I Choose Health Podcast

Healing from within—one story at a time. 🌿The I Choose Health Podcast shares real, powerful journeys of people who’ve overcome chronic illness, addiction, trauma, and mental health challenges through resilience, mindset, and holistic healing. Each episode brings inspiring stories and expert insights from health professionals, therapists, and nutrition experts to help you find balance, strength, and total well-being—body, mind, and soul. 💫#alternativehealth #healthandfitness #mentalhealth #vegan

I Choose Health Podcast is a health podcast hosted by Stefan Lessie, with 83 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  #84: 1% Chance of Survival: Vincent Van Den Broeck Rebuilds His Life

  Aug 14, 202657 min

  After being hit by a car and left in a coma, Vincent Van Den Broeck had only a 1% chance of surviving without major damage. In Episode 84 of the I Choose Health Podcast, Vincent tells host Stefan Lessie how he relearned to walk, completed rehabilitation in two and a half months instead of the expected two years, and transformed his recovery into the Until It’s Done movement. Vincent also shares practical lessons about resilience, mental strength, support systems, health, daily structure, overcoming adversity, and pursuing goals that feel impossible. SPONSOR Begin your healing journey with BetterHelp and receive 10% off your first month: https://betterhelp.com/ichoosehealth CONNECT WITH VINCENT Instagram, Vincent in the Kitchen: https://www.instagram.com/vincentinthekitchen Instagram, Hashtag Brussels: https://www.instagram.com/hashtagbrussels/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@vincentinthekitchen LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vincent-van-den-broeck-b9b275103/ Until It’s Done Club: https://theuidclub.com Pre-order Everything Feels Impossible Until It’s Done: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H3QXHHC6 MyProtein Belgium: https://www.myprotein.be/ EPISODE CHAPTERS 00:00 Vincent’s 1% chance of survival 01:57 I Choose Health introduction 02:15 Meet Vincent Van Den Broeck 03:03 The accident that changed everything 04:36 Learning the truth about his survival odds 08:06 Becoming better instead of becoming his old self 10:29 Completing a two-year recovery in two and a half months 13:08 Relearning how to walk 14:21 How his support system pushed him forward 17:25 The power of connection and service 20:14 Physical pain versus the mental battle 22:40 How the mind supported his recovery 24:34 Treating adversity as a test 27:52 Loving life and accepting losses 29:47 Why everything feels impossible until it is done 32:33 What to do when your situation feels impossible 34:30 Creating the Until It’s Done movement 36:22 The five pillars of transformation 39:52 Redefining health after nearly losing his life 41:50 Creating structure when life feels overwhelming 46:01 Finding solutions when you truly want something 48:50 The most neglected pillar of success 50:26 Turning his scar into credibility and purpose 53:49 How the accident changed his definition of ambition 54:23 Vincent’s next seemingly impossible goal 55:38 How to connect with Vincent 56:07 Choosing power, possibility, and purpose Subscribe & Connect with I Choose Health: YouTube Podcast Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@IChooseHealthPodcast Fitness Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@mindcorefitness1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ichoosehealthpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ichoosehealthpodcast Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0rxOkqBlAQBZVfznoUpNvP️ Shop Merch: https://ichoosehealthpodcast.myshopify.com/collections/all#VincentVanDenBroeck #SurvivalStory #BrainInjuryRecovery #OvercomingAdversity #IChooseHealthPodcast

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  #83:You’re Already Hypnotized: How Your Subconscious Is Controlling Your Health | Dr. Tara Perry

  Aug 7, 202658 min

  Start healing today with our #sponsor BetterHelp and get 10% off your first month by going to: https://www.betterhelp.com/ichoosehealth What if the biggest thing standing between you and better health is not your body, but the subconscious beliefs and stress patterns you have carried for years?In this episode of the I Choose Health Podcast, Stefan Lessing sits down with clinical hypnotherapist and holistic healing expert Dr. Tara Perry to explore the powerful connection between the subconscious mind, chronic stress, trauma, and physical health.Dr. Perry explains what actually happens during clinical hypnotherapy, why she describes her work as "dehypnotizing," and how subconscious patterns can influence everything from anxiety and people pleasing to confidence, sleep, stress, and our relationship with food.We also explore whether someone can be hypnotized against their will, the impact of social media on our mental state, why childhood experiences can continue affecting us as adults, and the difference between suppressing painful emotions and actually healing them.Dr. Perry also shares stories from nearly three decades of working with clients and explains why changing the stories we carry about ourselves may be an important part of creating lasting change.Plus, learn a simple breathing exercise you can use to help calm your nervous system.If this conversation challenges the way you think about your mind, stress, and healing, subscribe to I Choose Health for more conversations exploring the connection between physical, mental, and emotional wellness.⚠️ This conversation is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical or mental health care.Connect with Dr. Tara Perry Website / Work with Dr. Tara Perry: https://consulttara.com/ ️ Next Level Healing Podcast: https://consulttara.com/podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtaraperry/ ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drtaragraceperry Chapters 00:00 Can Your Subconscious Affect Your Health? 02:17 Meet Dr. Tara Perry 02:38 What Drew Dr. Perry Into Healing? 04:41 Why the Mind and Body Cannot Be Separated 09:16 Understanding Subconscious Stress Patterns 11:03 What Actually Happens During Clinical Hypnotherapy? 15:06 Social Media, Programming, and Breakthroughs 17:07 Can You Be Hypnotized Against Your Will? 18:49 Are You Awake During Hypnosis? 20:51 What Does Science Say About Hypnosis? 25:10 Faith, Belief, and the Power of the Mind 28:28 Rapid Inner Transformation vs. Traditional Therapy 30:48 Why Some People Break Through Faster 32:52 Why the Brain Resists Change 34:52 Dr. Perry's Most Memorable Transformations 37:10 Can Childhood Experiences Affect Adult Health? 38:06 Can Physical Symptoms Have Emotional Roots? 41:32 Why Anxiety May Be Increasing 42:50 The Biggest Misconception About the Subconscious 43:59 The Emotional Burden on First Responders 45:55 Can You Heal Without Reliving Trauma? 47:44 Suppressing Emotions vs. Actually Healing 49:17 Signs You May Be Living With Chronic Stress 52:38 What Chronic Stress Does to the Body 53:33 A Simple Exercise to Calm Your Nervous System 55:31 How to Work With Dr. Tara Perry Subscribe & Connect with I Choose Health: YouTube Podcast Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@IChooseHealthPodcast Fitness Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@mindcorefitness1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ichoosehealthpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ichoosehealthpodcast Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0rxOkqBlAQBZVfznoUpNvP ️ Shop Merch: https://ichoosehealthpodcast.myshopify.com/collections/all #Hypnotherapy #SubconsciousMind #DrTaraPerry #TraumaHealing #MentalHealth #HolisticHealth #StressRelief #MindBodyConnection #Healing #IChooseHealth

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  #82: From CUT in High School to College's ALL-TIME Leading Scorer |Isaiah Geathers' Inspiring Story

  Jul 31, 202629 min

  Start healing today with our #sponsor BetterHelp and get 10% off your first month by going to: ⁠⁠https://www.betterhelp.com/ichoosehealth⁠⁠ Most athletes dream of becoming a McDonald's All-American or earning a Division I scholarship. Isaiah Geathers' journey looked very different.After being cut from his varsity basketball team, Isaiah committed himself to relentless daily improvement, waking up at 6 AM to train, learning from better players, and refusing to let rejection define him. That commitment eventually led him to become the all-time leading scorer at Lehman College, play professional basketball overseas, and ultimately discover that true fulfillment comes from something much deeper than athletic success. In this episode of the I Choose Health Podcast, Stefan Lessie and Isaiah discuss: Why confidence is more important than talent The difference between quantity and quality practice How rejection can become your greatest motivation Playing professional basketball overseas The dangers of tying your identity to achievement Finding peace, purpose, and faith beyond success Why doing what you love matters more than chasing recognition Whether you're an athlete, entrepreneur, student, or simply trying to overcome setbacks, this conversation will challenge the way you think about success and inspire you to pursue purpose over applause. If this episode encouraged you, please Like, Subscribe, and Share it with someone who needs to hear this message. ️ Subscribe for more conversations on health, mindset, faith, and purposeful living. Chapters 00:00 – From Rejection to Record Breaker 01:39 – Welcome to the I Choose Health Podcast 02:31 – Getting Cut from Varsity Changed Everything 04:06 – Quantity vs. Quality Practice 06:44 – Building Confidence at Every Level 09:31 – When Self-Doubt Almost Won 10:42 – The Power of Community & Networking 13:32 – Chasing Success vs. Finding Fulfillment 15:32 – Becoming Lehman College's All-Time Leading Scorer 17:03 – Life Beyond Basketball 20:40 – Finding Identity in God 22:27 – A New Calling: Landscape Architecture 25:30 – Purpose Over Personal Ambition 27:40 – Final Advice: Do What You LoveHashtags#IChooseHealth #IsaiahGathers #Basketball #Mindset #Faith #PersonalGrowth #Motivation #Success #MentalHealth #Purpose #Confidence #Sports Subscribe & Connect with I Choose Health: YouTube Podcast Channel: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@IChooseHealthPodcast ⁠⁠ Fitness Channel: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@mindcorefitness1 ⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ichoosehealthpodcast/⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@ichoosehealthpodcast⁠⁠ Listen on Spotify: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/0rxOkqBlAQBZVfznoUpNvP⁠⁠ ️ Shop Merch: ⁠⁠https://ichoosehealthpodcast.myshopify.com/collections/all⁠

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  #81: The Biggest Weight Loss Lie You've Been Told | Dr. Liz Graves

  Jul 24, 202646 min

  Start healing today with our #sponsor BetterHelp and get 10% off your first month by going to: https://www.betterhelp.com/ichoosehealth Is your metabolism really "broken," or have you simply been given the wrong information?In this episode of the I Choose Health Podcast, Stefan Leslie sits down with Dr. Liz Graves, chiropractor and metabolic health expert, to uncover the truth about metabolism, sustainable fat loss, inflammation, nutrition, and why so many people struggle to lose weight despite eating less. Dr. Graves explains why metabolism is far more than calorie burning, how processed foods and inflammation affect every cell in the body, why women often struggle differently than men, and how healing your metabolism is about far more than watching the number on the scale.Whether you're trying to lose weight, reverse unhealthy habits, improve your energy, or simply understand your body better, this conversation will change the way you think about health. Chapters 00:00 Why Most People Misunderstand Metabolism 02:18 Meet Dr. Liz Graves 03:16 From Chiropractic to Metabolic Health 06:11 Why You Must Advocate for Your Own Health 08:14 Collaboration Between Traditional & Holistic Medicine09:23 Discovering Her Calling 10:23 What Chiropractic Really Does 13:05 Preventing Back Pain & Improving Posture 16:22 Why Dr. Graves Created Back 2 Real Food 18:44 What Metabolism Actually Is? 20:53 Fast vs. Slow Metabolism Explained 23:14 Healthy Fat Loss vs. Weight Loss 27:21 The Emotional Side of Weight Loss 29:32 Seed Oils & Chronic Inflammation 34:18 The Biggest Myth About Metabolism 35:13 Signs Your Metabolism Needs Help 37:11 Why Women Lose Weight Differently Than Men 40:03 How to Know You're Actually Healing 42:12 Sustainable Nutrition That Works 44:57 Final Advice from Dr. Liz Graves Connect with Dr. Liz Graves Website: www.back2realfood.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlizgraves?igsh=MXkwN2ZpdHVyNjJ2dQ== Subscribe to the I Choose Health Podcast for conversations that empower you to choose health, purpose, and longevity. Subscribe & Connect with I Choose Health: YouTube Podcast Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@IChooseHealthPodcast Fitness Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@mindcorefitness1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ichoosehealthpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ichoosehealthpodcast Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0rxOkqBlAQBZVfznoUpNvP ️ Shop Merch: https://ichoosehealthpodcast.myshopify.com/collections/all #Metabolism #WeightLoss #Nutrition #HealthyEating #FatLoss #InsulinResistance #MetabolicHealth #FunctionalMedicine #Wellness #IChooseHealth

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  #80: You Are NOT Obligated to Have Sex: Healing Sexual Trauma with Vanessa Cushing

  Jul 17, 202650 min

  🧠Start healing today with our #sponsor BetterHelp and get 10% off your first month by going to: https://www.betterhelp.com/ichoosehealth At 19, Vanessa Cushing survived a sexual assault in college. When the institution responsible for protecting her dismissed her experience, she transformed her anger and pain into a lifelong mission: helping survivors reclaim their voices, bodies, relationships, and sense of safety. Vanessa also discusses consent, sexual entitlement, desire discrepancies in relationships, nervous-system regulation, pornography, shame, couples therapy, and the damaging belief that marriage entitles someone to sex. She explains why pressuring a partner can destroy sexual desire and why every person remains responsible for their own pleasure. Content warning: This episode includes detailed discussions of sexual assault, suicidal ideation, institutional betrayal, coercion, abuse, and trauma recovery. Please listen with care and seek qualified support when needed.Connect with Vanessa CushingCushing Counseling: https://www.cushingcounseling.com Sex Therapy Pro: https://www.sextherapypro.ai Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cushingcounseling?igsh=YmZ0M3hnaXVzZGp5 Chapters00:00 Vanessa’s story: Turning pain into purpose01:53 I Choose Health introduction02:13 Welcome and Vanessa’s background02:54 Surviving sexual assault in college05:21 Fighting back after institutional betrayal06:15 How anger became a source of strength07:06 Becoming a sexual-trauma therapist07:48 Why institutions protect powerful people09:24 Teaching children consent and bodily autonomy11:04 How Brazilian jiu-jitsu can support self-defense11:48 Why therapists receive so little sexual-health training12:43 What AASECT certification requires14:13 Power, entitlement, misogyny, and sexual violence15:55 Pornography and beliefs about women17:09 The most common concerns in sex therapy18:28 When one partner feels entitled to sex20:15 How to support someone sharing trauma21:28 A powerful client transformation22:38 Where sexual trauma appears outside the bedroom23:22 Individual therapy versus couples therapy24:23 Why sex carries so much shame25:17 The biggest myth about sex therapy26:02 How culture shapes conversations about sex28:07 Why Vanessa created Sex Therapy Pro29:24 Using AI responsibly in sexual-health support30:48 Who Sex Therapy Pro is designed to help31:30 The future of sex therapy32:12 What Vanessa would tell her 19-year-old self33:04 Harmful intimacy advice online34:45 How the work changed Vanessa’s relationships36:02 When someone believes therapy cannot help36:57 What colleges should do after an assault report38:01 False accusations and trauma40:32 Building Cushing Counseling42:00 Raising sexually assertive children43:25 Desire discrepancy, resentment, and abuse45:33 The nervous system and trauma recovery46:24 TMS, ketamine-assisted therapy, and trauma47:50 When only one partner wants therapy48:17 Rapid-fire questions about intimacy49:39 Why sex can improve with age49:52 How to connect with Vanessa#SexualTrauma #TraumaRecovery #SexTherapy #SexualAssaultAwareness #Consent #HealthyRelationships #Intimacy #MentalHealth #CouplesTherapy #SurvivorHealing #SexualHealth #InstitutionalBetrayal #NervousSystemHealing #VanessaCushing #IChooseHealth🔔 Subscribe & Connect with I Choose Health:🎥 YouTube Podcast Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@IChooseHealthPodcast 💪 Fitness Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@mindcorefitness1 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ichoosehealthpodcast/ 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ichoosehealthpodcast 🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0rxOkqBlAQBZVfznoUpNvP 🛍️ Shop Merch: https://ichoosehealthpodcast.myshopify.com/collections/all

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