Lifelong: Recent Episodes
Heidi Kuimjian
Lifelong is a show centered around low toxic living and longevity hosted by Certified Holistic Health and Nutrition Coach, Heidi Kuimjian.
This episode delves into the critical role of integrating the mind, body, and spirit connection in addressing and healing from environmental illnesses. It features a comprehensive discussion with Dr. McCann who combines her extensive medical background with holistic and spiritual healing practices. Initially motivated by a desire to make a meaningful impact in the world, Dr. McCann’s share insights on utilizing intuitive practices like muscle testing for self-empowerment and diagnosis, the importance of intuition in healing, and the power of reframing physical symptoms as messages from the body. The conversation underlines the significance of forgiveness, self-love, and the transformative impact of addressing emotional and spiritual blocks in conjunction with physical health strategies to achieve comprehensive healing from environmental illnesses.
Highlights:
- Exploring Intuition and Emotional Blocks
- Understanding Physical Symptoms as Messages
- The Role of Environmental Illness in Mind-Body-Spirit Healing
- Harnessing Frequencies for Healing
- Traditional Chinese Medicine and Emotional Connections
Links:
LINKS:
- The Spring Center Website
- Dr. Kelly McCann Instagram
- Holistic With Heidi Website
- Lifelong Instagram
- Lifelong Tik Tok
- Lifelong YouTube
- Holistic With Heidi Instagram
In episode 94 of the Lifelong Podcast, Heidi starts with sharing an exciting personal announcement.
This episode features also detailed insights into improving sleep quality. Tips shared encompass practices like managing light exposure, optimizing supplement use, and creating a conducive sleep environment.
Highlights:
- Life Updates
- Comprehensive Guide to Better Sleep
- Deep Dive into Sleep Health & Hygiene
Links:
- Earthley Wellness Good Night Lotion
- Holistic With Heidi Website
- Lifelong Instagram
- Lifelong Tik Tok
- Lifelong YouTube
- Holistic With Heidi Instagram
- Pact (HEIDIK15)
- Coyuchi
- Boll & Branch
- The Company Store
In this episode, Heidi invites a returning guest Andi Samperi, to discuss her journey from being a nurse and integrative health coach to pregnancy after experiencing a miscarriage. The conversation covers a range of topics, including the importance of mindset during preconception, pregnancy, and dealing with pregnancy loss. They delve into preconception preparation, different areas of health affected by pregnancy, and the critical role of a supportive mindset. They discuss the importance of nutrition, focusing on whole foods, the role of protein intake in preventing conditions like preeclampsia, and the value of high-quality supplements over generic prenatal vitamins.
Highlights:
- Navigating Pregnancy and Preconception Insights
- Addressing Miscarriage and Emotional Healing
- Practical Tips for Preconception and Pregnancy
- Mindset Shifts and Emotional Blocks in Health
- Navigating the World of Prenatal Supplements
- The Role of Nutrition in Preconception and Pregnancy
LINKS:
- Andi Samperi Lifelong Episode Round 1
- Andi Samperi Instagram
- Andi Samperi Website
- Holistic With Heidi Website
- Lifelong Instagram
- Lifelong Tik Tok
- Lifelong YouTube
- Holistic With Heidi Instagram
On this episode Heidi discusses non-toxic living and longevity, focusing on children's health issues and the wave of misinformation regarding birth control. She highlights the epidemic levels of health issues in children, attributing them to chemical and toxin exposure. Furthermore, she expresses concerns about mRNA technology in meat and the widespread presence of obesogens and other harmful chemicals contributing to health problems in children. The episode emphasizes informed choices, advocating for non-toxic alternatives and organic living to improve health outcomes.
Highlights:
- Diving into Non-Toxic News: Birth Control Misinformation
- Exploring mRNA in Meat: A Non-Toxic Perspective
- The Alarming State of Children's Health: A Deep Dive
- Raising Awareness and Hope for Future Generations
- Concluding Thoughts on Health and Advocacy
LINKS:
- Lifelong Obesogen Episode
- Lifelong Phthalate Episode
- Lifelong Men's Health Episode
- Covey Rise Beef
- Good Ranchers
- Study 1
- Study 2
- Study 3
- Holistic With Heidi Website
- Lifelong Instagram
- Lifelong Tik Tok
- Lifelong YouTube
- Holistic With Heidi Instagram
BIO:
Lauren Less' life changed when she was diagnosed with multiple food allergies at the age of 25. She now manages allergies to wheat, dairy, egg, sesame, maple, soy, buckwheat, and peanuts. This diagnosis led her to make significant changes to her diet. Determined not to let her allergies hinder her enjoyment of life or delicious food, Lauren's passion for creating allergy-friendly recipes was ignited, and she's thrilled to share her creations with others!
Lauren's journey to her food allergy diagnosis was quite unique. For years, she had been grappling with chronic symptoms, which were later identified as a connective tissue disorder known as Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) - often referred to as the trifecta. She is committed to using her platforms to raise awareness about these conditions, as many doctors she has encountered have never heard of them. Lauren also shares her personal strategies for managing these conditions, hoping to provide support and information to others facing similar challenges.
On this episode Heidi and Lauren delve into the topic of finding a healthier home and navigating challenges related to mold sensitivity and detox support. Lauren discusses her personal experiences, including staying in moldy environments during travels and the importance of listening to signals from the body and she shares tips on what to look for in a healthier home, including checking for water damage, proper ventilation, and building age considerations.
Highlights:
- What a healthy home means, emphasizing mold-free environments, and spaces that promote well-being.
- Criteria for a healthy homes and considerations when buying a home
- Strategies for supporting detox pathways, such as lymphatic drainage and supplements.
- Mold testing insights
- Non-Toxic Living and strategies for stress management
- Lauren Less Part 1
- Lauren's Instagram
- Lauren's Website
- Holistic With Heidi Website
- Lifelong Instagram
- Lifelong Tik Tok
- Lifelong YouTube
- Holistic With Heidi Instagram
- ERMI Test
On this episode Heidi introduces what phthalates are, their implications on health, where they are found, alternatives, and ways to limit exposure. She also shares her personal results from the Million Marker testing, focusing on phthalates, BPA alternatives, parabens, and oxybenzone and discusses on the significance of tangible evidence supporting the efficacy of non-toxic lifestyle choices
Highlights:
- Momfluencer Drama
- Background on Phthalates
- Million Marker Testing Process, Personal Experience and Testing Results
- Discussion on strategies for further reducing exposure to toxins in daily life.
LINKS:
- Million Marker At Home Toxin Testing (save with code 'HEIDI")
- Mineral-based SPF (use code 'HEIDI' to save)
- Non-Toxic Personal Care Product Guide
- Holistic With Heidi Website
- Lifelong Instagram
- Lifelong Tik Tok
- Lifelong YouTube
- Holistic With Heidi Instagram
In this episode, Kelly Ryerson and Heidi discuss the latest updates in the world of glyphosate and pesticides. They delve into the continued use of glyphosate in pre-harvest desiccation, the challenges faced by regenerative agriculture, and the political and environmental implications of pesticide regulation.
Kelly highlights the persistence of glyphosate in agricultural practices despite growing awareness of its harmful effects. She discusses efforts to promote regenerative agriculture as an alternative to chemical-based farming and shares insights into the ongoing battle against pesticide use, both domestically and internationally.
Highlights:
- Glyphosate continues to be widely used in pre-harvest desiccation, posing health risks to consumers and the environment.
- Regenerative agricultural practices as a sustainable alternative to chemical-based farming, emphasizing the need to prioritize soil health.
- The discussion explores the political influence of chemical companies and the challenges faced by activists in advocating for pesticide regulation.
- the importance of consumer activism in supporting organic and regenerative farming practices and driving industry change.
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certifications like Regenerative Organic Certified (ROC) and Real Organic Project Certified, which signal adherence to sustainable farming practices.
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Glyphosate Girl on Lifelong Round 1
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GlyphosateFacts.com
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Gyphosategirl Instagram
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Common Ground movie
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Regen Farms
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Dirt to Soil book by Gabe Brown
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Kiss The Ground
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Farmer's Footprint
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Regenerate American Petition
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ROC Certification
Holistic With Heidi Website
Lifelong Instagram
Lifelong Tik Tok
Lifelong YouTube
Holistic With Heidi Instagram
Ella Davar is a world-renowned dietitian, TEDx speaker, founder of the Gut-Brain Method, and the author of "Cooking for High-Performers", a cookbook that has been featured on multiple cooking shows. In her signature program, Ella combines the latest scientific developments, such as wearable devices and advanced testing with longevity research and mindfulness techniques.
Holding leadership roles at Miami's #1 wellness resort, The Carillon, Ella has been featured as an expert on NBC Miami, CBS News in NYC, and NBC Tampa. Ella's insights have also been published in prestigious publications, including Forbes, People, Shape, and Women's Health Magazine.
Show Notes:
In this episode of Lifelong Heidi welcomes back guest Ella Davar, a registered dietitian and expert in gut health. They delve into the intricacies of gut health, discussing its importance, the gut-brain axis, and the impact of antibiotics on gut health and mental well-being. Ella emphasizes the importance of addressing root causes and implementing holistic approaches.
Highlights:
- Understanding Gut Health
- The Gut-Brain Axis
- Holistic Approach to Gut Healing
- Parasitic Infections and Symptoms
- Gut Health Testing and Recommendations
- Improving Metabolism through Gut Health
LINKS:
Lifelong Podcast Ella Davar Part 1
Lifelong Podcast Parasites Episode
Ella Davar's Website
Ella's Gut Brain Method Program
Ella's TEDx Talk
TEDx Talks
40.2M subscribers
Professional Foodie: Fall in Love with Food that Loves You Back | Ella Davar | TEDxLynnUniversity
Holistic With Heidi Website
Lifelong Instagram
Lifelong Tik Tok
Lifelong YouTube
Holistic With Heidi Instagram
In this episode, Heidi and Mishi delve into the complexities of toxic wellness culture, exploring its impacts and root causes. They reflect on their own journeys, highlighting the pitfalls of chasing external solutions and the importance of listening to one's body.
Highlights:
- Overcoming Adversity:
- Understanding Toxic Wellness
- The Dark Side of Wellness Influencers
- Finding Balance
- Challenging Norms:
- Learning the Language of the Body
LINKS:
Mishi Part 1 Lifelong Podcast
The HA Society Instagram
Rosay Way Wellness Instagram
Non-Toxic Clothing E-Book
Holistic With Heidi Website
Lifelong Instagram
Lifelong Tik Tok
Lifelong YouTube
Holistic With Heidi Instagram
In this episode, Heidi provides practical advice for healthy eating while dispelling myths about diet culture and emphasizing the importance of real, Whole Foods. Heidi also shares advice on how to save money on groceries. She emphasizes the importance of reading food labels, and being mindful of marketing tactics used in the food industry.
- Dispelling Myths About Healthy Eating and Dieting
- Defining Food Standards
- Identifying Red Flag Food Additives
- Recommendations for Where to Shop
- Concept of "Good Food Made Bad"
- Tips for Saving Money on Healthy Food
LINKS:
Non-Toxic Clothing E-Book
Holistic With Heidi Website
Lifelong Instagram
Lifelong Tik Tok
Lifelong YouTube
Holistic With Heidi Instagram
Raw Milk Episode With Really Tan Man
Azure Standard
All Grass Farms Dundee
Village Farmstand Evanston
Thrive Market
Misfits Market
BIO: Founder of The Grounded Athlete LLC | Creator of GAIA Grounding Sandals | Author of soon to be released Earth & Water Book
In this episode, Heidi and Rob discuss the concept of grounding, its origins, and its various health benefits. Rob, shares his personal journey into grounding and how it has transformed his athletic performance and overall well-being. They delve into the scientific aspects of grounding, explaining how it involves being in electrical contact with the Earth's surface and how it can be achieved both outdoors and indoors using grounding mats and sheets.Rob elaborates on the health benefits of grounding, particularly its role in reducing inflammation, oxidative stress, and supporting immune function.
Highlights:
- Understanding grounding as being in electrical contact with the Earth's surface.
- Exploring the health benefits of grounding, including reducing inflammation and oxidative stress.
- The role of grounding in alkalizing the body and supporting immune function.
- the potential impact of electromagnetic fields (EMFs) on health and how grounding can help mitigate the impact of electric fields
LINKS:
Non-Toxic Clothing E-Book
The Grounded Athlete Instagram
GAIA Grounding Sandals
Holistic With Heidi Website
Lifelong Instagram
Holistic With Heidi Instagram
Outlet Tester
@ Tristan_Health Instagram
Richard Feynman
This solo episode delves into the often-overlooked topic of men's health, specifically focusing on fertility and testosterone.Heidi delves into how environmental factors and lifestyle choices impact male fertility and she shares natural ways to boost testosterone.
Highlights:
- Men's Contribution to Infertility
- Sperm Health and Overall Health
- Factors Affecting Men's Health
- Tips for Boosting Testosterone
- Environmental Factors Impacting Men's Health
- Nutritional Strategies for Men's Health
- Non-Toxic Personal Care Products for Men
LINKS:
Non-Toxic Clothing E-Book
Lifelong Podcast Dr Lufkin Episode
Holistic With Heidi Website
Lifelong Instagram
Lifelong Tik Tok
Holistic With Heidi Instagram
Pact
Boll & Branch
Coyuchi
Male Infertility Study
Herbicides glyphosate and glufosinate ammonium negatively affect human sperm mitochondria respiration efficiency
Heidi shares her personal experience with respiratory health, she discusses her favorite herbal remedies, including mullion, reishi, thyme, propolis and the benefits of each herb. She also touches on the importance of evaluating the home environment for respiratory health.
Highlights:
- Herbal remedies for respiratory health
- Immune boosting tips and lifestyle changes.
- Tuberculosis and fresh air
- Nature's role in respiratory health
LINKS:
Holistic With Heidi Website
Lifelong Tik Tok
Lifelong Instagram
Holistic With Heidi Instagram
Lifelong Episode 82 Overcoming Anxiety, Depression, & OCD Without Prescriptions And Being Comfortable With Life's Inevitable Ups & Downs
Mold Episode 1 - My Story
Reishi Study
Study: Thymol, thyme, and other plant sources: Health and potential uses
Study: The Potential Use of Propolis as a Primary or an Adjunctive Therapy in Respiratory Tract-Related Diseases and Disorders: A Systematic Scoping Review
On this episode Heidi opens up about her personal journey an shares her personal experiences and strategies for managing mental health. She discusses various holistic approaches, lifestyle changes, and therapies that have helped her overcome anxiety and depression. Heidi emphasizes the importance of addressing different aspects of health, including physical, emotional, spiritual, and nutritional well-being.
- Heidi's journey with anxiety, panic attacks, and depression.
- Understanding the connection between toxins, brain inflammation, and various mental health conditions.
- The profound effects of antibiotics on the microbiome and their potential association with anxiety and depression.
- Holistic approaches to mental health, including sound therapy and spiritual practices.
- Lifestyle changes, such as reducing stimulation, taking Epsom salt baths, and adjusting lighting.
- Foods that contribute to anxiety and depression, such as ultra-processed and fried foods.
LINKS:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0002916522000612?via=ihub
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37094155/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26580313/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8881355/
Mold Episode 1 - My Story
Mold Episode 2 - Mold In The Home
Mold Episode 3 - Ways To Prevent Mold In The Home
Holisticwithheidi.com
Lifelong TikTok
Lifelong Instagram
Gut Health Episode
Raw Milk Episode With Really Tan Man
On this episode,Heidi dives into her personal journey with acne over the past nine years and the importance of healing internally and finding the root cause.Heidi emphasizes the psychological effects of intense acne, and address the correlation between toxins and using non-toxic products.
Highlights:
- The psychological impact of intense acne and overcoming fear.
- External healing approach: Skincare, makeup routine and using non-toxic products
- Internal healing approach:
- Dietary Changes
- Acceptance
- Hydration
- Infrared Sauna
- Limiting Seed Oil Consumption
- Detoxing and Cleansing
- Raw Dairy Consumption
LINKS:
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Holisticwithheidi.com
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Lifelong Instagram
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Lifelong Tik Tok
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Episode 12 of Lifelong, My Story
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Clearstem Episodes
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My Favorite Skincare
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Episode 80, Parasites
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Raw Dairy Podcast Episode
On this episode Heidi dives into the complex world of parasites, discussing their prevalence, misconceptions, and health impact.
Highlights:
- What Are Parasites?
- Factors Contributing to Increased Parasite Prevalence
- How Parasites are Contracted
- Signs and Types of Parasites
- Challenges in Parasite Testing
- Parasite Treatment and Prevention
LINKS:
- Holistic With Heidi Website
- Instagram
- Lifelong Instagram
- Detox Pathways Episode
The episode covers the nuanced landscape of sugar, from its various forms to the controversies surrounding different sweeteners, providing insights into health implications and advocating for informed choices in sweetener selection.
Highlights:
- The Problem with Sugar
- Sugar Consumption and Risks
- Sugar, Mold Illness, and Candida
- Issues with Low-Calorie Sweeteners
- Sugar vs. Fat
- Insights on Sweeteners: Stevia
LINKS:
Holisticwithheidi.com
HWH IGLifelong IGLongevity Doctor, Dr. Robert Lufkin On Healthspan Metabolic Health and Low Toxic Living
How To Be Metabolically Healthy For Longevity With Ella The Nutritionist
In Episode 78 of the Lifelong Podcast, host Heidi O'Brien delves into her personal experiences with unconventional or "woo woo" therapies aimed at wellness, non-toxic living, and longevity. Heidi's candidness and personal experiences offer listeners a glimpse into unconventional wellness practices, emphasizing the importance of discernment and finding what resonates individually.
Highlights:
- Definition of Woo Woo Therapies: Heidi defines unconventional therapies as those seeming metaphysical or controversial, setting the stage for her personal journey.
- Exploration of Woo Therapies: Medical Medium, Palm Reading,Homeopathy,Cold Laser Therapy,Bioresonance Testing, Coffee Enemas, Fascia Work and more!
LINKS:
- 528 Hz Solfreggio Frequency
- Coffee Enema Episode
- My Story Episode
- The Body Keeps The Score book by Bessel Van der Kolk
- Holisticwithheidi.com
- HWH IG
- Lifelong IG
77 On this episode Heidi dives into her predictions for wellness trends in 2024.
Highlights:
- Circadian Lighting: Aligning indoor lighting with our body's natural rhythms for improved sleep and health.
- Strength Training for Women: Growing popularity due to its longevity benefits and multiple health advantages.
- Non-Toxic Products: Increasing demand for safer, cleaner alternatives in skincare, cleaning, and makeup.
- EMF Protection: Anticipating a rise in products to shield against electromagnetic field exposure.
- Real Whole Foods: Continuing growth in popularity as people seek healthier, less processed food options.
- Affordable Wellness Trends: A shift towards accessible, basic wellness practices amidst economic challenges.
- Injectable Alternatives: A movement towards natural, non-invasive beauty treatments over injectables like Botox.
- Plastic-Free Fabrics: A rising interest in natural fibers for clothing and athleisure wear.
LINKS:
- Seed Oil Episode With Really Tan Man
- Botox Alternatives Episode With Clearstem Skincare
- Uma Ghosh Episode On Holistic Beauty Modalities
- Holistic Homes Episode With Brian Johnson
- Clearstem Skincare (Save with code 'HEIDI')
- Azure Standard
76 On this episode Heidi, addresses the current buzz and curiosity around coffee enemas within the wellness community. She talks all about its benefits and the importance of safe practices before undertaking coffee enemas.
Highlights:
- Addressing misconceptions, highlighting the infrequency of negative outcomes when proper procedures are followed.
- The health benefits of coffee enemas
- The need for detox protocols due to the toxin-laden environment and the importance of supporting the body's natural detoxification.
- The importance of safe practices before undertaking coffee enemas.
Links:
Kion Coffee
Purity Coffee
Aussie Health Co. Enema Bucket
Non-Toxic Kitchen Gadgets Episode
75 Heidi delves into creating a non-toxic kitchen, highlighting product recommendations and red flags for safer living. She emphasizes starting small with impactful changes to reduce exposure to harmful toxins in everyday kitchenware.
Highlights:
- The potential hazards in kitchen appliances and tools, spotlighting concerns related to air fryers, cutting boards, blenders, and coffee makers.
- Air Fryers & Plastic Concerns
- Cutting Boards & Material Choices
- Blenders & Material Upgrades
- Coffee Makers & Chemical Leaching
- Waffle Makers & PFAS Concerns
- Pots, Pans & PFAS-Free Choices
LINKS:
- Lifelong Instagram
- Holistic With Heidi Instagram
- Lifelong Podcast - My Story / Healing From Mold Illness
- Lifelong Podcast PFAs Episode 1
- Lifelong Podcast PFAs Episode 2
- Branch Basics (HOLISTICWITHHEIDI for % Off)
- Vitamix Stainless Steel Container
- Luvele Blender
- Weck Jars
- Avocado Mattress
74 On this episode Dr. Scott Noorda shares his journey from neuroscience to family medicine, transitioning to a focus on functional medicine and neuroprotective strategies. He delves into a comprehensive approach to brain health, emphasizing six key components of the Brain Lift program: Flavor, Fiber, Fermented Foods, Phytonutrients, Healthy Fats, and Fasting. Dr. Noorda provides expert insights on holistic approaches to brain health, specifically addressing the impact of toxins and effective detoxification strategies.
Highlights:
- Nutrition for Brain Health to prevent cognitive decline
- The importance of embracing discomfort for effective brain training and overall mental agility.
- Detoxification and Stress Management
- Toxins & Their Effects on the Brain
- Toxin Elimination Strategies
Links:
-Dr Scott Norrda's Instagram
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Resolve Utah website
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IFM website
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Dr. Noorda's Brainlift Program
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Great Plains Laboratory Website
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Vibrant Labs Website
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Biocidin
74 Heidi sheds light on the alarming decline in fertility rates and the role toxins play in this crisis. It encourages listeners to become informed and have open conversations to address this issue.Heidi discusses the impact of toxins on fertility and provides insights into various chemicals and substances that can affect reproductive health. She offers practical advice on reducing exposure to these toxins and emphasizes the importance of lifestyle changes for improved fertility. Additionally, Heidi mentions the significance of ancestral traditional eating for fertility and overall health.
Highlights:
- The issue of declining fertility due to toxins.
- BPA, Phthalates (EDCs), PCBs, heavy metals and their role on infertility
- The best ways to avoid toxins and chemicals
- Foods to boost fertility and foods to avoid to enhance reproductive health.
LINKS:
HWH IG
Lifelong IG
Lifelong TikTok
Mishi Lifelong Episode
Maddie Miles Lifelong Episode
Dr. Jenna Hua Million Marker Episode
On this episode Heidi discusses shares her takeaways and observations from her honeymoon in Spain. She highlights the importance of slowing down, being present, and finding and nurturing community.
She also dives into the topic of Appeal, a coating used on produce that has been gaining attention and controversy. She shares her concerns, and provides suggestions on how to shop smarter and avoid products with Appeal.
Links:
HWH IG
Lifelong IG
Apeel website
71 Hayley is a mum of 4 and a Hypnobirthing and birth education teacher. She came into this work 11 years ago experiencing her first birth a hospital birth and going in wanting a natural birth but came out feeling quite traumatised and experiencing obstetric violence. She knew she wanted hersecond to be different so she took a Hypnobirthing course and at 30 weeks decided to birth at home. It changed her life and she trained to become a Hypnobirthing teacher and birth coach. She had her subsequent babies at home with her last being a wild pregnancy and Freebirth. She teaches private courses Group courses, offers 90 minute confidence calls and has an online self paced programme for women wanting to navigate a natural birth; The Radical Hypnobirthing programme.
Highlights:
- Postpartum 101
- The physical and emotional changes that come with postpartum
- Exploring the role of medical interventions in childbirth and their impact on the postpartum experience
- Factors that can make postpartum easier for some women
- The importance of a support system and self-care
Links:
- Hayley's Website
- Hayley's Instagram
- Hayley Begner Part 1
70 Robert Lufkin MD is a Medical School Professor who has served at both UCLA and USC Schools of Medicine.
In addition to being a practicing physician, he is author of over 200 peer reviewed scientific papers and 14 books that are available in six languages.
Robert has given invited lectures/keynotes around the world, and was named one of the ‘100 Most Creative People in Los Angeles’ by Buzz Magazine. His latest book “Lies I Taught In Medical School” has just been published. He is currently Adjunct Clinical Professor at the USC Keck School of Medicine with an academic focus on the applied science of longevity.
Highlights:
- Distinguishing between lifespan and healthspan.
- Dr. Lufkin's insights on the role of genetics and epigenetics in longevity.
- The critical role of nutrition in chronic diseases and longevity.
- The importance of avoiding junk food, refined carbohydrates, and seed oils.
- Dr. Lufkin's personal experience with intermittent fasting.
- The significance of mental and physical exercise for overall health
- Food additives, and the impact of toxins on our well-being.
LINKS:
- Dr. Lufkin's Website
- Dr. Lufkin Twitter
- Lies I Taught In Medical School Book Sample
- Dirty Girl - Wendie
- Dr. Heather Sandison
- Dr. Mark Hyman MSQ
72 In this episode, Heidi Kuimjian is joined by Ary, podcast producer, wellness enthusiast, and a friend who shares her journey into wellness and non-toxic living. Ary shares her experiences in finding a wellness community and support, the importance of reaching out to like-minded individuals and finding community.Heidi and Ary share their experiences of having fun and thriving without alcohol during social events. They also dive into the importance of balance when pursuing a non-toxic lifestyle.
Highlights:
- Ary’s journey into wellness, overcoming an eating disorder, and embracing holistic recovery.
- Finding community and support
- Navigating social situations and enjoying outings without alcohol.
- Finding balance and embracing imperfection when pursuing a non-toxic lifestyle.
- The healing power of travel, balancing non-toxic living while traveling and making conscious choices without striving for perfection in an imperfect world
Host by Tori episode
Ary's instagram
69 HWCA graduate who loves connecting with her clients. Specializing in helping women over 40 identify triggers that may be causing imbalances in their lives. We focus on proper nutrition, sleep and restoration, low impact movement and healing the gut lining. Experience with the MTHFR gene mutation, hormonal imbalances, adrenal fatigue, stubborn weight gain and other autoimmune issues. A passion to educate, empower and HEAL throughout this entire journey called LIFE.
Highlights:
-Overcoming breast implant illness
-The impact of stress on health, particularly cortisol and adrenal fatigue
-Detoxification and its relevance in a modern, toxin-filled world
- Recommendations for non-toxic children's swaps and non-toxic skincare and cleaning products
-The value of building a community of like-minded individuals
67 An episode about all details behind my wedding and what my best non toxic tips for the preparation
66 An solo episode about detoxification pathways, why are they important and how to support them.
Alysia is a Holistic Health Coach, Pilates Trainer, Host of The Purely Podcast and founder of PurelyYou: a virtual home for becoming the best version of #PurelyYou through motivational health coaching and body loving pilates. Alysia believes our mindset impacts our wellness more than anything and teaches wellness through the lens of self love, helping women feel confident in their ability to take care of themselves. After years of being at war with her body, she's finally found that being on the same team is where the most impactful mind & body transformation takes place.
Highlights:
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Navigating high risk pregnancy
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Different kinds of twins
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Toxic mommy and bounceback culture
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Loving and accepting your body through motherhood
LINKS:
Purely Pope Website
Alysia Pope Instagram
The Purely Podcast
Michelle is a Cardiac ICU nurse, turned IV Therapy Nurse. She wanted to find ways to help people outside of the hospital setting. After being on the frontlines of healthcare in the hospital setting for critical patients, she wanted to explore alternative, preventative, and restorative medicine in order to help people stay healthy or improve their health before getting to the point of needing a hospital. That's how she landed in IV therapy. Michelle works for a boutique aesthetics and wellness company called Haveum located in the Northern Suburbs of Chicago.
Highlights:
-Michelle’s journey ;eaving the medical system and going into wellness
-IV therapy for mold illness
-The powerful benefits of of high dose Vitamin C and Glutathione
-NAD for brain fog
-The best tips for boosting circulation and anti aging techniques
LINKS:
- Michelle's Instagram
- Haevum's Instagram
- Haevum's Website
In this episode Heidi talks all about her bach trip in Park City Utah, how she decided to drink and how she supported her liver post drinking.
In the second part of this episode Heidi shares insights about the pet food industry and the best ways to keep your pup safe from the chemical world.
LINKS:
Water Episode
Balance While Traveling Episode
Branch Basics (Save with 'HOLISTICWITHHEIDI')
Open Farm Pet
Free People Patchwork of My Dreams Dress
Sabo Skirt Ricardo Midi Dress
Mamavation Pet Food List
Zero Proof Forward Lifestyle With Tori Winders
The Host By Tori Show: Living A Lower Toxic Life With Heidi Kuimjian
In this episode, hosts Heidi and Ella dive into the world of mindful eating, blood sugar balance, and longevity. Ella, emphasizes the importance of understanding where our food comes from and developing a deep appreciation for natural, unprocessed foods. The concept of being a "qualitarian" – someone who focuses on the quality and source of their food – is explored as a key factor in promoting overall health and well-being. Ella also provides insights into blood sugar management and the role of carbohydrates in our diets. Heidi and Ella also dive into the world of metabolic health, vibrant skin, and overall well-being.
Highlights:
The concept of the "qualitarian" approach to eating, focusing on the quality and source of food.
The French Paradox and how the quality of food plays a crucial role in overall health.
The significance of seasonal eating and appreciating the origins of our food.
Understanding blood sugar management and the role of carbohydrates in providing energy.
Exploring ways to eat carbs healthily by combining them with fats and proteins for balanced meals.
The adverse effects of processed and genetically modified foods on metabolic health.
Tips for optimizing metabolic health, managing blood sugar, and promoting longevity through a mindful and qualitarian approach to eating.
LINKS:
Gut-brain method
Ella's Instagram
Ella's Website
Big Fat Surprise Book
Indie has always had a green thumb. Whether it was tending to her 800 sq. ft greenhouse or formulating plant-derived beauty products for her friends and family, it was in her DNA to believe that the best ingredients come from the earth. So, you can imagine her surprise when doctors diagnosed her with a life-threatening brain tumor that they believed could be environmentally derived.
It didn’t take long for a re-invigorated and healed Indie to embrace radical self-acceptance, a commitment to joy, and a never-ending pursuit for plant and people-first solutions. Then it happened, Indie created Indie Lee.
In this episode of the podcast, Heidi sits down with Indie Lee, founder of the Indie Lee skincare brand, for an in-depth conversation about the importance of clean beauty and non-toxic skincare. Indie Lee shares her inspiring journey and how it lead up to creating her own skincare line after a life-altering health diagnosis. Indie Lee emphasizes the significance of reading ingredient lists and understanding what goes into the products we use. She also addresses the individualized nature of toxicity levels and the importance of having open conversations with brands about their products.Indie Lee offers practical advice for listeners on how to make informed choices when selecting skincare and makeup products.
LINKS:
Yuka App
Cosmos Certification
MOB makeup
Ilia Makeup
Kosas
Lawless
Branch Basics (PLawlessROMO: HOLISTICWITHHEIDI)
Andy Pace Episode
This episode focuses on affordability and budget-friendly ways to embrace non-toxic living. Heidi discusses free ways to improve health and she encourages listeners to start small, make intentional choices, and gradually transition to non-toxic living.
LINKS:
Non-Toxic Personal Care Products Guide
HOT Non-Toxic Clothing
Non-Toxic Living Myths BUSTED!
Branch Basics (Code: HOLISTICWITHHEIDI)
Earthley Wellness
Clearstem Skincare (Code: Heidi)
Organic Olivia Episode About Season Before Wedding
Sophia Ruan Gushée is a nontoxic lifestyle expert and founder of Ruan Living, a wellness platform that empowers others to improve their health by mindfully reducing their exposure to hidden toxins in their everyday lives. Sophia is the author of A to Z of D-Toxing: The Ultimate Guide to Reducing Your Toxic Exposures and several detox workbooks. Praised by experts in both medical and wellness fields for her practical, grounded approach to avoiding toxins and cultivating a healthier home environment, Sophia served on the Brown University School of Public Health Advisory Council and Well + Good Council. She has been featured in the most popular media outlets such as Health, Family Circle, Elle, W Magazine, Fast Company, the Dr. Oz Show, and more. A graduate of Brown University and Columbia Business School, Sophia lives in New York City with her husband and three daughters. Her passion for empowering others to enjoy nontoxic living began with the birth of her first daughter in 2007. Everything she creates is a love letter to her children and the hope for a healthier, more mindful world.
Sophia Ruan and Heidi discuss everything about endocrine disrupting chemicals, its effects on the human body, where to find them and how to avoid them for optimal health.
Highlights:
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What are EDCs
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How do EDCs affect obesity and the reproductive system
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The most important EDCs to avoid
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Tips to reduce your toxic exposure
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Resources for a healthier life
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A-Z of Detoxing Book
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Ruan Detox Academy
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40-day Home Detox
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Ruan Living Instagram
In this episode, Heidi and Caitlin discuss cycle syncing, hormone health, and living a non-toxic lifestyle. Caitlin shares her journey from being a professional ballet dancer to becoming a hormone health coach, and how she discovered the importance of natural hormone support. They dive into the concept of cycle syncing, the four phases of the menstrual cycle, and how to align nutrition and exercise with each phase.
Highlights:
-Caitlin's journey from ballet dancer to hormone health coach.
-Simplifying cycle syncing by paying attention to energy levels and body needs.
-Tracking your cycle using apps or journaling.
-Nutrition and exercise recommendations for each menstrual phase.
-The importance of eating regular meals for hormonal balance.
LINKS:
Caitlin's Instagram
Caitlin's Website
Get Synced Course
FEMM App
On this week’s episode Heidi provides an overview of what PFAS are, discuss the potential harms they pose to the body, explore scientifically studied concerns regarding PFAS, and share current news stories related to these chemicals. Additionally she offers solutions and highlight PFAS-free products.
Highlights:
- PFAS and their presence in consumer and industrial goods, food, and water
-Environmental and health concerns with PFAS
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What products are PFAS found
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Solutions for a PFAS-free life and PFAS free products recommendations
LINKS:
Non-Toxic Personal Care Products Guide
PFAS Episode With Leah Segedie
Episode 57 of Lifelong
Clean Water Solutions For Every Budget
Mamavation Website
Chemical Industry Documents
The Devil We Know Documentary
https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/05/health/pfas-nearly-half-us-tap-water-wellness/index.html
https://www.ucsf.edu/news/2023/05/425451/makers-pfas-forever-chemicals-covered-dangers
https://www.wbur.org/news/2023/02/16/pfas-biology-blood-new-hampshire
Dr. Jenna and Heidi dive into the importance of non-toxic living and how everyday exposures can impact our health. They also demonstrate a live exposure recall, providing insights and recommendations for reducing exposure to harmful chemicals.
Highlights:
-Dr. Jenna’s motivation for founding Million Marker, and her personal struggles with exposures
-The alarming rise in health issues such as fertility problems, autoimmune diseases, cancer and its relation to toxin exposure.
-The benefits of cooking at home, shopping locally to reduce packaging, and using non-toxic cookware are discussed as ways to minimize exposure to toxins.
-The importance of exercise and sense of community when following a non toxic lifestyle
-The significance of understanding where exposures come from to make informed decisions and take steps towards non-toxic living.
Links:
- Million Marker website
- Million Marker Instagram
- Risewell toothpaste
- Clearstem SPF
Hayley Begner is a mum of 4 and a Hypnobirthing and birth education teacher. She came into this work 11 years ago experiencing her first birth a hospital birth and going in wanting a natural birth but came out feeling quite traumatized and experiencing obstetric violence. She knew she wanted her second to be different so she took a Hypnobirthing course and at 30 weeks decided to birth at home. It changed her life and she trained to become a Hypnobirthing teacher and birth coach. She had her subsequent babies at home with her last being a wild pregnancy and Freebirth. She teaches private courses Group courses, offers 90 minute confidence calls and has an online self paced programme for women wanting to navigate a natural birth; The Radical Hypnobirthing programme.
Heidi interviews Hayley Begner of Naked Birth, about the benefits of at home birth, the physiological changes that occur in the body during birth and how hypnobirthing can help create an effortless birth. Hayley shares her story of giving birth, from her first experience in a hospital to her last unassisted birth at home.
Highlights:
-Hayley’s story with at home birthing
-What hypnobirthing is and the importance of rewiring the brain in order to feel secure about birth.
-The physiological changes that occur in the body during birth, including the hormone oxytocin, which is responsible for birth being designed to be an ecstatic experience.
-The misconception that home birth is risky and not safe
LINKS:
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Naked Birth Website
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Naked Birth Instagram
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Dr Sarah Buckley
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Dr Kirsten Bursting Muberg-The Oxytocin Factor
This episode is all about water and the importance of avoiding tap water. Heidi gives recommendations for water filters for every budget and talks about hydrating your body on a cellular level and provides easy ways to boost your hydration.
Highlights:
-The importance to avoid tap water for optimal health
-Cellular hydration and ways to boost hydration
-What to look for in a water filter
-Water solutions for every budget
LINKS:
- EWG Tap Water Database
- Water Testing Kit
- Pure Water Distiller
- Mountain Valley Spring Water
- LIFELONG Water Episode With Dawn Lusk
Perry Nickelston, DC The Lymph Doc International speaker and educator on movement and chronic pain. Founder of Stop Chasing Pain, Pain Laser Center and Functional Health Solutions. Author of the upcoming book Stop Chasing Pain: A Vital Guide to Recovery and Performance. Creator of Body Aquarium: Lymphatic Mojo a self-help treatment program for chronic pain and performance. Creator of Primal Movement Chains and Fluid Force Systems programs designed to increase movement competency and fluency. Rocktape Master Instructor and board member of AIMLA American Institute for Medical Laser Application
On this episode Dr. Perry Nickelston talks all about the importance of the tongue and the relation between its posture on our mouths and the impact it can have in our body. He also shared some simple but effective tips for healthier mouth and body.
Highlights:
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The importance of the tongue and its relation to the lymphatic system
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The importance of proper tongue posture and its impacts on the body
-How to exercise your tongue in order to help with neurological coordination, alignment, and efficiency of movement
-The downside of mouth breathing
-Simple tips for a healthier mouth and body
Links:
Dr Perry Part 1 Lifelong Episode 29
Dr Perry Instagram
Stop Chasing Pain Website
Dr. Stevin Lin
Asktthedentist.com
Host by Tori is a brand focused on inspiring others to live a life that doesn't have to revolve around alcohol. When we think of hosting or entertaining or parties, we typically think of alcohol. She wants to change that and is reimagining the word host — more of the creativity and less of the booze. Tori hosts a podcast called The Host by Tori Show, which releases weekly episodes and has a recipe book, Mocktail Queen, that has 16 sophisticated non-alcoholic cocktail recipes and tips.
This week's episode with Host by Tori is all about her zero proof journey, she gives advice on how to socialize without alcohol and some ideas for fun alcohol-free activities.
Highlights:
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Sober curiousity and a 0-proof lifestyle
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Benefits of drinking less alcohol
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Ideas for activities that don't involve drinking and how to feel comfortable when attending parties/events without drinking
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Mocktail ideas
LINKS:
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Host by Tori Website
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Host by Tori Instagram
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The Host by Tori Show (Podcast)
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Mocktail Queen Book
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How To Stock Your 0-Proof Bar Free E-book
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Studio Null NA Wine
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Noughty NA Wine
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Seedlip NA Spirits
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Athletic Brewing NA Beer
This week’s episode is all about how to find balance when traveling, overcoming exposure fears and the best non-toxic travel tips and product recommendations!
Highlights:
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Overcoming travel anxiety
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Non-toxic travel tips and product reccomendations
-Answering your questions on my favorite non toxic toothpaste, leave-in conditioner, hair oil, lotion, shampoo and conditioner, and cleaning car products.
Links:
My Story episode
Alysia Pope episode
Clearstem episode 1
Clearstem episode 2
Branch Basics (CODE: HOLISTICWITHHEIDI)
Earthley Wellness Calendula Rose Body Oil
Non-Toxic Travel Essentials Blog Post
Necessaire Fragrance Free Duo
Agent Nateur Silk Peptides
Risewell
Luminex Teeth Whitening
Epic Bars
Bearded Brother’s Bars
Supernola
Pique Mint Green Tea
ION Sinus Spray
PureRoom.com
Benefect Botanical Disinfectant Wipes
Dr. Tania Dempsey is an expert in chronic disease, autoimmune disorders and mast cell activation syndrome. Dr. Dempsey is sought after internationally for her knowledge of chronic immune dysregulation, and has attracted patients from Israel, England, Thailand and France. Dr. Dempsey uses integrative medicine to get to the patient's root cause(s) of their illness. Her purpose is to understand why people get sick and to help patients understand their body and why it fails them when it does.
On this episode Dr. Tania Dempsey talks all about the relationship between mast cells, histamine intolerance and Lyme disease. She focuses on the importance of identifying what in your environment is triggering you and offers some solutions to better your health.
Highlights:
-What Lyme disease and their connection to Lyme disease
-Symptoms of Lyme disease and other tickborne illnesses
-Histamine Intolerance and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome
-Living healthy in a chemical world
Links:
AIM Center
Dr. Tania Dempsey Facebook
Dr. Tania Dempsey Instagram
Dr. Tania Dempsey YouTube
Dr. Claudia Miller
Tick Testing Website
Dr. Tania Dempsey's Peer Reviewed Studies:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30964355/
https://enveurope.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s12302-021-00570-3
https://tiltresearch.org/2021/12/02/overlooked-for-decades-mast-cells-may-explain-chemical-intolerance/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32324159/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35062788/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34454716/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31884258/
On this episode, Heidi talks with Serenity Kids Founder Joe Carr about his health journey, following a paleo lifestyle and creating the first paleo baby food.
Joe talks about the the baby food industry and why it’s important to feed babies and toddlers with healthy and blood sugar balancing, nutrient dense foods.
Highlights:
-The importance of nutrient dense and balanced foods for babies
-Introducing savory flavors at a young age
-Limiting packaged foods for optimal development
-Avoiding fear mongering in the holistic health space
-How regenerative agriculture will heal the land and the people
Links:
My Serenity Kids Website (Code: HH15)
Lovebird Cereal (Code: HEIDI15)
Land To Market
Force Of Nature
On this episode I dive into non-toxic home decor options, what materials to look for, discuss a modern interior design trend and my favorite brand recommendations.
Highlights
-Opting for natural materials like woods, stones, bamboo, woven textiles and plants,
-Where to shop for non toxic home decor
-Tips for ditching plastic and going minimalist.
-The Modern Organic interior design trend, embracing beauty of nature from its natural color palette to the use of organic materials
LINKS:
Coyuchi
Pact (HEIDIK15 for 15% off)
The Citizenry
Made Trade
Obakki
Nadeau
Clodagh Biophilic Interior Designer
Modern Organic Bedroom Design blog post
Cheryl is a registered pharmacist, cancer survivor, cook, author, and certified in Plant Based Nutrition. She is that rare pharmacist that wants to keep you out of the pharmacy and supplement aisles and wants you to use real food to nourish your body for optimal health
In this episode we dive deep into the importance of using food as medicine, avoiding ultra processed foods and transitioning to eating more plants for optimal health. We discussed the best cancer preventing foods and why to focus on finding the root cause of a disease rather than fixing the symptoms.
Highlights:
-Cherly’s health journey and overcoming breast cancer
-Using food as medicine to prevent chronic diseases
-The best cancer preventing foods you should start adding to your lifestyle
-What does a culinary pharmacy mindset mean
-Finding the silver lining in health struggles
Links:
Lifelong IG
Lifelong TikTok
Cheryl's Instagram
Pharmacy In Your Kitchen Website
Healthy Living For A Sharper Mind
Fiona is a certified health coach and private chef in Los Angeles focused on helping women create vibrant health with real food. When she's not working with clients, she loves creating healthy recipes, spending time at the beach, reading in the sun and baking sourdough.
In this episode I spoke with Fiona Riddle about her health and wellness journey, the benefits of incorporating nutrient dense foods , the importance of building resilience through food, how to achieve a healthy lifestyle when living in a big city and more!
Highlights:
-What real food nourishment means
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Nutrient density vs. nutrient depletion.
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Body resiliency
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Key to making the best homemade sourdough
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Tips for living a healthy lifestyle in a big city
Links:
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Lifelong Instagram
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Holistic With Heidi Instagram
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Holistic With Heidi Website
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Lifelong TikTok
Feel Good With Fi Instagram
Feel Good With Fi Website
Eat Like A Human Book
Weston A. Price Foundation
Shire Local Food App
Claravale Raw Milk
Force Of Nature Meats
White Oak Pastures Meats
Raw Farm Cheese
Find Real Food App
Raw Milk Finder
On this week’s solo episode I touch on everything about the best ways to support your liver during springtime and why it is important to do so, debunking some popular non- toxic myths and answering some of your most asked questions.
Highlights:
-Traditional Chinese medicine philosophies and symptoms associated with the liver
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Best ways to support the liver this time of year
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Non-toxic living myths debunked
-Answering your questions on my go-to dinner, my favorite air purifier and more!
Links:
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Lifelong Instagram
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Holistic With Heidi Instagram
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Holistic With Heidi Website
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Lifelong YouTube
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Lifelong TikTok
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Branch Basics
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Peace Love Hormones Bitters
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Episode 45 Lifelong - Indoor Air Quality
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Avocado Mattress
Therese is the Household Toxins Health Specialist and the Head Guru at The Green Living Gurus. She is an entrepreneur, activist, podcast host and educator. She spreads the awareness of chemical exposure that could cause many autoimmune illnesses, cancer, and other health issues,
Therese helps families reduce their exposure to toxicants and ease the overwhelm and nerves of chemical confusion. She guides them in creating a non-toxic home to reduce the risk of illnesses and toxic poisoning and increase the odds of a long, healthy, vital life and a safe environment for their family. She does this through her weekly podcast show, newsletter, blog posts, social media, Coaching offers and Tee’s Organics, a line of household cleaners and products that are healthy for you and your home.
In this episode, we discuss Therese's non toxic living journey, we focused on the importance of indoor air quality and ways improve it, and how to reduce exposure to chemicals.
Highlights:
-Tee’s non toxic lifestyle journey
-The harms of poor indoor air quality and how it can lead to a variety of health issues
- Ways to improve indoor air quality.
-The importance of becoming aware of the chemicals you are putting into your home, body, and food.
Links:
Tee's Website
Buy Tee's Organics
Tee's Podcast
Tee's Instagram
UHoo Indoor Air Quality Monitor
Ginny Dent's Story
Environmental Working Group
Staci and The From Scratch Farmhouse are a homesteading and homeschooling family of 9 on a mission to grow and raise as much of our food as possible and live old-fashioned, with purpose.
In this episode Staci shares everything about transitioning from city life to homestead life, growing your food and sourcing from local farms and the best sustainability tips. She also opens up about parenting on the homestead and how to get the kids involved as well as the importance of finding aligned community.
Highlights:
-All you need to know about how to get started with homesteading, working with what’s available for you and transitioning from the city to your homestead
-Ditching the grocery store, being more self-sufficient in food and sourcing food locally.
-The importance of involving children in household chores
-Finding community when pursuing a counter-cultural lifestyle .
Links:
Homestead From Scratch Membership
The From Scratch Farmhouse YouTube
The From Scratch Farmhouse Instagram
Printable Garden Planner
Cellar Tour
Staci's Morning Routine
Really Very Crunchy Instagram
Shifting To A Non-Toxic Mindset With Alysia Pope
This week’s solo episode is all about sustainable clothing, how to avoid non toxic chemicals, my favorite healthy sustainable clothing brands and an exciting announcement!
Highlights:
-The importance of using non toxic clothing
-Chemical and materials to avoid when shopping for clothes
-How to upgrade your wardrobe with non toxic clothing brands
Links:
Non-Toxic Clothing E-Book
Episode 15: Non Toxic Clothing Part 1
Episode 17: The 411 On PFAs With Consumer Health Activist, Leah Segedie
Pact
MATE The Label
Gaia Conceptions
Laude The Label
Branch Basics
This week’s solo episode is all about sustainable clothing, how to avoid non toxic chemicals, my favorite healthy sustainable clothing brands and an exciting announcement!
Highlights:
-The importance of using non toxic clothing
-Chemical and materials to avoid when shopping for clothes
-How to upgrade your wardrobe with non toxic clothing brands
Links:
Episode 15: Non Toxic Clothing Part 1
Episode 17: The 411 On PFAs With Consumer Health Activist, Leah Segedie
E-BOOK
Pact
MATE The Label
Gaia Conceptions
Laude The Label
Branch Basics
Steven Arena (aka @reallytanman) is a Big Tech software engineer turned food entrepreneur. Steven founded Ancient Crunch, the makers of MASA Chips, which are the only tallow fried, seed oil free tortilla chips on the market.
In this episode, Steven shares everything about his health journey. We discussed about the trending topic of seed oils and why we should avoid them, the history behind pasteurized dairy and the benefits of incorporating raw dairy into our diet and more!
Highlights:
-The use and dangers of industrially processed seed oils
-What to be aware of with sun exposure and its relation to seed oils
-Misconceptions and benefits of incorporating raw milk
-Purchasing from local farms and focusing on high quality food
Links:
MASA Chips
Shire App
Really Tan Man Instagram
Really Tan Man Twitter
Really Tan Man Substack
The Big Fat Surprise Book
Andrew Pace is a Healthy Home Concierge and Founder of The Green Design Center, a leading resource for homeowners and contractors looking to source products that are healthy and green and receive expert consulting advice on designing and building healthy green homes. Andrew is the host of the weekly Non Toxic Environments Podcast. He is a worldwide expert on green and healthy building products and services customers and contractors from around the globe. As founder of the oldest healthy building supply company in the United States, Andrew has become one of the single most helpful and educational experts dealing with the day-to-day concerns of those individuals who suffer from allergies, asthma and chemical sensitivities.
In this episode, Andy shares his holistic approach on creating healthier and sustainable homes. We touched on everything from the problems we see in our modern construction industry, the effects of using conventional materials on our health, to how important it is to work closely with clients in order to build and renovate their homes according to their specific needs
Highlights:
-Andy’s eye opening journey from working in the commercial material supply industry for 30+ years to founding the Green Design Center
-The toxic construction industry and the advantages of using a holistic approach when building a home
-Working 1-1 with costumers to address their specific needs and chemical sensitivity demands
- Practical advice for non-toxic living
Links:
The Green Design Center
GDC Building For Health Instagram
Andy's Podcast
Hire Andy
AFM Safecoat Paint
Michele (Mishi) is a certified holistic health coach, dedicated to educating women about their bodies and empowering them to take back the control over their own health. She believes that body literacy is not only empowering, but healing.
After years of extreme dieting, living by societal standards and being at war with her own body, she finally got out of survival mode and discovered how to trust her body again when she went on her own healing journey after losing her period for years. Now, through the confidence she gained, Mishi started the Rosay Way and is on a mission to restore as many periods as possible and show women their bodies aren’t broken, but strong, vital and wise!
In this episode, Mishi opened up about her journey recovering from hypothalamic amenorrhea, non-toxic living and its relationship to period recovery.
we discussed the importance of the ovulatory cycle and why it's so important for a woman's health, how to monitor ovulation and some of our favorite non toxic period products
Highlights:
-Causes and symptoms of hypothalamic amenorrhea
-The importance of the ovulatory cycle for a woman's health
-Tips on how to monitor ovulation
-Relationship between non-toxic living and period recovery
-The hunt for non-toxic period products and clothing brands
Links:
Non toxic period underwear
Mishi’s IG
Mishi’s website
HWH Guides
This week’s solo episode is all about metabolic health, my top tips to balance blood sugar, the impact of chemicals on our health and answering your questions on my favorite non toxic products!
HIGHLIGHTS:
-The importance of a holistic approach to metabolic health and balancing blood sugar
-Realistic lifestyle habits to optimize your metabolism
-Raising awareness about obesogens, toxins and the impact of chemicals on your metabolic function
-My favorite self care non-toxic products
Links:
Obesogens Report
Latest podcast episode with FARE
Clearstem Products (Code: HEIDI)
Skinny Confidential Ice Roller
Village Farmstand
Leah Segedie’spodcast episode on PFAS
Maddie Miles Episode pt. 1
Maddie Miles Episode pt.2
Pacific Coast Down Organic
Pillow avocado organic(Note: I noticed this is made with organic latex and I do love it!)
Non toxic underwear
CLEARSTEM Skincare is a revolutionary skincare brand that is both Anti-Aging and Anti-Acne with zero hormone disruptors or toxins. The brand was founded by two women, Danielle Gronich & Kayleigh Christina. Together they have dedicated their lives and careers to create CLEARSTEM Skincare, and create products that deliver positive change without sacrificing health.
In this episode we discussed everything about botox, the importance of educating oneself and embracing beauty from within, lifestyle hacks to improve our skin + so much more!
DISCLAIMER: We support people's decisions, just advocate for informed consent and love having open discussions about topics like this, always curious to hear everyone's thoughts.
Highlights:
-The detriments of injectables, the importance of educating oneself and embracing beauty from within
-Thoughts on 2023 skincare trends, proper skincare education and cutting through the noise
-What to incorporate into your diet to help with acne and aging
Links:
CLEARSTEM IG
CLEARSTEM Website
Listen to Episode 16 with CLEARSTEM here
Thistle Meal subscription
BOUNCEBACK™ "No Botox Serum
More Info on Botox
Two young professionals working in Chicago that struggled to find simply prepared, wholesome and nutritious meals that tasted good. Instead of spending money on mediocre “healthy” options, they packed their own lunches and quickly bonded over their shared love for well-prepared but not over-involved food. Food made with real ingredients and mostly vegetables (always seasonal).
Today they operate FARE, a dine-in and takeaway spot, in multiple Chicagoland locations along with a wholesale prepared foods line. The restaurant specializes in what brought us together all those years ago – food that was not just healthy but truly satisfying and of course, delicious.
HIGHLIGHTS:
•The story behind FARE
•The benefits of supporting local food systems
•Accessibility of fresh produce while living in a big city
•Ways to get kids excited about healthy eating
• The importance of avoiding seed oils for optimal health
LINKS:
FARE’s Instagram
FARE’s Website
The Beauty Detox Solution Book- Kimberly Snyder
Elliot Coleman Books
Well/Behaved Podcast
Dirt to Soil Book- Gave Brown
I dive into a little update on my wedding planning, new business plans and working with wellness brands I love, being crunchy in 2023, my opinion on meat alternatives and answering your questions on my favorite non toxic lotions and tips to avoid mold outside and in the workplace .
LINKS
-Ways to prevent mold in the home & the health effects of fragrance
-Calendula-Rose Body Oil
-Everyone Unscented Body Lotion
Make sure you're subscribed to LIFELONG and follow along on Instagram @holisticwithheidi and @lifelong_pod.
Kelly Ryerson works at the intersection of pesticides, nutrition and health as a writer, speaker and policy consultant. She started the news site Glyphosate Facts which explores and explains how our chemical agriculture system has led to an explosion in chronic disease. She collaborates with scientists, doctors, organic farmers and regenerative agriculture technology companies to better understand and address agrochemical damage to our soil and bodies
HIGHLIGHTS:
-Kelly's story on battling an autoimmune disease and being dismissed by doctors
-What glyphosate is and the Monsanto cancer trials
-Glyphosate's contribution to a leaky gut and chronic disease
-Eating gluten in Europe vs in the US
LINKS:
Kelly's Blog
Kelly's Instagram
The Monsanto Papers: Deadly Secrets, Corporate Corruption, and One Man’s Search for Justice
Dr Zach Bush’s Website
Maddie Miles is the founder of peace. love. hormones. which is a menstrual health empowerment community and brand. She struggled with her health from a very young age (diagnoses of anorexia, insomnia, depression, anxiety, panic disorder, Lyme, and was prescribed many pharmaceuticals) and went through the western medicine model for 6 years before finding the natural, integrative approach and truly started to heal. After learning how to heal the body, mind, and spirit holistically, both by healing herself and within the classroom at her Integrative Health and Herbal medicine schooling, she founded peace. love. hormones. where she educates and empower women through education (she has an app, podcast, and social media) and her herbal formulations for women's and menstrual health.
LINKS:
LIFELONG Podcast Maddie Miles Pt. 1
peace.love.hormones website
peace.love.hormones podcast
NEW! Sleepy Formula Code: HEIDI
Maddie's instagram
1:1 Womb Alchemy Mentorship
FAM Self-Study Program Code: MADDIE10
Dr. Jolene Brighten Beyond The Pill Book
Alyssa Vitti In the Flo Book
Hormone Intelligence By Aviva Romm
Dr. Jerilynn - The Preventative Powers of Ovulation and Progesterone
Dr. Stacy is a Traditional Naturopath who specializes in Functional Medicine. After suffering from chronic illness for most of her own life, she finally found relief in using a holistic approach to regain her health and correct her imbalances. Discovering Functional Medicine has been life-changing and she has set forth to help as many people as possible regain their health and with that, their quality of life. Dr. Stacy has been in the health and wellness sphere for close to 15 years, she holds several Functional Medicine Certifications, a Master’s in Holistic Nutrition, and is constantly finding new ways to learn and grow more so that she can continue to support not only her own health but the health of her patients in her practice, Vibe Wellness.
LINKS:
Dr. Stacy's Website
Dr. Stacy's Instagram
Today I am joined by two Holistic Nutritionists and founders of the non-toxic subscription box company Better Brands Co, Jenna Johnson and Allison Rhian. Their mission is to bring clean, non-toxic products to the forefront, shed light on the lack of regulation within the beauty, household, food and supplement industries, and ultimately bring awareness to the interconnectedness of toxic ingredients and disease.
LINKS:
Better Brands Co Website
Jenna's Instagram
Allison's Instagram
Better Brands Co Big No-No List
Loving Yourself To Good Health Book
You Can Health Your Life Book
Jenna’s Bloat Be Gone Course
Lauren Less combines her passions for food and helping others. She has created a space people can visit for allergy-friendly recipes, chronic illness support, non-toxic lifestyle suggestions and health and wellness tips. She discusses everything from fitness with chronic illness to tips for traveling with food allergies and everything in between!
In today's episode, we talk about food allergies and MCAS and how those tie in with low toxic living and longevity! We also talk about the histamine bucket and her experience swapping out products.
LINKS:
Lauren's website
Lauren's instagram
Tune into this episode to learn tips about preventing mold in the home and why it's a good idea to toss fragranced products + solutions!
LINKS:
My Story Episode 12
Primally Pure handsoap
Primally Pure candle
Everyone Organics hand soap
Everyone Organics bodywash
Goodlight candle
Allergy pillow protector
Perry Nickelston, DC The Lymph Doc International speaker and educator on movement and chronic pain. Founder of Stop Chasing Pain, Pain Laser Center and Functional Health Solutions. Author of the upcoming book Stop Chasing Pain: A Vital Guide to Recovery and Performance. Creator of Body Aquarium: Lymphatic Mojo a self-help treatment program for chronic pain and performance. Creator of Primal Movement Chains and Fluid Force Systems programs designed to increase movement competency and fluency. Rocktape Master Instructor and board member of AIMLA American Institute for Medical Laser Application
LINKS:
Stop Chasing Pain website
Stop Chasing Pain Instagram
The Body Aquarium: Lymphatic Mojo
Book a call with Heidi
Today I am joined by Parker Brook of Lovebird, a gut health boosting organic, grain-free, and refined sugar free cereal company. Before launching Lovebird, he was working in the big food industry. After the birth of his daughter and overcoming his autoimmune condition using food as medicine, he decided to wanted to find a better way and clean up junk food for the collective. His purpose is to help his family and yours eat better so we can all rise and fly with food from the earth, lightly sweetened by nature.
LINKS:
Buy Lovebird Cereal
Lovebird Instagram
Alysia is a Holistic Health Coach, Pilates Trainer, Host of The Purely Podcast and founder of PurelyYou: a virtual home for becoming the best version of #PurelyYou through motivational health coaching and body loving pilates. Alysia believes our mindset impacts our wellness more than anything and teaches wellness through the lens of self love, helping women feel confident in their ability to take care of themselves. After years of being at war with her body, she's finally found that being on the same team is where the most impactful mind & body transformation takes place.
LINKS:
Purely You Platform
Alysia's Instagram
You Can Heal Your Life by Louise Hay
The Power Is Within You by Louise Hay
My Feature on The Purely You Podcast 1 FREE MONTH CODE: LIFELONG
Liliana Quintero, founder of Wild Lily Organics, a conscious, organic, and sustainable personal care brand offering sacred beauty rituals through ancient holistic alternatives to health and beauty. After 15 years of working in the Beauty Industry as a Licensed Esthetician, Liliana followed her heart into the world of healing, spirituality, holistic traditions, and sacred woman traditions. She works one-on-ones and has developed online and in-person workshops. Liliana’s work is in helping women to nourish their Wild Divine Feminine Essence through self-love, self-discovery, and self-empowerment.
LINKS:
Wild Lily Organics Website
Wild Lily Organics Instagram
Wild Sacred Beauty Membership
Y'ALL. Sorry I've been so MIA. After two weeks of travel and one week of being sick, I am back up and running!
Today, I am sharing the intimate details of how my fiancé proposed in Portofino, Italy, what it was like eating dairy and gluten in Italy, and how I clean my entire apartment in a non-toxic fashion.
Make sure you're subscribed to LIFELONG and follow along on Instagram @holisticwithheidi and @lifelong_pod.
LINKS:
Episode 7 With Branch Basics Founder
Portofino Farm/Cooking Class
Branch Basics Starter Kit
Truly Free Home Laundry Detergent
Benefect Botanical Disinfectant Wipes
Avocado Mattress
Bona Spray Mop
EC3 Mold Solution
My Organic Bed Sheets
Katie is a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist with a thriving practice in Boston (VIBE Wellness), as well as the cofounder of the Moxa Acupressure app. She began her career in cancer and pharmaceutical research with a masters in biotechnology from Harvard University, then turned her attention to Eastern medicine, earning her doctorate in Acupuncture and Oriental medicine from the Pacific College of Health Sciences. She is passionate about combining modern western science with ancient eastern wisdom, and is on a mission to empower others to reach their most vibrant health through accessible wellness.
LINKS:
Moxa App
Moxa Instagram
Dr. Katie Pedrick's Instagram
LIFELONG Instagram
Holistic With Heidi Website
Holistic With Heidi Instagram
Dr. Julie Fratantoni is a cognitive neuroscientist at Center for BrainHealth at UT Dallas. Her work focuses on how to leverage behavioral science and technology to teach people strategies to improve their brain health and performance. She is passionate about educating others about how brain works and how to incorporate practical, science-backed habits into everyday life to increase overall wellness.
We discuss:
Productivity hacks
The concept of neuroplasticity
The latest research in brain health
Dr. Julie's low toxic living tips
And so much more!
Links:
Dr. Julie's Instagram
Dr. Julie's Website
The Center for Brain Health
BrainHealth Project Training
Branch Basics
Dr. Bronner's Soap
Air Doctor
Ever think what it takes to build a home that is truly holistic?
Brian Johnson of SENERGY360 merges 20 years of experience in the construction industry with twenty years of passion for health, athletic performance, and optimal wellness.
SENERGY360 takes the science of health to unprecedented levels in the building industry. Brian's mission is to build supportive and safe sanctuaries: homes that contribute to health and provide a space where people flourish and thrive. The homes are sustainable, environmentally safe, energetic homes that promote health and longevity.
Brian is spreading the mission of holistic homes near and far by offering assessments everywhere in the country.
Listen in to this episode to learn:
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What lighting is best in the home
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How to reduce the toxins in building materials and furnishings
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Low VOC and non-toxic solutions for a holistic home
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About building biology and where this field is going
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Easy and affordable ways to create a holistic home, where to start
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The best places to look for mold
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The problem with remediation
LINKS:
Senergy 360 Website
Senergy360 Instagram
In this episode, I am going to talk about designing a non-toxic home. Like, going into the details of furnishings and the pretty things and how to optimize those choices for our health.
I share...
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The chemicals in furniture, what to avoid and why
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HWH Approved home brands
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Tips for designing a healthy home
A bonus LIVE Q+A
LINKS:
LIFELONG Episode 17 on PFAs
LIFELONG Episode 15 On Non Toxic Clothing
Goodlight Candles
Charcoal Car Filter
Maiden Home
Medley
Pottery Barn Non Toxic
Masaya & Co.
Lifekind Throw
Coyuchi
Loomy
Lorena Canals
Pact
Birch Living
Naturepedic
Avocado Mattress
Happsy
Micah helped his dad develop equipment for Ultraviolet Blood Irradiation for infections and chronic disease. The business took off with recognition from Harvard Medical by Michael Hamblin.
A few years later, Micah dropped out of nursing school and quit his work on the ambulance. In 2014, he started to develop equipment for ozone therapy because there was a need for a less expensive, stable unit that people could use at home. Ozone therapy had a synergistic effect to UBI, so it was a good fit for him because he understood it well.
Now, Micah owns Simply O3, an ozone equipment company and works to educate and get the word out on ozone.
LINKS:
SimplyO3 Website
Micah's Instagram
Topical Ozone Oil
I was recently featured in a health summit with pharmacist, Dr. Victoria McDonald in which I discussed mold illness and low toxic living. I wanted to share some of the snippets.
I discuss:
Getting my mindset right while sick
How we know if we are exposed to mold and what plays a role in getting the illness
How testing works when it comes to mold
Where mycotoxins stores in the body
Who a low toxic lifestyle is good for
Supporting the body through detoxification
LINKS:
Dr Joe Dispenza Books
Louise Hay Book
Holistic With Heidi Instagram
Lifelong Instagram
This week, I interviewed the power couple Dr. Tom and Lauren Williams of Roots Family Chiropractic. AKA my favorite chiropractic practice ever. Their chiropractic locations are located in both Chicago and Northwest Indiana. In addition, they have an amazing instagram feed. When it comes to parenting, they are my inspiration. I wanted to bring both of them on to chat about not only nervous system chiropractic, but also on homesteading, and holistic and brain-based parenting.
Roots Family Chiropractic is one of the most highly rated chiropractic practice in Chicago and recently grew roots in Northwest Indiana. Their focus is to primarily serve pregnant women, children, and adults looking for something different when it comes to their health. They help kids and adults struggling with hyperactivity, sensory sensitivity, trouble sleeping, ear infections, digestion, stress, and discomfort.
This episode was so fun to record, I hope you enjoy listening!
LINKS:
Roots Family Chiro Website
Roots Family Chiro Instagram
Free Brain Development Webinar
Lauren's Instagram
Dr. Tom's Instagram
This show today is all about PFAs. I am joined by consumer health activist and watchdog, Leah Segedie of Mamavation.com and Shift Con.
PFAs, also known as forever chemicals, are a very dangerous class of chemicals popping up in all areas of life. These chemicals stick around in the body for years as well as in our environment. People are rising up, laws are being passed, but it is just the beginning. This is one of the most important classes of chemicals people should begin to familiarize themselves with so that they can improve their health. Leah knows her stuff and is sharing all of the details in this episode. Give it a listen and let me know what you think by sharing it to your instagram stories and tag @holisticwithheidi and @lifelong_pod.
LINKS:
Mamavation Website
Mamavation Instagram
Green Enough Book
Joining me today is Kayleigh Christina, the Co-Founder and COO of CLEARSTEM, a nontoxic anti-aging and anti-acne skincare line.
As a Certified Holistic Nutritionist, published author, podcaster, and investor of wellness-based brands, Kayleigh has a deep passion for making a positive impact in other people’s lives. Her journey into the skincare world began when she developed numerous health issues - a breast tumor and severe cystic acne in her mid-twenties - and tried in vain to find a cure. After countless doctors, dermatologists, and specialists, no one could figure out what was going on. That’s when she took matters into her own hands and discovered San Diego Acne Clinic, where she met co-founder Danielle Gronich. Not only did her acne clear up, but through their sessions, the duo discovered their mutual passion for helping other acne sufferers achieve clear skin through internal and external methods without sacrificing their health. That’s when CLEARSTEM Skincare was born.
We chat about...
Overcoming acne holistically
The dangers of acne medications
The science behind acne and how to prevent it
Acne-triggering foods and what to eat instead
Natural and synthetic pore-clogging ingredients
Non-toxic living
Skincare trends to be cautious of
LINKS:
Clearstem Website
Clearstem Instagram
Pore Clogging Ingredients
Mountain Valley Spring Water
WEAR PLANTS NOT PLASTIC.
Did you know that the fashion/textile industry is one of the most harmful industries to both human and planet health?
Synthetic fabrics are usually made from polyester, a product of the PETROLEUM INDUSTRY.
There are a few routes toxins can get into our body. These include INGESTION, INHALATION, and DERMAL ABSORPTION.
Our skin is our largest organ, and can absorb certain chemicals through dermal (skin) absorption. This is a cause of concern when wearing toxic clothing made from petroleum-byproducts and other ones treated with stain guard, water proofing, and other things chock full of chemicals like PFAs, pesticides, phthalates, heavy metals, formaldehyde, and toxic dyes.
My BEST TIP is to wear clothes made from natural fibers as much as possible. GOTS Certified organic cotton is my personal fave.
LINKS:
Full List of HWH Approved Clothing Brands
GOTS Database
Dr. Shanna Swan
My Story
10-Page Product Guide Download
Listen in for a ground-breaking episode you don’t want to miss!
Dr Nora is a Board-Certified Pediatric Dentist, researcher, and educator. She has advanced training in myofunctional therapy and certifications in feeding treatment modalities. She practiced functional pediatric dentistry, focusing on whole-health baed dentistry for her patients in a collaborative space including an ENT/Sleep Surgeon, Infant -Tongue Tie expert, SLP CCC/LC, CST, Pediatric PT, myofunctional therapists, sleep psychologist, integrative pharmacist, oral surgeon, and sleep hygiene expert.
Links:
Risewell
Boka
Developmental Fluoride Neurotoxicity Article, PMID: 31856837
Association Between Maternal Fluoride Exposure During Pregnancy and IQ Scores, PMID: 31424532
The Breathe Institute Ambassadors
The Breathe Institute Affiliates
Welcome! How many of you are still drinking tap water? No shade, of course, but in this episode you're going to learn all about the creepy things hiding in your drinking and bathing water. I am joined by water expert, IHP, and Clinical Herbalist, Dawn Lusk.
Dawn is one of the most thorough people I know in the holistic health space, everything she shares is backed by and documented with tons of research. She is super scientific but is an excellent communicator and makes complex subject easy to understand. I personally love her instagram account filled with countless educational graphics.
Although Dawn has a wide breadth of expertise, today's episode is solely focused on water. Listen in to learn everything you need to know about water and MORE!
Links:
Dawn's Instagram
Dawn's Website
Dawn's Water Course
Tap Water Database
Book: The Fourth Phase Of Water
Book: Water Codes
Book: Cancer And The New Biology Of Water
NOTES:
At this point in time, most of us have probably heard of EMFs. With the rapid growth of technology and innovation, EMFs have become increasingly more prevalent. The downside of all this exciting technological growth is that these EMFs have negative effects on one's health, but the good news is there are things you can do about it. Admittedly, I am still learning about EMFs as a toxin. Today, I had the opportunity to interview of one the most well-known women in the EMF education community, August Brice of Tech Wellness. August has a passion is mindful living in our digital world. Her online platform, TechWellness.com is the only comprehensive online source that addresses all the challenges of our modern digital world - from EMF Radiation and effects of blue light, to Cyber Security and mental wellbeing with tech. On top of her on-going research, August has built an Advisory Team consisting of world-renown experts in each area, who consult with Tech Wellness and review all major content on the site. Anything August shares on her platform are tested and is never supplied or sponsored to avoid any influence. While this episode addresses a deep topic, August keeps it light, fun, and extremely positive. So join me in welcoming August Brice!
LINKS:
Tech Wellness Website
Tech Wellness Instagram
Air Tube Headphones
Americans For Responsible Technology
Branch Basics Oxygen Boost
EMF Protection Bed Canopy
Maddie Miles is the founder of peace. love. hormones. which is a menstrual health empowerment community and brand. She struggled with her health from a very young age (diagnoses of anorexia, insomnia, depression, anxiety, panic disorder, Lyme, and was prescribed many pharmaceuticals) and went through the western medicine model for 6 years before finding the natural, integrative approach and truly started to heal. After learning how to heal the body, mind, and spirit holistically, both by healing herself and within the classroom at her Integrative Health and Herbal medicine schooling, she founded peace. love. hormones. where she educates and empower menstruators through education (she has an app, podcast, and social media) and her herbal formulations for women's and menstrual health.
LINKS:
PFAs in Period Underwear Article
Maddie's Insta
Peace Love Hormones Insta
Maddie's App
Maddie's Nutraceutical Product, Soothe
Are you being mindful of what goes in, on, and around your body? We are surrounded by toxins and while we can't control every aspect of our exposure, there are many impactful steps we can take to drastically reduce our toxic burden.
Today's podcast episode dives deeper into toxins in personal care products and what to do about it. Listen in for tangible solutions on how to live a low toxic and healthy life!
LINKS:
Car Deodorizer
Primally Pure
Branch Basics
Credo Beauty
Dr. Aly Cohen is triple board-certified in rheumatology, internal medicine, and integrative medicine, as well as an environmental health expert in Princeton, New Jersey. She has collaborated with the Environmental Working Group, Cancer Schmancer, and other disease- prevention organizations, and is coeditor of the textbook, Integrative Environmental Medicine, part of the Oxford University Press/Weil Integrative Medicine, Academic Series. In 2015, she created TheSmartHuman.com to share environmental health, disease prevention, and wellness information with the public. She lectures nationally on environmental health topics for elementary/ high schools, colleges/ universities, medical schools, and physician- training programs, and she is a regular expert guest for television, print, and podcasts. She has been the recipient of countless awards, including Top Docs NJ in rheumatology from 2016-2021, the NJ Healthcare Heroes Award in Education for The Smart Human educational platform in 2015, and the 2016 Burton L. Eichler Award for humanitarianism.
Dr. Cohen is working to educate and empower the next generation to make safer, smarter lifestyle choices through the creation of environmental health and prevention curricula for schools nationally. Dr. Cohen is a member of the medical advisory board for “Cancer Schmancer”, actor Fran Drescher's cancer prevention foundation, and she will be a speaker at the Annual Cancer Schmancer Health Summit in January 2022. She lives on a farm in New Jersey with her husband, two sons, and lots of furry friends.
We discuss:
The prevalence of chemicals and how they interact in the body
Practical tips for reducing your toxic exposure
The dangers of tap water
Educating adolescents and teens on low toxic living
LINKS:
The Smart Human Instagram
The Smart Human Podcast
Dr. Cohen's Medical Practice Website
Sacred Cow Movie
Non-Toxic Guide to Living Healthy in a Chemical World Book
Sapiens Book
Today I am so blessed to be interviewing one of the founders of Branch Basics, Kelly Love. Kelly resides in Jackson, Mississippi with her husband and 2 daughters and is passionate about educating folks about low toxic living.
In this episode, we breakdown what fragrance really is, how Kelly and her co-founders launched a safe and effective cleaning brand, overcoming mystery illness. Kelly also shares her top tips for living a low toxic lifestyle.
LINKS:
Branch Basics Website
Branch Basics Instagram
Dr. Caroline Leaf
You Can Heal Your Life, Louise Hay
Uma Ghosh is a Dubai based award winning former TV producer/ presenter and now a certified health and holistic beauty educator and entrepreneur whose dream is to make every woman feel beautiful inside out.
Uma is certified in Sculptural facelift, facial Gua Sha, health coaching, facial reflexology and many more holistic beauty modalities. She has her own line of beauty tools – Uma Ghosh Beauty Tools and recently ventured out to into educating professionals too with her Academy Pro- Age Aesthetics Academy.
LINKS:
Uma's Website
Uma's Instagram
Gua Sha Stone
Uma's Online Courses
Holistic Skin Masterclass
Pro-Age Aesthetics Academy
This week I am joined by Registered Nurse and Health Coach, Andi Samperi. Andi has a diverse background in all areas of health and brings so much to the table. She is easily one of the most fascinating people to talk to.
Andi developed a passion to equip individuals with the knowledge they need to thrive in their personal health journey. She believes that health education is not only a fundamental part of overall well-being, but the building block of empowerment and self-advocacy, leading the way to a long and healthy life!
In this episode, we chat about mending the polarization between conventional and functional medicine, how to get kids started on the holistic health journey, food freedom, low toxic products, brain states, and so much more.
Enjoy listening in!
LINKS:
Educated Book
Dream Big Book
Think And Grow Rich Book
Aillea
Ilia Beauty
100% Pure
Berkey Water Filter
Mountain Valley Water
Risewell
Think Dirty
We Discuss...
Meeting people where they are at with sustainability
Deciding on being be a part of the problem or part of the solution
The parallels of low toxic living and environmentalism
How to start this journey no matter where you are at
Being a minimalist and re-prioritizing your budget for and environmental and health
Links:
Earth Hero Website
Earth Hero Instagram
The Story of Stuff Book
This week I am joined by Certified Holistic Nutritionist, Jenna Johnson. Jenna Johnson is a Certified Holistic Nutritionist and founder and creator of The Scrounge, a lifestyle brand that began with her love of food and ‘making more with less’ in her home kitchen. Jenna is shifting people’s mindset of healthy cooking to an approachable style called “Scrounging” – using the food you already have at home to create a meal. As a Certified Holistic Nutritionist specializing in gut health, she focuses on helping women eliminate chronic stomach issues without medication. Jenna’s own experience with gut issues led her to help others with these same struggles. Jenna’s goal is to help others get their life back and live life to the fullest without the stress and anxiety of stomach pain.
This episode goes everywhere but has central themes of prevention, toxins and gut health, and getting creative in the kitchen. Enjoy this episode!
LINKS:
Jenna's Website
Jenna's Instagram
The Healthy Giver Website
The Healthy Giver Instagram
Ion Biome Supplement
Book: How Not To Die
NutritionFacts.org
About The Host:
Heidi Kuimjian of Holistic With Heidi is a Certified Holistic Health and Nutrition Coach with a passion for low toxic living and environmental toxin education. She specializes in mystery illnesses.
Through several challenging years of battling chronic and unexplained respiratory, neurological, and skin issues, Heidi proved doctors wrong (it wasn't all in her head) and found her root cause, mold and environmental toxins. Through a targeted detox protocol using food as medicine, lifestyle techniques, and appropriate supplementation, she healed herself naturally and found the silver lining—her calling.
Heidi believes in a holistic and bio-individualized approach to health and wellness and is a strong advocate for a low toxic, clean lifestyle. She and her clients set realistic and attainable goals for sustainable habits that promote optimal wellness for years to come.
Heidi resides in Chicago and works 1:1 with clients located all over the country over video.
Instagram Links:
@lifelong_pod
@holisticwithheidi
#HWHApproved Packaged Food:
Lil Bucks
Pique Tea
Supernola
Three Trees
Mary's Gone Crackers
Plus more, discussed in the episode
Holistic With Heidi presents, Lifelong, a podcast centered around low toxic living and longevity. Each week, your host, Certified Holistic Health and Nutrition Coach Heidi Kuimjian will bring you a new solo or interview episode discussing tangible tips for a healthier body, home, and life.
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