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Are you ready to take control of your health and create lasting, positive change? This podcast dives deep into the root causes of poor health and explores simple, practical steps to improve your well-being from every angle.
To achieve true health, we need balance in all areas of life, including:
✅ Physical health – Nutrition, movement, and disease prevention
✅ Mental health – Managing stress, mindset, and emotional well-being
✅ Environmental health – How our surroundings impact our health
✅ Financial health – Money habits that support a stress-free life
✅ Social health – Building strong, supportive relationships
✅ Spiritual health – Finding purpose, connection, and inner peace
Each episode will provide insightful discussions, expert interviews, and actionable tips to help you live a healthier, more fulfilling life.
🎧 Tune in, take control, and start your journey to total wellness today!
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Send us a text This week, as we step into the holiday season, we're discussing something millions of people use, but few fully understand: GLP-1 medications, such as Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro. In this episode, we break down what GLP-1 actually is, how it works in the body, and why so many people are drawn to its rapid weight loss effects. I discuss how GLP-1s influence insulin, glucagon, appetite, cravings, and blood sugar regulation, and why their longer medication half-life creates such...
Send us a text In this episode, we dive into a topic that quietly surrounds us every day: electromagnetic fields (EMFs). These invisible energy waves are present in our phones, Wi-Fi routers, Bluetooth headphones, smartwatches, smart meters, power lines, home wiring, and even our cars. We can't escape them, but we can understand them. I break down the difference between ionizing and non-ionizing radiation in clear language, and explain how high-energy waves can damage DNA, while lower-energy ...
Send us a text In this episode of Healthy California, I’m coming to you from the highest city in the world—La Paz, Bolivia—where breathing takes on a whole new meaning. We’ll explore what really happens when we breathe, how oxygen moves through the lungs and tissues, and why this simple act is the foundation of life. You can go weeks without food and days without water, but only minutes without air. We’ll dive into the many factors that can reduce oxygen delivery—altitude, tight clothing, pol...
Send us a text In this episode, we take a 30,000-foot view of the first 30 episodes — connecting the dots between food, movement, stress, sleep, and spiritual well-being. Health is not just the absence of disease; it’s the presence of vitality, purpose, and balance. We began by addressing access to healthy foods and how food insecurity affects every stage of life — from development in utero to chronic disease in adulthood. From there, we explored gut health, inflammation, metabolism, hormones...
Send us a text Physical therapy isn’t just about stretches or rehab—it's a science of movement. It is a clinical discipline focused on restoring motion, reducing pain, and improving function. PT goes deeper than exercise. It's about understanding biomechanics, neuromuscular patterns, and the body's natural healing timelines. PTs are true movement detectives—assessing, diagnosing, and guiding recovery with precision. As therapists often say, "Motion is lotion." Movement heals—but only when it'...
Send us a text This week we're zooming in on micronutrients—the vitamins and minerals your body needs in tiny amounts to run big, life-sustaining processes. In this episode, I break down what vitamins and minerals are, where they come from, and why they’re essential. You’ll hear how vitamins (organic compounds from plants and animals) power immunity, energy, vision, and repair—and how minerals (inorganic elements like calcium, magnesium, iron) support bones, muscles, nerves, electrolyte balan...
Send us a text In this week’s episode, we’re diving into the world of protein—one of the three essential macronutrients alongside carbs and fats. Proteins are often called the building blocks of life, but what does that really mean? Think of amino acids like Lego pieces—when linked together, they create the structures your body relies on every day. From building muscle and repairing tissues to producing hormones, enzymes, and antibodies, protein plays a vital role in growth, immunity, metabol...
Send us a text Today we’re diving into a subject that often sparks confusion and controversy: fat. Last week, we explored sugar, and next week we’ll round out the macronutrient trio with protein. But today, it’s all about unpacking the complex world of dietary fats—what they are, why we need them, and how to make smarter choices for better health. We’ll break down the different types of fats—saturated, unsaturated, trans fats, triglycerides, and cholesterol—clarifying their roles in the body....
Send us a text Welcome back to Healthy California! I’m here to empower you with the knowledge to make simple, sustainable, and science-backed health choices. In this episode, we dive into the sweet—and not-so-sweet truth about sugar. From table sugar and honey to high-fructose corn syrup and stevia, we break down what sugar actually is, how it's metabolized in the body, and the difference between natural, added, and artificial sugars. You’ll learn about the chemical structure of monosaccharid...
Send us a text Dairy: Is it the perfect food or a hidden trigger for inflammation and illness? In this episode of Healthy California, I dive deep into the controversial world of dairy. With so much conflicting advice online and in the media, it's hard to know whether dairy should have a place on your plate. I break down the science, the pros and cons, and encourage you to make an informed choice based on your unique body—not a one-size-fits-all opinion. I explore what dairy is (hint: it’s not...
Send us a text Welcome to the Healthy California podcast. In this special episode, I explore a frequently overlooked dimension of wellness: spiritual health. Health isn’t just physical or emotional—it’s also spiritual. Without this key component, we’re often left chasing after happiness, clarity, and purpose in all the wrong places. To help unpack this topic, I invited Pastor Dan from Restoration Life Church in Sacramento, someone I deeply respect for his spiritually and physically grounded l...
Send us a text Gut health has been a hot topic—but if it’s been talked about so much, why are we still struggling with digestive issues, chronic inflammation, and brain fog? In this episode, I break down what gut health actually means—beyond digestion—and why it plays a central role in your mood, immunity, metabolism, and disease risk. With over 100 trillion microbes living in your digestive tract, your gut microbiome is a delicate ecosystem that needs the right balance of good bacteria to th...
Send us a text Your brain is the command center of everything you do—how you think, move, feel, breathe, and interact with the world. It’s what helps us focus, regulate emotions, remember important things, and connect with people. But while we focus so much on our physical health, brain health often goes unnoticed until something feels off. Let’s bust a common myth right now: we do not use only 10% of our brains. We use 100%—and every part is working together in amazing, complex ways. But bec...
Send us a text Today we’re continuing our hormone series with Part 2: Women’s Hormones. Last week, we focused on men’s hormones. Now, it’s time to explore how female hormones work, what happens when they’re out of balance, and what you can do to support them naturally and effectively. In this episode, we’ll uncover: What hormones are and how they function in women’s bodiesThe key hormones released by the pituitary gland, including TSH, prolactin, LH, FSH, and growth hormoneHow hormones like e...
Send us a text Episode Summary: This week on Healthy California, we’re diving into the incredible world of hormones—what they are, how they work, and why they’re crucial to your overall health. In Part 1 of our two-part series, we focus on men’s hormones and how they’re impacted by everyday lifestyle choices. We explore the most important hormones that influence men’s health: insulin, cortisol, melatonin, estrogen, and of course, testosterone. You'll learn how things like sleep, stress, diet...
Send us a text Summer is here, and so is sun exposure! In this week's episode of Healthy California, we dive into the heated topic of sunscreen. Should we use it? How much? What kind? And what are the health implications of both using sunscreen and skipping it? I unpack the science behind UV radiation, explain the crucial role of vitamin D, and explore the complex relationship between sun protection, skin cancer, and environmental impact. I also raise important questions: If God created the s...
Send us a text In this episode of Healthy California, we break down the often misunderstood world of food allergies and food sensitivities—what they are, how they differ, and why understanding them is crucial to your long-term health. Many of us (or someone we love) suffer from mysterious symptoms like fatigue, headaches, digestive issues, or skin flare-ups with no clear cause. Could it be what you’re eating? 🔍 What you'll learn: The key differences between food allergies (IgE response) and s...
Send us a text In today's episode, we're diving deep into chronic pain—what it is, how it affects your body and mind, and why it’s not just about pain that lasts longer than three months. Chronic pain often involves a complex interaction of physical symptoms, emotional responses, and systemic inflammation that can impact your entire life. 🔍 This Episode Covers: What is chronic pain? Pain is a natural signal from the body warning us that something's wrong. But chronic pain goes beyond that—it...
Send us a text 📌 Episode Summary: Welcome to the Healthy California Podcast, where we explore practical, holistic approaches to well-being. I'm your host, Linda Brown, and my goal is to educate and empower you to make better daily choices for a healthier life—because you, your family, your neighbors, and your entire community deserve to live well. In today’s episode, we dive into a topic that affects nearly everyone: stress. We’ll explore: What stress really isWhy it’s not always the enemyHow...
Send us a text Welcome to another episode of the Healthy California podcast! I’m your host, Linda Brown, and I’m here to help you make empowered, informed decisions about your health, your family’s well-being, and the wellness of your community. Every week, we explore practical, science-backed solutions to help you thrive. In this episode, we dive deep into a growing environmental and health concern: plastics and microplastics. These synthetic materials are everywhere—from food packaging and ...
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