Conversations with Sara Podcast

Earlier this year Sara sat down with Darren from We Are Messengers, one of her favorite bands in this episode. They discuss how a broken past can be used as a gift, as well as working through anxiety, depression, and more.

Originally from Ireland, We Are Messengers saw their career explode with the release of their self-titled debut album in 2016. The album earned them their first Dove Award nomination for New Artist of the Year and included the Top 5 hits "Everything Comes Alive," "Magnify" and "Point to You." They now return with new music featuring the #1 single "Maybe It's Ok," already a fan-favorite at We Are Messengers' legendary live shows. They will reach a massive audience this year as they gear up to play international shows, Summer festival dates and a Fall headlining run. The band has also had placements in films and television, including major motion picture The Shack and MTV’s Coupled.

Newest song released we're loving.... "Power" with was released earlier this year. The sophomore offering from We Are Messengers is scheduled for a January 2020 release.

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We're back for another episode! Since we're nearing Christmas I thought it would be fun to chat a little about gift ideas plus I'm sharing a new book series that Len (my co-host) and I are reading that I can't put down, too. I have learned so much reading it. 

And my guest this week is my friend... Maria Hickman from Swap It Healthy! We chat about everything from brain health, using food as medicine, what you need to know about AIRPODS, EMF's, your kids health, and more.... 

Here's a little bit about Maria.... SWAP IT HEALTHY! 

She believes food can be medicine when used properly.  Within her own family, the proper use of food has cured numerous diseases.

Her husband had high blood pressure, constant headaches, and aches and pains from playing football in the NFL. Maria was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s and her children suffered from ADHD, eczema, asthma, and leaky gut.  All of this is gone with making simple, slow changes to the 4 pillars of health.

Maria specializes in children with ADD (all 7 types), plus kids with behavioral, weight and skin issues.

Although she loves to work with kids, she has many adult clients that have decided to get healthy!

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My friend Jenna, owner of J Belleza Salon joins us today to talk about all things beauty. I read somewhere recently that over 5,000 different chemicals are used in traditional hair dye products. Yikes! So, I wanted Jenna to share her approach... when is much safer than using traditional hair coloring products.

We talk about hair dye and your health + safer alternatives for you to use, plus the benefits of infrared sauna use and healthier beauty products.

Find out more about the podcast on my blog conversationswithsara.com

Here's Jenna's story:

Living a healthy and clean beauty lifestyle has changed founder Jenna Dashnaw’s life for the better. As a stylist and a chosen career in the beauty industry for over 15 years it was time Jenna took matters into her own hands. Suffering from autoimmune disease, and years of chronic fatigue it wasn’t until she discovered the world of health and beauty combined that truly set her free. Wellness inspiration has always been her passion, while beauty was her career, so she merged the two together and j.bellezza was born. Jenna understands the daily need for beauty products, but does not want to sacrifice health or wellbeing to achieve results. As a Beauty stylist and Certified Health Specialist she truly knows the meaning of “beauty from within” with Years of extensive research and her own health challenges have brought her to this new and exciting beauty and wellness concept. Her passion is now going to spread the word to others who can work, experience, and thrive in a healthier atmosphere and live the life they’re meant to have.

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Do you suffer from anxiety, mood swings, food sensitivities, gut issues... but you just don't know how to start healing? The scientific evidence is overwhelming: Your gut controls every aspect of your health.

Jerrica's Bio:

Jerrica Sweetnich grew up in a suburb just outside of Cleveland, Ohio. After receiving her Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from Heidelberg University in Tiffin, Ohio, she received her Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine degree from National University of Health Sciences in Chicago, Illinois. Although Ohio does not currently offer licensure for naturopathic doctors, Jerrica is a board certified naturopathic doctor and holds a medical license in the state of Montana.

Jerrica focuses on finding the root cause of disease utilizing a personalized and holistic viewpoint. She is an expert in botanical medicine as well as nutritional therapies. She holds certifications in personalized hormone restoration therapy, IV nutritional therapy, the Prolon Fasting Mimicking Diet (FMD) and also is a Certified Nutrition Specialist®.

Her passion for health is displayed in her lifestyle and the care she offers. Being an athlete all her life Jerrica is an avid gym go-er, from spinning classes to kickboxing to lifting weights, she enjoys it all. Also having a deep love for the outdoors, when not in the office or gym you can find Jerrica with her husband, daughter and son somewhere in the woods!

Connect with Jerrica!

Jerrica Sweetnich, ND, CNS

Revitalize Med www.revitalizemed.com

855-829-8315

www.facebook.com/drsweetnich

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This week Functional Medicine Dietitian Gina Jones joins me to chat about the following....

• Eating clean on a budget! 
• Healing thyroid problems with nutrition and supplements
• Healing mold... Detox options. How to get better. 
• Shares her carrot fries recipe! (It's my favorite) 

Gina's story: 

Becoming a registered dietitian was a huge career change for me.  I graduated with a marketing degree and started my career at one of the largest greeting card companies in the world.  I was young and generally healthy so I didn't pay very close attention to what I ate and I rarely cooked.

However,  all of that changed during the pregnancy of my first daughter when I started experiencing some mild complications.  About four months after her birth I was diagnosed with several autoimmune diseases. Along with that diagnosis came new food allergies, intolerances, and a huge lifestyle change. When conventional methods didn't work, I started to heal with food.  I quickly discovered that nearly everything on the market had additives, chemicals, pesticides, dyes, artificial flavorings, and a host of ingredients that I can’t even pronounce (butylated hydrozyttoluene, anyone?). I overhauled my diet and lifestyle which contributed to putting these autoimmune diseases into remission.

I then started on a new path to help other people that may be going through a similar experience.  I wanted to learn the science behind how food heals and how to use food instead of medicine (when possible) to regain health.  In doing so I completed my Master's Degree in Clinical Nutrition from Case Western Reserve University as well as a one of the most prestigious dietetic internships at Cleveland Clinic. 

I have found my passion in practicing Functional Medicine Nutrition and I would love to help you reach your optimal health goals

-GINA 

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Most of us long to be in control—of our schedule, our relationships, and our future. In this episode, Sara sits down with Grammy Award–winning singer/songwriter Laura Story, known for such hits as “Blessings,” “Indescribable,” and “Mighty to Save”. Sara chat with her about life, overcoming hardships, health trials, and her new book, "I Give Up".

Newlywed Laura Story thought she had control over the great life ahead of her. After all, she followed Jesus and had a promising new job as a worship leader. Why would God not want to fulfill her dreams?

• How to delight in God’s gifts no matter your circumstances.

As Laura writes, she no longer wants to be in control of her life. She wants to be rooted in the God who is in control. I Give Up will help you Discover a deeper life of worship, a fuller life of joy, and a freer life of true surrender as you open your hands to God.

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This week my friend Lauren, founder of Healthy Mom Project joins us to talk about the following.... 

• What are GMO's? + How and WHY we should avoid them 
• Removing toxins from our home
• Natural safe alternatives and more... 

A little about Healthy Mom Project: 

Lauren created Healthy Mom Project to empower moms to make healthy choices for their families. She's a mother to five beautiful children, a registered nurse, a wife to an extremely patient man, and I was diagnosed with celiac disease 14 years ago. She was misdiagnosed for years and had minimal resources at the time to navigate how to live healthy. Around the same time, her Mom & friend were in a health crisis, and she learned SO much about natural remedies since then & having a healthy lifestyle through eating real whole foods. She feels compelled to share all the information that she's collected along her journey to health and wellness so other families won't face those same struggles. She's there to make an impact and empower families to live a vibrant & healthy lifestyle AND create healthy communities. Our children deserve it.

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In her first episode, Sara sits down with comedian and viral sensation John Crist to talk about the importance of mental health, taking time for yourself, and finding balance! Despite all of his success in 2018, and with over 500 million video views and a successful stand-up comedy tour that sold out around the country, John confessed via social media that he wasn't happy and needed some time away. He shares his experience, what he did to find himself again, and the importance of using "laughter as medicine".

For more on John Crist, visit johncristcomedy.com

With over 1 billion video views, comedian and viral sensation John Crist is the next big thing in standup comedy. Whether you know him from viral videos like “Millennial International,” “Road Rage in the Church Parking Lot,” or “Every Parent at Disney,” Crist has solidified his comedic prowess with sold out shows from coast to coast. His most recent tour—The Human Being Tour—was named in the Top 100 Tours globally based on attendance and gross sales, selling over 197,000 tickets. He held the designation for four consecutive weeks, charting as high as #28. 10 years in, Crist has shared the stage with some of the best in the business, including Dave Chappelle, Jeff Foxworthy, Seth Meyers, Larry the Cable Guy, Dana Carvey, Adam Carolla, Tim Hawkins, and Louie Anderson just to name a few!

Crist has created and starred in several videos for BuzzFeed and has made several appearances on the Bob and Tom Show. He has been featured on ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Fox & Friends, US Weekly, USA Today, Buzzfeed, Laughs on Fox, The Today Show, Huffington Post, The Bobby Bones Show, Oprah Magazine, The Bleacher Report, 9Gag, HLN, Men’s Humor, Relevant Magazine, The Adam Carolla Show, WGN, Cloyd Rivers, Old Row, Cracked, The Catalyst Conference, The Nerdist Network, TBN, Grand Ole Opry, and The Daily Wire.

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So excited for one of my first guests.... dear friend of mine, I'm like a sponge when I'm around her..... @BeingBrigid

Brigid is a functional nutrition expert and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. She believes in the power of food to transform your body. She has witnessed the power of using food as the first line of intervention for disease prevention and management after co-creating the nutrition department at the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine with Dr. Mark Hyman and working with over 3,000 patients.

Currently, she is the Owner of BeingBrigid Functional Nutrition LLC and Adjunct Instructor at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH for a graduate level courses in Integrative and Functional Nutrition

Follow her at BeingBrigid.com

In this episode, we'll explore the following...

1. What is functional medicine?

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