Lillian McDermott

When we hold on to past traumas, even when we ignore them and act as they never happened, they affect how we view others, our circumstances, and the world. If you are tired of putting yourself last, if you desire to leap out of your skin, if you are about to make a change and are fearful, perhaps we can take this leap together. Many times, we think we are selfish if we put ourselves first. Let’s change that thought… I will share the importance of valuing everything in life, especially ourselves.

Summer Perkins, MS, CCC-SLP, is a certified Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist with a Master's degree in Communicative Disorders. She has held roles as a Clinical Professor at the University of Florida and Director of a Pediatric Outpatient Therapy Clinic in Chicago. Summer specializes in working with Children and Adults who neurodiverse conditions like, Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, Down Syndrome, and other issues. Summer is currently developing an innovative program that redefines language therapy for neurodiverse individuals, focusing on self- and co-regulation, advocacy, and social-emotional goals using trauma-informed techniques. Summer will share how we too can use these tools to better understand the brain and improve how we manage our emotions.

Jacob Teitelbaum, MD, is a board-certified internist and a recognized authority in chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, sleep, pain, and Alzheimer’s, and has become a national expert in these fields. Inspired by his personal health challenges and subsequent journey to wellness, he developed the S.H.I.N.E. protocol—a comprehensive approach encompassing Sleep, Hormones, Infections, Nutrition, and Exercise. Recognizing that our actions significantly influence our health especially as we age, Dr. Teitelbaum provides valuable insights into preventing the signs of aging. Dr. Teitelbaum will share strategies to turbocharge our healthy energy within, so we can choose well-being and vitality.

Sally Fallon Morell is a leading figure in the world of nourishing traditions, exploring the deep connection between traditional diets and mental well-being. Her insights are not only enlightening but transformative, shedding light on the impact of nutrient-dense foods and the complex relationship between gut health and overall wellness. Through her wisdom, Sally will offer us a glimpse into her passion for ancient dietary practices that have the potential to revolutionize our approach to mental health.

There are special people who touch our lives and wake us up to A New Truth. For me, the author of “Cancer is a Symptom,” Dr. Carlos Garcia, is one of those people. When I learned about Utopia Wellness in Tampa, I had to see it for myself. When I arrived, there were 20 beautiful cancer patients hooked up to IV “vitamin” nutrients (instead of chemotherapy) while Dr. Garcia lectured them on the emotional side of cancer. That was in 2015. Dr. Garcia is back to share the importance of being open to the truth when it comes to our health and disease.

My 89-year-old mother has been dealing with dementia for quite a while and my 93-year-old father sleeps most of the day. I cherish the moments I have with them. But I know their health is rapidly declining. Those who care for the elderly or disabled know how difficult this can be. Many times, the caregiver pours all they are into the person they are caring for. I am grateful for board certified geropsychologist, Natali Edmonds, PsyD, founder of Dementia Careblazers. She shares trustworthy information and support for people dealing with someone with dementia. Dr. Edmonds will share the signs of burnout and the importance of self-care when caring for others.

Homeopathic practitioner and radio show host, Robert Scott Bell, DA, Hom, has been in the classroom before and helped us learn how to get healthy, holistically. Have you ever wondered which herbs are best for you? Robert is back to teach us how we can have the best herbs in our holistic toolkit to build our immune system. What’s in your toolkit?

Thomas Seyfried, PhD, is the author of “Cancer As A Metabolic Disease.” But what does that mean? If cancer is a metabolic disease, is there anything we can do to reverse or prevent it? Has science changed? What can we do to change the way we view cancer? Dr. Seyfried will give us a small course in science. He will teach us about the origin, causes, management, and prevention of cancer along with Metabolic Therapy.

We hear the experts say, “This food is good for your bones!” Then other experts say the complete opposite… Well, which is it and where can we verify this kind of information?  Udo Erasmus, PhD, unfortunately experienced pesticide poisoning and became very ill. With possible cancer and death to look forward to, he became serious about healing naturally. He used his background in science and learned a lot about health and nutrition. Udo will share which food can heal or hurt us when it comes to our bone and emotional health. 

William Davis, MD, is a cardiologist and author of many books including the New York Times bestselling Wheat Belly series, UNDOCTORED, and his latest book called Super Gut! In the process of seeking optimal health, Dr. Davis discovered why most people are sick… Wheat, Grains, and Sugar! Dr. Davis will share how we can improve our health and reverse aging through our gut! You might even want to check out our 6-week Super Gut course! It is time for all of us to take our health back… this time by restoring our microbiome!