I know I already had an episode on sleep (a solo episode), but I thought it would be nice to have a guest to talk with on the subject.

Welcome Jade Twombly! She is a nutritional therapy practitioner and loves to talk about sleep.

In this episode, we discuss sleep hygiene and the science behind why sleep is so important and what you can do to improve the quality, not just the quantity of your sleep. We also discuss the importance of doing certain things in the morning that help your sleep for the next night!

Some of this episode might be a review of things I've already discussed in previous episodes, and some of it is new. Either way, enjoy!

Find Jade at moveholistichealthandnutrition.com.

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There are a lot of people who don't know how to cook anymore! We are so busy with life that we grow up eating fast food and ultra-processed garbage. But no one is to blame; it's not like we do this on purpose (at least, not most of us). But how do you learn to cook when you were never taught growing up?

It's easier than you think, and in today's episode, we talk about just that.

Josh Noland is the host of the Health Unfiltered podcast. He is passionate about helping people help themselves.

Check out Josh's podcast (and an interview with Cody) here.

Today, we cover topics like:

What kitchen equipment you need

Methods for cooking

Simple principles of cooking

Tips for keeping cooking less stressful

Find Josh at joshnoland.com.

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Episode Summary:

In this compelling episode of Real Food Mental Health, host Cody Cox speaks with Sylvie Beljanski, a French lawyer-turned-health advocate who is continuing the legacy of her father, Dr. Mirko Beljanski—a pioneer in natural cancer research. Sylvie shares her powerful story of uncovering and defending her father’s suppressed cancer treatments based on natural plant extracts and RNA fragments, and how she turned adversity into action by launching the Beljanski Foundation and a supplement company to carry forward his groundbreaking work.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• The story of Dr. Mirko Beljanski and his revolutionary discovery of plant-based compounds that selectively target cancer cells

• How political and pharmaceutical interests sought to suppress this promising natural cancer treatment

• The role of environmental toxins—including diet, water, air, and skincare products—in contributing to both cancer and mental health issues

• The gut-brain connection and how compromised digestion leads to emotional and immune dysfunction

• How RNA fragments developed by Dr. Beljanski support blood cell regeneration, serotonin production, and mood during chemotherapy or chronic illness

• Practical steps to reduce your toxic load, support your liver, and embrace holistic detoxification

• Why the packaging of even organic products matters—and what materials are safest

• Sylvie’s thoughts on inflammation as the root cause of disease and the importance of reducing toxic exposures daily

Resources & Mentions:

• ⁠The Beljanski Foundation⁠ – Research and publications on natural cancer therapies

• ⁠Maison Beljanski⁠ – Sylvie’s company offering her father’s plant-based formulations

• ⁠Sylvie Beljanski's personal website⁠

  
  

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  Keywords

  • Natural cancer treatment

  • Holistic cancer healing

  • Environmental toxins and health

  • Gut-brain connection

  • Functional medicine for cancer

  • Plant-based cancer therapy

  • Inflammation and chronic disease

  • Natural detox strategies

  • Non-toxic living

  • Integrative oncology

Episode Summary:

In this inspiring episode of Real Food Mental Health, host Cody Cox sits down with Jeff Pearson—speaker, author, nonprofit director, and host of Invisible Condition on e360TV. Jeff shares his powerful journey of living with hydrocephalus, a condition that has required him to undergo seven brain surgeries since infancy.

Cody and Jeff dive deep into the challenges of living with invisible medical conditions—from arthritis and fibromyalgia to schizophrenia and ADHD—and the misunderstandings that often surround them. They also explore the link between physical illness and mental health, the parasympathetic nervous system's role in healing, and the importance of holistic approaches including diet, mindfulness, and faith.

Whether you live with an invisible condition or support someone who does, this conversation is a powerful reminder: you’re not alone, there is hope, and there’s a community that understands.

Topics covered:

• Jeff’s journey with hydrocephalus and multiple brain surgeries

• The inspiration behind Invisible Condition, Jeff’s weekly TV show

• The stigma and misunderstanding of invisible illnesses

• How diet, gut healing, and functional nutrition can support chronic conditions

• Exploring parasympathetic activation for healing

• Faith, mindfulness, and coping with fear and uncertainty

• Alternatives to conventional medicine and the need for integrative care

• The emotional toll of Alzheimer's and dementia on families

  
  

  Memorable Quotes:

• “Not everything is as it seems. You never know what someone is going through—especially when it’s invisible.” – Jeff Pearson
  “Faith, for me, means trusting that no matter the outcome of surgery, I’ll either wake up to my wife’s face or the face of Jesus—and I’m okay with either.” – Jeff Pearson
  “Doctors are not gods. They are people with jobs—and you can get a second opinion.” – Cody Cox

  Resources:

  • Hydro With Hope – Jeff’s nonprofit supporting families with hydrocephalus

  • Invisible Condition TV Show or on YouTube

  Catch Jeff Pearson every Tuesday and Friday at 12pm ET / 9am PT on e360TV’s Invisible Condition, where he interviews guests thriving despite hidden health challenges.

  Cody will also appear on Invisible Condition on August 8—stay tuned for more!

  📧 TV Show Inquiries: invisiblecondition@e360tv.com
  📧 Hydrocephalus Support: jeff@hydrowithhope.org

  
  

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  Keywords:

• invisible illness podcast

• living with hydrocephalus

• hydrocephalus awareness

• real food mental health

• chronic illness and mental health

• holistic mental health podcast

• functional nutrition for chronic illness

• brain surgery recovery stories

• Jeff Pearson Invisible Condition

• e360TV Invisible Condition show

Episode Summary
In this transformative episode of Real Food Mental Health, host Cody Cox sits down with spiritual healing expert and author Beatty Carmichael to explore the spiritual root causes behind chronic pain, anxiety, depression, addiction, and even autoimmune disease.

With a background rooted in a family of medical doctors and over 25 years in business, Beatty brings a unique and systematic approach to healing that combines alternative health, prayer therapy, and spiritual wellness. His method, outlined in his book The Prayer of Freedom, has helped thousands overcome conditions that traditional medicine and psychotherapy often struggle to treat—many within 24 hours.

This episode includes a powerful live demonstration where Cody experiences immediate relief from inflammation—showcasing how spiritual healing can influence physical health. Beatty also discusses the science of intergenerational trauma, the role of conscience, and how unforgiveness, soul ties, and other hidden emotional patterns may be silently affecting your body and mind.

🔍 What You'll Learn in This Episode
✅ What “spiritual root causes” of illness really are
✅ How chronic pain, anxiety, depression, and addictions may be symptoms of unresolved spiritual issues
✅ Why trauma from past generations can impact your health today (intergenerational trauma)
✅ The science-backed connection between unforgiveness and physical disease
✅ How to break negative spiritual ties (unholy soul ties)
✅ Why Beatty’s prayer method has a 90% success rate
✅ How to self-heal using the step-by-step method in The Prayer of Freedom
✅ How holistic psychotherapy and spiritual healing overlap in practice

📚 Resources Mentioned
➡️ Book: ThePrayerofFreedomBook.com – Direct access to Beatty's transformational book and free worksheet
➡️ New Website (Coming Soon): BeattyCarmichael.com – Courses, events, and additional resources
➡️ Connect with Host Cody Cox on Signal: @cox.07

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spiritual healing, chronic pain relief, mental health recovery, trauma healing, intergenerational trauma, holistic therapy, spiritual root causes, addiction recovery, emotional healing, alternative health solutions

Host: Cody Cox, Holistic Nutritionist & Licensed Psychotherapist
Guest: Dr. Melissa Sell – Expert in German New Medicine (GNM)

Summary:

In this groundbreaking episode, Dr. Melissa Sell introduces us to the powerful science of German New Medicine (GNM)—a revolutionary approach that connects emotional trauma to chronic physical and mental illness.

We explore how unresolved emotional shocks can manifest as physical conditions like acne, cancer, back pain, and even autism. Dr. Sell explains the five biological laws discovered by Dr. Ryke Geerd Hamer and how they reveal the body’s incredible intelligence to heal itself—when we learn to interpret its signals correctly.

If you've ever asked why healthy people still get sick—or felt powerless about your health despite “doing everything right”—this conversation will change the way you see your body forever.

• Things You'll Learn:

• ✅ The shocking story that led to the discovery of German New Medicine
  ✅ Why cancer, acne, and autoimmune conditions are biological survival responses
  ✅ How your brain, body, and psyche are always working together
  ✅ Why symptoms like pain, fever, and fatigue are signs of healing, not disease
  ✅ How mental illness—including depression, anxiety, and autism—can be viewed as adaptive brain constellations
  ✅ Why some emotional shocks can lead to chronic illness decades later
  ✅ How to identify the exact type of conflict that triggers symptoms
  ✅ The truth about bacteria, viruses, and the body’s natural “cleanup crew”
  ✅ Why there is no evil in nature—just misunderstood biology

  “Your body is not broken. It’s doing exactly what it was designed to do—to help you survive.” – Dr. Melissa Sell
  “There is no evil in nature. The body never works against you—it’s always working for you.”
  “We don’t get sick because we’re weak—we get sick because our biology is adapting to overwhelming stress.”

  • Dr. Melissa Sell’s Website: DrMelissaSell.com

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  Keywords in this episode:

  • German New Medicine explained

  • Mind-body connection and disease

  • Emotional trauma and physical symptoms

  • Natural healing for chronic illness

  • Alternative cancer treatment

  • Holistic mental health approach

  • Self-healing without medication

  • Autoimmune disease root causes

  • Understanding the five biological laws

  • Why healthy people still get sick

If you’ve been searching for natural ways to heal trauma, overcome anxiety, or finally move past emotional blocks—this episode is for you.

In today’s conversation, licensed trauma therapist Tammy Valicenti explains how she blends EMDR therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and somatic techniques to help clients recover from PTSD, anxiety, and chronic stress faster than with conventional talk therapy.

You’ll learn how her method—called Transformation Solution—goes beyond standard therapy protocols by reconnecting mind and body for deep, lasting results. We also discuss how gut health, nervous system regulation, and bilateral brain stimulation play a vital role in emotional healing.

What You'll Learn:

✅ How Tammy’s Transformation Solution helps clients heal trauma more quickly
✅ Why EMDR alone may not be enough for deep emotional wounds
✅ How IFS therapy identifies inner parts holding you back
✅ Why the body stores trauma and how to safely release it
✅ The science behind bilateral stimulation and how it rewires the brain
✅ When it's safe to use EMDR self-guided tools (and when it’s not)
✅ The connection between gut health and mood disorders
✅ Why EMDR improves sleep and nervous system function
✅ How to find the right trauma therapist—and what credentials matter most

• Tammy Valicenti’s website: TammyValicenti.com

• Tammy’s TEDx Talk on trauma healing – Addressing Trauma Beyond Talk Therapy

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• Cody Cox offers virtual holistic psychotherapy, trauma-informed EMDR, and functional nutrition counseling. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, trauma, burnout, or chronic gut issues—there is a path to healing.

  
  

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  Keywords:

  • EMDR therapy for trauma recovery

  • Internal Family Systems (IFS) explained

  • Somatic therapy for anxiety and PTSD

  • Natural mental health solutions

  • Gut-brain connection and emotional wellness

  • How to heal trauma without medication

  • Holistic therapy for depression and stress

  • Online EMDR therapy vs in-person therapy

  • What to expect during your first EMDR session

Have you been considering becoming a therapist or counselor? Do you know which degree to get? Do you wonder what it's like in the day-to-day after graduation? This episode is for you!

Your host, Cody Cox, discusses his experience with graduate school, including disappointments, and what it was like to get clinical supervision and finally to get independently licensed and become self-employed. It's a long and grueling process, especially for heterosexual, white men. Listen to the episode to find out why!

Because this is a bit off-topic, it's a bonus episode! But it seemed relevant at the same time due to the increased interest people seem to have in becoming a therapist.

Some afterthoughts from Cody:

The profession is very politically biased. Be prepared for some political trauma, especially if you are a male or Christian. The politics will vary depending on which graduate program you attend. For example, attending a religious university will probably result in the least political bias, but it may still be present because it's part of the profession and [biased] research coming from other universities.

Even if you are not Christian or a male, be prepared for a lot of political correctness controversies. It's not uncommon to be corrected by other therapists or classmates on your wording of things, even if what you are saying isn't necessarily inappropriate. For example, African-Americans call themselves "black," but some people would say it's offensive to use that term. It can be quite a headache to keep up on political correctness, especially since there is never really a general consensus before it changes again. Saying "partner" is another common one, despite the fact that it is more vague and weakens communication compared to "boy/girlfriend," "fiance/fiancee", "husband/wife," or "spouse."

Unfortunately, therapists are often in an echo chamber of confirmation bias. Politics, clinical methodology, best practices, company policies, etc. are confirmed by colleagues, but with little or no influence from outside parties. This keeps therapists thinking they are correct, which perpetuates dogmatic attitudes.

The profession is replete with jargon, including improper grammar such as insisting on saying "resiliency," rather than the proper form, "resilience." Many of your classmates and colleagues will drop jargon to clients and the general public, not realizing they are just confusing people.

You are unlikely to get holistic training in graduate school since these programs are created to meet government requirements, modeled after allopathic medicine. You will probably have to seek additional, holistic training after you graduate, and at the risk of it not counting for continuing education toward licensure.

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