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

39 min · 30 de abr de 2026
Portada del episodio Why Your Dog Is Getting Sicker — And What Nature Can Do About It | Rita Hogan, Canine Herbalist

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Timestamps: 00:00 – Welcome & Introducing Rita Hogan, the Canine Herbalist 01:31 – Our Dogs Aren't Broken — They're Responding to Us 02:03 – Why We've Become Afraid of Nature 02:54 – The Tick Scare: Fear Over Facts (A Real Story) 04:30 – 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! #RitaHogan #JennPayeur #DogsAreIndividuals #WellnessPodcast #HolisticPodcast #HealthTalk #PodcastEpisode #YouTubePodcast — 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.

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Portada del episodio EMF, Energy & Healing: How to Protect Yourself in a Tech-Saturated World | Dan Stachowski

EMF, Energy & Healing: How to Protect Yourself in a Tech-Saturated World | Dan Stachowski

Timestamps: 00:21 - Introduction 02:30 -Dan's Personal Story 04:17 - Jane's Legacy 05:19 - Defining a Healthy Environment 05:58 - Sources of EMF at Home 07:32 - How to Know If EMF Is Affecting You 08:32 - Natural vs. Non-Native EMF 12:12 - Practical Steps to Reduce Exposure 12:21 - Morning Phone-Free Routine 13:16 - Sun Gazing & Natural Light 17:32 - Hardwiring Devices & Blue Light 21:08 - Digital Dementia in Youth 22:29 - Smartphones & Kids 25:16 - Introducing Essential Energy 26:11 - The Origin of the Technology 28:18 - The Active Energy Plate (Demo) 29:32 - EMF-Safe Clinics 31:48 - Where to Find Dan & Final Thoughts In this powerful conversation, Jenn Payeur sits down with EMF health expert and entrepreneur Dan Stachowski to explore one of the most overlooked health crises of our time — the invisible impact of electromagnetic fields (EMF) on our bodies, minds, and families. Dan opens up about his deeply personal journey: raising a daughter, Jane, who battled a rare primary immune deficiency from infancy. After years of hospital visits and conventional medicine falling short, Dan and his wife discovered the world of frequency healing — and it changed everything. Jane's final seven years were filled with growth, joy, and a lasting impact on everyone she met. Now Dan dedicates his life to helping others understand and protect themselves from the hidden stressors in our modern, tech-saturated environment. In this episode, we cover: * 🔬What EMF actually is — and why non-native EMF is so dangerous * 🧠The link between EMF exposure and anxiety, brain fog, hormonal imbalance, and even "digital dementia" * 📱Why your smartphone habit may be harming you more than you know * ☀️Simple daily habits to reduce EMF exposure (morning routines, blue light, phone placement) * 🌿How to create a healing environment in your own home * ⚡Dan's Essential Energy devices — how resonant photonic harmonics technology works and why it helped his family heal * 🐄Surprising evidence from agriculture: what dairy farm fertility rates reveal about EMF and human health * 💡The lifestyle shift needed to truly reclaim your health in the digital age Whether you're struggling with unexplained fatigue, anxiety, hormonal issues, or you simply want to be more intentional about your health — this episode will open your eyes. 🔗 Connect with Dan Stachowski: 🌐Website: essentialenergy.us 💬Free EMF Health Community: essentialenergy.us Recommended Book: 📚 The Invisible Rainbow by Arthur Firstenberg If this episode resonated with you, please *like, share, and subscribe to support the show. Leave a comment below — we'd love to hear your experience with EMF sensitivity or frequency healing!* #HolisticLeadership #JennPayeur #DanStachowski #HolisticPodcast #WellnessPodcast #HealthPodcast #MindBodySpirit — 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.

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

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

Timestamps: 00:00 – Welcome & Introducing Rita Hogan, the Canine Herbalist 01:31 – Our Dogs Aren't Broken — They're Responding to Us 02:03 – Why We've Become Afraid of Nature 02:54 – The Tick Scare: Fear Over Facts (A Real Story) 04:30 – 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! #RitaHogan #JennPayeur #DogsAreIndividuals #WellnessPodcast #HolisticPodcast #HealthTalk #PodcastEpisode #YouTubePodcast — 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.

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

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

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Portada del episodio The Truth About Geoengineering & Weather Control

The Truth About Geoengineering & Weather Control

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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.

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

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

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