Best Cynthia Damaskos Podcasts (2024)

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EP 201 - Dr Ioana Popa - The Seven Levels of Freedom and Empowerment in God 42:43

11M ago42:43

42:43

Cynthia thinks that this may be her favorite interview with Dr. Ioana so far. They go deep into beliefs as one of the seven levels of freedom. Dr. Ioana shares about her atheist background in communist Romania and their commonly held belief about Christians. Just because you believe something… it doesn’t mean it’s so. She made the decision to belie…

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200 - Maureen Diaz - God's Good Table - Advice From a Homesteader 41:28

12M ago41:28

41:28

God created our bodies to thrive on certain foods, and scripture tells us what these foods are. We have been given a manual so to speak on how to be good stewards… the problem is, our food supply has been tampered with, and is very different from what it was in the old testament. Today join Cynthia as she speaks with Maureen Diaz from God’s Good Ta…

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EP 199 Kari Kampakis - Self Care Inspiration for Moms 38:08

1y ago38:08

38:08

Cynthia absolutely loved talking with Kari Kapakis about being a mom, and knows that you will enjoy her also. Taking care of yourself while raising kids is a privilege and a responsibility. What a gift to be able to be an example of good stewardship for your kids! But how do you find the time, and what exactly do we mean by self care? You’ll find o…

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Ep198 Fr. Ted Paraskevopoulos - Obtaining Work Life Balance 38:03

1y ago38:03

38:03

Today Cynthia wants you to get to know Fr. Ted Paraskevopoulos. Almost 5 years ago, he realized that he needed to make some big changes in his life for his health, relationships, work, and family. How did he do this? Today you’ll find out! This is a good podcast for all of us, but it also may be especially for any younger priests out there who need…

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EP 197 - Lauren Joyce - Healthy Tips for Everyone 36:09

1y ago36:09

36:09

Today Cynthia had the pleasure of meeting Lauren Joyce… another Christian health coach who works with women to make their lives everything God created them for. How do we become good stewards of our time and our bodies? Lauren has some excellent tips today that we can all use! Lauren Joyce is a mom to two wonderful young boys, wife to a fabulous hu…

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EP196 - Corey Hatfield - Finding Joy in Chaos 33:26

1y ago33:26

33:26

Cynthia is so happy to introduce you to Corey Hatfield. Recently she read an article Corey wrote on finding joy in chaos… beauty in suffering… and knew she had to meet her. Her story is one of inspiration and her advice and knowledge of biblical truth is sound. We know you are going to enjoy this episode! Corey Hatfield is the mother of five nearly…

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Ep 195 Dr. Ioana Popa - What is Regeneration and How You Can Practice it Each Day 35:01

1y ago35:01

35:01

Doctor Ioana is back with Cynthia, and this time they talk about regeneration specifically. What is it? Why do we need it? And, how can we do it? They go deeper into the spiritual aspect of daily renewal today, and Dr. Ioana shares her own practices with us. Dr. Ioana is the co-founder of the Team For The Soul TM. Team for The SoulTM supports passi…

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194 - Michael Haldas - Is Self Neglect a Sin 38:24

1y ago38:24

38:24

Cynthia brings back Michael Haldas to talk about self care and stewardship. Would you go so far as to say that neglecting the body is a sin? What does neglect look like? Today Cynthia and Michael explore the holistic nature of how God created us. Michael Haldas is an author, a religious educator, and a speaker. He wrote the book Sacramental Living:…

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EP. 193 - Fr. Paul Jannakos - Orthodoxy and Social Media 39:35

1y ago39:35

39:35

Cynthia enjoys another conversation with a fellow flyfishing guest, but we promise that they didn’t talk about fishing this time! Social media is the topic today with Fr. Paul Jannakos. Why do we as Orthodox Christians need to guard ourselves and put boundaries in place when it comes to the internet in general? Is there a place for social media in …

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Ep. 192 - Fr. James Guirguis - Meet a Parish Priest 33:20

1y ago33:20

33:20

Cynthia wants to introduce you to Fr. James Guirguis today! He is the author of “Ask for the Ancient Paths,” and they talk about his background and journey to the priesthood. But there was a stop along the way while in college when his faith was not his highest priority. What can we do for our young people as they prepare for college? Fr. James has…

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Ep. 191 - Dr. Jill Carnahan - This Sickness is not unto Death… But for the Glory of God. John 11:4 36:26

1y ago36:26

36:26

Join Cynthia today as she interviews one of her favorite doctors, Dr. Jill Carnahan. A sister in Christ, Dr. Jill combines her medical education, clinical experience, personal experience, and her faith for a powerful combination of healing and hope for the glory of God. She has been one of Cynthia’s “go to” doctors when researching certain lifestyl…

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EP 190 Chris Kornaros - Silence - The Art of Stillness 40:49

1+ y ago40:49

40:49

Join Cynthia and Chris Kornaros as they discuss Chris’s book and their own experiences with silence. As the world with it’s technology and noise persists in pulling us away from stillness, we need to remember Psalm 46. God is our refuge and strength - He dwells in His city, does marvelous things, and says, be still and know that I am God. Why do we…

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Ep 188 - Robin Rhine McDonald - The All or Nothing Mindset and How it’s Holding You Back 45:08

1+ y ago45:08

45:08

Cynthia had so much fun talking with Robin in the past that she asked her to come back on. Truly… this is not an infomercial for hiring a coach… but we may be a little partial! We share what we’ve learned from our clients when it comes to an all or nothing approach to working with us and how it translates to those who are trying to reach their goal…

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Ep. 188 - Dr. Ioana Popa - Deepening Our Connection With God on a Daily Basis 34:27

1+ y ago34:27

34:27

Today Cynthia talks to Doctor Ioana about the Daily Renewal Blueprint which is part of her Growing in Christ program. We need to be intentional each day to bring Him into our lives… moment by moment… but especially starting in the morning to set the stage for a day that is attuned to His will. Once we get in the habit of this practice, we will grow…

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Ep. 187 - Lacy Ngo - Change Your Life with Better Nutrition 39:36

1+ y ago39:36

39:36

Join Cynthia today as she chats with Dietitian Lacy Ngo about how nutrition has changed her life. It can change yours also! Seasonal allergies? Acne? Weight gain? Issues with your mood and focus? God gave us everything we need. His medicine comes in the form of eating… what could be better than that? This podcast is brought to you by Team for the S…

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Ep. 186 - Fr Peter Jon Gillquist - Tuning in to God's Voice 37:43

1+ y ago37:43

37:43

Join Cynthia today for another delightful Meet a Parish Priest segment. Cynthia speaks with Fr. Peter Jon Gillquist from All Saints Antiochian Orthodox parish in Bloomington Indiana. As we learn more about his life, we also get insight into how we can hear God and see Him working in our lives. This podcast is brought to you by Team for the Soul! Th…

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Ep. 185 - Christina Veselak - Feeding Recovery From Cravings and Addictions 36:15

1+ y ago36:15

36:15

Cynthia brings on one of her favorite people again to talk about a new program. Feeding Recovery Network Meetings are a new offering by Christina Veselak from Eating Protein Saves Lives. You can do your own 7 day challenge and/or pop into group Zoom meetings that will help you curb cravings and kick addictions to the curb. All while doing something…

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EP. 184 - Katrina Sequenzia - How Stress Affects Weight Loss (And What to Do About It!) 35:12

1+ y ago35:12

35:12

Today Cynthia is excited to introduce you to a Registered Nurse who became a Health Coach and now specializes in metabolism and women’s hormones. They talk about the mechanics of how stress affects weight loss. But what is stress? Is it just a buzzword that means you are overwhelmed? No! Find out today why this component of health should not be bru…

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Ep 183 - Michelle Leichty - Developing a Generous Life 40:32

1+ y ago40:32

40:32

Join Cynthia and Michelle today for an inspiring chat on living a generous life. It’s a sit down and grab a cup of tea kind of chat that will leave you with some things to think about…and maybe even journal about! This podcast is brought to you by Team for the Soul! Their newest online program, Growing in Christ, was specifically designed for you t…

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Ep 182 - Ashley Belanger - Getting to the Root Cause of Unexplained Symptoms 53:23

1+ y ago53:23

53:23

Cynthia brings Ashley Belanger on today to talk about her experience with Lyme, knowing that this topic could very well help many others who experience “unexplained symptoms.” After recently finding out she has Lyme and Bartonella, a whole new world has opened up about the disparate symptoms going on for years that she had no idea were related. How…

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EP 181 - Fr Evan Armatas - Parish and Personal Health - Reclaiming the Great Commission 39:24

1+ y ago39:24

39:24

Try not to be sidetracked by all of the flyfishing references today! Cynthia and Fr. Evan have fun talking about their shared interests, but also go deep on how our personal spiritual health is instrumental to the health of our parish. In his new book, Father Evan has a gem that can be used personally, in small groups, and also as a whole parish. T…

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180 - Lori Ann Wood - A Divine Detour 45:08

1+ y ago45:08

45:08

Lori Ann Wood - Divine Detour Today Cynthia helps you kick off American Heart Month with a story of how illness can strengthen your faith and the warning signs you need to know that may be signaling heart disease. Lori Ann Wood’s life took a detour she never expected which has led to her upcoming book that will help many! This podcast is brought to…

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Ep 179 - Fr. John Vlahos - You Are An Icon of Christ 38:06

1+ y ago38:06

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Cynthia talks with Fr. John Vlahos today about how we, as living icons, should be relating to others. What does this look like? In a world full of judgement and friction, we can be vessels of love...spreading the love and grace of God to others put in our path. Let us as Christians be the example. Today we talk about how. To enroll in the Effortles…

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Ep 178 Getting to the Root Cause of Autoimmunity with Susan Julian - EP 178 40:51

1+ y ago40:51

40:51

Join Cynthia as she promotes Nurse Practitioner Susan Julian to the title of Doctor. (Embarrassing) Once that was cleared up, their conversation about autoimmunity and its connection with the gut and hormones is very informative. How are all of these linked? Why is autoimmunity becoming more common? They also talk a bit about estrogen and birth con…

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177 – Father Nicholas Louh – Renewing You 39:33

1+ y ago39:33

39:33

Join Cynthia today as she welcomes Fr. Nicholas Louh to the podcast. They discuss how to discover your purpose, understand your mindset, look closely at your thoughts, and the importance of routines. Sound familiar? Father Nicholas is a man after our own heart here at Holistic Christian Life. Together with his wife Dr. Roxanne, they wrote Renewing …

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176 - Aimee Carlson and Naomi Damask - Know How to Empower Yourself for Good Health 48:47

1+ y ago48:47

48:47

Cynthia is delighted to introduce you to two new friends. Both Christian health coaches, Aimee and Naomi are knowledgeable about all things toxin related. We know you will find their stories empowering, learn things you never knew before, and come away with a sense of purpose when it comes to taking control of the future of yourself, your family, a…

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EP 175 - Fr. Joshua Makoul - Healing Your Wounded Soul 52:43

1+ y ago52:43

52:43

Cynthia and Father Joshua Makoul talk about healing from trauma, both past and present as they delve into his new book Healing Your Wounded Soul: Growing from Pain to Peace. What are the tools we can use? How can we help others? If you are struggling right now or know someone who is, this interview could be very helpful. To enroll in the Effortless…

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174 - Lauren Noel - Hormones and Much More 53:25

1+ y ago53:25

53:25

Cynthia brings you the next most popular episode with Dr. Lauren Noel...or Dr. Lo! They talk about so many aspects of health from an integrative perspective...not just hormones as the title suggests! Enjoy getting insight into some health issues that you may be experiencing with ways to uncover the root cause, and hopefully nip them in the bud! Thi…

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Ep. 173 - Mother Macrina - A Monastic View of Anxiety 50:47

1+ y ago50:47

50:47

Another top episode in the countdown! Cynthia was blessed to sit down with Mother Macrina from The Dormition of the Mother of God Monastery to chat about that hole we sometimes feel in our souls. It is closely related to anxiety which many of us experience…but what is the cause? Cynthia specializes in the physical, but Mother Macrina specializes in…

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Ep 172 - Christina Veselak - Nutrition, Mental Health and Addiction 44:13

1+ y ago44:13

44:13

This can be an eye opening interview for everyone. If you suffer from anxiety, panic attacks, depression, fatigue, inability to forgive, worry, over thinking, perfectionism, shame, ADD, irritability…or any other symptom not listed here…you will be inspired. The remedy is easy, cheap, and involves eating good food! This podcast is brought to you by …

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171 - Barbara Pappas - Best of Countdown - Our Special Calling by God 36:38

1+ y ago36:38

36:38

Cynthia presents the first episode in her “Best of” countdown today with BARBARA PAPPAS! Barbara joins Cynthia today to talk about our calling. There are two...secular and spiritual. How do we meld the two, and why is this important? Today, you will get and idea of how constructing our life around our spiritual purpose is the key to contentment. Th…

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EP 170 Kevin Scherer - Truly Human - Normal or Ordinary? 51:09

1+ y ago51:09

51:09

Today Cynthia speaks with Kevin Scherer about his book Truly Human. What is the difference between normal and ordinary… and how does this shape our mindset when it comes to healing from the most difficult times in our lives? Kevin has touched the lives of many with his candid account of his darkest time and the lessons he learned. We’re sure you wi…

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EP 169 Father Alexander Goussetis - Building a Life of Prayer 34:33

1+ y ago34:33

34:33

Do you wish you had a stronger prayer life? Cynthia speaks to Fr. Alexander Goussetis about his book Practicing Prayer… which is really a workbook! Prayer is an adventure and a journey, not to mention a privilege. Fr. Alexander takes us through a few tips to intentionally incorporate it into our lives in a way that is conducive to our Christian gro…

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EP 168 Meet a Parish Priest - Hearing God's Voice In a Noisy World with Fr. Andrew Kishler 39:36

1+ y ago39:36

39:36

Welcome to our new offering on Holistic Christian Life called Meet a Parish Priest. Today Cynthia kicks it off with Fr. Andrew Kishler from All Saints Antiochian Orthodox Church in Chicago. They talk about his background and decision to become a priest, how to hear God’s voice in a noisy world, and end as Fr. Andrew describes how he makes sure that…

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Ep 167 Monica Norcross - A Christrian Alternative to Yoga 42:27

1+ y ago42:27

42:27

Cynthia tackles the perfect workout today with Monica Norcross. Monica was looking for 5 things in an exercise program that she could not find… so with her over 12 years of background in the fitness industry, she created her own! It’s called The Still Workout, and can be accessed from her website from anywhere at any time. Her class actually compri…

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EP 166 Barb Raveling - Breaking Away From Emotional Eating 34:55

1+ y ago34:55

34:55

Cynthia talks with Barb Raveling today about a topic we can all relate to… emotional eating. Barb gives us some tips and tools to break the habit and renew our minds. They also talk about how to bring God into the decisions we make around eating boundaries and the usefulness of Truth Journaling. This podcast is brought to you by Team for the Soul! …

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EP 165 - Leslie Bumpas - Aging Gracefully 45:05

2y ago45:05

45:05

What does it mean to age gracefully? Cynthia talks to Leslie Bumpas today about how we need to be thinking about this even in our 30’s and 40’s. This is when the body starts determining the path it will take regarding memory, heart health, cancer, diabetes… and a slew of other conditions often associated with aging. You have more control than you m…

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164 - Kate Washington - Caregiver Support 30:59

2y ago30:59

30:59

Today Cynthia invites Kate Washington to talk about her experience as a caregiver and to share what she has learned. They talk about resources and tips to prevent burnout. Kate’s experience is with her husband, and Cynthia’s is with the elderly, but they also touch on caring for adult children with disabilities. Kate Washington is the author of Alr…

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163 - Whitney English - A More Beautiful Life Using the HEART Method 46:31

2y ago46:31

46:31

Come along for this delightful conversation that started with Whitney’s book and her HEART Method, and ended up talking about beauty and the Church! Cynthia is enthralled with the idea that Whitney mentioned about living your goals instead of setting your goals, and appreciates how candid and real Whitney is when it comes to sharing her life experi…

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162 Robin Rhine McDonald - Navigating Restaurants to Find Nutrient Dense Food 49:17

2y ago49:17

49:17

Back from a summer sabbatical Cynthia welcomes back Robin Rhine McDonald. If you recall from episode 154, Robin is a fellow Christian Health Coach with an MDiv. They talk about eating nutrient dense food within God’s plan as outlined in scripture, and then get into the nitty gritty about eating out at restaurants. Robin provides 8 ways to navigate …

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An Example of Resilience with Lauren Roskilly – EP 161 51:26

2y ago51:26

51:26

Before she goes on sabbatical, Cynthia leaves you with an example of resilience with Lauren Roskilly. Lauren comes to us from Sussex England with a story of faith and healing. Can you imagine what it would be like to black out, up to 10 times a day, due to a blood pressure and blood sugar disorder? Lauren describes the ramifications of living her l…

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Abundant Health With The Biblical Nutritionist with Annette Reeder - EP 160 35:06

2y ago35:06

35:06

Join Cynthia and Annette Reeder today as they talk about God’s plan for our health and how we need to be intentional about working with His design. Annette shares her story and inspires everyone to take the first step for change. For more than 20 years, Annette Reeder, the Biblical Nutritionist, has served God’s people as a Christian nutritionist a…

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Secret Turning with Father Stephen Siniari – EP 159 48:59

2y ago48:59

48:59

Today’s podcast should be called “Cynthia and Fr Stephen Unplugged.” Not your typical interview, Father Stephen Siniari shares about his life on the streets, his experience with death, and talks about what we should do when faced with feelings of oppression and anxiety. His new book Secret Turning is the follow up to Big in Heaven. Caution… There a…

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Closing the Stress Response Cycle with Dr. Carly Hudson - Ep 158 35:35

2y ago35:35

35:35

Have you ever lost your cool and were left wondering “Where did that come from?” In today’s episode, Cynthia admits to yelling at her neighbor, but then gets to the bottom of why it seems small things can set us off at times. Dr. Carly Hudson explains the stress response cycle and why we may think we are just fine, but our body is still holding on …

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Five Tiny Things That Bring Joy Into Life with Heidi Barr - Ep 157 31:24

2y ago31:24

31:24

Join Cynthia today as she introduces you to a fellow wellness coach, outdoor enthusiast, and scone lover! Heidi is the co-author of 12 Tiny Things, and today they hone in on 5 special things that, if implemented intentionally, can bring more health and joy into your life. Heidi Barr lives in Minnesota with her husband and daughter where they tend a…

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Getting to the Root Cause of Autoimmunity with Susan Julian - EP 156 38:25

2y ago38:25

38:25

Join Cynthia as she promotes Nurse Practitioner Susan Julian to the title of Doctor. (Embarrassing) Once that was cleared up, their conversation about autoimmunity and its connection with the gut and hormones is very informative. How are all of these linked? Why is autoimmunity becoming more common? They also talk a bit about estrogen and birth con…

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Healthy Finances with Lea Majer - Ep 155 33:39

2y ago33:39

33:39

Cynthia is so happy to bring Lea Majer on to the podcast to talk about the health of our finances. She also connects our finances to our faith, and even Orthodox Christian traditions. As a Financial Wellness Educator, she teaches us 5 ways we can take control of our finances. Lea May Majer is an Orthodox Christian and a financial wellness educator.…

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Health, Vision, and Grace with Robin Rhine McDonald -Ep 154 33:12

2y ago33:12

33:12

Today Cynthia talks to fellow coach Robin Rhine McDonald about how the focus of Christian health differs from other perspectives. Robin’s philosophy includes vision and grace, and is something that we all need to hear. She has also generously offered a her wonderful Masterclass free of charge along with recipes and template downloads to the Holisti…

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How to Discover Peace in Tension with Claire McGarry - Ep 153 40:20

2y ago40:20

40:20

Are you a Martha or a Mary? However you identify yourself, there is tension associated. Today Cynthia talks with Claire McGarry, the author of Grace in Tension: Discover Peace with Martha and Mary. Claire is as delightful as she is insightful. You will learn about her GIFT method, and take away tangible ways to find more peace in your life. Claire …

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Alternative Chronic Pain Treatments with Cindy Perlin - EP 152 - 38:19

2y ago38:19

38:19

Join Cynthia today in taking a look at alternative pain therapies. Her guest, Cindy Perlin is the founder and CEO of The Alternative Pain Treatment Directory. She is also the author of The Truth About Chronic Pain Treatments. There are a couple protocols that come up that can be controversial, so Cynthia urges you to do your own research, and only …

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