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In this episode, I sit down with the Founder of Sonobreasts, Ultrasound Sonographer Jasmine Khorsandi, as well as Breast Implant Illness Advocate, Amanda Porta. With approximately 3500 women dying per month in the U.S. alone (according to updated 2024 statistics), there are understandably rising concerns regarding standard detection protocols. Unfortunately, nearly 50% of breast cancer is missed among women with dense breast tissue, therefore highlighting the truth: Routine mammogram screenings as the BEST form of detection are not the most effective approach for all women across the board.

During this discussion, we cover the following:

• What is sonography and how does it differ from mammography?
• What is dense breast tissue? Why is it so important for a woman to know her type?
• Why is mammography a poor detection tool for those with dense tissue?
• Why is breast cancer skyrocketing in the United States alone?
• How early can sonography detect a concern in the breast and surrounding area?
• Are there risks with repeated mammography scanning in terms of radiation?
• Why aren't the industry standard's changing to help women's health?
• Is there risk involved concerning mammograms and women with breast implants?
• At what age should women consider breast cancer screenings?
• How does one go about insurance coverage when choosing sonography?
• What about genetics and genetic history?
• How important are self breast exams?
• When are MRIs suggested for cancer detection?
• Why are women so disconnected from their bodies?
• Fear that circulates surrounding breast cancer and how it's mentally and emotionally affecting the female population
• How emotions play a role in our health, healing, and when faced with a diagnosis
• And more...

Please see below for additional resources:

• Sonobreasts: https://www.sonobreasts.com/
• Jasmine on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sonobreasts/
• Amanda on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theholisticbeautycoach/
• Holistic Breast Team on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breastteam/
• HappyGram Documentary on Amazon Prime: https://shorturl.at/WbsY7
• Dr. Nikki Arguinzoni-Gil: http://www.wellnesswithdrnikki.com/about

• Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/well.with.vanessa/
• Vanessa's Homebase Link (all discount links, etc.): https://linktr.ee/thegiftofgoods
• Vanessa Lopez on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegiftofgoods/ 
• Podcast on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@IntentionallyWellPodcast
• Podcast on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@well.with.vanessa
• Email: [email protected]

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In this episode, I have the beautiful opportunity to sit down with Dr. Perry Nickelston, Owner of Stop Chasing Pain. Otherwise known as the 'LYMPH DOC,' he has successfully touched millions by teaching valuable and life-changing information on the importance of the lymphatic and vascular systems as they relate to all dis-ease and chronic pain states.

Dr. Perry is a Chiropractic Physician, an international speaker and educator of the self-care MOJO series, creator of the well-known BIG 6 Lymph Routine, and spends countless hours educating others on the direct correlation between lymph/fluid flow and increased, chronic inflammation.

This discussion is thoroughly packed with structured, easy-to-understand details on the workings of the lymphatic system, including but not limited to:

• What is the lymphatic system and how does it relate to our cardiovascular system?
• Why is it so overlooked by doctors and practitioners when treating patients?
• How does it relate to our immune system?
• How does lymph relate to our cellular health?
• What happens when there is stagnant lymph fluid long-term?
• What causes the system to become blocked?
• Where do the lymphatics live in the body?
• How is the lymphatics related to chronic pain? All diseases and conditions? 
• How does it relate to cancer?
• Does everyone need to pay attention to their lymph system/flow?
• Why do you need good lymph flow to have good blood flow?
• Signs of sluggish lymph?
• Can you see a sluggish lymph system on imaging and scans?
• Does nutrition and supplementation work as well if your lymph flow is stagnant?
• How does lymph and fluid flow and travel in the body?
• Common misconceptions of how to move lymph?
• What is the BIG 6 Lymph Routine and how does one implement it?
• FAQs about the BIG 6 Lymph Routine
• What if someone has had lymph nodes removed?

For more information and resources, please see below: 

• Stop Chasing Pain: https://www.stopchasingpain.com/
• Stop Chasing Pain on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stopchasingpain/?hl=en
• Stop Chasing Pain on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@stopchasingpain
• Stop Chasing Pain on X: https://x.com/stopchasingpain?lang=en

• Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/well.with.vanessa/
• Vanessa's Homebase Link (all discount links, etc.): https://linktr.ee/thegiftofgoods
• Vanessa Lopez on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegiftofgoods/ 
• Podcast on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@IntentionallyWellPodcast
• Podcast on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@well.with.vanessa
• Email: [email protected]

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• Addictive Wellness Website: https://www.addictivewellness.com/
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In this episode, I sit down with Sage Dammers, co-founder, CEO, product formulator, and master chocolatier of Addictive Wellness. From a young age, Sage curiously ventured beyond the conventional health space and immersed himself in the ancient herbal systems and nutritional practices of indigenous cultures, specifically Taoist Tonic Herbalism. He's been blessed to have worked with and trained under the world’s leading herbalists and nutrition/longevity experts in China, Indonesia, Australia, France, Costa Rica, Mexico, the U.S., and more.

 Sage’s passion can be thoroughly felt as he's been driven to find the most potent herbs and superfoods in the world, including the highest quality heirloom cacao. Addictive Wellness is specific to a variety of goals, whether you want to enhance overall vitality, energy, focus, mood,  sexual health, stress reduction, etc. In this discussion we discuss the following:

• What are tonic herbs? How do they differ from other types?
• How can these herbs help our body, mind, mood, etc?
• Why the choice to blend potent herbs and high quality chocolate together?
• What makes Addictive Wellness superfood chocolate so unique?
• What's the issue with most chocolate on the shelves today?
• Why is quality soil so important when it comes to sourcing?
• Does all chocolate contain mold/mycotoxins?
• What if someone has a caffeine sensitivity?
• Why the choice to make the chocolate sugar-free?
• Is it safe to eat for people on restrictive diets?
• Why are so many sugar-free products irritating to the gut and body?
• How do we go about trying a chocolate/herb blend?
• How concerned should be be about lead in chocolate?
• Why is hormone health so influential to the state of our metabolism?
• Are adaptogenic herbs safe when on medications?
• Does Addictive Wellness offer adaptogenic herbs and blends separately?

Please see below resources for additional information: 

• Addictive Wellness on YouTube: YouTube.com/AddictiveWellness
• Addictive Wellness on Facebook:  Facebook.com/AddictiveWellness 
• Addictive Wellness on IG: https://www.instagram.com/addictivewellness/

• Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/well.with.vanessa/
• Vanessa Lopez on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegiftofgoods/ 
• Vanessa's Homebase Link (all discount links, etc.): https://linktr.ee/thegiftofgoods
• Podcast on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@IntentionallyWellPodcast
• Podcast on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@well.with.vanessa
• Email: [email protected]

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In this episode, I sit down with return guests Amanda Porta and Robyn Towt to discuss an extremely important update within the breast implant industry. With a new, "safer" Motiva implant pending FDA approval, these women want to make sure the truth is given to all women considering implants in the future. This implant (that was supposed to hit the U.S. market in 2023) claims to be vastly safer than its competitors because of revolutionary technology (including a microchip), and backed by "rigorous science" and "clinical data."

Both Amanda and Robyn have graciously come back to properly educate us all on what's really going on and that despite claims, this shiny new option is not what it's cracked up to be.  As well-known patient advocates, both women feel it is their duty and responsibility to highlight the unfortunate and consistent safety concerns, along with the fact that nearly all safety studies advertised by the company have conflicts of interest. These implants are also already approved in some countries, where authorities have come forward with serious concerns, considering the onset of symptoms/illness they are seeing.

With the date of FDA approval unknown, these women are passionate about continuing to share the crucial importance of both real informed consent, as well as call attention to the common health concerns that are associated with ALL breast implants, including this upcoming option. They want women to be aware of the fact that the majority of doctors are not given the full story, and are sadly unaware of the realities of BII, as well as cancer concerns.

• Amanda on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theholisticbeautycoach/
• Robyn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robyntowt/
• Robyn on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robyn.towt.7
• GPAC Website:  https://www.gpacunited.org/

Other IWP Episodes Regarding Breast Implant Illness:

• 10/3/23 Episode 35 (Amanda and Robyn): https://www.buzzsprout.com/2009046/13615033
• 10/10/23 Episode 36 (Joy Corrigan): https://www.buzzsprout.com/2009046/13681625

• Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/well.with.vanessa/
• Vanessa Lopez on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegiftofgoods/
• Podcast on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@IntentionallyWellPodcast
• Podcast on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@well.with.vanessa
• Vanessa's Homebase Link (all discount links, etc.): https://linktr.ee/thegiftofgoods
• Email: [email protected]

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Homebase LINK I refer to in the intro of this episode: https://linktr.ee/thegiftofgoods

In this episode, I sit down with Emily Cherkin, otherwise known as The Screentime Consultant. As a former middle school English teacher and parent of two, Emily witnessed the simultaneous rise of technology use for school, and
smartphone and social media use for kids. Today, she consults with parents, offers school presentations and professional development trainings, and writes about parenting and screentime to bring her tech-intentional approach to as many people as possible. Emily's book "The Screentime Solution: A Judgment-Free Guide to Becoming a Tech-Intentional Family" is an Amazon bestseller and available everywhere books are sold.

This episode is a MUST LISTEN for parents, but in all honesty...helpful for us all, parent or not. We go into detail about the following:

• Why are screens and phones so addictive, especially for children and teens?
• Is there a one-size-fits-all solution for families?
• Is this a kid problem or an adult problem?
• What critical skills are being compromised in children today?
• Are children and teens being stunted socially?
• Do parental controls work and are they a good idea?
• Are children safer with a phone or smart watch?
• What age is a good age for a phone?
• Are phones interfering with problem-solving?
• How can parents help their teenage children with common concerns like social media and how it is affecting their mental/emotional health?
• What can parents do when their children come across inappropriate content?
• How can parents express concerns about tech and screen use in schools?
• How can parents have better conversations with their kids and teens and implement boundaries?
• How can parents mitigate screentime conflict and meltdowns?
• AND MORE

• Emily's Website: http://www.thescreentimeconsultant.com
• Book Order: https://www.amazon.com/Screentime-Solution-Judgment-Free-Becoming-Tech-Intentional/dp/B0CB9JS5KB/
• Emily's LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/thescreentimeconsultant
• Emily's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thescreentimeconsultant/
• Emily's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thescreentimeconsultant/
• Emily on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thescreentimeconsultantllc6072

• Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/well.with.vanessa/
• Vanessa Lopez on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegiftofgoods/
• Podcast on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@IntentionallyWellPodcast
• Podcast on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@well.with.vanessa
• Vanessa's Link Site (all discount links, etc.): https://linktr.ee/thegiftofgoods
• Email: [email protected]

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Get ready, because this episode literally covers EVERYTHING you need to know about Red Light Therapy, AKA photo biomodulation. With all the marketing tactics and an overabundance of voices out there, I asked the trusted founder and owner of GembaRed, Andrew LaTour, to educate us all and help set the record straight.

Some of what's covered:

• The basics of RLT (photo biomodulation)
• Different wavelengths of light and why red is important
• Near infrared, far infrared, and red differences
• How RLT affects our mitochondrial/cellular health
• Studied benefits of RLT (inflammation, pain, recovery, skin, neuro-protective, etc.)
• Using RLT for acute and chronic concerns
• RLT and EMF concerns
• How to determine the appropriate dose for your body and goals
• Can we overdo using RLT?
• Are devices supposed to give off heat?
• How far away should we be from our devices?
• Targeted versus whole body usage
• Do we need to wear protective glasses?
• Are there contraindications or parts of the body we should avoid?
• Can we use for wounds, post-surgery, with/without medications?
• How should we approach using RLT for skin health?
• Why so many issues with honesty in the RLT industry?
• How is informed consent being compromised?
• Does price of devices indicate quality?

 Links and Resources:

• GembaRed Website
• Learning Center
• Product Shopping Guide
• Dosing Calculator
• EMF Information
• Flicker Safety
• GembaRed Vector Mini Panel
• GembaRed on Instagram
• GembaRed on YouTube

Connect with the Podcast, Vanessa and offerings:

• All My Favorites + Exclusive Discounts: Linktree 
• Podcast on Instagram: @well.with.vanessa
• Vanessa on Instagram: @thegiftofgoods
• Vanessa on Threads: @thegiftofgoods
• Podcast on YouTube: @IntentionallyWellPodcast
• Podcast on TikTok: @well.with.vanessa
• Podcast on X (Twitter): @wellwithvanessa
• Email: [email protected]

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• 10% off any Activation Product(s), discount code for listeners: WELL10 - available to U.S. and Canadian listeners. Activation website: https://shorturl.at/jqwHI

In this episode, I sit down with the CEO and Founder of Activation Products, Ian Clark. Ian's story is nothing short of incredible, as he was told he only had about three years left to live at the young age of 46. Along with going bankrupt and having the grave concern of not being around to raise his seven children, he courageously took matters into his own hands, healing his body and then some.

After five remarkable years, Ian built a raw supplement business direct to consumer in his basement, which ended up reaching hundreds of thousands of people in just two years.  Now many years later, Activation Products continues to stand out among the sea of supplement companies due to his relentless research and continued commitment to help people have faith in their own body's capabilities. 

Ian's story and leap of faith highlights one very important thing: The body CAN heal given the right tools and environment. His dedication to see his healing through wasn't an easy road, but it resulted in his now-superb health status, and was the catalyst to unlocking certain "keys" to cleaning up body toxicities we commonly deal with.

Highlighted products we discuss in this episode for reference:

• Ocean's Alive - Blend of two specially cultivated, hand-selected marine phytoplankton strains; full of natural antioxidants that can reduce oxidative stress, promotes healthy cellular growth and development, and it boosts cognitive function/mental focus.
• Trace Ocean Minerals - Variety of ionic sea minerals you add to your water to make it healthy/electrolyte-rich.
• Ease Magnesium - All-natural, bioavailable, non-itch magnesium spray unlike any other on the market. Support sleep, ease, pain, help joints, calm nervous system, etc. 
• Black Cumin Oil - A total body tonic comprised of  essential fatty acids, phytosterols, etc.
• More info on the "first key," time stamp - 49:30: https://tinyurl.com/4n7mhmwh 

Click here to browse Activation Products: 

• Website: https://shorturl.at/jqwHI   -Listener Code: WELL10 (10% off)
• Ian Clark on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ianclarkactivated/
• Ian Clark on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ianactivated 
• Activation Products on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/activationproducts/

Podcast/social media links:

• Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/well.with.vanessa/
• Vanessa Lopez on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegiftofgoods/
• Podcast on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@IntentionallyWellPodcast
• Podcast on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@well.with.vanessa
• Vanessa's Link Site (all discount links, etc.): https://linktr.ee/thegiftofgoods
• Email: [email protected]

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In this episode, I sit down with Chris Logan, Director of Clinical Operations at First Responder Wellness. This discussion is all about addressing substance abuse, addiction, and challenges associated with co-occurring mental health concerns from a holistic angle.

Chris passionately serves the first responder community and their families, and helps break down all aspects of addiction from a physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual perspective. Rising above a painful and turbulent past himself, Chris has been able to combine his real LIVED experiences with applicable knowledge and education, in efforts to successfully help those who struggle (as well as their families).

We cover the following and more:

• Chris's story of struggle during his upbringing and how addiction manifested
• Predisposition and genetic components according to science
• Losing the "power of choice"
• Micro and macro traumas and how those can play a role in addiction
• PTSD and how addictive behaviors can coincide
• High functioning individuals who may not recognize harmful behaviors as a problem
• Perception of family/friends and co-dependency struggles
• How the family unit must deal with addiction together and common feelings family members experience
• Guilt vs. shame 
• How faith plays a crucial role in healing
• Hope and how recovery is possible, despite circumstance or what it "looks like"

And so much more...

• Connect with Chris: [email protected]
• First Responder Wellness: https://www.firstresponder-wellness.com/
• Recommended Film: Pleasure Unwoven by Kevin McCauley (Regarding the brain and addiction) 

General resources, please visit to find local chapters:

• https://www.aa.org/
• https://www.celebraterecovery.com/ (faith-based)
• https://al-anon.org/ (family support)

Podcast/social media links:

• Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/well.with.vanessa/
• Vanessa Lopez on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegiftofgoods/
• Podcast on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@IntentionallyWellPodcast
• Podcast on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@well.with.vanessa
• Vanessa's Link Site (discount links, etc.): https://linktr.ee/thegiftofgoods
• Email: [email protected]

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Link for listeners to purchase Hydrogen Water tablets now available. (Updated on 8/8/24)
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Please use this link: https://shrsl.com/4fbha

In this episode, I have the pleasure of sitting with Alex Tarnava, the inventor of the patented and clinically validated open-cup hydrogen tablet! As a respected entrepreneur, Alex has made a significant impact in the health and wellness industry, and is currently partnered with approximately 50 brands who sell to market. He has relentlessly committed himself to making sure the public is rightfully educated on hydrogen therapy, and is an active contributor to the expanding scientific research on molecular hydrogen.

During this discussion, we cover almost every FAQ one may have, and go over the following:

• Alex's mysterious health story as a catalyst for his research
• Why is hydrogen important to the human body?
• Why are our bodies deficient today?
• The science behind hydrogen and mitochondrial health
• Why hydrogen is NOT an antioxidant like many assume
• How do we determine if and when to consume hydrogen water?
• What about individual dosing?
• How do the hydrogen tablets work?
• Is hydrogen water designed to be sipped on or chugged?
• Other uses besides ingestion?
• Various clinical trial findings
• Benefits from short and long term use
• Can children see benefit from drinking hydrogen water?
• What kind of health professionals are for hydrogen therapy?
• What kind of ailments has it been seen to improve?
• Do you still require hydrogen if you're generally healthy?
• AND MORE

• Alex's Website: https://alextarnava.com/
• Alex on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alextarnava/
• Please also refer to the interview for references on brand partnerships (those who sell molecular the hydrogen tablets/etc.)

• Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/well.with.vanessa/
• Vanessa Lopez on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegiftofgoods/
• Podcast on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@IntentionallyWellPodcast
• Podcast on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@well.with.vanessa
• Vanessa's Link Site (discount links, etc.): https://linktr.ee/thegiftofgoods
• Email: [email protected]

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In this episode, I have a forthright and highly thoughtful conversation with Chronic Pain Coach, Dan Buglio, who specializes in TMS (Tension Myositis Syndrome) and Mindbody resolution. 

This conversation is a MUST LISTEN if you or someone you know is suffering from chronic pain or other chronic symptoms DESPITE your/their diagnosis, imaging results, surgery reports, etc.

Dan has been sharing content on how to break free from chronic pain through his Pain Free You channels for over four years now, and has helped thousands resolve chronic issues that were thought of as impossible to change. His work is largely based off of TMS (pioneered by Dr. John Sarno), but has also branched off to further educate people on what he calls "perceived danger pain."

While pain is not "our fault,"  we can unintentionally find ourselves in a cycle of chronic pain due to the information our brain is continually receiving (this also includes a large range of other symptoms such as IBS, fibromyalgia, tinnitus, vertigo, anxiety, migraine headaches, skin issues, food sensitivities, etc.). Dan's goal is to teach others how to teach their brain that they are not in danger, therefore creating safety so the brain can then operate off of good information versus misinformation and bad data.

The majority of us have been programmed to think that we have to live with chronic pain/symptoms due to injury, surgery, degeneration and age, a medical diagnosis, unknown reasons, and even repressed emotional turbulence/trauma. Many of us have also medicalized our situations, believing that there is no out because we feel we have a "real problem" that cannot be solved or fixed. However, countless willing people who've led with an open mind have changed their situations due to Dan's guidance, teachings, and daily videos.

Please see all the resources below!

• Dan's Website: PainFreeYou.com
• Fast Start Link: http://DansFastStart.com
• Dan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danbuglio/
• Dan on YouTube: http://DansYouTube.com
• Dan on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/PainFreeYouNow  
• Group Program:  http://PainFreeYouGroup.com  
• Assessment Page: https://www.painfreeyou.com/start

• Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/well.with.vanessa/
• Vanessa Lopez on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegiftofgoods/
• Podcast on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@IntentionallyWellPodcast
• Podcast on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@well.with.vanessa
• Vanessa's Link Site (discount links, etc.): https://linktr.ee/thegiftofgoods
• Email: [email protected]

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