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As Jeff and James wrap the first thought-provoking season of the Big Bold Health Podcast, they reminisce and reflect on what they've learned from the stellar array of industry thought leaders who have appeared on the show, so far. When the podcast returns for Season 2, buckle-up for a fascinating deep dive into immune health. Don't miss it!

In this episode of the Big Bold Health Podcast, Sheelin Coates joins Dr. Jeffrey Bland and James Maskell to discuss how soil and food are interconnected and how they affect our own health, our community’s health, and the health of our planet.

On Episode 26 of the Big Bold Health Podcast, Dr. Mary Kay Ross joins Dr. Jeffrey Bland and James Maskell to talk about neurological individuality. Dr. Ross shares why she believes in a personalized approach to brain health and why she wants to spread her message that there is health and there is hope.  If you’d like to know more, head over to https://brainhealthandresearch.com/ https://brainhealthandresearch.com/

In Episode 25 of the Big Bold Health Podcast, Dr. Kalea Wattles joins Dr. Jeffrey Bland and James Maskell to share the ways functional medicine can serve as a tool that brings beauty and hope to fertility problems and her dreams for the future of women’s health.    For more information on fertility and women’s health, follow Dr. Wattles at @functionalfertility on Instagram.

In Episode 24 of the Big Bold Health Podcast, Dr. Deanna Minich joins Dr. Jeffrey Bland and James Maskell to discuss the many ways food can heal our bodies, but also the way it unifies us and reminds us that we aren’t so different after all.

In Episode 23 of the Big Bold Health Podcast, Dr. Sara Gottfried empowers everyone to tell their story as a bold first step in taking ownership of their health. Dr. Gottfried shares some of her own personal experiences and how they’ve informed her as she works to close the gap in women’s health.

Each of us has a unique health journey, and in Episode 22 of the Big Bold Health Podcast, Andrea Nakayama (a functional medicine nutritionist and educator) reveals part of her personal journey to health. As Andrea shares her story she empowers you to take back your health and gives a big, bold reminder that you are so much more than your diagnosis! Show Notes Want to learn more about how to take ownership of your own health journey? Head to www.fxnutrition.com Functional Nutrition Alliance The Functional Nutrition Alliance (formerly Replenish PDX) is functional nutritionist Andrea Nakayama's multi-faceted approach to changing the face of healthcare by empowering patients, practitioners, and doctors with her signature approach to health. Or follow the Functional Nutrition Alliance's Instagram for ways to reclaim your health journey today: @functionalnutritionalliance

Description: What if the “right” thing isn’t the right thing for you? In Episode 21 of the Big Bold Health Podcast, Lihi Segal of DayTwo talks with Dr. Jeff Bland and James Maskell about how you can harness the link between your gut and glycemic control and why personalizing nutrition could be the key to unlocking your health potential! Show Notes: Want to learn more about DayTwo’s food as medicine blood sugar approach? Check it out here: www.daytwo.com

Northern Appalachia is home to a small family farm called Angelica Mill. This historic land is owned and worked by Sam Beer and his wife, Lucia. What makes this place—and these people—unique? They may be the only growers in the United States of an ancient crop that has a powerful phytonutrient profile: Himalayan Tartary Buckwheat. Big Bold Health is proud to partner with Angelica Mill and an expanding network of small growers to bring Himalayan Tartary buckwheat to the US marketplace and beyond. Show Notes: Learn more about Angelica Mill and their artisanal product line here: https://tartarybuckwheat.com/ Follow Big Bold Health and our activities—newsletter, social media, and shop: https://bigboldhealth.com/

There may not be a roadmap for being healthy in an unhealthy world, but Pilar Gerasimo is deviating from the norm to create a pathway to healthy living. In Episode 19 of the Big Bold Health Podcast, Pilar and Dr. Jeff Bland discuss the big, bold, revolutionary path to living a happy and healthy life for the long haul. It’s a rebel cause that requires exploring uncharted territory—are you ready to join the revolution? Show notes: Be sure to check out Pilar’s Healthy Deviant website and her 2020 book release: https://www.thehealthydeviant.com/

Personal stories have power. They can be inspirational, motivational, and even transformational. Dr. Jeff Bland and Christie Clark are siblings, baby boomers, great friends, and occasional rivals (at least when windsurfing is involved…). They also share a lifelong interest in all things health. Listen in as Jeff and Christie discuss food, fitness, health tech, and their fearless outlook on aging. Hello 70! It’s going to be a GREAT decade.

Whether it’s little bumps, big rashes, or a special glow, your skin can tell a story. It’s easy to think about skin only as an external organ, but—in fact—it is systemically connected to the rest of the body, and therefore it’s more accurate to think of skin as a reflection of overall health and function. Trevor Cates is a naturopathic physician—the first woman to be licensed as such in the state of California—and she is famously known as “The Spa Doctor.” How do you make the right choices for your skin every day and over the course of your lifespan? Get clarity about sun exposure, product ingredients, and the aging process—listen now!   Show Notes: Dr. Trevor Cates believes your skin needs outer and inner nourishment. Visit her website to learn more about her bestselling books, her popular podcast, and her natural skin care line: https://store.thespadr.com/pages/about-us

Bodies, it turns out, know how to heal, and sometimes nature is the best pharmacist. Dr. Hyla Cass is an integrative psychiatrist and an expert on mental health, brain degeneration, and dementia. Her message: personalized prevention is possible if you know the right strategies, and so is recovery from overmedication. After more than 30 years in the field, medical researchers are coming into alignment with this philosophy and studies are now demonstrating the power of lifestyle intervention. If your goal is a vibrant mind and optimal well-being, listen now! Find out more about Dr. Hyla Cass and her new vision for health care here: https://cassmd.com/

In traditional cultures, women are the healers, the teachers, the nurturers, and the souls of their communities. What can we learn from these extraordinary examples that link past to present? We are in the midst of a female-centered revitalization of both health care and self care. Dr. Keesha Ewers—integrative medicine expert, best-selling author, noted speaker, and mother of four—is on a mission to guide women through a health journey that is personal, empowering, and life-changing. Are you ready for a transformation? Listen now. ---  Dr. Keesha Ewers specializes in digestive and hormonal health, as well as reversing autoimmune disease. She also hosts immersive healing retreats all over the world. Visit Dr. Keesha’s website to learn more: https://www.drkeesha.com/

She may call herself an accidental activist, but Ruth Westreich is on a quest to make an impact and she is BIG, BOLD, and VERY CLEAR about this need. Ruth is the founder of the Westreich Foundation, an organization that is committed to connection, collaboration, and consensus building. Her work touches many of today's most important concerns and causes: health care and health creation, environmental responsibility and stewardship, global purpose and social good. Is it time for YOU to get involved? This is the episode you need to hear.  "Be the change you wish to see in the world." - Mohandas Gandhi Visit http://thewestreichfoundation.org/ to see how Ruth Westreich is doing her part and find inspiration for your own efforts.

Becoming a parent is a gamechanger. Whether you are responsible for the well-being of one small human or a whole family of them, your worldview can take dramatic shifts and HEALTH often occupies the top spot on your priority list. Katie Wells is the mother of six children, the founder of a successful online parenting community, and a leading voice in the wellness movement. Are you searching for answers or resources or simply some support as you navigate the complex-yet-fun, rewarding-but-emotional, BIG-and-BOLD adventure of raising healthy kids? Listen now!

Just a decade ago, the unstoppable Dr. Terry Wahls, who has multiple sclerosis, was in a wheelchair and on a path of degeneration that her care providers said was irreversible. She disagreed and took control of her diet, environment, and lifestyle. By doing so, she regained her health, shocked her medical colleagues, and now she is teaching people all over the world how to improve their own function using the concepts of cellular nutrition, minding your mitochondria, and being your own health advocate.

Big Bold Health is looking ahead to the future—and so are thought leaders Dr. Jeff Bland and Doug Greene. Listen in as they wrap up an epic discussion about the wellness revolution and its global impact on personal health. What comes next? It’s a question Jeff and Doug already ask themselves, and it’s one they hope you will be inspired to explore in your own life.

Our leadership masterclass featuring Dr. Jeff Bland and Doug Greene continues! Part 2 focuses on a spectrum of concepts that powered growth of the natural products movement—things like cooperation, team building, mentorship, social purpose, and cross-cultural experiences. Doug spent hundreds of nights on couches. Jeff racked up six million air miles. Would they do it all again? In a heartbeat. Listen now to hear their stories, insights, and suggestions for the next generation of entrepreneurs.

Back in the 1970s, no one was taking any bets on the potential success of an industry built on inspiration, good intentions, and the concept of bringing health to the individual. Nevertheless, a small and undaunted group of innovative thinkers found themselves forming a natural products network that started with friendship, strengthened with determination, and ultimately sparked a global movement. Dr. Jeff Bland and Doug Greene, founder of New Hope Natural Media, look back on the humble origins of the high-impact industry they helped to seed, nurture, and grow.