In this episode, Rob Pene sits down with Katie Vander Meade, founder of The Healthy Living Lady, to explore how living a healthy lifestyle doesn't have to break the bank. Katie shares her journey from a thrifty mom looking to improve her family's health to creating a business around affordable, natural wellness solutions.Katie Vander Meade is a civil engineer by day and passionate health advocate by night. As the founder of The Healthy Living Lady, she helps people discover simple, affordable alternatives to expensive health products and pharmaceuticals. Katie specializes in DIY natural remedies, grounding techniques, and mineral-rich nutrition solutions.Episode HighlightsNatural Home Remedies (DIY Recipes)Homemade Toothpaste: Made with crushed eggshells (for calcium), bentonite clay, coconut oil, and trace minerals - takes less than 10 minutes to makeFlu Bombs: Turmeric, honey, and ginger combinations for immune supportCough Medicine: Cuban oregano, ginger, and garlic boiled into a teaSore Throat Remedy: Ceylon cinnamon mixed with honeyLaundry Detergent: Homemade alternative to chemical-laden commercial productsNatural Deodorant: Coconut oil-based with tea tree oil or essential oilsGrounding & EarthingThe science of discharging inflammation through earth connectionBenefits: Better sleep, reduced inflammation, increased red/white blood cellsGrounding mats: 100% organic cotton with carbon fiber mesh ($169, lasts 5-10 years)Simple practice: 20 minutes barefoot outdoors dailyTree hugging actually works - pulling energy through water and earth connectionSea Moss BenefitsProvides 92 of 102 essential minerals your body needsMost diseases stem from dehydration and mineral deficiencyCan be made into a gel and added to foods (eggs, yogurt, smoothies)Available as sun-dried (for making your own) or pre-made gelWater Quality & FiltrationStandard filters only remove chlorine, not pharmaceuticals or "forever chemicals"Alcaviva hydrogen ionizer: Removes 249 harmful chemicalsLevel 5 setting removes pesticides from produceTap water contains everyone's pharmaceutical residues from birth control to heart medicationKey TakeawaysHealthy living doesn't have to be expensive - many remedies can be made from affordable ingredients or things you can grow yourselfDo something rather than nothing - even if you can't afford the "perfect" ingredients, start where you areInflammation is the root cause of most chronic diseases - address it through grounding, hydration, and mineralizationOur environment is depleting us - from water quality to soil depletion, we need to supplement what we're missingSmall, sustainable changes win - don't try to overhaul your entire life at onceResources & Products MentionedGrounding mats: 100% organic cotton with carbon fiber meshAlcaviva hydrogen water ionizer: Whole home filtration systemSea moss: From Jamaica, available as gel or sun-driedCeylon cinnamon: Healthier alternative to regular cinnamonDiatomaceous earth (food grade): Available on Amazon, 10 lb bag ~$30Digital recipe guide: $7 on website with DIY recipes and informationWhere to Find KatieWebsite: TheHealthyLivingLady.comInstagram: @TheHealthyLivingLadyUSKatie welcomes DMs with questions about natural health and remedies