The Dr. Ward Bond Show

Zen Honeycutt is first and foremost a mom, as well as an activist, speaker, podcast host and founding Executive Director of Moms Across America.Zen Honeycutt is first and foremost a mom, as well as an activist, speaker, podcast host, and founding Executive Director of Moms Across America.She is unstoppable, going head to head with government agencies, and big corporate entities to change the future for our children. She joins Dr. Ward today to talk about keeping GMOs, Roundup, glyphosates and other pesticides out of our food.

Part 2 of our conversation with Alec Klein about his new book, Aftermath: When It Felt Like Life Was Over, is a first-person true story about faith, forgiveness, and redemption.Alec Klein spent years helping people who faced wrongful accusations -- even freeing many from prison.Then, he himself was accused of misconduct. Before he had a chance to even begin defending himself, his life was destroyed. Klein's new book, Aftermath: When It Felt Like Life Was Over, is a first-person true story about faith, forgiveness, and redemption. He joins Dr. Bond, in part one of two interviews, to share his story, insights from the book, and why he felt compelled to write it.

Listen to Part 1 of this conversation here

Bridging science, spirituality, and psychology is Dr. Denise McDermott's specialty.A doctor and mother and a healer. That's how Denise McDermott describes herself. Her work centers on bridging science, spirituality, and psychology - in an effort to break down stigmas on sensitive topics and talk mental health.She joins Dr. Ward today to talk about the intersection of these fields, being real, and how to stop hiding behind your issues.

Janine Urbaniak Reid shares the very personal story of being a mother of a son with a slow-growing brain tumor. Janine Urbaniak Reid is a mother, an author, and an advocate of bringing humanity to the healthcare discussion.

She joins Dr. Bond to shares the very personal story of being a mother of a son with a slow-growing brain tumor, being catapulted into this medical struggle, and her book The Opposite of Certainty: Fear, Faith, and Life in Between.

Stephen Covey's 7 Habits For Highly Effective People turns 30 years old this year - but those habits are just as relevant today as ever.Stephen Covey's 7 Habits For Highly Effective People turns 30 years old this year - but those habits are just as relevant today as ever. Todd David has been with the company FranklinCovey for over 2 decades and joins Dr. Bond to discuss those 7 habits and the cultural influence of the book.

Author Cara Natterson sits down with Dr. Bond to talk about raising sons, puberty difference in sons and daughters, and her new book Decoding Boys: New Science Behind the Subtle Art of Raising Sons.When it comes to talking to our children about puberty and growing up, much of the narrative is centered on girls. Owning their bodies, discussing menstruation, what to do about sex with partners. 

But what about our sons? Author Cara Natterson sits down with Dr. Bond to talk about raising sons, puberty difference in sons and daughters, and her new book Decoding Boys: New Science Behind the Subtle Art of Raising Sons.

According to Dr. Neil Paulvin, not all energy is the same. There is good energy and bad energy.A lot of people look for ways to boost their energy. Whether it is their morning cup of coffee, an afternoon pick-me-up in a can, something to help fuel their workout, or a snack to get them through the day. But, according to Dr. Neil Paulvin, not all energy is the same. There is good energy and bad energy.One challenge in distinguishing between the two is that labels can be deceiving. How do you really know if a snack or drink is clean?Dr. Paulvin joins Dr. Bond to explain the difference between good and bad energy, different ways you can boost your energy throughout the day, and which red flags to watch for when choosing a energy drink or snack.

Alec Klein's new book, Aftermath: When It Felt Like Life Was Over, is a first-person true story about faith, forgiveness, and redemption.Alec Klein spent years helping people who faced wrongful accusations -- even freeing many from prison.Then, he himself was accused of misconduct. Before he had a chance to even begin defending himself, his life was destroyed. Klein's new book, Aftermath: When It Felt Like Life Was Over, is a first-person true story about faith, forgiveness, and redemption. He joins Dr. Bond, in part one of two interviews, to share his story, insights from the book, and why he felt compelled to write it.

Hypertension increases the risk for heart disease and stroke, the first and third leading causes of death in the U.S.In the United States, nearly 68 million people have high blood pressure, which is also called hypertension. Hypertension increases the risk for heart disease and stroke, the first and third leading causes of death in the U.S. Aside from medications, what are some lifestyle shifts you can make to reduce your blood pressure -- or sway your future risk? Are there certain supplements you can take?James B. LaValle, RPh, CCN, is an internationally recognized clinical pharmacist, author, board certified clinical nutritionist and naturopathic doctorate with more than 30 years of clinical experience. He joins Dr. Bond to explain how to reduce hypertension, naturally.

Amanda Frederickson's "Fridge Foraging" series empowers people to cook with what they have in their fridge and pantries. That skill is coming in handy during the time of COVID-19.Amanda Frederickson started her Instagram series, "Fridge Foraging" as a way to empower people to cook with what they have in their fridge and pantries. That skill is coming in handy during the time of COVID-19, with trips to the grocery store limited. She has also created a new cookbook, Simple Beautiful Food: Recipes and Riffs for Everyday Cooking, which features more than 100 recipe ideas with a photo to accompany each one.In the book, she also provides “choose your own adventure” riffs, where one ingredient is used in many different ways, giving you greater flexibility and confidence in the kitchen.Listen as Amanda joins Dr. Bond to share some examples of the recipes included in the book -- as well as why eating healthfully doesn't have to be difficult.