Questions or comments about the show? Click here!Welcome back! Today's discussion is all about our new Pope. It's an exciting time as we get to know Pope Leo and learn more about the Papacy at the same time.A few key highlights from today's show:How Jesus established the church as a vesselThe role of the PopeHow there is beauty and confidence in God providing for us in the form of our PopeEnjoy!We'd also like to introduce you to a new affiliate partner to our show, a fun company called Sock Religious, a division of Catholic Concepts. Need a pair of socks with St. Teresa on them? Done. A tongue-in-cheek sticker of the Last Supper? Check. While a portion of your purchase goes to support the production of Casting the Net, it's also a fun way to promote and support Catholicism through various products. Click the link below to explore their website and all the fun, Catholic-based items they sell. https://sockreligious.com/?ref=applo Thanks for listening!

Questions or comments about the show? Click here!Our guest today is the amazing Christina Meredith! Not only was she Miss California, but she's also a military officer, author, public speaker and most importantly a mother!Her story is nothing short of inspiring to anyone working to overcome their own obstacles.  We won't spoil all of it in the description, so enjoy the episode!Christina's Website:https://www.christinameredith.orgBook Access:https://www.christinameredith.org/cindergirlAnd to enjoy today's episode via our YouTube channel, click below:https://youtu.be/vw2EiDUyNXUThanks for listening! See you next time!

Comments about the show? Let us know! We love feedback!In this episode of the Essential Therapies podcast, Dr. Cindy Hodgson sits down with Dr. Thomas Seager—engineer, researcher, and founder of Morozko Forge—for a deep and inspiring conversation about healing, hormones, and the power of cold.Tom shares his personal journey that began with a high PSA and prostate cancer scare—an experience that led him to adopt daily ice baths and a ketogenic diet in pursuit of natural healing. His new book, Uncommon Testosterone, blends personal storytelling with scientific insight, offering hundreds of well-sourced references to help demystify hormone health, particularly testosterone.Together, we explore how cold exposure impacts testosterone, metabolic health, brown fat production, fertility, mental clarity, and emotional resilience. We also touch on keto, cortisol, mitochondria, and why the cold may be one of the most underestimated tools in natural healing.We also explored the profound psychological and somatic benefits of cold exposure—not only for boosting mood and reducing anxiety, but also for helping the body release stored emotion through natural shivering responses. Ice baths, as we discussed, can be a powerful tool for emotional regulation and nervous system reset.Toward the end of our conversation, Tom shares a thought-provoking perspective on a timely and important topic: the possible causes of autism. This emerging theory could reshape how we understand neurodevelopment—and may even lay the groundwork for his next book, Uncommon Brain.Whether you’re curious about biohacking, hormone health, or the deeper science behind cold therapy, this episode is full of insight, warmth, and uncommon wisdom.To enjoy today's episode via our YouTube page, click here: https://youtu.be/L8Wo25OkWGcPurchase Uncommon Testosterone: https://amzn.to/42ZWHydhttps://www.morozkoforge.com/product-page/uncommon-testosteroneYou can find Dr. Tom Seager at:https://www.instagram.com/seagertp?igsh=MTlvb3htM3V0a3FoMg==https://open.substack.com/pub/seagertp/p/uncommon-testosterone-foreword-by?r=2gggr0&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=falsehttps://www.morozkoforge.com/#icebath #uncommontestosterone #testosterone #hormones #morozkoforge #healing #coldplunge #mitochondria #menshealth #womenshealth #biohacking #longevity #naturalhealing #ketodiet #autismresearch #optimalhealth #testosteronebalance #hormonehealth #vitalityThanks for listening, and please share with someone who could benefit! See you next time!