Project Rook

How do you know when your approach to health has gone down the religious highway to ? You know that place where you, often unintentionally, become a slave to your beliefs. Where you thought you were thinking and making decisions for yourself but actually you'd only been implementing the belief systems of others. There is no greater hindrance to your health progress than believing that anyone or anything has more power and influence over your journey than you and your own divine wisdom.

All month I've been promoting the #30DayFruitChallenge and now I think it's time to share what's been going on with me during this process. More importantly, I must share why I decided to end the cleanse early and what are some key things you must remember as you're cleansing and walking your own health journey.

It's Day 16 of the #30DayFruitChallenge and there have been a few changes I've made as my body goes through this process of cleansing. I also want to clarify [11:00] that despite me sharing my journey, what it is I believe and what it is I'm doing the goal here is not for you to follow me or anyone else. We can all act as guides, motivators, even inspirators to others but ultimately your health and wellness journey is about you. Reconnecting with your divine guide inside. www.30DayFruitChallenge.com

It's day 9 of the the #30DayFruitChallenge and there have been some major changes in my body already. I'll share why I've decided to switch things up a bit and what's the plan for the remaining 21 days. www.30DayFruitChallenge.com

If you're not aware of the healing power of fruit, I invite you to join the August #30DayFruitChallenge. Fruits have an amazing ability to detoxify and rehydrate the body and unlike any other food, fruits have the highest amount of antioxidant and astringent properties. People all over the world are healing their bodies and reversing illnesses and diseases on fruit diets. Fruits allows the body to remove obstructions, move waste and toxins and most importantly, repair and heal! There is certainly levels to the healing process. However, if you've been on the vegan or raw path and feel as though your progress has plateaued I challenge you to see what your body can do on fruits. For the newbies, the options are endless. Keep an open mind and explore the possibilities. Most importantly there's no need to trip over protein or fruit sugar! For more info, visit www.30DayFruitChallenge.com

Everyone loves to talk about what we perceive to be the "positive" benefits to the Law of Attraction. You know, attracting good and kind people, attracting more wealth and abundance or maybe even health. But what happens when what you attract goes against everything you believe you've been asking for? How does one attract chaos or challenging times/people in their lives? A better question to ask is, does this mean the principle of the Law of Attraction is flawed OR maybe just maybe what you've consciously been asking for versus what you've vibrationally been asking for have been two different things all along?

Well, well, well it looks as though we have some confusion about what veganism and true healing really is. While I do believe in and advocate a vegan based lifestyle we must understand that there are still other key components at play that affect the conditions of our body and its ability to function optimally and to heal. Meat or no meat, what you put in your body, what you absorb and what you properly eliminate should be the key factors we examine when assessing why one too many vegans find themselves overweight and/or sick.

PR Episode 58: The Power of One More Time I've found the pursuit of health and wellness is just as much mental as it is physical. So how do you not only stay motivated in your pursuits but actually obtain what it is that you're after? What if I told you that the real juice lies in the foundation that you lay, your ability to tap into your divine greatness and your commitment to becoming your lifelong cheerleader. Is it easy? Maybe not, but I promise you if you can figure out how to execute the power of "one more time", you will blow your own mind and change your life forever. Guaranteed.

This week we're talking pee ya'll! I know we all do it several times a day but it is an integral part of keeping us well. Interestingly enough I've been monitoring mines for the past few months and I am finally seeing some filtration happening!! I will share what that means and where I'll go from here. But more importantly I want you to know that when our glands and organs are functioning properly we have no reason to worry about our overall wellbeing. The body can heal itself!

Let me ask this question again. HOW are Black Folks the Authority on God & Magic But Can't Seem to Use Either to Heal Themselves? We need answers people and don't tell me it's prayer or some magic potion. Been there, done that. Time is up for the foolishness and the cognitive dissonance that prohibits us from logically looking at what we've been doing and believing and how it all measures up, results wise. As a whole, our minds and bodies are spiraling out of control with little sign of improving. I think we can all agree that it's past time to question our belief systems if we're really serious about becoming healthy AND well, for real this time.

There are levels to your health journey and it's up to you to decide how far you are willing to go. However, if you're ready to open the door to healing, raw foods can open the gateway to truly repairing the body. So what happens when you eliminate all cooked foods and eat only raw fruit and vegetables for 30 days? While on this episode, I will share what my past 30 days have been like, remember, I have been cleansing for quite a while so if this is your first time on this rodeo you may experience more drastic results. Either way, if you trust the process, your body will thank you!

Since when did dying at 40 & 50 years of age become normal? Why are we fighting so hard to normalize fat and obesity when we see the results of more and more people dying from stroke and heart disease? Something has to give people. Better yet common sense has to begin to take charge so that your eyes will open to the fact that something has gone awry. The reality is this, if you don't do something different than those you see succumbing prematurely, you will likely suffer the same fate.

The most common question people ask is, how do I stay consistent with my health goals? The easy response would be to mention one of the buzzwords we seem to like so much such as dedication, commitment and willpower. But I believe the real answer goes a little deeper than that. There is one fundamental principle that, if adopted, can be a game changer in your quest to getting healthy. Three words ... Burn Your Boats!

This week I'm speaking with The King of Inspirational Wellness, the good brother Cochise Tarak-Saa of www.thisiscochise.com about the State of Black Men's Health. While we often hear about Women's Health and Wellness needs, have we overlooked the silent epidemic facing black man who statistics show are living less than any other group, with 40% dying from cardiovascular disease and suicide being the third leading cause death? Episode Notes [02:15] Who is Cochise? [07:36 ] The turning point for Cochise to transition to a healthier lifestyle [15:26] Smoking marijuana, healthy or nah? [22:47] The most critical area of focus to black men's health [32:59] How is wellness defined for the black man? [37:55] In the midst of liberating the black women, have we lost sight of our men? [53:55] Is the fit black man really healthy on the inside and what is the long term impact of high protein diets and highly processed supplements? [01:20:55] How can women best support our men? [01:27:20] Why now is the most importan

Word on the street is that men are not qualified to speak on anything regarding the health or livelihood of women. That's all fine and dandy but since I am a women, I figured it's high time to discuss the deadly path we seem to be on as black women. There appears to be an ongoing "feminist" movement full of vitriol towards men, life and other women yet we lack the foresight to see or understand how, although well intended (by some), we are in fact contributing to the rapid decline of our own health and overall wellness.

As I mark the 50th episode of this podcast, I wanna take a moment to reflect on what Project Rook is, why I started it and what's the overall goal.

I know you've heard it, probably even said it, "If my grandma and nem ate all of the types of foods healthy folk want me to eliminate and they were just fine and lived long, why shouldn't I?". That's a valid argument, right? Or is it? Here's what we know: you are not your grandparents and your food now is different from their food then. If we're going to make comparisons based on the lifestyles of others, it might be wise to look at the whole picture, even the parts we can't "see".

Whether we want to own up to it or not, we, the parents are to blame for the declining health of our children. From before conception to the moment they are born we allow them to be bombarded with toxins and chemicals that affect not only their physical health but their mental wellbeing as well. If we truly care about breaking generational curses and leaving new legacies it would behoove us to act before it's too late.

We're on the decline people. Some of us are stuck on counting calories and macro/micro foolishness and others are stuck on getting the "right" numbers from our doctors. Meanwhile the most important aspect our our lives, wellness, goes unattended. Then before you know it, life is spinning out of control and you are seeking some substance or pill you to sustain. Newsflash, there is no true health without an intentional and constant pursuit of wellness.

What does the science say? That's a question I hear often so I figured who better to have on than a budding scientist?! This week we find out the parallels between science and our approach to food and health from the good brother, Tanei Ricks, PhD student and soon to be Dr. Ricks from University of Tennessee-Knoxville.