The Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast

Blood sugar impacts everything—your energy, your sleep, your hormones, your brain, your heart, your thyroid, EVERYTHING. Yet most of us only hear about it in the context of diabetes.  In this episode of the Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast, host, Jamie Belz, and fellow NTP, Ashley Lawrence, open the curtain on the real story behind why blood sugar is often the hidden root behind symptoms like PCOS, anxiety, insomnia, weight struggles, and even long-term risks like cardiovascular disease and Alzheimer’s. Ashley—known as the “Blood Sugar Bestie”—shares her personal journey of misdiagnosis, failed quick fixes, and finally discovering that blood sugar balance changes everything. Ashley shares: Her hopeful testimonial story and what she did to “lose her PCOS diagnosis.” Why PCOS is more than “just a hormone disorder”—and how insulin resistance drives much of the imbalance. Why some researchers call Alzheimer’s “type 3 diabetes,” and what that really means. How early warning signs like skin tags and darkened patches can show up years before a diagnosis. The reality that blood sugar issues can simmer silently for a decade or more before being labeled diabetes. Practical, joy-filled strategies: pairing carbs with protein, food + mood journaling, hydration hacks, and short-term CGM (Continuous Glucose Monitor) experiments to see what works for your bio-individual body. CLEAN FATS make healthy hormones! (ALL natural fats are healthy - they need to be unadulterated and from clean sources.) This episode isn’t about restriction. It’s about freedom—learning how simple, everyday choices restore balance, resilience, and joy. Want to go deeper? Continue your journey with these complimentary episodes:: Episode 46: Wellness 101 – A Common Sense Start Episode 28: Blood Sugar 101 — a deeper dive into the basics of glucose, insulin, and cravings. Episode 53: Dr. Lindsey Berkson - Hormones, Libido, and Longevity Connect with Ashley: Instagram: @magicandwellness Website: magicandwellness.com Blood Sugar Bootcamp https://l.bttr.to/sEVmp   Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, chat with us on Spotify, SHARE, and help change the world!   NOTE: To date, NTA/Jamie are neither affiliated nor receiving compensation of any kind for this or any other product or service featured on The Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast. We simply love connecting good people with other goodness.

Parents are asking a fair question: is what’s on the school tray really food? In this episode of the Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast, host Jamie Belz and guest Shari Gilford, NTP (Full Table Nutrition) open the lunchbox and get practical about raising healthier kids—at school and at home. The conversation swings from frustrations to solutions. Listeners will hear why many “kids’ foods” are hyper-processed, hyper-palatable, and nutrient-void—and how families can pivot to real, brain-fueling meals without perfectionism or overwhelm. Shari Gilford is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner who helps children and families build nutrition habits for lifelong health. Through Full Table Nutrition, she educates and inspires families to enjoy fresh, whole foods and be nourished for life. Diagnosed with hereditary kidney disease at age 11, she understands how poor health can disrupt childhood—and why preventing obesity and type 2 diabetes (a leading cause of kidney disease) matters. Her mission is to help transform the health of an entire generation. In this episode, expect: Clear, compassionate guidance on sugar, dyes, and ultra-processed “food-like products,” including why kids average ~17 teaspoons of added sugar/day, how that relates to focus, mood, and classroom behavior, and why protein-first breakfasts change the school day. Practical lunchbox wins: muffin frittatas; meatball “muffins”; leftover taco meat with crunchy chips; tuna or salmon salad for omega-3 brain power; beef sticks; hard-boiled eggs; colorful produce that packs and keeps. Picky-eater strategies that actually work: involve kids in choosing veggies (beet or grated carrot salads, jicama “dippers”), taste-training away from constant sweetness, and fun “compare & prepare” nights to find favorite veggie textures. Smart swaps & step-downs: the sugar-cube visual (4 g = 1 cube), gradual transitions from sweetened to unsweetened peanut butter and yogurt, and moving from juice to whole fruit. A simple at-home experiment kids love: three days of protein-strong breakfasts vs. one high-sugar morning—then track energy, mood, focus, and “battery level.” Parent empowerment: how to teach kids the “why,” build a two-week rotation of packable meals, and make real food doable on busy school mornings. This conversation is hopeful and hands-on—less about guilt, more about doing the next right thing with real food that steadies minds, builds bodies, and sets kids up to thrive. Resources & Related Episodes: Episode 35: Childhood Obesity Shari’s Web Page For Recipe Book Recommendations Shari’s Book Recommendation: Getting to Yum: The 7 Secrets of Raising Eager Eaters by Karen Le Billon When looking for quality recipes, I always check to see if they use whole, nutrient-dense, properly prepared foods: quality proteins (grass-fed meats, pastured eggs, wild-caught fish), traditional fats (butter, coconut oil, olive oil, tallow), and a colorful variety of vegetables, with limited natural sweeteners and no refined/processed ingredients. Be sure to cook with saturated fats and add the olive oil later!  NOTE: To date, NTA/Jamie are neither affiliated nor receiving compensation of any kind for this or any other product or service featured on The Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast. We simply love connecting good people with other goodness.   FROM SHARI:  Enrollment is now open for Super Fuel for Super Kids, Shari’s online nutrition course for kids ages 5 to 11! This action-packed learning experience for the entire family is filled with interactive activities, experiments, recipes, and challenges. Your kids will learn 12 Super Fuel Habits and earn points to receive prizes. Registration closes on September 27th to allow time for the Super Fuel Action Package (extra goodies to make the course even more fun) to travel to your mailbox before the six-week course goes live on October 7th . CLICK HERE to register! Please remember to hit SUBSCRIBE and leave us reviews! Also, connect with us in the comments section on Spotify!  

You’ll often hear host Jamie Belz, FNTP, MHC say that the Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (NTP) program changed her life. In this fun, personal, and insightful roundtable episode of the Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast, Jamie sits down with three current NTP students to share how the program is already transforming their health, their families, and their futures. Just over three months into their studies with the Nutritional Therapy Association (NTA), these students are proving how powerful it is to learn the Foundations of Health—digestion, nutrient-dense diet, blood sugar regulation, sleep, stress, movement, and hydration. No band-aid fixes here—this is about getting to the root cause of health and disease, and honoring the truth of bio-individuality: there is no one-size-fits-all approach to wellness. Discover how nutrition and lifestyle foundations are changing lives in real time: Michlind shares her passion for filling the nutrition gap in youth who have aged out of foster care, parents reuniting with their children, and anti-human-trafficking recovery programs. Katie, a culinary pro living with Crohn’s disease, explains how bio-individual nutrition transformed her gut health and daily life. Alyson opens up about her journey from residential eating disorder treatment to vibrant health through nutrient-dense, whole foods and the power of bio-individuality. Together, they open up about: The sleep stages and circadian rhythm hacks that blew their minds. Why digestion truly is the cornerstone of health—and how even chewing changes everything. The myths of the low-fat movement, the truth about fats and gallbladder health, and how diet culture has failed us. Simple, practical wins you can try today—like apple cider vinegar before meals, soaking and sprouting grains, or turning off screens before bed. What it really means to be your own health advocate when mainstream solutions fall flat. This episode is packed with nutrition tips, digestion insights, and inspiring stories of transformation. If you’ve ever thought, “It’s all too much—where do I start?” this conversation will offer a variety of starting points as well as some of the science backing the foundational teachings of the NTA. Tune in, laugh with us, and get inspired by the next generation of Nutritional Therapy Practitioners who are already changing the world with the truth that food really is medicine and while "UNhealth" might be normal, it's certainly not the only way to go. INTERESTED IN THE NTP PROGRAM? Click HERE to schedule a call with an Academic Advisor by Friday to jump in with the September 2025 cohort.   Please be sure to click SUBSCRIBE and give us a five-star review. Connect with us in the comments on Spotify!

Life is short, distraction is deadly, and the average human only gets about 4,000 weeks on earth. In this episode of the Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast, we wrap up our four-part Distraction Detox series. Host Jamie Belz shares what she has learned while studying the subject of intentionality and how to live better. She draws interesting parallels from brilliant minds throughout thousands of years of recorded history, such as Plato, Seneca, Marcus Aurelius, C.S. Lewis, Billy Graham, and modern voices like John Maxwell, Jim Rohn, and David Goggins—alongside her own story of cutting distractions, reclaiming time, and living with discipline.   You’ll hear how centuries of philosophers, faith leaders, and motivational giants all echo the same truths. You'll learn what they said about meaning coming from living with focus, boundaries, and urgency, to practical steps for reclaiming your health, energy, and relationships. This episode is your call to action.   If you’ve been feeling “dizzy busy and dying inside,” this Distraction Detox finale will show you how to stop numbing, start living, and say yes to what truly matters - - - so you can live immediately.       Check out these complimentary episodes to help you get where you want to be! ->>> Episode 31: Cold Turkey: From Overwhelmed to Unstoppable Ditch the “I’ll start tomorrow” mindset and embrace radical action instead—break free and build momentum today.    ->>> Episode 4: Bio‑Individuality: A Freedom You’ve Never Known Free yourself from one-size-fits-all wellness and conduct a personal health inventory.   If you've missed the prior episodes in this series, catch up now: Episode 51: Death by Distraction – Rewire Your Rhythms, Restore Your Health Episode 52: The Hidden Health Cost of Distraction (and How to Fight Back) Episode 55: Distraction Detox - Dizzy-Busy and Dying Inside Episode 56: Distraction Detox: Cluttered Spaces, Cluttered Brains Episode 57: Distraction Detox - THE MONSTER! THIS ONE!!   Visit the Nutritional Therapy Association online!   Leave us 5-Star Reviews! Comment and chat with us on Spotify!   Thanks for listening!

What if being "so busy” is why you’re carrying stubborn low belly fat that just won’t budge—no matter how clean you eat or how much you move? Let’s talk about “The Monster” of all distractions!   We live in an age of endless input: podcasts, social media, news updates, YouTube rabbit holes — even “healthy” content can become unhealthy when it overwhelms the nervous system and keeps us in perpetual consumption mode with constant micro-stressors. In this third episode of the four-part Distraction Detox series, Jamie Belz unpacks the science of content overload, how dopamine-driven input loops sabotage focus, and why consuming too much information is quietly destroying your energy and your health. With insights from neuroscience, the Foundations of Health, and practical workshop steps.   We’ll talk about why your mind feels scattered, why your body feels stuck in survival mode, and why your health foundations—digestion, blood sugar, sleep, stress, and movement—can’t fully reset when you’re drowning in constant input.   This isn’t about doing more. It’s about recognizing what’s stealing your focus and sabotaging your biology. And most importantly—it’s about learning how to reclaim your attention so you can think clearly, rest deeply, and finally see your body respond the way you want it to.   If you’ve been feeling "dizzy busy" and like you’re slowly fading under the weight of too much noise, this episode will be your first step toward breathing again.   ___________________   After listening, come back for these "pick your own adventure" action steps:   Tech-Free Meal — Make at least one meal per day phone-free and TV-free. Notice the difference in digestion, conversation, and presence. Screen-Free Morning Start — No screens for the first 30–60 minutes after waking. Replace with stretching, prayer, journaling, or simply being quiet with your coffee. Sleep Reset — Turn off all screens at least one hour before bed and replace with reading, light stretching, or talking with someone in your house. Digital Sabbath — Pick one half-day (or full day if brave!) this week where you intentionally go without TV, social media, or streaming. Prune the Feed — Unfollow, unsubscribe, or mute 10 accounts, channels, or subscriptions that don’t serve your health, peace, or purpose. Notification Audit — Turn off all non-essential notifications for the week. No more Pavlovian dings pulling at your nervous system. Replacement Habit — Every time you feel the urge to scroll, swap it with one Foundation of Health-aligned action: drink water, walk outside, deep breathe, or prep a healthy snack. Family Challenge — Try one screen-free family activity this week: board games, a walk, cooking together, or even sitting in the living room without the TV. Digital Curfew — Set a hard stop each night where the phone goes on the charger in another room. Give your nervous system permission to downshift. Track the Scroll — Keep a small notebook or notes app log this week. Every time you catch yourself scrolling mindlessly, jot down time + feeling. Awareness is the first step to reclaiming energy.   *NOTE: We are NOT trying to drive you to more screens, but these are the comedy bits Jamie mentioned - - - because sometimes, laughter IS the best medicine. :-) Nate Bargatze - SNL - George Washington’s Dream Nate Bargatze - SNL - George Washington’s Dream 2     Please share this with someone who might need to hear it.   Don’t forget to hit subscribe! Chat with us in the comments section of this episode on Spotify!   Visit www.NutritionalTherapy.com  

Are distractions silently running your life? Maybe you're too busy to notice they are!   In Part 2 of the four-part Distraction Detox workshop series, Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast host, Jamie Belz, takes you beyond awareness into action—showing how your physical space and digital environment directly shape your focus, stress, energy, and - most importantly - your health.   Last week we tracked our biggest “time leaks.” This week, Jamie shares her own discoveries—how constant family interruptions, endless email and Slack checks, and online shopping spirals were draining her focus and fueling stress. With humor and honesty, she unpacks how clutter—whether in your kitchen, car, or inbox—isn’t just about aesthetics or productivity. Research shows disorganized environments trigger higher cortisol, unstable blood sugar, poor sleep, digestive issues, slower healing, and overall - poorer health outcomes.   You’ll learn:   Why environment is the “invisible hand” that shapes your daily habits (James Clear, Atomic Habits). How over-analysis paralysis keeps us stuck—and how Jamie used her “backpack boundary” strategy as an effective tool to reclaim time and sanity. The surprising ways visual clutter, digital chaos, and constant notifications keep your brain in survival mode - driving cortisol with each micro-stressor thing and ping. How your surroundings influence the Foundations of Health—digestion, blood sugar regulation, nutrient-dense diet, sleep, stress, and movement.   If you’ve been feeling stuck, scattered, or stressed, this episode will help you take the first step in the direction of unstuck, un-scattered, and de-stressed—equipping you with a simple but powerful framework to start turning your environment into an ally instead of an enemy.   And yes, there’s a brand-new Distraction Detox challenge waiting for you at the end of this episode—one that will help you reclaim calm, restore focus, and set the stage for deeper transformation in the weeks ahead.   This episode can stand alone, but if you haven't listened to the prior, complimentary episodes, go back to: Episode 55: Distraction Detox 1 of 4 - Dizzy-Busy and Dying Inside Episode 52: The Hidden Health Cost of Distraction (and How to Fight Back) - The deep dive on health impact episode. Episode 51: Death by Distraction - Rewire Your Rhythms, Restore Your Health - With Jacob Spehar—licensed mental health and addiction counselor and founder of Courageous Way Counseling   Please subscribe and give us 5-star reviews!   If you're following along on Spotify - leave comments! Let us know how you're doing with YOUR Distraction Detox action steps. What have you learned? What has worked well? What might help someone else? - We love hearing from you!  

Back in Episode 52, we dug deep into what distraction does to the body—how it hijacks your nervous system, wrecks digestion, disrupts sleep, and drives chronic stress. This week, we’re moving beyond the problem and into the start of the solution.   In this heartfelt opening to the four-part Distraction Detox series, Jamie Belz gets real about life in “dizzy-busy” mode—running on someone else’s schedule, juggling endless obligations, and watching joy and energy slip away. From stress hormones bullying your body’s systems to nutrient deficiencies, late nights, and skipped movement, you’ll learn exactly how busyness erodes your Foundations of Health: digestion, blood sugar regulation, nutrient-dense diet, sleep, stress, and movement.   This isn’t just theory—Jamie is in the middle of this reset right alongside you. Together, you’ll start with two action steps for this week that will set the stage for resetting your priorities and presence, and reclaim your energy, focus, joy, and overall health.   Next week, we’ll move into Part 2: Clearing Your Environment—turning your physical space into an ally, not a combat zone.   If you’re ready to break free from “dizzy-busy” living and start experiencing clarity, vitality, and presence again, grab a notebook and let’s get to work—together.   This episode is a great one to share with friends! Please send it to a few people who need to slow down a bit and remove some distractions.    Learn more about the Nutritional Therapy Association at: www.nutritionaltherapy.com

What happens when a 16-year-old boy runs away from chemotherapy—and survives?   In this gripping episode of the Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast, Jamie Belz sits down with Billy Best, the teen who became a national sensation in 1994 when he fled conventional cancer treatment in search of something different. Diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma, Billy rejected chemotherapy after watching it ravage his aunt’s health and instead placed his trust in faith, intuition, and the wisdom of thousands of everyday people who reached out to introduce him to a whole new world of natural healing.   Billy’s story is more than a medical anomaly—it’s a powerful testimony of medical freedom, holistic healing, and the suppressed potential of natural medicine. His healing protocol included nutritional therapy, Essiac tea, and 714X lymphatic injections, along with a radical mindset shift, spiritual surrender, and a deep belief in the body’s ability to heal. Within months, his cancer was gone.   Billy didn’t just survive. He healed. And in the early days of his recovery, he believed—with everything in him—that his story would change the world. That people would wake up. That natural medicine would finally be heard. That the truth would matter.   But it didn’t.   Instead, Billy faced the crushing reality of censorship, media manipulation, and corporate control. His miraculous outcome wasn’t celebrated—it was buried. Stories were pulled at the last minute. Reporters were silenced. And the very system that claims to be searching for a cure wanted nothing to do with the one he’d found.   In this episode, you’ll discover:   The viral true story behind Billy Best’s escape from chemotherapy What 714X is, how it works, and why it’s banned in the U.S. How bio-individuality, nutrition, and mindset played key roles in his healing The power of belief, faith, and spirituality in the healing process Why Billy believed he’d found the cure for cancer—and what happened when no one wanted it The disturbing link between pharma-funded media, cancer fundraising, and censorship Insight into Codex Alimentarius, glyphosate, GMOs, and the global food agenda Why we must reclaim health freedom and medical sovereignty now more than ever   Billy also speaks candidly about the emotional aftermath—how addiction, trauma, and grief shaped the decades following his recovery—and why he’s still fighting, 30 years later, to help others awaken, question, and heal.   This is more than a survival story. It’s a raw, unflinching testimony of what happens when someone dares to trust their gut, break the rules, and walk a path no one else will. And it’s a heartbreaking reminder that sometimes, even when you’ve found the truth, the world just isn’t ready for it.   Whether you’re a practitioner, cancer survivor, or someone seeking health freedom, this conversation is a must-listen.     Resources Mentioned:   The Nutritional Therapy Association: ⁠https://www.nutritionaltherapy.com⁠ The Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast Episode with Scott Tips: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/episode/4EkpRYFCciDdwZ1A1gIhf7?si=1334c0b3b24e4440⁠ Make a donation to The National Health Federation to help support health freedom: ⁠https://thenhf.com/make-a-donation/⁠ Learn more about CODEX: ⁠https://thenhf.com/codex/⁠ Checkout Billy's First Book: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Billy-Best-Story-Alternative-Medicine/dp/1937920283/ref=asc_df_1937920283?tag=bingshoppinga-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=80401987005810&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=e&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=87545&hvtargid=pla-4584001450967570&psc=1&msclkid=5682c8a9fc9d13ffd119a038cedf016a⁠ ⁠The Billy Best Story⁠ (aka the Pasadena Speech)   If this episode inspired you, please subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and share it with someone who needs to hear this. Follow us on Spotify and help us keep the conversation going about truth, healing, and health freedom.

In this empowering, fascinating, and fun episode of the Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast, host Jamie Belz is joined by internationally respected hormone expert, best-selling author, and educator Dr. Lindsey Berkson. With over four decades of experience in clinical practice, hormone research, and medical education, Dr. Berkson brings unmatched depth to the conversation about one of today’s most pressing and misunderstood health issues: hormone disruption.   Together, they unpack how declining hormones—especially estrogen, testosterone, and oxytocin—are impacting intimacy, energy, fertility, and long-term health. Drawing from her background as a Distinguished Hormone Scholar at the Center for Bioenvironmental Research at Tulane/Xavier Universities, Dr. Berkson explains why libido is not just about desire—it’s a vital sign of overall health.   She also shares her personal journey as a DES-exposed daughter, cancer survivor, and thought leader in functional endocrinology, giving the episode rare perspective and actionable clarity.   Tune in, take notes, and begin rebuilding the biochemical foundation of your vitality.   Some of What You’ll Learn in This Episode:   How endocrine disruptors like plastics, pesticides, and pharmaceuticals interfere with hormone signaling The global rise in Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin (SHBG) and its role in locked-up hormones and low libido Why loss of oxytocin is contributing to anxiety, disconnection, and immune decline The impact of elevated SHBG, cytokines, and inflammation on fertility, mood, and aging The link between hormone disruption and early-onset estrogen-driven cancers How safe, bioidentical hormone therapy differs from conventional approaches—and why it matters Why “loss of libido” should be treated as a clinical warning sign, not dismissed as a lifestyle issue Foundational tools for supporting hormone health through detox, nutrient therapy, and intimacy The key lab markers most conventional providers overlook—and how to find a properly trained hormone specialist Why hormone health is central to brain protection, immune resilience, and emotional regulation   More from Dr. Berkson: Dr. Berkson is the author of numerous books including Hormone Deception, Safe Hormones, Smart Women, and Sexy Brain. She holds patents in bioidentical hormone therapy, has collaborated on research in estrogen receptor science, and consults internationally on nutrition for hormone-driven cancers, inflammatory bowel disease, renal disorders, and more.   She teaches continuing education for medical professionals and is the founder of multiple educational platforms for both clinicians and the public.   Resources Mentioned:   Six-Week Foundations of Healing Course:  https://www.nutritionaltherapy.com/foundations Website: www.drlindseyberkson.com Memberships: drlindseyberkson.com/membership Substack: drlindseyberkson.substack.com Everything Hormones CME Course: drlindseyberkson.com/everythinghormones Vilified to Vindicated Course (V2V): drlindseyberkson.com/v2v Nutritional Medicine by Dr. Alan Gaby: https://doctorgaby.com   Looking for personalized support? Search the Nutritional Therapy Association Practitioner Directory to find a virtual or in-person Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (FNTP), or Professional Health and Wellness Coach (PHWC): ⁠⁠NTA Practitioner Directory⁠⁠   Connect with Jamie! Record a question or comment ⁠⁠HERE!⁠ Leave a five-star review, subscribe, and chat with us on Spotify!

If you're constantly overwhelmed, yet unsure where all your time goes, you're not alone! In this raw and refreshingly honest episode of the Nutritional Therapy & Wellness Podcast, host Jamie Belz pulls back the curtain on digital distraction, multitasking, overcommitting, and how our chaotic, screen-saturated world is silently draining our energy, metabolism, focus, joy - - - and our overall vitality. More importantly, this episode walks you though what to do to get started with SOLUTIONS.   With stats like the average person checking their phone 150+ times a day, Jamie uncovers how our constant dopamine-driven behaviors—from email whack-a-mole and social media time vacuums to productive procrastination and online shopping—are wrecking our nervous systems, gut health, blood sugar regulation, sleep cycles, and even our relationships. She shares vulnerable stories from her own life and offers a hope-filled blueprint to reclaim your time, restore discipline, and start living with intention and vitality again.   This episode dives deep into:   The health consequences of chronic distraction How boundaries and discipline create freedom Why multitasking and over-researching sabotage your health goals Practical swaps to support your Foundations of Health: digestion, blood sugar, stress, sleep, movement, and a nutrient-dense diet A personal challenge to join Jamie in three weeks (Upcoming Episode 55!) as she begins her own Distraction Detox.   Whether you’re a practitioner, a parent, or simply someone craving more clarity and peace, this episode is your invitation to slow down, simplify, and reconnect with what truly matters.   Listen now and take the first step toward a more grounded, focused, and nourished life.   Find a Certified Practitioner Looking for personalized support? Search the Nutritional Therapy Association Practitioner Directory to find a virtual or in-person Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (FNTP), or Professional Health and Wellness Coach (PHWC): NTA Practitioner Directory   Connect with Jamie! Leave comments on Spotify or record a question or comment HERE!

In this culturally timely episode of the Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast, Jamie Belz talks with Jacob Spehar—licensed mental health and addiction counselor and founder of Courageous Way Counseling. Together, they unpack the concept of “Death by Distraction”—how our dependence on screens, overstimulation, social media, hustle culture, and avoidance behaviors are not only numbing us but quietly stealing our joy and dismantling our families, physical and mental health, spiritual connection, and connections to one another.   Jake shares both clinical insights and practical tools for interrupting the dopamine loops, rewiring your life with intention, and simplifying your environment for healing and joy. Jamie gets vulnerable about her own struggles, and together, they explore what it really takes to step off the conveyor belt and start living. Expect raw call outs, practical ideas, and a push for radical change - starting with bold, countercultural choices.   This episode invites you to slow down and start leading your life and family with presence and purpose.   You’re not powerless. Start small. Go countercultural. It only seems hard until you do it. It only seems weird until everyone else starts doing it, too.     Topics Covered: Screen addiction, social media, dopamine dysregulation Time as our most valuable and fleeting asset Trauma as a root cause The link between distraction and self-medication Parenting and restoring the family unit Men’s mental health and community Why family meals, boredom, and silence matter Reclaiming mornings for neuroplasticity and spiritual alignment The invisible cost of overcommitment, youth sports, and the hustle How boundaries, presence, and “no” create better outcomes   Resources Mentioned: Find a PHWC or NTP The Body Keeps the Score, Dr. Bessel van der Kolk Codependent No More. Melody Beattie The Myth of Normal. Dr. Gabor Maté Raising Emotionally Healthy Kids, Eliza Huie The Mel Robbins Podcast (with Tay Gibson) The Huberman Lab Podcast (alcohol) The Anatomy of Trust, Brené Brown Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Gabe Bult   Connect with Jake: jacobspehar38@gmail.com Connect with Jamie!⁠

In this dynamic and wide-ranging conversation, Jamie Belz welcomes Kevin Rutherford—third-generation trucker, radio host, financial strategist, and Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner—for a deep dive into the intersection of health, freedom, business, and bio-individuality. Kevin went from a fleet owner and business consultant to one of America’s leading independent voices in wellness.   This episode unpacks critical truths, touching on: Truck drivers face some of the worst health outcomes in America—how Kevin is helping them reclaim their vitality How Kevin transitioned from trucker and tax advisor to functional nutrition educator and SiriusXM host What got Kevin’s top-rated show canceled—and the truth about censorship and speaking out about vaccines Small changes that create massive results How cutting out seed oils changed Kevin’s skin so much he no longer burns in the sun—even without sunscreen How pressure-canning meat, fermenting vegetables, and gardening helped Kevin build a portable, resilient health routine Diet, ancestry, and geography—and how your DNA might help guide your food choices Why raw milk is illegal in many places while cannabis and fentanyl are not—and what that says about our public health priorities The importance of “doing the hard work” versus just staying busy—and how The War of Art  explains the spiritual resistance that often arises when you’re on the right path How the NTA and MAHA movement are reclaiming truth in wellness Carnivore to vegan to keto—why no single diet works for everyone, and how bio-individuality is the missing piece in modern healthcare Real Food vs the Standard American Diet: Why ingredient labels should be avoided Homesteading & Gardening: How this lifestyle heals body and soul Nutritional Therapy Advocacy: The impact of the NTP program, empowering families, and why doctors, nurses, and health professionals need to get out of the system and into truth-based education   This Episode Is For You If You’re Curious About: Nutritional therapy and metabolic health Health freedom and self-sufficiency Functional medicine and root cause healing Sustainable business, purpose, and mindset How to apply health principles to your unique lifestyle   Whether you’re a truck driver, health coach, wellness practitioner, entrepreneur, homesteader, mom, doctor, freedom fighter, or just someone trying to feel better again, this episode delivers raw truth, practical tools, and hope for a healthier, freer future.   Books & Resources Mentioned: Connect with Kevin: Website: ⁠www.letstruck.com⁠ Social Website: ⁠www.letstrucktribe.com⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/LetsTruck⁠ X: ⁠https://x.com/lets_truck⁠ ⁠Episode 49 - Sunburn and Seed Oils⁠ ⁠The War of Art by Steven Pressfield⁠ ⁠Eat the Yolks by Liz Wolfe⁠ ⁠Wheat Belly by Dr. William Davis⁠ ⁠Nutrition and Physical Degeneration by Weston A. Price⁠ ⁠Pottenger’s Cats Episode⁠ ⁠Weston A. Price Foundation⁠ – Advocacy for traditional diets and nutrient-dense foods ⁠Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund⁠ – Legal protection for food freedom and local farmers - Also listen to ⁠Podcast Episode 47 with Alexia Kulweick⁠ ⁠National Health Federation⁠ – Fighting for natural health freedom on a global scale ⁠MAHA Movement (Make America Healthy Again)⁠ – Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s national wellness initiative   Go Deeper: Explore the Foundations of Health If you’re ready to build your health from the inside out, join the 6-Week Foundations of Healing Course through the Nutritional Therapy Association. ⁠⁠Get Started!⁠⁠   Find a Certified Practitioner Looking for personalized support? Search the Nutritional Therapy Association Practitioner Directory to find a virtual or in-person Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (FNTP), or Professional Health and Wellness Coach (PHWC): ⁠⁠NTA Practitioner Directory⁠⁠   Connect with Jamie! Record a question or comment ⁠⁠HERE!⁠ Leave a five-star review, subscribe, and chat with us on Spotify!

Sunburns aren’t just about forgetting your sunscreen—they’re often the result of deeper imbalances rooted in what you’re eating, how your cells are built, and whether your body is equipped to handle the heat.   In this episode of the Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast, Jamie Belz unpacks the science behind sunburn, seed oils, and vitamin D deficiency—and how what you eat may be making your skin more vulnerable to UV damage. You’ll learn how omega-6 PUFAs (polyunsaturated fatty acids) from common seed oils get embedded in your skin’s cell membranes and oxidize under sunlight, leading to inflammation, skin damage, and slower healing.   Jamie breaks down how to build true sun resilience using the Foundations of Health—including nutrient-dense fats, zinc, vitamin C, magnesium, and functional sun exposure strategies.   You’ll walk away with a fresh perspective on:   Why French fries and chips might be making you burn faster How to ditch toxic sunscreen without sacrificing protection The critical role of vitamin D synthesis and how to support it safely How to balance omega-6 and omega-3 fats for better skin and lower inflammation What your cell membranes are really made of—and how to nourish them naturally   Sunshine doesn’t just make vitamin D—it makes you happy. And it might just save your skin, if you support it from within.       Related Episodes and Resources:   Foundations of Health Episodes   Episode 4 - Bio-Individuality Episode 10 - Optimal Wellness Starts Here Episode 11 - Digestion Episode 29 - Blood Sugar Regulation Episode 33 - Fats/Gallbladder Health Episode 35 - Childhood Obesity (Thorough review - all applies to adults as well!) Episode 46 - Wellness 101 (An overview)     Go Deeper: Explore the Foundations of Health If you’re ready to build your health from the inside out, join the 6-Week Foundations of Healing Course through the Nutritional Therapy Association. Get Started!   Find a Certified Practitioner Looking for personalized support? Search the Nutritional Therapy Association Practitioner Directory to find a virtual or in-person Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (FNTP), or Professional Health and Wellness Coach (PHWC): NTA Practitioner Directory   Connect with Jamie! Leave comments on Spotify or record a question or comment HERE!

We've all heard women older than us talk about the hot flashes and hormonal mayhem that makes menopause a dreaded decade on the horizon, but what if it didn't have to be that way?!   In this eye-opening, laugh-filled, and incredibly practical episode of the Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast, host Jamie Belz is joined by Patti McCoy—Assistant Instructor at the Nutritional Therapy Association, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (FNTP), and Certified Dietary Supplement Specialist (CDSS)—for a powerful conversation on navigating perimenopause, menopause, and midlife hormone shifts with grace, knowledge, and bio-individual strategy.   As an educator and wellness expert who’s in the trenches of perimenopause herself, Patti brings wisdom, humor, and lived experience to this candid discussion about:   Unexpected symptoms of perimenopause—what’s “normal” vs. what needs support Weight gain, belly fat, and blood sugar dysregulation during hormonal shifts The truth about cholesterol, dietary fat, and hormone production Common misconceptions about libido, vaginal dryness, and mental health in midlife Practical, natural solutions including adaptogens, herbal support, and other How to decide if hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is right for you—and how to do it safely The importance of functional lab testing, personalized care, and supportive practitioners   Whether you’re in your early 40s and just starting to notice changes or fully immersed in the "menopausal moments", this episode delivers clarity, strategy, and encouragement rooted in functional nutrition and clinical insight. Perhaps those younger than 40 stand to gain the most in that a properly calibrated, nutrient sufficient body will triumph the transition.   “Menopause is inevitable—but suffering is not.” – Patti McCoy, FNTP, CDSS   If you'd like to level up in your general knowledge of foundational health, check out our brand new, 6-week online Foundations of Healing Course!   Want to go even deeper? Learn more about our 12-month Nutritional Therapy Practitioner Program.   Interested in giving some of the mentioned supplements a try? CLICK HERE Biotics Research Supplements & Products From This Episode: Gamminol Forte™ – Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) support for inflammation and hormone balance Equifem™ – Comprehensive perimenopause and menopause support with herbs like black cohosh and chasteberry Ashwagandha – Adaptogenic herb for adrenal and stress support ADHS™ – Adaptogenic herbal blend featuring ashwagandha, eleuthero, rhodiola, and licorice root to support adrenal function, stress resilience, and balanced cortisol levels Bio-D-Mulsion Forte® – Emulsified vitamin D3 for immune, bone, and hormone health De-Stress™ – Contains L-theanine for calming the nervous system Cal-Ma Plus® – Calcium and magnesium blend for bone, muscle, and nervous system support Acti-Mag Plus® – Highly bioavailable magnesium with co-factors for cardiovascular, muscular, and hormone support Mg-Zyme™ – Targeted magnesium support to address stress, cramps, and sleep challenges Zn-Zyme™ – Bioavailable zinc to support immune function, hormone production, and cell repair Also mentioned: Flaxseed – Phytoestrogen-rich whole food to support estrogen balance Fermented soy foods – Including tempeh, miso, and natto for hormone and gut health     Make this all easier!! Work with a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner! Find someone to help you prep for and journey through menopause: Practitioner Directory   Please hit SUBSCRIBE and give us a 5-Star Review!   Record a question, comment, or just say, "Hello!" (It's easy! Follow the link, then scroll down and you'll see.) https://www.nutritionaltherapy.com/podcast  

Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says, "I don't want to tell you what you can and cannot eat. I just want you to know what you're eating."   Today's episode is about providing solutions to help you cut out the middleman and take control so you KNOW what you're feeding your family - and can support local, small family farms along the way.   In this information-packed episode of the Nutritional Therapy & Wellness Podcast, host Jamie Belz welcomes Alexia Kulwiec, Executive Director of the Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund, for a solution-focused conversation on how to legally source raw milk, pasture-raised meat, and nutrient-dense whole foods directly from local farmers.   We’re not just talking about what not to eat—this is your real-world roadmap to clean food access in a system that often seems stacked against us and our access to nutrient-dense foods from local farmers.   From raw cheese loopholes and herdshares to custom meat processing, cottage food laws, and buying club tips, we explore how families can cut through red tape and bring real, nutrient-dense, ethically raised, and legally protected food to the table. Whether you’ve been making “egg deals in gas station parking lots” or just trying to figure out how to find a trustworthy source for raw milk, this episode is both empowering and practical.   Alexia explains:   Why it’s so hard to legally access raw dairy and clean meat in many states How federal and state food laws are designed to favor industrial agriculture over local farms What legal loopholes consumers and small farms are using (herdshares, custom exempt meat, cottage food laws) The truth about organic certification (and why it’s not the gold standard) What you need to know about raw cheese, pastured poultry, and produce exemptions Where to start if you’re ready to vote with your dollar and support regenerative food systems   You’ll also hear actionable tips on:   Navigating state-specific food laws Understanding the difference between “grass-fed” and “pasture-raised” How to talk to your farmer—and what questions to ask How to legally join or form a food buying club, private membership association, or herdshare   This episode is packed with legal insight, food freedom advocacy, and practical strategies for any parent, health-seeker, or food rebel looking to build a better grocery cart—one local farm at a time.     Visit Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund Online: https://www.farmtoconsumer.org/   Join/Donate: https://members.farmtoconsumer.org/general/register_member_type.asp Sign-up for Action Alerts: https://www.farmtoconsumer.org/actionalerts/   Please give us a 5-star review, hit subscribe, and come back next week.

If you’ve been nodding along with the wellness movement but still aren’t sure how to take your first real step—this episode is your warm welcome in.   People everywhere are waking up to a simple truth: real health doesn’t come from pills, shakes, or short-term programs. Most of us have tried them—spent the money, followed the plans—only to end up frustrated or right back where we started. The missing piece? A strong foundation. And the good news is, it’s not complicated—just a few practical, common-sense shifts can spark real, lasting change.   Join Jamie Belz, host of the Nutritional Therapy & Wellness Podcast, and Mike Belz, CEO of the Nutritional Therapy Association (NTA), as they break down the Foundations of Wellness into common-sense, doable action steps for anyone just beginning their health journey.   This episode is packed with real talk, science-backed wisdom, and practical tips to help you pick your own adventure in a doable way. No more "all or nothing" attempts. Start over for the last time with one or a few of the easy but effective action steps you can incorporate today. If you’re ready to stop feeling overwhelmed and finally start your wellness journey, this episode breaks it down into six simple, sustainable categories—what we call the Foundations of Wellness. You’ll learn how to:   Eat a nutrient-dense diet rooted in real, whole foods (not calorie math), following Weston A. Price principles and honoring your bio-individual needs. Optimize digestion, the root of all health, by chewing thoroughly, practicing mindful eating, and supporting stomach acid and enzyme function (see Episode 11 for more). Balance blood sugar with small, daily habits like walking after meals and pairing carbs with protein and fat (see Episode 28). Improve sleep through calming evening routines, avoiding stimulants before bed, and aligning with your circadian rhythm. Reduce stress with tools like the 4-7-8 breath, gratitude practices, and brain dumping— (see Episode 42). Incorporate movement you actually enjoy—walking, dancing, or strength training—while supporting lymph flow, bone density, and energy.   You’ll also hear real-life strategies like Mike’s “gas station rule,” how to track wins without perfectionism, and why home-cooked meals and community support are game changers. Most importantly, we’ll help you find your why—the motivation that keeps you going when things get hard.   Whether you’re trying to lose weight, heal your gut, regain energy, or just understand what “healthy” actually means, this episode gives you a practical, welcoming place to begin.   Podcast Episodes Mentioned ⁠Episode 4⁠ – Bio-Individuality ⁠Episode 11⁠ – Digestive Hell with Gray Graham ⁠Episode 28⁠ – Blood Sugar 101 ⁠Episode 31⁠ – The Cold Turkey Episode ⁠Episode 42⁠ – Cultivating Joy   Find a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (NTP) ⁠NTA Practitioner Directory⁠     Please hit SUBSCRIBE, leave a 5-Star Review, and connect with us on Spotify comments!

What would you say if I told you the reason we circumcise our boys is not about preventing UTIs - - - but to prevent masturbation?   I know. WHAT?!   It’s historically accurate that the circumcision movement in the U.S. was aggressively promoted in the late 1800s by Dr. John Harvey Kellogg—yes, the cereal guy —to curb masturbation. Kellogg believed that removing the foreskin - which contains over 20,000 specialized nerve endings - to permanently expose the glans, which then becomes scarred, calloused, and desensitized, would reduce sexual pleasure and therefore discourage what he saw as immoral behavior.    They're literally cutting off what many consider the male equivalent of "the G-Spot."   Yes - it's uncomfortable to talk about the sexual implications of a procedure performed on infants, but every adult male was once an infant - and it gets deeply personal for adult men when they learn what they lost without consent because their parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents were lied to.   This episode is personal for me. In 2008, I blindly handed over my newborn son for this "routine" procedure. Saying that now saddens my soul. I grew up in the Midwest. Circumcision is "normal." It's heart-wrenching to know THAT'S IT - cosmetic normalcy and smoke-and-mirror, for-profit, pseudo"science." That's why we do it - a cultural blind spot.   The AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS even SAYS there's NO SUBSTANTIAL HEALTH BENEFIT.    I heard my brand new baby boy's torturous screams as they performed - without anesthesia - this truly barbaric procedure billed to insurance as “circumcision.” It changed me. This became a truth I had to tell.   My guest is Eric Clopper, an attorney and former employee of Harvard University. Eric gained international attention with his viral lecture, "Sex & Circumcision: An American Love Story," performed at Harvard in 2018. It cost him his job, but created a platform to expose the cultural, religious, and medical forces keeping parents in the dark.   Through his legal practice, The Clopper Law Firm, P.C., and as the founding president of Intact Global, Eric challenges the constitutionality of laws permitting male genital cutting while prohibiting female genital mutilation, arguing that such laws violate the Equal Protection Clause.   Featured Presentation Sex & Circumcision: An American Love Story by Eric Clopper Watch it on VIMEO WARNING: CONTAINS ADULT LANGUAGE, DISTURBING CONCEPTS, AND GRAPHIC IMAGES Note: Galatians 5:6 says, "For when we place our faith in Christ Jesus, there is no benefit in being circumcised or being uncircumcised. What is important is faith expressing itself in love." College Humor Short Video: "The Real Reason You're Circumcised" *MUST WATCH! Intact Global The Clopper Law Firm, P.C. Email: eric@clopper.law   Circumcision: The Hidden Trauma by Ronald Goldman, PhD Marked in Your Flesh: Circumcision from Ancient Judea to Modern America by Leonard B. Glick The Ridged Band of the Foreskin by Dr. John R. Taylor   Nutritional Therapy Practitioner Virtual Open House   Thank you for reading, listening, and sharing. This conversation isn’t easy - and it isn’t about blame or shame. It’s about waking up to truth.   Good news: Change is happening. Circumcision rates in the U.S. have dropped to below 55% today—and even lower in some regions. Your son or grandson won’t be alone. Being intact is becoming the new normal. The fear of being “different” or bullied in a locker room is fading fast as many parents are choosing to protect wholeness over conformity.   It takes some serious testicular fortitude to be the dad willing to say, “My son doesn’t have to look like me.” - That’s how healing begins. That’s how cycles end.   I’m so thankful you’re here. May this conversation stay with you—not as judgment, but as clarity. Not as fear, but as freedom.   With so much love, empathy, and hope,   —Jamie

What if the goal isn’t just to live longer—but to live better?   In this energizing and insightful episode of the Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast, host Jamie Belz is joined by one of her most cherished mentors: Joe Buishas—functional health educator, wellness speaker, and the voice behind The Tuesday Minuteand The Wellness Minute.   Joe has been a pioneer in integrative health and wellness for over 50 years, coordinating training for physicians and nutritionist through his educational company, Metabolic Management.   At 74 years young, Joe is vibrant, curious, and full of life. With decades of experience in the natural health field and a relentless hunger for learning, Joe shares what he believes are the most important elements for extending health span—the number of years you live with strength, clarity, energy, and joy.   Together, Jamie and Joe explore the key principles that promote long-term wellness, backed by clinical experience, functional insights, and timeless wisdom.   Joe’s Top Health Span Essentials: Prioritize gut health and optimize digestion Keep the body in motion with daily, natural movement Eat real, nutrient-dense food that will rot or spoil—but eat it before it does Nourish your microbiome with fermented foods, polyphenols, and fiber Build and maintain lean muscle as your best anti-aging asset Strengthen your lymphatic system through regular movement Ground yourself in faith and spiritual peace Cultivate strong relationships and live with clear purpose Avoid ultra-processed foods and limit unnecessary antibiotics Support emotional and mental health through gratitude, prayer, and nervous system regulation   What You’ll Learn in This Episode: The difference between health span vs. lifespan The role of lipopolysaccharides (LPS) in systemic inflammation Why emotional trauma impacts gut health and disease How short-chain fatty acids like butyrate heal both gut and brain Why digestion begins in the brain—and why slowing down before meals matters The overlooked power of fermented foods, including sauerkraut and raw fiber How purpose, movement, and joy extend your years—and make them worth living What the Blue Zones reveal about longevity—and how to apply their 9 principles to your everyday life   Resources & Mentions: Watch Joe’s Tuesday Minute episode on melatonin Listen to The Wellness Minute Explore the science behind alcohol and how it impacts your brain and body:  Huberman Lab: What Alcohol Does to Your Body, Brain & Health   Whether you’re in your 30s or your 70s, this conversation will help you reconnect to what truly matters for long-term health: whole food, movement, faith, community, and alignment with your body’s natural rhythms.   Subscribe, share, and leave a review to support this mission and keep spreading truth in wellness, one conversation at a time.  

Eating crickets and meat grown in a lab with cancer-like cells - WHO APPROVED THAT?! Scott Tips, president of the National Health Federation (NHF) and internationally recognized health freedom attorney, joins host, Jamie Belz, to help us understand the deeper mechanisms of Codex Alimentarius, the World Trade Organization (WTO), and the global regulatory web that threatens access to nutrient-dense food, natural health remedies, and therapeutic supplements.   As the only health-freedom organization with official INGO (International Non-Governmental Organization) status at Codex, NHF is uniquely positioned to stand up for the public’s right to safe, informed, and autonomous healthcare choices on the global stage.   Over the last 70 years, NHF has defended medical choice and challenged the federal government’s overreach into nutrition, supplementation, and holistic healing.   Some quick topics/snippets from this episode: Codex creates international food law—affecting everything from vitamin dosage limits to whether or not your meat contains drug residues. Most people don’t even know Codex exists. And yet, decisions made there determine what shows up in your grocery cart, your supplement bottle, and your child’s plate. The U.S. can now force genetically modified foods into countries that don’t want them — not through diplomacy, but through international tribunals using Codex standards as their weapon. Ractopamine is a drug with zero therapeutic value. It makes animals fatter, faster — but it’s banned in the EU, China, and Russia. In the U.S., you’re probably eating it. When you hear ‘scientific consensus,’ be cautious. The phrase is used to bulldoze public concern. You can be banned for calling out corruption at Codex. At CODEX, NHF is the only one defending your right to natural health freedom. The EU, Russia, even Iran — they’ve stood up for consumer safety at Codex more than the U.S. delegates have. The scary thing isn’t just what the FDA is doing. It’s how many people still trust them, blindly — even when their actions have harmed more people than every U.S. war combined. We need advocacy from the ground up. Most parents feeding their kids toxic food don’t even know it — because the truth has been buried. “Frankenmeat”, insect protein, and natural flavoring cover-ups, all of which bypass transparent labeling laws while being quietly introduced into the food supply. They’re trying to outlaw homeopathy—while promoting lab-grown meat and insect protein as sustainable alternatives. We don’t want to be right. We want to get it right.   “Unless we put medical freedom into the Constitution, the time will come when medicine will organize into an undercover dictatorship… To restrict the art of healing to one class of men and deny equal privileges to others will constitute the Bastille of medical science. All such laws are un-American and despotic.” - Dr. Benjamin Rush, Declaration of Independence signator and Surgeon General of the Continental Army   "If people let the government decide what foods they eat and what medicines they take, their bodies will soon be in as sorry a state as the souls of those who live under tyranny.” - Thomas Jefferson   TAKE ACTION:  Join the National Health Federation for only $45/year to support international advocacy at Codex and receive the quarterly NHF magazine. This low-cost membership helps fund independent watchdog efforts that no other organization is legally authorized to perform at the global level. ⁠JOIN HERE⁠   Other mentions: ⁠⁠Ep 034: Fight For Your Right To Health Freedom⁠⁠ ⁠The HighWire report exposing Peter Marks and vaccine data suppression⁠    Health freedom is necessary. As government and corporate interests grow more entangled, grassroots advocacy is no longer optional. It’s essential. Join the NHF and become part of the movement to reclaim sovereignty over what we eat, how we heal, and what we’re allowed to know.    

In this fun crossover episode of The Nutritional Therapy & Wellness Podcast and What’s Worthwhile Podcast, hosts Jamie Belz and Ramsey Zimmerman unpack what it really takes to experience lasting joy, true wellness, and deep alignment in a world that’s chronically stressed, overwhelmed, and running on caffeine, screens, and survival mode.   We explore the difference between happiness and joyfulness — and why joy isn’t something you chase, but something you cultivatethrough intentional choices rooted in the Foundations of Health:   Nutrient-dense, bio-individual nutrition Joyful movement and functional exercise Digestion and blood sugar balance Rest, sleep, and circadian rhythm Stress reduction and emotional regulation Community, connection, and spiritual alignment   From hyper-palatable fake foods to the pressure of hustle culture, this episode is a real-talk guide to reclaiming your vitality and living joyfully on purpose. You’ll hear stories, science, and simple strategies that connect your body, mind, and spirit — because true health is the soil joy grows in.   Resources & Mentions in This Episode:   Cold Turkey Episode – A raw look at breaking free from burnout and false energy sources like sugar, alcohol, or overwork Bio-Individuality Episode – Learn how to honor your unique health blueprint and conduct a personal wellness audit What’s Worthwhile Podcast by Ramsey Zimmerman – Explore deeper conversations about meaning, intention, and mind-body-spirit alignment Nutritional Therapy Association – Discover the life-changing NTP program both hosts have completed and now represent   This episode is for those ready to stop chasing temporary highs and quick fixes, and start building lasting health — the "feel good" kind that brings peace, clarity, energy, and joy for the best kind of human experience.   Please hit "subscribe" and come back for more!