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On today's health segment on Positively Charlotte, I shared one of the simplest ways to protect your health before you even take your first bite: properly cleaning your fruits and vegetables.
Eating more fresh produce is a great step toward better health, but it's just as important to make sure it's cleaned the right way. In this segment, I walk through a few simple tips to help remove dirt, residues, and other unwanted contaminants so you can enjoy your fruits and vegetables with greater confidence. I hope you enjoy this segment and that it gives you a few practical tips you can start using at home. Be sure to watch the full video below, and as always, here's to getting your health on!
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 There is something satisfying about using every part of what you bring into your kitchen. Most people cut a pineapple, enjoy the fruit, and throw the peel away without a second thought. It feels like waste, but also like habit. That is just how it has always been done. But sometimes, the simplest shift can change how you see everyday things. In this episode, Harold takes something most people overlook and turns it into something useful. Pineapple peels become the base of a warm, flavorful tea with just a few added ingredients like ginger, cinnamon, and cloves. What stands out is not just the recipe. It is the mindset behind it. Instead of always looking for something new to buy, sometimes it is about asking what you already have and how you can use it differently. That small shift can change how you approach food, health, and even waste. The tea itself is simple. Let it simmer, let the flavors come together, and enjoy it however you like. Hot on a quiet morning or chilled later in the day. It is less about perfection and more about intention. Ingredients:
If you want to explore more simple recipes and wellness tools, visit www.thegoodlivingnow.com Subscribe to the podcast https://youtube.com/@GoodLivingNowPodcast Join a community focused on real life wellness and everyday change.  Getting older has a way of changing how you think about your body. When we are young, we often assume that aches, fatigue, and health issues are just a part of aging. That was the belief Harold carried for years. Growing up, he watched people around him talk about high blood pressure, diabetes, and medications as if they were simply part of getting older. But a health wake up call in his late forties changed that perspective. It forced him to start asking questions about what he was eating and how his daily habits might be affecting his long term health. At the time, his routine looked like what many people call the standard American diet. Heavy meals, processed foods, and very little thought about how food actually fuels the body. Instead of trying to change everything overnight, he started making small adjustments. More fruits. More vegetables. Fewer packaged foods. Slowly the routine evolved. Along the way he also began exploring supplements, learning from herbalists and wellness practitioners about ways people support their health routines. Over time those habits became part of his daily rhythm. Now, approaching 59, Harold reflects on how different his body feels compared to his late forties. The biggest lesson was not about a single food or supplement. It was about consistency and paying attention to what your body needs. Aging does not automatically mean decline. Often it simply means learning to take better care of yourself than you did before. If you want to explore Harold’s wellness tools and supplements, visit www.thegoodlivingnow.com Subscribe to the podcast https://youtube.com/@GoodLivingNowPodcast Join our community focused on real life wellness and lifestyle transformation.  There is something interesting about sharing food or drinks with people in real time. You see their honest reaction before they even have time to think about it. That was the feeling during this morning show segment. Three juices sat on the table, and the hosts were curious but cautious. One was a berry blend with pomegranate, another featured golden beets, and the last was a bright pineapple refresher. The funny part was watching the hesitation. Green juices especially tend to make people nervous. There is always that look of curiosity mixed with doubt before the first sip. But something interesting happened once they tried them. The berry blend surprised everyone first. The combination of berries and pomegranate gave it a smooth flavor that felt closer to a fruit drink than a traditional vegetable juice. Then came the golden beet juice, which many people avoid because of the strong flavor of regular beets. The golden variety, though, is much milder, and the hosts immediately noticed the difference. What stood out most was the ginger. It showed up in almost every recipe. Not because it is trendy, but because it adds brightness and depth to fresh juices. Moments like this remind you that wellness does not have to feel complicated. Sometimes it is simply about experimenting with fresh ingredients and discovering flavors you did not expect to enjoy. And occasionally, doing it live on television. Ingredients Berry Blend • 1 cup mixed berries • ½ cup pomegranate seeds • 1 small piece ginger, about 1 inch • 1 cup water or coconut water, or to taste Golden Beet Juice • 1 golden beet, chopped • 1 carrot • 1 small piece ginger, about 1 inch • 1 cup water, or to taste Pineapple Refresher • 1 cup fresh pineapple • ½ cucumber • 1 small piece ginger • 1 cup water or coconut water, or to taste If you want to learn more about Harold’s wellness approach and tools, visit www.thegoodlivingnow.com Subscribe to the podcast https://youtube.com/@GoodLivingNowPodcast Join our growing community focused on real life health transformation, faith, and lifestyle change.  There is something powerful about the first five minutes of your day. Before the emails. Before the notifications. Before the demands. In this episode, Harold shares a simple morning ritual that has helped him start his day with intention. Warm water. Fresh lemon. A dash of cayenne. Nothing complicated. Nothing expensive. Just a small choice that sets the tone. What stands out most is not the ingredients. It is the discipline of beginning the day deliberately. Instead of reacting, he chooses to pause. To stir. To sip. To start calmly. Sometimes transformation does not begin with dramatic change. It begins with consistency. With choosing one small action and repeating it daily. This episode is less about the drink and more about rhythm. About creating a morning that belongs to you before you give yourself away to the world. Ingredients:
If you want more grounded lifestyle conversations, subscribe to the Good Living Now Podcast: https://youtube.com/@GoodLivingNowPodcast Explore Harold’s wellness tools and resources at: www.thegoodlivingnow.com  There is something different about creating in real time. In this episode, Harold shares a behind-the-scenes look at preparing his blue spirulina juice on live television. The cameras are on. The anchors are watching. There is no room for second guessing. But what stands out is not the pressure. It is the simplicity. Pineapple. Pear. Ginger. Blue spirulina. Four ingredients. One bold color. A moment that brings energy to the set and curiosity to the viewers. What makes this episode special is not the recipe alone. It is the reminder that wellness can be creative. It can be colorful. It can feel alive. Sometimes we overcomplicate healthy living. We search for extreme plans or dramatic shifts. But often, it is about returning to the basics and enjoying the process. The takeaway here is confidence. Confidence in your craft. Confidence in simple ingredients. Confidence in showing up and sharing what you love. Ingredients:
If you want more grounded wellness conversations and practical kitchen ideas, subscribe to the Good Living Now Podcast: https://youtube.com/@GoodLivingNowPodcast Explore Harold’s wellness tools and lifestyle resources at: www.thegoodlivingnow.com  Every season brings its own rhythm. Colder months invite slower mornings, warm drinks, and simple rituals that make home feel steady. In this episode, Harold shares a recipe that has become part of his seasonal routine. A blend of raw honey, ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, cayenne, and black pepper. It is not presented as a miracle solution. It is simply something he enjoys making and keeping on hand when the weather shifts. There is something grounding about preparing your own blends in the kitchen. Measuring the ingredients. Mixing them slowly. Storing them in a glass jar. It reminds you that wellness does not always have to be complicated. The takeaway from this episode is not about ingredients. It is about intention. Small habits repeated consistently create rhythm in your life. And rhythm builds resilience. Sometimes the most powerful shifts are not dramatic. They are daily. Ingredients:
If you want more grounded conversations about lifestyle and faith centered wellness, subscribe to the Good Living Now Podcast: https://youtube.com/@GoodLivingNowPodcast You can explore Harold’s supplements and tools at: www.thegoodlivingnow.com 1/14/2026 0 Comments Five Fibroid Surgeries Nearly Cost Her Everything Here’s What She Wishes She Knew First Some stories do not sound real until you hear them from the person who lived them. In this episode, Coach Jesse shared what it felt like to be a woman doing everything “right” on the outside, while quietly falling apart on the inside. She was building a life, building a marriage, building a future, and still ended up sitting across from a doctor hearing words she was not ready for. What stayed with me most was not the medical terminology. It was the loneliness. She described how the hardest part was not only the physical pain, but the feeling that no one around her truly understood what she was carrying. When you are in it, you can have people around you and still feel isolated. That is what makes these journeys heavier than they need to be. Then the story turned into something even deeper. A pregnancy marked by fear. A decision point that would shake anyone. A moment in a hospital where life and death felt like they were in the same room. And somehow, through all of it, she kept choosing one more day. This episode is not about perfection. It is about advocacy. It is about asking better questions. It is about having the courage to say, “I need to understand my options,” and not shrinking back when the room feels intimidating. If you are trying to reset your health habits this month, start with something simple and structured. Even small changes can build momentum when you stay consistent. If you want a guided way to start, you can join our 10-Day Green Juice Detox Challenge and follow along day by day.  There is something about January that makes us pause. The holidays come and go, and even the joy leaves a small reminder that we may have slipped into old habits without noticing. When Harold talks about the 10 day green juice challenge, he is not really talking about juice. He is talking about the moment a person decides they want to feel different. In the episode, he describes how much of the challenge happens before the first sip of green juice. Preparing your kitchen, cleaning your produce, batch juicing for the next day. These small steps create momentum in a season where many people feel stuck. He also talks about the first three days, the part no one posts about online. The restless moments, the hunger, the temptation to quit. Hearing someone name those experiences makes them feel less like personal failures and more like a normal part of beginning again. The most meaningful part of the conversation is not the weight people may lose. It is the moment someone realizes they kept a promise to themselves. That shift does not come from juice. It comes from discipline and the quiet belief that you can start over at any time. If you are joining the January 9 challenge, this episode will help you prepare and feel supported as you begin. Real change always starts with one simple decision. Subscribe to the podcast’s new YouTube channel → https://youtube.com/@GoodLivingNowPodcast Check out Harold’s supplements and health tools → www.goodlivingnowshop.com Join our broader wellness community focused on real-life change, faith, and lifestyle transformation  Some seasons do not feel like a celebration. They feel like a test. In this episode of the Good Living Now Podcast, Harold sits down with Rev. Dr. Casey Kimbro to talk about grief during the holidays. Not the kind of grief that fits neatly into a quote, but the quiet kind that sits at the edge of the table where someone used to be. Dr. Kimbro describes grief as a kind of sickness of the soul. Not in a shameful way, but as a way to name how disoriented life can feel when someone you love is no longer here. You may withdraw, move through the day on low energy, or feel strangely disconnected from the joy everyone else seems to be posting online. One moment in their conversation stays with you. He talks about “living forward.” After the loss of his wife, there came a day when he realized that moving toward joy again did not dishonor her. It was not forgetting. It was a way of honoring the life they shared by choosing to keep living his own. The tools he shares are simple, almost ordinary. A daily check in each morning to ask, “What am I feeling and what do I need today.” A short walk. A familiar psalm spoken out loud. A page in a journal that does not need to impress anyone. Remembering past successes and the times you thought you would not make it, yet somehow did. If you are carrying loss into this holiday season, you do not have to map out the next three years. It is enough to take today in smaller pieces. Hour by hour. Conversation by conversation. Breath by breath. Get Dr. Casey Kimbrough's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Love-Beyond-Loss-Healing-Journey/dp/B0DK87Z4BJ For practical wellness tools that support your daily routines, you can explore our broader resources at www.thegoodlivingnow.com.  During the holidays, most of us gather around tables filled with food, tradition, and family stories that come out only once a year. These moments can be warm and grounding, but they can also come with the old pressure to drink, to indulge, or to “go along with the holiday mood.” Harold introduces something different in this episode: a drink that lets you stay present and still enjoy the moment. His blueberry mimosa is simple. Fresh oranges, a handful of blueberries, sparkling water, and a touch of natural sweetness. What makes it stand out is not just the flavor but the intention behind it. It is a drink designed for people who want the celebration without the fog, the clarity without the social pressure, and the taste without compromising how they feel the next morning. There is something grounding about watching fruit being juiced, watching colors come together, and seeing a drink created from ingredients that still look and feel alive. It reminds you that small choices can support the kind of life you’re trying to build. For some, that life includes alcohol. For others, it does not. But everyone deserves an option that feels special. The real takeaway from this video is simple: you can honor your body and still participate in the joy of the season. You can lift a glass without losing yourself. And you can choose what aligns with your values without judging anyone else’s path. Below are the ingredients from the episode if you want to make it at home. Ingredients: 8 oranges, juiced 2 cups blueberries 1 cup sparkling water, or more to taste 1–2 tablespoons maple syrup, or to taste Subscribe to the Good Living Now Podcast → https://youtube.com/@GoodLivingNowPodcast Shop Harold’s supplements → www.thegoodlivingnow.com Join our wellness community focused on real change, faith, and lifestyle transformation 11/11/2025 0 Comments What No One Told Me About Getting Older: Aging Isn’t the Problem... How You Eat Is! Most people talk about aging as if it’s a slow decline, but Harold Leffall believes it’s an opportunity to rise. At 58, he’s learned that longevity isn’t built in the gym or a supplement bottle. It’s built in daily choices: what you eat, how you think, and what you feed your faith with. In this episode, Harold shares his simple approach to aging well: a colorful, nutrient-rich kale salad that supports strength, energy, and vitality. He reminds us that healthy doesn’t have to mean boring, you just have to season your life (and your food) with intention. It’s never too late to change your story. Start with one meal that fuels you. 📍 Subscribe to the Good Living Now Podcast → https://youtube.com/@GoodLivingNowPodcast 📍 Explore Get Ya Salad On → https://www.thegoodlivingnow.com  Most people think the cleanse ends when the last glass of juice is gone. But the truth is, the real work begins the next day. After ten days of green juice, your body has rested, reset, and released. What you eat next can either support that renewal, or undo it. Harold Leffall shares that the first forty-eight hours after a juice cleanse are all about ease: fruit bowls, raw salads, and light soups that wake your digestion up gently. It’s a return to nourishment, not deprivation. He also reminds us to keep at least one green juice a day as a grounding habit, something that keeps energy up and cravings low. And if you want to go deeper, Harold introduces ParaDefense, a gentle herbal blend designed to support the body’s natural cleansing process. It’s part of a quarterly rhythm he calls “staying ready”, the idea that health isn’t an event, it’s a lifestyle. 📍 Download the free After-Plan Guide → https://mailchi.mp/ec7cd9772cd7/green-juice-after-plan 📍 Subscribe to the Good Living Now Podcast → https://youtube.com/@GoodLivingNowPodcast  There is a hush that follows big news. For Stefan, it arrived on a Sunday morning when his hands would not answer simple commands. The day before he slid from the bed to the floor. By night he could no longer trust his legs. Hospitals have a way of counting time in alarms and rounds. Rehab counts it in inches. Stefan learned to celebrate inches. He talks about faith first, like a key you carry in your pocket, even when you doubt the lock. Then he talks about the quiet work. Bed exercises when no one is looking. A fork held awkwardly because it is better than not holding it at all. He did what he could with what he had, and did it again the next day. Later came a fruit first routine that was simple enough to live with. Watermelon juice batched on Sundays. Herbs in the morning. Walks that became jogs. Numbers that moved in the right direction. He is careful to say this is his experience. He is careful to invite you to listen to your body and your care team. What stayed with me was not the juice or the gym. It was the sentence he kept repeating. I want to get better. It is not a guarantee. It is a starting line. For anyone standing in the quiet after big news, this episode is a hand on the shoulder. Start with inches. Let the day be enough. Subscribe to the podcast’s new YouTube channel → https://youtube.com/@GoodLivingNowPodcast Check out Harold’s supplements and health tools → www.thegoodlivingnow.com Join our broader wellness community focused on real life change, faith, and lifestyle transformation  There is a rhythm to Harold’s kitchen. He lines up simple ingredients, names them out loud, and reminds you that health does not have to be complicated. This week it was a five-ingredient juice that mixed earthy burdock root with the sweetness of pineapple, pear, and papaya. Papaya seeds drew the most attention. They look small, peppery, almost like they don’t belong in a drink. Harold pauses here, because this is the part that feels unusual. Some swallow them whole. Some juice them. In his story, it’s about tradition and trying what works for your body. Burdock root brings an earthy note that balances the sweetness. Lemongrass adds freshness and a scent that fills the air before you even taste it. Together, the juice feels like a reminder: you can start simple, with what’s in front of you. The recipe makes enough for a few days. Harold likes to keep it in the fridge and drink it in a tall glass, letting the flavor carry him through his work. It’s not about strict rules or guarantees. It’s about choosing something clean, refreshing, and alive. If you’ve been looking for a place to start, maybe this juice is your first step. Subscribe to the podcast’s new YouTube channel → https://youtube.com/@GoodLivingNowPodcast Check out Harold’s supplements and health tools → www.thegoodlivingnow.com |
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