Informed Consent

This week I am joined with J Gulinello for another episode, diving into how control is shaping our lives.  We dive into farming, the amish, control groups and so many other fascinating and eye opening conversations.

J is always so great at diving into research and piecing together what is "really" going on.  The real life stories and discussions we talk about in this episode are very eye opening and a must listen.

Be sure to tune in to hear all that we chat about.

Thanks again J for joining me on Informed Consent and for all that you do.

A little bit about J:

J has a masters degree in clinical human nutrition and is a functional nutritional therapy practitioner. He has a passion for history and investigative journalism which is necessary in uncovering truth in health and medicine. His focus is on bringing ancestral health practices into a modern world to help people lead an optimal life.

Connect with J

IG - https://www.instagram.com/perpetualhealthco/

Substack - https://perpetualhealth.substack.com/

Rumble - https://rumble.com/perpetualhealthco

Retreat Link To Book - https://www.perpetualhealth.co/event-details/

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April 21-27 2024 is National Infertility Awareness  Week. As many of you know, my husband and I are going on almost 2 years of infertility and this week is an incredible opportunity to spread awareness on an issue that affects 1 in 6.

In this weeks episode, I share infertility statistics, walk you through some of our journey and why I openly share so much and specifically dive into male factor infertility and what you can be doing as a male to improve your fertility.

This week, and every day, I am sending love to those who are walking this journey. It is the hardest journey I have ever been on and I just want you to know, you aren't alone.

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Microwaves are a staple in almost every American's home.  We use them residentially in our homes, restaurants use them, we use them at work, they are literally always getting used.  But with the convenience of microwaves, there could also be downfalls of using a microwave.

In this weeks episode, I dive into some studies and some deep research on microwaves and if they are healthy or not for us.  Take this information as you wish, but as always I challenge you to inform yourself and make the best informed decision for you and your family.

Be sure to tune in to hear the whole episode

Sources:
https://www.bing.com/search?q=hertel%27s%20findings%20issue%20no%2019%20journal%20franz%20weber&qs=n&form=QBRE&=%25eManage%20Your%20Search%20History%25E&sp=-1&ghc=1&lq=0&pq=hertel%27s%20findings%20issue%20no%2019%20journal%20franz%20weber&sc=11-49&sk=&cvid=D542CAAF57624A3CAAE0731AACFBE158&ghsh=0&ghacc=0&ghpl=
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1687850717300481?via%3Dihub
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1687850717300481
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0NSV6Mqlgw
https://blogs.edf.org/health/2024/02/01/why-are-four-notorious-carcinogens-approved-by-fda-for-food/
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/can-you-microwave-plastic
History of the Microwave Oven: Invention & Timeline | Whirlpool


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While I am a firm believer we should strive for optimal health and living toxic free, I will also stand on the grounds that striving for perfection too much can cause stress and stress is unhealthy.  I think the "crunchy"/ toxic free community is becoming way to harsh and way to strict in everything needing to be perfect, when there is no such thing as perfect.

With that being said, we are the gatekeepers of our homes and I believe it is our duty to try to live as clean and healthy as possible.  YES, it is hard, but living an unhealthy life in the future is even harder.  Choose your hard, empower others to live healthier but also give yourself grace that you will never be perfect and thats okay.


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Cold water exposure is SUCH a hot topic right now, and I felt I needed to bring on an "expert" in this field to dive deeper into cold water therapy. I am so excited to be joined by Thomas P Seager, CEO of Morozko Forge ice bath company to chat all things cold water therapy.

In this episode,  we talk about his story, cold water therapy and mens health, the connections between cancer and cold plunging, and so many other non-cold water therapy topics including trusting personal experiences. 

The most asked question I receive regarding my personal cold plunging is the effects of it on females and fertility in specific.  This episode, Tom answers that burning question everyone seems to have and chat about if cold plunging is actually beneficial for women, or just men.

Be sure to tune into the whole episode, it is absolutely incredible! Thank you so much Tom for being a guest on Informed Consent.

About Tom

Thomas P Seager, PhD teaches Engineering Business Practices at Arizona State University and is co-Founder of the Morozko Forge ice bath company.  Dr. Seager's earned his PhD in environmental engineering at Clarkson University (Potsdam NY).  He has published over 180 research articles, been cited in scientific journals over 8000 times, and has won over $5M in research funding from the National Science Foundation, US Environmental Protection Agency, and the US Department of Defense.  His expertise in resilient infrastructure systems and environmental sustainability has made him a popular speaker and a consultant to the Army Corp of Engineers and the Office of Naval Research.  He has published over 150 scientific articles (including book chapters, commentaries, and letters), over 200 other articles for popular audiences, and has been cited over 8000 times.  Nonetheless, Dr. Seager's teachings in leadership, entrepreneurship, organizational communication, and human resilience have prompted him to reorganize his career around a novel concept called Self-Actual Engineering, in which he applies engineering principles to a fuller realization of human potential.  Informed by his own transformational health journey, Dr. Seager’s most recent research reveals the relationship between deliberate cold exposure and human well-being.  Seager is CEO of Morozko Forge ice bath company and an expert in the use of ice baths for building metabolic and psychological resilience.

How to Connect With Tom

https://seagertp.substack.com/

twitter & instagram: @seagertp

email: [email protected], [email protected]

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In this weeks episode I am joined by Jodie Meschuk.  She is one of the most inspiring mamma warriors who has been an a huge wellness activist after healing her son of autism.  She talks about healing the body, getting to the root cause of any illness and looking beyond the label.

In this recording we chat about her story, how she worked to reverse her sons' autism label, dealing with mom guilt, and so much more.  It is truly an inspiring episode and I highly recommend everyone tune in, especially if you are a mother or mother to be.

Please also don't forget to give my podcast a rating and review if you haven't yet already, thank you!

About Jodie

Jodie Meschuk is a mom, wife, wellness activist, author, educator, and a board certified naturopathic practitioner. With a health first mindset, Jodie confidently shares her story of overcoming trials and tribulations in early motherhood. Her own child’s journey to healing from autism is a huge part of that story. By sharing her own experiences, she is able to empower other moms and families to implement solutions that work instead of subscribing to the diagnosis. Jodie believes in looking beyond the label to addresses root causes. This belief has inspired her to write two books and create an online community, The Warrior Center, where other parents can learn and equip themselves with knowledge to search for truth. A fierce mama bear, Jodie is a voice for those who feel like they don’t know what to say or where to start. She is the original Dr. Mom.

How to Connect With Jodie
@thewarriorcenter for socials
www.thewarriorcenter.com
Jodie Meschuk
*autism recovery*fighter for natural health empowerment*
714-501-9383
instagram @thewarriorcenter
facebook @JodieMeschuk
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I am so excited to be joined by Dr. Gates Maier for this weeks episode on the Informed Consent podcast.  Dr. Gates is a doctor at the Wellness Way Grand Rapids location, and is extremely knowledgable about health and healing the body.

In this weeks episode, we are talking about the hot topic of cholesterol.  Dr. Gates debunks myths on cholesterol, talks about the panel creating the guidelines, shares how cholesterol can be GOOD for you and so much more.

This episode is packed with so much great information, from an incredible intelligent individual! Thank you Dr. Gates for joining the show!

About Dr. Gates

Dr. Gates Maier grew up in Indianapolis, Indiana passionate about 2 things, baseball and health, both of which he has a striving passion for today in Grand Rapids, MI. Dr. Gates Maier is a board-certified Doctor of Chiropractic and has always strived to empower his patient's to live life to the fullest by taking back control of their health. 

After high school Dr. Gates attended Indiana University where he studied Pre-Med and Kinesiology. After his undergraduate Dr. Gates pursued his Doctorate degree in Chiropractic at Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, IA. 

From the time he entered school he knew he was going to learn as much as he could to help his patients get back to living their life to the fullest and doing anything and everything they set their hearts on. One principle he lives and practices by is that “the human body doesn't make mistakes” and is capable of healing itself. He saw this most with his wife’s health complications including eczema, migraines, chronic fatigue, and asthma – he knew there had to be a way to help other than just the conventional care for such things. Through testing and sticking to the principle of the body’s healing capability he was able to help his wife! This extended into taking care of families as well after the birth of his first son which ignited a passion to continue to instill health into the next generation. His goal now is to teach families how to not only set themselves up for success in health and healing, but also how the work each individual places on their health now will feed into their kids and grandkids for generations to come.  

Connect with Dr. Gates

IG: @thewellnessway_gr and personal @gatesmaier_dc
tik tok: @twwgrandrapids
Website: https://www.thewellnessway.com/clinics/mi/grandrapids/wellness-center/
Calendly to schedule an appiointment: https://calendly.com/twwgrandrapids

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Gene mutations is becoming a hot topic today, especially the MTHFR gene break.  So many people are living with health issues, such as depression, anxiety, ADD or even addiction, with the very likely possibility that it could be caused by a gene break. 

In this week's episode, I am joined by my doctor and friend, Dr. Nick, to chat all about gene mutations.  We dive into the specific gene mutations MTHFR, MTRR, and COMT, why they are important, signs that you may have the break, how to support your body if you have them and more!

This is such an educational episode and feel that not only should everyone understand the concept behind gene breaks, but I believe everyone should test for them in their life because you truly don't know what an impact it could be making on your life and how you can easily support your body knowing you have it.

A little bit about Dr. Nick:

Dr. Nick grew up in Sterling Heights, MI where he received his undergraduate from the University of Detroit Mercy in Biology. Growing up he always knew he wanted to dedicate his life to educating people on what true health and healing really is. While pursuing a masters degree in biomedical sciences at Wayne State University he learned that the United States consumes 60% of the world’s drugs yet we rank 37th out of the 39 industrialized countries in terms of the health of the population. There are 25 million pills consumed in every hour of every day. This was a huge eye opener for him! Every class period he was bombarded with these kinds of statistics and complications people could experience if they took these different types of medications. He realized that there is a time and place for drugs and realized that you cannot produce health by taking pills to treat disease because this does not address the core issue and what’s really going on, it’s simply masking a problem. He wanted to study health and how to create it rather than study disease and how to treat it. This is how he discovered Chiropractic.

He then moved to Marietta, GA where he completed his four years in the Doctor of Chiropractic Program at Life University. During his time he was certified in two of the most advanced upper cervical techniques in chiropractic known as the Atlas Orthogonal & the Pierce Results System. These techniques use a cutting edge analysis and technology to deliver chiropractic in a scientific and reproducible manner with none of the twisting, cracking, or popping noises.

Connect with Dr. Nick:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theatlasdoc
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NextGenChiropractic/
Website - https://www.nextgenchiropractic.net/about-dr-nick
Contact - (586) 209-4236

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I feel like it is no secret that tattoos are harmful to the body.  You are literally adding permanent pigment to the skin and also putting yourself at risk for infection.

But as I always do, I feel its important to education on any decision that is made, and tattoos is one of those.

In this weeks episode, we chat about making informed decisions, owning your decisions and then all the info on tattoos including ingredients, immune system, infections and more.

Be sure to tune in to hear all about what you need to know before getting inked.

Sources:

https://www.pennmedicine.org/updates/blogs/health-and-wellness/2018/july/tattoo-health-risks

https://www.medicaldaily.com/tattoos-affect-your-health-long-term-side-effects-ink-has-your-immune-system-404404

https://www.thelist.com/635453/heres-what-tattoo-ink-is-really-made-out-of/

https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-02-27/lab-study-questions-safety-of-tattoo-ink-ingredients


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If there is one thing you can do for your health this year I would say it would be to ditch tap water.

Water is an absolute essential for human beings to survive, from drinking it to bathing in it, yet tap water can be one of the most toxic things for us in the United States.

Between the fluoride, glyphosate, atrazine and other pesticides, on top of large amounts of pharmaceuticals including birth control, antibiotics and more, water is NOT the only thing you are consuming when you drink tap water (& most bottled water too).

In this weeks episode, I dive into tap water, what's all in it, what to do to avoid it, how to filter it and more. 


Sources:

EWG - https://www.ewg.org/tapwater/
Joe Rogan Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3DQfcTY4viyXsIXQ89NXvg

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