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Whole Earth RadioWER Sn 3, Ep 5 - Gina Rivers of Host Defense Organic MushroomsGina Rivers is an mycoherbalist and an educator. Through her work with the highly respected mycologist, Paul Stamets, Gina has traveled internationally training practitioners and the public on the health benefits of medicinal mushrooms. She has served as a community herbalist throughout the South, and currently resides in the Southeastern Appalachian Mountains. When not traveling and teaching, she focuses on cultivating medicinal herbs and mushrooms through sustainable organic farming practices and foraging for wild mushrooms. In this interview she delves deep into the facts about mycelium, and the important work she and Host Defense mushrooms...
2025-07-1143 min
Whole Earth RadioWER Sn 3, Ep 4 - Julie Dennis Fox of Piping Rock (Renew Life and Rainbow Light)Julie Dennis Fox is a communications strategist and educator in the natural products industry, currently serving as National Educator for Piping Rock Health Products with a focus on Rainbow Light, and Renew Life. With a background in journalism and marketing, she specializes in translating complex science into clear, engaging content for both consumers and professionals. Julie is also the founder of Natural Community Review, a platform dedicated to helping wellness brands tell compelling, compliant stories. We met much earlier in the industry, but I have been encouraged to see her varied career and her early-phase C...
2025-06-1049 min
Whole Earth RadioWER Sn 3, Ep 3 - Earth Day with Corinna BellizziHappy Earth Day 2025! In this second interview with Corinna, we focus primarily on her work with the sustainable microalgae company ORLO NUTRITION. Corinna is also the host of CARE MORE BE BETTER, which we touched on towards the end of the discussion - below are some links so you can see and hear for yourself what we were talking about! Thank you for caring about our world every day. Together we really can make a difference. http://www.orlonutrition.com http://www.caremorebebetter.com Donna Grantis, Activism Through Music, including her song which...
2025-04-2245 min
Whole Earth RadioWER Sn 3, Ep 2 - Mastel's Health Foods - Lauren Gaffney and Alina HornfeldtNTERVIEW WITH LAUREN GAFFNEY AND ALINA HORNFELDT, OWNERS OF MASTEL’S HEALTH FOODS This was great fun - Lauren and Alina are not just good friends, they are the faces of cutting edge independent natural products retail in Minnesota! This was such a pleasure to get to hear their story and also hear some personal insights on their journey to owning a legendary health food store. In March of 2024, long time employees; manager Lauren Gaffney and marketing director Alina Hornfeldt purchased Mastel’s and became the celebrated new owners. In Whole Food Magazine in Ap...
2025-03-1553 min
Whole Earth RadioWER Sn 3, Ep 1 - Ric Scalzo of KokoraWe are kicking off season 3 of Whole Earth Radio in 2025 with an interview with an important figure in natural products. Ric Scalzo was the founder of Gaia Herbs, and now of the new natural products company Kokora. Through his nearly 40 years in the industry, he has been a driving force for education, healing and the growth and maturity of the herbal industry. Hope you enjoy the discussion, and be sure to check out the following links below... KOKORA https://kokoralife.com/ RIC SCALZO CENTER FOR BOTANICAL RESEARCH https://www.sonoran.edu/r...
2025-01-1513 min
Whole Earth RadioWER Sn 2, Ep 15 - Dr Jeffrey Burke of KOKORA and the Honest Health podcastSEASON 2 FINALE : What better way to wrap up Season Two of Whole Earth Radio but with natural health legend Dr Jeffrey Burke. Jeff is the Director of Education for Kokora Life, a Naturopathic Practitioner, and also Host of the Honest Health with Jeffrey Burke Podcast. He has four and a half decades of Natural Products Industry experience. As a lecturer, educator, author and a tireless natural health advocate - it was great to have him on the show! http://www.drjeffreyburke.com/ http://www.kokoralife.com/
2024-11-2948 min
Florida Sound Archive Podcast#92 George Van Orsdel (The Van Orsdels)FIRST-EVER Halloween Special! 🎃Join us as George Van Orsdel (George Graquitena) recounts his experiences in Miami's punk and alternative music scene spanning the 1980s, 90s, 2000s, and beyond. From the iconic Cameo Theatre to East Coast tours, George reveals the influences that ignite his passion for horror and Halloween, and stories of the past. [Recorded on 10/05/2024]Bands to George's credit are:- The Van Orsdels (FL's pioneering horror-themed psychobilly band)- Not Dead Yet- F-Boyz- Jobbernowl- Cell 63- Fay...
2024-10-292h 43
Whole Earth RadioWER Sn 2, Ep 14 - Isaac Berzin of ÖRLÖ Nutrition - Plant-based Omega 3 and Icelandic Ultra SpirulinaA great discussion with Isaac Berzin, a cutting edge researcher on microalgae and sutainability. Discover why you don't want a "middle fish". Vaxa Technologies, makers of ÖRLÖ Nutrition, are bringing the world sustainable microalgae nutrition and food solutions. You can learn more about at ÖRLÖ and their amazing plant-based sustainable products at https://orlonutrition.com/ You can also hear more about ÖRLÖ on the Nutrition without Compromise podcast here https://caremorebebetter.com/nutrition-without-compromise
2024-10-1746 min
Whole Earth RadioWER Sn 2, Ep 13 - Dr Daniel Fabricant of NPA on Health Freedom and Dietary Supplements This interview is important for anyone who takes dietary supplements, not just those who work in the natural products industry. Daniel Fabricant, PhD, is CEO and President of the Natural Products Association (NPA), the nation’s largest and oldest trade organization representing the natural products industry, including dietary supplements, foods, personal care products and more. Most recently, Dr. Fabricant served as the Director of the Division of Dietary Supplement Programs at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), where he directed agency policy, public affairs and regulatory action regarding regulation of the dietary supplement industry for more tha...
2024-09-151h 03
Whole Earth RadioWER Sn2, Ep 12 - DSHEA 2.0 with Ashish Talati and the law on supplements In this episode, I am honored to address the regulatory future of the Natural Products Industry with Ashish Talati. Ashish and I discuss what is being referred to as DSHEA 2.0. DSHEA stands for the Dietary Supplement Health Education Act, and it is the law that regulates the sale and distribution of nutritional and dietary supplements in the US. Ashish R. Talati is one of the industry’s foremost experts on FDA regulatory matters. He has gained an exceptional reputation for his successful results at the cutting edge of FDA and regulatory law, where he has responded nimbly to chang...
2024-07-0844 min
Whole Earth RadioWER Sn 2, Ep 11 - The Big Fat Story with Stuart TomcIn this video you will discover which factors are the actors, and also why the tissue is STILL the issue. Stuart Tomc is an industry pioneer and nutritional expert who has been groundbreaking in the field of human health. Listen to the Big Fat Story in this episode and find out WHY you should START testing and STOP guessing. In association with this interview we're also going to tell you how you can get your Fat Blood test as well as a free bottle of Balanced Oil. PLEASE note this is not a test that JUST measures...
2024-06-1654 min
Vitality Radio Podcast with Jared St. Clair#409: Maca 101: The Superfood for Hormone Balance in Men and Women; Plus An Introduction to Irish Sea Moss with Rob SeemanMaca has been getting some attention lately but not nearly enough. Both men and women can reap many benefits from this incredible superfood. Native to Peru, this amazing root vegetable is a staple food and balancing remedy. You’ll learn about the different types and colors of maca, their benefits for hormonal balance, libido, sexual performance, mood, energy, and even detoxification. In many ways Maca is a multi tool of reproductive health in both sexes! We think you will be as fascinated with its properties as Jared and his guest, Rob Seeman are. Rob is the founder and formulator of...
2024-03-0256 min
Whole Earth RadioWER Sn 2, Ep 10 - Stacey Littlefield of REDD RemediesIt was a real pleasure to talk to Stacey Littlefield. She lives here in Illinois, and has been active in the health food business for many years. In her current role as product formulator at REDD Remedies, she puts her expertise in herbalism (and other modalities) to use creating great natural products.
2024-02-2556 min
Florida Sound Archive Podcast#71 Joey Seeman and Chris Potash (Punk Under The Sun)The Story of Punk Under The Sun: '80s Punk and New Wave in South Florida with authors Joey Seeman & Chris Potash☞ Follow Florida Sound Archive on Instagram! @floridasoundarchivePUNK UINDER THE SUNBUY PUNK UNDER THE SUN HERE: https://hozacrecords.com/product/pre-order-punk-in-the-sun-punk-new-wave-in-south-florida-book-by-joey-seeman-chris-potash/JOIN THE DISCUSSION on FACEBOOK HERE: https://www.facebook.com/people/Punk-Under-the-Sun/61550336397863/ Follow on Instagram: Authors Chris Potash & Joey Seeman @punkunderthesunReviews of PUNK UNDER THE SUN: https://linktr.ee/punkunderthesun?utm_source=linktree_admin_share*****About The Episode*****Authors Joey Seeman and Chris Potash wer...
2024-02-061h 03
Whole Earth RadioWER Sn 2, Ep 9 - Innovation in Health Food Stores - Pt 2 of Billy Jones and Micah CorriganThis is part two of my discussion with Micah Corrigan (B-ALIVE nutrition in Green Bay, WI) and Billy Jones (SAVE NATURALLY). I think you will agree it is a gripping discussion of why it matters where you buy your vitamins and herbs! Do you care about treating your health naturally? So do we. Find out the exciting details within.
2024-01-1447 min
That Record Got Me High PodcastMixtape Episode 'Punk Under The Sun' with Joey SeemanFor this special 'Mixtape Episode' we invited author/DJ/painter Joey Seeman to curate a mixtape of some of his favorite songs by bands featured in his new book (along with Chris Potash), Punk Under The Sun - 80s Punk and New Wave in South Florida. Joey's mixtape: 1.Silver Screen - Critical Mass 2.In Society - Reactions 3.Violent Days - Screaming Sneakers 4.If This Is Love - Charlie Pickett & The Eggs 5.Teenage Lipstick Boys - Rock City Angels 6.Turn Off Your Radio - The Essentials 7.Wrap Your Arms Around Me...
2024-01-061h 14
Whole Earth RadioWER Sn2, Ep 8 - Why does it matter...? An interview with Micah Corrigan (BALIVE, GREAT NATURALLY) and Billy Jones (SAVE NATURALLY) - Part OneThis is an important conversation for anyone in the natural products industry! Micah Corrigan is the owner of BALIVE, an independent health food chain in the Green Bay market, and Billy Jones is the co-founder of SAVE NATURALLY, an independent savings system for consumers in brick and mortar health food stores. If you enjoyed this conversation, be sure and stay tuned for Part 2 in the New Year!
2023-12-3048 minWhole Earth RadioWER Sn 2, Ep 7 - Shilajit (and more!) with Joyce Moran of YoutheoryIn this episode, I was lucky to catch up with Joyce Moran of Youtheory. She is known as a valuable educator, and a great person in general. We talked about some great insights into Shilajit, Ashwagandha and other exciting natural remedies. I hope you enjoy our talk!
2023-10-1133 minVitality Radio Podcast with Jared St. Clair#353: Humic Acid, Fulvic Acid, and Zeolite: Nourishers, Binders, Builders, and Detoxifiers! With Rob Seeman of The Food Movement Co.In Jared’s continued deep dive into detoxification, he interviews Rob Seeman, founder of The Food Movement Co, about the power of humic and fulvic acids and zeolite. You’ll learn the difference between these three compounds, what their many benefits are, and how they work inside the human body. If you’re concerned about mineral deficiency, detoxification - esp from heavy metals - and the integrity of your gut lining, this episode is for you. The Food Movement Co. Products:Black Earth Fulvic Trace MineralsBlack Earth Zeolite SprayAl...
2023-08-1956 minWhole Earth RadioWER Ssn 2, Ep 6 - [CONTENT REMOVED][CONTENT REMOVED] MICHELE SIMON, JD, MPH Public health attorney, food industry expert, author, and fierce advocate for women in the workplace. She is well regarded as an expert on plant-based foods and business strategy. Michele Simon is also a brilliant lawyer who has worked on issues of food and justice, particularly the plant-based space, for many years. I met her when she was organizing at Expo West around the treatment of Miyoko Schinner, founder of Miyoko's, and of many other founders of small businesses in the natural products business. Are women and other marginalized gr...
2023-06-2958 min
Whole Earth RadioWER Sn 2, Ep 5 - Safe mood support during pregnancy? Dan Chapman on Peaceful Mama and Pregnancy (and Stress) from a Natural Foods PerspectiveI was really pleased to have Dan Champan, of Redd Remedies and Sunrise Health Foods, on the podcast for this important dicussion. I hope you will enjoy our discussion of his company's fine products, as well as the emerging state of the American health food store. Perhaps most importantly we kick it off by delving into Redd Remedies' newest product Peaceful Mama which is one of the only natural supplements proven safe and effective for supporting mood and restful sleep naturally, even during pregnancy. Join us and find out more!
2023-05-2439 min
PodcastPDSelf-Care Beyond the Classroom - PPD126In this episode, we explore the concept of self-care and why it is essential for educators. We discuss personal definitions of self-care and share practical tips for incorporating self-care practices into busy schedules. We also examine how practicing self-care affects work as a teacher, benefits students, and can combat the notion that self-care is selfish.Our guest, Mark Torrie, provides insights on how educators can set boundaries to protect their time and energy, both at work and outside of it, and how schools and districts can prioritize and support educator self-care. We discuss the emotional demands of...
2023-04-0558 minWhole Earth RadioWER Ssn 2, Ep 4 - Steve Lankford of Health Quest podcast "Why Are Americans So sick?"Steve Lankford is the host of HealthQuestPodcast.com. Steve has over 40 years of experience in the natural products industry. His passion is helping others develop nutritional programs that work. At HealthQuestPodcast.com, Steve interviews the experts in the fields of science and nutrition. On this episode, he also talks about the website www.theNNT.com and his previous interview with Dr Michael T Murray, ND
2022-12-271h 00
Health Quest Podcast with Steve Lankford430 – Rob Seeman Discusses The Food Movement CompanyWhat are humic acid, fulvic acid and Zeolite? How naturally sourced earth minerals support human health and nutrition. In this INTERVIEW with Rob Seeman, Steve Lankford explores the unusual products offered by The Food Movement Company. Rob shares his passion for the natural products industry and talks about the company’s innovative products, including fulvic humic […]
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2022-12-2057 minHealth Quest Podcast430 – Rob Seeman Discusses The Food Movement CompanyWhat are humic acid, fulvic acid and Zeolite? How naturally sourced earth minerals support human health and nutrition. In this INTERVIEW with Rob Seeman, Steve Lankford explores the unusual products offered by The Food Movement Company. Rob shares his passion for the natural products industry and talks about the company’s innovative products, including fulvic humic […]
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2022-12-2057 min
Whole Earth RadioWER Ssn 2, Ep 3 - Corinna BellizziCorinna Bellizzi, MBA is a natural products industry executive and omega-3 expert who pioneered the growth of Nordic Naturals from less than $1 million to over $100 million in annual sales. Given her concern for the future health of people and the planet, she shifted her focus from fish-sourced omegas to algae in 2016. An activist at heart, she launched her podcast, Care More Be Better, in 2021 to cover social and ecological issues that affect us all. Today she leads Örlö Nutrition, a new brand that features the world’s first carbon-negative omega-3s. She hosts a new podcast, Nutrition Without Compromise, to sup...
2022-10-221h 03
Whole Earth RadioWER Ssn 2, Ep 2 - Tom Dadant the Herbal StorytellerTom Dadant is a legend in the natural products industry. He has been an educator and thought leader for many years, working with some of the top names and brightest minds in the field. Today we sat down to discuss his interesting personal background and how he got into the "business" back in the day....what a long strange trip it has been, indeed! #themyceliumabides
2022-09-0752 min
Whole Earth RadioWER Ssn 2, Ep 1 - Rana Manzi of Positively NaturalKicking off season 2 with some important health food store biz! Positively Natural network is an important organization and they are the folks who put on the Vegas trade show (Positively Natural Marketplace) for the natural products industry. This year it is happening August 30-31, 2022 at the M Resort, Las Vegas, NV. Come out and support - and enjoy yourself! www.positivelynatural.org
2022-07-0135 min
Herbal Answers® with NanEpisode 8: GMO's & Supplement Safety with Rob SeemanSend us a textIn this episode, we dive into the changes coming to the natural products industry with podcast host and natural products broker Rob Seeman. Starting with Naturals in the News, we discuss the changes in labeling regarding GMO's, the return of a whole food sugar called Jaggery, and research on lemon verbena and hibisucs for promotion of satiety. Then, our guest is Rob Seeman of Whole Earth Radio and Marketing gives us his birdseye view of the changes in the industry over the past 30 years and the 2022 Anaheim Natural Products Expo.
2022-04-1358 min
The Supplement Super Sleuth and The Herbal StorytellerEpisode 8: GMO's & Supplement Safety with Rob SeemanIn this episode, we dive into the changes coming to the natural products industry with podcast host and natural products broker Rob Seeman. Starting with Naturals in the News, we discuss the changes in labeling regarding GMO's, the return of a whole food sugar called Jaggery, and research on lemon verbena and hibisucs for promotion of satiety. Then, our guest is Rob Seeman of Whole Earth Radio and Marketing gives us his birdseye view of the changes in the industry over the past 30 years and the 2022 Anaheim Natural Products Expo.Our favorite things covers Bacopa monnieri and Magnesium t...
2022-04-1358 min
Whole Earth RadioWhole Earth Radio episode 14 - an interview with Jerry Angelini of Host Defense mushroomsIn this episode, host Rob Seeman interviews Jerry Angelini, the national education director for Host Defense organic mushrooms. Host Defense is a brand of beneficial mushrooms made by Paul Stamets' Fungi Perfecti. In this wide-ranging discussion many different aspects of mycology are addressed - from mushrooms as food to mushrooms for the planet!
2021-04-181h 23Whole Earth RadioWhole Earth Radio episode 14 - an interview with Jerry Angelini of Host Defense mushroomsIn this episode, host Rob Seeman interviews Jerry Angelini, the national education director for Host Defense organic mushrooms. Host Defense is a brand of beneficial mushrooms made by Paul Stamets' Fungi Perfecti. In this wide-ranging discussion many different aspects of mycology are addressed - from mushrooms as food to mushrooms for the planet!
2021-04-181h 23
Whole Earth RadioWhole Earth Radio episode 13.33 - A walk in the woodsWER host Rob Seeman reflects on the evolution of the podcast so far, with some sneak preview of what is to come with future interviews. A very cold walk in the woods leads to a very different vibe, the video shows it all https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnHeI6gtSa0 featuring music by Jay Giles Smith IV
2021-02-2027 minWhole Earth RadioWhole Earth Radio episode 13.33 - A walk in the woodsWER host Rob Seeman reflects on the evolution of the podcast so far, with some sneak preview of what is to come with future interviews. A very cold walk in the woods leads to a very different vibe, the video shows it all https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnHeI6gtSa0 featuring music by Jay Giles Smith IV
2021-02-2027 min
Whole Earth RadioWhole Earth Radio episode 12 - Lori Murphy of Murphy's Health FoodsIn this edition of Whole Earth Radio, Rob interviews Lori Murphy, the proprietor of Murphy's Health Foods in Libertyville, IL. The discussion covers Lori's perspective on Covid-19, the Governor's mandate on social distancing, and natural medicine, as well as Lori's personal faith.
2021-01-291h 28Whole Earth RadioWhole Earth Radio episode 12 - Lori Murphy of Murphy's Health FoodsIn this edition of Whole Earth Radio, Rob interviews Lori Murphy, the proprietor of Murphy's Health Foods in Libertyville, IL. The discussion covers Lori's perspective on Covid-19, the Governor's mandate on social distancing, and natural medicine, as well as Lori's personal faith.
2021-01-291h 28Whole Earth RadioWhole Earth Radio episode 12 - Lori Murphy of Murphy's Health FoodsIn this edition of Whole Earth Radio, Rob interviews Lori Murphy, the proprietor of Murphy's Health Foods in Libertyville, IL. The discussion covers Lori's perspective on Covid-19, the Governor's mandate on social distancing, and natural medicine, as well as Lori's personal faith.
2021-01-291h 28Whole Earth RadioWhole Earth Radio episode 12 - Lori Murphy of Murphy's Health FoodsIn this edition of Whole Earth Radio, Rob interviews Lori Murphy, the proprietor of Murphy's Health Foods in Libertyville, IL. The discussion covers Lori's perspective on Covid-19, the Governor's mandate on social distancing, and natural medicine, as well as Lori's personal faith.
2021-01-291h 28
Whole Earth RadioDoug Williams of Green Earth MedicinalsIn this episode, Rob interviews Doug Williams from Green Earth Medicinals, an Oregon-based CBD cannabis company with a clinical orientation. The discussion covers the unique properties of CBD and cannabis, as well as GEM's unique clinical approaches to formulation and extraction. A fascinating listen!
2020-12-201h 12
Whole Earth RadioWhole Earth Radio episode 10 - Dr Decker Weiss and Covid-19Dr. Decker Weiss is a naturopathic physician and cardiologist. He is a leading expert in both conventional and integrative (functional) cardiology. He is the first naturopathic physician to participate in a conventional internship, residency and fellowship, training at the Columbia Hospital system, the Arizona Heart Hospital, and the Arizona Heart Institute. While maintaining privileges at the Arizona Heart Hospital, Dr. Weiss opened the breakthrough Scottsdale Heart Institute where he helped more than 15,000 patients reverse heart disease naturally and eliminate the need for bypass surgery, angioplasty and ablation therapies. The International Association of Health Care Practitioners and the...
2020-10-181h 18Whole Earth RadioWhole Earth Radio episode 9 - What the Bleep is Going on with 2020?Are you wondering What the Bleep is Going on With 2020? Lisa Meyerson is a practicing acupuncturist and astrologer in Chicago, and Michael Sutton is a spiritualist and astrologer in Sedona. They were nice enough to chat about things and I think it yielded some interesting stuff. Also check out Lisa's Sabian symbol astrology podcast and http://www.lisameyerson.com
2020-07-161h 11
Whole Earth RadioBrian Siskind of Art Fight podcast and Those DronesThe theme of this episode is "closing the loop"... Brian Siskind is an artist, filmmaker, musician, producer and co-host of the Art Fight podcast. A vital part of the Nashville music and art scene, he also happens to be a dude I went to high school with in Winston-Salem, NC 30 some years ago. This was a fun conversation rapping some about the past but also catching up on what he's up to now. You can get a good overview of what Brian's up to at http://www.thosedrones.com to catch up on Ar...
2020-06-261h 21
Whole Earth RadioStuart Tomc of CV Sciences/Plus CBDAfter a long hiatus comes the rebirth of Whole Earth Radio and a deep dive on hemp CBD (cannibidiol) and more with Stuart Tomc, VP of CV Sciences Inc. Stuart is a natural products industry veteran known for his excellent education and planning for some of the best companies around. Thanks for listening!
2020-06-131h 10