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Food Heals

Being hailed as "Sex and the City for Food," The Food Heals Podcast brings together experts in the field of nutrition, health and healing to teach you the best-kept natural secrets to being a hotter, healthier, happier YOU! The Food Heals Podcast is hosted by Allison Melody with guest co-hosts like Suzy Hardy, Leslie Durso, Whitney Lauritsen, Sophie Uliano and more – all self-proclaimed natural chicks who will rock your world and change your beliefs about health! This sexy, savvy show provides

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57:03

At 22, He Couldn’t Feed Himself. Then One Doctor...

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2026/10/03

At 22, Miguel Bautista was so sick that his 75-year-old grandmother had to feed him and help him bathe. He experienced debilitating fatigue, brain fog, heart palpitations, and extreme sensitivity to light and sound. After seeing dozens of specialists, his tests kept coming back normal. He was a medical mystery, and no one seemed to have answers. Eventually, he landed in the ICU and was ready to give up.Then a psychiatrist reviewing his records identified something the tests hadn’t revealed: his

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60:13

Why a Lifelong Vegan Believes Eating Real Meat Could...

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2026/08/06

Could we see the end of factory farming within our lifetime?What if the answer is not convincing everyone to stop eating meat, but completely changing how meat is made? In this episode of Food Heals, Allison Melody sits down with Bruce Friedrich, president of the Good Food Institute and author ofMeat: How the Next Agricultural Revolution Will Transform Humanity’s Favorite Food and Our Future. Bruce is vegan. Allison is vegan. And they both support cultivated meat, which is real meat grown

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59:22

How Dr. Anna Cabeca Reversed Early Menopause and Got...

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2026/07/22

You’ve been lied to about menopause. Hot flashes, brain fog, weight gain, low libido, mood swings, and exhaustion are not symptoms you simply have to accept. Dr. Anna Cabeca is here to bust the biggest myths about women’s hormones, reveal what may really be driving your symptoms, and explain why healing is possible. Your body is not broken, and suffering is not inevitable.The triple-board-certified OB-GYN, bestselling author, hormone expert, and woman known as The Girlfriend Doctor has lived this

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58:44

Hello Dolly! The Ridglan Rescue Beagle Who Changed My...

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2026/06/09

Today’s episode is a full-circle moment.After months of covering the fight to save the beagles from Ridglan Farms, Allison is sharing the behind-the-scenes story of what happened in Wisconsin, what it was like to be tear-gassed during the attempted rescue, how the media narrative unfolded, and why this mission has become one of the most meaningful animal rights stories she has ever been part of. And now, the story has become even more personal. Allison has officially adopted one of the Ridglan

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61:41

From Tear Gas to Touching Grass: Mansi Goel Had Just...

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2026/05/14

Mansi Goel and Allison Melody had just met.They were on their way to what they thought was a beagle rescue training session when the call came in: “It’s happening now.” In a shocking turn, they were suddenly headed straight into the historic Ridglan Farms rescue, where more than a thousand people showed up to stand for beagles who had spent their lives inside a breeding facility. In this episode of Food Heals, Allison Melody sits down with animal rescuer, executive coach, and fellow Ridglan

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53:12

Undercover Hero Tells All: Whistleblower Scotty...

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2026/04/30

Most people will never see what really happens behind closed doors inside a place like Ridglan Farms.Scotty Gilbertson did. Scotty is an undercover whistleblower who went inside the beagle breeding facility and witnessed cruelty most people could not imagine. He saw the cages. He saw the suffering. He bonded with the dogs. And instead of walking away, he exposed the truth. In this episode of Food Heals, Allison Melody is joined by co-host Ella Magers for an emotional conversation with Scotty

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59:40

The Moment We Found Out the Beagles Were Finally...

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2026/04/30

What happens when people stop looking away and start showing up? In this emotional episode of Food Heals, Allison sits down with Trey, co-founder of Animal Activism Collective, right as breaking news comes in that the beagles at Ridglan Farms may finally be released after months of public pressure, rescue efforts, and relentless campaigning. Trey shares what it was like being part of the first Ridglan rescue effort, how 22 beagles were brought to safety, and why the movement to free animals from

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45:50

Tear-Gassed and Pepper Sprayed For Rescuing Beagles:...

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2026/04/24

We came prepared to carry beagles to safety.Instead, we walked into tear gas, pepper spray, rubber bullets, manure trenches, chaos, fear, and what felt like a war zone. In this raw episode of Food Heals, Allison sits down with fellow beagle rescuers Hannah, Ella, and Alex to talk about what really happened at Ridglan Farms, where thousands of beagles are still trapped inside a facility breeding dogs for research. We trained to carry 15 to 30 pound dogs. We prepared for possible arrest. We knew

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68:43

They Tried to Stop Rescuers Like Jennifer Tourkin. On...

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2026/04/06

They were born into cages, raised for experiments, and when brave people tried to get them out, those were the people placed in handcuffs.In this episode, Allison is joined by Ella Magers and Jennifer Tourkin for an emotional conversation about the beagles at Ridglan Farms and the growing movement to rescue them. Jennifer shares the story of carrying a beagle to safety during the March 15th rescue. Allison, Ella, and Jennifer also share why all three of them are going back on April 19 to help

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60:42

Arrested Saving Beagles: Pete Reimann’s Journey From...

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2026/03/30

He went from mocking vegan videos to being arrested for carrying a rescued beagle to safety.In this episode, I sit down with vegan animal activist Pete Reimann to talk about the unexpected path that led him here, from a single video that changed his mind forever to the rescue effort that put him on the front lines at Ridglan Farms. Pete shares how he went vegan in an instant after watching one video, why he devoted his life to animal activism, and what it was like getting arrested for saving

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30:14

They Rescued 31 Beagles From Abuse at Ridglan Farms....

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2026/03/24

Dogs like my beagle Lily are being bred for experiments in the U.S. Kept in cages.Used. Abused. Denied sunlight, freedom, play, safety, and love. But there are a brave group of people fighting back. In this episode of Food Heals, I share what happened when Wayne Hsiung and fellow rescuers entered Ridglan Farms in Wisconsin and carried 31 beagles out of a breeding facility tied to animal testing. Some made it to safety. 8 beagles were taken back. As a beagle mom, this story hit me hard. What

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72:04

8 Out of 9 Dietary Guideline Authors Had Ties to Big...

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2026/03/17

Eight out of nine people writing the U.S. dietary guidelines had ties to Big Meat and Big Dairy. Hmm. So what does that mean for the nutrition advice we’re all supposed to trust? I asked a doctor to break it down. And why is cheese so hard to quit?Spoiler alert: it might not be your willpower. There’s actual biology behind it. You know how much I love talking to doctors who are plant-based, and today’s guest is bringing the receipts. Dr. John Lewis is a plant-powered physician, former

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61:23

Every Anti-Vegan Argument Debunked: Danny Ishay Uses...

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2026/03/10

Why do people get so angry about vegan food? Why do the same illogical arguments about meat keep showing up over and over again? And what happens when someone finally starts dismantling them… one by one? Today on Food Heals, Allison Melody is joined by plant-powered content creator Danny Ishay, Instagram’s favorite vegan. If you’ve ever heard someone say: “Humans need meat for protein.” “It’s the food chain.” “Plants feel pain.” …and you’ve wanted to stick a carrot in their face and ask who

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01:01:20

James Van Der Beek: A Dawson's Creek Tribute with...

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2026/02/13

Today's episode is a deeply personal one. I was devastated to hear of the passing of James Van Der Beek. Like so many of you, I grew up watching Dawson's Creek. But for me, it was even more than a show. My very first job was working on Dawson's Creek in Wilmington, North Carolina. My parents got to see their little girl step onto a set they watched in our living room every week... and that memory means everything to me. Years later, I had dinner with James and his wife Kimberly (who was one of the

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01:02:59

The Dark Side of Dairy and the Secrets of Sexy Food,...

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2026/01/25

In this episode, Allison Melody opens with a no filter Q&A that goes everywhere the mainstream won't. From the hidden reality of the dairy industry and why cows only produce milk when they're pregnant, to what really happens when creators are censored, reinstated, and quietly invited back after years of being silenced. She shares her personal experience with peptides, what she's learned so far, and why she believes they should be approached thoughtfully and with the right medical support. Then

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01:18:59

508: 11 Shifts to Reset Your Health, Mind, Money, and...

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2026/01/07

2026 is not a continuation of the old story. It's a clean slate. In this raw, unfiltered episode, Allison Melody shares 11 powerful shifts that can change your health, mindset, money, relationships, and overall direction in life. These aren't "steps" or a rigid formula. They're real-life upgrades, mindset resets, and non-negotiables for anyone who is done repeating the same patterns and ready for something better. From updating your algorithm and rewiring your brain, to healing your body, forgiving

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51:03

Vegana Italiana: The Cookbook Every Plant-Based...

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2025/11/06

Get ready to fall in love with vegan Italian food. In this delicious episode of Food Heals, Allison sits down with Chef Tara Punzone, founder of LA's award-winning vegan restaurant Pura Vita, and renowned author Gene Stone (Forks Over Knives, How Not to Die) to talk about their brand new cookbook, Vegana Italiana. From mouthwatering pastas and creamy vegan ricotta to tiramisu you'll dream about, this episode explores how simple, clean ingredients and a little love can create unforgettable meals that

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01:28:26

Fight, Flight, Freeze, Fawn: How Survival States...

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2025/09/30

We’ve all heard the promises of The Secret. If you think positive thoughts and raise your frequency, you can have, be, and do anything you want. But what happens when your nervous system is stuck in trauma and doesn’t feel safe enough to receive? That’s when manifestation stops working and survival mode takes over. In this episode of Food Heals, Allison Melody chats with Empowerment Strategist JJ Flizanes to explore the 4 survival states, how they block our manifestation, and how to move from trauma

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41:21

505: The Health of Our Nation Depends on More Than...

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2025/09/18

Ten years into Food Heals, Allison Melody broadens the lens: from food as medicine to the health of our culture. In this deeply personal episode, Allison processes the news of a public assasination, her visceral grief as a daughter who lost her father, and the chilling implications for public figures, creators, podcasters, and anyone who speaks publicly. She traces how social media outrage, algorithmic incentives, and political extremism erode empathy and makes the case that love (not hate, not

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01:06:22

504: Soy Doesn't Cause Man-Boobs & Proof That Food...

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2025/07/28

What if the most powerful medicine isn’t in your medicine cabinet but already in your fridge? In this episode of Food Heals, we’re revealing the unexpected healing powers of four everyday foods. One balances hormones and reduces hot flashes by 92 percent. Another helps eliminate chronic skin conditions. One supports cancer recovery. And the last? It’s over 1,000 times more nutrient-dense than your favorite leafy green. Think you know what’s on your plate? Think again. You’ll hear from healing heroes

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