Awaken Indy

This is episode #32 of The Awaken Indy Podcast. This week, we have Natalie Marshall of Vitalize Indy on the show. Natalie is the founder and owner of Vitalize Physical Therapy in Westfield. Natalie holds a Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from Belmont University in Nashville, TN and received her Bachelor’s degree in Movement and Sports Science from Purdue University.  Natalie offers a unique, holistic approach to physical therapy and is determined to help patients get to the root cause of their pelvic and orthopedic issues. Today's episode will cover:

• A holistic approach to physical therapy.
• How the body remembers traumas and past experiences.  
• Background in Barral therapy.
• Environmental influences on our health. 
• The benefits of pelvic floor therapy. 
• Simple ways to reduce your toxic load. 
• Some of Natalie's favorite foods, supplements, and tools. 
• And much more!

If you enjoyed Natalie's message, connect with her and the team at Vitalize Indy: 

• Website: https://www.vitalizeindy.com/ 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vitalizeindy/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vitalizeindy/?ref=br_rs

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• What methylene blue is and its history. 
• Why methylene blue is becoming more popular and how to use it. 
• Dietary sources of PUFAs and why they may be robbing your health. 
• Healthy fats to include in your diet.
• Oxidation. A little is good, a lot is bad. 
• The work of George Wiseman. 
• Why you may be hydrogen deficient. 
• Current things Aron and Rick are researching. 
• And much more!

This is episode #30 of The Awaken Indy Podcast. This week, Dr. Lauren and I will be continuing our focus on lab work. Today's focus will be on cholesterol and thyroid panels. Using functional medicine  parameters to interpreting these labs can allow for higher standards. That paired with a root cause approach hopefully aids others in addressing common concerns. In today's episode, Dr. Lauren and I will cover:

• The confusion around cholesterol.
• Detrimental effects of statins. 
• Why particle size is important concerning cholesterol. 
• How studies are manipulative to have different interpretations. 
• The 9 different things to look for on a thyroid panel. 
• Addressing autoimmune thyroid conditions. 
• Eating for thyroid health. 
• And much more!

If you're interested in connecting with Dr. Lauren and I, please see our contact information below. We are excited to announce that this lab work can now be ordered at Georgetown Market. This is also a way to reach out if you're interested in order lab work:

• Georgetown's Contact:
  • Website- https://georgetownmarket.com/
  • Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/GeorgetownMarket
  • Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/georgetownmarket/
  • Phone- 317-293-9525
• Aron's Contact:
  • Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/hartwoodherbals/
  • Email for lab work/consultations- [email protected] 

If you're interested in this weekend's class:

• https://georgetownmarket.com/eventbrite-event/interpreting-your-lab-work-pt-2-w-aron-mcnicholas/

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This is episode #29 of The Awaken Indy Podcast. This week, we have Jesse Coomer on the show. Jesse Coomer is an author, speaker, professional breathworker, cold training expert, certified Wim Hof Method instructor, NSAM personal trainer and a Professor of English at Vincennes University, Indiana. In 2009, he began a life transformation mission that led him to discover how our physiology and psychology often conflict with the modern world. He has gone on to train with amazing teachers such as Wim Hof. Currently, Jesse leads workshops, lectures, and training sessions around the USA while training athletes, first responders, military, and people from every walk of life. Today's episode will cover:

• The benefits of cold exposure.
• Experience training police officers in breathwork.
• Parasympathetic vs. sympathetic nervous system.
• What is the modern human condition. 
• Easy to practice breathwork patterns. 
• Daily habits and practices to optimize potential. 
• And much more!

If you enjoyed Jesse's message, connect with him and his work: 

• Website: http://www.jessecoomer.com/  https://www.languageofbreathcollective.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessecoomerbreath/

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This is episode #28 of The Awaken Indy Podcast. This week, Dr. Lauren and I will be breaking down common lab work. This is the first of many episodes that will hopefully offer clarity and a holistic lens to lab work interpretation. In today's episode, Dr. Lauren and I will cover:

• What are functional ranges for lab assessment.
• Why the blood is a hologram. 
• Why to order a CBC w/ differential. 
• Confusion around iron and anemia. 
• Dietary, herbal, and supplemental recommendations. 
• How heavy metals and environmental toxins can influence lab values. 
• And much more!

If you're interested in connecting with Dr. Lauren and I, please see our contact information below. We are excited to announce that this lab work can now be ordered at Georgetown Market. This is also a way to reach out if you're interested in order lab work:

• Georgetown's Contact:
  • Website- https://georgetownmarket.com/
  • Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/GeorgetownMarket
  • Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/georgetownmarket/
  • Phone- 317-293-9525
• Aron's Contact:
  • Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/hartwoodherbals/
  • Email for lab work/consultations- [email protected] 

If you're interested in this weekend's class:

• https://georgetownmarket.com/eventbrite-event/understanding-and-interpreting-your-lab-work-w-aron-mcnicholas/

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• Holistic practices for animals.
• Living a life with purpose.
• Why sourcing quality feed is important.
• What nutrients animals need.
• How disease and disaster can make us stronger.
• The work of Wendell Berry.
• Cold therapy.
• And much more!

• Email: [email protected]
• Website: https://www.remedyfarmindiana.com/say-hello
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/remedyfarmindiana
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/remedyfarmindiana/

Welcome to episode #26 of The Awaken Indy Podcast. This week, we have Amy & Alan of Heritage Meadows on the show.  Amy and Alan raise a diverse array of animals in a way that is humane and low stress. This entails using locally grown feeds that are absent of hormones and antibiotics and allowing animals access to pasture grazing. Amy & Alan have been members of Slow Food Indy, helping to support local food and tradition. Today's episode will cover:

• Why it's important to  select heritage breeds of animals and plants.
• Breeding animals.
• Why animal feed is important and what nutrients are required.
• Seed saving. 
• Organic controversy. 
• How to support your local food scene.
• And much more!

If you enjoyed Amy & Alan's message, connect with them and the farm: 

• Email: [email protected]
• Website: https://www.heritagemeadowsfarm.net/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeritageMeadowsFarm
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heritagemeadowsfarmllc/

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Welcome to episode #25 of The Awaken Indy Podcast. This week, we have Bruce Webb on the show. Bruce is a highly experienced organic farmer, having worked with the Amish, Native American tribes, and grass-fed cattle farms.  After selling their farm in Indiana, Bruce and his family moved to Tennessee to farm 16 acres of protected valley pasture.  Currently, Bruce and his family grow mushrooms, provide various produce, and consult for farm projects. Today's episode will cover:

• Bruce's experience with Native American tribes. 
• Farming with integrity. Why we have to choose regenerative practices.
• Tracking school and learning from Tom Brown Jr. 
• Growing mushrooms. 
• Building cob homes. 
• Our role in stewarding the land. 
• Why we need community.
• And much more!

If you're interested in connecting with Bruce:

• Website- https://www.earthtonemushrooms.com/
• Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/bruce.webb.779857
• Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/p/CdRhdQzLkoI/
• Email- [email protected]
• Phone- 317-605-0000

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• What exactly is permaculture.
• Trees and their various resources.
• Building swales.
• Edible landscapes.
• Incorporating biochar. 
• Why we've become divorced from the land and how to get back to nature. 
• Faith as a source of guidance. 
• And much more!

• Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100070978860267
• Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/organic_ethan/
• Email- [email protected]
• Resources:
  • Folks This Ain't Normal https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11521956-folks-this-ain-t-normal 
  • Geoff Lawton https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL_r1ELEvAuN0peKUxI0Umw

• Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/qacrefarms
• Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/qacrefarms/
• Email-
• Website- https://www.quarteracrefarms.com/?fbclid=IwAR2tXhcgpfwwPVVvMwBmf3YIjHTb5hvAZ6CTvrpxXVKFYpPSKxV9ic34kDU
• Podcast- https://open.spotify.com/show/4YASrL1zbTQQ5Ehec1Ei3a 
• The Tree Nursery Stephen works for- https://www.woodywarehouse.com/

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Welcome to episode #23 of The Awaken Indy Podcast. This week, we have Randy and Tracy of Hidden Acres Fruit Farm on the show. Today's episode will cover:

• How to support biodiversity on the farm.
• No till vs. till farming.
• How to support local farmers. 
• Utilizing soil constituents. 
• Companion planting and utilizing animals on the farm. 
• Common agricultural mistakes. 
• And much more!

If you enjoyed Randy and Tracy's message, connect with them: 

• Email: [email protected]
• Website:  https://hiddenacresfruitfarm.com/
• Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/hiddenacresfruitfarm/photos/?ref=page_internal
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hidden_acres_/

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