In this episode of Pharmaphobic, we get real about what is actually making us sick and what our bodies might be trying to tell us. We start with Dan’s own story of sudden, wicked headaches during workouts, how neck tension and beat up traps were the real culprits, and why manual therapy and curiosity solved the problem better than running straight to pain meds. It is a perfect example of how easily we could have gone down the pharma rabbit hole instead of asking what our bodies really need.

From there, we zoom out and talk about what we are doing to our immune systems as a culture. We break down a Finland children’s health experiment where kids played in a mini forest instead of on plastic and gravel, and how just 28 days of more nature exposure shifted their gut bacteria, inflammatory markers, and T cells in powerful ways. We connect that to the rise in allergies and autoimmune issues, over sterilization, peanut and dairy problems, birth and breast milk microbiomes, and how our guts, brains, and immune systems are all connected.

We also dig into our retreat indoors and the chemical soup many of us live in. We talk about constant sanitizers, harsh cleaners, plug ins, candles, recycled indoor air, endocrine disruption, and why vinegar, baking soda, and simpler products can often do the job without wrecking our hormones and skin.

Then we shift to food and call out Cheetos, Doritos, and other ultra processed products. We talk about the new dye free “naked” line, how fast big companies can reformulate when they are forced to, why other countries already have stricter standards, and what it says about what has been put in our food for years. We challenge the idea that these foods are harmless, walk through how taste is engineered, and lay down a simple 30 day experiment of eating real, single ingredient foods at home to reset taste buds, inflammation, mood, and cravings.

We close the episode by bringing it back to mindset and gratitude. We share how a daily gratitude practice can reframe stress, why redirecting our attention to what is good changes how we handle hard things, and how we are personally using gratitude in our own busy, messy lives.

If you are tired of feeling confused by health headlines, worried about your kids’ immune systems, or frustrated by how many chemicals and fake ingredients surround us, this conversation will help you see practical, doable ways to take back your health from the inside out.

Contact Daniel and Janie:
Email: info@achievethelifestyle.com
Website: achievethelifestyle.com
Instagram: @achievethelifestyle

In this episode of Pharmaphobic, we get personal about our own pack and what their health journeys reveal about the larger medical system. We start with Rolo, our fourteen year old old man pup, and Maggie Moo, our anxious gym and podcast dog, and walk through a frustrating vet visit where quick fixes, sedation suggestions, and prescription foods were offered long before anyone asked about root causes, environment, or nutrition.

From there, we zoom out and connect the dots to human medicine. We unpack the latest concerns around compounding, misleading marketing, and why so many people feel confused about what to trust. We talk about lifestyle foundations, informed consent, the supplement and pharmaceutical overlap, and why outsourcing our health to quick fixes will always have a cost.

We wrap with a real conversation about cold and flu season, antibiotics, gut health, and what it actually looks like to build a strong, capable body by starting with the basics.

Contact Daniel and Janie:
Email: info@achievethelifestyle.com
Website: achievethelifestyle.com
Instagram: @achievethelifestyle

In this episode of Pharmaphobic, we pick up right where we left off and get honest about what truly needs to happen before a real health transformation can start. We walk through our full vibe check process and share why so many people begin their health journey but never finish. We talk about assessing our bandwidth, building a support system, understanding our emotional state, and getting real about the stress we carry day to day. We also explore how past experiences shape our habits and mindset, and how uncovering those patterns helps us stay consistent long term.

We break down goals, discipline versus motivation, and how to clear away the obstacles that keep us stuck. We want health that lasts, and we want you to feel capable, strong, and supported every step of the way. Join us as we walk through the vibe check we use for ourselves and our clients so we can build real, lasting change together.

Contact Daniel and Janie:
Email: info@achievethelifestyle.com
Website: achievethelifestyle.com
Instagram: @achievethelifestyle