Jen and Dan's Natural Healing with Plants
Jen and Dan meet weekly to have real conversations about using natural methods for health including foods and herbs that boost nutrition and balance the body's systems. They use their background in health science, nutrition, and herbalism and combine them with other lifestyle modalities to reach optimal health for their own lives and the lives of their clients. Jen and Dan are 2 southerners with a passion for natural living. They met at the School of Natural Healing and discovered that they have so many common interests with the same main goal: to help their community achieve optimal health without side effects.
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Episodes
145 episodes
Nettles Nourish Naturally
Today I’m sharing one of the herbs I reach for the most, especially during the holiday stretch when sugar sneaks in everywhere, schedules are messy, and everyone seems to be catching something. Nettles have been one of my favorites for years...
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Season 1
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Episode 139
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17:51
Stop Holiday Flares Before They Start
This season brings beauty… and inflammation.Jen shares simple, powerful ways to calm your immune system in real time, especially during the stress, sugar, and schedules of the holidays.In this episode:<...
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Season 1
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Episode 138
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19:26
Age Better Daily with Grip Strength?
In this episode, you’ll learn:- What Blue Zone communities do daily to live longer and healthier- The five lifestyle habits scientifically shown to slow biological aging- This key factor is one of the strongest predictors of lon...
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Season 1
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Episode 137
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33:17
Stress, Skipping Breakfast & Heart Health
In this episode, Jen and Dan explore the connection between stress, under-eating, and heart health. They unpack how skipping breakfast affects stress and how to protect your muscles, metabolism, and heart with mindful nourishment.-What ...
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Season 1
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Episode 136
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31:43
The Power of Synergy
In this episode, Dan shares his holistic framework for building lasting health and vitality through three synergistic pillars:Strength TrainingResistance work is essential for muscle preservation, metabolic ...
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Season 1
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Episode 135
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23:26
Seasons of Healing
In this solo episode, Jen explores what it truly means to live, and heal, with the seasons. Fall is nature’s invitation to slow down, nourish deeply, and let go of what no longer serves.She shares how aligning our routines with nature’s...
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Season 1
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Episode 134
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22:19
Reversing Arthritis Naturally
In this episode, Jen and Dan uncover how we can soothe sore joints and restore mobility without pills or painkillers.They explore the foods and herbs that calm inflammation at the root and share a few simple kitchen swaps that could cha...
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Season 1
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Episode 133
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39:32
Mind Immunity Connection
Your thoughts may be shaping your health.In this episode, Jen and Dan uncover the connection between mindset and immunity, exploring how belief, stress, and emotional balance influence the body’s ability to protect and repair itself. Th...
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Season 1
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Episode 132
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32:31
Seasons of Healing
In this solo episode, Jen explores what it truly means to live, and heal, with the seasons. Fall is nature’s invitation to slow down, nourish deeply, and let go of what no longer serves.She shares how aligning our routines with nature’s...
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Season 1
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Episode 131
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32:31
Vascular Dementia
Vascular dementia is the second most common form of dementia, and unlike Alzheimer’s, it’s due to circulation problems. When blood vessels that supply the brain are damaged, memory, mood, and movement can all suffer.In this episode of *...
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Season 1
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Episode 131
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44:56
Bones Flesh & Cartilage
What if there was an herbal formula that could knit bones, soothe sore muscles, and restore flexibility to stiff joints without harsh drugs? In this episode, Jen and Dan dive into one of their favorite blends of all time: Dr. Chris...
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Season 1
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Episode 130
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22:01
Kidney Rescue Plan
Your kidneys quietly filter ~ 60 gallons of blood every day, but when they struggle, the signs can be subtle and serious. In this episode, Jen and Dan dive into the symptoms, blood and urine markers that signal kidney stress, and h...
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Season 1
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Episode 129
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35:10
Reverse Heart Aging
Your heart might be older than you think, but here’s the good news: you can turn back the clock. In this episode, Jen and Dan explore groundbreaking science showing that the right kind of exercise in middle age can actually reverse...
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Season 1
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Episode 128
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25:37
Vegan Deficiency Myth?
Does your diet cover all your nutritional needs? In this episode of Jen and Dan’s Natural Healing with Plants, we dive into one of the most common questions vegans and plant-based eaters face: “Do I need supplements, or can I get everything fro...
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Season 1
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Episode 127
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24:21
Calm Your Cortisol Naturally
Feeling wired, tired, or like your stress switch is stuck in the “ON” position?In this episode, Jen and Dan unpack the truth about cortisol, stress, and how to bring it back into balance naturally. You’ll discover the ways ...
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Season 1
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Episode 126
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38:41
Reverse Alzheimer’s Naturally?
What if everything we’ve been told about Alzheimer’s is missing the bigger picture?A groundbreaking clinical trial just shook up the medical world suggesting that early cognitive decline might actually be reversible. But here’s the twis...
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Season 1
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Episode 125
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24:54
Poop Out The Toxins (PFAS)
Is it possible to detox PFAS, the "forever chemicals," with food? In this episode, Jen and Dan unpack new research showing that a simple soluble fiber supplement can help reduce PFAS levels in the blood. Learn how fiber binds toxin...
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Season 1
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Episode 124
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35:14
Drop Your Blood Pressure With Food
Can certain foods really lower your blood pressure?Yes! And clinical studies back it up. In this episode, Jen and Dan explore the powerful role of flavan‑3‑ol–rich whole foods in naturally lowering blood pressure, improving blood vess...
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Season 1
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Episode 123
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21:48
Health Foods Making You Sick?
Are “clean label” health foods actually hijacking your health?In this episode, Jen and Dan break down the hidden dangers in popular “health” products—from oat milk and gluten-free snacks to nut-based cheeses and protein bars.Learn why e...
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Season 1
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Episode 122
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19:08
Stressed, Bugged, and Leaky?
Stressed, Bugged, and Leaky?What if the real reason you're bloated, anxious, or stuck in an autoimmune flare isn’t what you think?In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on the hidden connections between chronic stress, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 121
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30:52
Muscle Is Medicine
What if the key to living longer wasn’t in a pill—but in a push-up? In this episode, Jen and Dan break down the connection between strength training and longevity. Learn how building muscle protects your metabolism, your bones, your br...
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Season 1
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Episode 120
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19:03
How To Go Whole Food Plant Based
Thinking about going whole food plant-based but don’t know where to begin? In this episode, Jen and Dan break it down in a refreshingly simple and practical way.Learn:- how to start gently- what foods to focus on- why this lifes...
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Season 1
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Episode 119
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28:33
Protein Panic
Is your protein doing more harm than good?Are you eating for healing—or just feeding inflammation?In this episode, we go deep into the protein myths that have taken over modern health advice—and reveal what you really need to know t...
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Season 1
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Episode 118
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24:49
The Chicken Lie
What if your “healthy” chicken and wild-caught fish are actually slowing down your healing?In this episode, Jen and Dan reveal the science behind why chicken and fish—often considered the “clean” meats—might be contributing to inflamm...
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Season 1
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Episode 117
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19:44
The Dark Side of Weight Loss
In this eye-opening episode of Jen and Dan's Natural Healing with Plants, we reveal the truth behind common weight loss strategies and why they may be sabotaging your health. Many people unknowingly cause metabolic dysfunction by following extr...
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Season 1
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Episode 116
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24:09