Just Think: The Podcast

Join us as we talk with our personal doctor, Dr. Ben Schwartz, to discuss the truth about flu vaccines and natural ways to boost your immune system. We delve into the effectiveness of flu shots, the importance of sleep, diet, and natural supplements, and share practical tips for staying healthy during the cold and flu season. Want to prevent the flu? Want to treat it if, God forbid, you get it? Tune in to learn how to do just that--we will walk you through it all. We want you to be empowered and well, not fearful and sick, this cold and flu season.

In this episode we welcome back Andy Schoonover, CEO of CrowdHealth, to discuss the challenges and alternatives to traditional health insurance and how there are incredible options that allow us to lower our healthcare costs, take back the power of choosing our provider and working with them to create a care plan, and free ourselves from the broken insurance companies within our broken healthcare system . Andy shares his personal journey that led to the creation of CrowdHealth, a community-based healthcare solution that empowers individuals to pay directly for medical services, bypassing traditional insurance. Our conversation delves into the inefficiencies of the current healthcare system, the benefits of direct payment, and how CrowdHealth is fostering a supportive community. You will gain insights into how you can take control of your healthcare choices and explore innovative solutions that prioritize both financial savings and community support.

In the latest episode, Holly, Amy, and Kristen engage with Dr. Ben Schwartz about the complexities of hormonal changes, particularly during menopause. With the recent removal of misleading FDA warnings on hormone replacement therapy, this episode is timely and informative for women seeking clarity and support during this transformative phase of life. What can you do to help you feel like yourself again? And what about the changes men experience in the season Dr. Ben calls "manopause"? What about their changes and what they need? We talk about it! Join us for the conversation.

There is so much going on in the country right now that we wanted to invite you into our conversation about it all--including the impact of age and life changes on personal perspectives, the importance of courage in speaking out, the complexities surrounding autism and vaccines, the political polarization in America, the implications of the government shutdown on SNAP benefits, and the ongoing debate about immigration and assistance programs. We talk about the need for personal responsibility, reform in assistance programs, and the consequences of dependency on government aid. Join us for the conversation.

After years of exposing our broken medical system, we get asked all the time, “So which doctor should I see? Do my kids need a pediatrician? What do I do if my doctor doesn’t believe in holistic approaches to my health? My insurance won’t pay for me to see an alternative physician, so what do I do?” Once you see just how broken the medical system (medical error is the third leading cause of death in America), you don’t know where to go, who to see, how to pay for it, and who to trust. But we’ve been on this journey to optimal health and wellness for awhile, and after years of trying to help people have their eyes opened to the truth, we now want to help you create a new health system for yourselves and your families that serves you well and keep you well! In this episode we introduce you to OUR doctor and the practice we trust that does telemedicine appointments for a myriad of health concerns for the entire family. Join us as we introduce you to Dr. Ben Schwartz as he shares his journey into naturopathic and chiropractic medicine, emphasizing the value of personalized care and the power of functional medicine. Our conversation touches on the significance of optimal health, the role of mindset in healing, and the need for a shift in healthcare paradigms. We also begin to document our own personal health journeys, bringing you along with us in real time to help connect you to the people and places that can serve you so that you can also take control of your own health and well-being, too!

Can kids with autism get better? Can they heal? In this episode we talk with Greer McGuinness, founder of Biomedical Healing for Kids, to explore her inspiring journey as a mother of an autistic child who was on a mission to find healing for him, and what she discovered and the dramatic transformation she witnessed expanded her mission to helping other children with autism and ADHD heal, too. She earned a master’s degree in health science, equipping herself with the knowledge to better understand the intricate connections between health and the body’s overall function, and combined with her 15 years in the medical field, she developed expertise in functional and integrative medicine—an approach that focuses on identifying and addressing the underlying causes of health challenges rather than merely masking symptoms.Using alternative and holistic therapies in her personalized consulting services, she designs evidence-based, functional, and integrative health strategies tailored to meet the unique individual needs of each child with an autism diagnosis.

The trio talks with Rachel Doherty, founder of www.bootyandbrains.co, who shares her personal journey with Alzheimer's and how it led her to explore the connection between fitness, muscle health, and brain health. They discuss the importance of metabolic health in preventing Alzheimer's, the role of movement in maintaining cognitive function, and practical tips for incorporating exercise into daily life. Rachel shares how understanding the science behind these connections can empower individuals to take control of their health and make informed choices daily and simply to help prevent Alzheimer's Disease. This episode is full of knowledge and direction that you do not want to miss!

Charlie Kirk was assassinated, likely for exercising his freedom of speech and for promoting respectful discourse and the debate of conflicting views and opinions. We are gutted by this, as three people who respected his faith, his courage, and his willingness to debate openly and respectfully. But that's not the only pivtotal thing happening this week. From the national exposure of the murder of the Ukranian refugee on the train in Charlotte to the senate testimony by Aaron Siri regarding the study on the childhood vaccination outcomes this week, there is a lot to being paying attention to, praying about and fighting for right now. And we wanted to talk about it and invite you into the conversation.

Parents, parents-to-be, even grandparents....this episode is for you. Navigating parenthood isn't for the faint of heart, especially when you encounter the teen years where your child begins to establish more independence. It's during this time that things can seem to go sideways, and parents need wisdom and support so that they can have a stronger connection with their child, stop feeling lost, stop "losing" their child to other things and instead lead them to a better path and better relationship with their child. In this episode we chat with Tom Pfanner, "The Leadership Dad", author of the new book, Dads Who Lead, and founder of www.dadswholead.com. Tom helps dads connect with their children through Father Son Retreats and coaching them to amplify their leadership within their home. We know that a key to healing our culture is restoring the role of strong, loving fathers in our homes. This conversation and the resources Tom offers you can help every family who is looking to strengthen their family unit and their relationship with their children.

As with many things in the medical world, there is a lot of conflicting information out there, and it's important we cut through the noise to find the truth so that we can live, age and feel WELL.In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Dr. Sharon Stills, naturopathic medical doctor and women’s health expert, for a deep conversation on how to gracefully navigate every stage of a woman’s hormonal journey—from perimenopause through menopause and beyond.Dr. Stills shares why understanding our hormones is key to thriving, not just surviving, during these transitions. From addressing common symptoms like sleep changes, mood swings, and weight gain, to uncovering the gifts of postmenopause, Dr. Stills emphasizes that women don’t have to “fall apart” as they age. Instead, with the right tools and mindset, these years can be a time of renewed vitality, wisdom, and joy. But it does require knowledge--including knowing more about what your body truly needs to thrive in every season of life. And knowing that we have. been given some very bad information, and it's time to get the truth and the help and support we all need.