Hello Critical Thinkers,
🌀 Welcome to the Healthy & Awake Newsletter!
If this is your first time receiving the newsletter, welcome! Due to some issues with my previous email service, many who signed up weren’t actually receiving the emails. After troubleshooting without success, I’ve decided to move exclusively to Substack to make sure everyone stays informed. Thanks for joining me here—I'm glad to have you as part of the Healthy & Awake community!
🎙️ Newest Episode: Carnivore Diet w/ Dr. Shawn Baker [Ep. 57]
In this new episode of the Healthy & Awake Podcast, Dr. Shawn Baker, orthopedic surgeon, bestselling author of The Carnivore Diet, and a military veteran, joins me for an in-depth discussion on the carnivore diet. Together, we explore the science, myths, and controversies of a meat-based approach to health. Dr. Baker sheds light on the influence of propaganda on dietary beliefs and offers insights from his athletic and medical background, advocating for a simple, ancestral approach to health and performance.
To be clear, my approach is a skeptical one. I don’t claim to know the best diet for anyone, and as always, I want to present a fair and balanced perspective. That’s why I’m actively seeking out doctors and experts with plant-based or vegan perspectives to bring you information from both sides. You’ll get to hear their insights and decide what’s best for you.
Tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or Rumble!
🎙️ Next Episode: Being Truly Healthy & Awake w/ Dr. Michael Arloski
In this upcoming episode, we dive deep into what it really means to be “awake” in today’s world. Dr. Michael Arloski, a pioneer in the field of Board Certified Health & Wellness Coaching, joins me to explore how influence, awareness, and effective communication shape our lives—and our health. Dr. Arloski has written foundational books on behavior change and has been instrumental in shaping the field of wellness coaching. Together, we uncover practical strategies for building healthy habits, becoming more in tune with ourselves, and embracing true awareness in a world full of distractions.
This episode offers actionable insights for anyone looking to make lasting changes and gain more control over their health and life. It was a privilege to speak with Dr. Arloski, and I’m excited for you to gain from his wisdom on this essential topic.
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Stay healthy & awake,
Mike Vera
Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC)
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