The Heal Deal Podcast with Dr. Leona

#32. DEAL with your problems, HEAL from the pain, and FULFILL your purpose: A conversation with Earnest James

In this episode, Dr. Leona welcomes Earnest James. Earnest James is a family man, father, and friend, with a heart for people. As a minister, mentor, and speaker, Earnest has dedicated his life to inspiring and uplifting others. His mission is to help others deal, heal and fulfill. “Deal with your problems. Heal from your pain. Fulfill your purpose.” He spreads a message of hope and healing wherever he goes.
Earnest was raised in a two parent house hold, but recognized the effects of fatherlessness on his extended family and friends, who were being raised by single mothers. Earnest is determined heal families by helping fatherless mothers and daughters heal from their father wound with his Friend 2 Fatherless Daughters campaign  and mentoring dads and sons with his M.A.N. U.P. (Men Activating Newly Untapped Potential) male mentoring program.
Earnest is also an advocate for education. After a few failures early in life, Earnest quickly rebounded to complete grammar school, finish high school in three years, instead of four, and became a college graduate. Earnest is now an entrepreneur, business owner, podcaster, and speaker. Earnest believes “If you must fail, fail fast and fail first. That way you can rebound and rebuild your life. Then help others do the same.”
Earnest is an author, social media influencer, online course creator, and workshop instructor. Earnest has been a guest speaker on several podcasts, as well as hosting his own podcast, Deal to Heal with E. James Podcast. Earnest plans on sharing his message with as many people as will listen.
Earnest can be contacted to speak at your event or to host a workshop. He is also available to be a guest on your podcast or social media platform. Earnest is willing to aid, assist, and partner with likeminded people, who will help him carry out his purpose to help others to deal, heal, and fulfill.
“We must heal ourselves. When we heal ourselves, we heal our families. Our families heal our communities. Our communities heal our world.”
   — Earnest James
 
In this episode:
01:18 Guest introduction: Earnest James, Author, Speaker, Host of Deal to Heal with E. James Podcast
05:23 The power of failure and having a purpose
10:57 The power of the father and its impact on academic and personal success
14:09 The impact of generational fatherlessness
25:56 The importance of healthy marriages for future generations
28:48 Everything you go through is for a purpose
33:02 Turning you pain into power
36:36 Walking into your weakness
39:37 The importance of a personal definition of success
46:00 Being comfortable with who you are
 
Key takeaways:
Taking the time to understand ourselves and our motivations is important
Being true to ourselves allows us to be honest with others
Discovering our own definition of success and taking steps towards it leads to personal growth
 
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Website
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I'm making a deal with you to help you remove the physical, chemical, and emotional barriers that are holding you back from getting well. All I need from you is to feel, deal, and heal. Those are the terms, that is the heal deal!
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Thank you for listening! Until next time, go out there and achieve more freedom in your health and your life. Take care!
Dr. Leona
Founder, Freedom Health Systems
Host, The Heal Deal Podcast
Author, A Journey to Healing
Author, Freedom in Chains

New mindset, new results: How a shift in mindset can help you lose weight

In this episode, Dr. Leona is being interviewed by Danielle Emmons, RDN, host of the Ditch the Diets Online Summit. The conversation provides actionable advice for women over 40 who are looking to break free from diet hell so they can finally lose weight for good without all the mind drama.
"Take those mistakes as lessons, give yourself some grace, and just believe that you can do it. It all starts with believing in yourself and taking the right action, while loving and nourishing yourself in the process."
— Dr. Leona Allen
 
In this episode:
00:00 Intro
03:17 Sponsor message: Download your Food Shopping Guide
04:20 Dr. Leona’s shares her journey and how she used it to help others
11:34 The importance of mindset in achieving and maintaining weight loss
14:38 The importance of knowing your WHY
16:41 Overcoming challenges in the pursuit of health
20:20 Focus on your health and the weight will take care of itself
25:18 Keys to embracing your journey
 
Key takeaways:
Don't be so hard on yourself. Don’t compare yourself to others.
Confronting challenges and avoiding unhealthy coping mechanisms is important for personal growth.
Accountability and support are crucial in overcoming emotional obstacles.
Maintaining weight loss requires honesty and self-acceptance.
Understanding your own motivations and reasons for change is key.
Focusing on overall health is essential for successful weight loss.
 
Connect with Danielle Emmons, RDN
Instagram:          https://www.instagram.com/danielle_dietitian/
Facebook:           https://www.facebook.com/danielle.roseemmons/
 
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LinkedIn:            https://www.linkedin.com/in/drleona/
Twitter:               https://twitter.com/drleonaallen
Website:             https://www.drleona.com/
 
I'm making a deal with you to help you remove the physical, chemical, and emotional barriers that are holding you back from getting well. All I need from you is to feel, deal, and heal. Those are the terms, that is the heal deal!
If you enjoyed today’s episode, seal the deal to heal by leaving a review and sharing with a friend.
Thank you for listening! Until next time, go out there and achieve more freedom in your health and your life. Take care!
Dr. Leona
Founder, Freedom Health Systems
Host, The Heal Deal Podcast
Author, A Journey to Healing
Author, Freedom in Chains

Lab-grown meat approved for sale in the US: Why you should be concerned

In this episode, Dr. Leona discusses the USDA’s approval of the sale of lab-grown meat and its potential impact it may have on our environment, our health, and our food choices.
"Control food and you control the people."
-- Henry Kissinger
 
In this episode:
00:00 Intro
03:04 Sponsor message: Download your Food Shopping Guide
04:09 The recent USDA approval of lab-grown meat and its significance
15:29 Whoever controls the food, controls the people: Our dependence on grocery stores and manufacturing companies
17:06 Health, safety, and ethical considerations of lab-grown chicken production and consumption
26:29 Premarket Notice For Integral Tissue Cultured Poultry Meat: Production process overview
29:45 Final thoughts: We have a long fight ahead of us
 
References:
Good Meat: https://www.goodmeat.co/
Upside Foods: https://upsidefoods.com/
Singapore approves lab-grown 'chicken' meat (Published: December 2, 2020): https://www.bbc.com/news/business-55155741
FDA Completes First Pre-Market Consultation for Human Food Made Using Animal Cell Culture Technology: https://www.fda.gov/food/cfsan-constituent-updates/fda-completes-first-pre-market-consultation-human-food-made-using-animal-cell-culture-technology
 
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It’s important you are made aware of the various habits that endanger your life. I will walk you through the process in these Online Mini-Courses, and give you tips and strategies on how to overcome them. Start today by clicking the links below.
Sabotaging Habit #1: Consuming Hidden Sugar
Sabotaging Habit #2: Consuming Processed Food
 
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Twitter:               https://twitter.com/drleonaallen
Website:             https://www.drleona.com/
 
I'm making a deal with you to help you remove the physical, chemical, and emotional barriers that are holding you back from getting well. All I need from you is to feel, deal, and heal. Those are the terms, that is the heal deal!
If you enjoyed today’s episode, seal the deal to heal by leaving a review and sharing with a friend.
Thank you for listening! Until next time, go out there and achieve more freedom in your health and your life. Take care!
Dr. Leona
Founder, Freedom Health Systems
Host, The Heal Deal Podcast
Author, A Journey to Healing
Author, Freedom in Chains

A journey of un-becoming: A conversation with Keba Richardson

In this episode, Dr. Leona welcomes Keba Richardson, Author and Wholistic Life Coach. Join us in this conversation, as Keba shares her personal journey of self-discovery and transformation by Un-Becoming.
“Nature has been one of my greatest teachers on this journey.”
   — Keba Richardson
 
In this episode:
01:07 Guest introduction: Keba Richardson, Author and Wholistic Life Coach
02:50 Sponsor message: Order Freedom in Chains
04:48 Keba’s personal journey and the importance of the spiritual aspect of healing
09:31 The connection between food and mental health
16:49 Taking control of your thoughts and focus on the positive
20:08 Healing is a personal job
23:30 The journey of un-becoming
35:42 Pivotal moments on the journey of awakening
 
Connect with Keba Richardson:
Instagram
Facebook
LinkedIn
Website
Order her book, The Journey of Un-Becoming: A guide to living authentically
 
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LinkedIn:             https://www.linkedin.com/in/drleona/
Twitter:               https://twitter.com/drleonaallen
Website:             https://www.drleona.com/
 
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I'm making a deal with you to help you remove the physical, chemical, and emotional barriers that are holding you back from getting well. All I need from you is to feel, deal, and heal. Those are the terms, that is the heal deal!
If you enjoyed today’s episode, seal the deal to heal by leaving a review and sharing with a friend.
Thank you for listening! Until next time, go out there and achieve more freedom in your health and your life. Take care!
Dr. Leona
Founder, Freedom Health Systems
Host, The Heal Deal Podcast
Author, A Journey to Healing
Author, Freedom in Chains

Looking back to move forward: Healing and the symbolism of the Sankofa

In this episode, Dr. Leona reflects on the symbolism of the Sankofa as she emphasizes the significance of looking to the past in order to heal the present and the future.
“Always remember the past for therein lies the future, if forgotten we are destined to repeat it.”
— Meaning of the Symbolism of the Sankofa Bird
 
In this episode:
00:00 Intro
01:08 The importance of looking to the past in order to heal and move forward
02:32 Sponsor message: Order Freedom in Chains
04:12 Return and get it: Brief explanation of the Sankofa Bird and it’s symbolism
05:56 Learning from the past: Reflection on past health and wellness experiences
11:06 Moving forward with new health practices
13:59 Giving birth to new health possibilities
18:37 Embracing the Sankofa Bird's symbolism in your health and your life
 
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It’s important you are made aware of the various habits that endanger your life. I will walk you through the process in these Online Mini-Courses, and give you tips and strategies on how to overcome them. Start today by clicking the links below.
Sabotaging Habit #1: Consuming Hidden Sugar
Sabotaging Habit #2: Consuming Processed Food
 
Connect with Dr. Leona
Facebook:           https://www.facebook.com/DrLeona/
Instagram:          https://www.instagram.com/dr.leona/
YouTube:            https://www.youtube.com/drleonaallen
LinkedIn:            https://www.linkedin.com/in/drleona/
Twitter:               https://twitter.com/drleonaallen
Website:             https://www.drleona.com/
 
I'm making a deal with you to help you remove the physical, chemical, and emotional barriers that are holding you back from getting well. All I need from you is to feel, deal, and heal. Those are the terms, that is the heal deal!
If you enjoyed today’s episode, seal the deal to heal by leaving a review and sharing with a friend.
Thank you for listening! Until next time, go out there and achieve more freedom in your health and your life. Take care!
Dr. Leona
Founder, Freedom Health Systems
Host, The Heal Deal Podcast
Author, A Journey to Healing
Author, Freedom in Chains

Mastering consistency: Strategies for achieving long-term health and weight loss goals

In this episode, Dr. Leona is being interviewed by Cherie Schwartz, host of the Weight Loss For Women Over 50 Masterclass Series. The conversation provides actionable advice for women over 50 who are looking to improve their health and achieve their weight loss goals through consistent habits and lifestyle changes.
"You don’t lose weight to get healthy, you get healthy to lose weight"
— Dr. Leona Allen
 
In this episode:
00:00 Intro
01:01 Dr. Leona’s story and how it relates to consistency
02:10 Sponsor message: Download your Food Shopping Guide
03:53 The importance of knowing your destination for consistency
05:29 The importance of knowing your Why
07:55 Creating systems for consistency
13:28 Understand your starting point
20:12 The negative effects of nutritional deficiencies, inflammation, and toxicity
27:39 The journey can be difficult
34:44 Focus on systems for success
 
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It’s important you are made aware of the various habits that endanger your life. I will walk you through the process in these Online Mini-Courses, and give you tips and strategies on how to overcome them. Start today by clicking the links below.
Sabotaging Habit #1: Consuming Hidden Sugar
Sabotaging Habit #2: Consuming Processed Food
 
Connect with Dr. Leona
Facebook:           https://www.facebook.com/DrLeona/
Instagram:          https://www.instagram.com/dr.leona/
YouTube:            https://www.youtube.com/drleonaallen
LinkedIn:             https://www.linkedin.com/in/drleona/
Twitter:               https://twitter.com/drleonaallen
Website:             https://www.drleona.com/
 
I'm making a deal with you to help you remove the physical, chemical, and emotional barriers that are holding you back from getting well. All I need from you is to feel, deal, and heal. Those are the terms, that is the heal deal!
If you enjoyed today’s episode, seal the deal to heal by leaving a review and sharing with a friend.
Thank you for listening! Until next time, go out there and achieve more freedom in your health and your life. Take care!
Dr. Leona
Founder, Freedom Health Systems
Host, The Heal Deal Podcast
Author, A Journey to Healing
Author, Freedom in Chains

The healing power of sharing your story: A conversation with Dr. Barbara Swinney

In this episode, Dr. Leona welcomes Dr. Barbara Swinney, a Life and Holistic Leadership Expert. Join us in this conversation, as Dr. Swinney shares how she uses her platform to empower women worldwide to heal, lead, and leverage their stories for life, love, and leadership.
"If you want your life to go higher... you have to go DEEPER!"
— Dr. Barbara Swinney
 
In this episode:
00:00 Intro
01:01 Guest introduction: Dr. Barbara Swinney, Life and Holistic leadership expert
04:14 The evolution of the DEEPER Women Speak conference
07:58 The healing power of sharing your story
18:48 Leveraging what you’ve lost
24:43 Being a victim of identity theft
31:51 Expanding the platform for women in leadership to heal, lead, and leverage
 
Connect with Dr. Barbara Swinney:
Website: DEEPER Women Lead Global
Facebook Group Page: DEEPER Women Lead:
Instagram
LinkedIn
 
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Facebook:           https://www.facebook.com/DrLeona/
Instagram:          https://www.instagram.com/dr.leona/
YouTube:            https://www.youtube.com/drleonaallen
LinkedIn:             https://www.linkedin.com/in/drleona/
Twitter:               https://twitter.com/drleonaallen
Website:             https://www.drleona.com/
 
I'm making a deal with you to help you remove the physical, chemical, and emotional barriers that are holding you back from getting well. All I need from you is to feel, deal, and heal. Those are the terms, that is the heal deal!
If you enjoyed today’s episode, seal the deal to heal by leaving a review and sharing with a friend.
Thank you for listening! Until next time, go out there and achieve more freedom in your health and your life. Take care!
Dr. Leona
Founder, Freedom Health Systems
Host, The Heal Deal Podcast
Author, A Journey to Healing
Author, Freedom in Chains

Life lessons from the garden: How gardening can improve your mental health

Nurturing plants in a garden is a wonderful way to nurture ourselves. Not just physically, but mentally and spiritually as well. Gardening benefits our well-being in so many ways, from reducing stress to creating more peace in our lives. Allow this episode to motivate you to nurture your soul in the garden.
“We might think we are nurturing our garden, but of course it’s our garden that is really nurturing us.”
- Jenny Uglow
 
In this episode:
00:00 Intro
01:01 Life lessons from gardening
02:05 Sponsor message: Download your Food Shopping Guide
03:51 The mental health benefits of gardening
07:21 Nurtured by nature
11:42 Understanding balance and the cycle of life
14:30 Gardening is good for the soul
 
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It’s important you are made aware of the various habits that endanger your life. I will walk you through the process in these Online Mini-Courses, and give you tips and strategies on how to overcome them. Start today by clicking the links below.
Sabotaging Habit #1: Consuming Hidden Sugar
Sabotaging Habit #2: Consuming Processed Food
 
Connect with Dr. Leona
Facebook:           https://www.facebook.com/DrLeona/
Instagram:          https://www.instagram.com/dr.leona/
YouTube:            https://www.youtube.com/drleonaallen
LinkedIn:             https://www.linkedin.com/in/drleona/
Twitter:               https://twitter.com/drleonaallen
Website:             https://www.drleona.com/
 
I'm making a deal with you to help you remove the physical, chemical, and emotional barriers that are holding you back from getting well. All I need from you is to feel, deal, and heal. Those are the terms, that is the heal deal!
If you enjoyed today’s episode, seal the deal to heal by leaving a review and sharing with a friend.
Thank you for listening! Until next time, go out there and achieve more freedom in your health and your life. Take care!
Dr. Leona
Founder, Freedom Health Systems
Host, The Heal Deal Podcast
Author, A Journey to Healing
Author, Freedom in Chains

Connecting with the soil: The importance of organic gardening for health and nutrition

In this podcast episode, Dr. Leona shares the humble beginnings of her personal journey with gardening. She discusses how she initially tried using containers and raised garden beds for gardening but found it to be unsuccessful and not resonating with her. However, once she started tilling the soil and getting her hands dirty, she felt a sense of relief and knew she was going in the right direction.
Dr. Leona then delves into the importance of healthy soil for our overall health, as our food comes from the earth. She emphasizes that healing starts beyond the kitchen and in the earth itself. By finding balance in our bodies through nutrient-dense food grown in healthy soil, we can avoid many illnesses that are currently treated with medications and antibiotics.
 
In this episode:
00:00 Intro
01:01 Humble beginnings of my gardening journey
02:19 Sponsor message: Download your Food Shopping Guide
11:47 Soil health matters
19:48 Healing starts in our soil
 
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It’s important you are made aware of the various habits that endanger your life. I will walk you through the process in these Online Mini-Courses, and give you tips and strategies on how to overcome them. Start today by clicking the links below.
Sabotaging Habit #1: Consuming Hidden Sugar
Sabotaging Habit #2: Consuming Processed Food
 
Connect with Dr. Leona
Facebook:           https://www.facebook.com/DrLeona/
Instagram:          https://www.instagram.com/dr.leona/
YouTube:            https://www.youtube.com/drleonaallen
LinkedIn:             https://www.linkedin.com/in/drleona/
Twitter:               https://twitter.com/drleonaallen
Website:             https://www.drleona.com/
 
I'm making a deal with you to help you remove the physical, chemical, and emotional barriers that are holding you back from getting well. All I need from you is to feel, deal, and heal. Those are the terms, that is the heal deal!
If you enjoyed today’s episode, seal the deal to heal by leaving a review and sharing with a friend.
Thank you for listening! Until next time, go out there and achieve more freedom in your health and your life. Take care!
Dr. Leona
Founder, Freedom Health Systems
Host, The Heal Deal Podcast
Author, A Journey to Healing
Author, Freedom in Chains

There is a season for everything: Embracing the seasons of life

In this episode, Dr. Leona discusses embracing the seasons of life. Just as nature experiences different seasons, our lives also go through seasons as well. Understanding this concept can help us make sense of the trials and tribulations we face. By recognizing that these are seasons in our lives, we can stay firm during difficult times and have faith in the process.
Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of the seasons of life and how to navigate them with grace.
 
In this episode:
00:00 Intro
01:01 Everything has a season
01:50 Sponsor message: Order Freedom in Chains
06:39 Breakdown to breakthrough
12:34 Everything changes
17:01 We are stepping into a new season
19:19 Outro
 
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LinkedIn:             https://www.linkedin.com/in/drleona/
Twitter:               https://twitter.com/drleonaallen
Website:             https://www.drleona.com/
 
I'm making a deal with you to help you remove the physical, chemical, and emotional barriers that are holding you back from getting well. All I need from you is to feel, deal, and heal. Those are the terms, that is the heal deal!
If you enjoyed today’s episode, seal the deal to heal by leaving a review and sharing with a friend.
Thank you for listening! Until next time, go out there and achieve more freedom in your health and your life. Take care!
Dr. Leona
Founder, Freedom Health Systems
Host, The Heal Deal Podcast
Author, A Journey to Healing
Author, Freedom in Chains