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[td width="100%"] Hi Jimi, The conversation around menopause and hormone replacement is changing, and it's about time. Most women still don't have clear information about what's actually happening in their body during this transition or what their real options are. They get conflicting advice, outdated warnings, and a lot of confusion. Our friend Dr Michelle Sands, a naturopathic physician and hormone expert, is hosting a free masterclass that cuts through all of that: The Dirty Truth About Menopause & Hormone Replacement Therapy. [td] FREE MASTERCLASS​

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She tackles the questions women are actually asking: Why does your body suddenly change in your 30s, 40s, and 50s? What actually happens when estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone decline? Is hormone replacement really dangerous, or is that outdated thinking? What should you know before deciding if HRT is right for you?

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[td width="100%"] This is the honest conversation women should have been having years ago, and you’ll walk away understanding menopause very differently. [td] REGISTER HERE​

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You bite your tongue instead of saying what you really feel. Tell yourself to stop worrying. Push down the sadness because you don't have time to deal with it. And keep moving as though nothing happened. But here's something worth considering… Just because you don't express an emotion doesn't mean the stress surrounding it disappears.

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When difficult feelings go unaddressed, the strain can linger… Affecting how you feel, how you respond to stress, and your ability to truly unwind. In this presentation, I explore the connection between emotional patterns, chronic stress, and your physical health… And why learning to work with your emotions may be an important part of your healing journey. Because sometimes, what you need isn't to become better at holding it all together. It's to stop having to hold so much inside. Watch the presentation here →

To your health,

 

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Hey there,


We often treat the body like a collection of isolated parts. You see a dentist for your teeth and a cardiologist for your heart. But biology rarely respects these neat divisions.


A fascinating body of research is revealing a direct, biological highway connecting the bacteria in your mouth to the blood pumping through your veins.


The catalyst for this connection? Beetroot juice.


For years, athletes and health enthusiasts have consumed beet juice to boost endurance and support cardiovascular health. We knew it worked, but the exact mechanisms were often reduced to a generic "highly nutritious" narrative.


Now, we have a clearer, far more fascinating picture. It turns out that the cardiovascular benefits of beetroot juice are heavily dependent on the microscopic ecosystem living right inside your mouth.


The Microscopic Processing Plant


To understand this connection, we have to look at how our bodies process certain nutrients. Beetroot juice is packed with a naturally occurring compound called inorganic nitrate.


Here is the catch: human cells do not actually possess the enzymes required to break down this nitrate. If we were entirely on our own, the nitrates would pass through our digestive system with minimal benefit.


Instead, we rely on a symbiotic relationship with our oral microbiome.


Think of the bacteria living on your tongue as a microscopic processing plant. When you drink beet juice, you are simply delivering the raw materials. The bacteria go to work, converting those inorganic nitrates into a different compound called nitrite.


When you swallow your saliva, that nitrite travels to your gut and eventually enters your bloodstream. Your body then converts the nitrite into nitric oxide.


Nitric oxide is a crucial signaling molecule. It acts like a traffic coordinator on a congested highway, signaling your blood vessels to relax, widen, and allow blood to flow more freely. This vasodilation directly reduces the effort required by your heart, naturally lowering your blood pressure.


The Two-Week Protocol


This mechanism was brilliantly highlighted in a recent study observing older adults.


Researchers wanted to see what happens to both the oral ecosystem and cardiovascular metrics when older individuals consume nitrate-rich beetroot juice daily for two weeks.


The human trial yielded profound, measurable results:

• Microbiome Shift: The daily dose of beet juice actively altered the participants' oral microbiomes. It selectively fed and multiplied the specific strains of bacteria responsible for nitrate reduction.
• Vascular Health: As the beneficial bacterial population grew, so did the participants' ability to generate nitric oxide.
• Measurable Outcomes: After just fourteen days, the participants experienced a significant drop in their systolic blood pressure.

The juice essentially fertilized the oral microbiome, optimizing it to protect the heart.


Grounding the Science


While this is a remarkable demonstration of our body's interconnectedness, we must manage our expectations. Beet juice is not a miraculous cure-all that will single-handedly reverse severe hypertension.


It is an evidence-based tool that works best when compounded over time.


Consistency is the real driver of longevity. Drinking a single glass of beet juice will not permanently alter your vascular health. You have to cultivate and maintain that bacterial ecosystem through regular dietary habits.


Furthermore, this biological process is incredibly fragile. If you destroy the processing plant, you lose the cardiovascular benefits.


What You Can Do Today


If you want to harness this oral-heart connection, you need to adjust both your diet and your dental hygiene routine. Here are four actionable protocols to optimize your nitric oxide production.

• Incorporate Daily Nitrates: Add a small daily serving of nitrate-rich foods to your routine. A concentrated shot of beetroot juice (about 70-100ml) is highly effective. If you dislike drinking beets, raw arugula, spinach, and celery are also excellent, potent sources of dietary nitrates.
• Re-evaluate Your Mouthwash: This is the most critical behavioral shift. Harsh, alcohol-based, antibacterial mouthwashes indiscriminately wipe out your entire oral microbiome. By using them daily, you are actively destroying the bacteria that convert nitrates into blood-pressure-lowering nitrite. Reserve strong mouthwashes for specific medical issues prescribed by a dentist.
• Delay Brushing After Consuming: The nitrate-to-nitrite conversion takes a little time. Do not immediately brush your teeth or scrape your tongue right after drinking beet juice or eating a spinach salad. Give the bacteria a window to process the raw materials.
• Support Saliva Production: Dry mouth limits the transfer of nitrite into your digestive system. Stay hydrated throughout the day, and consider chewing sugar-free gum with xylitol to stimulate natural saliva flow. Your saliva acts as the transport system for your newly manufactured cardiovascular medicine.

By nurturing the microscopic ecosystem in your mouth, you are quite literally taking pressure off your heart.​

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Yours in good health,​

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Latest Guide Ways To Reduce The Risk Of Having A Stroke​ Strokes are one of the deadliest and most disabling health events a person can face, yet many of the risk factors are things you can actually control. This article breaks down the key changes worth making before it is too late. [td] Read More »​ ​

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An awesome reader recently asked me about the best shoes for back pain. Thanks for the question, Louise! It reminded me of a video and article I made about this exact topic. More than likely, your shoes probably aren’t the first thing you think about when your back hurts. You’re more likely blaming your mattress, chair, or that weird move you made lifting groceries. But what you wear on your feet can influence how your body moves. Think about it. Your feet are your base, and every step sends forces through your legs toward your spine. If your base is “off,” other parts of your body may have to compensate. So which is better for your back: traditional cushioned shoes versus minimalist barefoot shoes. Both have potential advantages and drawbacks, depending on your feet, your activity, and where you’re starting. In this week’s video and article, I break down what you should know before choosing your next pair.

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Here’s a little preview: What traditional shoes might be doing to your posture. Why minimalist shoes have become so popular. The trade-offs you need to consider before switching. What to look for when choosing footwear for your needs. Don’t worry about the latest shoe trend… Find what works for your body. Check out the video and article here. And as always, Be Your Own Guarantee for your health and life.

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Motivation​

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Talent is a pursued interest … Anything that you're willing to practice, you can do.​

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Last night I taught a free live workshop called The Language of Your Nervous System, and I’m still a little lit up from it. If you weren’t there, I want you to have it, because it’s the clearest I’ve ever laid out the thing I’ve been circling for years.

The short version: if you’ve done the protocols, the diets, the labs, the therapy, the work on your patterns, and you’re still not where you want to be, it’s not because you did it wrong.

It’s because the layer underneath all of it, your nervous system, was never part of the plan.

A body held in protection puts digestion, repair, and immune function last, no matter how good the protocol is. And insight alone doesn’t shift it, because insight works top-down while the pattern fires bottom-up, below thought.

When I asked the room where they feel it in their body, the chat filled in seconds: chest, throat, gut, jaw, shoulders. Different bodies, same system. And after the guided practice, the chat turned into this:

“LOVED! Whole being shifted.”
“Oh, that is what it feels like.”
“Really resonated. Lots of aha moments.”
“Thank you for putting this in words.”
“A+. Have no questions, as your presentation was clear.”

The full replay is ready. Watch it here.

Inside, you’ll learn:

• Why the nervous system is the foundation under everything you’ve tried, and why symptoms keep cycling until it’s addressed (and what to do about it)
• The signs your nervous system is what’s keeping you stuck: fatigue rest doesn’t fix, fog, unpredictable digestion, feeling wired and exhausted at once
• Why understanding your patterns hasn’t changed them. Insight works top-down. The pattern fires bottom-up, below thought, faster than any decision. So everything you already understand finally has a body that can use it.
• Why “calming down” can actually make symptoms worse, and how to know the nervous system approach your body needs to actually begin to heal
• Why your system is becoming more reactive, sensitive, and prone to flaring up, and what to do about it (whether you’re reacting to foods, supplements, environments, or other people’s moods)
• A guided nervous system practice you can use right away. Because in nervous system work, understanding only goes so far. The work must be experienced.

Watch the Workshop Right Here

 

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Just a quick reminder that we’re going live today for:



Wide Awake at 3 AM? How to Finally Sleep Through the Night



If sleep has become unpredictable lately, whether you’re struggling to fall asleep, waking up at 2 or 3 AM, or simply not waking up feeling restored, bring your questions.



Today we’ll get into:

• Why middle-of-the-night wakeups become so common in perimenopause
• What hormones, cortisol, blood sugar, and your nervous system may have to do with it
• Why you can feel exhausted while your brain suddenly switches ON
• Small, realistic changes that can support deeper, more restorative sleep
• What to do when you wake up and can’t get back to sleep

And we’ll leave plenty of time for live Q&A, so come ready with anything you’ve been wondering about your sleep.



Wednesday, October 14 at 3 PM PT / 6 PM ET

ADD TO YOUR CALENDAR HERE >>

JOIN US HERE WHEN IT'S TIME >>



I’m looking forward to seeing you there! (And, yes, I will also send you the replay, in case you can't make it or want to review.)

 

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Are the Dramatic Increases in Autism Due to Covid Vaccines?​

A robust, recently released epidemiology study led by University of Michigan-trained researcher, Nicolas Hulscher, raises red flags.​

Are the Dramatic Increases in Autism Due to Covid Vaccines?

A robust, recently released epidemiology study led by University of Michigan-trained researcher, Nicolas Hulscher, raises red flags.

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This week, I’ve been thinking about three things that can have a real impact on our health: infections that spread quickly, decisions about how vaccines are given, and bacteria that can be hiding in the water systems around us.

Let’s start with measles, because this is a story we keep coming back to for a reason. Measles is one of the most contagious viruses known to planet Earth. It spreads through respiratory particles, and the virus can linger in a room even after an infected person has left. You don’t necessarily have to be standing next to someone who is sick to be exposed. There’s a measure called R0 that helps us understand how easily an infection spreads. For measles, one infected person can potentially infect 12 to 17 others. That’s why a single case can become a much bigger problem very quickly. And we’re seeing that in Pennsylvania. A 40-year-old unvaccinated woman in Jefferson County died from complications of measles, marking the state’s third measles-associated death. At the time of the report, Pennsylvania had 676 cases and 124 hospitalizations. The woman had underlying lung conditions, which is an important reminder that measles can be serious at any age. So, if you’re someone with lung problems, heart problems, a weakened immune system or another condition that could make an infection harder to recover from, and measles is circulating in your area, get your immunity checked. Your primary care doctor can help you determine whether you still have protective immunity and whether a booster is appropriate. I did this myself. My immunity was low, so I got a booster. It’s a simple thing to check, and it can give you useful information about where you stand. Don’t fool with measles.

 

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The third story takes us to the Bronx, where a cluster of Legionnaires’ disease cases led New York City health officials to order 10 cooling towers cleaned and disinfected after testing detected Legionella bacteria. The initial report counted nine confirmed cases, three people hospitalized and one death. One of the towers was at Yankee Stadium. Legionnaires’ disease is a bacterial infection that can cause pneumonia. The bacteria thrive in water systems, and people can become infected by breathing in mist containing the bacteria. Cooling towers and air-conditioning systems can be places where contaminated water droplets enter the air. But I want to underscore one important point: this is not spread person to person. Having someone with Legionnaires’ disease near you does not mean you’re likely to catch it. The risk comes from exposure to contaminated droplets. And a positive test from a particular cooling tower does not, by itself, establish that the tower caused the outbreak. If you develop a fever and cough along with shortness of breath, chest discomfort or weakness that isn’t improving, get checked out. You want to catch a potentially serious respiratory illness early. Don’t just assume it will go away on its own. When I look at all three stories, what stands out to me is that we aren’t powerless. We can check our immunity, rely on vaccines that have been properly tested, and pay attention to symptoms that may signal something serious. We have tools to protect ourselves, and using them thoughtfully makes a difference.

 

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How to Keep Moving When It Gets Gray


Shrink it until you don’t need motivation. Not “go for a run.” Two minutes of movement. Not “work out.” One lap around the block. The bar has to be low enough that a gloomy Tuesday can’t stop you.


Break the 30 minutes into pieces. My doctor’s prescription for my mom (and me) was 30 minutes a day, five days a week — and it does not have to be all at once. Three ten-minute walks count. Walking the dog a little longer counts.


Remember the order of operations. Movement creates energy, not the other way around. You don’t wait until you feel like it. You move so you can feel like living. This is the one I have to re-learn every single fall.


Dress for it and go anyway. Honestly, half of autumn movement is just owning warm enough layers that you stop negotiating with the weather. Buy the good socks.



This Week’s Video: My Morning Routine ​

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I used to think a morning routine meant a 5 a.m. alarm and a list of fourteen things to get through before anyone else woke up. Which is just hustle culture wearing a bathrobe. What I actually practice now is slow wellness.



Fewer things, done without rushing. Coffee I actually taste. Light before screens. Enough margin that the first twenty minutes of my day don’t feel like a sprint I’m already losing.


It sounds small. But it's changes how my entire day goes.



→ Click here to steal my morning routine.



What I’m cooking: Cure-All Sick Day Soup​

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Three whole bulbs of garlic. Not cloves. Bulbs.


You roast them until they’re golden and sweet and your entire house smells incredible, then squeeze them into a brothy miso soup with lemongrass, ginger, turmeric and red lentils. It’s the one I want when I’m run down, cold, or just need someone to take care of me and that someone is me.


Don’t let the 45-minute prep time scare you — that’s almost all oven time while you do something else. And if peeling garlic isn’t happening today, grab a bag of pre-peeled cloves and use 30 of them. Shortcuts aren’t cheating. You can find the full recipe at the bottom of this email.



Save the date: Ignite


One more thing, since we’re talking about embracing this season of change:


Story Power: Ignite is my brand-new 3-day live retreat, November 6–8. Three days of writing, visualization, and creative exercises to dig out the stories keeping you stuck and turn them into your next chapter.


No pressure at all. But if this is your season for it, you already felt something reading that.



Take a look here.


That’s it for this week, my friend. Go easy. Wear the socks. Make the soup.

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[td] Stories That Heal Podcast​ ​

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[td] Tune in to our newest episode of the Radical Remission Project's “Stories That Heal” podcast featuring Amy Rothenberg, ND and cancer thriver.​ ​

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[td] Dr. Rothenberg has practiced as a licensed naturopathic doctor since 1986 and was the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians' 2017 Physician of the Year. She was the longtime medical editor for the Institute of Natural Medicine and spearheaded the successful effort to license naturopathic doctors in Massachusetts. She was an early contributor to the Huffington Post and has written extensively on topics in natural medicine. When diagnosed with cancer in 2014, Dr. Rothenberg sought care at a renowned teaching hospital and also added naturopathic doctors who specialize in integrative oncology to create her medical dream team. Dr. Amy Rothenberg’s Amazon Bestseller, You Finished Treatment, Now What? A Field Guide for Cancer Survivors is a roadmap for lifestyle and natural medicine to address health challenges that persist after care, and to reduce the risk of recurrence.​ ​

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[td] If you prefer to read the podcast’s transcript, you can find it on Apple Podcasts by scrolling below the show notes of each episode, or on Spotify by using your mobile device and scrolling below the episode.​ ​

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YOU CAN’T MAKE THIS UP: CVS Just Hired a SCELETON to Manage Their Vaccine Drive​

They’re not even hiding it anymore.​

YOU CAN’T MAKE THIS UP: CVS Just Hired a SCELETON to Manage Their Vaccine Drive

They’re not even hiding it anymore.

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[td] [td] WORD OF THE WEEKCascadia: A bioregion of the Pacific Northwest defined by connected watersheds, forests, and ecosystems. A way of describing a place through the living landscape, beyond the lines on a political map.​ ​

[td] ​ ​ ​ [td] A diagnosis of prediabetes or type 2 diabetes can leave you wondering what your future looks like, and what you’re supposed to eat along the way.​ ​ [td] There’s hope. Food and lifestyle changes can help prevent or delay type 2 diabetes and improve blood sugar management. Some people with type 2 can even achieve remission.​

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Marine Iguana​

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The marine iguana is the only lizard on Earth that forages in the ocean. Found in the Galápagos, it scrapes algae off rocks underwater, then climbs onto black lava to warm up in the sun. They eat a lot of salty food and then sneeze the excess salt out their their noise.​

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When food runs low, these iguana can shrink their skeletons by up to 20% to reduce their food needs. Then they grow it back when the algae returns. What a unique adaptation.​

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How everyday food choices can influence insulin resistanceWhy some foods marketed as “healthy” deserve a closer lookEasy-to-find foods that can support better blood sugarResearch on nutrition, weight management, and reducing your risk

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Food Revolution Network’s Tackling Type 2 Masterclass explores the role food can play, with registered dietitian Brenda Davis and my good friend Ocean Robbins guiding the conversation.​

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If this affects you or someone you love, take a look before your next grocery trip. It’s a chance to better understand your options and bring more informed questions to your healthcare team.​

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Save your spot in the complimentary masterclass here.​

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[td] ​ ​ ​ [td] COPPER BISGLYCINATE: A form of supplemental copper bound to the amino acid glycine. Copper helps your body with energy production, iron metabolism, and connective tissue formation. You can also get it from foods like cashews, sunflower seeds, shiitake mushrooms, and dark chocolate. Most people get enough through food, so adding a supplement isn’t automatically better. High-dose zinc can reduce copper absorption, something to discuss with your practitioner if you take it regularly.​

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[td] Inside the ECL community, we’re go further into sleep scores, how to decide whether a health habit is earning its spot, and an exercise to choose what to keep, simplify, or remove. Head in if you're already a member, or join us to read along.​ [td] GO DEEPER IN THE ECL COMMUNITY​ ​ ​

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You can care about your health and still get overwhelmed by the amount of advice out there.​

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One person says to eat earlier, and another “expert” says to fast longer. Maybe your sleep-tracking watch gives you a disappointing sleep score, and suddenly a morning that might have felt good is making you second-guess if you're okay.​

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I love learning about tools that can help us feel better. But it's also important to ask ourselves: how much time, money, and attention is this taking, and am I getting more stress than joy?​

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A few ways to simplify:​

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Choose one small change at a time. Give it enough time to see whether it helps before adding three more. Our healing journey is a long, winding road. A routine you can keep doing is more useful than one you force yourself to try a few days, but you dread it and it falls away in a week.​

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Notice how you feel before checking a score. Sleep researchers have described people becoming preoccupied with perfecting their sleep data. A tracker can reveal patterns, but one number doesn't tell you everything about your night, or your health.​

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Make the routine fit your life. Allow room for a shared meal (even if it means shifting your ‘perfect diet’ in order to make that happen), a spontaneous walk, and an evening that doesn't go exactly to plan. Your health habits should help you participate in life, not be constantly pushing against opportunities where you could have fun.​

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Hey Jimi It starts on Saturday, October 17th. The Breathe Like a Monk Masterclass You don’t see many chronically stressed monks. This is because they have perfect breathing. Discover how to breathe like a monk and YOU can be as calm and relaxed as they are. Breathe Like a Monk LIVE on Zoom. Saturday, October 17. 12 PM Eastern Time, 5 PM London Time. How to register! Imagine feeling as calm as a monk. You’ll bring feelings of peace with you wherever you go. You’ll wake up each morning with inner stillness. You’ll go about your days with balance and poise. And you’ll sleep like a baby at night. Discover how to do this, and more, by attending The Breath Like a Monk Masterclass this Saturday I know many of you were sad you couldn't make the last masterclass I did in the summer. 276 of you registered. Yet there were 99 spaces available. This is why I’m running another, even better one. Just make sure you register quickly. There are 99 spaces on Zoom, and we expect it to fill up A.S.A.P. Grab a ticket by registering below. Breathe Like a Monk LIVE on Zoom. Saturday, October 17. 12 PM Eastern Time, 5 PM London Time. Register for the masterclass!

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From the Editor • 10/14/2026

Vaccines Targeting Pregnant Women, Cyber Attacks Hit Food Supply, and the Age of Incompetence​

We have a really great broadcast for you today, featuring a truly info-packed interview with Dr. Henele, who is warning about vaccines targeting pregnant women.

But we talk about light as medicine, the new quantum energy research finding for human cells, and a whole lot more. It's a really fun and highly informative interview (don't miss this one).

Plus I have additional analysis commentary on cyber attacks targeting the food supply and the "Age of Incompetence" that has now arrived.

Find all of today's videos here.

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To Grow Food, Build Soil--Not Gardens: What William Bond Taught Me About Permaculture​ On a recent Decentralize TV episode, my co-host and I sat down with William Bond for an interview that I expected to be filled with the usual gardening tips -- how deep to plant,...

The French Freezer Hack Wasn't Really a Cyberattack ... It Was an Invitation​ I've read the headlines streaming out of France this week, and I don't buy the scary, sophisticated-hacker framing for a second. Hundreds of French supermarkets had their fridges...