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The Heal Deal Podcast is dedicated to helping you achieve more freedom in your health and your life. Your host, Dr. Leona Allen, will share real deal, eye-opening conversations based on over 20 years of personal and clinical experience. Podcast episodes will include a range of topics that will take you on a journey to heal your mind, body, and soul.
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This Internet Program is dedicated to the advancement of the central message of Jesus, helping to transform followers into leaders, servants into sons and daughters of destiny who are ambassadors of God's kingdom and citizens of heaven.
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Cirugía para tumores de Tiroides, Paratiroides y Adrenales. Mínima invasión endoscopica, neuromonitoreo intraoperatorio y fluorescencia con verde indocianina
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We regret that, since the devastation of Hurricanes Irma and Maria, our studio and related technology have been down. Our intentions were to keep you posted on our status. That, unfortunately, has not occurred until now, Sept. 5, 2018. During the recovery process, I have been functioning as a Crisis Counselor, in a local nonprofit agency, funded by The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Most recently yours truly was promoted to Crisis Counselor Lead. This pod ...
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Imagine losing 90 pounds and reshaping your life from the ground up. Former NYPD detective Clyde Rush joins Dr. Leona to reveal the secrets to his radical transformation. If you're ready to break free from your limits and rewrite your health story, this is the episode for you! In this episode of the Heal Deal Podcast, Dr. Leona Allen sits down with…
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In this empowering episode of The Heal Deal Podcast, we confront the idea that your diagnosis doesn't define you. Joined by Dr. Bruce Cooper, we uncover how to look beyond the labels placed on you by the medical system and focus on finding the root causes of your health challenges. Dr. Cooper shares actionable insights into addressing chronic condi…
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In this milestone 50th episode of The Heal Deal Podcast, Dr. Leona Allen sits down with Rhonda Williams, an executive coach and returning guest from Episode 19, to explore a story of resilience and transformation. Rhonda shares how she recently released over 50 pounds through a commitment to a plant-based diet and juicing, overcoming struggles with…
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In this episode of The Heal Deal Podcast, Dr. Leona Allen uncovers the hidden dangers of sugar, particularly during the holiday season from Halloween to New Year's Day. She breaks down how excessive sugar intake can lead to serious health issues like cardiovascular disease, weight gain, diabetes, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Dr. Leona als…
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In this episode of the Heal Deal podcast, Dr. Leona Allen discusses the impact of metabolism on health, especially as one ages, and identifies five foods that can boost metabolism. She stresses the importance of protein-rich foods such as eggs and lean meats, nutrient-dense options like lentils and leafy greens, metabolism-supporting beverages like…
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In this episode of the Heal Deal podcast, Dr. Leona Allen, founder of Freedom Health Systems and a seasoned chiropractor and wellness coach, discusses how to achieve more freedom in your health and life. She explores the detrimental effects of five specific foods—sugar, artificial sweeteners, refined oils, processed dairy, and refined grains—on met…
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In this episode of the Heal Deal podcast, Dr. Leona welcomes Dr. Shana, a distinguished Executive Wellness Coach and Mental Health Expert, renowned for her innovative approach to corporate and high-achieving women's wellness. With over 23 years of experience, Dr. Shana specializes in integrating RADICAL Self-Love practices into the fabric of profes…
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In this enlightening episode of The Heal Deal Podcast, Dr. Leona is joined by the inspiring Rev. Jocelyn J. Jones MSW. Jocelyn is a renowned entrepreneur, speaker, and coach dedicated to empowering others through their journeys of healing and transformation. Rev. Jocelyn is the visionary founder of Women in the Ministry, a community focused on help…
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#44. The Toxins In Your Home That Could Be Making You Sick: A conversation with Therese “Tee” Forton-Barnes
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In this episode, Dr. Leona welcomes Therese “Tee” Forton-Barnes. Tee is a Detox Your Home Guru and Health Coach at The Green Living Gurus. She grew up in a very healthy home in the 60’s and 70’s, went to college to open a health food store, and has been helping people for over 40 years keep toxicants out of their homes. She is an entrepreneur, acti…
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#43. The Art of Mindful Eating and Its Impact on Weight Loss: A conversation with Jackie Kirschen
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In this episode, Dr. Leona welcomes Jackie Kirschen! Jackie is a weight loss dietitian who successfully lost 65 pounds and kept it off for 14 years. She helps women sustainably lose weight, indulge in the foods they love, end the yo-yo dieting cycle, and conquer binge eating while healing their relationship with food through Mindful Eating. Jackie'…
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#42. Navigating Transitions & Embracing Change as a Gen X'er: A conversation with Michele Walter
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In this episode, Dr. Leona welcomes Michele Walter! When Gen X’ers work with Michele, they learn how to move through the uncertainty of transitions with confidence, courage, and consciousness. After the sudden death of her mom in 2012, Michele began to re-evaluate her “successful” life as an attorney with the U.S. Department of Justice. She battled…
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En este video, exploraremos los emocionantes avances tecnológicos y la evolución de la cirugía mínimamente invasiva en el campo de la cirugía endocrina.Comenzaremos nuestro viaje retrocediendo en el tiempo para explorar la historia fascinante de la cirugía mínimamente invasiva en cirugía endocrina. Desde los primeros intentos hasta los avances mode…
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In this episode, Dr. Leona welcomes Susan Salenger. Susan Salenger is the author and researcher behind SIDELINED: How Women Can Navigate A Broken Healthcare System. SIDELINED examines the many ways in which some women manage and sometimes mismanage their healthcare. Susan explores how women, typically the medical gatekeepers for their families, ten…
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Do you feel like your health and weight loss goals are out of your reach? Do you feel like it's too late to achieve the health you desire? Are you 'afraid' of becoming healthy? This episode delves into the fears that can hinder individuals from reaching their health and weight loss goals. It explores how fears of the unknown, putting the needs of o…
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This episode covers three key strategies for accelerating healthy weight loss. It emphasizes the importance of focusing on health to achieve weight loss, not just quick fixes or conventional myths regarding weight loss. Strategies include prioritizing nutrition by incorporating whole, unprocessed foods, managing stress as a crucial factor in weight…
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Schedule Your Breakthrough Call What do you want to achieve in the next 3, 6, 9 or 12 months in regards to your health and weight loss goals? Whatever it is, whether it is to eat better or get back on your exercise regimen, it’s important to have a powerful mindset and a clear roadmap in your journey to healing and weight loss. “If you are not clea…
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In this episode, Dr. Leona discusses the habitual cycle of setting and failing to keep New Year's resolutions, influenced by societal expectations rather than genuine personal reflection and a clear understanding of our goals. She explores why traditional approaches to New Year's resolutions often lead to disappointment and what can be done differe…
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Are you tired of letting excuses rule your life? Are you ready to break free from the constraints of "I can't" and "I don’t have time?" Today's episode is real talk about how the excuses you make are holding you back from walking into your purpose. It’s time to stop hiding behind your excuses. “Stop hiding behind your excuses, so you can walk into …
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There are many factors that contribute to why you may be unable to stick to a weight loss plan, but sugar cravings, feelings of food deprivation, and increased hunger are at the top of the list. But by the end of this episode, you will understand your cues, especially when it comes to distinguishing the difference between hunger, cravings or appeti…
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In this episode, Dr. Leona welcomes Dr. David Wiss. Dr. Wiss became a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) in 2013 and founded Nutrition in Recovery, a group practice of RDNs specializing in treating eating and substance use disorders. He earned his Ph.D. in Public Health with a minor in Health Psychology from UCLA by investigating links between…
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#33. Prevent and reverse diabetes through lifestyle: A conversation with Lucia Tiffany MPH, RN, Certified Lifestyle Coach
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In this episode, Dr. Leona welcomes Lucia Tiffany. Lucia is the owner of 3-D Health LLC and author of two plant-based cookbooks and the e-book, The Plant Based Plate Shift: 12 steps to transform your plate and palate. She has a passion for supporting women entrepreneurs in their journey to optimal health through education and coaching. She seeks to…
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#32. DEAL with your problems, HEAL from the pain, and FULFILL your purpose: A conversation with Earnest James
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In this episode, Dr. Leona welcomes Earnest James. Earnest James is a family man, father, and friend, with a heart for people. As a minister, mentor, and speaker, Earnest has dedicated his life to inspiring and uplifting others. His mission is to help others deal, heal and fulfill. “Deal with your problems. Heal from your pain. Fulfill your purpose…
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In this episode, Dr. Leona is being interviewed by Danielle Emmons, RDN, host of the Ditch the Diets Online Summit. The conversation provides actionable advice for women over 40 who are looking to break free from diet hell so they can finally lose weight for good without all the mind drama. "Take those mistakes as lessons, give yourself some grace,…
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In this episode, Dr. Leona discusses the USDA’s approval of the sale of lab-grown meat and its potential impact it may have on our environment, our health, and our food choices. "Control food and you control the people." -- Henry Kissinger In this episode: 00:00 Intro 03:04 Sponsor message: Download your Food Shopping Guide 04:09 The recent USDA ap…
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In this episode, Dr. Leona welcomes Keba Richardson, Author and Wholistic Life Coach. Join us in this conversation, as Keba shares her personal journey of self-discovery and transformation by Un-Becoming. “Nature has been one of my greatest teachers on this journey.” — Keba Richardson In this episode: 01:07 Guest introduction: Keba Richardson, Auth…
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In this episode, Dr. Leona reflects on the symbolism of the Sankofa as she emphasizes the significance of looking to the past in order to heal the present and the future. “Always remember the past for therein lies the future, if forgotten we are destined to repeat it.” — Meaning of the Symbolism of the Sankofa Bird In this episode: 00:00 Intro 01:0…
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In this episode, Dr. Leona is being interviewed by Cherie Schwartz, host of the Weight Loss For Women Over 50 Masterclass Series. The conversation provides actionable advice for women over 50 who are looking to improve their health and achieve their weight loss goals through consistent habits and lifestyle changes. "You don’t lose weight to get hea…
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In this episode, Dr. Leona welcomes Dr. Barbara Swinney, a Life and Holistic Leadership Expert. Join us in this conversation, as Dr. Swinney shares how she uses her platform to empower women worldwide to heal, lead, and leverage their stories for life, love, and leadership. "If you want your life to go higher... you have to go DEEPER!" — Dr. Barbar…
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Nurturing plants in a garden is a wonderful way to nurture ourselves. Not just physically, but mentally and spiritually as well. Gardening benefits our well-being in so many ways, from reducing stress to creating more peace in our lives. Allow this episode to motivate you to nurture your soul in the garden. “We might think we are nurturing our gard…
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In this podcast episode, Dr. Leona shares the humble beginnings of her personal journey with gardening. She discusses how she initially tried using containers and raised garden beds for gardening but found it to be unsuccessful and not resonating with her. However, once she started tilling the soil and getting her hands dirty, she felt a sense of r…
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In this episode, Dr. Leona discusses embracing the seasons of life. Just as nature experiences different seasons, our lives also go through seasons as well. Understanding this concept can help us make sense of the trials and tribulations we face. By recognizing that these are seasons in our lives, we can stay firm during difficult times and have fa…
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In this episode, we dive into the importance of liver health and the vital role that liver cells play in the body. We also discuss the symptoms of liver disease, including jaundice, chronic fatigue, weight loss, and hormonal imbalances. Dr. Leona shares her personal experience with prediabetes, fatty liver, and gallbladder disease, and how she was …
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How to avoid toxic chemicals in your food: Tips for making informed choices and improving your health
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In this episode, we discuss the importance of reading labels when buying packaged foods. By reading labels, you can avoid sources of toxic chemicals and make informed choices about the foods you eat. We suggest looking for foods with short ingredient lists that you can pronounce and recognize. We also encourage modifying recipes using healthy ingre…
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In this podcast episode, Dr. Leona delves into the topic of food and what it truly means. She discusses how the Standard American Diet is poisoning our bodies with denatured, processed, and highly refined artificial foods. While these foods may look and taste like food, they lack the necessary nutrients to nourish our bodies and are making us sick.…
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My guest, Rhonda Williams, shares the power of resilience in her healing journey. If what you want is not where you're standing, keep moving. – Rhonda Williams In this episode: 00:00 Intro 01:01 Sponsor message: Download your Food Shopping Guide 01:24 Introduction of Guest: Rhonda Williams 03:15 Hitting roadblocks in the healing journey 05:38 The s…
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Our bodies need real food to function. The purpose of food is to nourish our bodies in order to sustain growth, repair and vital processes, and to furnish energy. But now, we are in a state where we eat more harmful chemicals than we eat nutritious food and it is making us sick. Seventy percent of deaths are caused by chronic disease, and these rat…
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Loren West experienced a sudden heart attack at the young age of 27. In today’s episode, Loren shares his powerful story of healing and recovery. "It's the scariest thing on earth and it's one of the hardest things to describe, until you go through it." Loren West In this episode: 00:00 Intro 01:02 Sponsor message: Download your Food Shopping Guide…
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I dealt with anxiety, depression, and fatigue for many years. But after embracing my introversion, I was able to change my health and my life around. Now, what I used to consider my biggest weakness, is now my superpower. "Being an introvert, you have to heal your mind, because that's where you live most of the time. " Dr. Leona In this episode: 00…
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Our healing journeys are unique. In today’s episode, my client and guest, Kisha Wesley, candidly shares her ups and downs in her weight loss journey and how it evolved to a journey of self-discovery. Tune in as she discusses what drove her to change, the obstacles she faced, what she learned most about herself, and the freedom she experienced in th…
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Last week I discussed the fear, frustration, and overwhelm that's associated with the discouragement you face when your fitness and weight loss goals aren't met. As a result, discouragement lowers your self-esteem. It makes you feel hopeless. It overwhelms you until you are ready to give up all together. In this episode, I'm going to share solution…
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Whenever we take on a new journey, there are going to be moments when we become discouraged. These are low moments in our lives when we feel hopeless and want to give up. We become hard on ourselves and start to sabotage our own efforts. Discouragement and those feeling that go along with it, such as fear and depression, is part of the journey. You…
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Today we are going to talk about fasting. I want you to have a better understanding of fasting because from where I'm sitting, I have seen it done more wrong than right. I strongly believe the reason for that is because many people don't understand the true purpose of fasting, what it is, how it works, and how it can be properly applied to their li…
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The key to successful weight loss it to be able to burn fat for energy, and this happens at the hormonal level. This episode will be about the #1 hormone that contributes to weight gain, and how you can manage it for successful weight loss. "Healthy weight loss is a result of your body burning fat for energy." Dr. Leona In this episode: 00:00 Intro…
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For the past 30 years, conventional nutritional wisdom has recommended eating less and exercising more if you want to lose weight. In theory, this makes sense – burn more calories than you eat, and the pounds will come off. I wish it was that simple, but it’s not. To believe that weight is due to calories in vs. calories out is a huge mistake. Calo…
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Every January, millions of Americans have made New Year’s resolutions to lose weight, get in shape, eating less sugar, or go plant-based. This is also the time of the year the internet will be inundated with the latest weight loss fads, gimmicks, and other misleading information. Before you get sucked into the next marketing scam, please listen to …
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We often find ourselves discouraged with the time and effort that is required to get from where we are to where we want to be, but what we do with those feelings of discouragement is what matters. In this episode, I'll be sharing the three keys to successful weight loss. They will help you stay motivated throughout your journey and realize that the…
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Many people are trapped in harmful patterns and thoughts, and they don't have room to breathe. They’re suffocating and really want to find a way out. Then there's others out there that have no clue that they're in a box. They have normalized their dysfunction and are comfortable. It's hard for people to think outside of a box when they don't realiz…
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Today, more time, money, and energy are spent on discovering how to become more comfortable in our illness, and learning how to adapt to a toxic environment instead of using natural approaches to healing. Many of you trust or rely on this approach to healing, unaware of understanding how your body is intelligent enough and capable enough of healing…
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We are made up of approximately 50 trillion cells, which are the building blocks of our body. Our cells build our tissues, our tissues form our organs, and our organs create our organ systems, which work together to keep us alive! In today's episode, I want you to understand how healing begins at the cellular level. I want to open your eyes to how …
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Our bodies are precious, and once we understand the complexities of it and how it operates, we’ll learn to appreciate it and be more encouraged to take care of it. It’s your body that allows you to connect with the world around you. It allows you to touch, smell, see, hear, taste, think, and do. Without your body, these experiences wouldn’t be poss…
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