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Third Chances

Vera Czerny

For those who know there’s more to health than just managing symptoms. We're addressing healthy aging, cellular intelligence, and reinvention for women 50+ who are not done living fully.

If you’re doing all the “right things” and still not where you want to be, this podcast may challenge everything you’ve been told.

Because more supplements, more effort, and more discipline aren’t always the answer.

Most approaches focus on what to add.
Very few address how the body already FUNCTIONS at the cellular level.

This podcast explores a deeper approach to healing and longevity, starting where it all begins. We talk about healthy aging, age reversal, your own biology, cellular health and the emerging science of cell signaling - without reducing the body to yet another supplement trend. Tools that work and those that may cause more harm than good.

Through conversations with experts and real-life stories, we uncover:

• why the body stops responding the way it used to
• what most wellness tools are missing
• and how to support the body in doing what it was designed to do

If you’re ready to think differently, take ownership, and reactivate your health from the inside out at the roots, you’re in the right place.

Got a great story to tell?
https://www.third-chances.com/apply-to-be-a-podcast-guest

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Wednesday · 1 hr 8 min
Strong After 60: The Confidence Muscle Nobody Talks About
What happens when a woman who once had only 19 cents in her bank account decides that her story will not end there? In this deeply personal episode of Third Chances, I sit down with fitness expert, author, and former Clemson University scholarship swimmer Marian Harris, a woman whose strength was forged through far more than exercise. Marian spent years describing herself as a people pleaser, holding on to an abusive marriage and believing that if she loved enough, gave enough, and tried hard enough, things might change. Leaving required courage. But healing presented an even harder challenge: forgiving her abuser and eventually learning to forgive herself for staying. With faith, gratitude, physical movement, and a willingness to begin again, Marian rebuilt her confidence and her life. Today, she helps women in midlife and beyond discover that strength is not only about what the body can do. It is also about what we survive, what we release, and how we choose to move forward. Her book, The 19 Cent Millionaire, reflects the journey that took her from rock bottom to a life devoted to helping other women become stronger, more resilient, and more confident especially after 60. In this conversation, we explore: Why a few good moments can keep us in a painful relationship far longer than we should stay What it took for Marian to finally leave her abusive marriage The difficult process of forgiving both her abuser and herself How faith and gratitude helped her rebuild her life The powerful connection between physical strength and mental resilience Why movement becomes even more important as women age What women over 60 need to stop believing about their bodies and their possibilities How to begin again when life has left you with almost nothing This episode is for the woman who has spent years putting everyone else first. The woman rebuilding after heartbreak, hardship, or loss. And the woman who may be wondering whether it is too late to become strong, confident, and excited about her life again. Marian’s story is a reminder that starting over does not erase what happened but it can change what happens next. If this conversation speaks to you, please subscribe to Third Chances, turn on notifications, and share this episode with a woman who needs to know that her age, and her past do not get to decide what is still possible. WATCH THIS ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/4EeXAbIA2iU CHAPTERS 0:00 Welcoming Marian Harris to Third Chances Podcast 3:15 Growing up in an athletic family 6:45 The path to a Clemson swimming scholarship 10:00 Early marriage and identifying red flags 13:30 Escaping an abusive relationship with three children 18:15 Starting over in Georgia with nothing 22:30 The 19-cent millionaire moment 27:00 The journey of writing and publishing her first book 32:15 How faith and the Holy Spirit provided strength 36:45 Turning fitness into a business for women 41:00 Moving from a victim to a victor mindset 46:30 Creating an online fitness community for midlife 51:00 Discussing nutrition and anti-inflammatory eating 56:15 Overcoming physical injuries and medical labels 1:01:30 The importance of forgiving yourself 1:05:00 Final advice on consistency and joy CONNECT WITH MARIAN HARRIS WEBSITE: https://www.fitandfabforlife.com FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/marian.wardlaw?mibextid=LQQJ4d LINKEDIN: https://www.LinkedIn.com/in/marian-harris-15a987427 YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@fitandfabforlifetv?si=7BDxaCIXkxogAb-P INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/fitandfabforlife_/ #ThirdChances #MarianeHarris #The19CentMillionaire #WomenOver60 #MidlifeReinvention #StartingOver #WomenAndFitness #Resilience #SelfForgiveness #LifeAfterAbuse And if this made you think differently about your health… message me “HEALTH” on WhatsApp +1-203-58-6213 and I’m happy to point you in the right direction (or share how to explore this further). Reach me at: Podcast@third-chances.com Vera Czerny Third Chances Podcast Conversations that challenge how we think about health Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your health routine. Individual results vary. The technologies mentioned here are not intended to treat, cure, heal, prevent, or diagnose any disease or medical condition. Want to be considered as a podcast guest? https://www.third-chances.com/apply-to-be-a-podcast-guest
August 20 · 1 hr 4 min
I thought it was a scam until my health collapse
Imagine running three different businesses, managing a 450-acre Texas cattle ranch, working hard, staying active, and moving through life like you're 30. But Leland Duyck was 62 when it happened. Drove home from his ranch in Oklahoma like many times before, went to bed at home in Texas, and the next morning, he woke up in pain and barely moving. Leland had spent 13 years working in orthopedic surgery, built and sold successful sports medicine companies, worked with professional athletes and Olympic programs, and spent a lifetime believing that when a problem appeared, you figured it out. But what happens when suddenly your body stops and you can't fix yourself? What happens when the treatments aren't giving you the answers you expected and things are getting worse instead of better? And what happens when something you've dismissed for almost two years suddenly becomes something you're desperate enough — and curious enough — to investigate? Leland's first reaction to cell signaling technology was skepticism: “I didn't study it in medical school, so I didn't think it was real.” In This Episode: • What followed when an incredibly active 62-year-old suddenly lost his ability to move normally • What finally made him investigate this unknown concept • How he evaluated it for himself • How his definition of health changed after his own health crisis • What decades of entrepreneurship taught him about success, family, and priorities • A deeply personal regret he shares about the years he spent building businesses • Why rejection no longer bothers him • Why curiosity may be one of the most valuable qualities we can develop • And why Leland believes helping people starts by NOT making it about yourself WATCH THIS ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/-n-FCvJQhKI Editorial: This conversation originally aired back in 2023, when Third Chances was just getting started - and it received nowhere near the exposure this incredible story of hope deserved. So I brought it back. Re-edited. Repackaged. And absolutely worth your time! If you want to connect with Leland, please contact him through Facebook and Facebook Messenger. Or contact me, and I'll be happy to make an introduction. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss what’s coming next. And if this made you think differently about your health… message me “HEALTH” and I’m happy to point you in the right direction (or share how to explore this further). If it resonated with you… please comment, subscribe, and SHARE it with someone who needs to hear it. Learn more here: 👉 www.third-chances.com #longevity #holistichealth #optimalwellness #cellularhealth #healthspan Vera Czerny Third Chances Podcast Conversations that challenge how we think about health Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your health routine. Individual results may vary. The technologies mentioned here are not intended to treat, cure, heal, prevent, or diagnose any disease or medical condition.
August 13 · 1 hr 1 min
When the Business Isn't the Problem The Truth About Network Marketing, Mentorship & Doing It Right
What if the company isn't the problem? What if the product isn't the problem? And what if the business model isn't the problem either? That may be one of the harder questions to ask when something isn't working - because eventually, the finger has to turn around. WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/PUEV58aPPs0 In this episode of Third Chances, I sat down once again with my mentor, Dr. David Silverman. Retired board-certified foot surgeon, longtime entrepreneur, global business leader, Mentor of the Year, and Business Builder of the Year. Who better to talk about the side of network marketing we rarely explored in our first conversation: the business itself? David has spent more than two decades in this industry. He didn't enter it blindly. Despite that, he had to walk away from network marketing more than once. That's a personal experience painful enough to teach valuable lessons. So I wanted to know: - Knowing everything he knows today, what would he evaluate before saying yes to an opportunity? - We talk about the due diligence most people never do, including the product, exclusivity, leadership, financial stability of the company and whether what you're building actually has the potential to last. - But we also go somewhere much more personal. Because joining the right company doesn't automatically make someone successful. - David shares why being motivated, coachable, and consistent matters more than previous credentials or business experience, and why even highly successful professionals often have to unlearn what made them successful somewhere else. That part hit home for me. I came into this industry as a network marketing "virgin" after a lifetime in sales, thinking I knew how and what to do. I didn't. I knew how to sell. Network marketing required me to learn something entirely different: how to listen, ask questions, present, mentor others, duplicate, and stop making myself the center of the process. David puts it simply: instead of walking into a conversation thinking, “What can I sell you?”, start with “How can I help?” We also talk about why some people treat a business like a hobby and then become disappointed when it pays like one, why mentorship has to go deeper than simply enrolling someone, and why personal growth may be one of the biggest - and most unexpected - returns this industry offers. If you've ever looked at network marketing and wondered whether it was legitimate… If you've tried it before and concluded that “it doesn't work”… Or if you're currently building and wondering why you're not getting the results you expected… This conversation may give you very different questions to ask. Maybe the business isn't the problem. In this episode, we explore: ~ What David would investigate before joining any network marketing company today ~ The difference between a legitimate company and a genuinely strong business opportunity ~ Why product exclusivity and company leadership matter ~ Why traditional sales skills don't automatically translate into network marketing ~ The shift from selling to listening, connecting, and helping ~ Why simplicity and duplication matter more than being impressive ~ The three qualities David looks for ~ What good mentoring actually looks like ~ Why “ready, fire, aim” creates so much frustration ~ How events and community can change belief ~ What this industry taught both of us about ourselves ~ Why building for time freedom can be very different from simply earning more money And what David would tell the skeptical version of himself today This conversation isn't really about convincing anyone to join network marketing. It's about learning how to evaluate it intelligently. And, if you choose it, build it successfully. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss what’s coming next. And if this made you think differently about your health/ or business… message me “REDOX,” and I’m happy to point you in the right direction (or share how to explore this further). If it resonated with you… please share it with someone who may need to hear it. Learn more here: 👉 www.lifewithredox.com #longevity #holistichealth #optimalwellness #cellularhealth #healthspan #homebasedbusiness #networkmarketing #nextlevelMarketing Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical, business, or financial advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your health routine. Individual results may vary. The technologies mentioned here are not intended to treat, cure, heal, prevent, or diagnose any disease or medical condition. This podcast doesn't make any particular financial claims, guarantees, or business advice.
July 24 · 1 hr 6 min
Can Negative Self-Talk Make You Sick? How Unreleased Stress and Emotions Lives in the Body
What horses, strength and emotional awareness can teach us about living fully WHAT IF the key to feeling better is not always doing more - but becoming more aware of what is happening inside your body and mind? In this conversation, I speak with Nicki Pakkala, physiotherapist, equestrian, former British Olympic modern pentathlete, Team USA age-group triathlete, and Integrated BodyTalk practitioner. Drawing from decades of her experience with elite athletes, horses, physical therapy, energy work, and helping people who have struggled for years, Nicki explains why lasting change often begins with a willingness to become a little uncomfortable. - That may mean lifting weights when you would rather avoid them. - Sitting with an emotion instead of trying to suppress it. - Questioning the thoughts that keep creating conflict. - Or finally deciding that you are done living with patterns that no longer serve you. Nicki also demonstrates a simple technique to help decrease stress and calm the body, and shares why more training is not always better—even for high-performance athletes. Together, we explore: - What working with horses can teach us about awareness and presence - Why strength training becomes increasingly important as we age - How trying to resist anger, sadness, grief, or fear can create even more suffering - Why emotional triggers lose their power when we learn to stop, notice, and allow them to move - The difference between responding from the heart and remaining trapped in drama or conflict - How supporting the body can help people remain active, independent, and in their own homes longer - Why taking care of your body is like maintaining a vehicle - the better you care for it, the more life you can explore Nicki works with people who have often suffered for many years and have finally reached the point where they are ready to be done with it. They are willing to do the work, become present to what they feel, and gently peel away everything that has covered up who they truly are. As Nicki says: “We all have these amazing gifts, but we keep putting all that stuff on top of them until we can’t see them. I help people peel it off so they can see who they are.” Life brings waves of anger, sadness, grief, joy, laughter, and peace. The pain often comes from trying to stop those waves. We cannot stop the ocean—but we can learn how to flow with it. And Nicki’s final message is beautifully simple: Live your extraordinary. Go into your heart. It is already there - and it is yours to share. WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/GY3lNED-388 Connect with Nicki here: EMAIL: nicki@englishoakhealing.com WEBSITE: https://www.englishoakhealing.com/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/nicki.pakkala INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/nickipakkala/ If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss what’s coming next. And if this made you think differently about your health… message me “HEALTH” on WhatsApp +1-203-58-6213 and I’m happy to point you in the right direction (or share how to explore this further). Reach me at: Podcast@third-chances.com If it resonated with you… please share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. #longevity #holistichealth #optimalwellness #cellularhealth #healthspan Vera Czerny Third Chances Podcast Conversations that challenge how we think about health Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your health routine. Individual results vary. The technologies mentioned here are not intended to treat, cure, heal, prevent, or diagnose any disease or medical condition. Want to be considered as a podcast guest? https://www.third-chances.com/apply-to-be-a-podcast-guest
June 27 · 1 hr 35 min
How to Choose the Right Network Marketing Company and Build True Personal Wealth with Someone Who Made It
Everyone, and your uncle Tony, has an opinion about Network Marketing. I didn't - because I had zero experience before it found me. Which could be good and bad. Good because I wasn't influenced by someone's horror stories or bad experiences that are irrelevant to me or the business I'm building... and bad because I really didn't quite understand it at the beginning. Whatever your opinion is, the network marketing/direct selling market brings in about $164 billion per year. In the U.S. alone, direct selling/network marketing represents about $35 billion a year, with roughly 5.4 million people building it as a business or side income, and more than 34 million preferred customers and discount buyers participating in this industry. Of course, you have to differentiate based on your own personal criteria. This episode is a masterclass in - what to look for, what to avoid, how it works, and how it shouldn't, some misconceptions people have, and how you can be in your integrity while doing something that can influence other people's lives in a significant way. If you want to watch this episode on YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/C0QURxjYJic What makes someone walk away from network marketing for 8 years… and then come back with absolute certainty? In this episode of Third Chances Talk Show, Vera Czerny sits down with Alan Noble - Founding Diamond of ASEA, member of the $10 Million Earners Club, Global Advisory Council member, and 2020 inductee into The Network Marketing Pro Hall of Fame. This is not just a conversation about business. It is a masterclass on the importance of personal wealth, belief, leadership, choosing the right company, and building the right business for the right reasons. In this episode, we talked about: • Why Alan considers himself “psychologically unemployable” • Why he walked away from network marketing for 8 years • The two non-negotiables he needed before choosing a company again • How to separate the business model from the “bad actors” in the industry • Why sales, when done right, is really education • Why success is not about convincing people who are not looking • Why “what you have is a direct result of who you are” One of Alan’s most powerful reminders: “It’s OK if people don’t buy my story. I’m not here to change people’s eye color. But I’m not buying their story. I know what I know.” This episode is especially for network marketers, entrepreneurs, and purpose-driven professionals who are asking bigger questions about wealth, freedom, residual income, company choice, and what it really takes to build something lasting. If you have ever wondered whether you are building in the right place, with the right company, for the right reasons, this conversation might be eye-opening and worth your time. Disclaimer: Any income, rank, lifestyle, or business results discussed in this episode are shared for educational and inspirational purposes only. They are not typical, guaranteed, or a promise of what anyone else will earn. Success in any business depends on many personal factors, including effort, consistency, work ethic, skill development, leadership, timing, market conditions, and the actions someone chooses to take. No specific financial outcome or reward is promised or implied. If at any point you feel like you would like to explore this deeper, reach out anytime. If you know someone, this could help be kind and share this episode with them! You can find me at: vera@third-chances.com MAKE SURE to subscribe so you don’t miss what’s coming next. I love bringing these conversations to you because they expand how we think about health… or business - and sometimes even challenge what we thought we knew. Vera Czerny Third Chances Podcast Conversations that challenge how we think about health, business, and meaningful life #sideincome, #networkmarketing, #rightbusinessopportunity, #thirdchances, #businessforretirement, #wellnessbusinessthat works, #provenbusinessforyou
June 11 · 1 hr 11 min
The Doctor Who Dismissed It… Until Life Made It Personal
You insure your homes, cars, phones, and almost everything you can replace. But what about the one thing you live in every single day - your body? This episode is about medicine. It's about not seeing the recoveries you, as a doctor, wish to deliver for your patients. Also about skepticism, aging, and quality of life. And the questions many of us avoid asking until something serious happens: How can we afford NOT TO invest in the body we depend on every single day? In this powerful episode, I bring back all-time favorite, Dr. Maureen Hayes, a Board-Certified Anesthesiologist and Pain Management Specialist with over 30 years of experience in traditional medicine. Dr. Hayes shares her candid journey from skepticism to conviction, including the deeply personal wake-up call that came through first with her mom's return of bad diagnoses, and then her husband’s health crisis after deployment in Iraq. She went from swearing she would never tell a soul she was taking it… to believing she has a moral obligation and responsibility to share it with as many people as possible. We talk about western medicine, Redox technology, quality of life, age management, being proactive, the real price of losing your health, cellular health, RedoxGOLD next-generation technology, and why supporting the body at its most foundational level may be one of the most important decisions you can make. This is a heartfelt, funny, honest, and eye-opening conversation with a physician who left the white coat behind to make an even bigger impact. Dr. Hayes brings wisdom, humor, medical experience, Disney Princess charm, and a deep sense of moral responsibility to help people understand what is possible when the body is supported at the cellular level. Grab your favorite glass of wine and join us for a conversation that may make you think very differently about health, prevention, and the trillions of cells working for you every moment of your life. IF YOU PREFER TO WATCH A VIDEO: https://youtu.be/YLj0rnkun-I If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss what’s coming next. And if this made you think differently about your health… message me “HEALTH,” and I’m happy to point you in the right direction (or share how to explore this further). If it resonated with you… Please share it with someone who needs to hear it. Learn more here: 👉 www.lifewithredox.com #longevity #holistichealth #optimalwellness #cellularhealth #healthspan Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your health routine. Individual results may vary. The technologies mentioned here are not intended to treat, cure, heal, prevent, or diagnose any disease or medical condition.
May 28 · 1 hr 36 min
The Perfect Life Trap: Why Women Feel Exhausted, Stuck & Unfulfilled
What Would You Love? Reclaiming Joy, Purpose & Imperfect Action with Danielle What happens when the life you worked so hard to build starts to feel too heavy to carry? In this heartfelt episode of Third Chances, I sit down with Danielle — a coach, speaker, and author who helps women stop waiting for the “perfect” time and start reconnecting with what truly makes them feel alive. Danielle shares her journey from a playful, joy-filled little girl to a high-achieving corporate woman who seemed to have it all together… while quietly feeling exhausted, disconnected, and unsure if the life she had created was still the life she wanted. We talk about the cost of living only from responsibility, the guilt so many women carry, the fear of stepping outside what feels safe, and the powerful question that changed everything for her: “What would I love?” This conversation is for the woman who looks successful on the outside but knows something inside is asking for more — more joy, more freedom, more purpose, more aliveness. Danielle also shares the heart behind her coaching work, her upcoming book Energized: The Exhausted Woman’s Guide to Clarity, Joy and Purpose, and why dreams are not frivolous… they may be the very thing calling us back to who we were meant to become. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/AuAn-lxv0Qc If you enjoyed this conversation, make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss any future episodes. And if something in this episode resonated with you, I highly encourage you to connect with Danielle and explore her work further. You can connect here: (Links below 👇) LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/energizedentrepreneur/ WEBSITE: https://www.danielleisaac.com FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/EnergizedEntrepreneur/ YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@energizedentrepreneur INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/energizedentrepreneur/ women burnout; exhausted woman; perfect life trap; unfulfilled women; working mother guilt; women in midlife; midlife reinvention; life purpose for women; clarity joy purpose; imperfect action; personal growth for women; mindset coach; dream builder; what would you love; burnout recovery; women over 40; women over 50; finding joy again; purpose after burnout; life coach for women; corporate burnout; high-achieving women; stuck but successful; Third Chances podcast Vera Czerny; Danielle Isaac coach speaker author; Energized Entrepreneur; Energized book
April 16 · 1 hr 27 min
How to change to The Go All In Mindset - Why Success Starts with Decision, Not Circumstances
What if the biggest thing holding you back… isn’t your situation, but the story you keep repeating? In this episode of Third Chances, Bart Kotter shares the mindset, decisions, and lessons behind more than 30 years of success in sales, leadership, and network marketing. WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/9UFBRI9AUg8 From construction sites and oil rigs to building global teams of over 40,000 people across 35 countries, Bart’s journey is anything but ordinary. What makes it even more fascinating? 👉 He said NO to network marketing 19 times - even describing it as a phobia - based on assumptions most people have, before finally seeing what was possible. This conversation dives deep into belief, identity, and the moment everything changes when you fully commit. In this episode, we explore: • Overcoming limiting beliefs, ADD, and dyslexia • From hard labor to high-level sales and entrepreneurship • Why Bart rejected network marketing 19 times • The moment that changed everything • “Burning the boats” and going all in • Learning from mentors like Tony Robbins, Jim Rohn, and Denis Waitley • Rebuilding after a major setback with integrity • The truth about residual income and leverage • Leadership, service, and building people - not just teams • Letting go of old stories and stepping into your potential Key Takeaways: • Success begins with a decision, not perfect conditions • Your beliefs are learned - which means they can be changed • Commitment creates clarity, not the other way around • Leadership is about service, not pressure • You can start over… and still build something extraordinary 🎧 If this episode resonated, share it with someone ready for their next chapter. Best ways to connect with Bart: WEBSITE: https://www.aseaglobal.com/agereversal LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bart-kotter FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/bartkotter YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@thekotters1 INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/bartkotter/ TWITTER: https://x.com/BartKotter V Vera Czerny Host of Third Chances Conversations for those who know there’s more to health, freedom, and life than just managing symptoms. If you’re doing all the “right things”… and still not where you want to be — this podcast may challenge everything you think you know. Because more effort isn’t always the answer. Sometimes, the solution is much simpler, and it starts deeper. 🔗 Explore more: www.third-chances.com
April 9 · 1 hr 13 min
The Sick Care System Explained - Why Modern Medicine Misses the Root Cause
If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything right… but still not where you want to be — this episode may shift how you see health altogether. Episode Timestamps 1:57 – Meet Dr. Aaron Kaufman: 40 Years of Integrative Wisdom 6:12 – Divine Orchestration: The unconventional journey to medical school 13:27 – Choosing the DO Path: Holistic vs. Allopathic Medicine 18:02 – Life in Albuquerque: Running Sandia Mountains at 8,000 feet 24:07 – Why doctors aren’t taught nutrition (The “Box” of Western Medicine) 29:02 – Affluence & inflammation: How the modern food industry makes us sick 36:57 – From skepticism to curiosity: Dr. Kaufman’s first 2 years exploring new approaches 45:17 – Performance breakthrough: A 20% improvement at age 60 53:37 – The “laborers” of the body: Why foundational support matters 1:02 – NRF2 pathway & cellular recovery explained 1:02:17 – Rebuilding quality of life after multiple surgeries 1:03:67 – Final wisdom: Perspective, responsibility, and long-term health What if the problem isn’t you… But the way we’ve been taught to approach health? In this eye-opening episode of Third Chances, Vera sits down with Dr. Aaron Kaufman, a board-certified family physician with over 40 years of experience, former clinical faculty for more than 20 medical programs, and a pioneer in integrative medicine. * After decades inside the system, Dr. Kaufman shares what most doctors are never taught - and why so many people feel like they’re doing everything right… Yet still not getting the results they’re looking for. From nutrition gaps in medical training to the role of inflammation, cellular communication, and emerging approaches to recovery and performance, this conversation challenges conventional thinking. It opens the door to a deeper understanding of how the body actually works. In This Episode, We Explore: - Why nutrition is barely taught in medical school - The difference between “sick care” and true health care - How the modern food system contributes to chronic inflammation - Dr. Kaufman’s initial skepticism - and what changed his perspective - How cellular communication impacts energy, recovery, and performance - The role of the NRF2 pathway and glutathione production - Why do some people feel stuck despite doing “everything right” - What's possible after multiple back surgeries - What it really means to take ownership of your health *Dr. Aaron Kaufman practiced integrative family medicine in Albuquerque, New Mexico, for over 40 years before retiring in 2025. He is board-certified in Family Medicine and has served as clinical faculty for more than 20 osteopathic, medical, naturopathic, nurse practitioner, and physician assistant programs since 1987. Throughout his career, Dr. Kaufman established multiple integrative medicine clinics, combining the best of Western medicine with herbal, nutritional, homeopathic, regenerative, and hormone-based therapies. Since 2013, he has incorporated redox signaling approaches into both his personal and clinical work, and he currently serves on ASEA’s Medical Professionals Board. WATCH THIS ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/Khm3_2b6GgM Connect with Dr. Aaron Kaufman HERE: EMAIL: abkdo@comcast.net WEBSITE: https://draaronkaufman.myasealive.com If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss what’s coming next. And if this made you think differently about your health… message me “HEALTH,” and I’m happy to point you in the right direction (or share how to explore this further). If it resonated with you… Please share it with someone who needs to hear it. Learn more here: 👉 www.lifewithredox.com #longevity #holistichealth #optimalwellness #cellularhealth #healthspan Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your health routine. Individual results may vary. These products or technologies mentioned here do not treat, cure, heal, prevent, or diagnose any disease or medical condition.
April 2 · 1 hr 39 min
Feeling Stuck or Starting Over? How to Find Clarity & Trust Your Next Step
Feeling stuck in life… or unsure what your next step is? Going through a life transition and wondering what now? In this opening episode of Season 4 of Third Chances, I sit down with Kathy Davenport to explore what really happens when your old life no longer fits. After a decorated military career, followed by burnout, illness, and personal loss, Kathy found herself navigating a complete life shift—one that led her from structure and logic into a deeper connection with intuition and inner guidance. In this conversation, we talk about: What to do when you feel stuck or lost in life How to navigate major life transitions with more clarity How to tell the difference between intuition and overthinking Why high-achievers struggle when their usual strategies stop working How to start trusting yourself again And yes… something unexpected happened. Kathleen did a live intuitive reading during the episode -bringing a powerful, real-time example of what it means to tune in and listen differently. If you're standing at a crossroads, wrestling with a question that won't let you rest, or sensing something deeper is calling, but you can't quite name it… If you want to get in touch with Kathy, here are the best connections: WEBSITE: kathleendavenport.com EMAIL: kathleen@kathleendavenport.com Grab a free guide: 7 signs the Universe is speaking to you - How to Listen here; https://kathleendavenport.com/7-signs-free-guide All other social media connections: https://linktr.ee/kathleendavenport LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/rsrWgf2qMKU
Dec 18, 2025 · 1 hr 15 min
The Inner Empire - The Day My Body Forced Me to Listen
Why symptoms are signals — and what happens when you stop cutting the warning light What happens when the body whispers… and you don’t listen — until it screams? In this final episode of the 2025 season, I sit down with Debbie Roppo, Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach and creator of the Soul Inflammation Method™, for a conversation that goes far beyond food, fitness, or willpower. Debbie shares the moment in her 40s when her body completely shut her down — swollen joints, unbearable pain, crawling across the floor — and how that wake-up call changed everything she believed about health, healing, and identity. Together, we explore: - Why chronic conditions are often signals, not failures - The difference between reactive medicine and upstream healing - How mindset and internal dialogue create real, measurable chemistry in the body - Why discipline and “doing everything right” still isn’t enough - The danger of ignoring the warning lights — and cutting the wire instead of fixing the cause - How identity shapes healing more than most people realize - Why true change requires time, compassion, and the right guide This episode is about hope without hype, responsibility without shame, and the quiet power of deciding: "I’m not okay staying here." If you’ve been pushing through, pouring from an empty cup, or waiting for “later” - this conversation may land exactly when you need it. WATCH THIS ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/ZXrVFiOzqkM If you want to connect or reach out to Debbie, here is her contact information: WEBSITE: https://www.debbieroppohealthcoach.com/ LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbie-roppo/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/DebbieRoppoHealthCoach INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/debbieroppohealthcoach/ If you enjoyed this episode, please SUBSCRIBE to my channel so you don't miss another inspirational story like this. My guests and I massively appreciate it! If you find this valuable, please SHARE with someone you care about who needs to hear this! Thank you! Vera Czerny #longevity and #optimalwellness #holistichealth If quality life and longevity are on your radar, give yourself a chance to regain your wellness, health, energy, and vitality. Get your life back, drug-free! Sleep better, and LIFT your mood, brain fog, overwhelm, anxiety, and low energy. Simply, Be Unstoppable Again!!! Reach out to https://www.third-chances.com/ or text me on WhatsApp: +1-203-558-6213
Nov 21, 2025 · 1 hr 1 min
Ending the Silent Battle: Healing Hidden Trauma Without Reliving It
Ending the Silent Battle: Healing Hidden Trauma Without Reliving It with Dr. Pamela Arnell of 22Zero A new, effective path for veterans, first responders, and anyone carrying emotional weight In this episode, Dr. Pamela Arnell — Executive Director of 22Zero — shares a breakthrough approach to healing trauma for veterans, first responders, and their families. Their method helps people release the emotional weight of traumatic experiences without reliving or retelling the events, and often creates profound change in just one or two sessions. Pamela’s path to this mission started early. Inspired by her father’s service in law enforcement, she pursued her own life of service — even when she was told she was “too short” for the job. Her response? “Then I can get into places others can’t.” That determination has guided her through years of clinical work in counseling and, in a full circle, back to the first responder work, community leadership, and now, trauma healing. - We talk about her strong faith, - her late husband’s military influence, - the Trauma & Emotional Healing Processes (THP/EHP), - and why all services are provided at no cost to veterans, first responders, spouses, and children. 22Zero relies entirely on donations to keep this mission alive. This conversation is filled with hope and a new understanding of what healing can look like. What makes 22Zero’s work extraordinary isn’t just the method — it’s the heart behind it. Pamela’s compassion, conviction, and faith are the engine of an organization that exists to make sure no hero fights their hardest battle alone. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/ReCMpkQSQ6Y Connect with Dr. Pam: WEBSITE https://22zero.org/ LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/company/22zero/ YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/user/firststrike90 FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/22zero.org/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/22zeroorg/ BROWSE their Merch: https://www.truevictory.com/collections/22zero If you enjoyed this episode, please SUBSCRIBE to my channel so you don't miss another inspirational story like this. My guests and I massively appreciate it! If you find this valuable, please SHARE with someone you care about who needs to hear this. Thank you Vera Czerny #longevity and #optimalwellness #holistichealth If quality life and longevity are on your radar, give yourself a chance to regain your wellness, health, energy, and vitality. Get your life back, drug-free! Sleep better, and LIFT your mood, brain fog, overwhelm, anxiety, and low energy. Simply, Be Unstoppable Again Visit https://www.third-chances.com/ for more info about what I do and how I can help
Oct 9, 2025 · 1 hr 28 min
Lisa Regina: Her Story Was Supposed to End That Night - It Became a Movement Instead
When actress, acting coach, and filmmaker/producer Lisa Regina met the man she thought she’d marry, she had no idea her life was about to shatter — and then transform into a mission that would touch countless lives. In this powerful and deeply human conversation, Lisa opens up about: Growing up in a blue-collar Italian American home with a dad who didn’t always understand her artistic dreams. Losing her mother at 18, and the life lessons that still guide her today. The day her engagement ended in a brutal act of violence - and how surviving it changed everything. The broken systems, the media frenzy, and the courage it took to rebuild her life when her life, health, name, and career were nearly destroyed. How she found healing through her beloved writing - and eventually turned her pain into the foundation for A Write to Heal, a nonprofit empowering trauma survivors and veterans through creative expression, filmmaking, and drone technology - and helping them heal. The extraordinary story of the first woman who helped find her voice - after decades of unspeakable horror - and how that act of compassion might have saved thousands of innocent lives. The birth of Heroic Episodes, a groundbreaking project with actor Joe Mantegna as an executive producer, shares the stories of unsung heroes, while also supporting, hiring, and honoring veterans through storytelling and film. And the love story she never thought she’d have again - proof that healing doesn’t just repair, it rebirths. Lisa’s resilience, compassion, and mission remind us that even the darkest chapters in anyone's life can become scripts for hope - if we’re brave enough to rewrite them. 🎧 Listen now, and if her mission moves you, please visit HeroicEpisodes.org and see how you can become a part of this incredible project of love - and how even one person can help bring these stories to life. Connect with Lisa here: Lisa’s recent collaboration is on her latest project, ‘Heroic Episodes’, and the Veterans Drone Training Program with actor and star of ‘Criminal Minds’ Joe Mantegna (executive producer). https://heroicepisodes.org/ If this project speaks to you, please consider DONATING. Even a small donation will have a huge impact! One person can change the world. Lisa uses creative expression as a therapeutic tool for trauma recovery and founded A Write to Heal. https://awritetoheal.com/about As a filmmaker/actress, producer, and a Part 107 Commercial Drone Pilot. Lisa uses drone cinematography in her filmmaking. https://lisaregina.com/ https://awritetoheal.com/programs
Sep 26, 2025 · 1 hr 19 min
Forget Supplements. If You’re Not Doing This First, You’re Wasting Your Money
Are you spending hundreds (or thousands) on supplements and still not feeling better? You’re not alone - and the reason might shock you. In this fascinating episode, I’m joined by Russell Mariani, a leading Health Restoration Specialist with over 40 years of experience in helping people heal “difficult-to-solve” health challenges. Especially related to gut health, cellular regeneration, and chronic inflammation. At just 18, Russell was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis and told he’d likely need surgery to remove his colon before 25. Instead of accepting that fate, he followed a different path - and has been healthy and symptom-free for more than four decades. 🎙️ In this episode, you’ll learn: * Why gut health is the root system of everything — and how to fix it * What Redox Signaling Molecules are (and why they’re not just another supplement) * The reason most people absorb only 5–10% of what they take — and how to change that * How to wake up your body’s “cellular gatekeepers” so nutrients actually get used * The 7 interconnected pillars of health restoration that Russell uses in his practice * What real healing looks like - on a cellular, emotional, and spiritual level If you’ve “tried everything” and still feel off… this conversation will open a whole new door. 💡 “The body wants to heal. Our job is to learn how to best support it and stop interfering.” — Russell Mariani Would you like to reach out to Russell? WEBSITE: www.russellmariani.com YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@digestiveillness FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/therussellmariani INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/russellmariani?igshid=zsxaoxveles2 Download Russell's eBook: https://russellmariani.com/free-ebook-page WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/_AtOSBzsEJM If you enjoyed this episode, please SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss another inspirational story like this. My guests and I massively appreciate it! If you find this valuable, please SHARE with someone you care about who needs to hear this! Any share or leaving a comment will help us improve the reach with those search gods!!!! Thank you Vera Czerny See what I do for #longevity and #optimalwellness #holistichealth For more info, visit: www.lifewithredox.com For Personal consultation text "YouTube" to Vera on WhatsApp: +1 203-558-6213. #redoxsignalingmolecules #redox #healthandwellness #longevity #optimalwellness #holistichealth #biohack #workfromhome Disclaimer: Any opinions stated on this channel are meant for information only. Any products, diets, methods, modalities, or technologies mentioned here are not intended to or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment of any disease or illness. Redox technology does not treat, cure, heal, prevent, or diagnose any disease or medical condition. They simply empower the body to heal itself by increasing cellular efficiency, functions, and communications. We offer an open forum to discuss the newest discoveries and modalities out there that may benefit people's health, vitality, and wellness. We make no representation and assume no responsibility for the accuracy of the information contained on or available through this channel, and such information is subject to change without notice. Never make any changes to your medication, daily routine, nutrition, sleep schedule, or workout without first consulting your doctor or other medical professionals.
Aug 28, 2025 · 1 hr 29 min
The Black-Belt Mindset: Faith, Discipline & Human Potential
William R. Boyle Jr. grew up under the influence of a Marine father who instilled in him one unshakable truth: You earn what you put in. From earning his black belt at a young age to stepping onto the same parade deck where his father trained, Bill’s journey has been defined by discipline, resilience, and an unwavering vision for human potential. In this episode, we talk about: - Following in his father’s footsteps and embracing the Marine Corps ethos - How martial arts and the black-belt mindset shaped his early struggles and triumphs - Why failure is part of progress - and how to use it as fuel - Building strength in mind, body, and spirit through faith and discipline - His vision for stronger communities, from black-belt kids to veterans rebuilding through drone technology - What he believes it takes to become unstoppable in life and relationships Bill isn’t just telling a story - he’s offering a blueprint for resilience, leadership, and living with purpose. WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YouTube: https://youtu.be/7mpvBcauPwM Connect with Billy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamrboyle22/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/billboyle_/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boylejr/ If you enjoyed this episode, please SUBSCRIBE to my channel so you don't miss another inspirational story like this. My guests and I massively appreciate it! If you find this valuable, please SHARE with someone you care about who needs to hear this! Thank you! Vera Czerny For more interviews like these, visit https://www.third-chances.com/ If you're curious about what I do for #longevity, #optimalwellness, and #holistichealth - check it out at: www.lifewithredox.com For your Personal consultation, text "YouTube" to Vera on WhatsApp: +1 203-558-6213. START YOUR BUSINESS TODAY: https://bit.ly/uplevelyourpotential and become my business partner! #redoxsignalingmolecules #redox #healthandwellness #longevity #optimalwellness #holistichealth #biohack #optimalpotential #resiliance #discipline #bodymingandspirit #martialarts #blackbelthmindset #leadership #livewithpurpose
Aug 21, 2025 · 1 hr 2 min
Loss, Resilience, and the Breakthrough That Changed My Life
This episode is different. No guest, no script - it's just me, my big WHY, opening my heart and sharing my story. It began with back surgeries that ended my exciting career and left me searching for alternative options while living in constant pain. That’s what brought me to Florida, trying to reinvent myself with limited choices. I became a personal chef — because I could stand, but not sit — and in the middle of it all, I poured myself into studying Tony Robbins, first for my own growth, and eventually stepping into coaching. But even cheffing pushed my body beyond its limits. I had to start turning clients away. Then COVID came, and like so many others, I watched my business vanish overnight. In January 2021, I lost my mom. A few months later, I lost my husband. Everything I knew about nutrition and supplements couldn't save the most important person in my life. And with that went my health, my confidence, and the very purpose of living. This isn’t just a story about loss, though. It’s about resilience. It’s about the fall, then refusing to give up on myself, even when every reason said I should. It’s about the breakthrough that helped restore my health, hope, gave me back my financial dignity, and helped me believe again that it’s never too late to start over. In this episode, I share: How multiple back surgeries set off a chain of losses and reinventions. Why I turned to both personal development and coaching as a lifeline. The heartbreak of losing my mom and husband in the same year. How sometimes it takes all you have to find the strength to get back on your feet again. The breakthrough that gave me back my health, my hope, and my reason to dream, once again. Why this isn’t just about “sales” for me — but about helping others reclaim life, health, and freedom when it matters most. If you’ve ever been told to “just accept it”… or felt like it's too late for you, that your story was already written - I recorded this for you. Because your best chapters might still be ahead. WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/I2qP9GMuQAY If you enjoyed this episode, please SUBSCRIBE to my channel so you don't miss another story like this. I massively appreciate it! If you find this valuable, please SHARE with someone you care about who needs to hear this! Thank you Vera Czerny See what I do for #longevity and #optimalwellness #holistichealth Reach out - text "YouTube" to Vera on WhatsApp: +1 203-558-6213. Join us and START YOUR BUSINESS TODAY: https://bit.ly/uplevelyourpotential or research more (and build a purpose-led income here: https://www.third-chances.com/join-us #redoxsignalingmolecules #redox #healthandwellness #longevity #optimalwellness #holistichealth #biohack #workfromhome Disclaimer: Any opinions stated on this channel are meant for information only. Any products, diets, methods, modalities, or technologies mentioned here are not intended to or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment of any disease or illness. Redox technology does not treat, cure, heal, prevent, or diagnose any disease or medical condition. It simply empowers the body to heal itself by increasing cellular efficiency, functions, and communications. We offer an open forum to discuss the newest discoveries and modalities out there that may benefit people's health, vitality, and wellness. We make no representation and assume no responsibility for the accuracy of the information contained on or available through this channel, and such information is subject to change without notice. Never make any changes to your medication, daily routine, nutrition, sleep schedule, or workout without first consulting your doctor or other medical professionals.
Aug 14, 2025 · 1 hr 14 min
Why This Pharmacist Walked Away from the Drug-for-Everything Culture
Chris Patrick — a charming Irishman now raising his young family in Australia — didn’t set out to become a critic of the healthcare system. He entered pharmacy with the best intentions, eager to help people heal. Instead, he discovered a system designed to manage symptoms, keep customers dependent, and rarely address the root cause. In this conversation, Chris shares the turning point that made him trade prescriptions for principles, and how he now helps busy professionals reclaim their health naturally. We dive into: Why your circadian rhythm may be your most underrated health tool. The role of sunlight, walking, and real food in reversing metabolic dysfunction. Why protein intake and ancestral eating patterns matter more than you think. How finding your WHY helps you stay consistent, even through setbacks. His 12-week Effortless Health Reset program - and why “effortless” doesn’t mean “no effort.” If you’ve been told your health challenges are inevitable or permanent, Chris offers a hopeful, science-backed alternative that blends ancestral wisdom with modern research. 📌 Effortless health isn’t a quick fix - it’s the result of systems and habits that work with your body, not against it. WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: Get in touch with Chris here: WEBSITE: www.chrispatrick.coach LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cpatrick88/ TWITTER/X: @healthcoachcp If you enjoyed this episode, please SUBSCRIBE to my channel so you don't miss another inspirational story like this. My guests and I massively appreciate it! If you find this valuable, please SHARE with someone you care about who needs to hear this! Thank you! Vera Czerny #longevity and #optimalwellness #holistichealth If quality life and longevity are on your radar, give yourself a chance to regain your wellness, health, energy, and vitality. Get your life back, drug-free! Sleep better, and LIFT your mood, brain fog, overwhelm, anxiety, and low energy. Simply, Be Unstoppable Again More about the program 90 days RESET your Health here: https://www.third-chances.com/we-power-potential Disclaimer: Any opinions stated on this channel are meant for information only. Any products, diets, methods, modalities, or technologies mentioned here are not intended to or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment of any disease or illness. We offer an open forum to discuss the newest discoveries and modalities out there that may benefit people's health, vitality, and wellness. We make no representation and assume no responsibility for the accuracy of the information contained on or available through this channel, and such information is subject to change without notice. Never make any changes to your medication, daily routine, nutrition, sleep schedule, or workout without first consulting your doctor or other medical professionals.
Aug 7, 2025 · 1 hr 25 min
Unbreakable: From Childhood Trauma to Navy SEAL to Powerlifting Champion
Unbreakable: From Childhood Trauma to Navy SEAL to Powerlifting Champion - Tommy Richardson’s Journey Episode Summary: What does it take to survive the unthinkable - and come out stronger than ever? In this jaw-dropping episode, I sit down with Tommy Richardson - Navy SEAL veteran, Marine, elite resilience coach, and founder of Divine Savagery. We talk about overcoming childhood bullying, surviving combat, enduring grueling Navy SEAL training (including Hell Week with a broken pelvis!), and his miraculous recovery from brain surgery that left doctors stunned. Tommy opens up about: Childhood adversity: How brutal bullying and a strict household pushed him to the edge and the voice that saved his life. Military mindset: Lessons from combat zones across the globe, including how to lead, adapt, and build unshakable teams. A brotherhood forged in fire: How a life-long connection with the Luttrell twins - including Marcus Luttrell (yes, the Lone Survivor) - who likely helped open some door that tipped the scale in Tommy's favor for an atypical path from the Marines into the elite world of Navy SEALs. Resilience & faith: Why forging mental toughness requires both fire and purpose. Radical recovery: How he set a goal to go from lifting 5 lbs post-brain surgery to benching 500 lbs in under a year. Life after service: Turning battlefield lessons into boardroom strategies for leadership, wellness, and personal growth. Tommy doesn’t just share stories - he delivers battle-tested strategies for anyone facing adversity, feeling stuck, or chasing an impossible goal. If you’ve ever wondered how far grit, faith, and purpose can take you - this episode will show you. WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/7XY3ePZTyPQ Connect with Tommy here: WEBSITE: www.divinesavagery.com LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tommy-richardson-72a4a4178/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/tommy.richardson.667300 INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/raise.your.horn/ If you enjoyed this episode, please SUBSCRIBE to my channel so you don't miss another inspirational story like this. My guests and I massively appreciate it! If you find this valuable, please SHARE with someone you care about who needs to hear this! Thank you! Vera Czerny #longevity and #optimalwellness #holistichealth If quality life and longevity are on your radar, give yourself a chance to regain your wellness, health, energy, and vitality. Get your life back, drug-free! Sleep better, and LIFT your mood, brain fog, overwhelm, anxiety, and low energy. Simply, Be Unstoppable Again Disclaimer: Any opinions stated on this channel are meant for information only. Any products, diets, methods, strategies, modalities, or technologies mentioned here are not intended to or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment of any disease or illness. We offer an open forum to discuss the newest discoveries and modalities out there that may benefit people's health, vitality, and wellness. We make no representation and assume no responsibility for the accuracy of the information contained on or available through this channel, and such information is subject to change without notice. Never make any changes to your medication, daily routine, nutrition, sleep schedule, or workout without first consulting your doctor or other medical professionals.
Jul 31, 2025 · 1 hr 3 min
From Coma to Calling: Michelle Drew on Taking Back Your Health and Life
What happens when your body forces you to stop — and you barely make it out alive? In this powerful episode of Third Chances, I sit down with Michelle Drew - Certified Naturopathic Wellness Consultant, Transformational Speaker, and founder of a functional wellness company that helps women 40+ reclaim their energy and vitality. Michelle’s story is nothing short of extraordinary: From a corporate recruiter and work-hard/play-harder lifestyle… To wake up from a medically induced coma after her family was told to prepare for the worst. To build a thriving company with nurse practitioners, nutritionists, and medical specialists that provides the functional medicine solutions she wishes she’d had when she needed them most. We talk about: The terrifying health crisis that became her wake-up call. Why blood work can reveal what “symptom-chasing” never will. The approach she uses to help women take back control of their health and energy. If you’ve ever felt like your body was sending you warnings you’ve been ignoring, this conversation might be the nudge you need. 🎧 Watch on YOUTUBE: [ https://youtu.be/5hEb9viP1xY ] If you want to reach out to Michelle, here is the best contact info: Website: https://MichelleDrew.com (being updated) Calendar Link: https://calendly.com/mdrew-natural-wellness/30-minute-virtual-meeting Free Gift: https://bit.ly/Wellness-Starter-Kit * If you enjoyed this episode, please SUBSCRIBE to my channel so you don't miss another inspirational story like this. My guests and I massively appreciate it! If you find this valuable, please SHARE with someone you care about who needs to hear this! Thank you! Vera Czerny #longevity and #optimalwellness #holistichealth If quality life and longevity are on your radar, give yourself a chance to regain your wellness, health, energy, and vitality. Get your life back, drug-free! Sleep better, and LIFT your mood, brain fog, overwhelm, anxiety, and low energy. Simply, Be Unstoppable Again More about the program, 90 days to RESET your Health here: https://www.third-chances.com/we-power-potential Disclaimer: Any opinions stated on this channel are meant for information only. Any products, diets, methods, modalities, or technologies mentioned here are not intended to or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment of any disease or illness. We don't treat, cure, heal, prevent, or diagnose any disease or medical condition. We offer an open forum to discuss the newest discoveries and modalities out there that may benefit people's health, vitality, and wellness. We make no representation and assume no responsibility for the accuracy of the information contained on or available through this channel, and such information is subject to change without notice. Never make any changes to your medication, daily routine, nutrition, sleep schedule, or workout without first consulting your doctor or other medical professionals.
Jul 24, 2025 · 54 min
Wake-Up Calls & One Simple Change at a Time: Stan Harper’s Journey Through Loss, Cancer & Choosing Life
One seizure. One diagnosis. One mission. Stan Harper was married for 34 years when his wife suddenly experienced a seizure — a shocking moment that led to her Stage 4 brain cancer diagnosis. They spent 4½ years navigating surgery, treatments, hope, grief… and then loss. A year later, life handed Stan his own wake-up call: chronic lymphocytic leukemia — a blood cancer. Facing his mortality, he realized: this was his final wake-up call. Stress, grief, inflammation — he believes these played a role. Instead of waiting for treatment, Stan chose action. He: • Overhauled his lifestyle: diet, movement, mindset • Adopted what he calls the 5 S Diet: Smoothies, Salmon, Salads, Smart Snacks, Science-based supplements • Became a Certified Health Coach — not for business, but to learn how to truly fight cancer Today, Stan lives with lymphoma under “watch and wait,” strengthened by daily choices and the support of JuicePlus — a whole food, plant-based supplement. His message is powerful: you don’t have to wait for a crisis—just one simple change can begin real transformation. Tune in to hear: • The three wake-up calls that changed everything • His “one simple change” philosophy & 5 S Diet • How he supports others through personal coaching & public speaking • Why life can be fragile - and why we don’t have to wait to live fully Listen now and get inspired to take your first step. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/zdQSpbyRwWE Contact Stan: www.stanharper.com http://sharper.juiceplus.com If you enjoyed this episode, please SUBSCRIBE to my channel so you don't miss another inspirational story like this. My guests and I massively appreciate it! If you find this valuable, please SHARE with someone you care about who needs to hear this! Thank you! Vera Czerny #longevity and #optimalwellness #holistichealth If quality life and longevity are on your radar, give yourself a chance to regain your wellness, health, energy, and vitality. Get your life back, drug-free! Sleep better, and LIFT your mood, brain fog, overwhelm, anxiety, and low energy. Simply, Be Unstoppable Again More about the program, 90 days to RESET your Health here: https://www.third-chances.com/we-power-potential Disclaimer: Any opinions stated on this channel are meant for information only. Any products, diets, methods, modalities, or technologies mentioned here are not intended to or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment of any disease or illness. We offer an open forum to discuss the newest discoveries and modalities out there that may benefit people's health, vitality, and wellness. We make no representation and assume no responsibility for the accuracy of the information contained on or available through this channel, and such information is subject to change without notice. Never make any changes to your medication, daily routine, nutrition, sleep schedule, or workout without first consulting your doctor or other medical professionals.

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