Best Stephanie Blackburn Podcasts (2025)

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Lipofuscin: Cellular Kryptonite That Nobody Talks About 43:40

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There is a lot of talk about autophagy, or cellular recycling, and apoptosis, programmed cell death, in relationship to circadian rhythm entrainment, ketogenic diets, and intermittent fasting. What I never hear is people talking about lipofuscin, the intracellular kryptonite and shuts down both of those processes by gumming up the lysosomes of our …

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Chapter 89: Pax by Sara Pennypacker 39:21

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This week we're talking about a children's book that rustled up many childhood memories. Pax is the story of a boy and his pet fox, separated but determined to find their way back to each other. We talk about the parallels to Homeward Bound and Toy Story, how an animal as a central character reels in young readers, the importance of found family, a…

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Glyphosate: The Pesticide Causing Chronic Disease with Dr Stephanie Seneff 1:12:10

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In this episode Dr Stephanie Seneff PhD explains how autism, Parkinson's, ADHD, brain fog, anxiety, depression, and hormone disruption are related to the pesticide glyphosate. She talks about the mechanisms of how it affects bacteria and disrupts our ecosystem. I ask her if donating blood lowers glyphosate, potential supplements that can help remov…

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Chapter 88: Address Unknown by Katherine Kressman Taylor 39:10

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This week we're discussing a very short book with a powerful punch. Address Unknown is an epistolary novel set in the 1930s that tells the story of two business partners whose relationship is dramatically impacted by Hitler's rise to power. We talk about the letter writing format, the erosion of the characters' friendship, parallels to changes we'r…

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Using the Sugar Diet for Weight Loss with Gwenyth Burmingham 1:31:31

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There is always a new diet circulating and they always get a lot of engagement. What makes the sugar diet unique is that it challenges the mainstream idea that sugar consumption causes weight gain. What the mainstream doesn't tell you is that fatty acids and glucose compete for absorption, so consuming lower fats while consuming a lot of carbohydra…

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Chapter 87: Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy 55:58

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This week we're transported to a remote island in the Southern Hemisphere. We are talking about the powerful and thought-provoking book Wild Dark Shore. We discuss the specificity of the location, the detailed descriptions of nature, the successful use of multiple narrators, the innocence delivered via a child as a main character, McConaghy's maste…

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Chapter 86: Hot Desk by Laura Dickerman 39:30

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This week we're chatting about a debut novel that surprised and delighted us. Hot Desk is contemporary fiction with multiple timelines, centered around a literary review in 1980s New York City. There's a workplace frenemies situation, a #MeToo revelation, powerful bonds between parents and children, a drunken scoundrel, and a highly coveted posthum…

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Fix Long Covid with These Supplements 33:58

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In the past few weeks there has been another round of a "bug" going around here in Idaho. I started to feel symptoms but hit it hard and knocked out whatever I caught within one day. In this short episode I give a crash course on what I believe to be the most important supplements to take when you feel like you are dealing with a viral infection. I…

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The Link Between Alpha Gal Syndrome and Glyphosate 1:48:54

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You have heard of Lyme disease but have you heard of Alpha Gal Syndrome? It is another condition caused by a tick bite but the symptoms are arguably much worse - becoming allergic to red meat! Affecting over 450,000 Americans, not being able to eat red meat can cause a cascade of downstream effects due to nutrient deficiency. In this episode ANP De…

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Chapter 85: Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera 48:38

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Have you ever been captivated by a viral court case? This week we're talking about a book that centers around a fictional true crime podcast and its subject, a young woman named Lucy who is accused of murdering her best friend. We discuss the podcast transcript format as a way to share a high volume of information, how an unreliable narrator keeps …

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What Body Temperature and Pulse Says About Your Metabolism with Jayton Miller 2:12:20

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Are you overwhelmed with all of the different views about nutrition on the internet? Are you scared of consuming sugar because of all of the propaganda? Are you short on cash and can't spend money on lots of functional medicine tests? If you answered yes to any of those then this is a great episode for you. Jayton Miller shares the basics of how to…

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Inside the CLF Protocol: Calcification 43:19

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I created the CLF Protocol in 2019 based on nearly a decade of research about human health. Since then I have been refining it as I learn new information. The first letter stands for "calcification" and is the focus of this short lecture in a series that I will record breaking down every aspect of my protocol in detail. In this episode I define nor…

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Chapter 84: Books That Changed Us 1:05:45

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This week we're sharing a list of titles that expanded our thinking, piqued our interest in new topics, shaped how we write, and reimagined how we analyze books. Our selections cover children's books, contemporary fiction, essay collections, non-fiction, and memoir. In our catch up this week, Kaitlin adopts an adorable pup, Molly recaps her lake an…

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Functional Testing and Recovering from Burnout with Lulwa Alarmali 1:26:58

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What is the cell danger response and how is it connected to being stuck in chronic fight or flight mode? What time should people with chronically high cortisol take their cortisol lowering supplements? Why is vitamin D necessary for proper sleep? What test can show you exactly which stage of HPA axis dysfunction you're in? Lulwa Alarmali, functiona…

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Methods of Reducing Chronic Stress with Dr Scott Sherr 57:16

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With how unnaturally fast paced life is, social media notifications, neverending emails, letters in the mail to respond to, staying aware of all of the various toxins we're exposed to, dodging grifters online that just want to take your money and sell you their program, it is very easy to be chronically stressed. Practices such as turning off your …

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Chapter 83: It's Only Drowning by David Litt 51:56

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This week we deep dive on a memoir that surprised us. We talk about trying something new in your forties, finding common ground via shared hobbies, the hilarity of observational humor, and why this book makes such a great gift. In our catch up this week, Molly reports live from her lake week in New Hampshire, and Kaitlin decorates her back deck and…

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Your Sunburn Could be a Copper Deficiency 49:43

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For several years I was focusing heavily on the relationship between copper and iron while neglecting and even demonizing zinc. Given that our body stores a much higher concentration of zinc than copper, that was not a wise approach. Over the years I have learned that even in the case of a copper deficiency, one should still supplement zinc in addi…

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Chapter 82: Summer Reading List 1:03:54

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We have a special treat for you this week; we're sharing our top picks for summer reading. Our list is a mix of books that take place in the summer, are set in beach towns, or give us that carefree and joyful feeling that is synonymous with the season. We have titles across genres - young adult, commercial fiction, romance, and more. In our catch u…

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Weight Loss and Bowel Disorders Require Thyroid with Natasha Snoeijer 1:50:04

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I see a lot of health educators throw their weight around saying that they have more then a few decades of experience working one on one with clients, and then selling you the idea that acting based on your symptoms is just mimicking the allopathic pharma way of thinking. But what if we acknowledged our symptoms and used them as guiding lights inst…

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Chapter 81: Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall 42:13

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This week we're transported to the English countryside, discussing a now and then story about first love, the complexity of marriage, and the devastation of loss. We praise the concise and compelling writing, the have vs. have-not set up, a surprise reveal in the final few pages, and the emotional depth that sparked deep empathy for these character…

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Smoking, Metals in the Brain and the Vitamin K2 Solution 52:40

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In this solo show I break down what Alzheimer's disease is, why so many studies show that tobacco smokers have higher risk for Alzheimer's, how the vitamin K shot given to infants differs from vitamin K supplements, and the specific and multiple mechanisms of how vitamin K2 works to prevent the development of Alzheimer's disease. I talk about the r…

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Chapter 80: We Were Liars (Pilot Recap) 1:04:32

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Fueled by wine, brie, and gummy worms, we're sharing all of our thoughts on the first episode of the page-to-screen adaptation of We Were Liars. We begin by sharing our admiration for Carina Adly MacKenzie and Julie Plec, the women who fought to bring this story to TV. We praise their impeccable choices for set design, music selection, and cinemato…

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Chapter 79: Silver Elite by Dani Francis 54:22

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This week we're discussing a book shrouded in mystery. Written under a pen name, Silver Elite straddles the line between a dystopian tale of resistance and a sizzling romantasy. We talk about what a military setting brings to a story, including Kaitlin's devotion to group projects and Molly's love for a training montage. We praise the strength of t…

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Supercharged Health in Geomagnetic Storms, Diet and Libido Solutions 50:17

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In this solo show I respond to questions that listeners sent in including: What is my current health gadget routine? Can zinc be high dosed for skin issues? What is my current diet? What are my thoughts on the health impacts of geomagnetic storms? What are my recommendations on how to optimize office desk space? Am I still taking shots of magnesium…

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Chapter 78: Mothers and Other Fictional Characters by Nicole Graev Lipson 1:03:10

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This week we're discussing an essay collection by a local author. We chat about this format and how it allows you to read as you feel called to, Lipson's honest and vulnerable reflections on womanhood, her piercing accuracy about body image and self-esteem, and how she deeply understands the complexities of all types of relationships between women.…

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Chapter 77: The Colleen Hoover Controversy 45:37

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You know her from BookTok and the legal drama surrounding the screen adaptation of her novel It Ends With Us - this week we're discussing the phenomenon that is Colleen Hoover. We talk about her meteoric rise, the immersive quality of her writing, her expert pacing, how she moves between genres, and which of her books you should start with if you'r…

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Kanna: The Most Powerful Natural Anti-Depressant with Ryan Latreille 1:35:38

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Known in the states as Kanna, the indigenous San and Khoi tribes in South Africa call it Sceletium. Rich in alkaloids and orders of magnitude more complex than cannabis, kanna has a very strong effect on the central nervous system and pulls various levers in the body. Ryan Latreille started his company Kanna Extract to create very pure extracts fre…

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Chapter 76: One Golden Summer by Carley Fortune 53:02

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We reunite with the queen of summer reads this week, as we dive into her latest novel. We head back to Barry's Bay, home of the flirtatious Charlie Florek, who we'd like to nominate for the Book Boyfriend Hall of Fame. We discuss Carley's mastery of the genre, her gift for the nostalgic, the joy of a lovable grandparent character, and a pickling sc…

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Chapter 75: We Were Liars + Family of Liars by E. Lockhart 57:45

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This week we are in a summer state of mind. We've transported to Beechwood Island off of Martha's Vineyard to analyze the suspicious behavior of the Sinclair family. We're sharing our thoughts on both of E. Lockhart's stories about this mega rich family with generations of dark secrets. We talk about how this book sits at the center of a Venn diagr…

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Lead Poisoning is Preventable with Eric Ritter 1:46:34

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Do you live in an older home or love purchasing cookware from thrift stores? You could be exposed to the heavy metal lead which can increase ADHD and lower IQ. It can also elevate blood pressure and even lead to more serious effects like heart attacks. Eric Ritter created an affordable at-home test called Fluoro-Spec that allows you to become a lea…

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Chapter 74: The Original Daughter by Jemimah Wei 50:33

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This week we're discussing a debut novel from a beautiful writer. We dissect this singular story, delving into family dynamics and obligations, point of view decisions, unlikable narrators, and the magic of strong prose, even when you aren't rooting for a single character. After reading Wei's first book, we're eagerly anticipating what she creates …

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Chapter 73: How to Read a Book by Monica Wood 50:30

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This week we're discussing a story about found family, set in Portland, Maine. We hypothesize that chapter one may have started out as a short story, we applaud Wood's beautiful writing and intentional word choice, how the shifting verb tenses deepened our immersion with each character, the way this tale stayed with us for many days after we finish…

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Q&A: MCAS and ADHD Solutions and the Best Prenatal Supplements 1:40:30

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In this episode I answer questions that listeners sent in. They include: How did I become so successful? I talk about my journey with building my own business and how I started in my parents garage. Eventually I’ll record an entire show telling the whole story in depth but I give the short version in this one. How to restore dental health in a brea…

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Chapter 72: Careless People by Sarah Wynn-Williams 54:52

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This week we head to non-fiction land to read a book that is part exposé and part personal reflection. Sarah bravely shares about her experience working for Facebook and the disturbing truths of being inside a company with no moral compass. We talk about the parallels between Facebook's leadership team and our current administration, the hypocrisy …

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Debunking Methylene Blue Fears with Dr Scott Sherr 1:25:37

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Recently there has been a plethora of articles painting the popular supplement methylene blue in a bad light. Some of the claims include: its synthetic so that makes it unsafe, it will stain your brain permanently blue, it will cause excessive serotonin in the brain, and that it could decrease mitochondrial function in people with healthy mitochond…

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Chapter 71: Deep End by Ali Hazelwood 53:58

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This week we're discussing an author we adore and deep diving (pun intended) on her newest romance novel. We talk about Ali's unique background - her PhD in neuroscience, her love for fan fiction, and our complete awe that English is not her first language. We praise her foray into sports romance, set among the swimming and diving teams at Stanford…

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Defining Cancer and Sharing Solutions 1:16:41

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A cancer diagnosis is a scary thing. It often comes out of nowhere and happens with people that are either living a healthier lifestyle or are close to others that do. Obviously the natural health community is missing pieces of the puzzle. This episode is an addendum to one I recorded four years ago about cancer solutions. I have changed my mind on…

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Chapter 70: Under the Same Stars by Libba Bray 1:05:27

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This week we discuss a story about resistance. Bray's novel includes three timelines and three character duos, each trying to make sense of the political environments they're living in. We discuss how YA often tackles hard topics, how strange it is to read about the pandemic, the power of first love, the themes of not being complicit and remaining …

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French Cuisine and Healing Using Organ Meats with Tania Teschke 1:53:56

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Tania Teschke is the author of the Bordeaux Kitchen: An Immersion into French Food and Wine, inspired by ancestral traditions. In this episode she shares her recovery from a vegetarian diet and a ruptured appendix using animal foods and specifically organ meats. She’s talks about why farmers markets are important, why she likes clarified butter, st…

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We Didn't Used to Have Dirty Electricity with BD Erickson 1:32:09

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When we plug a new electronic device into our home we might think about how many watts it consumes but we never think about whether it could be a source of dirty electricity (DE). DE is created when a device switches power supplies and changes from DC to AC or vice versa with an inverter. It is a high frequency voltage transient that rides along th…

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Chapter 69: The Favorites by Layne Fargo 54:26

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Ever wondered what it's like to listen to three figure skating super fans geek out on a book about ice dancing? This week's episode is for you. We chat about growing up in the land of Nancy Kerrigan, the competitive nature of the sport, and who we were picturing as the main characters. We also deep dive on Layne Fargo's acknowledgement for author T…

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Quantum and Scalar EMF Protection Devices are Probably BS 35:20

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If you follow me on social media you may have seen me sporting a double barrel shotgun and opening up some quantum scalar devices to see whats inside of them. You would think that companies would be transparent and show the inner components on their website but they do not. There is a lot of proprietary language and that you just have to believe th…

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Chapter 68: The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab 1:02:42

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We've got a wonderfully packed episode for you this week. We recap our trip to New York City to celebrate Kaitlin's 40th birthday, Steph tells us about her new flip house project, and we deep dive on the story of Addie LaRue. We discuss the fantasy genre, Schwab's beautiful writing, timeline hopping, and unexpectedly rooting for a Shadow Daddy. We …

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Constructing a Healthy Home with Brian Johnson 2:26:44

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You are only as healthy as the environment you live in. From mold exposure to volatile organic compounds to electromagnetic radiation, the list of exposures that our body has to process is extensive. Holding a triple certification from the Building Biology Institute, Brian Johnson is cahgnign the way that we think about home construction. He educat…

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Chapter 67: The Chain by Adrian McKinty 49:10

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This week we're talking about a suspenseful story that had us gripped. We talk about our favorite characters, the pacing, the parts that made us panic, the dangers of social media, and our shared opinion that this is a stellar airplane read. In our catch up this week, we recap our group outing to the Titanic exhibit, Molly reflects on a client that…

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How to Safely Perform a Liver Flush with Elizabeth Wells 1:58:37

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Candida overgrowth, chronic fatigue, anxiety, multiple chemical sensitivity and electrosensitivity were a few of Elizabeth Wells symptoms that led her to the liver flushing protocol. She realized that the gut cannot heal without the liver involved so she began the practice of liver flushing which involves removing a few things from the diet, taking…

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Chapter 66: Books to Fall Into 53:33

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We’ve got a very fun, thematic episode for you this week. Inspired by Ashley Poston’s book, A Novel Love Story, we’re talking about stories, settings and characters we’d like to visit. We each select a book we’d like to vacation in and one we’d consider living in. We didn’t share our picks with each other in advance, leading to a surprising, reveal…

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Order of Operations Matters with Detoxification with Kyle Peche 1:51:36

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Have you ever wondered how to properly detoxify your body? Do you start with killing off parasites or do you megadose a ton of green powders? Kyle Peche healed himself of major brain fog, food intolerances, skin rashes, chronic fatigue, anxiety, and panic attacks by learning the correct order to detox. In this episode we talk about how he uses hair…

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Chapter 65: Spare by Prince Harry 46:36

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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are back in the spotlight with the release of Meghan's new Netflix show, making it the perfect time for us to share our thoughts on Prince Harry's revealing memoir, Spare. We talk about growing up in the age of Princess Diana, learning the harsh realities of the royal family's internal dynamics, the long-time bitterne…

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Supercharging Your Cats Health with Dr Katie Woodley 2:03:50

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Dr Katie Woodley, integrative holistic veterinarian, joins us to talk about optimal cat health. She exposes the dirty secret of the prescription food industry and why a species appropriate raw food diet is the way to go. She shares tips on how to prevent urinary tract infections, why freeze dried raw food is better than kibble, how to transition yo…