Connie Rogers

Making an Impact

Written by Connie Rogers & Kevin Kapusi Starow

Our interview this issue features Connie Rogers, an amazing woman who has been writing for us over the past year, and has a passion for health, hers, yours and mine, both body and mind. This selfless and beautiful human is determined to make a difference in this world, and I am thankful that we have crossed paths.

1- Can you tell us a little about yourself, like what do you do?

I’m a Certified Integrative Nutritional Holistic Health Coach, Certified Brain Health Coach, Reiki Master, Mother, Certified Cosmetologist, Natural Wellness Blogger, Ambassador of Wellbeing, Published Author, and Speaker.

I support individuals in creating lifestyle habits that last a lifetime. My expertise lies in non-pharmaceutical applications to chronic illnesses for endocrine, metabolic, brain and skin health. My programs include trashing toxins, making peace with your gut. Prevent age stealers, and creating metabolic changes for a healthy weight and brain function. 

I  believe health and wellness are established with proper nutrition, fitness, and mindfulness. Taking a natural and holistic, common sense approach to rebuilding well-being from the ground up. My passion is helping clients take simple, daily ‘bite size steps’ toward wellness. 

2- Why do you do what you do, and do you enjoy it?

I love what I do, and believe when our job is not a chore we are happier. I’m passionate about encouraging and inspiring people to take charge of not only their physical health but their mental health. (Because physical health is mental health.) That’s why I wrote my book, Path to a Healthy Mind & Body. I’ve come across hundreds that are taking 4 or 5 designer medications that don’t stop their suffering. They feel like no one is listening or no one cares. Percentages of children with obesity and diabetes are growing at an exponential rate and parents are at a loss. 

That’s where I come in. I am your support system and road map. Together, we discover the root causes of those challenges, and together we witness that aha moment when healing begins. We are all on this scenic journey we call life together, and our choices pave that road. 

I believe, when we listen to our gut and sincerely want our health to take a different path, it will. (The body has an innate ability to heal itself.)

3- Are you passionate about food?

My passion for food is rather broad. I believe, our gut hears and listens to everything we do. With that said, I include aromas, emotions, music, and visual stimulation from Mother Nature’s table, when I teach about healing foods.

Cooking is an art, a dance through the world rich in colors, textures, sweet and pungent, with seemingly infinite possibilities. There’s a silent joy in preparing a meal that tantalizes taste buds, and I hear the ooh’s and ah’s from others dining with me.

 

My educating empowers me to help as many people as possible become aware of the destructive impact of commercial food production on society, For instance, industrial/commercially fed cattle are pumped with antibiotics, pesticides, and hormones.  They’re fed toxic waste, candy, and chicken poop. Huge corporations focused on their bottom line, and lace our food with chemicals, and herbicides.

So yes, I’m passionate about food and passionate about health.

4- What do you like to eat, is there a favorite?

My favorite foods include ginger and turmeric root, real coconut milk, flax seeds, raw almond butter, hummus, apples, kale, spinach, seaweed, squash, broccoli, cauliflower, avocados, and berries. (all organic of course) I enjoy vegan wraps made on collard leaves or nori sheets.

5- There is a growing problem centered on unhealthy eating, poor food choices, and the lack of exercise. Why do you think we have such a problem, in particular with children?

I believe we’ve been fed destructive thinking patterns surrounding foods and exercise. 

I’ve had a child confide in me after a presentation I gave in his high school on ‘sugar blues’ that he never ate a real chicken, only chicken nuggets.  

Children tend to stay indoors mostly and don't go outside to play.

In my opinion, we’ve disconnected from the old ways of doing things and lost our minds about health-minded living. 

6- If you can pass on any advice to parents, regarding having children eat healthy options, what would that advice be?

Be the example, stress-less and plan ahead when it comes to feeding your children.  Ditch fast foods that ultimately keeps children sick, tired, fat, and depressed.

Children learn mostly from what we do more than what we say. If parents find it easy to snack on a bowl of veggies and fruits with delicious flax seed crackers, kids would join in. If pure, clean filtered water is the drink of choice in your home, there would be no harmful sodas or processed liquid sugary juices found there.

7- How do you relax, with such a hectic lifestyle?

I love long walks on the beach, taking challenging hikes in the mountains and snow skiing. I enjoy spending time to reflect within, being conscious of my breath, and my mind, to settle down to a quiet state. You don’t have to be a Yogi to meditate.

8- What is next for you?

I’m working on finishing my third book as well as completing a new cookbook. I’m hopeful and putting it out to the universe that I will be picked up by a publishing agent. 

I’ve had some people suggest I consider starting my own lunch/juice bar with my special combinations of well-power foods. I’ve actually created meals that are based on individual needs such as weight, circulation, and joint pain challenges.

Wow that was a lot to digest, I hope you got a lot out of this interview, we are so grateful for Connie’s passion.