In this episode, Allison Melody opens with a no filter Q&A that goes everywhere the mainstream won't.

From the hidden reality of the dairy industry and why cows only produce milk when they're pregnant, to what really happens when creators are censored, reinstated, and quietly invited back after years of being silenced.

She shares her personal experience with peptides, what she's learned so far, and why she believes they should be approached thoughtfully and with the right medical support.

Then things get a little spicy.

Allison spills the tea on a former Food Heals guest who is now making waves on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, the rise of manifestation gurus, and what happens when empowerment crosses the line into grifting.

After the Q&A, Allison welcomes award winning author and longtime vegan Ellen Kanner, author of Miami Vegan, for a vibrant conversation about food, culture, and sex.

They talk about:

• Tropical flavors and plant based living inspired by Miami

• Why vegetables should be the star of the plate

• How to make vegan food sexy, flavorful, and accessible

• Aphrodisiac foods you should be cooking for date night

• The surprising connection between watermelon, nutmeg, avocado, and sex

• How plants can support intimacy, circulation, and connection

Plus, practical tips for eating plant based on a budget, navigating restaurants as a vegan, and making the transition without feeling deprived.

If food is medicine, this episode proves it can also be pleasure.

Get Ellen's book Miami Vegan and learn more at soulfulvegan.com.

2026 is not a continuation of the old story.
It's a clean slate.

In this raw, unfiltered episode, Allison Melody shares 11 powerful shifts that can change your health, mindset, money, relationships, and overall direction in life. These aren't "steps" or a rigid formula. They're real-life upgrades, mindset resets, and non-negotiables for anyone who is done repeating the same patterns and ready for something better.

From updating your algorithm and rewiring your brain, to healing your body, forgiving for real, building wealth, and being intentional about who you let into your life, this episode is a wake-up call and a permission slip wrapped into one.

Allison also shares a deeply personal reflection on podfading, burnout, resilience, and why believing in yourself is not optional if you want your life to change.

If you've been feeling stuck, exhausted, uninspired, or like you know you're meant for more, this episode is for you.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why your past does not get to decide your future

• How your algorithm, environment, and habits shape your reality

• Healing your body through testing, fasting, and nutrition

• Using creativity, evidence, and repetition to rewire your brain

• Why forgiveness is essential for emotional and physical healing

• How to build wealth without waiting for permission

• Being intentional about relationships and self-worth

• Why "delulu" belief can actually be a superpower

• A raw personal update from Allison on burnout, podfading, and coming back stronger

This is not about perfection.
It's about intention.
And it starts now.
#FoodHeals

Get ready to fall in love with vegan Italian food. In this delicious episode of Food Heals, Allison sits down with Chef Tara Punzone, founder of LA's award-winning vegan restaurant Pura Vita, and renowned author Gene Stone (Forks Over Knives, How Not to Die) to talk about their brand new cookbook, Vegana Italiana.

From mouthwatering pastas and creamy vegan ricotta to tiramisu you'll dream about, this episode explores how simple, clean ingredients and a little love can create unforgettable meals that are as good for you as they are for the planet.

You'll discover:

• The story behind the first vegan Italian organic restaurant in the U.S. and how it survived Covid and thrived

• How Tara and Gene teamed up to bring her recipes and stories to life in Vegana Italiana

• The secret to making authentic Italian flavors without dairy or meat (hint: it starts with olive oil and San Marzano tomatoes)

• Why real Italian food makes you feel good instead of bloated and how ingredients grown in Italy differ from those in the U.S.

• What "biodynamic wine" actually means (and why you'll never drink the same way again)

• Tara's top favorite recipes from the book, including her vegan tiramisu, handmade gnocchi, and addictive mozzarella

• How to stock your "Essential Vegan Italian Pantry" for success

• The mindset shifts that helped Tara manifest her dream restaurant and now, her dream cookbook

Listen now to learn how to cook, eat, and live the Italian vegan way, full of passion, flavor, and love.