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In this episode, Adam Woolard joins us to unpack why traditional testing often misses the bigger picture—and how smarter, functional health testing can help you optimize your health, energy, and performance, especially for men (but women as well!).

Adam is the VP of Business Development and a Health Coach for Joi+Blokes, a functional telemedicine company that caters to all 50 states, and offers personalized care with access to a dedicated coach for one-on-one guidance. His passion is helping people reconnect with how good their bodies are meant to feel through smarter, more targeted health strategies.

Some of what you'll learn:

Why “normal” bloodwork often isn’t optimal
How functional health testing goes deeper than conventional labs
The importance of looking at blood markers as interconnected vs. isolated
Why men especially need proactive health support and how proper guidance is often undervalued
Common blood marker imbalances Adam sees when consulting with clients,
Peptide/hormone therapy and the importance of professional guidance
How mental and emotional health play a crucial role into overall well-being
How community and faith have played a pivotal roll in his journey to optimal health

Connect with Adam:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/admandew/

Joi+Blokes: https://joiandblokes.com/

Stay Connected with Vanessa:

All My Favorites + Exclusive Discounts: Linktree
Podcast on Instagram: @well.with.vanessa
Vanessa on Instagram: @thegiftofgoods
Vanessa on Threads: @thegiftofgoods
Podcast on YouTube: @IntentionallyWellPodcast
Podcast on TikTok: @well.with.vanessa
Podcast on X (Twitter): @wellwithvanessa
📩 Email: intentionallywellpodcast@gmail.com

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Smarter Functional Health Testing and Optimization for Men (and Women!) with Adam Woolard

Intentionally Well

published 25 days ago

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Send Vanessa a Text Message

Some of what you'll learn:

Why “normal” bloodwork often isn’t optimal
How functional health testing goes deeper than conventional labs
The importance of looking at blood markers as interconnected vs. isolated
Why men especially need proactive health support and how proper guidance is often undervalued
Common blood marker imbalances Adam sees when consulting with clients,
Peptide/hormone therapy and the importance of professional guidance
How mental and emotional health play a crucial role into overall well-being
How community and faith have played a pivotal roll in his journey to optimal health

Connect with Adam:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/admandew/

Joi+Blokes: https://joiandblokes.com/

Stay Connected with Vanessa:

All My Favorites + Exclusive Discounts: Linktree
Podcast on Instagram: @well.with.vanessa
Vanessa on Instagram: @thegiftofgoods
Vanessa on Threads: @thegiftofgoods
Podcast on YouTube: @IntentionallyWellPodcast
Podcast on TikTok: @well.with.vanessa
Podcast on X (Twitter): @wellwithvanessa
📩 Email: intentionallywellpodcast@gmail.com

Support the show

Podcast Website: Intentionally Well with Vanessa Lopez
This episode is for informational purposes only. Please consult a trusted health practitioner for individual concerns.

78 episodes

#Fitness #Alternative Health #Vanessa Lopez #Alternative #Emotional #Mental #Lifestyle #Disease #Medicine #Health and Well-Being #Wellness #Spiritual Beings #Physics #Podcasting Education

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Send Vanessa a Text Message Original Air Date: 3/01/23 This week, we are revisiting one of the most popular episodes of Intentionally Well, as it's been on my heart personally to re-share this important discussion. With a major lack of informed consent and continuous denial from practitioners, countless people have and are suffering from Botox injections worldwide. Despite growing awareness, the majority of society is still in the dark regarding this neurotoxin, and informed consent is critical when considering. Most providers today are also unaware of the suffering and negative effects for a variety of reasons, which complicates actual and factual informed consent from taking place. The Never Tox team has worked tirelessly to disclose correct patient information and set up a comprehensive support system for those who are in need of help post-injury or side effects. Gretch 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. Never Tox is dedicated to helping people connect the dots between Botox injections and their health issues, and continues to compassionately advocate for those who've unfortunately been injured. Please see below for resources: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nevertox/ Website: https://www.toxsafety.com Facebook Support Group (On holiday break, reopens 1/06/25): https://www.facebook.com/groups/224009391310103 Never Tox YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Xbevgbh9f4&list=PLScjG_8vcfr1Zc0KKyrp28IxpZDK7GtHf&ab_channel=LSUTigerTV 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (U.S. residents): https://988lifeline.org/ Never Tox Email: hi.nevertox@gmail.com Vanessa's Discount Codes link: https://linktr.ee/thegiftofgoods Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/well.with.vanessa/ Podcast on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@IntentionallyWellPodcast Vanessa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegiftofgoods/ Vanessa on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@thegiftofgoods Podcast on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@well.with.vanessa Podcast on X: https://x.com/wellwithvanessa Email: intentionallywellpodcast@gmail.com Support the show Podcast Website: Intentionally Well with Vanessa Lopez This episode is for informational purposes only. Please consult a trusted health practitioner for individual concerns.…

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Is the Flu Shot Safe and Effective? Talk on Germ Theory, Antibiotics, Avoiding Seasonal Sickness, and Much More with Emma Tekstra 1:51:18

24 weeks ago1:51:18

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Send Vanessa a Text Message In this interview, I sit down with Emma Tekstra, actuary, global health consultant, and author of How to Be a Healthy Human: What Your Doctor Doesn't Know about Health and Longevity . Emma is passionate about helping companies and individuals understand what truly creates health and wellbeing. As a fellow of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries, Emma is deeply rooted in the data and science of the human body and what makes it tick or break down. Some of what is discussed during this episode: What causes someone to "get the flu?" Germ theory vs. terrain theory What happens when we take a course or multiple courses of antibiotics? Is Tamiflu a safe and effective drug? What is the risk/benefit of taking a flu shot today? What is the history behind polio and measles? How do they test vaccines prior to releasing to the population? Are vaccines tested for safety when given multiples at one time? How can we learn real data and science regarding vaccines? What is herd immunity and how has the term been improperly used? What are some ways and remedies to protect against sickness during the winter months (and always)? What is the Open Air Factor? How can you become a smarter health insurance consumer? For more resources please see below: Emma's Website: https://emmatekstra.com/ Emma's Substack: https://emmatekstra.substack.com/ Emma's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/talk2emma/ Emma's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmatekstra/ Book: https://www.amazon.com/How-Be-Healthy-Human-Longevity/dp/1510779507/ National Vax Info Center: https://www.nvic .org/ Vanessa's Discount Codes link: https://linktr.ee/thegiftofgoods Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/well.with.vanessa/ Podcast on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@IntentionallyWellPodcast Vanessa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegiftofgoods/ Vanessa on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@thegiftofgoods Podcast on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@well.with.vanessa Podcast on X: https://x.com/wellwithvanessa Email: intentionallywellpodcast@gmail.com Support the show Podcast Website: Intentionally Well with Vanessa Lopez This episode is for informational purposes only. Please consult a trusted health practitioner for individual concerns.…

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How to Survive a Hospital Stay in Today's World, with Dr. Julie Siemers 1:21:59

26 weeks ago1:21:59

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Send Vanessa a Text Message Dr. Julie Siemer's book: https://a.co/d/73Y16gE (Additional resources and links below) In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Julie Siemers, DNP, MSN, RN, to discuss the realities of today's hospital and critical care system. She is a patient safety consultant, industry nurse leader, worldwide educator, the founder of Lifebeat Solutions, and the author of the bestselling book, 'Surviving Your Hospital Stay: A Nurse Educator's Guide to Staying Safe and Living to Tell About it.' This discussion is a crucial and pivotal one that every human being should listen to regarding patient advocacy. We are all subject to injury, illness, or surgery at some point in life, and today's unfortunate healthcare realities demand we equip ourselves with the knowledge and tools to navigate such events...be it for a loved one or ourselves. During this chat, Dr. Julie Siemers educates us on the conservative realities happening behind the healthcare curtain, and she shares expert tips and resources that will enable your confidence if/when a hospital stay becomes necessary. For all other guest/show resources please see the following: Dr. Julie’s website: https://drjuliesiemers.com/ About Lifebeat Solutions: https://lifebeatsolutions.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliesiemers TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drjuliesiemers Leapfrog- Safety Website: https://www.hospitalsafetygrade.org/ Vanessa's Discount Code link: https://linktr.ee/thegiftofgoods Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/well.with.vanessa/ Podcast on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@IntentionallyWellPodcast Vanessa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegiftofgoods/ Vanessa on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@thegiftofgoods Podcast on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@well.with.vanessa Podcast on X: https://x.com/wellwithvanessa Email: intentionallywellpodcast@gmail.com Support the show Podcast Website: Intentionally Well with Vanessa Lopez This episode is for informational purposes only. Please consult a trusted health practitioner for individual concerns.…

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Functional Podiatry: The Bigger Picture Regarding Your Foot Problems and Pain with Dr. Emily Splichal 1:04:08

28 weeks ago1:04:08