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The Rebel Health CoachWhat the Bible Says About Health and WellnessAre you tired of living with chronic pain and illness? As children of God, we were created to be healthy and whole, but the stresses of life can take a toll on our bodies and minds. However, God has given us preventative measures to maintain optimal health and well-being. From eating healthy to resting well, taking care of our physical and spiritual selves is key to living a fulfilling life. In this show, we'll explore the practical steps we can take to honor God with our bodies and experience the abundant life He has promised us.--2023-03-2735 minThe Rebel Health CoachReversing Chronic Diseases: How to Overcome Metabolic Chaos with Reed DavisAre you struggling with chronic health issues? Do you feel like something's off with your body, but you can't quite put your finger on it? If so, you're not alone. Millions of people around the world suffer from metabolic chaos - a state of dysfunction caused by various types of stress.In this episode of the Rebel Health Coach podcast, Thom Underwood speaks with Reed Davis, a Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner and Certified Nutritional Therapist. Reed is an expert in functional lab testing and holistic lifestyle medicine, and he's the Founder of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® (FDN) a...2023-03-131h 01The Rebel Health CoachThom Underwood on The Big Mike Drop PodcastThis episode features an interview I did on The Big Mike Drop podcast, where we had a candid conversation about, health, wellness, disease, politics, and the state of the world.Mike has an education background in social science, history, and criminal justice, and he’s passionate about speaking out against social injustice. His mission is to offer honest, fair, and reliable commentary on social issues.We dive into the topics of:Where the name “Rebel Health Coach” came fromThe importance of mindset and mental healthBalancing your testosteroneHow we’re reacting to the coronavirus pandemicWhy America...2021-01-251h 07The Rebel Health Coach(Replay) What the Heck is Functional Medicine? - with Tracy HarrisonToday I’m excited to have my mentor and instructor, Tracy Harrison, on the show. She is an MIT-educated engineer turned functional medicine advocate and educator. Her school, The School of Applied Functional Medicine, might be the future of healthcare.So… what the heck is functional medicine? Functional medicine is the science of identifying the true root causes of disease in each unique person’s body and working with them to reverse those root causes.Modern medical practitioners are trained to diagnose disease, after it is present, and help people manage it – functional medicine practitioners are trai...2020-09-2152 minThe Rebel Health CoachGet Over Your Excuses & Prioritize Fitness - with Chad AustinChad Austin is a personal trainer, speaker, and owner of Priority Fitness, inspired by the title of his book, "Make Fitness A Priority: How to win the fight against your excuses." Chad was inspired to focus his speaking and writing on long-term health after seeing so many people reach their short-term fitness only to fall back into prior bad habits. He’s passionate about helping people who can’t find time for fitness to learn how to stop making excuses so that they can make it a priority in their lives. He expertly helps steer people away from the desi...2020-09-071h 06The Rebel Health CoachCracking the CBD Code: Creating Fast-Acting, Natural CBD Products - with Will KleidonWill Kleidon is an award-winning pioneer and futurist in the cannabis industry known for cracking the CBD code by creating the most effective and clean CBD-rich hemp products on the planet. He’s the Founder and CEO of Ojai Energetics, an ethics-driven health and wellness company based in California. Ojai Energetics seeks to bring ancient healing products to life by way of modern innovation. Ojai leads the world in producing vital natural organic supplements with water-soluble CBD to promote everyday health and healing.He has been featured in Cheddar, Forbes, Money, Entrepreneur, and the LA Times and is...2020-08-241h 20The Rebel Health CoachHypothyroidism, Health, & Happiness - with Dr. Steven F. HotzeDr. Steven F. Hotze is the founder and CEO of the Hotze Health & Wellness Center, Hotze Vitamins, and Physicians Preference Pharmacy International, LLC. His goal is to change the way women and men are treated through natural medicine and procedures such as hormone therapy and regenerative treatments.Dr. Hotze earned his M.D. from the University of Texas Medical School at Houston. He is the president of the American Academy of Biologically Identical Hormone Therapy (AABIHT), a member of the Pan American Allergy Society (PAAS), and the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons (AAPS). Dr. H...2020-08-101h 32The Rebel Health CoachInformed Consent + Real Food: How to Take Control of Your Health - with Michele StanfordMichele Stanford believes that living life nourished means nourishing all aspects of life: bathing our hearts and minds in truth and, in turn, nourishing our bodies with healing, wholesome foods the way God intended, as well as practicing the important task of self-care.After years of suffering from her own health issues for which conventional medicine could not provide answers, Michele took back her power, spending thousands of hours researching to find answers and solutions. A functional approach to health was the key that enabled her healing journey.Michele’s functional approach to health begins wi...2020-07-131h 22The Rebel Health CoachWho Should (& Shouldn’t) Try a Keto Diet - with Dr. Harlan KilsteinToday we’re talking about the Ketogenic diet again, with a guest who became an unlikely expert in the topic. Dr. Harlan Kilstein is one of the foremost marketers working today, generating over 100 million dollars in sales in the past 20 years. Harlan is also the owner and publisher of the Dodington Post: The Internet’s Newspaper for Dogs, which reaches approximately 2.5 million people each week. But that’s not what he’s on the show today, although you might still hear a little bit about dogs! I wanted to talk to Harlan because he experienced a powerful transform...2020-06-2957 minThe Rebel Health CoachYour Libido, Sexual Health, & Gut Microbiome - with Susan BrattonThis week our guest is Susan Bratton, who is considered the “Dear Abby of Hot Sex” to fans around the world. Susan’s fresh approach to sex techniques and bedroom communication skills helps millions of people—of all ages and across the gender spectrum—transform sex into passion.Susan’s straight-forward lovemaking advice is rooted in the personal experience of watching her marital intimacy wither as she and her husband pursued dynamic careers. When her relationship hit a crisis point, Susan made a fierce commitment to do whatever it took to hold her family together and revive the passion i...2020-06-151h 09The Rebel Health CoachGet Turned On - with David NorrieIn 2015, David Norrie founded Socially Speaking, an occupational training program designed to help professionals articulate their passions and products with a greater degree of charisma and marketability. But over the course of his training, David observed that many of his clients and much of society appeared to be moving farther away from one another emotionally, rather than closer together, despite advancements in communication technology. This sparked a desire to create a revival of the spirit by emphasizing principles of basic communication that could be easily incorporated into marital relationships, parenting, and social gatherings. So, David Norrie and h...2020-06-011h 16The Rebel Health CoachReaching #TargetZero: How to Create a Life-Saving AED Program in your Home & Business - with Kirk MoteIn one year alone, 475,000 Americans die from cardiac arrest, making it one of the leading causes of death in our country. That’s why Kirk Mote’s life mission is #TargetZero, which is a vision of the world where no one dies from sudden cardiac arrest.To achieve that goal, he created Rescue Site Services, where he specializes in developing Automated External Defibrillator (AED) programs for businesses, homes, and community groups. Kirk uses the only AED on the market with Real CPR Help® technology, the world’s #1 AED program management solution, and scenario-based CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care tr...2020-05-181h 19The Rebel Health CoachNootropics: How to Achieve Better Focus, More Sleep, & Optimal Cognitive Health - with David TomenDavid Tomen’s journey with nootropic supplements began when he was diagnosed with Adult ADD. After years of buying self-help books, being passed over for promotions, and even suffering depression over his inability to focus, Ritalin helped turn his life and career around. But a few short years later, David was in the ER with a laundry list of symptoms. Not only was David struggling to focus again but now he was suffering from complete memory loss, chronic fatigue, and depression — and his business and marriage were in deep trouble. Fighting for his life, David again turned to noo...2020-05-041h 14The Rebel Health CoachAging Brilliantly - with Dr. Patricia Pimentel SelassieFriend of the show Dr. Patricia Selassie returns! Known as "A doctor you can talk to,” her practice is centered on helping people be their healthiest best to live their life’s purpose. And she just released a new book, Aging Brilliantly, to help even more people live a long and vibrant life.I am really excited about this new book because it’s an easy read, but filled with so much naturopathic information that everyone should know about eating, moving, resting, and socializing your way to a longer life.You won’t find earth-shattering new diet p...2020-04-201h 13The Rebel Health CoachEp. 87 - The Galveston Diet: An Anti-Inflammatory Diet for Menopausal Women (& Everyone Else) - with Dr. Mary Claire HaverDid you know that 80% of women who are in their menopause stage experience night sweats, brain fog, and frustration with weight loss? Are you one of them?In this week’s podcast episode, I was able to speak with Dr. Mary Claire Haver, founder, and creator of the Galveston Diet. We talk about the “perfect storm” during Menopause, The Galveston Diet, why you just can’t lose that stubborn belly fat, and much more! Dr. Mary Claire Haver is a Board Certified OBGYN who has delivered thousands of babies, completed thousands of well-woman exams, counseled patients...2020-04-0650 minThe Rebel Health CoachKePro: How to Maintain Gut Health & Fill in the Gaps of Your Diet - with Leslie CannonLeslie Cannon has 25 years of experience in the food industry, doing everything from formulations to R&D challenges, QC standards to manufacturing, retail channels to distribution. Leslie became fascinated with how food impacts the body, so she spent years studying with scientists, microbiologists, and PHDs to learn more. Then Leslie’s personal physician asked her to formulate a food product for his cancer patients. Not because the doctor wanted a food to cure cancer but because most of his patients ended up essentially starving to death, and they needed a nutrient-dense food that they could actually eat.2020-03-2346 minThe Rebel Health CoachOk Shroomer: Redefining Medicinal Mushrooms - with Jeff ChiltonMushrooms have been consumed for thousands of years as food across the world, and in Asia, there is a long history of mushroom use in Traditional Chinese Medicine. We’re a few (hundred) years late, but medicinal and functional mushrooms are gaining popularity in the West — unfortunately, as the health and wellness industry jumps to roll out mushroom-based product lines, quality standards have been lacking.And, today, we’re joined by one of the men responsible for bringing medicinal mushrooms to the West: Jeff Chilton!Jeff is the co-author of a book that has been in my...2020-03-091h 26The Rebel Health CoachLive in Harmony With Your Nature: 8 Predictive Biomarkers For Lifetime Health - with Dr. Russell JaffeDr. Russell Jaffe returns to discuss the eight predictive biomarkers for lifetime health! Dr. Jaffe is considered one of the pioneers of integrative and regenerative medicine, continually seeking new ways to help speed the transition from our current healthcare system’s symptom reactive model to a more functionally integrated, effective, and compassionate system.And understanding what these eight tests are and what they indicate is a critical step in that transition because it empowers you, as an individual, with the knowledge necessary to advocate for your own health — not for treatment after you’re sick, but for preven...2020-02-241h 13The Rebel Health CoachStealth Health: A Different Perspective on Transforming the Healthcare System - with Dr. Nancy TrimboliDr. Nancy Trimboli reached out to me a few months ago, after episode 75 with David Nour, titled "Health NXT: Healthcare Is Broken, Let's Fix It Together." She had a really interesting response and I’d like to share it with you:“I agree with the line of thinking, but I also disagree. I, like you, hope to see radical changes in healthcare before I die. For you, it's seeing medical doctors and holistic providers working together (as in health coaches working with medical professionals.) For me, it's toppling what I call the System, which stifles safe, effective holi...2020-02-101h 08The Rebel Health CoachOvercoming Food Addiction & Eating Disorders - with Dr. Carolyn Coker RossEating Disorders are a huge part of our world. Whether it be Binge Eating, Food Addiction, Bulimia, Anorexia — this is a topic that gets swept under the rug a lot but really needs to be addressed!!So, today, I sit down with Dr. Carolyn Coker Ross, who is known for bringing creativity and wisdom to her work and for offering hope to individuals and families struggling with addictions and eating disorders. She is an internationally known author, speaker, and expert in using Integrative Medicine for the treatment of eating disorders, binge eating, compulsive overeating, and addiction. She is...2020-01-2757 minThe Rebel Health CoachA Guide to Yoga Wisdom Beyond the Mat - with Kelly DinardoToday I am joined by Kelly Dinardo, who is co-host of the Living It podcast, owner of Past Tense Yoga Studio in Washington, D.C., a freelance journalist, and an author.Her latest book, Living the Sutras: A Guide to Yoga Wisdom Beyond the Mat, gives readers a modern, accessible, and personal look at ancient yogic philosophy and the wisdom found within. The book “explores what yoga is, the vrittis or filters that color our thoughts, the habits and practices we need to establish to create a right attitude, the obstacles to a steady mind like the ca...2020-01-131h 00The Rebel Health CoachMetabolic Profiling: Learn How to Unlock Your Metabolism - with Angelo PoliThe New Year is upon us, and that means resolutions. Every year, the most common resolution is weight loss, but only 64 percent of people last beyond January and only 46 percent of people last longer than six months.I think this is partly because we live in a world of instant gratification. There are so many diet fads out there promising you’ll lose weight, and you have all sorts of MLMs selling products with claims that seem impossible (because they probably are). But I think you know as well as I do that there is no magic pi...2019-12-3056 minThe Rebel Health CoachThankful for Exciting New Changes + Looking Forward to 2020This episode is dedicated to my father, who passed away at the age of 64. His birthday was last Wednesday, November 20th, and he is a huge part of why I got into the field of health coaching and functional medicine in the first place.So, thanks, Dad. It’s because of you that The Rebel Health Coach Podcast began a little over three years ago. I would also like to thank all of you for supporting this show and all of the amazing guests I have had over the years… much love to you all!I wi...2019-11-2525 minThe Rebel Health CoachMedical Gender Bias: Why Most “Healthy Eating Systems” & Diets Don’t Work for Women (& So Much More) - with Jeannette BessingerJeannette Bessinger is a health and consciousness coach, author of numerous books, and creator of the lifestyle transformation program MeBoot. She has helped hundreds of women make lasting changes both on and off the plate to eradicate deeply-entrenched habits that no longer serve them.Jeannette focuses on women over the age of 40 because the sad fact of the matter is that there is a huge gender-based disparity in medical and fitness research, so most medical professionals are not serving this population nearly as effectively as they should be. It’s not usually intentional — but it’s a huge bi...2019-11-111h 02The Rebel Health CoachVitamin A and D Toxicity & Hair Mineral Analysis - with The Nutrition Detective, Dr. Garrett SmithAre you struggling with your health? Have you tried everything and not a single thing made sense? Then this episode of the Rebel Health Coach is for you.Because our guest is Dr. Garrett L. Smith, AKA the Nutrition Detective, a licensed naturopathic physician who is on a mission to teach people that good health can be obtained without the typical neurotic and fear-driven approaches that have become so trendy in these times.I am so honored that Dr. Garrett agreed to come on the show — and this is a conversation that really blew my mi...2019-10-281h 51The Rebel Health CoachLiving The StressProof Life - with Dr. Amir RashidianI talk about stress a lot on my show — and for good reason! Although there are different types of stress (some are even positive), the type we really need to be paying attention to, as a society, is chronic stress.Chronic stress is the stress that makes it hard to sleep well, makes it nearly impossible to lose weight, and finds us fighting one cold after another. It’s the stress that can both cause medical conditions and trigger and exacerbate flare-ups from existing conditions. This kind of stress depresses the immune system, alters our moods, and dama...2019-10-1456 minThe Rebel Health CoachHealth NXT: Healthcare Is Broken, Let's Fix It Together - with David NourI am part of the healthcare Industry in a couple of different ways: as a Functional Medicine Practitioner and Health Coach, as a supplier of disposable medical supplies, and as a human being that needs medical support from time to time — so, I understand how our broken our healthcare system is, at many levels!I see first-hand, through working with clients, through dealing with an aging mother, and through selling the supplies.But I also see there are some people out there trying to change the industry — people like David Nour, Founder & CEO...2019-09-3053 minThe Rebel Health CoachBuilding Better Brains Through Supplements - with Roy Krebs“There’s an herb for every system, every organ, every gland, and every tissue of our body. Mother nature has put medicine in our food.” – Bob Marley I love this quote from Bob Marley because it really speaks to something we’ve become disconnected from — the healing power of food! But the foods we eat today, no matter how clean we eat, are depleted of many of the minerals and nutrients we need for our bodies to function optimally. That’s why, as a functional medicine health coach, supplements are one of my go-to tools in reversing di...2019-09-161h 06The Rebel Health CoachStress & Money - with Peter LazaroffToday’s guest is Peter Lazzaroff, author of Making Money Simple. Now, you may be wondering why I’m talking to a financial expert on this health show – but it makes a lot of sense if you stop and answer one question: Have you ever been stressed about money? I’m going to guess your answer is YES! Because money is the biggest cause of stress in the United States. Bills, kids, jobs, the cost of daily living: This is the stress we tend to ignore or push down. Left uncontrolled, this stress...2019-09-0252 minThe Rebel Health CoachAdvice from the Experts: Rebellious Functional Medicine - with Tracy Harrison, James Makell, Dr. Daniel Pompa, Deborah Beaumont, Dr. Rachael Lovink, & Dr. Patricia Pimentel SelassieHappy August, everybody! Today, I want to collect some of the best advice that I’ve received from the incredible health experts that have come on this show in one place so that you can reflect on it and learn from it. Our guests are: Tracy Harrison, my mentor and instructor in functional medicine James Makell, author of the Evolution of Medicine and founder of a health cooperative called KNEW Health Dr. Daniel Pompa, a global health leader on a mission to educate practitioners, and the public, on the or...2019-08-1946 minThe Rebel Health CoachHealing Our Bodies the Alkaline Way - with Dr. Russell JaffeRuss Jaffe is Founder and Chairman of PERQUE Integrative Health, LLC, a company that offers the world scientifically proven, integrative health solutions to speed the transition from sick care to healthful caring. Dr. Jaffe has more than 40 years of experience contributing to molecular biology and clinical diagnostics. His focus is on functional, predictive tests and procedures designed to improve the precision of both diagnosis and treatment outcomes, and he has authored nearly 100 articles on the subject. He received his B.S., M.D., and Ph.D. from the Boston University School of Medicine, and completed r...2019-08-0555 minThe Rebel Health CoachSugar Addiction: Quitting the Most Popular Drug - with Mike CollinsWe all know sugar is bad for us. We tell ourselves that we’ll just have a little bit, but it rarely works out that way. So why can’t we stop when we start? Today, our guest Michael Collins will explain why it’s so hard to kick sugar addiction and how you can actually succeed next time, with just a few simple re-frames of your current ideas around sugar. Michael has been completely sugar-free for over 30 years and has worked closely with others to help them regain lives ravaged by variou...2019-07-2248 minThe Rebel Health CoachThe Role of Self-Care for the Treatment of Chronic Disease - with Dr. Millie LytleDr. Millie is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor who specializes in helping people address chronic fatigue and mind-body-spiritual well-being. She holds her license in the District of Columbia and practices virtually in New York City. She is also the founder of Nat Med Coach, a published researcher, an avid public speaker, the author of Eating for Meaning, and the host and curator of Virtual Health Club, where she provides supervised self-care to help you stay out of the doctor's office. Today, Dr. Millie is going to teach us about the role of sel...2019-07-081h 09The Rebel Health CoachDiets & Sugar Addiction: How to End the Food Drama - with Erin WathenErin Wathen is a food addiction counselor and the author of Why Can’t I Stick to My Diet? How To End the Food Drama, a hybrid autobiography/science and fitness book rolled into one self-deprecating, pop-culture-referencing, fully-relatable manual. Like most of us in the health coaching world, Erin has a story that moved her into this space, and in the book, she speaks to her decades-long struggle with sugar, overeating, and emotional eating. Because, despite her wealth of knowledge on diet and exercise, Erin was not at peace with her body. She was always on...2019-06-2447 minThe Rebel Health CoachGut Health is Non-Negotiable - with Wade LightheartWade T. Lightheart is the host of the AWESOME Health Podcast, a three-time All Natural National Bodybuilding Champion, an advisor to the American Anti-Cancer Institute, and a co-founder at BiOptimizers Nutrition – and all of this contributes to his mission to help others fix their digestion and transform their health with the daily practice of positive principles, rituals, and optimizers. Because ¼ of the population is on medications for digestion, with millions more suffering from common digestive issues, such as bloating, constipation, diarrhea, food sensitivities, Leaky Gut, and acid reflux. Most have also damaged their gut health throu...2019-06-101h 04The Rebel Health CoachLearning about Your Endocannabinoid System Leads to a Healthier Life - with Dr. Patricia Pimentel SelassieIn school, we are taught – well, some of us are taught – that there are 11 major organ systems in the human body. They include the circulatory, respiratory, urinary, reproductive, integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, lymphatic, and digestive systems. But did you know you also have an endocannabinoid system (ECS)? Unless you are a research scientist or work with medical cannabis, I’m guessing probably not. And yet, the ECS has been called “the most important physiologic system involved in establishing and maintaining human health.” So, what Is the Endocannabinoid System (ECS)? Un...2019-05-2746 minThe Rebel Health CoachThe Healthy Detour: Turning the Tide Against Chronic Disease - with Dr. Dave WaldmanDr. Dave Waldman is a natural healer and the founder of The Healthy Detour, a virtual practice where he blends nutrition, exercise physiology, functional medicine, and his expertise as a Wahls certified practitioner to help guide patients back to optimal health. Dr. Waldman started this practice because he realized first hand that one’s health can veer off course, and a system is needed to help the body prioritize and maximize healing in order to thrive and prosper in life. Veering Off Course It was 2005 when Dr. Waldman started experiencing bouts of l...2019-05-1337 minThe Rebel Health Coach60 Days to 60The day this episode airs, I will be just 60 days away from 60 years old. So, I want to share a little bit about what that means to me, the journey I’ve been on, and how I made my 50s the healthiest years of my life. When I was diagnosed with metabolic syndrome in 2007, I immediately took action and made significant lifestyle changes. I dramatically reduced my weight from 289 pounds to 180 pounds, and along the way, I became passionately interested in functional medicine. Eventually, I received my certification for functional health coaching through the School of...2019-04-2924 minThe Rebel Health CoachDo I Have a Leaky Gut?The term “leaky gut” has become a popular buzzword phrase, but what most people don’t realize is that poor gut health may very well be underlying their mysterious health issues. Weight gain, autoimmunity, food allergies, skin problems, depression, chronic inflammation and more: a leaky gut is often at the root of the problem. Perhaps that’s why the Father of Western Medicine, Hippocrates, said over 2,000 years ago: “All disease begins in the gut.” What Is Leaky Gut Syndrome? Scientifically speaking, a “leaky gut” is known as “intestinal permeabili...2019-04-1511 minThe Rebel Health CoachHUSO: What's The Frequency, Kenneth? - with Bill FlanaganFor many years, our guest Bill Flanagan conducted research and clinical trials at UCI integrating ancient healing modalities into western medical models for the ultimate benefit of patients. Today, he’s sharing what he learned as a licensed acupuncturist and the CEO of HUSO, Inc. So, what is HUSO? HUSO stands for Human Sound, and it is a patented technology that uses individual sound frequencies sourced directly from human toning (think Tibetan monks or native American sound healers) to restore a state of health and wellbeing to the body. ...2019-04-011h 19The Rebel Health CoachThe Science of Sleep: Understanding What Happens When You Sleep - with Dr. SelassieOne of the first things I talk to clients about is sleep deficiencies, but why? Because if someone isn’t sleeping, reversing DisEase in the body is a very difficult road! So, I prioritize Sleep Hygiene above almost anything else with my clients. Joining us again to talk all about sleep and sleep hygiene is Dr. Selassie, a naturopathic doctor who helps people achieve their healthiest best to live their life’s purpose. High-quality sleep is vital for both healing and sustained wellness. While the body appears from the outside to be sti...2019-03-181h 08The Rebel Health CoachReal Talk: Dealing with Stress When You Can’t MeditateI am going to be completely honest here: the last few months have been completely and utterly stressful, and I have not been very good at practicing what I preach... My mother has had some health challenges, my best friend and I have been in a bit of a Mexican Standoff, and, of course, it’s tax time... but the only self-care I have been doing is working out. Even then, I have been pushing myself hard, probably stressing out my adrenals a little too much. We all have stress, but how...2019-03-0424 minThe Rebel Health CoachWhen Your Doctor Says Your Labs are “Normal” (But You Still Feel Sick) - with Jennifer SavageJennifer Savage holds a doctorate in the field of Traditional Naturopathy and promotes client-centered health strategies with a focus on cellular function. She also works as a Functional Medicine Consultant teaching doctors, holistic practitioners, and health coaches the concepts, methods, and principles of functional medicine application within their practice. As a Functional Health Practitioner, Jennifer utilizes functional lab testing to understand her client’s current state of dysfunction and to then present healing opportunities for her clients – and today, she’s going to explain what some of the functional labs available to you are and what th...2019-02-181h 06The Rebel Health CoachWhy Am I So Exhausted All The Time? - with Dr. Patricia Pimentel SelassieIn today’s episode with Dr. Selassie, we are going to dive into Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. People with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) often hear that they are liars, lazy, delusional, and/or crazy, and it’s an illness that affects women in disproportionately large numbers. It is so disheartening to feel unwell and hear from practitioners, friends, or family that there’s nothing wrong with you. Dr. Selassie received her Naturopathic Doctorate degree from Bastyr University. Known as "a doctor you can talk to,” her practice is centered on helping people be their healthiest best to live thei...2019-02-0457 minThe Rebel Health CoachGet Off the Hormonal Roller Coaster - with Justine CécileI’m so tired, but I can’t sleep. I’m hot and then I’m cold, covers off, then covers on all night long. I’m snapping at everyone and I don’t know why. I’m exercising more and eating less, and gaining weight! I can’t get rid of the roll in the middle. Does any of this sound familiar? It might be because you are an unwilling passenger on the hormonal roller coaster! To help us get off this terrible ride, we’re joined by Justine Céc...2019-01-211h 02The Rebel Health CoachIs Your Gut Making You Depressed or Anxious? - with Dr. Rachel LovinkDr. Rachael Lovink is a licensed Naturopathic Physician who is incredibly passionate about helping others regain their health. She believes that, given the proper attention, any body will intuitively find it's way back into balance. By virtue of her experience and training, Dr. Lovink has a toolkit she can employ to treat all kinds of conditions and illnesses. However, one of her greatest passions is in the treatment of anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar and other cognitive/psychiatric conditions through diet, lifestyle, and targeted supplementation. You’ve probably heard the phrases “I have b...2019-01-0752 minThe Rebel Health CoachThe Wellness Roadmap - with Allan MisnerJust before his 39th birthday, Allan Misner had a wakeup call. While vacationing at a tropical resort, he tried to play volleyball, but got too tired to stay in the game. Once an athlete, he had let himself go as work stress, a toxic relationship and, frankly, poor health choices had gotten him to well over 250 pounds – a situation that may seem far too familiar to many of us. As Allan sat on the beach, the water lapping at his feet, he realized he needed to make a change and decided to improve his lifestyle and...2018-12-241h 13The Rebel Health CoachKNEW Health: Creating a More Sustainable Healthcare Model - with James MaskellI want to start off today’s episode with a big thank you to my guest, James Maskell, for making me aware of functional medicine and kickstarting the journey I’m on today (even if he didn’t know it). Before I started with the School of Applied Functional Medicine, I read his book, The Evolution of Medicine, and was attending Monthly meetings at the Amen Clinic here in Atlanta to watch the Functional Forum as a group. So, again, a big thank you! Who is James Maskell?2018-12-1048 minThe Rebel Health CoachWhat’s a Leaky Gut (& What Can I Do About It)?Why Does Every Nutrition Pro Tell Me To “Heal My Leaky Gut” – How Can It Be Leaking?! There’s a LOT of talk in the health world about gut health these days. You’ve probably even heard that the key to reversing a whole host of health issues, ranging from skin issues to serious autoimmune conditions, starts with healing your so-called leaky gut. Afterall, Hippocrates is famously credited with stating that “all disease begins in the gut.” But what the heck is a “leaky gut” – and how do I know if mine is ac...2018-11-2615 minThe Rebel Health CoachIs Your Poop Normal?We all learned it as a kid: everybody poops. But that’s kind of when we stop talking about it, outside of the occasional joke. This topic may be uncomfortable, but it’s so important for you to know what makes a healthy “poop” because it can tell you a lot about your digestion. And if your digestion is off, this could be an indication that something else is going on that you need to address. You’ve probably noticed that your bowel movements can reflect your physical, and sometimes even emotional, h...2018-11-1219 minThe Rebel Health CoachCurb Your Cravings: Long Term Weight Loss & Health Gain (Without a Diet) - with Shanti PappasShanti Pappas is a Digestion & Weight Specialist and the creator of Happy Belly Health. Shanti specializes in helping others curb their cravings and lose weight long term, without dieting º but before we dive into that, I want to share her story. Today, things are going great for Shanti. She’s happy, she feels fulfilled in her relationships, she’s part of a strong supportive community, she has a rewarding and stable career, and she’s a healthy and vibrant person. But like so many of us drawn to work in health, this wasn...2018-10-2953 minThe Rebel Health CoachMy Weight Loss Journey, Holistic Wellness Tips, & Celebrating 50 EpisodesWelcome to the 50th Episode of the Rebel Health Coach Podcast. First I would like to take a minute and thank each and every one of you for listening. It means a lot to me!! People kept saying, “Thom you should start a podcast... it’s easy!” Well, this isn’t as easy as people said it was going to be... as a matter of fact it is a lot of work. But I couldn’t be happier doing it! I would like to thank my good friend Chel Hamilton from Meditation M...2018-10-1525 minThe Rebel Health CoachHow to Beat Negative Self-Talk & Limiting BeliefsDo you suffer from a loud negative nelly voice yelling at you from backstage? We all do sometimes. A little self-criticism is a normal shared human trait, and can even be healthy for the most part. However, if your negative voice starts to take over the spotlight, and is preventing you from doing what you want or need or want to do in your life, then it’s time to redesign your life! Long-standing negative beliefs are not only stress-inducing and relationship-damaging, but they can greatly limit your...2018-10-0112 minThe Rebel Health CoachHormone Replacement Therapy: What Questions Should Women Ask a Doctor Specializing in HRT? (Part 5) - with Dr. James NagelDr. James Nagel specializes in Advanced Hormone Restoration Therapy and started Quality of Life Medicine, a boutique Hormone Medicine clinic that specializes in advanced hormone restoration therapies for cisgender women and men from puberty to old age. Dr. James Nagle also co-developed both the Panacea Protocol™ and Panacea|HRT™ with our previous guest, clinical hormone coach Moxie Marie Hoäg. Marie recently published a list of questions every woman should ask when looking for a good hormone doctor, so I decided to use this same list to guide my interview with Dr. Nagl...2018-09-171h 12The Rebel Health CoachBioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy: Menopause Prevention & Female Hormone Health (Part 4) - with Marie HoägToday I’m joined again by Marie Hoäg to learn more about female hormone health, particularly menopause prevention. Marie is an independent clinical hormone medicine consultant for patients and healthcare practitioners. She has an extensive professional hormone coaching background, working for over 15 years in a specialty hormone medicine clinic with thousands of male and female, cisgender and transgender patients. She has experience with all forms of hormone therapy, both as a clinician coach and through personal experience as a hormone patient utilizing virtually every method and kind of hormone therapy available. Mar...2018-09-031h 36The Rebel Health CoachHormone Replacement Therapy: Andropause (AKA Manopause) (Part 3) - with Anthony LlabresAnthony Llabres and I discussed Testosterone back in Episode 27, “Why Is Your Manhood Slowly Seeping Away?” As a sort of follow-up to that conversation, and as part three of our Hormone Replacement Therapy series, we talk about BHRT for men and touch base on Andropause, AKA “Manopause.” We also answer some of the questions you all wrote in after listening to Part 1 and Part 2 of the Hormone Replacement Therapy series! What is Andropause? It’s a usually slow but steady reduction of the production of testosteron...2018-08-2055 minThe Rebel Health CoachThe Optimal Health Model: Maximize, Minimize, & Prioritize - Part 3This is the final episode covering the three steps of the Optimal Health Model. In Episode 35 I discussed maximizing what is needed for our bodies to thrive. Then in Episode 41, I discussed minimizing the things that are harmful to our bodies. Today I will be discussing how to prioritize the things that create an environment for healing. Science today has shown that every organ in the human body has the ability to heal itself given the right environment – even organs we have been told could not, like spinal tissue, brain tissue, hear...2018-07-3020 minThe Rebel Health CoachHormone Replacement Therapy: Myths & Truths (Part 2) - with Marie Hoag & Anthony LlabresBetween the “expert” at Whole Foods, your hairdresser, and your most savvy friend, it’s hard to know who or what to believe when it comes to hormone replacement therapy (HRT). So for part two of our HRT series, we’re going to dispel the myths and highlight the truth around HRT. If you haven’t listened to Part One, you can go back to learn more about what HRT is, its history, and our two expert guests: Marie Hoäg, an independent clinical hormone medicine consultant, and Anthony Llabres, a Certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner...2018-07-161h 10The Rebel Health CoachHormone Replacement Therapy: Past to Present (Part 1) - with Marie Hoag & Anthony LlabresThis is the first of three episodes diving into Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (or BHRT). I’ll be joined by two guests, Marie Hoäg and Anthony Llabres, to cover what BHRT is and everything you might want to know about it. If you have any questions you’d like answered along the way, please reach out to me by email: thomunderwood.net/contact. Marie is an independent clinical hormone medicine consultant for patients and healthcare practitioners. She has an extensive professional hormone coaching background, working for over 15 years in a special...2018-07-0257 minThe Rebel Health CoachFit to Win: Optimizing Your Health on the Field and in the Workplace - with Dana CavaleaDana Cavalea spent 12 years with the New York Yankees Organization, most of those years as the Director of Strength and Conditioning & Performance Enhancement; winning a World Series in 2009. During his MLB Career, he was the Head Strength Coach for the 2008 All-Star Game, as well as the 2009 Recipient of the Nolan Ryan Top Strength Coach Award. He’s trained greats such as Alex Rodriguez, Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera, Andy Pettitte, Justin Verlander, and more. "My objectives are to bring the same techniques, culture, attitude, service, first class training and development programs to Entr...2018-06-1837 minThe Rebel Health CoachThe Optimal Health Model: Maximize, Minimize, & Prioritize - Part 2There are three steps to The Optimal Health Model: maximizing what is needed, minimizing what is harmful, and prioritizing an environment for healing. Back in episode 35, we covered the maximizing part. Today, I’m focusing on minimizing. So what exactly do we need to Minimize for our bodies to feel Optimal and functioning on all cylinders? Anything that can be harmful, degrading, disabling in some way: Toxins We are constantly surrounded by poisonous substances, which affect our minds and bodies. It’s important to recog...2018-06-0419 minThe Rebel Health CoachLetting it Be - with Dr. Lisa TempletonDr. Lisa Templeton is a clinical psychologist, author, musician, poet, and spiritual guide. She founded and owns Interpersonal Healing Clinic, providing passionate clinical care for all ages and backgrounds while addressing the importance of our relationships with each other and ourselves, and is the co-director of The Shaman Star, a spiritual organization guiding and powering individuals to understand their divine nature and increase conscious self-awareness in the world. Dr. Templeton is also the author of Letting it Be: Mindful Lessons Toward Acceptance. -- Resources: Learn more at...2018-05-211h 16The Rebel Health CoachI’m Gaining Weight… Why?Sometimes we don’t change anything in our diet, we don’t change any of our habits, but we start gaining weight. Are we crazy? Is this even possible? It IS definitely possible – this whole calories in, calories out thing is an overly simplistic way to view weight. So today, I discuss some of the not-so-obvious underlying causes of weight gain, like aging, hormones, sleep, and stress. -- Resources: Interested in a hormone test? Reach out to me using the form at thomunderw...2018-05-0706 minThe Rebel Health CoachPalmitoylethanolamide (PEA), Treating Inflammation, & the Opioid Crisis - with Harrison Frank, MD (Dr. Frank)Dr. Harrison Frank is a Rehabilitation physician and the Medical Director of the Frank Institute for Health and Wellness, a progressive, integrative medical center for anti-aging, rehabilitation and regenerative medicine. Dr. Frank focuses on restoring the body to its highest functioning capacity – not covering up symptoms – and that’s why I wanted to talk to him. There are a lot of people out there battling chronic inflammation by popping nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs), and worst yet, popping opiates. Those drugs don’t address the root cause of inflammation, and cause a host of ot...2018-04-2325 minThe Rebel Health CoachThe Origin Story of KB Pure Essentials & The Life-Changing Benefits of CBD Oil - with Brooke Brun & Katie MoodieBrooke Brun and Katie Moodie are the Co-Founders of KB Pure Essentials, a lifestyle company offering an all-natural line of wellness and beauty products formulated with CBD. Their goal is to bring the life- and health-changing benefits of CBD to every individual through easy accessibility, while leading the way in community education. I’ve tried a lot of CBD oil products, and I can tell you there’s a lot of junk out there – but KB Pure Essentials just works. That’s why I feature their products on my website, because I only want offer my client...2018-04-0958 minThe Rebel Health CoachTest, Don’t Guess: Hormonal Health & The DUTCH Test - with Dr. Carrie JonesDr. Carrie Jones is the Medical Director for Precision Analytical and an internationally recognized speaker, consultant, and educator on the topic of women’s health and hormones. Dr. Jones believes it’s critical that both men and women understand their hormones, in a simplified manner, so they can feel more empowered to take control of their own health. Or, as she says on her website, “I'm a modern doc with a holistic bent who can appreciate the best of both worlds. I wear heels and take herbs.” Dr. Jones first started working wit...2018-03-2647 minThe Rebel Health CoachThe Optimal Health Model: Maximize, Minimize, & Prioritize - Part 1The three steps to optimal health, and living a healthy life, are maximizing what is needed, minimizing what is harmful, and prioritizing an environment for healing. And as it turns out, accomplishing these steps is actually surprisingly simple; We’re gifted with an amazing body that, when fed, nourished, and taken care of properly, will heal itself. In part one of this three-part series, we’re going to focus on maximizing what our bodies need: We need to start by consuming the raw materials needed to function and heal ou...2018-03-1216 minThe Rebel Health CoachExploring One of My Favorite Biohacks: Impact Cryotherapy - with Nancy StoryFor today’s episode, I ventured out of my office to record on location, in one of my favorite places to chill: Impact Cryotherapy. I join Nancy Story, Manager of Retail Operations here at the Impact studio, to discuss cryotherapy, in addition to the other modalities offered here. Impact Cryotherapy is a company that manufactures and sells the Impact Cryosauna booth, and this studio is actually their first physical location. Impact’s cryosauna is different from others you may find throughout the world for a few reasons: They registe...2018-02-2628 minThe Rebel Health CoachTransforming The Overweight Mind - with Jay NixonJay Nixon is a speaker, author, mentor, and coach whose mission is to help each and every person achieve their “absolute best self.” He is the owner of the Thrive Fitness Studio in Palm Desert, California, and the grateful leader of the Thrive Tribe, a collection of Jay’s current and former clients who work together to improve their health, their fitness, and their lives. For over two decades, Jay has helped thousands of people achieve total body transformation through a cohesive combination of fitness, nutrition, and personal development coaching – and he packaged the most important...2018-02-1230 minThe Rebel Health CoachThe 5 Invisible Variables That Will Make Or Break Your Mind, Body & Spirit - with Ben GreenfieldBen Greenfield is the author of the New York Times bestseller Beyond Training and one of the country’s leading personal trainers and wellness consultants. He also host The Ben Greenfield Fitness Podcast, which I highly suggest you listen to – it’s one of the most listened to podcasts in the fitness and wellness industry, and for good reason. I had the pleasure of hearing Ben talk at a conference last year about the 5 invisible variables that will make or break your mind, body, and spirit, and I’m excited to share those with you today.2018-01-2928 minThe Rebel Health CoachGet Leaner, Stronger, & Performer Better w/ Sustainable Habit Changes - with Matt WalrathToday’s guest, Matt Walrath, is the owner of the nutrition coaching company Beyond Macros, a service that helps people who do CrossFit get leaner, stronger, and perform better. He has helped everyone from athletes preparing for the CrossFit Games to overworked CEOs and startup founders achieve their goals through a unique mix of intelligent training, optimal nutrition, and examining biomarkers to uncover hidden stressors contributing poor health. We discuss the value of “counting” your macronutrients, how fat is used in the body, the role of fat as an organ (yes, it’s an organ), common fa...2018-01-1534 minThe Rebel Health CoachMen’s Health: How You Can Design a Lifestyle That Prevents Prostate Cancer - with Dr. Ralph EspositoDr. Ralph Esposito is a naturopathic physician, licensed acupuncturist and functional medicine practitioner specializing in Integrative Urology and Men's Health – AKA The Men’s Health Doctor. Prostate health is an important topic that really needs to be addressed, but not enough people are talking about it and men often want to ignore it. However, 1 in 7 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer, so we can’t keep ignoring it. Dr. Esposito describes prostate cancer as a “lifestyle cancer,” which means there are many lifestyle factors that can contribute to...2018-01-0143 minThe Rebel Health CoachMindfulness Practices for the Holidays, Losing Weight, & The New Year - with Paula YoumellPaula Youmell is a functional medicine practitioner, natural health educator, and Wise Woman Nurse®. Paula’s newest book, Weaving Healing Wisdom, offers readers “a friendly, confidence-building mode of coaching calculated to serve the wellbeing of readers at all levels. The book has been praised by educators, medical professionals, and health practitioners as the single best guide to ‘letting go and letting be,’ while at the same time learning to deal effectively with stress, illness, poor eating habits, and injury, both physical and emotional.” As we kick the Holiday season into high gear, which s...2017-12-1838 minThe Rebel Health CoachOne Year Anniversary Show: The Past & Future of Three Roses WellnessWOW, 1-year anniversary episode… What a year it has been!! I want to thank everyone who have taken the time to listen over the past year… much love and appreciation to you all. I am so very grateful for each one of you!! In this episode, I want to talk about my journey, Three Roses Wellness, The Rebel Health Coach Podcast and what you have to look forward to over the next year. So grab yourself a cup of Four Sigmatic Coffee and chill out with me for a little bit. If you haven’t tried a...2017-12-0441 minThe Rebel Health CoachWhy Is Your Manhood Slowly Seeping Away? - with Tony LlabresA lot of men are struggling with their health, but they’re often the last people to ask for help – they know something is wrong, but they can’t put their finger on it. For many men, it’s due to decreased testosterone levels. Tony Llabres is a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner and Health Coach who Founded Functional Diagnostic Nutrition of SW Florida. If we don’t actively change our routines, testosterone levels will naturally decrease as we age. However, men are also losing testosterone younger than ever before. The things we consume a...2017-11-131h 05The Rebel Health CoachFrom Diet to Edit - with Kelly LutmanKelly Lutman is a bestselling author, nutritional consultant, and the Founder of Pursue Wellness. She uses uses functional medicine principles to help her clients put disease into remission, without using drugs. Kelly’s book, From Diet to Edit: Discover Freedom in a New Approach to Food, is about the problem with diets – they don’t work – and how you can more effectively change your results through simple “edits.” As an added benefit, it’s also an easy and relaxing read. Diets don’t work because they don’t teach modification for the long haul. However, by focusing on smal...2017-10-3050 minThe Rebel Health CoachEnter Sandman: How to Get a Good Night’s Sleep (& Why It’s So Important) - with Julian Hayes IIJulian Hayes II is a health & fitness consultant, a nutrition coach, a sleep science coach, and the author of Body Architect: A Real-World Guide to Ignite Your Fitness, Look Awesome Naked, Quiet the Inner Voices of Self-Doubt, & Design a Lifestyle on Your Own Terms. In this episode, we discuss the science (and importance) of sleep. When Julian or I work with our clients, we both focus on sleep first and foremost. High-quality sleep is vital for both healing and sustaining wellness, so it has to be addressed before anything else. While the body...2017-10-1655 minThe Rebel Health CoachCancer Management: Your Options Before & After a Diagnosis - with Deborah BeaumontDeborah Beaumont is an APRN specializing in women’s health, breast cancer, and breast implant illness. We discuss what you can do prevent and reverse cancer. Deborah’s Story Deborah was trained in and practiced in the traditional medical world for 35 years… before experiencing an unusual complication with cancer treatment that left her paralyzed in her left leg for two-and-a-half years. During that time, Deborah grew tired of the compartmentalized nature of traditional medical care and she was drawn to the holistic approach of Integrative Medicine. Later in life, another bout with c...2017-10-021h 05The Rebel Health CoachAddressing the Chronic Effects of Cancer - with Deborah BeaumontDeborah Beaumont is an APRN specializing in women’s health, breast cancer, and breast implant illness. She returns to the show to discuss the long-term, chronic health problems that people diagnosed with cancer have to deal with, how functional medicine can help, and strategies for limiting your exposure to things that may cause cancer. Deborah’s Story Deborah was trained in and practiced in the traditional medical world for 35 years… before experiencing an unusual complication with cancer treatment that left her paralyzed in her left leg for two-and-a-half years. During that time, Deborah grew t...2017-09-181h 04The Rebel Health CoachTop 13 Choices for Feeling Fantastic - with Rockstar Health Coaching Dainna Pearlman is the Director and Head Health Coach at Rockstar Health Coaching, a functional medicine practice that aims to pick up the slack where traditional medicine systems ‘fail’ people. They ask questions (and listen) to discover the interconnectedness in your unique body so they can offer a tailored personal approach that helps you take charge of your health. We sit down for a fun discussion about the 13 fantastic choices that will help you feel fantastic. Try to start doing just one or two of these things and see how you feel – if you feel better...2017-09-041h 24The Rebel Health CoachCooking for Weight Loss: Lighten Up Your Favorite Recipes - with Chris KramerChris Kramer, CHHC, AADP, is weight loss specialist and health coach, but that wasn’t always the case. We discuss how Chris stumbled into the health coach world, and how she helps people learn to cook for weight loss. After having her third kid, Chris was just sick and tired of feeling sick and tired, so she started focusing on nutrition and working out. It worked, but other people in her life who also wanted to get healthier were still struggling. She wanted to help make it easier. So Chris attended the Institute of Integrative Nu...2017-08-2140 minThe Rebel Health CoachSmashing the Stigma: CBD Oil Doesn’t Get You High (and Other Fun Facts) - with Dr Stephen CabralThere’s a big stigma behind CBD Oil (cannabidiol), but it can be a useful addition to any functional medicine practitioner's toolbox… people just don’t know a lot about it. Today, Dr. Stephen Cabral, a naturopathic, ayurvedic & functional medicine doctor, joins the show to address the stigma, teach us what CBD oil is (and isn’t), and explain why it’s valuable to functional medicine practitioners. CBD vs THC CBD oil and THC are both active ingredients in cannabis or hemp. However, by themselves, they have very different effects. THC is...2017-08-0725 minThe Rebel Health CoachAutoimmune Disease: The Three-Legged Stool - with Dr. Daniel PompaDr. Daniel Pompa is a global health leader on a mission to educate practitioners, and the public, on the origins of inflammation-driven disease. Although trained as a chiropractor, his authority is rooted in his own battle overcoming neurotoxic illness and heavy metal poisoning using unique cellular detoxification strategies. Dr. Pompa also hosts a weekly Cellular Healing TV podcast, and is the author of The Cellular Healing Diet: Heal the Cell, Get Well, Lose Weight, and Feel Great. The Three-Legged Stool Autoimmune diseases are largely underdiagnosed, and they aren’t random. The three-legged stool is...2017-07-2438 minThe Rebel Health CoachYour Boobs Are Not Worth Dying For: Breast Implants & Illness - with Deborah BeaumontDeborah Beaumont is an APRN specializing in women’s health, breast cancer, and breast implant illness. She discusses the politics surrounding breasts (and the traditional medical world in general) and teaches us more about breast implant illness. Deborah’s Story Deborah was trained in and practiced in the traditional medical world for 35 years… before experiencing an unusual complication with cancer treatment that left her paralyzed in her left leg for two-and-a-half years. During that time, Deborah grew tired of the compartmentalized nature of traditional medical care and she was drawn to the holistic approa...2017-07-1046 minThe Rebel Health CoachSilencing the Chattering Mind: Guided Meditation for Stress Reduction - with Chel HamiltonStress is at an all-time high in our country. Many of us are overworked, our schedules our packed, and the stress can feel unmanageable… but you don’t have to feel like that. Meditation can help, and you can actually fit it into even the busiest schedule. Today’s guest, Chel Hamilton, has been a practicing hypnotherapist for over a decade. Her podcast, Meditation Minis, features short guided meditations designed to help you shift from one mindset to another. Chel describes this process as “hypnosis light.” You will learn... How you can use guided...2017-06-2636 minThe Rebel Health CoachHeather Conley: The Fibromyalgia MysteryPhysicians are generally confused by fibromyalgia, and it can be fairly controversial. Fibromyalgia is characterized by non-specific pain that doesn’t seem to have any particular source. Some believe it’s a real physical condition, while others believe it’s entirely psychogenic. Some believe it doesn’t exist at all. Today we’re digging into the mystery of fibromyalgia with Heather Conley, a functional medicine practitioner working remotely in New Mexico. Although fibromyalgia bears all the warning sign of pseudoscience, a growing number of medical researchers believe there is something real happening. Although there is n...2017-06-1254 minThe Rebel Health CoachHappy Memorial Day: Learn How to Make or Buy the Safest SunscreenIt’s Memorial Day and, for many, that means it’s the kickoff to summer: beach, pools, barbecues, and heaping helping of Vitamin D. In this episode, I discuss how to make your own homemade sunscreen and highlight brands that actually work, without all of the bad stuff. The problem with commercial sunscreens is that they often contains toxic ingredients and endocrine-disrupting chemicals that, in many cases, can actually promote skin cancer growth and free radical production in the body. In fact, in the years since sunscreen use began, skin cancer rates have actu...2017-05-2913 minThe Rebel Health CoachWhat is a Holistic Approach?In this episode, Thom explores what Holistic Health is, why food isn’t actually our primary food group, how stress affects our physical health, and why so many of our lifestyles are unsustainable. Suzan Walter, co-founder and President of the American Holistic Health Association, wrote that “Holistic Health is actually an approach to life. Rather than focusing on illness or specific parts of the body, this ancient approach to health considers the whole person and how he or she interacts with his or her environment. “It emphasizes the connection of mind, body, and spirit. The goal i...2017-05-1515 minThe Rebel Health CoachLisa Jackson: Seven Steps to Optimal HealthToday we are joined by Lisa Jackson, author of Savvy Secrets: Eat, Think & Thrive. Seven Steps to Optimal Health and Founder of Carpe Diem Wellness. Lisa is tired of the ‘revolving door’ of U.S. health care. As a country, we spend more than $2.8 trillion on healthcare annually – yet we are only ranked 41st worldwide in health and a whopping 80% of healthcare dollars go to treating chronic illness that can managed, treated, and prevented through lifestyle changes. It’s an old, broken model that is both economically and physically unsustainable. We need The New Wellness Model: “...2017-05-0147 minThe Rebel Health CoachTracy Harrison, What the Heck is Functional Medicine?Today I’m excited to have my mentor and instructor, Tracy Harrison, on the show. She is a MIT-educated engineer turned functional medicine advocate and educator. Her school, The School of Applied Functional Medicine, might be the future of health care. So… what the heck is functional medicine? Functional medicine is the science of identifying the true root causes of disease in each unique person’s body, and working with them to reverse those root causes. Modern medical practitioners are trained to diagnose disease, after it is present, and help people manage it – functiona...2017-04-1748 minThe Rebel Health CoachDan DeFigio: Sugar and diabetes, and carbs, oh my!Currently in the United States, there are over 29 million people with diabetes – 8.1 million people are undiagnosed and unaware. It’s not just an epidemic… it’s a crisis! Dan DeFigio is on the show today to teach you how our nation got into this crisis, and how you can make incremental changes that prevent sugar cravings and improve your life. How did our country fall into a sugar crisis? Sugar is pervasive, cheap, and readily available… and socially acceptable. Unlike alcohol or cocaine, there is no stigma attached to the highly-addictive substance that is sug...2017-04-0338 minThe Rebel Health CoachJames “The Hairless Ape” Broderick: Ancestral Health & Re-WildingJames “The Hairless Ape” Broderick is the creator and host of The Ancestral Health Radio podcast. He rehabilitates domesticated humans so that they may safely, and consciously, re-enter the wild. Ancestral health is, basically, looking at the different elements and perspectives of your health through the lens of a 21st century hunter-gatherer-gardener. How do we, as a species, fit into the web of life? James started down this path after an unlikely event: the police raided his home and busted him for selling marijuana. The disruption to his life helped him make a much-needed change, and...2017-03-2045 minThe Rebel Health CoachAmanda Buse: Kombucha, You Say?Today’s guest, Amanda Buse, is a functional medicine health coach who teaches aromatherapy, nutrition, and kombucha workshops in the Hershey, PA area. She’s here to help us get our gut right. So… what is Kombucha? It is an ancient fermented tea that acts as a natural probiotic. If you can make tea, you can make Kombucha. All you need to turn your regular tea into Kombucha is a Scoby, a starter, and a little sugar. S.C.O.B.Y. = Symbiotic Culture Of Bacteria and Yeast. The yeast in the c...2017-03-0642 minThe Rebel Health CoachRebecca Clio Gould: Battle Cravings & Negativity Through Self-LoveIt’s time to embrace your sexual energy, awaken your senses, and allow yourself to feel unconditional love. Today we’re talking to Rebecca Clio Gould, author of The Multi-Orgasmic Diet. It’s a book about self love, letting go of guilt, and shedding shame – it’s more than just a diet and it’s not just about sex. The Multi-Orgasmic Diet isn’t about orgasms as we traditionally think of it, but rather the ability to live turned on and experience multiple instances of unrestrained and intense excitement, joy, and pleasure moving through you. Basically, fee...2017-02-2044 minThe Rebel Health CoachAshlie Pappas: Essential Oils 101Do you feel as healthy as you think you should? Ashlie Pappas is the Founder of Naturally Ashlie, a company dedicated to helping others to live a more fulfilled life through creating shifts in the areas of eating, fitness, stress management, and living more naturally. She also hosts a great podcast, Stress Free Naturally, which features short, guided meditations to help reduce stress in your everyday life. Ashlie wasn’t always as healthy as she wanted to be. In her late 20s, Ashlie was working in a gym, teaching yoga classes and really ha...2017-02-0637 minThe Rebel Health CoachJimmy Moore: Ketogenics & FastingToday, Jimmy Moore joins me to discuss a Ketogenic Diet, Ketosis and Intermittent Fasting! Jimmy is best known for his Livin’ LaVida Low-Carb blog and podcast. He is also the author of The Ketogenic Cookbook, Keto Clarity, Cholesterol Clarity and his new book The Complete Guide to Fasting. In 2004, at 32 years of age and 410 pounds, Jimmy made the decision to take off the weight that was literally killing him. The time had come for a radical lifestyle change. A year later, he had lost 180 pounds and shrunk his waistline by 20 inches. This phenomenal we...2017-01-2349 minThe Rebel Health CoachOrangeTheory: Kick Off the New Year With a Fun Fitness Plan72% of people fall off their New Year’s resolutions in the first month of the year. Don’t let that be you. In this episode, Bronni Karatassos, the head trainer at OrangeTheory Fitness Sandy Springs, shares how you can make your healthy New Year’s resolution easier – and more fun! If you have a resolution to lose weight then you should check out OrangeTheory’s next event. The coaches will support you, and the reward will help keep you going to the gym! The OrangeTheory 6 Week Weight Loss Challeng...2017-01-0926 minThe Rebel Health CoachSean Croxton: Choose to Live a Better LifeI found Sean Croxton’s podcast during my journey to a healthier me, and today I’m sharing his inspirational voice with you. Sean hosts one of the most popular self-help podcasts, writes about wellness and kicked off the JERF (Just Eat Real Food) movement. He is enrolled as a student in the Proctor Gallagher Consultant program as well as the Robbin-Madanes Training course. “I’m a guy who just likes to come up with ideas and make them happen and help a lot of people at the same time. I’m just a man of service...2016-12-2640 minThe Rebel Health CoachTara Gesling: Best-Selling Author on Simple Steps to Prevent & Reverse IllnessWelcome back to the Rebel Health Coach podcast! I’m your host, Thom Underwood. Today I’m speaking with Tara Gesling, Founder of Cultivating Health, LLC and best-selling author of The 180 Degree Wellness Revolution: Simple Steps to Prevent and Reverse Illness. Tara is a woman of many hats. Not only is she an author and an entrepreneur, she is also a Certified Functional Health Practitioner (FDN-P), Certified Integrative Nutrition Coach (CINC) and a Master Gardener in horticulture. “When we’re healthy, we live in ease – when we’re not healthy, we’re living in dis-ease.” Tara’s boo...2016-11-2841 minThe Rebel Health CoachThom Underwood: Getting to Know The Rebel Health CoachWelcome to the first episode of The Rebel Health Coach podcast! Today Tony Loyd of the Social Entrepreneur podcast is interviewing Thom Underwood, Founder of Weight Loss that Lasts and The Rebel Health Coach. Thom will host future episodes of The Rebel Health Coach, but we wanted to kick things off with a little bit of background information, what to expect from the podcast, what to look for in the future, how he came up with the name, and the problems that he’s solving in the world today. In February 2007 Thom was tired of feeling tired al...2016-11-1727 min