In traditional cultures, women are the healers, the teachers, the nurturers, and the souls of their communities. What can we learn from these extraordinary examples that link past to present? We are in the midst of a female-centered revitalization of both health care and self care. Dr. Keesha Ewers—integrative medicine expert, best-selling author, noted speaker, and mother of four—is on a mission to guide women through a health journey that is personal, empowering, and life-changing.

She may call herself an accidental activist, but Ruth Westreich is on a quest to make an impact and she is BIG, BOLD, and VERY CLEAR about this need. Her work touches many of today’s most important concerns and causes: health care and health creation, environmental responsibility and stewardship, global purpose and social good. Is it time for YOU to get involved? This is the episode you need to hear.

Becoming a parent is a gamechanger and HEALTH often occupies the top spot on your priority list. Katie Wells is the mother of six children, the founder of a successful online parenting community, and a leading voice in the wellness movement. Are you searching for answers or resources or simply some support as you navigate the complex-yet-fun, rewarding-but-emotional, BIG-and-BOLD adventure of raising healthy kids? Listen now!

Just a decade ago, the unstoppable Dr. Terry Wahls, who has multiple sclerosis, was in a wheelchair and on a path of degeneration that her care providers said was irreversible. She disagreed and took control of her diet, environment, and lifestyle. By doing so, she regained her health, shocked her medical colleagues, and now she is teaching people all over the world how to improve their own function using the concepts of cellular nutrition, minding your mitochondria, and being your own health...

Big Bold Health is looking ahead to the future—and so are thought leaders Dr. Jeff Bland and Doug Greene. Listen in as they wrap up an epic discussion about the wellness revolution and its global impact on personal health. What comes next? It’s a question Jeff and Doug already ask themselves, and it’s one they hope you will be inspired to explore in your own life.

Our leadership masterclass featuring Dr. Jeff Bland and Doug Greene continues! Part 2 focuses on a spectrum of concepts that powered growth of the natural products movement—things like cooperation, team building, mentorship, social purpose, and cross-cultural experiences. Doug spent hundreds of nights on couches. Jeff racked up six million air miles. Would they do it all again? In a heartbeat. Listen now to hear their stories, insights, and suggestions for the next generation of entrepreneurs.

Back in the 1970s, no one was taking any bets on the potential success of an industry built on inspiration, good intentions, and the concept of bringing health to the individual. Nevertheless, a small and undaunted group of innovative thinkers founded a natural products network. With friendship and determination, these pioneers sparked a global movement. Dr. Jeff Bland and Doug Greene, founder of New Hope Natural Media, look back on the origins of the industry they helped to seed, nurture,...

Plants have difficult lives: they are stuck in one location, they can’t fight off insect invaders, and they are exposed to all sorts of weather, be it harsh sunlight or stem-chilling frost. How do plants survive it all? Natural chemical warfare. Plants produce anti-stress compounds called phytochemicals, and these metabolites correspond to functions that allow it to grow and thrive. When humans eat plants, how do those phytochemicals affect our bodies? Let’s talk about phytonutrition!

In this episode, James Maskell nails it when he says that the 20th century was about creating rules for everyone to live by. One example: dietary guidelines. Jeff Bland watched the rule-making unfold. As a nutrition expert, he saw flawed logic from the start in the one-size-fits all philosophy. Ready to break free from outdated thinking? Self-ownership of your metabolism—what a concept! This discussion is packed with facts, insights, and tips for how to get started.

Every year, millions of people plan to have a baby. Conception, pregnancy, birth—these are natural processes that can often be taken for granted. But fertility challenges have become commonplace in modern society. More and more, would-be parents are finding themselves unable to conceive or sustain a full-term pregnancy. Do we know why this is happening? Can people take steps to optimize their health prior to starting a family? This episode features our special guest, Dr. Michelle Leary-Chang.

It sounds very 21st century, doesn’t it? BIOHACKING. While the word itself may be modern, the practice of self-experimentation is not. History is actually replete with examples of individuals who decided to cross boundaries and explore the outer limits of innovation. The relatively recent convergence of certain powerful concepts and factors—personal data, affordable technology, a flowing tap of information resources—has propelled us into a new era of citizen science. Is it here to stay?...

Is there any more buzzworthy (and polarizing) health topic under discussion right now than cannabinoid-based substances? As a biochemist in the 60s, Dr. Jeff Bland watched the science unfold in real time and living (psychedelic) color. James Maskell is a millennial, a world traveler, and the parent of a young child growing up in the era of legalization. How confident are you about your knowledge of cannabinoids and the endocannabinoid system within the body? You might be surprised by what...

We introduced the concept of “diagnosis” in the previous episode and now it’s time to fully unpack it. In the simplest of terms, a diagnostic test tells you if you are diseased. But chronic disease and acute disease are two VERY different things. We’ll explain why, plus we’ll talk about an even more powerful fact: for the first time in human history, we have access to tools that can help us understand our bodies in ways never before possible.

Rolling up your sleeve for a blood draw. What questions are clinicians trying to answer using our bodily fluids? Is the system perfect as it is or can we hope for something better—perhaps less invasive AND more accurate—in the future? If we want to measure and track our daily function at home, what types of tools will provide us with meaningful information? You’ll find some surprises in this episode—including insights into low tech with high value, plus a big, bold breakdown of the Theranos...

We all live in a world of disease. Think of all of the resources that disease—as an industry—consumes every day, every week, every month, every year. Billions of dollars. An impossibly huge real estate footprint. Affiliated networks that many people have come to view with fear, suspicion, and even anger—Big Pharma, “health” insurance, government oversight agencies. In the middle of all this, each of us stands alone as an individual. How do you navigate the system, yet still chart your own...

What is the Big Bold Health Podcast? BIG topics, BOLD opinions, and fearless conversations about all things HEALTH. Join Jeffrey Bland, PhD (scientist, thought leader, natural products pioneer) and James Maskell (economist, entrepreneur, innovator) as they help you become informed, empowered, and confident in the health choices you make for yourself and your family.