The Dr. Ward Bond Show

A 15-year breast cancer survivor, singer Kelly Lang lives each day with great enthusiasm and appreciation for life.Kelly Lang has had a stellar career in the music industry with cuts by artists such as Ricky Skaggs, Lorrie Morgan, The Oak Ridge Boys, Crystal Gayle, George Jones, B.J.
Thomas, Jimmy Fortune, TG Sheppard, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Johnny Lee, just to name a few. She has recorded duets with iconic artists, Dame Olivia Newton-John, Paul
Shaffer and Lee Greenwood.

She is also a 15-year breast cancer survivor, living each day with great enthusiasm and appreciation for life.

In this episode she talks about her cancer journey, her music career, and whats next for her.

Our guest today is none other than the legendary singer and recording artist BJ Thomas, who was one of the most distinctive voices in American pop music.

Our guest today is none other than the legendary singer and recording artist BJ Thomas, who was one of the most distinctive voices in American pop music.

He joins us as his hit single “Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head” celebrates 50 years on the charts. It has shown amazing durability not only in music but appearing on many movie soundtracks. 

We'll talk about this classic track, his other works, and his journey through music. 

Al Levin is an assistant principal at a PreK-8 school in Saint Paul Public Schools. He has been in education for over twenty years, the past fourteen years as an administrator. He is married, has four children and a puppy. But he is also a person who has recovered from two major bouts of depressive disorder.

Al Levin is an assistant principal at a PreK-8 school in Saint Paul Public Schools. He has been in education for over twenty years, the past fourteen years as an administrator. He is married, has four children and a puppy.

But he is also a person who has recovered from two major bouts of depressive disorder, one of which was quite debilitating for nearly six months of his life. Through this experience, he has become very passionate about learning more about mental health and supporting others with a mental illness, particularly men with depression.

He joins Dr. Bond to talk about his blog and his podcast, being kind to yourself during depressive episodes, and working to dismiss the stigma around mental health in general, but particularly for men. 

Listen to Al's podcast The Depression Files here.

Antonio Sabato, Jr. immigrated to California in 1985 seeking a better life with his mother and sister. In 1996, after completing all the necessary steps, he became a United States citizen – a moment he calls “the proudest moment of my life.”

Antonio Sabato, Jr. immigrated to California in 1985 seeking a better life with his mother and sister. In 1996, after completing all the necessary steps, he became a United States citizen – a moment he calls “the proudest moment of my life.” 

As a young man, Antonio went on to establish a successful career as a model and actor starring in numerous successful television shows and movies, including “General Hospital,” “Earth 2,” “CSI:NY,” and “Melrose Place,” as well as serving as the face of household names like Calvin Klein.

Listen as Antonio and Dr. Bond discuss his family's journey to America, being conservative, working hard, and his latest book Sabato The Untold Story.

Being born the daughter of Hollywood icon James Garner automatically placed a spoon in Gigi Garner's mouth (her words, not ours).

Being born the daughter of Hollywood icon James Garner automatically placed a spoon in Gigi Garner's mouth (her words, not ours).

From art school to the author, owning a talent management company to an animal rescue fund, there's not much Gigi hasn't tried. 

She sits down with Dr. Bond to share memories of her father, his racing hobby, carrying on his legacy, and all the careers she has held. 

Find the James Garner Animal Rescue Fund at https://www.jgarf.org/

One of the most beloved and accomplished actors of our time, Alan Arkin joins Dr. Bond to talk about his new book Out of My Mind (Not Quite a Memoir).

One of the most beloved and accomplished actors of our time, Alan Arkin joins Dr. Bond to talk about his new book Out of My Mind (Not Quite a Memoir).

In this "mini-memoir," Arkin shows a side of himself rarely seen on the stage or screen. Forever skeptical and full of questions, Alan embarked on an existential journey and the study of Eastern Philosophy, speaking openly about the existential crisis which helped him revise his views on almost everything.

In this episode, Alan and Dr. Bond dive into his 9th book, Alan's perspective on modern belief systems, dealing with and accepting change, what it means to experience a miracle, and the process of finding yourself.

Sean Sakinofsky is definitely a unique character, to say the least. As a youngster he wanted to rival Mikhail Baryshnikov, and took up ballet in his late teens, he then discovered the racing bicycle and hung up his dancing shoes for cleats.

Sean Sakinofsky is definitely a unique character, to say the least. As a youngster he wanted to rival Mikhail Baryshnikov, and took up ballet in his late teens, he then discovered the racing bicycle and hung up his dancing shoes for cleats.

Throughout Sean’s life, he was always involved in shooting sports, where his late father used to take Sean to the gun range every weekend.

Now, Sean is "cycling's antihero," with a focus on long ultra-endurance rides, and founding an apparel company SaKO7 in Cape Town, South Africa. 

Sean doesn't believe in the common practice of carbo-loading before huge athletic events and will talk to us all about nutrition for ultra-endurance events, his thoughts on the keto diet, and his passion for cycling

Today's guest needs no introduction - he is the most recognized male figure skater in the world, Scott Hamilton!Today's guest needs no introduction - he is the most recognized male figure skater in the world, Scott Hamilton!

Among his many athletic accolades, he is also a cancer survivor and now activist including through his own cancer foundation Scott Hamilton CARES.

He chats with Dr. Bond about maintaining a positive attitude (even during COVID), Olympic level athleticism, breaking down cancer care for accessible education, and how to live to your life to its fullest potential while encouraging others with his new platform Live Your Days.

After losing 150 pounds in just 11 months, Audrey Johns started a blog and wrote her first book Lose Weight by Eating, sharing fast, easy and healthy meals to make yourself. 

After losing 150 pounds in just 11 months, Audrey Johns started a blog and wrote her first book Lose Weight by Eating, sharing fast, easy and healthy meals to make yourself. 

She tells us how she started her incredible journey by just cutting out diet sodas at first, her exploration into clean eating, learning to enjoy cooking WITH your family, and healthy ways to "cheat" on your diet.

We are so excited for you to hear today's episode, as we are joined by fitness icon & legend Jake Steinfeld. 

We are so excited for you to hear today's episode, as we are joined by fitness icon & legend Jake Steinfeld. He has been an innovator and entrepreneur since creating the personal fitness training industry with BodyByJake in 1980.

Among his many accolades, Jake also created FitTV, a 24-hour fitness lifestyle network, co-founded the Major League Lacrosse.

He shares with us his journey from being an overweight kid in Brooklyn to building his fitness empire, and when and how he decided to commit to a life and career in fitness, all while inspiring others to stay active along the way.

Fill your wellness bank in the first 90 minutes of the day.

 

There’s a lot of talk about what you should do for your health. How about a wellness routine that actually works?

Sophie Ulliano recommends four parts of a wellness foundation.

1. Mindfulness. Start each day with meditation or prayer. Offer up an intention for the day.
2. Nutrition. Eat a diet that is primarily plant-based. Morning smoothies are a great way to consume many plants at once.
3. Fitness. Get 40 to 60 minutes of moderate to intense exercise every day.
4. Self-care. It’s easy to put yourself last. Take leisure time to care for yourself.

Don’t set yourself up to fail by overwhelming yourself. Reframe the changes so you think about wellness like a bank account with these four parts. Put small yet equal amounts of attention into your wellness account every day. You may not want to do these things every day but your body will thank you.

Listen as Sophie joins Dr. Bond in this encore episode from 05/09/2018 to share how you can fill your wellness bank in the first 90 minutes of your day.

 

Catharine Arnston's health journey when her sister was diagnosed with breast cancer, and advised by her oncologist to get on an alkaline-based diet to help her heal.

Catharine Arnston's health journey when her sister was diagnosed with breast cancer, and advised by her oncologist to get on an alkaline-based diet to help her heal.

In the process of helping her sister research, she discovered algae, one of the most alkaline and nutrient-dense foods on the planet. 

Now that her sister has recovered, Catharine has made it her mission to make algae seem less weird to the masses, and promote plant-based diets. She is the CEO & Founder of ENERGYbits: naturally grown, toxin-free, Non-GMO algae tablets.

Use code DRWARDBOND to get 20% off your order at www.energybits.com.

It seems like the biggest talk in the health world these days (besides COVID-19) is how to strengthen our immunity.It seems like the biggest talk in the health world these days (besides COVID-19) is how to strengthen our immunity. 

Dr. James Lavalle says this virus has awakened us to our immunity and realizing our immune systems actually do so much more than just fight off viruses. He is an internationally recognized clinical pharmacist, author, board-certified clinical nutritionist, and naturopathic doctorate with more than 30 years of clinical experience.

Dr. LaValle is back on the show to talk about how certain medications mess with your gut microbiome, reading past the labels on probiotics, and the importance of having regular bowel movements.

Dr. Neil Pauvin's goal with all of his patients is to optimize their health in the first 60-minute visit.

He is a functional, integrative sport and regenerative medicine physician and EBOOST health and wellness expert.

EBOOST is a series of products or people who live to do more every day—who thrive on the go and always have a new goal on the horizon.  One of the main ingredients in many of their products is L-Citrulline - which hits every part of the workout: increases the blood flood across the body leading to more muscle, helps with protein synthesis, boosts recovery and lowers inflammation.

Dr. Ward says the benefits of EBOOST are dramatic - and his recovery time has decreased immensely post workouts.  

In this episode, Dr. Paulvin and Dr. Ward talk supplements, boosting your immune system, and the benefits of EBOOST even for those who aren't avid athletes.

EBOOST & Dr. Paulvin would like to offer listeners a special promo code to get 30% off so they can boost their energy and support their immune system naturally. Listeners can use promo code DRB30 at www.eboost.com for 30% off!

Dr. Alejandro Badia was just 8 years old when he began to think of a career in hand issues and orthopedics.

Now, Dr. Badia is a hand and upper extremity orthopedic surgeon treating orthopedic problems with at his Badia Hand to Shoulder Center in Doral, Florida. 

He talks to Dr. Bond about different types of arthritis, the depth of the field of hand surgery, and risk factors for carpal tunnel. 

The human body is self-cleansing and self-healing, and Loren Lockman says fasting is nature’s way of allowing an organism to cleanse and heal.

The human body is self-cleansing and self-healing, and Loren Lockman says fasting is nature’s way of allowing an organism to cleanse and heal.

He is the founder and director of the Tanglewood Wellness Center in Costa Rica and has been promoting and practicing water fasting, veganism and a raw diet for decades. 

Loren says hasn't been sick a day in 31 years and can teach you simple, effective ways to regenerate and preserve optimum health.

 

When we think about vitality and detoxing, we don't often think about our home environment.

When we think about vitality and detoxing, we don't often think about our home environment.

Cleaning products, skincare products, pesticides in our food and much more can impact us in so many ways on top of the things we eat.

Beth Greer the "Supernatural Mom," and an Environmental Toxins Expert & Educator, who ALSO eliminated a tumor in her chest without drugs or surgery just by detoxing her body and home!

Today she talks about detoxing your surroundings, surprising home goods that can be toxic, as well as how to read labels.

It's more likely than not that sprouts are an afterthought in your day to day life. You might see them thrown on a sandwich or on top of a salad, but they're never really the center of a dish. Well this week, the spotlight is on sprouts.

It's more likely than not that sprouts are an afterthought in your day to day life. You might see them thrown on a sandwich or on top of a salad, but they're never really the center of a dish. Well this week, the spotlight is on sprouts.

Doug Evans is a serial health food entrepreneur, and an early pioneer of the natural food industry and shares his love of sprouts, his journey to incorporate the food into his life, and how sprouts are more than just alfalfa. 

Guys, this ones all for you! We have the grooming editor on from Esquire Magazine to tell you all about self-care for men.

Guys, this ones all for you! We have the grooming editor on from Esquire Magazine to tell you all about self-care for men.

Self-care isn't just manicures and facials (although it can be). In times like these, everyone deserves to feel pampered, relaxed, and simply the best they can be.

Garrett Munce is a writer and editor specializing in men’s grooming, beauty, style, and wellness. And he's going to talk about what self-care and grooming look like for men in 2020

Have you ever thought about trying a keto diet? or intermittent fasting? Sure they sound like fads, but Dr. Lori Shemek is here to tell you why they are not. 

Have you ever thought about trying a keto diet? or intermittent fasting? Sure they sound like fads, but Dr. Lori Shemek is here to tell you why they are not. 

Dr. Lori Shemek a leading fat cell researcher, healthy & weight loss expert, and keynote speaker focusing on inflammations role in weight loss. 

She says it's her mission to educate people on toxic effects of some foods, and how they lead to inflammation, including the many benefits of a keto diet.

Zen Honeycutt is first and foremost a mom, as well as an activist, speaker, podcast host and founding Executive Director of Moms Across America.Zen Honeycutt is first and foremost a mom, as well as an activist, speaker, podcast host, and founding Executive Director of Moms Across America.

She is unstoppable, going head to head with government agencies, and big corporate entities to change the future for our children. 

She joins Dr. Ward today to talk about keeping GMOs, Roundup, glyphosates and other pesticides out of our food.

Part 2 of our conversation with Alec Klein about his new book, Aftermath: When It Felt Like Life Was Over, is a first-person true story about faith, forgiveness, and redemption.

Alec Klein spent years helping people who faced wrongful accusations -- even freeing many from prison.

Then, he himself was accused of misconduct. Before he had a chance to even begin defending himself, his life was destroyed. 

Klein's new book, Aftermath: When It Felt Like Life Was Over, is a first-person true story about faith, forgiveness, and redemption. He joins Dr. Bond, in part one of two interviews, to share his story, insights from the book, and why he felt compelled to write it.

Listen to Part 1 of this conversation here

Bridging science, spirituality, and psychology is Dr. Denise McDermott's specialty.A doctor and mother and a healer. That's how Denise McDermott describes herself. Her work centers on bridging science, spirituality, and psychology - in an effort to break down stigmas on sensitive topics and talk mental health.

She joins Dr. Ward today to talk about the intersection of these fields, being real, and how to stop hiding behind your issues.

Janine Urbaniak Reid shares the very personal story of being a mother of a son with a slow-growing brain tumor. 

Janine Urbaniak Reid is a mother, an author, and an advocate of bringing humanity to the healthcare discussion.

She joins Dr. Bond to shares the very personal story of being a mother of a son with a slow-growing brain tumor, being catapulted into this medical struggle, and her book The Opposite of Certainty: Fear, Faith, and Life in Between.

Stephen Covey's 7 Habits For Highly Effective People turns 30 years old this year - but those habits are just as relevant today as ever.Stephen Covey's 7 Habits For Highly Effective People turns 30 years old this year - but those habits are just as relevant today as ever. 

Todd David has been with the company FranklinCovey for over 2 decades and joins Dr. Bond to discuss those 7 habits and the cultural influence of the book.

Author Cara Natterson sits down with Dr. Bond to talk about raising sons, puberty difference in sons and daughters, and her new book Decoding Boys: New Science Behind the Subtle Art of Raising Sons.

When it comes to talking to our children about puberty and growing up, much of the narrative is centered on girls. Owning their bodies, discussing menstruation, what to do about sex with partners. 

But what about our sons? Author Cara Natterson sits down with Dr. Bond to talk about raising sons, puberty difference in sons and daughters, and her new book Decoding Boys: New Science Behind the Subtle Art of Raising Sons.

According to Dr. Neil Paulvin, not all energy is the same. There is good energy and bad energy.A lot of people look for ways to boost their energy. Whether it is their morning cup of coffee, an afternoon pick-me-up in a can, something to help fuel their workout, or a snack to get them through the day.

But, according to Dr. Neil Paulvin, not all energy is the same. There is good energy and bad energy.

One challenge in distinguishing between the two is that labels can be deceiving. How do you really know if a snack or drink is clean?

Dr. Paulvin joins Dr. Bond to explain the difference between good and bad energy, different ways you can boost your energy throughout the day, and which red flags to watch for when choosing a energy drink or snack.

Alec Klein's new book, Aftermath: When It Felt Like Life Was Over, is a first-person true story about faith, forgiveness, and redemption.Alec Klein spent years helping people who faced wrongful accusations -- even freeing many from prison.

Then, he himself was accused of misconduct. Before he had a chance to even begin defending himself, his life was destroyed. 

Klein's new book, Aftermath: When It Felt Like Life Was Over, is a first-person true story about faith, forgiveness, and redemption. He joins Dr. Bond, in part one of two interviews, to share his story, insights from the book, and why he felt compelled to write it.

Hypertension increases the risk for heart disease and stroke, the first and third leading causes of death in the U.S.In the United States, nearly 68 million people have high blood pressure, which is also called hypertension.

Hypertension increases the risk for heart disease and stroke, the first and third leading causes of death in the U.S. 

Aside from medications, what are some lifestyle shifts you can make to reduce your blood pressure -- or sway your future risk? Are there certain supplements you can take?

James B. LaValle, RPh, CCN, is an internationally recognized clinical pharmacist, author, board certified clinical nutritionist and naturopathic doctorate with more than 30 years of clinical experience. He joins Dr. Bond to explain how to reduce hypertension, naturally.

Amanda Frederickson's "Fridge Foraging" series empowers people to cook with what they have in their fridge and pantries. That skill is coming in handy during the time of COVID-19.Amanda Frederickson started her Instagram series, "Fridge Foraging" as a way to empower people to cook with what they have in their fridge and pantries. That skill is coming in handy during the time of COVID-19, with trips to the grocery store limited. 

She has also created a new cookbook, Simple Beautiful Food: Recipes and Riffs for Everyday Cooking, which features more than 100 recipe ideas with a photo to accompany each one.

In the book, she also provides “choose your own adventure” riffs, where one ingredient is used in many different ways, giving you greater flexibility and confidence in the kitchen.

Listen as Amanda joins Dr. Bond to share some examples of the recipes included in the book -- as well as why eating healthfully doesn't have to be difficult.