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The generation raised on ultra-processed food is starting to fight back. In this episode, Corey and Christine welcome Lexi Noel, a 19-year-old Gen Z health advocate, baker, and co-founder of the MAHA Girls account, for the first installment of their new series: MAHA Girls Gen Z and How One Generation Is Changing the Future of Food. From being diagnosed with anorexia at 13 to healing through real, whole foods, Lexi's story challenges everything we've been told about what "healthy" looks like for young people.
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Together, they explore what Gen Z actually grew up eating, why protein greenwashing is the new fat-free era, and how a generation glued to social media is both the problem and the solution when it comes to nutrition education. Lexi gets honest about navigating social events with her own food, the accusations that promoting real food "creates eating disorders," and what it's actually like to be the only one in your friend group who cares about ingredients.
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āØ Topics Covered in This Episode:
āļø Lexi's journey from anorexia to healing through real food
āļø Why eating disorder clinics may be getting recovery wrong
āļø What Gen Z actually grew up eating vs. what millennials ate
āļø The protein greenwashing trend and why labels like "organic" aren't enough
āļø How to navigate social situations when you eat differently
āļø Practical swaps for going from standard American to real food
āļø Budget-friendly tips including Dollar Tree real food finds
āļø How teens living at home can talk to parents about healthier eating
āļø Advice for college students in dorms with no kitchen
āļø Why peer-to-peer health advocacy matters for Gen Z
āļø The MAHA movement and what gives Lexi hope for the future
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š§ More About This Episode:
Lexi Noel is a Gen Z health advocate and the founder of Divine Eats, a paleo and keto bakery rooted in real, single-ingredient foods. After being diagnosed with anorexia at 13 and healing through whole food nutrition, Lexi began sharing grocery store swap videos and ingredient education on social media, building a following across Instagram and TikTok. She is also a co-founder of the MAHA Girls account alongside Grace and Penelope, where they empower young women to reclaim their health through real food and non-toxic living. Lexi and the MAHA Girls were recently featured on CNN.
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This episode is for any parent raising kids in an ultra-processed world, any Gen Zer trying to eat better on a budget, and anyone who wants to understand what's actually shifting in the youngest generation's relationship with food. It's honest, practical, and full of hope.
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š Follow Lexi ā https://www.instagram.com/lexinoelv
š Book ā Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon Morell
š Book ā Deep Nutrition by Catherine Shanahan
š Book ā Eat Like a Human by Dr. Bill Schindler
š Book ā Good Energy by Casey Means
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Wednesday Apr 22, 2026
Wednesday Apr 22, 2026
The way we drink is shaping how we feelā¦ more than we realize.
In this episode, Corey and Christine sit down with Blair Horton, creator of Holistic Rendezvous and author of Everyday Elixirs, to explore the growing shift away from alcohol and whatās replacing it. From college party culture to intentional, ingredient-driven drinks, this conversation challenges the assumption that alcohol is the only way to relax, celebrate, or connect.
Blair shares her journey from studying nutrition science to creating herbal mocktails and āelixirsā rooted in real food and seasonal ingredients. Together, they unpack why so many modern drinks are overloaded with sugar, what alcohol actually provides (and what it doesnāt), and how simple ingredients like herbs, citrus, and tea can create depth, ritual, and satisfaction without the crash.
āØ Topics Covered in This Episode:
āļø Why more people are drinking less alcohol
āļø The difference between mocktails and intentional beverages
āļø How alcohol impacts energy, stress, and daily rhythms
āļø Why most non-alcoholic drinks are still just sugar bombs
āļø The role of herbs, teas, and bitters in creating depth
āļø How to build a ādrink ritualā without caffeine or alcohol
āļø Simple ways to elevate drinks using real ingredients
āļø The surprising audience embracing these drinks (hint: kids)
āļø Why labeling trends like āsober curiousā miss the bigger picture
āļø How to make drinks that feel special, not restrictive
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Blair Horton is the creator behind Holistic Rendezvous, where she shares beautifully crafted, ingredient-focused drinks designed to elevate everyday rituals. With a background in holistic nutrition and a passion for seasonal living, Blairās work blends wellness, creativity, and practicality, helping people rethink what they reach for in their glass.
This episode reframes the role of alcohol entirely. Instead of asking what to remove, it focuses on what to replace it with. For anyone feeling burnt out, overstimulated, or simply wanting something better, this conversation offers a more grounded, intentional approach to how we drink.
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š Blairās Book ā Everyday Elixirs - https://a.co/d/0h83IsxG
š Minerals and Chill ā Live Healthillie - https://livehealthillie.com/products/live-healthillie-minerals-chill
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Wednesday Apr 15, 2026
Wednesday Apr 15, 2026
What most moms are eating after birth is actually making recovery harder.
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In this episode, Corey and Christine sit down with postpartum chef Alana Speed to unpack one of the most overlooked pieces of postpartum recovery: nourishment. From surviving on snacks and skipping meals to the pressure to ābounce back,ā this conversation challenges the modern approach to postpartum and reveals why so many moms feel depleted, exhausted, and unsupported.
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Alana shares her experience working directly with postpartum women and explains why eating enough, especially in those first 40 days, can make or break recovery. Together, they explore the role of warm, nutrient-dense foods, the impact of stress on milk supply and healing, and why the cultural loss of postpartum care is leaving women to struggle through one of the most demanding seasons of life.
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āØ Topics Covered in This Episode:
āļø Why most moms are under-eating postpartum
āļø The connection between calories, milk supply, and recovery
āļø Why stress may be more harmful than specific foods
āļø The problem with cutting out foods like dairy or gluten too soon
āļø What traditional cultures get right about the first 40 days
āļø The role of warm, easy-to-digest meals in healing
āļø Why ābouncing backā can do more harm than good
āļø Simple ways to prepare meals before baby arrives
āļø How to build community support during postpartum
āļø What an ideal postpartum experience could actually look like
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š§ More About This Episode:
Alana Speed is a postpartum chef based in the DFW area who specializes in preparing nutrient-dense, supportive meals for mothers during the first weeks after birth. With a background in health coaching and a deep focus on womenās health, her work is centered on helping moms recover physically, emotionally, and nutritionally during one of the most critical windows of their lives.
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This episode reframes postpartum entirely. Instead of something to āget through,ā it becomes a season that requires intentional care, nourishment, and support. For moms who feel depleted, overwhelmed, or unsure how to properly recover, this conversation offers both clarity and practical direction.
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š Wellness with Alana ā https://wellnesswithalana.com/
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Wednesday Apr 08, 2026
Wednesday Apr 08, 2026
What if your exhaustion isnāt just part of motherhoodā¦ but a sign your body is asking for help?
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In this episode, Corey and Christine sit down with Kristen Files, adrenal expert and founder of Forest Creek Wellness, to unpack whatās really behind the constant fatigue so many moms are experiencing. From āmom burnoutā to brain fog, low motivation, and that feeling of being only half yourself, this conversation challenges the idea that exhaustion is just something you have to push through.
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Kristen shares her own story of severe burnout and recovery, and explains how what we often label as emotional or mental overwhelm may actually be rooted in physical imbalances, especially within the bodyās stress response system. Together, they explore how modern life, blood sugar swings, lack of rest, and constant low-level stress are quietly draining womenās energy, and what can actually be done to rebuild it.
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āØ Topics Covered in This Episode:
āļø The difference between ānormal tiredā and true burnout
āļø What adrenal dysfunction (HPA axis dysregulation) actually is
āļø Why you might feel like a āhalf versionā of yourself
āļø The connection between blood sugar, cortisol, and energy crashes
āļø How burnout is often misdiagnosed as depression or anxiety
āļø Why coffee, sugar, and quick fixes can make things worse
āļø The role of protein, minerals, and whole foods in recovery
āļø Why walking and nervous system regulation matter more than intense workouts
āļø The hidden impact of isolation and lack of community on moms
āļø Why some restrictive diets may harm women long-term
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š§ More About This Episode:
Kristen Files is a nutritional therapy practitioner and adrenal health specialist who helps women uncover the root causes of fatigue, hormone imbalance, and burnout. After experiencing severe exhaustion during her own years of motherhood, she dedicated her work to helping others restore their energy through targeted nutrition, lifestyle changes, and functional testing. Through her practice, Forest Creek Wellness, she works with women to rebuild resilience and move from survival mode back to true vitality.
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This episode reframes burnout entirely. Instead of something to push through or āmanage,ā it may be a signal from the body that something deeper needs attention. For moms who feel constantly exhausted, overwhelmed, or unlike themselves, this conversation offers both clarity and a path forward.
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Wednesday Apr 01, 2026
Wednesday Apr 01, 2026
What if everything youāve been told about pork being āuncleanā is missing the bigger picture?
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In this episode, Corey and Christine sit down with Charles Mayfield of Farrow Skincare to unpack one of the most misunderstood foods in the modern health space. From viral claims about pork being toxic to long-standing religious and cultural beliefs, this conversation digs into where those ideas came from and whether they actually hold up. Charles brings a rare perspective as someone who has raised pigs, studied their history, and built a business around their benefits, both nutritionally and even for skin health.
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Together, they explore what makes pork truly nourishing, what went wrong in the modern food system, and how to think more clearly about the meat youāre feeding your family.
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āØ Topics Covered in This Episode:
āļø Is pork actually bad for you, or just poorly raised today?
āļø The real difference between pasture-raised pork and grocery store pork
āļø Why pigs have been a foundational food source throughout human history
āļø The truth about parasites, toxins, and ādirty meatā claims
āļø How modern farming practices changed the quality of pork
āļø Why our ancestors relied heavily on pork for survival and nourishment
āļø Proper ways to prepare pork, from curing to cooking
āļø The surprising role pigs have played in medicine, exploration, and civilization
āļø Breaking down labels like āorganic,ā āhumanely raised,ā and āvegetarian-fedā
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š§ More About This Episode:
Charles Mayfield is a father, bestselling author, entrepreneur, and risk management strategist. He is the founder of Farrow Skincare, an animal fat-based skincare brand that launched following his unique experience as a regenerative farmer and health enthusiast. Through his work, Charles has become a strong voice in the movement to restore traditional food systems, challenge modern health narratives, and reconnect families with truly nourishing sources of food. This episode challenges common assumptions and invites listeners to rethink what ācleanā food really means, and how much of what we believe is shaped by modern systems rather than ancestral wisdom.
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š Farrow Skincare ā https://farrow.shop/
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Wednesday Mar 25, 2026
Wednesday Mar 25, 2026
What happens when the world of āhealthy eatingā becomes so confusing that we stop trusting our own bodies?
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In this episode, Corey and Christine sit down with Chef James Barry of Eat Pluck to unpack one of the biggest problems in modern health: weāve outsourced our instincts. From carnivore to vegan, keto to āclean eating,ā the conversation explores why so many diets seem to work at first, why they often fail over time, and what it actually looks like to come back to a more grounded, human way of eating.
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James shares how years in the health and wellness world shifted his perspective from rigid protocols to something far simpler and more challenging: listening. They talk about the breakdown of our natural hunger cues, how ultra-processed foods disrupt our biology, and why āflavor no longer equals nutritionā in the modern food system. The conversation also moves into family life, exploring how parents can navigate food, connection, and boundaries without falling into control, conflict, or confusion.
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š Topics Covered in This Episode:
āļø Why every diet worksā¦ until it doesnāt
āļø How modern food is disrupting our natural hunger and fullness cues
āļø The difference between real food and engineered flavor
āļø Why your body may be giving you signals youāre ignoring
āļø The problem with rigid food rules and diet dogma
āļø Food vs connection: are we confusing the two?
āļø How to approach family meals without power struggles
āļø Why kids need a voice at the table, not control of it
āļø The role of mindfulness in how we eat, not just what we eat
āļø Practical ways to simplify food and reduce stress in the home
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š§ More About This Episode:
Chef James Barry is a classically trained chef and the founder of Eat Pluck, a seasoning blend designed to make organ meats more accessible. After more than two decades in the food and health world, his approach has shifted away from strict dietary labels and toward helping people reconnect with their bodyās natural signals and intuition around food.
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This episode is for anyone who feels overwhelmed by conflicting health advice, stuck in cycles of trying different diets, or unsure how to feed their family in a way that actually works long term. Itās a grounded conversation about stepping out of confusion and back into clarity.
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Wednesday Mar 18, 2026
Wednesday Mar 18, 2026
What happens when a mother is told there may be no hope for her child, and starts looking beyond modern medicine for answers?
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In this episode, Corey and Christine sit down with Bethany Van Der Harst of Van Der Harst Homestead to talk about trauma, chronic illness, nervous system dysregulation, and the long road of healing. Bethany shares her familyās extraordinary story after her son survived a self-inflicted gunshot wound, lost his sight, later battled COVID, bacterial meningitis, and sepsis, and faced severe neurological and memory challenges that left doctors with few clear answers.
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Bethany explains how that journey led her deep into the world of microbiome restoration, nervous system support, ancestral nutrition, sunlight, grounding, rhythm, and what she calls the Ancestral Regeneration Protocol. She shares why she believes so many modern health struggles are rooted in a profound disconnection from nature, and why healing often begins by making the body feel safe again.
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They explore how these ideas apply not only to severe illness, but also to modern motherhood, family rhythms, emotional regulation, and the everyday ways women and children are being shaped by the pace and pressures of modern life.
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š Topics Covered in This Episode:
āļø Bethany Van Der Harstās story of walking her son through devastating trauma and complex illness
āļø What happened after her son lost his sight and later developed major neurological symptoms
āļø How COVID, bacterial meningitis, and sepsis affected his health and recovery
āļø The connection between the microbiome, nervous system, and chronic symptoms
āļø What dysautonomia, POTS, mast cell activation, and chronic fatigue can look like
āļø Why Bethany believes many modern illnesses are rooted in disconnection from nature
āļø The nutritional strategies she used, including meat stock, ferments, and cultured dairy
āļø What ādie-offā can look like when changing the microbiome
āļø How sunlight, grounding, rhythm, reverence, and rest support healing
āļø Bethanyās Ancestral Regeneration Protocol and why she offers it freely to others
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š§ More About This Episode: Bethany Van Der Harst is the founder of Van Der Harst Homestead and the creator of the Ancestral Regeneration Protocol, a free resource and support community focused on helping people rebuild health through ancestral nutrition, nervous system support, and reconnection with nature.
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This episode is especially for mothers walking through chronic illness, parents caring for children with complex needs, and anyone who has been told that healing is unlikely or impossible. Bethanyās story is a reminder that even when the road is long, the body was made to move toward repair when given the right support.
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Wednesday Mar 11, 2026
Wednesday Mar 11, 2026
What happens when a doctor raises ethical concerns about a medical policy and loses his job?
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In this episode, Corey and Christine sit down with bioethicist and physician Dr. Aaron Kheriaty to discuss what happened after he challenged COVID vaccine mandates at his university. What began as a debate about workplace policy quickly became a national conversation about medical ethics, informed consent, and the role of public institutions during a public health crisis.
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Dr. Kheriaty shares the story of his dismissal from the University of California system after refusing the COVID vaccine mandate on medical and ethical grounds. Drawing from his experience as a psychiatrist and bioethics scholar, he explains why he believed the mandate raised serious concerns about medical autonomy, natural immunity, and the doctorāpatient relationship.
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This conversation is not about telling people what medical decisions they should make. It is about examining the ethical framework behind modern medicine. What should informed consent actually look like? What role should institutions play in personal medical decisions? And what lessons should we carry forward from the COVID era?
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Corey and Christine explore how these questions affect families, parents, and anyone trying to navigate a healthcare system that often feels complex and difficult to question.
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š Topics Covered in This Episode:
āļø Dr. Aaron Kheriatyās story of being fired after challenging a vaccine mandate
āļø The role of informed consent in modern medicine
āļø Why natural immunity became a controversial topic during COVID
āļø How public health policies are developed and enforced
āļø The ethical questions surrounding medical mandates
āļø The relationship between physicians, institutions, and patient autonomy
āļø Why some doctors spoke out during the pandemic
āļø How the COVID era reshaped public trust in medicine
āļø What families should consider when navigating medical decisions
āļø The broader conversation about medical freedom and responsibility
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š§ More About This Episode:
Dr. Aaron Kheriaty is a physician, psychiatrist, and medical ethicist who previously served as Director of the Medical Ethics Program at the University of California, Irvine. During the COVID pandemic, he challenged the universityās vaccine mandate policy and was ultimately dismissed from his position.
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His experience sparked a broader discussion about medical mandates, natural immunity, and the balance between public health policy and individual rights. Dr. Kheriaty now continues to write and speak about medical ethics, institutional power, and the lessons learned from the COVID era.
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Whether you are a parent making decisions for your family, someone interested in medical ethics, or simply trying to better understand the debates that emerged during the pandemic, this episode offers thoughtful perspective on a complicated moment in recent history.
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Wednesday Mar 04, 2026
Wednesday Mar 04, 2026
What if the symptoms people experience when trying to stop psychiatric medications are not a relapse of mental illness at all, but withdrawal?
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In this episode, Corey and Christine sit down with Nicole Lamberson and Lynn Cunningham from the film MedicatinÉ” Normal to talk about a hidden reality affecting millions of people: psychiatric drug dependence and withdrawal. What begins as a prescription for anxiety, depression, sleep issues, or postpartum struggles can quietly become something much harder to leave behind.
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Nicole and Lynn share their personal stories of being prescribed psychiatric medications, the severe withdrawal symptoms they experienced when trying to stop, and why so many patients discover too late that coming off these drugs can be far more complicated than they were told. They also explain how withdrawal symptoms can mimic mental illness, which often leads doctors to increase medications rather than recognize what is happening.
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This conversation is not about shaming medication or telling people what choices they should make. It is about informed consent. What should patients actually know before starting psychiatric drugs? Why is tapering off them so difficult for some people? And what questions should families ask before beginning treatment?
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If you or someone you love has ever been prescribed antidepressants, anti-anxiety medications, ADHD drugs, or sleep medications, this episode sheds light on a conversation that is only just beginning to reach the public.
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š Topics Covered in This Episode:
āļø The real experiences behind the documentary MedicatinÉ” Normal
āļø How psychiatric medications are commonly prescribed and why many people stay on them long term
āļø Why withdrawal symptoms are often mistaken for a return of mental illness
āļø What patients are rarely told about dependence and tapering
āļø How quickly medications can become difficult to stop
āļø The difference between relapse and withdrawal symptoms
āļø Why medical training often does not include clear tapering protocols
āļø The emotional and physical toll withdrawal can take on individuals and families
āļø What informed consent should look like before starting psychiatric drugs
āļø Why this issue is affecting more people than most realize
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š§ More About This Episode:
Nicole Lamberson and Lynn Cunningham are patient advocates featured in the documentary MedicatinÉ” Normal (https://medicatingnormal.com), a film that explores the growing issue of psychiatric drug injury, dependence, and withdrawal. Through their advocacy work, they aim to raise awareness about the importance of informed consent and to support individuals navigating psychiatric medication withdrawal.
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The film brings together patients, doctors, and researchers to examine how psychiatric medications are prescribed, why withdrawal can be so severe for some people, and what changes may be needed in the medical system to better support patients.
Whether you are someone who has taken psychiatric medication, a parent trying to make informed decisions for your family, or simply someone interested in understanding this complex topic more clearly, this episode offers perspective and an important starting point for the conversation.
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Wednesday Feb 25, 2026
Wednesday Feb 25, 2026
What are those āweirdā little pellets at the health food store? They're actually part of a full system of medicine thatās been used worldwide for 200+ years.
In this episode, Corey and Christine sit down with Paola Brown, president and founder of Americans for Homeopathy Choice, to break down Homeopathy 101 in plain English. What is homeopathy, how does it work, and when does it actually make sense to use it with your family?
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Paola also shares her personal healing story, including the terrifying āoptionsā she was offered for chronic bladder pain, and why homeopathy became the turning point when everything else fell short. If youāre curious, skeptical, or just tired of feeling like you have to choose between ādo nothingā and harsh pharmaceuticals, this conversation will give you clarity and a practical starting point.
š Topics Covered in This Episode:
āļø What homeopathy is (and why itās not the same as āhome remediesā)
āļø The basic principle behind it: ālike cures likeā
āļø What 6C, 30C, and 200C actually mean
āļø Classical homeopathy vs constitutional remedies vs acute support
āļø How to choose a remedy by observing symptoms and patterns
āļø What to keep in a starter homeopathy kit
āļø When you should consider working with a practitioner
āļø How Paola used homeopathy through years of chronic illness
āļø Why access to homeopathy is being threatened in the U.S.
āļø HR 750 and what it could mean for families
š§ More About This Episode:
Paola Brown is the president and founder of Americans for Homeopathy Choice, a national organization working to protect consumer access to safe, high-quality homeopathic medicines. She also creates family-friendly health science curriculum that teaches kids how to think clearly about health, medicine, and informed consent. Take action: Support HR 750 (quick message to Congress) homeopathychoice.org
Paolaās resources + free lessons https://paolabrown.com/free
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