Ordinary Vegan Podcast #103- Childhood Trauma: The Link To Disease and Brain Health
Release Date: 06/03/2025
Ordinary Vegan Podcast #105 - How To Prevent Cognitive Decline
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Episode #105 – How to Prevent Cognitive Decline In this episode of Ordinary Vegan, Nancy Montuori dives deep into the latest science on preventing cognitive decline, including dementia and mild cognitive impairment (MCI). You’ll learn the top lifestyle changes that can protect your brain — from nutrition and exercise to social connection and lifelong learning. Nancy also shares exciting news about her new children’s coloring book, , designed to inspire healthy eating habits in toddlers, preschoolers, and early elementary kids. What you’ll discover in this episode: The difference...
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Ordinary Vegan Podcast #104- The Hidden Dangers of Red Dye and Artifical Food Coloring
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Welcome to the Ordinary Vegan Podcast! In Episode #104, host Nancy Montuori dives deep into the troubling world of red dye and artificial food colorings—and how they may be impacting your health more than you realize. From Red Dye #3’s link to cancer and its upcoming phase-out in the U.S., to the behavioral effects of food dyes like Red 40 and Yellow 5 in children, this episode explores the latest scientific findings and regulatory actions surrounding synthetic color additives in food, drinks, medication, and even pet food. You’ll learn: Why Red Dye #3 is banned in the EU but still in...
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Ordinary Vegan Podcast #103- Childhood Trauma: The Link To Disease and Brain Health
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Traumatic invalidation cannot only damage your self-worth but also lead to an increased potential for many adult diseases and negatively impact brain development. The good news is there are ways to repair the long-term effects of childhood trauma. In this episode, Nancy Montuori shares tested and proven ways to exercise and rewire the brain. Additionally, we discuss the ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences) study and how the disclosure of ACEs can positively impact and improve a person’s perception of themselves. You can take the ACE test . Like this show? Please leave a review -...
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Ordinary Vegan Podcast #102 - High Vibrational Nutrition
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High vibrational nutrition is a holistic approach to eating that emphasizes foods with a positive energetic impact on the body, mind, and spirit. Humans are energy. Our bodies are composed of atoms and molecules, which are made up of smaller particles and form the basis of our mass. We are complex energy fields, where different types of energy interact and influence our physical and mental states. Since we are made up of energy, we must feed that energy with energy. This is where high vibrational nutrition comes in. Eating food that is loaded with energy is going to supercharge our bodies. On...
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Ordinary Vegan Podcast #101 - Five Ways to Reduce Microplastics in Your Body
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Without our knowledge, microplastics have invaded our bodies, and at an alarming rate. In a new study published in Nature Medicine, researchers reported that plastic concentrations in the brain have increased by 50% over the past eight years. These microplastics have not only invaded our brains, but they have also lodged themselves throughout the entire human body. The head toxicologist Dr. Matthew Campen, said "The findings should trigger alarm." Although we don't know all the impacts of microplastics, we do know this. Microplastics in the body can cause inflammation. The chemicals that make...
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Ordinary Vegan Podcast #100 - Manifestation & The Power of You
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Manifestation is the idea that focused thoughts and beliefs can bring desired outcomes into reality. In today's podcast, we explore ways to incorporate the practice of manifestation into your life. The manifestation process may sound easy, but there is more to it than willpower. We will share different step-by-step methods that can work for anyone. Don't worry if you have been showered with a lot of negativity in your life. There are ways to reprogram your subconscious mind and pamper yourself with a lot of self-love which you deserve. How ever you manifest, the world is ready to see the...
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Ordinary Vegan Podcast #99-Mark Bittman - How To Eat More Sustainably
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As many of us know, the food we eat impacts everything. Current food systems are failing us in terms of livelihoods, inequality, human health, and the environment. Today’s guest, renowned writer, Mark Bittman, is one of the most successful food writers of all time. Over the past 30 years, he has penned over 17,000 recipes and countless books, including the best-selling book “How To Cook Everything.” In the past, he wrote mostly about the pleasures of cooking but has shifted gears to become a food activist. Today, Mark Bittman inspires us to eat a healthy diet that is also...
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Ordinary Vegan Podcast #98- Kathy Freston & 72 Reasons To Be Vegan
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If there's one person who put the vegan lifestyle on the map, it would have to be Kathy Freston. For over 10 years, Kathy has been part of the plant-based movement. She has written nine books including , , , and . Her newest offering, co-authored with Gene Stone, is entitled " which was released on March 30 of this year. Kathy's appearance on The Oprah Winfrey show inspired and her entire staff to go entirely vegan for 21 days. In addition, Kathy appears frequently on national TV, including Ellen, Dr. Oz, Good Morning America, The Talk, Extra, and Oprah, and her...
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Ordinary Vegan Podcast #97- Mushrooms: The Health Benefits with Jeff Chilton
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are one of the hottest wellness trends of 2021. From weight management to cognitive health, the mushrooms' health benefits are abundant. Today's podcast is dedicated to exploring the magic and the mystery of mushrooms with mushroom guru, Jeff Chilton. Jeff Chilton has been deeply steeped in mushrooms since 1973. In the late seventies, he was a founder of Mycomedia, which held 4 mushroom conferences in the Pacific Northwest. These educational conferences brought together educators and experts in mushroom identification, ethnomycology, and mushroom cultivation. During this period Jeff...
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Ordinary Vegan Podcast #96-Vegan Swaps & Recipes for Animal Products
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Are you thinking of adding more plants to your diet in 2021? Today's podcast shares some easy vegan swaps to ease the transition. Finding substitutions for animal products is perhaps the most difficult part of vegan cooking. But it can also be the healthiest thing you can do. For example, when you switch one tablespoon of aquafaba for one egg, you cut out 5 grams of fat and 75 calories. So if you are looking for equally delicious and healthy vegan swaps, look no further. Podcast #96 will introduce you to many vegan swaps and recipes along with: Healthy Eating Checklist Oil...
info_outlineTraumatic invalidation cannot only damage your self-worth but also lead to an increased potential for many adult diseases and negatively impact brain development. The good news is there are ways to repair the long-term effects of childhood trauma.
In this episode, Nancy Montuori shares tested and proven ways to exercise and rewire the brain. Additionally, we discuss the ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences) study and how the disclosure of ACEs can positively impact and improve a person’s perception of themselves. You can take the ACE test here.
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