In the Tall Grass

Every good story has a hero and a villain. And a solution. Dr. Bill Rawls is on a mission to get people to become the hero of their own story to reach healing. As a practicing physician, Dr. Rawls noticed that people with chronic illnesses weren’t getting well. So he is using what he learned in his own healing journey to help others own their recovery. If you’re still struggling with chronic illness, this episode is for you! Let Dr. Rawls be your guide to becoming the hero of your story.


For over 30 years, Dr. Bill Rawls has dedicated his life to medicine. When a health crisis with chronic Lyme disease abruptly changed his quality of life, he came face to face with the limitations of modern medicine and began to explore the vast possibilities of alternative treatments. Restoring his health through holistic and herbal therapies inspired him to share his revelations on the importance of cellular wellness for defending against microbes and other root causes of illness. Today, he works to bring life and vitality to others as he helps them establish their own paths to wellness through modern herbology.

Through his bestselling books, Unlocking Lyme and The Cellular Wellness Solution, Dr. Rawls demonstrates why crucial herbal phytochemicals are key to protecting cellular health and strengthening the body's defense against illness. Dr. Rawls is also the founder of Vital Plan, a holistic health company, where he developed the signature Restore Kit™, an advanced herbal protocol that has helped thousands to reclaim vibrant health. 

Dr. Rawls is a #1 bestselling author and seasoned speaker and interviewee. With a compassionate approach and an incredible depth of knowledge, Dr. Rawls has a distinct ability to make scientific concepts accessible and enriching for everyone.


To learn more about Dr. Bill Rawls visit: https://rawlsmd.com/
Follow Dr. Rawls on social media: @rawlsmd

To learn more about Vital Plan visit: https://vitalplan.com/
Follow Vital Plan on social media: @vitalplan

As Founder of Bundle x Joy, a purpose-driven pet brand that focuses on allergy-friendly products, Jess Berger is on a mission to create a space where everyone is welcome. Jess recognized a need and bravely stepped out of her comfort zone to follow her passion after years in corporate America. In this episode, Jess shares her story of living her purpose, and how she’s helping others - two-legged and four-legged - do the same.


Named Pet Age's Women of Influence in 2021, Jess Berger is the fearless founder leading this purpose-driven, next generation brand. After 15 years in the pet industry working with some of the largest pet retailers and manufacturers, Jess found herself disillusioned with the lack of representation, inclusivity and alignment in leadership in the pet space.

As a first-generation American Latina, Jess asked herself what it would look like to create a pet company where women could come together and lean on each other to create a diverse network of purpose-driven partnerships to serve pet people today. She quickly left her corporate desk behind to pursue JOY and her purpose in entrepreneurship. Now, Jess is building the brand she wished existed, and personally crafting formulas she believes in to simplify pet nutrition and create more time for joy with our pups.

To learn more about Bundle x Joy visit: bundlexjoy.com.

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Be sure to follow Bundle x Joy on social media @bundlexjoy

We’re sending you back to the beginning! As we get ready to expand on the work we’ve been doing for the last five years, we invite you to revisit how it all got started.

Debbie and Candice went a cumulative 30 years with undiagnosed symptoms that included everything from brain fog to joint pain and GI distress. Hear about the symptoms of alpha-gal syndrome and how they finally discovered the impetus of their misery was a tiny tick.

Peyton Owen and Natalie Nichols have several things in common. They’re both young adults. They both love the outdoors. And they’re both living with AGS AND with mothers who also have AGS. In this episode, our teen contributor Peyton chats with Debbie’s daughter Natalie on what it’s like having AGS in the family and how they’re both managing AGS in high school and college. These young gals speak to the challenges and the wins, and they offer great advice for the newly diagnosed. Their conversation is sure to brighten your day!

In this conversation, Mandy Irby, Founder and CEO of The Birth Nurse, shares how she shifted the focus of her career as a labor and delivery nurse to a patient-centered, trauma-informed approach. Not only is she fostering healthy relationships and birthing experiences for expectant parents and medical professionals, but she is applying her knowledge to her own life as she navigates alpha-gal syndrome. Mandy’s vulnerability inspired a validating conversation you won’t want to miss!

You can find Mandy on all social media platforms @thebirthnurse. To learm more about the trauma-responsive work Mandy does with The Birth Nurse visit: https://mandyirby.com/

Jump right in, mid-conversation, to our latest chat with Taylor on this Fresh Tracks episode. Our pre-recording conversation was so good, we just hit record! In this episode, we touch on everything from eating out to reactions to our main topic: Dating. Taylor dives into a different kind of in-the-wild experience as a young single trying to date with alpha-gal syndrome. You don’t want to miss this funny episode, chock-full of things you may have never considered.

We are relaunching one of our favorite summertime episodes and share a quick update!

A delicious summertime meal on the grill does not require steaks or burgers or any beef or pork at all. In this episode, we discuss the steps we take to grill safely with alpha-gal syndrome. We share our favorite AGS-safe grilled meals, unexpected ways to spruce up your experience, and tips for avoiding disappointment. Join us as we celebrate the last few weeks of summer.

Eric Rhodes isn’t just a high-performing TikTok DJ. He’s also a husband, father, and authentic storyteller. Through music, Eric found inspiration and discovered a passion for igniting joy in others. In this uplifting conversation, we get an inside peek at Eric’s inventive musical mashups and how he flipped the negative narrative to forge his own path in the music industry.


Eric Rhodes spun his first disc in 2000 while attending the University of Idaho and earning his degree in Radio, TV, and Digital Media. After enduring a short career in public television, he pursued his true calling in luxury event entertainment. Eric is the founder and primary entertainer behind Rhodes Entertainment, DJ and MC for high-level brands.

Be sure to follow Eric on Instagram, TikTok & Facebook: @djericrhodes 
To learm more about Eric and booking information visit: theericrhodes.com

The summer of 2022 became known as the “mystery summer” for Charles Green. After eating a cheeseburger, Charles experienced chest pain that lasted throughout the night and sent him to the ER. Tests confirmed that he in fact had a heart attack, but it would take another five months for his ongoing symptoms to be identified as alpha-gal syndrome. Tune in now to hear Charles’s incredible story, his tips for living with AGS, and how he refuses to let his diagnosis become who he is.



Charles Green has served as the Deputy Commissioner with the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) since 2014.  Previously, Charles served as Director of the Marketing and Development Division within VDACS and prior to joining VDACS, Charles served as head of the International Marketing Office at the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA) and as the Corporate Logistics Manager for Coastal Lumber Company in North Carolina.

Charles holds an undergraduate degree from Virginia Tech and a Masters in Business Administration from Campbell University.  He and his family live in Henrico County on a small family farm in King William County, Virginia.  He contracted Alpha-gal Syndrome from a tick bite while working at the farm in 2022.

Sixteen-year old Peyton Owen has been living with alpha-gal syndrome for years. She has courageously stepped into this new journey, ready to learn without giving up all the things she loves. In this episode, Peyton shares some of her own struggles and successes as a thriving teen, as well as her own tips and tricks for how to reinvent everyday life when living with AGS.

For more from Peyton, check out her brand new page on our website!