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Causes or Cures is an independent health and public health podcast hosted by Dr. Eeks. There are no corporate or academic sponsors, just a grassroots podcast rooted in curiosity and passion that tries to break down tough health topics into digestible bits. Dr. Eeks works in the field of public health and health communications as a consultant & contractor. She is passionate about how science is communicated and has a penchant for using a blue-collar sense of humor as a health communications t ...
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Terra's Baddy Club podcast, hosted by the survivor who bravely defeated Dirty John Meehan in self-defense, offers a gripping narrative. Terra shares insights into her personal healing journey, daily experiences, and enriches episodes with interviews featuring friends, experts, and fellow 'Baddys.' Tune in every Wednesday for regular episodes, with exciting bonus content dropping every other week! Cover Art Photo and Make Up: Troy Jensen
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Aaron Mitchell about his recent research on pharmaceutical industry payments to medical doctors for promoting specific drugs on X (formerly known as Twitter). Dr. Mitchell describes the financial relationships between pharmaceutical companies and doctors, the preval…
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I'll Take The Stairs Merch 25% of Sale Proceeds go to Season of Justice! https://www.terranewellsurvival.com/s... https://seasonofjustice.org Terra and Ellyn discuss their initial meeting and the misunderstandings that led to a heated confrontation. They reflect on how they were able to turn the situation around and build a strong friendship. They …
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Haley Gray, a researcher and writer in the podcasting industry, discusses her work in ethical true crime research and her involvement in advocacy projects. She emphasizes the importance of conducting thorough research using reliable sources such as court documents and newspapers.com. Haley also shares tips for working with families of victims, incl…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Andres Acosta MD PHD about the identification of 4 phenotypes for obesity and how they can revolutionize the future of obesity treatment. In great detail, he describes the 4 obesity phenotypes (Hungry Brain, Emotional Hunger, Hungry Gut, and Slow Burn) and explains …
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with gastroenterologist Dr. David Clarke about the viral wellness trend of fart walking. He, an avid fart walker himself, describes the health benefits of fart walking, particularly how it can help with digestion, heart burn, bloating, and possibly even Type 2 Diabetes. He o…
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Lorraine Elizabeth shares her story of being in a narcissistic, abusive relationship and the impact it had on her life. She discusses how she met her ex-partner and the gradual escalation of abuse. Lorraine talks about the control and manipulation tactics used against her, including financial abuse, isolation, and gaslighting. She also highlights t…
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To most who know her, Kiersten Parsons Hathcock is a Shark Tank-winning, self-taught carpenter & furniture designer who defied the odds and built an internationally-known furniture company out of her garage. But what most don't know is that she's also an ordinary woman who was thrown into extraordinary circumstances at the age of 36 when she sudden…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with ovarian cancer survivor Meg Wilkinson about the omentum, her cancer journey, and her advocacy group, The Omentum Project. As part of her cancer treatment, Meg had her omentum removed. Though little is known about this mysterious apron of "fat", Meg decided to explore fu…
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Vanessa Reiser, a psychotherapist specializing in narcissistic abuse, discusses her work and personal experiences with domestic violence and cult abuse. She highlights the manipulative tactics used by narcissists and cult leaders, emphasizing the psychological damage they inflict. Vanessa also discusses the challenges of seeking justice in the cour…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with researcher Omar Almahayni about his published systematic review on the physiological and psychological benefits of the Wim Hof Method for both healthy and non-healthy individuals. Wim Hof, known as "The Iceman," is a Dutch extreme athlete and motivational speaker famed …
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with cardiologist, physician-scientist and CEO of Fractyl Health Dr. Harith Rajagopalan about solutions his company is developing for the problem of keeping weight off after someone stops taking the obesity/weight loss medication, such as Ozempic. Dr. Rajagopalan explains th…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks sits down with internationally renowned music publicist Mary Lou Falcone to discuss her new book, I Didn't See It Coming. The book takes readers on an emotional journey filled with love, a dream job working with some of the world's most famous classical music stars, romance, and p…
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Rasha is Fauna Hodel's youngest daughter, and is Co-Host of "Root of Evil: The True Story Of The Hodel Family and The Black Dahlia" Podcast with her sister, Yvette Gentile. Rasha and Yvette also helped Patty Jenkins and Chris Pine bring their mother's life story to the small screen in TNT's Limited TV Series, "I Am The Night". Rasha is a Plus Size …
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Randall Urban about his research on the link between Long COVID and growth hormone and how growth hormone may potentially reverse or decrease the neurological symptoms/brain fog associated with Long COVID. Dr. Urban is an endocrinologist at the University of Texas M…
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Meet Nancy Abercrombie, your dedicated guide to all things Damsel. If you're seeking a lively girls' night, Nancy's got just the thing for you with our Warrior Workshops. If you're eager to make a meaningful impact in your community while earning some extra cash, Nancy's ready to introduce you to the Damsel Opportunity. Or, if personal protection i…
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In this episode of Terra's Baddy Club, Terra engages in a candid conversation with Erin Darling, delving into the intricacies of dating in Los Angeles. Erin shares her personal journey, from meeting her husband to the joyous news of expecting a baby. Book a 1 on 1 call! HTTPS://linktr.ee/terranewell Sign up for the podcasting course! https://coachi…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Valter Longo about his latest research on the fasting-mimicking diet (FMG) and how it has been shown in studies to reduce biological age and disease risk. In great detail, he describes the fasting-mimicking diet and its components while explaining how it was tested …
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Gabi Conti is an author, host, & writer. ​ Gabi Conti is the writer and executive producer of the 9-part "rom-com for your ears" podcast Bad Influencer which she co-created with 18 New York Times Best-Selling Author Jane Green for Gemini XIII's new female-driven, female-led narrative storytelling channel Emerald Audio. Gabi is a former serial dater…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks converses with Dr. Jay Maddock about his research on the scientific connection between nature and mental health benefits. The discussion centers on one of his recent studies, which examined the relationship between a community's "Nature Score" and levels of anxiety, stress, and de…
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Sharon Liese is an Emmy Award- Winner producer, director, and filmmaker. She created the true crime series Let Us Prey and developed it on HBO MAX. https://www.herizonproductions.com Sharon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharonliese/ Book a 1 on 1 call with Terra! HTTPS://linktr.ee/terranewell Sign up for the podcasting course! https://coac…
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Send us a Text Message. On this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Diana Noga about her new research on the relationship between short sleep and the risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes. This is especially relevant in a busy world that doesn't prioritize sleep and is already facing growing rates of Type 2 Diabetes, even in younger ag…
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In this episode featuring Tabitha Newell, she opens up about her experience with Double Grief. Tabitha endured the heartbreak of separating from a cheating narcissist and then faced the loss of her cherished canine companion just months later. Through sharing her story, she also discusses her path to healing. About Tabitha's Podcast Little Bit of L…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Mark Mamula about the vaccine he and his team created for cancer in dogs. In the podcast, he explains how they created the vaccine, how it works, how they are testing it in dogs, and what is currently known about how well it works. He describes the types of cancers …
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Danielle Leukam is the author of Four Pounds of Pressure: A Memoir of Rape, Survival, and Taking Back My Power. After surviving a heinous attack in her home in 2018, she finally pursued her dream of becoming an author. Danielle is from the Rochester, Minnesota area and works full time at the Mayo Clinic. She is passionate about public speaking, wri…
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Terra interviews Dr. Judy Ho on her new book! A revolutionary approach to attachment theory that teaches readers how to heal their inner child to change their anxious, avoidant, or disorganized attachment style in relationships, friendships, at work, and home—perfect for readers of How to Do the Work, Polysecure, and Amir Levine’s Attached. Did you…
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In this episode of Terra's Baddy club, Terra goes through why she started the podcast. Book a 1 on 1 call! HTTPS://linktr.ee/terranewell 30 Day Trauma Journal PDF https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLTX6E1MX3RP8/checkout/EKJ4UHSB34T6SN6M7DFZFTPL Sign up for the podcasting course! https://coaching.terranewellsurvival.com/ethical-true-crime-podcas…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with venom expert Tim Friede about his twenty plus years' "unusual" journey with the world's most venomous snakes: Seeking protection from snake bites, Tim purposely injected himself with diluted venom at escalating doses until he achieved a level of hyperimmunity unknown to…
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Terra's Baddy Club podcast, hosted by the survivor who bravely defeated Dirty John Meehan in self-defense, offers a gripping narrative. Terra shares insights into her personal healing journey, daily experiences, and enriches episodes with interviews featuring friends, experts, and fellow 'Baddys.' Tune in every Wednesday for regular episodes, with …
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Send us a Text Message. On this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Prabhat Jha about his fascinating research recently published in the New England Journal of Medicine on the extent and speed at which quitting smoking reduces death rates from smoking-related illnesses. What he describes in the podcast will be encouragement for anyo…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Wilson Merrell about his recently published research on the percentage of people who hide the fact that they are sick with an infectious disease. In the podcast, he discusses who hides the fact that they are sick, when they do it, why they do it and how they do it. …
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Send us a Text Message. On this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats wtih Dr. Dmitry Abramov about his and his team's research on the impact of substance use on heart-related deaths over time in the US. The research was recently published in the Journal of the American Heart Association. In the podcast, he explains how he did the research, wh…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Erica Fernandes about the identification of a new syndrome linked to fentanyl exposure while in the womb. Dr. Fernandes first discusses how a new syndrome related to developmental or genetic abnormalities is identified and then explains how they carried out their st…
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Send us a Text Message. "Let food by thy medicine and medicine be thy food." In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Marissa Toussaint about how she is using culinary medicine to help her patients lose weight, maintain a healthy weight and prevent chronic illnesses. Taking a holistic approach to health, she explains what culinar…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Causes or Cures I chat with Dr. Scott Kaplan about his research on the effectiveness of putting a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages. Sugar-sweetened beverages are significantly linked to heart disease, obesity and other chronic illnesses, and taxes are one (albeit controversial) approach we can take at the …
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Paul Sutter about the declining trust in science and why it is happening. They discuss how regulatory capture and the pressure to publish as many papers as possible is leading to bad science and fueling a culture of distrust. They discuss the difference between an e…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Melanie Jay about the new weight loss drugs (Wegovy, Ozempic (Semaglutide), Manjaro (Tirzepatide), Zepbound). She starts by explaining what obesity is and how it impacts the body. Then she breaks down how the medications work; how effective they are at taking off we…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Jeffrey Iliff about his research on changes in sleep patterns over time and how that is linked to cognitive function. He discusses the relationship between sleep and cognitive function in general, and then describes how some sleep patterns over time may be more pron…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Chinwé Williams about the teen mental health crisis, what is causing it, and how we can address it. Dr. Williams discusses how social media impacts teen mental health, the "lying" spiral of anxiety, and offers practical tips for parents and guardians to try at home.…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Daniel Barvin, Vice President of Operations and Patient Advocacy at Coya Therapeutics, a trailblazing company working on groundbreaking treatments for ALS and Alzheimer's. In the podcast, Daniel will tell us more about the debilitating and fatal disease ALS and the ther…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with neuroscientist Dr. Katja Valli about what the function(s) of dreams is. She describes what a dream is and the potential theories for why we dream. She discusses the content of our dreams, who appears in our dreams, and if our dreams impact our behavior. She touches on n…
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Send us a Text Message. Kicking off the New Year with a fun one! In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Naor Sagy on whether or not space aliens are out there; what they look like and how they act; our motivation for wanting to meet them (and their motivation for wanting to meet us); and what could possibly happen if we meet ea…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. David Clarke about the hidden causes of chronic pain and something he refers to as "the biggest blind spot" in the healthcare community. He discusses how adverse childhood experiences, traumas and stresses create chronic pain in adults and how they makes changes in …
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Jamie O'Driscoll and Jamie Edwards about their research recently published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine on what is the best exercise for maintaining a healthy resting blood pressure. In the podcast, they explain how they conducted their study, their res…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Tera Fazzino about her research on how the biggest US tobacco companies owned the leading food companies from 1988 to early 2000s and disproportionately produced hyper-palatable foods (HPFs). She explains what a hyper-palatable food is and how they are created, the …
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Jay Joshi about his new book, Burden of Pain, a Physician's Journey through the Opioid Epidemic. Dr. Joshi was a practicing physician at a clinic in rural Indiana when his world was turned upside down. The DEA, using a fake patient and a prescription monitoring syst…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with journalist Kristina Marusic about her book A New War on Cancer, the Unlikely Heroes Revolutionizing Prevention. In the podcast, Kristina discusses how rising cancer rates are linked to our widespread exposure to chemicals, specifically chemicals in everyday products tha…
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Send us a Text Message. Why do some people NEVER get sick from COVID? In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Jill Hollenbach about her recently published research on how a person's genes may keep them from getting sick from COVID. In the podcast, Dr. Hollenbach explains why genes influence how a person responds to a virus; she …
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Michelle B. Slater, PHD about her book Starving to Heal in Siberia. After working with a team of medical experts, trying everything in the book and contemplating assisted suicide, Michelle went all the way to Siberia as a last effort to heal from late-stage Lyme Disease…
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