Episode Details

In this episode of the Soil Sisters Podcast, meet Dr. Ben Edwards, founder and CEO of Veritas Medical and Veritas Wellness in Lubbock, Texas. Dr. Edwards shares his path from conventional family medicine to a holistic, root-cause resolution approach to health and wellness. He discusses his transformation following a divine intervention that guided him to realize the flaws in conventional chronic disease management. The conversation explores real patient experiences and the importance of nutrition, hydration, movement, and peace—The four pillars taught at Veritas Wellness. Dr. Ben also explains in practical terms the role of the gut microbiome and mitochondrial health in foundational wellbeing. You'll gain insights into the power of mindset, the significant impact of epigenetics, and the interconnectedness of soil health and human health. Tune in to learn how you're the cure you've been looking for.

MEET OUR GUEST: Dr. Ben Edwards has over 20+ years in the medical field. He is the founder and CEO of Veritas Medical and Veritas Wellness in Lubbock, TX. And he also hosts the "You're The Cure" Podcast (Top 75 Functional Health Podcast), where he educates people on getting to the root cause of disease, and teaching them how to NOT NEED a Doctor!

Raised in Belton, TX, Dr. Edwards holds degrees from Baylor University and the University of Texas Medical School at Houston. He completed his residency at Waco's McLennan County Medical Education and Research Foundation before moving to West Texas in 2005 with his wife Jamie where Dr. Edwards was the only doctor in the county at the Garza County Health Clinic. After 7 years of practicing conventional medicine, a divine appointment opened his eyes to root cause resolution medicine.

TIME STAMPS:

00:00 Welcome to the Soil Sisters Podcast

00:43 Introducing Dr. Ben Edwards

00:52 Dr. Ben's Medical Journey

04:17 A Divine Appointment  

08:39 Challenging Conventional Medicine

09:18 A Nurse Practitioner's Transformation

14:39 The Power of Alternative Medicine

27:10 Personal Testimonies and Success Stories

31:01 Integrative Approaches to Cancer Treatment

33:23 Transitioning to Root Cause Resolution

37:14 A New Beginning: Starting Veritas Medical

38:59 Overcoming Challenges: Building the Practice

40:41 The Insurance Dilemma: Breaking Free from The System

41:34 The Power of Mitochondria and Microbiome

42:47 Launching Veritas Wellness: Health Coaching Revolution

44:25 The Four Pillars of Wellness

59:54 Epigenetics: Taking Control of Your Health

01:09:43 Healthy Soil, Healthy Gut

01:12:48 Conclusion: Empowering Health and Wellness

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