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Alternative Health Tools podcast

by John Biethan, Angie Ates, Lisa Victoria, Kim Shea, Lisa Thorp

Discover alternative healthcare tools and explore integrative healing philosophies for both individuals and practitioners.

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  1. 172 Heal the Healer- part 4 of 4 reality

    In this episode we tie together all of the previous 3 episodes in the heal the healer series, to encompass the whole mind, body, and spirit into reality. We share stories, tips and tools to empower you to step into your own confidence and dreams to decide what's right for you to shine your genius...

  2. 171 Heal the Healer- part 3 of 4 the spirit

    Today Angie and Lisa are focusing on "the spirit" and the zip code of our purpose in life and how to start connecting with our inner heart, voice, calling, and embrace change which we all deserve. Learn how to surrender and serve others. Contact Us Website: https://www.alternativehealthtools.com...

  3. 170 Heal the Healer - part 2 of 4 the mind

    In this episode, Angie and Lisa explore the GPS of our minds and how we can challenge ourselves to reprogram our thoughts to align with our passion and soul's purpose. In short, become a Hope Dealer! Contact Us Website: https://www.alternativehealthtools.com Contact co-hosts: John Biethan...

  4. 169 Heal the Healer- part 1 of 4 the body

    In this episode, Leslie and Lisa explore the importance of a healthy body as part of the 4 part series Heal the Healer. As part of a healthy body, we discuss the importance of nutrition and exercise and share tips and information about taking care of your body. This series includes the mind,...

  5. 168 Shamanic Journey

    This beautiful episode takes us on a guided shamanic/meditation journey, by our wonderful co-host Angie Ates-Clark. This tool will help you discover your purpose and provide guidance on what you need to know next for unanswered questions that have been floating around you. Contact Us Website:...

  6. 167 Childhood Cancer feat. Dr. John Poothulli

    In this episode, Dr. John explains why childhood cancer is different from adult cancer and how it comes into being. He explores the feelings that the parents and the child go through and gives some wonderful advice on what the parent can do to minimize emotional disruption with the child and…

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  7. 166 Diabetes and Nutrition feat Dr. John Poothulli

    Diabetes. Can you reverse it? If so, how do you reverse it? Dr. John Poothulli has a wealth of knowledge on Cancer and Diabetes. In this episode, he shares what happens in the body when we experience disease and how we can help ourselves through nutrition. Not just what we eat, but how we eat…

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  8. 165 It is OK to Not Be OK During Your Healing Journey feat. Angel Hiles

    This episode explores the "flow of the healing journey" and not trying to force feeling positive either about yourself or others. It's allowing the feelings to flow. Acknowledging them, and creating space to heal. It is an opportunity to reaffirm that it's OK to not be OK and that this too shall...

  9. 164 Trauma feat. Eric Christiansen

    Eric Christiansen shares with us the importance of healing from grief and trauma no matter what scale it is on. Eric helps people in a very unique way, grounded in clinical evidence, he supports people to heal through filmmaking. An episode not to be missed. Contact Us Website:...

  10. 163 Emotional Resilience Feat. Michelle E Dickinson

    Today we explore the significance of healing from emotional trauma and recognizing that mental wellbeing is as important as physical wellbeing. Additionally, we encourage people to ask and accept help from others and check in on people around you, even if they seem to be just fine. Michelle E....

  11. 162 Tania Noble: Shiatsu Hacks for Health and Energy from Oxfordshire Wellness

    In this episode, we discuss really simple ways to start taking back control of our health. Lisa and her guest Tania discuss sleep and nutrition to reduce stress. Tania has been a Shiatsu massage practitioner since 2004. Contact Tania Noble Website: https://www.oxfordshirewellness.co.uk/ Contact…

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  12. 161 Meet The NEW Team at Alternative Health Tools

    As we release this episode, it may be obvious to you that the new team of co-hosts Lisa Victoria, Angie Ates, and Leslie Kasanoff have been around together for a while with about 9 episodes under their belt. Well, today, we wanted to make formal introductions… and have some fun doing it. Enjoy…

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  13. 160 Emotional Triggers feat. Angie Ates and Lisa Victoria

    Join Co-hosts Angie Ates and Lisa Victoria as they discuss how to recognize an emotional trigger and the steps to begin the healing process. We talk about why the "charge" is there, where it really comes from, and the methods of balancing them once and for all. Contact Us Website:...

  14. 159 Vision Boards feat. Carrie Asuncion

    Visit AlternativeHealthTools.com Visit Carrie Asuncion at KeyToEmpowerment.com In this episode, Co-hosts Leslie Kasanoff and Angie Ates talk with Business and Life Coach Carrie Asuncion about tapping into our powers to envision the future using vision boards and other intuitive exercises that get...

  15. 158 Wellness Plans feat. Leslie Kasanoff and Angie Ates

    Join Angie and Leslie as they discuss a unique formula for client wellness plans. The S.A.N.E. approach is a 4 pillar template that all will enable Practitioners and Clients alike to be ahead of the game for effective results. Angie takes you behind the scenes as she unlocks this extraordinary…

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  16. 157 Holiday Healthy Huddle feat. Leslie Kasanoff and Angie Ates

    In this session, co-hosts Angie Ates and Leslie Kasanoff delve into the unhealthy and sometimes self-sabotaging attitudes we can have about holiday eating and holiday parties. We suggest an approach using self-compassion, lack of perfectionism, and a little planning to make your celebrations…

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  17. 156 Hormones Part 2, Xenoestrogens and Hormone Mimickers feat. Leslie Kasanoff and Angie Ates

    Hormones: The nemesis of every female on the planet! (And many guys too!) In this 2-episode series, Leslie Kasanoff and Angie Ates, our hosts, discuss the often unrecognized fact that our hormones are the accumulated result of many things we can control. In this second episode on hormones, we...

  18. 155 Hormones Part 1, Internal feat. Leslie Kasanoff and Angie Ates

    Hormones: The nemesis of every female on the planet! (And many guys too!) In this 2-episode series, Leslie Kasanoff and Angie Ates, our hosts, discuss the often unrecognized fact that our hormones are the accumulated result of many things we can control. In the first episode, we delve into the…

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  19. 154 Nutrition and Diet feat. co-hosts Leslie Kasanoff and Angie Ates

    In this episode, new co-hosts Leslie Kasanoff and Angie Ates delve into diet. From a full-body health perspective, we look at truths and misconceptions, oftentimes promulgated by Big AG and Big Business that plague our societies and have resulted in us being so unhealthy. We talk about the diets…

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  20. 153 Naturopathy with Co-hosts Leslie Kasanoff and Angie Ates

    In this episode, new co-hosts Leslie Kasanoff and Angie Ates delve into Naturopathy. Angie, who is a Naturopath, gives us an overview of what it is and the healing philosophy behind it. We look at the range of both licensed and unlicensed providers and talk about their approach and what kind of...

  21. 152 Trauma, Surrender and Faith feat. Angel Hiles

    I'm Lisa Vicotria your co-host from across the pond in the U.K. Today I'm joined by Angel Hiles a relational trauma therapist. This is a really, really important topic to talk about. Today, we're talking about what trauma is and how to recognize it. Relational Therapist, Coach, Writer, Teacher…

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  22. 151 Music of the Soul feat. Kristen Allred

    I'm Lisa Victoria, your co-host from across the pond in the UK. I am joined today by the wonderful Kristen Allred vocalist, songwriter of positivity, and uplifting music. Today we're talking about music for the soul. It's a different angle at looking at health and wellbeing. And just from my own...

  23. 150 Struggling To Get Pregnant feat. Natalie Coghlan

    Leave us a voice message, an email, or just let us know what questions we can answer for you https://www.alternativehealthtools.com Welcome back to another wonderful episode. I'm Lisa Victoria and I'm your co-host from across the pond in the United Kingdom. And today we're talking about…

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  24. 149 Mushroom Revival feat. Alex Dorr

    I'm John Biethan the Producer here. I told you on the last episode number 148 featuring Pam Klein that it was Kim Shea's last episode as one of the co-hosts here. Well, I was wrong, as I finally managed to revive this episode Kim recorded back in April 2021, which had lots of technical...

  25. 148 Homeopathy To Heal featuring Pam Klein

    Leave us a voice message or a question from our website AlternativeHealthTools.com https://www.alternativehealthtools.com Where together we discover alternative healthcare tools and explore integrative healing philosophies for both individuals and practitioners. Pamela Hird Klein trained with…

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  26. 147 A Natural Approach to Healing with our NEW Co-hosts Dr. Leslie Kasanoff and Angie Ates

    Visit Alternative Health Tools and drop us a voice message here https://www.alternativehealthtools.com As one of the Co-hosts of this show, Kim Shea took leave to pay more attention to her business Aging Purposefully, and her own podcast Pivot and Thrive. She can continue to be reached from links...

  27. 146 De-hypnotize humanity from a collective fear and anxiety-induced trance with Zhanna Bright

    Zhanna Bright is a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, with over a decade of practice as a mind-body health practitioner and educator. She is extremely passionate about her work and brings with her a unique skill set as well as intuition. Hypnosis is a powerful and effective tool that works on the...

  28. 145 We Are Awakening to the Divine Game with Betty J. Kovacs, PhD

    Episode Notes Betty J. Kovacs, PhD earned her doctorate from the University of California, Irvine, in Comparative Literature and Theory of Symbolic/Mythic Language. She taught Literature, Writing, and Symbolic/Mythic Language for twenty-five years. She served many years as Chair and Program Chair...

  29. 144 A Functional Medicine and a Chiropractic Doctor asks Why Are You Sick, Fat and Tired with Dr. Pat Boulogne

    Kim Shea our co-host here in Carlsbad, SoCal talks with Dr. Pat Boulogne about her book Why...Are You Sick, Fat, and Tired? And there's so much more in this episode here to learn from this chiropractic doctor, Dr. Pat Boulogne. Contact Dr. Pat Boulogne Website: HealthTeamNetwork.com Contact Us...

  30. 143 The Bad Widow: How to Live After Loss with Alison Pena

    Recently, Kim Shea spoke with self-proclaimed Bad Widow, Alison Pena. Her mission is to help people who have suffered loss take their life back and to enlighten those who support those individuals, so they can comfort them well. In this conversation, Alison talks about the sudden loss of her...

  31. 142 David Morin & Sam Small: A Clinical Approach to Massage Therapy

    In this episode of Alternative Health Tools, Kim Shea spoke with David Morin and Sam Small. David Morin has worked as a licensed massage therapist for over 40 years and has helped provide care to Olympic athletes at two Olympic games. Sam Small is a content producer, who has personally benefited...

  32. 141 Taking a Short Break

    Welcome to the Alternative Health Tools podcast. This is John Biethan, Producer and Co-host. Briefly, we wanted to let you know we're on a one-week break. Some of our team are out enjoying the summer before it goes away, and I respect that. Meanwhile, consider coming by AlternativeHealthTools.com...

  33. 140 Relieving Anxiety with Calm Strips' Founder, Michael Malkin

    In this episode, Kim Shea spoke with Michael Malkin. He is the owner of Calm Strips, a product that helps relieve anxiety, reduce stress, and improve focus through sensory stimulation. They discussed what led him to develop Calm Strips, the various ways it can be used, and how this product can…

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  34. 139 How To Travel When You're Gluten-Free With Lynn Smargis

    Kim Shea had the opportunity of speaking with Lynn Smargis, host of the Travel Gluten Free Podcast and author of the book, The Guide to Traveling Gluten Free. They discussed the difference between gluten intolerance and celiac disease, tips for traveling when you're gluten-free, the best...

  35. 138 Living An Accomplished Life With Karese Laguerre

    On this episode, Kim Shea was joined by Karese Laguerre, myofunctional therapist and author of Accomplished: How to Sleep Better, Eliminate Burnout, and Execute Goals. They talk about what myofunctional therapy is and how it can be used to improve your sleep, increase your quality of life, reduce...

  36. 137 When Food Is Your Drug: A Discussion About Emotional Eating & ED Recovery With Kristin Jones

    In our interview with author, life coach, and emotional eating specialist, Kristin Jones, we talk about her past struggle with emotional eating. We also discuss eating disorder triggers, factors that inform your relationship with food, and the importance of owning your journey, so you can find...

  37. 136 COVID-19, Digital Health Technology, & Artificial Intelligence: A Conversation With Dr. Sailee Bhambere

    In our conversation with Doctor of Public Health and digital health advocate, Dr. Sailee Bhambere, we talked about the transformation of healthcare technology due to COVID-19, the digital health resources that can help you manage your physical and mental health, and the many ways AI can improve…

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  38. 135 Quality Over Quantity: How to Get Better Sleep with Kiannaa Sadge

    In our interview with energy psychology specialist and master of results, Kianna Sadge, we discussed why getting proper sleep can be difficult, how sleep impacts your overall health, and what you can do to improve the quality of your sleep. Interview Links Connect with Kiannaa Sadge at her…

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  39. 134 Meditation Not Medicine with Adam Weber

    Recently, I had the honor of speaking with Adam Webber. He's the "NO BS, common sense" speaker, a published author, product creation specialist, and the owner of "Weber Real Estate Advisors" and "Weber Advisory Group." He has also developed a coaching program called "Easy to Meditate," which...

  40. 133 Thyroid, Gut Health, and Depression with Dr. Kylie Burton

    We couldn't get enough of what Dr. Kylie Burton had to say, so she is here to speak with us again. She is a doctor of chiropractic medicine and is certified in functional medicine. Her focus is on healing beyond the diagnosis, as she helps to provide hope, answers, and restoration through...

  41. 132 Autoimmune Disease with Dr. Kylie Burton

    When Dr. Kylie Burton was in medical school, she was suspended for going outside her bounds in trying to better understand a patient's so-called "normal" lab results. The patient's labs were considered medically normal but she was suffering from numerous symptoms and Kylie Burton wanted to know...

  42. 131 A Genetic Testing Model To Help People Fight Illness and Mental Conditions with Dr. J. Dunn

    Dr. J Dunn was suffering from depression and debilitating chronic fatigue. After her father died from lung cancer, she learned about genetics and the related predisposition to diseases, prompting her to explore the links to her own physical and mental health problems. After healing herself, Dr....

  43. 130 Helping Men Enjoy a Healthier and More Enjoyable Shaving Experience with Douglas Smythe

    When Douglas Smythe left Massachusetts to live in a hammock in Costa Rica, he had no idea that he'd begin a career of caring for skin. The biting sand fleas he encountered every evening prompted him to create two popular products to repel insects and treat itchy bites. When he returned to the US,...

  44. 129 Creating Supplemental Products and Superfoods to Dramatically Improve Her Well-being with Shauna Reiter

    At a young age, Shauna Reiter was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, parasites, and leukopenia. The challenges of dealing with her condition as a teenager, propelled her to change academic course and explore Eastern medicine in addition to traditional modes. Although she made great strides with…

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  45. 128 Leanne Naylor: Can't Sleep - Won't Sleep

    I'm Lisa Victoria a holistic health coach and one of your co-hosts who's located in the U.K. Today we're talking about "can't sleep, won't sleep" where we're joined by the wonderful Leanne Naylor who's a clinical lead at the National Health Service (NHS) in England. I know many people who have…

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  46. 127 Darshana: Ascension Meditation

    Today we're joined by the wonderful Darshana. Her given name is Christina Walker but as an Ishaya monk, her name is Darshana. Darshana is a reflexologist, celebrant, and an Ascension meditation teacher. And if you're asking yourself, "What is Ascension Meditation?", you'll certainly find out...

  47. 126 Maria Spears: The Love Map

    Visit https://www.alternativehealthtools.com/ for more information Today we are joined by the wonderful Maria Spears and we're talking about finding your soulmate and love. Maria is a professional life coach and specializes in love and helping people find their right partner. She also became an…

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  48. 125 Darren Curtis: The Awakened Parent Challenge

    Visit https://www.alternativehealthtools.com/ for more information Darren Curtis is an accredited Life coach, Youth coach, and author of The Awakened Parent Challenge, How to Strengthen the Connection with your Teenager in Just 7 Days". He studied neuro-linguistic programming, hypnosis, Broadband...

  49. 124 People and Pets Energetics with Mark Hernandez

    Visit https://www.alternativehealthtools.com/ for more information When Mark Hernandez was studying energetic healing in Taiwan, he had an opportunity to work with cats in a cat hotel. This ultimately became the focus of his work as a holistic practitioner, although Mark works with people, too....

  50. 123 Weight Loss - It's a Mindset with Heather Moreno

    Visit https://www.alternativehealthtools.com/ for more information "They know how to lose weight. They know what to eat, what not to eat, how to exercise. And for whatever reason, they just can't get themselves to do it consistently. They can have a good run at it then BAMM, something happens and...

About this show

Discover alternative healthcare tools and explore integrative healing philosophies for both individuals and practitioners.

Hosted by

John Biethan, Angie Ates, Lisa Victoria, Kim Shea, Lisa Thorp

Produced by John Biethan

Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Alternative Health Tools podcast have?

Alternative Health Tools podcast has 175 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on April 26, 2022.

What is Alternative Health Tools podcast about?

Discover alternative healthcare tools and explore integrative healing philosophies for both individuals and practitioners.

How often does Alternative Health Tools podcast release new episodes?

Alternative Health Tools podcast publishes every two weeks, based on its 175 episodes since August 2014.

Who hosts Alternative Health Tools podcast?

Alternative Health Tools podcast is created and hosted by John Biethan, Angie Ates, Lisa Victoria, Kim Shea, Lisa Thorp.
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