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In this incredibly compelling episode, long time friend Jim Valeri talks to Tami and Tony about the love of a lifetime and his journey through the pain and grief of losing his wife to an unimaginable disease.  They discuss symptoms, potential precursors and what NOT to do when trying to help a grieving friend.  With Alzheimer’s disease rates rising, this show is so valuable in really expanding the conversation about those left behind in the process of the decline. Related links: http://bigjiminy.blogspot.com http://www.alz.org/facts/ Credits: Music by Steve Wilkinson Post Production work and MC: Tony Chu Tami will often end the show with a “blessing”.  Many of these are excerpts from To Bless the Space Between Us by John O’Donohue. For more information about Tami: tamichu.com    

Courtney Foster-Donahue shares the story of how she went from professional actor to successful four time entrepreneur in just under two years, including the challenges and difficulties that led her down that very different road. Related Links: http://organiccrumbs.com/fleekweek Courtneyfosterdonahue.com Credits: Music by Steve Wilkinson Post Production work and MC: Tony Chu Tami will often end the show with a “blessing”.  Many of these are excerpts from To Bless the Space Between Us by John O’Donohue. For more information about Tami: tamichu.com

Join Tami as she talks to Kristin Mitchell, a sweet and funny mom who is fighting an as yet undiagnosed degenerative muscular disease.  Learn what it can look like fighting insurance, finding doctors, living life with constant pain and an uncertain future, but all with a healthy outlook. Related links: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emery–Dreifuss_muscular_dystrophy https://www.jain-foundation.org https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK1323/ Support Kristin’s Next Walk!   Credits: Music by Steve Wilkinson Post Production work and MC: Tony Chu Tami will often end the show with a “blessing”. Many of these are excerpts from To Bless the Space Between Us by John O’Donohue. For more information about Tami: tamichu.com

Join Tami for another Chu On This Episode where she discusses how we make associations, how that changes our perceptions and what that means for our daily practices. Credits: Music by Steve Wilkinson Post Production work and MC: Tony Chu Tami will often end the show with a “blessing”. Many of these are excerpts from To Bless the Space Between Us by John O’Donohue. For more information about Tami: tamichu.com

In this interview, Tami talks to Erin Davy, real food chef and former corporate worker bee who fought for the proverbial freedom and won her day.   Together, they discuss priorities, finding balance, life in the corporate world, and being able and willing to fight the status quo to find your happiness. Relevant links: Questions to make you fall in love GAPS diet Real Food Driving Miss Norma FB Credits: Music by Steve Wilkinson Post Production work and MC: Tony Chu Tami will often end the show with a “blessing”.  Many of these are excerpts from To Bless the Space Between Us by John O’Donohue. For more information about Tami: tamichu.com

With Valentine’s Day coming up, Tami decided this was a perfect opportunity to talk about slavery.  Yes, you read that right.  Specifically, she discusses how slavery and chocolate are linked.  Tune in before you buy that holiday chocolate to see what you can do to support the fight against slavery! Related Links: Cocoa Farmers taste Chocolate for the first time Slavery and Chocolate Not For Sale Organization to Fight Slavery Recommended list of Chocolate Companies– The apps are also at this link Fair Trade Clothing Fair trade Organization A Fair Trade Town    

Join Tami for another “Fireside Chat” with Tony Chu where they talk civil unrest, the psychology of choices, the desire to be right, how mistakes can make art, and filters on what we take in and what we send out.  Yes, they touch on politics, but they also offer tips for dealing with the current political situation in a healthy way, no matter what side of the aisle you support. Related info and links: Rules = Institutional Guidelines  Rules + Mistakes = Life Life + Learning = Wisdom Mistakes That End Up Working In Unique Ways = Cool Finding More Ways To Be Cool in Life = Style Style + Wisdom + Practice = Art Art + Discipline = Mastery -Tony Chu Credits: Music by Steve Wilkinson Post Production work and MC: Tony Chu Tami will often end the show with a “blessing”.  Many of these are excerpts from To Bless the Space Between Us by John O’Donohue. For more information about Tami: tamichu.com Photo by jkomusin

It turns out some relationships are more difficult than others.  The one with our own bodies seems to be the most challenging of all.  Join Tami as she takes on body image and listening to your body from the perspective of science and relationship. Related Links: Beauty Sickness, a TEDX talk http://www.cnn.com/2012/03/02/health/mental-health/beauty-brain-research/ Body Image and shame, another TED Credits: Music by Steve Wilkinson Post Production work and MC: Tony Chu Tami will often end the show with a “blessing”.  Many of these are excerpts from To Bless the Space Between Us by John O’Donohue. For more information about Tami: tamichu.com

Join Tami as she talks about a topic that effects us all: sleep!  How much do you need?  How much do you get?  What happens when we are sleep deprived? How can we get more?  What are some tools that we can use to increase our sleep and sleep quality?  All these questions and more are answered! *This post contains affiliate links.  Thank you for supporting my podcast! Related links: https://www.ninds.nih.gov/Disorders/Patient-Caregiver-Education/Understanding-Sleep https://www.thieme-connect.com/products/ejournals/html/10.1055/s-2005-867080 Affiliate links: book on Sleeping Smarter.  http://amzn.to/2jms95X Blue Light Blocker Glasses: http://amzn.to/2jOc8Tc Inexpensive Light Alarm Clock: http://amzn.to/2iwgXiX More expensive Light Alarm:  http://amzn.to/2iBpcgS Credits: Music by Steve Wilkinson Post Production work and MC: Tony Chu Tami will often end the show with a “blessing”.  Many of these are excerpts from To Bless the Space Between Us by John O’Donohue. For more information about Tami: tamichu.com  

In a new feature on the podcast, aptly named “Chu on This”, Tami takes on a recent MSM (mainstream media) article about diet fads to avoid.  She shares information about a number of current diet trends and gives her opinion on the whole thing. Related links  Standard American Diet (SAD)-http://nutritionfacts.org/topics/standard-american-diet/ Mainstream info about LFHC diet: http://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20060103/low-fat-high-carb-diet-is-no-gainer#1 HFLC: https://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb Paleo diet according to Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paleolithic_diet AIP- Auto Immune Protocol/Paleo: https://aiplifestyle.com/what-is-autoimmune-protocol-diet/ Ketogenic diet: https://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb/keto IS high Carb or low carb right for YOU?: http://coconutsandkettlebells.com/low-or-high-carbohydrate/ Sample vegan diet: http://www.webmd.com/diet/a-z/skinny-bitch-diet The article in Question: https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/eating-for-wellness/skip-these-6-fad-diets-in-the-new-year/ar-

As an experiment for the first podcast of 2017, Tony and Tami sat by a fake fire and chatted about a variety of topics, including the election, celebrity losses, changing perspective, seasonal eating, holiday craziness and more. Related links: Christmas in Australia: http://www.whychristmas.com/cultures/australia.shtml Eggnog history: http://time.com/3957265/history-of-eggnog Gratitude in science: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20451313 Credits: Music by Steve Wilkinson Post Production work and MC: Tony Chu Tami will often end the show with a “blessing”.  Many of these are excerpts from To Bless the Space Between Us by John O’Donohue. For more information about Tami: tamichu.com  

Dr. Jeffrey Egler, M.D.– conventional family physician turned Functional doctor–shares about his experience in medicine; learning what was missing in his own practice; finding himself in the practice of mindfulness; some differences between functional and conventional medicine; and then leaves us with some tips for maintaining health and sanity in seasons like the holidays. Related Links: Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/jeffeglermd/ Parsley Heath: https://www.parsleyhealth.com Evolution of Medicine: http://goevomed.com/start/ Institute for Functional Medicine: https://www.functionalmedicine.org Credits: Music by Steve Wilkinson Post Production work and MC: Tony Chu Tami will often end the show with a “blessing”.  Many of these are excerpts from To Bless the Space Between Us by John O’Donohue. For more information about Tami: tamichu.com

Join Tami as she talks to green blogger, Michelle Marine, of Simplify. Live. Love., about life, living organically in heavily sprayed Iowa, her “free” barn, green building, and what life might look like to stay in a potentially toxic environment. Related Links: The barn The Passive House Controversy on Glyphosate and the World Health Organization, and here Credits: Music by Steve Wilkinson Post Production work and MC: Tony Chu Tami will often end the show with a “blessing”.  Many of these are excerpts from To Bless the Space Between Us by John O’Donohue. For more information about Tami: tamichu.com  

The first question is always, “Is he as funny in person?!” Well, now you can judge for yourself.  Join Tami as she talks to “Ultra Spiritual” Guru and star of his own comedic YouTube series, JP Sears.  Does he have a serious side?  Is he really spiritual?  Is he really a life coach?  Has he always been like this? Related Links: Shiftcon JP’s YouTube account JP’s website JP on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram The NODAPL video Robyn O’Bryan TED talk Credits: Music by Steve Wilkinson Post Production work and MC: Tony Chu Tami will often end the show with a “blessing”.  Many of these are excerpts from To Bless the Space Between Us by John O’Donohue. For more information about Tami: tamichu.com

Today, Tami talks about how life has changed over the past 100 or so years and the ways that our health has been effected by that change.  Have we “convenienced” ourselves into illness and disease?  Are the very “first world” luxuries that we are enjoying causing us to be sick?  Tami has an opinion and some tips to help create some change in the lives of individuals and maybe the world. Related links: Graph of Fiber and carbohydrate consumption changes over the past 100 years 1900 fun facts Katy Bowman: https://nutritiousmovement.com/blog/ How to find a farmer’s market and local food: http://www.localharvest.org/farmers-markets/, http://eatwild.com Tips for switching to more natural behaviors: replacing food, basic living transitions Credits: Music by Steve Wilkinson Post Production work and MC: Tony Chu Tami will often end the show with a “blessing”.  Many of these are excerpts from To Bless the Space Between Us by John O’Donohue. For more information about Tami: tamichu.com

Scientist, professor, community leader, mom, sister; Vanessa fills a lot of shoes, and all of them seem to fit perfectly.  But what seems perfect on the outside usual hides a story of strength and perseverance through some sort of difficulty.  Join in on the conversation with Tami and her sister as they talk about science, accidents, and purpose. Relevant links: Bubble city by SNL Nutritional Biology   Credits: Music by Steve Wilkinson Post Production work and MC: Tony Chu Tami will often end the show with a “blessing”.  Many of these are excerpts from To Bless the Space Between Us by John O’Donohue. For more information about Tami: tamichu.com

Join in as Nancy Judd, international artist and environmental educator, discusses fashion as it relates to the environment, designing the “Trash Man’s” suit, her connection with nature, and the high cost of fast fashion. Related Links: https://www.facebook.com/Recycle.Runway/ http://recyclerunway.com TedEx Talk: https://vimeo.com/48501339 Ideas for zero waste: http://www.zerowastehome.com/about/tips/ Trash man suit: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3822333/New-York-trash-man-tells-Americans-wake-garbage.html Rob Greenfield, Trash man: http://robgreenfield.tv Eco Fashion Week: http://ecofashion-week.com Credits: Music by Steve Wilkinson Post Production work and MC: Tony Chu Tami will often end the show with a “blessing”.  Many of these are excerpts from To Bless the Space Between Us by John O’Donohue. For more information about Tami: tamichu.com  

Orleatha Smith–entrepreneur, self-starter, co-founder of 20dishes, and truth seeker–talks about gastric bypass surgery, diets, teaching, loving yourself, how to use failure to reach success and so much more! Relevant Links: 20Dishes: http://20dishes.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/20dishes Shiftcon conference:www.shiftconmedia.com Whole30: http://whole30.com AIP: https://ultimatepaleoguide.com/autoimmune-protocol/ Obesity and the Gut Microbiome Webinar by Tami Credits: Music by Steve Wilkinson Post Production work and MC: Tony Chu Tami will often end the show with a “blessing”.  Many of these are excerpts from To Bless the Space Between Us by John O’Donohue. For more information about Tami: tamichu.com          

Join Tami as she brings you into a conversation with Organic Crumbs announcer and master editor, Tony Chu, and get a little glimpse of who makes it all possible.  Does he tell more than she wanted?  Maybe.  Let us know what you think! Credits: Music by Steve Wilkinson Post Production work and MC: Tony Chu Tami will often end the show with a “blessing”.  Many of these are excerpts from To Bless the Space Between Us by John O’Donohue. For more information about Tami: tamichu.com

Certified Clinical Thermography, Kerry Press, joins us to talk about thermography, the future of disease detection, Truth About Cancer, and her own cancer story. Relevant Links: Kerry’s Clinic: http://www.thermalimagingcenters.com Kerry’s FB page The Truth about Cancer Thermography compared to mammography and ultrasound Dr. Ben Johnson, consulting physician How to find thermography clinics near you: http://www.thermologyonline.org/breast/breast_thermography_clinics.htm http://www.breastthermography.com/find-a-center.htm http://iamtonline.org/for-patients/find-a-thermography-clinic/ http://www.iact-org.org/links.html Credits: Music by Steve Wilkinson Post Production work and MC: Tony Chu Tami will often end the show with a “blessing”.  Many of these are excerpts from To Bless the Space Between Us by John O’Donohue. For more information about Tami: tamichu.com