The Dr. Ward Bond Show

EP 179 - Salt In My Soul: Living Life in the Face of Death

'Salt In My Soul' the extraordinary film documentary about Mallory Smith. She was a young woman who lived with cystic fibrosis her whole life, who suffered immeasurably but who always found the will to live happy. Her story is a testament to enduring parental love and determination and the healing power of memoir as medicine, inspiring all of us to live life as fully as possible in the face of the challenges we all face. 
SALT IN MY SOUL: An Unfinished Life, by Mallory Smith, is a powerful, intimate, and inspiring portrait of a brave young woman living with chronic illness. Mallory understood that patient voices need to be amplified in order to improve healthcare, that the intersection of human behavior and nature is critical to environmental sustainability, and that love and friendship give life meaning. As Mallory’s body deteriorated, she sharpened her mind, crystalized her thinking, and honed her writing skills. In her 2500 pages of private journal entries, she created poetry out of her life experiences.  Beautifully written, provocative, and peppered with insights, SALT IN MY SOUL reminds us to follow Mallory's mantra and "Live Happy."  
Her mother Diane Shader Smith is here with us to share Mallory’s story. Diane has been a writer, speaker, publicist and fundraiser for 30 years. And raising more than $5.5 million dollars for basic science and cystic fibrosis research.
Now watch Mallory's incredible story told by her mother Diane.

EP 178 - When God Calls You When It Interferes with Your Career

Dr. Scott Silverii was a highly decorated, twenty-five-year law enforcement officer that promptly ended in retirement when God called Scott out of public service and into His service. Scott Silverii answered God’s calling even when it “interfered” with his career.

Scott admits that leading people to Christ is more exciting than the twelve years he spent undercover, sixteen years in SWAT, and five years as chief of police combined. His education and experience allow Scott Silverii for a deeper understanding in ministering to the wounded, as he worked to break free from his own past pain and abuse.

Having authored over 45 books, Scott’s ministry service allows him to mentor aspiring faith-based authors through he and his wife Leah’s Christian publishing house, Five Stones Press.

Today, all of us are going to learn what it actually means when God calls you even when it interfere’s with your career and do you have confidence to tell the Lord, yes send me. And Scott did just that.

EP 177 - Greg Ellis: The Respondent: Exposing the Cartel of Family Law

Greg Ellis, known for his roles in the Pirates of the Caribbean & TITANIC, Hawaii-Five-O and 24 just to name a few. 

Greg recently made headlines when he revealed his own Hollywood divorce crucifixion and court saga in a call to reform the family court system, and he just launched a national foundation to support children & parents going through the court system, and he is working now with families across the country (including high-profile Hollywood couples). 

The nonprofit, Children & Parents United, aims to promote and improve child well-being by offering help and resources and, in turn, reducing conflict for those children and parents navigating our current family law systems. 

With an intro by friend Johnny Depp, Greg also just launched his new book, The Respondent: Exposing the Cartel of Family Law that delivers a true-life, unvarnished, first-person account of his own family breakdown.

EP 176 - Clinical Hypnosis, Hormonal Disruptors and Herbs for Cancer

Ran D. Anbar, MD, is board certified in both pediatric pulmonology and general pediatrics, offering hypnosis and counseling services at Center Point Medicine in La Jolla, California, and Syracuse, New York.

 

Dr. Anbar is a leader in clinical hypnosis, and his 25 years of experience have allowed him to successfully treat over 7,000 children. His experience has offered him the opportunity to direct and co-direct more than 20 clinical workshops on the subject of pediatric hypnosis.

 

He is a published author of more than 50 articles, abstracts, and book chapters on pediatric functional disorders and pediatric hypnosis. And today we are going to learn what clinical hypnosis is all about. 

 

And Dr. Bond discusses the dangers of Hormonal Disruptors, and herbs for cancer.

EP 175 - The FDA Doesn’t Care About You: FDA Insider Speaks!

Dr. Richard Williams served as the Director for Social Science with the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition at the Food and Drug Administration.  

He recently served on the U.S. EPA Science Advisory Board, is the Board Chairman for the Center for Truth in Science, and a board member of the Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences. 

Dr. Richard Williams has written a book, called FIXING FOOD. Telling the stories of what really happens inside the FDA. Want to know why our nation is so obese with no help in sight? Is the all-powerful FDA just looking out for themselves instead of you? 

You’re about to get the eye-opening truth as well as providing help to the consumers to eat more safely and healthier.

EP 174 - America’s #1 Home Expert Making Unhealthy Homes Healthy

Caroline Blazovsky is nationally recognized as America’s Healthy Home Expert and is one of the top home experts in the country. She has worked on the homes of the most famous to the everyday person that wants to improve their living space. Caroline is an investigator, environmental consultant promoting healthier homes throughout the globe. 

With more than 20 years of working with residential clients and 30,000 home investigations‐‐ she can teach you the healthy way to home projects. If you want to know what toxins are lurking in your home, or have health symptoms that have no known cause, you may want to hear her real‐life client stories about improving health by changing your environment. https://www.healthyhomeexpert.com

EP 173 - Overcoming Tragedy Through Faith - Natasha Owens

One of Christian Music’s most beloved voices, Natasha Owens’ path to a successful music career is unique, rooted in agonizing heartache and unbelievable tragedy. The themes of grief, heartbreak, and redemption spread throughout her music, which served as therapy for her along the way.

She is here to share her courageous story as a means to inspire others, while always making sure to meet listeners exactly where they’re at.

She has toured with some of Christian Music’s bestselling artists, including Michael W. Smith, Jason Crabb, Matthew West, Audio Adrenaline, and many more.

EP 172 - John Berry: Faith, Family & Friends

Grammy award-winning country star, John Berry is gearing up for the release of a new album in 2021 and the Silver Anniversary of his Songs and Stories Christmas Concert Tour. He took advantage of being off the road for the bigger part of 2020 and created new opportunities to continue his reach to his fan base as well as new ones, which we will talk about today and John released a new video and re-recorded a new single for "The Graduation Song," started a new podcast, Faith Family & Friends with John & Robin Berry.

In 2019, Berry was diagnosed with throat cancer, requiring 35 treatments combined of radiation and chemotherapy. In 2018 charted at #30 on the Music Row Breakout Charts with the single, “Beautifully Broken,” which is featured in the soundtrack for the movie of the same name. John Berry has placed 20 singles on the country hit parade charts, six of which went Top 5 as well as a No. 1 on the Billboard and Radio & Records country charts. He has earned numerous Gold and Platinum records.

EP 171 - John Schneider: My Life My Way And More!

It would be impressive enough for an actor to star in a single show that changed the course of television history with iconic characters and cross-generational appeal, but the fact that John Schneider’s done exactly that on a regular basis for at least four decades makes him nothing short of legendary. 

Whether it’s currently playing Jim Cryer on Tyler Perry’s “The Haves and the Have Nots”, previously immortalizing Jonathan Kent on Smallville and Bo Duke on The Dukes of Hazzard, or showing off his own fancy footwork on Dancing with the Stars, and one of most recognizable faces in all of pop culture.

Add in a music career as a four-time chart-topping country artist with over 20 albums to his credit and it turns out his heart is just as huge as the fame that follows, thanks to his co-founding of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals with Marie Osmond that has raised over $7 billion dollars.

With two new movies coming soon, Poker Run and Christmas In Tune, let’s welcome one of the most iconic television stars of the 20th and 21st century, actor and singer John Schneider.

EP 170 - Letting God Find You - Mardi Long

Mardi was born in Portland, Oregon and spent much of her childhood on the north Oregon coast. Her career in the healthcare industry provided her the opportunity to travel extensively throughout the United States. She has also had the privilege of visiting a number of other countries. She is now retired and lives in Houston, Texas.

Mardi and her husband, Ray, share passions for travel, gourmet cooking, the arts and community.  Mardi has found that it is important to engage in a variety of pursuits and experiences that help us better understand the diversity of the world around us. It is this diversity that makes our lives so very rich and rewarding!

EP 169 - Actor Paul Kwo - God’s Not Dead: We The People & More!

Paul Kwo, is an actor, musician, writer and entrepreneur. He played the iconic role of Martin Yip in the God's Not Dead blockbuster franchise, which has grossed over $90 million in worldwide box office. He has also worked on other hit projects such as Black Panther, Crazy Rich Asians, Fresh off the Boat, Scrubs and many more. His independent projects have also been seen at festivals across the globe.

A lifelong musician, Paul has performed with critically acclaimed cellist Yo-Yo Ma, and his music has also been featured in the God's Not Dead franchise. He has released eight original music albums available at all major online retailers. In 2011, he established the successful PopRock Academy in the greater Los Angeles area, cultivating a new generation of performers. He has also released his first children's book Nervous Nelly's First Recital helping young students overcome nervousness.

EP 168 - Kelly Lang - Cancer Survivor and True Love‘s Powerful Story

Kelly Lang has had a stellar career with her songs being recorded by artists such as Ricky Skaggs, Lorrie Morgan, The Oak Ridge Boys, Crystal Gayle, George Jones, B.J. Thomas, Jerry Lee Lewis, and TG Sheppard, to name a few.

She has also performed/recorded duets with iconic artists, Sir Barry Gibb, Dame Olivia Newton-John, Paul Shaffer, and Lee Greenwood. 

Kelly has new autobiography, 'I’m Not Going Anywhere,’ an inspiring journey of being a 17-year breast cancer survivor, shares her journey of healing that brought her through the ups and downs of life which includes the unfolding of her love story with country music legend T.G. Sheppard. 

With the foreword being written by friend and fellow breast cancer survivor, Dame Olivia Newton-John, the book provides life lessons and showcases Lang’s positive attitude during some of the most trying times.

EP 167 - Mario Andretti Talks Family, Racing Indy, Formula 1, Relationships with Paul Newman, Nigel Mansell and so much more!

Mario Andretti is an auto racing icon, considered by many to be the greatest all-around race car driver in the history of motorsports.

Mario Andretti’s achievements are legendary:  The world watched as he won the Daytona 500, the Indianapolis 500 as well as 4 IndyCar titles and ultimately the Formula One World Championship in 1978, an unprecedented trifecta. No other race car driver has ever won all three titles. Mario took the checkered flag 111 times during his career – a career that stretched five decades and across six continents.  

Ladies and gentlemen, it is with great honor to introduce to you, one of auto racing’s most famous Living Legends, Mario Andretti.

EP 166 - Shaped Notes: How Ordinary People with Extraordinary Gifts Influenced My Life and Career

Admired by fans and peers alike for his majestic tenor voice, Larnelle Harris as become the symbol of talent and integrity in a career that spans over five decades.  

He is the only person in history to be a member of three distinct hall of fame organizations-- Gospel Music Hall of Fame, Kentucky Music Hall of Fame and the Amateur Radio Hall of Fame.  He was twice inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame, both as a solo artist and as part of the Gaither Vocal Band. 

From the White House to the danger zone of the 38th Parallel, Larnelle has impacted audiences across the globe with his music.  He was the first Christian artist to perform inside the Kremlin after the fall of the Soviet Union.  He is one of a handful of celebrities to receive the Ad Council's Silver Bell Award for Distinguished Public Service in recognition of his song "Mighty Spirit" as the theme song for the longest-running Public Service Announcement in television history.  

Larnelle Harris is here to discuss his autobiography entitled “Shaped Notes: How Ordinary People with Extraordinary Gifts Influenced my Life and Career”.

EP 165 - Don‘t Let the Gene Out of the Bottle - Dangers of GMO‘s

Founder and Executive Director of the Institute for Responsible Technology and Protect Nature Now. As leading spokesperson on GMO health dangers, Jeffrey Smith authored two global bestsellers, directed five films, delivered 1000 lectures and 1000 interviews in 45 countries, trained 1,500 speakers and organized over 10,000 grassroots advocates. 

Jeffrey was the architect of a successful plan to achieve the tipping point of consumer rejection of genetically engineered foods. His work has influenced the behavior and health of millions of people worldwide. 

He is now sounding the alarm about the grave, even irreversible hazards from new genetic engineering techniques, which can lead to health and environ- mental catastrophes. Mr. Smith leads the Global Protect Nature Now Coalition, urging governments to stop the releases of all genetically engineered microbes.

EP 164 - Sweet Like Jasmine: Finding Identity in a Culture of Loneliness

Bonnie Gray is an  inspirational speaker who developed a global following of readers who come to her for inspiring Christian living content written in her authentic, unique voice. Bonnie’s moving, soulful stories challenge believers spiritually and connect deeply at a heart level. 

Bonnie’s new book, Sweet Like Jasmine: Finding Identity in a Culture of Loneliness is her most personal to date. A moving memoir about uncovering family secrets, finding true worth, and witnessing brokenness made beautiful, Sweet Like Jasmine celebrates what it really means to belong. 

Growing up as an American-Chinese daughter of a mail-order bride and a busboy working in San Francisco’s Chinatown, then a long-forgotten birth certificate in an old file cabinet sparked a new journey. 

And with that, she is going to take us on part of her soul-shaking discoveries about her identity, human kindness, and what it means to be loved.

EP 163 - The Benefits of Yoga for Mental Health - Thara Natalie

From singer to Spirit Warrior, Thara Natalie Prashad, feels blessed to have found the connection between physical movement, mental stillness and nutrition. This is her trifecta for success in all areas of life. She puts all of this into practice as a yoga studio owner & teacher, a health coach and a Karuna Reiki healer. Her greatest gift is helping her clients to go deeper; making shifts throughout mind, body and spirit.

EP 162 - The Oak Ridge Boys - Front Porch Singin‘

The Oak Ridge Boys. They have sold over 41 million units worldwide and are synonymous with “America, apple pie, baseball, and country music.” In addition to their awards and accolades in the country music field, the Oaks have garnered five GRAMMY® Awards, nine GMA DOVE Awards, and two American Music Awards. 

The group—Joe Bonsall, Duane Allen, William Lee Golden, and Richard Sterban, are members of the prestigious Country Music Hall of Fame and the Grand Ole Opry. 

The Oaks are known worldwide as one of recording history’s most extraordinary musical successes. They have charted single after single and album after album, celebrating two double-platinum albums and more than 30 Top 10 hits, and we are here to talk about their new album Front Porch Singin’ and the 40th Anniversary of the monster hit Elvira.

EP 161 - Music Legend Lee Greenwood - The U.S.A. Bible

Lee Greenwood, who has recorded 22 studio albums, has had 7 number 1 hits and 38 singles. Just the sound of his name takes us immediately to one of the most heard, most sung songs by all of us, “God Bless the USA.” Written and recorded by Lee Greenwood, the song is become known as “America’s Second National Anthem.” 

The song brought America together after that fateful day on September 11th, 2001. Which brings us to the upcoming 20th anniversary of 9/11.

EP 160 - Music Beats Cancer with Dr. Mona Jhaveri

Dr. Mona Jhaveri, the Founder and Executive director at Music Beats Cancer. She launched Music Beats Cancer to address the “Valley of Death,” the growing gap in funding that constrains the translation of cancer research discoveries into clinical applications. As cancer affects millions around the globe each year, efforts to cure this disease have largely focused on cancer research rather than cancer product development. Dr. Jhaveri believes that the key to bridging the Valley of Death is to: Raise public awareness about the Valley of Death and its impact on our progress on the war against cancer; Create a funding platform that empowers the public to directly and transparently support the development of cancer-fighting solutions.

Dr. Jhaveri holds a doctorate in biochemistry from the Bowman Gray School of Medicine of Wake Forest University. She trained as a post-doctoral fellow at the National Cancer Institute. Dr. Jhaveri was granted the SPORE Fellowship Award for Breast Cancer Research at the Lombardi Cancer Center of Georgetown University.

EP 159 - GAIN Without Pain

Dr. Greg Hammer, a pediatric intensive care physician, pediatric anesthesiologist, and professor at Stanford University Medical Center.

Dr. Hammer is a health enthusiast and meditator, utilizing a non-duality and mindfulness-based approach, including the GAIN method.  Dr. Hammer is the author of GAIN without Pain: The Happiness Handbook for Health Care Professionals.

EP 158 - The Connection Between Allergies and Heart Disease

Dr. Stephen Sinatra, he is one of the most highly respected and sought-after cardiologists whose integrative approach to treating cardiovascular disease has revitalized patients with even the most advanced forms of illness. Previous to working with Healthy Directions, he has more than 40 years of clinical practice, research, and study by starting his career as an attending physician at Manchester Memorial Hospital in Connecticut where he then went on to serve as chief of cardiology and director of medical education and other esteem positions. Dr. Sinatra is also founder of the New England Heart Center, where he became known as one of America’s top integrative cardiologists by combining conventional medical treatments for heart disease with complementary nutritional, anti-aging and psychological therapies.

EP 157 - Everyday Peace

Dr. Dravon James, an inspirational speaker, radio host and author of Freedom is Your Birthright. She is the founder of Everyday Peace, a platform for her to help and inspire others to build the life of their dreams. 

Her journey began in poverty on the South Side of Chicago. Though she had always dreamt of a career on the stage, Dravon went on to earn a doctorate in pharmacy from Creighton University and has worked as a pharmacist all of her adult life. Along with her medical career and theatrical aspirations, whose career credits include a recurring role on HBO’s acclaimed “The Wire”, many stage plays, and independent films. She continues to inspire and teach what she knows to be the most effective tool for transforming, creating, and building a spectacular life—tapping into Everyday Peace.

EP 156 - CHEESE, WINE, AND BREAD: Discovering the Magic of Fermentation in England, Italy, and France

Katie Quinn is a cookbook author and food journalist. Every week she posts food and travel videos to her YouTube channel, QKatie, which has over 5 million views and 38,600 subscribers. Her slogan (and podcast title) is Keep It Quirky because she thinks life, both in the kitchen and out of it, is more enjoyable if you don’t take yourself too seriously. She has appeared on The Today Show, as a contestant on the Food Network's Chopped, and as a judge on Beat Bobby Flay. She attended Le Cordon Bleu in Paris. Katie always considered herself a foodie, but it was a serious accident resulting in a traumatic brain injury that caused her to look at food—and ultimately her entire life—in a different way. Today we will discuss that life changing moment as well as her beautiful new book, CHEESE, WINE, AND BREAD: Discovering the Magic of Fermentation in England, Italy, and France.

EP 155 - METABOLICAL: The Lure and the Lies of Processed Food, Nutrition, and Modern Medicine

Dr. Robert Lustig, a pediatric neuro-endocrinologist, has long been on the cutting edge of medicine and science. Throughout his forty-plus year career, The New York Times bestselling author of Fat Chance has been dedicated to treating and preventing childhood obesity and diabetes.  With his new book, METABOLICAL: The Lure and the Lies of Processed Food, Nutrition, and Modern Medicine, he exposes the truth, both scientifically and politically, underlying the current global pandemic of diet-related diseases.

 

In his previous work, The Hacking of the American Mind, Dr. Lustig makes very clear, how the processed food industry has hacked our bodies and minds to pursue pleasure over happiness, fueling widespread addiction and depression.  In METABOLICAL, he addresses nutrition, food science, and global health, and explains how by focusing on real food we can reverse chronic disease and promote longevity. For the first time, all strands of this pandemic — the medical, the economic, and the environmental — are pulled together into one clear narrative.

EP 154 - A Monumental Breakthrough for Early Stage Dementia

Dr. Alan Snow, he is Founder & CEO of Cognitive Clarity Inc. and former Research Associate Professor of Pathology at University of Washington in Seattle, where he was an Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center project team leader for over 10 years.

Dr. Snow has been studying and researching brain health, memory, cognition and brain “plaques and tangles” for over 30 years. In this episode we discuss the extraordinary findings of the use of Cat’s Claw herb for the removal of the plaques and tangles and how it is changing the lives of those with early stage dementia.

EP 153 - Fitness Tips from the #1 Celebrity Fitness Trainer in the World

Gunnar Peterson, a Beverly Hills-based personal trainer whose clients include celebrities, professional athletes, and everyday people. Gunnar was formerly the Los Angeles Lakers’ Director of Strength and Endurance. He is widely recognized for his expertise in functional training and his commitment to developing and implementing innovative fitness techniques. With over 28 years in the fitness industry, Gunnar’s dynamic approach, boundless energy and (sometimes risky) humor only add to the effectiveness of the experience his clients enjoy. 

With a client list as diverse as his training methods, Gunnar emphasizes strength training methods that can be transferred from the gym to daily life, from training camp to a championship game. He has worked with athletes from every major sports leagues. Many film and television celebrities have also sought Gunnar’s guidance in preparing for their roles and have stayed on to become year-round clients, making him a cornerstone of their fitness regimen.

EP 152 - VIBRANT: A Groundbreaking Program to Get Energized, Own Your Health, and Glow

Dr. Stacie Stephenson, a pioneer of functional and integrative medicine who has dedicated her life’s work to helping people create vibrant health from within, to prevent chronic disease and recover from illness naturally. Dr. Stephenson was a practicing physician for 15 years before becoming Chair of Functional Medicine for Cancer Treatment Centers of America and a board member of The Board for Certification of Nutrition Specialists℠. She has partnered with the American Heart Association for nutritional outreach, serves on the Board of Directors for the Gateway For Cancer Research, and is an advocate for children’s health worldwide. We are here to discuss her new book, Vibrant: A Groundbreaking Program to Get Energized, Own Your Health and Glow.

EP 151 - Hungry For Happy - Nathalie Botros

Nathalie Botros, a Psychotherapist and Life Coach, who is also certified as a Holistic Health Coach with a specialization in Hormones.

She was born in Lebanon, raised in Turkey and educated in Switzerland. She played and worked in Italy before eventually landing in New York City, where she lives today. 

When she moved to New York, 15 years ago, she experienced the biggest weight gain of her life. She stopped running and started being obsessed with her weight. She started trying every diet on the market. Her fixation was so big that she started to get angry and depressed. After hitting rock bottom, she decided to take over her life.  She blew up her destructive patterns of self-hate and disappointment and created a new approach to self-love and acceptance. 

Today Nathalie helps clients FROM ALL AROUND THE WORLD to be happy, healthy and successful through her coaching programs, motivational speaking and publications.

EP 150 - When Conventional Medicine Isn't Enough - Brunde Broady

Brunde Broady’s infant son experienced an onslaught of health issues that conventional medicine could neither define nor treat, so she began her own research-based quest for answers. Over the course of ten years, she pulled together hundreds of threads from scientific journal articles and revealed the importance of the enzyme Calcium ATPase. Ms. Broady has a Yale MBA and has received patents in both the United States and China related to her work on Calcium ATPase. She wrote The Calcium Connection: The Little-Known Enzyme at the Root of Your Cellular Health to share her knowledge with as many people as possible to help them make educated health and lifestyle decisions.