352: The Mindset Shift, Chia Power & Colostrum Benefits
Release Date: 03/17/2025
The Health Formula Show
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info_outlineHave you taken a moment to be truly honest with yourself? Ask yourself, where in my life am I not being fully honest? Because real transformation begins with self-awareness. In today’s episode, we dive into how to step outside your comfort zone, a delicious on-the-go breakfast you need to try, and the truth about colostrum, is it liquid gold just for newborns, or can adults benefit too?
Tune in to hear:
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Allow yourself to evolve (2:47)
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Why we’re obsessed with chia puddings (5:54)
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The powerful benefits of chia seeds (7:00)
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Nature’s first superfood (8:29)
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Colostrum supplementation: what you need to know (9:22)
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How to take this super supplement correctly (10:44)
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Choosing the highest quality colostrum (11:39)
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Outgrow your comfort zone and level up! (14:05)
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Break free from subconscious settling (16:30)
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