.com/4n7mhmwh Click here to browse Activation Products: Website: https://shorturl.at/jqwHI   -Listener Code: WELL10 (10% off)Ian Clark on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ianclarkactivated/Ian Clark on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ianactivated Activation Products on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/activationproducts/Podcast/social media links:Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/well.with.vanessa/Vanessa Lopez on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegiftofgoods/Podcast on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@IntentionallyWellPodcastPodcast on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@well.with.vanessaVanessa's Link Site (all discount links, etc.): Support the showPodcast Website: https://intentionallywellwithvanessalopez.buzzsprout.comThis episode is for informational purposes only. Please consult a trusted health practitioner for individual concerns.

Send Vanessa a Text MessageIn this episode, I sit down with Chris Logan, Director of Clinical Operations at First Responder Wellness. This discussion is all about addressing substance abuse, addiction, and challenges associated with co-occurring mental health concerns from a holistic angle.Chris passionately serves the first responder community and their families, and helps break down all aspects of addiction from a physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual perspective. Rising above a painful and turbulent past himself, Chris has been able to combine his real LIVED experiences with applicable knowledge and education, in efforts to successfully help those who struggle (as well as their families).We cover the following and more:Chris's story of struggle during his upbringing and how addiction manifestedPredisposition and genetic components according to scienceLosing the "power of choice"Micro and macro traumas and how those can play a role in addictionPTSD and how addictive behaviors can coincideHigh functioning individuals who may not recognize harmful behaviors as a problemPerception of family/friends and co-dependency strugglesHow the family unit must deal with addiction together and common feelings family members experienceGuilt vs. shame How faith plays a crucial role in healingHope and how recovery is possible, despite circumstance or what it "looks like"And so much more...Connect with Chris: chris.logan@frhealth.comFirst Responder Wellness: https://www.firstresponder-wellness.com/Recommended Film: Pleasure Unwoven by Kevin McCauley (Regarding the brain and addiction) General resources, please visit to find local chapters:https://www.aa.org/https://www.celebraterecovery.com/ (faith-based)https://al-anon.org/ (family support)Podcast/social media links:Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/well.with.vanessa/Vanessa Lopez on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegiftofgoods/Podcast on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@IntentionallyWellPodcastPodcast on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@well.with.vanessaVanessa's Link Site (discount links, etc.): https://linktr.ee/thegiftofgoodsEmail: intentionallywellpodcast@gmail.comHelp Abused and Homeless AnimalsCUDDLY helps give animals a healthy life & a loving home. Help Vanessa's charity of choice above.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showPodcast Website: https://intentionallywellwithvanessalopez.buzzsprout.comThis episode is for informational purposes only. Please consult a trusted health practitioner for individual concerns.

Send Vanessa a Text MessageLink for listeners to purchase Hydrogen Water tablets now available. (Updated on 8/8/24) Listener Discount Code: VANESSA10 for 10% off at checkout.Please use this link: https://shrsl.com/4fbha In this episode, I have the pleasure of sitting with Alex Tarnava, the inventor of the patented and clinically validated open-cup hydrogen tablet! As a respected entrepreneur, Alex has made a significant impact in the health and wellness industry, and is currently partnered with approximately 50 brands who sell to market. He has relentlessly committed himself to making sure the public is rightfully educated on hydrogen therapy, and is an active contributor to the expanding scientific research on molecular hydrogen.During this discussion, we cover almost every FAQ one may have, and go over the following:Alex's mysterious health story as a catalyst for his researchWhy is hydrogen important to the human body?Why are our bodies deficient today?The science behind hydrogen and mitochondrial healthWhy hydrogen is NOT an antioxidant like many assumeHow do we determine if and when to consume hydrogen water?What about individual dosing?How do the hydrogen tablets work?Is hydrogen water designed to be sipped on or chugged?Other uses besides ingestion?Various clinical trial findingsBenefits from short and long term useCan children see benefit from drinking hydrogen water?What kind of health professionals are for hydrogen therapy?What kind of ailments has it been seen to improve?Do you still require hydrogen if you're generally healthy?AND MOREAlex's Website: https://alextarnava.com/Alex on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alextarnava/Please also refer to the interview for references on brand partnerships (those who sell molecular the hydrogen tablets/etc.)Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/well.with.vanessa/Vanessa Lopez on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegiftofgoods/Podcast on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@IntentionallyWellPodcastPodcast on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@well.with.vanessaVanessa's Link Site (discount links, etc.): https://linktr.ee/thegiftofgoodsEmail: intentionallywellpodcast@gmail.comHelp Abused and Homeless AnimalsCUDDLY helps give animals a healthy life & a loving home. Help Vanessa's charity of choice above.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showPodcast Website: https://intentionallywellwithvanessalopez.buzzsprout.comThis episode is for informational purposes only. Please consult a trusted health practitioner for individual concerns.

Send Vanessa a Text MessageIn this episode, I have a forthright and highly thoughtful conversation with Chronic Pain Coach, Dan Buglio, who specializes in TMS (Tension Myositis Syndrome) and Mindbody resolution.  This conversation is a MUST LISTEN if you or someone you know is suffering from chronic pain or other chronic symptoms DESPITE your/their diagnosis, imaging results, surgery reports, etc. Dan has been sharing content on how to break free from chronic pain through his Pain Free You channels for over four years now, and has helped thousands resolve chronic issues that were thought of as impossible to change. His work is largely based off of TMS (pioneered by Dr. John Sarno), but has also branched off to further educate people on what he calls "perceived danger pain." While pain is not "our fault,"  we can unintentionally find ourselves in a cycle of chronic pain due to the information our brain is continually receiving (this also includes a large range of other symptoms such as IBS, fibromyalgia, tinnitus, vertigo, anxiety, migraine headaches, skin issues, food sensitivities, etc.). Dan's goal is to teach others how to teach their brain that they are not in danger, therefore creating safety so the brain can then operate off of good information versus misinformation and bad data.The majority of us have been programmed to think that we have to live with chronic pain/symptoms due to injury, surgery, degeneration and age, a medical diagnosis, unknown reasons, and even repressed emotional turbulence/trauma. Many of us have also medicalized our situations, believing that there is no out because we feel we have a "real problem" that cannot be solved or fixed. However, countless willing people who've led with an open mind have changed their situations due to Dan's guidance, teachings, and daily videos.Please see all the resources below!Dan's Website: PainFreeYou.comFast Start Link: http://DansFastStart.comDan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danbuglio/Dan on YouTube: http://DansYouTube.comDan on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/PainFreeYouNow  Group Program:  http://PainFreeYouGroup.com  Assessment Page: https://www.painfreeyou.com/startPodcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/well.with.vanessa/Vanessa Lopez on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegiftofgoods/Podcast on YouTube: www.youtubeHelp Abused and Homeless AnimalsCUDDLY helps give animals a healthy life & a loving home. Help Vanessa's charity of choice above.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showPodcast Website: https://intentionallywellwithvanessalopez.buzzsprout.comThis episode is for informational purposes only. Please consult a trusted health practitioner for individual concerns.

Guest Matt Roeske from Cultivate Elevate discusses geoengineering, chemtrails, climate change, and health impacts. Topics include history of weather modification, funding, climate change myths, unusual weather patterns, human health effects, HAARP, frequency in weather modification, and solutions for protecting health. Explore how mindset and frequency impact reality, resources for further learning, and more.

Send Vanessa a Text MessageIn this episode, I have the wonderful opportunity to sit down with Brad Yates...speaker, author, YouTuber, and "Tapping" Extraordinaire. Tapping, also known as the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), is a very simple healing tool to help oneself clear mental and emotional blockages that could be keeping them stuck to any degree in life.  Brad's genuine intent to share a couple basic videos on YouTube years ago exploded as people took to his creative and often humorous use of EFT, which led to his now massive online presence, with over 1000 videos and 45 million views. Tapping is used as an effective method of physically resetting the body’s fear response by tapping on energy meridians throughout the body, while talking through the process in order to facilitate the clearing of emotional resistance and/or trauma.  During this discussion we go over all of the following and more:The basics of EFT (tapping)The science behind tapping and how it coincides with the science of acupunctureWhat happens with the brain/nervous system as you implement EFT/tappingThe "whys" behind how despite our desire to change or heal, we get stuck or feel stagnant in our progress due to unconscious programmingHow tapping can be applied to any scenario/concern one is having in life, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, general stress, anger, insomnia, etc.How it can help with acute or chronic health symptoms and chronic painFAQs on tapping Full demonstration via YouTube: https://youtu.be/DMA3-CCJFc8?si=190xfFbGMfC0uwPjBe sure to check out the below resources and visit/subscribe to Brad's YouTube channel for the many instructional videos he has available:Brad's Website: https://www.tapwithbrad.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tapwithbradFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TapWithBradInstagram: http://instagram.com/tapwithbradTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tapwithbradTwitter: http://twitter.com/tapwithbradLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tapwithbrad/Free 5-day Tap into Your Best Self Program:  www.tapwithbrad.com/bestselfShow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/well.with.vanessa/Vanessa Lopez on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegiftofgoods/Vanessa's Linktree (discount links, etc.): Help Abused and Homeless AnimalsCUDDLY helps give animals a healthy life & a loving home. Help Vanessa's charity of choice above.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showPodcast Website: https://intentionallywellwithvanessalopez.buzzsprout.comThis episode is for informational purposes only. Please consult a trusted health practitioner for individual concerns.

Send Vanessa a Text MessageThis is Part TWO with birth/postpartum doula Teesee Logan, as we continue to dig into the details of informed consent concerning all things pregnancy and birth. This episode specifically highlights the following...Birth transfers and the commonly-used phrase "failed home birth"Doula advocacy with parents during the birth process and decision-makingHow situations can be exacerbated by unnecessary interventions and can cause trauma on mom/babyMindfulness of how lifestyle habits during pregnancy can influence the way a birth unfoldsNICU babies, and breast vs. formula feeding of NICU babiesBreast-feeding benefits and how it changes overtime to meet baby's needsFormula feeding drawbacks and what to do if formula is neededUnnecessary C-sections and scheduled inductions and C-sectionsParents' right to fire a provider at any timeThe explanation of what a "true emergency" is during birth Vaginal birth possibilities after having a C-section with a previous childAND MORE...Please see below for additional resources: Teesee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gritandgracedoula/Teesee's Website: https://www.theggdoula.com/Teesee on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teesee.minarddixonResource recommended by Teesee: https://evidencebasedbirth.com/Recommended obstetrician resource: https://www.instagram.com/birthinginstincts/Episode here on Traditional Midwifery, Episode 5 with Michelle Piccione: https://intentionallywellwithvanessalopez.buzzsprout.com/2009046/11432491Show Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/well.with.vanessa/Vanessa Lopez on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegiftofgoods/Vanessa's Linktree (discount links, etc.): https://linktr.ee/thegiftofgoodsEmail: intentionallywellpodcast@gmail.comHelp Abused and Homeless AnimalsCUDDLY helps give animals a healthy life & a loving home. Help Vanessa's charity of choice above.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showPodcast Website: https://intentionallywellwithvanessalopez.buzzsprout.comThis episode is for informational purposes only. Please consult a trusted health practitioner for individual concerns.

Send Vanessa a Text MessageOn this episode of Intentionally Well, I sit down with Teesee Logan, birth/postpartum doula, for an anticipated TWO-PART series. Teesee is also a certified breastfeeding coach and a newborn care specialist, and has worked along side countless families and mothers during their pregnancy journeys.During this episode and the next (Episode 41), Teesee factually outlines the importance of informed consent during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care. Some of the subtopics discussed:True informed consent and the collective unawareness of all birth optionsViolation of consent during birthPhysiological birth - what does this actually mean?Importance of doula care regardless of where a mother decides to give birthDifferences between obstetricians, midwives, L/D nurses, and doulas and how they can work togetherEmotional needs of a mother during all stages  The needs of the father during time of birth and postpartumWhy birth is now treated like a medical condition in a hospital settingBirth transfers and the phrase "failed home birth"The factual physiological and psychological effects placed on baby/mother in a hospital setting (lights, EMFs, noise, etc.)The differences in monitoring baby/mother depending on location of birthHow unnecessary interventions are unfortunately very common during hospital births and can also stall the birthing processNICU babies, and breast vs. formula feeding of NICU babiesUnnecessary C-sections and scheduled C-sectionsVaginal birth possibilities after having a C-section with a previous childAND MORE...Please see below for additional resources: Teesee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gritandgracedoula/Teesee's Website: https://www.theggdoula.com/Teesee on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teesee.minarddixonResource recommended by Teesee: https://evidencebasedbirth.com/Recommended obstetrician resource: https://www.instagram.com/birthinginstincts/Episode here on Traditional Midwifery, Episode 5 with Michelle Piccione: https://intentionallywellwithvanessalopez.buzzsprout.com/2009046/11432491Show Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/well.with.vanessa/Vanessa Lopez on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegiftofgoods/Vanessa's Linktree (discount links, etc.): Help Abused and Homeless AnimalsCUDDLY helps give animals a healthy life & a loving home. Help Vanessa's charity of choice above.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showPodcast Website: https://intentionallywellwithvanessalopez.buzzsprout.comThis episode is for informational purposes only. Please consult a trusted health practitioner for individual concerns.

Send Vanessa a Text MessageWith conditions like diabetes, cancer, and heart disease at an all-time high, education on prevention is of critical importance today. In this incredibly informative episode, Dr. Mani Kukreja covers disease prevention in a way that is uncomplicated, by giving the "WHYS" behind the "WHAT TO DOS." We are constantly hearing about the primary habits and practices we should  be implementing in order to age well, but do we really know WHY?Some of the questions answered during this discussion:What role do genetics play in how we age?What is cellular aging?What does it mean when someone refers to our "metabolic function?"What is metabolic disease and what are the top examples?Why doesn't mainstream medicine address the prevention of metabolic disease, or any disease?What happens to our cells when we are facing disease?What is happening with our body when we sleep? And when we don't sleep?What is occurring during the different phases of the sleep cycle?How can we take steps to measure our sleep?How can intermittent fasting help us age more gracefully?Is intermittent fasting right for everyone? Men? Women? All ages?How is blood sugar related to top diseases, including cancer?Why does blood sugar dysregulation have such a negative impact on aging?Doe we need to lower our food intake as we get older?How does our intake of sugar impact aging including the appearance of our skin?What kind of foods should we be mindful of when we are considering our sugar intake?Is alcohol okay to drink in moderation as we age?How much muscle mass do we lose after 40 years of age?Why is the loss of muscle mass dangerous as we get older and how does this influence the onset of disease?What are the pros and cons of sun exposure?What should we be using if we are exposed to the sun long term?What should you know if you're using or plan to use retinol for as a preventative tool?For more information, please see below for resources:Dr. Mani Kukreja's website: https://livagewell.net/Dr. Mani Kukreja on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_mani.kukreja/Show Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/well.with.vanessa/Vanessa Lopez on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegiftofgoods/Vanessa's Linktree (discount links, etc.): https://linktr.ee/thegiftofgoodsEmail: intentionallywellpodcast@gmail.comHelp Abused and Homeless AnimalsCUDDLY helps give animals a healthy life & a loving home. Help Vanessa's charity of choice above.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showPodcast Website: https://intentionallywellwithvanessalopez.buzzsprout.comThis episode is for informational purposes only. Please consult a trusted health practitioner for individual concerns.