The Heal Deal Podcast with Dr. Leona

#28. 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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Sabotaging Habit #1: Consuming Hidden Sugar
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Connect with Dr. Leona
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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

#27. 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

#26. 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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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

Why liver health is important: Understanding the functions and importance of the liver

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.
 
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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

How to avoid toxic chemicals in your food: Tips for making informed choices and improving your health

In this episode, we discuss the importance of reading labels when buying packaged foods. By reading labels, you can avoid sources of toxic chemicals and make informed choices about the foods you eat. We suggest looking for foods with short ingredient lists that you can pronounce and recognize.
We also encourage modifying recipes using healthy ingredients, avoiding frying and opting for steaming, baking, grilling or boiling your food instead. It's important to thoroughly wash your fruits and vegetables and cook your meat, fish and poultry to avoid any potential health hazards. Cooking at home is not only healthier but it's also more affordable and can be an enjoyable way to experiment with new recipes and connect with your family.
Lastly, growing your own food is the ultimate way to avoid toxic chemicals in food. Remember, progress is more important than perfection, so start somewhere and make small changes towards a healthier lifestyle.
 
In this episode:
00:00 Intro
01:07 Steps to avoid toxic chemicals in your food and improve your health
01:53 Sponsor message: Download your Food Shopping Guide
04:18 Choosing organic foods to avoid toxic chemicals
05:58 Buying organic and non-GMO foods
08:18 Tips for reading food labels and avoiding toxic chemicals
11:36 Misconceptions about sugar-free and fat-free labels
13:33 The benefits of cooking at home for healthier eating
17:40 Growing your own food to avoid toxic chemicals in your food
 
Key Takeaways:
Reading food labels can help you avoid toxic chemicals and make informed choices about the foods you eat.
Look for foods with a short list of ingredients that you can pronounce and recognize.
The best foods typically don't require a label, such as apples, pears, and bananas.
Modify your recipes using healthy ingredients and choose to steam, bake, grill or boil your foods instead of frying them.
Thoroughly wash your fruits and vegetables and cook your meat, fish, and poultry thoroughly.
Cooking at home is healthier, more affordable, and can be an enjoyable way to experiment with new recipes and connect with your family.
Growing your own food is the ultimate way to avoid toxic chemicals in food.
 
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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

Food or Poison? The shocking truth about modern food and how it’s slowly killing us

In this podcast episode, Dr. Leona delves into the topic of food and what it truly means. She discusses how the Standard American Diet is poisoning our bodies with denatured, processed, and highly refined artificial foods. While these foods may look and taste like food, they lack the necessary nutrients to nourish our bodies and are making us sick. 
Dr. Leona provides some helpful tips for determining whether a food is truly a food or if it's poison. She will also discuss some of the synthetic chemicals commonly used in processed foods, such as food dyes and emulsifiers, which can have negative effects on our health.
The episode concludes with Dr. Leona emphasizing the importance of eating natural foods in their unprocessed, unrefined state in order to get most of the nutrients we need.
 
In this episode:
00:00 Intro
01:01 The importance of nutrition for body functioning and growth
02:21 Sponsor message: Download your Food Shopping Guide
03:46 The importance of food in sustaining life and vital processes
05:27 The dangers of processed foods: Anti-life and unnatural cravings
09:24 Misconception: Only meat provides protein
12:33 The importance of eating natural, unprocessed foods for optimal nutrition and health
14:22 Skin issues as a sign of toxic overload in the body
17:14 The dangers of white sugar: A poison with no nutritional value
18:38 Understanding the true nature of food and the dangers of processed and genetically modified foods
20:03 Determining if a food is real: Can you grow it?
24:30 Signs of poisoning and takeaways for health
26:38 Outro
 
Key Takeaways:
The standard American diet is poisoning our bodies with denatured, processed, and highly refined artificial foods.
Understanding what food is and is not can help individuals make better decisions about their health.
Most modern food can be labeled as a poison due to its chemical action on the body.
Dietary deficiencies come from consuming a highly refined and processed diet.
It is encouraged to eat a variety of unprocessed or unrefined foods to avoid dietary deficiencies.
 
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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

#19. Building the resilience to heal: Rhonda’s story

My guest, Rhonda Williams, shares the power of resilience in her healing journey.
If what you want is not where you're standing, keep moving.
– Rhonda Williams
 
In this episode:
00:00 Intro
01:01 Sponsor message: Download your Food Shopping Guide
01:24 Introduction of Guest: Rhonda Williams
03:15 Hitting roadblocks in the healing journey
05:38 The struggle with weight loss resistance and inflammation
09:04 Where the mind needs to be to walk this road
13:30 Handing moments of discouragement
16:27 Lessons learned in the healing process
19:58 What to do when you feel like giving up
26:11 Managing the stress that gets you off track
31:03 Get back up and try again
32:09 Outro
 
Connect with Rhonda Williams
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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