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EVEN MORE about this episode!What if your greatest hardships were the doorway to discovering how the body truly heals? In this powerful episode, Julie Ryan sits down with health pioneer Udo Erasmus, who shares his extraordinary journey from being separated from his mother during wartime to becoming a global voice in holistic nutrition and wellness. Udo reveals how early trauma, a life-altering experience with pesticide poisoning, and deep study of biology and psychology led him to question conventional medicine—and uncover the profound healing role of nutrition, especially healthy fats.Together, we dive into the misunderstood world of essential fatty acids, unraveling the truth about omega-3s, omega-6s, and how modern food processing has quietly undermined our health. Udo offers practical, eye-opening guidance on choosing and using oils, honoring traditional food wisdom, and preserving the life force in what we eat—wisdom that can immediately change the way you nourish your body.But this conversation goes far beyond food. Udo explores the spiritual dimensions of health, the vitality found in fresh and living foods, and lifestyle practices like intermittent fasting that help restore harmony between body, mind, and spirit. Blending science, soul, and lived experience, this episode offers a holistic roadmap for reclaiming vitality, purpose, and true well-being. If you’re ready to rethink health from the inside out, this conversation is not to be missed.Guest Biography:Udo Erasmus is a pioneering health and wellness expert whose work spans more than four decades, widely recognized as a leading voice in the Healthy Fats and Oils movement. He helped raise global manufacturing standards for food oils, including flax oil, and co-founded Udo’s Choice in 1994, now a world-renowned brand specializing in healthy oils, probiotics, digestive enzymes, and greens. An accomplished author, Udo wrote the bestselling book Fats That Heal, Fats That Kill, with over 250,000 copies sold. With a background in biochemistry, biology, and a master’s degree in counseling psychology, Udo has influenced millions worldwide through his clear, integrative approach to achieving optimal health.Episode Chapters:(0:00:01) - Exploring Healing Beyond Medical Industry(0:11:02) - Essential Fatty Acids and Health(0:19:18) - Optimal Cooking Oils and Techniques(0:32:07) - Optimal Oil Choices for Health(0:39:32) - Optimal Health and Spiritual Wisdom➡️Subscribe to Ask Julie Ryan YouTube➡️Subscribe to Ask Julie Ryan Español YouTube➡️Subscribe to Ask Julie Ryan Português YouTube➡️Subscribe to Ask Julie Ryan Deutsch YouTube➡️Subscribe to Ask Julie Ryan Français YouTube✏️Ask Julie a Question!🌟Follow on Instagram!Please join Julie next week with your question.Thursdays at 8pm ET, 7pm CT, 5pm PT.https://askjulieryanshow.comAnd, please leave a five-star review and subscribe so you can hear all the new episodes.Sponsors & RecommendationsDisclaimer: This show is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be medical, psychological, financial or legal advice. Please contact a licensed professional. The Ask Julie Ryan show, Julie Ryan, and all parties involved in producing, recording and distributing it assume no responsibility for listener’s actions based on any information heard on this or any Ask Julie Ryan shows or podcasts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EVEN MORE about this episode!What if true health begins by returning to nature’s original design? In this eye-opening episode, Julie Ryan sits down with Udo Erasmus—renowned nutrition pioneer and champion of healthy fats—to explore how modern life has pulled us away from the wisdom of the natural world. From Udo’s life-altering experience with pesticide poisoning to his groundbreaking discoveries about oils, digestion, and cellular health, this conversation challenges everything you think you know about food, wellness, and vitality.Together, we dive into why processed foods, indoor living, and even common lifestyle habits may be working against our bodies—and how simple shifts toward plant-based eating, natural spices, and honoring the body’s design can support immunity, clarity, and long-term well-being. Udo also shares powerful insights about fear, personal sovereignty, and the importance of questioning narratives around health so you can make informed, empowered choices for yourself.Woven throughout the conversation is Udo’s remarkable personal story—from surviving the chaos of World War II to receiving profound moments of insight that shaped his life’s mission. This episode bridges nutrition, consciousness, and spiritual awareness, offering a compelling invitation to reconnect with nature, trust your inner guidance, and rediscover what it truly means to live in harmony with your body and the world around you.Guest Biography:Udo Erasmus is a pioneering health and wellness expert whose work spans more than four decades, widely recognized as a leading voice in the Healthy Fats and Oils movement. He helped raise global manufacturing standards for food oils, including flax oil, and co-founded Udo’s Choice in 1994, now a world-renowned brand specializing in healthy oils, probiotics, digestive enzymes, and greens. An accomplished author, Udo wrote the bestselling book Fats That Heal, Fats That Kill, with over 250,000 copies sold. With a background in biochemistry, biology, and a master’s degree in counseling psychology, Udo has influenced millions worldwide through his clear, integrative approach to achieving optimal health.Episode Chapters:(0:00:01) - Living in Harmony With Nature(0:07:50) - Seeking Truth and Living Authentically(0:24:45) - Harnessing Solar Energy for Health(0:38:28) - Discovering Purpose Through Life's Challenges(0:44:16) - Immigrating to Canada From Europe➡️Subscribe to Ask Julie Ryan YouTube➡️Subscribe to Ask Julie Ryan Español YouTube➡️Subscribe to Ask Julie Ryan Português YouTube➡️Subscribe to Ask Julie Ryan Deutsch YouTube➡️Subscribe to Ask Julie Ryan Français YouTube✏️Ask Julie a Question!🌟Follow on Instagram!Please join Julie next week with your question.Thursdays at 8pm ET, 7pm CT, 5pm PT.https://askjulieryanshow.comAnd, please leave a five-star review and subscribe so you can hear all the new episodes.Sponsors & RecommendationsDisclaimer: This show is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be medical, psychological, financial or legal advice. Please contact a licensed professional. The Ask Julie Ryan show, Julie Ryan, and all parties involved in producing, recording and distributing it assume no responsibility for listener’s actions based on any information heard on this or any Ask Julie Ryan shows or podcasts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EVEN MORE about this episode!Experience the extraordinary power of intuitive healing and spiritual connection in this captivating episode of the Ask Julie Ryan Show. From channeling collective energy to help heal sleep apnea, to uncovering scar tissue in a caller’s trachea through energetic diagnostics, Julie demonstrates how healing can transcend time, space, and even traditional medical limitations. Ken’s story from New Jersey sets the stage for a remarkable exploration of how intention and energetic intervention can support physical transformation.Journey with us as Amy seeks guidance for her daughter Sophie, who is transitioning from G-tube feeding to solid food. Julie offers practical occupational therapy insights, emotional support, and spiritual perspective to empower parents walking similar paths. The episode also delves into the deeply moving themes of memory loss and family secrets, as Julie connects a caller with spirit to navigate the challenges of Alzheimer’s and dementia with grace, understanding, and love.We close with profound stories of transition and healing, including Betsy’s tender journey with her mother in stage-four brain cancer and Patrick’s long-term recovery from brain injury. Through visualization techniques, the 12 Phases of Transition®, and energetic regeneration practices, Julie provides listeners with tools to navigate life’s hardest moments. Whether you’re seeking comfort, clarity, or a deeper understanding of spiritual healing, this episode offers wisdom and hope for every stage of the journey.Episode Chapters:(0:00:01) - Exploring Sleep Apnea(0:06:59) - Helping Daughter Transition Off G-Tube(0:16:53) - Connecting With Spirits During Transition(0:27:10) - Spiritual Training and Transition Phases(0:36:45) - Healing Army Veteran's Brain Injuries(0:53:26) - Healing Inflammation and Yeast Overgrowth➡️Subscribe to Ask Julie Ryan YouTube➡️Subscribe to Ask Julie Ryan Español YouTube➡️Subscribe to Ask Julie Ryan Português YouTube➡️Subscribe to Ask Julie Ryan Deutsch YouTube➡️Subscribe to Ask Julie Ryan Français YouTube✏️Ask Julie a Question!🌟Follow on Instagram!Please join Julie next week with your question.Thursdays at 8pm ET, 7pm CT, 5pm PT.https://askjulieryanshow.comAnd, please leave a five-star review and subscribe so you can hear all the new episodes.Sponsors & RecommendationsDisclaimer: This show is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be medical, psychological, financial or legal advice. Please contact a licensed professional. The Ask Julie Ryan show, Julie Ryan, and all parties involved in producing, recording and distributing it assume no responsibility for listener’s actions based on any information heard on this or any Ask Julie Ryan shows or podcasts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EVEN MORE about this episode!Step into a powerful, mystical journey as Julie Ryan sits down with visionary elder and shamanic teacher Linda Star Wolf to explore how ancient shamanic wisdom can ignite profound transformation in your modern life. Linda shares riveting stories from her life path—her initiation into shamanic traditions, the teachings of her beloved mentor Grandmother Twila, and the life-changing experiences that shaped her creation of Shamanic Breathwork.You’ll witness a moving ceremony led by Linda as she explains how breathwork, spiritual guides, and shamanic tools help us stay aligned, grounded, and connected to our soul’s purpose. This episode invites you to remember your ancestral roots, awaken the shaman within, and experience the deep healing available when you reconnect with the Earth and your own inner wisdom.Guest Biography:Linda Star Wolf is a visionary teacher and shamanic guide who has spent more than 35 years helping others release dysfunctional patterns, awaken their inner visionary, and transform their lives. Beginning her career in mental health and addictions counseling, she draws from her own recovery journey as well as decades of training in shamanic and psychospiritual practices. She is the creator of Shamanic Breathwork®, co-creator of the Shamanic Healing Initiatory Process (SHIP), and founder of both the Venus Rising Association for Transformation and Venus Rising University for Shamanic Psychospiritual Studies. A prolific author and co-founder of Shamanic Mystery Tours, she leads seekers to sacred sites around the world while championing sacred activism and visionary leadership through the Shamanic Ministers Global Network. Inspired by mentors such as Stan Grof, Jacquelyn Small, and Seneca Wolf Clan elder Grandmother Twylah Nitsch—who adopted her as a Spiritual Granddaughter—Star Wolf has been widely featured in national media and continues to guide thousands through profound spiritual awakening and embodied transformation.Episode Chapters:01:02 Meet Linda Star Wolf: Visionary Elder01:50 Ceremony with Star Wolf09:08 Star Wolf's Journey and Teachings14:04 Understanding Shamanism17:02 The Concept of the Aquarian Shaman19:14 Star Wolf's Grandmother and Wolf Pack22:37 The Encounter with Grandmother Twila29:17 Breath Work and Spiritual Visions31:45 A Life-Changing Meditation Experience32:40 A Psychic Encounter and Sobriety Journey34:09 Introduction to Breath Work35:00 The Influence of Leonard Orr and Rebirthing36:20 A Mystical Journey to Egypt38:53 Channeling ISIS and Spiritual Awakening47:24 Building a Spiritual Community in North Carolina51:12 Daily Practices for Spiritual Alignment56:57 The Purpose of Incarnation➡️Subscribe to Ask Julie Ryan YouTube➡️Subscribe to Ask Julie Ryan Español YouTube➡️Subscribe to Ask Julie Ryan Português YouTube➡️Subscribe to Ask Julie Ryan Deutsch YouTube➡️Subscribe to Ask Julie Ryan Français YouTube✏️Ask Julie a Question!🌟Follow on Instagram!Please join Julie next week with your question.Thursdays at 8pm ET, 7pm CT, 5pm PT.https://askjulieryanshow.comAnd, please leave a five-star review and subscribe so you can hear all the new episodes.Sponsors & RecommendationsDisclaimer: This show is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be medical, psychological, financial or legal advice. Please contact a licensed professional. The Ask Julie Ryan show, Julie Ryan, and all parties involved in producing, recording and distributing it assume no responsibility for listener’s actions based on any information heard on this or any Ask Julie Ryan shows or podcasts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EVEN MORE about this episode!What if tuning into your soul could transform the way you move through the world? In this inspiring conversation, holistic healing pioneer Phillip Mountrose joins Julie to reveal how spiritual wisdom can become a practical, everyday superpower. From simple techniques for people who struggle with meditation to recognizing subtle intuitive cues, Phillip offers accessible pathways for awakening your inner guidance—no matter your learning style.Julie shares a powerful story from a Santa Barbara retreat, where an ordinary deck of oracle cards sparked deep self-reflection and unexpected insight. Together, they explore how staying curious, playful, and open allows life’s “small moments” to become profound turning points on your spiritual journey.Finally, step into the transformative realms of spiritual and ancestral healing. Phillip explains how tools like muscle testing, spiritual kinesiology, and epigenetic awareness help uncover hidden beliefs and patterns rooted in generations past. You’ll also get an inside look at the Awakenings Institute and its holistic programs designed to support soul-level growth. This episode invites you to expand your intuition, heal your lineage, and discover how spiritual practices can elevate your everyday life.Guest Biography:Phillip Mountrose and his wife Jane are pioneers in spiritual growth, holistic healing, and energy medicine, known for their transformative coaching, trainings, and numerous books—including their newest release, Awakening to Your Magnificence: Your Journey Into the Next New Frontier for Humanity. Through Awakenings Institute, their non-profit organization, they champion a mission of honoring each individual’s unique gifts and helping them blossom into their highest potential. Through their deep spiritual coaching, healing sessions, and practical tools for awakening, Phillip and Jane empower people to become their own spiritual guides and create lives filled with purpose, intuition, and conscious connection.Episode Chapters:(0:00:01) - Spiritual Wisdom Made Practical(0:10:57) - Embracing Wonders in Everyday Life(0:18:16) - Exploring Spiritual Healing With Oracles(0:26:35) - Exploring Beliefs and Ancestral Healing(0:34:04) - Awakening to Elemental Wisdom(0:44:58) - Healing Through Pure Potential(0:49:58) - Spiritual Healing and Divinity Degrees➡️Subscribe to Ask Julie Ryan YouTube➡️Subscribe to Ask Julie Ryan Español YouTube➡️Subscribe to Ask Julie Ryan Português YouTube➡️Subscribe to Ask Julie Ryan Deutsch YouTube➡️Subscribe to Ask Julie Ryan Français YouTube✏️Ask Julie a Question!🌟Follow on Instagram!Please join Julie next week with your question.Thursdays at 8pm ET, 7pm CT, 5pm PT.https://askjulieryanshow.comAnd, please leave a five-star review and subscribe so you can hear all the new episodes.Sponsors & RecommendationsDisclaimer: This show is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be medical, psychological, financial or legal advice. Please contact a licensed professional. The Ask Julie Ryan show, Julie Ryan, and all parties involved in producing, recording and distributing it assume no responsibility for listener’s actions based on any information heard on this or any Ask Julie Ryan shows or podcasts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.