Episodios

  • Hey, Grill, Heyyy!

    Hey, Grill, Heyyy!
    Jul 18 2024
    We are relaunching one of our favorite summertime episodes and share a quick update!

    A delicious summertime meal on the grill does not require steaks or burgers or any beef or pork at all. In this episode, we discuss the steps we take to grill safely with alpha-gal syndrome. We share our favorite AGS-safe grilled meals, unexpected ways to spruce up your experience, and tips for avoiding disappointment. Join us as we celebrate the last few weeks of summer.
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    28 m
  • Authentic Beats: A Conversation with DJ Eric Rhodes about Mashing up Music and Life

    Authentic Beats: A Conversation with DJ Eric Rhodes about Mashing up Music and Life
    Jul 4 2024
    Eric Rhodes isn’t just a high-performing TikTok DJ. He’s also a husband, father, and authentic storyteller. Through music, Eric found inspiration and discovered a passion for igniting joy in others. In this uplifting conversation, we get an inside peek at Eric’s inventive musical mashups and how he flipped the negative narrative to forge his own path in the music industry.


    Eric Rhodes spun his first disc in 2000 while attending the University of Idaho and earning his degree in Radio, TV, and Digital Media. After enduring a short career in public television, he pursued his true calling in luxury event entertainment. Eric is the founder and primary entertainer behind Rhodes Entertainment, DJ and MC for high-level brands.

    Be sure to follow Eric on Instagram, TikTok & Facebook: @djericrhodes
    To learm more about Eric and booking information visit: theericrhodes.com
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    40 m
  • The Heart of the Matter: A Conversation with Charles Green, the Deputy Commissioner with the Virginia Department of Agriculture & Consumer S

    The Heart of the Matter: A Conversation with Charles Green, the Deputy Commissioner with the Virginia Department of Agriculture & Consumer S
    Jun 20 2024
    The summer of 2022 became known as the “mystery summer” for Charles Green. After eating a cheeseburger, Charles experienced chest pain that lasted throughout the night and sent him to the ER. Tests confirmed that he in fact had a heart attack, but it would take another five months for his ongoing symptoms to be identified as alpha-gal syndrome. Tune in now to hear Charles’s incredible story, his tips for living with AGS, and how he refuses to let his diagnosis become who he is.



    Charles Green has served as the Deputy Commissioner with the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) since 2014. Previously, Charles served as Director of the Marketing and Development Division within VDACS and prior to joining VDACS, Charles served as head of the International Marketing Office at the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA) and as the Corporate Logistics Manager for Coastal Lumber Company in North Carolina.

    Charles holds an undergraduate degree from Virginia Tech and a Masters in Business Administration from Campbell University. He and his family live in Henrico County on a small family farm in King William County, Virginia. He contracted Alpha-gal Syndrome from a tick bite while working at the farm in 2022.
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    59 m
  • A Fresh Perspective: A Conversation with Peyton Owen on the Challenges and Wins of Living with AGS as a Teen.

    A Fresh Perspective: A Conversation with Peyton Owen on the Challenges and Wins of Living with AGS as a Teen.
    Jun 6 2024
    Sixteen-year old Peyton Owen has been living with alpha-gal syndrome for years. She has courageously stepped into this new journey, ready to learn without giving up all the things she loves. In this episode, Peyton shares some of her own struggles and successes as a thriving teen, as well as her own tips and tricks for how to reinvent everyday life when living with AGS.

    For more from Peyton, check out her brand new page on our website!
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    28 m
  • Open Season: Taylor Ernst, an avid hunter and outdoorsman, shares his AGS story.

    Open Season: Taylor Ernst, an avid hunter and outdoorsman, shares his AGS story.
    May 23 2024
    Back by popular demand! This week, we are rereleasing our episode with Taylor Ernst. If you didn’t catch it the first time, you won’t want to miss it now! Taylor, an avid hunter, spent months baffled by life-threatening symptoms before finally being diagnosed with AGS. Check out his story to hear how he's coping with alpha-gal syndrome by viewing life through a new lens and using his experience to help others.

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    1 h y 5 m
  • Be Relentless: A Conversation with Seth Togal, the Father Behind the ADINA Act.

    Be Relentless: A Conversation with Seth Togal, the Father Behind the ADINA Act.
    May 9 2024
    Since his daughter Adina experienced a terrifying allergic reaction to the inactive ingredients in medication, Seth Togal has been on a mission to change labeling laws through the ADINA Act. Once passed, the ADINA Act will require drug labels to identify major food allergens or gluten-containing grain. Tune in now to hear Seth’s story of unwavering persistence when faced with unexpected and life-threatening circumstances and the determined action he’s taking to make the world safer for individuals with food allergies.

    Adina, Jennifer and Seth Togal live in the Minneapolis, MN suburbs. Adina was diagnosed with Celiac Disease, a dairy allergy and Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EOE) at age 8. She’s currently a 7th grader and enjoys playing golf, lacrosse, spending time with her friends and camping. Jennifer is owner/operator of a fine-art photography company and Seth is a Private Wealth Advisor at a Regional Private Bank.

    Follow on social media: @theadinaact

    FARE Endorces The Adina Act: https://www.foodallergy.org/media-room/fare-strongly-endorses-adina-act-hr-4263/s-2079

    Star Tribune Editorial: https://www.startribune.com/add-allergen-labels-to-medications/600343880/

    Dean Phillips Press Release: https://phillips.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=968
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    55 m
  • Long Gain: A Conversation with Ashley Fillmore, Founder of Metabolic Fix, on Women’s Health, Nutrition and Sustainable Fitness.

    Long Gain: A Conversation with Ashley Fillmore, Founder of Metabolic Fix, on Women’s Health, Nutrition and Sustainable Fitness.
    Apr 25 2024
    With a deep commitment to helping women better their lives, Ashley strives to inspire others to embrace a life of health, happiness, and self-love they deserve. In this episode, Ashley shares her own story of resilience and how that led to her passion for helping women achieve sustainable transformation- both inside and out. You won’t want to miss this inspiring conversation on fitness, setting realistic goals, and the power in investing in yourself.


    Ashley is a leading expert in sustainable weight-loss who helps Women heal their metabolism, balance their hormones, and achieve body-composition changes that last a lifetime. Ashley is the Founder and President of Metabolic Fix™, a premium online coaching company that has helped thousands of Women finally break free from chronic dieting for good and achieve long-term, sustainable results using the Metabolic Fix Method™.With a deep commitment to helping Women better their lives, Ashley strives to inspire others to embrace a life of health, happiness, and self-love they deserve. Ashley is a renowned keynote speaker, frequents top-rated podcasts, has a BSc in Exercise and Nutrition, is a certified PT Professional, Nutrition Coach, and Health Educator.

    Website: https://metabolicfix.purfitstudio.com/IG
    IG handle:https://www.instagram.com/ashley_fillmore1/1:1
    Coaching Program: https://metabolicfix.purfitstudio.com/one
    Cheers to Your Success Podcast:https://metabolicfix.purfitstudio.com/podcasts/cheers-to-your-success
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    55 m
  • Tick Bytes: Baby Steps and Big Leaps

    Tick Bytes: Baby Steps and Big Leaps
    Apr 11 2024
    Progress can sometimes be difficult to see. In this Tick Byte episode, Candice and Debbie pause to look back at how far they have come in the last five years. Through mitigating risk with some grace and a little humor, the Gals give an inside peak into how their journey has evolved. Tune in to hear them chat about the practice it took to get to where they are now and how they harnessed resources to manage the inevitable fear.
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    21 m