The Food Heals Podcast with Allison Melody and Suzy Hardy

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Synopsis

Being hailed as "Sex and the City for Food,"The Food Heals Podcast" brings together experts in the field of nutrition, health and healing to teach you the best-kept natural secrets to being a hotter, healthier, happier YOU! The Food Heals Podcast is hosted by Allison Melody and Suzy Hardy – two self-proclaimed natural chicks who will rock your world and change your beliefs about health! This sexy, savvy duo provides eco-friendly advice on a variety of issues including the healing power of nutrition, living authentically, turning your passion into your career, choosing the best natural health and beauty products, the benefits of a plant-based diet and so much more! The podcast shares stories of people who have changed their lives in incredible and inspiring ways. Guests include some of the most amazing people in the health and healing industry who cover a wide range of topics including alternative medicine, detoxing, beauty tips, healing yourself. Allison, Suzy and their guests will share tips on creating a better life- whether it be how to be your authentic self, how free yourself from toxic emotions, let go of judgements and anything holding you back in life and even how to quit your job and start your own business- living you passion and getting paid for it. The point is to inspire you- That You are in control of your life and whatever is happening today does not have to be happening tomorrow. When you become aware of what’s not working in your life you then have the power to let that go and adopt new habits, new belief systems, and take the action steps to live the life you want to live.

Episodes

  • 392: The Plant-Powered Path to Wellness and Weight-Loss PLUS Recipes & Holiday Meal Ideas (Healthy AF Series Part 1)

    11/11/2022 Duration: 01h30min

    In today's episode we will hear some of the most inspiring weight-loss stories powered by plants - plus healthy recipes and holiday meal ideas from some of our favorite guests and chefs! This is Part 1 of our Healthy AF Series to help inspire you to have a total wellness and weight-loss transformation. And don't worry, you don't have to do it alone! In fact, if you are ready to get healthy AF in 2023 with me and other Food Heals Nation listeners, stay tuned to the end of this episode and I will tell you exactly how we can have a total wellness transformation together in 2023. But first I've got interviews with: Marlon Rison who lost over 150 pounds by going plant-based Kathy Davis of VegInspired who lost 40 pounds by going plant-based Chef AJ who reversed cancer, lost weight and completely changed her life by going from a junk food vegan to whole foods plant based And finally we are healthifying and veganizing your favorite Italian dishes, and holiday recipes with Leslie Durso and The JingSlingers, Ja

  • 391: Healthy AF: 4 Steps to Completely Transform Your Health with Functional Medicine, Peptide Therapy, Daily Habits, and Emotional Healing

    05/11/2022 Duration: 01h23s

    Are you ready for a total health transformation? In today's episode of Food Heals we're talking all about how to get healthy AF with 4 simple steps. Did you know that most of us gain extra weight between Halloween and the New Year? Let's be honest - it makes sense! This time of year is full of fall celebrations, family get-togethers, gift giving, and a two month food fest - one that often ends in weight gain and feeling worse on January 1st than you did just two months ago. The problem is that weight gained during the holiday season usually takes months to lose according to the New England Journal of Medicine. And many of us never lose the weight, packing on extra pounds that stay on and accumulate, year after year. In fact, researchers found that it took much longer to lose the weight than to gain the weight.  So I don't know about you but our goal at Food Heals over the holiday months is to have fun, and enjoy the holidays, but not become a statistic! That's why on today's episode we'll go over four ste

  • 391: Healthy AF: 4 Steps to Completely Transform Your Health with Functional Medicine, Peptide Therapy, Daily Habits, and Emotional Healing

    05/11/2022 Duration: 01h23s

    Are you ready for a total health transformation? In today's episode of Food Heals we're talking all about how to get healthy AF with 4 simple steps. Did you know that most of us gain extra weight between Halloween and the New Year? Let's be honest - it makes sense! This time of year is full of fall celebrations, family get-togethers, gift giving, and a two month food fest - one that often ends in weight gain and feeling worse on January 1st than you did just two months ago. The problem is that weight gained during the holiday season usually takes months to lose according to the New England Journal of Medicine. And many of us never lose the weight, packing on extra pounds that stay on and accumulate, year after year. In fact, researchers found that it took much longer to lose the weight than to gain the weight.  So I don't know about you but our goal at Food Heals over the holiday months is to have fun, and enjoy the holidays, but not become a statistic! That's why on today's episode we'll go over four ste

  • 390: Overcoming Adversity and Creating the Life You Desire with Growth Now Movement's Justin Schenck

    27/10/2022 Duration: 01h13min

    Whether it's wealth, the perfect car, the perfect house, or the perfect partner, all we are really seeking is happiness. We all have the ability to unlock happiness at will. Today's guest believes the way to do that is by growing in four pillars of our lives: relationships, business, spirituality, and wellness.   If there was a high school senior superlative for Least Likely to Succeed, that would have been Justin Schenck. At 18 years old, he found himself with a 1.7 GPA, while his mom was in the middle of a 20 year opioid battle and his dad was in jail. All signs pointed to no hope and Justin believed he was destined to fail.   At 19 years old, Justin got introduced to personal development by a mentor of his and became wildly obsessed with the idea that he had full control over the outcome of his life simply by choosing to grow. The realization that it didn't matter where he came from or what had happened to him in the past, but instead that he could shape his future with the choices that he makes in the

  • 389: Health Headlines and Paypal Pandemonium with Ashley Fillingim

    21/10/2022 Duration: 01h08min

    On this episode Allison Melody and Ashley Fillingim go deep into the latest health headlines. Tune in to learn:   Who VegNews names the most vegan-friendly resort in the world perfect for your next vacation! (Hint: our friend Leslie Durso may have something to do with it) How many steps per day is ideal for weight-loss Why your oat milk latte may help you live longer Taco Bell goes vegan and where to try their new beyond carne asada steak What the Paypal pandemonium has to do with your health Why the first rule of celebrity vegan skincare club is don't talk about how expensive it is And more!   Ashley Fillingim is a recovering big law attorney who helps wellness and lifestyle entrepreneurs establish solid legal foundations for their business  

  • 388: The Best Breast Cancer Diet, Alli Gets a Psychic Reading, Tips for Manifesting More Money, True Love, and Better Health with Laura Powers

    16/10/2022 Duration: 01h21min

    First up, Alli's answering your listener questions about the best diet for breast cancer, and the truth about soy. Then, she sits down with Celebrity Psychic Laura Powers in Nashville to chat about tapping into our divine femenine, plus tips for manifesting more money, true love, and better health. And finally, Alli gets a psychic reading and gets to talk with her mom, Pat, and her pup, Lily. Laura Powers is an actress, model, producer, host, writer, psychic, singer, and speaker who helps other receive guidance and communicate with loved ones. She is the host of the Healing Powers Podcast where she features world class experts and shares her own knowledge to help others improve their lives physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Thank You to Our Sponsors!   Athletic Greens Ready for your one year-supply of FREE Vitamin D? I’ve partnered up with my friends over at Athletic Greens to make that happen! (You’re welcome!) Athletic Greens has 75 whole food sourced ingredients, vitamins and minerals, diges

  • 387: How to Reverse Baldness Naturally with a Hair Transplant: It's Cheaper and Easier Than You Think with Solopreneur Hour Host Michael O'Neal

    26/09/2022 Duration: 01h02min

    For many of us, our hair is an integral part of our identity. Imagine a drummer who was a member of hair bands in his youth facing rapid hair loss in his early 50’s. That was Solopreneur Hour Host’s Michael O’Neals’ story before he flew all the way to Turkey to have a hair transplant.   While pharmaceutical solutions for hair loss do exist, they can have debilitating side effects such as erectile dysfunction, decreased libido, swelling in face, arms, hands, legs, or feet, dizziness,headaches, skin rashes, hives, and even male breast cancer   Hair transplantation on the other hand uses your own hair follicles to regrow hair on your scalp in combination with techniques like PRP (platelet-rich plasma) which uses your bodys’ own own healing system to repair itself.   In today’s episode of Food heald we will hear the riveting story of Michael’s trip to Istanbul and a natural way to regrow hair using your own hair follicles - without drugs without harsh side effects and how you can go from balding to a beauti

  • 386: Why It May Time to Get Your Testosterone Checked with Solopreneur Hour Host Michael O'Neal

    23/09/2022 Duration: 01h08min

    Continuing on our theme of hormone health this month, Alli’s got Solopreneur Hour Host Michael O'Neal in the Nashville studio to talk about men's health and why - it might be time to get your testosterone checked!   Testosterone is pivotal for multiple functions in the body like building stronger bones, creating muscle and increasing strength, facial and body hair. Testosterone increases sex drive, promotes fat burning, is required for memory and heart health, and is involved in producing red blood cells and sperm. In other words, it’s absolutely crucial for feeling our best. In today's episode Michael shares how getting his hormones balanced completely changed his life, increased his libido, and gave him the energy he needed to thrive.   Stay tuned for Part 2 with Michael, where we’ll be discussing a natural way to grow back hair - drug free. PLUS - exactly how he went from balding to a beautiful head of hair. (And how you can too!)   Check out The Solopreneur Hour Podcast at SolopreneurHour.com Check

  • 385: No More Hot Flashes! Balance Your Body with the New Science of Food, Hormones, and Health

    19/09/2022 Duration: 01h26min

    Are you plagued by hot flashes? What if there was a simple nutritional solution that ould stop hot flashes in their tracks? In Part 2 of of two part series, we’re covering healing your hormones, ending hot flashes, and why artificial sugar may be the culprit to many of our health issues with Dr. Neal Barnard and Nutritionist Alexa Schirm. First up, we've got Dr. Neal Barnard discussing his book No More Hot Flashes! The New Science of Food, Hormones, and Health. And, stay tuned because Dr. Barnard will reveal how to get relief from the most severe and troubling menopause symptoms - without drugs.  And finally, Nutritionist Alexa Schirm is here to talk about the hormonal effects triggered by artificial sweeteners and how to restore metabolic function and manage hormones naturally.   Thank You to Our Sponsors!   True Leaf Market Since 1974 True Leaf Market has been the choice of over a million growers for Heirloom and Organic garden seeds. True Leaf Market offers a great selection of cover crop seeds, in

  • 384: Healing Hormones, Functional Medicine, and The Truth About Progesterone

    14/09/2022 Duration: 01h30min

    Do you suffer from PMS symptoms such as fatigue, bloating cramps, or anxiety? Do you know if your hormones are in balance?   In today's two part series we’re covering all things from healing your hormones, to stopping PMS in its tracks, to never having a hot flash again, with some of our favorite doctors and nutritionists.   In Part 1, Suzy and I are throwing it waaay back to our chat with functional medicine practitioner Rich Jacobs, M.S. whose mission is to put his health detective skills to the test and find the root cause of your symptoms. Stay tuned because Rich reveals how to reduce PMS in six months or less.   Then, I’m talking to The Miracle of Bioidentical Hormones author Dr. Micahel Platt, about why progesterone may be the secret to healing a multitude of conditions such as hot flashes, ADHD, ADD, fibromyalgia, weight gain, and more.   Then in Part 2 of this series we'll hear from Dr. Neal Barnard who I interviewed last year about his book No More Hot Flashes! The New Science of Food, Hormon

  • 383: From Paul McCartney to Oprah, herself, The Sexiest Vegan Over 50, Victoria Moran, Shares Her Plant-Powered Adventures

    01/09/2022 Duration: 01h06min

    Listed by VegNews among the “Top 10 Living Vegetarian Authors” and voted “Peta's Sexiest Vegan Over 50” in 2016, Victoria Moran has written thirteen books including Main Street Vegan and Creating a Charmed Life. Vegan for 38 years and an obesity survivor, Victoria is the founder and director of Main Street Vegan Academy.   With her Andrea Zuckerman-like style for never giving up, and Woodward and Bernstein sense of journalism, Victoria has led a fascinating life. From meeting Paul McCartney to being featured twice on Oprah, this vegan is an incredible example of what tenacity and truth can lead to in life!   Victoria is one of the cofounders of the Compassion Consortium, an online Interfaith spiritual center for people who care about animals. After hosting 475 weekly episodes of the Main Street Vegan Podcast, she is about to launch The Victoria Moran Podcast: Meetings With Remarkable Women.    Thank You to Our Sponsors! Just Thrive Health Probiotics  A Proven, Potent and Effective Spore Probiotic to He

  • 382: How Warrior Mom JJ Virgin Helped Her Son Thrive When Doctors Left Him For Dead

    26/08/2022 Duration: 01h07min

    In 2012, JJ Virgin was in a hospital room next to her sixteen-year-old son who was struck by a hit-and-run driver and left for dead. She was told by doctors that he wouldn’t last through the night and to let him go. With every reason to give up, JJ chose instead to invest her energy into the hope that her son would not just survive, but thrive. In the latest episode of Food Heals, she shares the journey of overcoming the worst moment of her life. It’s a story of western medicine and holistic healing modalities working together to heal a young man and a mom that wouldn’t take no for an answer. During this difficult time, JJ learned valuable personal lessons that helped her rebuild her life and find success and purpose in herself, her work, and teach her sons and community how to face their own obstacles and trials. JJ believes that inside every mother is a fierce, resilient, intuitive woman who has the ability to tap into an indomitable mindset and create heroic outcomes—for her children, her family, her

  • 381: Ask Alli: Lyme, Sibo,  Adaptogens, Cleansing, Vegan Academy, Confidence, Juicing Recipes, and More!

    17/08/2022 Duration: 01h51s

    On today’s Ask Alli episode of The Food Heals Podcast, we’re covering a plethora of topics from chronic disease treatment and prevention to adaptogens, to cleansing, cultivating confidence and more!   First up, I’ve got Dr. Cabral answering a listener's question about lyme, leaky gut, and sibo. StephenCabral.com/cbo Use Code: foodheals10 for 10% off   Then, Mae Steigler from Organifi joins us to discuss adaptogens and how they work in the body. OrganifiShop.com/foodheals Use Code: foodheals for 20% off   After that, I’ve got Dr. Group from Global Healing Center to talk about how to cleanse your body properly. GlobalHealing.com Use Code: foodheals10 for 10% off   Then, I’m talking to Main Street Vegan Author Victoria Moran about Main Street Vegan Academy. MainStreetVegan.com Tell them Alli from Food Heals sent you!   And, finally a candid conversation with JJ Flizanes about how to cultivate more confidence. JJFlizanes.com/selfesteem Sign Up for the FREE workshop Aug. 18th   Last but not l

  • 380: From Party Prince to Mind Maverick, Janoah Van Kekem Teaches Us How to Reverse Aging & Reduce Stress Through Mindfulness and Meditation

    10/08/2022 Duration: 51min

    What is the true impact of Stress and Fatigue on aging, recovery and metabolism? And how can reverse the negative effects of stress? That's what today's guest, Janoah Van Kekem, is here to share with us! Janoah is a Meditation Coach and the Founder of two businesses, Mind Maverick and The Momentum Lifestyle Project.  Janoah takes a slightly different approach to his coaching than many of the ‘purests’ you see in the space and is not your average meditation teacher… (and don't call him a guru!) A former self-proclaimed, “directionless party boy,” Janoah re-invented himself as an Entrepreneur, Mentor and Meditation Teacher (who still loves a good time.) Tune In To Learn: The difference between mindfulness and meditation The impact of stress and fatigue on the mind & body How meditation assists in anti-aging, recovery and boosting metabolism How Shadow Work can show us what we need to work on And more!

  • 378: From Kidnapped to Finding Her Kindred Spirits, Lori Harder Teaches Us The Power of Community

    02/08/2022 Duration: 55min

    Life is more than the hustle – life’s about community. It’s about finding your tribe, the people with keys that open up parts of yourself you never knew were there.  Lori Harder grew up without that tribe… …in a small town, in an overweight family who believed they were victims of their genes. She was home schooled and had zero friends outside of her family religion. She was lonely, repressed and depressed. And even though fitness eventually set her free, both in her diet and in her spirit, it was a long journey and full of obstacles. Despite changing her body, winning competitions, and being successful, Lori still couldn’t shake how miserable she felt. This is something so many of us struggle with. We think we’ll be happy when we get that job, lose 10 pounds, get married, buy a house…but if we don’t confront and heal the inner stories that run in our mental background, happiness will always be elusive and short-lived. Lori had to stop and figure out what was blocking her from feeling true joy and lasting

  • 379: How to Juice Your Way to Wellness and Weight-loss with Drew Canole

    31/07/2022 Duration: 54min

    Imagine a world where instead of 1.6 billion coke drinkers, there are 1.6 billion (and more) people drinking green juice. Today’s guest is passionate about making that a reality. So in episode 378, we're throwing it all the way back to 2017 to our interview with Founder of Organifi, Drew Canole! Twelve years ago Drew was 45 pounds overweight, pretty unclear about what his life purpose was, going out all the time, and drinking too much. But we all have a wake-up moment, and once Drew had his, there was no turning back. He knew he had to contribute to the world and make a positive difference. Drew went on a 90-day juice cleanse, lost 40 pounds, gained clarify, focus, energy, and a ton on online support! He’s on a mission to help people experience radical joy, connect to oneness, live their purpose, and be the healthiest, fittest version of themselves. He recommends a delicate blend of self-love, listening to what your body is telling you, and cellular nourishment. Drew created a delicious brand of superfood

  • 377: Building Self-Esteem, Believing in Yourself, and Busting Through Upper Limits with JJ Flizanes

    20/07/2022 Duration: 01h08min

    How can we build more self-esteem? How can we bust through the upper limits that hold us back from our greatness? These are the questions we explore on todays episode of Food Heals with JJ Flizanes. JJ Flizanes is an Empowerment Strategist and the host of several podcast including People’s Choice Awards nominee Spirit, Purpose & Energy. We enjoyed this topic so much that we put together a free workshop for you. Join us August 18th for our 3 Ways to Build Self Esteem workshop at http://jjflizanes.com/selfesteem In the workshop, we will cover: - The 3 steps to building self esteem and why they are all equally important - Identifying if you have "imposter syndrome" and which category you fall into most - The most common self judgements we carry about ourselves and how to rewrite those programs - Why affirmations may not work for this (and what to do instead) - And more! JJ Flizanes is the Director of Invisible Fitness, a best-selling author of Fit 2 Love: How to Get Physically, Emotionally, and Spiritu

  • 376: Three Ways to Reverse Your Cellular Age, Look Better, and Feel Younger with Dr. Stephen Cabral

    14/07/2022 Duration: 46min

    What is a hormetic stressor and how can it help our bodies feel younger, look better, and even kill cancer cells? What are the true secrets of anti-aging to help us reverse our cellular age? These are the questions that my guest, Dr. Stephen Cabral, is back to discuss on today's episode of Food Heals! Dr. Cabral developed his passion for health & wellness after going through severe health complications at the age of 17. He saw over 50 different doctors, tried over 100 different treatment protocols, but still saw no hope of recovery. It wasn’t until he met an “alternative” health doctor whom explained to him how he got here and how he could become well again, that he began his recovery process. It was at this young age that he knew his life would be dedicated to helping others rebalance their bodies and renew their health. To hear his full story go all the way back to episode 186 of Food Heals, and of course you can check out his show, The Cabral Concept wherever you get your podcasts.  PLUS! Get all Dr.

  • 375: Ask Alli: Losing Both Parents to Cancer by the Time I Was 25 Years Old

    28/06/2022 Duration: 52min

    Witnessing her mother and father — in short succession — lose their lives to cancer, Allison Melody endured significant trauma in her 20s. Why did their bodies fail them? Why did the doctors have no answers? This tragic loss instilled in Allison an unwavering passion for nutrition and propelled her into the world of holistic health and healing. She vowed to honor her parents’ memory by dedicating her life to finding a way to heal the body naturally. After interviewing hundreds who have healed themselves of chronic and degenerative diseases for her film Powered By Plants and podcast Food Heals, Allison now firmly believes that the body has the ability to heal itself when given the tools it needs to do so. Tune in to Part 2 of Ask Alli to hear: - Why her ex used to call Alli "Country Club" - What Multiple Sclerosis is and how it affected Alli's mom - The horrible teen experience that caused Alli give up red meat for good - The "cure" that killed her mother before it killed the cancer - Is it true that "

  • 373: Detox, Cleanse, Lose Weight and GLOW: An Amazing Food Healing Story with Elissa Goodman

    21/06/2022 Duration: 01h15min

    What does it mean to cleanse? For many, the word throws up images of green juices and fasting. But that’s not quite accurate. You might be surprised to learn that you can cleanse in a gentler way. But you also need to go beyond diet if you want to really reset your body. Elissa Goodman looks 20 years younger than her age; you might think she’s been blessed with great genes. But, she was not the healthiest child. She had a low immune system and was always sick. She got every type of virus, digestive issues, tonsillitis, chickenpox, chronic fatigue - you name it, she had it. To make matters worse, she felt unworthy compared to her high-achieving Type A personality parents. Fast-forward to adulthood, Elissa went to college, got into advertising, and climbed that corporate ladder because she was determined to make her parents proud. But she wasn’t following her passion or purpose. She just worked. And got sicker. And one day she was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma. She knew that this was because she’d been s

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