Despite a devastating diagnosis 18 years ago, Amanda Buss's warrior spirit shines as she navigates life with metastatic disease. Through her resilience and commitment to giving back, Amanda inspires others to defy their cancer diagnoses and live life on their own terms.

0000 Intro

0248 How Amanda found out she had stage 4 metastatic breast cancer

0527 Hearing the cancer diagnosis

0642 The cancer came back with a vengeance

0850 Her attitude while coping and fighting back despite hearing no cure

1006 Diagnosis leading her to help others at Lehigh Valley Cancer Center

1540 Bucket list items and passion projects

1637 Fulfilling the Green Bay Packer #1 bucket list trip

1810 Florida State football game bucket list trip

1926 Pit passes to the Garth Brooks concert

2025 Stubborn like cancer and how she keeps fighting

2145 Redirecting her energy to help others

2233 Smiling through chemo and advice for others

2340 Natural and holistic healing methods that have helped her

2435 Trip to Rhoda Wise House in Canton, Ohio

2900 Unite for Her program

Connect with Kristi Hujik:

Instagram ⁠

Website ⁠

Facebook

Watch Full Episodes and subscribe to my Youtube Channel

Sign up for my Free Newsletter

Full Show Notes

Connect with Amanda Buss and her causes:

Rhoda Wise House in Canton, Ohio

Unite for Her Program

Breast Cancer.org

Instagram

Facebook

This special Masters edition of the podcast goes well beyond golf. This episode features Angela Garcia, wife of professional golfer Sergio Garcia, and her passionate advocacy for change. Angela discusses her efforts in eradicating bullying through the UGLI foundation, providing vital resources and action steps for victims, and an avenue to choose kindness. We also talk about life on the LIV golf tour as parents, the uptick in attention on women’s sports, and the many philanthropic efforts of the Sergio and Angela Garcia Foundation.

0000 Intro

0228 Angela’s background in golf and as a broadcaster at NBC, Fox Sports and Golf Channel

0408 Sergio Garcia as a dad

0442 Balance brought to the Garcias with life on the LIV tour

0630 The professional golf world coming together at majors

0815 What is the UGLI Foundation and how it was created

0920 Anti-bullying message end bullying forever

1130 Partnership with David’s Legacy Foundation impact in Texas

1327 UGLI chats and influence at schools

1532 Importance of resources and action steps for those affected

1625 Vision for the future of the UGLI Foundation

1844 What goes into creating a charitable endeavor

2038 Sergio and Angela Garcia Foundation fundraising event ForeATXKids

2402 Saving municipal golf courses in Austin, Texas area

2502 Impact of golf on kids and growing the game

2544 Steps for a parent if your child has been bullied - take the anti-bullying pledge

2858 Rise of women’s sports and Caitlin Clark influence

Connect with Kristi Hujik:

Instagram ⁠

Website ⁠

Facebook

Watch Full Episodes and subscribe to my Youtube Channel

Sign up for my Free Newsletter

Full Show Notes

Connect with Angela and Sergio Garcia:

UGLI Foundation Website

UGLI Foundation on Instagram, and on X

Take the anti-bullying pledge

@TheAngelaAkins on X

@theAngelaGarcia Instagram, TikTok

@thesergioGarcia on Instagram, X, and TikTok

ForeKidsATX Website

Author Leslie Wingrowich shares her incredible story of triumph over multiple sclerosis. From receiving a grim diagnosis and being told she'd never walk again to creating a roadmap for others facing similar challenges, Leslie's courage and determination shine through. Discover how she's using her own experience to develop a guide for others along the path to healing from autoimmune disease.

00:00 Intro

02:23 Leslie’s background in the medical field as a nurse in trauma and ICU

04:23 Circumstances of her Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis

07:24 Peeling back the layers of why she was diagnosed with MS

09:19 What to do when the check engine light comes on

10:38 Putting together a book and a guide for those diagnosed

11:55 Sexual trauma involved for multiple sclerosis patients

14:50 Her timeline for healing from Multiple Sclerosis

15:45 Changing her diet to promote healing

16:55 Not anti-pharma but not relying on a band aid

18:26 Why she wrote a book and guidelines to help others

21:00 Having a vision

22:43 What we put into our body and mind importance

24:30 How to not be stuck and allowing the body to heal

26:28 Leaky gut meaning and impact in autoimmune diagnosis

27:41 Problems lie in our patterns

29:02 How the medical industry views impact of food

30:46 Being told that food didn’t matter for success

34:28 Being in control of your own healing

36:00 Focusing on sleep and self love

37:23 Dealing with the autoimmune diagnosis

38:49 Yellow brick road to healing

Connect with Kristi Hujik:

Instagram ⁠

Website ⁠

Facebook

Watch Full Episodes and subscribe to my Youtube Channel

Sign up for my Free Newsletter

Full Show Notes

Connect with Leslie Wingrowich:

Leslie Wingrowich’s Book “Live Like You’re Not Scared - Unlock Your Potential”

Follow Leslie Wingrowich on Instagram

Follow Leslie Wingrowich on Facebook

www.lesliewingrowich.com

Other Resources:

⁠Dr. Terry Wahl’s Protocol

Living Proof on Amazon Prime

Recipe creator and super mom of 5 boys, Autumn Michaelis tackles the topic of overwhelm and healthier eating for busy families. With heartfelt insights from her own journey, she offers practical tips, tricks, and budget-and-kid-friendly resources, helping to make healthier eating both achievable and affordable for all.

00:00 Intro

03:07 Autumn’s why and her health journey

06:30 Lessons taught by Whole30

09:22 Movement and workout approach and how it’s evolved

15:11 Transposing healthy eating to the family

21:10 Emotional story about her son’s transformation

23:08 How to do the experiment with your family

24:54 Making family eating budget-friendly

26:04 How to eliminate elitist mindset when eating healthy

28:20 DIY eating and recipes to help the family

30:35 Creating a family friendly and budget friendly cookbook

33:47 Involving kids in the kitchen and empowering families

36:05 Coping with the picky eaters

39:21 Resources to help busy families

40:11 Meal plans and shopping for your family

43:11 Most popular recipes for her family and that others love

45:29 How to connect and future projects

Connect with Kristi Hujik:

Instagram ⁠

Website ⁠

Facebook

Watch Full Episodes and subscribe to my Youtube Channel

Sign up for my Free Newsletter

Full Show Notes

Connect with Autumn Michaelis:

Autumn’s Website: https://wholefoodfor7.com/

Autumn’s Cookbook: https://wholefoodfor7.com/whole-food-for-your-family/

Whole30/Paleo Chik-fil-a Chicken Recipe

Meal Plans: https://wholefoodfor7.com/meal-plan/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wholefoodfor7/

Description: Meet the UK’s first ever Whole30 Certified Coach, Hazel Reichberger. Hazel utilized the Whole30 to help her conquer type 2 diabetes and now our former client turned health coach is taking part in her own Ripple Effect by helping others. Hazel shares her thoughts on health and wellness, and unveils one of the most empowering and unforgettable mantras you will ever hear.

00:00 Intro

02:54 Using Whole30 to overcome thyroid issues and type 2 diabetes

05:08 Discovering Whole30 and experiencing it in the UK

08:51 Whole30 results after her first time

09:40 The value of community and coaching for a Whole30

11:58 How she found out she wanted to be the UK’s first coach

14:10 Helping others through the Ripple Effect and the free Fabulous After 50 Facebook group

15:29 Hazel’s favorite health mantra

18:27 Being the CEO of your own body and if it’s worth it

18:50 The value of doing Whole30 when it relates to clients

21:32 What she learned in her schooling from Institute Integrative Nutrition (IIN)

22:50 The value of primary food and the circle of life

24:15 Why her current health focus is strength training

28:20 Learning glucose hacks and blood sugar regulation

29:44 Ripple effect of passing simple hacks onto others to make it easier

31:11 Health focus in the UK and heart health

32:20 Foods she wishes were in the UK that we have in the U.S.

34:40 21-day program, a health initiative beyond Whole30

Connect with Kristi Hujik:

Instagram

⁠Website ⁠

Facebook

Watch Full Episodes and subscribe to my Youtube Channel

Sign up for my Free Newsletter

Full Show Notes

Connect with Hazel Reichberger:

Instagram

Resources Mentioned:

Free Strength Program in the UK

Circle of Life (IIN)

Free Health Network - Empowered Health

UK Whole30 Facebook Group

Fabulous After 50 Facebook Group

Discover the power of seasonal adjustments for longevity and healing, all without spending a dime. Look through the primal lens of our ancestors for the clues to unlock the potential of your body. From light to air quality to water to the food we eat, learn how to optimally prime your body for each season with Functional Nutrition Practitioner Kelly Troup.  

00:00 Intro

02:13 Why she practices in the functional medicine world

07:30 Embracing the seasons promoting healing and longevity

08:10 Digging deep into ancestral and primal roots

09:52 Evaluating environment: air quality, light, food, metabolic pathways

11:46 Using winter as a time of rest and healing

14:22 Winter as a time of planning and renewal 

15:05 How to prep for summer during spring 

17:10 Meat and fats during winter and vegetables and detox in spring

18:55 Summer the time for challenge, activity, sun and growing muscle

20:56 Matching biohacks to the season

22:14 Preparing for fall and making transition to winter

24:12 Geography and living in the south changing the seasonal approach

26:07 Preserving heat in winter and relationship with nature

27:19 Light and circadian rhythm and light spectrums

29:10 Evening wind down and effect of blue light

30:35 Absorbing light improving eyesight

31:31 Recycling ancestral roots to heal 

33:00 Plant nutrients vs. animal nutrients

35:53 Drinking dead water 

Connect with Kristi Hujik:

Instagram   ⁠

Website ⁠

Facebook

Watch Full Episodes and subscribe to my Youtube Channel

Sign up for my Free Newsletter

Full Show Notes www.kristihujik.com/podcast

Connect with Kelly Troup:

Instagram: @therealfoodrevol

In this episode, Emily Nichols, host of Habit Hack Your Health podcast, delves into the art of habit hacking for transformative and long-lasting change. Learn how to take diet culture out of the equation and discover sustainable habit hacks tailored specifically for working moms and entrepreneurs. Emily shares practical insights to help you break free from stagnation, find inspiration, and cultivate habits that align with the person you aspire to be. 

00:00 Intro

02:33 Emily shares her why

03:51 Emily coaches you on how to start a new habit 

05:42 Dangers of all or nothing mentality

10:04 5-step habit change method

15:49 Importance and value of habit tracking

19:58 Getting out of diet culture when trying to make changes 

24:05 Why women must do habits differently

27:18 Diet culture being different for women and intentional habits

29:37 Dealing with the guilt of self care as a woman

33:27 Habit hacks for Taco Tuesday and our taco love

Connect with Kristi Hujik:

Instagram   ⁠

Website ⁠

Facebook

Watch Full Episodes and subscribe to my Youtube Channel

Sign up for my Free Newsletter

Connect with Emily Nichols:

Healthy Habit Reset, free masterclass

Atomic Habits for Women, secret podcast

Website

Instagram

FULL SHOW NOTES www.kristihujik.com/podcast

Dive into the heart of metabolic health as we unlock the keys to vitality with Debbie Marlowe’s real-time Ozempic experience and our personal blood sugar insights. We provide critical information, actionable steps, and the ways to check the state of your metabolic health.  

00:00 Intro

03:46 Metabolic conditions 

05:31 Labs that can be run for metabolic health 

07:41 Shocking blood sugar spike results

09:02 Why the blood sugar / glucose experiment works

10:09 Concrete numbers from a study on metabolic health and sneaky sugars

11:41 Signs of poor metabolic health

12:22 Ways you can do your own glucose monitoring finger prick vs. CGM 

15:53 Continuous glucose monitors and insurance, using a coach and apps

16:58 Things that spike glucose besides food

19:45 What is glucose and why we need it

20:59 The process of releasing insulin and insulin resistance 

22:59 CGM’s dexcom vs. freestyle libre and insurance advice

24:30 CGM 3 month experiment lessons 

26:46 Debbie’s emotional story with Ozempic 

35:13 Weight loss resistance and signs of poor metabolic health

36:13 Having a good provider in your corner to evaluate Ozempic use

39:28 Lifestyle changes to make pre/post Ozempic 

41:49 Hacks to regulate glucose

47:51 Previewing Debbie’s course on metabolic health 

Connect with Kristi Hujik:

Instagram   ⁠Website ⁠FacebookWatch Full Episodes and subscribe to my Youtube ChannelSign up for my Free Newsletter

Connect with Debbie Marlowe

Empowered Health - Free Health Network 

Follow Debbie on Instagram Debbie’s Website 

Fabulous After 50 Facebook Group

Resources mentioned: 

Metabolic Syndrome Study

Levels - for information and to obtain a CGM

Dr. Will Cole’s Metabolic Recharge Program (TMR)

Follow the Glucose Goddess on instagram

Book - Glucose Revolution