Intentionally Well

Send Vanessa a Text MessageIn this super informational episode, I sit down with Stephanie Reed, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner with an expertise in DETOX. After years of struggling with her own thyroid and gut issues, she discovered that her abundant toxic load was drastically impacting her ability to heal. Stephanie works with clients to improve their overall health by the implementation of effective detox practices and protocols, all tailored to their individual needs.This chat is literally overflowing with information on the WHAT, WHY, WHEN, and HOW regarding detox. We discuss what detox is and what it is NOT, and we go over why detoxing is nearly essential today due to the world we're currently living in.Stephanie gets into the gritty details of parasite cleansing, the main detox pathways of the body, and how to open these pathways along with her most recommended suggestions. She and I share personal stories of our past mistakes with detoxing, and how learning how to tune in to your body's unique needs is not only helpful, but essential. She also digs into the very real concept of "overwhelm" when it comes to health and healing, and gives us tips on how to approach our situations with a balanced mindset.From coffee enemas, to supplements, to her Instagram parasite photography, there is little left unturned during this entertaining and educational episode!Stephanie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unfilteredwellness/Stephanie on TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@unfilteredwellness?_t=8bm4Mtepqih&_r=1 Stephanie's Website:  www.unfiltered-wellness.com Work with Stephanie:  www.unfiltered-wellness.com/services EWG Cleaning Guide Database:  https://www.ewg.org/guides/cleaners/ EWG Skin Deep Database (Cosmetics):  https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ Scottsdale Hydrotherapy (Colonics):  www.scottsdalehydrotherapy.com Show Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/well.with.vanessa/Vanessa Lopez on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegiftofgoods/Vanessa's Linktree: 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: Intentionally Well with Vanessa LopezThis episode is for informational purposes only. Please consult a trusted health practitioner for individual concerns.

Send Vanessa a Text MessageIn this fully-stocked episode, I have the honor of sitting down with Christine Williams, the beautiful face behind the fast-growing, off-grid homestead account @homemaderevival. Christine and her husband Joel have dedicated their lives towards educating others on emergency preparedness and self-sufficiency, through a logical and non-fear-based approach.Their own trials and challenges catapulted them into becoming "accidental preppers" as they like to say, and they've since cultivated a social media community where they've assisted thousands of people in efforts to help them prep for small and/or large scale events.This episode is highly geared towards the everyday individual or family, and Christine gives us all we need to know regarding the basics of emergency awareness and preparedness...on a budget.We discuss the essentials like water, food, shelter, storage, healthcare (medicinal supplies/remedies), and more; she also tackles some popular "prep misconceptions," and illustrates how we don't have to break the bank in order to get/stay prepared. Christine also beautifully chats about the importance of community building and forming local relationships, and how this is a key aspect when it comes to thriving among tough circumstances.At the end of the day, Christine, Joel, and their seven children have one goal in mind: To empower people and families through supportive education and resources, and guide them to a place of peace and self-sufficiency regardless of location. This faith-filled, homeschooling, veteran family feels overwhelmingly called to serve in this way, and their HEART for it all is beyond inspirational.Please see below for resources mentioned in this episode:Website launch now scheduled for 6/23. Will update with link soon!Homemade Revival Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homemaderevival/Sillcock Key for urban bug out bag/water access: https://a.co/d/hZAKiH3Rx links for medicine supply: mygotodoc.com pushhealth.com goodrx.com Canadian Rx link (ships to U.S.): bigmountaindrugs.com Solar battery (charge small USB and USB/C items): https://a.co/d/3gi7Q1uAquamira: https://mypatriotsupply.com/products/aquamira-chlorine-dioxide-water-treatment"Chlorinating" dirty (non-potable) water with bleach for safe drinking purposes: https://www.epa.gov/ground-water-and-drinking-water/emergency-disinfection-drinking-waterBattery/EMP info: https://techprotectbag.com/lights-out-does-an-emp-affect-batteries/Homeopathic course with Sarah Trask: https://sarahtrask.thrivecart.com/home-eopathy-first-aid-course/Methylene Blue/LifeBlud (Bottle has a question mark on front. Use code VANESSA10 Support the showPodcast Website: Intentionally Well with Vanessa LopezThis episode is for informational purposes only. Please consult a trusted health practitioner for individual concerns.

Send Vanessa a Text MessageIn this episode, I eagerly sit down with Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, CPT, and master of all things minerals, Margaret Barry. Margaret's expertise in metabolic health, mineral balancing, and the body's fascial system is set apart from many, as she so passionately shares her knowledge regularly from her popular Instagram account @musclesandmotherhood, and works with clients one on one. During this discussion, she gives us a legit, easy-to-understand lesson on minerals and how they influence every system in our body. She helps us understand how to assess our "levels" and how minerals need to be looked at in ratio to each other, as well their synergistic relationship to the vitamin family. She provides examples of specific imbalance patterns that she commonly sees in her practice, and touches on several "mineral misconceptions."  We talk about types of testing, and how testing is definitely not for diagnostic purposes, but simply a tool to help paint a picture of what's going on in our body.We also dive deep into the mineral dysregulation/stress connection, and how imbalances are still merely symptoms of a deeper-rooted mental/emotional issue.  Margaret gives us a ton of information to digest in regards to the mind-body connection, and even gives us a beautiful breakdown on how stress/trauma, minerals, and fascia are all interconnected. She's so full of tips and supportive information, and at the end of the day, she wants us to remember that no body system works alone.Note: If interested in working with Margaret 1:1, the linktree link below is where you can find more information and contact her directly!Margaret on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_musclesandmotherhood/Margaret's Website:  http://mb-fitness.com/ Margaret's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/_musclesandmotherhood Margaret's Class Offerings & eBook: https://mastertrainermargaret.square.site/ Show Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/well.with.vanessa/Vanessa Lopez on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegiftofgoods/Vanessa's Linktree: 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: Intentionally Well with Vanessa LopezThis episode is for informational purposes only. Please consult a trusted health practitioner for individual concerns.

Send Vanessa a Text MessageIn this highly educational episode, I sit down with trauma-informed somatic coach Mandy Flanders, and she serves up a huge dose of material to chew on regarding nervous system health. Mandy is an expert in nervous system regulation and co-regulation, with signature focuses on conscious parenting, attachment + parts work, somatic experiencing, the polyvagal theory, and more. She is super passionate about helping people and clients understand their unique patterns of "stuckness," to where they can then begin to unwind these inclinations and heal their bodies and their relationships.Mandy emphasizes the cruciality of the nervous system and its influence on our well-being, and does an amazing job of explaining how the system itself works. She shares about the common misconceptions people often have when it comes to nervous system regulation/dysregulation, so we can better understand our bodies from a biological perspective. She chats with me about how trauma and childhood can play a significant role in how we develop patterns, and also goes into how this heavily influences our close relationships and parenting styles. Due to the body's amazing adaptation strategies, Mandy explains that it can be very difficult to heal from anything with a chronically dysregulated nervous system, and she thankfully comes through with several tips to get us started. She shares her faith in the body's resiliency, and its ability to change and achieve autonomic flexibility given the right tools. She even shares her own experiences as proof, and wants us all to understand the truth: That healing is absolutely possible, and that there is always more to your story, even if you feel like you've tried "everything." This discussion is full of insight, packed with education, and stamped with HOPE.Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healwithmandy/Mandy's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/healwithmandyMandy's Website: https://www.mandywellness.com/Mandy's Email: hello@mandywellness.comUnderstand Your Nervous System Workshop:  https://heal-with-mandy.mykajabi.com/offers/uVhkS7sL Creative Ways to Regulate Your Nervous System (Free):  https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63ab489261b8cd734be0c649 Book Reference: https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0143127748Show Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/well.with.vanessa/Vanessa Lopez on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegiftofgoods/Vanessa's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thegiftofgoodsEmail: intentionallywellpodcast@gmail.comSupport the showPodcast Website: Intentionally Well with Vanessa LopezThis episode is for informational purposes only. Please consult a trusted health practitioner for individual concerns.

Send Vanessa a Text MessageThis episode is the perfect follow-up to the last, because I gratefully sit down with Certified Holistic Nutritionist and Licensed Cosmetologist, Jessica Rose. In a day where nearly everyone is concerned about aging and their appearance, Jessica bridges the gap between health and beauty by helping people of all ages make better lifestyle choices. In this discussion, she not only educates us on how our overall toxic load can accelerate the aging process, but she gives us several alternative beauty methods to look into. While so many opt for quicker fixes and more conventional options, Jessica feels that it is entirely possible and much healthier to approach beauty in a holistic fashion. She feels that we should care about our outer appearance, but that authentic beauty starts from within and it really is an inside job.We chat about several of her current, favorite holistic beauty techniques and routines, how lymph drainage and proper hydration are imperative for graceful aging, and she even gives us her thoughts on some popular not-as-aggressive treatment options. We talk about her view on sunscreen usage, she gives us some really cool information on hair care, and she even goes into how mental and emotional health play a vital role in how we age. At the end of the day, Jessica wants us all to remember that aging is inevitably a part of LIVING, and while we should embrace the gift that it is, we can also implement holistic practices to help us not only look beautiful at any age, but feel that way too.Jessica Rose's Newsletter:  https://www.jessicarosewellness.com/newsletter-sign-up Jessica Rose's Website:  https://www.jessicarosewellness.com/Jessica Rose on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/jessicarosewellness_/ Jessica Rose on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessicarosewellnesssJessica Rose on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8AdX_Q1M3_SIYlLK4N98ZwJessica Rose on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/jessicarosewellness/Jessica Rose on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JSROSEWELLNESSMedia Appearances: https://www.jessicarosewellness.com/pressShow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/well.with.vanessa/Vanessa Lopez on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegiftofgoods/Vanessa's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thegiftofgoodsEmail: intentionallywellpodcast@gmail.comSupport the showPodcast Website: Intentionally Well with Vanessa LopezThis episode is for informational purposes only. Please consult a trusted health practitioner for individual concerns.

Send Vanessa a Text MessageThis mind-blowing episode undoubtedly illuminates the shocking dark side of the billion dollar Botox industry. Here, I am blessed with the unique opportunity to sit with Gretch Elizabeth, a passionate patient advocate who helps run the Never Tox Community Group. She is also a primary admin for the largest international Botox injury support group in the world.Gretch and her team have worked tirelessly to disclose correct patient information, provide informed consent details, and set up a comprehensive support system for those who are in need of help post-injury or side effects. She serves up some cold, hard facts regarding statistics, shares plenty of anecdotal evidence, and answers all the typical "exception" questions one may have regarding the safety of Botox injections. She also educates us on the devastating reality of how it can play a huge role in one's mental/emotional health status, and we even chat about the deeper cultural agenda at hand. Never Tox is dedicated to helping people connect the dots between Botox injections and their health issues, and the community leaders want everyone to be truly informed, in comparison to the lukewarm version most are receiving worldwide. Despite the skill level of even the best practitioners, there's more systemic and/or long-term risk than what's being disclosed, but profit has and will always come before patient safety.Please see the supportive and educational resources provided by Never Tox, free of charge:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nevertox/Website: https://www.toxsafety.comFacebook Support Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/224009391310103Never Tox YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Xbevgbh9f4&list=PLScjG_8vcfr1Zc0KKyrp28IxpZDK7GtHf&ab_channel=LSUTigerTV988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (U.S. residents): https://988lifeline.org/Never Tox Email: hi.nevertox@gmail.comShow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/well.with.vanessa/Vanessa Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegiftofgoods/Email: intentionallywellpodcast@gmail.comSupport the showPodcast Website: Intentionally Well with Vanessa LopezThis episode is for informational purposes only. Please consult a trusted health practitioner for individual concerns.

Send Vanessa a Text Message GET 10% OFF LIFEBLUD — My Exclusive Listener DiscountUse code VANESSA10 at checkoutShop here: https://lifeblud.co/?dt_id=2163895In this jam-packed episode, I have the pleasure of sitting down with Adam Marafioti, owner of the bioenergetic-focused supplement company, LifeBlud. This chat beautifully outlines all there is to know about the fascinating substance known as methylene blue, as Adam breaks down the mechanisms behind it in an easy-to-understand manner. He shares the science behind why it has the unique ability to positively affect mitochondrial function and restore energy, which has resulted in the turn around of countless health ailments. He answers all the common questions, while sharing testimonies he's seen come through from thousands of people who've added MB to their wellness toolbox. This swiss-army-knife-type remedy is worth learning about no matter what you may be challenged with from a health standpoint.Adam also spends some time discussing how the current/mainstream paradigms regarding sickness and disease may be something to rethink. He gives a healthy dose of open-minded insight regarding the reasons behind the body's adaptations to stress, and explains how chronic exposure to environmental pollutants and everyday toxins can hinder healing. He also touches on the fundamental reasons behind why detox is important in today's modern world, and that it's not just what we eat, but what we absorb.Adam's tenaciously curious efforts within the holistic health space have inspired many toward the realization that although the world pushes us to blindly outsource, taking true agency over our lives will pave the way toward much better outcomes regarding our well-being.Connect with Adam and LifeBlud:Adam on Instagram: @adammarafiotiLifeBlud on Instagram: @lifebludcoMB resource mentioned: Ultimate Guide to Methylene Blue (Amazon)Ray Peat resource: raypeat.com/articlesConnect with Vanessa and the Podcast:All discount codes & affiliate links: linktr.ee/thegiftofgoodsPodcast Instagram: @well.with.vanessaPodcast YouTube: youtube.com/@IntentionallyWellPodcastVanessa on Instagram: @thegiftofgoodsVanessa on Threads: @thegiftofgoodsPodcast on TikTok: @well.with.vanessaPodcast on X (Twitter): @wellwithvanessaEmail: intentionallywellpodcast@gmail.comSupport the showPodcast Website: Intentionally Well with Vanessa LopezThis episode is for informational purposes only. Please consult a trusted health practitioner for individual concerns.

CEO of FATSKN, Caitlin Warrington, discusses the wonders of tallow skincare, minimalism, and high-quality products. Topics include tallow fundamentals, concerns with store-bought skincare, seed oils, essential oils, common skin conditions, infant and child skin tips, magnesium benefits, and the 'less-is-more' approach to wellness.

Send Vanessa a Text MessageHappy New Year my friends. I hope this message of reflection brings you hope and courage as we enter the year ahead. My desire is that the following (23) musings will inspire and encourage you, as you step into unchartered territory. With the world showing its true colors more and more each day, I believe it's of top priority to get our health and hearts in order. Thank you for the support you've shown me since the launch of this show, and I look forward to sharing so much more with you in 2023!Show Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/well.with.vanessa/Vanessa Lopez on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegiftofgoods/Vanessa's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thegiftofgoodsEmail: intentionallywellpodcast@gmail.comSupport the showPodcast Website: Intentionally Well with Vanessa LopezThis episode is for informational purposes only. Please consult a trusted health practitioner for individual concerns.

Send Vanessa a Text MessageDuring this very candid episode, I sit down with seasoned registered nurse Morgan Hebb, who opens up about the harsh realities of standardized health care. Her years in a hospital setting and clinicals (NP degree in progress) have opened her eyes to the system's downfalls, and how quality care is truly hard to find. She explains that there are amazing people threaded throughout the system, but that the system itself is purposefully broken due to one main, overarching goal: PROFIT. She goes into detail about how insurance dictates the average patient experience, how overprescribing meds is a massive health crisis in itself, and how providers simply do not have the tools or the time to dedicate towards educating patients on preventative wellness.Morgan answers a few listener questions, gives us her opinion on what it takes to actually become your own health advocate, and even provides a few amazing resources on how to research providers that take on a more integrative, functional approach to medicine.While there is definitely a place for Western medicine, she very honestly reminds us that it is not in our best interest to be dependent on the system, and that optimal health and well-being cannot be outsourced. Resource for finding a practitioner: https://www.ifm.org/find-a-practitioner/ Resource for finding a practitioner: https://bastyr.edu/practitionerShow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/well.with.vanessa/Vanessa Lopez on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegiftofgoods/Vanessa's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thegiftofgoodsEmail: intentionallywellpodcast@gmail.comSupport the showPodcast Website: Intentionally Well with Vanessa LopezThis episode is for informational purposes only. Please consult a trusted health practitioner for individual concerns.