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Today's show was a diverse mix of topics. Daniel Tague continues his talk on getting rid of back pain. Rosalie Robinson talks about cultivating everyday courage. Lastly, Fitz Lauder talks all about the benefits of a whole-foods, plant-based diet.

Fitz Lauder in the Dominican Republic

Daniel Tague, an ortho-kinetic specialist trainer at Telos Fitness Center, reveals the reasons behind back-pain. There are so many hidden secrets to your body that keep it running like a well-oiled machine and Daniel knows all of them! He talks all about lower and upper back pain.

When you hear the word 'courage' who do you think of? Police officers? Fire fighters? Doctors? Rosalie Robinson, our in-house Human Resources expert, talks all about courage and the unconventional ways that it can be expressed.

If you're thinking about going plant-based, this segment is perfect for you! Fitz Lauder, an expert in the whole-food/plant-based diet sector, answers some questions and concerns that come with this diet. Where do you get protein from? And how important is fiber, can you have too much? How hard is it to eat plant-based? You can also find some awesome music by Fitz here.

Todays show is all about self-help. It’s the new year and the number one New Years Resolution should be taking care of you! Jill Lane and Dewone Bennett joins Bernadette and the team today to dive into some great topics you won’t want to miss!

DeWone Bennett is a licensed professional counselor with a psychology degree and a counseling degree. He talks to us about men going through midlife crises. What causes the spontaneous purchase of a Harley Davidson, sports car, or a new young girlfriend? Is it ego? Is it fear of getting older? Why do we judge older men who may just be enjoying their lives DeWone gives us the scoop of the psychology of a real midlife crisis. If you have questions for DeWone, you can find him here!

Jill Lane, our in-house pro-athlete nutrition coach and founder of Fueling Champions, talks all about the science of fasting. If you struggle sticking to diets, maybe fasting is for you. Jill dives into the different types of fasting, the dangers of fasting, and how to tailor the right diet for YOU!

We are so happy to have the Director of Communications for PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) Colleen O'Brian on the show today.

PETA is the largest animal rights organization in the world, with more than 6.5 million members and supporters. They focus mostly on abolishing animal abuse abuse in laboratories, the food industry, clothing trade and entertainment.

O'Brian shares some great news with us in both the clothing industry and farming industries. Rabbits in China and goats in South Africa have been tortured relentlessly in the Angora wool industry. Through undercover work exposing these horrors, governments are now monitoring and penalizing these abusers. These steps are saving thousands if not millions of animals from these unimaginable abuses.

O'Brian also talks about exposing abusers in the egg farming industry including one of Kroger's largest suppliers. Kroger stepped up to the plate and has quit working with the company until further notice thanks to PETA's efforts.

If you're considering going vegan, we also learn the first step you should take to start on your journey. Listen to the show to hear what O'Brien suggests!

Autumn Connolly joins us to discuss the benefits of urban farming. She is an expert and shares her personal experience with raising chickens, ducks and more. She also has a garden with a variety of veggies. Why go to the store when you can just go in your own backyard for your eggs, veggies and more? Save time and money with Autumn's tips.

Bernadette and One Life Radio have been huge proponents of the legalization of medical cannabis and CBD oil since the show first aired eight years ago. Today Bernadette talks with DFW NORML member, Amanda Hughes-Munson on the health benefits of CBD and how you can help during Cannabis Lobby Day. The industry is not completely regulated, so be diligent when purchasing a CBD product. We discuss what to look for when buying CBD and how to research and find the best and purest products. If you are an advocate for legalized Cannabis, learn about the upcoming Cannabis Lobby Day and how you can become involved in the fight for legalization in all 50 states and the world.

We all know that overeating will cause obesity. Shawn Wells discovered it also affects brain function. Here's just some of what Shawn has to say on today's show:

* So, new research review in Cell Journal by Mark Mattson says eating too much makes us slower and less intelligent?

Shockingly, yes.  Or maybe not shockingly.  One of the things that keeps us sharp is fasting (also called starving when not done intentionally).  Food scarcity, hunting, gathering, prepping, finding it etc. is a lot of work.  In the case of hunting, its life or death versus another predator evolutionarily.  So, we were hyper-alert in these scenarios…

* How might we be heightened in alertness?

Ketones is one massive way.  When people say “keto” is a new fad diet.  I argue that maybe the nutritional ketogenic diet is newer (started a 100 years ago with epileptics) and is trending over the past 5 years…but if keto means tapping in to ketones instead of glucose for fuel…we were meant for this, from the dawn of time. I think of keto as anything that raises ketones for fuel, be it fasting, high fat, low carb, caloric restriction/availability, glycogen depletion through exercise, supplements like exogenous ketones and MCTs, etc.  Us having ketones elevated and using them for fuel should be common.

Alertness could also be heightened through the sympathetic nervous system activation.

* So, we do become “slower” mentally when we have easily available food, especially high glycemic carbs?

Yes, this makes sense.  Evolutionarily, one of the highest calorie burning organs in the body is the brain.  The brain will conserve energy and slow down neuronal function because it doesn’t need to work to find food or energy for the brain.  When you’re in excess, there’s plenty of carbs to make glucose for the brain…it all slows down…this is irrespective of the damage from Western diet and that effect on the brain.  This is acutely happening with a caloric surplus.

* How does the Western Diet damage the brain?

Pro-inflammatory oils, chronically elevated blood/glucose and insulin leading to glycation, blunted fat burning with elevated insulin and high fats leading to great fat storage and lower lipolysis…means more adipose (body fat)…which in and of itself is often inflammatory in excess. We’ve seen high sugar diets, low vegetable diets, excessive alcohol, excessive stress, not enough sleep, sedentary lifestyle, loneliness and more leads to brain atrophy and decreased brain function.

* So, fasting could be powerful?

Yes, CR (caloric restriction), fasting (Time restricted feeding), etc. have been shown to be anti-aging and activate autophagy (true cellular detoxification) and improve mitochondrial function (and therefo...

When a partner is caught cheating, do our core beliefs come into play in how we deal with the infidelity? When we are faced with stress, depression, anxiety, and an onslaught of negativity in our culture, can our individual beliefs make a difference? Beth Reeder Johnson says YES! There is a direct correlation to what we truly believe about ourselves and how we deal with certain situations. These beliefs are learned from our parents, church, teachers, friends and relatives. What we're told growing up is not who we are. We have the power to change our core beliefs about ourselves. The first step is recognizing what they are. Johnson gives us some great tips on how to recognize our beliefs and how to start changing our mindset to deal with current situations and stressors more effectively.

Your core beliefs are so instrumental when it comes to current relationships. If you have been cheated on, or if you've cheated, you want to hear this. DeWone Bennett discusses reasons for infidelity and what to do if and when your partner cheats. Can a relationship withstand infidelity? And, how do you learn to trust your partner moving forward? Get the male and female perspective when DeWone and Bernadette share their views on cheating.

We are so excited to host Sara Zaske, author of Achtung Baby on the show today. She comes highly recommended by Greg Lukianoff, co-author of the book we've been talking about lately, The Coddling of the American Mind. Sara became intrigued with German parenting practices after moving to Berlin years ago. She observed parents allowing their children much more freedom and space than she was used to seeing in the states. Through years of observation and research, Zaske found that these children seemed to grow up to be secure, independent and self-reliant. Much more so than the American children she knew who had been more closely monitored. Are we too overprotective today with our children? Hear what Sara has to say about the subject on today's show and definitely check out her book, Achtung Baby.

Daniel Tague is teaching us the basic rules for keeping our backs healthy and pain-free. Rule number one? Sit up straight! Hear Daniel's other rules and tips on how to protect your back from injury. You don't want to miss his great advice if you've ever experienced back pain!

We continue our conversation with Jill Lane on food myths. For example, does Vitamin C really keep colds away? And, what vitamins do we REALLY need every day? Lane tells us what we're really missing in our diets and how to supplement properly.

We are excited to have the online sensation "Primal Mom" Amber Butcher on the show. About five years ago, Butcher suffered from post partum depression but rather than go with medication, she decided to go Paleo. Not only did her depression go away, but she and her husband lost over 70lbs collectively, and she's been going strong ever since! What she learned by going Paleo became her lifestyle and the inspiration behind her blog, primalmom.com.

How do we know and recognize when we're being petty? Von Eaglin talks about the ways we can be petty and how that effects our relationships.

We have a very special guest on today's show, Linda Hullibarger, mother of Maison Hullibarger who passed away last month. Hullibarger has been in the media recently from CNN to the New York Times because of the treatment she and her husband received from the priest before and during her son's funeral. Her son Maison passed away in December and according to Hullibarger, was condemned at the funeral by the priest rather than celebrated for his 18 years of life.

Hullibarger wants listeners to know her story to hopefully help someone else in a similar situation. Since the funeral, she has received letters and emails from other parishioners who had similar experiences with Fr. Don LeCuesta at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Temperance, Michigan. Hullibarger contends that Fr. LeCuesta used her son's funeral for his own agenda, going against her and her husband's wishes and delivering a homily condemning taking one's own life as a sin and essentially calling her son a sinner.

This is a heart-wrenching story, but an important one that raises questions about religion, faith and compassion.

Daniel Tague talks about a recent article in Paleo Magazine about how we shouldn't ignore Incidental movement in our overall exercise, but make it part of our wellness regime. A few examples we discuss include climbing stairs, walking your dog, parking your car at the edge of your parking lot and more. Paleo Magazine is one of our sponsors and every issue is full of great information.