On this episode we chat about a few very important topics, fasting, fragrances, and freedom. 

Fasting has been used for thousands of years for health and spiritual reasons. We go over the different types of fasting, a brief historical overview, and then transition into its many benefits as well as how to get started.

Next we discuss the term fragrance, what it really means, where it's found, and why it's harmful. 

Last, but certainly not least, we discuss freedom and why it's more important than ever to stand up for freedom of choice to all, no matter what you choose.

• types of fasting

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Valter Longo - Fasting Mimicking Program

Fasting and Longevity 

EWG: What is Fragrance

Campaign for Safe Cosmetics

1986 Report - Neurotoxins: At Home and the Workplace

Over the past year and half we've seen censorship happen all over the world at an unprecedented rate. The attack on freedom of speech in America is real and doesn't seem to be stopping anytime soon. The censorship of natural health is one of the many subjects being targeted. But this isn't actually something new. On this episode we briefly go over a few historical highlights of health censorship as well as the most recent attacks. 

Topics include:

• history of natural health censorship

Not mentioned (but should have been) is using other search engines besides Google. I use DuckDuckGo which doesn't censor (for now) like some other companies. I also use the Brave browser. 

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When we go down a holistic healing path we're often confronted with some serious revelations. Much of what we learn conflicts with everything we thought we knew.

On this episode we explore the 10 lessons we learn when trying to heal ourselves or our families. It was inspired by an article I read in Pathways, a magazine that is all about empowering families to step into their own path to wellness, "regenerating and transforming ourselves, our families, our communities and our world." The author of the article highlights the lessons she learned through the process of trying to heal her kids. These are important things I learned as well that helped open my eyes to the current healthcare paradigm. 

Pathways Magazine

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On this episode we bring back a past guest, Kristen Bowen and chat all about journaling. Kristen has seen profound benefits journaling, not only mentally but physically too. 

We get into all things journaling including:

• magnesium burn rate

Living the Good Life Naturally

LTGLN IG: @ltgln.health

Magnesium Transdermal Soak 10% Off Code: RefinedHippie

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Ep 73: For the past century cannabis has been demonized. Prior to that, it was revered for thousands of years as one of the most powerful plants on the planet. 

On this episode we get into all things cannabis with John Malanca, the founder and CEO of United Patients Group, an unparalleled resource and trusted leader in medical cannabis for physicians, pharmacists, patients, their families, and governments, both nationally and globally. 

John has been the go-to expert and trusted professional in education and information in medical cannabis and the health and wellness sector since 2011.

We chat about all things cannabis as well as:

• the endocannabinoid system

United Patients Group

UPG IG: @unitedpatientsgroup

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My IG: @therefinedhippie

Oh, my lovely friend, how I've missed you! The podcast is back! But where have I been? On this episode I share why I took an extended break podcasting AND from social media! 

I also discuss:

• Health issues I've faced

On this episode we chat with Integrative Wellness Coach, Carly Reeder, all about her path to true health and wellness.

Like many of us, Carly has had her own healing journey. It all began in college, drinking too much alcohol, smoking cigarettes, eating fast food late night, and living an overall unhealthy life as a means to cope with stress (which is sadly all too common on American college campuses). Soon she was diagnosed with an anxiety disorder and developed tremors, prompting doctors to prescribe her with anti-anxiety and anti-depression pharmaceuticals. But the pills didn't get to the root cause and her health continued to fail. 

Everything shifted after Carly started practicing yoga, opening up a whole new world and changing her life forever! It was then that the long journey to healing began. For the next decade she would study yoga, pilates, massage therapy, and Ayurvedic nutrition, along with discovering the best ways to deal with stress and truly nourish the person as a whole - mind, body, and spirit. 

Topics Include:

• anxiety

Carly's Book: Stress Free For Life: A Female Professional’s Guide to Health and Wellness

Wholistic Wellness Works

Carly IG: @Wholistic_Wellness_Works

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Udo Erasmus is best known for introducing the world to the benefits of healthy oils, being the co-founder of Udo’s Choice, a line you’ve probably seen at Whole Foods or any other health food store around the world. He’s the author of several books including Fats that Heal, Fats the Kill, which has sold over 250000 copies. Udo has taught at events hosted by Tony Robbins and Deepak Chopra, and has traveled to over 30+ countries, conducting thousands of live presentations, media interviews, and staff trainings, impacting 24 million lives with his message on oils, health, peace, nature, and human nature. 

Today's episode we chat with Udo about his upbringing as a child of war during WWII and his experience getting poisoned by pesticides, leaving doctors at a loss regarding treatment. This promoted him to take his health into his own hands. As he began researching he discovered a new passion that forever changed his life.

We also get into more philosophical topics including what he calls 'Thirst of the Heart', healing the ache deep inside, human nature, and creating a foundation for health and peace.

Topics Include:

• Udo's story as a child of war

Receive a free, digital copy of The Book on Total Sexy Health by going to https://udoerasmus.com/refinedhippie 

www.udoschoice.com

www.theudo.com

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Our society has become extremely detached from Mother Earth. Never in the history of humanity have we spent such little time outdoors. But it's not just about the physical connection, we're less connected to the planet spiritually as well. 

On this episode we chat with Earth Healing Expert, Amy Dempster, on how we can connect back to and tune into the spirits and energies of the world. We discuss her story and how a series of unusual encounters with hawks led to her spiritual awakening, prompting to leave her corporate job and life in the suburbs to move to Montana.

Topics Include:

• connecting with and tuning into the spirits and energies of the earth

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Amy's IG: @followinghawks

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Creating an organic vegetable garden has been something I’ve dreamt about doing for years and that dream is finally coming true! But as anything worth doing, it takes time and work. On this episode I chat all about starting my organic garden and what I’ve learned along the way. 

Topics Include:

• Why I want a vegetable garden

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