Pursuing Health

Steve Bierman, MD is the Director of the Noetic Medicine Institute at the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine (University of Arizona, College of Medicine). He is also the author of two award-winning books on Noetic Medicine: HEALING [https://www.amazon.com/HEALING-Beyond-Pills-Potions-Principles-Helpers/dp/0578643707] (2020) and The END of WORRY [https://www.amazon.com/END-WORRY-Clinically-Protocol-Worry-habit/dp/B0CNTS71G7] (2023). Dr. Bierman is a graduate of Northwestern University’s School of Medicine and was board certified in and practiced Emergency and Family Medicine. He is also a diplomate of the American Board of Medical Hypnosis. Dr. Bierman teaches noetic medicine (“mind medicine”) around the world, reminding caregivers that MIND MATTERS – that “the words of a caregiver can harm or heal.” You can connect with Dr. Bierman via YouTube @SteveBierman [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe5b7wbxjFkJjjGKac1NBDQ] and the website www.healingbeyondpills.com [http://www.healingbeyondpills.com] View his recently published paper, Placebo and the law of identification, here [https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11659211/]. Related Episodes: Ep 299 - Dr. Wayne Jonas on  Whole Person Care for Cancer and Healing [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pursuing-health/id1019070179?i=1000660148987] Ep 262 - Upgrade your Language with Mark England [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1019070179?i=1000560784632] If you like this episode, please subscribe to Pursuing Health on iTunes and give it a rating or share your feedback on social media using the hashtag #PursuingHealth. I look forward to bringing you future episodes with inspiring individuals and ideas about health. Disclaimer: This podcast is for general information only, and does not provide medical advice.  I recommend that you seek assistance from your personal physician for any health conditions or concerns.

Jody Luke is the President of Love Does – a nonprofit founded by Bob Goff over 20 years ago that fights for human rights, cares for the vulnerable, and provides education in conflict zones around the world. Under Jody’s leadership, the organization has expanded internationally to fourteen countries, while also broadening its reach domestically to further help refugees, teen moms and the incarcerated. From a major accounting firm to a variety of start-up businesses, Jody has a diverse financial background with companies of all sizes.   Jody may have a firm grasp on the numbers, but it’s the life stories of people around her which fuel her desire to help friends and strangers alike. Jody strives to bring bundles of purpose and passion to everything she does, just ask her biggest fans: her family. She has been married for more than 20 years and has 3 kids who can all attest to her many world record setting attempts at multi-tasking You can connect with Jody via Instagram @jodylluke [https://www.instagram.com/jodylluke/] and you can learn more about Love Does at their website https://lovedoes.org/ [https://lovedoes.org/] and via Instagram @lovedoes [https://www.instagram.com/lovedoes]. Related Episodes: Ep 267 - Always Positive Energy with Elijah Muhammad [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1019070179?i=1000577066699]   Ep 297 - From Prison to Pastor: Andrew Carter [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pursuing-health/id1019070179?i=1000655524980]   If you like this episode, please subscribe to Pursuing Health on iTunes and give it a rating or share your feedback on social media using the hashtag #PursuingHealth. I look forward to bringing you future episodes with inspiring individuals and ideas about health. Disclaimer: This podcast is for general information only, and does not provide medical advice.  I recommend that you seek assistance from your personal physician for any health conditions or concerns.

Jason H. Karp is the Founder and CEO of HumanCo, a mission-driven company investing in and building brands focused on healthier living and sustainability. He is also the Co-Founder of Hu Kitchen, which created the #1 premium organic chocolate in the U.S. After spending over 21 years in the hedge fund industry, where he led a $4 billion investment fund, Jason shifted his focus to fixing the broken food system in the U.S. As a long-time activist investor, he has been a vocal advocate for cleaner food options and continues his fight against the use of harmful ingredients, including launching a shareholder activist suit against Kellogg’s for their use of artificial food dyes. His efforts focus on promoting transparency in the food industry while also addressing the prevention and treatment of autoimmune diseases, chronic illnesses, and childhood obesity. Jason graduated summa cum laude from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.   You can connect with Jason via Instagram @humankarp [https://www.instagram.com/humankarp/?hl=en] and HumanCo via their website Humanco.com [http://humanco.com] Related Episodes: Ep 305 - Dr. Marty Markary on What Modern Medicine Gets Wrong [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pursuing-health/id1019070179?i=1000672190956]   Ep 291 - Brigid Titgemeier on Nutrition for Pregnancy [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pursuing-health/id1019070179?i=1000641010633]   If you like this episode, please subscribe to Pursuing Health on iTunes and give it a rating or share your feedback on social media using the hashtag #PursuingHealth. I look forward to bringing you future episodes with inspiring individuals and ideas about health. Disclaimer: This podcast is for general information only, and does not provide medical advice.  I recommend that you seek assistance from your personal physician for any health conditions or concerns.

Dr. Jaclyn Tolentino is a Board-Certified Family Medicine physician with a subspecialty in Hormone Optimization. A Doctor of Osteopathy, she takes a holistic approach, treating the whole person and empowering the body’s natural ability to heal. Passionate about nutrition and wellness, Dr. Tolentino combines her medical expertise with a personal love for plants, fitness, and disease prevention, inspiring others to prioritize health and balance in daily life. You can connect with Dr. Tolentino via Instagram @drjaclyntolentino [https://www.instagram.com/drjaclyntolentino/] and @theofficiallove.life [https://www.instagram.com/theofficiallove.life/?hl=en], or via her website drjaclyntolentino.com [https://drjaclyntolentino.com/] Related Episodes: Ep 225 - CrossFit + Cancer [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1019070179?i=1000540483111]   Ep 97 - Dr. Thomas Seyfried on Challenging Conventional Cancer Care [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pursuing-health/id1019070179?i=1000421940936]   If you like this episode, please subscribe to Pursuing Health on iTunes and give it a rating or share your feedback on social media using the hashtag #PursuingHealth. I look forward to bringing you future episodes with inspiring individuals and ideas about health. Disclaimer: This podcast is for general information only, and does not provide medical advice.  I recommend that you seek assistance from your personal physician for any health conditions or concerns.

As we celebrate nearly 10 years of Pursuing Health, I’m thrilled to kick off 2025 with my very first solo episode! With the new year underway, I thought it would be the perfect time to dive into the topic of setting intentions. I’ll also be sharing insights into the process I’ve used to create a life plan that guides me. I’d love to hear from you! What topics or guests would you like to see featured on the podcast? Are you interested in more solo episodes, or is there something specific you’re curious about? My focus continues to evolve, and I imagine yours does too—so let’s shape the journey together! Please share your thoughts with info@pursuing-health.com [info@pursuing-health.com], or connect with meon Instagram @JulieFoucher [https://www.instagram.com/juliefoucher/].  To learn more about Kinship, visit ourkinship.com [http://ourkinship.com]. Related Episodes: Ep 300 - Q+A: Celebrating 300 Episodes [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pursuing-health/id1019070179?i=1000662382648] Ep 297 - From Prison to Pastor: Andrew Carter [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pursuing-health/id1019070179?i=1000655524980] If you like this episode, please subscribe to Pursuing Health on iTunes and give it a rating or share your feedback on social media using the hashtag #PursuingHealth. I look forward to bringing you future episodes with inspiring individuals and ideas about health. Disclaimer: This podcast is for general information only, and does not provide medical advice.  I recommend that you seek assistance from your personal physician for any health conditions or concerns.