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PR58: The Power of One More Time

PR Episode 58: The Power of One More Time
I've found the pursuit of health and wellness is just as much mental as it is physical.
So how do you not only stay motivated in your pursuits but actually obtain what it is that you're after?
What if I told you that the real juice lies in the foundation that you lay, your ability to tap into your divine greatness and your commitment to becoming your lifelong cheerleader.
Is it easy? Maybe not, but I promise you if you can figure out how to execute the power of "one more time", you will blow your own mind and change your life forever.
Guaranteed.

PR57: Urine, Kidneys and Cleansing

This week we're talking pee ya'll!
I know we all do it several times a day but it is an integral part of keeping us well. Interestingly enough I've been monitoring mines for the past few months and I am finally seeing some filtration happening!!
I will share what that means and where I'll go from here. But more importantly I want you to know that when our glands and organs are functioning properly we have no reason to worry about our overall wellbeing. The body can heal itself!

PR56: How Are Black Folks The Authority On God & Magic But Can’t Use Either To Heal Themselves?

Let me ask this question again.
HOW are Black Folks the Authority on God & Magic But Can't Seem to Use Either to Heal Themselves?
We need answers people and don't tell me it's prayer or some magic potion. Been there, done that.
Time is up for the foolishness and the cognitive dissonance that prohibits us from logically looking at what we've been doing and believing and how it all measures up, results wise.
As a whole, our minds and bodies are spiraling out of control with little sign of improving. I think we can all agree that it's past time to question our belief systems if we're really serious about becoming healthy AND well, for real this time.

PR55: My 30 Day Experience on Raw Food Only

There are levels to your health journey and it's up to you to decide how far you are willing to go.
However, if you're ready to open the door to healing, raw foods can open the gateway to truly repairing the body.
So what happens when you eliminate all cooked foods and eat only raw fruit and vegetables for 30 days? While on this episode, I will share what my past 30 days have been like, remember, I have been cleansing for quite a while so if this is your first time on this rodeo you may experience more drastic results.
Either way, if you trust the process, your body will thank you!

PR54: Why Are We Dying at 40 & 50 Years of Age?

Since when did dying at 40 & 50 years of age become normal? Why are we fighting so hard to normalize fat and obesity when we see the results of more and more people dying from stroke and heart disease?
Something has to give people. Better yet common sense has to begin to take charge so that your eyes will open to the fact that something has gone awry.
The reality is this, if you don't do something different than those you see succumbing prematurely, you will likely suffer the same fate.

PR53: Burn Your Boats - The Key To Staying Consistent w/Your Health Goals

The most common question people ask is, how do I stay consistent with my health goals?
The easy response would be to mention one of the buzzwords we seem to like so much such as dedication, commitment and willpower. But I believe the real answer goes a little deeper than that.
There is one fundamental principle that, if adopted, can be a game changer in your quest to getting healthy. Three words ... Burn Your Boats!

PR52: The State of Black Men’s Health: A Silent Epidemic? w/ Cochise Tarak-Saa

This week I'm speaking with The King of Inspirational Wellness, the good brother Cochise Tarak-Saa of www.thisiscochise.com about the State of Black Men's Health.
While we often hear about Women's Health and Wellness needs, have we overlooked the silent epidemic facing black man who statistics show are living less than any other group, with 40% dying from cardiovascular disease and suicide being the third leading cause death?
Episode Notes
[02:15] Who is Cochise?
[07:36 ] The turning point for Cochise to transition to a healthier lifestyle
[15:26] Smoking marijuana, healthy or nah?
[22:47] The most critical area of focus to black men's health
[32:59] How is wellness defined for the black man?
[37:55] In the midst of liberating the black women, have we lost sight of our men?
[53:55] Is the fit black man really healthy on the inside and what is the long term impact of high protein diets and highly processed supplements?
[01:20:55] How can women best support our men?
[01:27:20] Why now is the most important time ever for the black man to get take control of his health

PR51: #DearBlackWoman You Are Making Yourself Sick & Will Die Way Too Soon Because of It

Word on the street is that men are not qualified to speak on anything regarding the health or livelihood of women. That's all fine and dandy but since I am a women, I figured it's high time to discuss the deadly path we seem to be on as black women.
There appears to be an ongoing "feminist" movement full of vitriol towards men, life and other women yet we lack the foresight to see or understand how, although well intended (by some), we are in fact contributing to the rapid decline of our own health and overall wellness.

PR50: What is ProjectRook: A Moment of Reflection

As I mark the 50th episode of this podcast, I wanna take a moment to reflect on what Project Rook is, why I started it and what's the overall goal.

PR49: If Grandma And Nem Ate It Why Can’t I?

I know you've heard it, probably even said it, "If my grandma and nem ate all of the types of foods healthy folk want me to eliminate and they were just fine and lived long, why shouldn't I?".
That's a valid argument, right? Or is it? Here's what we know: you are not your grandparents and your food now is different from their food then. If we're going to make comparisons based on the lifestyles of others, it might be wise to look at the whole picture, even the parts we can't "see".