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Keep It Dirty

Keep It Dirty

By: Leslie Dowling
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My guests share their life journey living functionally and sustainably and the "why" behind their experiences navigating through our ever-changing environment. I share and educate my years of eating clean, the environmental shifts effecting our health, and staying in optimal, mental and physical balance providing tools and tips for rebooting and restoring your physical well-being.Leslie Dowling Hygiene & Healthy Living
Episodes
  • Why Our Soil Depletion Is Making Us Sicker—and How Sprouts Can Reverse It
    Feb 13 2026

    The conversation covers topics related to sustainable living, composting, the impact of composting on the environment, the benefits of sprouts, and the global impact of laughter yoga. Cathy shares her personal journey to sustainable living and the importance of embracing a more environmentally friendly lifestyle. Additionally, the conversation delves into the significance of composting, the benefits of sprouts, and the global reach of laughter yoga as a form of exercise and stress relief. We also discuss the healing power of laughter, the impact of laughter on mental health, the journey of self-discovery and growth, the magic of stepping out of the comfort zone, the joy of nature and outdoor activities, and the funnest course you'll ever take.


    Contact Cathy Nesbitt:https://www.cathysclub.com/


    Takeaways

    • Sustainable living

    • Composting Laughter as a Tool for Healing

    • The Power of Nature and Outdoor Activities


    Chapters

    • 00:00 Introduction to Sustainable Living

    • 11:33 Benefits of Sprouts and Laughter Yoga

    • 30:21 Laughter Yoga and its Global Impact

    • 36:14 The Impact of Laughter on Mental Health

    • 41:25 The Magic of Stepping Out of the Comfort Zone

    • 48:20 The Joy of Nature and Outdoor Activities

    • 57:14 The Funnest Course You'll Ever Take

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    56 mins
  • How To Thrive in Fight or Flight - Reclaim Your Calm and Humanity
    Feb 6 2026


    Leslie's conversation taps into the widespread feeling of stress and urgency promising insights on shifting out of survival mode. It appeals to anyone feeling overwhelmed, offering a transformative perspective on finding peace amid chaos.






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    https://linktr.ee/lesliedowling?utm_source=linktree_profile_share



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    ldowliing1999@gmail.com




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    26 mins
  • Healing Beyond the Diagnosis: A Cancer Survivor’s Journey into Functional Nutrition
    Jan 24 2026



    In this episode of Keep It Dirty, host Leslie Dowling speaks with Meryl Brandwein, a functional medicine nutritionist and cancer survivor. Meryl shares her personal journey of overcoming Hodgkin's lymphoma and how it led her to explore holistic and functional medicine. The conversation delves into the evolution of Meryl's practice, the importance of bio-individuality in health, and the need for a personalized approach to nutrition. They discuss the challenges patients face in their healing journeys, the influence of family on health choices, and the role of environmental sustainability in wellness. Meryl also shares her passions, hobbies, and future goals in making a greater impact in the field of nutrition and health.



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    https://linktr.ee/lesliedowling?utm_source=linktree_profile_share


    Visit Meryl's Socials:

    https://www.instagram.com/rebel.nutritionist/?hl=en

    https://merylbrandwein.com/



    00:00 Introduction to Functional Nutrition and Wellness

    02:26 Meryl's Personal Journey with Cancer and Healing

    09:12 The Evolution of Meryl's Practice and Modalities

    14:55 The Importance of Bio-Individuality in Health

    20:00 The Process of Healing and Patient Readiness

    25:58 Family Influence on Health and Nutrition

    28:16 Role Models and Influences in Nutrition

    30:22 Hidden Hobbies and Personal Passions

    32:47 Future Aspirations and Environmental Impact



    Disclaimer

    Speak with your physician or other healthcare professionals before taking any medications or nutritional, herbal, or homeopathic supplements

    The information provided through this podcast is for educational purposes only.



    #cancersurvivor #personalizedmedicine #holistichealth #bioindividuality #familynutrition #environmentalsustainability #healingjourney #healthcoaching #functionalnutrition



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    42 mins
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