Welcome to episode #12 of The Awaken Indy Podcast. Today's guest is Lauren Crum. Lauren is a certified Integrative Health Practitioner that focuses on identifying imbalances in the body that may be causing chronic health issues. She has trained as a Birth Doula to help clients navigate pregnancy, labor, & delivery. Lauren specializes in helping women navigate their bodies from Preconception to PostPartum. Today's episode will cover:

• Preparing for conception.
• Hormone balancing and common disruptors. 
• Developing a birthing plan. 
• Supporting the labor process as a doula.
• Post natal depletions. 
• Energy work.
• Top recommendations for health.

If you enjoyed Lauren's message, connect with her: 

• Email: [email protected]
• Website: https://www.theguidedconnections.com/fbclid=IwAR0AYK1v0gaj2eT8W2E9aDNGobSs_gJ8-YJVrf-FfFHT_h0eYaxYjH9Fc0g
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGuidedConnections
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guidedconnections/ https://www.instagram.com/mlcrum/

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Welcome to episode #11 of The Awaken Indy Podcast. Today's guest is Taylor Jeffers. Taylor is a practicing Herbalist here in Indiana. Through her business, Lionhearted Herbals, she consults  with clients, specifically focusing on women's health and endometriosis. She studied at the prestigious Bastyr University where she received her BSc in Herbal Sciences. Taylor has studied with other wonderful teachers such as Matthew Wood,  Lauren Morgan, Margi Flint, and many more. Finally, Taylor is recognized as a member of The American Herbalist Guild. Today's episode will cover:

• Herbalism.
• Endometriosis.
• PCOS. 
• Fertility.
• Hormone balancing.
• Environmental toxins. 
• Birth control. 

If you enjoyed Taylor's message, connect with her: 

• Email: [email protected]
• Website: https://www.lionheartedherbals.com/?fbclid=IwAR0AYK1v0gaj2eT8W2E9aDNGobSs_gJ8-YJVrf-FfFHT_h0eYaxYjH9Fc0g
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Lionheartedherbals/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lionhearted_herbals/

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Welcome to episode #10 of The Awaken Indy Podcast. Today's guest is Dr. Kim Filkins. The opioid epidemic is on the rise with many side effects and overdoses accompanying this trend. Kim is a licensed acupuncturist and Chinese herbalist. She uses a broad spectrum of modalities to help clients address pain,  improve their physiology, eat better, and promote overall wellness. Today's episode will cover:

• Why opioid use is on the rise. 
• How to address pain. 
• Eastern botanical medicine.
• Moxibustion.
• Cupping.
• Light therapy.
• Acupuncture.
• And much more. 

If you enjoyed Kim's message, connect with her: 

• https://zenpenguinwellness.com/

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Welcome to The Awaken Indy Podcast. Today's guest is Wendell Fowler. Wendell is a chef, educator, author, and pioneer of spiritual progress. He has worked with presidents, celebrities, and communities to help educate them on their health. Wendell has been an on-air contributor for Midwest TV airwaves for 20 years, authored numerous books, and continues to serve the community through progressive teachings. Some of the topics discussed today need to be approached with extreme safety. Time, setting, and safety need to be considered before pursuing certain substances. Additionally, the global illness is discussed and rather than claiming a pathology or diagnosis, Wendell and I present a potential idea. It's important to take everything presented with a grain of salt and be open to potential ideas. Today's episode will cover:

• High vibe food.
• Catering to a community, celebrities, and presidents. 
• Pain as a teacher. 
• Psychedelics. 
• Cultivating a spiritual path.
• Common food additives robbing your health. 
• Choosing the community you hang with. 
• "Conspiracy theories."

If you enjoyed Wendell's message, connect with him: 

• http://www.chefwendell.com/

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Welcome to the Awaken Indy Podcast with Georgetown Market! This week's guest is Audrey Barron. Audrey was the creator and owner of Indy's own vegan and gluten-free restaurant Ezra's Enlightened Cafe. She is also the founder of her own medicine woman courses, covering topics such as herbalism, nourishing recipes, holistic health, and regenerative agriculture. Currently, Audrey continues to serve the community by focusing on regenerative agriculture and growing high quality herbs. In today's episode, we will cover:

• Stewarding the land and starting an herb farm. 
• The Indiana food scene. What it was like running Ezras Enlightened Cafe. 
• Myths of being vegan. 
• Building soil health and animal husbandry. 
• Recipes for your health. 
• Why certain diets cause nutrient depletions. 
• Healing quality of the sun and why seeds oils cause sunburns. 
• Importance of structured water. 

If you're interested in connecting with Audrey check out:

• Gaia Chef: https://gaiachef.com/?fbclid=IwAR0hJvmCwVd2yqGoujb2FdWNawC9uLVVQAM9hkhz2yDSecRD2hjjLpU14no
• Wild Moon Acres: https://wildmoonacres.love/

Link to the regenerative and sustainable meat Audrey mentions:

• https://forceofnature.com/

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I'm excited this week to have my good friend Ethan Young on the show. Ethan is a permaculturist, garden designer, spiritually driven individual, and all around great guy. Ethan has a great message on creating ecosystem, not only outdoors but amongst friends and family. Today's episode will include:

• What is permaculture?
• How design your home gardens. 
• Foodscaping and creating edible landscapes. 
• Soil restoration.
• Importance of organic practices.
• Building a community and prepared citizens. 
• Important survival skills to have.
• What it means to have faith.  

If you're interested in connecting with Ethan check out:

• Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100070978860267. 
• Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/organic_ethan/.
• Email- [email protected].

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Welcome to another episode of The Awaken Indy Podcast. This week's episode is an update on things Lauren and Aron have recently learned. This episode covers:

• Insights from Medicine's of the Earth Symposium.
• Medicinal mushrooms. 
• Herbs and supplements for addiction withdrawal.
• Foraging and time in nature. 
• Daily habits. 
• Unschooling and raising kids. 

We appreciate you tuning into this week's episode. If you haven't been by Georgetown Market yet, please visit us https://georgetownmarket.com/. Georgetown is one of the best spots for healthy produce, supplements, and herbs. We ask that if you enjoyed today's show, please like, share, and subscribe so we can share with the community. If you have any questions or comments about the show, email us at [email protected]. 

This week's guest is Dr. Ryan Heer, a naturopathic physician in Fishers, IN. Dr. Heer received his training at The National University of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon. He is an expert in gastrointestinal health, preventative cardiology, autoimmune disease, and endocrine/metabolic disorders. Outside of his clinical work, he is also a professor at the University of Western States, teaching classes on cardiovascular disease and metabolic imbalances. In this week's episode, we discuss:

• What it's like working with some of the top cardiologists in Portland. 
• Iron man training. 
• Cardiovascular disease. Common medications and alternative treatments. 
• Metabolic disease. What it is and treatment strategies. 
• Pharmaceutical induced nutrient deficiencies. 
• Autoimmunity. 
• Preparing for fatherhood. 
• Top recommendations for health. 

If you're interested in contacting Dr. Heer, email [email protected] or check out his website https://crossroadsintegrative.com/. Please help support the podcast by subscribing and sharing this episode. If you have questions or recommendations, email us at [email protected].

Dr. Lauren is not only the co-host to Awaken Indy, but a wonderful health care practitioner in the community. Her family's store, Georgetown Market, has loyally been serving the community the best health food has to offer. Today's episode will focus on:

• Georgetown Market and its establishment. 
• Navigating the world of functional medicine. 
• Common additives in supplements.
• What it's like starting her own supplement line. 
• Blood, saliva, and GI lab tests.
• Common mistakes and interpreting lab tests. 
• Top recommendations for health. 

If you're interested in connecting with Lauren, feel free to contact her through her website https://drbenakovich.com/. Please help support the podcast by subscribing and sharing this episode. If you have questions or recommendations, email us at [email protected].

Karen Burr of Materia Medica is not only one of the most kind individuals, but also knowledgeable. In today's episode, we discuss:

• Establishing a clinical health practice and spa. 
• Herbalism. 
• Skin care and toxic cosmetics to avoid. 
• Supporting local. 
• The business of botanicals and green allopathy. 
• Living close to nature. 
• Why protocols don't work. 
• Deep nutrition. 

If you're interested in connecting with Karen, visit her website https://materiamedicaspa.com/ and connect with them on social media https://www.instagram.com/materiamedicablendingbar/. If you enjoyed today's episode, like, share, and subscribe to the show. If you have any questions or recommendations, email us at [email protected].