Do you get confused by all of the information that is available regarding ways to improve your health and wellness? Do you often become frustrated or overwhelmed with decisions on how to be your healthiest? We all know and understand how important our health and wellness is to the vitality of our lives, however navigating the wealth of health and wellness information available can often feel overwhelming. Understanding the significance of our well-being in leading fulfilling lives is crucial ...
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Life After Paralysis is the official podcast of SPINALpedia.com, a nonprofit dedicated to helping people with spinal cord injuries. Hosted by Tiffiny Carlson, a C6 quadriplegic since 1993 and the executive director of SPINALpedia, she interviews guests and highlights important topics in the paralysis community, from spinal cord injury research and advocacy to lifestyle topics. New episodes are uploaded monthly. Send show ideas to [email protected]. Learn more at SPINALpedia.com
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Welcome to The Mom Powered Life, a podcast for moms who are ready to reclaim their power on their own terms and truly step into the woman you were always meant to be. Hosted by Stephania Weisz, a mom of three, and former nurse turned real estate agent. This show isn’t centred around perfect routines or how to be a parenting expert, but about what happens to you when you become a mom, because let’s be real: motherhood changes… everything, and not always in ways we expect! Each episode dives i ...
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How to Flourish Through Every Season of Motherhood with Shelly Jefferis
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26:35In this episode of The Mom-Powered Life, host Stephania Weisz welcomes Shelly Jefferis, a mom of three, wife, wellness warrior, and host of the Words of Wellness podcast. With over 35 years of experience and a master’s degree in kinesiology, Shelly shares how her passion for fitness and motherhood led her to create “Moms Who Flourish,” a community …
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Episode 60: Danny J. Gomez - Acting in Hollywood with a Spinal Cord Injury
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30:02It's not every day you see an actor with a spinal cord injury on the big screen, but thanks to actors like Danny J, Gomez, a paraplegic from Los Angeles by way of New Orleans, it's becoming more common and that's a great thing for the disability community. In this episode, we chat with Danny not only about his acting career, which began in 2018, ju…
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Shelly's Shares: Chronic Stress and Your Body: Understanding the Hidden Impact
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23:21Send us a text Stress isn't just a mental state—it's a powerful physiological force reshaping our health from the inside out. Chronic stress elevates cortisol levels throughout the body, triggering a cascade of harmful effects that manifest as stubborn belly fat, compromised immunity, metabolic slowdown, and even cellular damage. What separates anx…
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Finding Healing in Movement: How Country Dance Transformed Adia Nuna's Life
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36:55Send us a text When Adia Nuno stepped away from her demanding network marketing business to focus on her family, she had no idea the void would be filled with overwhelming depression. Twenty years of unprocessed grief from losing her father as a teenager came flooding to the surface, leaving her contemplating suicide. Her unexpected lifeline? Count…
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Dancing Your Way to Freedom: How One Mom Turned Passion Into Purpose with Adia Nuno
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27:59What if your business could actually bring you closer to your kids? In this episode, Stephania Weisz is joined by the incredible Adia Nuno: mom of three, entrepreneur, educator, and community builder. Today, Adia shares how she turned an unexpected love for country dance into a thriving business and a powerful tool for connection with her family. T…
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Shelly's Shares: A Mother's Journey Through College Drop-offs & Navigating the Empty Nest Transition
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17:31Send us a text The final goodbye hits differently. After sending our first two children off to college, we thought the third time might be easier. But when it's your baby, your youngest, leaving the nest—that's when the reality of returning to a truly empty home takes on new meaning. My journey taking our youngest son to college in Michigan reveale…
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Healing the Hidden: Understanding Trauma Through Brain Science with Jaime Weatherholt
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30:08Send us a text Ever wondered why you react so strongly to certain triggers? Your brain might be carrying what therapist Jamie calls an "emotional backpack" – stored trauma that hasn't been properly processed. In this illuminating conversation, Jamie reveals how our brains respond to traumatic experiences and the cutting-edge therapies helping peopl…
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Shelly's Shares: When They Leave the Nest: How to Navigate the Emotional Rollercoaster of College Farewells
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16:08Send us a text Watching your child walk away into a college building marks one of parenting's most bittersweet milestones – a moment when pride and heartache occupy the same space. In this vulnerable episode, Shelly opens up about taking her middle son Cody to college in San Diego, continuing her series on college transitions and the empty nester j…
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Manifestation Isn't Magic—It's Neuroscience: Rewiring Your Mind with Jamie Greenfield
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40:23Send us a text What if the key to creating your dream life isn't fighting harder but finding alignment? In this illuminating conversation with manifestation expert Jamie Greenfield, we explore the fascinating intersection of neuroscience, self-concept, and energy work that creates real-world results. Jamie shares her personal journey from feeling s…
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The Beauty in the Different: Finding Purpose in an Unexpected Diagnosis
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33:51In this episode of The Mom-Powered Life, Stephania Weisz is joined by Samantha, a mom of three and high school teacher, as she shares her powerful journey of receiving a prenatal Down Syndrome diagnosis for her son, Dawson. With honesty and heart, Samantha walks us through the emotions, challenges, and unexpected beauty that have shaped her motherh…
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Welcome Back to The Mom-Powered Life Podcast
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12:16After a long hiatus, Stephania Weisz returns to the mic to reintroduce herself and share the journey behind The Mom-Powered Life podcast. In this relaunch episode, Stephania reflects on the pivotal moments that led her from being a registered nurse, to embracing the flexibility of real estate and how motherhood reshaped her identity and purpose alo…
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Shelly's Shares: Letting Go: A Mother's Journey Through College Goodbyes
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19:18Send us a text Leaving a child at college marks one of parenthood's most profound transitions – a milestone many approach with mixed emotions but few are truly prepared for. As Shelly shares, her heart still aches recalling the moment she pulled away from her daughter's college dorm nine years ago, as tears flowed freely. The 12-hour journey home f…
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The Sanity Solution with Brittany Anderson: Finding Balance as a High-Performing Mom
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39:20Send us a text Motherhood often comes with an unspoken expectation that self-care is somehow selfish – a luxury that should take a backseat to the endless needs of family. In this refreshing conversation, high performance coach Brittany Anderson flips this narrative on its head, declaring that making space for ourselves isn't selfish but profoundly…
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Shelly's Shares: Finding Balance: The Art of Enjoying Travel Without Sacrificing Wellness
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14:46Send us a text Ever experienced that exhausted, disoriented feeling after returning from vacation? That "vacation hangover" is exactly what Shelly is unpacking in this personal, practical episode of Words of Wellness. Fresh from a meaningful trip to Wisconsin watching her son play baseball, she shares the real strategies that help her maintain well…
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Episode 59: Quadriplegic Bodybuilder Genesis Del Bosque
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30:37In this episode, we learn about the world of wheelchair bodybuilding from Genesis Del Bosque, a C5-6 quadriplegic from California. A passionate bodybuilder before his injury, Genesis went right back to doing what he loves within months of his injury. He shares his injury story, how he trains, what he eats and how quadriplegic bodybuilding - for qua…
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Beyond Saving with Olga Campbell: Why Financial Wellness Is Self-Care
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26:15Send us a text Picture this: you've diligently saved for decades, your retirement account has grown impressively, but a nagging question keeps you up at night – "Will I have enough money for as long as I live?" Financial expert Olga Campbell addresses this universal concern head-on in our latest conversation, revealing how proper planning can trans…
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Shelly's Shares: Health Screenings: Why They Matter
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15:06Send us a text Ever put off a medical screening because it just wasn't convenient? You're not alone. In this heartfelt episode, Shelly opens up about her recent colonoscopy experience that didn't go quite as planned. From the dreaded preparation solution to an unexpected severe reaction to anesthesia, she shares the uncomfortable reality of prevent…
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Beyond the Diet Culture: Breaking Free from Weight Struggles with Laura Conley
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45:56Send us a text What if the key to breaking free from yo-yo dieting isn't another restrictive plan, but healing your relationship with food at its core? Laura Conley, founder of the Yummy Mummy Method and self-described "fun weight loss coach," shares her powerful journey from post-baby body struggles to discovering sustainable weight management tha…
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Shelly's Shares: Back to Basics: Six Daily Essential Nutrients
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18:26Send us a text Feeling overwhelmed by contradictory health advice? You're not alone. The wellness landscape is crowded with competing theories and trending diets, making it challenging to determine what your body truly needs. This episode cuts through the noise to deliver fundamental nutritional wisdom, wrapping up our three-part series on the six …
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Motherhood Pivots with Stephania Weisz: Balancing Career, Family, and Wellness
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33:50Send us a text Can you make a dramatic career change while raising young children? What if you're missing those once-in-a-lifetime moments with your kids because of work? And why is it so hard for mothers to ask for help? Stephania Weisz, host of the "Mom Powered Life" podcast, tackles these questions and more as she shares her compelling journey f…
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Shelly's Shares: Back to Basics: Why Carbohydrates Shouldn't Be the Enemy
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21:33Send us a text Feeling confused by nutrition advice? You're not alone. In a world of conflicting information, sometimes we need to return to fundamental principles. This episode dives deep into carbohydrates and fats – two essential macronutrients crucial for health that are often misunderstood. Shelly explains the difference between simple carbohy…
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The Hidden Struggle of Trichotillomania and Finding Healing Through Nutrition: Marci Lorentz's Journey to Self-Recovery
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46:48Send us a text What happens when the medication you've relied on for decades becomes a prison? And what if the compulsive behaviors controlling your life could be addressed through something as fundamental as nutrition? Marci Lorentz's story begins with a confession few people make publicly—for years, she compulsively cut her own hair, a condition …
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Shelly's Shares: Protein Power: The Building Blocks of Wellness
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15:17Send us a text Wellness isn't complicated, but sometimes getting back to basics is exactly what we need. In this essential episode, Shelly dives deep into one of the most misunderstood macronutrients: protein. Drawing from over three decades as a health professional and educator, Shelly shares why current science has dramatically shifted our unders…
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Moving for Mental Health, Longevity and Complete Wellness with Rossie Ballard
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34:57Send us a text What happens when we treat our health as non-negotiable? This question lies at the heart of the most recent Words of Wellness conversation with Rossie Ballard, holistic health coach and owner of a fitness studio, who believes firmly that "your health is your wealth, and if you're not okay, nothing's going to be okay." Rossie's journe…
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Shelly's Shares: Finding Peace in Mixed Emotions, How Our Past Shapes Our Present
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16:21Send us a text Emotions are rarely black and white, especially when it comes to significant occasions like Father's Day. Whether you're celebrating, grieving, or experiencing both simultaneously, this episode offers a heartfelt exploration of the complex emotional terrain many of us navigate during holidays and milestones. Drawing from personal exp…
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Health Challenges, Three Purpose-Driven Podcasts and Fatherhood As An Empty Nester: How Rory Paquette Navigates It All
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37:27Send us a text What happens to fatherhood when children no longer need you for the basics of life? How do fathers navigate the emotional journey of becoming empty nesters? These essential questions take center stage in our heartfelt conversation with podcaster and father of three Rory Paquette. Rory opens up about his profound health journey, survi…
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Shelly's Shares: The Hidden Dangers of Sucralose
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15:44Send us a text Could that "healthy" sugar-free product actually be undermining your wellness goals? After discovering artificial sweeteners in a children's shake from a wellness company, Shelly embarked on a mission to uncover the truth about sucralose and other common toxins hiding in our everyday foods. The facts about sucralose are alarming. Thi…
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The Balancing Act: Fatherhood, Fitness, and Family
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45:09Send us a text Extra: Since we focused and honored Moms in the month of May, with Father's Day coming soon this month of June, we are honoring and talking about and with Dads. Enjoy:) "An empty cup doesn't have anything left to fill other cups." This powerful metaphor opens a candid conversation between Shelly and Nathaniel Hovsepian, founder of Fi…
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Shelly's Shares: Nourishing Your Body: The Truth About Weight Release and Nutrition
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25:41Send us a text Have you been struggling with weight loss despite trying every diet under the sun? You're not alone, and it's not your fault. The conventional wisdom about weight loss has been fundamentally wrong. For generations, we've been told that losing weight is a simple mathematical equation: burn more calories than you consume. But groundbre…
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Beyond Normal: Finding Your Optimal Health Through Functional Medicine With Dr. Ailina Ismail
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32:20Send us a text Have you ever wondered if "normal" blood test results are truly optimal for your health? What if feeling "fine" is actually far from feeling your absolute best? Dr. Ailina, a functional medicine practitioner with decades of experience, joins us to challenge conventional thinking about health markers and wellness. After completing med…
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Finding Purpose Through Pain: A Motherhood's Unexpected Journey with Debbie Simmons
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41:24Send us a text Imagine planning your entire life around becoming a young grandmother, only to face infertility, pregnancy loss, and a complete redirection of your path. This is Debbie Simmons' powerful story—a journey from devastating heartbreak to extraordinary purpose. After losing quadruplets born prematurely, Debbie faced the ultimate question:…
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Shelly's Shares: Science vs. Social Media: Navigating Health Information Online
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14:02Send us a text Have you ever wondered if that viral health tip you saw online is actually legitimate? The digital world is flooded with wellness advice, but distinguishing scientific fact from profitable fiction can be challenging. This episode dives into the crucial difference between true health experts and popular influencers who may lack scient…
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Episode 58: Guinness World Record Wheelchair Traveler Renee Bruns
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32:23After falling in love with traveling as a child after being taken from hospital to hospital to determine her disability, Renee Bruns, 41, from Atlanta, Georgia, knew it was her destiny to travel the world. Not only has she visited all 7 continents, she also holds the Guinness World Record for the most countries visited in one year by a wheelchair-u…
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Healing and Growing Through the Motherhood Journey: Breaking Free from Guilt and Overwhelm
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47:29Send us a text Motherhood comes with its unique set of joys—and an often overwhelming sense of guilt many women silently carry. In this deeply personal conversation, coach Alysia Lyons shares her transformation from a guilt-ridden new mom who lost her marriage, career identity, and sense of self within months of becoming a mother to a woman who hel…
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Shelly's Shares: Every Day Is Mother's Day: Honoring the Most Important Job on Earth
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19:31Send us a text What makes motherhood simultaneously the most challenging and rewarding journey a woman can experience? In this heartfelt Mother's Day special, Shelly reflects on the profound impact of motherhood and why it truly isn't "for the faint of heart." Motherhood demands strength, determination, and dedication—qualities we aren't born with …
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The Transformative Power of Foot Zoning: A Holistic Approach to Healing with Maleah Gordon
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31:13Send us a text Could your feet hold the key to profound emotional and physical healing? In this eye-opening conversation with foot zone expert Maleah Gordon, we discover how this lesser-known but powerful modality connects the dots between our feet and our entire wellbeing. Maleah shares her remarkable journey that began at age 15 with what she des…
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Shelly's Shares: Uncertainty to Blessings:The Miracle of Motherhood
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20:07Send us a text The miracle of motherhood often comes with unexpected challenges that test our faith, resilience, and hope. In this heartfelt episode, Shelly opens up about her deeply personal journey to becoming a mother of three beautiful children—a path filled with medical scares, moments of profound uncertainty, and ultimately, extraordinary ble…
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Healing Hashimoto's: Finding Hope Through Holistic Approaches
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31:55Send us a text What happens when the broken healthcare system fails both patients and providers? This powerful conversation with Esther Yunkin reveals the journey of an emergency room nurse who transformed her own thyroid diagnosis into a mission to help others heal naturally. After 17 years in emergency medicine, Esther grew frustrated watching pa…
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Shelly's Shares: The Fleeting Moments: A Mother's Perspective on Cherishing Every Moment
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16:21Send us a text Life moves so quickly, especially when raising a family. The wisdom in recognizing "these are moments we can't ever get back" forms the heartbeat of this deeply personal episode where Shelly shares about parenthood, being present, and finding joy in the stands of a baseball game. After 35+ years as a health and wellness professional,…
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Unlock Your Natural Energy Patterns & Understand Your Body's Rhythms With Miri Freidman
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55:57Send us a text Have you ever wondered why some days you're bursting with motivation while others leave you feeling depleted? Miri, founder of The Women's Happiness Project, reveals how understanding your natural energy patterns through the lens of Chinese medicine's five element theory can transform your approach to wellness and self-care. The conv…
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Shelly Share's: Optimizing Your Daily Protein Intake for Better Health and Aging
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15:08Send us a text Navigating the world of nutrition can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to protein—how much do you really need? Join Shelly as she dives deep into protein requirements and sharing why most people aren't getting nearly enough of this essential macronutrient. The science is clear: your daily protein goal should match your body …
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Healing Your Relationship with Food and Self: a Journey Beyond Emotional Eating With Jillian Scott
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43:08Send us a text What if your relationship with food is actually trying to tell you something about your emotional needs? In this captivating conversation with certified trauma-informed coach Jillian Scott, we uncover the profound connection between emotional hunger and our deeper psychological longings. Jillian courageously shares her 12-year battle…
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Shelly Shares: When the Past Meets the Present: Finding the Joy in Life's Divine Connections
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13:35Send us a text Have you ever experienced those magical moments when life's seemingly random events suddenly reveal their hidden connections? That's exactly what happened during Shellt's recent trip to Eugene, Oregon where she traveled to watch her son play baseball. Walking into the Valley River Inn brought a flood of memories—from an impromptu fam…
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The Silent Epidemic of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A Personal Journey
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15:44Send us a text Fatty liver disease is silently reaching epidemic proportions, now affecting roughly 25% of adults and alarmingly appearing in children. Shelly shares how her father's battle with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease opened her eyes to this often-overlooked condition that can be reversed if caught early but potentially fatal when ignore…
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Your Health Is Your Greatest Wealth: Breaking Free from Hormonal Struggles with Monika Eva
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37:23Send us a text When Monika Eva found herself gaining weight and battling fatigue in her twenties despite eating clean and exercising regularly, her doctor dismissed her concerns and offered only birth control or antidepressants as solutions. That pivotal moment launched her into discovering the complex world of hormone health—and eventually becomin…
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Protein Pacing: The Secret to Optimal Health and Longevity with Dr. Paul Arciero
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30:45Send us a text Dr. Paul Arciero revolutionizes everything we thought we knew about protein consumption in this eye-opening conversation about optimal health and longevity. With over 70 peer-reviewed publications and three decades of scientific research, Dr. Arciero presents compelling evidence for his protein pacing strategy—a game-changing approac…
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