What's Worthwhile - Healthy Living Motivation and Discussion

How can we get to the root causes of so many digestive, nervous system, and hormonal dysfunctions? Megan Abbott and her company Trifecta Collective use nutritional analysis, blood chemistry testing, and energy healing techniques to find and address what’s going on with their clients. Megan dealt with a whole suite of challenges in her own life, including chronic back and hip pain/sciatica, heartburn, parasites, heavy metal toxicity, anxiety, depression, nervous system dysregulation, and chronic viral infections. Through extensive training and personal discovery, she overcame these issues and now helps others do so as well. Ramsey and Megan discussed strategies to regulate the nervous system, an expanded definition of stress, and the value of removing energetic, emotional blocks. Learn more at www.trifectacollective.net.

What happens when all the little stuff piles up? We do our best, we have big things that need doing, there’s never time to do everything or to do every little thing right. We have little bad habits and coping mechanisms and shortcuts that get us through. But what happens when the years of accumulated little things catch up with you all at once? For my guest this week, it was a car accident that triggered a cascade of lurking health problems. For me, it was neglecting my blood pressure for years until my doctor laid it out for me. How about you? Is something sneaking up on you? Maybe it’s time to take a good look around and deal with it head on before it gets out of hand.

How do we take in what we need and avoid what we don’t? Becky J. Webb is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, certified life coach, and faith-based wellness coach focused on helping clients to balance their hormones, energy and vitality through boosting their foundations of health. Becky and Ramsey discuss whole food as the primary source of nutrition, high-quality supplements as a secondary source, and the use of essential oils to acquire even more helpful substances (as opposed to whatever it is in those wonderful-smelling fabric softeners these days). Becky also opens up about her background, her decisions around vaccination, and experiences with illnesses. This is an honest and open conversation, and a great resource for those who wish to nourish and balance not only their bodies, but also their minds and spirits. Learn more at www.instagram.com/beckyjwebb.

Do we truly know if vaccines are safe and effective, and what kind of study would tell us definitively? I’ve successfully dodged talking about vaccines until this week, when my guest brought up the topic, and I saw in my newsfeed a post for the new film “An Inconvenient Study” by Del Bigtree and The HighWire, of VAXXED infamy. The film is now available to watch for free online, and it centers around the hidden camera gotcha moment where Dr. Marcus Zervos admits that he won’t publish a study because he believes it would ruin him professionally, not because the study is flawed, but because the results don’t line up with the accepted narrative. In fact, the results of the unpublished study are quite alarming. Vaccines are not my fight, and I don’t want to fight. But I do think that it is crucial that we all learn as much as we can, and talk about what we learn, no matter how inconvenient. Learn more and watch the film online at https://www.aninconvenientstudy.com.

How can we find what will work best for us? Alatian Health founder Jeanette De Caro went from a stressed-out semiconductor professional to a healthy and well-balanced Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner by walking a path of discovery, attempts, testing and ultimately finding solutions. Now Jeanette works with clients through lab testing, fine-tuning nutrition, and recommending lifestyle strategies. Ramsey and Jeanette trade notes on how best to respond to stress, their own experiences changing gears mid-career, and their go-to strategies to feel better. Jeanette also shares the pros and cons of intermittent fasting, especially for females and especially for athletes. Learn more about Alatian Health at www.alatianhealth.com.

What is the DUTCH Test and what does it uniquely tell us about hormones? I didn’t know either, so I looked it up. The Dried Urine Test for Comprehensive Hormones (DUTCH) Test tracks hormones throughout a full day, giving a more complete picture than other tests. This is one of many functional tests that inspire us to collect samples of just about every fluid and product that the body offers, package them up and send them off to the labs. I’m just learning about all the various tests and how they find issues before they become huge problems, like going through the house and finding an electrical issue before a short circuit causes a full-blown fire. Learn along with me the benefits of perusing our pee and poo!

We can’t bottle the body’s own power to clean the brain, assemble memories, process traumas, heal and grow tissues, sharpen skills, rejuvenate skin and so many other things, which take place during high-quality sleep. Dr. Leah Kaylor is a licensed clinical and prescribing psychologist who became the FBI’s in-house sleep expert. She has just released the book “If Sleep Were a Drug,” available on Amazon, that not only drives home the critical need for enough high-quality sleep, but also actionable and practical strategies to get it. Dr. Leah speaks directly to first responders and other high achievers who rely upon peak performance to save lives, but her wit and upbeat attitude will appeal to anyone who seeks on a daily basis to get their jobs done. This episode is fast-paced and engaging, gives much guidance on how to fall asleep and stay asleep, but is itself anything but sleepy. Learn more and find the book at www.drleahkaylor.com.

Are you or someone you care about stressed out, anxious, exhausted, and maybe even headed towards BURNOUT? Get the new eBook free for 3 days only on Amazon (Sep 30th - Oct 2nd, 2025) - “Stress Response: Manage your Response to Stress, in order to Reduce Anxiety, Avoid Burnout, and Find Calm and Steady Focus.” The eBook is free in order to drive as many downloads and honest reviews and ratings on Amazon as possible, so that more people will be able to find it and benefit from it. Stress Response features insights from the health and wellness expert guests on the What’s Worthwhile Podcast. I give a mix of practical in-the-moment strategies and foundational nutrition, movement, and sleep advice in a straightforward How-To format. It’s a stressful world we live in today, but we don’t face physical challenges like sabertooth tigers anymore. We need a new type of Stress Response, and this book lays it out. Download your eBook at Amazon today, and pay it forward by going back and leaving an honest review and rating! https://www.amazon.com/Stress-Response-Manage-Anxiety-Burnout-ebook/dp/B0FRVMZTPC

How can the foods we eat cause, worsen, improve or correct chronic diseases and conditions? Functional medicine practitioner Dr. Kevin Smith has been in practice since 2001, and in that time, he has seen thousands of people regain their function, restore their health, overcome imbalances, preserve their independence, and decrease their reliance on medications. Dr. Smith is quick to point out that Western allopathic medicine excels at correcting acute and emergency issues. But in his practice, he uses expanded testing to determine what each individual likely needs to subtract or add from their eating to address the root cause of problems, and improve ongoing health. Ramsey and Dr. Smith discussed many chronic issues including thyroid dysfunction, gut problems, and autoimmune disorders. This is a great episode to help you understand how food acts as medicine, for better or for worse. Learn more at metabolicsolutions.net.

When is the right time to boldly blaze ahead? It’s easy to hold back, go along to get along, stay with the crowd, let someone else take the risk of innovating. But how do you know when the time is right to begin, to push ahead, to try? Whether we’re talking about having difficult conversations, improving your health and wellness, or launching a new endeavor (like a podcast, a new raft of services as an NTP, and a book!), I contend that when we have the knowledge, the experience, the desire and the conviction, we know it, and we should go for it, try it, fix things as they break, and try again. Nothing is ever perfect, and we never have complete information. We should not let that hold us back.

How can we best take care of our brains, the amazing and useful biological structures that do so much for us? Dr. Ryan Williamson is a board certified neurologist, founder of the online community Transcend Health, and author of the new book: The Incredible Brain. Dr. Williamson offers an Acronym BRAIN which stands for Breathe, Rest, Active, Intake and Nurture, representing five pivotal actions we can all take on a regular basis to improve neurological and overall health. Ramsey and Dr. Williamson go through all five, and also talk about how loss has been a significant driver in Ryan’s life, why he put his energy into writing a book and building an online community, and why so many people today struggle with managing their response to stress. Dr. Williamson has a talent for explaining things directly and simply, and this is an informative and highly practical episode for anyone who wants to keep their thinker in prime shape for years and decades to come. Learn more at www.transcendhealthgroup.com.

What’s worthwhile to focus on today? This is the 100th time that I’ve recorded and posted a message, and I’ve covered energy, political reform, building bridges between people, health & fitness, and Christian spirituality. Although my recent efforts focus upon nutrition, holistic health and “Building Mind, Body and Spirit Wellness,” I feel the need to address recent events. One of the most prolific speakers of our time had his voice removed by an assassin’s bullet. I believe strongly that as a society, we need to engage in difficult conversations with those who think differently than ourselves, and violence is not an acceptable alternative. Speaking up and speaking out are risky and dangerous, but an essential right, and we should pair our speech with listening, empathy and analysis. Naturally, our speech will sometimes offend, because there is much happening in the world today that is offensive. This is a difficult message … but it is a crucial one, and a message I want you to hear.

Can you feel what your body is trying to tell you? Angel Howard can! After an early corporate career and a shocking end to her marriage, Angel Howard began a quest to figure out what had gone wrong. A lifelong dancer and dynamic person, she learned through several fields of study how our bodies experience and store difficult and traumatic experiences. Today Angel works one-on-one and in group retreats with people to understand what their bodies need and how to move them out of pain and discomfort. She’s the author of “Issues in your Tissues” and is working on a second book (about communication). Ramsey and Angel discussed how movement releases trauma, how Angel senses what’s going on in people’s bodies, and even a full overview of the 7 major chakra energy centers, with Angel’s overlay of emotional elements. This is a fascinating and moving conversation for anyone who does not feel free in their own body. Learn more at www.angelhoward.co.

While chasing your goals, do you feel at your best or do you feel kind of lousy? In order to work hard and succeed, you don’t need to feel stressed, exhausted, hangry, depleted, and starved all the time! I just officially finished my Nutritional Therapy Practitioner certification. As an NTP, I work with clients in 5 main areas: stress response management, sleep quality and quantity, blood sugar regulation, effective digestion, and nutrient-dense whole food in order to help them feel more calm, rested, steady, energetic, and well-fed so that they can better accomplish all of their professional and family goals. Sound nice? Let’s talk about it. Learn more at www.whatsworthwhile.net.

Do we need to feel past trauma to heal, or can we focus on positive signals instead to enable improvement? Longtime therapist and founder of Organic Intelligence, Steven Hoskinson contends that a safer and gentler way to help our brains heal from past trauma is to look for and focus upon positive signals perceived in the environment as the basis for moving forward. Steve and Ramsey discuss several critical concepts including Orientation (a type of Mindfulness), the brain’s Prediction (setting off processes based on expectations) and Somatic Therapy (based on physical sensations). This episode is a great explainer of a different approach to healing Mind, Body and Spirit. Learn more at www.organicintelligence.org.

What does the psychedelic plant medicine Ayahuasca do, and why do people seek it out? Used for hundreds of years in Peru in traditional ceremonies, Ayahuasca creates an alternative mental state, and users report profound mental and physical impacts, often including significant improvements. Michael Tierno is a transformational guide and relationship coach specializing in deep emotional healing and conscious personal growth, and specializes in providing Ayahuasca experiences to clients through well-established practitioners in Peru. Ramsey had basically no prior knowledge, opinion, or experience with Ayahuasca before speaking with Michael, and this episode is not an endorsement nor suggestion of the practice. Rather, it is an open-minded, honest, and curious exploration of what Ayahuasca does, why people choose to have the experience, and how it changes them as a result. If you have heard about plant medicine, but don’t know the details, then this episode will be a great way to glimpse what this South American mystery is all about. Learn more at https://www.michaeltiernoguide.com/.

What are the unspoken beliefs about yourself, which govern your actions, and are they beneficial? We all have them … those echoes of voices from past experiences and influential people telling us what to do, and more often, what NOT to do. They keep us out of trouble, keep us in line, but also hold us back from exploring, growing, or expanding beyond our own imagined limitations. Do you know what rules you live by? Have you evaluated them recently? Let’s take a few minutes and do just that.

What can a sample of your hair tell you about the minerals and heavy metals in your body? HTMA is Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis, and this protocol is a non-invasive, cost-effective way for people to learn about potential mineral deficiencies and heavy metal burdens that their bodies may have. Diane Yoder is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner who is trained and experienced in facilitating and interpreting the results of HTMA for her clients. Ramsey and Diane discuss the details of HTMA, including how it’s done, how it compares to bloodwork, and what to do if we learn bad news from the analysis. So if you are concerned that you or your family members may be missing critical minerals, or that you may be harboring heavy metals, which you are better off without, this is an excellent episode for you. Learn more at https://northwestnatural.health.

How do we get exposed to Heavy Metals, how do we know, and how can we more effectively detox? Our bodies are designed to handle removing metals that it does not use, but large or prolonged exposures can be problematic, especially if our bodies are under-nourished, stressed out or sleep deprived. Take a few minutes to learn what foods to eat to re-supply your body with what it needs to flush out the toxins.

How can mindset shifts like being grateful change our perception of our condition and relieve physical symptoms? As a cardiologist who had worked more than 2,000 straight days, Dr. Julius Torelli had a massive heart attack. But he chose to notice and appreciate the people, technologies, and medicines that could save his life. Today, Dr. Torelli helps people understand that gratefulness puts the body into the right state for healing. Many physical symptoms do not have clear and explainable physical causes, and these are especially good candidates for addressing through mindset. If you may be in need of an attitude adjustment, listen in, and consider joining Dr. Torelli’s pilot program launch this Fall. Learn more at www.gratefullywell.com.

If Gratefulness is good feelings about the past, what are the alternatives, and why is Gratefulness so great? Many say that keeping a grateful state of mind is a powerful way to give our bodies a mindset to heal. But what is up with the alternatives? What does it look and feel like to have bad feelings about the past or future, and what impacts do those have? And what about having a positive outlook about the future? Does that help too? We can’t exactly control what happens to us, but we can choose how we try to feel about it. Spend a few minutes pondering Gratefulness and the alternative mindset options and see what you think.

What can people do to support healthy cells and starve cancer cells? Recent research shows that healthy mitochondria not only provide energy, but also shut cells down when they malfunction, including cancer cells. Further, cancer cells rely heavily on sugar fermentation instead of mitochondrial metabolism for energy. Merlin Marquard learned this and more when he put his molecular biotech training to use for research, following his father’s cancer diagnosis. Merlin’s dad lives on today (praise God) based on a host of lifestyle and eating changes based on these principles. Now Merlin and his brother Cedric have founded a website and online community to educate others about the workings of cancer, what simple practices have great effect in cancer recovery, and how people can support each other. This episode delves deep into the biochemistry science of health and cancer, but also has a light-hearted magic as Merlin and Ramsey discuss the hope and promise of this family tale. Learn more at www.marchward.com.

What is Anxiety really, and how can we resolve it physically and in our thoughts? Anxiety is like a dark, ominous cloud over our mind, suspecting and suggesting that things will likely go horribly wrong somehow. Why are we all so anxious these days? Maybe because things seem so unpredictable, with one thing coming right after the next. And maybe because we can hardly tell what’s real, and we often don’t feel like we can speak unpopular truths. But we don’t need to just suffer through anxiety. There are significant actions we can take physically to soothe our bodies and mentally to reset our minds. Listen in for practical strategies to resolve your anxiety. Learn more at www.whatsworthwhile.net.

Guest Host Parfait Bassalé asks the questions: What’s next? When will you begin? It’s been more than a year and approaching 100 episodes of What’s Worthwhile, and Ramsey is now rolling out a new, expanded website; beginning to provide personal coaching and professional advising services; and working on a couple of books. Listen in for the complete story of how Ramsey first asked what’s worthwhile, the answer that crystalized, the discovery and education that followed … and the work that lays just ahead. Learn more about Parfait Bassalé at www.parfaitbassale.com.

Do you feel like you need sugar to function? Maybe you’re a Sugar Burner. But you can break free from the cravings. In his book Metabolic Freedom, Author Ben Azadi explains metabolic flexibility, which is our innate ability to burn either sugar or fat for fuel, based on a number of factors. Many people seem stuck in sugar burning mode, driving us towards the donuts, and that’s a drag. Using Keto and Intermittent Fasting while mixing in high-carb days encourages our bodies to get more effective at switching back and forth. The book is helpful, inspiring, entertaining and can be an effective jumping off point for changing up your eating patterns in order to feel better. Learn more at www.whatsworthwhile.net/metabolic-freedom.

What if the nerves in your fingers shot pain from guitar strings, removing your ability to perform? For Tom Dykstra, guitar was his “fastball,” a central core of his identity, and his professional equipment to lead worship. When he suddenly experienced shooting nerve pain in his fingers, all of that changed, and he needed to reimagine himself and his life without playing guitar. Chronic pain and loss of ability of activities that bring us joy and/or income are devastating to those who experience them. But as Tom eventually learned … 15 years later … recovery and healing ARE possible when we understand our situation, align our Mind, Body and Spirit, and believe that we can heal.

How can you truly believe something if you’re not open to new ideas? How would the belief get there in the first place? If you’re not willing to challenge your beliefs, how can they be strong? How can your Mind and Spirit align with what your Body needs, if you don’t believe the things you do will benefit you? Call it Faith or Belief or the Placebo Effect, what our minds believe can and will influence how our bodies feel and react. Our beliefs, in turn, are impacted by our experiences and what we learn from them. Faith gets stronger, not weaker, when successfully meeting challenges. And to improve your holistic health and wellness, to feel better … you need to be open to believe that it can and will happen!

If you can’t fall asleep, stay asleep, or make it smoothly through the day, is Magnesium missing from your system? Around 70% of us are deficient in Magnesium and that leads to difficulty sleeping, headaches, anxiety and a whole host of less efficient reactions inside the body. Natalie Jurado discovered this for herself, and when she learned that Magnesium Chloride absorbs quickly and effectively through the skin, she founded RootedIn and developed a line of Therapeutic Moisturizers containing 500g of Magnesium per teaspoon. Natalie describes to Ramsey her journey from anxiety to calm purpose, a thorough but concise primer on Magnesium, and the details of RootedIn’s products. Listeners can get 15% off by using Promo Code “worthwhile” at Checkout on products at www.berootedin.com.

What do you need to build Lego or your own body? All the right pieces. You can build a Lego car or your body with whatever pieces you have available, but if you don’t have the best pieces, then your model or yourself may not look or function at its best. Our bodies need essential micronutrients like vitamins and minerals to build skin, muscle, brain and bone, not to mention hormones and detox pathways. Fortunately we can keep a well-supplied box of pieces by eating a variety of whole foods and supplementing when specific pieces are missing.

What inspires, motivates and keeps you going? When you are working out with purpose, know WHY your improvement is important to yourself (and those who love you), and you are genuinely motivated by a caring coach, you are far more likely to achieve your fitness goals. David Lett, Founder of Dynamic Training Xplosion and his team have recently opened a unique workout space in Lacey, Washington. David and Ramsey spoke about how members get a private coached lesson each time they come, how the physical space is a natural extension of their virtual experience, and why David is so passionate and inspiring when it comes to building health and fitness. David’s training and life experiences in the fitness industry, college football and the military combine to create a powerful guide for those ready to put in the work and effort required to get and stay fit. Learn more at www.dtxfitness24x7.com.

Why do you do what you do, and when was the last time you really asked yourself that question? If you want to improve yourself, take on real challenges and accomplish difficult things, you need powerful motivation. That comes from understanding “Why?”. Deeply understanding why. Not just the surface reasons, or the reasons someone else gave you. So channel that inner younger sibling and ask “Why?” several times in a row until you discover and articulate the REAL reasons you want to achieve your goals.

Ready to reset your Mind, Body and Spirit and reconnect with your family? Go outside and spend some time together, breathe the fresh air, press your toes into the ground and water, and reset your body clock with the sun, moon and stars. Rita Naomi Moran is a healer, a fellow student of Nutritional Therapy, and a returning guest to What’s Worthwhile. Rita and Ramsey talk about her upcoming driving trip across the country and how she has now visited more than 300 national park sites here in America along with her family. What is it about Nature that is so healing? Rita has been thinking about that a lot, and she shares her experiences and insights. A great podcast to get you going out the door and down the trail! Affiliate link to Rita’s book on Amazon: Go Outside: Connect and Learn with Your Family in the U.S. National Parks.

If not by actually fighting or running, how can we escape stress? The body’s stress response is physical, emotional and mental. We can ratchet ourselves down by many means, some healthy and some not so much. But how do we work through the stress? Maybe by directly confronting the conflict, the fear, The Thing that has us stressed out in the first place. No amount of self-medication or quiet meditation will resolve a thorny situation. Maybe you just need to quit avoiding that stressor and deal with it … or maybe I’m really just talking to myself here.

Are you doing all “the stuff” but not getting the results? Reaching your health goals is not always easy and straightforward. Courtney Cowie understands this. As a child, Courtney struggled with chronic belly aches and ultimately found relief through Traditional Chinese Medicine. Today, she works with clients as a Functional Diagnostic Nutritional Therapy Practitioner. Courtney focuses on nutrient-dense foods, quality sleep and stress reduction, but also looks for deeper issues in the Mind, Body and Spirit to discover and recognize what may be blocking progress toward her clients’ health and wellness goals. If you feel like you’ve been trying everything but things aren’t working yet, do not despair! Listen in and keep looking for the missing pieces. Learn more at www.courtneycowie.com.

First thing in the morning, do you get The Look? We struggle to fall asleep, stay asleep, then our furry friend wakes us up before the alarm, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed. Seems like dogs have sleep figured out, they’re either snoozing or sniffing around, while we humans have trouble winding down or waking up. Should I be grumpy to be dragged out of bed, or is my new dog actually doing me a huge favor? Listen in for lessons learned on falling asleep and waking up.

What does growing your own food, fermentation, and self-sufficiency have to do with energy and the 5 Elements of Traditional Chinese Medicine? Elizabeth Bruckner is fascinated by all of them, and weaves them together in her health practice, her book “The Homesteader Mindset” and this discussion with Ramsey. Homesteading isn’t just for little houses on the prairie anymore. We can grow gardens full of food and medicinal herbs in the suburbs too. Ramsey and Elizabeth talked about the joys of drinking out of mason jars, the wonders of castor oil (applied topically, not mixed into salad dressing), and the amazing energy and potential powers of billions of microbiome inhabitants. This is a fast-paced, surprisingly funny episode. Just make sure you don’t stub your toe on any unruly couches while you listen. Learn more at www.createwellnessproject.com.

Ready and willing to soak up some truth? Here’s a watered-down message, but it’s anything but diluted. I dive deep into why hydration matters and pour out some practical tips that will quench more than just your thirst. So grab your reusable sticker-covered bottle, filter out the noise, and let this refreshing message flow right into your brain.

Are you eating healthy? We’re talking about both what you eat and your relationship with food. Abby Mallard is a Nutritionist and Food Relationship Coach that specializes in nutrient-dense food within eating disorder recovery. She struggled with an eating disorder for about 7 years and did a lot of hard work to recover. Now, through her company "Health, My Friend," Abby helps others make themselves a priority, through a focus on self-acceptance and food freedom. Ramsey and Abby discuss how a shocking onset of blindness got her to face her situation and ask for help, how it’s essential to learn to listen to and understand our body’s hunger cues, and that we should appreciate how much our bodies do for us everyday, keeping us alive and enabling us to do all the things we want to do. For everyone and anyone that struggles with their eating, Abby wants you to know … you are not alone, and it’s never too soon or too late to ask for help. Learn more at healthmyfriend.com.

What does that mean? FOUR things … it’s a Quadruple Entendre. For a word-play nerd like me, I’m giddy about the idea of a single four-word phrase imparting four different relevant pieces of advice. Listen here for four pieces of wisdom as we head into the summer months of vacation, yard work and competitive relaxation.

Think that your next UTI is inevitable? It doesn’t need to be. According to Live UTI Free, an international women’s research and patient advocacy organization, and its Director Saoirse Nash, although recurrent urinary tract infections affect millions of women, the right information can lead to better testing and a more permanent solution. Ramsey and Saoirse talk about why and how UTIs are often misdiagnosed and not treated with adequate antibiotics, how many women are resigned to dealing with one UTI after another, and how this and other women’s health issues have not gotten enough attention. Additionally, Saoirse explains that the keys to prevention are maintaining a healthy gut microbiome through whole food nutrition, good rest and stress reduction. Maybe they aren’t the hottest topic to chat about at dinner parties, but UTIs are both preventable and treatable with the right practices, testing, and antibiotics. So let’s talk about ‘em! Learn more at www.liveutifree.com.

Who are your best friends, living inside you? Your Gut Bugs! Your microbiome consists of billions of little critters, and when you treat them well, with fiber and fermented foods and sleep and exercise, they treat you well, and keep the troublemakers at bay. I was thinking about my little friends after picking up some kefir at the store the other day, and thought you might enjoy this little missive about the universe in your gut. Not sure what “kefir” is, let alone how to pronounce it? Well let’s just say that Jack Bauer should never go near the stuff, but I highly recommend it.

Want to keep that hustle and feel amazing? You can! Chelsea Mcleod spent a decade sprinting through the corporate world before hanging it up to coach her colleagues full-time. Now she delivers the Heavy Hustle method, a holistic health coaching program designed to deliver rapid results by fixing root cause imbalances in the body that are common in people with stressful roles. Ramsey and Chelsea talked about ways for women and men to naturally balance their hormones, the importance of understanding your “why”, and her experiences coaching corporate leaders around the world. If you want to keep up that pace, maybe drop a dress size or two, or boost that testosterone without taking any mystery pills, then Chelsea is here for you. Learn more at www.chelseamcleod.com.

What is driving the childhood chronic illness epidemic? The promised MAHA Report, the Make Our Children Healthy Again Assessment, identifies four key drivers: poor diet, aggregation of environmental chemicals, lack of physical activity & chronic stress, and overmedicalization. Shortly after the MAHA Commission was formed, I weighed in with my support for the MAHA movement. Now, I offer an overview of the first big deliverable, and my take on how we should respond. Let’s Make America Healthy Again! Read the full report at: https://whitehouse.gov/maha.

What’s the most sought after, written about, sung about, and often elusive desire? Love! Ramsey has an in-depth conversation with Erica Ballard, personal coach in spirituality and mindfulness and host of the Modern Day Mysticism Podcast, about the nature and power of love. They consider sources like the New Testament, A Course in Miracles, Desmond Tutu, the Dalai Lama and Huey Lewis and the News. Ramsey and Erica marvel at the power and benefit of living and acting with Love as your guiding motivation and intention. Listen in if you want to tap into this powerful force and have a bunch of laughs as these two philosophize on something we all want and can feel. Learn more about Erica Ballard at www.ericaballard.co.

Ever sit on the couch, totally exhausted and ponder the very nature of your existence? Yeah, me too. After running the Capital City Half-Marathon with about 2,000 of your closest friends, try watching a documentary like “A Glitch in the Matrix” now available on Prime Video, and see what that does to your ideas about reality. I had a great day, enjoyed not only running, but also seeing all the people cheering, holding up clever and funny signs, and generally supporting each other. Then I crashed on the couch and learned all about Simulation Theory and how maybe we’re all living in some futuristic genius kid’s Minecraft Server. Did I buy it … weeellllll. Have a listen and hear all about one of my best and most mind-bending days ever.

Want to feel growing Joy, without constantly chasing fleeting Happiness? Healthy food, quality sleep, and stress reduction will give you the energy to connect with people, connect with God and steadily cultivate Joy. So says Ramsey and his guest Jamie. Jamie Belz is a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Master Health Coach, and the Nutritional Therapy Association’s voice behind The Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast. Whether she’s in a studio, or chatting in a grocery aisle, Jamie’s belief that we can change the world one loving conversation at a time keeps her on a mission to spread legitimate, science-based truth. Ramsey and Jamie have a full discussion about the foundations of holistic natural health. Jamie also touts her most important role as raising five fun and fabulous children alongside her best friend and husband, Mike. This episode is a collaboration between What’s Worthwhile and the Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast - a “swapcast” if you will - and you won’t want to miss it.

Are you pursuing “Delirious Happiness?” Sounds great, but sounds to me like a lot of work. When I was talking with Jamie Belz of the Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast about doing a joint episode, we began exploring the differences between being deliriously happy and deeply joyful. That got me thinking. You can chase happiness all day long … but maybe joy finds you.

Like to enjoy gorgeous views of forests and water when you work out? So do Jill and Chad Wisehart of Treetop Fitness, located in Union, Washington. After being stuck at home to work out, Chad and Jill began accruing workout equipment and appreciating the value of online virtual fitness training. But their home is in a Pacific Northwest forest perched on a hilltop overlooking Hood Canal, a micro-destination in itself, and they began inviting clients to work out there too. Jill invited Ramsey to see it for himself, and so the three of them recorded a conversation on location on their back porch. Ramsey, Jill and Chad discussed how they motivate clients to enjoy their workouts, how the proper use of cannabis can enhance the effectiveness of workouts, and how they’d love to do much more with their space. This is a fun episode, where you not only get to hear Chad and Jill’s hearts for others’ well-being, but you also get to hear their dogs greet the inevitable Amazon delivery person. Learn more at www.treetopfitness.com.

What can you do? Something? Nothing? I don’t believe you. We can all do something. And when you do it, really do it, it feels AMAZING. Here’s another solo message not really about running. It’s about finding and doing that thing that YOU can do, that puts you into the Flow State, where everything else melts away. Doing what you CAN do feels amazing. I can run inexplicably fast when I’m tired at the end of a run, and I can encourage people. What can you do?

How can we stop getting triggered and wiped out by the same stressors? Chronic illness and fatigue as well as exhaustion can persist and build up over days, months and years. But we can break these cycles! Lori Clemmons, Wellness Coach, Mindfulness Practitioner and author of “Rewire Your Wellness” overcame a 27-year bout of chronic illness by changing her mindset, habits and activities and she now helps others do the same. Ramsey and Lori discussed Brain-Body connections and how stress causes recurring loops, how to identify and deactivate those loops, and how to use experiences to create new pathways. The fancy term is “self-directed neuroplasticity.” They also identified and finally faced Ramsey’s long-standing issue with smoke alarms that seem impossible to shut off. Whether you feel like you’re starting to lose ground in the battle to stay on top of everything, or if you already feel like you’re wiped out, this episode has great advice on how to get rest, get centered, and get grounded again. Learn more at www.loriclemmons.com.