494: Rewiring Your Brain and Body After the LA Wildfires: Proven Tools For Healing Trauma with JJ Flizanes
Release Date: 01/25/2025
503: Is AI the Answer to Chronic Disease - Or Just a Smooth-Talking Health Coach That Knows You Better Than Your Therapist?
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This started out as a totally normal interview about the future of health and wellness, and then something crazy happened that you will not see coming. Let’s just say… there’s a twist. A moment you’ll have to hear for yourself. So buckle up, Food Heals Nation. Because in today’s episode, we’re going way beyond green juice and into the tech-powered future of healing. I sat down with Marcus Spruce, a public health expert, to talk about how artificial intelligence is transforming everything from how we manage chronic disease to how we get reminded to go to bed. Sounds futuristic,...
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502: Healing Foods for Crohn’s & Colitis with Dane Johnson (Reversing IBD Without Meds Part 2)
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In Part 2 of my powerful conversation with Dane Johnson, we dive deep into the healing power of food for reversing Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis — especially for those following a plant-based or vegan lifestyle. Dane breaks down the specific foods, nutrients, and strategies that have helped hundreds of his clients heal naturally using his S.H.I.E.L.D. Protocol. If you’ve been told diet doesn’t matter, this episode will challenge everything you thought you knew about IBD. In this episode, you'll learn: Healing foods for calming inflammation and restoring gut health How to...
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501: The Truth About Healing Crohn’s & Colitis Naturally with Dane Johnson (Reversing IBD Without Meds Part 1)
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Have you been told that there's no cure for Crohn’s or Colitis? That your only option is a life full of medications, surgeries, or giving up the foods you love? Think again. In Part 1 of this powerful two-part series, host Allison Melody sits down with Dane Johnson, CEO of Crohn’s Colitis Lifestyle and creator of the groundbreaking S.H.I.E.L.D. Program, a holistic healing method that has helped over 500 people around the world reverse the symptoms of Inflammatory Bowel Disease. After nearly losing his life to Crohn’s in 2014, Dane committed himself to natural healing and has been 100%...
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500: What The Media Got Wrong: The Netflix Narrative, Censorship, and Standing Up for Alternative Medicine (Gurus Who Grift Part 2)
Food Heals
In this fiery follow-up to Part 1, Allison Melody is back with more truth bombs about the Netflix series Apple Cider Vinegar and the real-world consequences of media narratives that equate wellness fraudsters with wellness itself. Belle Gibson lied about curing cancer with Gerson Therapy, but that doesn’t mean Gerson Therapy is a lie. Allison breaks down what Apple Cider Vinegar got so wrong about alternative medicine, shares her personal censorship story (yes, YouTube is at it again), and reads some of the shocking and heartbreaking responses she received after posting her thoughts...
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499: Apple Cider Vinegar And Breath Of Fire: Scams, Grifters And The Truth Is Somewhere In Between (Gurus Who Grift Part 1)
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In today's episode of Food Heals, Allison Melody dives into the recent media portrayals of alternative healing practices and their connection to scam artists. Inspired by HBO’s Breath of Fire and Netflix’s Apple Cider Vinegar, Allison shares her personal experiences with Kundalini Yoga, alternative medicine, and the dangers of blindly following self-proclaimed “gurus.” What You’ll Learn: 🔹 The fine line between healing modalities and the people who exploit them 🔹 How Breath of Fire exposed the dark side of Kundalini Yoga and its leaders 🔹 The truth behind Apple Cider...
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498: How Cupping & Acupuncture Can Relieve Pain, Reduce Stress, and Supercharge Healing with Dr. Tom Ingegno
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What if the secret to better health was rooted in ancient wisdom? On today’s episode of Food Heals, we’re diving into the world of acupuncture and cupping with Dr. Tom Ingegno, a leading expert in integrative medicine with over 23 years of experience. As a doctor of acupuncture and East Asian medicine, Dr. Tom has dedicated his career to helping people heal naturally by combining modern research with time-tested traditional practices. Dr. Tom is the author of , where he demystifies cupping therapy and explains how this ancient practice can relieve muscle tension, improve circulation, and...
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497: The 5-Step Peace Process to Curb Cravings and Transform Your Relationship With Food with Ella Magers
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If you’ve ever felt powerless in the face of cravings, you’re not alone. But what if you could break the cycle of emotional eating, self-sabotage, and guilt—for good? In this episode of Food Heals, Allison Melody and Sexy Fit Vegan founder Ella Magers dive deep into The Peace Process—a 5-step framework designed to help you pause, reflect, and make empowered choices around food. Ella walks Alli through the process in real-time, leading to a massive aha moment that could change the way you think about food forever. Plus, Allison and Ella share personal stories of overcoming...
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496: Ditch Dieting Forever: Heal Your Relationship With Food and Finally Feel Free, Fit & Empowered with Ella Magers
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Are you ready to finally heal your relationship with food and your body? In this powerful episode of Food Heals, host Allison Melody sits down with Ella Magers, founder of Sexy Fit Vegan, to dive deep into food freedom, body confidence, and breaking the cycle of restriction, cravings, and guilt. Ella, a dedicated vegan since the age of 15, has spent her life helping people transform their health from the inside out. Having overcome her own struggles with disordered eating and body image, she now empowers others to break free from diet culture and build a healthy, sustainable lifestyle rooted...
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495: Supercharge Your Health with Sprouts & Sip Your Way to Calm with CBD Lattes featuring Doug Evans, Leslie Durso, and Lindsey Sozio
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On this episode of Food Heals, we’re diving into two powerful ways to elevate your health—sprouts and CBD coffee! First, I’ve got updates from Tulum, Mexico. Sometimes, the best way to solve a problem is to step away, even if just temporarily, to gain a fresh perspective. Travel is healing for me, and being here in Tulum, surrounded by nature, vegan food, and a holistic community, has been exactly what I needed. I've been indulging in delicious plant-based meals, including the best whipped coffee at Liefs, working out with friends, and soaking in the healing energy of this paradise. But...
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494: Rewiring Your Brain and Body After the LA Wildfires: Proven Tools For Healing Trauma with JJ Flizanes
Food Heals
Have you ever wondered how trauma impacts your mind and body? Or how you can truly heal from life’s most challenging moments—whether you’ve faced a wildfire, a loss, or another form of pain? In this episode of The Food Heals Podcast, host Allison Melody and guest JJ Flizanes come together to share their experiences with the devastating California wildfires and explore the healing tools that can help us overcome trauma—whether we’ve been directly affected by fires or not. First, Allison and JJ reflect on their own wildfire stories, discussing the emotional and neurological toll these...
info_outlineHave you ever wondered how trauma impacts your mind and body? Or how you can truly heal from life’s most challenging moments—whether you’ve faced a wildfire, a loss, or another form of pain?
In this episode of The Food Heals Podcast, host Allison Melody and guest JJ Flizanes come together to share their experiences with the devastating California wildfires and explore the healing tools that can help us overcome trauma—whether we’ve been directly affected by fires or not.
First, Allison and JJ reflect on their own wildfire stories, discussing the emotional and neurological toll these events can take. Then, JJ introduces her powerful Radiant Sacred Circle Meditation, a free 14-minute guided visualization designed to channel love, strength, and healing energy to those impacted by the fires.
Through this meditation, you’ll:
✨ Connect with a community sending collective love and light.
✨ Visualize healing energies flowing to those in need.
✨ Find peace within yourself while contributing to collective healing.
The conversation goes deeper as Allison and JJ explore additional tools for healing trauma and regulating the nervous system, including:
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Meditation to calm neurological dysregulation.
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EFT/Tapping to release stored pain and rewire emotional triggers.
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EMDR Therapy for processing traumatic memories.
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Brain Rewiring through neuroplasticity, blending science and spirituality to change our reactions and heal at a deeper level.
Whether you’ve experienced the devastation of wildfires or are seeking ways to heal from other forms of trauma, this episode is filled with actionable insights and hope.
Download JJ’s free Guided Prayer and Meditation for California Fires 2025 at jjflizanes.com/fires
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