Discover how to make and serve delicious probiotic foods and improve your overall health with Donna Schwenk. In her weekly radio show "Cultured Food Life" (new episodes every Tuesday), Donna will de-mystify different probiotic foods such as kefir, kombucha, and cultured vegetables, and share how to add these foods into your diet. As a teacher and writer, Donna works with thousands of people to open the door to a world of foods that can help improve an array of health problems including high ...
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Counting calories is out. All the food groups are in. Becoming trim and healthy doesn’t have to be difficult or painstaking anymore. After trying almost every fad diet out there… sisters Serene Allison and Pearl Barrett, authors of the best-selling Trim Healthy Mama book series, took matters into their own hands and The Food Freedom Movement was born. This podcast offers a deeper dive into the world of THM. Listen in as the girls tackle a variety of food, fitness and lifestyle topics with th ...
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Bonus Episode 19: Amazing Health Benefits Of Kefir With Donna Schwenk
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Donna Schwenk is the founder of Cultured Food Life, and wrote the best-selling "Cultured Food" book series. She also hosts the a popular podcast of the same name (Cultured Food Life). Donna is a thought leader in the fermented and cultured foods movement, and she’s been published in magazines and featured on PBS and other specials. Her motto is : "…
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Ep. 396 How Estrogen Protects Your Heart...
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Bonus Episode 20: The Power Of Essential Oils On Your Brain With Elizabeth Erickson
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While studying neuroscience, Elizabeth Erickson, M.S., stumbled into the world of essential oils and embarked on her own healing journey, navigating mental and emotional issues such as fear, anxiety, and depression. She is now committed to helping others discover their freedom from the blocks that have held them back by supporting the structure of …
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Episode 294: 10 Reasons I Drink Kefir Every Day
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Many articles are popping up about reasons you should consume kefir, but few of the people writing the articles have consumed kefir every day for twenty-three years. This post specifically talks about milk kefir and not water kefir. My reasons for drinking kefir are very personal and specific to me. But here is what I've noticed through the many ye…
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Ep. 395 What's The Real Deal About Seed Oils?
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I get many people writing me letters indicating that they are afraid they are going to get sick from eating cultured foods. Fermented foods have been a staple in diets around the world for centuries, and these foods are some of the safest foods on the planet. Tune in to learn more. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-293-…
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Ep. 394 Steer Your Thoughts And Transform Your Life...
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Ep. 393 Thriving Without Burnout With Coach Amy
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Episode 292: New Yogurt Recipes: Cashew, Coconut, Goat, & Raw
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I have been making lots of new yogurt recipes lately. Many people have been asking about goat yogurt and nondairy yogurts, so I have been experimenting with several versions and boy, are they good. I'm excited to share with you different yogurts you can make that can improve your health in powerful ways. Tune it in to learn more. Episode link: http…
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Bonus Episode 18: More Than Fame: Pain, Healing, and Life with Rebecca St. James
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Among the most defining artists in Christian music history, GRAMMY®-winning singer/songwriter, best-selling author, speaker and actress Rebecca St. James catapulted into the global spotlight following the release of her self-titled Forefront Records debut in 1994. The Australian native’s modern pop sensibilities and uncompromising lyrics set a benc…
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Episode 291: Help! My Kombucha Is Too Sour
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In the early days of making kombucha, I would often let my kombucha go too long, and it would lose its bubbliness. There are a few things you can do to help with this and lots of ways to use this type of kombucha. Tune in to learn more. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-291-help-my-kombucha-is-too-sour/ Link(s) I talked…
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Ep. 391 Dangers Of Shunning Carbs And Plants!
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Episode 290: Summer Sourdough Bread — Grilled or Baked
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It's summertime, and most people don't think about making bread. They don't want to heat up the kitchen, and it seems more of a fall and winter thing unless . . . you're me. Summer bread making is a special habit I developed many years ago, and it has become a ritual. I want to encourage you to do it, too. I can show you what I do to make bread in …
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Ep. 390 Breaking Rules For Your “Why” For Your Health Journey
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Bonus Episode 17: Biohacking Basics with Ben Greenfield. Get Your Organ Meats On!
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Ben Greenfield is a health consultant, speaker, and New York Times bestselling author of a wide variety of books including the widely popular titles including Boundless Kitchen. He’s known as a world renowned BIOHACKER (though he shies away from the title). Ben’s mission is to serve those who, like himself, desire to live life to the fullest, exper…
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Episode 289: How to Make Bubbly Fruit-Flavored Kombucha
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There’s nothing better than bubbly fruit-flavored kombucha. For those of you who don’t want to spend the money to buy it, you can make it. I have a few tips that can make all the difference. Tune in to learn more. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-289-how-to-make-bubbly-fruit-flavored-kombucha/ Link(s) I talked about: A…
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Ep. 389 Understand What Sugar Does To Your Body...
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Bonus Episode 16: Deconstructing Ourselves and Finding Our Value in God with Lisa Bevere: Part 2
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Lisa Bevere is an internationally known speaker and the New York Times bestselling author of Fiercely Loved and Lioness Arising (among others). Buy her books here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Lisa-Bevere/author/B001IGJPTC?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true She also co-hosts “Conversations with John & Lisa Bevere Podcast” …
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Episode 288: Probiotic Foods For The 4th of July
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If you’re new to cultured foods, let me help you understand how epic these foods are, especially during parties. Cultured foods are loaded with probiotics, extra vitamins, and enzymes and will keep your microbiome flourishing and cravings for bad foods down to a minimum. Tune in to learn foods you can make for your next party. Episode link: https:/…
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Ep. 388 Here Is What Eating A Salad A Day Does To Your Brain...
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Episode 287: 10 Reasons Kefir Soda Is Your Perfect Summer Beverage
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Summer is the perfect time to enjoy the light, refreshing taste of kefir soda. I drink a lot of Keifr soda in the summertime. Not only is it delicious and bubbly but it's also packed with amazing health benefits that make it a fantastic addition to your daily routine. Here are some reasons why you should sip on kefir soda this summer. Tune in to le…
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Ep. 387 Should Women Consider 4 AM Workouts?
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Episode 286: Brain Health and Fermented Foods
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Fermented foods are truly magical when it comes to nurturing our microbiota-gut-brain axis. These living foods don't just taste amazing—they transform our health from the inside out. They do this by modulating our immune system, strengthening our gut barrier, and even regulating our neuroendocrine system, fermented foods work wonders. Tune in to le…
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Ep. 386 Mastering Fats: The Best, The Worst, & How To Use Them Effectively
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Episode 285: Tips For Storing and Preserving Cultured Foods
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Having lots of fermented foods in your fridge is the same as having a medicine cabinet stocked with natural remedies. We reach for these foods not only to keep us healthy and disease-free but also when we find ourselves struggling with a virus, stomach ache, or any other kind of ailment that requires extra body support. Tune in to learn more. Episo…
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Bonus Episode 15: Father’s Day Tribute: Pearl & Serene’s Unsung Hero
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Today, Serene and Pearl have their unsung hero--their Dad-- joining them on the podcast as a Father's Day Tribute!Along with being Pearl and Serene's dad and mentor, Colin's greatest passion is to encourage fathers and to strengthen them in their divine mandate from God. He was born in New Zealand in 1940, and in 1963 he married, Nancy (his darling…
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Ep. 385 What's Wrong With Aldi Now? (Our Best Grocery Finds)
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Bonus Episode 14: Survive and Thrive: Sane Strategies for Staying Healthy When Life Hits the Fan With Jamerrill
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It’s summertime!! And all kinds of things can happen in the summertime that otherwise might seem impossible. Let me explain a few things that happen in the summertime that can help you be healthier, heal from all manner of diseases, and support good health! Tune in to learn more. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-284-su…
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Ep. 384 What Workout Is The Best For A Woman?
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Bonus Episode 13: Everything You Never Knew About Testosterone and Women With Hormone Specialist Dr. Kay
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In this in this hard-hitting podcast, Dr. Kay Chandler tells you everything you never knew regarding women and testosterone. You won’t walk away the same!In addition to being on the Board and launch team for Pearl and Serene’s peptide and hormone replacement therapy company (KIAORA, www.joinkiaora.com), Dr. Kay Chandler has also been serving as an …
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Episode 283: The Mighty Mineral That Powers Your Body
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It is quite well known that we all need more magnesium. Most people are very deficient in magnesium which affects 325 processes in the body. Tune in to listen to my guest, an expert in this field, Laura Collinwood. We talk about magnesium, why we need it, and how to get it in a form the body easily receives. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodli…
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Ep. 383 Becoming Unstoppable: Change Your Mindset, Transform Your Health
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Bonus Series 12: Stop Suffering With Thyroid Issues! All Things Thyroid With Dr. Amie Hornaman Pt. 2
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See part 1 with Dr. Amie and Pearl and Serene here: https://youtu.be/tR6pI7x8SSc?si=BtxBrVJqNeu8jOV7Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trim-healthy-podcast-w-serene-pearl-and-some-guy-named-danny/id1688456542?i=1000640622382“The thyroid is the master gland. It drives so much that happens in the body, and when it’s off kilter, it can…
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What is kefir?" Kefir is a tangy, slightly fizzy, FANTASTIC fermented milk beverage. It can be made with all kinds of different milks, dairy and non-dairy. It looks similar to yogurt but is far superior. Tune in to learn more. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-282-what-is-kefir/ Link(s) I talked about: Article: https://…
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Ep. 382 How To Effectively Spread Out Your Protein Intake… (Protein Nerd Part 2)
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