Free Thinking with Montel

Did you know there are now 2.8 million people worldwide who have multiple sclerosis according to the most extensive global study to date? That means every 5 minutes, someone, somewhere in the world is diagnosed with MS. Nearly 1 million of them are living in the United States.On this epsiode of Free Thinking, Montel talks with Dr george Jelink. Dr Jelinek has dedicated his life to the epidemiology of MS. He is an Australian doctor who is a professor and the founder of the Neuroepidemiology Unit, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health. This unit expressly evaluates modifiable risk factors that predict the progression of Multiple sclerosis. He has served as the Chief Editor for Neuroepidemiology in the journal Frontiers in Neurology since 2017 and was the Founding Editor – and is currently the Editor Emeritus – for Emergency Medicine Australasia. Between 1987 and 2018, he published more than 150 peer-reviewed papers and eight books, and received more than 20 research grants. In 2012 he founded the non-profit, Overcoming MS, to help empower people with MS to take control of their health through lifestyle choices. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Christy Pennison is a board-certified professional counselor with over 10 years of experience, a mental health consultant, and owner of Be Inspired Counseling & Consulting in Alexandria, Louisiana. Be Inspired Counseling & Consulting was created out of a passion to help individuals, children, and families by inspiring hope for change; the team of counselors has over 30 years of combined experience. She is a mental health advocate and community leader, who spearheads her local community counselors’ chapter of the Louisiana Counselors Association. Christy talks with Montel on this epsiode of Free Thinking about the importance of mental wellbeing, connections, relationships, and fostering community. She is passionate about inspiring hope for change through counseling, consulting, and speaking to help individuals of all ages move forward and live fully. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of Free Thinking, Montel talks with Carmelo Rodriguez, author of Dead Soldier: Story of the Living, which chronicles his story of being misclassified as “dead” by the VA, which then shares that information with social security and the IRS to make matters worse. An astonishing 4,200 vets, who are very much alive, have been mistakenly classified as deceased and had their VA benefits cut off during a recent five-year period. Carmelo is a six-time author, film maker, actor, Certified Life & Confidence Coach, and an Army Combat Veteran. He holds a B.A. in Criminal Justice and a Master’s in Business Administration. He honed the science of Life Coaching and Confidence Coaching and has designed a self- development program for military service members transitioning to civilian life. He was announced as one of the top 20 most influential people in 2020 by multiple media platforms. Even with his extensive academic and professional background, he considers himself a continuous learner and believes that his journey as a life coach and public speaker has brought immense meaning and satisfaction to his life. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of Free Thinking, Montel chats with Jerome Foster II, an 18-year-old climate justice activist, voting rights advocate, and emerging technology developer. His work as a leader in the youth climate movement has been recognized on the international stage. He serves as the youngest member of the Biden White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council. He’s the Executive Director & Founder of OneMillionOfUs, which is mobilizing a new generation of young people to register and turnout to vote. He is the Founder and Co-Editor-in-Chief of The Climate Reporter, an international youth-led climate-focused news outlet. He has spoken at the United Nations High Commission on Human Rights, met with world leaders, and has helped to pass the Clean Energy DC Act which is one of the most aggressive and comprehensive decarbonization bills being implemented in the nation. He was awarded the World Series of Entrepreneurship and has been featured in TIME Magazine, ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, The Washington Post, New York Times, and many more. He has also been awarded the Amnesty International Ambassadors of Conscience Highest Human Rights Award alongside Greta Thunberg and other youth climate leaders. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

According to the latest statistics available from the CDC, Traumatic Brain Injury, also known as TBI, is a leading cause of death and disability in the United States. We most often associate TBI with our military veterans, but many others are afflicted with TBI due to sports and accidents. In 2014 falls accounted for almost half of all TBI related emergency room visits.On this episode of Free Thinking, Montel talks with Dr Mark Gordon, a Neuro-Endocrinologist specializing in TBI, and Jerri Sher, the Emmy Award winning filmmaker behind the Documentary “Quiet Explosions.” Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of Free Thinking, Montel talks with renown neurologist, Dr David Perlmutter. Dr Perlmutter is a board-certified neurologist and fellow of the American College of Nutrition. He serves as the medical advisor for the Dr. Oz Show and Men’s Health and is an associate professor at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. He is the recipient of numerous awards, including the Linus Pauling Award for his innovative approaches to neurological disorders. He has published extensively in peer-reviewed scientific journals and is a frequent lecturer at symposia sponsored by several medical institutions such as Columbia University, New York University, and Harvard University. He is a 5-time New York Times bestselling author, and his 2013 bestseller, Grain Brain, has more than 1.5 million copies in print, has been published in multiple languages, and is available in 20 countries across the globe. Grain Brain kickstarted a revolution and empowers its readers to take control of their health to achieve optimal wellness for lifelong vitality. Since its publication, Grain Brain has reached #1 on multiple best-seller lists, including New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of Free Thinking, Montel talks with Shirley Raines, founder of Beauty 2 The Streetz, a non-profit organization that has supported the homeless community in Los Angeles for the last four years. Every Saturday, rain or shine, she and her team come out to share a hot home-cooked meal, conversation, and most importantly connection. Skid Row is the epicenter of Los Angeles’ homeless community, with about 5,000 people experiencing homelessness lining its corridors. For four years, Raines and her team of volunteers have made weekly visits to Skid Row to distribute donated food, hygiene products and other necessities. Beauty 2 The Streetz has also provided something unique — free beauty makeovers to the community's cisgender and transgender women. Her services were crucial before COVID-19 hit, but are even more so now, as she provides the community with essential PPE, hand sanitizer, and information on social distancing and virus prevention. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of Free Thinking, Montel talks with Porsche Williams, a Navy veteran who’s an active member of the Veterans Mental Health Advisory Council at Washington, D.C., Veterans Affairs Medical Center. She is a Suicide Intervention Instructor and founder of Restore Life which she started in 2018 after experiencing her own mental health challenges stemming from her time serving in the Navy during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom war. Her and her team have intervened and prevented hundreds of suicide attempts throughout the Washington DC metropolitan area. She has worked closely with and trained the NFL players association, DC VA Medical center staff, veterans, adolescent, mental health providers, American university police department, Metropolitan Police Department, Maryland’s Sheriff’s department government officials, and many more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of Free Thinking, Montel speaks with 33-year-old Financial Activist Dasha Kenned. A St. Louis native with over a decade of experience working as an accountant and default counselor, she created The Broke Black girl which connects, educates, and empowers minority women to achieve financial and mental wellness. The Broke Black Girl provides a safe and supportive space for women to openly discuss their financial hardships, advance their financial literacy, and seek free assistance from the professionals in the group. The platform has exceeded 60,000 women within one year, reaching women in 38 states and 96 countries. The Broke Black Girl has been featured on People, Elite Daily, Black Enterprise Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of Free Thinking, Montel talks with his friend Travis Flores. Born with cystic fibrosis and facing the reality that he might not live to his 20’s, Travis became a best-selling children’s book author as a teenager, was a key ambassador for the Make-a-Wish Foundation and today is an author, activist, actor and producer. It’s truly a miracle he’s alive today having now had 3 separate lung transplants, one of of only about 30 patients worldwide to have a 3rd procedure. Travis shares his experiences and how love has helped him through some of his darkest days. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of Free Thinking, Montel talks with filmmaker, freelance journalist and creative professional from Omaha, Nebraska, Nick Beaulieu. Nick recently contributed to PBS’s “American Portrait” series, representing Nebraska. He’s the director, writer, and producer of the documentary film How Much Sleep Have You Lost, which is a multi-year odyssey that examines racism, privilege, and faith in Omaha, Nebraska. He also sits on the board of MORE, Movement in Omaha for Racial Equity. Nick is a graduate of the University of Nebraska Omaha and has held roles at Film Streams, The Omaha World-Herald, and Sojern. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Multiple sclerosis, or MS, is a disease in which your body's immune system eats away at the protective sheath that covers your nerves. The disorder disrupts communication between your brain and the rest of your body, meaning your nerve signals slow down or stop. We don't know exactly why this happens. The most common thought is that a virus or gene defect, or both, are to blame. Environmental factors may even play a role. We do know that the disorder affects more women than men, that you may get the disorder if you have a family history of MS, and that you are at higher risk if you live in a part of the world where MS is more common. It's typically diagnosed between the ages of 20 and 40, but we see the disorder at any age. Now you may ask, how do you know you have multiple sclerosis?On this episode of Free Thinking, Montel talks with one of the foremost experts in treating patients with MS and other Nero immune disorders, Dr Michelle Fabian. She is an Assistant Professor of Neurology and an attending physician at the Corinne Goldsmith Dickinson Center for Multiple Sclerosis Center. She received a BS degree in chemistry from the University of Notre Dame and a MD degree from Case Western Reserve University. She completed her neurology residency at Mount Sinai Hospital, where she served as Chief Resident. In 2009, she was named The Mount Sinai Hospital Resident of the Year. She was the recipient of a 2009-2011 Sylvia Lawry Fellowship from the National MS Society, after which she joined the CGD faculty in 2011. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of Free Thinking, Montel talks with Jimmy Choi, a 46-year-old endurance athlete and Parkinson’s Advocate. He received a diagnosis of Young Onset Parkinson’s at only 27 years old and doctors told him that he would need to use a wheelchair in just 15 to 20 years. After extensive research, he found that exercise was the only treatment proven to slow or even halt the progression of Parkinson’s Disease. Since then, he has used fitness to battle his illness and collected an incredibly impressive record of being a four-season veteran of American Ninja Warrior and has completed one ultra-marathon, 16 marathons, 100 half marathons, numerous 5Ks, 10Ks, and triathlons. He and his wife have raised close to $500,000 for Parkinson’s research. He is best known for showcasing feats of athleticism on his social media to serve as inspiration for his fans and those facing similar health challenges. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

When we think of PTSD, [effective PTSD treatment], we most often associate it with veterans as a result of war. However, statistics state that 1 in 13 people will experience PTSD in their lifetime. On this episode of Free Thinking, Montel talks with Dr Frank Bourke, a doctor who was on the front lines of treating 9-11 first responders. Dr Bourke is the founder of the non-profit, The Research and Recognition Project, which conducts rigorous, controlled clinical studies to validate therapeutic techniques that support the widespread use of innovative and cost-effective clinical care for traumatic stress and a number of other psychiatric disorders. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Montel chats with Lindsey Joy Holcomb on this episode of Free Thinking. Lindsey is a mixed-media artist who works with ink, oil, and thread. She’s the founder of the internationally recognized social art project, Colors of MS, where she takes MRI brain scans of MS patients and turns them into absolutely incredible works of art, transforming something that is often a sign of bad news – a brain scan showing the presence of MS – into something truly amazing. She was diagnosed with MS in 2017 and turned to art as a way to heal. After painting her diagnostic MRI, changing the clinical black and white to vibrant color, the passion project was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Newly elected PA State Representative Jessica Benham joins Montel on this episode of Free Thinking. Rep Benham is a disability rights activist serving as a member-elect of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 36th District, located in Western Pennsylvania. She is the first openly LGBTQ+ woman and first openly autistic person elected to the Pennsylvania General Assembly. She is a union organizer, community leader, advocate, and role model. She co-founded the Pittsburgh Center for Autistic Advocacy. In her words, she is “fighting for a world where we never have to hide who we are to be seen as capable of serving our communities.”#montel #jessicabenham #LGBTQ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of Free Thinking, Bobbi Vogel joins Montel Williams to discuss her etheric medicine practice and share stories of those she has helped. Bobbi explains how she came to realize her gift as a medical intuitive and what the etheric body is, and the importance of the balance between the etheric and physical body. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of Free Thinking with Montel, Dr. Keisha Gibson breaks down the facts, addresses common mis-perceptions and answers questions many people still have about the COVID-19 vaccines available. Dr Gibson is a pediatric nephrologist at the University of North Carolina and the Vice Chair of Diversity and Inclusion at the UNC Department of Medicine. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of Free Thinking, Montel talks to Dr David Burns about depression and anxiety, and tips for people to rediscover happiness in their lives. Dr Burns isa renowned psychiatrist, adjunct Clinical Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford, award-winning researcher, and the author of the incredibly successful books Feeling Good and Feeling Great which have helped millions around the world suffering from anxiety and depression to experience joy. He has done 40 years of research and has completed over 40,000 hours of treating individuals with severe mood problems. 50,000 American and Canadian mental health professionals have attended his training programs. He was a pioneer in the development of cognitive therapy, and is the founder and creator of TEAM-CBT, which makes rapid recovery from depression and anxiety possible. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of Free Thinking, Montel speaks with Dr Elizabeth Morrison-Banks, the Associate Dean for Medical Education Quality and Integration and Health Sciences Clinical Professor at the University of California, Riverside. Dr Morrison-Banks is an MS specialist that has worked with many families affected by MS for over 15 years and serves on the Healthcare Provider Council of the Southern California & Nevada Chapter of the National MS Society. She led the first published survey documenting the nature and extent of caregiver mistreatment of adults with MS in the US and talks about her research which focuses on understanding and preventing the abuse and neglect of those affected with MS. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Genetically Modified Organisms, or GMOs, are a hotly debated topic. Learn what GMO’s are and aren’t as Montel speaks with Sally Mackenzie, Ph.D. on this episode of Free Thinking. Dr Mckenzie s a professor of plant science in the College of Agricultural Sciences and professor of biology in the Eberly College of Science at Penn State. She has been in plant molecular genetics research for almost 30 years and is the Founding Director of the Plant Institute at Penn State. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

“I feel great and am in the best health of my life” says Frank Davis, Founder of Optivida Nutrition. But that wasn’t always the case. Frank’s childhood was filled with ailments and in his early forties he was diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. That set him on a course of discovery, which ultimately led to his recovery and was the catalyst to founding his company Optivida. Frank researched all options –medical and nutritional. The turning point was at a symposium entitled “Foods as a Medicine” where he found the medical and scientific evidence that nutrition was the key to health. The presenters at the conference were top university PhD researchers in field of health and wellness. They showed overwhelming evidence linking virtually every known disease, illness, cancer, etc. to some form of dietary deficiency. As he tried to fix his own nutrition needs, Frank learned quickly of the compromised quality of the United States’ food supply. He learned that our foods are grown in nutrient deficient soils, treated with toxic herbicides, pesticides, fungicides and are transported thousands of miles over weeks before arriving at our homes. Reports Frank read, validated that the food we eat today has only a fraction of the nutrition of the same foods grown 70 years ago and he concluded that it was nearly impossible to get full nutrition from the United States’ food supply.He has since fully recovered and engages in a variety of sports such as racquetball, biking and weight training just to name a few. He has participated in the World Senior Games for the past 23 years and joins Montel on this episode of Free Thinking to share his wisdom for well being and longevity. We also have to mention is he sporting a six pack of abs at age 74.Use code Montel10 to get a 10% discount on your first order today! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of Free Thinking, Montel talks with 8 year old Cavanaugh Bell. Cavanaugh was bullied in school, and he decided to turn what he calls “the darkness he felt inside”, into a catalyst for change. He started his own nonprofit called Cool and Dope, an acronym for: “considering others’ obstacles in life and dish out positive energy.” His central mission is to combat bullying and spread positivity through acts of kindness and he hopes to end bullying by 2030. He created a food pantry with his savings called Love is Greater than COVID-19 which has served over 2,000 families, helping approximately 10,560 people. He has a big heart and is a natural-born leader! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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On this episode of Free Thinking, Montel talks with his friend Ken Fisher, a business leader and philanthropist with a passion for serving those who have served our country. He is the co-managing partner of Fisher Brothers, the third-generation leadership team of one of the country’s most successful family-owned real estate development and management companies. He was named one of America’s Best Leaders by U.S. News & World Report. He is a tireless advocate for those who have made tremendous sacrifices to our country including military service members, veterans and their families and serves as the chairman and CEO of the Fisher House Foundation. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Depression in its various forms is one of the most common symptoms of multiple sclerosis. In fact, studies have suggested that clinical depression is more frequent among people with MS than it is in the general population or in many other chronic illnesses.The devastating impact depression has on patients with MS is seen throughout MS research. Depression is the number one correlate of quality of life for patients and their caregivers with MS. Suicide from depression is the 3rd leading cause of death in MS across the lifespan. 30% of patients with MS have suicidal ideation, and 10% of patients with MS will attempt suicide at some point during the course of their illness. Depression worsens MS. Thus, patients who are depressed with MS have a worse course of illness, and treatment of their depression improves the neurologic outcome of their illness.The good news is, Depression is the most treatable comorbidity of MS, with patients achieving a complete remission of their clinical depression with proper treatment.In this episode of Free Thinking Montel talks to a world-renown expert on MS and depression, Dr. Adam Kaplin. He is the principal psychiatric consultant to the Johns Hopkins Multiple Sclerosis Center of Excellence and the clinical director of the Johns Hopkins Psychiatric Esketamine Clinic. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cancer, obesity and diabetes have reached epidemic levels in the United States. The US medical system is the third highest cause of death and the most expensive in the world. While good nutrition can solve many of these problems, the American public is getting a lot of contradictory advice on nutrition and is harmed by an endless barrage of fad diets. On this episode of Free Thinking, Montel talks with his friend Ariane Sommer about the benefits of a Vegan lifestyle, which she has lead for over a decade. She is a best selling author, vegan biohacker and wellness entrepreneur who has lived all over the world and is fluent in five languages.Listen to Ariane’s podcast athttps://superhumanize.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Thanksgiving is a time to show your gratitude for your friends, family, and all that you have in life. This year will be quite different for most folks, no large gatherings of family and friends. But it is still an important time for reflection and thankfulness for all that we have, and finding new ways to express gratitude. We should always acknowledge those that sacrifice so much for the rest of us, our servicemen and women and their families. Jessica Allen joins Montel on this edition of Free Thinking to share her family's story of sacrifice, dedication, and resilience. Their life was forever changed in 2010 when her husband, Charles Allen III, was severely injured after stepping on a 40lb IED while on dismounted patrol in Afghanistan. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of Free Thinking, Montel is joined by Dr Terry Wahls, a clinical professor of medicine at the University of Iowa. Dr Wahls is a MS patient with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis. She was dependent on a tilt-recline wheelchair for four years due to Multiple Sclerosis until she reclaimed her health using a diet and lifestyle program she designed specifically to restore her cellular health — she now pedals her bike to work each day. Her training program, The Wahls Protocol, is an autoimmune protocol that has transformed thousands of lives across the globe and has changed the direction of dietary and health behavior research for neurological and autoimmune conditions. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this special Veteran’s Day episode of Free Thinking, Montel shares his military story – from enlisting in Marines after high school, to the Naval Academy to more than a decade as a Special Duty Intelligence Officer – in a way he rarely does.This Veterans Day, Montel reminds us that our obligation to those who served isn’t just saying thank you – it’s also to be there for those who served in a time of need. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this edition of Free Thinking, Montel is joined by Dr Howard Weiner, a world-renowned neurologist, neuroscientist, and immunologist, to discuss the latest advances in MS research. He is the Robert L. Kroc Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School, Director and Founder of the Partners Multiple Sclerosis Center and Co-Director of the Anne Romney Center for Neurologic Diseases at the Brigham & Women’s Hospital. His discoveries regarding basic mechanisms of MS have led to the development of new treatment approaches worldwide. He is also a writer and filmmaker and the author of Curing MS. The Partners Multiple Sclerosis Center, located at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) is world renowned for providing the most advanced multiple sclerosis treatment options for patients with MS, bolstered by a clinical research program that is leading the way in the latest discoveries. Since its creation in 1999, the Center, led by Howard L. Weiner, MD, has been at the forefront of MS patient care and research, including the landmark Comprehensive Longitudinal Investigation of Multiple Sclerosis at BWH (CLIMB) study that has provided many insights into genetics, immunology imaging, and treatment of multiple sclerosis.The Partners Multiple Sclerosis Center, located at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, MAhttps://www.brighamandwomens.org/neurology/multiple-sclerosis Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of Free Thinking, Montel explores the importance of access to healthy food for all socio-economic groups and neighborhoods. He is joined by his friend, Taja Sevelle, founder of Urban Farming, a non-profit organization dedicated to solutions that create healthy communities. Several studies have investigated disparities in the distribution of neighborhood vegetation, the proximity of residences to playgrounds, and the accessibility of supermarkets and grocery stores, but few have examined access to fast-food outlets and convenience stores as a function of neighborhood racial and socioeconomic demographics. The neighborhood environment can help promote and sustain beneficial lifestyle patterns or can contribute to the development of unhealthy behaviors, resulting in chronic health problems among residents. What can we do about it? Empower communities to have more control over their food sources. In Phase I, Urban Farming installed over 150 community and school gardens of free food in 25 states in the U.S., as well as a school garden in Montego Bay, Jamaica. There are now over 66,000 gardens worldwide in over 60 countries that are each a part of the Urban Farming Global Food Chain®. As of October 2020 Urban Farming has helped 1,050 families and individuals start their own gardens. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of Free Thinking, Montel talks to Joey Reed, whose son, USMC-vet Trevor Reed has been wrongfully detained by the Russian Government for more than 400 days. Convicted in a sham trial, Trevor faces 9 years in a Russian labor camp for a crime he didn’t commit. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In today’s episode, Montel talks to Chris Hahn, a longtime political strategist, about the threat to the Affordable Care Act next month in the Supreme Court and about the strangest story of last week – an alleged plot to kidnap the sitting Governor of Michigan disrupted by the FBI and the Michigan Attorney General. Chis is the host of a The Aggressive Progressive podcast on revolver and hosts a nationally syndicated radio show. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Montel talks with Christian Santana in this episode of Free Thinking. Christian immigrated to the US with his family as a small child from the Dominican Republic. He grew up in Brooklyn and Queens NY, and has spent the last two decades traveling the world as a flight attendant. He serves as a council representative for the Association of Professional Flight Attendants, the only independent flight attendant union in the United States. He is an outspoken and passionate advocate on social issues an avid fitness enthusiast. Instagram : @platformsantana Twitter : @santana76cm Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Montel tackles the issue of police reform and the notion of “defunding the police.” Montel argues that the calls to “Defund the police” are actually calls to reform and re-imagine policing that most Americans agree with, even police officers. Montel makes the case that calling the idea “defund the police” has been a boon to right wing media and has allowed conservatives to turn a debate about police reform into a divisive, imaginary debate about a world with no police. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today’s episode of free Thinking, Montel reacts to last night’s first Presidential Debate along with his senior advisor, Jon Franks. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of Free Thinking, Montel talks to Karen O’Keefe, State Policy Director for the Marijuana Policy Project about the state of cannabis reform initiatives nationwide, including those that are on the ballot in November and some unexpected prospects for legislative reform in other states. Karen has been an instrumental player in the work of cannabis reform and this episode is can’t miss for those who care about cannabis reform and social justice.https://www.mpp.org Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Montel talks to his advisor Jonathan Franks on Free Thinking about a question many former Republicans like him have in the age of Trump – where are the Republicans? Especially in light of the revelations in Bob Woodward’s latest book, Rage, which are backed with tape recordings of the President admitting to lying to the American people about COVID-19, expressing a dangerous fondness for Kim Jong Un and calling “his generals,” among other things, “stupid.” Montel explores how we got to this place and where we go from here… Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Montel discusses the dangerous Q-Anon conspiracy theory that has taken an alarming hold over millions of people across the country. Across social media every day, well-meaning people are being conned into amplifying Q-Anon messages without even knowing it. Last week in Oregon, Q-Anon followers spread a false rumor that so-called “Antifa” activists were setting fires in Oregon causing an influx of 911 calls and diverting resources from the fire-lines. Q-Anon has also become a source of dangerous coronavirus conspiracies that are putting people in jeopardy on a daily basis. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of Free Thinking, Montel sits down with retired Army Major General Paul Eaton to discuss the General’s viral reaction to the President’s “Suckers and Losers” debacle as well as issues facing the troops and veterans. They also discuss the importance of positive leadership and what America needs to do to get back on track from a leadership perspective.https://www.votevets.orghttps://www.vetvoicefoundation.org Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Montel takes a deep dive into Trump’s troubling history with the military. Between norms-breaking, using the troops as props and a history short-changing our nation’s greatest citizens for his own purposes, Montel delivers a powerful indictment of Trump’s record on military and veterans issues.In this episode, Montel takes a deep dive into Trump’s troubling history with the military. Between norms-breaking, using the troops as props and a history short-changing our nation’s greatest citizens for his own purposes, Montel delivers a powerful indictment of Trump’s record on military and veterans issues. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Montel sat down with Rev. Dr. William Barber, a noted civil rights leader who is the Pastor of Greenleaf Christian Church, Disciples of Christ as well as the founder of the Poor People’s Campaign and The Moral Monday movement for a conversation on race, racism, and a summer of protest as the result of the killings of unarmed black Americans by police.https://www.poorpeoplescampaign.orghttps://greenleafchristiandoc.orghttps://twitter.com/RevDrBarber?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Montel talks with his friend Dr Babak Kateb to learn about the latest COVID-19 research and developments. Dr Kateb is a neuroscientist with more than 20 years of research experience who formed a worldwide committee of experts to collaborate in reviewing COVID-19 research. In this episode of Free Thinking, Dr Kateb shares their published report.https://brainmappingfoundation.org Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Montel is joined by Hannah Cox, national coordinator for Conservatives Concerned About the Death Penalty. Hannah is one of the leading conservative activists working on criminal justice reform. Montel and Hannah discuss the death penalty and criminal justice reform generally in an important conversation on where we go from here with respect to criminal justice https://conservativesconcerned.org Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Montel is joined by Paul Rieckhoff, a combat vet who founded Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America and now hosts his own podcast and is a sought after speaker and thinker on military and veterans issues. Paul and Montel discuss the chaos in Portland, Oregon and Kenosha, Wisconsin as well as the implications of Trump’s pattern of destructive norms-breaking on the military. You won’t want to miss this pair of veterans advocates in conversation.https://www.instagram.com/paulrieckhoff/?hl=en Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the premiere episode of Free Thinking, Montel talks with Senator Joni Ernst, a fellow veteran who served 23 years in the Army Reserves and National Guard. In 2014, she was elected as the first woman to serve in a federal elected office from the State of Iowa and also became the first female combat veteran elected to serve in the United States Senate. She serves on five Senate committees: Armed Services; Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry; Environment and Public Works; Judiciary; and Small Business and Entrepreneurship.https://joniernst.comhttps://www.instagram.com/joniernst/To learn more about RTM (Reconsolidation of Traumatic Memories) treatment for PTSD, visit The Research & Recognition Project at http://researchandrecognition.org Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.