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Why Your Dog Is Getting Sicker — And What Nature Can Do About It | Rita Hogan, Canine Herbalist

Timestamps: 0:00 – Welcome & Introducing Rita Hogan, the Canine Herbalist 1:31 – Our Dogs Aren't Broken — They're Responding to Us 2:03 – Why We've Become Afraid of Nature 2:54 – The Tick Scare: Fear Over Facts (A Real Story) 4:30 – Sedentary Dogs, Stagnant Lymphatics & Organ Health 11:33 – Spay & Neuter: The Hidden Health Crisis Nobody Talks About 13:36 – Over-Vaccination: The Yearly Shot Problem 15:00 – Flea & Tick Meds, Kibble & Toxic Food Labels 17:39 – Citric Acid & Folic Acid: Hidden Toxins in Everything 22:58 – The Human-Animal Stress Connection 23:58 – Your Dog Feels Your Cortisol: The Science Behind It 26:42 – Herbal Remedies & Plant Stem Cells for Anxiety Relief 31:39 – We're Not Wired to Hold the World's Stress 37:05 – Unplugging for the Weekend: What Rita's Pets Taught Her 38:38 – Get Off Your Phone — Be Present with Your Animals In this episode, Jenn Payeur sits down with Rita Hogan — bestselling author of The Herbal Dog and renowned Canine Herbalist — for a wide-ranging conversation about why our animals (and we) are getting sicker, and what we can do about it naturally. Rita breaks down the real root causes behind the explosion of canine cancer, anxiety, and chronic illness — from over-vaccination and early spay/neuter to toxic household products, processed food, and the hidden dangers of citric acid and folic acid in our diets. She also dives deep into the powerful human-animal stress connection — and why your dog may literally be absorbing your anxiety. If you have a pet, this conversation will change how you see their health — and yours. In this episode: - Why 1 in 2 dogs over age 10 will die of cancer - How spay & neuter impacts your dog's hormones and lifespan - The nervous system, liver & gut: where all disease starts - How dogs absorb your stress (and what to do about it) - Herbal remedies, plant stem cells & adaptogens for pets and people - Why we need to stop fearing nature — and get back into it - The Italy lifestyle secret for longevity (yes, really) 🌿 Find Rita: canineherbalismm.com | Instagram: @canine.herbalism | Podcast: Dogs Are Individuals 📖 The Herbal Dog — available now | The Herbal Cat — coming soon! — I'm Jennifer Payeur, the host of The Wellness Sherpa as well as the CEO and Founder of Nature Provides. I was diagnosed with cancer in 2015 which brought me the gift of deeply reconnecting with myself and nature, re-discovering the healing power of plants. In 2017, I left my 29 year career in financial services to become a teacher and mentor, traveling around the world to educate others on the inherent healing properties found in nature. Once 2019 came around, I started Nature Provides, whose mission is to transform health and well-being through organic plant-based herbs and essential oils. By collaborating with nature, we can create a healthy thriving world and a sustainable earth. Welcome to the Wellness Sherpa podcast, where we engage with passionate leaders, holistic thinkers and disruptors who courageously share their personal journey, mission and wisdom with you. Together, we create a safe space to empower YOU to live your best, most vital life. Visit https://nature-provides.com/ [https://nature-provides.com/] now and learn more about me and my mission to assist healing people while creating a healthy, sustainable planet. Connect with Jennifer Payeur on these platforms: Facebook:- https://www.facebook.com/jennifer.juddobrien/ [https://www.facebook.com/jennifer.juddobrien/] Instagram:- https://www.instagram.com/jenpayeur/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/jenpayeur/?hl=en] LinkedIN:- https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenn-payeur-5a1163375/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenn-payeur-5a1163375/] DISCLAIMER: All the information and advice presented in this podcast is only for educational purposes. It is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure, heal, or prevent any health condition. Go to a professional physician or qualified healthcare provider with any questions related to a disease or medical condition before performing any type of exercise, supplement, diet, or other action featured in this podcast. This podcast should not replace what your doctor or health care practitioner tells you.

Stop Being a Slave to Your Business | Jason Duncan's Exit Without Exiting Method

Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction: Meet Jason Duncan 01:14 - The Ironic Prison of Entrepreneurship 02:57 - The 3 Tiers of Entrepreneurial Evolution 04:23 - What an Owner Investor Looks Like 05:17 - Can Anyone Be an Entrepreneur? 07:42 - The 5 Freedoms & Why Energy Comes First 09:26 - Health, Energy & Entrepreneurial Performance 11:36 - Exit Without Exiting — What It Really Means 14:18 - Protecting Your Energy From News & Social Media 19:05 - The Law of Hindrance: Trust vs. Discipline 24:23 - Why Clarity Builds Trust in Your Team 28:18 - Advice to His Younger Self 30:01 - Book Rec: Think and Grow Rich 31:05 - Book Rec: Psycho-Cybernetics 33:35 - Where to Find Jason Duncan Are you running your business — or is your business running you? In this episode of The Wellness Sherpa, Jenn Payeur sits down with Jason Duncan — serial entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, bestselling author of Exit Without Exiting, and founder of the Exeter Club — to unpack why most entrepreneurs unknowingly trap themselves in their own companies, and what to do about it. Jason shares his proven XOS Method (Exeter Operating System), a 7-stage framework that helps owner-operators evolve into owner-investors — so they can work less, earn more, and actually build wealth instead of just a job. In this episode, you'll learn: The 3 tiers of entrepreneurial evolution (and why 80-90% never leave Tier 1) Why energy is the first freedom you must protect How to build trust in your team so you can step back without things falling apart What "Exit Without Exiting" really means — and why you don't have to sell to be free The lies we've been told about money (and the books that reveal the truth) Books mentioned: Exit Without Exiting — Jason Duncan Think and Grow Rich — Napoleon Hill Psycho-Cybernetics — Dr. Maxwell Maltz Profit First — Mike Michalowicz Measure What Matters — John Doerr Connect with Jason Duncan: 🌐 therealjasonduncan.com 📖 Subscribe to his weekly newsletter: What's Real with the Real Jason Duncan The Wellness Sherpa helps you navigate life's mountains — in health, business, and beyond. New episodes dropping regularly. Subscribe so you don't miss one. The Wellness Sherpa helps you navigate life's mountains — in health, business, and beyond. New episodes dropping regularly. Subscribe so you don't miss one. #Entrepreneurship #BusinessFreedom #JasonDuncan #ExitWithoutExiting #WellnessSherpa #XOSMethod #Mindset #BusinessGrowth #OwnerInvestor — Listen to The Wellness Sherpa here and anywhere from one of these popular apps: Apple Podcasts:- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wellness-sherpa/id1734332235 Spotify: - https://open.spotify.com/show/3BVxQTTvraInTvn6iiSkl7?si=fd8a63272cdf496c Google Podcasts Please subscribe, rate, and review - thank you! — I'm Jennifer Payeur, the host of The Wellness Sherpa as well as the CEO and Founder of Nature Provides. I was diagnosed with cancer in 2015 which brought me the gift of deeply reconnecting with myself and nature, re-discovering the healing power of plants. In 2017, I left my 29 year career in financial services to become a teacher and mentor, traveling around the world to educate others on the inherent healing properties found in nature. Once 2019 came around, I started Nature Provides, whose mission is to transform health and well-being through organic plant-based herbs and essential oils. By collaborating with nature, we can create a healthy thriving world and a sustainable earth. Welcome to the Wellness Sherpa podcast, where we engage with passionate leaders, holistic thinkers and disruptors who courageously share their personal journey, mission and wisdom with you. Together, we create a safe space to empower YOU to live your best, most vital life. Visit https://nature-provides.com/ now and learn more about me and my mission to assist healing people while creating a healthy, sustainable planet. Connect with Jennifer Payeur on these platforms: Facebook:- https://www.facebook.com/jennifer.juddobrien/ Instagram:- https://www.instagram.com/jenpayeur/?hl=en LinkedIN:- https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenn-payeur-5a1163375/ DISCLAIMER: All the information and advice presented in this podcast is only for educational purposes. It is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure, heal, or prevent any health condition. Go to a professional physician or qualified healthcare provider with any questions related to a disease or medical condition before performing any type of exercise, supplement, diet, or other action featured in this podcast. This podcast should not replace what your doctor or health care practitioner tells you.

The Truth About Geoengineering & Weather Control

Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction: Meeting Matt Landman & Franken Skies 02:50 - The Geoengineering Problem-Reaction-Solution 04:35 - Matt's Background & How He Got Started 08:50 - The Organic Farm Awakening: Witnessing the Storm That Never Rained 12:19 - The 20 Planes & Statistical Anomaly 14:50 - Making Franken Skies Documentary 17:41 - Why Previous Documentaries Had Flaws 19:41 - The Film That Changed Everything 21:10 - Historical Evidence: Weather Modification Since the 1920s 30:52 - The Lockdowns: A Mass Awakening Moment 33:24 - The UK Awakening & London Rally 36:28 - What Can Be Done: Grassroots Activism 39:32 - Getting Involved Without Being Superman 42:36 - How to Wake People Up Gently 48:57 - Detoxing & Protecting Your Body from Heavy Metals 52:20 - Why Mineralizing Your Body Stops Toxic Absorption 55:30 - Spero EMF Protection & Silver Clothing 57:10 - How Matt Became Electro-Hypersensitive 1:01:12 - How 5G Technology Is Different & More Dangerous 1:06:28 - Final Thoughts & Where to Find Matt's Work Join us for an eye-opening conversation with Matt Landman, grassroots activist and filmmaker behind the groundbreaking documentary "Franken Skies," as he reveals the truth about geoengineering, weather modification, and the ongoing chemtrail programs that have been operating since the 1920s. In this in-depth discussion, Matt shares: 🌐 His Personal Awakening Story * Why he transitioned from finance to activism and filmmaking * The pivotal moment that launched his decade-long investigation into weather manipulation ☁️ The Science & History of Geoengineering * Documentation of weather modification programs dating back to the 1920s * How stratospheric aerosol injection is being normalized in mainstream media * The UK's "SATAN Program" (Stratospheric Aerosol Transport and Nucleation) * The connection between geoengineering and Agenda 2030 🌍 The Climate Change Deception * The deliberate creation of droughts, floods, heat waves, and fires * Why Bill Gates is now the largest farmland owner in the US * The commodities market where weather is literally traded in Chicago 🔥 What's Coming in 2026-2030 * Why fire season will intensify as we approach 2030 * The push toward 15-minute cities and travel restrictions * How weather warfare is being used for land acquisition and control 📱 5G & EMF Protection * Matt's discovery of electro-hypersensitivity from smart meters * How 5G technology is fundamentally different and more dangerous than previous generations * The invisible war on human health through electromagnetic radiation 🛡️ Solutions & Taking Action * Bioavailable supplements: sea moss, bladderwrack, and burdock root * How silver fabric clothing (Spero) protects against EMF radiation * Grassroots activism strategies that actually work * How to plant seeds of truth without triggering defensive reactions 🎬 About Franken Skies The documentary presents historical chronology from the 1920s to present day, featuring military footage, patents, and expert testimony that makes weather modification undeniable. Matt is currently working on the sequel: "Franken Skies 2: Climate Chains." 🌟 Key Takeaways: * We're not facing random weather—it's engineered * The technology exists, is patented, and has been perfected over 100+ years Matt Landman is a grassroots activist, filmmaker, and founder of Spero Protection. His work focuses on raising awareness about geoengineering, 5G dangers, and empowering individuals to become activists in their own communities. #Chemtrails #Geoengineering #WeatherModification #FrankenSkies #MattLandman #5G #EMF #ClimateChange #Activism #Agenda2030 #HAARP — Listen to The Wellness Sherpa here and anywhere from one of these popular apps: Apple Podcasts:- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wellness-sherpa/id1734332235 Spotify: - https://open.spotify.com/show/3BVxQTTvraInTvn6iiSkl7?si=fd8a63272cdf496c Google Podcasts Please subscribe, rate, and review - thank you! — I'm Jennifer Payeur, the host of The Wellness Sherpa as well as the CEO and Founder of Nature Provides. I was diagnosed with cancer in 2015 which brought me the gift of deeply reconnecting with myself and nature, re-discovering the healing power of plants. In 2017, I left my 29 year career in financial services to become a teacher and mentor, traveling around the world to educate others on the inherent healing properties found in nature. Once 2019 came around, I started Nature Provides, whose mission is to transform health and well-being through organic plant-based herbs and essential oils. By collaborating with nature, we can create a healthy thriving world and a sustainable earth. Welcome to the Wellness Sherpa podcast, where we engage with passionate leaders, holistic thinkers and disruptors who courageously share their personal journey, mission and wisdom with you. Together, we create a safe space to empower YOU to live your best, most vital life. Visit https://nature-provides.com/ now and learn more about me and my mission to assist healing people while creating a healthy, sustainable planet. Connect with Jennifer Payeur on these platforms: Facebook:- https://www.facebook.com/jennifer.juddobrien/ Instagram:- https://www.instagram.com/jenpayeur/?hl=en LinkedIN:- https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenn-payeur-5a1163375/ DISCLAIMER: All the information and advice presented in this podcast is only for educational purposes. It is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure, heal, or prevent any health condition. Go to a professional physician or qualified healthcare provider with any questions related to a disease or medical condition before performing any type of exercise, supplement, diet, or other action featured in this podcast. This podcast should not replace what your doctor or health care practitioner tells you.

From Stents to Lifestyle: A Cardiologist's Journey to Functional Medicine

Timestamps: 00:21 - Introduction: Meet Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj 01:43 - The Breaking Point: Why He Left Traditional Cardiology 05:05 - Discovering Functional Medicine: The Missing Piece 09:13 - Leaving Peak Career to Launch WELL 12 Program 10:49 - The Biggest Challenge: Mindset & Belief in Change 13:23 - Psychological vs. Physiological Cravings Explained 15:58 - What's Destroying Our Health Since the 1970s 19:42 - The Modern Stress Epidemic & Phone Addiction 25:43 - Patient Empowerment: You're the Center of Your Healthcare 26:46 - Wearables & Heart Rate Variability: Understanding Your Body 32:52 - Why One-Size-Fits-All Medicine Doesn't Work 34:38 - How to Connect & Join the WELL 12 Program In this interview, Jenn Payeur speaks with Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj, a board-certified cardiologist who left conventional practice to pursue functional medicine after seeing recurring heart attacks in patients with well-managed cholesterol and blood pressure. What You’ll Learn A Turning Point in Cardiology: After witnessing multiple heart attacks in a single weekend among “well-controlled” patients, Dr. Bhojraj began questioning symptom-based care. Root Causes of Heart Disease: Why inflammation, metabolic dysfunction, stress, sleep, and nutrition matter more than numbers alone. Modern Food & Chronic Illness: How ultra-processed foods, environmental toxins, and soil depletion may contribute to cardiometabolic disease. Lifestyle as Medicine: Inside the WELL 12 program, where targeted nutrition, sleep optimization, and mindset shifts help patients reduce medications and improve metabolic health. Patient-Centered Care: Using wearables and biofeedback to personalize health decisions. Stress & Cravings: The role of chronic stress, cortisol, and psychological eating patterns in long-term health outcomes. Targeted Supplementation: Evidence-informed support such as berberine, magnesium, and citrus bergamot alongside lifestyle interventions. Key Takeaways: Sustainable weight loss is often a byproduct of metabolic restoration. Sleep is foundational to cardiovascular and overall health. Connect with Dr. Bhojraj: Instagram: @drsanjaymd Website: lagunamedicine.com Programs: WELL 12 and GLP Rescue #FunctionalMedicine #HeartHealth #Cardiology #HealthPodcast #WellnessJourney #RootCauseMedicine — Listen to The Wellness Sherpa here and anywhere from one of these popular apps: Apple Podcasts:- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wellness-sherpa/id1734332235 Spotify: - https://open.spotify.com/show/3BVxQTTvraInTvn6iiSkl7?si=fd8a63272cdf496c Google Podcasts Please subscribe, rate, and review - thank you! — I'm Jennifer Payeur, the host of The Wellness Sherpa as well as the CEO and Founder of Nature Provides. I was diagnosed with cancer in 2015 which brought me the gift of deeply reconnecting with myself and nature, re-discovering the healing power of plants. In 2017, I left my 29 year career in financial services to become a teacher and mentor, traveling around the world to educate others on the inherent healing properties found in nature. Once 2019 came around, I started Nature Provides, whose mission is to transform health and well-being through organic plant-based herbs and essential oils. By collaborating with nature, we can create a healthy thriving world and a sustainable earth. Welcome to the Wellness Sherpa podcast, where we engage with passionate leaders, holistic thinkers and disruptors who courageously share their personal journey, mission and wisdom with you. Together, we create a safe space to empower YOU to live your best, most vital life. Visit https://nature-provides.com/ now and learn more about me and my mission to assist healing people while creating a healthy, sustainable planet. Connect with Jennifer Payeur on these platforms: Facebook:- https://www.facebook.com/jennifer.juddobrien/ Instagram:- https://www.instagram.com/jenpayeur/?hl=en LinkedIN:- https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenn-payeur-5a1163375/ DISCLAIMER: All the information and advice presented in this podcast is only for educational purposes. It is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure, heal, or prevent any health condition. Go to a professional physician or qualified healthcare provider with any questions related to a disease or medical condition before performing any type of exercise, supplement, diet, or other action featured in this podcast. This podcast should not replace what your doctor or health care practitioner tells you.

From Accutane to Healing: How Iron Overload & Vitamin A Toxicity Destroyed My Health

Timestamps: 00:21 - Introduction: How Jenn & Eric Met 5 Years Ago 02:13 - Prescribed Accutane in Middle School for Acne 03:28 - Devastating Side Effects: Vision Loss, Stopped Growing, Hair Loss 06:07 - 20 Years of Suffering: The Long Road to Answers 07:19 - The Diet Spiral: Vegan, Raw Vegan, Juice Cleanses 10:02 - Wife's Massive Fibroid During First Pregnancy 12:06 - The Iron Overload Discovery: Exceeding Safe Limits Daily 15:52 - The Taco Bell Experiment: Healing Your Relationship with Food 22:14 - South Park Predicted It: The Food Pyramid Flipped Upside Down 25:10 - The Frosted Flakes Magnet Test: Iron Filings in Our Food 27:39 - Chronic Lyme & The War That Made It Worse 30:07 - The Turning Point: Stopped Everything & Immediately Felt Better 31:48 - Stop Detoxing! Why It Keeps You Sick 36:44 - How to Tell Cravings from Intuition: Meet Your Body's Needs First 45:50 - How to Work with Eric & Connect In this powerful conversation, Eric Levinson shares his 20-year healing journey from chronic illness, revealing how a single prescription drug at age 13 set off a cascade of health problems—and how he finally found answers by questioning everything he'd been taught about nutrition and wellness. 🔑 KEY TOPICS COVERED: Eric's Story: • The connection between iron fortification and chronic disease • Why going vegan, raw vegan, and doing extreme detoxes made things worse The Iron & Vitamin A Connection: • Why "fortified" and "enriched" foods are actually toxic • How iron overload accumulates over generations Breaking Free from Diet Culture: • Why constant detoxing keeps you sick • The danger of high-dose vitamin D supplementation Practical Wisdom: • The importance of eating breakfast and regular meals • Why fasting and intermittent fasting can be harmful stressors The New Food Pyramid & What's Really Healthy: • Why the government's nutrition advice has failed us • The truth about saturated fat and cholesterol ⚠️ IMPORTANT INSIGHTS: • EMF sensitivity may be linked to iron accumulation in tissues • Chronic Lyme and infections thrive in iron-dysregulated bodies • Your body's resilience is greater than you've been taught 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 ABOUT ERIC LEVINSON: Eric is a holistic health practitioner who helps people break free from chronic illness, diet obsession, and supplement dependency. After healing himself from Accutane poisoning and chronic Lyme, he now guides families toward true health through nervous system regulation, nourishing nutrition, and reconnecting with body wisdom. 🔗 CONNECT WITH ERIC: Website: EricLevinson.com Instagram: @NaturallyConnectedDad His wife's tallow skincare: NaturallyConnectedLife.com #IronOverload #VitaminAToxicity #Accutane #HolisticHealth #ChronicIllness #FunctionalMedicine #HealthJourney #NaturalHealing #WellnessPodcast #HealthPodcast — Listen to The Wellness Sherpa here and anywhere from one of these popular apps: Apple Podcasts:- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wellness-sherpa/id1734332235 Spotify: - https://open.spotify.com/show/3BVxQTTvraInTvn6iiSkl7?si=fd8a63272cdf496c Google Podcasts Please subscribe, rate, and review - thank you! — I'm Jennifer Payeur, the host of The Wellness Sherpa as well as the CEO and Founder of Nature Provides. I was diagnosed with cancer in 2015 which brought me the gift of deeply reconnecting with myself and nature, re-discovering the healing power of plants. In 2017, I left my 29 year career in financial services to become a teacher and mentor, traveling around the world to educate others on the inherent healing properties found in nature. Once 2019 came around, I started Nature Provides, whose mission is to transform health and well-being through organic plant-based herbs and essential oils. By collaborating with nature, we can create a healthy thriving world and a sustainable earth. Welcome to the Wellness Sherpa podcast, where we engage with passionate leaders, holistic thinkers and disruptors who courageously share their personal journey, mission and wisdom with you. Together, we create a safe space to empower YOU to live your best, most vital life. Visit https://nature-provides.com/ now and learn more about me and my mission to assist healing people while creating a healthy, sustainable planet. Connect with Jennifer Payeur on these platforms: Facebook:- https://www.facebook.com/jennifer.juddobrien/ Instagram:- https://www.instagram.com/jenpayeur/?hl=en LinkedIN:- https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenn-payeur-5a1163375/ DISCLAIMER: All the information and advice presented in this podcast is only for educational purposes. It is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure, heal, or prevent any health condition. Go to a professional physician or qualified healthcare provider with any questions related to a disease or medical condition before performing any type of exercise, supplement, diet, or other action featured in this podcast. This podcast should not replace what your doctor or health care practitioner tells you.