Health & Wellness Episodes

Welcome back to Space Tomatoes. Havok and LX bring repeat guest Dr. Kevin Smith, functional medicine practitioner, published author, and founder of the Chronic Conditions Center in Pittsburgh, for another unscripted pass at the question his new book is built on: Why Am I Still Sick? Smith’s argument is blunt. High blood pressure, low thyroid, neuropathy, and a pile of other “chronic” labels usually get managed, not solved. Stop the pills for a couple of days and the dashboard light comes back. I...

Graham Hawley didn't set out to become a wellness coach. After watching his father and brother suffer devastating complications from type 2 diabetes, he went down the research rabbit hole and discovered the uncomfortable truth: much of what we call "food" is slowly poisoning us. In this episode, Graham breaks down the five pillars of health nutrition, movement, sleep, stress management, alcohol and explains why lifestyle diseases have exploded in the last 35 years. He shares why the medical s...

### Key Takeaways * Holistic pet wellness focuses on vitality and overall quality of life rather than merely suppressing individual symptoms with medications. * The BEAM framework—behavior, energy, appetite, and mood—serves as an essential daily indicator of a pet's health and wellness. * Individualized care, or 'scientific wellness,' tailors approaches to the specific pet rather than relying on one-size-fits-all medical protocols. * Feeding pets fresh, high-vitality food instead of heavily pro...

### Key Takeaways * Dr. Jeff Bone shares his personal journey from treating patients as a psychologist to becoming a chronic illness patient himself after discovering black mold in his office HVAC. * Experiencing chronic illness and black mold exposure often leads to medical gaslighting, where doctors dismiss physical symptoms as mere anxiety or psychosomatic issues. * Navigating chronic inflammatory response syndrome (CIRS) and immune deficiencies requires aggressive self-advocacy and treating...

LX and Havok welcome the unstoppable Cathy Nesbitt founder of Cathy’s Crawly Composter (24 years selling worms by the pound!), Cathy’s Sprouts, and Cathy’s Laughter Club to the Space Tomatoes Podcast. What started as a “Toronto landfill just exploded and we’re shipping garbage to Michigan in a thousand trucks a week” panic became the ultimate indoor composting empire. Cathy reveals how red wiggler worms (yep, five hearts each) turn your kitchen scraps into “black gold” in a Rubbermaid bin eve...

Havok and LX are joined by award-winning author Diana Colleen (They Could Be Saviors) for a hilarious, heartfelt conversation about trauma, ego death, and her bold idea of using psychedelic therapy on billionaires to fix greed and climate change. Diana opens up about how a life full of trauma led her from suicidal rock bottom to ayahuasca ceremonies in the Costa Rican jungle, becoming a trained psychedelic facilitator, and writing her book after the idea wouldn't stop knocking during meditati...

Join hosts LX and Havok on The Space Tomatoes Podcast as they dive deep with Dr. Kevin Smith, a trailblazing chiropractor and functional medicine expert from Pittsburgh. In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Smith spills the beans on why conventional medicine often misses the mark, sharing his journey from treating back pain to uncovering root causes of chronic issues like thyroid disorders, autoimmune diseases (including Hashimoto's), diabetes, and inflammation. Get the lowdown on nutrition issues, ...

Join us on The Space Tomatoes Podcast as we dive into the juicy world of sustainable farming with Farmer Bob, the berry whisperer behind Beyond Berries! From upcycling "ugly" fruits into creamy, bite-sized sorbet treats fused with whole dates, to debunking organic myths and championing biodynamic agriculture, Bob shares his passion for consistent, kid-approved healthy snacks that pack superfruit power. Discover the three flavors—black raspberry, blueberry, and red raspberry—made with just 2-4 al...

Join Havok and LX on The Space Tomatoes Podcast as they dive into an inspiring chat with Russell Van Brocklen, a New York based dyslexia professor. From epic internship battles and law school epiphanies to revolutionary teaching hacks that turn struggling readers into rocket-fueled writers, Russell shares his witty war stories and game-changing strategies for neurodiverse minds. Whether you're a parent, educator, or just love underdog tales, this episode proves that with the right wiring, anyone...

Marine biologist and conservation powerhouse Andrew Lewin, host of How to Protect the Ocean and co-host of Beyond Jaws joins LX and Havok as they splash into an epic ocean adventure. From childhood heroes like Jacques Cousteau to wild scuba stories (beavertail wetsuits, anyone?), oil rigs turned underwater centers of life, and witty takes on ditching single use plastics, picking up beach, or any trash, and why biodiversity is the ultimate life hack, above and below the water. This episode is pac...

Join hosts LX and Havok for another episode of The Space Tomatoes Podcast: where we battle veggie garden bugs, snowmen rise in the desert, and Kaos the pup scores a clean bill of health after her epic staple laden vet visitheist! From heated debates on whether dog fronts are "arms" or "legs", to viral TikTok triumphs and a hilariously horrifying "giblets Jacuzzi" gadget, these cosmic gardeners spill the soil on winter woes, vanilla vine vibes, and why kratom's got states in a twist. Buckle up fo...

Buckle up for another episode with The Space Tomatoes Podcast hosts Havok and LX, where rural rants meet reel talk in the most unhinged way possible! This episode blasts off with Mark Twain haikus gone wrong, escalates to epic fails on remembering names (but nailing column numbers like a boss), and dives headfirst into animal anarchy, think feral cat rooftop raids, crunchy grass horse gripes, and the eternal wait for those dream German Shepherd pups (no Malinois madness here, thank goodness). Fr...

Join LX and Havok in this episode of The Space Tomatoes Podcast, covering everything from lawn care and soil science to cybersecurity and the old days of workplace pranks. Ever wondered how modern farming gear stacks up against old school tools? Curious about balancing health, tech, and privacy in today’s fast paced world? This episode dives deep into the quirks of everyday life, the evolution of office culture, DIY disasters, digital safety, and even the nostalgic demise of landlines. With thei...

In this thought-provoking episode of The Space Tomatoes Podcast, hosts LX and Havok dive into one of the most controversial beverages in modern food culture: milk. From raw to pasteurized to UHT and ultra pasteurized, historical myths to scientific realities, and farm ethics to government oversight, this is more than just a dairy discussion it’s a deep churn into food freedom, public health, and who really gets to decide what’s “safe.”Expect a blend of serious investigation, healthy skepticism, ...

Jeremy from War Dragons joins Havok and LX to talk gaming loyalty, AI’s rise, and the broken systems behind our food and healthcare. From seed oils to sugar addiction, pharma profits to personal health wins, this episode is a deep (and fun) dive into what’s really fueling us.

Grab your dragons and your healthiest beverage, because this episode of the Space Tomatoes Podcast is packed with fiery fun and fizzy revelations! Hosts Havok and Lx are joined by Nyx from the War Dragons community, who shares her epic journey from soda lover to soda liberator as she embraces healthier living (spoiler: it’s not all about kale). Alongside her quest for better health, Nyx dives deep into her rise from casual gamer to team leader in the world of War Dragons. They chat about the evo...

Buckle up, buttercup—this episode is a buffet of bizarre, bold, and borderline-too-honest conversations. From awkward airport adventures and surprise jerk magnets (yes, they exist) to the controversial wonders of vaping and the eternal struggle to eat vegetables without hating life, we cover it all. We dish on podcasting with purpose, swap garden gossip, and debate whether kombucha is a health tonic or a weird science experiment in a bottle. Plus, we spill the tea on DMV drama, homestead highs a...