Told She'd Never Walk Again: Melissa Swonger's Story of Trauma, Faith & Radical Kindness (Part 1 of 3)

Is Neem Secretly Disrupting Your Gut, Hormones, and Fertility?

After a client had a severe reaction, Dr. Brad went digging into the research behind neem — one of the most common pesticides used in organic farming — and what he found raises real questions. In this episode, he walks through case observations and published research on how neem may affect digestion and nutrient absorption, disrupt the gut microbiome, and throw off mineral and hormone balance. He looks at studies connecting neem to shifts in estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone, to fertility outcomes in both men and women, and to liver and kidney stress — then breaks down why the "organic" label doesn't actually tell you which pesticides were used. If you care about gut health, hormone balance, fertility, or just want to know what's really behind your food, this one's worth your time. Episode Highlights * The reaction that sent Dr. Brad digging into neem research * How neem may affect digestion, absorption, and the gut microbiome * What the research says about neem, estrogen, and testosterone * Neem and fertility: findings in men and women * Liver and kidney considerations raised in the studies * Why "organic" doesn't automatically mean pesticide-free * How to actually find clean, trustworthy produce 🔔 Subscribe for more deep dives into the hidden health effects of everyday food and farming practices. neem toxicity, organic pesticides, is neem safe, neem side effects, organic food safety, gut health, gut microbiome, hormone balance, estrogen and testosterone, fertility and pesticides, Ayurvedic medicine, clean eating, holistic health podcast

From Selfish to Spirit-Led: Angela Marshall's Story of Grief & Awakening (Pt. 1 of 2)

Angela Marshall was, in her own words, selfish, controlling, and convinced the world revolved around her — until she sat bedside and watched her mother transition in August 2013. In Part 1 of this two-part conversation on Your Health Reclaimed, host Dr. Brad Montagne sits down with author, motivational speaker, and mentor Angela Marshall (known as "Author Stone") for an unscripted, deeply personal look at grief, self-confrontation, and the beginning of a total spiritual reconstruction. Angela opens up about her complicated relationship with her mother, the hard truths she faced about her own selfishness and control while sitting at her bedside, and the January 2014 decision that put her on an entirely new path. She and Dr. Brad also unpack what the word "sin" actually means in scripture, why memorizing Bible verses isn't the same as living them, and how a frightening 2023 health scare became the moment Angela's faith was tested for real. KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM PART 1: - Why Angela calls her past self "someone I didn't like" — and what she did about it - The root-level definition of "sin" most believers were never taught - How grief can either bury you or become the wake-up call of your life - The difference between reciting scripture and actually studying to show yourself approved (2 Timothy 2:15) - Why a frightening 2023 health scare became the moment Angela chose to fully surrender control GUEST SPOTLIGHT: Angela Marshall is a motivational speaker, professional writer, columnist, bestselling author, and creative consultant based in Augusta, GA. Known as "Author Stone," she's the owner of In Other Words, By Stone, an ex-NFL wife, a mother of two and grandmother of six, and a community advocate who turns her own story of struggle and strength into words, work, and wisdom for others. Her personal message: strengthen the mental, strengthen the physical. 🌐 www.inotherwordsbystone.com 📧 authorstone@inotherwordsbystone.com 📘 facebook.com/wisewordswoman HOST: Dr. Brad Montagne is the host of Your Health Reclaimed and founder of HealthfullyU, where he's spent decades helping people find and heal the root causes behind chronic illness — and life's chronic dysfunction. Ready to get to the root cause of your own health? Dr. Brad's 12-Week Reset Program is open now — schedule your free discovery call at diet.healthfullyu.com. 🌐 healthfullyu.com 📸 instagram.com/healthfullyu 📘 facebook.com/healthfullyu Part 2 of this conversation — covering biblical faith, real intimacy, and the secret to lasting peace — drops Thursday. Subscribe now so it lands in your feed automatically. New episodes of Your Health Reclaimed every Monday & Thursday. If this episode spoke to you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone walking through grief or searching for purpose. This podcast is for educational and inspirational purposes only and is not a substitute for personalized medical or mental health advice. Keywords: Angela Marshall, Author Stone, In Other Words By Stone, grief and healing, losing a parent, spiritual transformation, faith journey, Christian podcast, biblical definition of sin, self improvement, personal growth, overcoming selfishness, health scare, Dr Brad Montagne, Your Health Reclaimed, HealthfullyU, root cause healing, faith based healing, purpose driven life

One Act of Radical Kindness Changed Her Whole Family Line: Breaking Generational Trauma (Part 3 of 3)

One mentor's radical kindness rewrote an entire family legacy. In this finale, Melissa Swonger shows how to break generational trauma and step fully into your calling. How far can one act of radical kindness reach? In the emotional conclusion to this three-part series, Melissa Swonger shares the story of her mentor, Laura Casper — the woman whose relentless, unoffendable kindness reparented Melissa's inner child, became a grandmother figure to her children, and helped rewrite the trajectory of an entire family line. If you haven't heard Parts 1 and 2 yet, start there — this finale builds directly on the Integrative Transformation Blueprint and the neuroscience of change covered earlier in the series. This episode covers the "peace that passes understanding," the reality of epigenetic trauma, and what it means to be "regrafted into the vine" after generational pain. Dr. Brad opens up about taking the ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences) test after 30 years of prison ministry, and what he learned about resilience from the results. Melissa and Dr. Brad then zoom out globally — a disconnected culture in South Korea, the underground church in China, and a story of supernatural provision from inside an Idi Amin-era African prison. The conversation closes with a powerful reframe of humility — not self-deprecation, but authentically knowing who you are — and a direct call to action for anyone ready to mobilize radical kindness in their own life, home, or workplace. 🎯 Key Takeaways: ✅ The mentor story that reparented Melissa's inner child and changed her family's legacy ✅ What epigenetic trauma is — and how to be "regrafted into the vine" ✅ Dr. Brad's honest reflection on taking the ACE test after decades in prison ministry ✅ Why global stories from South Korea, China & Africa reveal what real faith and resilience look like ✅ The real difference between humility and insecurity ✅ How to start mobilizing radical kindness in your own life, starting today ⏱️ Episode Timestamps (approx.): 01:07 – The peace that passes understanding 02:21 – Revisiting a past conversation on Christian suffering 03:52 – Radical kindness in action: the mentor who changed everything 07:01 – Epigenetic trauma & being "regrafted into the vine" 07:32 – Taking the ACE test after 30 years of prison ministry 10:21 – A disconnected culture: reflections from South Korea 11:59 – Faith without a Bible: China's underground church & the "29th chapter of Acts" 14:18 – Repentance, sin nature & wanting to "be God" 16:46 – Redefining humility: not less than, not more than 19:07 – Closing thoughts & how to mobilize radical kindness 19:45 – Where to find Melissa Swonger & The Sage Hill Project ✨ Radical kindness doesn't just change a moment — it can change a legacy. This finale shows you where to start. 🎧 Now streaming on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Follow & Connect with Dr. Brad: 📲 Instagram: @healthfullyu 🌐 Website: healthfullyu.com ▶️ YouTube: Your Health Reclaimed Follow & Connect with Melissa Swonger: 🌐 Website: www.thesagehillproject.com [http://www.thesagehillproject.com] 📧 Email: mswonger@thesagehillproject.com [mswonger@thesagehillproject.com] This podcast is for educational and inspirational purposes only and isn't a substitute for personalized medical or mental health care. Topics Covered: generational trauma, epigenetic trauma healing, radical kindness, mentorship, ACE test, adverse childhood experiences, healing family legacy, Christian resilience, humility, faith and culture, Sage Hill Project, trauma-informed coaching, Melissa Swonger, Dr. Brad Montagne, Your Health Reclaimed

7 "Healthy" Proteins That Are Secretly Toxic (The #1 Winner Will Surprise You)

> Clean Protein Guide: Grass-Fed Beef vs Wild Fish vs Pastured Eggs BOOK YOUR FREE CONSULTATION TODAY AT: DIET.HEALTHFULLYU.COM Grass-fed beef. Wild-caught salmon. Free-range eggs. Pasture-raised lamb flown in from New Zealand. If you're paying premium prices for these because you assume "premium" automatically means clean, this episode will challenge that. Dr. Brad walks through seven proteins most health-conscious eaters consider safe — and breaks down why the growing and feeding practices behind them can quietly load your body with pesticides, herbicides, and toxins that overwhelm your gut, liver, and hormones. Then he reveals which single protein actually comes out on top — and it's not the one most people expect. In this episode, you'll learn: * Why grain-finished feedlot beef can trigger a massive spike in gut pathogens within just one week — and how that toxic load spreads through the entire body * The real reason a cheap "bonus deer tag" hunt ended with meat too toxic to eat * How one pork producer's ultra-cheap growing practice reshaped the entire U.S. pork industry * Why New Zealand and Australian lamb — often marketed as a "clean" import — may come from some of the most heavily-sprayed pastures in the world * What Grazon is, and why manure from livestock grazing Grazon-treated hay can leave garden soil unusable for 20+ years * True wild-caught vs. farmed seafood, and why an old fish-and-chips staple deserves more credit than it gets * Why white rice, corn, and most legumes fall short of their nutritional potential — and the traditional prep method that used to fix that * Why eggs may be the most nutritionally complete protein available, and the role choline plays in brain health, cell membranes, and preventing fatty liver Dr. Brad also shares exactly how to vet a local grower's feeding practices before you buy, why the commodity grain market quietly determines the quality of almost everything in the supermarket, and how to build a diet around real food principles — no calorie counting, no restrictive food lists. Topics discussed: grass-fed vs. grain-fed beef, feedlot pathogens, wild game safety, pork industry practices, New Zealand & Australian lamb, herbicides and pesticides in meat, the Grazon herbicide, farmed vs. wild-caught seafood, whole grains vs. white rice, legumes and beans, pasture-raised eggs, choline and brain health, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, functional nutrition. 🔗 Ready to take control of your diet without counting calories or cutting out entire food groups? Dr. Brad's brand-new nutrition program — the foundation of four decades of clinical work — is live now. Link in the show notes. This episode is for educational purposes only and isn't intended as medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your diet. (optional line — common in this niche, drop it if your show doesn't typically use one) clean protein, grass-fed beef, feedlot beef, pasture-raised eggs, wild-caught fish, functional medicine, gut health, herbicides and pesticides, glyphosate, Grazon, non-GMO food, choline, fatty liver disease, holistic nutrition, ancestral health, farmers market, clean eating, healthy protein sources, toxins in food, functional nutrition podcast

Why Shame Never Changes Anyone: The Neuroscience of Repentance & Transformation (Part 2 of 3)

Why can't shame or blame ever create real change? Melissa Swonger breaks down the neuroscience of transformation, the true meaning of repentance, and two jaw-dropping prison-ministry stories. Can shame or blame ever actually change someone? According to the neuroscience, the answer is no — and in Part 2, Melissa Swonger explains exactly why. If you missed Part 1, go back and hear the story of Melissa's two accidents first — then come here for the science and theology behind how transformation really works. Melissa unpacks Richard Boyatzis' research on the Positive and Negative Emotional Attractor spaces, revealing why a defensive brain can't learn, grow, or heal — and why radical kindness, not correction, is the real catalyst for lasting change. She reframes repentance not as guilt or punishment, but as its true meaning: a transformation, a change of heart and mind, built on Mark 12:30-31's command to love God, self, and others. Dr. Brad matches her with two powerful, on-the-ground prison-ministry stories, including a spontaneous "divine appointment" during a facility lockdown that left both inmates and staff stunned. Together, they dig into why healing doesn't always look the way we expect, how trauma physically rewires the brain for protection instead of connection, and why chasing approval from others keeps so many people stuck in what Melissa calls a 40-year loop instead of an 11-day path forward. This episode is a masterclass in the psychology and theology of real, lasting change. 🎯 Key Takeaways: ✅ The Positive vs. Negative Emotional Attractor Space — and why shame shuts down the brain's ability to change ✅ What repentance actually means (hint: it's not what most people think) ✅ The "epic love triangle": loving God, self, and others — and why the order matters ✅ Two real-life prison-ministry stories of prophetic words, healing, and divine timing ✅ Why unanswered prayers for healing aren't a failure of faith ✅ How childhood trauma rewires the brain for protection — and how love resets it ✅ Why external validation keeps you stuck, and what "vertical connection" offers instead ⏱️ Episode Timestamps (approx.): 01:07 – Recap and reframing "repentance" as transformation 03:20 – Mark 12:30-31 and the "epic love triangle": God, self, others 04:00 – Boyatzis' theory: Positive vs. Negative Emotional Attractor Space 05:43 – Prison ministry story #1: the divine appointment 06:28 – Prison ministry story #2: lockdown, prophecy & laying on of hands 11:12 – Speaking things into existence & Dr. Brad's brother's healing, revisited 13:13 – When faith doesn't "look like" healing 15:10 – Bethany's story: a mother's peace after unimaginable loss 19:15 – How trauma rewires the brain — and how love resets it 20:52 – External vs. internal vs. vertical validation 23:57 – Part 2 wrap-up (Part 3 concludes the series) ✨ If you've ever tried to "talk yourself" into change and stayed stuck anyway, this episode explains exactly why — and what actually works instead. 🎧 Now streaming on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Follow & Connect with Dr. Brad: 📲 Instagram: @healthfullyu 🌐 Website: healthfullyu.com ▶️ YouTube: Your Health Reclaimed Follow & Connect with Melissa Swonger: 🌐 Website: www.thesagehillproject.com [http://www.thesagehillproject.com] 📧 Email: mswonger@thesagehillproject.com [mswonger@thesagehillproject.com] This podcast is for educational and inspirational purposes only and isn't a substitute for personalized medical or mental health care. Topics Covered: repentance meaning, neuroplasticity and faith, positive emotional attractor space, Boyatzis theory, trauma and the brain, radical kindness, Christian psychology, prison ministry, faith and mental health, healing trauma, validation and self-worth, spiritual transformation, Melissa Swonger, Sage Hill Project, Dr. Brad Montagne, Your Health Reclaimed