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Your Spiritual JourneyYour Spiritual Journey#105: After 30 years of interviewing others about their spiritual lives, Sven Hosford talks about his.Sven Hosford is best known in the Pittsburgh region as the editor and publisher of Point of Light Magazine. Starting in 1994, Point of Light covered the holistic and metaphysical activities in the region, along with interviews with local, national, and international experts, researchers, authors, and thought leaders in spirituality, energy medicine, nutrition, and many other topics.  His spiritual journey began as a teenager. After rejecting the Methodist church at age 15, he sought to experience God, not just read about the mysteries of the Divine. At 17, he had his first genuine psychic experience. By age 20, psychic events were c...2025-01-1253 minThe Great Things LLC PodcastThe Great Things LLC PodcastSven Hosford - Mold Exposure Almost Killed Me! How I Discovered And Overcame ItIn today's episode, I am speaking with Sven Hosford. Sven shares his story about mold exposure, living in a horribly contaminated house, and ultimately suffering a heart attack from it.   This is his story of near death to recovering and helping others suffering from mold toxicity.  Sven recently launched Freedom From Mold, a website that provides education, resources, and individual coaching for anyone affected by mold exposure.   From detection to mitigation, Sven helps others avoid the pitfalls of the current medical system and remediation processes.   The study of mold and its effects on health is constantly advancing. Ther...2022-07-2742 minLiquid Health News With Jefferson NunnLiquid Health News With Jefferson NunnThe Liquid Health News Podcast - May 23rd, 2021This week's episode of the Liquid Health News has just landed where Biotoxin Foundation's Executive Director, Jefferson Nunn, with special guest Sven Hosford of Freedomfrommold.com, bring you an in-depth look at how toxic mold is a threat to your health, your lifestyle, and your overall well-being.2021-05-2427 minDispense Magazine podcastDispense Magazine podcastThe PA Flower Shortage - A Panel of Industry Watchdogs Weighs InMedical cannabis patients in Pennsylvania are experiencing a severe shortage at the state’s legal dispensaries. Many people are angry, many are quite vocal about who is to blame for these shortages. Can these shortages be fixed? And when can we see relief?  In this episode, we'll be talking with some people passionate about their role as industry watchdogs. Doug Albert is a patient advocate and runs a popular facebook support group. Julia Kline, Jason Mitchell, and Skip Shuda are the founders of Soulful cannabis, a non-profit organization with the mission of creating the best industry possible.  2020-01-0351 minDispense Magazine podcastDispense Magazine podcastHelping Veterans Find Balance - An Interview with Ron MillwardMedical cannabis is a huge issue with veterans, as it is often the most effective treatment for both pain and PTSD. So we’re proud to bring you profiles of veterans who are making waves in the cannabis industry by helping to make things better for other veterans. In this episode, we talk with Ron Millward, founder of Balanced Veterans, a Philadelphia based 501-3-C with new chapters sprouting across the country. Ron saw a need for more cannabis education within many Vets organizations, and he seeks to collaborate beside as many as he can.  Ron...2019-12-1328 minDispense Magazine podcastDispense Magazine podcastMental Health and Medical Cannabis: A Panel Discussion on Diagnosis, Treatment and Living with Anxiety and PTSDFor many people dealing with mental health issues, to explore using cannabis as a treatment seems overwhelming because of two stigmas. First is the stigma of their condition, and second the stigma still lingering with medical cannabis in some communities. How can we reduce these stigmas? And what do patients with mental health issues need to do to begin that exploration?    In this episode, we bring you a panel discussion from a recent Mind Body expo that explores these questions is some depth.  Our panelists include: Sara Makin, of Makin Wellness in Pittsburgh. Her prac...2019-11-2053 minDispense Magazine podcastDispense Magazine podcastThe History of Medical Cannabis from Ancient Times to 1937 to TodayThere’s a huge gap in people’s understanding of cannabis. Most patients want to know why it’s illegal, while most doctors want to know why they didn’t learn about it in medical school. So says Dr. Paloma Lehfeldt, Medical Science and Patient Liaison for Vireo Health. Vireo Health is a physician-led company, now in ten states and Puerto Rico, that works very hard to educate patients and physicians. For that very purpose, They have just launched a new cannabis brand called 1937, named for the year that cannabis prohibition started in America. Now available in Penna and...2019-11-0133 minDispense Magazine podcastDispense Magazine podcastKeeping a Focus on Patient Safety - An Interview with Acreage Holdings CMO Corey Burchman, MDMany cannabis growers can grow, cure and process the plant, but what does it take to make good medicine? How do you make sure it is completely safe?  In this episode, we’ll find out what it takes to make good and safe medicine with Dr. Corey Burchman, the Chief Medical Officer for Acreage Holdings, the parent company of Prime Wellness of PA, which has a grower/processor permit and whose products can be found in most Pennsylvania dispensaries.  He explains how he discovered medical cannabis as an effective tool for treating chronic pain in the...2019-10-2535 minDispense Magazine podcastDispense Magazine podcastInside SB 350, PA's Adult-Use Bill - An Interview with Sen. Daylin LeachSen. Daylin Leach was a co-author of Act 16, which legalized Medical Marijuana in Pennsylvania. Signed into law in April 2016, the first dispensaries opened two years later in February 2018, and since then over 200,000 patients have had access to cannabis as medicine.  Now Leach is a co-author of SenateBill 350, which would legalize growing, processing, transporting, and consuming cannabis in the state of Pennsylvania. Many are giving it high praise as an all-encompassing bill that would address the most important issues around legalization.  In this episode, we'll dig into those issues. Join host Sven Hosford and Dispense Magazine CEO...2019-10-2436 minDispense Magazine podcastDispense Magazine podcastHow to Run a Patient-Focused Dispensary: An Interview with Victor Guadagnino of Keystone Canna RemediesPennsylvania now has over 60 medical cannabis dispensaries, and many more are planned. Each one must have a Pharmacist available during hours of operation. In theory, every patient should have every question answered during every visit. In practice, the success of the program - with over 200 thousand patients - has made that difficult. But on the cover of the third issue Dispense Magazine, we spotlight a dispensary that makes that their mission - that every patient gets every question answered by a medical professional, and that no one ever has a negative cannabis experience. In this podcast, we...2019-10-221h 07Dispense Magazine podcastDispense Magazine podcastThe State of PA's Medical Cannabis Program: An interview with Lt. Gov. FettermanLast week, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf announced that he and his Lt. Governor are firmly in favor of the legalization of cannabis for adult use.  Lt. Gov. John Fetterman is a loud clear voice for legalization, a voice he earned by listening to over 10,000 people on his 67-county tour of the commonwealth. But how does he feel about MEDICAL cannabis? Over 200 thousand patients have already signed up and almost 12 hundred physicians are signing recommendations. What happens to this program after adult-use becomes legal? In this episode of the Dispense Magazine podcast, we’ll hear directly fro...2019-10-0115 minDispense Magazine podcastDispense Magazine podcastVeteran Profile: Erik Asher - Power of the (Rosin) PressMedical cannabis is a huge issue with veterans, as it is often the most effective treatment for both pain and PTSD. So Dispense Magazine is proud to bring you profiles of veterans who are making waves in the cannabis industry by helping to make things better for other veterans. In this episode, we talk with Erik Asher, a veteran of Desert Storm, who survived the darkest night of the soul to become a fierce proponent for the only medicine that actually works for him. Erik tells the tale of that darkness and what brought him...2019-09-1721 minDispense Magazine podcastDispense Magazine podcastAnxiety is a Qualifying Condition in PAAs of July 20, 2019, the Pennsylvania Dept of Health now includes anxiety to the list of qualifying conditions for patients to be able to use medical cannabis. But what exactly does it mean to have anxiety? We all get anxious from time to time. And how does one go about getting a diagnosis to be able to get certified?  In this podcast, mental health professional Sara Makin will outline just what it means to have anxiety, some of the different types of anxiety, and what you need to do find out if you qualify f...2019-08-2917 minDispense Magazine podcastDispense Magazine podcastBehind the scenes at Prime Wellness of PA - an interview with two members of the production teamThe legal Medical Cannabis produced in Pennsylvania is getting great reviews, and the medicine produced at Prime Wellness of PA is getting some of the highest marks. What does it take to create the best quality medicine and keep that quality consistent over time?  In this podcast, we talk with two of the team members who are responsible for just that. Director of Production Brandon Miller and Extraction Manager Trevin George will take us behind the scenes and we'll dive deep into what sets their products apart genetics, and the various processes that produce such high-quality medicine. 2019-07-2334 minDispense Magazine podcastDispense Magazine podcastSearching for the Soul of Cannabis: An interview with Skip Shuda, Jason Mitchell and Julia KlineThe rapid growth of the cannabis industry in America today is causing concerns about the impact on our economy, our health, and our wallet. So who is out there working to keep the medical cannabis industry a healthy one? Soulful Cannabis is a Philadelphia based organization working to keep all aspects of the industry focused on the right things. They call themselves a collective to make a good industry better. Using thought-provoking events and other third-party tools, they monitor the Social Equity of cannabis, which is a big picture view of the community impact, opportunity, diversity, patient...2019-06-1843 minDispense Magazine podcastDispense Magazine podcastCannabis as The Exit DrugRather than a Gateway Drug, Cannabis is quickly becoming the Exit drug as more people like Felicia Greenfield-Blau encourage patients to use it along with well established holistic therapies. She’s part of a natural convergence of the holistic and cannabis worlds, which is why she's on the cover of our Spring Issue! In this interview she explains her therapies and philosophies, and how cannabis has been such an important part of an opioid reduction program. She offers this therapy model at multiple locations of Reboot Integrative Wellness Center in the Philadelphia area. 2019-06-1235 minDispense Magazine podcastDispense Magazine podcastSaving the Medical Program When Adult Use is LegalIn this episode, we continue our discussion about what happens to the medical program when the recreational adult use of cannabis is legalized. We talk to PA State Senator Shariff Street, author of SB-350, an adult use bill currently being debated in the State Senate. How will legalization affect the medical industry? Can current patients be assured that their medicine will still be available? These questions and more are answered by Sen. Street. If you live in Pennsylvania and are concerned that legal adult use may affect the medical program, this podcast is for you!2019-05-2126 minHemp RadioHemp RadioEpisode 301 Pittsburgh Mind Body & holistic Healing ExpoPatiCakes talks with Sven Hosford who as a publisher & journalist has been covering holistic health in the Pittsburgh area for 20 years.  Sven is Media Director for the Pennsylvania Medical Cannabis Society, freelance writer specializing in holistic health & Cannabis issues & publisher of Dispense Magazine!www.hempradio.comwww.dispensemagazine.com2019-05-1316 minDispense Magazine podcastDispense Magazine podcastRecreational vs. Medicinal: A Panel DiscussionRight now, the Lt Governor of PA is on a listening tour to every county in the state -- all 67 of them -- to hear what people think about legalizing the recreational adult use of cannabis. In this episode, we get to hear from his wife, the Second Lady of PA Gisele Fetterman, about her thoughts on the subject. She's part of an All-Star panel that came together recently to discuss what happens to the medical cannabis program in Pennsylvania once adult use is legalized.   We also hear from Rep. Jake Wheatley, author of an a...2019-04-261h 25Dispense Magazine podcastDispense Magazine podcastThe Entourage Effect and Why Physicians Make Better MedicineThis podcast series is focused on what you and your doctor might talk about, and in this episode, we talk with just such a doctor. Dr. Stephen Dahmer is a practicing physician and also happens to be the Chief Medical Officer of Vireo Health.  During this wide-ranging interview, we cover the Entourage Effect, or as he prefers to call it the Ensemble Effect, along with why cannabis and holistic therapies work so well together, and why he’s so excited to be working with the physician-led company Vireo Health. We spoke to him at the Min...2019-04-2435 minDispense Magazine podcastDispense Magazine podcastHow Safe are Your CBD Products?The International Research Center on Cannabis and Mental Health (IRCCMH), along with the Cannabis Chemistry Subdivision of the American Chemical Society, recently released a report about the safety of unregulated CBD vape products commonly found in gas stations and health food stores. Dispense Magazine publisher Sven Hosford talked to the report’s authors, Jahan Marcu and Jan Roberts, to get all the details.2019-02-1849 minDispense Magazine podcastDispense Magazine podcastIntegrating Cannabis and Holistic MedicineOn Oct 6, 2018, the Mind Body Spirit Healing Expo in Monroeville, PA. was host to a panel discussion on Integrating Cannabis and Holistic Health. Featured were three luminaries of the medical cannabis industry in the Pittsburgh area: Dr. Monika Juszczyk: a pioneering functional medicine physician who brings together nutrition, energy, movement, and breathing, as well as medical cannabis. Dr. John Metcalf, a certifying physician and pioneering expert on medical cannabis. Mike Butler, the first medical cannabis pharmacist to work Washington County, with The Healing Center, now also in Monroeville. Recorded before a lively audience with a great discussion o...2018-12-2759 minDispense Magazine podcastDispense Magazine podcastMedical Marijuana and PTSDSolevo Wellness, Pittsburgh’s first medical marijuana dispensary, and Dispense Magazine team up for this series of podcasts called Cannabis Conversations. Recorded live in front of an audience every month, these conversations discuss various aspects of medical marijuana with a panel of medical professionals and Solevo Wellness staff.  In this episode, we'll talk to a mental health professional, a combat Veteran, and two members of the Solevo Staff. The topic is PTSD -- what causes it, what are the symptoms, and what are the effective treatments. Specifically, we hear about the challenges to find just the...2018-12-071h 06Dispense Magazine podcastDispense Magazine podcastMedical Marijuana and Pediatric Medicine - Part TWOSolevo Wellness, Pittsburgh’s first medical marijuana dispensary, and Dispense Magazine team up for this series of podcasts called Cannabis Conversations. Recorded live in front of an audience every month, these conversations discuss various aspects of medical marijuana with a panel of medical professionals and Solevo Wellness staff.  In this episode, we'll talk to: Annie Corbin - the Solevo Wellness Director of Pediatric Care and a Patient Care Consultant. Annie works closely with patients to help them select the best medical marijuana strains and ratios based upon their physician’s recommendations and their unique situations. Annie...2018-12-0325 minDispense Magazine podcastDispense Magazine podcastMedical Marijuana and Pediatric Medicine - Part ONESolevo Wellness, Pittsburgh’s first medical marijuana dispensary, and Dispense Magazine team up for this series of podcasts called Cannabis Conversations. Recorded live in front of an audience every month, these conversations discuss various aspects of medical marijuana with a panel of medical professionals and Solevo Wellness staff.  In this episode, we'll talk to two Pediatricians using Medical Marijuana in the Pittsburgh area. Dr. Elizabeth Spaar is a PA Medical Marijuana Certified Physician. As a physician treating autism and PTSD, Dr. Spaar had seen the amazing benefits of medical marijuana even before the dispensaries opened in P...2018-11-2923 minEFT Tapping StoriesEFT Tapping StoriesMedical Marijuana Brings Relief to Millions with Sven HosfordSend us a textMedical Marijuana Brings Relief to Millions with Sven Hosford Pennsylvania joins 30 states in the US in legalizing medical marijuana. There is no high from medical marijuana. It does offer relief from pain, neuropathy, PTSD, epilepsy and other seizure disorders and more. This podcast is a primer for all medical and mental health providers. Let us talk openly with our clients and patients about the potential of medical marijuana to change lives. http://dispensemagazine.com/ http://www.joankaylor.com Joan@JoanKaylor.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/dfe5ROo1JMY On line courses: EFT Weight Loss...2018-11-0127 minDispense Magazine podcastDispense Magazine podcastPain Management and Opioid Addiction - Part THREESolevo Wellness, Pittsburgh’s first medical marijuana dispensary, and Dispense Magazine team up for this series of podcasts called Cannabis Conversations. Recorded live in front of an audience every month, these conversations discuss various aspects of medical marijuana with a panel of medical professionals and Solevo Wellness staff.  In this episode, Solevo Wellness Pharmacist Richard Greer talks about his experience using cannabis to treat Pain Management and Opioid Addiction.  This is part THREE of a conversation on Pain Management and Opioids. Richard discusses exactly what dispensary pharmacists can and cannot do as advisors about your situati...2018-10-1837 minDispense Magazine podcastDispense Magazine podcastPain Management and Opioid Addiction - Part TWOSolevo Wellness, Pittsburgh’s first medical marijuana dispensary, and Dispense Magazine team up for this series of podcasts called Cannabis Conversations. Recorded live in front of an audience every month, these conversations discuss various aspects of medical marijuana with a panel of medical professionals and Solevo Wellness staff.  In this episode, Daniel Johnson gives us an overview of how Chinese Medicine treats pain in part TWO of a conversation on Pain Management and Opioids.  Daniel Johnson is a Doctor of Medical QiGong and is the Clinical Director of the WAY Wellness Center. He has studied in th...2018-10-1824 minDispense Magazine podcastDispense Magazine podcastPain Management and Opioid Addiction - Part ONESolevo Wellness, Pittsburgh’s first medical marijuana dispensary, and Dispense Magazine team up for this series of podcasts called Cannabis Conversations. Recorded live in front of an audience every month, these conversations discuss various aspects of medical marijuana with a panel of medical professionals and Solevo Wellness staff.  In this episode, Dr. John Metcalf gives us some startling statistics about addiction in part ONE of a conversation on Pain Management and Opioids.  Dr. Metcalf is the Medical Director of ReLeaf Specialists. Along with his expertise in functional and internal medicine, he has researched the biochemistry of ca...2018-10-1723 minDispense Magazine podcastDispense Magazine podcastCannabis and Mental Health - PART TWOAt a recent Dispense with the Nonsense event in Harmony PA, we recorded a panel discussion with a live audience on the topic of "Cannabis and Mental Health".  Panelists included: Dr. John Metcalf, Ph.D., MD, ABIM, CFMP, Medical Director of ReLeaf Specialists - Along with his specialization in functional and regenerative medicine, Dr. Metcalf has researched the biochemistry of cannabis and its effects on the nervous, immune and endocannabinoid systems. He is certified in Pennsylvania to recommend patients for medical marijuana. Sara Makin, M.S.Ed.,LPC, NCC, is a #1 Best Selling A...2018-10-1139 minDispense Magazine podcastDispense Magazine podcastCannabis and Mental Health - PART ONEAt a recent Dispense with the Nonsense event in Harmony PA, we recorded a panel discussion with a live audience on the topic of "Cannabis and Mental Health".  Panelists included: Dr. John Metcalf, Ph.D., MD, ABIM, CFMP, Medical Director of ReLeaf Specialists - Along with his specialization in functional and regenerative medicine, Dr. Metcalf has researched the biochemistry of cannabis and its effects on the nervous, immune and endocannabinoid systems. He is certified in Pennsylvania to recommend patients for medical marijuana. Sara Makin, M.S.Ed.,LPC, NCC, is a #1 Best Selling A...2018-10-0936 minDispense Magazine podcastDispense Magazine podcastMedical Marijuana for First-Time Users PART THREESolevo Wellness, Pittsburgh’s first medical marijuana dispensary, and Dispense Magazine team up for a new series of podcasts called Cannabis Conversations. Recorded live in front of an audience every month, these conversations are with a medical doctor and a holistic health professional to cover a topic from all angles.  In this premiere conversation, Dr. Adam Rothschild and holistic practitioner Mandi Babkes wind up their discussion on “Medical Marijuana for First-Time Users”. In part three, we discuss things users should know as you gain experience using medical marijuana — the endocannabinoid system, theories about cannabinoid deficiency and whether medical mar...2018-09-2926 minDispense Magazine podcastDispense Magazine podcastMedical Marijuana for First-Time Users, Part TWOSolevo Wellness, Pittsburgh’s first medical marijuana dispensary, and Dispense Magazine team up for a new series of podcasts called Cannabis Conversations. Recorded live in front of an audience every month, these conversations are with a medical doctor and a holistic health professional to cover a topic from all angles.  In this premiere conversation, Dr. Adam Rothschild and holistic practitioner Mandi Babkes continue their discussion on “Medical Marijuana for First-Time Users”. In part two, we dive deeper into some things every user should know. This includes the safety of safe vaping and smoking, and the various ways to adjus...2018-09-2735 minDispense Magazine podcastDispense Magazine podcastMedical Marijuana for First-Time Users, Part OneSolevo Wellness, Pittsburgh's first medical marijuana dispensary, and Dispense Magazine team up for a new series of podcasts called Cannabis Conversations. Recorded live in front of an audience every month, these conversations are with a medical doctor and a holistic health professional to cover a topic from all angles.  In this premier episode, Dr. Adam Rothschild and holistic practitioner Mandi Babkes discuss "Medical Marijuana for First-Time Users." From delivery systems to dosages to THC vs CBD, we discuss all the basics that every user should know, but many beginners don't.  This is part one of th...2018-09-2038 minDispense Magazine podcastDispense Magazine podcastSara Makin on Trauma, PTSD and CannabisOver 70 percent of Americans will experience a traumatic event in their lifetime, and 20 percent will develop some form of PTSD because of it. So says, Sara Makin, a mental health specialist with offices in Pittsburgh and New Kensington. She uses the a variety of new methods -- including medical cannabis -- to treat PTSD, addiction and other mental health issues. A PTSD diagnosis from her can help get you certified when you meet with a certifying physician, but that is only the start of the healing work she can do. She recently sat down with us to discuss trauma...2018-09-0621 minDispense Magazine podcastDispense Magazine podcastBabkes and Onesta at Dispense with the Nonsense.This conversation was recorded live as part of a panel discussion at the Dispense with the Nonsense event held in Pittsburgh at Thrive on Health on July 14, 2018. On this podcast, we hear from Mandi Babkes, a holistic health and nutrition practitioner in Pittsburgh. She has years of experience helping clients with diet, lifestyle and supplementation changes to bring about optimal health. As you’ll hear, she specializes in the ways CBD products can help treat many conditions. We also talk with Joseph Onesta, a hypnotist in the Pittsburgh area, as he talks about some of th...2018-09-0131 minDispense Magazine podcastDispense Magazine podcastDr. Metcalf at Dispense with the NonesenseFunctional medicine Integrative medicine Medical Cannabis 2018-08-2828 minGrassroots MarketingGrassroots MarketingPennsylvania Medical Cannabis Society (PAMCS) : The New Algorithm for SuccessPennsylvania Medical Cannabis Society (PAMCS) : The New Algorithm for Success discussed as Karen Canton of Kaercher Insurance speaks about The Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Senate Bill and the benefits for patients and how The Pennsylvania Medical Cannabis Society is creating new opportunities for everyone in the MME arena. with the PAMCS Director of Strategic Alliances, Russ Cersosimo and Sven Hosford, Author at the Pennsylvania Medical Cannabis Society.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2016-03-2828 minJournal of Lifestyle MedicineJournal of Lifestyle MedicineCharmaine Bassett-Trimm on Remediating Mold in Your HomeTwo weeks after surviving a heart attack, Journal of Lifestyle Medicine Managing Editor Sven Hosford gives you an update on his condition. He has been getting round the clock treatment for mold poisoning for 15 straight days at Anyana-Kai, in Toledo, OH. Charmaine Bassett-Trimm, NMD, DM, MW, runs the place, and in this podcast, she details how mold poisoning can cause heart attacks, and almost every other medical condition. Then she gives the detailed instructions on how to remediate your home, as well all the possessions, the duct work and the air in it. Mentioned in this cast: Biotoxin Pathways Chart...2015-06-2600 minMrs. Cardiology--Heart Tips Not TricksMrs. Cardiology--Heart Tips Not TricksMrs. Cardiology--6 Criteria to Help Choose a Truly Holisitc DoctorWondering how to choose a holistic doctor? Concerned about credentials and methodology? Today Sven Hosford, Managing Editor Journal of Lifestyle Medicine and founder of Point of Light Magazine will discuss 6 Criteria to Choose a Truly Holisitic Doctor.| Sven's "Point of Light" Magazine Point of Light was a primary source of information on alternative medicine care from 1994 to 2005. His newly founded Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, (2014) focuses on nutrition, mind/body medicine and healthy lifestyle choices.2015-05-2500 minMrs. Cardiology--Heart Tips Not TricksMrs. Cardiology--Heart Tips Not TricksMrs. Cardiology--6 Criteria to Help Choose a Truly Holisitc DoctorWondering how to choose a holistic doctor? Concerned about credentials and methodology? Today Sven Hosford, Managing Editor Journal of Lifestyle Medicine and founder of Point of Light Magazine will discuss 6 Criteria to Choose a Truly Holisitic Doctor.| Sven's "Point of Light" Magazine Point of Light was a primary source of information on alternative medicine care from 1994 to 2005. His newly founded Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, (2014) focuses on nutrition, mind/body medicine and healthy lifestyle choices.2015-05-2500 minJournal of Lifestyle MedicineJournal of Lifestyle MedicineNoreen McGinnis Campbell on the Avatar® CourseJournal of Lifestyle Medicine Editor Sven Hosford interviews Noreen McGinnis Campbell on why she is so passionate about the Avatar® Course, and what happens during the nine day course in Orlando FL. Find out more at TheAvatarCourse.com and AvatarInHarmony.com2015-03-1300 minJournal of Lifestyle MedicineJournal of Lifestyle MedicineCalendar Podcast for 3/4/15A review of upcoming events in Western PA of interest to Integrative Medicine Professionals and anyone interested in the latest science of nutrition, exercise and mind-body medicine. This week we talk with Mike Sorg of Sorgatron Media about podcasting and the upcoming social event Podcasting Essentials for Practitioners and Small Businesses. Mike is the engineer of this podcast, and he and Journal Editor Sven Hosford are eager to teach the basics of using the easiest, cheapest and most effective form of marketing available today. Websites mentioned in this cast: Dr. Uma Purighalla's Lifestyle Medicine video https://www.youtube.com/watch...2015-03-0400 minSorgatron Media Master FeedSorgatron Media Master FeedJournal of Lifestyle Medicine Calendar Podcast for 3/4/15A review of upcoming events in Western PA of interest to Integrative Medicine Professionals and anyone interested in the latest science of nutrition, exercise and mind-body medicine. This week we talk with Mike Sorg of Sorgatron Media about podcasting and the upcoming social event Podcasting Essentials for Practitioners and Small Businesses. Mike is the engineer of this podcast, and he and Journal Editor Sven Hosford are eager to teach the basics of using the easiest, cheapest and most effective form of marketing available today. Websites mentioned in this cast: Dr. Uma Purighalla's Lifestyle Medicine video https://www.youtube.com/watch...2015-03-0400 minSorgatron Media Master FeedSorgatron Media Master FeedCalendar for January, February 2015With the new year, we are starting a new podcast format. The weekly podcast will now be just the Calendar -- a look forward to some key upcoming events of interest to Integrative Medicine professionals and anyone interested in lifestyle wellness in the Greater Pittsburgh area. Look for more information soon on our other new podcasts which will feature Interviews and Lifestyle Medicine Solutions. Journal Publisher Sven Hosford discusses these upcoming events: The Pittsburgh Yoga Expo pittsburghyogaexpo.com The East End Food Co-op Winterfest http://www.eastendfood.coop/archives/7585 Farm To Table Local Food Tasting http://farmtotablepa.com/local-food-tastings/for-the-love-of-pittsburgh...2015-01-0600 minJournal of Lifestyle MedicineJournal of Lifestyle MedicineCalendar for January, February 2015With the new year, we are starting a new podcast format. The weekly podcast will now be just the Calendar -- a look forward to some key upcoming events of interest to Integrative Medicine professionals and anyone interested in lifestyle wellness in the Greater Pittsburgh area. Look for more information soon on our other new podcasts which will feature Interviews and Lifestyle Medicine Solutions. Journal Publisher Sven Hosford discusses these upcoming events: The Pittsburgh Yoga Expo pittsburghyogaexpo.com The East End Food Co-op Winterfest http://www.eastendfood.coop/archives/7585 Farm To Table Local Food Tasting http://farmtotablepa.com/local-food-tastings/for-the-love-of-pittsburgh...2015-01-0600 minS\'eclairer ChatterboxS'eclairer ChatterboxSven Hosford Guest Hosts Adventures in NAs the guest host of Dr. Dan Wagner's radio show "Adventures in Natural Health," Sven Hosford talked with Jim Ellermeyer of S'eclairer Behavioral Health, where Dr. Dan will be seeing clients once a month. Ellermeyer gave a rundown of the operations of S'eclairer, especially the philosophy of healing which is based in Mindfulness. All types of healing are used there, including nutritional therapy, herbs, essential oils, and many other things. Dr. Dan will be emphasizing the supplements that can have a positive impact on mental health. In this conversation, Ellermeyer gives a full picture of how that fits in to...2014-07-2157 minS\'eclairer ChatterboxS'eclairer ChatterboxBullies 2 BuddiesIn today's podcast of Mental Health in the News, the S'eclairer staff talks to noted Bullying Expert Israel C. Kalman, author of Bullies 2 Buddies. "Izzy" developed a program to address bullying from a unique perspective -- to change the behavior of the 'victim' rather than trying to change the behavior of the bully. Recently a school psychologist in Nebraska sent home a list of "rules" for how to NOT be bullied, and when some parents responded negatively, Izzy and his program became the object of bullying by the press and social media. Medical Director Dr. Safdar Chaudhary, media consultant Sven...2014-05-0526 minS\'eclairer ChatterboxS'eclairer ChatterboxLifestyle Medicine ConferenceWhat is meant by the word "retreat"? What are we retreating from, and where are we retreating to? Are there medical benefits to regular retreats? These questions and more are explored in this week's "Mental Health in the News" with Sven Hosford and S'eclairer Medical Director Dr. Safdar Chaudhary. The question are pertinent to this weekend's Conference on Friday and Retreat on Saturday, both featuring Dr. Lewis Mehl-Madrona, author of Coyote Medicine, Narrative Medicine, and many others.2014-04-2816 minS\'eclairer ChatterboxS'eclairer ChatterboxLink Between Nutrition, Toxicity, and MeMental Health in the News - a podcast where issues in the news and upcoming events are discussed with mental health and integrative medicine professionals.This week, Dr. Dan Wagner joins Dr. Safdar Chaudhary and host Sven Hosford to discuss his recent visit to S'eclairer to learn about mindfulness and how it is practiced in the mental health arena, while offering his knowledge of the affects of toxins, especially heavy metals, on mental health. They conclude together that a great many mental issues could be completely cured with proper nutrition and supplementation.They also discuss the...2014-04-2118 minS\'eclairer ChatterboxS'eclairer ChatterboxThe Connection Between Mood and FoodJames Ellermeyer, Sven Hosford, and Omair Chaudhary talk about what foods effect your mood including sugars, processed foods, and glutens that can bring your energy down. Why do they need to spend so much money to talk you into eating it? Why is coffee potentially good for you? Does it really cost less to eat healthy?Want an audio version? Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes! Follow the Educational Grand Rounds Playlist on Youtube! Want to join us for the live discussion? Check out our Social Media in the noon hour every Monday as...2014-04-2119 min