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Dr. Mark Sherwood shares his journey from law enforcement to naturopathic medicine, exploring how personalized wellness approaches yield better results than one-size-fits-all health trends. Together we examine popular wellness practices, distinguishing between beneficial protocols and potentially harmful fads while emphasizing the importance of balance over extremes.

• Dr. Mark's career transition from 20-year police veteran to naturopathic doctor after discovering the surprisingly short lifespan of law enforcement personnel
• Why intermittent fasting affects women differently than men, particularly during perimenopause when hormonal changes already stress the body
• How GLP-1 medications (Ozempic, Wegovy) can be beneficial when used properly as "training wheels" rather than quick weight loss solutions
• The danger of focusing on weight loss rather than body composition, leading to muscle wasting and nutritional deficiencies
• Why vegan diets often lack essential nutrients like omega-3, complete proteins, iron and B12 despite being promoted as optimal
• The importance of "rhythm not robotic" living - finding non-negotiable health practices that still allow flexibility
• How genetic factors determine whether practices like cold plunges are beneficial or harmful for specific individuals
• Cautions about psychedelics and other brain-altering substances despite potential therapeutic applications
• The value of writing practice with the prompt: "What does my soul want me to know today?"

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Sandy connects with Cathleen Beerkens, author of "Your Creator Matrix" and founder of A Wellness Revolution, to explore how combining body, mind, spirit, and soul optimizes wellness beyond just scientific approaches. We dive deep into the concept of being co-creators of our reality through thoughts, emotions, and energy while examining the limitations of traditional medicine's fragmented approach to health. We get into the truth about manifestation—what it is, how it actually works (beyond the Instagram fluff), and why your subconscious mind may be shaping your reality more than your conscious choices.

• Cathleen shares her journey from Georgetown University-trained nurse to holistic wellness advocate after experiencing healthcare's disconnection from emotional and spiritual aspects
• The "Creator Matrix" concept explains how we create our reality through thoughts, emotions and belief systems even when we're unaware
• Our cells communicate through glycans (sugar structures) that act as antennas, maintaining our "online" status for optimal immune function
• The COVID pandemic served as a collective spiritual exercise forcing humanity into introspection and accelerating consciousness awakening
• Traditional medicine's "one-size-fits-all" approach fails to recognize our bio-individuality and the quantum physics of our existence
• Language matters - claiming ownership of illness ("my cancer") versus acknowledging it as a temporary experience impacts our frequency
• True healing requires working on all levels - physical, mental, emotional and spiritual - to remove blockages to wellness
• The Enneagram and other personality systems help us understand our unique motivations and improve relationships

Are you manifesting your life by default—without even realizing it?

Whether you're new to the law of attraction, curious about quantum reality, or tired of feeling stuck—this conversation will open your eyes.

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Dr. Chloe Weber returns to the podcast to share her profound knowledge of Chinese medicine and how it offers a refreshingly different approach to wellness—one that sees the body as an interconnected ecosystem rather than isolated systems needing separate fixes.

We dive deep into the five elements theory (wood, fire, earth, metal, water) and how each element connects to specific organs, emotions, and physical manifestations in the body. Chloe explains why your tongue is a powerful diagnostic tool, revealing internal patterns through its color, coating, and marks. Those teeth marks on the sides of your tongue? They're actually showing spleen qi deficiency, common in overthinkers and worriers!

The conversation takes a fascinating turn when we explore how hemp has been used in Chinese medicine for thousands of years. Far from being a modern addition, ancient Chinese practitioners recognized hemp's ability to tonify the liver, nourish the kidneys, and calm the heart (or spirit). Chloe breaks down the confusion around CBD, THC, and full-spectrum products, offering practical advice for finding quality products that actually work. Her insights on why full-spectrum hemp with that tiny 0.3% THC creates dramatically better results than isolates will change how you shop for these products.

For women approaching or experiencing menopause, Chloe shares a beautiful perspective from Chinese medicine—viewing this transition as a "second spring" when energy previously directed toward reproduction redirects to the heart, allowing women to finally focus on themselves and share their authentic wisdom with the world.

Whether you're dealing with chronic pain, sleep issues, hormonal challenges, or simply seeking a more balanced approach to wellness, this conversation offers practical wisdom that bridges ancient knowledge with modern understanding. The key takeaway? Building health through daily choices that follow the "middle way"—not perfection, but progress toward balance in all aspects of life.

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