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#72: Mapping The Addicted Brain with Christina Veselak Apr 12, 2019

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“The addicted brain is a starving brain,” and Christina Veselak takes us inside the body to better understand the brain driven, bio-psycho-social illness that results in cravings and addictions. She swiftly addresses the chemical imbalances underlying addictive behavior and illustrates how we, as conscious clinicians, can do the same with both diet and lifestyle modifications. […]

#71: Mapping Iron with Dr. Guillermo Ruiz Apr 05, 2019

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All anemias are responsible for low oxygen delivery to the tissues. This can result in a number of symptoms, from fatigue to brain fog to cold limbs. Iron is also necessary for a number of biological functions. It can be an indicator of an underlying condition or infection as you’ll learn when you tune-in to […]

#70: Mapping Breath with Allison Post Mar 28, 2019

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Breath work is a powerful tool that every patient has access to. It has the potential to decrease stress, and improve mood, metabolism, cardiovascular function, energy levels, digestion and more. Somatic Educator Allison Post is a master at “unwinding the belly”. She uses breath as a mechanism for deep healing as she shares in this […]

#69: Mapping PANS/PANDAS with Dr. Jill Crista Mar 22, 2019

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Dr. Jill Crista recognizes that truly comprehensive techniques and tools are not only helpful, but necessary when addressing our cases of PANS/PANDAS and Autoimmune Encephalitis. Her holistic approach keeps children safe, calm, and aids them in moving through this tragic experience with more confidence, health and grace. Tune-in to learn more about this important topic, […]

#68: Mapping Olive Oil with Magdalena Wszelaki Mar 15, 2019

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EVOO. We all love it! And extra virgin olive oil is touted for its many medicinal properties, from combating inflammation to supporting cardiovascular health. But does quality matter? Are all olive oils made equal? Our return guest Magdalena Wszelaki traveled to farms in Italy to determine the top criteria for getting the best benefits from […]

#67: Mapping Gaming Disorder with Dr. Sam Shay Mar 08, 2019

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Gaming disorder is a form of screen disorder and Dr. Shay has battled the ill effects of this addiction firsthand. In this week’s episode he walks us through the definitive warning signs as well as the physiological impacts of this often overlooked cultural phenomenon and diagnosis. March 8, 2019 > Click here to download the […]

#66: Mapping Epigenetic Methylation with Dr. Kara Fitzgerald Mar 01, 2019

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Dr. Kara Fitzgerald speaks my language in this week’s podcast! She reports that our methylation “toolkit” should incorporate diet, food-based nutrients, sleep, stress reduction, detoxification, exercise and more. Tune-in to better understand how methylation is both mediated by epigenetic factors and how it acts as a mediator itself. Confused? I promise you won’t be after […]

#65: Mapping Vaginal Dryness with Dr. Anna Cabeca Feb 22, 2019

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Many of our patients will suffer from vaginal dryness and other concerns related to the health of the vaginal lining as they age and their hormones shift with menopause. But our younger clients can also experience these symptoms. Dr. Anna Cabeca maps the pain and suffering that these women experience–both physically and psychologically, and she […]

#64: Mapping Metabolism with Dr. Alan Christianson Feb 15, 2019

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“Metabolism” is a complex series of chemical reactions that has been culturally reduced to a conversation about how we carry weight. Dr. Christianson helps us digest the facts so that we can better understand how to help clients optimize their own metabolism, not just for fat loss, but for decreased inflammation and an optimized “healthspan”. […]

#63: Mapping GABA with Trudy Scott Feb 01, 2019

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As Trudy shares in this week’s episode, GABA is a neurotransmitter that should be understood by every clinician. Supplementally, and when needed, it can augment our toolboxes to help patients find hope, and ultimately work toward their unique root cause resolutions. Discover the powers of GABA and put it to work for you in practice! […]

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