The Heal Deal Podcast with Dr. Leona

#40. Are Your Fears Holding You Back from Achieving Better Health?

Do you feel like your health and weight loss goals are out of your reach?
Do you feel like it's too late to achieve the health you desire?
Are you 'afraid' of becoming healthy?
This episode delves into the fears that can hinder individuals from reaching their health and weight loss goals. It explores how fears of the unknown, putting the needs of others before one's own, and discomfort can act as barriers to achieving better health. Dr. Leona emphasizes the importance of understanding one's fears and taking steps to overcome them to pave the way for a healthier life.
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“Your health and your happiness is on the other side of your fears.”
Dr. Leona
 
In this episode:
00:00 Introduction
04:38 Sponsor message: Download your Food Shopping Guide
06:10 Is fear holding you back from achieving better health?
08:50 Fear of the unknown
15:28 Hiding behind the needs of others
20:50 Being uncomfortable
29:55 Health is a blessing
36:02 Stop making excuses
39:40 Your health and your happiness is on the other side of your fears
 
Key takeaways:
Fear of the unknown can stem from a lack of clarity on what health truly means, leading to challenges in making necessary lifestyle changes.
Putting the needs of others before one's own can hinder personal health goals, especially for caregivers who prioritize the well-being of their loved ones over their own.
Fear of discomfort can lead individuals to seek comfort through unhealthy habits like emotional eating, hindering progress towards optimal health.
Surrounding oneself with like-minded individuals and overcoming the fear of change and discomfort are crucial steps in achieving and sustaining better health.
 
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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

#39. 3 Strategies for Accelerating Healthy Weight Loss

This episode covers three key strategies for accelerating healthy weight loss. It emphasizes the importance of focusing on health to achieve weight loss, not just quick fixes or conventional myths regarding weight loss.
Strategies include prioritizing nutrition by incorporating whole, unprocessed foods, managing stress as a crucial factor in weight loss success, and having a support system to provide guidance, motivation, and shared experiences.
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“You don’t lose weight to get healthy, you focus on getting healthy to lose the weight.”
~Dr. Leona
 
In this episode:
00:00 Introduction
03:05 Sponsor message: Download your Food Shopping Guide
04:34 Debunking 3 weight loss myths
09:30 Prioritizing your nutrition for accelerating healthy weight loss
12:46 Managing your stress for accelerating healthy weight loss
16:29 Having a strong support system for accelerating healthy weight loss
20:57 Focusing on systems to regain your health, and the weight loss will take care of itself
 
Key takeaways:
Prioritize Nutrition: This episode stresses the significance of consuming whole, unprocessed foods and provides a resource, the "Healthy Eating Food Shopping Guide," for making healthier food choices.
Manage Stress: Stress management is highlighted as essential for successful weight loss, emphasizing the impact of stress on overall health and weight loss goals.
Support System: Having a support system is emphasized for increased success in reaching weight loss goals, with a strong emphasis on the benefits of a shared experience, guidance, and understanding from others with similar goals.
 
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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

#38. 3 Steps to Creating Your Weight Loss Roadmap

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What do you want to achieve in the next 3, 6, 9 or 12 months in regards to your health and weight loss goals?
Whatever it is, whether it is to eat better or get back on your exercise regimen, it’s important to have a powerful mindset and a clear roadmap in your journey to healing and weight loss.
“If you are not clear with what you want, it will be very difficult to achieve it."
Dr. Leona
 
In this episode:
02:23 Be clear on what you want.
03:09 Are you addicted to your distractions or are you addicted to your vision?
04:35 Stress comes from unmet expectations.
05:52 Freedom is the process of creating freedom.
 
Key takeaways:
Become aware and clear on your intention or goal. Remember, to be as specific as possible.
Be real with yourself and become aware the stress that you created.
Align yourself with the people and the opportunities that will support you and your goals.
 
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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

#37. Why New Year’s Resolutions Fail: 5 things you must do BEFORE 2024

In this episode, Dr. Leona discusses the habitual cycle of setting and failing to keep New Year's resolutions, influenced by societal expectations rather than genuine personal reflection and a clear understanding of our goals. She explores why traditional approaches to New Year's resolutions often lead to disappointment and what can be done differently.
To ensure our goals align with our personal values and vision for our live, we must do these 5 things BEFORE 2024, so the we can experience meaningful changes in the new year and beyond.
“A New Year’s resolution without a plan is just a wish."
Dr. Leona
 
In this episode:
01:01 New Year’s resolutions and why they fail
07:40 Sponsor message: Download your Food Shopping Guide
08:55 A brief history of popular New Year’s traditions
14:38 Understanding the importance of self-reflection on both successes and failures
16:43 The power of clear decision-making and its impact on goal achievement
19:27 Implementing the SMART system for planning and goal-setting
26:24 The importance of taking immediate action
31:26 Establishing a strong support system
 
Key takeaways:
Reflect on your past experiences and long-standing habits to understand your journey
Set clear, specific goals using the SMART system (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-Bound)
Commit to your goals by making a firm decision to achieve them, then plan and prioritize
 
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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

#36. Life lessons: Stop hiding behind your excuses

Are you tired of letting excuses rule your life? Are you ready to break free from the constraints of "I can't" and "I don’t have time?"
Today's episode is real talk about how the excuses you make are holding you back from walking into your purpose. It’s time to stop hiding behind your excuses.
“Stop hiding behind your excuses, so you can walk into your purpose."
Dr. Leona
 
In this episode:
01:01 Self-reflection: Learning from the past and preparing for the future
05:51 Sponsor message:  Register for 5-Day Breakthrough Challenge:  http://the5daybreakthroughchallenge.com/
07:58 Why we create excuses and why we need to stop hiding behind them
16:37 Excuse #1:  Hiding behind physical attributes
20:01 Excuse #2:  Hiding behind time
22:02 Excuse #3:  Hiding behind family
24:01 Excuse #4:  Hiding behind the lack of knowledge
27:20 Excuse #5:  Hiding behind fear
30:54 Stop hiding behind your excuses, so you can walk into your purpose.
 
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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

#35. Are you really hungry? How to recognize your hunger cues

There are many factors that contribute to why you may be unable to stick to a weight loss plan, but sugar cravings, feelings of food deprivation, and increased hunger are at the top of the list. But by the end of this episode, you will understand your cues, especially when it comes to distinguishing the difference between hunger, cravings or appetite, in order to achieve better health, and successful weight loss.
“Listen to your body's cues, honor them, and nourish yourself with intention. Only then can you achieve true Freedom in your health and your life."
Dr. Leona
 
In this episode:
01:19 Why you may be struggling with your health and weight loss goals
02:35 Sponsor message: Download your Food Shopping Guide
06:45 A brief overview of our 5 senses
11:27 Some basic features and functions of our sensory structures
14:07 Defining hunger
17:35 Most people in this country have never experienced true hunger.
20:13 Why it’s not normal to be “hungry” all the time
25:55 Self-reflection: Is your hunger real or false?
33:06 Takeaways
 
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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

#34. Discovering your nutritional identity: A conversation with Dr. David Wiss

In this episode, Dr. Leona welcomes Dr. David Wiss. Dr. Wiss became a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) in 2013 and founded Nutrition in Recovery, a group practice of RDNs specializing in treating eating and substance use disorders. He earned his Ph.D. in Public Health with a minor in Health Psychology from UCLA by investigating links between adverse childhood experiences and mental health outcomes among socially disadvantaged men. Dr. Wiss can be your nutrition and health consultant, functional medicine practitioner, recovery coach, or provide psychoeducation related to his expertise.
"Embrace the power of nutrition for mental health and discover your true potential!"
— Dr. David Wiss, Wise Mind Nutrition
 
In this episode:
01:01 Guest introduction: Guest introduction: Dr. David Wiss, Wise Mind Nutrition
02:20 Sponsor message: Download your Food Shopping Guide
03:03 From vanity to vitality:  Dr. Wiss’ story
06:45 Bridging the gap between physical and mental health
11:55 Discussing the power of nutritional identity and developing a healthy relationship with food
22:47 Emotional eating and food addiction
30:08 The link between depression and ultra processed foods
40:15 Tips to unlocking your nutritional identity
 
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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

#33. Prevent and reverse diabetes through lifestyle: A conversation with Lucia Tiffany MPH, RN, Certified Lifestyle Coach

In this episode, Dr. Leona welcomes Lucia Tiffany. Lucia is the owner of 3-D Health LLC and author of two plant-based cookbooks and the e-book, The Plant Based Plate Shift: 12 steps to transform your plate and palate. She has a passion for supporting women entrepreneurs in their journey to optimal health through education and coaching. She seeks to empower women to take charge of their own health to prevent and reverse chronic lifestyle diseases such as diabetes and pre diabetes. She’s a natural educator who has been involved in lifestyle education for over 50 years and is Certified Lifestyle Coach and member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. Her bestseller cookbook, Flavors of Health, is now accompanied by her cookbook, Beyond the Mask (spiral bound and digital versions) which features over 100 pages of curated recipes to increase insulin sensitivity. Her health and plant based cooking shows have been featured on the 3ABN global Christian TV network in English, Spanish and French.
"Health is wealth and it comes by choice, not by chance."
— Lucia Tiffany MPH, RN, Certified Lifestyle Coach
 
In this episode:
01:01 Guest introduction: Lucia Tiffany MPH, RN, Certified Lifestyle Coach
03:14 Sponsor message: Download your Food Shopping Guide
04:21 Lucia’s story
11:08 Moving after your meals and its impact on balancing blood sugars
14:26 The challenges of moving into a different way of eating
18:02 A plant-based approach to reversing diabetes
32:22 Unlocking insulin sensitivity
33:59 The powerful benefits of intermittent fasting in diabetes reversal
39:45 The importance of understanding how our bodies work
41:31 Connect with Lucia Tiffany MPH, RN
 
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Email address:  Lucia@LuciaTiffany.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

#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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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

#31. 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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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