Honest Health with Jeffrey Burke

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Honest and relevant answers for better health and well being with the best minds in the Natural Products Industry. Also, one on one chats with entertainers, athletes and public figures we all know and love.

  1. 3D AGO

    Honest Health with Jeffrey Burke S03 E17 - Alex Principato

    Send us Fan Mail Breaking the Chains of OCD: A Journey of Hope and Healing! OCD are not just three letters thrown together, they stand for Obsessive, Compulsive Disorder, which is becoming a lot more visible across the country and through all ages, groups and sectors. Host Jeffrey Burke speaks with Alex Principato about OCD, its impact across all ages, and effective strategies for managing and treating it. They explore the importance of support, humor, and proactive action in overcoming mental health challenges. Mental health is a bigger issue today than ever before, and today's conversation may just hit home for a lot of people. As Jeff said, “I know it did for me!”  Alex Principato is a coach and creator of Disorder Destroyers, where he helps people with OCD, anxiety, and depression take back control of their minds and rebuild their lives. Alex is not a licensed clinician, but he uses his 30 years of first hand experience to work along side licensed professionals to make treatment extremely effective. Alex has been battling OCD ever since he was diagnosed at age 13. After overcoming his own battle with severe OCD, Alex now teaches others how to break free from the patterns that keep them stuck and step into a life of clarity, confidence, and self-leadership. #Health #HealthTalk #HonestHealth #JeffreyBurke #DrJeffreyBurke #JonTheAnnouncer #HealthPodcast #Podcast #NaturalProducts #HerbalMedicine #WholeFoodsMagazine #OCD

    43 min
  2. APR 29

    Honest Health with Jeffrey Burke S03 E16 - Christopher Speed

    Send us Fan Mail Not Your Grandparent’s Omega-3s! When it comes to omega-3 fatty acids, today, we have choices! And it’s a very good thing! Host Jeffrey Burke spoke with the gloriously named Christopher Speed about omega-3s, the evolution of the natural products industry, sustainability, and innovative plant-based sources like Ahi flower oil. They explore how transparency, science, and environmental responsibility are shaping healthier, more numerous choices for consumers.  A dietitian by training, Chris Speed is an experienced, versatile C-suite Sales, Business Development, and Marketing executive with proven results for major enterprises in the nutritional ingredients, supplements, and foods spaces. He has supported numerous influential ingredient manufacturers within the omega-3 EPA/DHA, Vitamin K2 and cannabinoid space. His skill added relevance to their consumer promise, fostered meaningful relationships with key industry stakeholders, and used public relations tactics that ensure marketing messages are heard loud and clear by the intended audience. A proven expert in pioneering successful consumer brands, Chris led the launch of Minami Nutrition the first commercial omega-3 brand which challenged that all omega-3s are the same and that innovative formulations can result in significant differences I health outcome; and was pivotal to the successful go-to-market launch of Wiley’s Finest, again driving innovation through evidence based nutritional science. His contributions drove innovation and awareness of the public health importance of omega-3 fatty acids, ensuring those brands stood out from the rest. Chris is a perceptive catalyst for change in an interpersonal environment; he can deliver results yet always keep people at the forefront. His track record of commercial success coupled with a strong understanding of the complex biochemical underpinnings of proper nutrition for optimal health makes him a unique strategic resource for any firm in nutritional ingredients & supplements. As a dietitian, he brings a knowledge of the factors that influence food and nutrition decisions and the consequences of these for his clients’ end-user, and as marketer the need-to-know what communication strategies will resonate with a buyer and end-user. #Health #HealthTalk #HonestHealth #JeffreyBurke #DrJeffreyBurke #JonTheAnnouncer #HealthPodcast #Podcast #NaturalProducts #HerbalMedicine #WholeFoodsMagazine #Omega3

    38 min
  3. MAR 16

    Honest Health with Jeffrey Burke S03 E12 - Bill Chioffi

    Send us Fan Mail The “Functional Mushroom Series” continues! Host Jeffrey Burke is joined by famed Herbalist and actual “mushroom forager” Bill Chioffi (his native North Carolina has TONS of mushrooms.) This time, the focus is on Maitake Mushrooms. “Maitake” means “Dancing Mushroom” in Japanese and it was given the name because foragers purportedly danced with joy upon finding them. And there’s little wonder why: They are PACKED with nutrients and flavor. Jeffrey and Bill discuss Maitake’s possible anti-cancer, anti-microbial, diabetes, and skin-boosting properties, how to incorporate Maitake into your daily life, and much more.  Bill Chioffi (pronounced "choffee") is an Herbalist and has worked in the Natural Products Community since 1994 in manufacturing, global sourcing, supply chain, education, quality analysis, research and the sale of dietary supplements and ingredients. He has experience within the natural products retail, ingredient manufacturing and food and beverage sectors. He is currently Chief Operating Officer for Nammex, and has worked for Gaia Herbs, the Ric Scalzo Institute for Botanical Research at Sonoran University of Health Sciences, and as an independent business owner. In addition to his work with Nammex, Bill has been a long-standing member and serves on the Board of Directors for United Plant Savers, and is a representative of Nammex to The American Herbal Products Association Board of Directors, representative to the United Natural Products Association and member of the Association of Official Analytical Chemists (AOAC). Bill lives in Asheville, NC with his family and spends as much time outdoors as possible. He likes to fly fish, hike, garden and mushroom forage around the mountains of NC and beyond. #Health #HealthTalk #HonestHealth #JeffreyBurke #DrJeffreyBurke #JonTheAnnouncer #HealthPodcast #Podcast #NaturalProducts #HerbalMedicine #KokoraLife #WholeFoodsMagazine #Nammex

    40 min

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Honest and relevant answers for better health and well being with the best minds in the Natural Products Industry. Also, one on one chats with entertainers, athletes and public figures we all know and love.