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Heal Thy Self with Dr. G

Health and wellness is louder and more confusing than ever. One expert says eat more meat. Another says cut it out completely. One supplement is called life-changing. The next day, someone says it will make you sick.

It’s overwhelming. And that’s exactly why Heal Thy Self exists.

Hosted by Dr. Christian Gonzalez, Heal Thy Self cuts through the noise and delivers clarity in a space flooded with contradictions. This isn’t trend-based wellness or recycled talking points. It’s direct, grounded truth that blends real science with deep spiritual and emotional intelligence.

Each week, get expert conversations with doctors, scientists, shamans, and healers spanning physical health, mental wellness, emotional healing, and spirituality.

Dr. G does the heavy lifting for you, investigating the wellness industry by reviewing third-party testing and breaking down supplements and products to reveal what’s safe, what works, what’s marketing hype, and which companies deserve your trust.

You’ll also get channeled episodes that inspire and elevate beyond the physical. This is a fully integrated approach connecting body, mind, nervous system, trauma, energy, and consciousness.

If you’re tired of conflicting advice and ready for clarity that empowers, relieves, and inspires, this is the podcast you’ve been missing.

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Latest Episodes:

How to increase our sex drive by fixing our libido, the mushroom industry with Jeff Chilton, and how to reduce inflammation May 09, 2022

Show notes

Knowledge Bomb:

Dr. G goes into what is reducing our sex drive.

Why are so many of us suffering with low libido?

What does a low libido mean?

What are the root causes of a poor sex drive?

How do we address the physical, mental/emotional causes?

Sexual health is essential for healing thy self.

Special Guest Segment: Jeff Chilton, a world renowned Mushroom expert gives us the low down on the industry:

How corrupt is the mushroom industry?

What are the signs of a poor quality mushroom product?

What do we have to look for when buying a quality mushroom product?

He also tells us about which mushroom is the most powerful one of all!

Super informative as the mushroom boom is arriving, we must know how to navigate this space.

GUEST BIO:

Jeff Chilton studied Ethno-mycology at the University of Washington in the late sixties and in 1973 began a 10 year career as a large scale commercial mushroom grower. Jeff is the co-author of The Mushroom Cultivator, published in 1983. In 1989 Jeff established Nammex, the first company to supply medicinal mushroom extracts to the Nutritional Supplement industry. In 1997 he organized the first organic certification workshop for mushroom production in China.

Jeff is a founding member of the World Society for Mushroom Biology and Mushroom Products in 1994 and a Member of the International Society for Mushroom Science. Nammex extracts are used by many supplement and food companies and are noted for their high quality based on scientific analysis of the active compounds.

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Overcoming daily triggers, and gut health expert, Mary Pardee reveals the top foods for gut/ brain health May 02, 2022

Show notes

Knowledge Bomb:

Dr. G goes into the 4 steps to overcoming your daily triggers. Whether it’s work, family, partnership, you name it, he gives us the 4 easy steps to get back into the body.

How dysregulated are you?

What/who dysregulates you?

How and where do you feel it?

Solutions to separate the ego and come back to the body.

Free and easy interventions to reclaim you balance.

Special Guest Segment:

Dr. Mary Pardee joins the show to drop some knowledge on all thing gut and brain connection.

Is over sanitization causing eczema and asthma?

Do antibiotics destroy our gut?

When should we use them?

How does the brain and gut connect?

What are the best foods for gut and brain health?

How does trauma affect our gut?

Does depression originate in the gut?

How to rebalance our nervous system.

GUEST BIO:

Dr. Mary Pardee is a Naturopathic Medical Doctor and a Certified Functional Medicine Doctor who specializes in integrative gastroenterology and hormone balancing in Los Angeles, California. She is the founder of modrn med, a telemedicine and virtual wellness company that provides medical and health services to clients from the comfort of their homes. For those who can not work one-on-one with a modrn med practitioner, Dr. Mary also created a gut-health course that dives into the most common gut related complaints and natural solutions to start healing.

Dr. Mary Pardee

Gut Health Course: https://www.onecommune.com/a/28956/E6CBzNLt

Public Email: admin@modrnmed.com

Business Number (for the public) * 7609320849

https://www.modrnmed.com/

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Toxins in yoga pants & clothing, and how chemicals found in makeup disrupts our hormones with Dr. Yvonne Burkhart Apr 25, 2022

Show notes

Knowledge Bomb:

One of the most toxic chemicals known have been found in yoga pants, rain jackets, dry fit shirts, mattress tops, table clothes and napkins.

Dr. G reviews which brands were found to be at fault. He also reviews which brands did not have the presence of these forever chemicals. Lastly, he gives us tips on how to protect ourselves.

Special Guest Segment:

Toxicologist Yvonne Burkart speaks to us about the toxins found in MAKEUP.

What toxins are present?

How do they affect our health?

What brands do we avoid?

How do we shop for makeup?

An insightful conversation on how we can make better decisions with our daily health.

GUEST BIO:

Dr. Yvonne Burkart, PhD, DABT is a Board-Certified Toxicologist, Coach, Corporate Consultant, and mother of two on a mission to help consumers avoid toxic exposure with confidence and ease. She is a 21-year veteran with expertise in reproductive toxicity, particularly endocrine disruption, infertility, and cancer. She has also served as a Senior Toxicologist in the flavor and fragrance chemical industry where she helped to ensure the safety of flavor ingredients.

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Microplastics and co-founder of Bio-Optimizers, Wade Lightheart talks the most important interventions for health. Apr 18, 2022

Show notes

Knowledge Bomb:

Dr. G talks about this new jaw dropping study demonstrating micro-plastics in our blood. The first of its kind, it has major implications on our long term health.

We get these questions answered:

Why are microplastics in our blood?

What does this mean for our health?

Where are they found?

How are we exposing ourselves to them?

What companies are destroying the environment and our health?

What are the tangible solutions we can start making today?

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-021-85939-3

https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/microplastics/

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0160412022001258

DESCRIPTION:

Special Guest Interview: Wade Lightheart, co-founder of Bio-Optimizers, joins the show to talk about two of the most important interventions for health.

- Community:

How has the definition for this changed?

How do we create value within a community?

How do we create community?

- Technology:

Is this the biggest threat to human health?

Where is humanity going in its dependency?

How addictive is technology?

Should children use cell phones and iPads?

These are 2 extremely important issues in adult and children’s health.

Tune in to this incredibly deep dive on these topics for a more expansive view on how to better our lives. Can’t miss!

GUEST BIO:

Special Guest Bio:

Wade Lightheart is an author, athlete, nutritionist and expert on fixing digestion. He is also a 3-Time Canadian national All Natural Bodybuilding Champion who competed as a vegetarian, former Mr. Universe Competitor, host of The Awesome Health podcast, Wade Lightheart is one of the world’s premier authorities on Natural Nutrition and Training Methods. Having majored in Sports Science at the University of New Brunswick, he has authored numerous books on health, nutrition, and exercise

which have sold in over 80 countries. Wade also serves as an advisor to the American Anti-Cancer Institute, and is the Co-Founder and President at BiOptimizers, a digestive and health optimization company. He’s been in the health industry for over 25 years, coached thousands of clients,

and is sought out by athletes and high-performance oriented individuals worldwide for his advice on how to optimize their health and fitness levels.

BiOptimizers has been featured on many of the biggest podcasts in the industry including Bulletproof by Dave Asprey, Ben Greenfeld show, Barbell Shrugged, Melanie Avalon and many others. Few alive have traveled farther or crusaded harder on behalf of helping individuals transform their digestive health, wellness and overall lives than Wade T. Lightheart.

After competing in Mr. Universe and his health failing him following a competition victory, Wade began to search for answers. In the process, he learned so much about what makes digestion work, along with other principles that form what he calls the AWESOME health system.

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How to have a better sex life Apr 11, 2022

Show notes

Special Guest Interview: John and Aila, life partners, and together known as the Love Gurus join the show to dive into all things SEX.

We cover topics like why some people use alcohol before sex?

How does the patriarchal approach to sex take away from women’s sexual power?

How can couples lean into intimacy without penetration?

Why is it so difficult to get into our bodies and out of our heads before sex?

We also get answers to deeper spiritual truths like what holds back our true authenticity and how to transcend those obstacles.

Lastly, the Love Gurus share their special breathing technique to get back into the body in seconds.

So we reduce daily stress and connect to our partner deeply.

GUEST BIO:

Aila Rose and Jonathan David, better known as The Love Gurus, are a real-life couple empowering others to love themselves, create conscious relationships, and live a joyful life. They believe self-love is the foundation of all healing.

If you don’t love yourself, you can’t love anyone else. This, above all, is the essence of their philosophy.

To help their clients uncover emotional blocks and trauma in the body, they developed their unique healing method, Bridging™, a blend of traditional Eastern and Western philosophies and practices. This powerful method helps the individual tap into their own innate power. Reminding them that they hold the key to their own happiness. They already have all of the answers and they just need to learn how to unlock them.

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Science of gratitude, and hacks for better sleep, metabolism & energy Apr 04, 2022

Show notes

Knowledge Bomb:

Dr. G reviews the science of gratitude. We always hear how it helps us but he dives into what happens in the body. From the physical to the psychological to social changes, Dr. G highlights how we can heal ourselves. He gives us a take home gratitude exercise to begin healing today

Special Guest: Glucose Goddess Jesse Inchauspe, a biochemist, joins the show to teach us about the best evidence based hacks to reducing blood sugar. By learning how to approach your meals with these interventions your energy, sleep, mood, cravings, weight control and disease prevention can all benefit.

A must listen for everyone, easy and actionable changes with big benefits.

GUEST BIO:

Jessie Inchauspé is on a mission to translate cutting-edge science into easy tips to help people improve their physical and mental health. She’s the founder of the widely popular Instagram account @glucosegoddess where she teaches hundreds of thousands about healthy food habits. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Kings' College, London, and a Master of Science in Biochemistry from Georgetown University. Her work at a genetic analysis start-up in Silicon Valley made her realize that food habits beat genetics for good health. In her first book, Glucose Revolution, Jessie shares her startling discovery about the essential role of blood sugar in every aspect of our lives, from cravings to fertility, and the surprising hacks to optimize it while still eating what we love. It’s out in Spring 2022.

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Psilocybin, and community, psychedelics & functional mushrooms with Alli Schaper Mar 28, 2022

Show notes

Guest Bio:

Alli Schaper is the CEO & Co-Founder of Into The Multiverse, an education-first ecosystem for all things fungi. Her mission is to rebrand functional mushrooms and encourage collaboration amongst the psychedelics industry. Alli's team created the world's first functional mushroom marketplace, The Multiverse, alongside SuperMush, their in-house consumer brand. She is also the host of Into The Multiverse, a podcast for conversations with thought leaders and experts across everything from functional fungi to psychedelic medicine. Alli is passionate about serving as an ally in bringing the future of psychedelics and microdosing to the mainstream wellness conversation. Connect with her on IG @allischaper

Knowledge Bomb:

Dr. G goes into the research on psilocybin. Is it safe? What conditions have they been seen to be helping in? Also, we learn about the stigma and where it came from.

Special Guest Segment:

Alli Schaper joins the show to talk about all things community, psychedelics and functional mushrooms. Why is community so important? She talks about where the criminalization began, as well as why so many states are decriminalizing this substance. We also learn about some interesting history on the beginning of religion that may involve this substance. If you are interested in community, mental health, functional mushrooms and psychedelics for healing, this is the show for you.

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Dangerous chemicals found in fast fashion, and foods that are making us sick with Max Lugavere, Mar 21, 2022

Show notes

Knowledge Bomb:

Knowledge Bomb: Canadian Marketplace investigation on fast fashion brands has found dangerously high levels of chemicals known to disrupt hormones, fertility, children’s brain health, immune health, energy and more. Find out the details in this knowledge bomb.

Special Guest Segment:

Max Lugavere, author, health/ science journalist, joins the show to talk about nutrition. We cover topics like processed foods, sugar, seed oils, dairy, salt, and how to detox your kitchen. Max, a nutrition expert and passionate lover of cuisine talks about his new cookbook Genius Kitchen and how we can up-level our health with healthy, nutrient dense recipes. An incredible show for all things nutrition and thriving.

GUEST BIO:

Max Lugavere is a health and science journalist and the author of the New York Times best-seller Genius Foods: Become Smarter, Happier, and More Productive While Protecting Your Brain for Life, now published in 10 languages around the globe. His sophomore book, also a best-seller, is called The Genius Life: Heal Your Mind, Strengthen Your Body, and Become Extraordinary. Max is the host of a #1 iTunes health and wellness podcast, titled The Genius Life.

Lugavere appears regularly on the Dr. Oz Show, the Rachael Ray Show, and The Doctors. He has contributed to Medscape, Vice, Fast Company, CNN, and the Daily Beast, has been featured on NBC Nightly News, The Today Show, and in The New York Times and People Magazine. He is an internationally sought-after speaker and has given talks at South by Southwest, the New York Academy of Sciences, the Biohacker Summit in Stockholm, Sweden, and many others. Max is excited to release his third book, Genius Kitchen, a cookbook featuring 100+ delicious and grain-free recipes, and a powerful kitchen resource that celebrates the art and science of eating well.

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Best & Worst Kombucha Brands, and building habits throughout the day for better mental and physical health with Mona Sharma Mar 14, 2022

Show notes

Knowledge Bomb: Dr. G reviews what to look for when buying kombucha.

Product Review: Best and worst kombucha brands of 2022.

Mona Sharma joins the show to tell us about her story. How changing her fast-paced lifestyle to a more present and intentional one, has changed the lives of herself and whoever she comes across. We learn the two most valuable questions to ask yourself in life. We also receive some gems on the importance of ritual habits throughout the day, for better mental and physical health.

Mona, a busy mom of two, teaches us her secrets into how she makes time for herself and her rituals to keep balance in her personal and family life. She gives us some tips on how to be more mindful with every activity in the day, so to decrease our stress levels and create more peace day to day. She teaches us how to create more mindfulness and emotional awareness for our children. We learn about how judgement of ourselves holds us back from creating are healthiest life.

Lastly, Mona teaches those of us who have children, on how to bring more awareness to their emotions and what practices we can teach them for daily growth.

Guest Bio:

Mona Sharma is a dynamic leader and entrepreneur in the health and wellness industry who works with high profile clients around the world. As Will Smith, Julianne Hough, Jay Shetty, and Hrithik Roshan’s nutritionist, she has a reoccurring role on the Facebook series Red Table Talk where they profile her work with Will, and the entire Smith family’s healing journey. Having grown up living on an Ashram, Mona has seen first-hand the healing power of food and mindfulness. Her approach is rooted in this philosophy - food as medicine, movement as therapy and mindfulness as the journey to optimize health. This was the foundation that led to her recovery from two heart surgeries, debilitating anxiety and ultimately changed her career path from a high-profile corporate job. Mona is also the founder of Xicama an innovative line of functional beverage products that deliver gut health and immune boosting benefits of the superfood jicama, and broke sales records as an official beverage of Coachella 2019.

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Why Relationships Fail Mar 07, 2022

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Special Guest Segment: Azrya and Benjamin “Bee” Bequer join the show to take us on a radical truth journey on relationships and self growth.

We learn about how the ego and child trauma plays a role in sabotaging relationships. The reason why fall into constant fighting with our partner(s) and how to take accountability. We also learn about what the “honeymoon” phase is and why that disappears. What are masculine and feminine traits and how do we embody a healthy balance? Ultimately we are given the awareness and tools on how we can show up better in relationship.

Azrya and Bee go into the world of shamanism and how plant medicine has become a tremendous guide to self improvement personally, in relationship, and in purpose to the world. We learn first hand how these gifts can change our life.

This show is for anyone and everyone. Whether single or in relationship we learn that it always ends up on how we show up in the world. This couple has disseminated all of their gifted learnings through life for us to put into action and ultimately improve ourselves and each other.

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