PODCAST · health
Veganish and All Things Healthy
by Freya Magnusson
A health, wellness and fitness podcast that emphasizes attainable, sustainable, affordable and practical applications of adopting a healthier lifestyle.
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Episode 469 - Dennis Henson, Stroke Survivor
Dennis shares about his 7 year recovery process into complete rehabilitation from a debilitating ischemic stroke. He changed his diet, his lifestyle and developed a 39 point protocol for health and wellness. His website bodyofhealth.life contains the protocol and he physically looks decades younger than his actual age of 78 Listen to our inspiring interview to hear how he recovered from his stroke.
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Episode 468 - Karl Sterling, NASM Master Trainer
Karl is a NASM Personal Trainer, a neurological, wellness specialist who has spent the last 2 decades helping people move better, think sharper and age stronger. As the founder of NeuroMotor Training, with clinics across the United States and Mexico, Karl works at the intersection of neuroscience movement in longevity, his new book, "Brain, Body, Bones, the Science of Living, Stronger, Longer," brings that philosophy to anyone ready to take control of their health from the inside out. Listen to Karl and I discuss his successes with Parkinson's patients and how his expanded clinics in mexico are now partnering with major hospitals there.
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Episode 467 - Aubyn Melendrez, GLP-1 Exit Strategy Coach
Aubyn and I discuss the various pros and cons of GLP-1 medications. She's devoted her practice as a GLP-1 Exit Strategy Coac, helping women to keep the weight loss benefits they attained while being on GLP-1 drugs, and at the same time exit off them who are experiencing negative side effects such as hair loss, nausea, as well as depression. We discuss GLP-1 drugs, their benefits their detriments, and if you are interested in learning more about exiting off them, listen to the show's episode and consult your provider before making any changes to your health.
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Episode 466 - Matthew Dickson, Recovered Schizophrenic, Founder of MindAid.ca
Matthew Dickson is the founder of MindAid.Ca the world's first website with all the groups, helping people with mental illness in developing countries on one website. He is the first person with schizophrenia to bicycle across Canada. We talk about how he developed schizophrenia, what his recovery process was like and about his journey with 45 people cycling across Canada, for 3 months. Listen to this inspirational story about the diagnosis of schizophrenia in all of its varieties and his story on how he recovered.
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Episode 465 - Monica Packer, Cert Health Coach
Monica's unique approach to breaking free from perfectionism has resonated with so many women who feel overwhelmed by unrealistic wellness standards. She has a real gift for helping others move past all-or-nothing thinking and embrace changes that actually work in their day to day lives. Listen to us discuss the issues of perfectionism. And how to break free.
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Episode 464 - Victor Dedaj, Cert Naturopathic Practitioner
Victor is a lifelong New Yorker born and raised in The Bronx. He's a Certified Naturopathic Practitioner, Certified Holistic Health Coach and a health, wellness and nutrition expert. He's the author of the book, "You Can Become Successfu"l and the book, "How to Be Happy, Healthy and Whole." He's the co-author of the book, "Success Breakthroughs" with Jack Canfield. We discuss various health topics including the importance of supplementation in a whole food mineral deficient diet.
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Episode 463 - Jenna Schutt, The Joy Reflex
Jenna is a former cardiac registered nurse, who is diagnosed with a rare incurable disease at 30 years old, with 2 babies in diapers. Now, having undergone 10 rounds of chemotherapy and bone marrow transplant, she's a Christian author who helps people build faith, joy and peace that holds steady in life's hardest moments through her signature concept, the joy reflex, she teaches you how to train your response to pressure. So faith becomes your first reaction, not your last resort.Jenna is a former cardiac registered nurse, who is diagnosed with a rare incurable disease at 30 years old, with 2 babies in diapers. Now, having undergone 10 rounds of chemotherapy and bone marrow transplant, she's a Christian author who helps people build faith, joy and peace that holds steady in life's hardest moments through her signature concept, the joy reflex, she teaches you how to train your response to pressure. So faith becomes your first reaction, not your last resort. Now through Faith with Jenna and The Joy Reflex™, she helps women train peace before panic, faith before fear, and joy before life demands it. Her message blends faith, resilience, medical experience, and practical encouragement for those walking through illness, trauma, motherhood, or hard seasons. Free Resource: 7-Day Train Your Joy Reflex Guide get it for free digital download here jenna-schutt-7kfmcu.subscribepage.io Website: jennaschutt.com
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Episode 462 - Personal Updates All Things Freya!
I share about my recent travels to London, to Sequoia National Park, upcoming travels to Chicago, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, St. Thomas island in the Caribbean, my weight loss progress, diet and exercise routine, home improvement projects, goals and dreams to close out my 50th year--and what I'm preparing for with dating romantically. In 2027 - you might be surprised!
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Episode 461 - Frankie Edwards, CEO of Abundance World
Frankie Edwards, (they/them) is a nature-based nervous system specialist and the founder of Abundance World, Canada's first queer-centered nature sanctuary. Their work weaves together neuroscience, somatics and forest bathing to support leaders and the 2SLGBTQ+ professionals in regulating stress, restoring a sense of belonging and making grounded long-term decisions, they can truly thrive with. Join me in this interesting discussion about Frankie's creation of a recovery center geared toward the queer healer's journey.
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Episode 460 - Dr. Adam Suzman, Homeopath & Cofounder of Immortal Wellness
Dr. Adam Suzman is a homeopathic doctor co-founder of Immortal Wellness, where he develops vibrational frequency based in molecular remedies, designed to support mental and emotional well-being, as well as broader processes related to resilience, adaptation and longevity. The work led to the development of Liberation, a vibrational remedy designed to support and clearing of trauma and past memories at a cellular leve. From there, he came across the biology of Turritopsis dohrnii, known as the immortal jellyfish--an organism with remarkable regenerative capabilities. Immortalwellness.net
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Episode 459 - Cherie Calbom, "The Truth About Seed Oils"
Cherie has authored over 30 books including The Truth About Seed Oils which discusses the various types of oils made from seeds and their detrimental effects on health as well as discusses healthier options like coconut, avocado and olive oils.
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Episode 458 - Abby Marks Beale, Classical Homeopath
Abby studied homeopathy in 2003 through the New England School of Homeopathy. She's the author of "Homeopathy Primer: Getting Started with Homeopathy." We discuss homeopathy as a natural healing system invented in Germany and used widely throughout the world, as well as practical uses to complement traditional medicine and for acute illnesses. Her website, homeopathyhealings.com is a great resource to learn more about homeopathy.
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Episode 457 - Dr. Yasmin Chebbi, DMD Natural Dentist
Dr. Yasmin Chebbi is an accredited dentist and graduate of Harvard School of Dental Medicine. Her practice incorporates whole body health, prevention and conservative dentistry. She is the founder of The Flossery dental office in Boston, Massachusetts. She is the author of "Sleep, Eat, Breathe, Oral Health: Why Your Mouth Matters"
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Episode 456 - Mike Dillion, CEO Airwaterhealing.com
Mike discusses the issues of indoor air pollution, chronic mold and how to effectively address these topics so prevalent in the Bay Area, Coast and Southeastern United States. His invention TriadAer V3 is effective at removing dust as well from the air.
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Episode 455 - Covid-19 Whistleblower CIA Testimony at the Senate Homeland Security Committee Hearing
Mr. James E Erdman, III CIA Senior Operations Officer gives his whistleblower testimony on what the CIA knew and has about the pandemic.
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Episode 454 - Richard Perry, The Red Spinach Co & Natural Makeup Topics
Richard is an entrepreneur, accomplished author and founder of the Red Spinach Company that specializes in supplements, increasing nitric oxide for energy, health and vitality. Join me in this fascinating discussion about him and his commitment to always reinventing himself, exploring new options for careers and ambitions. He's an inspirational motivator who won recognition in Food and Wine magazine, as well as helped professional athletes optimize their performance with nitric oxide. I also delve into the world of natural makeup, as I've been doing various makeup tutorials on my Instagram @sfnativefreya. I go over the various companies that are highly rated as well as companies that have more toxic ingredients as determined by the environmental working group, ewg.org
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Episode 453 - Kenneth Chester, AI Tech & The Future
Kenneth is the CEO of TechMobility Productions, bringing expert insight into the intersection of mobility, artificial intelligence, personal privacy, climate change and the evolving digital infrastructure that ties them together Join us for this in depth conversation about the state of AI. Mass surveillance data centers and the future of tech.
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Episode 452 - Ellen Lubensky, Medical Advocate & Attorney
Ellen's recovery story is truly inspirational as someone recovering from weaning off psychiatric medications. She experienced a variety of negative side effects as a result that limited her mobility and made her disabled for 20 years. She later was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. She discusses the importance of informed consent, shared medical decision making, and open communication with your psychiatrist and team of providers. From the legal perspective she provides advice to patients who need advocacy and guidance as well as tools to report providers to their respective boards. She's regained her mobility thankfully and lives an active life.
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Episode 451 - Ben Couch, CEO of Eastern Ergonomics & Elumened
Ben has 40 years experience in martial arts in over 20 years, leading healthcare training at the national level. He's discovered that martial arts combined with body mechanics can dramatically reduce caregiver injuries. While improving care for people with dementia. Listen as Ben and I discuss the various healthcare environments that ergonomics and martial arts can be implemented to keep health providers safe and result in longevity in their careers. I also update my audience on my weight loss progress, a setback and successes, reduction of a dress size, more muscle mass, which sometimes results in increased weight. Also updates about my personal travels & vacations.
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Episode 450 - Kevin Roth, Dulcimer Artist & Cancer Survivor
Kevin details his life challenges with cancer and what inspired him to become a life coach.
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Episode 449 - Connard Hogan, MFT Addiction Specialist
Connard discusses life growing up in KY and how his upbringing in an abusive household led him to become a therapist.
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Episode 447 - Dr. Francisco Contreras, Integrative Oncologist
Dr. Francisco Contreras is the President and Medical Director of the internationally renowned Oasis of Hope Hospital, founded by his father more than 60 years ago. Author of several books. He explains what cancer treatments are gaining results in Mexico but not available in the USA.
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Episode 447 - Dr. Francisco Contreras, Integrative Oncologist
Dr. Francisco Contreras is the President and Medical Director of the internationally renowned Oasis of Hope Hospital, founded by his father more than 60 years ago. Author of several books. He explains what cancer treatments are gaining results in Mexico but not available in the USA.
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Episode 446 - Katherine Lanning, Occupational Therapist
Katie incorporates her Christian faith in Jesus with her healing work as an Occupational Therapist. We deep dive into how faith informs the work we do, the practical benefits of belief in something greater than yourself and how faith is complementary to the healing journey.
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Episode 445 - Gabor Kadas, CEO of Friending
Gabor developed an app to connect people seeking friendships across the globe while traveling and regionally with 50 miles. The unique aspect is that the people on it are verified on their identity. We discuss logistics of meeting new people and I recommend some additional background check sites that only need first, last name, age not date of birth, and city of residence to run a report.
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Episode 444 - Lorie Eber, Wellness Coach
Lorie and I discuss various health and wellness topics and her switch from a corporate litigator to wellness advocate.
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Episode 443 - Jessica Taylor, Author of "From Tragedy to Triumph"
Jessica describes her journey into spirituality as a result of a traumatic brain injury she acquired at 31 years old which resulted in a complete erasure of all her memories in life and all functional skills lost. She chronicles her rehab journey and the power of neuroplasticity in regained functionality.
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Episode 442 - Dr. Blake Myers, ND Author of Rock Menopause Naturally
Dr. Blake Myers is a graduate of Bastyr University Natural Medical School in Washington state and adjunct faculty at Saybrook University. He is coming out with a new book, 'Rock Menopause Naturally" and discusses natural approaches to Perimenopause and Menopause.
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Episode 441 - Dr. Jonothan Taves, Headache & Migraine Sufferers Find Relief Beyond Medication
Dr. Jonothan Taves is a Mayo Clinic-trained Doctor of Physical Therapy and headache specialist who focuses on complex headache disorders. We discuss the various headaches and solutions.
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Episode 440 - Kim Heintz, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner
Kim Heinz discusses her journey as a chronic migraine patient, experiencing a migraine that lasted for a solid year. She got certain lab tests that revealed underlying issues in her gut that got addressed and she hasn't experienced a migraine in 8 years. www.kimheintz.com @kimheintz
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Episode 439 - Gwen Bernardo, Myofascial Release Therapist
Gwen and I discuss the healing modality of Myofascial Release, her training in Sedona, AZ and the benefits of this important work. Www.Performancemfr.com @Performancemfr
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Episode 438 - Teresa Bergen, Sober Travel Writer
Teresa shares her experience going sober and how it inspired her to become a sober travel writer. She discusses strategies for sobriety in social situations and promotes Sobertopia.life, a women's social circle in the Bay Area for sober events.
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Episode 437 - Sodium Bicarbonate - Nature's Unique First Aid Remedy by Dr. Mark Sircus, DAOM Book Review
I review this incredible book written by Dr. Mark Sircus on the wonders of Sodium Bicarb in medicine, health and chronic diseases. Simple baking soda, pH alteration from an acidic to alkaline environment and the benefits of alkaline water you can make yourself. This is for educational purposes only. Please consult your provider before ceasing or starting any health treatment. Share this info with your provider as needed to see if it is indicated as an adjunct for your care. I update about my colonics I'm getting about once a month for colon health and my experiences at SF Colonics. A great additional prep for colonoscopies.
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Episode 436 - Dr. Chuck Reinertsen, DDS Oral Hygiene & It's Impacts On Chronic Disease
Dr. Chuck and I discuss how oral hygiene affects the mouth and body organs including chronic diseases by lack of proper cleaning techniques. We talk about the various flossing methods and other aspects of dental health.
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Episode 435 - ADHD, Migraines & Crippling Anxiety
Two interesting articles about ADHD and Migraines as well as discussing my own experiences with crippling anxiety.
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Episode 434 - Covid-19 Updates
* Featured Local Business: Lightkeepers Body Care on Etsy. Local homemade soap that's luxurious and reduces food waste. Https://www.etsy.com/shop/LightKeepersBodyCare *Jenny McCarthy, the original anti-vaxxer * FDA Investigates Into Child Deaths and Covid-19 Vaccinations * RFKJ Panel Votes to Delay first Vaccine * Stanford Study Identifies Cause of Vaccine Linked Myocarditis and a Possible Fix * RFKJ Stops Requiring Doctors to Report Patient Vaccination Status * CDC Narrows Vaccine Recommendations In Response to Trump Order * Judge Lets Lawsuit Against RFKJ, CDC Proceed * Solving Long Covid: How Decades of HIV Reseach Paved the Way * NIH Health Director to Serve as Acting CDC Director
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Episode 433 - Pornography Treatment With A High Success Rate
I dive into the taboo topic of pornography and violent porn addiction, citing two studies that are having great results in cessation and reduction viewing of the behavior. I discuss how it impacts people's lives and the church. It's time to bring this topic out into the light for genuine healing and transformation.
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Episode 432 - Dr. Bob Houle on The Loneliness Epidemic
Bob has a PhD Psychology and is a Vietnam Vet specializing in addressing the loneliness epidemic. He shares about his own experiences with PTSD and strategies to help combat loneliness and isolation.
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Episode 431 - Dr. Michael Betler, D.O., Double Board Cert Surgeon
Dr. Betler is an Osteopathic physician, specializing in Shockwave therapy, PRP injections, Magnet Therapy, Hormone and Peptide Therapy. He performs surgery once every weekend to keep up his board certification and aspires to do medical missions if sponsored. We discuss his practice and the differences between Osteopathy and Allopathy.
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Episode 430 - Philip Blackett, Founder of Life After 40
Philip is the founder of LifeAfter40.com, a platform dedicated to helping adults navigate midlife with clarity, strength, and purpose - without burnout or extremes. We talk about healthy aging, resilience and my personal choice to stay 35 years old perpetually though I'm 50.
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Episode 429 - Lena Livinsky, Feeding Specialist and Speech Pathologist
Lena discusses the issues surrounding picky eating in childhood and how behavioral interventions have failed. She addresses the gut bacteria issues as well as nervous system issues that play a vital role in the picky eater. Lenalivinsky.com
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Episode 428 - Regenerative Medicine, Molecular Hydrogen Inhalation Therapy
Mick Emandi, CEO and Dr. Greg Carder, Functional Medicine Doctor have teamed up to develop RegenMDs.com a company that delivers Molecular Hydrogen Inhalation Therapy as well as Ultra RSF-1, a stem cell technology. They work with patients dealing with chronic pain, joint degeneration, heart conditions, autoimmune issues, and neurological problems harnessing the healing power of Medical Grade Molecular Hydrogen via a home device measuring mL's per minute developed originally in Osaka, Japan. Listen to this exciting conversation about these breakthrough technologies in health care.
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Episode 427 - James Lovinsky, Doctor of Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine
James is the owner of Opus Total Health, a clinic in West Greenwich, RI. He talks about his career change from tech to health-care and various topics on acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine as well as tongue diagnosis.
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Episode 426 - Dr. Jess Armine, DC, RN, Long Covid Specialist
Dr. Jess has specialized in patients with complex, chronic illness - people who had seen multiple practitioners and still had no solutions. He focuses on explaining Long Covid at the cellular level and how recovery is possible. He also advises taking Acetyl Glutathione as a powerful antioxidant and imperative for anyone taking OTC medication or prescription medication as Glutathione is robbed from the body as a result of med usage. DrJessArmine.com His book: "Leaky Gut, Leaky Cells, Leaky Brain" available on Amazon.com
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Episode 425 - Dr. Benjamin Long, Sleep Specialist
Dr. Long has written a book, "Sleep Habits Journal: Practices, Prayers & Devotions to Ease Your Sleepless Nights." We discuss insomnia which I have as a subdisorder of fibromyalgia and the various ways to address it. Melatonin vs Benadryl and Magnesium Glycinate.
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Episode 424 - Cindy Costley, EBDT Specialist
Cindy addresses stored trauma in the body and how to facilitate release using the system she developed called Electromagnetic Body Desensitization Technique - a pioneering method that bridges Western science, Eastern practices, Spirituality and Scripture to heal the body at the cellular level.
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Episode 423 - Dr. Will Tuttle, Author of The World Peace Diet
Dr. Will Tuttle, PhD from UCB has written an international best-selling book, The World Peace Diet, translated into 19 languages and chronicles his life as a vegan leaving Massachusetts at 22 in 1975 headed for CA to embark upon a spiritual journey of wellness. He discusses his amazing love story to his wife, Madeleine and their over 30 year marriage sojourning life on the open road in a VW Bus, RV and Van. He shares that his chronological age is 72 but his biological age is about 22. Listen to this inspiring man and his life of faithful adventure as a Zen Buddhist, with Christ-like inspiration in venturing out as the early disciples did.
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Episode 422 - Fibromyalgia Disease Update - Dr. Bruce Gillis, Harvard Researcher
Dr. Gillis updates us all with fibromyalgia as no longer belonging in Rheumatology but Immunology. His research developed a blood test to detect defective white blood cells as the source and causation of the illness. The blood test website is www.fm1test.com & the compound that results in eliminating symptoms is www.imbxx.com a 30 day supply to provide a working solution for those who suffer from the illness.
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Episode 421 - Green Goo, Natural First Aid with Jodi Scott
Jodi and her family started a wellness business called Green Goo in her kitchen filling a need for natural products in the First Aid kit. She discusses how her business launched and various products she developed, including intimacy products.
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Episode 421 - Personal Updates, Happy 2026!
I discuss my recent travels, health scare, surgery, recovery, New Year's Resolutions, as well as relationship topics.
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