Cross Roads Podcast

Health News with Steven and Mady - Food Reset

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2118488/fan_mail/new] You know that feeling when your body is running on fumes but your brain keeps asking for sugar anyway? We’re talking about a simple food reset, the realistic kind that helps you feel steady again after holidays, vacations, or a busy season where convenience food quietly takes over. No extreme detox promises, no perfection talk, just practical steps that help reduce inflammation, support digestion, and bring your energy back online.  We break down what a food reset actually is: a short break from ultra-processed foods, added sugars, and artificial ingredients, replaced with real food you can recognize. We also share the most common signs your body is asking for a reset, like constant fatigue, cravings that feel loud, and brain fog that makes you forget why you walked into a room. From there, we lay out a simple approach: remove the junk, prioritize lean protein and whole foods, and get serious about hydration with an easy water goal you can calculate in seconds.  We also cover what not to do, because most people don’t fail from lack of motivation, they fail from going too extreme, not eating enough, and expecting instant results. Give it a few days and you may notice better sleep, fewer cravings, clearer focus, and the surprising moment when healthier food starts to sound good again. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs a reset, and leave a review if this helped you feel ready to start. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2118488/support] Order your copy today of "Achieve Optimal Brain Health with Nutrition," by Stefan McDermott. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DYWMB929 www.stefanmcdermott.com To Book an event with The Santa Steven and Mrs. Claus go to: https://www.gigsalad.com/the_santa_steven_aubrey

Health News with Steven and Mady - From Kitchen Remedies to Clean Living: A Conversation with Jodi Scott of Green Goo With Purpose

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2118488/fan_mail/new] Your first aid cabinet might be the messiest “health plan” you own: expired tubes, mystery creams, and products that burn so badly you assume they must be working. We wanted a better answer, so we brought on Jody Scott, founder of Green Goo with Purpose, to talk natural health, clean skincare, and plant-based first aid that’s designed to support the body instead of fighting it.  We dig into why the modern U.S. food chain and personal care industry drifted toward highly processed inputs, synthetic preservatives, and petroleum-derived ingredients, and how that constant exposure can add friction that shows up as inflammation. Jody connects the dots between stress chemistry like cortisol and everyday symptoms people shrug off: eczema, psoriasis, chronic dry skin, itch, poor sleep, brain fog, and that feeling of never quite bouncing back. Her lens is refreshingly practical and grounded in whole-person health, including the link between skin, the nervous system, and the immune system.  Then we get specific. Jody walks us through a simplified lineup of natural products that do what they say: a multi-use first aid balm for cuts, scrapes, bug bites, bee stings, poison ivy, blisters, chafing, and sunburn; an antioxidant-rich Skin Repair option that works as head-to-toe hydration; and a Pain Relief formula built around arnica and inflammation support without the usual fillers. If you’ve been searching for clean beauty and natural skincare that feels straightforward, this conversation will help you start with smarter basics and fewer bottles.  Subscribe for more health news that’s useful, share the episode with a friend, and leave a review if you want more guests who make “clean living” feel doable. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2118488/support] Order your copy today of "Achieve Optimal Brain Health with Nutrition," by Stefan McDermott. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DYWMB929 www.stefanmcdermott.com To Book an event with The Santa Steven and Mrs. Claus go to: https://www.gigsalad.com/the_santa_steven_aubrey

Health News with Steven & Mady - Meal Planning without Losing Your Mind!

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2118488/fan_mail/new] Dinner time shouldn’t feel like a daily crisis where you walk in the door at 6 pm and suddenly you’re expected to be a chef, a nutritionist, and a magician. We get real about why weeknight cooking breaks so many families down: decision fatigue, no plan, overspending at the grocery store, and the silent assumption that one person will carry the whole load. We share our practical system for meal planning for working families, built around a weekly menu and simple meal prep. Instead of cooking seven full meals from scratch, we batch cook the “building blocks” ahead of time: chicken in bulk, chopped vegetables, pre-cooked rice or pasta, and sauces that make healthy dinners fast. The goal is to spend weeknights finishing meals, not starting from zero. We also explain why shopping once per week is a game-changer for time management, budgeting, and healthier eating, because you’re buying what you planned instead of panic-grabbing whatever looks easiest. Then we tackle the part nobody wants to say out loud: family involvement. We talk about setting roles, using a responsibility chart, and the rule we live by in our house, “If you eat, you contribute.” You’ll also hear our final tips like doubling recipes and freezing half, prepacking lunches at night, and keeping emergency meals ready so you’re never stuck. If you want healthy dinner ideas that actually fit an 8-to-4 schedule, press play, then subscribe, share the show, and leave a review so more families can get their evenings back. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2118488/support] Order your copy today of "Achieve Optimal Brain Health with Nutrition," by Stefan McDermott. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DYWMB929 www.stefanmcdermott.com To Book an event with The Santa Steven and Mrs. Claus go to: https://www.gigsalad.com/the_santa_steven_aubrey

Cross Roads Podcast News & Announcements - Iran Ceasefire

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2118488/fan_mail/new] A ceasefire can sound like a distant headline until you feel it at the gas pump. We start with the tense situation around President Trump and Iran after a recent two-week ceasefire, and why “temporarily calm” still keeps the world on edge. I break down what diplomatic pressure and strategic positioning really mean in plain language, plus why routes like the Straits of Hormuz matter for global stability. Then we connect those global moves to real-life Texas consequences: energy prices, supply chain disruptions, and the way higher fuel costs can creep into your grocery bill. If you’ve wondered how something happening halfway across the world can hit your wallet in Crossroads, Texas, we walk through the logic without the panic and without the jargon. From there, we bring the spotlight home with local news and community events you can actually act on. We celebrate the Crossroads Police Department Citizens Police Academy graduates and explain why the program changes how you see public safety, transparency, and community engagement. We also preview the Crossroads Market kickoff, share updates on Denton ISD’s fifth high school construction on Naylor Road with its major campus features and safety focus, and point you toward a fun night out at Pilot Point’s Starbright Center for the Arts with classic movies, shows, and auditions. If you like staying informed, supporting local businesses, and keeping up with Crossroads TX community events, hit subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a review so more neighbors can find us. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2118488/support] Order your copy today of "Achieve Optimal Brain Health with Nutrition," by Stefan McDermott. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DYWMB929 www.stefanmcdermott.com To Book an event with The Santa Steven and Mrs. Claus go to: https://www.gigsalad.com/the_santa_steven_aubrey

Health News with Steven and Mady - What Are WE Really Eating? The Truth About Our Food!

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2118488/fan_mail/new] The fastest way to spend more on groceries is to believe the front of the box. We’re pulling apart the labels we’ve been trained to trust and comparing the “healthy” story to what shows up in the ingredient list, the sourcing, and the processing. If you’ve ever tossed something in your cart because it said organic, natural, premium, or authentic, this one will make you slow down and look closer.  We dig into claims from popular YouTube investigations, starting with trust issues around big retailers and moving into a blunt reality check: organic does not automatically mean healthy. We talk through problem categories like ultra-processed organic snacks, “made with organic” loopholes, imported sourcing questions, and why some foods can carry risks that an organic label doesn’t remove. We also cover why supplements with an organic stamp don’t automatically guarantee potency or ingredient accuracy, which is a key point for anyone trying to eat clean for brain health, mood, and long-term wellness.  Then we get practical with two pantry staples that fool a lot of families: cheese and pasta. We discuss processed “cheese products,” sodium-heavy slices, filler-filled shreds, and what to look for instead with shorter ingredient lists and better sourcing. On pasta, we share clear rules like aiming for two ingredients or fewer, checking country of origin, looking for bronze-cut and slow-dried pasta, and being cautious with ready-to-eat meals and some gluten-free alternatives.  If you want smarter grocery shopping, better food choices, and simple label-reading habits you can use today, hit play. Then subscribe, share this with a friend who loves “organic” shortcuts, and leave a review. What’s the one product you stopped buying after reading the ingredients? Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2118488/support] Order your copy today of "Achieve Optimal Brain Health with Nutrition," by Stefan McDermott. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DYWMB929 www.stefanmcdermott.com To Book an event with The Santa Steven and Mrs. Claus go to: https://www.gigsalad.com/the_santa_steven_aubrey