6-Day Sustain Me Living & Wellness Fair Featuring Barbara O'Neill

Barbara O'Neill

Health Educator, Author, and Renowned Speaker

Barbara O'Neill is a health educator, author, and international speaker known for her lifelong work in natural health education. With more than five decades of experience, she has dedicated her career to teaching practical, time-tested principles that support the body’s ability to heal. Her work centers on the foundational role of nutrition, lifestyle habits, and natural remedies in restoring and maintaining health.

Raised in Australia, Barbara developed an early interest in natural living that shaped her personal and professional path. That interest grew into a mission to educate others through clear, accessible teaching rooted in observation, physiology, and common sense. Over the years, she has presented seminars and workshops around the world, addressing topics such as digestive health, detoxification, chronic disease prevention, and lifestyle-based wellness. Her ability to translate complex health concepts into everyday actions has made her a trusted voice for audiences seeking practical guidance.

Barbara is the author of Self Heal by Design, a widely read book that outlines how the body functions and how natural laws of health support recovery and balance. She is also the author of Sustain Me, which continues her focus on personal responsibility, resilience, and long-term wellness. In addition to her writing and speaking, Barbara has worked as a health consultant and therapist, supporting individuals and families through education-based care.

As a featured speaker, Barbara brings depth of experience, clarity of message, and a steady focus on empowerment. Her work encourages people to understand their bodies, make informed choices, and reclaim health through simple, consistent practices grounded in natural principles.

Dr. Christiane Northrup

Women's Health Expert, Bestselling Author, Holistic Wellness Advocate

Dr. Christiane Northrup, M.D., is visionary pioneer in women’s health, a board-certified OB/GYN, and New York Times bestselling author of Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom, The Wisdom of Menopause and Goddesses Never Age. Dr. Northrup was the host of 8 highly successful public-television specials. Her work has been featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show, the Today Show, NBC Nightly News, The View, Rachael Ray, Good Morning America, 20/20, and The Dr. Oz Show, among many others.

Dr. Northrup was named one of the “100 Most Trusted People in America” by Reader’s Digest (2013), and one of Oprah Winfrey’s “Super Soul 100”—a group of leaders using their voices and talent to awaken humanity (2016).

Dr. Northrup has also been named one of the “Watkins Spiritual 100”—a list of living people that make a unique and spiritual contribution on a global scale (2020, 2021, 2022).

In December 2022 Dr. Northrup was 1 of 6 women to receive the Zelenko Foundation’s Rosa Parks Award, and honored for standing up for truth, God and justice against all odds, smears, obstacles, and censorship.

She continues to inspire and awaken humanity through live events, her website DrNorthup.com, social media presence on Facebook/Meta, Twitter, Instagram, podcasts on her True North on Substack, and through her line of health and personal care products, Amata Life.

Dr. Sherri Tenpenny

Doctor, Speaker, Educator, and Consultant

Dr. Sherri Tenpenny is an osteopathic medical doctor, author, and international speaker with decades of clinical and teaching experience in conventional and integrative medicine. She is board certified in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine and holds a proficiency certification in Integrative Medicine. Earlier in her career, she was board certified in Emergency Medicine and served for 12 years as a full-time emergency physician and Director of a Level II Trauma Center, where she worked on the front lines of acute care.

Dr. Tenpenny is the founder of Tenpenny Integrative Medical Center near Cleveland, Ohio, where patients from all 50 states and more than 20 countries have sought care. Her clinical work focuses on addressing chronic illness through individualized, holistic approaches that combine medical training with nutrition, lifestyle support, and integrative therapies. Her reputation for results led to the creation of the Tenpenny Health Restoration Centers and several education-based health organizations.

A graduate of the University of Toledo, Dr. Tenpenny received her medical training at Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Missouri. Beyond clinical practice, she is a prolific writer and educator who has authored multiple books and contributed chapters to others, with articles published in more than a dozen languages. She has appeared on hundreds of radio, podcast, and television programs, where she is known for her direct and research-driven examination of vaccines, immune health, and informed medical decision-making.

As a featured speaker, Dr. Tenpenny brings a rare blend of emergency medicine experience, integrative clinical practice, and investigative analysis. Her presentations challenge audiences to think critically, understand risk, and take an active role in their health through education, discernment, and personal responsibility.

Justin Rhodes

Entrepreneur, Author, Film Producer, and YouTuber

Justin Rhodes is an entrepreneur, author, film producer, and educator known for making sustainable living practical and accessible for everyday families. He lives with his wife and children on a 75-acre farm in North Carolina, where he documents real-world homesteading through hands-on food production, regenerative agriculture, and animal husbandry. What began as a personal search for healthier food and a more grounded life grew into a global platform that has helped hundreds of thousands rethink how they grow, raise, and source what they eat.

Trained in permaculture design under Geoff Lawton and influenced by mentors across regenerative agriculture and natural livestock management, Justin blends traditional wisdom with modern problem-solving. He is the creator of Abundant Permaculture and the founder of Abundance Plus, a streaming platform dedicated to sustainable living, homesteading education, and community-driven learning. His educational films, including Permaculture Chickens and The Great American Farm Tour, reflect his commitment to teaching by doing and sharing both successes and setbacks with honesty.

Through books, online courses, documentaries, and more than a decade of video storytelling, Justin has become a trusted voice in the modern homesteading movement. His work focuses on resilience, stewardship of the land, and building systems that support families and communities over the long term. As a featured speaker, Justin brings practical insight, lived experience, and a grounded message that challenges people to reconnect with their food, their land, and their capacity to live with purpose and abundance.

Jordan Rubin

American Natural Health Expert, NY Times Bestselling Author, and Entrepreneur

Jordan Rubin is an American natural health expert, New York Times bestselling author, and entrepreneur widely known as America’s Biblical Health Coach. After overcoming severe chronic illness as a young adult, Jordan dedicated his life to understanding the connection between nutrition, faith, and whole-body wellness. That personal journey led to the publication of The Maker’s Diet, a landmark book that helped spark a nationwide conversation around biblical nutrition, real food, and restorative health.

Jordan is the author of 31 books that have collectively sold millions of copies and influenced how people approach diet, supplementation, and lifestyle choices. He is the founder of Garden of Life, Beyond Organic, and Ancient Nutrition, brands that reshaped the natural products industry by emphasizing integrity, transparency, and food-based nutrition. His work consistently bridges ancient dietary principles with modern science, making complex health concepts practical and accessible.

A leader in regenerative agriculture, Jordan operates Heal the Planet Farms in Tennessee and Missouri, where he focuses on soil restoration, ethical animal husbandry, and sustainable food systems. His mission extends beyond personal health to planetary stewardship, teaching that human health and environmental health are inseparable. Jordan lives this message alongside his wife, Nicki, and their six children. As a featured speaker, he brings lived experience, research-backed insight, and a faith-centered perspective that challenges audiences to rethink health from the ground up.

Jonathan Otto

Award-Winning Filmmaker, and Investigative Medical Journalist

Jonathan Otto is an award-winning filmmaker, investigative medical journalist, and serial entrepreneur known for uncovering hidden truths at the intersection of health, science, and human freedom. Driven by a deep commitment to reduce suffering, his work has reached millions worldwide with educational content addressing cancer, autoimmune disease, dementia, vaccine injury, COVID-19, and emerging biological threats. His reporting combines investigative storytelling with direct access to doctors, researchers, and survivors whose voices often go unheard.

Jonathan is best known as a producer of the acclaimed documentary series The Truth About Cancer and as the creator of Cancer Secrets, Vaccine Secrets, and Autoimmune Secrets. These projects helped reshape public conversation around chronic illness, informed consent, and integrative approaches to healing. Through his media company, Health Secrets, he continues to publish in-depth investigations designed to educate, empower, and prompt critical thinking.

Beyond filmmaking and journalism, Jonathan leads multiple health-focused ventures that translate information into action. He is the founder of Red Life, a red-light therapy company advancing accessible wellness technology, and Well of Life, a supplement brand developed to support the body using research-driven formulations. As a featured speaker, Jonathan brings clarity, urgency, and lived insight, challenging audiences to question prevailing narratives, take ownership of their health, and pursue solutions rooted in both truth and hope.

Doug and Stacy

Off Grid with Doug & Stacy

Doug and Stacy are the creators of Off Grid with Doug & Stacy, a widely followed platform documenting their transition from suburban life to full self-sufficiency. Former business owners, they made the deliberate decision to step away from the fast pace of city living, sell their home and businesses, and move to the countryside in pursuit of a simpler, more intentional way of life. What makes their story compelling is that they began with no prior experience in homesteading or off-grid living.

Doug taught himself how to build a log cabin using timber harvested directly from their land, completing the structure in just 90 days without formal construction training. Stacy transformed their household by mastering from-scratch cooking and food preservation, using ingredients they grow and raise themselves. Together, they committed to living without solar panels or wind turbines and rely entirely on rainwater catchment for their water needs. Their lifestyle centers on reducing dependence, lowering their footprint, and building resilience through practical skills and daily discipline.

Through their videos, workshops, and social platforms, Doug and Stacy openly share both challenges and breakthroughs, offering a realistic look at what it takes to live simply and intentionally. As featured speakers, they bring firsthand experience, humility, and encouragement, inspiring others to rethink modern convenience, eat real food, and rediscover the value of self-reliance and quality of life.

Dr. Stephen Pidgeon

Founder, President, and CEO of Cepher Publishing Group

Dr. Stephen Pidgeon is the founder, president, and chief executive officer of Cepher Publishing Group and a recognized scholar of Hebraic scripture. He holds a PhD in political science and a Juris Doctor and has spent decades studying ancient texts, languages, and historical context to bring greater clarity to scripture. He is the primary contributor to the creation of the את Cepher, a comprehensive restoration of biblical texts that integrates linguistic, cultural, and historical depth.

Dr. Pidgeon is the author of more than 30 books focused on Hebraic scripture, interpretation, and historical analysis. His work reflects a commitment to rigorous study and a desire to make complex material accessible to serious students of scripture. In addition to his publishing work, he teaches advanced courses through Cepher Academy, where he mentors students seeking deeper understanding of biblical languages and textual structure.

Beyond scholarship, Dr. Pidgeon brings extensive executive leadership experience across publishing, journalism, telecommunications, biotechnology, and technology ventures. He has also participated in public service, including a run for Washington State Attorney General, and has received national recognition for leadership and civic contribution. As a featured speaker, Dr. Pidgeon offers a rare blend of academic depth, practical leadership experience, and clear instruction that challenges audiences to engage scripture with precision, context, and intellectual honesty.

Dr. Patrick Jones

Veterinarian, Clinical Herbalist, Traditional Naturopath, Author and Lecturer

Dr. Patrick Jones is the founder of the HomeGrown Herbalist School of Botanical Medicine and a lifelong practitioner of plant based healing. His teaching style blends deep knowledge with humor and plain language. Many describe his lectures as a mix of John Christopher and Steve Martin. Students leave his classes informed, energized, and laughing. He focuses on helping people feel confident using herbs in real life, not just learning theory.

With veterinary credentials, Dr. Jones brings a perspective few herbalists have. His work includes cases often considered outside the scope of herbal medicine, from rattlesnake bites and gunshot wounds to severe infections and systemic illness. His daily practice serves both people and animals, giving him firsthand experience across a wide range of conditions.

Years of results have shaped his passion for teaching. Dr. Jones is driven to show others what herbal medicine can do when it is practiced with skill, respect, and self reliance. His book, The HomeGrown Herbalist, and his school emphasize growing, preparing, and using herbs directly rather than relying on packaged products.

Dr. Jones and his wife, LoriAnn, are parents to fifteen children, most of whom they adopted. They live on an 80 acre homestead near Filer, Idaho, where they practice the same self sufficient principles they teach. More info at HomeGrownHerbalist.net.

Dr. Jed Adamson

Naturopathic Doctor, Clinical Herbalist, Acupuncturist, Naprapathic Doctor, Massage Therapist, and Advanced EMT

Dr. Jed Adamson served for many years as a first responder and EMT on ambulance crews and as Director of Emergency Medical Services for Jerome County, Idaho. Dr. Adamson is now in private practice in Twin Falls Idaho where he spends his time helping people regain their health. Dr. Adamson loves to share his extensive knowledge and has a number of natural wellness courses available at homesteadacademy.com.

Life is often physically demanding. Lifting, hauling, bending, and long, busy days can take a serious toll on the body. The work doesn’t stop when you’re hurting, so having simple, natural ways to ease pain is an essential skill. In this class, Jed Adamson teaches do-it-yourself methods for relieving pain without pharmaceuticals. You’ll learn how auricular therapy uses gentle acupressure points on the ear to help reduce back pain, joint pain, headaches, and muscle strain. Jed also shares a few other effective holistic remedies to ease pain. The class ends with a live demonstration so you can confidently use these techniques at home.

Franny Tacy

Founder, Franny's Farmacy

Franny Tacy is a nationally acclaimed cannabis entrepreneur, regenerative agriculture advocate, and the first female hemp farmer in North Carolina’s modern era. As the visionary founder of Franny’s Farmacy, her award-winning leadership has made her a sought-after voice in cannabis policy and wellness, women’s leadership, and plant-based innovation—appearing on over 90 podcasts and stages across the U.S., including TEDx and national conferences. Known as “The Hippie in High Heels,” Franny brings humor, grit, and heart to every stage, inspiring a movement rooted in conscious business, sustainability, and community empowerment.

H.R. Payne

Vice President of Business Development, AzureWell

H.R. Payne brings over 25 years of high-level leadership experience specific to the supplement industry. His background in clinical nutrition, excipient free formulation, and Quality Assurance has been instrumental in helping guide AzureWell, the health professional brand of Azure Standard, toward its mission of providing uncompromised, ethically sourced wellness solutions for practitioners and their clients.

At AzureWell, H.R. is surrounded by a team of experts whose shared knowledge and collaboration drive AzureWell in the highest Quality Assurance Standards in the industry to provide clean label excipient free nutrition. This collective knowledge pioneers AzureWell to design the most natural clinical formulas informed and validated by science.

For H.R., joining AzureWell was less a professional move but more a calling - an alignment with shared values of purity, sustainability, and service to both people and the planet. Together, the AzureWell team is honored to bring together an uncompromised network of resources and wellness solutions that embody honesty, care, and scientific rigor - an ongoing promise to do right by our bodies and the world we share.

Lucianne Walker

General Manager, HomeGrown Herbalist

Lucianne Walker is a Clinical Herbalist, Naturopath, Auricular Therapist, Instructor in The HomeGrown Herbalist School of Botanical Medicine, and the General Manager of HomeGrown Herbalist. To Luci, herbal medicine is more than a field of study—it’s a way of life. Growing up as the daughter of Dr. Patrick Jones, she was immersed in traditional healing, sparking a lifelong love and study of plants and other natural healing modalities.

Today, she lives on a 10-acre homestead in Idaho with her husband, Davis, and their five homeschooled children. Luci balances family life with managing HomeGrown Herbalist and teaching herbal medicine, encouraging others to make herbalism a meaningful part of their lives.

Marc Montemerlo

Personal Trainer, Life Coach, and Fitness Instructor

Marc Montemerlo is a personal trainer, life coach, and fitness instructor with Leaps and Rebounds, where he helps people rebuild strength, confidence, and momentum through movement and mindset. His work blends functional fitness, recovery-based training, and practical coaching that meets people where they are physically and mentally.

Founded over 10 years ago, Leaps & Rebounds creates thoughtfully engineered rebounders that support the body through gentle, rhythmic movement. Designed to encourage lymphatic flow, circulation, and balance without strain, our rebounders are built for daily use as part of a natural, holistic approach to health. Proudly made with American-built frames by a small U.S. team

As a keynote speaker, Marc focuses on resilience, discipline, and sustainable health habits that translate beyond the gym into daily life. His approach centers on consistency over extremes, helping individuals create lasting change through small, repeatable actions that support long-term well-being.

Selina Delangre

President and CEO of Selina Naturally Brand of Celtic Sea Salt®

Selina Delangre is an entrepreneur, author, and health advocate best known as the president and chief executive officer of Selina Naturally, the company behind the Celtic Sea Salt® brand. For more than four decades, she has been a leading voice in the natural products space, championing the role of unrefined, mineral-rich salt and whole-food nutrition in supporting overall health and balance.

Selina’s work is rooted in a deep respect for nature and traditional wisdom. Through Selina Naturally, she helped bring Celtic Sea Salt® into mainstream awareness, setting a standard for quality, sourcing, and education within the wellness industry. Her leadership has shaped the brand into more than a product line, positioning it as an educational resource for individuals seeking cleaner, more intentional approaches to nutrition and hydration.

Beyond business, Selina is a passionate educator and philanthropist who has spent years teaching about mineral balance, natural health practices, and mindful living. Her writing and speaking reflect a lifelong commitment to empowering people with knowledge they can apply in everyday life. As a featured speaker, Selina brings experience, clarity, and purpose, inspiring audiences to reconnect with nature, make informed health choices, and pursue wellness with intention and integrity.

Dr. Wesley Braden

Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine

Wesley is a doctor of acupuncture and Chinese medicine who has been practicing since 2021, and has owned a clinic in Rutherfordton since 2024. Wesley has had a lifelong passion for martial arts, spirituality and health which all culminate into his focus upon Tai Ji and Qi Gong for over 15 years. Wesley has learned from instructors directly in China, from several workshops with skilled practitioners, and from personal teachers in Daoism and Chinese Medicine. Wesley’s emphasis in learning has been on Yang style Tai Ji, as well as from the Quan Zhen school of Daoism for Qi Gong and meditation.

Wesley enjoys helping the Rutherford community through his clinical practice and spends his free time reading, cooking, and gardening with his partner Paige and their 3 cats.

Stephen Pond

Live Host, Public Announcer, and Event Producer

Stephen Pond aka SP the MC has been announcing professionally in music and sports entertainment for 10+ years. His range of MC experience includes Red Rocks, California Roots, Rebels & Renegades, Florida Groves, Rooster Walk, Red Wing, Finger Lakes Grassroots, Steppin’ Out, Shakori Hills, Feel Good Fest, and Honeybee Hemp Fest. He has also represented franchises across the NBA, NHL, NLL, ATP, ACC, ECHL, and ESPN X Games.

In the world of wellness, Stephen enjoys yoga, sauna, and long walks on the beach. He truly believes this is the year for growth, gratitude, and a garden, to be just within reach. Stephen is always looking forward to learning more, and is excited to see what else life has in store…

Jasmine Davis

Faith-based Educator, Author, and Community Builder

Jasmine Davis is a faith-based educator, author, and community builder dedicated to restoring biblical foundations through ancestral living, Hebraic study, and family-centered discipleship.

Her work focuses on helping individuals and families reconnect with Scripture in practical, everyday ways—through food, gardening, education, and holistic stewardship of body, home, and faith. Jasmine teaches from a Hebraic cultural perspective, emphasizing simplicity, sustainability, and walking out obedience in daily life. Through workshops, educational programs, and written resources, she equips households to cultivate deeper spiritual roots while learning practical skills such as ancestral food preparation, garden-to-table living, and biblical rhythms of time and rest.

Jasmine’s mission is to strengthen families and communities by bringing faith back to the table, the garden, and the home—helping people live intentionally with what they’ve been entrusted. 

Jasmine believes lasting transformation begins when faith becomes lived, not just studied. As Master of Ceremonies for the Sustain Me Living & Wellness Fair, she guides attendees through the week’s programming, helping create a welcoming and engaging atmosphere for speakers, partners, and guests.