Episode #316: Jessica and Owen, What They Are Really Feeding Your Kids at School

What’s up Health Heroes!

In this episode of Tim James Upgraded, I sit down with two incredible guests who are working to change the way our kids eat—Owen from Nourish Food Hub and Jessica Bowl, a passionate school nutrition director who’s on the front lines inside the public school system.

Owen has been connecting families with local farmers and real food, and through that mission he introduced me to Jessica—what we jokingly call the “lunch lady,” but the truth is she’s running an entire school food program and fighting to get real, nutrient-dense food into kids’ lunches.

What we uncovered in this conversation is both eye-opening and inspiring. We talk about the processed ingredients and chemical-laden foods still being served in many public schools, why the current system is so broken, and the uphill battle people like Jessica face when trying to replace junk food with fresh food from local farms.

But here’s the good news—change is happening. There are people inside the system who truly care about our children and are working to bring real food, real nutrition, and real energy back to the next generation.

If you’re a parent, grandparent, teacher, or anyone who cares about kids’ health, this episode will open your eyes—and hopefully inspire you to take action.

Get Your Natural Energy Back!

Tim James

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Episode #315: Ben Brown, The Fat Loss Blueprint

What’s up Health Heroes!

In this episode, I sit down with clinical nutritionist Ben Brown, founder of Body Systems, and we dive into a topic that hits home for so many people: why so many of us feel stuck, exhausted, overweight, and disconnected from our health—and what we can actually do about it.

Ben shares his powerful personal story of growing up as an athlete but struggling with severe gut issues caused by years of antibiotics. Like many families, his parents were simply doing what they thought was right. But those early health challenges forced Ben to start asking deeper questions about food, nutrition, energy, and the body’s ability to heal itself.

Through years of research, mentorship, and experimentation, Ben not only rebuilt his own health, but created a system to help others do the same. In this conversation we break down the 5M Fat Loss Framework, why gut health and lifestyle matter more than people realize, and how small daily habits can completely transform your energy, sleep, and body composition.

If you feel like you’re “in a hole” with your health right now, this episode is your reminder that healing is possible. With the right nutrition, hydration, and mindset, your body can do incredible things.

You deserve to wake up energized, clear-headed, and excited about your life again.

Get Your Natural Energy Back!

Tim James

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Episode #314: Dr. Sam Shay, MTHFR: Cracking the Genetic Code to Heal

Hello Health Heroes!

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Sam Shay—a “wounded healer” who grew up with Asperger’s, severe insomnia, anxiety, junk food, bullying, and exhausted parents who tried to medicate symptoms instead of fixing root causes.

Today, he’s a chiropractor, acupuncturist, functional medicine doc, genetics expert, and… a neurospicy stand-up comic. And he’s using all of that to flip the script on the lie that “it’s just your genes, there’s nothing you can do.”

We break down the difference between genetics and epigenetics—why your genes are the hardware, but your lifestyle and environment are the software running the show. Dr. Sam explains why obsessing over MTHFR is outdated, why inflammation and mitochondrial free radicals should be front of the line, and how your DNA can actually reveal your best diet (keto, paleo, Mediterranean, or higher carb), your trigger foods, and why some people can’t “willpower” their way through cravings.

You’ll hear real stories of joint pain, fatigue, water retention, mood swings—and how targeted genetic and lifestyle changes finally moved the needle when “trying everything” didn’t.

If you’ve ever felt betrayed by your body or blamed your family tree for your health, this episode will help you forgive your genes, understand your blueprint, and finally take control.

Enjoy the show!

Love & Light,

Coach Tim

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P.P.S. Connect with Dr. Sam Shay:

For Clients - https://drsamshay.com/

For Doctors - https://fitgenesusa.com/

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