Crohn's and Colitis can be reversed - contrary to what your doctors have probably told you. Why? Because inflammation is NEVER random. We just have to find what's causing it. I'm an IBD specialist, medical lecturer and physician's consultant for Crohn's, Colitis and other digestive diseases, and I've helped hundreds of people reverse their IBD. This podcast is all about the causes and contributing factors to what's creating inflammation in your gut, leading to IBD. These are the audios from ...
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The Story Engine Podcast where we teach you how to make marketing easier, more powerful and fun through storytelling. Each week we learn from top entrepreneurs, influencers and world-changers on how to share your story through content, copywriting, speaking and how to make your story your most powerful marketing tool.
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Primal Shift is about helping you achieve optimal health by bridging the gap between ancestral living and the demands of modern society. We’ll talk about every aspect of a healthy life, including sleep, nutrition, exercise, stress management, environmental toxins, hormesis, belonging and tribalism, and reconnecting with nature. Get ready to unlock the transformative power of nature as the ultimate biohack, revolutionize your health and reconnect you with your primal self. Each episode is sho ...
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109: The Gut Disease “Truth” Doctors Never Told You With Josh Dech
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52:37Most people with gut issues get fed the same script: It’s genetic. It’s lifelong. The best you can do is try to manage the symptoms. But in this episode, holistic nutritionist and physician consultant Josh Dech pushes back on that conventional wisdom, arguing that what we typically call “autoimmune” disease is often a sign of the body protecting it…
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60: Why Fibre Hurts Your Gut and How You Can Eat Fibre Again
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21:43Fibre is usually a problem in those with bowel disease, and if you want to be able to eat your favourite fibre filled foods again, then you need to hear this. TOPICS DISCUSSED: Defining "fibre" Plant vs animal based diets (ex./ carnivore vs. vegan) 5 reasons you can't digest fibre How to be able to eat fibre again How to reintroduce it properly Wan…
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Fighter Pilot Lessons & Divine Guidance with Ed Rush
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41:23What if you could get clarity on life’s biggest decisions—not by overthinking, but by listening? On this episode of The Story Engine Podcast, I sit down with Ed Rush, former fighter pilot, serial entrepreneur, and bestselling author. Ed shares powerful stories from his time in the cockpit and the boardroom, and reveals the unique process he uses to…
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59: Candida, Parasites and SIBO - How They're Causing Your IBD
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26:35SIBO, Parasites and Candida are some of the biggest drivers in Crohn's and Colitis, but your doctor may never test for them. Even if they do, their answer is usually antibiotics, which doesn't fix the problem or answer the question "how did they gut in my gut in the first place?" TOPICS DISCUSSED: Defining SIBO, Parasites and Candida Why they're a …
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108: Europe vs. America: The Health Secret Nobody Talks About
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27:04I recently spent a week in Austria, bouncing between my grandparents’ farmhouse and the alpine trails I grew up on. And it hit me how stark the contrast is between the foundation they built and the environment kids are growing up in today. My grandparents are 92 and 93, still living on their own. They had decades of clean food, pure alpine water, l…
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Storytelling Secrets for Startup Pitches with Ben Wiener
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39:35What if the key to winning over investors wasn’t just in your numbers—but in the story you tell? On this episode of The Story Engine Podcast, I sit down with Ben Wiener, author of Fever Pitch, a fictional story crafted to teach startup founders how to captivate investors. Ben shares why so many pitches fail, how storytelling bridges the gap between…
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58: Your Diet Isn't Helping Your Gut Heal - Do This Instead
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16:36Food is a huge part of healing your gut, but if you just can't figure how to make your diet feel like a useful part of your gut healing journey, this episode is for you. TOPICS DISCUSSED: The different ways food harms your gut The biggest mistakes you're making with your diet How to make your food work for you and your gut Want help with your IBD? …
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Most people have been told at some point that the way to “detox” is to buy a cleanse, live on juice for a week, or chase down some supplement that promises to pull toxins out of the body. But the reality is very different. In this episode, I unpack what detoxification really looks like, and explain why your body already comes equipped with everythi…
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How do you go from writing hit jingles for major brands to helping people design lives filled with purpose and creativity? On this episode of The Story Engine Podcast, I sit down with Paul Hoffman, a master creator who transformed his career in music into a mission to guide others in sculpting their lives. Paul shares how his early days as a musici…
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57: Stress is Killing Your Gut - Here's How to Fix it
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16:22Stress is driving your gut symptoms and making you flare - and unless you can control it (and fix the damage), you could be stuck in this cycle. But it doesn't have to be this way! TOPICS DISCUSSED: Immune pathways triggered by stress (vs. IBD) The 4 stages of IBD Origins of your Crohn's / Colitis Tests you can use for IBD Steps to reversing it Wan…
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106: Why Eating Like Your Grandparents Won’t Save You
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19:18In this episode, I explore whether following an ancestral diet and traditional eating habits is enough to keep us healthy today. While our grandparents thrived on simple meals, the reality of modern food quality, hidden environmental toxins, and processed foods inflammation paint a different picture. I share how chronic stress and health challenges…
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56: Are Probiotics a Scam and Can They Help Crohn's or Colitis?
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22:53The probiotic industry is a dicey one and much of it is a scam - on top of that, many probiotics are going to be really bad for your gut when you have IBD. TOPICS DISCUSSED: Which probiotics are a scam or a waste of money Which ones are safe The best and worst probiotics How to get the most out of your probiotics Want help with your IBD? Join the R…
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How AI Click Campaigns Are Changing Online Business with Mike Filsaime
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47:38What if you could create, launch, and optimize full-scale marketing campaigns in minutes—without needing a big team or weeks of effort? In this episode of The Story Engine Podcast, I sit down with Mike Filsaime, legendary software creator and founder of some of the most powerful tools for online entrepreneurs. Mike introduces Click Campaigns, his n…
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105: The Anti-Fatigue Factor in Liver Nobody Can Explain
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12:56In this episode, I share a fascinating 1950s endurance experiment with rats that uncovered what researchers called an “anti-fatigue factor” in beef liver. The results highlight why organ meats like liver are nature’s ultimate multivitamin and how even small micronutrient deficiencies can wreck ATP energy production, mitochondrial health, and overal…
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55: The Top 3 Tests To Find The Root Cause of Your Crohn's and Colitis
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21:52Every case of IBD has a root cause and I'm going to show you the 3 most important tests you can do, why and when to do them to help identify what's causing your IBD. TOPICS DISCUSSED: Why your doctor's tests are no good The OAT (organic acid test) The HTMA (hair tissue mineral analysis) The GI Map (gut microbiome) Why your health history matters Un…
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Breaking Through Roadblocks with Alexus Rae Lopez
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32:41High-achieving women often face invisible roadblocks—patterns of thought, deep-seated beliefs, and subconscious habits that keep them from truly thriving. But what if you could move past those obstacles without years of rehashing the same painful memories in talk therapy? In this episode of The Story Engine Podcast, I sit down with Alexus Rae Lopez…
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104: Why I Switched from 2 Meals to 3 a Day
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16:16For years I thrived on two large meals a day – a late-morning breakfast after training and an early dinner. And the results spoke for themselves: stable blood sugar, excellent insulin sensitivity, low body fat, and plenty of energy. But I began noticing a drawback. Those evening meals, heavy in protein and fat, kept my digestive system working for …
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Executive Abundance in Just 6–10 Words with Mitchell Levy
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46:58What if you could distill the who you serve and the why you do it into just six to ten powerful words—and use it to unlock a whole new level of success? On this episode of The Story Engine Podcast, I sit down with Mitchell Levy, an expert executive coach and master at creating what he calls executive abundance. We explore how one concise, well-craf…
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54: This is How You Got Crohn's and Colitis
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17:24Crohn's and colitis aren't random like your doctor told you - there's a reason why it's happening. I'm going to show you what that reason is, what parts of your immune system are inflamed and what to do about it. TOPICS DISCUSSED: The 3 reasons you got sick The immune pathways implicated in IBD (and what they mean for you) The 4 stages of IBD Under…
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53: How All Of Your Symptom Are Coming From Your Gut
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25:15IBD doesn't show up by itself - it creates a whole whack of symptoms inside of your gut and this episode is going to teach you why that's happening and how to fix it. TOPICS DISCUSSED: The 3 reasons you get sick The role of chronic stress, poor diet and mold Your gut microbiome and leaky gut Immune responses Your blood brain barrier The 5 R's to re…
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103: The Shocking Truth About Mouth Breathing with Alex Neist CEO of Hostage Tape
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39:24Snoring isn’t normal—it’s a warning sign. In this episode, I sit down with Alex Neist, founder of Hostage Tape, to talk about the real dangers of mouth breathing, why quality sleep starts with your nose, and how mouth taping changed his life (and saved his marriage). We cover everything from snoring solutions and sleep apnea natural remedies to the…
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Using AI To Find Stages With James Feldman
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32:25If you’re a speaker, coach, or expert looking to get on more aligned, high-impact stages—this episode is your roadmap. On this episode of The Story Engine Podcast, I sit down with James Feldman—master speaker, serial entrepreneur, and AI innovator—to discuss one of the most powerful new tools available to speakers today. James shares how his platfo…
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102: Everyday Products That Destroy Hormones
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20:32Too much estrogen — even the fake kind — is wrecking our health. In this episode, Kathy and I break down the hidden endocrine disruptors lurking in your bathroom: shampoos, lotions, deodorants, candles, and even “natural” products that aren’t so natural. We share the exact non-toxic swaps we’ve made over the years (without breaking the bank), and w…
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Unlocking Success by Calming Your Nervous System – with Dharma Funder
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39:36On this episode of The Story Engine Podcast, we sit down with Dharma Funder , a coach who works with high-achieving leaders and entrepreneurs on the nervous system level to unlock lasting growth and clarity. Rather than chasing more productivity hacks or external solutions, Dharma helps clients regulate their internal state to create success from t…
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52: The 4 Stages of Crohn's and Colitis (How you get IBD)
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33:33Bowel disease happens in stages, and understanding the stage you're in is a massive key to healing yourself naturally, and reversing this disease. TOPICS DISCUSSED: The 4 stages of IBD Symptoms of stages 1-4 Identifying what stage you're in How much hope is there for you to reverse this based on your stage? Lab tests you can get for IBD Want help w…
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101: Hidden Toxins at Home: What You're Doing Wrong
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33:01In this episode, Kathy and I unpack how we reduced our exposure to environmental toxins—from improving tap water safety and installing water filtration systems, to replacing plastic containers and upgrading to non-toxic cookware. We talk about chlorine exposure in showers and pools, how we built a more toxin-free home, and why choosing organic food…
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How Filmmaking Built a Content Empire (and Millions in Revenue)with Tamara Thompson
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47:12What if your story could be your biggest growth engine? In this episode of The Story Engine Podcast, we are talking with Tamara Thompson, founder of Broadcast Your Authority, whose work has helped experts turn their brilliance into repeatable content systems that drive massive visibility—and real revenue. Drawing on her background in documentary fi…
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51: Do You Have Leaky Gut? (And How to Heal It)
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19:04The term "leaky gut" is everywhere and I'm going to show you how to know if you have it, why it's a problem for your health and how you can heal your leaky gut naturally. TOPICS DISCUSSED: What is leaky gut? Why do you have leaky gut? How you can heal leaky gut What caused your leaky gut? Want help with your IBD? Join the Reversing Crohn's and Coli…
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From Gut Check to Breakthrough: Josh Dech's Journey Through Chronic Illness and Healing
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40:34On this episode of The Story Engine Podcast, I sit down with functional health expert and gut health specialist Josh Dech, who opens up about his harrowing journey through chronic illness, misdiagnoses, and suicidal ideation—and how it ultimately led him to a life of purpose, healing, and service. We go deep into the hidden impact of gut dysfunctio…
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When most people think about saving the planet, they picture cutting back on meat and eating more plants. But what if the story we’ve been told about how plant-based diets equate to sustainability is missing half the truth (and hiding a massive environmental cost)? In this episode of the Primal Shift Podcast, I pull back the curtain on the industri…
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50: The 3 Reasons You Still Have IBD and Why It's Not Going Away
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24:04Crohn'd and Colitis are not permanent conditions; so here's what you need to know: There are only 3 reasons you get sick and those 3 things are causing your IBD - and once you understand the 3 things your doctor is doing wrong, you'll be able to begin the healing process. TOPICS DISCUSSED: The only 3 reasons you get sick The 3 things keeping your I…
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From Burnout to Balance: How to Build a Business That Serves Your Life With Aaron Velky
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36:41In this episode of The Story Engine Podcast, I sit down with Aaron Velky to explore a powerful approach to leadership and life design that goes far beyond business strategy. Aaron shares how high-performing founders and executives can reclaim clarity, purpose, and peace—not by doing more, but by restructuring their lives to align with what truly ma…
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99: Plants vs Animals: Why Meat Beats Plants for Nutrition
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12:11For most of human history, survival depended on eating the foods that gave us the most nutrients with the least effort. That usually meant animals, which are dense in protein, fat, and bioavailable vitamins and minerals. But in recent years, we’ve been told that plants are the true superfoods. Raw kale in your smoothie? Spinach salads every day? Th…
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49: How To Have More Energy When You Have Crohn's and Colitis
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19:24Chronic fatigue comes with Crohn's and Colitis but you can get your energy back! I'm going to show you you're so tired, where energy comes from and how you can get more energy, right now! TOPICS DISCUSSED: How energy is made in your body 3 ways that IBD and IBD treatments deplete your energy 3 things you can do right now to get more energy Want hel…
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The Cost of Control: Healing Communication at Home and in the Boardroom with Tressa Yonekawa
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32:47What if the traits that made you successful are the same ones sabotaging your most important relationships? In this powerful and heartfelt conversation, communication coach and culture consultant Tressa Yonekawa unpacks the deeper truths behind high-performing leaders who struggle with connection, both in business and at home. Tressa shares how ear…
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98: This Is SPIKING Your Blood Sugar | Levels App + Dexcom G7 Findings
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25:04It’s easy to assume that food affects everyone the same way. But when my wife Kathy and I wore continuous glucose monitors for two weeks, we learned just how different our responses actually are. For example, a bowl of curry or a few slices of sourdough bread would send her blood sugar soaring while barely impacting mine, and vice versa. We weren’t…
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Creating Confidence From The Bedroom To The Boardroom With Sam Itshaki
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29:58In this bold and eye-opening episode of The Story Engine Podcast, I sit down with Sam Itshaki—also known as Mr. Get Bigger Now—for a conversation that many avoid, but most need to hear. Sam opens up about his journey into the world of men’s sexual health and confidence, and how his non-pharmaceutical, non-surgical device is helping men (and women!)…
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48: 5 Secrets Your Doctor Will NEVER Tell You About Your Crohn's and Colitis
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31:23The information your doctor tells you about your IBD is wrong... dead wrong. And the data is so clear that it's almost criminal. In this episode, I'm giving you the 5 most important things that your doctor would never say, but that you need to hear to advocate for yourself properly. TOPICS DISCUSSED: What you must know about IBD What your doctor ha…
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97: Are You Biohacking or Just Bullsh-tting?
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10:49Biohacking wasn’t always about gadgets. It used to be about building a better lifestyle by fixing root causes with movement, light, food and sleep. But somewhere along the way, optimization gave way to outsourcing. Today, it’s easy to mistake a tech solution for progress when it’s really just a more expensive version of the same mistake: treating s…
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How to Use the 5 Love Languages in Your Marketing With Armando Leduc
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42:08In this episode of The Story Engine Podcast, I sit down with content creator and brand strategist Armando Leduc to uncover an unexpected twist in how he connects with audiences—through the lens of the five love languages. Originally designed for romantic relationships, Armando shares how he translates these emotional drivers into authentic and effe…
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47: The 5 Best and Worst Supplements for Crohn's and Colitis (IBD)
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23:02Crohn's and Colitis can be handled naturally and I'm giving you the 5 BEST and 5 WORST supplements to use for your inflammatory bowel disease so you can better understand the natural, functional medicine approach to it all. TOPICS DISCUSSED: The 5 worst supplements that are harming your gut and wasting your money The 5 best supplements I give my cl…
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The Art And Science Of Presence And Biohacking With Sandy Martin
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42:25In this episode of The Story Engine Podcast, I sit down with Sandy Martin to explore her deeply personal story of success, burnout, and transformation. Sandy built her career in the fast-paced world of high-level events—but when a health crisis brought everything to a halt, it forced her to rethink everything she knew about success, wellness, and e…
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46: Your Genes DO NOT Cause IBD (And Here's How To Improve Them)
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25:00Genes do not cause Crohn's and Colitis. In fact, they're blamed way too often, even though the science doesn't support it. Your genes DO NOT cause this disease - but your genes can be made to express poorly. Here's what's causing this.... TOPICS DISCUSSED: What are genes and how do they work? 5 genes linked to IBD and what they do Why you can't bla…
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Have you noticed how everyone seems obsessed with sourdough bread lately? Well, my wife and I have been experimenting with sourdough baking for a couple of years now, and in this episode, I'm breaking down the real story behind sourdough. Is it truly healthier, or is that just hype? I'll walk you through why sourdough might digest easier, how it im…
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The Strength In Your Weakness And The Weakness In Your Strength
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19:47In this solo episode of The Story Engine Podcast, I dive deep into a powerful paradox I’ve seen again and again while helping high-achieving entrepreneurs craft signature talks: the strengths that made you successful might be the very things holding you back—and your perceived weaknesses might be your greatest asset. From fictional heroes like Frod…
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45: How to Detox Safely and Effectively with IBD (Crohn's and Colitis)
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33:11Detoxing can be dangerous. It's obviously a big part of healing, but if you do it wrong, it can also put you in the hospital. TOPICS DISCUSSED: What detoxing is The mistakes you keep making The critical steps you're missing with detoxes "Drainage" and why you need it Detoxing your bowels, liver, lymphs, skin, sinuses and kidneys The risks of detoxi…
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95: My “Pre-Workout” Routine (That’s Actually Just My Daily Routine)
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17:29In this episode, I break down exactly what I do before a CrossFit workout. No powders, no hype—just the simple stuff that works. Hydration, black coffee, a walk with the dog, some sunlight, and a cold plunge to boost performance and focus. This is the exact routine I follow to feel ready—physically and mentally—before I step into the box. Learn m…
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Creating Unforgettable Events With Phil Mershon
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42:10What if your next event didn’t just inform—it transformed? In this episode of The Story Engine Podcast, I’m joined by Phil Mershon, the creative force behind Social Media Marketing World, one of the largest and most iconic marketing events on the planet. Phil shares his hard-earned secrets to crafting truly unforgettable experiences—ones that peopl…
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44: Rebuilding Your Gut Microbiome When You Have IBD (Crohn's and Colitis)
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21:07Your gut microbiome may be more important than your DNA, and when it's out of balance, so is everything else from you moods, sleep, immune system and disease processes, all the way to your metabolism and brain function. I'm showing you how to rebuild your microbiome when you have Crohn's and Colitis. TOPICS DISCUSSED: Why your gut microbiome matter…
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94: Stop Wasting Your Money on These 9 Biohack Devices!
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12:30I’ve reviewed a ton of health and wellness gear over the years — some of it genuinely helpful, and some of it so absurd that I don’t know whether to laugh or cry. So in this episode, I’m doing something a little different: I’m walking you through the most useless health gadgets I’ve come across lately. Not just things I wouldn’t recommend, but thin…
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