Jen and Dan's Natural Healing with Plants

Jen and Dan
  • 5.0 (1)
  • ALTERNATIVE HEALTH
  • UPDATED WEEKLY

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.The information in this podcast is for educational purposes only.  

  1. 2D AGO

    Can These Foods Protect Your Brain From Alzheimer’s?

    Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most feared health conditions of our time. But what if the foods we eat every day play a role in protecting our brains? New research from Harvard scientists, functional medicine doctors, and leading nutrition experts is connecting the link between diet, inflammation, blood flow, and cognitive health. In this episode, Jen and Dan explore what the science really says about food and brain health and why plant-rich diets are gaining attention in Alzheimer’s prevention research. You’ll learn:  Which foods repeatedly show up in the research on brain health and Alzheimer’s risk  Why leafy greens and berries may play a bigger role in protecting cognitive function   How flavonoids and polyphenols in plants help support brain cells and reduce inflammation  What experts like Dr. Joel Fuhrman and Dr. William Li are saying about the role of plant-rich diets in long-term cognitive health We also address the big question everyone wants answered: Can diet actually prevent, or even reverse, cognitive decline? This conversation separates hype from evidence and gives you practical insights you can start using right now to support memory, circulation, and lifelong brain health. If protecting your brain is important to you or someone you love, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. To your health! Find out more about Wholistic Jen and grab some recipe guides and ebooks here. You can find Daniel at Danthenaturalman.com

    32 min

  2. MAR 6

    Is Salt Actually Bad for You?

    Salt has been labeled dangerous, essential, toxic, necessary, and everything in between. So what’s the truth? Do we actually need salt for health? If so, how much? Are sea salt and Himalayan salt really better than table salt? And if we’re using salt for minerals, could herbs be a better option? In this episode, Jen and Dan break down the science and the tradition behind salt. We explore the role sodium plays in nerve function, hydration, and blood pressure along with the risks of excess intake. We also discuss mineral-rich herbs that can support the body without relying heavily on sodium, and whether trends like celery juice really deliver what they promise. If you’ve ever wondered whether to salt your food, or skip it altogether. this conversation offers clarity without extremes. Find out more about Dan at DantheNaturalMan.com and Jen at wholisticjen.com To your health! Find out more about Wholistic Jen and grab some recipe guides and ebooks here. You can find Daniel at Danthenaturalman.com

    27 min

  3. FEB 27

    How to Care for Yourself When Life Feels Heavy

    Stress and grief don’t just affect your emotions, they affect your sleep, digestion, immunity, and overall health. In this solo episode, Jen shares how to care for your body during difficult seasons. From calming herbs to simple daily tasks, this conversation explores how to stay gently connected to your health when life feels overwhelming. Sometimes the most powerful changes happen when we soften and relax into it. To your health! Find out more about Wholistic Jen and grab some recipe guides and ebooks here. You can find Daniel at Danthenaturalman.com

    19 min

  4. FEB 20

    Your Mind Is Affecting Your Health

    What if your thoughts are shaping your health more than you realize? The connection between mind and body is amazing. Every thought influences hormones, inflammation, digestion, and recovery. Stress is real. And when the mind is set, so is healing. In this episode, Jen and Dan explore how mindset impacts the body and how understanding this changes the way we approach natural healing. We discuss how belief, expectation, stress, and emotions influence health, and how combining a mindset with whole food plant-based nutrition, herbs, movement, and rest can accelerate healing. The nervous system sets the stage for repair. If you’ve ever felt like you’re “doing everything right” but still not seeing results, this episode may reveal what’s missing. To your health! Find out more about Wholistic Jen and grab some recipe guides and ebooks here. You can find Daniel at Danthenaturalman.com

    25 min

  5. FEB 13

    Testosterone: Balance, Not Boosting

    Testosterone isn’t just a “male hormone,” and it’s not something to aggressively boost or suppress. It’s a critical hormone for energy, strength, mood, libido, and resilience in both men and women, and balance is everything. In this episode, Jen and Dan break down how testosterone naturally changes with age, why imbalances occur, and how stress, lifestyle, and nutrition quietly influence hormone levels.  We explore  *the signs of both low and elevated testosterone *the risks of imbalance *how traditional herbalism approaches hormone support You’ll also learn about time-honored herbs used to support testosterone balance, including adaptogens, tonics, and nourishing plants  with lifestyle practices that help hormones regulate naturally. If you’re tired of hormone hype and want a grounded, supportive approach, this episode offers clarity. To your health! Find out more about Wholistic Jen and grab some recipe guides and ebooks here. You can find Daniel at Danthenaturalman.com

    23 min

  6. FEB 6

    Food Was Never Just Fuel

    Modern nutrition tells us what food contains. Traditional healing/Natural Healing focuses on whether the body os ready to  actually receive it. In this episode, Jen and Dan explore how traditional healing systems look at food, not calories and macros, but as information that communicates with digestion, energy, and hormones.  You’ll learn  -why digestion is considered the foundation of health -how food needs to be adjusted for the person -why preparation matters just as much as ingredients We also discuss how this wisdom applies today through a whole food, plant-based, gluten-free approach that includes both raw and cooked foods. To your health! Find out more about Wholistic Jen and grab some recipe guides and ebooks here. You can find Daniel at Danthenaturalman.com

    21 min

  7. JAN 30

    Vitamin D Doesn’t Burn Fat, It Tells Your Body Where Calories Go

    Most people think of vitamin D as a bone or immune nutrient, but emerging research suggests it plays a much bigger role in metabolism, muscle preservation, and how the body decides what to do with energy. In this episode of Jen and Dan’s Natural Healing with Plants, we explore vitamin D as a regulatory signal. We break down how vitamin D may influence whether surplus calories are stored as fat or directed toward muscle repair and maintenance, without changing or even counting calories. You’ll learn:  Why vitamin D functions more like a hormone than a basic vitamin  The difference between calorie math and energy allocation  What acts as a “muscle brake” and why vitamin D matters  What leptin resistance really is and why appetite isn’t the main issue  What the research actually shows (and what it does not claim)  Who benefits most from optimizing vitamin D status  Why muscle preservation is a metabolic strategy, not just cosmetic  This conversation is grounded in science, free from hype, and focused on longterm metabolic health, NOT weightloss shortcuts. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38766160/ Connect with Dan @ www.danthenaturalman.com and Jen @ www.wholisticjen.com To your health! Find out more about Wholistic Jen and grab some recipe guides and ebooks here. You can find Daniel at Danthenaturalman.com

    30 min

  8. JAN 23

    The 2025 Dietary Guidelines Are Full of Contradictions (Here’s What They Got Wrong)

    The 2025 Dietary Guidelines: When the Science Gets Compromised The 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans are out and on the surface, they sound familiar: eat whole foods, limit sugar, drink more water. But when you look closer, the contradictions start stacking up. In this episode of Jen and Dan’s Natural Healing with Plants, we break down what the federal guidelines say, what they don’t say, and where they diverge from the scientific recommendations they’re legally required to follow. We unpack: - Why plant-based protein recommendations were largely discarded - How saturated fat is “limited” while full-fat dairy, butter, and tallow are promoted - Why removing vegetable subgroups changes everything (yes, potatoes can now check the same box as greens) - What “drink less alcohol” actually means when no definition is given - How over half of the advisory committee’s recommendations were ignored without clear justification - Why these changes matter for school lunches, food costs, and public health, not just our personal choice This episode isn’t about dietary ideology but transparency, science, and the real-world impact of national nutrition policy. If you care about whole foods, plant-forward nutrition, and guidance that actually aligns with evidence, this conversation matters. [1]: https://cdn.realfood.gov/DGA.pdf "Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030 [2]: https://nutrition.org/american-society-for-nutrition-calls-for-strong-science-in-national-nutrition-guidance/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "American Society for Nutrition Calls for Strong Science in ... [3]: https://www.cspi.org/UncompromisedDGA?utm_source=chatgpt.com "2025-2030 Uncompromised DGA www.danthenaturalman.com and wholisticjen.com To your health! Find out more about Wholistic Jen and grab some recipe guides and ebooks here. You can find Daniel at Danthenaturalman.com

    29 min
See All (158)

About

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.The information in this podcast is for educational purposes only.  

Information