The Road Ahead — Reclaiming Control in a Complex Food System

In a world of dietary dogmas and scientific silver bullets, who really holds the fork?

This episode is for anyone who's ever asked, “Am I following this plan because it's healthy… or because it feels holy?”

We’re diving into:
⚡ How diet culture mimics religious thinking — and why that’s not random
🧠 Why science alone can’t save you (and was never meant to)
🙏 The emotional hunger behind food rules, biohacking, and "clean" eating
🌿 How to find true agency in a food system built on confusion and control

You don’t need more rules.
You need tools — for discernment, for grounding, for trusting yourself again.

Let’s clear the fog and rebuild your plate from a place of power.

🔒 Maintain your curiosity, embrace skepticism, and keep tuning in.

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I recently sat down with Balance Banter to share a very personal part of my story — my unexpected entry into religion during the pandemic, what pulled me in, what made me question, and how I began to deconstruct without losing my curiosity. We talk faith, control, community, and what it really means to rebuild your worldview from the ground up. If you’ve ever felt like you’re standing at the crossroads of belief and disillusionment, this one’s for you.

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This week we’re switching gears—from behind-the-scenes spirituality to functional health (a deep passion of mine). We’re unpacking the real root of low energy, why stress burns through your minerals, and how your mitochondria actually listen to your mood.

I share personal stories, simple tools that actually work for nervous system regulation (especially if traditional meditation isn’t your thing), and why awe might just be your best medicine.

✨ Featuring a callback to our chat with Theresa Piela: “Unraveling the Impact of Stress on Chronic Health”
🐾 Guest appearances by Butternut, Hazelnut, Cashew, and Filbert.

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💡 Following the cosmic breadcrumbs this Easter Sunday

This unexpected bonus episode drops in the wake of Tuesday’s season finale and Thursday’s “Taste Test” on religion, freedom, and fragmentation. But something in me—maybe intuition, maybe Divinity—nudged me to keep going.

What if I was never meant to worship the system, only to pass through it?
What if the breadcrumbs I’ve been following weren’t leading to certainty, but to deeper, more sacred questions?

In this Easter reflection, we explore seven major atonement theories, traced in historical order, and woven together with reflections from Religious Refugees by Dr. Mark Gregory Karris. Along the way, I challenge the idea that the crucifixion was a mere transaction and ask instead:

🕯️ What if salvation is becoming whole—not escaping wrath?
🕯️ What if Jesus’ death wasn’t the price paid, but the price He paid for living in radical love?

Special focus is given to the Moral Influence Theory, including how Augustine’s view diverged from later interpretations. Though often credited with shaping this theory, Augustine believed moral transformation was only possible through God’s sovereign grace—far from the free-will-heavy versions we see later.

We close with a reflection from a Substack piece that stirred my soul this week—a call to recognize the light and darkness within us all. And in that spirit, I leave you with this:

“It is better to light a candle than to curse the darkness.”

🔗 Mentioned in this episode:

• Religious Refugees by Dr. Mark Gregory Karris

• Seven Historical Theories of Atonement (source credited)

• Bonus thoughts on Thursday’s “Taste Test” episode

• Substack reflection on spiritual warfare and light

📌 Whether you're in deconstruction, reconstruction, or wandering the wilderness—this one’s for you.

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SOURCES:

7 Theories of the Atonement Summarized - Stephen D. Morrison

BOOK: RELIGIOUS REFUGEES - Mark Karris

"Death and Life by a Thousand Cuts" by Mark Karris , M.A., M.Div.

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In this week’s Taste Test Thursday, Megan dives into a thought experiment that’s as bold as it is complex: what would the world look like without religion? Would we finally be free from dogma, conflict, and constraint—or would we lose something vital in the process?

From the unifying power of shared myth to the dark side of certainty, this episode explores the tension between liberation and longing, community and control. Pull up a seat at the table for a conversation that asks: can we live without religion and still make meaning—or do we risk trading old structures for new forms of fragmentation?

In This Episode:

• Why people crave frameworks—even flawed ones

• The human hunger for transcendence and moral grounding

• How religion can both bind us together and blind us

• The rise of secular fundamentalism and identity-based dogma

• What we might lose when we throw out collective ritual and sacred story

Perfect for listeners who:

• Are deconstructing their faith or exploring life beyond religion

• Are curious about secularism, spirituality, and the psychology of belief

• Appreciate nuanced takes on polarizing topics

• Love a blend of sociology, personal reflection, and cultural critique

Mentioned or Alluded To:

• Jonathan Haidt’s The Righteous Mind

• Mythology, community rituals, and modern moral vacuums

In this Season 3 finale episode, Megan Leigh shares how social media became a coping mechanism during lonely seasons—and why it left her feeling more disconnected. From brainwave shifts to Gen Alpha’s screen dependency, she unpacks the emotional and neurological costs of our digital lives and offers practical ways to reclaim real connection.

In this episode:

• Social media as a false source of connection

• The brain on infinite scroll

• Gen Alpha, kid influencers, and growing up online

• How to set boundaries and take your attention back

Takeaway:
You don’t have to quit social media—just stop letting it run the show.

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Welcome back to Taste Test Thursdays, the bonus series where I share the side notes, rabbit holes, and stories that didn’t quite fit into Taste of Truth Tuesdays—but still deserve a taste.

This week, I’m pulling back the curtain on how the podcast comes together. From finding guests on Substack and diving into deep research, to how I develop my questions, pick episode themes, and discover unexpected connections mid-season—this is a behind-the-scenes look at how each episode gets made.

Plus, I share a few real talk moments:

• How I choose to vet my guests

• The balance of platforming vs. agreeing

• what tools and how I use them use to shape my episodes

• Why recurring themes like certainty and control have shown up across seasons

If you’ve ever wondered what goes into producing Taste of Truth, this episode is for you.

Got feedback on the show—or topics you’d love to hear in a Taste Test Thursday?

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You’ve heard it a million times: “Just eat less and move more.” But if it were really that simple, we wouldn’t have rising obesity rates, metabolic dysfunction, and an endless cycle of yo-yo dieting. In this episode, we break down why the calories in, calories out (CICO) model is outdated and how metabolism is way more complex than a basic math equation.

In this episode, we cover:
🔥 Why CICO sounds logical—but doesn’t actually hold up
💰 Who benefits from keeping this myth alive in mainstream science & medicine
🌾 The Farmer Model of metabolism (and why obesity is about way more than calorie math)
🤯 Adam’s 10 Smackdowns That Lay Waste to CICO—and the arguments that make gym bros short-circuit

If you’ve ever struggled with weight loss despite “doing everything right,” this episode is for you.

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Welcome to Taste Test Thursdays, a special bonus series of Taste of Truth Tuesdays! 🍽️✨

There are always topics I’m passionate about but don’t quite make it into the main episodes—until now. Taste Test Thursdays is where I serve up the “leftovers” that deserve a moment in the spotlight.

In this first episode, I’m sharing a personal story I’ve been meaning to tell: my journey with chronic pain and fitness—the struggles, the breakthroughs, and what I’ve learned along the way. I’ll also be reading a blog post I wrote on this topic, offering deeper insights into how movement, mindset, and healing are woven together.

🔹 What to expect in this episode:

✔️ The backstory behind Taste Test Thursdays

✔️ A raw look at my experience with chronic pain and fitness

✔️ How my perspective on movement has evolved

✔️ A blog reading that dives deeper into this journey

If you love these deep dives, let me know—your feedback helps shape future episodes!

🔔 Make sure to follow the podcast so you never miss a beat.

Episode Blog

• Untangling the Threads of Chronic Pain, Trauma, and Healing
• Emotional Hijacks & Nutritional Hacks: Unveiling the🧠Amygdala’s Secrets
• Combatting Amygdala Hijack: Strategies for Emotional Control and Recovery –
• Unraveling the Impact of Stress on Chronic Health with Theresa Piela Ways to support your body during stress –

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How ‘Decolonizing Healing’ Became a Weapon of Social Engineering. In this episode, we dive deep into the disturbing shift happening within the mental health field, as counseling programs prioritize ideological conformity over professional competence. Suzannah, a brave whistleblower, shares her firsthand account of how ideological capture has infiltrated counselor training, particularly through the influence of critical race theory, social justice activism, and the pressure to abandon personal beliefs.

We’ll explore how these forces are changing the core values of counseling—autonomy, trust, and competence—leading to a future where the profession risks losing its way. Tune in for a discussion on the consequences of ideological purity in mental health care and what this means for counselors and their clients.

🧠 Key Questions:

• Autonomy vs. Collectivism: How can the ACA Code of Ethics push for autonomy while simultaneously prioritizing collectivist ideologies? Is this a “shell game” where one value is promised but another is delivered?

• From Competence to Conformity: How are counselor training programs shifting their focus from evaluating competence to assessing ideological conformity? What happens to students who resist this shift?

• Critical Race Theory & Social Justice: What role do critical race theory, intersectionality, and social justice activism play in counselor training? How are these influences affecting the way counselors are trained to help clients?

• The Pressure to Conform: Suzannah shares her personal experience with CACREP’s “dispositions” and the coercive pressure to align her values with ideological standards. How does this impact professional integrity and the ability to help clients?

• The Long-Term Consequences: How does this ideological capture undermine trust, autonomy, and effective therapy? What are the potential consequences for the counseling profession?

  
  

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Welcome Back! What happens when people realize they weren’t given the full picture before making life-altering medical decisions? Today, I’m sitting down with Martha, co-founder of Transition Justice, an organization dedicated to helping detransitioners and their families seek legal recourse.

In this episode, we discuss:

• 🔹 The legal patterns emerging in gender medicine cases
• 🔹 The tension between bodily autonomy and medical ethics
• 🔹 The social and ideological forces influencing transitions, especially in progressive areas
• 🔹 How parents can navigate the pressure to affirm without question
• 🔹 What legal and cultural shifts might be on the horizon

As someone who spent years in Portland, I’ve seen friends get swept up in this ideology—some even transitioning their kids. Now, many are questioning what they were told. This is a conversation about accountability, informed consent, and the fight for justice.

🎙️ Tune in now!

🔗 Resources & Links: Episode Blog 👉 Learn more about Transition Justice: transitionjustice.org
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