In this conversation, Sustainable Wellness and Johnna Sutton explore the complexities of health, nutrition, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on personal beliefs and public health. They discuss the divisiveness in society, the importance of open dialogue, and the need for informed consent in health decisions. The conversation also touches on the rise of chronic diseases in children and the role of vaccines in public health, emphasizing the need for community support and understanding. In this conversation, Johnna Sutton and Sustainable Wellness delve into the controversial topics surrounding vaccines, chronic illness, and the role of nutrition in public health. They discuss the impact of environmental factors on health, the importance of individual responsibility, and the need for open conversations about health choices. The discussion emphasizes the significance of light exposure, sleep, and critical thinking in health discussions, while also addressing the challenges of healthy eating on a budget. Ultimately, they advocate for a holistic approach to health that considers both individual choices and broader public health implications.

In this solo episode of the Sustainable Wellness podcast, the host reflects on the current state of civil discourse, the impact of technology on awareness, and the importance of personal responsibility in addressing societal issues. The conversation delves into the significance of testosterone and dopamine in mental health, emphasizing the role of nutrition in maintaining these hormones. The host calls for individual action as a means to create positive change in society, urging listeners to prioritize their health and well-being.

Randy Booker is a passionate turf and landscape manager with the curiosity to challenge the conventional systems and ask the ever important question “WHY?”. As the owner of Turfevolution Inc. an upstart company, he is a regenerative turf coach and teacher spreading the word about turf systems management which work with natural laws and principles that aren’t dependant on synthetic inputs. He has been a Golf Course Superintendent and Turf Manager for more than 30 years. The first twenty of which he lived by the chemical turf management system dependant on fertilizers and pesticides along with heavy cultivation practices. Most recently over the past 13 years he has turned his passion for turf into one that works based off regeneration and mutualism - the symbiotic relationship between the soil and plant. A system that is inclusive of all factors and has an understanding of the interconnection of the soil, soil biology, minerals, the environment and the plants. Randy has an extensive background in Horticulture and Landscape from his earlier years. He travelled to Australia in 2019 to take part in a farming nutrition course, that focused on the connection between soil health, plant health and human health. Most recently Randy completed the inaugural Integrity Soils CREATE program in April 2022, where a deep dive was explored in paradigm shifts, ecology and systems thinking.

PART 2 Johnna earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Sustainable Agriculture from UC Davis in 2000. During her time at UC Davis, Johnna took courses in nutrition, exercise physiology, and eventually became certified as a personal trainer. However, her more holistic approach to healing the whole person through connecting unique “human-ness” with real food, its sourcing, and authentic movement and emotional and spiritual connection, was not as recognized in the late 1990s, causing her to re-route her life. After teaching middle school science for several years, traveling and working internationally, and working as a paralegal with underserved populations, Johnna found her way to Montana to a law degree from the University of Montana in 2009. As a successful criminal defense attorney for over 12 years, Johnna developed a reputation as utilizing a holistic approach to working with those suffering from mental health and addiction issues, including the professionals who work in the field. Over time, Johnna’s passion for helping people from a holistic approach re-surfaced. At the same time, functional medicine was making its debut in Montana, re-igniting her desire to work with people to fully realize their best lives. She began her Master’s Degree in Clinical Nutrition in 2020 and graduated from the Functional Medicine Coaching Academy in 2021, becoming a Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach (FMCHC). When not working with clients in either her legal practice or functional nutrition capacity, Johnna enjoys growing things in the dirt, raising a variety of farm animals, and spending as much time as possible with her amazingly supportive husband, and two young children on their fledgling homestead along the Blackfoot River outside of Missoula, Montana.

Stephanie Seneff is a senior research scientist at MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory. She has a bachelor’s degree in biology with a minor in food and nutrition, and a master’s degree, an engineer’s degree, and a PhD in electrical engineering and computer science, all from MIT. For most of her career at MIT she was involved in the development of technology to support natural human-computer communication through spoken language. Since 2010, Dr. Seneff has shifted her research focus toward the effects of drugs, toxic chemicals, and diet on human health and disease, and she has written and spoken extensively, articulating her view on these subjects. She has authored over three dozen peer-reviewed journal papers on topics relating human disease to nutritional deficiencies and toxic exposures. She has focused specifically on the herbicide glyphosate and the mineral sulfur. Dr. Seneff splits her time between Hawaii and Massachusetts.

In this episode Fred and I discuss his book Nourishment, food industry, scientific integrity, and being human during hard times.

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