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                    <![CDATA[Nature Knows Best (Aired 09-18-26) A Whole-Person Approach to Natural Wellness]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Nature Knows Best (Aired 09-11-26) Classical Homeopathy and Personalized Wellness]]>
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                                            <![CDATA[<p>Host Dr. Michael Schwartz speaks with certified classical homeopath Farah Ganjei Gron about homeopathy’s individualized, holistic approach. They discuss emotional well-being, vitality, constitutional health, complementary care, and Farah’s experience supporting children with autism and their families.</p>]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Nature Knows Best (Aired 09-06-26) Root-Cause Wellness: Restoring Energy and Vitality]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Nature Knows Best (Aired 08-28-26) Holistic Health, Nutrition and Life Patterns]]>
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<ul><li>(00:00:18) - Michael Schwartz</li><li>(00:10:00) - How to Restore Balance and Harmony in Your Body</li><li>(00:16:28) - Homeopathy and naturopathy</li><li>(00:19:28) - Healthy Body: How to grow</li><li>(00:20:41) - Patterns of Behavior in Life</li><li>(00:25:56) - Aging</li><li>(00:31:16) - Causes of dementia, constipation</li><li>(00:38:15) - Dairy Products, Good for You</li><li>(00:44:38) - Patterns of Human Behavior</li></ul>]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Nature Knows Best (Aired 08-21-26) Breaking the People-Pleasing Cycle]]>
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                                            <![CDATA[<p>Host Michael Schwartz and guest Janice Burt explore how people-pleasing, chronic stress, and negative self-talk can affect well-being. They discuss setting healthy boundaries, calming the nervous system through stillness and breathwork, practicing self-compassion, and building courage by facing fear through intentional action.</p>
<h3>Chapters</h3>
<ul><li>(00:00:00) - Janice Burt on Chronic Stress</li><li>(00:02:08) - What's The Real Cost of People Pleasing</li><li>(00:06:06) - Why do we often fear dialogue?</li><li>(00:08:50) - What Should People Stop Doing?</li><li>(00:16:57) - How to Say No (To People)</li><li>(00:24:42) - Janice Bert on Breaking People Pleasing and Building Courage</li><li>(00:27:23) - Janice Burt on Words</li><li>(00:28:17) - How to Sleep Better With More Love in Your Heart</li><li>(00:29:30) - How to Stop Thinking Negative Thoughts About Yourself</li><li>(00:37:39) - A Month of Courage for Your Body</li><li>(00:39:04) - Walking Through Fear: A Personal Challenge</li><li>(00:46:30) - What is a Courage Habit?</li></ul>]]>
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