Honest Health with Jeffrey Burke

Honest Health with Jeffrey Burke S03 E23 - Bill Chioffi

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2196114/fan_mail/new] The Hidden Power of Mushrooms: From Traditional Use to Modern Supplements!  “The Functional Mushroom Series” continues! Join host Jeffrey Burke and renowned Herbalist and mushroom-expert Bill Chioffi as they explore the fascinating world of mushrooms, their cultural significance, health benefits, and the importance of sustainable sourcing and education in the botanical industry.  Bill Chioffi (choffee) is an Herbalist and has worked in the Natural Products Community since 1994 in manufacturing, global sourcing, supply chain, education, quality analysis, research and the sale of dietary supplements and ingredients. He has experience within the natural products retail, ingredient manufacturing and food and beverage sectors. He is currently Chief Operating Officer for Nammex, and has worked for Gaia Herbs, the Ric Scalzo Institute for Botanical Research at Sonoran University of Health Sciences, and as an independent business owner. In addition to his work with Nammex, Bill has been a long-standing member and serves on the Board of Directors for United Plant Savers, and is a representative of Nammex to The American Herbal Products Association Board of Directors, representative to the United Natural Products Association and member of the Association of Official Analytical Chemists (AOAC).  Bill lives in Asheville, NC with his family and spends as much time outdoors as possible. He likes to fly fish, hike, garden and mushroom forage around the mountains of NC and beyond. #Health #HealthTalk #HonestHealth #JeffreyBurke #DrJeffreyBurke #JonTheAnnouncer #HealthPodcast #Podcast #NaturalProducts #HerbalMedicine #WholeFoodsMagazine #Nammex #Mushrooms

Honest Health with Jeffrey Burke S03 E22 - Dr. Jennifer Greer

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2196114/fan_mail/new] Women's Health: Talk vs Action! Host Jeffrey Burke is joined by Dr. Jennifer Greer a licensed naturopath and educator with over 20 years of experience to discuss women’s health and how it needs more focus, education – and more action!  Dr. Jennifer Greer's education spans medicine, education, and clinical administration. She specializes in translating complex science into actionable health education for diverse audiences. Jenni's expertise spans the full product lifestyle - from new ingredient evaluation to post-market clinical integration. A champion of cross-functional collaboration, she bridges the world of science, sales, and marketing to drive evidence-based outcomes. She is passionate about empowering women in health sciences and fostering inclusive innovation across the wellness industry. #Health #HealthTalk #HonestHealth #JeffreyBurke #DrJeffreyBurke #JonTheAnnouncer #HealthPodcast #Podcast #NaturalProducts #HerbalMedicine #WholeFoodsMagazine

Honest Health with Jeffrey Burke S03 E21 - Garrett Kopp

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2196114/fan_mail/new] Discover how Chaga mushrooms can boost your health and wellness!  Garrett Kopp is the founder of Birch Boys and an expert on Adirondack forests & North American fungi, particularly wild chaga. Growing up, Garrett learned about its benefits from his grandmother, who used it while battling cancer. From picking Chaga together to launching his brand, Garrett’s story is a testament to the power of curiosity and nature! He and host Jeffrey Burke explore the fascinating world of functional mushrooms, focusing on Chaga. Discover how this ancient fungus is harvested, its health benefits, the future of the industry, and how you can get started now!  With more than 11 years of experience growing his brainchild from a personal healing intention into a nationally recognized natural products brand, Garrett’s work emphasizes responsible wildcrafting, research and development, internal manufacturing, and quality-driven product development. Garrett is passionate about building systems, inspiring and educating others, and fully exploring the healing potential of mushrooms, liquid extracts, and internally produced instant powders. Before attending Clarkson University, Garrett’s path into the world of fungi began close to home, after mowing his grandmother's lawn at age 15. After coming inside, he unknowingly helped himself to a glass of his Mimi's chaga tea. She found this to be a riot. Her passion for teaching Garrett about Chaga was powerfully contagious, non-negotiable, and inspiring, especially considering her stage 4 pancreatic cancer. That early introduction sparked a deeper journey into Chaga's healing potential, which naturally led to discovering other functional fungi, like lion's mane, reishi, cordyceps, and others that surrounded us.  Birch Boys is now a GMP certified fungi factory & organic certified operation leasing 220,000 acres of forested land for harvesting. With an omnichannel e-commerce presence—thanks to organic growth of our loyal base of repeat customers on birchboys.com, a 2026 acquisition of an Amazon-centric mushroom tincture brand, Uphoric Urth, and a desire to lead by influence, Garrett is not slowing down. He has turned his baby into a vertically integrated company of trust and integrity that owns its own 3,700 sq ft manufacturing facility in Tupper Lake, NY. With years of hands-on harvesting, product formulation, in-house manufacturing, quality-focused development, education, storytelling, and advocacy, Garrett has become visionary in chaga. He aims to ascend and transform industry norms that reward low quality products, diluted outcomes, undisclosed filler materials, and poor ethical behavior.  #Health #HealthTalk #HonestHealth #JeffreyBurke #DrJeffreyBurke #JonTheAnnouncer #HealthPodcast #Podcast #NaturalProducts #HerbalMedicine #WholeFoodsMagazine #BirchBoys

Honest Health with Jeffrey Burke S03 E20 - Mark Becker

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2196114/fan_mail/new] "Age is just a number if you stay active!" Water breaks down rock, not with its power, but its persistence! Today’s show is all about persistence because small, repeated actions over time can achieve what sudden, powerful efforts cannot. It's all about endurance! Today we are joined by a man who knows of what he speaks: Mark Becker of Sudeep Pharma has worked every level of the Natural Products Industry, written hundreds of articles, appeared on hundreds of radio shows, and is an amazing competitive athlete, too: He’s run over 150 Olympic distance triathlons, over 100 marathons, and even swam from Alcatraz to the mainland! Mark and host Jeffrey Burke discuss the evolution of the health and supplement industry, the importance of science-backed products, and the power of endurance training - at any age!  Mark Becker is a Regional Sales Manager for Sudeep Pharma USA Inc. a principal nutritional ingredient manufacturer based in Branchburg, NJ. He has worked as a natural products sales and marketing executive for 35 years. Mark has written more than 300 articles and has hosted or been a guest on more than 500 radio shows. He obtained a Bachelor's degree in journalism from Long Beach State University and did his Master’s work in communications at Cal State Fullerton. For almost 45 years he has participated in numerous endurance events, including more than 150 triathlons of Olympic distance or longer, 103 marathons and numerous other events including ultramarathons and rough water swims from Alcatraz to the mainland. He has relied on a comprehensive dietary supplement regimen to support his athletic, professional and personal endeavors. #HealthTalk #HonestHealth #JeffreyBurke #DrJeffreyBurke #JonTheAnnouncer #HealthPodcast #Podcast #NaturalProducts #HerbalMedicine #WholeFoodsMagazine #SudeepPharma

Honest Health with Jeffrey Burke S03 E19 - Karen E. Todd

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2196114/fan_mail/new] How to Navigate the Overwhelming World of Health Products! In today’s fast-paced world, navigating the vast array of health products can feel overwhelming. Host Jeffrey Burke and “The Supplement Dietician” Karen E. Todd will help you discover effective strategies to choose health products wisely and avoid misinformation. Karen notes that the sheer volume of options can be confusing, especially when many brands lack a solid background in nutrition or food science. The pair discuss new trends in the Natural Products Industry, what’s up with food, and where we’re headed. Knowledge is power – and this is one powerful episode!  Karen E. Todd, RD, CSCS, EP-C, CISSN The Supplement Dietitian | Vice President, Global Brand Marketing at Kyowa Hakko - Industry veteran, 30 years of experience Karen E. Todd is a powerhouse in nutrition science and performance communication, known professionally as The Supplement Dietitian. With over 30 years of experience spanning clinical nutrition, exercise physiology, and product development, Karen is a sought-after expert who makes the science of supplements accessible, credible, and practical. Currently, she is the Vice President of Global Brand Marketing for Kyowa Hakko, managing marketing for health product ingredients. Beyond Kyowa, she sits on the executive board of The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) and chairs the Foundation for CRN and the is on the board for the Women in Nutraceuticals (WIN) initiative.  #Health #HealthTalk #HonestHealth #JeffreyBurke #DrJeffreyBurke #JonTheAnnouncer #HealthPodcast #Podcast #NaturalProducts #HerbalMedicine #WholeFoodsMagazine #KarenETodd