Could what’s happening in your gut be affecting far more than digestion? In this episode of A Healthy Point of View Podcast, Sam Tejada sits down with Marissa Lord, integrative nutrition health coach and longevity advocate, for a wide-ranging conversation about gut health, parasites, early detection, nervous-system regulation, sleep, lymphatic health, longevity, and taking greater ownership of your health. Marissa shares how losing her brother to cancer at just 49 changed the direction of her life and pushed her to look more deeply at prevention, root-cause health, functional testing, and the signals our bodies may be giving us long before something becomes obvious. She also opens up about her own history with anxiety, constipation, bloating, low iron, and gut issues — and how those experiences eventually led her into the world of parasite cleansing and what she calls the Parasite Purge Posse. Sam and Marissa discuss comprehensive blood work, gut testing, DEXA scans, VO2 max, cancer-screening technologies, visceral fat, morning sunlight, sleep, lymphatic movement, vibration plates, minerals, magnesium, gratitude, movement, and why some of the most powerful health habits may also be the simplest. Marissa also shares her personal parasite-cleansing approach, including herbs, binders, drainage support, and timing around the full moon. Some claims discussed regarding parasites, detoxification, full-moon timing, food reactions, and disease mechanisms reflect Marissa’s personal and clinical perspective and are not established medical consensus. Anyone considering parasite treatment should seek appropriate medical evaluation rather than relying on symptoms or visual inspection alone. In this episode: • How grief turned into purpose • Gut health and the gut-brain connection • Early detection and preventive testing • Comprehensive blood panels and functional medicine • DEXA scans, VO2 max, and visceral fat • Marissa’s experience with parasite cleansing • The Parasite Purge Posse • Why she focuses on drainage and lymphatic movement • Sleep and nervous-system regulation • Morning sunlight and circadian rhythm • Vibration plates and daily movement • Magnesium, minerals, and recovery • Why she reduced alcohol • Simple longevity habits that cost nothing • Gratitude, joy, and emotional wellbeing • Supporting healthy habits in children • Why listening to your body matters This conversation is ultimately about becoming more aware — of your body, your habits, your stress, your environment, and the choices you make every day. Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Some health and healing statements in this episode reflect the guest’s personal views, interpretations, research claims, or experiences and should not be treated as established medical evidence or a substitute for professional mental or physical healthcare. Consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding your individual needs. Marissa Lord Website: https://linktr.ee/goodlordwellness Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ahealthypointofview Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BSxKFpPHP/?mibextid=wwXIfr YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ahealthypointofview Sam Tejada Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sammy_tejada/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samtejada Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/samael.tejada Threads: https://www.threads.net/@sammy_tejada Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamaelTejada TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sammy_tejada Website: https://samtejada.com Podpage: https://podcast.samtejada.com Book: https://www.amazon.com/HOW-WIN-MODERN-WELLNESS-DELIVERING/dp/B0DDCC27RH
