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I Choose Health Podcast

Stefan Lessie

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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

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#94: They Said He Might Never Walk Again. He Ran Out of the Hospital | Nick Prefontaine

vendredi 23 octobre 2026 • Durée 54:06

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At 14, Nick Prefontaine survived a devastating snowboarding accident. His parents were told he might never walk, talk, or eat independently again. Less than 90 days after the accident, he ran out of the hospital.

In this episode of the I Choose Health Podcast, Nick shares the story behind that extraordinary moment, from the paramedic who was already at the mountain to the family support and intensive rehabilitation that helped him move forward.

We explore his STEP system: Support, Trust, Energy, and Persistence. Nick also opens up about relearning everyday tasks, navigating doubt, finding his voice as a motivational speaker, and why comparing yourself to who you were before a life-changing event can keep you stuck.

This is a conversation about accepting help, rebuilding trust in yourself, and taking the next step even when you cannot see the whole path.

💬 What is one small step you can take toward your next goal? Tell us in the comments.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Nick’s remarkable recovery story

01:01 Sponsor: BetterHelp

02:34 Meet Nick: Life before the accident

06:33 The snowboarding accident that changed everything

08:49 The paramedic and goggles Nick credits with saving his life

11:10 The prognosis his parents heard

13:33 Beginning rehab and relearning the basics

15:52 How his parents supported his recovery

17:57 Affirmations and the STEP system

20:00 Setting the goal to run out of the hospital

22:21 Nick’s personal wellness practices and persistence

24:32 Running out of the hospital in under 90 days

26:47 “Mom, am I ever going to be able to walk again?”

29:03 Starting a career in real estate

31:11 Discovering a calling to share his story

33:39 A voice problem and an opportunity to speak

35:45 Moving forward through fear and exhaustion

37:44 Why comparing yourself to your former self can hold you back

41:30 Adapting your goals as life changes

43:40 Investing in mentorship and becoming a speaker

45:59 Turning his experience into the STEP system

48:22 Doing the work, one step at a time

50:21 Why no one succeeds alone

52:25 Nick’s free STEP ebook and closing thoughts

CONNECT WITH NICK PREFONTAINE

🌐 Website: https://nickprefontaine.com/

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nick_prefontaine/

📖 STEP ebook mentioned in this episode: https://nickprefontaine.com/step

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Choose health. Choose power, possibility, and purpose.

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#93: Supplements: Science or Hype? Creatine & Plant-Based Protein | Dr. Joshua Plant

vendredi 16 octobre 2026 • Durée 01:00:55

🧠Start healing today with our #sponsor BetterHelp and get 10% off your first month by going to:https://www.betterhelp.com/ichoosehealthAre your supplements backed by science or convincing marketing?Dr. Joshua Plant joins Stefan Lessie on the I Choose Health Podcast to explore supplement claims, plant-based nutrition, creatine, and the questions we should ask about health research.We discuss what to look for on supplement labels, what third-party testing can and cannot tell you, and how research funding influences the questions scientists investigate. We also explore building muscle on a vegan diet, protein quality, essential amino acids, and the difference between promising laboratory findings and evidence in people.The conversation includes high-dose vitamin C and cancer research, exercise and sleep, and the influence of social media on our health decisions.What do you check first before buying a supplement? Share your answer in the comments, and subscribe for more conversations that help you choose health.CHAPTERS00:00 Supplements: science or a sales pitch?00:53 Sponsor: BetterHelp02:07 Podcast theme02:25 Meet Dr. Joshua Plant03:43 Evaluating health claims05:20 High-dose vitamin C and cancer research09:25 Exercise, sleep, and lifestyle13:37 From studies to the market: supplement backstory What to check on a supplement label What third-party testing actually verifies Are peer-reviewed articles fair? Genetics and individual responses to diet Plant-based nutrition and supplement needs Vitamin D, iron, iodine, and omega-3s Building a strong plant-based body Protein quality, amino acids, and leucine Creatine, bulking, and cutting Can vegans build substantial muscle? “Natural,” “clean,” and “plant-based” labels Cancer research at the NIH Plant-based vs. vegan Cancer headlines: lab findings vs. human evidence Plant-based eating and cancer-risk discussion Culture and barriers to eating more plants Fitness influencers and misleading health advice The Dr. Plant Podcast Future guest requests and closing thanksCONNECT WITH DR. JOSHUA PLANTThe Science Standard:

#92: How to Stabilize Your Emotions for Success | Karen Conlon

vendredi 9 octobre 2026 • Durée 51:36

🧠Start healing today with our #sponsor BetterHelp and get 10% off your first month by going to:https://www.betterhelp.com/ichoosehealthYou’re the person everyone relies on. But who shows up for you?If you keep giving, achieving, and holding everything together while feeling emotionally drained or unseen, this conversation is for you.Psychotherapist, coach, author, and Emotionally Wealthy Podcast host Karen Conlon joins Stefan Lessie on the I Choose Health Podcast to explore people pleasing, emotional boundaries, and the relationship patterns we carry from childhood into adulthood.Karen explains why outward confidence can coexist with insecurity, how being needed can become tied to feeling worthy, and what she means by “emotional wealth.” Stefan also opens up about his own negative self-talk and the discomfort of learning to challenge it.In this episode, we discuss:• People pleasing and the fawn response• Why high achievers can struggle to express their needs• Childhood conditioning and becoming the helper or peacekeeper• The emotional cost of always being dependable• Negative self-talk, self-worth, and cultural expectations• Recognizing when caring for others means neglecting yourself• Having honest conversations without escalating conflictKaren also makes an important distinction between these relationship patterns and emotional abuse, which involves different barriers to choice and healing.💬 Have you ever felt appreciated for what you do but unseen for who you are? Share what resonated with you.Subscribe to I Choose Health for more conversations about mental health, relationships, and choosing yourself. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.⏱️ CHAPTERS00:00 When Being the Strong One Leaves You Feeling Unseen02:35 Meet Karen Conlon02:59 What Is Emotional Wealth?05:03 People Pleasing, the Fawn Response & Mistreatment Why Successful People Can Still Feel Insecure Why Certain Relationships Undermine Your Confidence Being Capable Without Feeling Supported Emotional Labor & Never Feeling Like You Do Enough Is Your Worth Tied to What You Do? The Inner Narratives You Inherited Stefan Opens Up About Negative Self-Talk Why Challenging Your Inner Critic Feels Uncomfortable Culture, Humility & Self-Worth Internal Boundaries & Cultural Expectations Childhood Experiences & Relationship Roles Asking for Connection Instead of Hoping They Notice When Caring for Others Comes at Your Expense Difficult Conversations Can Be Calm Leading with Empathy During Disagreements Why Emotional Abuse Requires a Different Conversation Closing Reflections Choose Health & Choose Yourself🔗 CONNECT WITH KAREN CONLONWebsite: []()Podcast: []()Instagram: []() 🔔 Subscribe & Connect with I Choose Health:🎥 YouTube Podcast Channel: 💪 Fitness Channel: 📸 Instagram: 🎵 TikTok: 🎧 Listen on Spotify: 🛍️ Shop Merch:

#91: Why Your Life Is Hard: Subconscious Patterns & Self-Doubt | Dr. Tara Perry

vendredi 2 octobre 2026 • Durée 59:53

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Why do you still feel stuck, stressed, or not good enough, even when you’re succeeding?

Dr. Tara Perry returns to the I Choose Health Podcast with Stefan Lessie to explore subconscious patterns, imposter syndrome, people pleasing, and the childhood beliefs that can shape our adult lives.

Drawing on her background in acupuncture, Chinese medicine, and hypnotherapy, Dr. Perry shares her perspective on the mind-body connection and integrative healing. We discuss how parents model emotional patterns, why high achievers struggle with self-doubt, and how mindfulness, breathwork, boundaries, and celebrating progress can support emotional well-being.

🎁 Get Dr. Perry’s free 20-minute coherent breathing audio:

https://consulttara.com/library/coherent-breathing-5-5

CHAPTERS

00:00 Why the mind matters in healing

01:42 BetterHelp sponsor message

02:56 Podcast theme and welcome

03:38 How acupuncture shaped Dr. Perry’s approach

06:05 Mindfulness and natural approaches to stress

08:54 Fear of acupuncture and the stress response

11:52 Hypnotherapy and the mind-body connection

#90: Vegan at 52 & First Vegan at Olympia| Torre Washington

vendredi 25 septembre 2026 • Durée 56:54

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At 52, vegan bodybuilder Torre Washington is preparing for the Olympia stage with a lifetime of discipline and his mother’s memory driving him forward.In this collaboration between I Choose Health and Best Life By You, Torre joins Stefan Lessie and Julia Furlipa to share how a childhood dream of becoming a superhero became a journey of strength, purpose, and personal transformation.Torre opens up about losing his mother, overcoming self-doubt, and envisioning his competition wins. He also shares what he eats during prep, how he approaches training, and how coaches Cliff Wilson and Paul Baker helped him develop his physique.From his Jamaican upbringing and Rastafari influences to living vegan since 1998, this conversation explores the experiences behind the athlete and why he believes there is still more to accomplish.What part of Torre’s journey inspires you most? Tell us in the comments, and subscribe for more conversations about choosing health, purpose, and possibility.

CHAPTERS00:00 Introducing Torre Washington’s Olympia journey01:00 Sponsor: BetterHelp02:13 Podcast intro and welcome02:46 Representation and inspiring others at 5204:40 From childhood bullying to a superhero dream06:20 Kaizen: The drive to keep improving08:18 Compassion, Rastafari, and going vegan12:22 His mother’s sacrifices and lasting influence15:59 Turning grief into purpose20:20 Qualifying for Olympia and visualizing victory24:30 What Torre eats during competition prep27:27 Supplements and focused training29:52 Tracking food and staying consistent31:51 Working with Cliff Wilson and Paul Baker38:24 Why coaches need coaches41:28 Responding to vegan stereotypes and critics44:04 Steroid accusations and a Lenny Kravitz story45:10 Handling judgment with humor50:36 Chris Hemsworth and adjusting to plant-based eating51:32 Final preparations for Las Vegas53:13 Watching Olympia and Meet the Olympians55:18 Support, gratitude, and closing reflections

CONNECT WITH TORRE

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/torre.washington/

#89: She Hid Childhood Sexual Abuse for 50 Years: Darlene Lekowski

vendredi 18 septembre 2026 • Durée 59:03

🧠Start healing today with our #sponsor BetterHelp and get 10% off your first month by going to:https://www.betterhelp.com/ichoosehealthDarlene Lekowski carried the secret of childhood sexual abuse within her family for more than 50 years. When she finally spoke up, one of the people she accused sued her for defamation.In this powerful conversation, Darlene shares why she remained silent, how trauma affected her relationships and mental health, the signs parents should look for, and how she learned to release shame, break free, and live forward.Darlene also discusses her memoir, Shattering Silence, her legal victory, survivor advocacy, and why it is never too late to begin healing.Content note: This episode discusses childhood sexual abuse, suicidal thoughts, trauma, and violence.CONNECT WITH DARLENE LEKOWSKIWebsite:https://www.darlenespeaksup.com/Instagram: / darlenelekowski Buy the book:https://www.darlenespeaksup.com/the-bookSurvivors Solidarity March:https://www.survivorssolidaritymarch....Resources:CHAPTERS The secret Darlene carried for 50 years Meet Darlene Lekowski Why she stayed silent How abuse changes safety and trust Understanding sibling sexual trauma and abuse Shame and protecting the family When hidden trauma begins to surface The unseen effects of trauma The moment Darlene finally spoke up Her brothers’ responses Telling her children the truth Sued for defamation Living around the people who abused her Winning in court did not bring healing Choosing peace and living forward Apologies, denial, and family division Does Darlene wish she had spoken sooner? Why children need language for abuse Writing Shattering Silence Misconceptions about sibling sexual abuse Signs parents should look for The effect on the wider family The Speak Your Truth Act What letting go really means Darlene’s advice to survivors Where to find Darlene and her bookIf this conversation helped you, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who may need to hear Darlene’s story.🔔 Subscribe & Connect with I Choose Health:

#88: Grief Is Making You SICK? The Physical Symptoms No One Talks About -Brenda N

vendredi 11 septembre 2026 • Durée 01:09:15

🧠Start healing today with our #sponsor BetterHelp and get 10% off your first month by going to:https://www.betterhelp.com/ichoosehealthGrief does not only affect your emotions. It can show up in your body.After losing her husband of 24 years to COVID in just 11 days, Brenda Mundt’s entire life changed. She shares how the Grief Recovery Method helped her navigate overwhelming loss and how breathwork later became another powerful part of her healing journey.In this episode of the I Choose Health Podcast, we explore physical symptoms of grief, including fatigue, sleep problems, headaches, gut issues, and chronic stress. Brenda also explains why grief does not follow neat stages, what NOT to say to someone who is grieving, and why losing someone can also mean grieving the future and identity you thought you would have.We also discuss breathwork, nervous system regulation, rediscovering yourself after loss, and the complicated emotions that can come with finding happiness again.CONNECT WITH BRENDA MUNDTInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/brendmundt/Heartache, Health and Healing Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...The Stress Reset Method:https://thestressresetmethod.lovable....The Grief Recovery Method:Chapters Can grief affect your physical health? Meet Brenda Mundt Losing her husband in just 11 days The darkest period of grief Losing her home and rebuilding life Discovering breathwork The Grief Recovery Method What NOT to say to someone grieving The exercise that helped Brenda heal Is silence better than saying the wrong thing? Grieving the life that should have been Why different losses affect us differently Helpful vs. harmful things to say Grief in the workplace Why 3 days of bereavement is not enough Grief Recovery vs. conventional advice Processing grief vs. functioning through it Physical symptoms of grief How breathwork affects stress Signs breathwork may be helping Grieving your old identity Feeling guilty about finding happiness again Rediscovering yourself after loss How to connect with Brenda🔔 Subscribe & Connect with I Choose Health:🎥 YouTube Podcast Channel: 💪 Fitness Channel: 📸 Instagram: 🎵 TikTok: 🎧 Listen on Spotify: 🛍️ Shop Merch:

#87: SHE CUT HIS THROAT AND LEFT HIM TO DIE... BUT HE SURVIVED| Kevin Lessie's Story

vendredi 4 septembre 2026 • Durée 01:12:02

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Kevin Lessie trusted the woman he loved. Then, without warning, she tied his hands, covered his face, cut his throat, and stabbed him. She left him alone in his van to die.In this deeply personal episode of the I Choose Health Podcast, Kevin recounts his fight to survive, his mother’s powerful intuition that something was wrong, the lasting effects of trauma, and the faith and family support that helped him rebuild his life.

Connect with Kevin and discover his vegan desserts from LK Fusion Treats:

https://www.instagram.com/lkfusiontreats/

Content warning: This episode contains detailed descriptions of violence and trauma.

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00:00 Kevin’s attack and fight to survive

01:44 A mother’s intuition

02:16 BetterHelp

03:30 I Choose Health

03:49 Learning what happened to Kevin

05:35 The relationship before the attack

12:34 The day everything changed

17:27 Kevin’s hands are tied

19:41 The attack begins

21:27 Fighting to stay alive

23:57 A stranger calls 911

26:20 Emergency surgery and permanent injuries

28:51 Calling his mother from the hospital

31:10 Living without answers

#86: She Got Everything She Wanted… So Why Was She Miserable? | Meghann Dawson

vendredi 28 août 2026 • Durée 58:30

🧠Start healing today with our #sponsor BetterHelp and get 10% off your first month by going to:https://www.betterhelp.com/ichoosehealthWhat happens when you finally achieve the success you spent years chasing, only to realize you don't want the life that came with it?After 21 years in corporate America, Meghann Dawson had climbed the ladder, become a director, and even flown on the corporate jet. But behind the success were burnout, toxic workplace dynamics, heavy drinking, perfectionism, and a growing realization that the life she had built no longer aligned with who she was becoming.In this episode of the I Choose Health Podcast, Meghann shares why high achievers can become so good at hiding burnout, how trauma and people-pleasing can shape our careers and relationships, what it means to "perform for love," and why learning to advocate for yourself can change your life.We also explore authenticity, self-worth, boundaries, healing, redefining success, and why becoming who you really are can get messy.Connect with Meghann Dawson:Website: https://www.meghanndawson.com/ Podcast: https://www.meghanndawson.com/podcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meghanndawson/ Pre-order Book Now: Chapters When Success Starts Feeling Like a Trap Meet Meghann Dawson Chasing the Corporate Definition of Success Getting Everything You Wanted and Still Being Unhappy Recognizing When Your Life Is Misaligned Success, Achievement and Self-Worth 21 Years in Corporate America The Breaking Point Learning to Advocate for Yourself Alcohol and Toxic Corporate Culture What Burnout Actually Looks Like Why High Performers Hide Burnout What People Misunderstand About Burnout Burnout When You Don't Feel Successful What Does "Performing for Love" Mean? When Achievement Rewards People-Pleasing Authenticity vs. Performing a Version of Yourself What If You Have to Shrink to Belong? Can You Love Someone and Still Walk Away? Recognizing Patterns Without Shaming Yourself Self-Love, Your Inner Voice and Asking for Help Teaching Your Children Healthy Boundaries Personality Traits That Were Actually Coping Mechanisms What Healing Forced Meghann to Face Healing Yourself vs. Trying to Fix Yourself Why "Becoming Is Messy" Stop Waiting for the Perfect Time Building a Life Around Your Own Definition of Success Where to Find Meghann🔔 Subscribe & Connect with I Choose Health:🎥 YouTube Podcast Channel: 💪 Fitness Channel: 📸 Instagram: 🎵 TikTok: 🎧 Listen on Spotify: 🛍️ Shop Merch:

#85: Your Anxiety Isn’t Just in Your Head: What Your Brain May Be Missing | Dr. Laurie Hammer

vendredi 21 août 2026 • Durée 53:48

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What if anxiety isn’t only psychological?

In this episode of the I Choose Health Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Laurie Hammer, neuro-nutrition expert, functional nutritional therapist, and host of the Take Back My Brain Podcast, to explore the overlooked connection between nutrition, the brain, hormones, blood sugar, sleep, and mental health.

Dr. Laurie shares her remarkable personal journey through a nearly 12-year eating disorder, anxiety, depression, a rare cancer diagnosis at 33, and the faith that transformed her approach to healing. We also discuss her experience with amino acid therapy and why it became foundational to her work.

In this conversation, we explore:

• Why anxiety may have physical and nutritional contributors

• What amino acids have to do with neurotransmitters and mood

• The connection between nutrition, blood sugar, hormones, and brain health

• Why poor sleep can affect far more than your energy

• Nutritional deficiencies Dr. Laurie commonly sees in women experiencing chronic stress

• Why she believes whole foods should come before dietary perfection

• The role faith and surrender played in her recovery

• Why so many mothers are living in a state of constant overwhelm

• Simple changes you can make to support your brain and body

Dr. Laurie’s message is simple: mental and physical health are deeply connected.

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00:00 Dr. Laurie Hammer’s Story

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