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Natalie Jurado is the founder of Rooted In, a line of therapeutic magnesium infused moisturizers that actively calm and relax your mood. She is a sought after thought leader, educator and speaker and has worked at the forefront of the wellness industry for over 8 years. She’s considered an expert in all things magnesium and her mission is to spread awareness of this powerful mineral to all who struggle to live their most vibrant lives.
Magnesium is responsible for over 300 biochemical reactions in the body including muscle recovery. Deficiency is strongly correlated with symptoms including anxiety and depression, insomnia, chronic headaches and more.
Restoring magnesium levels can be a confusing process which can leave people overwhelmed and misinformed. She hopes to demystify this mineral and help people make better health choices as a result.
You can contact Natalie at the links below:
www.berootedin.com facebook.com/berootedin instagram.com/berootedin
Magnesium Testing Website:
www.evenbetternow.com/proddetail.php?prod=Hair-Analysis-Basic-Report
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Melissa Rohlfs is a certified holistic health and life coach helping busy women get unstuck and find freedom so they can be calm, confident and at peace. She is committed to empowering women to be free to be who God made them to be. After her own tumultuous history with life {she's a PTSD survivor} and food {withholding and then later in life, binging}, she learned how to deal with the core issues around her broken relationship with food. As a result, she felt called to go to school and learn to teach other women how to do the same. She graduated from the Health Coach Institute as a Holistic Health and Life Coach in 2018 and is the proud owner of Free 2 B Coaching. She is a proud Boilermaker alumna living in Arizona with her husband, Chad and two kiddos.
Use the links below to connect with Melissa:
free2bcoaching.com
facebook.com/melissarohlfscoach
https://www.instagram.com/free2b_coaching/
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Shannon Stone has been a RN for 15 years and a Master clinical herbalist for almost 10 years. Her journey to alternative health began at 19 with a diagnosis of endometriosis and when it worsened at 22, she found alternative ways to help it. She became pregnant at 28 years old, when they had told her that she would never get pregnant due to the severity of my endometriosis. 3 years ago she was diagnosed with ADHD and has discovered a way to manage that naturally as well.
She's a Nomad and travel all over the US in a 21' RV with her husband, kids, and dogs. She's also homeschool's the kids while running a business full-time. Multi-tasking at its finest!
Reach out to Shannon with the following social media links:
Www.thenomadapothecary.com Www.facebook.com/healthbynomads Www.facebook.com/groups/adhdsisterhood Www.instagram.com/healthbynomads
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Paul was born with cerebral palsy and it was so severe that the doctors told his mom that he would never be able to walk. Thank goodness for a wonderful mom and a great mindset that wasn’t his story. He was able to overcome it and is now able to live a very active life, however it wasn’t easy to get to at that point. Today as a Mindset Coach, Paul shares his story with his clients to help them rewrite their own stories to go after their true dreams and desires.
You can find Paul at the follow social site:
Website https://acalltoaction.coach (Get your free guide How to Rewrite Your Story)
Facebook Group Rewrite Your Story www.facebook.com/groups/keepyourpen/
Facebook A Call to Action https://www.facebook.com/A-Call-To-Action-106527044023448/
Instagram acall2action80 Linkedin Paul Forchione YouTube Paul Forchione
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Having survived multiple terminal diagnoses, and transplants, Paul Silva has learned the key role faith plays in healing. He now teaches this on a full time basis. He would say he's been blessed by having survived multiple near death experiences.
And that he's been further blessed by learning how to spot God’s hand in his life experiences. Upon “retiring” from his career in finance, he discovered that that there is something more important than helping people with their money issues. It is more eternal than that. That’s what lead me to create the “3 Steps to Wholeness” adult discipleship course.
Contact Paul at the following email:
paul@3stepstowholeness.com
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Chris DT Gordon is a faithful husband, father of three, online middle school special education teacher, professional speaker, podcast host, co-author, runner, recommended Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do, and pop culture geek.He is also a survivor of necrotizing fasciitis (flesh-eating bacteria) who uses his story and message to inspire high school students and other young adults to adopt The Attitude of Gratitude (TAG), overcome their “personal bacteria”, increase their positivity and gratitude, and make the world around them a better place!
You can find Chris at:
https://chrisdtgordon.com
@chrisdtgordon
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Hey it's Episode 14!
We're diving into how to tell your story of overcoming your health battles once you have recovered and healed. Your story is powerful and can help save and impact lives!
Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXHoyX_Solq7R3XuQ3RzjJQ
Sponsorship: www.javieandjessicamadrigal.com
21 Day Challenge: www.eliteninjaacademy.com/21daychallenge
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Andrea Lende is an author and speaker. She has overcome Lupus and other autoimmune issues naturally as she shares in her first book, Life After Lupus, where she journals her path from sickness to health. Andrea has authored four additional books which she self-published through Amazon. Her books support her online ministry, Believing Him, where she writes daily devotions and prayers as well as hosts a podcast, Downloads from God. She enjoys speaking on various topics such as overcoming the obstacles in our lives which lead us to discover our genius and operate in our true super-powers.
You can find Andrea on social media at the any of the links below:
website: https://www.believinghim.com
Author Page on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Andrea-Lende/e/B08MB5XCSC
Life After Lupus Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/lifeafterlupus
Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWdaqtF3fxfsuZ4gnNXQ9IQ
Downloads from God Podcast: https://anchor.fm/andrea-lende
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Angela has this belief we are all valuable no matter our capacity. She genuinely loves the world and wants to make it possible for everyone to get to have the full human experience, whatever that looks like for them. She is the mother of two and at the age of 35 was diagnosed with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) which robbed her of the use of her hands and limit her ability to walk. At the beginning of 2021 she realized she could use her ability to listen and have meaningful conversations to show the world how uniquely beautiful every human is. She is currently using the podcast platform for her podcast called Relatively Damaged to help show through conversations that we all have some damage or some challenge and yet we are perfect in those challenges.
You can find Angela on social media at the any of the links below:
www.damagedparents.com TikTok @damagedparents Facebook @damagedparents Instagram @damagedparents
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Adolfo Lopez is a Heart Transplant Warrior, Speaker, Artist, Father, Coma Survivor, Legacy Leaver and Entrepreneur. IN FACT most of his family have endured heart transplants, some even TWICE. In 2006 he received his heart transplant, and due to a medical error he ended up in a 3 day coma. A coma where he could see and hear yet couldn't move or talk. He had a ventilator breathing for him. He saw his family cry as they were told over and over that he was brain dead and that he would be a vegetable the rest of his life. He became so tired of this that in his mind he said "God if you're gonna leave me then leave me or if you're gonna take me then take me but do something NOW!" As soon as he finished my sentence everything became pitch black and he experienced a miraculous vision that would change his life forever. Then he woke up and could move and talk! It was at that moment that he knew he had a purpose. He now impacts and inspires those fighting heart disease through his story, inspirational apparel and outreach.
Follow Adolfo on social media. Just click on one of the links below:
https://www.instagram.com/abnormalh3arts/ https://www.facebook.com/abnormalhearts
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Leanne Kabat is an international speaker and the author of three books in ‘The 5 Seasons of Connection’ collection. Her life-changing philosophy take us right into those crucial minute-by-minute interactions, where we either draw closer together or push further apart.
Her first book supports parents, her second book helps people in love relationships, and her third book is for entrepreneurs needing a mindset reset. Leanne developed the 5 Seasons framework to be the best mom she could be to her children after she received a medical diagnosis in 2006 that gave her five years to live, challenging her to truly live a life she loved.
Fifteen years later, she’s happily raising three teens and excited to visit her 57th country when it's safe to do so.
You can follow Leanne on social at the links below:
www.5SeasonsLife.com www.facebook.com/leanne.kabat www.facebook.com/5SeasonsLife www.linkedin.com/in/leannekabat www.instagram.com/5seasonslife
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Donald G. “Skip” Mondragon, MD has practiced Internal Medicine, adult medicine, for over thirty years. Colonel Mondragon is a twenty-six-year Army veteran, spent thirty months in combat zones, and is a National Veterans Wrestling Champion.
During his last year in the Army, Skip became a casualty of depression. As he recovered, he was called to help men struggling with this dark disease by speaking and writing. His book Wrestling Depression Is Not for Wimps! was published in February 2020.
Skip’s true claim to fame are his five independent and gainfully employed children, his four amazing grandchildren, and especially his wife Sherry. She’s his best friend, lover, and fellow author. Sherry has endured raising teenagers on her own, a variety of moves to new duty stations, and far too many of his idiosyncrasies during forty years of marriage.
You can follow Dr. Mondragon on social at the links below:
Facebook and Twitter @SkipWNW LinkedIn: Skip Mondragon
Link to book: Wrestling Depression is not for WIMPS! https://amzn.to/3kuPpy8
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Debbie A. Grant, MSN, RN, nurse for more than 22 years, a wife, a mother of two sons, lives in Acworth, Ga. She is the author of Hospice care - The Journey Within. Debbie has helped hundreds of overly stressed men and women caregivers (CG’s) new to Hospice achieve peace of mind, through clear education and support on end-of-life care solutions. The Hospice Journey can be complicated, problematic, lonely, and frustrating, but; Debbie, believes that when someone has clear information, they can adequately use it to care for their loved ones, they can also navigate through the fear, minimizing their stress, which ultimately leads to the preservation of their health and of course, be in a better position to provide confident care to their love ones.
You can follow Debbie on social at the links below: https://www.facebook.com/groups/conqueryourhospicecaregivingchallenges https://www.facebook.com/debbie.martingrant/ https://www.instagram.com/debbieamg/ Hospice Care - The Journey Within: https://amzn.to/3iewkx5 If you'd like to join our free Facebook support group click the link below: https://www.facebook.com/groups/adaptandovercomeyourhealth
Jory Pradjinski is the Founder and President of Hope Instilled, a 501(c)(3) non-profit whose mission is improving the quality of life for people living with chronic pain. Based on his personal journey, Jory is providing the resources and information he was unable to find himself. To further enhance Hope Instilled his team created Hope Against Pain, an action-based, peer-to-peer support group designed specifically to address chronic pain, which follows his own path to healing. Jory is a Life Coach specializing in living with chronic pain and his work has touched lives globally. Hope Instilled is an oasis from the darkness of pain to provide possibilities to others.
You can follow Jory on social at the links below:
https://www.hopeinstilled.org/
https://www.hopeagainstpain.org/
https://www.facebook.com/HopeInstilled/
https://twitter.com/hopeinstilled
https://www.instagram.com/hopeinstilled/
https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCpnBH0pg_NnripJLLL1lsJw
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jorypradjinski
https://www.facebook.com/JoryPradjinski/
You can also email Jory at: joryp@hopeinstilled.org
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This week we are interviewing an exciting guest! We have an accomplished and respected interventional cardiologist with us to discuss his experience with treating heart disease in the Austin area, but also how what he has learned over the years applies to ALL of our health journeys and how we can live a full and healthy life!
Dr. Gonzalez is not only an outstanding cardiologist in his field, and an incredible human being. In addition to his practice he has a beautiful family. His wife Dr. Joanne Sotelo is the Section Chief of Psychiatry at Baylor Scott and White Health Austin/Round Rock and they have two children: Rafael Enrique and Manuel.
Kevin is a 53 year old heart attack survivor. The heart attack was a complete surprise to everyone because Kevin was a fit and healthy guy. He was, and still is, an avid hiker, hockey player and has exercised and worked out since he was a teenager. His world was turned upside down on Oct 27 2020 but his warrior spirit would not keep him down. It is an uphill battle to regain his life but one he was going to win. Almost 8 months later and after overcoming many challenges along the way he is determined to live life to its fullest and refuse to moan and complain. It’s a new life and one he’s grateful for every day. He is gaining his strength, courage and confidence back and is not looking in the rearview mirror. You can follow Kevin on social at the links below: https://instagram.com/k3see5?r=nametag https://www.facebook.com/kevin.chong.5895 If you'd like to join our free Facebook support group click the link below: https://www.facebook.com/groups/adaptandovercomeyourhealth
It's the Heart of an Underdog Show and Podcast EPISODE #4 and we are interviewing Jeffrey Smith! He's a 50 year old former triathlete, author, entrepreneur, speaker and Heart disease lottery winner! He loves tell his story to help others to overcome their own obstacles!
Overcoming obesity and conquering heart disease, Jeffrey is a passionate advocate for living life to the fullest and not letting obstacles stop you from achieving great things and following your dreams. At 40 years old and 275+ lbs, Jeffrey knew he needed to make changes. Those changes led him into the world of fitness, running, and triathlons. Life changed again in 2017 when he was dealt a blow with a heart disease diagnosis, changing his athletic life and goals permanently. He used these obstacles as foundations to change focus and attitude to not let these dictate his future. His goal is to inspire others to not give up, learn how to develop goals and find ways around seemingly impossible obstacles to achieve great things. You can follow and connect with Jeff on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/jeffrey.smith.923724 You can visit Jeff's website here: www.assumethevictory.com You can join our private Facebook support group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/adaptandovercomeyourhealth
Annie is a happily married wife, mother, and grandmother whose life changed forever on 4/15/20 when she suffered a massive heart attack from an 80% blockage and a stress induced spasm of her LAD. Her doctors were all baffled that she had the attack since Her blood pressure, cholesterol, weight, nutrition and fitness were all good. But it was stress that almost killed her.
Come hear her inspiring comeback story that will have you wanting to go after life, after God, and to cherish every moment! You can follow and connect with Annie on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/annie.jenkinswright Join our private Facebook support group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/adaptandovercomeyourhealth
In this episode we'll be discussing the process of taking intelligent and effective action on our journey to better health!
We are SO excited to chat with you about these important and often overlooked steps in the process of making changes in our habits and in our lives.
HEYY!!! Welcome to our KICKOFF BROADCAST! It's Episode 1 people! We are super excited to embark on this new journey with this show/podcast! Our mission is to help people just like you overcome major health challenges and create a fulfilling life of purpose!
In this episode we'll be talking about what you can expect from this show, exciting things coming up, as well as giving you some tips and tools to gain clarity on your journey toward your health goals!