The Dr. Ward Bond Show

EP 23 - Diabetes Lessons from "The Poor Chef"

A tireless advocate for diabetics everywhere, Charles Mattocks is determined to help stem the tide of this deadly disease.Charles Mattocks's desire -- and need -- to create meals that were tasty, nutritious, and affordable led to his career as "The Poor Chef."

Multiple appearances on The Today Show, Good Morning America, Fox News The Talk, Martha Stewart, CBS TV, CNN and Dr. Oz gave him the opportunity to share what he had learned about feeding a family for less money.

Then came devastating news; Charles was diagnosed with type-2 diabetes.

He was determined to save his life and knew he had to help others do the same. "The Diabetic You" documentary, website, and movement came out of that determination to educate and inspire people around the world.

A tireless advocate for diabetics everywhere, Charles is determined to help stem the tide of this deadly disease.

Listen as Charles shares his personal journey as a chef and diabetic, as well as insights from his television show and book, The Budget-Friendly Fresh & Local Diabetes Cookbook.

EP 22 - There’s Always a Way: You Can Do It!

Many people today recognize a powerful correlation between physical health and business success. Tony Little is living proof of this connection.Many people today recognize a powerful correlation between physical health and business success.

Tony Little is living proof of this connection.

Having worked his way up from poverty and sickness to become, as Jay Leno called him, "America's personal trainer," he is also the most successful and recognizable salesman on the planet today.

In his book, There's Always a Way, Tony reveals how he's used the hard knocks in his own life to develop unique selling strategies that make him a living brand -- and how you can use those same strategies to get ahead in life.

Tony joins Dr. Bond to share his life's journey of adversity and success, as well as some insight into his personal fitness and wellness regimens.

EP 21 - What Is Frequency Medicine's Role in Healthcare?

Every cell in your body has its own frequency much like a fingerprint.Every cell in your body has its own frequency much like a fingerprint. A revolutionary approach involves Harmonized Water, which works by communicating therapeutic messages imprinted on water.

Harmonized Water resets cell frequencies restoring the body to an optimal state. As organ systems improve, so does the skin.

Harmonized Water is designed to function in three ways:

• Recalibrating imbalanced cells throughout the body
• Canceling harmful frequencies
• Replacing and enhancing the body's natural frequencies

Listen as Dr. Ben Johnson, Osmosis Skincare Founder and Formulator, joins Dr. Bond to share more about frequency medicine and the work he and his team are doing at Osmosis. 

EP 20 - Keep Climbing: How I Beat Cancer and Reached the Top of the World

Sean Swarner isn't just a cancer survivor; he is truly a medical marvel.The 29,035-foot giant known as Mount Everest tortures its challengers with life-threatening conditions such as 100 mph winds, the dramatic loss of oxygen, snowstorms, and deadly avalanches. Climbers of Everest are faced with incredible dangers, but for Sean Swarner the obstacles he overcame prior to his summiting make his story even more compelling.

Sean isn't just a cancer survivor; he is truly a medical marvel. He is the only person in the world ever to have been diagnosed with both Hodgkin's disease and Askin's sarcoma. He was diagnosed in the fourth and final stage of Hodgkin's disease at the age of thirteen, when doctors expected him to live for no more than three months. He overcame his illness only to be stricken a second time when a deadly golf ball-sized tumor attacked his right lung. After removal of the Askin's tumor, Sean was expected to live for less than two weeks.

A decade later and with only partial use of his lungs, Sean became famous for being the first cancer survivor to climb Mount Everest.

Sean's successful summiting of Mount Everest was driven not only by his desire to reach the highest peak in the world but also by his determination to use his accomplishment as a way to bring hope to others facing seemingly insurmountable odds. By showing those affected by cancer how he has conquered some of the most difficult obstacles life could offer, Sean inspires others with the will to live. 

Sean's story is not just about illness, heartache, and pain; it's about something greater. It's about hope. It's about helping others and never quitting. It's about personal battles with the elements and coming out on top of the world... literally.

Listen as Sean shares his incredible story with Dr. Bond.

EP 19 - Why Men Are Happier Than Women: How to Boost Your Happy Hormones

Hormones play a big role in a woman's overall health, including her happiness level.As much as women hate to admit it, men are, on average, physiologically happier than them. 

Stress -- whether due to career, family issues, financial strain, or parenting -- can have a huge toll on women's mental and emotional health. 

Hormones play a big role in a woman's overall health, including her happiness level. This becomes particularly problematic in the perimenopausal and menopausal years. 

A vegan lifestyle is one way to improve symptoms, as it helps to flush out excess estrogen. Exercise is also important for easing hormonal angst. 

Maintaining sexual activity stimulates "good" hormones as well. 

Listen as Chia Chia Sun, Menopause Expert, joins Dr. Bond to explain why men tend to be happier than men and how to boost your happy hormones. 

EP 18 - Healing Senior Depression & Becoming Socially Active Through Technology

The number-one thing we can do to age well (physically, mentally and emotionally) is to proactively seek out and engage in deep and meaningful connections with others.What allows individuals to age well?

The first answers that might come to mind include eating healthy, exercising, not smoking, or getting proper sleep. 

But, according to researchers such as Kerry Burnight, PhD, the number-one thing we can do to age well (physically, mentally and emotionally) is to proactively seek out and engage in deep and meaningful connections with others.

This can be difficult for older adults, particularly if they are home-bound or have lost a life-long partner. 

Chronic loneliness can contribute greatly to a senior's demise. There is a 64% increase in developing dementia if you identify as feeling lonely, a 29% in coronary artery disease, and a 26% increase in death.

Technology has the ability to connect humans if used appropriately. However, Dr. Burnight believes that standard technology thus far has been harming older adults. iPads and other tablets can be confusing and present functionality challenges.

Dr. Burnight joins Dr. Bond to explain how the essential apps and services on the revolutionary grandPad eliminate the clutter, distractions, and complications of other devices. This simple tablet for seniors enables users to view family photos and videos, call loved ones, send voice emails, play classic games, and listen to their favorite tunes with the touch of a button to instantly start making and sharing memories.

EP 17 - Beautiful Money: A Holistic Approach to Increasing Self Worth & Net Worth

Learn how to connect in a deep and meaningful way with yourself and your money.Most of us believe that pounding our way through the days is the only path to prosperity and success.

We sacrifice time with our loved ones, our weekends, our vacations, and perhaps even our sanity, in exchange for a paycheck. We put ourselves and our health at the bottom of our priority list and give everything to the great pursuit.

We want to have it all, but don't find satisfaction in any of our achievements. Instead, we find ourselves sitting in our offices and big houses feeling unhappy, broke, burnt out, and unfulfilled.

With her book, Beautiful Money: The 4-Week Total Wealth Makeover, Leanne Jacobs offers another option.

Leanne joins Dr. Bond to explain how the book does more than show readers how to make more money, streamline personal finances, and learn how to invest and budget. The Beautiful Money program is based on the simple but powerful premise that in order to achieve true wealth, you must connect and align your inner self with clear and specific external actions.

Listen in to learn how to connect in a deep and meaningful way with yourself and your money.

EP 16 - Naomi Judd: My Descent Into Depression & How I Emerged Hopeful

Naomi Judd's life as a country music superstar has been nonstop success. Offstage, she has battled incredible adversity.Naomi Judd's life as a country music superstar has been nonstop success.

Offstage, she has battled incredible adversity.

Struggling through a childhood of harsh family secrets, the death of a young sibling, and absent emotional support, Naomi found herself reluctantly married and an expectant mother at age 17. Four years later, she was a single mom of two, who survived being beaten and raped, and was abandoned without any financial support and nowhere to turn in Hollywood, CA.

Through this, Naomi has always been a survivor. She put herself through nursing school to support her young daughters, then took a courageous chance by moving to Nashville to pursue their fantastic dream of careers in country music. Her leap of faith paid off, and Naomi and her daughter Wynonna became The Judds, soon ranking with country music's biggest stars, selling more than 20 million records and winning six Grammys.

At the height of the singing duo's popularity, Naomi was given three years to live after being diagnosed with the previously incurable Hepatitis C. Miraculously, she overcame that too and was pronounced completely cured five years later.

But, Naomi was still to face her most desperate fight yet. After finishing a tour with Wynonna in 2011, she began a three-year battle with Severe Treatment Resistant Depression and anxiety. She suffered through frustrating and dangerous roller-coaster effects with antidepressants and other drugs, often terrifying therapies and, at her absolute lowest points, thoughts of suicide.

Against all odds, Naomi persevered once again.

All of these life events culminate and are captured in Naomi's new book, River of Time: My Descent into Depression and How I Emerged with Hope. She joins Dr. Bond to discuss the book and how she has fought for survival time and time again.

EP 15 - How Healing from Lyme Disease Gave Me My Purpose

Chef Ariane Resnick joins Dr. Bond to share her personal health struggles, how she overcame them, and how she appreciates the journey because it brought her to where she is -- and who she is -- today.Ariane Resnick contracted Lyme disease without even knowing it, an increasingly common instance among the population.

Whereas acute Lyme is generally easy to treat (and cure), late-stage Lyme is typically difficult to diagnose, and symptoms are often attributed to other conditions or as psychosomatic.

Through a series of holistic practices, Ariane was able to heal herself.

She also suffered from chemical poisoning (at a different time in her life), but also used natural healing methods to overcome the poisoning. 

After battling these health obstacles, Ariane utilized the lessons she learned to become a special diet chef and certified nutritionist. She develops accessible, organic farm-to-table recipes and creates indulgent, seemingly “normal” food out of impeccably clean, whole food ingredients.

Listen as Ariane joins Dr. Bond to share her personal health struggles, how she overcame them, and how she appreciates the journey because it brought her to where she is -- and who she is -- today.

EP 14 - Beauty & The Bra: Life After a Double Mastectomy

One of the valuable lessons Cary learned through her cancer journey is that patients are their own best advocates.While breastfeeding her youngest daughter, Cary Goldberg discovered a lump in her breast. Thinking she could wait until her next wellness visit, Cary put off medical care.

Unfortunately, the cancer spread aggressively to nine of her lymph nodes.

Over the next five years, Cary would experience a double mastectomy, chemotherapy, radiation, biologic therapy, clinical trials, the removal of her ovaries and uterus, and daily hormone therapy that finally rendered her cancer free.

One of the valuable lessons Cary learned over this journey is that patients are their own best advocates. You don't have to necessarily accept the answer given you, and you shouldn't feel bad about being the "squeaky wheel."

Another positive outcome was that Cary learned about the bra company Handful from a neighbor and finally found the answer for her search for a bra that would work for her breastless body. Realizing that there were other modern, active, flat and fabulous survivors who might benefit from the Handful Bra, Cary enthusiastically went to work managing survivor relations.

Listen as Cary joins host Dr. Bond to share her story, as well as what sets Handful apart from other bra companies.

EP 13 - Making Paleo Portable in Today’s World

Eating a Paleo lifestyle refers to a commitment to eating real, whole unprocessed foods that are more healthful than harmful to your body.The phrase Paleo or what has been come to known as “The Paleo Diet” refers to a commitment to eating real, whole unprocessed foods that are more healthful than harmful to your body. 

According to Robb Wolf, research biochemist, the Paleo diet is the "healthiest way you can eat because it is the ONLY nutritional approach that works with your genetics to help you stay lean, strong and energetic. Research in biology, biochemistry, ophthalmology, dermatology and many other disciplines indicate it is our modern diet, full of refined foods, trans fats and sugar, that is at the root of degenerative diseases such as obesity, cancer, diabetes, heart disease, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, depression, and infertility."

To creators of PaleoPro Bill Fitzsimmons and Doug Smith, “Paleo” is more than just a word on a package... it’s a lifestyle for those devoted to and passionate about their everyday health and performance.

Listen as Bill and Doug join Dr. Bond to share the benefits of eating a Paleo lifestyle, as well as why it's important to choose Paleo products that are void of soy, artificial ingredients, and harmful chemical preservatives.

EP 12 - Kenny Aronoff's Path to Success & Healthy Lifestyle

Talent, energy, dedication, discipline, passion, innovation, education, drive, mind, body, spirit, vision, honor, truth, and drums make the man: Kenny Aronoff.Talent, energy, dedication, discipline, passion, innovation, education, drive, mind, body, spirit, vision, honor, truth, and drums make the man: Kenny Aronoff.

Voted by Rolling Stone magazine as one of the greatest drummers of all time, Aronoff is arguably the most sought-after recording and touring beat master ever.

None of Kenny's success would have been possible without his fierce work ethic and unique approach to drumming. Through any setbacks -- heartaches, failures, injuries, or plain fatigue from the rigors of the biz -- Aronoff has stayed the arduous and wild rock 'n' roll course. The tale he tells in his book, Sex, Drums, Rock 'n' Roll!: The Hardest Hitting Man in Show Business, describes what is possible with unrelenting dedication to one's bliss is an inspiration to all.

In addition to his work as a world-famous recording and touring drummer, Aronoff finds time to be a dedicated teacher and has shared his expertise with students all over the world, teaching clinics for Tama and Zildjian.

Kenny joins Dr. Bond to discuss his path to success in both the recording industry and life as a whole, as well as the message he spreads as a motivational speaker on “The 7 Keys to a Successful Life and Career.”

EP 11 - Anti-Cancer Lifestyle, Longevity & Healthy Skincare

Alana Stewart, known for her library of work in film and television, as well as a respected author, joins Dr. Bond to discuss her work with the Farrah Fawcett Foundation and how she has maintained a healthy lifestyle, inside and out.Alana Stewart, known for her library of work in film and television, as well as a respected author, joins Dr. Bond to discuss her work with the Farrah Fawcett Foundation, how she has learned to live an anti-cancer lifestyle in part because of her dear friend, and the Foundation's investment in spreading the word about anal and HPV-related cancers.

Alana also shares how she has maintained her healthy lifestyle -- both inside and out -- and as Dr. Bond puts it, "beats Father Time."

A few tips from Alana:

• Reduce stress
• Eat organic when possible
• Avoid food additives and preservatives
• Limit meat (or choose organic, grass-fed, etc.)
• Avoid EMFs (e.g. microwaves) and BPA from plastics

About the Farrah Fawcett Foundation
After being diagnosed with cancer in 2006, Farrah Fawcett started the Farrah Fawcett Foundation in 2007. She was committed to finding a cure for her cancer and to personally over see her foundation.

Unfortunately, events took a different turn and after seeking various treatments including alternative choices, she passed away on June 25, 2009.

Farrah wanted to help further cutting edge research and was particularly interested in alternative practices. She often wondered why there was not more research done with this type of cancer and hoped to be able to contribute to this less known area of the disease.

Farrah cared deeply about those less fortunate than she; those struggling with financial hardships as a result of their diagnosis.


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EP 10 - Get Out of the Drive-Thru & Into the Kitchen

We're all on the go, living lives so fast pace that we often fail to plan what we need to properly fuel the engines of our bodies and minds.We're all on the go, living lives so fast pace that we often fail to plan what we need to properly fuel the engines of our bodies and minds. 

Many health problems can be attributed to this fast-pace, fast-food lifestyle. How can you really know what is in those grab-and-go foods? From dangerous chemicals to massive amounts of unhealthy fat and calories, you cannot be certain the quality of nutrition you're getting. 

With a little foresight and a good plan, you can prep a full week's meals in just a few hours. Or, by incorporating some simple tips, preparing healthy, nutritious same-day meals is also attainable. 

Ultimately, getting out of the drive-thru and back into the kitchen will be better for your digestion, energy levels, concentration, skin, and overall health and wellness. 

Listen as health expert and author of The Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., Linda Mitchell, joins Dr. Bond to discuss why you should "eat carrots, not crap," as well as tips for preparing healthy meals that fit into your busy, hectic schedule.

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EP 9 - The "I-Factor"

One question lies behind every struggle we face: how do I deal with myself?One question lies behind every struggle we face: how do I deal with myself?

Behind all our stumbles, behind each of our missteps, behind every one of our failings lies an inability to handle what Van Moody calls the “I-Factor.”

More than self-worth or self-respect, beyond even character and perception of purpose, the I-Factor is about managing yourself—your whole life—well. In his inspiring new book by the same name, Moody reveals how to get hold of your I-Factor.

Moody identifies three dynamics essential to winning the battle of the I-Factor: identity, significance, and perspective. When you understand your identity you know who you are, setting your foundation for everything. When you understand your significance, you see the purpose and the greatness you were created for. And, when you understand perspective, you can view the problems you face as stepping-stones to greatness rather than stumbling blocks.

Properly understand these three dynamics, and you will be able to master your I-Factor.

Weaving together personal stories, practical principles, and profound biblical truth, The I-Factor provides the key to achieving the life of greatness that you are destined for.

Listen as Van joins Dr. Bond to discuss the concept of the I-Factor.

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The I Factor: How Building a Great Relationship with Yourself Is the Key to a Happy, Successful Life

EP 8 - Bone Broth's Many Health Benefits

Bone broth is more than just a passing health trend. There are numerous health perks that can be realized by incorporating it into your nutritional regimen.Bone broth is more than just a passing health trend. There are numerous health perks that can be realized by incorporating it into your nutritional regimen.

Here are just a few of the many benefits:

• Helps you sleep
• Aids with detox
• Assists with weight management
• Releases fat from the body
• Keeps cellulite in check
• Promotes healthy skin, hair, and nails
• Helps keep a clean gut for a happy life

Listen as Soo-Ah Landa, Co-Founder of BRU Broth, joins Dr. Bond to discuss the health advantages of bone broth.

EP 7 - Life, Def Leppard & Beyond

Phil Collen, well-known musician of Def Leppard, is disputing the cliche of being part of a "sex, drugs and alcohol" industry with his vegan and alcohol-free lifestyle.Phil Collen, well-known musician of Def Leppard, is disputing the cliche of being part of a "sex, drugs and alcohol" industry with his vegan and alcohol-free lifestyle. 

Starting as a vegetarian for moral reasons 35 years ago, Collen has been a vegan for the last six years and attributes his diet and exercise regimen to his great health.

At nearly 60 years old, Collen says "I actually feel like Superman."

Collen joins Dr. Bond to discuss his journey to a healthy existence, including his favorite go-to foods and workouts. Collen also shares his road to success and information about his other ventures such as new rock n' soul quartet, Delta Deep.

EP 6 - Hormones & Husbands: What Men Need to Know About Menopause

Men need to be aware, acknowledge, and adapt to the hormonal shifts women experience both monthly and as they age.Remember that thing your significant other used to do when you were 28 that you thought was so cute and charming? Now that you're 45, it might be the thing that makes you want to punch him in the face.

This doesn't arise from a mental imbalance, but rather a hormonal one.

Women experience the most hormonal stability between 25 and 35 years old. Then, sex hormones tend to flux up and down until they reach an equilibrium after menopause ends. 

These fluctuations can cause both emotional "symptoms" such as irritation, anger or aggression and physical symptoms such as vaginal dryness.

Men need to be aware, acknowledge, and adapt to the hormonal shifts women experience both monthly and as they age.

Chia Chia Sun is a menopause expert and career pharmaceutical executive turned women's health entrepreneur. As the CEO and Founder of the women's health company Damiva Inc., she loves inventing natural products for women over 35. Her products address vaginal health issues after childbirth, hysterectomy, cancer, and menopause.

Chia Chia joins Dr. Bond to explain how women's hormones impact their male counterparts, as well as discuss the various ways to address hormone imbalance and hormone loss.

EP 5 - Are Your Subconscious Thoughts Making You Fat?

It's hard to believe, but the real causes for being overweight are centered in the mind. Once this puzzle piece is in place, the rest becomes much easier to understand and control.It's hard to believe, but the real causes for being overweight are centered in the mind.

Once this puzzle piece is in place, the rest becomes much easier to understand and control.

Warren Honeycutt is a decorated bodybuilder who is America’s only Masters Heavyweight to reach the National Physique Committee’s Nationals Finals, aka Mr. America, for five consecutive years. He is also the author of How the Health Are You? 7 Keys for Success, which explains why the American culture is killing us and why he believes "diet" is a four-letter word.

Listen as Warren joins Dr. Bond to share why diet and exercise are only Band-Aids for addressing weight issues, how you can make a lifelong change in regards to your weight, and how you can look and feel as many as 25 years younger.


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EP 4 - The Father Effect: Hope & Healing from a Dad's Absence

John Finch struggled for year after his father's suicide when he was 11 years old. To move forward, he needed to forgive both his father for choosing to leave and himself for not being the best father he could be.John Finch always struggled after his father committed suicide when he was 11 years old, but it wasn't until he was raising his own three daughters that he truly understood their futures relied on his coming to terms with his difficult past.

To move forward, he needed to forgive both his father for choosing to leave and himself for not being the best father he could be.

This journey led to The Father Effect, a book containing practical help for anyone, man or woman, with a deep father wound from losing a dad through divorce, death, or disinterest.

Through positive lessons on forgiveness and approachable advice on how to change your legacy as a parent, partner, and person, the book is the ultimate healing tool for anyone who has suffered the absence of a dad.

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EP 3 - How to Fight FATflammation

Are you consistently overweight, no matter what you do?Are you consistently overweight, no matter what you do? Have you tried everything? Are you plagued by stubborn fat hanging around your hips, thighs, and belly? Well, there's a reason for that. All those frustratingly pointless diets and exercise regimes have failed to address the root cause of weight gain.

According to Dr. Lori Shemek, a successful diet isn't centered on calories or cardio. She says, "Cutting calories doesn't cut it." Our problems with fat are created because we eat foods that cause the body's natural fat cells to become inflamed.

Sadly, the staples of the Standard American Diet -- from pasta and bread to factory-farmed chicken and cattle, from sugar and artificial sweeteners to salad dressing and soft drinks -- irritate our fat cells, causing chronic inflammation and chronically oversized fat cells. This irritation causes the body to store fat permanently, no matter how hard you exercise or how diligently you cut back on calories.

Dr. Shemek calls this serious condition FATflammation, and only when you decrease the inflammation of the fat cells can you achieve the weight loss and optimum health you've been chasing. We need to forget about counting calories, counting points, fad diets, no-fat diets, and spending countless hours at the gym. 

Dr. Shemek joins Dr. Bond to discuss the idea behind FATflammation, as well as the following key topics: 

• Core Underlying Cause of Weight Gain
• Low-Level Inflammation
• The Calorie Myth
• The Fat Myth
• Gut Health
• Foods Many Believe are Healthy (But Are Not)
• Supplements are Necessary for Optimal Health

EP 2 - Before the Change: Taking Charge of Your Perimenopause

Perimenopause, the period of about ten years leading up to menopause, can be addressed largely by understanding and controlling its symptoms.Are you ready to take charge of your perimenopause simply, safely, and naturally?

Perimenopause, the period of about ten years leading up to menopause, can be addressed largely by understanding and controlling its symptoms.

Ann Louise Gittleman, PhD, CNS, author of Before the Change: Taking Charge of Your Perimenopause, joins host Dr. Ward Bond to discuss safe and natural alternatives to hormone therapy, including healing vitamins, minerals, herbs, and natural hormones.

Listen in to learn how you can head off depression and mood swings, weight shifts, erratic sleep, memory loss, and other changes leading to menopause.

EP 1 - What is Food Healing?

Nagging or chronic health conditions can prevent you from living life to the fullest. What if the answer was in your kitchen?Nagging or chronic health conditions can prevent you from living life to the fullest.

What if the answer was in your kitchen?

Healing via food is an effective way to overcome health challenges and get you on the road to optimal health and wellness.

Chef Susan Irby joins host Dr. Ward Bond to discuss what food healing is, as well as some tips from their companion program, the "Food Healing Kitchen Makeover."