Food Heals

We've all heard the promises of The Secret. If you think positive thoughts and raise your frequency, you can have, be, and do anything you want. But what happens when your nervous system is stuck in trauma and doesn't feel safe enough to receive? That's when manifestation stops working and survival mode takes over. In this episode of Food Heals, Allison Melody chats with Empowerment Strategist JJ Flizanes to explore the 4 survival states, how they block our manifestation, and how to move from trauma to transformation. Fight is when your body gears up to defend at all costs. Think Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games or Will Smith at the Oscars yelling, "Keep my wife's name out of your f--king mouth." Flight is when your system tells you to run or avoid the situation entirely. Scooby-Doo and Shaggy bolting from monsters. Forrest Gump's iconic "Run, Forrest, run." Meredith Marks disengaging. Freeze is when you shut down, dissociate, or feel paralyzed. Think Ophelia in Hamlet, frozen and silenced by grief. Harry Potter stunned into stillness when Voldemort reappears. Fawn is when you abandon your own needs in order to appease or please others. Kyle Richards feeling guilty when Kathy has to apologize to her, Sansa Stark pledging her loyalty to King Joffrey in Game of Thrones just to survive. In today's episode, you will learn: Why traditional Law of Attraction teachings stop at the mind and miss the body How trauma and unprocessed emotions can keep you stuck in survival states Tools to shift from survival into safety so you can finally align with your desires The exact steps JJ takes herself when she feels triggered and needs to reset Listen now to discover how to move from survival mode into flow so you can finally create the life you have been vision-boarding. Get tickets to JJ's event October 17–19 and save $250 with the code FOODHEALS250 at jjflizanes.com/unleash.

What if the most powerful medicine isn't in your medicine cabinet but already in your fridge? In this episode of Food Heals, we're revealing the unexpected healing powers of four everyday foods. One balances hormones and reduces hot flashes by 92 percent. Another helps eliminate chronic skin conditions. One supports cancer recovery. And the last? It's over 1,000 times more nutrient-dense than your favorite leafy green. Think you know what's on your plate? Think again. You'll hear from healing heroes who ditched prescriptions and tapped into the potent power of plants with jaw-dropping results. (And yes, we're busting that myth about a certain food giving men more curves than they bargained for.) Because healing doesn't have to come from a prescription. Sometimes, it starts with what's on your plate. Whether you're balancing hormones, soothing skin, boosting your immunity, or beating the odds… You don't need magic. You need plants. Your body is powerful. And when you feed it right, it knows exactly what to do. Your body was built to heal. When you give it the right food it remembers. You don't need a miracle. You need a meal. Because food doesn't just fuel us, food heals. Thank You to Our Sponsors! Organifi Organifi, is a line of organic superfood blends that offers plant-based nutrition made with high-quality ingredients. Organifi takes pride in offering the best tasting superfood products on the market at a price that works out to less than $3 a day. Go to www.organifishop.com/foodheals and use code foodheals for 20% off. EnergyBits EnergyBits offers clean, green, plant-based nutrition made from 100% spirulina and chlorella algae. Packed with protein, antioxidants, and nutrients, they're an easy way to boost energy, support immunity, and fuel your body—naturally. Go to www.energybits.com and use code foodheals for 20% off any product.

In Part 2 of my powerful conversation with Dane Johnson, we dive deep into the healing power of food for reversing Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis — especially for those following a plant-based or vegan lifestyle. Dane breaks down the specific foods, nutrients, and strategies that have helped hundreds of his clients heal naturally using his S.H.I.E.L.D. Protocol. If you've been told diet doesn't matter, this episode will challenge everything you thought you knew about IBD. In this episode, you'll learn: Healing foods for calming inflammation and restoring gut health How to follow a plant-based or vegan protocol for IBD Common food triggers to avoid during a flare Why real healing starts with personalized nutrition and lifestyle changes And more! Don't forget: Go to FoodHealsNation.com/shield to get your FREE 1-on-1 strategy session with a certified IBD Support Specialist, a 60-day Healing Journal, and Dane's 6 Tips to Healing Crohn's & Colitis ebook. If you missed Part 1, go back and listen for Dane's inspiring story of how he healed from Crohn's naturally and is now helping others do the same. Thank You to Our Sponsors! Organifi Organifi, is a line of organic superfood blends that offers plant-based nutrition made with high-quality ingredients. Organifi takes pride in offering the best tasting superfood products on the market at a price that works out to less than $3 a day. Go to www.organifi.com/foodheals and use code foodheals for 20% off.

In this fiery follow-up to Part 1, Allison Melody is back with more truth bombs about the Netflix series Apple Cider Vinegar and the real-world consequences of media narratives that equate wellness fraudsters with wellness itself. Belle Gibson lied about curing cancer with Gerson Therapy, but that doesn't mean Gerson Therapy is a lie. Allison breaks down what Apple Cider Vinegar got so wrong about alternative medicine, shares her personal censorship story (yes, YouTube is at it again), and reads some of the shocking and heartbreaking responses she received after posting her thoughts online. From personal loss to purpose-driven passion, this episode is a call to protect the integrity of healing modalities that have helped so many. It's a reminder that just because something is healing doesn't mean the person teaching it is a healer. Topics Covered What the Netflix series Apple Cider Vinegar gets wrong about Gerson Therapy The difference between a scammer and a healing modality Censorship in the wellness space and Allison's personal battle with YouTube The dark side of speaking your truth online: internet trolls and death threats Why the suppression of alternative medicine threatens our right to informed health choices Quotes We Love: "The scammer isn't the science." "Just because something is healing doesn't mean the person teaching it is a healer." "Belle Gibson lied. That doesn't make Gerson Therapy a lie." "Our health is in our hands, and we deserve all the information to make the right decisions." Listen Now Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, DeepCast, or your favorite podcast platform. (Probably not on YouTube due to ongoing censorship) Allison's Travel & Wellness Must-Haves: Organifi – 20% off with code FOODHEALS Vitality Bits – 20% off with code FOODHEALS Cured Nutrition – Free shipping with code FOODHEALS Just Thrive Probiotics – 15% off with code FOODHEALS15

What if the secret to better health was rooted in ancient wisdom? On today's episode of Food Heals, we're diving into the world of acupuncture and cupping with Dr. Tom Ingegno, a leading expert in integrative medicine with over 23 years of experience. As a doctor of acupuncture and East Asian medicine, Dr. Tom has dedicated his career to helping people heal naturally by combining modern research with time-tested traditional practices. Dr. Tom is the author of The Cupping Book: Unlocking the Secrets of Ancient Healing, where he demystifies cupping therapy and explains how this ancient practice can relieve muscle tension, improve circulation, and reduce stress—all from the comfort of home. Through his work at Charm City Integrative Health, a clinic hailed as the "Future of Medicine" by futurist David Houle, Dr. Tom uses a multidimensional approach to reduce inflammation, regulate the immune system, and optimize overall wellness. In this episode, we explore: ✅ How acupuncture and cupping work to support healing ✅ The benefits of cupping for pain relief, stress reduction, and improved blood flow ✅ What the heck is fire cupping, and how does it work? 🔥 (Hint: It's not as scary as it sounds!) ✅ Dr. Tom's insights on biohacking, longevity, and the future of holistic healing Dr. Tom has taught at top schools for East Asian medicine, expanded acupuncture's reach through his leadership on the Maryland State Board of Acupuncture, and has been featured in major media outlets for his expertise. He also co-hosts the Irreverent Health podcast, where he breaks down complex health topics with humor and clarity. If you've ever been curious about acupuncture, cupping, and how these ancient practices can help you thrive, this episode is a must-listen! Thank You to Our Sponsors! Organifi Organifi, is a line of organic superfood blends that offers plant-based nutrition made with high-quality ingredients. Organifi takes pride in offering the best tasting superfood products on the market at a price that works out to less than $3 a day. Go to organifishop.com/foodheals and use code foodheals for 20% off. EnergyBits Our algae tablets have one ingredient, one calorie, and forty vitamins and minerals. Scientific studies show algae's nutrients help improve immune health, gut health, brain health, mitochondria health, energy, beauty, sleep, longevity and more. Go to EnergyBits.com and use code foodheals for 20% off.

Are you ready to finally heal your relationship with food and your body? In this powerful episode of Food Heals, host Allison Melody sits down with Ella Magers, founder of Sexy Fit Vegan, to dive deep into food freedom, body confidence, and breaking the cycle of restriction, cravings, and guilt. Ella, a dedicated vegan since the age of 15, has spent her life helping people transform their health from the inside out. Having overcome her own struggles with disordered eating and body image, she now empowers others to break free from diet culture and build a healthy, sustainable lifestyle rooted in self-love. In this episode, Allison and Ella discuss: ✔️ Why willpower isn't the answer—and what actually works instead ✔️ How to stop emotional eating and self-sabotage for good ✔️ The truth about cravings (and how to work with them, not against them) ✔️ How to embrace movement and nutrition in a way that feels joyful, not punishing ✔️ The power pause and mindset shifts that will help you finally feel at home in your body If you're tired of yo-yo dieting, food guilt, and feeling out of control around eating, this episode is for you. Ella's Food Freedom Blueprint is changing lives, and today, she's sharing her secrets to sustainable health, happiness, and confidence. 🎧 Tune in now and take the first step toward true food freedom! 🌱 Learn more about Ella at sexyfitvegan.com. 💖 Join the Food Freedom Blueprint with Ella at https://allison.sexyfitvegan.com