Send Vanessa a Text Message Addictive Wellness Website: https://www.addictivewellness.com/ LISTENER DISCOUNT CODE: VANESSA-15 In this episode, I sit down with Sage Dammers, co-founder, CEO, product formulator, and master chocolatier of Addictive Wellness. From a young age, Sage curiously ventured beyond the conventional health space and immersed himself in the ancient herbal systems and nutritional practices of indigenous cultures, specifically Taoist Tonic Herbalism. He's been blessed to have w...
May 07, 2024•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 51
Send Vanessa a Text Message In this episode, I sit down with return guests Amanda Porta and Robyn Towt to discuss an extremely important update within the breast implant industry. With a new, "safer" Motiva implant pending FDA approval, these women want to make sure the truth is given to all women considering implants in the future. This implant (that was supposed to hit the U.S. market in 2023) claims to be vastly safer than its competitors because of revolutionary technology (including a micro...
Apr 24, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 50
Send Vanessa a Text Message Homebase LINK I refer to in the intro of this episode: https://linktr.ee/thegiftofgoods In this episode, I sit down with Emily Cherkin, otherwise known as The Screentime Consultant. As a former middle school English teacher and parent of two, Emily witnessed the simultaneous rise of technology use for school, and smartphone and social media use for kids. Today, she consults with parents, offers school presentations and professional development trainings, and writes ab...
Apr 10, 2024•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 49
Send Vanessa a Text Message LISTENER DISCOUNT CODE: VANESSA10 for 10% off any product - available for U.S. customers. Website: https://gembared.com/ Get ready, because this episode literally covers EVERYTHING you need to know about Red Light Therapy, AKA photo biomodulation. With all the marketing tactics and an overabundance of voices out there, I asked the trusted founder and owner of GembaRed, Andrew LaTour, to educate us all and help set the record straight. In this insanely comprehensive di...
Mar 26, 2024•1 hr 55 min•Ep. 48
Send Vanessa a Text Message 10% off any Activation Product(s), discount code for listeners: WELL10 - available to U.S. and Canadian listeners. Activation website: https://shorturl.at/jqwHI In this episode, I sit down with the CEO and Founder of Activation Products, Ian Clark. Ian's story is nothing short of incredible, as he was told he only had about three years left to live at the young age of 46. Along with going bankrupt and having the grave concern of not being around to raise his seven chi...
Mar 12, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 47
Send Vanessa a Text Message In this episode, I sit down with Chris Logan, Director of Clinical Operations at First Responder Wellness . This discussion is all about addressing substance abuse, addiction, and challenges associated with co-occurring mental health concerns from a holistic angle. Chris passionately serves the first responder community and their families, and helps break down all aspects of addiction from a physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual perspective. Rising above a painfu...
Feb 28, 2024•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 46
Send Vanessa a Text Message Link for listeners to purchase Hydrogen Water tablets now available. (Updated on 8/8/24) Listener Discount Code: VANESSA10 for 10% off at checkout. Please use this link: https://shrsl.com/4fbha In this episode, I have the pleasure of sitting with Alex Tarnava, the inventor of the patented and clinically validated open-cup hydrogen tablet! As a respected entrepreneur, Alex has made a significant impact in the health and wellness industry, and is currently partnered wit...
Feb 14, 2024•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 45
Send Vanessa a Text Message In this episode, I have a forthright and highly thoughtful conversation with Chronic Pain Coach, Dan Buglio, who specializes in TMS (Tension Myositis Syndrome) and Mindbody resolution. This conversation is a MUST LISTEN if you or someone you know is suffering from chronic pain or other chronic symptoms DESPITE your/their diagnosis, imaging results, surgery reports, etc. Dan has been sharing content on how to break free from chronic pain through his Pain Free You chann...
Feb 01, 2024•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 44
Send Vanessa a Text Message In this anticipated episode, I sit down with Matt Roeske, face and founder of Cultivate Elevate, to discuss the controversial and often-confusing topic of geoengineering and weather manipulation. Matt's passion for research, along with his quest to help society educate themselves past the mainstream headlines has initiated critical thought regarding a variety of topics. His main goal is to create space for people to become curious about all we've been told, as well as...
Jan 09, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 43
Send Vanessa a Text Message In this episode, I have the wonderful opportunity to sit down with Brad Yates...speaker, author, YouTuber, and "Tapping" Extraordinaire. Tapping, also known as the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), is a very simple healing tool to help oneself clear mental and emotional blockages that could be keeping them stuck to any degree in life. Brad's genuine intent to share a couple basic videos on YouTube years ago exploded as people took to his creative and often humorous u...
Dec 18, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 42
Send Vanessa a Text Message This is Part TWO with birth/postpartum doula Teesee Logan, as we continue to dig into the details of informed consent concerning all things pregnancy and birth. This episode specifically highlights the following... Birth transfers and the commonly-used phrase "failed home birth" Doula advocacy with parents during the birth process and decision-making How situations can be exacerbated by unnecessary interventions and can cause trauma on mom/baby Mindfulness of how life...
Dec 04, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 41
Send Vanessa a Text Message On this episode of Intentionally Well, I sit down with Teesee Logan, birth/postpartum doula, for an anticipated TWO-PART series. Teesee is also a certified breastfeeding coach and a newborn care specialist, and has worked along side countless families and mothers during their pregnancy journeys. During this episode and the next (Episode 41), Teesee factually outlines the importance of informed consent during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care. Some of the subtopics...
Nov 29, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 40
Send Vanessa a Text Message With conditions like diabetes, cancer, and heart disease at an all-time high, education on prevention is of critical importance today. In this incredibly informative episode, Dr. Mani Kukreja covers disease prevention in a way that is uncomplicated, by giving the "WHYS" behind the "WHAT TO DOS." We are constantly hearing about the primary habits and practices we should be implementing in order to age well, but do we really know WHY? Some of the questions answered duri...
Nov 15, 2023•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 39
Send Vanessa a Text Message Here I had the pleasure of sitting down with Kyle Hamrick, the face behind @realgoodground on Instagram, to thoroughly discuss the details of liver flushing and the high importance of liver/gallbladder health. Along side the details of his personal journey, Kyle highlights the following: How the liver and gallbladder work together and how proper bile flow is a major key to the overall health of the body The tie between the liver/gallbladder and all kinds of illnesses ...
Oct 31, 2023•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 38
Send Vanessa a Text Message In this discussion, I sit down with Wellness Entrepreneur, Behavior Change Specialist, and Podcast Host Chardét Ryel, as we unravel the complexities surrounding toxic "healthy" behaviors. In today's times, it's more important than ever to care for our bodies and our health, yet it's also easier than we assume to ironically fall into unhealthy patterns of obsession. Chardét gives us a lot to ponder here, as we chat about the following: The WHY's on how fitness can evol...
Oct 24, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 37
Send Vanessa a Text Message Join me as I sit down with international model, actress, and philanthropist Joy Corrigan, to candidly talk about her journey with Breast Implant Illness and how this experience has led her down a path towards self-discovery and deeper healing. This special episode highlights the very real issues concerning Breast Implant Illness, and how impactful the effects of implants can be on the body. Joy does a beautiful job of sharing her story, illustrating the road leading u...
Oct 10, 2023•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 36
Send Vanessa a Text Message In this eye-opening episode, I sit down with Patient Advocates Amanda Porta and Robyn Towt to have a much needed and detailed discussion about Breast Implant Illness. Both with remarkable stories and a passion for education, Amanda and Robyn are on a prominent mission to spread truth among women across the world, in efforts to highlight the very real and COMMON happenings associated with breast implants. Amanda has worked in and throughout the beauty/plastic surgery i...
Oct 03, 2023•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 35
Send Vanessa a Text Message In this episode, I have a beautiful chat with Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Tory Eletto, to candidly discuss the uniqueness of being an empath. This discussion is filled to the brim with Tory's professional knowledge and first-hand experience, as she takes on a host of questions I have for her such as: What does it really mean to be an EMPATH? What's the difference between having empathy and sympathy? Is being a Highly Sensitive Person the same thing? How do...
Sep 20, 2023•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 34
Send Vanessa a Text Message In this episode, I take a deep dive into the world of infoceuticals with Anton Fedorenko, creator and founder of Infopathy. In this fascinating discussion, you will learn all about: How we have the ability to imprint electromagnetic signals (ICs) from substances into a simple glass of water How it is scientifically possible to reap benefits of therapeutic substances such as medicines, herbs, vitamins, supplements, etc. without needing the actual substance in hand, and...
Sep 06, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 33
Send Vanessa a Text Message Welcome to what feels like the first episode of the INTENTIONALLY UNPREPARED Series! My current thought is to sprinkle these "couch conversations" in from time to time...as they definitely reflect a different feel than all of the other episodes here on Intentionally Well. The following is a candid chat (versus an interview) with Homeopathic Doctor, Sarah Trask...about our faith in God and healing. Life's trials and tribulations can often be very hard to bear, and we f...
Aug 24, 2023•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 32
Send Vanessa a Text Message If you're up for a candid, uncomplicated, no-filter discussion about food and nutrition...you've landed in the right place. NBA scout and certified holistic health coach, Jared Ralsky serves up some serious facts regarding the food industry and how society has been misled and misfed . What you'll hear Jared tackle during our chat: -Is there really a perfect diet or way to nourish ourselves? -How do we make sense of all of the information online and on social media? -A...
Aug 09, 2023•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 31
Send Vanessa a Text Message In this episode I have a fascinating chat with Cedric Bertelli, recognized expert in Emotional Resolution® (EmRes®), a revolutionary approach to emotional healing that has transformed the lives of countless individuals. As the Founder and Director of the Emotional Health Institute, Cedric has dedicated his career to helping people overcome stress, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and other unhelpful emotional patterns using the EmRes body of work. At the Emotional Health In...
Aug 01, 2023•57 min•Ep. 30
Send Vanessa a Text Message Here I have the truest honor of sitting down with Dr. David Evans (DVM), a classically trained veterinarian who then converted over to homeopathic medicine after a unique experience with his own personal health. This discussion is dynamic, info-packed, and full of compassion, as Dr. David Evans educates on how the holistic system of homeopathy works by eliminating the underlying imbalance in an pet/animal's body, therefore eliminating unwanted or uncomfortable symptom...
Jul 24, 2023•1 hr 56 min•Ep. 29
Send Vanessa a Text Message In this highly educational episode, I sit down with the creator and owner of Nourish The Dermis, Melissa Martinez, for an anticipated chat regarding ESSENTIAL OIL SAFETY. Melissa is also a certified aromatherapist and specializes in customizable, clean skincare, and she and I have an incredibly helpful and balanced conversation surrounding this controversial topic. What exactly are EOs? Why does oil quality matter? What are the best application methods? How do I dilut...
Jul 12, 2023•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 28
Send Vanessa a Text Message In this episode, I have the pleasure of sitting down with licensed acupuncturist and functional medicine specialist Nick Fransen, who's mission is to help people overcome the subconscious blocks that are keeping them STUCK. Nick has dedicated his time and efforts towards educating patients/people about the unhelpful patterns of our subconscious mind, and how breaking them can lead to healing the body and creating more peace and success in one's life. We largely discus...
Jun 21, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 27
Send Vanessa a Text Message In this interview, I have a thought-provoking conversation with Rick Olderman, orthopedic physical therapist specializing in chronic pain and nagging injuries that "seem to be incapable" of healing. A huge motivating factor behind Rick’s search for answers was his own chronic back pain, and after years in clinic but unable to fully help patients, he realized that the fundamental and crucial element connecting movement, structure, and pain was missing from the general ...
Jun 14, 2023•1 hr 57 min•Ep. 26
Send Vanessa a Text Message In this episode, I sit down with Carmen Woodland, Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist and Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, who runs a global virtual practice specializing in airway & sleep-disordered breathing, tongue ties, and wellness/digestion/lifestyle support. Carmen works with people and children of all ages to address a wide range of issues including the areas of breathing (mouth-breathing, snoring, sleep apnea, etc.), habit correction, sleep promotion strat...
Jun 06, 2023•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 25
Send Vanessa a Text Message Welcome to your ultimate guide to ALL THINGS mushrooms and mushroom supplementation! I sit down with Jeff Chilton during this interview, ethno-mycologist and passionate founder and president of Nammex, which happens to be the very first company to offer a complete line of Certified Organic Mushroom extracts to the United States Supplement Industry. This is a super fun and educational episode about mushrooms, as we first talk about their growing cycle, and then how the...
May 24, 2023•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 24
Send Vanessa a Text Message Whether you've journeyed through a cancer diagnosis or you know someone that has, this eye-opening episode is a must-listen for all. I had the wonderful opportunity to sit down with Holistic Nutritionist, 2nd Generation Master Pilates teacher, author, educator and international presenter, Katrina Foe, who's passionate focus is currently working as a Certified Metabolic Approach to Cancer Practitioner. After addressing her own cancer diagnosis 100% naturally, Katrina w...
May 17, 2023•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 23
Send Vanessa a Text Message In this episode, I have the lovely opportunity to sit down with the creators of The Connection Codes , Dr. Glenn and Phyllis Hill. After 30 years of a troublesome and painful marriage, Dr. Glenn decided to go back for his Masters in Marriage and Family, along with a doctorate in Clinical Sexology. He was determined to figure out why his marriage was so hard to navigate, and learned through years of studying that we as humans are hardwired to experience connection thro...
May 03, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 22
