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#48: The Body’s Chemical “Factory” [Part 2] – The “Useless” Organ ?!?!

Maria Horstmann, MBA, BCFWP, FDN-P

In today’s episode, we get to talk about the gallbladder and the steps to prevent its removal. It one of the most common surgeries---it is preventable with proper nutrition and lifestyle. The body is an incredible machine. It’s resilient. However, when it’s consistently attacked, it might come to a breaking point. That is often the case with the gallbladder. This powerful organ is not taken seriously.

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#47: The Body’s Chemical “Factory” [Part 1]

Maria Horstmann, MBA, BCFWP, FDN-P

In today's episode, I am starting a new mini-series about the second biggest organ and gland in the body, the liver. I’ll start by reminding you about how amazing your liver is with its 500+ functions and various toxins we are exposed to the liver works hard to filter and protect us from. During this mini-series, I will also share my experience after completing three liver flushes in the past nine months.

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#46: The Rule of 5 for Wellness and Trade-Offs

Maria Horstmann, MBA, BCFWP, FDN-P

In today's episode, I am wrapping up the mini-series on habits. Let's talk about two elephants in the room: consistency and trade-offs. The Rule of 5 for Wellness teaches us to not leave scared trees behind. Emotions aside, let's focus on your health/wellness so you lead a vibrant and fulfilling life.

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#45: Got Core Habits? Start With These…

Maria Horstmann, MBA, BCFWP, FDN-P

What are your 4-5 core habits? How awesome would be to start your day with an activity that you know will make a difference in your life? And be strategic about your choices? There’s more than one answer and one solution to circumstances and challenges. Take steps to replace your “I Can’t” to “I Can”. I believe in you. Believe in yourself too!

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#44: Goals or Habits…What’s More Important?

Maria Horstmann, MBA, BCFWP, FDN-P

It's hard to complete tasks required to achieve a goal if you have not formed a good habit first. Simple habits can do wonders for you. And if you grew up listening to stories like The Snow White, Rapunzel, and The Ugly Duckling, you might like the story I shared in today's episode.

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#43: The One Thing You Cannot Expand

Maria Horstmann, MBA, BCFWP, FDN-P

There are many skills and habits we can build and increase. Capacities we can expand. Yet, there is one thing we cannot expand. Often this one thing gets in our way to building healthy habits which ultimately impacts our level of satisfaction. In today's episode, we continue our conversation about habits, consistency, trade-offs, and much more.

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#42: Where Are You Falling Behind

Maria Horstmann, MBA, BCFWP, FDN-P

“You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink.” Been there, done that yourself? Raise your hand if there have been moments in your life that you acted like that stubborn horse. Let's kick start the mid-year assessments. Today’s podcast is the first of a mini-series about habits, consistency, and trade-offs.

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#41: The Inches Between Your Ears

Maria Horstmann, MBA, BCFWP, FDN-P

In today’s episode, let's talk about how restrictive and unhealthy the 8 inches between our ears can be. Let's also talk about Captain Plumb's Parachute Packing, about the people who make our lives easier, and about thanking them for their service!

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#40: Let Go To Heal and Blossom – The Ace Study [Part 3]

Maria Horstmann, MBA, BCFWP, FDN-P

In today’s episode, I am picking up where I left off in terms of the mind-blowing information about the correlation between the ACE Study, toxic stress, and later-in-life health issues. I will touch on resilience and strategies to let go to heal. Lastly, I will get personal and share my score and what I have been doing to heal as well.

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#39: The Ace Study [Part 2] – Toxic Stress and Illnesses

Maria Horstmann, MBA, BCFWP, FDN-P

Fill in the blanks, please. "_________ ___________ can disrupt the development of brain architecture and other organ systems, and increase the risk for stress-related disease and cognitive impairment, well into the adult years.”

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