Episode 85

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2nd Aug 2024

EP85-Rich Holman-Breaking Free from Sugar

Rich Holman

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Rich has had a varied U. S. business career in the real estate, mortgage banking, securities, publishing, and investment banking industries. He holds a BBA degree in Chemical Engineering Management from the Univ. of Texas and an MBA from the Ohio State Univ.

Prior to moving full time to Medellin in 2007 and starting his first real estate company, Rich lived in Naples, FL, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Minneapolis and Boston. He is originally from Texas where he resided for 12 years.

In 2007 Rich started a real estate company to assist foreigners to purchase properties in Medellin. By 2019 the company had grown 110 employees with offices in six cities and three countries. Post pandemic he launched his new real estate company, Primavera Realty Medellin.

After seven years of research, Killing You Softly is his first book, a hard-hitting expose of the world´s biggest killer – sugar. He was dying seven years ago and now at age 80 he is in great health, off of all meds and is living proof what can be achieved by doing one thing – quitting sugar.

In this eye-opening episode, Kristina and Herb Heagh-Avritt welcome Rich Holman, a man of many careers, including real estate, investment banking, and publishing. At 80, Rich is a testament to the transformative power of quitting sugar. His new book, "Killing You Softly," delves into the hidden dangers of sugar, the biggest killer in today's world. Join us as Rich shares his seven-year research journey, revealing how sugar has infiltrated our diets, its addictive nature, and its devastating impact on our health. From personal anecdotes to shocking statistics, this conversation is a must-listen for anyone concerned about their health and well-being.

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Kristina Heagh-Avritt

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Kristina uses 27 years of teaching experience to guide parents in a different way. She
empowers parents to provide their children with a holistic education—one that not only equips them with academic skills but also instills qualities like compassion, integrity, determination, and a growth mindset. Kristina believes that when children recognize their strengths and weaknesses, they can understand their unique learning styles and better navigate the world. Now she also makes guests shine as she interviews on a variety of family centered topics.

Herbert Heagh-Avritt

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Herbert has had a varied career from business management, working in the semi-conductor industry and being an entrepreneur for most of his life. His vast experience in a variety of areas makes for wisdom and knowledge that shines forth through his creative ideas and "outside-the-box" thinking.