A Healthy Point of View Podcast w/ Sam Tejada

In this episode of A Healthy Point of View, Sam Tejada sits down with Garrett Pagel, Election Strategy Director for the MAHA movement and co-founder of The Vital Choice Project, for a powerful conversation on gut health, chronic illness, food as medicine, and the future of healthcare education.Garrett shares how a childhood dog attack, years of medical intervention, antibiotic use, and a later diagnosis of ulcerative colitis led him to question the traditional medical system. After being told he may need lifelong medication, Garrett began exploring root-cause healing, nutrition, gut microbiome repair, detoxing, and lifestyle changes that helped him reclaim his health.Together, Sam and Garrett discuss the MAHA movement, the rise of preventative medicine, why medical students need more nutrition education, how pharmaceutical influence shapes healthcare, and how The Vital Choice Project is helping the next generation of doctors understand food as medicine.This episode is a hopeful reminder that chronic illness does not have to define your future, and that real healing begins when we ask better questions.Watch until the end and share this with someone who needs hope, health education, or a new perspective on healing.PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ahealthypointofviewFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BSxKFpPHP/?mibextid=wwXIfrYouTube: https://youtube.com/@ahealthypointofviewSam TejadaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sammy_tejada/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samtejadaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/samael.tejadaThreads: https://www.threads.net/@sammy_tejadaTwitter: https://twitter.com/SamaelTejadaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sammy_tejadaWebsite: https://samtejada.comPodpage: https://podcast.samtejada.comBook: https://www.amazon.com/HOW-WIN-MODERN-WELLNESS-DELIVERING/dp/B0DDCC27RH

In this powerful episode of A Healthy Point of View, Sam Tejada sits down with Elias Serrano, also known as Mr. Avocado, for a deep conversation on faith, food, healing, discipline, and building a life rooted in purpose.Elias shares his journey from growing up in a tough neighborhood in Panama to becoming a successful South Florida entrepreneur in the produce and distribution industry. But behind the business success is a much deeper story of transformation.From nightlife, alcohol, sickness, and feeling like he was dying at 29, Elias opens up about the moment that changed everything: receiving Christ, rebuilding his life, and learning that true success starts with peace, obedience, and spiritual alignment.Together, Sam and Elias discuss where our food really comes from, the rise of healthy eating, local and global growers, the power of fruits and vegetables, fasting, prayer, discipline, and why faith may be one of the most important foundations of true health.This episode is a reminder that health is not just physical. It is spiritual, mental, emotional, and deeply connected to how we live every day.Watch until the end and share this conversation with someone who needs hope, healing, and a reminder that transformation is possible.Elias SerranoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/eliasserrano19Website: https://www.frescagreens.com/PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ahealthypointofviewFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BSxKFpPHP/?mibextid=wwXIfrYouTube: https://youtube.com/@ahealthypointofviewSam TejadaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sammy_tejada/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samtejadaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/samael.tejadaThreads: https://www.threads.net/@sammy_tejadaTwitter: https://twitter.com/SamaelTejadaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sammy_tejadaWebsite: https://samtejada.comPodpage: https://podcast.samtejada.comBook: https://www.amazon.com/HOW-WIN-MODERN-WELLNESS-DELIVERING/dp/B0DDCC27RH

What if the “healthy” foods you trust are actually hurting you?In this episode of A Healthy Point of View, Sam Tejada sits down with Veronika Larisova — nutritionist, exercise physiologist, ultra-marathon runner, and co-founder of Chief Nutrition — for a powerful conversation about ultra-processed foods, hidden toxins, misleading health labels, longevity, biohacking, and why learning to “flip the package” could completely change your health.Born in communist Czechoslovakia and now living in Australia, Veronika shares her incredible journey from military-style childhood training and cruise ship work to becoming a global wellness entrepreneur helping people rethink what they eat.The conversation dives deep into:• The truth about ultra-processed “health” foods• Why some protein bars are worse than candy• Seed oils, additives, and endocrine disruptors• The dangers of hidden starvation and nutrient deficiencies• Carnivore diet experiences and reversing osteopenia naturally• Running ultramarathons, longevity, and anti-aging• Biohacking tools like ice baths, Oura Ring, sleep tracking, and recovery optimization• Why modern nutrition advice may not work for everyone• The global impact of the MAHA movementVeronika also breaks down real products from grocery stores and explains exactly what ingredients to avoid if you want better metabolic health, energy, hormones, and longevity.This episode is packed with practical wellness advice, mindset shifts, and eye-opening truths about the modern food industry.Watch now and learn why becoming a “pack flipper” might be one of the healthiest decisions you ever make.Veronika LarisovaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/veronikalarisova/Website: us.wearechief.comPodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ahealthypointofviewFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BSxKFpPHP/?mibextid=wwXIfrYouTube: https://youtube.com/@ahealthypointofviewSam TejadaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sammy_tejada/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samtejadaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/samael.tejadaThreads: https://www.threads.net/@sammy_tejadaTwitter: https://twitter.com/SamaelTejadaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sammy_tejadaWebsite: https://samtejada.comPodpage: https://podcast.samtejada.comBook: https://www.amazon.com/HOW-WIN-MODERN-WELLNESS-DELIVERING/dp/B0DDCC27RH

Alferd Brenner, Purple Heart Marine Sergeant and former military K9 handler, joins Sam Tejada for one of the most emotional episodes of A Healthy Point of View.In this powerful conversation, Alferd opens up about serving in Afghanistan alongside his German Shepherd partner, Grief, surviving a devastating IED explosion, battling PTSD, addiction, survivor’s guilt, and the emotional toll of losing his military working dog in combat.From stories of brotherhood, purpose, trauma, grief, faith, and healing, this episode shines a light on the mental health struggles veterans and first responders face long after the battlefield. Alferd also shares how journaling, community, spirituality, and writing his book Surviving With Grief helped him rebuild his life and find hope again.This episode is a reminder that healing is possible, purpose matters, and no one should suffer in silence.Topics Covered:• PTSD and mental health after combat• Military working dogs and the bond with handlers• Surviving an IED explosion in Afghanistan• Grief, trauma, and emotional healing• Addiction, recovery, and purpose• Faith, resilience, and hope• Veteran suicide and mental health awareness• The story behind Surviving With GriefIf this episode impacted you, share it with someone who needs to hear this message.Alfred Brennerhttps://linktr.ee/sgtbrennerPodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ahealthypointofviewFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BSxKFpPHP/?mibextid=wwXIfrYouTube: https://youtube.com/@ahealthypointofviewSam TejadaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sammy_tejada/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samtejadaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/samael.tejadaThreads: https://www.threads.net/@sammy_tejadaTwitter: https://twitter.com/SamaelTejadaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sammy_tejadaWebsite: https://samtejada.comPodpage: https://podcast.samtejada.comBook: https://www.amazon.com/HOW-WIN-MODERN-WELLNESS-DELIVERING/dp/B0DDCC27RH

In this powerful episode of A Healthy Point of View, Sam Tejada sits down with Dr. Marcus Collins, PhD, bestselling author of For the Culture, marketing professor, cultural strategist, and former digital strategist for Beyoncé.Dr. Marcus breaks down why culture is one of the most powerful forces shaping human behavior, business, health, identity, leadership, and the way people make decisions.From growing up in Detroit to working with global brands, teaching at top universities, and helping leaders understand how people move people, this conversation goes far beyond marketing.Together, Sam and Dr. Marcus explore how culture impacts business, wellness, community, politics, family, faith, and the way people define health today.Inside this episode, you’ll learn:Why culture shapes almost every decision we makeHow brands build real influence through identityWhy people move peopleWhat business owners get wrong about company cultureHow health and wellness are shaped by social acceptanceWhy minority communities need a stronger voice in wellnessHow storytelling, belief, and belonging drive behaviorWhy understanding culture can make us better leaders and humansThis episode is a masterclass in culture, influence, identity, and human behavior.Watch now and discover why culture may be the missing piece in business, health, and life.Dr. Marcus CollinsLinktree: https://linktr.ee/MarctothecPodcastInstagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ahealthypointofview⁠Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/share/1BSxKFpPHP/?mibextid=wwXIfr⁠YouTube: ⁠https://youtube.com/@ahealthypointofview⁠Sam TejadaInstagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/sammy_tejada/⁠LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/samtejada⁠Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/samael.tejada⁠Threads: ⁠https://www.threads.net/@sammy_tejada⁠Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/SamaelTejada⁠TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@sammy_tejada⁠Website: ⁠https://samtejada.com⁠Podpage: ⁠https://podcast.samtejada.com⁠Book: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/HOW-WIN-MODERN-WELLNESS-DELIVERING/dp/B0DDCC27RH⁠