Our hosts Katie Stebbins, Ellen Brown, and Carter Williams are joined by Dr. Joseph Pizzorno, an internationally acclaimed expert on science-based naturopathic medicine, to explore the intersection of nutrition, healthcare, and environmental factors influencing public health.

Erin Martin runs a program called FreshRx Oklahoma, which prescribes fresh, locally grown produce to individuals with type 2 diabetes. This program is aimed at addressing both food insecurity and chronic illness, showing remarkable results in reducing patients’ A1C levels, weight, and healthcare costs. The conversation emphasizes the importance of aligning economic, agricultural, and health systems to improve outcomes for individuals and communities.

Our hosts Katie Stebbins, Ellen Brown, and Carter Williams are joined by guest Matt Moreland of Moreland Farms. The group discusses current agricultural trends and challenges, including the integration of the supply chain and the tension between overproduction of commodity crops and the growing demand for specialized, higher-quality agricultural products. They explore the potential role of food in improving public health, especially in light of rising health care costs and the increasing use of GLP-1 medications for obesity. The podcast also covers the need for innovation in farming practices, such as integrating livestock, and the broader impact of these practices on climate and health systems. The conversation emphasizes how changes in the food system can drive better health outcomes and create new economic opportunities.

The US spends $1.7t on food and $1.9t on healthcare due to poor nutrition annually. We need to come together to find the answers, so here we are, connecting food, health, and the economy.