Antoinette Berrafato, Author at New Normal Big Life: Functional Medicine And Holistic Health for Veterans

About Antoinette Berrafato

New Normal Big Life Podcast Host Antoinette Lee Berrafato, MBA, is a published health and wellness columnist at Culturs Magazine, reaching 1.5 million readers across 200 countries. She is a veteran and U.S. Army Air Assault Medic, traumatic brain injury (TBI) survivor, veteran caregiver, and sponsored adventure sports athlete. Her formal U.S. Army Air Assault Medic, dental, and clinical training spans emergency trauma care, battlefield triage, advanced patient assessment, pharmacology, combat casualty care, field medicine, general dentistry, radiology, and infection control — a clinical foundation built inside one of the most rigorous medical training programs in the United States, and 11 years of real-world experience practicing in these fields. Antoinette used nature therapy — specifically archery and kayaking to recover from physical limitations while using a full-time caregiver, a walker, and a service dog, discovering the "Passion, Purpose, and People" framework for mental health and resilience that now forms the backbone of her content. She is currently building an active homestead in the Midwestern Northwoods — a living laboratory for her content on ancestral health, emergency preparedness, and self-sufficiency.

Episode 77 of New Normal Big Life Podcast a solo episode featuring the biophilic design benefits on your mental health

Biophilic Design Benefits: Can It Reset Your Nervous System at Home?

By Antoinette Berrafato June 5, 2026Nervous System & Somatic HealingNo Comments

The biophilic design benefits for your nervous system are real but most people are still living in spaces that actively keep them stuck in stress. This episode breaks down whether your home environment is working for your healing or against it. If you're exhausted by stress-management tips that never seem to stick, this conversation was made for you.

Episode 76 of New Normal Big Life Podcast interview with non-toxic living swaps expert Amy Todisco Hartshorn teaches about greenwashing and so much more

Greenwashing Exposed: Non-toxic Living Swaps For Your Home

By Antoinette Berrafato June 3, 2026Non-Toxic LivingNo Comments

Are you confused by "natural" on food and product labels? Discover the truth about greenwashing and simple non-toxic swaps to enhance your non-toxic living journey. Clean up your food, cosmetics, cleaning products and more with tips for those with Celiac disease and gluten-sensitivity.

Episode 73 of New Normal Big Life Podcast featuring bestselling author Timothy J Ward on 3 biomarkers that predict lifespan and quality of life

3 Longevity Biomarkers Your Doctor Never Test

By Antoinette Berrafato May 26, 2026Functional Medicine and LongevityNo Comments

Your longevity biomarkers tell a story your standard checkup never reads and that gap may be quietly shortening your health span right now. Learn the four things you can do today to improve your current health and longevity at any age or fitness level.

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