What's Worthwhile - Healthy Living Motivation and Discussion

How can moving and pressing on muscles or finding genetic “snips” provide answers to things like fatigue, depression, blood sugar swings, inflammation, or toxin overload? Dr. J Ann Dunn BS, DC, CKP, CWK, is a chiropractor, certified functional medicine practitioner, and the creator of Wholistic Kinesiology® and Wholistic Methylation, two groundbreaking approaches to natural health that have helped practitioners and patients around the world find answers conventional medicine couldn't provide. Dr. J teaches Ramsey all about Kinesiology and Methylation, including their definitions, why they are relevant to such a wide range of issues, and how people can find answers to things they’ve experienced their entire lives. Ramsey decides to get his genes tested, and you can to, with a 15% off discount code shared at the end of the episode. Visit myhappygenes.com to learn more and get started.

How can we grow nutritious, delicious vegetables at-scale for everyone to eat and enjoy? Amy (Todisco) Hartshorn has been digging in the dirt, growing organic vegetables for decades. At her family farm in Vermont, she practices, shares, and teaches about Regenerative Agriculture to parents and kids, many of which discover the joy of fresh veggies for the first time. Amy and Ramsey told each other stories, but also talked thoughtfully about how to grow enough food for everyone. There is much talk these days about fertilizers, herbicides, and resource-intense practices. Amy is a proponent of teaching and enabling everyone to participate in growing their own healthy foods. Whether you have abundant backyard gardens or you’re intrigued by the idea of popping a sun-warm cherry tomato right off the branch into your mouth for the first time, this episode will grow your insights into fresh food. Learn more at www.greenlivingnow.com.

How do Amen Clinics and Amen University treat the brain for mental and physical health? Dr. Daniel Amen developed the SPECT Imaging system to more accurately diagnose and treat brain-related issues. But Amen doesn’t stop there. They assess and address biological, psychological, social and spiritual factors holistically. Cindy Santa Ana is the Integrative Nutritionist for Amen Clinics, and works with patients to craft their diets and eating patterns to support their brain health. Amen also seeks impacts beyond patients. Amen University is an online resource for patients’ family members and the general public to learn about brain health. Yuri Huntington is the Faith Ambassador for Amen University, and is leading the new Amen Whole-4 pilot program for faith community members to learn about holistic health together in group settings. Ramsey spoke with Cindy and Yuri about Amen Clinics, Amen University, Whole-4, and the many practical ways that everyone can support their own brains and holistic health. Learn more at amenclinics.com and amenuniversity.com.

What’s the big deal about the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans that came out from the U.S. Department of Agriculture in January 2026? Proponents claim it is the most significant update to federal eating advice in generations and that it flips the original food pyramid on it's head. Detractors consider it more of a marketing gimmick and afront to traditional health advice. Two experienced Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioners (FNTPs) join Ramsey for a fruitful discussion of how the old food pyramid was iconic, how good the advice of the new pyramid is (or isn't), and why people have gotten so riled up about it. The discussion also includes the impact that the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement is having on our national thoughts about nutrition. Whether you are a booster of MAHA or you roll your eyes at the politicization of food, enjoy this discussion, which digs into the meat of the issues: What should we eat to be healthy? How do national dietary guidelines influence people’s diets? Did they include the right clip art in the New Food Pyramid?? Learn more about the Dietary Guidelines for Americans at www.realfood.gov.

May I read to you the introduction to my book Stress Response in hopes that you will download the eBook, now available on Amazon for only 99 cents? Please return the favor by submitting an honest review and rating, so that others will be more likely to find and buy (and benefit from!) the book. In the introduction to Stress Response, I tell a bit about my recent story, make the point that we all experience stress, and explain how the best thing to do is respond to it effectively. Someday I’d like to record a full audio version. Whadaya think? Let me know! Download the eBook on Amazon (or buy a paperback) at https://www.amazon.com/Stress-Response-Manage-Anxiety-Burnout-ebook/dp/B0FRVMZTPC.

What societal expectations keep men isolated, unhealthy, but grinning and bearing it? And what can be done differently so that men feel better, perform better, serve better, and can raise the next generation to be happy and healthy? Duncan Rich of MELD (Men’s Emotional Leadership Development) explains that men were brought up to feel required to be strong and independent, without the encouragement to seek out companionship, help and assistance. MELD is an organization that hosts men’s groups and retreats where men learn together how they physically process their experiences and emotions, so that they can get more healthy and interact and express themselves more productively in family and professional situations. Get a 15% discount on the MELD Prime 4-day men’s somatic training retreat taking place at Joshua Tree in California on Februrary 19th through 22nd with the coupon code provided in the episode. Ramsey will be there! Learn more and register at https://meld.community/prime.