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Tuesday Aug 08, 2023
Tuesday Aug 08, 2023
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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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
Tuesday Jun 27, 2023
Tuesday Jun 27, 2023
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
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
Tuesday Jun 06, 2023
Tuesday Jun 06, 2023
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
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/
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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
Tuesday May 16, 2023
Tuesday May 16, 2023
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
Order Freedom in Chains
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Download the Food Shopping Guide
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
Tuesday May 09, 2023
Tuesday May 09, 2023
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
Download the Food Shopping Guide
Order A Journey to Healing
Become a Heal Deal Patron
Schedule Your Breakthrough Call
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
Tuesday May 02, 2023
Tuesday May 02, 2023
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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Become a Heal Deal Patron
Schedule Your Breakthrough Call
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
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
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
Tuesday Apr 18, 2023
Tuesday Apr 18, 2023
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
Become a Patron
Here’s the Food Shopping Guide
Schedule Your Breakthrough Call
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
Tuesday Apr 11, 2023
Tuesday Apr 11, 2023
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
Tuesday Apr 04, 2023
Tuesday Apr 04, 2023
In this episode, we dive into the importance of liver health and the vital role that liver cells play in the body. We also discuss the symptoms of liver disease, including jaundice, chronic fatigue, weight loss, and hormonal imbalances. Dr. Leona shares her personal experience with prediabetes, fatty liver, and gallbladder disease, and how she was able to reduce it through weight loss, reducing insulin and glucose levels, and nutritional and detox support. Tune in to learn more about how you can prevent liver disease and maintain optimal liver health.
In this episode:
00:00 Intro
01:01 The importance of the liver
01:41 Sponsor message: Download your Food Shopping Guide
02:04 Basic anatomy of the liver
04:16 Primary functions of the liver
06:47 The liver's role in digestion
11:01 The benefits of a healthy liver
13:23 The 5 most common liver diseases
16:05 Signs and symptoms of liver disease
18:29 The importance of liver health
23:07 Outro
Key Takeaways:
The liver is considered to be the most metabolically diverse and active organ in the body.
The liver is the most important organ in the body when it comes to detoxing the body and is the site for most of the major biochemical pathways.
The primary function of the liver is to filter the blood to remove harmful substances and waste products from the body.
Maintaining a healthy liver has a huge impact on your overall health and wellbeing.
The most common liver diseases includes cirrhosis, fatty liver disease, cholecystitis, and hepatitis.
Early signs of liver damage may include abdominal pain, bloating, gas, constipation, and loss of appetite.
As the liver damage progresses, you're likely to experience jaundice, chronic fatigue, edema, and weight loss.
You can lower your risk for liver disease by making healthy lifestyle and dietary choices.
Become a Patron
Here’s the Food Shopping Guide
Schedule Your Breakthrough Call
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
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