Tee Forton-Barnes: Why Cheering for Your Home Team Is Healthy for You
Release Date: 01/27/2025
Barbara Ann Briggs: From Toxins to Balance: Simple Ayurvedic Keys to Natural Health
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This week, Tee is joined by , an author, certified consciousness advisor, spiritual teacher, and longtime practitioner of Ayurveda and Transcendental Meditation. Barbara has dedicated her life to studying and sharing ancient Ayurvedic wisdom that helps individuals cultivate greater health, balance, and longevity. Through her work, she teaches practical ways to strengthen immunity, reduce the impact of modern environmental stressors, and reconnect with the body's innate intelligence. Barbara shares her personal journey into Transcendental Meditation and Ayurveda, explaining how both practices...
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Vincent D'Alessio: Why the Federal Government Is the Most Dangerous Toxin to Us All
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This week, Tee sits down with Vincent D’Alessio, better known online as , a real estate investor, real estate agent, business owner, and outspoken advocate for personal responsibility. Although he doesn't work in the health industry, Vinnie has spent years researching government regulation, environmental toxins, food safety, and the growing influence of corporate lobbying on public policy. Together, Tee and Vinny explore the role federal agencies such as the EPA and FDA play in regulating chemicals, food additives, and environmental contaminants. They discuss concerns about industry...
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Jodi Scott: Plants With Purpose: Rethinking First Aid, Wellness, and Chemical Exposure
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This week, Tee is joined by Jodi Scott, co-founder and CEO of , a plant-based first aid and herbal wellness company dedicated to helping people reduce unnecessary chemical exposure in their everyday lives. With a master's degree in health psychology and more than two decades of experience in health and wellness, Jodi combines her passion for holistic health, herbal medicine, and consumer education to empower individuals to make healthier choices for themselves and their families. Jodi shares the story behind Green Goo's creation, explaining how she discovered that many of the products...
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Bracha Goetz: Nourish Your Hungry Soul With Gratitude
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This week, Tee is joined by Bracha Goetz, a Harvard-educated author of 47 children’s books and a candid memoir for adults about her journey to joy, . Her newest picture books include and . After spending two decades trapped in binge eating, restrictive dieting, and a persistent sense of emptiness, Bracha discovered a powerful truth: what we are truly craving is not more food, but lasting spiritual nourishment. Her healing journey led her to explore ancient wisdom and uncover the role gratitude plays in overcoming addiction and restoring joy. Bracha shares how...
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Leeah Smestad: Conscious Travel in a Toxic World
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This week, Tee sits down with Leeah Smestad, a world traveler, conscious travel advisor, and founder of . After visiting all seven continents and more than 50 countries, Leeah discovered something many travelers notice but rarely fully understand: chronic digestive issues, migraines, acne, and inflammation often improve dramatically when spending time abroad. What began as personal observations during a trip to Europe eventually became a deeper exploration into how food quality, environmental exposures, and lifestyle habits impact overall health. Leeah shares her personal journey with years of...
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Jaclyn Downs: Avoid First, Detox Second: A Strategy for Modern Detoxification
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This week, Tee sits down with Jaclyn Downs, a functional genomics analyst, nutrigenomics educator, and author of the acclaimed book, . Jaclyn breaks down how functional genomics goes beyond traditional genetic testing by examining how genes interact and how environmental factors influence gene expression. She shares how nutrition, lifestyle, toxins, stress, and environmental exposures all impact the body’s ability to detoxify and maintain balance. Through her work, she helps individuals uncover the hidden patterns behind chronic symptoms, inflammation, fertility challenges, hormone...
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Karyn Shanks, MD: The Hidden Language of Illness and How to Speak It
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This week, Tee sits down with , a physician, author, and functional medicine practitioner who has spent over four decades helping individuals recover from chronic, complex illness. Once trained in conventional medicine, Dr. Karyn shares that her early clinical experience revealed a gap; she could diagnose and prescribe, but many patients were still left without real solutions. This realization led her to explore a more integrative path, combining functional medicine, epigenetics, neuroplasticity, and transformational psychology to better understand the full picture of human health. Her work is...
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Dee Manuel Cloud: The Hidden Toxins Within: How Suppressed Emotions Impact Health and Healing
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This week, Tee sits down with , a two-time breast cancer survivor, bestselling author, international speaker, and transformational coach devoted to helping women prevent disease or thrive beyond it. Diagnosed at 35 and again at 38, Dee transformed her personal journey into a mission to empower women to reclaim their voice, reduce stress, and prioritize their well-being. As President of the , she advocates for education, awareness, and support, while her coaching work focuses on helping women release emotional burdens and protect their peace. In this conversation, Tee and Dee explore the...
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John Neustadt, ND: The Gut-Bone Connection: How Intestinal Health Dictates Bone Density
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This week, Tee sits down with John Neustadt, ND, a Bastyr University graduate, internationally recognized expert in integrative and functional medicine, and #1 Amazon best-selling author of (2nd Edition). As founder of Nutritional Biochemistry, Inc., John has published over 100 medical articles and is among the most cited researchers in the world for his work on osteoporosis and fracture prevention. In this episode, he shares why his mission is to shift the conversation from simply improving bone density scores to actually reducing real-world fracture risk. In the conversation, John explains...
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Lou Banas: The Future of Light Therapy: Research and Real-World Applications
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This week, Tee sits down with Lou Banas, a certified laser therapist and founder of , to explore photobiomodulation (PBM), also known as red light therapy. This non-invasive approach uses specific wavelengths of red and near-infrared light to support the body’s natural healing processes by reducing inflammation, relieving pain, and promoting tissue repair. Lou shares his journey into this field and explains why proper training and certification are critical as PBM becomes more widely available in both clinical and at-home settings. In the conversation, Lou breaks down the science behind PBM,...
info_outlineThis week Tee is doing something a little different as she delves into the multifaceted benefits of supporting your hometown sports team, illustrated through their lifelong fandom of the Buffalo Bills. From childhood memories of attending games with their father to decades of holding season tickets, Tee underscores the deep sense of community and emotional well-being derived from being a dedicated fan. She explores how cheering for a team can foster social connections, reduce stress, and even encourage physical activity.
Additionally, Tee highlights the formation of the Water Buffalo Club 716 in Buffalo, which unites fans of all ages and backgrounds while supporting local causes like refugee artists and the Buffalo Zoo’s bison exhibit. Throughout this episode Tee shows how supporting hometown teams at any level, emphasizing the joy, camaraderie, and health benefits that come with being an active sports fan. This little mini-pod is a vibrant reminder of how sports can enhance life in numerous, unexpected ways.
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